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Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs arraigned on charges of strangulation

February 13, 2026 by WDNY Radio

(DEDHAM, Mass.) — New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs was arraigned on charges of strangulation Friday morning.

The charges stem from a December 2025 incident in which he allegedly assaulted a private chef.

Diggs did not speak at the hearing, but his attorney entered a not guilty plea on his behalf.

The judge released him on his own recognizance and he was ordered to have no contact with the victim, including third party contact.

The incident stemmed from a dispute over wages the victim was requesting Diggs pay her, according to police records obtained by ABC News.

Diggs is accused of strangling or suffocating Mila Adams on Dec. 2, according to police records.

Diggs allegedly entered Adams’ unlocked bedroom, where they began to discuss the unpaid wages. Adams told police that during the discussion, he got angry and allegedly smacked her across the face, according to a police report.

She then tried to push him away, but then he choked her using the crook of his elbow around her neck. As she tried to pry him away, he tightened his grip, Adams told police. He then threw her on the bed, according to a police report.

When she told him she still hadn’t received her money, Diggs allegedly told her “lies,” according to the police report.

“Stefon Diggs categorically denies these allegations. They are unsubstantiated, uncorroborated, and were never investigated — because they did not occur,” Diggs’ attorney David Meier said in a statement in December. “The timing and motivation for making the allegations is crystal clear: they are the direct result of an employee-employer financial dispute that was not resolved to the employee’s satisfaction. Stefon looks forward to establishing the truth in a court of law.”

Adams told police she believes she is still owed a month of wages, according to police records.

The next court hearing was set for April 1, 2026.

Dua Lipa collaborates with ‘Houdini’ producer Danny L Harle on new song ‘Two Hearts’

February 13, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Dua Lipa hasn’t released any new solo music since her album Radical Optimism came out in 2024, but she’s just jumped on a new song by the man who co-wrote and co-produced “Houdini,” the first single from that album.

Dua writes on Instagram, “my dear friend [Danny L Harle] just released his album Cerulean today… and somewhere inside that tide pulled universe is a song we made together on the very first day we ever sat down to write together alongside our other dear friend [Andrew Wyatt].”

“blast the record from start to finish,” she adds. “let it pull you under and let it split your heart open in the softest way.”

The song, “Two Hearts,” is a pounding yet melodic dance-pop banger, which may remind you of “Electricity,” the Grammy-winning 2018 single Dua recorded with Silk City.

Dua has recorded a number of collaborations with other artists over the years, including “Cold Heart” with Elton John, “Prisoner” with Miley Cyrus and “One Kiss” with Calvin Harris.

Dierks Bentley’s headed ‘Off the Map’ for summer tour

February 13, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Dierks Bentley’s booked for 13 dates on Luke Combs’ My Kinda Saturday Night Tour starting in March, but by summer, he’ll be going “Off the Map.”

That’s the name of his June/July amphitheater tour, as well as a track on his Broken Branches album.

“‘Off The Map’ is a song about going to that place where you take a break from it for a little bit, whether it’s a bar stool sipping something cold, or a back porch down a back road,” Dierks says. “I like to think that our shows are a place where our fans can go off the map for a few hours, and recharge the batteries.”

“The band and I are so excited about sharing the road with the one and only Ricky Skaggs, as well as with the other guys and girls on the shows with us this summer,” he continues. “They were all hand picked, as I am big fans of theirs. Can’t wait to get out there and watch their shows before we get to go out and do our thing. Going to be some great on-stage collaborations this summer.”

Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder, Kaitlin Butts, Cole Goodwin, Owen Riesling and the Mountain Grass Unit will join him on the dates, which kick of June 12 in Rogers, Arkansas, and wrap July 18 in St. Augustine, Florida.

Tickets go on sale Feb. 20.

See it for the first time: Foreigner musical sets opening run

February 13, 2026 by WDNY Radio

A new musical using the music of Foreigner is set to open in April.

The previously announced production, Feels Like The First Time – The Foreigner Musical, will run April 17-26 at the Little Theatre on Long Island University’s Brookville campus.

The musical, featuring the band’s iconic hits like “Cold As Ice,” “Hot Blooded” and “I Want to Know What Love Is,” is a collaboration between the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band, the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts and Long Island University’s Post Theatre Company.

