Did Savannah Guthrie Receive Message Saying Mom Nancy Is Dead?

As the search forNancy Guthrieenters its eighth week, speculation is mounting that a secondalleged ransom notewas actually an apology letter revealing the 84-year-old had died.

The speculation was brought up on the March 28 episode ofMegyn Kelly's SiriusXM program,The Megyn Kelly Show, in which she spoke with former FBI supervisory special agent James Hamilton and veteran investigator Maureen O'Connell about the alleged contents of the ransom notes.

Kelly citedan X postfrom a user named Nerdy_Addict, whom she claimed has been accurate in their reporting throughout the investigation. In the post, the user wrote, "I now have two sources confirming that one of the letters sent to the media in the Nancy Guthrie case allegedly states the sender apologized, claiming they did not realize how serious her heart condition was and that she has 'gone to be with God.'"

Nancy, the mother ofTodayco-hostSavannahGuthrie, has beenmissing since January 31,when police believe she was abducted from her home in Tucson, Arizona. Since then, investigators have releaseddoorbell camera footageof a masked suspect andshared a descriptionof the potential abductor.

Previous reports noted that Nancy'spacemaker stopped syncingwith her Apple Watch in the early hours of February 1. Pima Country Sheriff Chris Nanos also revealed Nancy had limited mobility and required daily medication for high blood pressure and heart issues.

The X user claimed that "investigators believe the message came from the same individuals who previously demanded Bitcoin, though this latest letter reportedly made no demands and was framed solely as an apology."

Early in the investigation, law enforcement and media outlets, including TMZ, received two alleged ransom notes. The first included an offer to return Nancy in exchange for the cryptocurrency Bitcoin. According to TMZ, the value of the Bitcoin demanded was in the "millions."

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Savannah said she wouldpay the ransomin an Instagram video shared in early February. However, TMZ recently confirmed that the Bitcoin wallet, which they have continued to monitor, hasn't received any funds.

"Why didn't the Guthrie family ever pay a ransom if they believed, as Savannah told us yesterday, that two of those ransom notes they received were authentic?" Kelly asked, referring to Savannah'srecentTodayinterview, in which she said, "I believe the two notes that we received, that we responded to, I tend to believe those are real."

Kelly, who noted the claims about the apology letter should be taken with "a grain of salt," went on to say that Savannah's Instagram plea "sounded like they believed Nancy was no longer alive."

"Return our mother to us so we can celebrate with her'—'celebrate' possibly being a term of art, like a celebration of life… That could dovetail with reporting that the second ransom note was more of an apology, claiming they had Nancy's body and that she had gone to be with God," the former Fox News anchor stated.

However, Hamilton wasn't so sure about the authenticity of the ransom notes, despite Savannah's belief that they were legitimate.

"All I'm hearing, Megyn, is what scam artists do. They prey upon grief. They prey upon your vulnerability," he explained. "They're saying anything they can to get paid. It really doesn't move the needle a lot for me."

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Joni Mitchell Shares Rare Comment on Her Health Struggles, Says 2015 Aneurysm 'Changed My Life, Oddly, for the Better'

Joni Mitchell received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Juno Awards and reflected on overcoming health struggles

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• The singer shared how her 2015 aneurysm led to positive life changes, including quitting smoking and finding supportive caregivers

• Mitchell performed "Big Yellow Taxi" with Sarah McLachlan and Allison Russell

There were no blue feelings forJoni Mitchellat the2026 Juno Awards, where she received a Lifetime Achievement Award and opened up about finding a silver lining amid herhealth struggles.

Mitchell, 82, was in great spirits as she accepted her win from Canadian Prime MinisterMark Carneyon Sunday, March 29. TheBluesinger — who suffered an aneurysm in 2015 that forced her to re-learn how to walk, talk and play guitar — waved to the crowd with a giggle as they gave her a standing ovation.

"I want to thank the Junos for this great honor. I really appreciate it. I'm so glad to be back in Canada," said the star, who grew up in Saskatoon. "Some years ago — 10 or 12 years ago, I forget how long ago — I had an aneurysm, which changed my life, oddly, for the better."

Mitchell told the crowd that she went into a coma, which helped her quit smoking, and also explained how her medical staff has enriched her life.

"My home's filled up with the most wonderful nurses. I was on the road with men for years and years and years, now I live with a house full of women, and I have a fantastic therapist [who] goes everywhere with me," she said. "So my life has changed for the better out of a catastrophe, like a phoenix who grows a better life."

