The shortage of workers has become an issue many business, particularly in the United States, face. This lack of staff is especially pronounced in sectors that rely heavily on hourly workers, such as hospitality, construction, and retail.
Sadly, this triggers additional problems for the businesses including operational disruptions, reduced hours of service, and increased pressure on existing staff.
However, despite all this, it is pretty hard for people to find job.
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A man named Joey Holz decided to investigate the reason why business lack employees, yet plenty of people are still jobless. During the month of September of last year, Holz applied for two jobs a day. The outcome was something he didn’t expect. Out of 60 job applications, he received only 16 email responses, 4 phone calls, and just 1 interview offer. These findings suggest that the much-publicized labor shortage might not be as acute as companies assert.
Further, this revelation provided notable insights. A construction company that initially offered him a full-time job at $10 per hour attempted to start him at Florida’s minimum wage of $8.65 shortly after. Sadly, these inconsistencies and challenges that job seekers encounter regarding fair pay and employer expectations lead to the current issues the market faces.
As his experiment and the results he came up with gathered the attention of the social media users, he invited them to share their own experiences.
With additional data gathered, Holz hopes to offer a more accurate depiction of the current job market and to challenge the belief that “nobody wants to work anymore.”
The truth is that the job market is influenced by various factors and if the businesses recognize the difficulties of job seekers, things may get better for both sides.
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Johnny Wactor, best known for his role as Brando Corbin on General Hospital (GH), died aged 37.
As reported by TMZ, Wactor was shot and killed in downtown Los Angeles.
Scarlett Wactor, the late actor’s mother, toldthe news outlet that her son and his coworkers noticed three men tampering with his car, and despite not confronting them, Wactor was shot before the suspects fled the scene.
Paramedics arrived shortly after 3 a.m. and rushed him to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Wactor appeared in the ABC daytime soap between 2020 and 2022. His character, Brando Corbin, joined the show as the son of Gladys (Bonnie Burroughs), who was previously believed to be dead. Brando married Sasha (Sofia Mattsson) and eventually died after being stabbed by The Hook.
Johnny Wactor as Brando Corbin in the medical series “General Hospital” as seen in a video shared on YouTube on April 30, 2022. | Source: YouTube/GeneralHospitalOfficial
Wactor’s friends and coworkers paid their tributes.
Mattsson, who played his on-screen wife and later widower, shared she was “utterly heartbroken.”
“Johnny was the absolute best. So genuine. So caring. Incredibly hard working and humble. With a huge heart that spread so much kindness and joy. He always made sure everyone around him felt seen, heard and loved. I admire the man he was so much and I’m a better person for having known him. We shared so many special moments, both on and off screen, and I will forever cherish them deeply in my heart. You will be so incredibly missed Johnny … I’m sure you’re already busy taking care of everyone up there,” she wrote on the social media.
Johnny Wactor is seen in Old City on October 29, 2023, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. | Source: Getty Images
Co-star John Lindstrom expressed his grief and felt “sick to his stomach” when he learned the news. He added, “Johnny was one of those rare young men in this business who was kind, unassuming, humble, and always thought about other people. A talented young guy who just wanted to share that talent with the world.”
“I wish I had enough love to fill the hole that his loved ones must feel right now, but I know that’s impossible. Johnny will be missed on this plane,” he added.
The entire General Hospital family is heartbroken to hear of Johnny Wactor’s untimely passing. He was truly one of a kind and a pleasure to work with each and every day. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his loved ones during this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/2wlIM1TpAB
— General Hospital (@GeneralHospital) May 27, 2024
William DeVry also shared his sorrow, “Honestly, words can’t begin 2 express the sadness with which 2 convey my feelings towards losing another #GH Alum. The senselessness of this lose is beyond description. Johnny was such a good guy. Really horrible. RIP #JohnnyWactor & much love & comfort to those who loved him.”
