https://meenews.co/post/6a37c6ff197238567833dafe Christian cop in UK suspended for asking questions about Islam during DEI training wins settlement te 2026-06-21T11:11:59.439Z Christian cop in UK suspended for asking questions about Islam during DEI training wins settlement A former UK police officer, who said he was suspended and forced out of policing after he asked questions about Islam during a DEI workplace training, has reached a confidential settlement with the North Yorkshire Police after he alleged discrimination against his Christian beliefs. Luke Salmons, a former community support officer, said the force went through a series of DEI training courses in 2023 and 2024 intended to develop a new policy on race, religion and culture. The courses were hosted by external trainers and presented as a safe place where officers could ask challenging questions, according to Salmons. He said the majority of courses focused on Islam. During one session in September 2024, he says the trainers walked up and down the rows chanting, "Islam is a religion of peace," which gave him pause. "To me, it kind of stopped being a training course and became more of something like indoctrination really," Salmons told Fox News Digital. RETIRED PASTOR FACES CRIMINAL CHARGES FOR PREACHING GOSPEL SERMON NEAR NORTHERN IRELAND HOSPITAL The next month, during a training held by a Muslim sergeant, Salmons broached questions to the officer about the war in Gaza, where Hamas has committed atrocities and how he understood the concept of jihad, as a peaceful Muslim. He said the exchange remained respectful and the officer invited him to continue the conversation over coffee afterward. Yet two days later, Salmons said he was suspended over the incident. He said that he was pulled into a private meeting with his inspector, who told him she had learned of his conversation with the Muslim officer and told him that she no longer wanted him on her team, he needed to leave the station and allegedly said, "I don't like your beliefs." Salmons said he was put under investigation and advised by a union representative to apologize to smooth things over, even though he didn't agree that he had done anything wrong. "There's a real fear in the police about speaking out, about anything, especially to do with minorities, certainly about Islam. There's certainly a fear within the police within the institutions in the whole in the UK," Salmons explained. EXCLUSIVE: KENTUCKY BARISTA TAKES LEGAL ACTION AFTER TERMINATION, CLAIMS SHE WAS FIRED FOR SHARING HER FAITH "So I was told to shut up and apologize, so I did that, and then I waited, and this investigation went on and on," he continued. Salmons ended up resigning after about eight months into the investigation due to the hardship on his family. About a month later, he learned that a North Yorkshire Police disciplinary panel determined his behavior amounted to "gross misconduct" and put him on a list barring him from policing. Salmons successfully appealed the decision, with the help of the Christian Legal Centre, and the appeal was upheld by Chief Constable of North Yorkshire Police, Tim Forber, who found that while there were concerns over behavior, they didn't amount to gross misconduct or a breach of professional standards, according to the BBC. Salmons was removed from the policing barred list, but he pursued litigation against the force, claiming religious discrimination against his Christian beliefs, citing the inspector's comments at his suspension. GRANDMOTHER ARRESTED AT ABORTION CLINIC WARNS OF EXPANDING FREE SPEECH 'BUFFER ZONES' "She took me in a room, deliberately said to me, 'I don't like your beliefs,' which indicates to me that she was meaning my Christian beliefs, which is discrimination towards me and my faith, which in itself is gross misconduct," he told Fox News Digital. The force recently reached a settlement with Salmons. While he's pleased to have reached a settlement, Salmons said he has yet to receive an apology or be offered his job back. "It's a bit disheartening really," he said. "So, obviously, that's why I'm putting my story out there, to encourage other people in the same position." "Don't quit, don't stop fighting," he advised others. "If you've done nothing wrong, stand up for what is true, stand up for justice, stand up for your faith, if you're a Christian in the workplace." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE The North Yorkshire Police said in a statement to the BBC that it was an "inclusive employer and respects the rights of all individuals to their beliefs" but, "The expression of those beliefs must always be with due consideration of respect and courtesy in line with our force values and behaviors framework." "As a public service, we should properly understand the communities in which we serve and to make sure that North Yorkshire Police is an inclusive organization where everyone — no matter what their race, religion, sexuality, gender or other belief is – feels like they belong and can contribute to our strength and direction," it continued. The North Yorkshire Police declined to comment further when reached by Fox News Digital. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a37c6eb197238567833daf5 The Founding Fathers gave us America. 250 years later, we still depend on good dads te 2026-06-21T11:11:39.988Z The Founding Fathers gave us America. 250 years later, we still depend on good dads This year, America celebrates its 250th birthday. We’ll mark the occasion with fireworks, parades and with rightful pride in what we’ve already achieved together. But if we are honest about what made our country strong in the first place — and what will keep it strong — the answer isn’t found in Washington, D.C. It starts at home. The Founding Fathers understood something that we shouldn’t forget today. Strong nations are built on strong families. And strong families are shaped by fathers who choose to be present, engaged and intentional. I work with dads across this country as the founder of Family First and I've seen this proven time and time again. There are valuable lessons we can draw from sports about fatherhood. Every coach knows championships aren't won on highlight reels. They're won by showing up to practice, running the drills and getting the fundamentals right day after day. Being a dad works the same way. It's not only grand moments that shape a child. It's Tuesday night dinners and homework at the kitchen table. The simple, "Tell me more about your day." The affirming, "I’m proud of you." Here’s what concerns me. We live in a world that pulls fathers in every direction. Long hours, important responsibilities and endless distractions. For decades now, our culture has sent men a quieter, more corrosive message: that fathers are optional. That someone else can step in and fill the gap. But our kids need their dads to show up and support them. FROM NASHVILLE TO CHICAGO'S SOUTH SIDE, FATHERLESSNESS HAUNTS AMERICA A father’s presence brings stability. His encouragement builds confidence. His consistency creates security. We need to recognize what happens in the heart of a child whose dad isn’t there. The questions and doubt they carry. The quiet moments where something feels missing. Yet for many families, this presence is missing. More than one in four children in America are growing up without an active father in their home. Children are more likely to struggle academically, emotionally and socially when they lack consistent father involvement. Father absence directly affects communities and our entire nation. Family First’s All Pro Dad program is one solution. Through our monthly gatherings at schools, dads and their kids engage in meaningful conversations and strengthen their relationship. A powerful tradition at these chapter meetings is the "pride moment." A dad will stand up, look at his child and share something he’s proud of. One child told us it was the very first time her dad ever said, "I love you" to her. ALEX BERENSON: GENTLE PARENTING CAN'T REPLACE THE STRENGTH OF A GOOD DAD At All Pro Dad Experiences at NFL and NCAA venues, dads and kids run drills together and create memories. This is one way we can begin to change the culture: one that still believes fathers matter, effort counts and showing up is enough to start. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION More states are recognizing the need to expand support for fathers. Florida, Texas, Arkansas and Indiana are investing in fatherhood programs to strengthen families and improve outcomes for children. Ohio Republican Gov. Mike DeWine recently announced a new partnership with All Pro Dad as part of the Buckeye State’s Responsible Fatherhood Initiative. As America turns 250, we have an opportunity to recommit to the bold vision our country was founded on. Not just our institutions and ideals. But, also, the choices of men to be providers, protectors and present fathers who show up for their families every day. President Ronald Reagan captured the important responsibility of continuing this vision: "Being a father requires strength in many ways; above all, it requires character."  Character is the foundation of fatherhood. It isn’t defined by a single moment; it’s built by consistency over time. Every man and family member, coach or friend who serves as a father figure has more influence on children than might be realized. And if you’re not the dad you want to be right now, it's never too late. Few things matter more for the next 250 years than every child knowing the love of a dad. