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Meghan Markle Is a Low-Key Guest at Kerry Washington’s Birthday

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February 1, 2025

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Meghan Markle Is a Low-Key Guest at Kerry Washington’s Birthday

Meghan Markle. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles)

Meghan Markle made a surprise appearance at Kerry Washington’s birthday celebrations.

Jessica Alba, 43, shared a video of the girls’ night via Instagram on Friday, January 31, where eagled-eyed followers spotted the Suits alum.

In her blink-and-you’ll-miss-it appearance in the video, Markle, 43, can be seen sitting alongside Washington, 48, and several other women as Alba makes her way to the table holding plates of donuts decorated with birthday sparklers.

The video also showed the Duchess of Sussex cheering on Washington as everyone sang “Happy Birthday” to the Scandal actress.

Alba explained in the Instagram post that the women had come together to celebrate Washington’s birthday with a manifestation ceremony that aimed to help them “release what no longer serves us” and become more in tune with their “third eye.”

“Happy Born Day to my girl @kerrywashington 🥳🎂 There’s nothing like that fill your cup type of girls night 💗 Under the energy of the #NewMoon in Aquarius ♒️, we came together for a beautiful ceremony led by Jill, founder of @spiritdaughter 🌑✨” Alba wrote via Instagram. “New moons are a time for fresh starts, setting intentions, and calling in new possibilities—and this night was just that. We connected, manifested, released what no longer serves us, and tapped into our power and highest vibration 💫🧘🏽‍♀️🪷”

She added, “Feeling extra grateful – to more nights like these ✨🫶🏽”

Baby2Baby CEO Kelly Sawyer, Jen Kroog Rosenberg, the CEO of marketing for Jessica’s company The Honest Company, and Shahed Fakhari Larson, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer for Coatu were also among the guests in attendance at the manifestation ceremony.

Washington shared her appreciation for the special day in the comments section of Alba’s Instagram post.

“Such a beautiful way to start the new year!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you @jessicaalba @spiritdaughter!!!!!!!” she wrote.

Jenna Dewan, 44, also appeared to have attended the event, commenting, “Best night 🥹✨❤️ thank you @jessicaalba @spiritdaughter !!”

It comes after Alba’s split with her husband of 16 years, Cash Warren, 46, was made public on January 8.

A week later, the actress confirmed they had separated and were preparing to divorce via her social media.

“I’ve been on a journey of self-realization and transformation for years — both as an individual and in partnership with Cash,” Alba wrote via Instagram on January 16. “I’m proud of how we’ve grown in our marriage over the last 20 years and it’s now time for us to embark on a new chapter of growth and evolution as individuals.”

Meanwhile, Markle has been busy this year with charitable pursuits. She and husband Prince Harry, 40, rolled up their sleeves to lend a hand to those affected by the Los Angeles wildfires earlier in January.

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Man charged with shooting co-worker in Washington Heights

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February 28, 2026

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Man charged with shooting co-worker in Washington Heights

A 26-year-old man had an argument with a co-worker before allegedly fatally shooting the colleague in Washington Heights, prosecutors said Friday.

Bobby Martin, who was charged with first-degree murder Thursday, made his first appearance Friday in Cook County court.

Martin, is accused of killing his co-worker, Antoine Alexander, 32, in a parking lot at 9411 S Ashland Ave about 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, according to Chicago police.

Prosecutors said Martin and Alexander worked together at an armed security company and got into a verbal altercation inside the guard shack on Tuesday afternoon. During the altercation, prosecutors said Alexander removed his bullet proof vest and threw it to the ground. A witness, another co-worker, then told the defendant and the victim to take the altercation outside.

After stepping outside, the defendant pulled his firearm and fired one shot into the victims abdomen, prosecutors said. The victim’s firearm was holstered at the time of the argument and the shooting. The defendant fled the scene and came into contact with another co-worker, whom he told that he had just shot Alexander.

Alexander was then taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, where he was pronounced dead.

Martin was arrested by authorities three blocks from his home approximately 20 minutes after the shooting, prosecutors said.

Martin was detained and will appear in court again on March 17, authorities said.

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Washington Spirit goalkeeper Aubrey Kingsbury announces she’s pregnant

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February 26, 2026

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Washington Spirit goalkeeper Aubrey Kingsbury announces she’s pregnant

Washington Spirit goalkeeper Aubrey Kingsbury has announced that she and her husband Matt are expecting a baby in July.

The couple made the announcement in a video on the Spirit’s social media channels, holding a baby goalkeeper jersey on the pitch at Audi Field.

Kingsbury becomes the most recent Spirit star to go on maternity leave, following defender Casey Krueger, midfielder Andi Sullivan and forward Ashley Hatch.

Sullivan gave birth to daughter Millie in July, while Hatch welcomed her son Leo in January.

Krueger announced she was pregnant with her second child in October.

Kingsbury has served as the Spirit’s starting goalkeeper since 2018, and has been named the NWSL Goalkeeper of the Year twice (2019 and 2021).

The 34-year-old has two caps with the U.S. women’s national team, and was named to the 2023 World Cup roster.

The club captain will leave a major void for the Spirit, who have finished as NWSL runner-up in back-to-back seasons.

Sandy MacIver and Kaylie Collins are expected to compete for the starting role while Kingsbury is on maternity leave.

The Spirit kick off their 2026 campaign on March 13 against the Portland Thorns.

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Washington state board awards Yakima $985,600 loan for Sixth Avenue project design

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February 26, 2026

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Washington state board awards Yakima 5,600 loan for Sixth Avenue project design

YAKIMA, Wash. — Yakima could soon take a major step toward redesigning Sixth Avenue after the Washington State Public Works Board awarded the city a $985,600 loan.

The loan was approved for the design engineering phase of the Sixth Avenue project. The funding can also be used along Sixth Avenue for utility replacement and updated ADA use.

The Yakima City Council must decide whether to accept the award. If the council accepts it, the city’s engineering work will move forward with the design of Sixth Avenue.

The cost of installing trolley lines is excluded from the plan. The historic trolleys would need to raise the funds required to add trolley lines.

The award is scheduled to be discussed during next week’s City Council meeting.

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