TV anchor Frank Buckley paid his tributes, “Saddened and angered to hear that actor Johnny Wactor was shot and killed by suspects trying to steal his catalytic converter. He was in a staged reading of one of Elena’s screenplays in 2021..great in the role and couldn’t have been nicer. We send our condolences to his family.”
Saddened and angered to hear that actor Johnny Wactor was shot and killed by suspects trying to steal his catalytic converter. He was in a staged reading of one of Elena’s screenplays in 2021..great in the role and couldn’t have been nicer. We send our condolences to his family. pic.twitter.com/dTdkI7ioOA
Journalist and producer Michael Fairman was among those who expressed heartbreak over Wactor’s tragic passing. “I am just gut-punched over this as we all our. My thoughts are with Johnny’s mom and brothers at this time.”
In television, Wactor appeared in shows like Army Wives (2007), Siberia (2013), Agent X (2015), Vantastic (2016), Animal Kingdom (2016), Hollywood Girl (2010), Training Day (2017), Criminal Minds (2017), Struggling Servers (2017), Age Appropriate (2017), NCIS (2019), The OA (2019), Westworld (2020), The Passenger (2020), Station 19 (2023), and Barbee Rehan (2023).
In a since-deleted Instagram video, Johnny thanked fans for their support, acknowledging their loyalty and engagement. He praised them as the “greatest” in the world, expressing gratitude for their passion and support, whether they were excited or outraged by his character’s death.
Johnny Wactor attends the Queen of the Universe International Beauty Pageant at the Saban Theatre on March 16, 2014, in Beverly Hills, California. | Source: Getty Images
Speaking of being part of General Hospital, Wactor said, “We get to show up and bring these stories to life and bring these characters to life. And it just makes our job that much sweeter. It’s already the coolest job in the world to get to act. To see how much you guys care and how much stake it has, I’m just so blessed and I’m gonna miss you guys.”
Johnny Wactor attends Get Lucky For Lupus LA at Peterson Automotive Museum on September 12, 2013, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images
He’s outlived by his mother, and his younger brothers, Lance and Grant.
We are so sorry for this incredible man’s loss. May he rest in peace.
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The bridges between the Sussexes and the rest of the royals remain burnt down and no one knows with certainty if they would be restored in the near future.
Following King Charles’ and Kate Middleton’s cancer diagnosis, both Harry and Meghan reached out to them and offered their support and well-wishes, but that wasn’t seen as an olive branch, thus things between them haven’t changed and remain rather rocky.
When Prince Harry visited Britain in order to meet with his father after he learned of his cancer, he caused a stir and angered many, among which Camilla, who believed his visit was more of a PR stunt than a genuine act towards his father.
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For the Invictus Games which took place last week, Harry visited London again, but he and his father didn’t see each other due to the King’s busy schedule.
Harry’s spokesperson said the Prince “hopes to see him soon.”
However, much as the fact that Harry and his family are not getting along ever since he and Meghan stepped down from their royal duties, the truth is that the Sussexes enjoy popularity in the States and live their lives to the fullest along with their two children, Archie and Lilibet, who received the titles of Prince and Princess shortly after Queen Elizabeth’s passing.
Despite their departure from royal duties, financial opportunities continued to flow their way. In September 2020, they inked a lucrative five-year, $100 million production deal with Netflix, signed a four-book deal with their publisher that allegedly included a staggering $20 million advance and global royalties for Harry’s book Spare, potentially totaling over $120 million. Additionally, they secured a $20 million deal with Spotify, estimated to be worth around $35 million according to industry experts.
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The Invictus Games – founded by Prince Harry for veterans worldwide – are a beautiful initiative, but it’s hard not to question if it might be an even bigger win from a publicity standpoint.
Harry and Meghan are beloved figures in America, and now they seem to be accepted by other countries as well. Recently, the two took a trip to the African country of Nigeria where they were welcomed as royals.
