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NBC Staffers Reportedly Hoped Savannah Guthrie Wouldn’t Return Amid Tragedy: ‘You Can’t Trust Anyone’ Savannah Guthrie, the co-anchor of NBC’s Today show, plans to return to the network despite the ongoing search for her missing mother, Nancy Guthrie. The 54-year-old anchor revealed her intention to return to work at some point, though her focus remains on locating Nancy, who has been missing since February 1. Earlier this week, Guthrie visited colleagues at NBC’s Today studio, but a new report suggests some staffers were frustrated by the news of her eventual return. According to a March 6 report in the Daily Mail, multiple sources claimed that production staff at Today were relieved when Guthrie’s absence was initially announced. Many had grown accustomed to Hoda Kotb, who has filled in for her since Nancy’s disappearance. Some staffers reportedly felt more comfortable with Kotb’s presence, as they believed the show’s dynamic had shifted in her absence. One insider told the Daily Mail that the environment at Today had become “a viper’s nest,” with tensions running high among the team. The source added that even in difficult circumstances, the staff could not trust one another, with some fearing that colleagues might betray their positions or steal opportunities. “From the hair and makeup people to the producers, you can’t trust anyone, they all talk,” another source claimed. While the majority of staff expressed hope for Nancy’s safe return, a few were more focused on their own futures within the morning program. Some reportedly considered how they could secure more screen time or influence over the show’s direction. However, the report emphasized that the staff’s primary concern remained the search for Nancy.#nbc #nancy_guthrie #today_show #savannah_guthrie #daily_mail

Savannah Guthrie made a heartfelt return to NBC’s Today studio on March 5, 2026, for the first time since her mother, Nancy Guthrie, was reported missing on January 31. The reunion, described as emotional by colleagues, marked a significant moment for the co-anchor as she shared her intentions to eventually return to the show despite the ongoing search for her mother. Guthrie expressed gratitude for the support her family has received since the disappearance, addressing her Today team during the visit. “I wanted you to know that I’m still standing, and I still have hope, and I’m still me,” she told her colleagues. “I don’t know what version of me that will be, but it will be. I’m holding onto my faith. I still believe. And as my mom would say, ‘Where else would I go?’” Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen on January 31 in Tucson, Arizona, where police believe she was abducted. Investigators have released doorbell camera footage of a masked suspect and shared a description of the potential abductor, though no suspects or persons of interest have been publicly named. Guthrie’s return to the studio came just weeks after her mother’s disappearance, during which she has been on hiatus from the show. Retired Today host Hoda Kotb has been filling in for her. Guthrie emphasized her desire to return to the Today team, though she has not set a specific timeline. “I don’t know how to come back, but I don’t know how not to. You’re my family. And I would like to try,” she said. Her colleagues praised her resilience and the emotional impact of her visit. During the reunion, Today’s weather correspondent Dylan Dreyer led a group prayer, stating, “We’re here holding hands as a family, in a place where we don’t understand why this is happening. It is not too bold to ask God for the biggest miracles every day.#savannah_guthrie #nancy_guthrie #tucson_arizona #today_show #hoda_kotb

