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Mayor Mamdani Cracks Down on Negligent Landlords as Alaska and UK Snow/Ice Wreak Havoc; Philly Triple Shooting, Rare Flesh-Eating Infection, and Celebrity Blind-Item Rumors Swirl

Mayor Mamdani Targets Negligent Landlords on His First Day in Office

Mayor Zohran Mamdani began his first day in office by announcing housing-focused executive orders aimed at tightening landlord accountability and speeding up new development. He revived the Mayor’s Office to Protect Tenants to prioritize resolving 311 complaints and hazardous conditions, launched the LIFT task force to identify city-owned sites for housing, and created the SPEED task force to cut permitting and procedural delays, both overseen by Deputy Mayor Lila Joseph. Mamdani also said the city will intervene in a bankruptcy case involving Pinnacle Realty, citing thousands of hazardous violations and tenant complaints, and pledged action to keep homes safe, habitable, and affordable while reducing displacement.

Record Snowfall in Alaska Sinks Boats and Raises Avalanche Risk

Juneau, Alaska, is facing record winter weather after about 82 inches of snow in December, far above normal, with eight boats reported sunk in the harbor during the storm. City harbor crews say they are running out of pumps and resources, while the Coast Guard warns heavy snow can destabilize vessels and create environmental hazards. Avalanche danger has also increased along Thane Road, where crews are carrying out hazard-reduction work and keeping the road closed until it is safe.

Blind Items Revealed #45: Jennifer Lawrence Reportedly Supports Auction Jewelry Amid Marriage Rumors

Blind Items Revealed #45 claims Jennifer Lawrence and husband Cooke Maroney have been facing marital strain after he reportedly left his job following a personal blow-up and has struggled to find his next move. Lawrence has recently appeared at major events wearing Sotheby’s-bound jewelry—twice since his departure—prompting speculation that the appearances could be a small income-generating sideline as her recent films are described as underperforming.

Montgomery County Business Owner Hospitalized With Rare Flesh-Eating Bacterial Infection

A Montgomery County business owner remains in the hospital and is recovering after being diagnosed with a rare flesh-eating bacterial infection.

Two Killed and One Injured in New Year’s Day Triple Shooting in Northeast Philadelphia

Two men were killed and a third person was injured in a triple shooting on New Year’s Day in Northeast Philadelphia.

Allegations of Stalking Involving Former Teen Star Jonathan Brandis

A blind-item account alleges that former teen actor Jonathan Brandis, described as struggling after mistreatment in the industry, became fixated on his first girlfriend after learning she was dating a minor co-star during a film shoot. He reportedly followed the co-star on set, obtained the co-star’s address through payroll, and then stalked both the co-star and the ex-girlfriend, leading to a restraining order. The account claims he threatened to have the co-star blacklisted unless he ended the relationship, and that police later warned Brandis without making an arrest.

Travel disruption expected as ice and snow affect the UK

Travel disruption is expected across the UK as ice and snow spread, with the most severe conditions forecast for Scotland. Weather warnings remain in place there until Sunday.

Blind Item #43: Allegations About a Famous Actor and a Secret Child

A blind-item claim alleges that a foreign-born, permanently A-list actor with one publicly acknowledged child used hush money to make another child’s mother disappear after she sought a paternity test, and later arranged for the child’s adoption. The claim further alleges the actor enlisted a powerful aviation mogul friend to have the mother killed when she resurfaced, while the actor’s acknowledged child’s mother remains alive.

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