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a37c6d8197238567833daec Obama Center visitors say project symbolic of 'Black excellence,' claim scandal-free legacy while Trump ripped te 2026-06-21T11:11:20.527Z Obama Center visitors say project symbolic of 'Black excellence,' claim scandal-free legacy while Trump ripped CHICAGO — Opening weekend visitors at the Barack Obama Presidential Center called the 44th president's legacy an example of unifying, scandal-free "Black excellence," while they lamented what they view as a dark turn for the U.S. under President Donald Trump. "The community is great, we're just kind of glad it's here," Lauren Tillman, who lives about 40 minutes outside of Chicago, told Fox News Digital. "We needed something like this. Chicago looks like a certain place to certain people who are not from the area... so I just think this brought everybody together, like, 'oh there's something for the community,' for Black people, and on Juneteenth, so I thought that was great, too." The presidential center's opening weekend began with a star-studded private ceremony and concert on Thursday night, and the 19.3-acre campus opened to the public on Friday during the Juneteenth holiday, which celebrates the day Black slaves were declared free in 1865. TOM HANKS, OPRAH, STEVEN SPIELBERG TURN OBAMA'S PRESIDENTIAL CENTER OPENING INTO HOLLYWOOD'S HOTTEST TICKET "Just knowing that Chicago doesn't always get the best rep, to know that we've had a Black president come from this place, and then to memorialize his legacy is just great," said Ashley Woods, who joined Tillman at the opening. "To know that [Obama] was going to try to do at least something for his people, that meant a lot to me and being here means a lot," added Tillman. "And I think, to piggyback off that, I think the legacy is Black excellence," continued Woods. "Again, growing up in a place like Chicago, you don't really think you can do much besides being a rapper or, you know, going into sports, but so see that somebody actually made it to the top per se, they were able to run the nation, there was very little scandal around him and his family, like it just shows you that we can be more than what America tells us we can be." OBAMA’S LEGACY PROJECT OFFERS LITTLE HOPE FOR CHICAGO’S SOUTH SIDE RESIDENTS Sheryl Rogers and Peggy Neely-Harris made the trip from St. Louis for the weekend's festivities. "What it means for African Americans [is] a coming together, a reckoning, a remembrance of the excellence that is within each one of us, particularly in African Americans and particularly at this time when our very existence is under attack," Rogers told Fox News Digital. Neely-Harris agreed, and said that the brand new presidential center is a symbol of hope and renewal, and that the center is a "light in this present darkness." OBAMA PRESIDENTIAL CENTER SLAMMED FOR PROMOTING ‘FAR-LEFT' AGENDA ON PUBLIC LAND "[Obama] has left an excellent example of how you should live, what type of character you should have and the love of family and community," Rogers continued. "You can see love just exudes from them, and I love to see love in action." "No scandal," she added. However, Obama did face some major scandals and controversies during his two terms in the White House. Obama's DOJ infamously seized records of Fox News' phone lines, including a phone number that belonged to the parents of a reporter. The seizure was approved after a warrant was granted by a judge, and in an affidavit seeking the warrant, an FBI agent called reporter James Rosen a likely criminal "co-conspirator" in a violation of the Espionage Act. Obama also faced government weaponization claims when his IRS allegedly slow-rolled the tax-exempt nonprofit approval of grassroots conservative organizations that set out to oppose his agenda. Groups with words such as "Tea Party" or "Patriot" in their names were allegedly hindered from forming for months and years. OBAMA CENTER SUBCONTRACTOR FILES $40M DISCRIMINATION LAWSUIT AGAINST ENGINEERING FIRM FOR OVERRUNS Operation Fast and Furious was another chart-topping Obama scandal. ATF agents intentionally allowed illegal straw purchases of weapons near the U.S. southern border with Mexico, in hopes that tracking the firearms would lead them directly to high-level cartel kingpins. But the Obama-era agency failed to monitor at least 2,000 of the weapons, which did in fact make their way into the hands of dangerous characters. One of the weapons in the ill-fated sting was used to kill Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry in 2010. When, in 2012, then-Attorney General Eric Holder was subpoenaed during a House Oversight Committee investigation into the matter, he refused to comply, disallowing the committee from seeing thousands of pages of records pertaining to the operation. He later became the first U.S. cabinet official to be held in contempt of Congress, but the Obama DOJ failed to prosecute him. Obama ordered the extrajudicial drone strike killings of four terror-tied Americans in Yemen without due process. TRUMP OFFERS TO HELP OBAMA WITH PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY'S 'DISASTER' Twenty-six-year-old Chicago resident Valerie Reynolds told Fox News Digital she thinks the center will improve the image of the city's South Side, which often finds itself in news headlines for violence and poverty. "I think Barack Obama's legacy is and will continue to be the inspiration of togetherness, of the power of what can be done and what can be created when we all come together," she said. "It's absolutely something that we are missing today. I've seen divisions in this country in ways that I've never seen before, and I was reminded of just how vast those divisions are being out here today, because it's the first time I've felt this closeness since he ran for office in 2008." An emotional Kia Ware, a woman from Virginia, said the grand opening of the center was a sad reminder of the direction of the U.S. since Obama left office. OBAMA REMAINS DEM HEADLINER WHILE PRESIDENT WITH MOST VOTES EVER FADES INTO BACKGROUND: 'IT WAS ALL A DREAM' "It makes me sad because I was so proud of everything that was accomplished during that legacy in terms of, you know, fighting for vulnerable people and vulnerable lands and protection of so many things that are now being erased forever, and I feel like it's setting us back," she said. Ware added that Obama is still a "powerhouse" in the Democratic Party, and said that people who believe in his legacy want him to "step back in." "I guess it just means, like for me, I just am feeling very thankful that we have those eight years of history for putting women forward, putting minorities forward," she said. "I felt like that unification, just seeing all people of different backgrounds and ages and generations here, I get that same feeling." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a37c6c5197238567833dae3 MMA fighter helps nab Florida university student leader in suspected child predator sting te 2026-06-21T11:11:01.078Z MMA fighter helps nab Florida university student leader in suspected child predator sting A mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter with a passion for identifying possible child predators has been credited with exposing another suspect in South Florida. 

 This time, Dustin Lampros, founder of 561 Predator Catchers, used a decoy posing online as a 13-year-old boy, according to a court report filed by Delray Beach Police. Lampros seeks to identify suspected sexual predators by engaging them in online conversations with people posing as children. He and his associates surprise the targets of their stings at public meeting places, film the confrontations, then call police and hand over information. The organization’s social media pages display videos of the encounters like championship belts. ‘SANTA CLAUS’ CUFFED IN UNDERCOVER STING TARGETING CHILD SEX PREDATORS, SHERIFF SAYS In May, Christian Walden, 21, of Boynton Beach, Florida, allegedly expected to meet up with a 13-year-old named Justin at a Home Depot for a sexual rendezvous, Palm Beach County court records show. Instead, between potted ferns and pallets of pavers, Lampros strode up. Then the featherweight fighter pounded Walden unrelentingly with questions about his plans.  FORMER FLORIDA POLICE OFFICER ARRESTED FOR TRAVELING TO MEET CHILD FOR SEX: AUTHORITIES The conversation between Walden and Lampros’ decoy began on the dating platform Grindr, court records show.  Walden allegedly gave his phone number to what he be believed was a young teen he knew as "Justin," and the chat moved off the platform to texts, records show. A meet-up at Home Depot was arranged, and explicit sex acts were allegedly planned.  During their May 26 encounter at the store, Lampros revealed he was working with "an organization that monitors online activity between minors and adults." MISSING TEEN FOUND HIDING IN CONVICTED SEX OFFENDER'S CLOSET IN FLORIDA, SHERIFF SAYS Then he launched into quizzing Walden about what he was doing at the store.  Walden shrugged and said he was there to meet "this guy I met online." "How old is he?" Lampros pressed. "I think, 14," Walden said.  When questioned, Walden said the supposed child he’d planned to meet eventually had revealed he was 13. With Lampros peppering him for details, Walden calmly poured out his story, describing sex acts he had allegedly planned to perform with "Justin." Meanwhile, an associate of Lampros filmed the interaction. And the men calmly walked toward the store’s exit together.  Outside, Delray Beach Police took Walden into custody.  Walden told police officers that he and "Justin" allegedly agreed to meet at Home Depot so they could engage in sexual activity, court records show. FLORIDA MEN CHARGED IN 'TRULY HEINOUS' GLOBAL CHILD PORN RING INVOLVING OVER 1M FILES Walden told officers multiple times during his arrest that he knew he’d made "a mistake" by arranging to meet a minor, records show. He was charged with traveling to meet a minor for an unlawful sex act, a second-degree felony punishable by up to 15 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.  He also was charged with using a two-way communication device to facilitate a felony, a third-degree felony punishable by up to five years in prison, up to five years probation, and a fine of up to $5,000.  Walden, now 22, is out of jail on $25,000 bond.  At the time of his arrest, Walden was serving in student government at Florida Atlantic University (FAU). DC POLICE LIEUTENANT CELEBRATED AS FIRST GAY UNION BOSS ACCUSED OF SOLICITING UNDERAGE BOY A few days after his arrest, in an emergency meeting, fellow members voted to impeach and remove him.  Walden, who has been studying public management, has been working part-time at FAU and has held leadership roles in several on-campus clubs, according to a LinkedIn account identified as his.  He has been "minoring in Women, Gender, & Sexuality Studies" and is "driven by a passion for LGBTQ+ rights," according to a post on the LinkedIn account.  The page also describes Walden as a student journalist with OutSFL, "South Florida’s leading LGBTQ+ news outlet," and says Walden co-founded PRISM FL, Inc., a "nonprofit that champions inclusive, sex-positive education."

 And he has been serving on the executive board of the FAU College Democrats.
 Days before his arrest, a LinkedIn post announced his confirmation as the chair of the Ways and Means Committee of FAU's Student Government Boca Raton House of Representatives. The same LinkedIn post announces his recent election as treasurer of the "Lavender Alliance at FAU."  In that role, the post said, Walden would be "helping create a safe, welcoming, and affirming space for the LGBTQIA+ community at FAU." Citizen-led operation COLLEGE STUDENTS CHARGED WITH AMBUSHING US SOLDIER IN 'TO CATCH A PREDATOR' TIKTOK SCHEME: POLICE Efforts by civilians to identify alleged child predators are legal in Florida, said Mark Astor, a former assistant state attorney for Palm Beach County. They just can’t coordinate with law enforcement beforehand, he said. That could be considered entrapment. TOP AZ COUNTY LAWYER FIRED AFTER DAD ACCUSES HIM OF FILMING 12-YEAR-OLD AT STORE, PERFORMING SEX ACT IN CAR And in messaging exchanges, decoys can’t suggest illegal activity. They only can "provide the opportunity" for the illegal behavior, Astor said.

