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 Jason Duggar, the 12th child of Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, tied the knot with his girlfriend Maddie Grace in front of 300 family members and friends in a “breathtaking” fall ceremony on Oct. 3, 2024, at The Estate at Sweetwater Creek.

Aheads of the couple's nuptials, Maddie told PEOPLE that the pair couldn't wait to mark the happy occasion with loved ones. "Just having everybody together just to celebrate us, because you never get another day in your life where all of your loved ones are together," says Maddie.

"Especially for us, because I'm from Tennessee, and so half my family lives in Tennessee and Kentucky, and then we're moving to Arkansas. "Just being able to see everybody in one place. It's just a big party where everybody gets together."

The couple chose to exchange vows in Maddie's home state of Newport, Tenn. because the “gorgeous” mountains and scenery were “just perfect” for their fall-themed nuptials. 

When planning their wedding, family was a top priority as they noted that eight of Jason’s siblings were in the wedding party, including Jedidiah Duggar who was the best man. James Duggar, Justin Duggar and Jackson Duggar rounded out the groomsmen. Maddie's bridesmaids included Johanna Duggar, Jennifer Duggar, Jordan Duggar, and Josie Duggar (the youngest Duggar family member).

 Halle Bailey and DDG may be ending their romance, but there is no shortage of love.

DDG revealed that he and "The Little Mermaid" star broke up in an emotional statement on social media Thursday.

"After much reflection and heartfelt conversations, Halle and I have decided to go our separate ways," the rapper wrote on his Instagram Story. "The decision was not easy, but we believe it's the best part forward for both of us. I cherish the time we've spent together and the love we shared."

Bailey and DDG, whose real name is Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr., went public with their relationship in March 2022 when the "I'm Geekin" rapper shared a romantic tribute for Bailey’s 22^nd birthday on Instagram, per People magazine. The two met through social media after DDG messaged Bailey online, the Chloe x Halle singer revealed in an August 2022 interview with Essence.

The former couple welcomed their first child, a son named Halo, in December 2023.

"Despite the changes in our relationship, our love for each other remains deep and true," DDG continued. "We are still best friends and adore each other. As we focus on our individual journeys and our roles as co-parents, we cherish the bond we've built and the beautiful moments we've shared."

He concluded: "As we navigate this transition, we ask for your understanding and support."

 On Thursday, Oct. 3, the rapper, 51, released a touching music video for his song "Temporary," which features dozens of old home videos of his daughter Hailie Jade Scott, 28. Towards the end of the video, the proud dad shared a video of Hailie Jade revealing to him that she's expecting her first baby with her husband, Evan McClintock.

The influencer and podcaster hands her dad a blue football jersey that read "Grandpa" and the number 1, as well as a sonogram image. Eminem's jaw drops and eyes widen as he tears up at the happy news.

A rep for Eminem did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment

On Feb. 4, 2023, Hailie Jade got engaged to her longtime boyfriend McClintock. She and McClintock dated for six years before their engagement after meeting at Michigan State University in 2016.

"Casual weekend recap … 😭💗 2.4.23 💍 i love you @evanmcclintock11," she captioned a photo of McClintock down on one knee and a photo of her sparkly diamond ring.

In an interview on Hailie Jade's Just a Little Shady podcast, McClintock revealed that during Hailie Jade's birthday party in December 2022, he asked for Eminem's blessing to propose.

"I saw your dad go downstairs, and I'm like, 'I gotta do it right now, or I'm not doing it today, and I'm gonna have to schedule another time,' " he remembered. "So I just followed him downstairs, and, thankfully, he was just down there getting your cake and made it happen."

Eminem previously had positive things to say about Hailie Jade's relationship during a 2020 interview on Hotboxin' With Mike Tyson. "No babies. Just a boyfriend. She's doing good. She's made me proud for sure," he said of his daughter.

More than a year after her engagement to McClintock, Hailie Jade announced that they married in a post on Instagram that featured their wedding photos.

"Waking up a wife this week 🥲💍⁣. We couldn’t have asked for a better, more beautiful weekend celebration," she wrote in her caption.

"So so many happy tears were shed, laughs & smiles were had, & so much love was felt. Evan and I are feeling so grateful for all of the family & friends that traveled to support us and be a part of this new chapter of our lives as husband & wife

 Thousands of Bank of America customers encountered difficulties accessing their online accounts on Wednesday afternoon, as the bank experienced a large-scale outage. Customers took to social media to report issues, stating they were unable to view their account balances. Even more concerning, some users who managed to access their accounts found their balances displayed as $0, sparking widespread alarm and concern.

