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Kelsey Grammer becomes a proud father again at 70, joining Hollywood older celebrity dads

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Hollywood Dads Welcoming Kids Later in Life: Celebrities Becoming Fathers in Their 60s, 70s, and Beyond

In recent years, Hollywood dads are embracing fatherhood later in life. Some of the industry’s biggest stars have welcomed children in their 60s, 70s, and even 80s. For instance, Al Pacino became a father for the fourth time in 2023 at the age of 83. Others, including Robert De Niro and Kelsey Grammer, also became fathers again in their 70s. Here’s a look at some celebrity dads who embraced fatherhood later in life.

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**Al Pacino**

Al Pacino welcomed his fourth child, a son named Roman, in June 2023 when he was 83 years old, making him Hollywood’s oldest new dad. A source told *People*, “Al loves being a father and always has. He is excited. Being a parent is and always was an important part of Al’s life.”

He had Roman with then-girlfriend Noor Alfallah, though in October 2024, Al Pacino confirmed to *People* that they had broken up and that he no longer lived with his son.

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**Robert De Niro**

Robert De Niro revealed in May 2023 during an interview with ET Canada that he had his seventh child, a daughter named Gia, born in April 2023. Correcting the interviewer, De Niro said, “Seven, actually. I just had a baby.”

Speaking at the premiere of his film *About My Father*, De Niro shared with *Extra*, “I’m ok with it. I’m good with it. When I look at her, everything else goes away. So it’s a great joy and relief to just be with her in the moment.”

He added to *Rolling Stone*, “[She is] half-Chinese. I want to try to teach her Chinese and show her nursery rhymes in English and Chinese.”

De Niro shares Gia with girlfriend Tiffany Chen. He is also father to six other children: Drena (54) and Raphael (48) with his first wife Diahnne Abbott; twins Julian and Airyn (30) with former girlfriend Toukie Smith; and Elliot (27) and Helen Grace (13) with ex-wife Grace Hightower.

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**Mick Jagger**

Mick Jagger became a father to his eighth child, son Deveraux, in December 2016 at age 73. He shares Deveraux with girlfriend Melanie Hamrick.

In an October 2023 interview with *The Guardian*, Jagger joked that becoming a parent again “is not like riding a bike,” adding, “You get a bit out of practice.”

In addition to Deveraux, Jagger is father to Karis (54) with Marsha Hunt; Jade (53) with ex-wife Bianca; Elizabeth (41), James (40), Georgia May (33), Gabriel (27) with ex-wife Jerry Hall; and Lucas (26) with Luciana Morad Gimenez.

He explained, “The more children you have, the more laissez-faire you get about them, to be honest. And it depends on the child—they have their own personalities and you can mould them to a certain extent, but you see their likes and dislikes and encourage them to do things they gravitate towards. It’s fun to have children, at any age.”

“When Deveraux was born, I wasn’t working so much, so I was able to spend more time. Then we had the lockdown. He’s only six, and two of those years I did almost nothing [with the band],” he added.

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**David Foster**

Grammy Award-winning musician David Foster welcomed his fourth child, and only son, Rennie, in February 2021 when he was 71.

In January 2023, Foster opened up to *People* about having a child in his 70s and addressed public criticism, saying, “I think that I can offer one thing to Rennie even though I won’t be around when he’s 50 or 40 even, or 30 maybe. I think I can offer him wisdom from my 72 years on the planet. And maybe that’s not a bad trade-off. I hope so.”

Foster shares Rennie with his current wife, Katherine McPhee. He also has four other children: Allison (54), adopted at birth; Amy (51), with ex-wife B.J. Cook; and Sara (43), Erin (40), and Jordan (37) with his second wife, Rebecca Dyer.

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**Kelsey Grammer**

During an appearance on the *Pod Meets World* podcast, Kelsey Grammer revealed he and wife Kayte Walsh recently welcomed their fourth child together, a son named Christopher. The couple also share Faith (12), Gabriel (10), and James (8).

Grammer is also father to daughter Spencer (41) with his first wife, Doreen Alderman; daughter Greer (33) with ex Barrie Buckner; and daughter Mason (23) and son Jude (20) with ex Camille Grammer.