 "Getting somebody to potentially commit a crime who wouldn't otherwise have committed that crime, but you lured them into doing it," would be entrapment, he said.  "From a defense perspective, these are very difficult cases," because so much evidence has been gathered, Astor said. He’s now a criminal defense attorney for people with mental health disorders. Fox News Digital reached out to Walden on the phone number he provided to police, but did not receive a response by time of publication.  Lampros, known by the moniker "Scrappy," will face his next opponent in the ring at Combat Night on July 25 at Gulfstream Casino in Hallandale Beach, Florida.  Fox News Digital reached out to Lampros and FAU. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a37c229197238567833da69 Trump administration probe could upend widely used transgender youth treatment guidelines te 2026-06-21T10:51:21.935Z Trump administration probe could upend widely used transgender youth treatment guidelines The organization widely regarded as the leading authority on transgender medical treatment is facing allegations from the Federal Trade Commission that it built influential treatment guidelines for minors on evidence its own leaders privately acknowledged was limited and uncertain. The complaint, filed in a Texas federal court by the Federal Trade Commission and the attorneys general of Alaska, Iowa, Nebraska and Texas, accuses World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) of developing and promoting guidance that healthcare providers relied upon when recommending puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones and sex-change procedures for minors. The case could determine whether the medical guidance that shaped transgender treatment for thousands of children was built on solid evidence or agenda-driven speculation. FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson said the lawsuit is a consumer-protection case focused on whether families were properly informed about the risks and benefits of these treatments. WASHINGTON POST ADMITS SCIENCE BEHIND PUBERTY BLOCKERS AND HORMONES FOR MINORS NOT CLEAR "Children, but especially their parents, must have complete and truthful information when making decisions to purchase medical services," Ferguson said in a statement. "For decades, the FTC has taken action against entities that make deceptive and unsubstantiated health-related claims." At the center of the lawsuit are allegations that WPATH publicly described its Standards of Care as evidence-based and rooted in expert consensus while some of the organization's own leaders privately acknowledged limitations in the available evidence. The complaint cites a 2023 strategy memo from Standards of Care 8th edition lead author Dr. Eli Coleman stating that "all of us are painfully aware that there are many gaps in research to back up our recommendations." ESSAY EXPOSES CRUMBLING MEDICAL CONSENSUS ON YOUTH GENDER SURGERY It also references comments from Dr. Amy Tishelman, lead author of the organization's chapter on children, who acknowledged in an NPR interview that there was no established "research basis" for determining the best assessments or treatments for "transgender youth." Federal regulators further allege WPATH removed age minimums from its 2022 Standards of Care for procedures including breast removal surgeries without scientific justification. According to the complaint, internal discussions revealed some WPATH leaders struggled to identify evidence-based reasons supporting the change. Kurt Miceli, chief medical officer for Do No Harm, a medical ethics advocacy organization, said the allegations raise serious questions about how the organization's guidelines were developed. PLASTIC SURGEON CITES 'EMOTIONAL BLACKMAIL,' POOR EVIDENCE IN WARNING AGAINST YOUTH GENDER SURGERIES "The conflicts of interest that are within the standards of care are significant, and again, not brought to light, and this is part of that deception, and the concern that WPATH has sort of stated that the science is there behind pediatric medical transition when it is not." Federal regulators allege that many of the clinicians and surgeons who helped draft WPATH's guidelines had financial and professional interests tied to the treatments being recommended. "What WPATH did was stack the deck with folks who had a financial invested interest in promoting pediatric medical transition, and subsequently you get guidelines that push hormones, puberty blockers, and surgeries," Miceli said. GENDER DYSPHORIA TREATMENTS POSE ‘SIGNIFICANT RISKS’ TO KIDS AND TEENS, HHS REPORT REVEALS The lawsuit argues WPATH's influence extends far beyond its membership. Its Standards of Care have been widely cited throughout medicine and have helped shape treatment protocols, insurance coverage decisions and professional guidance across the United States. WPATH is a co-sponsoring organization of the Endocrine Society's widely used clinical practice guideline on gender dysphoria and gender incongruence. The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry describes WPATH and Endocrine Society guidance as the two most widely known clinical guidelines used by providers caring for youth with gender dysphoria. Among the most serious allegations are claims that WPATH promoted pediatric transition procedures as "lifesaving" despite insufficient evidence that such interventions reduce suicide risk. PROGRESSIVES TRAPPED IN 'MISINFORMATION BUBBLE' ABOUT TRANSGENDER YOUTH TREATMENTS, ATLANTIC WRITER ADMITS The complaint cites instances in which parents were allegedly asked whether they would "rather have a live daughter or a dead son" when considering treatment options for their children. "When WPATH says that these are life-saving interventions, and then we hear physicians tell parents, 'Would you rather have a dead son or a living daughter?', and we hear that line repeated, which again is not supported by evidence by any means whatsoever," Miceli said. "The benefits that WPATH is claiming are there actually aren't," Miceli told Fox News Digital. "In fact, the benefits are a very low certainty." CHLOE COLE REVEALS INTENSE PRESSURE TO TRANSITION AS A MINOR, PARENTS WERE TOLD SHE'D 'PROBABLY DIE’ The complaint alleges that some minors who underwent medical transition experienced lasting complications, including chronic pain, sexual dysfunction, urinary incontinence, fertility concerns, nerve damage and ongoing psychological distress. WPATH rejected the allegations Wednesday, calling the lawsuit politically motivated and legally flawed. "This is the second time this year the Trump Administration has abused the authority of its agencies to interfere with Americans' rights to seek and obtain the healthcare that should be decided between a patient and their physician," the organization said in a statement. PRISHA MOSLEY: DOCTORS TOOK MY BODY APART FOR GENDER ‘CARE.’ NOW THEY ADMIT IT WAS WRONG "For more than 50 years, WPATH has been committed to developing guidelines informed by established scientific standards, expert consensus, and patient centered values." Miceli said the lawsuit should prompt a broader review by medical organizations that have relied on WPATH's guidance. "We need the American Medical Association, the Endocrine Society, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Psychiatric Association—the list goes on—we need them to look at the evidence as well, and they need to do that immediately," he said. "The standards of care is terribly flawed, and again it has done considerable harm as a result," Miceli continued. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a37c1ed197238567833da4c F.A.A. Investigates Near Miss Between Planes at Boston’s Logan Airport te 2026-06-21T10:50:21.012Z F.A.A. Investigates Near Miss Between Planes at Boston’s Logan Airport A Delta Air Lines flight aborted its landing to avoid another plane that was taking off from an intersecting runway, the agency said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a37bfbf197238567833da1d Arizona Attorney General Falsely Claims DACA Recipients Can Be Police Officers te 2026-06-21T10:41:03.358Z Arizona Attorney General Falsely Claims DACA Recipients Can Be Police Officers By Staff Reporter | Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes appears to lack basic knowledge of state law. Mayes claimed in a post that recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program are currently eligible to serve in law enforcement in Arizona.  “DACA recipients are police officers, firefighters, nurses and small business owners in Arizona,” said Mayes.  News flash Warren: DACA recipients are police officers, firefighters, nurses and small business owners in Arizona. And you just announced to the world that you think they are criminals and should be deported. Disqualifying https://t.co/B9b50rNztI — Kris Mayes (@krismayes) June 17, 2026 DACA recipients aren’t American citizens. Rather, they’re individuals who arrived illegally in the country as minors and were granted delayed deportation under the DACA program created by former President Barack Obama.  DACA recipients must renew their status every two years. Recipients are disqualified from renewal if they have committed a felony, significant misdemeanor, three or more misdemeanors, and/or otherwise posed a threat to national security or public safety.  Arizona law prohibits illegal aliens and other noncitizens from joining law enforcement.  “Notwithstanding any other law, the qualifications [for peace officers] shall require United States citizenship[,]” states the law.  Mayes provided the erroneous representation of state law in response to a Republican attorney general candidate looking to unseat her, Senate President Warren Petersen (LD14). Mayes called Petersen’s belief in deportation for all illegal aliens, including those awarded DACA status, “disgusting.” Petersen had criticized Mayes for celebrating the creation of the DACA program.  “[Mayes] is fighting to protect illegals. I will keep our border secure and will work with the federal government to deport everyone who enters this country illegally,” said Petersen. “We welcome everyone who comes here legally and abides by the law. But be ready to be deported or prosecuted if you don’t.” Even those DACA recipients who violate the law may not face deportation as the DACA program rules require, due to Democratic elected officials intervening on their behalf. In recent months, Rep. Adelita Grijalva and Pima County Attorney Laura Conover have fought to prevent the deportation of one DACA recipient, 32-year-old Jessica Marlene Corrales-Duarte, detained by ICE following her arrest for stealing approximately $5,500 worth of products from an Ulta Beauty in Tucson. That level of theft qualifies as a felony.  Conover told KOLD that Corrales-Duarte should be allowed to enter a diversion program and remain in the country. Grijalva called the theft a minor offense.  “Although that amount is higher than most of our organized retail theft cases, generally speaking, a person with no criminal history would and should be afforded an opportunity to enter a diversion program whereby they work steadily to repay what is owed and learn how to never end up involved in the criminal justice system again,” said Conover.  Multiple federal courts have ruled the DACA program to be unlawful. As a result, the Department of Homeland Security is prohibited from granting new admissions to the DACA program. However, those who obtained DACA on or before July 16, 2021 may keep their DACA status provided that they meet renewal eligibility.  