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Crime probe twists, paywalls and poster bans spark backlash as flights halt, taxes rise, luxury rail rebrands, Philly honors Boyz II Men, and Netflix drops “Stranger Things” stage show recording

Rio Rico man detained, then released, in Nancy Guthrie disappearance probe

Carlos Palazuelos says authorities detained him for questioning after searching the Rio Rico property where he lives as part of the investigation into missing 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie. He told Telemundo the search was done under a warrant and that agents said he resembled someone seen in newly released FBI doorbell-camera images showing a masked, armed person at Guthrie’s home the morning she vanished. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department said the search is over and the investigation continues, but declined to comment on reports that Palazuelos was released.

Apple pushes Creator Studio subscription tier, users grumble about paywalls

Apple’s Creator Studio is adding a new subscription tier for productivity and creator-focused apps, moving features some users expected at no extra cost into a paid plan. Some Mac users are unhappy, seeing it as another turn of the monetization crank in Apple’s software ecosystem.

Philadelphia to honor Boyz II Men with a new mural

Philadelphia plans to celebrate the legendary R&B group Boyz II Men with a new mural in South Philadelphia this summer.

FAA temporarily grounds flights at El Paso International Airport

The FAA temporarily grounded all flights to and from El Paso International Airport early Wednesday, issuing a NOTAM stating pilots may not operate aircraft in the affected areas. The order took effect at 1:30.

UK drivers face higher costs as Vehicle Excise Duty rises in April

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is moving ahead with Vehicle Excise Duty increases from April, raising the standard annual rate for light passenger vehicles from £195 to £200 and the Expensive Car Supplement (for cars over £40,000) from £620 to £640. Analysis using Office for National Statistics data suggests drivers now pay about £2,190 more per year on car tax and insurance than a decade ago, with combined costs up more than 210% since 2016. First-year VED for the most polluting vehicles is set to reach £5,690, while electric vehicles will face a £10 charge. The government is also launching a Fuel Finder tool to help drivers locate cheaper petrol.

British Pullman unveils new Baz Luhrmann-designed onboard events space

The British Pullman has introduced a new onboard events space designed by Baz Luhrmann with costume and production designer Catherine Martin. The interiors are inspired by the British countryside and Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.”

Idaho teacher sues over “Everyone Is Welcome Here” poster ban

Former West Ada School District sixth-grade social studies teacher Sarah Inama filed a federal lawsuit arguing the district’s ban on her “Everyone Is Welcome Here” classroom poster violates the Constitution. Administrators allegedly said the message and multiracial hands were a political opinion and ran afoul of Idaho’s 2025 law (HB 41) restricting school displays deemed ideological. Idaho Attorney General Raul Labrador reportedly advised such posters qualify as prohibited “banners,” calling them part of post-2016 anti-Trump political resistance. Inama, who resigned in May 2025, seeks orders declaring the law vague and overbroad and blocking enforcement, naming state education agencies, the district, and officials as defendants.

Netflix to release recorded version of “Stranger Things: The First Shadow”

Netflix confirmed it will release a recorded version of “Stranger Things: The First Shadow,” a stage prequel focused on Henry Creel (Vecna) and the origins of his powers. The production is expected to be filmed with its original cast, but no release date is set. The play, launched in London in 2023 and developed with input from the Duffer Brothers and franchise writers, also features younger versions of characters such as Jim Hopper and Joyce Byers as Netflix continues expanding the “Stranger Things” universe.

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