1. Bruce Willis to ‘Step Away’ From Acting Due to Brain Damage

‘CHALLENGING TIME’

The 67-year-old’s family announced on social media that he has aphasia, a language disorder caused by brain damage, and it is “impacting his cognitive abilities.”

ENTERTAINMENT

2. Putin’s Aides Lying to Him About Ukraine, U.S. Intel Says

ANGRY AND AFRAID

There is now “persistent tension” between the Russian president and his military officials, U.S. officials believe.

WORLD

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4. Chris Rock’s Bro: Diddy Lied About Will, Chris Making Up

“IT’S ON BRO”

In a Twitter Q&A, Tony Rock made it clear he hasn’t accepted the actor’s apology to his brother.

ENTERTAINMENT

5. Prosecutors Slam ISIS ‘Beatle’ for ‘Brutal Hostage-Taking’

‘HORRIFIC AND SENSELESS’

His ISIS cell released now-infamous videos of the beheadings of American journalists James Foley and Steven Sotloff.

U.S. NEWS

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7. Florida Teen Was Turned Away Twice Before Fatal Park Ride

PREVENTABLE

Tyre Sampson, who died when he fell from a drop ride at ICON park in Orlando, had called his cousin to complain he was turned away from other rides because of his size.

U.S. NEWS

8. ‘Goodfellas’ Star Famous for ‘Helicopters’ Scene Dead at 76

‘YOU WANNA SEE HELICOPTERS?’

“Sopranos” co-star Michael Imperioli confirmed the death of Paul Herman in an Instagram post.

ENTERTAINMENT

9. Dad’s Murder Confession Is Tossed as He Was High on Benadryl

NEW TWIST

Anthony Todt’s wife and kids were found rotting in blankets two weeks after they were suffocated, stabbed, and drugged with Benadryl.

U.S. NEWS

10. Meta Has Been Paying a GOP Firm to Sow Panic About TikTok

‘THE REAL THREAT’

Internal emails reportedly show employees of Targeted Victory plotting to use the media and a lobbying campaign to turn parents against the popular Chinese-owned app.

U.S. NEWS

11. Feds Raid Home Over Threats in Whitmer Kidnapping Plot Case

OUT OF HAND

Undisclosed threats were made against two defense attorneys and the judge, authorities said.

U.S. NEWS

12. Germany Warns of Russian Gas Supply Stoppage

RED ZONE

Heavy sanctions on Russia have so far not caused a stoppage in Europe’s natural-gas supplies, but Germany predicts that may change soon.

WORLD

13. Uncle Who Left Gun in ‘Plain View’ Charged in Niece’s Death

TRAGEDY

Janiyah Jenkins, 4, suffered a single gunshot wound at a Georgia home on Monday.

U.S. NEWS

14. Tom Parker of The Wanted Dies of Brain Cancer at 33

‘OUR HEARTS ARE BROKEN’

He was diagnosed two years ago and “fought until the very end.”

ENTERTAINMENT

15. Ezra Miller Hit With Restraining Order Request After Arrest

STAY AWAY

Police arrested Miller after an outburst at a karaoke bar. Hours after making bail, they allegedly threatened a couple they were staying with: “I will bury you and your slut wife.”

ENTERTAINMENT

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