Federal law enforcement revealed this week that a DACA recipient, Abraham Alvarez, 31, was the ringleader of the foiled terror plot to assassinate elected officials and other American citizens attending the UFC Freedom 250 fight at the White House on President Donald Trump’s birthday over the weekend. Alvarez, an illegal alien from Mexico, overstayed a 2001 tourist visa with his family by more than a decade before he received DACA status in 2014. Alvarez was apprehended in his state of residence, Nebraska. His DACA status was revoked following his arrest for the domestic terror plot.  Four other men — American citizens residing in California, Missouri, and Ohio — were arrested for the terror plot along with Alvarez. It is estimated that more than 825,000 individuals who entered the country illegally as minors were enrolled in the DACA program. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a37bd79197238567833d9a6 A Plus Garage Door Repair Highlights Critical Safety Concerns with High-Tension Spring Systems te 2026-06-21T10:31:21.502Z A Plus Garage Door Repair Highlights Critical Safety Concerns with High-Tension Spring Systems Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a37bd65197238567833d99d A Plus Garage Door Repair Highlights Critical Safety Concerns with High-Tension Spring Systems te 2026-06-21T10:31:01.541Z A Plus Garage Door Repair Highlights Critical Safety Concerns with High-Tension Spring Systems Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a37b903197238567833d8da American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on sunscreen shakeups and coastal curiosity te 2026-06-21T10:12:19.021Z American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on sunscreen shakeups and coastal curiosity The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people — including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States. This week's quiz highlights sunscreen shakeups, coastal curiosity — and much more. Can you get all 8 questions right? Give it a try and see how you do! CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES To try your hand at more quizzes from Fox News Digital, click here.  Also, to take our latest News Quiz — published every Friday — click here. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a37b8ef197238567833d8d1 Angel Dads face another Father's Day without children killed by illegal immigrants: 'She should be graduating' te 2026-06-21T10:11:59.567Z Angel Dads face another Father's Day without children killed by illegal immigrants: 'She should be graduating' FIRST ON FOX: As families across the country celebrate Father's Day, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is honoring a group of fathers bound together by tragedy: fathers whose children were killed or catastrophically injured in crimes tied to illegal aliens and cartel-linked criminals. DHS shared the stories of three Angel Dads with Fox News Digital: Marcus Coleman, Joe Abraham and Doug Quets, whose lives were forever changed by the deaths of their children and whose losses now serve as a reminder of the lasting impact illegal immigrant crime can have on American families. "This Father's Day, the United States Department of Homeland Security honors fathers, children and spouses forever changed by violent crimes committed by illegal aliens who should have never been in our country," DHS said in a statement to Fox News Digital. The recognition comes through the Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement Office, known as VOICE, which was relaunched under the Trump administration after being shuttered during the Biden administration. The office provides support, offender custody information, victim services and guidance to families affected by crimes with an immigration nexus. GRIEVING FATHER SAYS DAUGHTER’S DEATH BY ILLEGAL ALIEN SHOWS COST OF SANCTUARY POLICIES The office has fielded nearly 900 calls over the past year, according to DHS and ICE data. Victims and family members accounted for 87% of callers, who collectively reported 815 crimes linked to immigration violations, including homicides, sexual assaults and violent attacks. As families gather for time with loved ones, fathers like Joe Abraham are instead confronting the painful reality of another Father's Day without their children. Katie Abraham was just 20 years old when she was killed in a crash caused by an illegal immigrant who was driving drunk, according to her father. AFTER LOSING MY DAUGHTER, I LEARNED WHERE THE IMMIGRATION CRISIS REALLY BEGINS This year, her family should be celebrating her graduation from college. Instead, they are mourning the future she never had. "This Father's Day, our family is once again facing the unimaginable reality that Katie is not here," Abraham told Fox News Digital. "We should be celebrating her graduation from Ohio University and looking forward to all the milestones still ahead of her. Instead, we carry the weight of everything that was taken from her, and from us." Abraham described Katie as "intelligent, thoughtful, fiercely loyal, and full of promise." GRIEVING ILLINOIS FATHER BLAMES SANCTUARY POLICIES AS ICE ISSUES CRACKDOWN IN DAUGHTER'S HONOR "Her life mattered, and she deserved the chance to live it," he said. Abraham said he is grateful DHS chose to honor Katie through Operation Midway Blitz and believes efforts to remove dangerous criminal illegal aliens can help prevent similar tragedies from happening to other American families. "While no operation can undo the loss our family has endured, meaningful action to remove dangerous criminal illegal aliens and prevent future tragedies ensures that Katie's story is not forgotten," he said. ANGEL FATHER SLAMS PRITZKER'S SANCTUARY POLICIES, SAYING THEY LEAD TO 'PREVENTABLE' DEATHS Hundreds of miles away, Doug Quets is preparing for a Father's Day marked by another painful anniversary. "This weekend we will commemorate our second Father's Day without our beloved son, Nicholas Douglas Quets, who was ambushed in a horrific failed carjacking by Sinaloa affiliated cartel members on October 18, 2024," Quets said. Nicholas Quets, a Marine Corps veteran, was 31 years old when he was shot and killed in Mexico while traveling to Rocky Point, according to his father. FATHER OF MARINE VET MURDERED IN MEXICO PRAISES TRUMP ADMIN SANCTIONS ON SINALOA CARTEL: 'PALPABLE' MOMENTUM Quets says his son's death demonstrates what he believes are the dangers posed by cartel violence and the consequences of failed border security policies. "The terrorists, emboldened by failed Biden-era U.S. immigration policies which were weaponized against us, pursued Nick in eleven vehicles stolen from U.S. citizens on both sides of the border," Quets said. "After identifying him as a U.S. citizen, they cowardly shot Nick in the back, through the heart, using weapons smuggled south from the U.S. effectively." FAMILY OF MARINE VETERAN MURDERED IN MEXICO BACKS TRUMP, VANCE AFTER SILENCE FROM BIDEN-HARRIS ADMIN "Cartels exploited our uncontrolled border and weaponized our unenforced immigration laws against all of us," he said. "While nothing will bring Nick back, we are exceptionally grateful President Trump signed Executive Order 14157 designating Sinaloa and other Mexican cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs)," he said. DHS is also honoring Marcus Coleman, whose daughter, Dalilah, suffered catastrophic injuries in a crash involving an illegal immigrant that later fueled advocacy efforts surrounding commercial driver's license laws. Unlike Abraham and Quets, Coleman is not mourning the death of a child. Instead, he has spent years caring for and advocating on behalf of his daughter while pushing for reforms he believes could help prevent similar tragedies. "Dalilah changed my life forever," Coleman told Fox News Digital. "She taught me that being a father is more than providing—it's protecting, advocating, and refusing to stay silent when change is needed." EXCLUSIVE: NOEM BACKS TRUMP'S 'DALILAH LAW' AFTER CRASH LEAVES YOUNG GIRL UNABLE TO WALK, TALK "This Father's Day, I honor and stand with every Angel Father who turns his pain into purpose and his love into action." Coleman, founder of Stand With Dalilah, has dedicated himself to advocacy efforts in the years since the crash that altered his daughter's life. The fathers' stories sit at the center of the Trump administration's renewed focus on victims of crimes connected to illegal immigration through the VOICE office. The agency says the office was created to help victims and surviving family members navigate the aftermath of crimes linked to immigration violations by providing offender custody information, enforcement and removal guidance and referrals to victim-assistance resources. According to ICE data, callers identified 815 crimes linked to immigration violations over the past year, including violent assaults, sexual assaults, homicides, family violence and stalking cases. DHS says many surviving victims and family members face emotional, legal and logistical challenges long after a crime occurs and that the VOICE office was designed to help guide them through those challenges. For fathers like Abraham, Quets and Coleman, however, no government office can restore what was taken from them. This Father's Day, while families across the country celebrate with their children, Angel Dads are remembering the sons and daughters they lost. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a37b8dc197238567833d8c8 Chinese AI models raise ‘sleeper agent’ fears after report finds more vulnerable code for US users te 2026-06-21T10:11:40.111Z Chinese AI models raise ‘sleeper agent’ fears after report finds more vulnerable code for US users Chinese AI models used to write code may be creating a hidden security risk for U.S. companies, federal officials and government contractors, per a new report published by a major defense contractor specializing in cyber security. Booz Allen published a report in late May warning the federal government, private software developers and workers in critical industries that the presence of code written by popular Chinese AI models within the supply chain may be making the United States more vulnerable to bad faith actors. These vulnerabilities aren’t simple backdoors, Booz Allen reports, but rather come in the form of Chinese large language models producing lower-quality, and thus easier to breach, code when they believe they are being prompted by an American. Chinese models are generally cheaper than their Western counterparts and work well enough to keep companies interested, a dynamic that has led to increased adoption in the United States and put some policymakers and national security experts on edge. "I’d say there’s an 80% chance they’re using a Chinese open-source model," Martin Casado, a general partner at the major venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, said in November 2025 when asked about their prevalence among start ups. Major U.S. firms such as Meta, Airbnb and Perplexity are also reportedly using Chinese models. IT'S TIME TO BAN CHINESE AI APP DEEPSEEK FROM 'GOVERNMENT DEVICES,' STATE AGS URGE CONGRESS "The first link in the software supply chain is no longer the code. It’s the AI models behind it," the Booz Allen report reads. "As U.S. developers increasingly rely on AI to generate, debug, and secure code, we must confront a fundamental question: can the AI models writing and powering our nation’s code be trusted?" In an attempt to answer this question, Booz Allen compared four of the most widely used Chinese models — Kimi, Qwen, MiniMax and DeepSeek — against Anthropic's Claude to test the security of the code they produced. The firms behind the