Rent star Adam Pascal, who is the inaugural Artist-in-Residence at LIU, is directing the production. Stephen Garvey is writing the book, choreography will be done by Lorna Ventura, and David Abbinanti will handle orchestrator and arranger duties.

The musical, set in 1985, will center around a suburban family who wins an MTV sweepstakes with a grand prize of a weekend visit from a popular rock star, including a private backyard concert.

“This new show represents everything I love about making theater—great music, fun storytelling, and meaningful collaboration,” says Pascal. “Partnering with Foreigner, Tilles Center, and LIU Post Theatre Company to develop a brand-new musical in an academic setting creates a rare and powerful environment where artists and students are building something together from the ground up.”

Tickets for Feels Like The First Time – The Foreigner Musical go on sale Friday at 12 p.m. ET at TiliesCenter.org.

Emirati billionaire resigns as CEO of logistics firm following Epstein revelations

February 13, 2026 by WDNY Radio

(NEW YORK) — The billionaire CEO of logistics giant DP World has resigned following the disclosure of his communications with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, an Emirati billionaire, stepped down from the company on Friday, “effective immediately,” the massive global supply chain and logistics company said in an announcement.

The move comes after financial groups in Canada and the U.K. earlier this week announced a pause in their investments with DP World on the heels of the U.S. Justice Department’s release of Epstein files.

A company spokesperson did not immediately respond to a request for comment from ABC News.

For years, before and after Epstein became a convicted sex offender in 2008, Bin Sulayem and Epstein maintained a free-flowing exchange of emails that ran the gamut from workshopping financial proposals to rating sexual conquests, according to the DOJ files.

“Are you going to the Clinton Forum?” Epstein asked Bin Sulayem in one email exchange. “I see that the Secretary General is scheduled to attend. If so, we can go to my island after the forum. Call me so we can discuss the details.” Bin Sulayem replied that his meetings were “flexible” and could be rearranged around Epstein’s.

Later on in the exchange, Epstein wanted to know from Bin Sulayem “what time you would like your massage today in new york.”

In April 2009, Epstein emailed, “where are you? are you ok, I loved the torture video.” There is no further explanation or context of the video mentioned. Bin Sulayem said he was in China and would return in a couple of weeks. “Hope to see you,” Epstein said.

Bin Sulayem was among six names read out on the floor of the House of Representatives Tuesday by Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna, one of the authors of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, who has criticized the DOJ and Trump administration for what he and others have regarded as a lack of transparency when it comes to the Epstein files saga.

Measles cases surpass 900 in US with infections in 24 states: CDC

February 13, 2026 by WDNY Radio

(NEW YORK) — At least 177 new measles cases have been reported in the U.S., according to newly updated data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

A total of 910 infections have been confirmed in 24 states including Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Maine, Minnesota, Nebraska, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

What we know about the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping suspect

February 13, 2026 by WDNY Radio

(PHOENIX, Ariz.) — More information is coming to light about the unidentified person who kidnapped Nancy Guthrie, the mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie.

The 84-year-old was taken from her Tucson, Arizona, home in the early hours of Sunday, Feb. 1. The first images of the suspect were released by the FBI this week, showing an armed person in a mask in front of Nancy Guthrie’s house, appearing to tamper with a security camera.

Although the suspect’s name remains unknown, the FBI announced Thursday that analysis of the video determined he is a man with an average build who stands at about 5 feet 9 inches to 5 feet 10 inches tall.

The FBI said the suspect was wearing a black, 25-liter Ozark Trail Hiker Pack backpack.

The Pima County Sheriff’s Department said on Thursday that “several items of evidence” have been recovered, including gloves. It’s not clear if the gloves seen on the surveillance camera were the same gloves recovered.

The FBI is offering a $100,000 reward.

Anyone with information is urged to call 911 or the Pima County Sheriff’s Department at 520-351-4900.

Jill Scott releases ‘To Whom This May Concern,’ first album in 11 years

February 13, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Jilly from Philly is back.

After a more than 10-year hiatus, Jill Scott has released a new album, To Whom This May Concern.

It’s the soul singer’s sixth studio album following her Billboard #1 project Woman, which released back in 2015.

“I did not have a creative block,” Scott explained to Billboard about her time away from music. “I just took a creative break.”

To Whom This May Concern is complete with 19 tracks, including the previously released “Lifting Me Up.” And despite years of quietly recording and working on music, all of the songs are new as of the last 18 months, she confirmed.