Shortly before the news of his new baby, the *Frasier* star opened up to *People* in May about his realization that he may have “neglected” his older children. He said, “I’m trying to make up for a little of it now. I’m still their dad, so you can always have [a] chance to show up.”

He added, “I’m pretty tolerant with the young ones, but I’m clear about how there’s certain expectations and certain ways to navigate through a social situation: keep it close to the vest and play it straight, and you’re going to be well-served in your life.”

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**Richard Gere**

Richard Gere and wife Alejandra Silva welcomed their second child together, James, in April 2020 when Gere was 70 years old. The couple also share a 6-year-old son, Alexander.

Gere is also father to Homer (25) with his second wife, Carey Lowell, and is stepfather to Silva’s son Albert from a previous marriage.

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**Billy Joel**

Billy Joel welcomed his third daughter, Remy Anne, in October 2017 at age 68 with his fourth wife, Alexis Roderick. He is also father to Della Rose (10) with Roderick and Alexa (39) with his ex-wife Christie Brinkley.

Speaking to *People* in July, Joel shared the importance of fatherhood to him: “I didn’t have a dad, so it was very important for me to be a dad. I love all of my girls. And poetic justice, I had all girls, of course, but I’m really enjoying this a lot.”

He added, “It’s something I was looking forward to all my life, and here I am.”

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**Steve Martin**

Steve Martin became a father for the first time at age 67 when his wife, writer Anne Stringfield, gave birth to their daughter Mary in December 2012.

In a 2016 interview with *Vanity Fair*, the *Only Murders in the Building* star described fatherhood later in life as “fantastic.”

“You have all the time in the world. You’re all set and secure in life, and you’re not building your career, so you have a lot of time,” Martin said. “When I was younger, I was selfish and focused on my career. Now I’m just hanging around the house playing with [my daughter]. It’s great.”

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Hollywood’s leading men prove that age is just a number when it comes to fatherhood. Whether in their 60s, 70s, or beyond, these stars are embracing the joys and challenges of raising children later in life.
https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/kelsey-grammer-becomes-proud-father-again-70-joining-hollywood-older-celebrity-dads

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Alfonso Herrera envía bendiciones a Dulce María por su segundo embarazo

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“Me dijeron y yo lo que le puedo decir es que lo mejor siempre y toda la felicidad y todas las bendiciones para ella y toda su familia, que estoy seguro de que todos están felices“, dijo el cantante.

Recordemos que ellos fueron novios en el año 2002 cuando trabajaron juntos en “Clase 406”, pero ahora ella está casada con el productor Paco Álvarez.

La cantante y actriz mencionó a la revista Marie Claire que, sin duda alguna, haber quedado en estado de gestación para ella fue muy sorprendente, pero entiende que los procesos de la vida son de esa manera y cree que todo ocurrió en el momento idóneo para que su familia tenga lo que tanto necesita, ya que ella se encuentra casada y ya tiene a una niña.

La mexicana, según reveló, se encuentra “muy feliz, aunque también sorprendida. Fue un proceso largo. Cuando regresé a México, tardé un poco en hacerme la prueba y, cuando la hice, salió positiva”.

La integrante de RBD explicó que en su vida se había puesto una fecha límite y, en caso de pasarla, no haría otro intento para seguir expandiendo su familia. Y justo cuando creía que estaba cerca de cerrar esa etapa, las cosas cambiaron porque fue entonces cuando se dio cuenta de que algunas cosas estaban cambiando, ya que un nuevo integrante está por llegar en los próximos meses a su hogar para darles alegría.

“Me había puesto como límite los 40 años. Quería cerrar ciclos y enfocarme en mi carrera. Pero, gracias a Dios, todo va bien. Este bebé viene a completar mi familia. Es un proceso lento y acelerado al mismo tiempo, sobre todo porque los primeros meses son intensos: hay muchas cosas que deben pasar para que todo salga bien”, añadió sobre lo que tenía en mente con sus parientes.
https://eldiariony.com/2025/11/01/alfonso-herrera-envia-bendiciones-a-dulce-maria-por-su-segundo-embarazo/

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Red Uptober: Why Bitcoin Just Had Its Worst October in Years

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Despite a roaring start and a fresh all-time high early in October, the anticipated “Uptober” turned into a real downer for Bitcoin. The leading cryptocurrency sank to levels unseen in four months, disappointing many investors.