Wahl in Baden-Württemberg: AfD-Frohnmaier ist ein Fake-Kandidat Die AfD könnte in Baden-Württemberg historische Ergebnisse erzielen, wie Umfragen zeigen. Die Rechtsrandpartei könnte bei 18 Prozent liegen, was deutlich über dem vorherigen Wert von 9,7 Prozent liegt. Dieser Erfolg könnte sich besonders in der Region um Stuttgart manifestieren, wo die Partei ihre Stärke aufbauen will. Ein zentraler Fokus der Wahlkampagne ist Markus Frohnmaier, der als „Ministerpräsidentenkandidat“ präsentiert wird. Frohnmaier, 35 Jahre alt, ist jedoch nicht auf der Wählerliste der 7,7 Millionen Wahlberechtigten in Baden-Württemberg verzeichnet. Die AfD hat ihn als Fake-Kandidaten aufgestellt, um ihn in der Öffentlichkeit präsentieren zu können, ohne tatsächlich zur Wahl zu stehen. Dieses Vorgehen ist für die Partei strategisch sinnvoll, da in Baden-Württemberg auch jemand zum Regierungschef gewählt werden kann, der nicht im Landtag sitzt. Frohnmaier ist bereits Bundestagsabgeordneter und hat seine Karriere weit außerhalb der Landespolitik verbracht. Frohnmaier gilt als umstrittener Politiker. Er war lange mit dem Etikett „Russland-Nähe“ versehen, da er enge Kontakte zu Moskau unterhielt. Berichte beschrieben ihn als „unter absoluter Kontrolle“ stehenden Abgeordneten, der in Kreml-Dokumenten erwähnt wurde. Zudem standen seine Ehefrau, eine russische Journalistin, und andere Vertrauten in Verbindung mit Kreml-treuen Rechtsaußen. Frohnmaier war zudem eng mit Alice Weidel, der Parteichefin der AfD, verbunden. Er war ihr Sprecher und Büroleiter und führte deren Landesverband in Baden-Württemberg. Zudem hatte er eine Schlüsselrolle bei den Kontakten zur Trump-Gruppe in den USA. Seine Karriere ist von einer starken Förderung durch die Partei geprägt.#markus_frohnmaier #afd #baden_wurttemberg #alice_weidel #trump_group

AfD Calls for Conservative Government Amid Election Results | swp.de The state branch of the AfD in Baden-Württemberg has expressed support for the CDU despite the party's gains in the recent election, indicating a potential coalition offer. The AfD's leadership, however, acknowledges that their electoral performance fell short of expectations. The election results, which saw the AfD secure a smaller share of the vote than anticipated, have prompted the party to shift its focus toward forming a conservative government with the CDU. The AfD's state leadership, led by its top officials, has decided to approach the CDU with a coalition proposal, despite the CDU's earlier advances in the race. This move comes as the AfD's election campaign, which initially aimed for a stronger showing, has been deemed less successful than hoped. The party's top candidate, Markus Frohnmaier, has been at the center of the campaign, expressing satisfaction with the results despite not achieving the higher goals initially set. The election results in Baden-Württemberg have highlighted the AfD's struggle to gain significant traction in the state, with their vote share remaining relatively low compared to the CDU and other mainstream parties. The AfD's leadership has emphasized the need for a united conservative front, positioning itself as a key player in the state's political landscape. However, the party's ability to secure a substantial role in the coalition remains uncertain, given the current electoral standings. Frohnmaier's campaign, which was expected to attract a broader voter base, has faced challenges in mobilizing support. While the AfD has managed to secure some votes, the overall outcome has not met the party's ambitions.#election_results #markus_frohnmaier #afd #cdu #baden_wurttemberg

AfD Vetternwirtschaftskontroversen um Markus Frohnmaier: Familie und Wahlkampfmanagerin im Fokus Markus Frohnmaier, Spitzenkandidat der AfD für die Landtagswahl in Baden-Württemberg, gerät erneut in die Schlagzeile, nachdem t-online-Recherchen eine weitere Beschäftigung von Familienmitgliedern im Parteiapparat enthüllten. Laut den Berichten erhielt sein Vater 2025 einen Arbeitsvertrag bei Diana Zimmer, der damals in den Bundestag eingezogen war. Zimmer ist zudem Frohnmaiers Wahlkampfmanagerin und Mitglied des Landesvorstands. Die Affäre um die Familienverbindungen in der Partei setzt die AfD-Spitze unter Druck, da sie bereits zuvor Vorwürfe gegen Frohnmaier wegen der Beschäftigung seiner Ehefrau und Schwester bekannt waren. Die Skandalentwicklung begann mit der Enthüllung, dass Frohnmaiers Ehefrau als Büroleiterin bei Johann Martel, einem AfD-Bundestagsabgeordneten, angestellt war. Danach berichtete "Politico" im Podcast "Inside AfD", dass Frohnmaiers Schwester in den 2010er-Jahren bei Harald Pfeiffer, einem ehemaligen Landtagsabgeordneten, beschäftigt war. Alle Beteiligten stammen aus dem Landesverband Baden-Württemberg, was die Vorwürfe um Vetternwirtschaft verschärft. Frohnmaier selbst kommentierte die Angelegenheit mit der Aussage, er könne sich nicht zu Beschäftigungsverhältnissen anderer Personen äußern. Diana Zimmer betonte, sie wolle sich nicht zu Personalangelegenheiten ihres Büros äußern. Die Affäre wirft Fragen auf, insbesondere wegen der engen Verbindung zwischen Zimmer und Frohnmaier. Die 28-jährige Abgeordnete, die 2024 in den Landesvorstand und 2025 in den Bundestag einziehen konnte, organisiert für Frohnmaier und den Landesverband den Wahlkampf. In der Partei wird ihr schneller Aufstieg auf ihr Verhältnis zu Frohnmaier zurückgeführt.#markus_frohnmaier #diana_zimmer #baden_wrttemberg #afd #landtagswahl

