13-year-old Ella Reed from Fort Pierce, Florida, bravely fought off a shark attack in the waters off the coast, leaving her with 19 stitches and bites on her torso, arm, finger and knee. After the shark latched onto her stomach, she fought it off with her arm and yelled for her nearby friend to head for safety. Reed is now grateful for the support of her family and friends and is looking forward to getting back in the water.
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Martha Stewart has made history as the oldest Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover model ever, appearing on the cover at the age of 81. The other three cover models this year are Megan Fox, Kim Petras and Brooks Nader, and Stewart's cover shot features her with tousled hair and a glamorous look. This year's issue is set to hit stands later this week, and Stewart's appearance is a testament to her longevity in the media and her ability to remain relevant in a constantly changing industry.
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has been wrongfully detained in Russia since late March, prompting a letter-writing campaign from friends and colleagues to keep his spirits high. President Joe Biden has addressed the situation, saying he is doing everything in his power to secure Gershkovich's release. The letters must be written in Russian and mailed from inside the country in order to be received.
The parents of the gunman responsible for the mass shooting in Louisville, Kentucky have spoken out for the first time, expressing their heartbreak and apologizing to the victims' families. They had no indication that their son was capable of such violence, and are now calling for changes to gun laws to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
Nathan Lane recently appeared on "Sunday Today" to reflect on the 1996 comedy "The Birdcage," which helped elevate him from a New York stage performer to a bonafide movie star. He revealed that his co-star Robin Williams had stepped in to avoid an uncomfortable conversation when the two appeared on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" more than a quarter of a century ago. The movie was a smash hit, grossing over $185 million worldwide and normalizing the LGBTQ+ community in Hollywood.