According to CoinGecko, Bitcoin’s price recently stood at $109,820 per coin—about 13% below its October 6 record of $126,080. Over a 30-day period, the asset is down by more than 8%.

Historically, October has been one of Bitcoin’s strongest months, earning the nickname “Uptober.” Data from CoinGlass shows that over the past 10 years, there has been only one monthly loss in October, back in 2018. However, this October broke a six-year streak of gains, showing a 3.69% drop from the start to the end of the month.

The plunge during this traditionally strong month coincided with unsettling macroeconomic conditions. These include concerns about liquidity and diminishing prospects of a third interest rate cut that investors had been eagerly anticipating.

On Wednesday, U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stated that a rate reduction was “not a foregone conclusion.” This announcement sent digital assets into a tailspin, causing Bitcoin’s price to dip below $106,000 at one point.

Earlier in the month, Bitcoin and other risk-on assets tumbled after U.S. President Donald Trump re-escalated his trade war with China, raising further concerns about the global economy. As a result, investors liquidated more than $19 billion in positions, with nearly 90% of them being long positions anticipating price increases.

Juan Leon, Senior Investment Strategist at Bitwise, told Decrypt that the negative October returns could be attributed to a convergence of three primary factors: a powerful macroeconomic shock, a fragile internal market structure, and a subsequent lukewarm monetary policy signal. He added that the crash on October 11 had a long-term effect on the market.

In her “Crypto is Macro Now” newsletter, analyst Noelle Acheson wrote that “the reset of rate cut expectations” continued to weigh on cryptocurrency prices. She noted Powell’s acknowledgment that liquidity conditions have been tightening. While liquidity isn’t yet near crisis levels relative to bank reserves, Bitcoin remains one of the more sensitive assets to these liquidity changes.

Acheson explained, “Equities have earnings and other factors impacting their appeal, and bonds have fiscal and economic growth. Bitcoin doesn’t—it’s pure sentiment, which in the short term is affected by monetary liquidity and in the long term by the supply/demand balance.”

Earlier in the week, in a Telegram exchange with Decrypt, Acheson also pointed out increased selling by long-term Bitcoin holders. This trend could reflect their belief that Bitcoin has peaked in its latest four-year cycle—the timeframe historically defining crypto market rhythms.

She wrote, “If you still believe in the BTC four-year cycle (and many old-timers probably do), then we’re at the peak if you map previous cycle patterns.”

Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies, and stocks have typically performed well in a low-interest-rate environment. The Federal Reserve has cut rates in its last two meetings. Historically, Bitcoin climbed nearly 11% last October and almost 29% in October 2023. In 2021, it surged a whopping 40% during the same month. On average, the digital coin has delivered investors returns of nearly 20% in October, according to CoinGlass.

“This makes this feel like one of the weakest ‘Uptober’ performances in years,” said pseudonymous CryptoQuant analyst Maartunn in an interview with Decrypt. He noted that the decline was not the result of a single broad selloff but largely driven by selling during U.S. trading hours. Additional factors included China tariffs and unfavorable economic data such as unemployment figures, consumer price index, and producer price index readings in recent months.

Despite the struggles, some analysts remain optimistic. Zach Pandl, Head of Research at Grayscale, told Decrypt that the long list of cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) the SEC is expected to approve could provide support to the market. He also highlighted that the regulatory environment remains favorable for digital assets.

“With bipartisan market structure legislation back on track and several altcoin exchange-traded products set to launch, we expect that the crypto market setback will be short-lived,” Pandl said.