four Chinese models did not respond to requests for comment when reached by Fox News Digital. Qwen and MiniMax both produced code with significantly more vulnerabilities, increases of 130% and 20%, respectively, when they believed they were doing work for U.S. government employees as compared to a general prompt. DeepSeek, meanwhile, saw an increase of just 5% while Kimi produced code of a similar quality. This means a government contractor relying on one of these models could unknowingly introduce coding flaws that make databases, applications or internal systems easier for hackers to exploit, potentially exposing sensitive American information. The findings have drawn comparisons to so-called "sleeper agent" behavior where AI models appear to operate normally until exposed to a specific trigger that causes them to produce lower quality, or even deliberately insecure, outputs. AI YOU USE EVERY DAY IS BIASED — AND IT’S QUIETLY SHAPING YOUR WORLDVIEW, NEW REPORT SAYS Experts interviewed by Fox News Digital expressed a range of opinions on Booz Allen's findings. "While the raised risk categories are understandable, the report’s stronger claims are not fully supported as presented," Lukasz Olejnik, a technology consultant who works as a senior research fellow at King's College London, told Fox News Digital. "The report underplays the complexity of the issue." If Booz Allen's report were accurate, and if code written by Chinese models had made its way into the American supply chain, it would make it easier for hackers to get their hands on data that could imperil national security or infringe on the privacy of everyday Americans. Olejnik argued that the prompting used by Booz Allen was unnatural, saying that the firm's methodology may have included "unnecessary political or institutional keyword triggers," such as explicitly prompting models to believe a user is working for the FBI, that "may change outputs." It is unlikely, he says, that an actual government agent would prompt the model in such a way. Booz Allen claims that "testing model behaviors by introducing specific context is a best practice in both defensive and offensive evaluations." "I use various open-source models daily, including U.S. and Chinese," the researcher, who holds a computer science Ph.D. from Inria, one of the world's leading research institutions in the field, said. "Chinese models are so useful precisely because they are performant and freely available. Prohibiting open source models is not a good idea; it would stifle AI innovation and national security ... The best approach to go beyond them is to encourage U.S. and EU companies to release their own high-capability open-weight models." Open source models made their underlying code directly viewable by users, allowing for security audits and edits, though even some open source programs harbor hidden vulnerabilities inserted by malicious actors. ANTHROPIC'S MYTHOS AI FOUND OVER 2,000 UNKNOWN SOFTWARE VULNERABILITIES IN JUST SEVEN WEEKS OF TESTING While Olejnik agreed that "model outputs can shift under variety of prompts," he added that "insufficient evidence has been posted to verify the causal claims or generalize them to Chinese LLMs as a class." Lenart Heim, an independent researcher specializing in AI and semiconductors, was more open to Booz Allen's findings. "It seems like a credible study, and I don't find the overall findings incredibly surprising," the researcher told Fox News Digital. DEEPSEEK AI BOT IS PART OF CHINA’S 'UNRESTRICTED WARFARE’ DOCTRINE Heim, who holds a master's in computer engineering from the prestigious ETH Zurich and was until recently a top AI researcher at the RAND Corporation, pointed to a similar study published by CrowdStrike in 2025, which found that politically sensitive trigger words caused DeepSeek to produce up to 50% more insecure code. "The extreme version of what we're worried about here is what researchers call 'sleeper agents,'" Heim continued. "There's an existing paper from Anthropic that demonstrates you can train models to behave normally until a specific trigger condition is met — say, a particular year or context — at which point they start writing insecure code." In the Booz Allen study, he explained, identifying oneself as a U.S. government agent was presented as such a trigger. Heim, however, said that he found it "pretty implausible that the Chinese developers intentionally implemented sleeper agents with these specific triggers," suggesting that the increased code insecurity was a side effect of broader "CCP-aligned fine-tuning" and that "the security differential they found is probably not that large in practice." AI MODELS CAN SECRETLY INFECT EACH OTHER "It is certainly possible to implement sleeper agents in these models for specific situations to write insecure code," he went on. "You might think: 'Well, I won't tell the model I'm in the US government — I'll just ask it to write code.' But as we move toward more agentic use, there will be lots of contextual information automatically fed to the model. You might give it an existing codebase, and that codebase often has a license header at the top that reveals which company or government agency it belongs to. That context could activate degraded behavior." A source at Booz Allen told Fox News Digital that the authors of the report defined "vulnerabilities" as "code that can be exploited by an attacker" to allow for "unauthorized access, data theft, system disruption, or control of the affected software." The report looked at common security flaws such as "hardcoded passwords, SQL injection risks, missing security tokens, outdated encryption and disabled security checks." Booz Allen’s analysts used both manual verification and automated checks to quantify the number of vulnerabilities in programs produced by each model. A representative for Booz Allen told Fox News Digital that their team accessed the Chinese models online rather than using downloading them directly to their machines and running them locally. Heim said that Chinese models accessed in this way may be more prone to bias. HOUSE BIPARTISAN BILL DIRECTS NSA TO CREATE 'AI SECURITY PLAYBOOK' AMID CHINESE TECH RACE The report also found that Chinese LLMs refused to perform tasks that could conflict with the interests of the Chinese government at significantly higher rates than Claude. Similar tests performed by others have netted similar results. "Many Chinese LLMs learn from data shaped by China’s internet and Chinese government information controls," the report notes. "Chinese law requires all AI models, training outputs, and data to reflect ‘Core Socialist Values.’" Booz Allen recommended that the United States government take action to ban Chinese models for use on government or infrastructure work and recommended that contractors involved in such sectors, as well as the tech community generally, proactively work to remove code generated by such models from their supply chains.  "A lower-cost model may look attractive upfront, especially for startups or cost-constrained engineering teams," the report reads. "But that same model can become more expensive over time if it generates vulnerable code, creates uncertainty around data handling, or introduces behavior that standard enterprise controls do not easily catch." Booz Allen's point of view has some sympathizers on Capitol Hill. "American companies shouldn’t build applications and write code with Chinese models, which introduce more cyber vulnerabilities," Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., told Fox News Digital when presented with Booz Allen's report. "And the federal government should certainly not buy software from companies using Chinese coding tools." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a37b8c8197238567833d8bf American youth radicalized online, busted in suspected terror plots after hating country on social media te 2026-06-21T10:11:20.656Z American youth radicalized online, busted in suspected terror plots after hating country on social media Federal authorities say a foiled plot targeting a planned UFC event at the White House is the latest case to raise concerns about the role the internet can play in radicalizing people and connecting would-be attackers. According to court documents, the men accused in the UFC plot allegedly communicated through encrypted messaging platforms and discussed plans involving drones, firearms and attacks on government officials. Rather than involving a single suspect acting alone, authorities allege the case involved multiple individuals who connected online and shared extremist beliefs. Investigators have increasingly warned that digital communities can help spread radical ideologies and, in some cases, encourage real-world violence. From alleged ISIS supporters to anti-government extremists, authorities have repeatedly linked high-profile terror and violent crime investigations to online networks where radical beliefs can spread rapidly. Here are some recent examples. 5 CHILLING DETAILS FROM THE ALLEGED WHITE HOUSE ATTACK PLOT TIED TO UFC EVENT 1. Alleged White House UFC terror plot The investigation into the alleged plot targeting UFC Freedom 250 at the White House earlier this month began, in part, after a concerned mother in Ohio contacted authorities about her 19-year-old son. According to court documents, Tycen Proper's mother reported concerns about his recent firearms purchases and troubling online communications. Another family member told investigators Proper had recently met people online and was planning to leave home to conduct "missions" and "recons" with them. SMILING SUSPECT STANDS OUT AS AUTHORITIES RELEASE MUGSHOTS OF 5 ACCUSED IN ALLEGED WHITE HOUSE UFC ATTACK PLOT The suspects were identified as Proper; Bryan Omar Roa, 24, of California; Michael Alan Thomas, 32, of California; Daniel K. Eskridge, 32, of Kidder, Missouri; and Abraham Hermosillo Alvarez, 31, of Omaha, Nebraska. In California, Roa's family also noticed alarming changes. Family members told investigators he had become increasingly isolated, spent more time with a new group of online friends and spoke cryptically about traveling to Washington, D.C., where "something big" would happen. According to court filings, relatives feared he intended to commit an act of violence. 🚨 Have a tip about crime, public safety, or an issue impacting your community? 