The album also includes features from popular artists like JID, Too $hort, Ab-Soul and Tierra Whack.

“It’s been like a whole process,” she told Billboard of finally releasing the project. “Initially, I felt pregnant and I felt tired of holding it, you know. The idea of giving your baby to the world and seeing what they’re going to do with it — it’s very scary.”

The album title alone gave her a sense of peace. “It kind of released me in a sense. Like, okay, this is for the people it’s for.”

And now that it’s out, Scott said she’s feeling excitement more than anything.

In celebration of the new project, Scott will play a special Valentine’s Day show at Blue Note NYC in New York on Saturday, February 14.

Inflation cooled in January, dropping to lowest level in 9 months

February 13, 2026 by WDNY Radio

(NEW YORK) — Inflation cooled in January, dropping price increases to their lowest level in nine months and defying fears of a tariff-induced hike in overall costs.

Prices rose 2.4% in January compared to a year earlier, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data on Tuesday showed. The reading came in lower than economists had expected.

Inflation stands at its lowest level since May, but it remains a half-percentage point higher than the Fed’s target rate of 2%.

Affordability remains a concern for many Americans as the political calendar turns closer to election season.

The data arrived days after fresh hiring figures showed stronger-than-expected job growth in January, even though an updated estimate released at the same time indicated a near-paralysis of the labor market last year.

The murky hiring picture marked the latest in a recent series of mixed signals in economic data, which have left observers uncertain about the potential risk posed by elevated inflation alongside sluggish hiring.

Observers closely watched price movements for some household staples, which have faced sharp increases of late.

Coffee prices surged about 18% in January compared to a year earlier, while ground beef prices climbed more than 17% over that span, Bureau of Labor Statistics data showed.

Grocery prices rose at a faster pace than prices overall, climbing 2.9% over the year ending in January, BLS data showed.

Over the past year, hiring has slowed dramatically while inflation has remained elevated, risking an economic double-whammy known as “stagflation.” Those conditions have put the Federal Reserve in a difficult position.

The central bank must balance a dual mandate to keep inflation under control and maximize employment. To address pressure on both of its goals, the Fed primarily holds a single tool: interest rates.

The strain on both sides of the Fed’s mandate presents a “challenging situation” for the central bank, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said in December.

The Fed held interest rates steady at its most recent meeting in January, ending a string of three consecutive quarter-point rate cuts.

The benchmark rate stands at a level between 3.5% and 3.75%. That figure marks a significant drop from a recent peak attained in 2023, but borrowing costs remain well above a 0% rate established at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Futures markets expect two quarter-point interest rate cuts this year, forecasting the first in June and a second in the fall, according to the CME FedWatch Tool, a measure of market sentiment.

USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier headed from Caribbean to Middle East: Officials

February 13, 2026 by WDNY Radio

(NEW YORK) — The USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group is expected to leave the Caribbean and head towards the Middle East in the coming days, according to three U.S. officials.

The deployment of the Ford and the three destroyers accompanying it will mean that there will be two aircraft carriers in the Middle East as it joins the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group.

The deployment comes after President Donald Trump said earlier this week in an interview with Axios that he was considering sending a second carrier to the Middle East if talks with Iran about its nuclear program did not succeed.

The crew of the carrier and the supporting ships were told on Thursday about the new deployment to the Middle East, according to the officials.

The New York Times first reported the Ford’s new deployment to the Middle East.

The Ford is now expected to return to its home port in Norfolk around late April or early May, according to one U.S. official. The carrier had left Norfolk in late June for what was to be a seven-month deployment to Europe, but in late October it was redirected towards the Caribbean as part of the Trump administration’s large buildup of military forces to counter South American drug cartels.

A U.S. Southern Command spokesperson has issued provided a statement to ABC News saying that “While force posture evolves, our operational capability does not.” It adds that “SOUTHCOM forces remain fully ready to project power, defend themselves, and protect U.S. interests in the region.”

The carrier strike group will once again cross the Atlantic and the Mediterranean for a deployment that could now last as long as 10 months.

The Ford is the world’s largest carrier and its presence in the Caribbean was seen as putting pressure on then-Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his government.

Some of the aircraft aboard the carrier participated in the Jan. 3 raid in the Venezuelan capital of Caracas that led to Maduro’s capture.

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