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Nolan Wells’ parents ‘desperately’ urge public to help find answers, ‘We need to know what happened…’

Hindustan Times

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July 13, 2026

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Nolan Wells’ parents ‘desperately’ urge public to help find answers, ‘We need to know what happened…’

Mississippi teen Nolan Wells’ parents are desperately seeking the public’s help to find out what happened to their son.

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USA TODAY

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· Jul 10, 2026

Mother makes emotional plea for transparency in death investigation of teen son

Nolan Wells' mother made an emotional plea calling for transparency after deleted texts and a filmed altercation raised new questions about his death. Read more: Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

The Root

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· Jul 10, 2026

‘He Just Wanted Peace’: Parents Honor Nolan Wells’ Life, Raise Questions About Final Hours

Nolan Wells' grieving family remembered his compassion, questioned the investigation and renewed calls for transparency surrounding his mysterious death.

Mississippi Free Press

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· Jul 10, 2026

Family of Nolan Wells to Call for Transparency and Deeper Investigation After Teen’s July 4 Death

The family of Nolan Wells, who was found dead after a July 4 boat trip with friends to an island off the Mississippi Gulf Coast, is expected to call for greater transparency at a news conference Friday. The post Family of Nolan Wells to Call for Transparency and Deeper Investigation After Teen’s July 4 Death appeared first on Mississippi Free Press.

NBC News

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· Jul 10, 2026

Family of Nolan Wells demand answers after he died during boating trip

The family of Nolan Wells is asking for answers after the teenager was found dead during a boating trip in Mississippi. NBC News' Aaron Gilchrist reports on what the family had to say and the latest developments in the investigation.

URL Media

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· Jul 7, 2026

‘Nolan Was a Special Soul’: Missing Teen’s Mother Heartbroken, Asks for Time to Grieve

The post ‘Nolan Was a Special Soul’: Missing Teen’s Mother Heartbroken, Asks for Time to Grieve appeared first on URL Media.

NewsOne

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· Jul 10, 2026

Nolan Wells’ Father Said ‘If You Go With A Group, You Stay With A Group’ — Black Parents Know Exactly What He Meant

Nolan Wells' parents speak out on his mysterious death, raising questions about deleted messages and a viral video of an argument.

CNN

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· Jul 11, 2026

Nolan Wells' parents search for answers in son's death

The parents of Nolan Wells spoke to CNN's Victor Blackwell about the answers they hope to find regarding the death of their son. Wells' body was found after a Fourth of July boat trip with friends to Horn Island in Mississippi. The death has sparked speculation after his friends returned from the trip without him.

Hindustan Times

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· Jul 10, 2026

Nolan Wells tragic death: Parents raise doubt on friends' account as cellphone mystery deepens

Nolan Wells' parents seek clarity as mysterious discrepancies emerge around his final moments and interactions before his death.

Reuters

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· Jul 10, 2026

LIVE: Family of Mississippi teen Nolan Wells call for investigation into death

Attorney Ben Crump, Rev. Al Sharpton and the family of Nolan Xavier Wells hold a briefing demanding a full, transparent investigation into the death of the 18-year-old, who went missing during a 4th of July boat trip to Horn Island, Mississippi. #Mississippi #NolanXavierWells #Teen #Death #Investigation #Live #Reuters #News Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/

Bloomberg

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· Jul 10, 2026

More Americans Are Getting Prenups, Even If They Aren't Rich

Bloomberg's Nikki Waller joins Scarlet Fu and Tom Keene on Bloomberg Money. Belle Burden’s blockbuster memoir, 'Strangers,' has riveted readers with the tale of her marriage’s sudden implosion and aftermath. They also discuss the rising popularity of prenups has been driven by changing financial dynamics of marriage. (Source: Bloomberg)

Drudge Report

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· Jun 22, 2026

BURNHAM CORONATION

BURNHAM CORONATION (Main headline, 2nd story, link) Related stories:STARMER RESIGNS

War on the Rocks

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· Jun 26, 2026

The 2026 War on the Rocks Summer Fiction Reading List

You can tell a lot about a person from what fiction they keep on their nightstand. Once a year, we make the staff, contributing editors, and show hosts of War on the Rocks tell on themselves.Kerry AndersonThe Midnight Library, Matt Haig (2020). Drawing on evergreen themes from books and movies such as Sliding Doors or It’s a Wonderful Life, The Midnight Library puts a fresh spin on questions like what’s the meaning of life, how does our presence (or absence) in the world affect those around us, what would have happened if we had made different choices, and are there The post The 2026 War on the Rocks Summer Fiction Reading List appeared first on War on the Rocks.

Us Weekly

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· Jun 26, 2026

Why Sharon Stone Walked Out of a Friend's Funeral Before Making a Speech

Sharon Stone reflected on an “early experience” with death after her high school prom date died in a drunk driving accident. “They had asked me to speak at his funeral,” Stone, 68, said on CNN Podcasts’ “All There Is With Anderson Cooper” episode, released on Thursday, June 25. “I walked up to the podium, his []

Quadrant Magazine

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· Jun 30, 2026

The Search: An Interview with Sir James MacMillan

It’s the craft of composition that is the great beauty of what we do.

