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Billionaire Emirati businessman Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem has resigned from the top spot of major logistics company DP World ... after his links to Jeffrey Epstein put the business in jeopardy.

The multinational company -- owned by the government of the city of Dubai in the UAE -- put out a statement Friday announcing a new world chairman and new group CEO ... positions held by Sulayem.

While the statement doesn't actually name Sulayem, its meaning is clear ... the multibillionaire is officially out the door.

Chris Paul -- a 12-time NBA All-Star and future Hall of Famer -- is officially retiring, bringing an end to an era!

Paul announced his decision on Friday, just shortly after the Toronto Raptors released him following a three-team trade with the Clippers last week.

"This is it," Paul started. "After over 21 years, I'm stepping away from basketball."

"While this chapter of being an 'NBA player' is done, the game of basketball will forever be engrained in the NBA of my life. I've been in the NBA for more than half of my life, spanning three decades. It's crazy even saying that!!!"

Lindsey Vonn is speaking directly to fans for the first time since crashing and breaking her leg during her Olympic run, saying that while she's starting to feel better, she still has a "long, long way to go."

"Hey guys, I just wanted to give you a little update and say thank you so much to everyone that has been sending me flowers, letters, sharks, stuffed animals. It's just been so amazing. Really helped me a lot," the 41-year-old said in a video message posted to her 3.3 million followers on Instagram. "It's been quite a hard few days in the hospital here. I'm finally feeling more like myself. Have a long, long way to go."

Vonn, since suffering the complex fracture on Saturday, has undergone three surgeries ... but doctors aren't done operating, according to LV.

The personal chef who accused Stefon Diggs of choking her following a Patriots game in December is speaking out after his first court appearance Friday in Boston, saying she's focused on healing as the legal process begins to play out.

Mila Adams shared her statement shortly after Diggs entered a not-guilty plea in the case, writing that she would "never make false claims for personal gain or to damage someone's reputation."

"I did not seek public attention and reported this matter through the proper legal channels. This is an active criminal matter, and I will continue to respect the legal process. I will not engage in rumors, personal attacks, or respond to misinformation on social media, and I will ask others to refrain from spreading false narratives."

Don Lemon has just arrived at a federal courthouse for his arraignment.

The former CNN anchor showed up at the St. Paul, Minnesota court Friday ready to enter his  plea, which is expected to be not guilty.

Don flashed a smile and gave a wave to onlookers ... but, he kept his thoughts to himself despite the media throwing a few questions his way.

Supplies have run bone dry at the 2026 Winter Olympics, and we're not talking skis or snowboards ... 'cause the free condoms doled out to athletes are reportedly gone!

An anonymous athlete told Italian news outlet La Stampa that all the condoms in Northern Italy's Olympic Village were snatched up in just 72 hours.

The athlete did say the suppliers "promised us more will arrive, but who knows when."

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Your Valentine's Day 2026 just got sweeter, 'cuz we've got Hollywood's hottest babes in nothin' but red-hot lingerie! Keep your eyes up on the prize ...

British budget airline Jet2 has banned two passengers for life after a brutal brawl broke out on a flight from Turkey to the United Kingdom ... and, another passenger recorded all of it.

The flight took off from Antalya Thursday headed for Manchester ... but had to make an emergency landing in Belgium after a shouting match began between several passengers.

The flight crew tries to step in to calm the situation ... but, that doesn't tamp down tensions at all -- the confrontation quickly turns physical, leading to a massive brawl.

Britney Spears is carrying on as if nothing happened ... spotted doing everyday errands like she didn’t just cash in one of the most iconic catalogs in pop history.

The pop legend was seen deep in conversation on her phone while cruising in her Mercedes G63 AMG near her Thousand Oaks home in the L.A. area Thursday.

Rocking shades and casual clothes, Britney kept it low-key during the solo outing -- all just days after TMZ broke the news she sold the rights to her music.

BTW ... if you're eyeballing the ring she has on that finger ... a source tells TMZ, Britney is completely single -- she always wears rings on all her fingers!

Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith says some rappers absolutely warrant induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ... even if not everyone -- or every rock star -- agrees.

We got Chad at LAX and our photog asked him if rap music belongs in the HOF ... and Chad wasted no time giving his answer.

Gene Simmons feels otherwise ... the KISS rocker slammed the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on a recent episode of the "LegendsNLeaders" podcast, saying ... "Hip-hop does not belong in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, nor does opera, symphony orchestras ... it's called the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame."

Stefon Diggs appeared in court on Friday for his arraignment over the alleged assault of his personal chef, with the NFL star pleading not guilty just days after the Patriots wideout played in Super Bowl LX.

Diggs, 32, along with his lawyers, was in front of the judge in the Dedham District Court for about a minute ... with Stefon pleading "not guilty" to the charge he assaulted his chef in December 2025.

After the hearing, Mitchell Schuster, part of Diggs' legal team, told reporters the allegations are false.

The FBI and Pima County Sheriff's Department may be butting heads over the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case, according to a new report.

The two agencies investigating the Guthrie case apparently didn't see eye-to-eye over where recent evidence that was collected should be analyzed.

Citing a law enforcement source, FOX News reported Thursday ... FBI brass wanted DNA from Nancy's home and other physical evidence to be sent to their crime laboratory in Quantico, Virginia, but Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos denied the request, sending the items to a private lab in Florida for examination.

In response to the FOX article, Sheriff Nanos told NBC affiliate KVOA ... the report was "not even close to the truth," adding that his agency is cooperating with the FBI.

Police in Florida saved a woman from a burning car in the nick of time ... after an alleged carjacker stole another vehicle with a baby inside and crashed into her.

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office released bodycam footage Thursday, showing the harrowing events following the fiery wreck on the night of February 8.

Police say Richard Younger used force to steal a vehicle before taking off with a 1-year-old child in the back seat. Police located the car and began a pursuit ... Younger then allegedly rammed into a car that caught fire, trapping the female driver inside.

Looks like Jeremiah Brown’s "Love Island" luck didn’t follow him back to the mainland ... 'cause he tells us his Valentine’s Day is shaping up to be a total dud.

We caught up with Jeremiah in Hollywood Wednesday, and he admits the so-called day of love isn’t looking too loving -- and he’ll likely just be kicking it with the boys instead.

Catch the full clip, because Jeremiah breaks down where his dating life actually stands ... and bottom line, he’s ready to feel those butterflies again.