Reports of problems spiked around 12:45 pm ET on Downdetector, a platform that tracks outages. Complains about the issue flooded in from major cities like New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Dallas, Phoenix, Houston, and Chicago, according to Downdetector's outage map

Affected customers received error messages stating "accounts temporarily unavailable" or "some accounts and balances are temporarily unavailable". For many, a ''Connection Error'' message popped up while trying to log into the banking app. The message said it was ''unable to complete your request'' and asked the user to ''try again later.''

Customers affected by the Bank of America outage flocked to social media platforms, including X (formerly Twitter) and Reddit, to share their experiences and seek confirmation that others were facing similar issues. Frustrated customers also expressed challenges in reaching Bank of America's customer service, citing long wait times, unsuccessful attempts to contact representatives, and automated messages with no resolution. 

Customers affected by the Bank of America outage flocked to social media platforms, including X (formerly Twitter) and Reddit, to share their experiences and seek confirmation that others were facing similar issues. Frustrated customers also expressed challenges in reaching Bank of America's customer service, citing long wait times, unsuccessful attempts to contact representatives, and automated messages with no resolution. 

In a statement to CNN, Bank of America acknowledged that “some clients are experiencing an issue accessing their accounts and balance information today.”

''These issues are being addressed and have largely been resolved. We apologize for any inconvenience,'' the bank added. 

Despite the bank's claims of resolution, many customers continued to report issues, with some even being barred from entering physical Bank of America locations. 

 Former President Donald Trump was acting as a private candidate for office, not as the president of the United States, when he sought to overturn his 2020 election loss and “resorted to crimes to stay in office,” a new filing from special counsel Jack Smith asserts. 

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The filing, released yesterday, is connected to Trump’s federal election case and is a response to the Supreme Court’s presidential immunity ruling. It includes new details about Trump’s actions after the 2020 election and leading up to the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol, including testimony detailing Trump’s conversations with former Vice President Mike Pence. In one discussion on Nov. 12, Pence offered Trump a “face-saving option,” telling him to not concede the election “but recognize the process is over.”

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Other revelations include analysis from an FBI expert that showed Trump was scrolling Twitter during the Capitol riot, as well as new evidence that an unnamed assistant overheard Trump saying to family members after the 2020 election, “It doesn’t matter if you won or lost the election. You still have to fight like hell.” 

Smith’s team once again argued that Trump knew his statements about the 2020 election were, in fact, lies and said he relied upon his own campaign employees and volunteers to carry out the alleged scheme.

Trump campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung blasted the “falsehood-ridden” filing and declared the case a “partisan, Unconstitutional Witch Hunt.”

Read the full story here. 

Israel prepares Iran response and strikes central Beirut as Lebanon faces ‘apocalyptic’ situation

Israeli strikes in the heart of the Lebanese capital of Beirut killed at least nine people and wounded seven overnight, health officials said. The strikes hit the neighborhood of Bachoura, which is within walking distance of the prime minister’s headquarters, as well as many foreign embassies. Three people were immediately killed while three more died afterward from their injuries, the country’s Ministry of Health said. 

An “apocalyptic” situation is mounting across Lebanon, healthcare workers have warned, with some 1.2 million people displaced and many sleeping on the streets of Beirut. One U.S. permanent resident is among the dead, and about 100 U.S. citizens and their families left last night on an evacuation flight as other countries announced their own plans.

Israel is also preparing its response to Iran’s missile attack earlier this week, Israeli and U.S. officials say.

Follow our live blog for updates.

More coverage of the Middle East conflict:

• Israel has vowed its Iran retaliation will be swift and “painful” — but what might that look like?
• Families in a Lebanese town near the border of Israel found refuge from airstrikes in a monastery. But after a day’s reprieve, they face yet another displacement.
• Hamas is “disappointed” by the lack of support from other Middle Eastern countries, a senior official for the militant group said. 

North Carolina mountain town is wrecked by Helene

The death toll from Hurricane Helene and its aftermath rose to 190 people across Southeastern states, according to an NBC News tally, and hundreds of people are still missing. Thursday marks a week since the storm first made landfall in Florida before traveling through parts of Georgia, North Carolina and Tennessee, leaving destruction in its wake. For residents of Swannanoa, North Carolina, about 20 miles east of Asheville, the shock is still raw. 

NBC News reporter Deon Hampton spoke to residents of the small mountain town. Brown mud coated the few buildings still standing, he noted. Many other structures were reduced to splinters. And whenever the wind kicked up, the smell of dust and dirt filled nostrils.  

“I don’t think anybody, including the government, thought this was what we were gonna get,” said Beverly Eller, 68, who has been staying in shelters after she and her husband narrowly escaped floodwaters in their home. Meanwhile, Stewart Cody, who owns a local body repair shop, estimated it’ll take months to reopen his shop. And without insurance, the damage is going to cost him dearly. Read the full story.