Shortly before the trip during which the couple was to further their work surrounding the Invictus Games, Meghan opened up about the results of a DNA tests she had taken, sharing that she was 43 percent Nigerian, making the trip to the country rather personal.
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Harry and Meghan greeted the crowd that gathered to see them with beaming smiles, snapped selfies and relished all the enjoyable aspects of royalty without needing to answer to the Firm. Meanwhile, their visit brought a lot of unwelcome attention to Buckingham Palace, and the Sussexes managed to shift the narrative in their favor without having to address any royal matters.
Royal expert Tom Quinn told Mirror that Kate and William were furious about the Sussexes’ trip because it felt like a royal engagement.
“Everything you might expect from an official royal visit was there – the receptions, the visits to schools and charities, to wounded soldiers and the disabled,” he said.
For Meghan, this trip was also a way to restore her image while acting as a ‘non-royal’ princess.
ABUJA, NIREGIA – MAY 11: Britain’s Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Britain’s Meghan (not seen), Duchess of Sussex, attend an exhibition sitting volleyball match at Nigeria Unconquered, a community-based charitable organization dedicated to aiding wounded, injured, or sick servicemembers, as part of celebrations of Invictus Games anniversary in Abuja, Nigeria on May 11, 2024. (Photo by Emmanuel Osodi/Anadolu via Getty Images)
While Kate faces her own challenges, Meghan is about to launch her lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard. She and Harry’s recent visit to Nigeria signifies a promising new beginning for them, and some see this as Meghan’s “cold” revenge against Kate and the rest of the royals.
This doesn’t mean, however, that Meghan and Harry don’t wish Kate to recover as soon as possible, just like the rest of us.
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Not only Britain but the entire world is eagerly anticipating the moment Kate Middleton would return to her royal duties.
Following her planned abdominal surgery which took place in mid-January of this year and required a hospital stay of 13 days and even longer recovery, Kate was initially expected to be out in public around Easter, with the Palace claiming she was doing fine, but that didn’t happen because the Princess of Wales disclosed with the public that she’s undergoing treatments for cancer. According to Kate herself, it was following her surgery that doctors found the presence of cancer after running tests.
She hadn’t disclosed her condition with the public right away because she and William needed time to tell the news to their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.
However, although she hasn’t been doing any public duties, Kate is said to be working from the comfort of her home.
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At the time being, most of the royal engagements have been performed by William and Queen Camilla.
This summer, the royal family has a busy agenda. Major events include Trooping the Colour, a state banquet, the 80th anniversary of D-Day, and Garter Day. Kate usually attends these events, and it turns out that this year, King Charles did his best to find a suitable replacement for his beloved daughter-in-law.
As per the Daily Mail, Beatrice, Prince Andrew’s eldest daughter, is “looking forward to helping out.”
“They’ve got a busy diary coming up, and they need to widen the family at social events. You’ve got a whole week of Ascot. You have four garden parties. You’ve got Trooping the Colour, and you’ve got a state visit before you even start on other things,” the source said.
“I think Beatrice and Eugenie are adding support where they can. They’ve always been clear they’re non-royal, but they’re always there to help fulfill any duties required.”
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It is apparent that King Charles sees his nieces as “sensible, lovely women” who could be a great asset for the royal family.
“They have been crying out for that royal glamour that has been missing during a time when his slimmed-down monarchy is in desperate need of bulking up,” the source concluded.
“Beatrice, in particular, has been desperate for her chance to shine. She was once shy, and her style was a little frumpy. But these days she’s ambitious, confident and fashionable. She looks great in photos.”
Despite the fact that she tries to stay out of the spotlight, the Princess of Wales is “excited” to be at the heart of the launch of a new project that could boost the UK economy by £45.5billion ($57 billion) a year. As per The Daily Mirror, Kate’s Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood would release a report this week from eight British firms that would identify five areas where businesses can support children under five and their caregivers. It will also highlight the significant future benefits of investing in early childhood.