Mitchell went on to praise Carney, whom she described as "wonderful" and "a blessing."

"We are so fortunate to have him," she said. "I'm living in the States and you know what's happening there."

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The "California" singer also showed off her dress, which had the word "happy" written multiple times in Chinese, as she was "happy, happy, happy, happy, happy, happy, happy" to be at the Juno Awards in Carney's company.

Elsewhere during the show, Mitchell appeared on stage to sing her 1970 hit "Big Yellow Taxi" alongsideSarah McLachlanandAllison Russell. McLachlan began the medley of Mitchell's hits with "A Case of You," and was joined by Russell for "Both Sides Now" before the woman of the hour made her appearance.

Mitchell performed her first full set in over 20 years at theNewport Folk Festivalin 2022, sharing the stage with Brandi Carlile, Marcus Mumford and more.

After the performance, she spoke toCBS Newsabout having to re-learn a number of skills after her aneurysm.

"I'm learning," she said. "I'm looking at videos that are on the net to see where I put my fingers, you know. It's amazing what an aneurysm knocks out – how to get out of chair! You don't know how to get out of a bed. You have to learn all these things by rote again. I was into water ballet as a kid, and I forgot how to do the breaststroke. Every time I tried it, I just about drowned, you know? So, a lot of going back to infancy almost. You have to relearn everything."

In 2020, she joked tothe Guardianthat she was a "fighter" with "Irish blood," which helped her stay strong.

"I knew, 'Here I go again, another battle,'" she said.

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“Scream 7” Digital Release: Discover When You Can Stream and Get an Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Look

Scream 7 is heading to digital and Blu-ray on March 31

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• PEOPLE has an exclusive look at a behind-the-scenes featurette included in the purchase, which explores the relationship with Neve Campbell and Courteney Cox's iconic characters Sidney Prescott and Gale Weathers

• The digital download features over 40 minutes of bonus content, including deleted scenes and a music video for "Twisting the Knife" by Ice Nine Kills and Mckenna Grace

Scream 7is heading home!

The box office hit will be released on digital and Blu-ray on March 31, and PEOPLE has an exclusive look at a behind-the-scenes featurette included with the digital purchase.

The exclusive clip explores the intense relationship betweenNeve Campbell,Courteney Coxand their characters Sidney Prescott and Gale Weathers, both of whom first appeared in the 1996 Wes Craven-directed original.

"Its been really great to reunite with Courteney again, we love working with each other," said Campbell, 52, in the clip. "We were saying the other day we can't believe its been 30 years, it's just so crazy."

Cox's Gale Weathers is the only character to appear in all sevenScreamfilms. Its latest film also saw the return ofDavid Arquette,Matthew LillardandScott Foleyto reprise their beloved roles in the franchise.

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The digital download is packed with over 40 minutes of bonus content, including deleted scenes, and even a music video for "Twisting the Knife" by Ice Nine Kills andMckenna Grace, who stars in the film.

Scream 7finds Sidney Prescott living a quiet life with her family when a new Ghostface surfaces to target her and her teenage daughter (Isabel May). The film was a box office hit, grossing over $195 million worldwide.

According to its star, an eighth film in the iconic franchise is possible. Campbell spoke toEntertainment Tonighton set ofScream 7, saying there will "hopefully" be aScream 8,ifScream 7is well received.

"Let's see how audiences like it," said Campbell. "It would be great. It'd be fun."

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David Bowie's 'Starman' Named Humanity's Theme Song in New Viral Trend

WithRyan Gosling's megahit crowd-pleaser,Project Hail Mary, flying high in theaters right now, it's givenHarry Styles' 2017 debut solo hit "Sign of the Times" new life. The song, performed in a moving karaoke scene in the film by Sandra Hüller's character, Eva Stratt, is now going viral again and re-charting following its peak at No. 4 on theBillboard Hot 100in April 2017.

American Songwriterseemingly picked up on the trend, as they just published a list of songs that "accidentally became humanity's theme song thanks to classic spacemovies." They have the 1998 anthem "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing" byAerosmithfromArmageddonand the 1972 yacht rock classic "Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)" byLooking GlassfromGuardians of the Galaxy. But at the top?

David Bowie's 1972 cosmic calling card, "Starman," is the ultimate theme song for humanity. A message about hope for futuregenerations, the song was the lead single from Bowie's fifth studio album,The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders FromMars, and launched into a new orbit withRidley Scott's 2015sci-fiepic,The Martian, starringMatt Damon,Jessica Chastain,Chiwetel Ejiofor, and so many more familiar faces.