മിസൈൽ അവശിഷ്ടം സൗദി ജനവാസമേഖലയിൽ വീണ് രണ്ട് പേർ മരിച്ചു, 12 പേർക്ക് പരിക്ക് | Missile Debris Hits Saudi Residential Area; 2 Killed, 12 Injured റിയാദ്: സൗദി അറേബ്യയിലെ അൽ-ഖർജ് ഗവർണറേറ്റിലെ ജനവാസമേഖലയിൽ മിസൈൽ അവശിഷ്ടം വീണതായി സൗദി സിവിൽ ഡിഫൻസ് ഞായറാഴ്ച സ്ഥിരീകരിച്ചു. പ്രൊജക്‌റ്റൈൽ പതിച്ചതിനെ തുടർന്ന് രണ്ട് പേർ കൊല്ലപ്പെടുകയും 12 പേർക്ക് പരിക്കേൽക്കുകയും ചെയ്തതായി അധികൃതർ അറിയിച്ചു. മരിച്ചവരിൽ ഒരാൾ ഇന്ത്യക്കാരനും മറ്റൊരാൾ ബംഗ്ലാദേശ് സ്വദേശിയുമാണെന്ന് വിവരം ലഭിച്ചു. പരിക്കേറ്റവരെല്ലാം ബംഗ്ലാദേശികളാണെന്ന് സൂചിപ്പിച്ചു. മിസൈൽ അവശിഷ്ടം വീണ സ്ഥലം ഒരു പ്രമുഖ ക്ലീനിങ് ആൻഡ് മെയിന്റനൻസ് കമ്പനിയുടെ ജീവനക്കാർ താമസിക്കുന്നതായി അധികൃതർ വ്യക്തമാക്കി. ജനവാസമേഖലകളെയും സിവിലിയൻ കേന്ദ്രങ്ങളെയും ലക്ഷ്യമിട്ടുള്ള ആക്രമണങ്ങൾ അന്താരാഷ്ട്ര മാനുഷിക നിയമങ്ങളുടെ ലംഘനമാണെന്ന് സിവിൽ ഡിഫൻസ് വക്താവ് പറഞ്ഞു. സംഭവത്തിൽ സ്വീകരിക്കേണ്ട നിയമപരമായ നടപടികൾ പൂർത്തിയാക്കി വരികയാണെന്ന് അധികൃതർ അറിയിച്ചു. സംഭവത്തിന്റെ സാമ്പത്തിക പ്രതിഫലനം പരിഗണിച്ച് സാമ്പത്തിക സഹായം നൽകുമെന്ന് അധികൃതർ പ്രഖ്യാപിച്ചു. പരിക്കേറ്റവരുടെ ആരോഗ്യാനുഭവം പരിശോധിക്കുന്നതിനായി ആശുപത്രികളിൽ നിലനിൽക്കുന്ന സേവനങ്ങൾ വിപുലീകരിക്കുമെന്ന് അറിയിച്ചു. സാമ്പത്തിക സഹായത്തിന് പ്രത്യേക നിധികൾ സൃഷ്ടിക്കുമെന്ന് അധികൃതർ പ്രഖ്യാപിച്ചു. പരിക്കേറ്റവരുടെ കുടുംബങ്ങൾക്ക് സാമ്പത്തിക സഹായം നൽകുമെന്ന് അറിയിച്ചു. സംഭവത്തിന്റെ സാമ്പത്തിക പ്രതിഫലനം പരിഗണിച്ച് സാമ്പത്തിക സഹായം നൽകുമെന്ന് അധികൃതർ പ്രഖ്യാപിച്ചു. പരിക്കേറ്റവരുടെ ആരോഗ്യാനുഭവം പരിശോധിക്കുന്നതിനായി ആശുപത്രികളിൽ നിലനിൽക്കുന്ന സേവനങ്ങൾ വിപുലീകരിക്കുമെന്ന് അറിയിച്ചു. സാമ്പത്തിക സഹായത്തിന് പ്രത്യേക നിധികൾ സൃഷ്ടിക്കുമെന്ന് അധികൃതർ പ്രഖ്യാപിച്ചു. പരിക്കേറ്റവരുടെ കുടുംബങ്ങൾക്ക് സാമ്പത്തിക സഹായം നൽകുമെന്ന് അറിയിച്ചു. സംഭവത്തിന്റെ സാമ്പത്തിക പ്രതിഫലനം പരിഗണിച്ച് സാമ്പത്തിക സഹായം നൽകുമെന്ന് അധികൃതർ പ്രഖ്യാപിച്ചു. പരിക്കേറ്റവരുടെ ആരോഗ്യാനുഭവം പരിശോധിക്കുന്നതിനായി ആശുപത്രികളിൽ നിലനിൽക്കുന്ന സേവനങ്ങൾ വിപുലീകരിക്കുമെന്ന് അറിയിച്ചു.#saudi_arabia #al_khurj_governorate #civil_defense #indian #bangladeshi