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – MAY 04: (EMBARGOED FOR PUBLICATION IN UK NEWSPAPERS UNTIL 24 HOURS AFTER CREATE DATE AND TIME) Catherine, Princess of Wales arrives for visit to the Dog & Duck pub in Soho to hear how it’s preparing for the Coronation Weekend on May 4, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)
“The work of The Prince and Princess’ projects is ‘always on’…early childhood is a huge priority for The Princess, and so she has been kept fully updated throughout the development of the Taskforce’s work, and she has seen the report,” Kate Middleton’s spokesperson told the Daily Mail.
A senior royal aide told GB News: “The Princess of Wales was the driving force behind the business task force. She has been kept up to date since the inception of the task force, and she has read the report and been briefed on it.”
“This is a clear commitment she has made that throughout her life of public service that this will be focus. That will continue when she returns to work. But we have been really clear that she needs the space and the privacy to recover right now. She will return to work when she has had the green light from doctors.”
The Centre for Early Childhood, described as Kate Middleton’s “life’s work,” was founded in 2021.
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Christian Guy, executive director of the early childhood center, told the newspaper: “This is another crucial moment for HRH’s early childhood work…its impact, and the work of her Centre for Early I know, having briefed The Princess on this, that she is enormously grateful to the members of the Taskforce who have made such fantastic progress on this work over the past year.”
Although working on this project “should not be seen” as Kate is back, as per GB News’ royal correspondent Cameron Walker, the news about this project is giving royal fans hope they would see Kate back at work in the near future.
Speaking on GB News, host Isabel Webster said: “It’s characteristically Catherine, isn’t it? To say she wasn’t doesn’t want to distract from this report by having people talking about her health. We should start probably by saying she said she’s not feeling well enough to come out and talk about this in public, but she is saying she’s watching it, keeping a close eye from behind closed doors.”
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Cameron Walker added, “This should not be seen as a return to work by the Princess of Wales, but I have been told she’s read the report and has been briefed on it. But this will stem from her work from when she started being a working member of the Royal Family, where she was working closely with people suffering from addiction and mental health problems.”
“It’s a big task, isn’t it?” the royal correspondent concluded.
“That’s a lot of change that would need to happen. So it’s going to happen over a long period of time. The princess cannot lobby the government. She can’t be political. So I think she’s trying to encourage the private sector to do as much as they can in sport and create societal change.”
We wish Kate Middleton gets better and better with each passing day.
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During Sunday’s commencement at Duke University, students walked out as speaker Jerry Seinfeld was introduced. The reason why is that Seinfeld has openly supported Israel. This incident is the latest in a string of disruptions at colleges across the country.
As they left the ceremony, the students chanted “Free, free Palestine,” as a group of other graduates appeared to jeer them.
The walkout triggered many online comments, suggesting that the students were protesting because Seinfeld is Jewish, with some accusing the participants of antisemitism.
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Former U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger, an Illinois Republican, posted, “So students at Drake [sic] walk out because the speaker, Jerry Seinfeld, is Jewish? This is antisemitism, cloaked in concern for Gaza.”
Democratic U.S. Rep Daniel Goldman of New York, posted on X, “Jerry Seinfeld is a Jewish American who has nothing at all to do with Israel’s foreign policy or military defense. Holding an American Jew responsible for the actions of the Israeli government is quintessential antisemitism.”
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The organizers of the walkout claimed their decision had nothing to do with the actor’s religion but with him being vocal in supporting Israel. Further, the protesters called for Duke University to disclose its investments in Israel and consider divesting from companies with connections to Israel. They called for a ceasefire amid the ongoing conflict.
Seinfeld received an honorary degree and delivered his speech without major interruptions.
“We’re excited and delighted for the Class of 2024 and their families. We understand the depth of feeling in our community, and as we have all year, we respect the right of everyone at Duke to express their views peacefully, without preventing graduates and their families from celebrating their achievement,” Duke spokesperson Frank Tramble said in a statement.