"Perhaps it's an obvious song choice for a movie about a man trapped in space, but David Bowie's 'Starman' has never sounded more at home than it did in the 2015 film,The Martian,"American Songwritersays. "As Matt Damon's character starts to get a grip on his marooned trip to Mars, this song gets a needle drop, giving viewers a dose of classic rock magic."

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The film, which follows the action-, comedy-, and emotion-packed mission of getting an astronaut abandoned on Mars back home to Earth, was a monstersuccess, raking in $630,621,406 worldwide and sevenOscarnominations. The track, from the 2012 remaster of Bowie's album, plays during a montage ofNASAhatching their plan to bring Damon's Mark Watney home.

"Not only does this song have major cultural appeal, but it's a classic for a reason,"ASwrites. "Even without the space imagery this film provides, 'Starman' became a universal favorite. Hearing this song in this setting feels like opening a capsule sent from humanity to some unknown, attempting to encapsulate what we're all about."

Listen toStarmanabove.The Martianis available to rent or buy onPrime Video.

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Judge dismisses charges against former officers in Breonna Taylor case

LOUISVILLE, KY — A federal judge hasdismissed all remaining chargesagainst two former Louisville police officers accused of providing false information on a no-knock search warrant that led to thefatal shooting of Breonna Taylorin 2020.

U.S. District Judge Charles Simpson signed an order on Friday, March 27, dismissing the charges against Joshua Jaynes and Kyle Meany with prejudice, meaning federal prosecutors cannot bring the same charges against them again using the same evidence. Both Jaynes and Meany were involved in drafting the search warrant used in the botched raid that killedTaylor, 26, in March 2020.

The dismissal came a week after federal prosecutorsasked Simpson to dismiss the charges"in the interest of justice." It was an expected yet notable development in the federal case against the former Louisville police officers, which began in 2022.

Under PresidentDonald Trump, the U.S. Department of Justice has tried topause or dropmanycivil rights casesstarted under the previous administration. Though Meany and Jaynes were not present during the shooting, both wereaccused by federal prosecutorsof neglecting necessary steps to obtain the warrant for Taylor's apartment.

Meany was accused of knowingly providing false, misleading, and outdated information, while Jaynes was accused of supplying false information to secure the warrant.

The Louisville Metro Police Departmentfired Jaynes in 2021for policy violations anddismissed Meany in August 2022following his federal indictment.

Thomas Clay, Jaynes' lawyer, said the Department of Justice "has finally done what it should have done long ago" and that he was happy for Jaynes and his family. Michael Denbow, who represents Meany, said that his client is "overjoyed and incredibly relieved" now that the case has been dismissed.

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Case against former Louisville police officers weakened by previous ruling

As it stood, the case against Jaynes and Meany had already been weakened. Last year, Simpson — an 80-year-old Reagan appointee —dismissed the most serious chargesafter ruling that the government could not prove Meany and Jayne's actions had directly caused Taylor's death.

Two other Louisville police officers, Brett Hankison and Kelly Goodlett, were also charged by federal prosecutors in 2022 in connection with the no-knock raid. Hankison iscurrently free on bondwhile he appeals a conviction for violating Taylor's civil rights, whichresulted in a 33-month sentence. During the raid, he fired 10 shots through a covered sliding glass door and window, with some rounds entering a neighboring apartment.

The 33-month sentence wasimposed by U.S. District Judge Rebecca Grady Jennings, despite theDepartment of Justice's requestof just one day. Hankison promptly sought his release, but Jennings denied the request.

He was thenreleased in December 2025after about two months of incarceration, when a Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals panel ruled 2-1 that the former officer was not a flight risk or a danger to the community and that he had raised "compelling concerns" regarding his safety in federal custody. In that case, the Department of Justice also intervened on Hankison's behalf and sought his release.

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Goodlett, the fourth Louisville police officer,pleaded guilty in 2022to helping falsify an affidavit for the warrant for Taylor's apartment. She has not yet been sentenced.

Civil rights advocates: Dismissal of charges 'another troubling sign'

U.S. Rep. Morgan McGarvey, who represents Louisville, sent a letter on March 27 to Attorney General Pam Bondi in the wake of the dismissal, asking the Department of Justice to "stop interfering with and undermining Louisville's efforts to deliver justice for Miss Taylor's family and atone for her death as a community."

