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In July 2025, the former couple’s breakup once again spilled into the public eye when Bryan shared screenshots of messages he claimed LaPaglia had sent after their romance ended.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 9, 2026
Brown bought a house in Washington earlier this year with his wife, a startup co-founder and former venture investor named Michelle Valentine.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
The announcement came just hours after former ICC judge Navi Pillay was awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to promote peace and international law.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
“Ditka was proud and headstrong,” wrote former Times sports columnist Mike Downey.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026
“That is to say, hello, to all current and former Swanburne girls, to the faculty, and to the esteemed board of trustees. Hello, hello, hello! Thank you all, so much, for coming here today.”
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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