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During the years, a man named Simon Dorante-Day, 56, of Queensland, Australia, has claimed he was the son of King Charles and his wife Camilla. He made headlines in the past, but now, with the passing of Queen Elizabeth, and Charles ascending to the throne, those claims only became more frequent and pretty much stronger than before.
As reported by 7NEWS, Simon was born on April 5, 1966, in Gosport, Portsmouth, and was adopted by a couple named Karen and David Day. His adoptive grandparents, Winifred and Ernest Bowlden, were employed by Queen Elizabeth and Princ Philip and worked at the royal household.
According to Simon himself, it was his grandmother who told him the truth about his biological parents, saying he was the son of Charles and Camila. Simon says she didn’t go around the bush but told him straight. “She didn’t just hint at it, she told me outright,” he shared with 7NEWS.
Although the newly appointed King and his wife Camilla, who received the tittle Queen Consort, only married in 2005, their history together dates back to the times Charles was still married to late Princess Diana. The two had an affair and it was the main reason Diana decided to leave him.
According to Simon, Camilla, who he believes is his biological mother, gave birth to him when she was still a teenager.
Now, with Queen Elizabeth II’s passing, Simon’s mission to prove his heritage became stronger than ever.
He believes that King Charles gave the tittle of Prince of Wales to William with ease, and he still refuses to do a DNK test and prove whether Simon’s claims are true or not.
The Queen herself never responded to any of Simon’s letters during the years, and with her death, a “window of opportunity has closed,” Simon said.
“There has been a discussion in there between a judge and myself and his barrister about the legal standing of Charles, and whether the monarch is protected by the law or is above the law,” Simon explained. “And the answer to that was no – they told me that we don’t see any reason why he is.”
Further, this alleged ‘heir’ to the throne said, “And secondly, Camilla and her family are certainly not above the law. So that argument’s already been had and settled.”
Simon Charles Dorante-Day called Charles “weak” for failing to respond to any communication or recognizing him as his “firstborn Son.”
“On the eve of your coronation, when all that you have waited for and all that you’ve fought for has come to fruition, I hope that you are finally satisfied,” Simon wrote.
“I am disappointed that my issue couldn’t be resolved before you ascended to the throne, but I feel that in the fullness of time this will reflect more poorly on the Monarchy than it ever will on me.”
“I feel dismissed. Charles got what he wanted: he got the throne, he got his wife, he got it all. I don’t even get the truth about my mother. When’s it going to swing the other way? Now it’s time for me to get my happy ending.”
He continued, “Maybe you can come clean and admit when you first met because the truth is you haven’t before!”
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The Palace has never addressed these claims.
A few weeks ago, the Australian made another move towards seeking ‘justice’ by sharing details of his latest legal effort to prove his royal paternity. He plans to take King Charles and Queen Camilla to court during their visit to Australia.
“What [legal action] am I going to do this time? Well, I’d be a very silly person that when he comes into the same jurisdiction as me not to do something,” Simon told 7News.
“But I think I’d be even sillier to let that cat out of the bag right now.”
He added: “You know, there’s always something going on in the background here at our place. It never stops. People think just because it goes quiet on Facebook, [the case] is quiet, but it doesn’t. We’re hammering in the background.”
ALREWAS, ENGLAND – MAY 17: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall attend the dedication service for the National Memorial to British Victims of Overseas Terrorism at the National Memorial Arboretum on May 17, 2018 in Alrewas, England. (Photo by Paul Ellis – WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Claiming he doesn’t want fame or money, Simon says he only wants the truth to be told.
“I’m not doing all this to be a Facebook character. And I’ve had to learn to do this and objectionably at times, because we were private people. These accusations that I’m doing this for money? Yeah, right, okay. And I’m doing it for fame? None is true.”
He concluded, “All we want is the truth. All we want him to do is tell the truth, and her, Camilla as well. They both need to own up.”