A mobile phone game inspired by the Malayalam movie ‘Vilayath Budha’ A mobile phone game inspired by the Malayalam movie ‘Vilayath Budha’ has made waves as it marks a significant milestone in the intersection of film and gaming. The open-world mobile game, titled Vilayath Budha: The Sandalwood Survival, features actor Prithviraj Sukumaran and was not developed as part of the film’s promotional efforts. The game’s creators, Offline Human Studios, have secured intellectual property consent to use assets from the film, including Prithviraj’s likeness. Released in February 2026, the game is credited as India’s first movie-inspired open-world mobile game and the first collaboration between a production house, Urvasi Theatres, and a gaming company. The project also stands out for featuring Prithviraj, a South Indian actor known for his pan-India appeal, in a game of this scale. The Malayalam film Vilayath Budha, released in 2025, is based on the novel of the same name by GR Indugopan. It follows the story of Double Mohanan, a sandalwood smuggler, his mentor Bhaskaran Master, and the sacred sandalwood tree, Vilayath Budha. Prithviraj portrays Mohanan in the film. Karthik Suresh, a co-founder of Offline Human Studios, emphasized that the game was not a promotional tool for the film. “There is a perception that this is a promotion for the film. It is not,” he said. The game was developed independently, with its early access launch in early February 2026, months after the film’s November 2025 release. The team had been working on the project for over six months, aiming to create an immersive experience that leverages the film’s narrative and setting.#vilayath_budha #prithviraj_sukumaran #offline_human_studios #urvasi_theatres #marayoor