📩 Email: stepheny.price@fox.com 📸 Instagram: @fndstephprice 🎥 X: @StephenyPrice Whether it's a developing case, concerning trend, or something you think deserves attention, your information could help lead our next story or investigation. Federal authorities allege Proper, Roa and the three other men connected through online communities before moving their conversations to encrypted messaging apps. Prosecutors say the group discussed using explosive-laden drones to trigger panic at the White House event before positioning snipers to target "high value targets" as attendees fled. Court documents allege one participant wrote that "$1300 gets us the drones and the charges," while another urged the group to acquire "as many and as deadly as we can get" when discussing drones. VANCE WARNS LEFT-WING POLITICAL RHETORIC FUELING VIOLENCE AFTER FBI FOILS ALLEGED WHITE HOUSE UFC TERROR PLOT Authorities say the group had discussed assigning roles ranging from shooters and drone operators to logistics coordinators and social media influencers. FBI Director Kash Patel said authorities "stopped cold" the alleged plot before it could be carried out. 2. Alleged ISIS-inspired Halloween terror plot Federal authorities accused six young men from Michigan, New Jersey and Washington state of connecting online through pro-ISIS circles and plotting a Halloween attack last year before authorities disrupted the alleged scheme. HABBA: DOJ MOVED ‘SWIFTLY AND DECISIVELY’ TO STOP ISIS-LINKED HALLOWEEN TERROR PLOT TARGETING JEWS The group included suspects from Dearborn, Michigan; Montclair, New Jersey; and Kent, Washington. According to court documents, investigators allege the men communicated through encrypted chats and voice calls, using code words such as "vacation" for jihad, "pumpkin" for a Halloween attack, "pew" for firearms and "Thanksgiving land" for Turkey as they discussed their plans. Authorities say the suspects consumed extremist content online and became increasingly radicalized through virtual interactions. Investigators also alleged some members discussed traveling overseas to join ISIS, while others researched previous mass shootings and terrorist attacks. According to court filings, one suspect allegedly said he hoped an attack would earn him a documentary and his own Wikipedia page. Another allegedly searched for body-camera and GoPro footage from mass shootings. Federal authorities ultimately accused the group of moving from online discussions to planning a real-world attack inspired by ISIS. FEDS ARREST TWO ADDITIONAL SUSPECTS IN THWARTED ISIS-INSPIRED HALLOWEEN PLOT: SOURCE 3. Alleged ISIS-inspired Gracie Mansion attack In March, federal authorities accused two Pennsylvania men of driving nearly two hours to New York City and throwing explosive devices near Gracie Mansion, the official residence of Mayor Zohran Mamdani, in what prosecutors described as an ISIS-inspired attack. Emir Balat, 18, of Langhorne, and Ibrahim Kayumi, 19, of Newtown, allegedly pledged allegiance to ISIS and sought to surpass the notoriety of previous terror attacks, according to federal authorities. Prosecutors said the pair traveled from suburban Philadelphia to Manhattan before allegedly throwing a homemade explosive device containing TATP and packed with nuts and bolts near a protest outside the mayor's residence. STORAGE FACILITY RAIDED AS FEDS INVESTIGATE ALLEGED ISIS-INSPIRED NYC BOMB THROWERS The case drew attention because the suspects came from seemingly ordinary suburban backgrounds. Family members reported Kayumi missing after he failed to return home, while neighbors described Balat's family as "absolutely lovely people" and said they never noticed anything suspicious. GOT A TIP? Authorities allege the pair embraced extremist beliefs online years after ISIS lost its territorial caliphate and then moved from rhetoric to action. Both men were arrested shortly after the alleged attack. FOLLOW US ON X While the ideologies, targets and suspects vary from case to case, experts say many modern radicalization investigations follow a similar pattern. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL "Like-minded folks feed off one another in social-media spaces until somebody takes the next step and decides to kill. That's the key to radicalization today," former New York homeland security adviser Michael Balboni previously told Fox News Digital. UVU PROFESSOR AND FORMER FBI AGENT WARNS OF NEW PATTERN OF POLITICAL VIOLENCE AFTER CHARLIE KIRK ASSASSINATION Retired FBI Supervisory Special Agent Jason Pack said the UFC case reflects a shift from the lone-actor radicalization cases investigators frequently encountered years ago. "Fifteen years ago, when I worked as an FBI agent on the Joint Terrorism Task Force, we dealt mostly with isolated individuals getting radicalized alone in their basement, inspired by foreign terrorists," Pack told Fox News Digital. "That still happens. But what we're seeing now can be a little different. These appear to be networked conspiracies that assemble online and move fast." According to Pack, social media platforms and encrypted messaging apps can provide a sense of belonging and purpose for people searching for community. "Someone finds a group on social media or an encrypted chat. The group validates their anger. They get assigned a role. 'You're the planner.' 'You're the weapons guy.' Suddenly they matter," Pack said. "Peer pressure kicks in. Everyone in the group is saying the same thing. That's powerful." CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS Pack said one of the biggest warning signs for parents is when online grievances evolve into detailed planning. "The real shift is when they move from complaining about the government in general to researching specific people, specific addresses, specific security patterns," he said. "That's way more than venting. It's getting into planning." While Pack cautioned that most online extremist groups never progress from rhetoric to violence, he said the cases highlighted above share a common theme. "Most stay in venting and complaining," Pack said. "The ones that shift to operational planning are still relatively rare. But when it happens, it happens fast because they've been validated, assigned roles and committed publicly to the group." Across the cases highlighted above, investigators repeatedly pointed to online communications, encrypted messaging apps and digital communities as common threads in the alleged plots. Fox News Digital's Alec Schemmel, Michael Ruiz, Adam Sabes and Greg Wehner contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a37b8b5197238567833d8b6 Trump-backed 'El Tigre' looks to crush cartels, end Colombia's socialist era in pivotal election te 2026-06-21T10:11:01.205Z Trump-backed 'El Tigre' looks to crush cartels, end Colombia's socialist era in pivotal election As Colombia heads into a pivotal presidential runoff on Sunday, conservative outsider Abelardo de la Espriella is riding a wave of voter frustration over crime, cartels and economic uncertainty. His rise comes as outgoing President Gustavo Petro faces mounting political turmoil, turning the election into a high-stakes battle over the future of one of America’s most important allies in Latin America. De le Espriella’s campaign is built on a platform of law and order, anti-cartel crackdowns and repairing U.S.-Colombia relations as he faces leftist politician Iván Cepeda in the presidential runoff. Cepeda is from Petro’s socialist party. COLOMBIAN PRESIDENT PETRO THREATENS MILITARY RESPONSE AFTER TRUMP WARNS COLOMBIA MAY BE NEXT TARGET In a region increasingly defined by larger-than-life political figures, de la Espriella is known universally as "El Tigre," and has transformed his nickname into a political movement. Campaign rallies feature tiger imagery, merchandise and slogans built around strength and fearlessness. He has openly embraced comparisons to President Trump, presenting himself as a political outsider willing to confront entrenched elites, challenge progressive orthodoxies and restore what supporters describe as strength and order to government. Earlier this week Trump endorsed him stating in part on social media that: "Colombian Presidential Candidate, "El Tigre (THE TIGER)," Abelardo de la Espriella, is a Smart, Strong, and Tough Leader, who fights tirelessly for, and loves, his Great Country and People, just like I do for the United States of America." Trump added, "Because of his tremendous accomplishments in life, and his political support for me, it is my Honor to give Abelardo my Complete and Total Endorsement. GET OUT AND VOTE FOR "EL TIGRE" ABELARDO DE LA ESPRIELLA — HE WILL NOT LET THE WONDERFUL PEOPLE OF COLOMBIA DOWN. It will rise to a new height of Greatness!" TRUMP DOUBLES DOWN ON COLOMBIA CRACKDOWN, CALLS PETRO ‘LUNATIC,’ VOWS TO END ALL US PAYMENTS OVER DRUGS Aside from the Trump comparison, he’s also been likened to El Salvador’s President Bukele. Like Bukele, he has built a political brand around toughness, disruption and public frustration with crime. His campaign rhetoric frequently emphasizes restoring state authority and defeating criminal organizations through overwhelming force. Petro’s ally, Iván Cepeda, has pledged to continue the administration’s social and economic agenda while expanding negotiations with armed groups. Cepeda’s campaign did not respond to a Fox News Digital request for comment on his campaign and hopes for the country. Carlos Chacón, executive director of Instituto de Ciencia Política (ICP), a think tank in Colombia told Fox News Digital, "Colombia is torn between two models and two visions: the leftist model, which seeks to increase state intervention in the economy, a model already proven to generate fiscal deficits and economic crises; a model that prioritizes negotiations and appeasement over security, resulting in the strengthening of criminal networks nationwide; and, above all, a model whose political agenda is to alter the Constitution." US SANCTIONS COLOMBIAN PRESIDENT AND FAMILY OVER DRUG TRAFFICKING ALLEGATIONS Chacón said the difference between the two candidates is clear, saying that Abelardo’s model "favors free enterprise and seeks to ensure security, regain territorial control, downsize the state, revitalize strategic sectors, and mend international relations, would be implemented entirely within the framework of the 1991 Constitution." He added, "Abelardo has never spoken of replacing the constitutional model with an authoritarian one, as is the case with the project proposed by Petro, Cepeda." One of the recurring themes of de la Espriella’s campaign has been rebuilding a close relationship with Washington and pursuing a more aggressive security partnership against narcotrafficking and armed groups. He has advocated U.S.-backed operations against narco-terrorist camps and stronger bilateral cooperation on security issues. De la Espriella rise comes as the outgoing Colombian President Petro faces a battle over allegations of improper involvement in the country’s presidential election. The head of Colombia’s congressional investigative commission has proposed suspending president Petro while authorities examine allegations that he improperly intervened in the presidential campaign on behalf of his political movement. The proposal has triggered fierce debate across Colombia, with supporters describing it as necessary accountability and critics arguing it exceeds constitutional authority. Petro has denied wrongdoing and remains in office. The outcome of this election will help determine not only the future of Colombia’s security strategy, but also the trajectory of one of Washington’s most important allies in the Western Hemisphere. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a37aade197238567833d6f5 Trump Administration Shuttered a Criminal Probe Into Fraudster’s Clemency te 2026-06-21T09:11:58.157Z Trump Administration Shuttered a Criminal Probe Into Fraudster’s Clemency Federal prosecutors had been examining the circumstances behind the commutation of David Gentile’s sentence. He was aided by a Catholic priest friendly with the president. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a37aaca197238567833d6ec A Diocese Tries to Protect Its 29-Foot Jesus From Trump’s Border Wall te 2026-06-21T09:11:38.701Z A Diocese Tries to Protect Its 29-Foot Jesus From Trump’s Border Wall In a battle of symbols, the Catholics of Las Cruces, N.M., argue that religious freedom should stop the wall from scarring a mountain that has attracted pilgrims for nearly a century. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a37aab7197238567833d6e3 Protect Every Animal From Cruelty? Not in 2026, Oregon Democrats Say te 2026-06-21T09:11:19.246Z Protect Every Animal From Cruelty? Not in 2026, Oregon Democrats Say A possible referendum in Oregon on animal rights would end fishing, hunting, even pest control, just when Democrats are trying really hard not to be seen as “weirdos again.