"The DOJ's decision to walk away from this case and their argument that it is somehow 'in the interest of justice' is insulting given the Trump administration's persistent undermining of police and justice reform efforts here in Louisville and its utter abandonment of any kind of civil rights enforcement nationwide,"McGarvey wrote to Bondi.

In a statement, the NAACP Louisville Branch described the dismissal as "another troubling sign" that the current leadership of the Department of Justice "does not value accountability when Black lives are taken."

"Justice delayed has now become justice denied," the civil rights organization said in the statement. "This decision sends a dangerous message that those who abuse their authority and manipulate the system will not be held accountable."

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What happened to Breonna Taylor?

Taylor, an emergency room technician, was inside her apartment when shewas fatally shot by plainclothes officersat around 12:40 a.m. local time on March 13, 2020, during a narcotics investigation.Officers, who said they knocked and announced themselves several times before forcibly entering, had been trying to serve a no-knocksearch warrant.

Neither Taylor nor Kenneth Walker, her boyfriend at the time, was the target of the investigation, and no drugs were found in the home. Walker and several neighbors also said they did not hear the officers identify themselves as law enforcement.

As police entered the apartment, Walker shot an officer in the leg. He later said he believed the officers were intruders.

Taylor's death sparked months of protests in Louisville and around the country. In December 2024, the Louisville Metro Police Department and the city's governmentreached an agreement on civil rights reformswith the Department of Justice. But the plan was delayed by a lack of approval from a federal judge, and federal prosecutors announced in May 2025 that they wouldabandon negotiations.

Contributing: N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA TODAY; Josh Wood, Louisville Courier Journal

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Five Britons detained in UAE for taking pictures of Iranian attacks

At least five British people are being detained in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on charges relating to taking pictures of missiles and drones, Whitehall sources said.

A campaign group this weekend claimed that more than 70 Britons have beenarrested over photographs and filmsof Iranian attacks in the gulf state since war broke out.

Tourists and expats in citiessuch as Dubaiwere quick to start filming and taking pictures whenIran began firing missilesand drones at the UAE when the Middle East conflict began at the end of February.

The state's authorities, however, clamped down on the practice andwarned residentsand holidaymakers that they could face prison for posting such material.

Since then rules have become even more strict, with police now arresting some bystanders in targeted areas for having photographs of missiles on their phone – even if they have not been posted online.

Even receiving an image could be deemed illegal under the gulf state's strictest laws – and carry a sentence of 10 years in prison or fines of up to £200,000.

Dubai Watch, a campaign group, is representing eight Britons who have beenarrested under the laws, which UAE authorities say are enforced to protect "national security and stability".

David Haigh, its founder, said trusted local lawyers had told him at least 35 Britons had been detained in Dubai along with a similar number in Abu Dhabi, the UAE capital.

While some Britons may have been released from detention, it is also possible that some holidaymakers or expats might not have informed the Foreign Office of their arrest.

Some detainees – who include a cabin crew member – have been held in overcrowded police cells as a result of these arrests and in some cases, reportedly denied sleep, food and medicine.

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Mr Haigh, who was detained in Dubai himself for 23 months a decade ago, said the situation had "definitely got worse".

"Before it was just warnings online and now they are arresting people and actually putting them in jail," he said.

Mr Haigh said he had heard of one case where a woman had been locked up and was facing the UAE's federal court over taking a photograph she never published.

"Police are now at these sites and asking to go through people's phones," he added.

"Even a picture – not even sent it or shared it anywhere – they are taking you in for questioning."

The Telegraph previously revealed the arrest of a 60-year-old British tourist who was arrested after allegedly filming missiles.

The London-based holidaymaker was later charged along with 20 other people under the Gulf state's cybercrime laws – despite the man deleting the video from his phone immediately when asked and telling police he had no intention of doing anything wrong.

Radha Stirling, chief executive of Detained in Dubai, the group supporting the tourist, said at the time: "The charges sound extremely vague but serious on paper. In reality, the alleged conduct could be something as simple as sharing or commenting on a video that is already circulating online.

"Under UAE cybercrime laws, the person who originally posts content can be charged, but so can anyone who reshapes, reposts or comments on it. One video can quickly lead to dozens of people facing criminal charges."

A Foreign Office spokesman said: "We are providing consular assistance to a small number of British nationals detained in the UAE in connection with this issue, and our ambassador is engaging with the Emirati authorities about their cases."

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