So, will it be “Moonvember” for Bitcoin? Last year, November brought an impressive 37% price spike for BTC—something investors would no doubt be thankful to see again. Only time will tell if November can deliver a strong rebound after a disappointing October.
https://decrypt.co/347060/red-uptober-why-bitcoin-worst-october-years

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DAN GAINOR: The 5 craziest stories of October — from Karine Jean-Pierre to PETA plaques

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We have passed the spooky season of silly “No Kings” protests and whines about White House renovations. Halloween marks the start of one of our favorite times of year: eating. The three biggest food holidays all land within two months.

Halloween came right after an event commemorating the recently departed revolutionary Assata Shakur, the former member of the Black Panther Party and the Black Liberation Army who escaped a New Jersey prison to Cuba 46 years ago. In other words, another cop killer.

According to the New York Times’ loving farewell to Shakur, she murdered “state trooper Werner Foerster, who was killed, and another, James Harper, who was wounded.” Notice a trend? You should. Shakur died in September, or I’d dwell more on the media’s love fest for her. Watching Zirin lament the poor health of “the country’s best-known political prisoner” was bad enough. For the record, I lament his health, too, just not in the same way.

### Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow

If you travel the back roads of the United States, you will encounter oddities: large monuments to furniture, trolls, a giant elephant, and even Carhenge (just what you think it is; Stonehenge is better). Count wacky museums in that list.

But we are losing one—Leila’s Hair Museum in Missouri. Alas, Leila Cohoon died at 92, and now they are “rehoming the collection of more than 3,000 pieces to museums across the country,” according to the Associated Press.

The AP describes the hair art coming from “past presidents, Hollywood legend Marilyn Monroe, and even Jesus” (that last one, I kind of doubt). Hair art used to be how people remembered loved ones or captured keepsakes of famous people. The museum also drew the attention of celebrities from comedian Phyllis Diller to Ozzy and Kelly Osbourne.

It’s good to see other museums taking on these unusual memories, but that’s one less cool roadside stop.

### When You’ve Lost the Washington Post

Former White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre made the news in October—and not in a good way. She should be used to that after an inauspicious term in her role, covering for President Joe Biden’s obvious dementia.

“KJP,” as she is sometimes called, has a new book out, *Moving Forward: A Story of Hope, Hard Work, and the Promise of America*. In World Series terms, she whiffed on all three. Don’t wait to buy your copy.

Even the Washington Post had unkind words for it. Book critic Becca Rothfeld wrote a lead 190 words long with six semicolons and two em dashes. She complained that KJP had only given up on the Democratic Party because it helped “usher a doddering Joe Biden out of the 2024 presidential race.”

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https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/dan-gainor-5-craziest-stories-october-from-karine-jean-pierre-peta-plaques

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Can New York Democrats even DELAY the energy crisis their laws are creating?

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Some Democrats in Albany may be starting to see the risks of New York’s “climate action” laws, but will enough agree to even delay what some call a “suicide pact”? Governor Kathy Hochul says she wants to “review all our options,” including making changes to the state’s 2019 Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA). This law set ambitious mandates to slash greenhouse-gas emissions—mandates critics say are budget-busting and unrealistic.

Some Assembly Democrats who once denied that Hochul was banning gas stoves now admit that’s exactly what she’s doing, and they are demanding a delay to the ban. However, convincing the progressive majority in the Legislature to roll back the law will be tough. Climate change remains a top priority on the left, especially among donors and college-educated voters.

Watch New Jersey closely, where voter anger over soaring electric costs could propel Republican Jack Ciattarelli to the governor’s mansion. Even a close race there may open eyes in Albany. Rising utility bills and the threat of blackouts are already becoming major issues in New York, and Hochul plans to make “affordability” a centerpiece of her 2026 reelection campaign.

“My job is to ensure we have enough power to keep the lights on, keep rates affordable, and attract major economic development projects,” Hochul said after a judge ordered her Department of Environmental Conservation to issue rules ensuring the state meets the 2019 law’s emissions goals.

In other words, she wants to override—or at least ignore—the clear letter of the law, even if she doesn’t explicitly call its mandates into question. “We plan to review all our options, including working with the Legislature to modify the CLCPA,” Hochul said, emphasizing the need “to protect New Yorkers from higher costs.”