Hot Air

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· Jun 26, 2026

The Mike DeWine Story: RINOs Don't Read No Stinkin' Rooms

The Mike DeWine Story: RINOs Don't Read No Stinkin' Rooms

Variety

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· Jul 11, 2026

Byron Allen Donates $100,000 to Nolan Wells Family’s GoFundMe as Tyler Perry Covers Funeral Costs

Media mogul and late night host Byron Allen has donated 100,000 to the GoFundMe set up by the family of Nolan Xavier Wells, the 18-year-old who was found dead following his disappearance over the July 4 holiday. Wells’ death has sparked much suspicion and left unanswered questions after he took a boating trip with friends []

Boston.com

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· Jul 6, 2026

Local obituary: Oliver Lewis, 15, ‘an old soul, with wisdom far beyond his years’

To know Oliver was to know true kindness. The post Local obituary: Oliver Lewis, 15, ‘an old soul, with wisdom far beyond his years’ appeared first on Boston.com.

Daily Mail

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· Jun 27, 2026

How I uncovered the real story of the Putney Pusher: RORY TINGLE

How I uncovered the real story of the Putney Pusher: RORY TINGLE

Associated Press

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· Jul 10, 2026

LIVE: Press conference on the death of Nolan Wells

The family of an 18-year-old man who was found dead after he went missing on Mississippi's Horn Island over the weekend is holding a news conference with the Rev. Al Sharpton and their attorney, Ben Crump. They are demanding an urgent and transparent investigation into the death of Nolan Xavier Wells.

The Economic Times

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· Jul 11, 2026

Nolan Xavier Wells' death in US sparks concern

Nolan Xavier Wells' death in US sparks concern

ArcaMax

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· Jul 7, 2026

Florida mother sues group home after son loses fingers to flesh-eating bacteria

TAMPA, Fla. — Last Halloween, David Nolan-Hersey woke up sick. The 34-year-old lived at All About Living Inc., a small group home in Tampa. Near the end of October, another resident bit him on the arm. Nolan-Hersey contracted necrotizing ...

Metro

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· Jul 3, 2026

Inside Jude Bellingham’s life, from influencer girlfriend to £7,000,000 home

He's one of England's shining stars stateside

DualShockers

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· Jun 30, 2026

The Relic: First Guardian Preview: A Promising Soulslike, but One Issue Holds It Back

Learn more about the upcoming Soulslike The Relic: First Guardian in this hands-on preview.

DNyuz

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· Jul 12, 2026

Byron Allen Donates $100,000 to Nolan Wells GoFundMe

Byron Allen, the host of “Comics Unleashed” — which recently took over the time slot for “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” — donated 100,000 to a GoFundMe campaign for Nolan Wells, the 18-year-old who was found dead after a Fourth of July trip to Mississippi’s Horn Island. On Saturday, Allen’s website, TheGrio, announced the []

Black Wall Street Times

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· Jul 6, 2026

Nolan Wells Missing After Fourth of July Trip to Horn Island

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. — The search for Nolan Xavier Wells entered its third day Monday after the 18-year-old disappeared during a Fourth of July trip to Horn Island, a remote barrier island off Mississippi’s Gulf Coast that can only be reached by boat. “His father, Elmore Wonsley, and I are not ok. We have so many questions. Our [] The post Nolan Wells Missing After Fourth of July Trip to Horn Island appeared first on The Black Wall Street Times.

E! Online

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· Jun 25, 2026

Parenting Influencer Jamal Morton’s Daughter, 2, Drowns in Home Pool

Jamal Morton is going through an unimaginable nightmare. The influencer also known online as J’Amore and Mr. Jay, shared his youngest daughter Sade Rose, 2, died after drowning in their family’s...

Liberty Nation

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· Jun 21, 2026

From The Back Forty: With a Chair and Whip JD Vance Visits ‘The View’

From The Back Forty: With a Chair and Whip JD Vance Visits ‘The View’

Quartz

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· Jul 9, 2026

Teen found dead after July 4 boat trip to Mississippi island; family retains Ben Crump

Authorities are seeking witnesses and unedited footage as they investigate the circumstances of Nolan Xavier Wells' death

SundayTimes

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· Jul 11, 2026

REVIEW | A mysterious death in a gilded city

Michelle Constant reviews Patrick Radden Keefe’s London Falling, a gripping account of a British teen’s double life, mysterious death, and a family’s search for truth.

The New Zealand Herald

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· Jul 13, 2026

Remembering Sam: Our most famous actor on home, Hollywood friends, wine, and ageing

Remembering Sam: Our most famous actor on home, Hollywood friends, wine, and ageing

The Daily Beast

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· Jul 4, 2026

‘The Pitt’ Star Reveals Major Role He Was Forced to Turn Down

FREDERIC J. BROWN / AFP via Getty ImagesThe charismatic star of HBO’s emergency room mega-hit The Pitt had to pass on a tempting part in Saving Private Ryan, actor Noah Wyle has revealed. Wyle, 55, was committed at the time to his role as baby-faced intern Dr. John Carter on NBC’s long-running hit TV series ER. “I was offered the part of Private Ryan in Saving Private Ryan,” Wyle revealed in a recent interview on the Still Here Hollywood podcast. ”Couldn’t get out of ER to do it.“Read more at The Daily Beast.

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