Nominations open for ‘Hamaray Heroes’ initiative in PSL season 11 The Pakistan Super League (PSL) has launched the 11th edition of its ‘Hamaray Heroes’ initiative, inviting fans to recommend individuals who have made significant contributions to society. Nominations can be submitted through an online form until 3 pm on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. The ‘Hamaray Heroes’ programme, first introduced during the fifth season of the PSL in 2020, has since become a regular feature of the tournament. The initiative honors individuals from diverse fields, including sports, education, healthcare, arts, culture, social work, technology, and entrepreneurship, who have promoted a positive image of Pakistan. The upcoming 11th season of the league will begin on March 26, with defending champions Lahore Qalandars facing Hyderabad Kingsmen in the opening match at Gaddafi Stadium. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will review the nominations and shortlist candidates to be honored during matches of the PSL season. Notable figures recognized in previous editions of the initiative include mountaineer Ali Sadpara, Olympic javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem, professional e-sports player Arslan Ash, wrestler Inam Butt, swimmer Kiran Khan, boxer Muhammad Waseem, and astrophysicist Dr Mariam Sultana. Shortlisted individuals will receive cash awards, while short documentaries highlighting their achievements and life stories will be shown during match broadcasts and across the league’s digital platforms. The initiative aims to celebrate the impact of everyday heroes and inspire others through their contributions.#pakistan_cricket_board #pakistan_super_league #hamaray_heroes #gaddafi_stadium #lahore_qalandars

PSL launches search for Pakistan's unsung heroes ahead of 11th edition The Pakistan Super League has initiated the nomination process for its 11th edition of the Hamaray Heroes initiative, inviting cricket fans across Pakistan to honor individuals making significant contributions beyond the sport. Fans can submit their nominations through an online form until 3 p.m. on Tuesday, 24 March 2026. This year’s edition marks the tournament’s first expansion to eight teams, making it the most extensive iteration of the program to date. Hamaray Heroes, first introduced during the fifth PSL edition in 2020, has since become a cherished part of the tournament’s schedule. The initiative, now in its sixth consecutive year, aims to spotlight citizens whose efforts have enhanced Pakistan’s global and domestic reputation. The 11th edition will kick off on 26 March at Gaddafi Stadium, where defending champions Lahore Qalandars will face Hyderabad Kingsmen in the opening match. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will review all submitted nominations to compile a final shortlist of candidates. Selected individuals will receive cash awards during PSL matches, with their achievements highlighted through short documentaries broadcast on the tournament’s digital platforms and during live coverage. The initiative welcomes nominations from diverse fields, including sports (outside cricket), education, healthcare, arts, culture, music, social work, social entrepreneurship, and technology. Previous honourees have included a wide range of Pakistani talents, such as the late mountaineer Ali Sadpara, Olympic javelin gold medallist Arshad Nadeem, E-Sports champion Arslan Ash, Commonwealth Games gold medalist Inam Butt, Olympic swimmer Kiran Khan, boxer Mohammad Wasim, and Dr.#pakistan_cricket_board #pakistan_super_league #hamaray_heroes #gaddafi_stadium #lahore_qalandars

Today’s Sehri and Iftar Timings in Major Indian Cities Ramadan observances continue across India on Monday, March 9, with distinct schedules for the pre-dawn meal (Sehri) and sunset meal (Iftar) in different cities. In Kolkata, the earliest timings are observed, with Sehri at 4:37 AM and Iftar at 5:45 PM. In contrast, Mumbai and Ahmedabad have later timings, reflecting variations based on local sunrise and sunset patterns. These schedules are sourced from UrduPoint, which provides updated timings for each region. The differences in timings are influenced by the geographical location and the natural light cycles of each city. For instance, cities in the eastern part of India, such as Kolkata, experience earlier sunrise and sunset compared to western cities like Mumbai. This variation ensures that Muslims across the country can adhere to their religious practices while respecting local environmental conditions. The Ramadan schedule is determined by tracking the position of the sun and moon, which varies by region. In cities with longer days during this period, the Sehri time is earlier, allowing for a longer fasting period. Conversely, in cities with shorter days, the Iftar time is later, accommodating the sunset. This adjustment ensures that the fast aligns with the natural cycles of each area. The timings are widely used by communities to plan their daily routines, from prayer schedules to social gatherings. Many mosques and Islamic organizations also rely on these timings to coordinate activities during the holy month. The information is regularly updated to reflect any changes in the sun’s position, ensuring accuracy for all observers. Overall, the Ramadan timings highlight the adaptability of Islamic practices to local conditions while maintaining the core principles of the faith.#kolkata #mumbai #ahmedabad #ramadan #urdu_point