Under the CLCPA, New York must cut CO2 emissions by 40% by 2030 and by 85% by 2050. The law also required that rules to achieve those goals be enacted by January 1, 2024. Yet here we are, nearly two years later, and those rules have still not materialized. In effect, Hochul is ignoring the law.

Meanwhile, Assemblyman William Conrad (D-West New York) reports that the state’s no-gas mandate—set to take effect at the end of the year—has already increased construction costs. This threatens affordable housing projects and raises concerns about potential winter blackouts.

Even more troubling, the state’s Climate Action Plan mandates closing natural-gas power plants and replacing them with more expensive, less reliable solar and offshore wind installations—many of which are struggling to get off the ground.

The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO), which runs the state’s electric grid, alongside the New York Affordable Clean Power Alliance, a solar-industry group, warn that the shift to solar and wind poses serious threats to reliable power, particularly in the Hudson Valley, Long Island, and New York City.

How will Governor Hochul prevent blackouts and keep costs down as the power supply tightens? Especially as NYISO notes growing electricity demands from cryptocurrency mining, data centers, and all the “green” mandates requiring electricity for heating, cooking, and vehicles?

The idea that New York can build enough solar and wind power infrastructure in time to meet these mandates was always a long shot—a charade aimed at pleasing climate activists. Yet it is the state’s legal obligation.

As legal deadlines approach or pass without the state fulfilling them, the truth becomes clearer: Making “net-zero carbon emissions” a top priority is not only unrealistic, it is also expensive, risky, and, some argue, misguided.

How many court orders can the governor defy? Can she convince the Legislature to amend the laws and ease the pressure from the courts?

Politicians like Hochul may only focus on timing. The 2026 gas mandates kick in just as reelection campaigns begin. “Don’t bring things to a grinding halt,” suggests Assemblyman John McDonald (D-Rensselaer). Instead, “slow down a little bit and put a temporary pause in there.”

Translation: Wait until after reelection before hitting New Yorkers with higher bills and blackouts. Remember how Hochul delayed congestion pricing until after the 2024 elections?

But reality won’t change after the election. Albany should scrap these mandates entirely and focus on economic growth. Yet Hochul seems likely to push only for delays, and progressives might not even agree to that much. Forget about the bold moves New York truly needs, like opening the state to fracking.

As long as Democrats dominate, it’s hard to see New York having reliable electric power anytime soon—let alone power that is affordable.
https://nypost.com/2025/11/01/opinion/albany-may-move-to-delay-its-insane-climate-laws-but-far-better-to-scrap-it-altogether/

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SNAP benefits to expire as judges order White House to fund program

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Federal food assistance programs, such as SNAP benefits, are set to expire this Saturday as lawmakers remain at odds over government funding. The potential lapse has raised concerns about how millions of Americans will continue to access vital nutritional support.

Despite the impending expiration, some judges have ordered the Trump administration to continue funding the program. These court rulings aim to ensure that beneficiaries do not face immediate disruptions while the political impasse persists.

As discussions continue in Congress, the future of food assistance programs remains uncertain, highlighting the critical need for a resolution to support vulnerable populations across the country.
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/snap-benefits-to-expire-as-judges-order-white-house-to-fund-program/

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Trump touts ‘12 out of 10’ meeting with Xi, downplays reports of Venezuela strikes

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President Donald Trump met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea, where the two leaders reached an important agreement to reduce tariffs by 10%.

President Trump explained that this decision was influenced by China’s commitment to assist in addressing the fentanyl crisis. He emphasized the significance of international cooperation in tackling this urgent issue.

The agreement marks a notable step in U.S.-China relations, highlighting collaboration on both economic and security fronts.
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-touts-12-out-10-meeting-xi-downplays-reports-venezuela-strikes

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Bitcoin ATMs Under Fire: How Scammers Steal Millions From Victims

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**Federal Prosecutors Warn Bitcoin ATMs Facilitate Widespread Cryptocurrency Scams**

Federal prosecutors have raised concerns about Bitcoin ATMs being used to facilitate widespread cryptocurrency scams across the United States. Washington, D.C., Attorney General Brian Schwalb has revealed that these machines have enabled scammers to steal millions of dollars from victims, with elderly individuals being the primary targets.