Although he cannot prove anything, there are people who believe his claims. Could this man give King Charles a headache in the days that follow? We will have to wait and see how this man’s life story unfolds.
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A sign spotted on the front window of a Dairy Queen restaurant in Kewaskum, Wisconsin, has caught the internet’s attention. The billboard boldly showcases the establishment’s commitment to what some may deem as politically incorrect, highlighting its frequent use of holiday greetings such as “Merry Christmas,” “Happy Easter,” and “God Bless America.”
Speaking to WDJT-TV, owner Kevin Scheunemann said he “felt the sign was appropriate to hang in terms of being transparent about the views of the owner and staff supporting God and country.”
The sign has been up for the last four years and it didn’t cause any problems until recently when a customer took a picture of it and complained about it.
The location’s owner, franchisee Kevin Scheunemann, told GoMN that “a student from Oregon” posted the photo of the sign on the official Dairy Queen Facebook page last Wednesday, triggering a huge thread of comments.
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According to Scheunemann, the complaint by the student described the “politically incorrect” sign as “extremely offensive” and demanded that the company “deal with (the) franchise owner.”
Most of the comments under the photo that attracted plenty of attention but has since been deleted were in support of Scheunemann.
Dairy Queen responded to the controversy with the following statement: “American Dairy Queen Corporation does not encourage our independently owned and operated franchisees to post non-business related messages in their locations or on their external reader boards. This sign expresses the views of this independent owner only and does not speak for ADQ Corporation or any of our other independent franchise owners. We expect our franchisees and employees to treat every person who walks through our doors with the utmost dignity and respect. Nothing less is acceptable.”
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Scheunemann says he’s not planning on taking the sign down and adds that store is a “huge tourist landmark at this point,” with “people driving hours to take a picture with (the) sign.”
The idea to put the sign in the first place came after a complaint from a customer who was upset about the Christian music playing inside the store.
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While promoting her new Netflix movie Atlas in Mexico, singer and actress Jennifer Lopez was asked point blank of the rumors regarding her alleged split from husband Ben Affleck to what she replied, “You know better than that.”
In the background, JLo’s co-star, Simu Liu, could be heard coming to her defense. “OK, we’re not doing that,” he said, before adding: “Come on, don’t come in here with that energy, please. Thank you so much.”
However, besides her response, body language expert Judi James believes JLo revealed signs that say otherwise.
“Lopez is no stranger to high-profile marriage and high-profile divorce so must have been expecting questions like this one, given all the recent speculation about her relationship with Ben.
“The fact that her body language here makes her appear wrong-footed and awkward might not go far then in terms of the reassurance fans are hoping for.”
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Judi continued: “When the question about their relationship comes from the audience her initial reaction is to keep the mic to her mouth as though willing to speak, but she lets out an explosive laugh into it instead.
“Tellingly, her ring hand lifts from her knee as though forming a silent signal of solidity but then she seems to stuff the hand between her knees instead, looking at her host while acting bouncy and smiling.”
“Jen co*ks her head as she looks across in a gesture of likeability,” Judi added. “She then seems to try to take control, leaning onto her knees with a serious facial expression. ‘You know better than that’ is her line here, while the ring hand fiddles. Her body language announces ‘that’s it’ as she then wipes her ring hand on her leg and leans back and looks away.”
JLo has been promoting the new sci-fi film for which she is a producer, without Affleck, 51.
Earlier this week, when InTouch magazine wrote that Lopez and Affleck had called it quits, they also implied that Affleck had vacated their shared home in Beverly Hills and has been staying in his Brentwood residence for the past week.
The couple have been last pictured together in March in New York City.
Reports have suggested that the singer was in search of a separate residence apart from her husband.
Lopez and Affleck married in July 2022 following a second engagement. Since tying the knot, their relationship has been under the spotlight, particularly after she disclosed that her prior relationship with Affleck had “crumbled under the pressure.”
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have not issued any official statement regarding these rumors.
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