MIRANDA KERR OFFLOADS MALIBU BACHELORETTE PAD!!

Miranda Kerr has bid adieu to her stunning Malibu bachelorette pad -- you know, the one she snapped up right after her split from Orlando Bloom a decade ago.

The place sold for $4,115,000 Tuesday ... a bit less than the $4.5M it was listed for in February. But hey, the supermodel still came out ahead, having bought it for almost $2.2M. Not a bad flip!

Of course, Miranda's asking price took into account all the custom upgrades she put into the place. Plus, it’s got a touch of Hollywood history -- James Whitmore, the acclaimed actor from "The Shawshank Redemption," owned it until his death in 2009.

Gov. Josh Shapiro Suicide Review as PA Attorney General May Have Hurt VP Chances

Governor Josh Shapiro's actions while Pennsylvania Attorney General stirred up outrage among a dead woman's family -- and may have derailed his VP candidacy.

CBS News reported several of Shapiro's actions while serving as PA AG are receiving renewed attention, including the death investigation of Ellen Greenberg -- a Philadelphia teacher stabbed 20 times -- 10 times in the back -- in 2011.

While first ruled a homicide, local police scoffed at the conclusion ... arguing it couldn't be murder because the door was locked from the inside and her fiancé -- who said he broke down the door to find her -- had no defensive wounds. The medical examiner ultimately changed his determination and called it a suicide.

Body Cam Footage Shows Moment Deputy Bravely Rescues 5-Year-Old From Pond

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HEROIC RESCUE

Body cam footage of a Volusia County deputy in Florida rescuing a missing 5-year-old is leaving people thoroughly moved ... as the officer dove straight into a pond to save the child.

Watch the video ... the deputy, Wes Brough, is seen running through the woods while looking for a young boy with autism, who had wandered away from home. After searching high and low for the youngster, Deputy Brough eventually hears the kiddo shout out for help ... and realizes the boy is hanging onto a log in the middle of a pond.

The deputy wastes no time, as he throws off his belt and jumps right into water. Thankfully, his fellow officer's camera picks up where his body cam leaves off ... as it shows the deputy scooping up the child and safely bringing him to the shore.

Korean Air Severe Turbulence Injures 14 ... Huge Mess In Cabin!!!

Air travel keeps getting scarier ... more than a dozen people were injured as a result of severe turbulence on a Korean Air flight ... and adding insult to injury, the cabin became a pig-sty.

Footage from inside the plane shows passengers' meals littered around the cabin ... there's food and trash everywhere.

The plane hit major turbulence an hour into a Sunday flight from South Korea to Mongolia ... smack in the middle of the meal service -- yes, some airlines still have those -- and passengers were sent crashing into overhead bins ... according to Korea JoongAng Daily.

Donald Trump Trudeau 'Could Be' Fidel's Son!!!

Donald Trump is buying stock in a popular conspiracy theory ... suggesting Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is the son of late Cuban dictator Fidel Castro.

The former president parroted the claim in an interview with streamer Adin Ross, during a segment where he was asked to react to photos of world leaders.

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"ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE"

Trump quickly referenced the conspiracy theory when shown a picture of Trudeau, saying ... "They say he's the son of Fidel Castro and could be. Anything's possible in this world."

SHAKIRA Whenever, Wherever ... WITH MYSTERY MAN!!!

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Shakira was out on the town with a mystery man in Miami ... and clearly, the pics don't lie, 'cause she was seen having a good ol' time at dinner.

The Colombian singer was chillin' at Lido Bayside at The Standard Spa ... with the venue’s waterfront setting providing a picture-perfect backdrop for a date night. But for now, it’s still a mystery whether this handsome companion is a new romance or just a good pal.

All in all, it was great to see Shakira soaking up the low-key vibes with her new company ... especially since she revealed in a recent interview she wasn’t really focused on dating right now 'cause she’s swamped with other stuff.

Olympian Tom Craig Arrested In Paris ... Allegedly Bought Cocaine After Games

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12:31 PM PT -- Tom Craig just addressed the arrest to reporters ... and said he's sorry for what he did, especially embarrassing his loved ones and teammates.

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NOT A REFLECTION OF THE TEAM

"I'd firstly like to apologize for what has occurred over the past 24 hours," Craig said on Wednesday. "I made a terrible mistake and I take full responsibility for my actions."

"My actions are my own and in no way reflect the values of my family, my teammates, my friends, my sport and the Australian Olympic Committee. I've embarrassed you all and I'm truly sorry."

Australian field hockey player Tom Craig has found himself in some trouble while out in Paris ... he's currently behind bars -- after authorities say he bought cocaine following his participation in the Olympics.

According to the Herald Sun ... Craig was arrested on Tuesday -- two days after Team Australia's elimination from the Games.

The outlet reports Craig allegedly purchased drugs from a dealer in the streets of Paris ... and both he and the alleged seller were thrown behind bars by cops who say they witnessed the transaction go down.

Kim Zolciak & Kroy Biermann Buy Our House Before Foreclosure ... Slash House Price Again

Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann are desperate to sell their mansion ... 'cause they slashed the price again -- taking another quarter-million-dollar chunk off recently.