### Rising Scam Reports Linked to Bitcoin ATMs

Across multiple counties in the U.S., reports of cryptocurrency fraud cases involving Bitcoin ATMs are on the rise. Scammers often exploit vulnerable older adults through fear tactics, such as falsely claiming that relatives are facing arrest or that victims owe penalties for missing jury duty. These criminals then demand payment in Bitcoin and direct victims to nearby Bitcoin ATMs to complete the transactions.

The effectiveness of these scams lies in the sense of panic and urgency created by the perpetrators. Victims feel compelled to act quickly without verifying the authenticity of the claims.

### A Victim’s Story: Maryland Retiree Loses Life Savings

Maryland retiree Diane Reynolds is one such victim of a Bitcoin ATM scam. She received an online message warning that access to her computer had been blocked and advising her against turning it on or off. Following instructions, Reynolds called a provided phone number supposedly for tech support, but instead reached a scammer.

The scammer claimed hackers had accessed her bank accounts and insisted she must convert her money to Bitcoin immediately. Under pressure, Reynolds withdrew her entire bank balance of approximately $13,100. The scammers directed her to use a Bitcoin ATM at a local gas station operated by Athena Bitcoin, a company running over 4,000 Bitcoin ATM terminals across multiple states.

### Concerns Over Bitcoin ATM Operators

Attorney General Schwalb notes that Reynolds’ case is just one of many similar incidents nationwide. These schemes have become increasingly common in recent months, with Bitcoin ATMs serving as tools scammers use to defraud people.

“Bitcoin ATMs are a tool that scammers, that criminals, are using to separate people,” Schwalb said. He added that while operators are aware of these criminal activities, they often fail to put sufficient measures in place to prevent fraud.

Additionally, Bitcoin ATM operators profit from each transaction through substantial fees, even when deposits result from fraudulent activity. This financial incentive, Schwalb argues, undermines efforts to combat fraud.

### Legal Action Against Athena Bitcoin

In September, Schwalb filed a lawsuit against Athena Bitcoin, alleging that the company charged undisclosed transaction fees and failed to implement adequate anti-fraud measures. These legal actions aim to hold Bitcoin ATM operators accountable for enabling theft through their systems.

### Company Response and Defense

Athena Bitcoin strongly denies the allegations. According to company representatives, their Bitcoin ATMs include multiple fraud prevention features designed to protect customers.

“Our kiosks employ multiple safeguards, from prominent warnings and daily transaction limits to five separate verification screens designed to prevent coerced transactions,” the company stated. Athena Bitcoin plans to vigorously defend itself against the charges in upcoming court proceedings.

### Victim’s Legal Pursuit

Diane Reynolds has also initiated legal action against Athena Bitcoin. Her attorney, Vaught Stewart, contends that the company knowingly allowed fraud to occur and profited from the transaction despite clear warning signs of criminal activity.

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As cryptocurrency scams continue to evolve, authorities urge the public—especially the elderly—to remain vigilant when approached with urgent demands for Bitcoin payments via ATMs. Awareness and verification remain key tools in preventing financial loss from such fraudulent schemes.
https://coincentral.com/bitcoin-atms-under-fire-how-scammers-steal-millions-from-victims/

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Zac Efron & Jeremy Allen White’s Acclaimed Sports Biopic Coming to Prime Video

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Zac Efron and Jeremy Allen White’s critically acclaimed biographical sports drama, *The Iron Claw*, is set to arrive soon for streaming on Prime Video. The film is based on the true story of the professional wrestling Von Erich family and features a talented cast including Lily James, Harris Dickinson, Holt McCallany, and more.

*The Iron Claw* will be available on Prime Video starting November 19, 2025. Produced by A24, the movie originally premiered on December 22, 2023. Written and directed by Sean Durkin, the film became a box office success, grossing over $45 million against a reported budget of approximately $16 million during its theatrical run.