The embattled couple's Georgia home is still stuck on Zillow ... and, they took $250K off the price Wednesday -- two months after slicking $300K off asking. The house is now listed for $3.95 million.

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Kim & Kroy's Cove
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We've followed the house price closely ... they lopped $500K off the price in December 2023, and then a cool mil in January -- so, the market for the impressive abode just ain't there. All told, they've dropped their asking price by more than $2 million since the first listing.

Kamala Harris Hey Donald, Size Matters!!!

Kamala Harris' campaign is invading enemy territory ... trolling  Donald Trump on his own social media website ... and hitting him where it hurts .... the size of his crowds.

The Democratic candidate's official account shared a split photo of competing rallies held at the same venue to Truth Social, and Kamala's crowd seems to dwarf DT's.

Kamala's campaign posted a pic of Tuesday's big rally, where she introduced Tim Walz as her running mate. The stands at Temple University's Liacouras Center were filled to the gills.

Lionel Messi Ibiza Mansion Trashed By Vandals

A glitzy Ibiza mansion belonging to soccer superstar Lionel Messi was trashed this week by climate change activists who proclaimed they wanted people to "eat the rich" following the act.

The vandals hit the Argentinian's pad on Tuesday ... spraying the walls of the multimillion-dollar home with red and black paint.

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MESSI SITUATION

Afterward, the group of troublemakers held up a sign that read, "Help the Planet. Eat the Rich. Abolish the Police."

Reese Witherspoon Announces Death of Longtime Pet Dog ... 'Best Family Pet'

Reese Witherspoon is mourning a loss in her family ... as the actress has confirmed the passing of her beloved dog, Hank.

The A-lister took to her Instagram Stories Tuesday, where she announced the death of her pet Chocolate Labrador ... who she has had for over a decade.

Alongside a photo of the sweet pup sitting on a welcome mat, Reese praised the animal as the "best family pet and pack leader."

TIM WALZ Gay Student Says Walz Protected Him from Bullies

Tim Walz's former students are crediting him with not only protecting them from vicious bullying ... but also teaching the bullies a life lesson.

Jacob Reitan, a student at Mankato West High School where the Minnesota Gov. and his wife Gwen taught in the '90s, raved about Walz being a role model ... saying he fought tooth and nail for inclusivity, showing both him and his bullies a better path.

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BETTER WITH BULLIES
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Walz helped launch the school's first gay-straight alliance, and Jacob told MSNBC how his teacher stepped in to protect him and others who were targeted.

Elle King I Was Dealing W/ 'High Level of Pain' ... During Disastrous Dolly Parton Show

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Off the Vine with Kaitlyn Bristowe

Elle King is opening up about the struggles she faced before giving a drunken performance at Dolly Parton's birthday bash ... sharing she's come a long way in the aftermath of the scandal.

The singer addressed the performance during her appearance on Kaitlyn Bristowe's "Off the Vine" podcast, where Elle admitted she had been seriously struggling with her mental health before the tribute show at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium earlier this year.

As Elle put it ... nobody really knew the extent of her struggles, but she was very sad and dealing with a "high level of pain."

Michelle Obama Praises Biles For Podium Bow ... Amid NFL Star's Criticism

Michelle Obama raced to Simone Biles' defense Tuesday ... praising her for bowing to her competitor on an Olympics podium this week -- just hours after an NFL star called the act "disgusting."

Biles -- alongside her Team USA squadmate, Jordan Chiles -- bent the knee for Rebeca Andrade following the Brazilian's win in Paris on Monday in the floor event ... and Baltimore Ravens corner Marlon Humphrey was pissed over it.

As images of Biles and Chiles kneeling with their arms up toward Andrade made their way around X ... the three-time Pro Bowler wrote, "This is literally disgusting."

POLLY POCKET AIRBNB LISTS '90S SLUMBER PARTY PAD

Polly Pocket's always been tiny but mighty ... but now her '90s-era pad is blowing up to life-sized proportions -- and yep, you totally have the opportunity to live large in a small world!

Airbnb is letting fans crash in Polly’s iconic compact in the aptly named Littleton, Massachusetts ... which will be like diving into a '90s fantasy -- pink, kitschy, and bursting with nostalgia.

Polly’s 35th birthday bash is the reason for this vintage extravaganza, which will have fans partying like it's 1989 ... the year the iconic toy debuted.

Ben Stiller I'm All In For Kamala ... Wish I Was Black Instead Of Jewish

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Ben Stiller threw his full support behind Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election -- but, in doing so, he cracked a weird joke about white Jewish dudes all wanting to be Black.

The Jewish actor hopped on a Zoom call for Monday's "Comics For Kamala" event with other celebs, namely Ed Helms, Jon Hamm and Whoopi Goldberg. All the stars and host Paul Mercurio came together to back Kamala in her battle for the White House against Donald Trump.

Ben actually jumped on the call halfway into the 3-hour-plus convo and started off by announcing he would match the $150,000 donation Mercurio gave to the Democratic nominee and current VP.