In addition to its financial success, *The Iron Claw* received strong critical acclaim. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an impressive 89% on the Tomatometer and 94% on the Popcornmeter, reflecting widespread praise from critics and audiences alike.

When asked about the film’s positive reception in January 2024, Zac Efron told Deadline, “I’m just overwhelmingly grateful for this whole experience. It’s rekindled a fire in me, and really, it just makes me feel incredibly grateful.”

Efron also shared insights about the physical transformation required for his role. He described the training process as grueling but fascinating, adding that he enjoys undergoing physical transformations for his characters. “I found the dedication fascinating and special,” he said. Efron likened his preparation to training for a championship belt match, noting, “I shed a skin somewhere in those seven months where Kevin was really at the wheel.”

Fans of sports dramas and real-life stories won’t want to miss *The Iron Claw* when it arrives on Prime Video this November.
https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/2053180-the-iron-claw-prime-video-zac-efron-jeremy-allen-white

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When my 2 kids moved out for college, I felt so lost. Here’s how I stay connected with them.

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After wiping my tears on the drive home and adjusting to the quiet of my house, I was surprised by what lingered. Naturally, I missed my kids when they left for college, but I couldn’t shake the feeling of helplessness. My two oldest children are now away at college, and my youngest is preparing to leave the nest in a year.

Now, there’s nothing for me to do. They no longer need me in the same way they once did, and finding my place has been challenging. I answer calls and texts, but I want to feel a sense of closeness to them. There’s a fine line between connecting and hovering. Thankfully, I know showing up at their door unannounced isn’t the best idea—at least not if I want to maintain a relationship.

But how can I let them know how loved they are without hovering over them? And how could I overcome the restless, helpless feeling that lingers?

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### It All Started with a Food Delivery Gone Wrong

I sent my daughter cookies through the mail. For my oldest daughter, I was beside myself that she wouldn’t be home for our traditional First Day of School Cookies. Her brother and sister would be here, but she would miss out. I quickly got to work baking and packaging cookies to send express mail to her at school. She would love it, I thought. I eagerly awaited her heartfelt reaction.

The only problem was that the cookies took a roundabout route across the country. They arrived a week late and were a crumbled, stale mess by the time she got them. Lesson learned.

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### Food is Always a Welcome Delivery for My College Kids

Now, I send food more reliably and save the homemade cookies for when my kids are home. That’s why I go to the professionals. Having a company send treats is a much better way to ensure my kids get something delicious.

I now send Bang Cookies, and my college kids love them. Whether it’s cookies, ice cream, or even a full meal, I’ve found great options online. A surprise local delivery is also a fun option. I’ve sent a pizza or other treats from someplace near their school, which is an appreciated boost for late-night studying or just hanging out with friends.

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### Sometimes I Send the Necessities

While the surprise food treats are fun, sometimes a box of necessities is a welcome delivery. Sites like Amazon, Walmart, and Target make it easy to send essentials.

This isn’t about curated, Instagram-worthy care packages. This is a quick and easy “Add-to-Cart” package that ships directly to my students. The things I send are usually an eclectic mix: beef jerky, hair products, extra pens and notebooks, and laundry detergent. I always add a favorite candy or beverage.

These packages remind them that I love them in practical ways, even when they’re far from home. Plus, it helps me feel like I can still take care of them a little bit without having to swoop in.

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### The Most Important Thing I Do Is Send Encouraging Messages

I have to resist texting my kids too much. This is a time for them to grow into their independence, after all. However, that doesn’t mean I can’t reach out occasionally.

Instead of waiting for long video chats where they tell me everything about their day, I send random encouraging texts with zero expectations. The lack of expectation is the key to this working. These texts aren’t bait to hook them into a long back-and-forth. They are simple statements that come to mind when I think of them, but not every single day. That would definitely fall in the hovering category.

Instead, I send a random “I’m proud of you” or “Good night.” Texts like these go a long way, even if my kids don’t show it. I can remind them how loved they are, and that they always have family to support them.

It’s a simple thing that makes me feel connected to my college kids without overwhelming them.
https://www.businessinsider.com/parenting-how-i-stay-connected-college-kids-2025-11