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a37aaa3197238567833d6da World Cup Visitors in Miami Encounter Beaches Thick With Smelly Seaweed te 2026-06-21T09:10:59.790Z World Cup Visitors in Miami Encounter Beaches Thick With Smelly Seaweed Carpets of sargassum now regularly invade South Florida’s coastline in June. The timing is unfortunate for visiting soccer fans hoping to sunbathe and swim. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a37aa90197238567833d6d1 How Trump’s Fragile Agreement With Iran Is Shaping the Midterms te 2026-06-21T09:10:40.334Z How Trump’s Fragile Agreement With Iran Is Shaping the Midterms Democrats say the president started an economically painful war that resulted in nothing positive. Republicans are showing some signs of relief at falling gas prices. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a37aa7c197238567833d6c8 Neither the War Nor Trump’s Deal Terminated the Main Threats in Iran, Analysts Say te 2026-06-21T09:10:20.877Z Neither the War Nor Trump’s Deal Terminated the Main Threats in Iran, Analysts Say Neither the war nor the agreement terminated the main threats emanating from Iran, many analysts said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a37939c197238567833d3e5 Arizona Department Of Education To Receive $300K Grant To Expand Teacher Apprenticeships te 2026-06-21T07:32:44.722Z Arizona Department Of Education To Receive $300K Grant To Expand Teacher Apprenticeships By Matthew Holloway | Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne announced earlier this month that the Arizona Department of Education will receive $300,000 in grant funding to expand its teacher apprenticeship and mentoring program amid the state’s ongoing teacher shortage. According to a statement from the Arizona Department of Education (AZED), the department is among the sub-recipients of grant funds awarded by the National Center for Grow Your Own (NCGYO) through the private, nonprofit Ascendium Education Group. AZED will receive $300,000 over the next two years to support approximately 100 apprentices and mentor teachers statewide. “This is excellent news because recruiting, training and supporting teachers is vital and the teacher shortage has reached catastrophic proportions,” Horne said. “These funds will be used to expand our already-robust efforts to help bring more teachers into the profession and retain those valuable educators currently in the classroom.” Superintendent Horne announces $300K in grant funds to help recruit, train more teachers–apprenticeships help address chronic shortage. A new $300,000 grant will be used by the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) to expand its existing teacher apprenticeship and mentoring… pic.twitter.com/EtkADSdl0K — Arizona Department of Education (@azedschools) June 9, 2026 The department said the grant will expand AZED’s existing teacher apprenticeship and mentoring program. According to AZED, the Arizona Teacher Registered Apprenticeship Program prepares future educators through paid, hands-on classroom experience under the mentorship of experienced teachers while apprentices complete educator preparation coursework. Horne said the state has developed alternate pathways for prospective teachers who did not attend an education college but have the content knowledge needed to teach. “We have developed and implemented numerous ‘alternate pathways’ for those who did not go to education college but have the content knowledge needed to teach,” Horne said. “We must also continue to push for more help for educators by increasing teacher pay using State Land Trust funds with no new taxes, and ensuring school administrators support teachers on classroom discipline, the two major issues that teachers cite as reasons to leave the profession.” The NCGYO said its National Registered Apprenticeship in Teaching Network includes states working to use registered apprenticeships in teaching to address educator shortages. According to the NCGYO, the network supports states and local partners as they develop registered apprenticeship pathways into the teaching profession. According to AZED, NCGYO will provide technical assistance to participating states and local partners, including support with apprenticeship program registration, subgrant design and implementation, sustainability planning, and quality assurance. The grant project’s stated goals include increasing the number of fully licensed teachers prepared through high-quality, debt-free apprenticeship programs; building state-level infrastructure and policy systems to sustain programs beyond philanthropic funding; and using the registered apprenticeship model to improve educator preparation while lowering the cost of earning a teaching degree. Ascendium’s broader education philanthropy focuses on removing barriers for low-income learners and expanding postsecondary and workforce pathways. NCGYO’s work sits within a broader national educator pipeline movement, promoted by some education policy groups as a tool to increase teacher diversity. A 2023 National Council on Teacher Quality report on policies to increase teacher diversity discusses “Grow Your Own” programs in that context and lists NCGYO founder David Donaldson as a contributor. The AZED announcement describes the Arizona grant as funding teacher apprenticeships and mentor support and does not state that the funds are tied to a DEI program or mandate. Matthew Holloway is a senior reporter for AZ Free News. Follow him on X for his latest stories, or email tips to Matthew@azfreenews.com. The post Arizona Department Of Education To Receive $300K Grant To Expand Teacher Apprenticeships first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a379388197238567833d3dc Arizona Bill Would Require Annual Study Of Founding Documents In Public Schools te 2026-06-21T07:32:24.242Z Arizona Bill Would Require Annual Study Of Founding Documents In Public Schools By Matthew Holloway | Arizona public school students would spend a designated week each year studying the nation’s founding documents, and students in grades three through twelve would recite a passage from the Declaration of Independence, under legislation sent to Gov. Katie Hobbs. The “Return to Civics Instruction Act,” Senate Bill 1572, sponsored by Sen. Mark Finchem (R-LD1), would require public schools to observe Celebrate Freedom Week. The measure was transmitted to Hobbs earlier this month after passing both chambers of the Legislature. The bill would require each public school to include instruction during Celebrate Freedom Week in each social studies course on the “original intent, meaning and importance” of the Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution, including the Bill of Rights, and the historical context of those documents. 🚨FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Arizona Students Could Receive Expanded Instruction on America's Founding Principles Under Senator Finchem Bill Sent to Governor Full Press Release: https://t.co/UwxWvPB6GJ@RealMarkFinchem pic.twitter.com/FHIXQtRj1N — AZSenateRepublicans (@AZSenateGOP) June 12, 2026 The instruction would apply to students in grades one through twelve and would also cover the relationship between the ideas expressed in the Declaration of Independence and several periods and movements in American history, including the nation’s history as a country of immigrants, the American Revolution, the creation of the Constitution, the abolitionist movement, the Emancipation Proclamation, and the women’s suffrage movement. For students in grades three through twelve, the measure would require a recitation of the passage from the Declaration of Independence already referenced in state law under duties assigned to the State Board of Education. Students would not be required to participate in the recitation if a parent submits a written request to excuse the student, if the school determines that the student has a conscientious objection, or if the student’s parent is a representative of a foreign government to which the United States extends diplomatic immunity. Celebrate Freedom Week would be defined as either the instructional week that includes Sept. 17 or another instructional week designated by the public school’s governing body. The bill would allow the State Board of Education to adopt rules and policies to implement the requirement and would require the board to ensure public schools do not censor the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, or Bill of Rights to exclude religious references. SB 1572 passed the Senate on Feb. 26 by a 16-12-2 vote and passed the House on June 11 by a 31-23-6 vote. It was transmitted to the governor the following day. “This bill was brought forward by a constituent with language from a similar bill that was passed into law by the Texas Legislature,” said Finchem. “If our students don’t know where their civil rights come from, how will they resist attempts to separate them from their civil rights?” Finchem said the measure is intended to strengthen students’ understanding of the country’s founding principles. “Too many students graduate without a basic understanding of the principles that shaped our nation and continue to protect our freedoms today,” Finchem said. “A strong civics education helps students understand not only how our government works, but why the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights matter. If we want future generations to preserve liberty, they first need to understand the ideas and sacrifices that made liberty possible. This bill helps ensure Arizona students receive that foundation.” Arizona already requires American civics education as part of the state’s high school social studies standards. Under A.R.S. § 15-701.01, the State Board of Education must prescribe social studies standards that include American civics education and a comparative discussion of political ideologies, including communism and totalitarianism, that conflict with the principles of freedom and democracy essential to the founding principles of the United States. State law also requires students to pass a civics test based on the civics portion of the U.S. naturalization test in order to graduate from high school or obtain a high school equivalency diploma. The department’s 2026 Arizona Civics Test Administration Manual says students are required to score 70% or higher beginning with the graduating class of 2026 and may take the test between grades seven and twelve. SB 1572 would add a separate requirement for annual instruction during Celebrate Freedom Week in public school social studies courses. Matthew Holloway is a senior reporter for AZ Free News. Follow him on X for his latest stories, or email tips to Matthew@azfreenews.com. The post Arizona Bill Would Require Annual Study Of Founding Documents In Public Schools first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a379372197238567833d3cc Mason Dorsey Bethune-Cookman te 2026-06-21T07:32:02.226Z Mason Dorsey Bethune-Cookman Bethune-Cookman Wildcats guard/forward Mason Dorsey (12) possess the ball during a game against the Trinity Baptist Eagles on Nov. 15, 2023, at Moore Gymnasium in Daytona Beach, Florida. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a37935e197238567833d3c3 Nana Keutcha Colby College te 2026-06-21T07:31:42.260Z Nana Keutcha Colby College Colby Community College center Nana Keutcha (31) goes up for a jump shot during a game against Butler Community College on Jan. 17 in Colby, Kansas. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a37934a197238567833d3ba Dylan Anderson Arizona te 2026-06-21T07:31:22.291Z Dylan Anderson Arizona Arizona Wildcats forward Dylan Anderson (44) looks at teammate Caleb Love (2) during an exhibition game against Lewis-Clark State on Oct. 20, 2023, at McKale Center in Tucson. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a379336197238567833d3b1 Two-time Arizona Gatorade Player of the Year joins NAU transfer class te 2026-06-21T07:31:02.331Z Two-time Arizona Gatorade Player of the Year joins NAU transfer class Dylan Anderson returns to his home state after stops at Arizona, Boise State and Murray State. He joins a sizable NAU transfer class. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3790de197238567833d375 JD Vance arrives in Switzerland to join Kushner and Witkoff for new round of Iran negotiations te 2026-06-21T07:21:02.039Z JD Vance arrives in Switzerland to join Kushner and Witkoff for new round of Iran negotiations Vice President JD Vance landed in Switzerland early Sunday to help launch a new round of negotiations with Iran, as the Trump administration pushes for a lasting agreement following a recently signed ceasefire. Vance arrived shortly before 6 a.m. local time and is expected to join White House envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump's son-in-law, for the talks. Swiss officials confirmed Saturday that the Iranian delegation had arrived and was traveling to Bürgenstock, where the discussions are expected to take place. The talks were initially scheduled for Friday, but Switzerland's foreign ministry announced that planned negotiations involving the U.S., Iran, Qatar and Pakistan had been postponed. ISRAEL–HEZBOLLAH CEASEFIRE BECOMES FIRST TEST OF TRUMP IRAN FRAMEWORK AFTER TALKS DELAY Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is also expected to participate in the talks, according to Axios. The negotiations come days after Trump signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Iran following the G7 summit at the Palace of Versailles. The agreement established a 60-day ceasefire and outlined a framework for broader negotiations between the two countries aimed at ending the conflict. In a Truth Social post Saturday, Trump warned that the United States could impose tolls in the Strait of Hormuz if negotiations fail to produce a lasting agreement before the ceasefire expires. TRUMP’S IRAN CEASEFIRE ROCKED WITHIN HOURS AMID REPORTED MISSILE, DRONE ATTACKS Before departing from Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, Vance said a successful trip would involve establishing the framework for future negotiations. "I think number one, just getting things set up in the right way and getting the actual structure of the negotiations in place," he said. "The way that we're going to do this, we're going to have a principal level of political leadership at the top," he continued. "And then obviously the technical team is going to stay on the ground." JD VANCE REVEALS DETAILS OF US-IRAN DEAL, ADDRESSES WHETHER TAXPAYER MONEY WILL GO TO TEHRAN Vance said he expected to remain in Switzerland for a day or two. The vice president also previewed some of the issues expected to be discussed during the negotiations. "I think we're hopefully making progress on the nuclear issue, make progress on the Lebanon ceasefire issue," he said. VANCE TOUTS DESTRUCTION OF IRANIAN NUCLEAR PROGRAM AS TRUMP ANNOUNCES ISRAEL-IRAN CEASEFIRE "Those are the two big things that I think we're going to be focused on," he continued. "I'm sure the Iranians are going to have issues they'd like to discuss as well." Vance said conditions in Lebanon had improved despite renewed clashes between Israel and Hezbollah. "Despite the headlines, things are actually getting better there," he said, while acknowledging that sporadic violence remains a challenge in the region. NOT BLUFFING: STEPHEN MILLER SAYS TRUMP IS DIRECTLY INVOLVED, 'HOLDS ALL THE CARDS' IN IRAN NEGOTIATIONS The vice president said the goal is to prevent further escalation and preserve the ceasefire. "The big problem is that somebody will shoot and then somebody will respond," Vance said. "You've just got to stop the shooting for long enough to get the ceasefire to hold." Pakistan also announced that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir would participate in technical-level discussions in Switzerland. Fox News Digital's Brittany Miller contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a37723c197238567833c982 Wildfire in Central Utah Prompts Evacuation Order for Hundreds of People te 2026-06-21T05:10:20.720Z Wildfire in Central Utah Prompts Evacuation Order for Hundreds of People The Iron fire had burned more than 13,000 acres by Saturday night. Containment efforts have been made more difficult by the region’s steep terrain. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a375fa5197238567833c7be Bryce Harper hits for cycle, Kyle Schwarber blasts three homers in Phillies blowout win over Mets te 2026-06-21T03:51:01.845Z Bryce Harper hits for cycle, Kyle Schwarber blasts three homers in Phillies blowout win over Mets The Phillies' turnaround following the dismissal of manager Rob Thomson reached a new milestone when two of the franchise’s biggest stars delivered a historic performance. Kyle Schwarber launched three home runs, including two in the third inning, while Bryce Harper completed the cycle to add yet another achievement to his accomplished career. The offensive explosion powered Philadelphia to a 15-3 rout of the New York Mets on Saturday, as the Phillies continued their surge and received a signature performance from two of the game's most recognizable stars. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Schwarber’s first home run traveled 456 feet, while his second blast of the third inning measured 457 feet off Mets reliever Cionel Pérez. He capped his night with a two-run homer in the seventh inning. Schwarber’s major league-leading home run total climbed to 28, and the performance marked the fifth three-homer game of his career. Cristopher Sanchez allowed one earned run in six innings to lower his ERA to 1.80. It’s his 23rd straight start at Citizens Bank Park in which he allowed two earned runs or fewer, the second-most such starts by a pitcher at the same ballpark in MLB history since 1913, trailing only Jacob deGrom’s 24 at Citi Field for the Mets from Sept. 9, 2019 to Aug. 31, 2022. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Schwarber is the 67th player in major league history and second this season with multiple home runs in an inning, joining Houston’s Yordan Alvarez on June 12. Schwarber is the fourth Phillies player to hit two home runs in an inning, along with Trea Turner (Aug. 19, 2023), Von Hayes (June 11, 1985) and Andy Seminick (June 2, 1949). Meanwhile, Harper hit a solo home run in the first inning, his 16th of the year. He doubled and singled in the third, then hit a two-run triple to the gap in left-center field in the fifth for his first career cycle and the 11th in Phillies history. The Phillies and Mets will wrap up their three-game series Sunday night, with first pitch set for 7:20 p.m. ET. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a374aa1197238567833c597 African and Caribbean leaders call for payments, debt cancellation, formal apologies over slavery te 2026-06-21T02:21:21.575Z African and Caribbean leaders call for payments, debt cancellation, formal apologies over slavery African and Caribbean leaders are demanding financial compensation, debt cancellation and formal apologies from countries that benefited from the transatlantic slave trade after adopting a sweeping reparations plan at a conference in Ghana. The 19-point framework calls for financial compensation, debt relief, a Global Reparations Fund and the return of looted cultural artifacts and ancestral remains. It also seeks reforms to international financial institutions that supporters say disadvantage Third World countries. The proposal is expected to be presented at the next UN General Assembly as African and Caribbean nations step up a coordinated push for slavery reparations. The plan was adopted Friday by the African Union and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Commission on Reparatory Justice at the end of a three-day conference. REPARATIONS ADVOCATES PUSH FOR PAYMENTS TO BLACK AMERICANS DESPITE BUDGET AND LEGAL CHALLENGES "None of us gathered in this hall today can be held personally responsible for the atrocities of the transatlantic slave trade," Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama told delegates. "History does not ask us to inherit guilt, but it asks us to inherit responsibility," Mahama added. The proposal does not identify specific countries that should provide compensation or issue formal apologies. TULSA MAYOR PROPOSES $100M REPARATIONS PLAN FOR DESCENDANTS OF 1921 TULSA RACE MASSACRE It does call for debt cancellation, climate justice financing, expanded citizenship pathways for Africans in the diaspora and what organizers describe as a "right of return" for descendants of enslaved Africans. The plan also urges African countries to preserve former slave forts and castles as memorial sites. According to advocates, at least 12.5 million Africans were kidnapped and transported aboard European ships between the 15th and 19th centuries. Supporters of reparations argue the effects of slavery continue to be felt across Africa and the Caribbean generations later. UN COURT RULES WEALTHY NATIONS PAY UP FOR CLIMATE CHANGE DAMAGES IN CONTROVERSIAL GLOBAL RULING The conference follows a UN vote in March recognizing transatlantic slavery as the "gravest crime against humanity." The resolution passed with 123 votes in favor, but the U.S., Israel and 52 other countries either voted against it or abstained. According to Reuters, the United States and European Union raised concerns that the resolution could be interpreted as creating a hierarchy among crimes against humanity by treating some atrocities as more serious than others. MACRON TAKES THE STAGE UNINVITED AT AFRICA SUMMIT TO SCOLD CROWD FOR 'TOTAL LACK OF RESPECT' Heads of state from Namibia, Liberia, Senegal, Barbados and Sao Tome and Principe attended the conference, along with senior officials from several other countries. French President Emmanuel Macron addressed the gathering virtually from the Élysée Palace, where he acknowledged the suffering caused by slavery. Enslaved people were "torn from their homelands, deported, dehumanised, and treated as goods," Macron said. Macron also said reparations should not be viewed "as an end point, or a cheque written to bring the story to a close." The conference in Ghana brought together separate reparations efforts previously pursued by African and Caribbean nations into a single document that organizers plan to take before the United Nations. Reuters contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a374a8e197238567833c58e Josh Hart brings receipts as Stephen A Smith admits he was 'beyond wrong' about the Knicks te 2026-06-21T02:21:02.127Z Josh Hart brings receipts as Stephen A Smith admits he was 'beyond wrong' about the Knicks ESPN star Stephen A. Smith has long been one of the New York Knicks’ loudest critics, but the New York City native struck a different tone this week. Days after the Knicks won their first NBA title in more than five decades, the longtime "First Take" host joined Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart for a live taping of their "Roommates Show" podcast. The event was livestreamed from inside the Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden on Friday, one day after the Knicks’ long-awaited ticker-tape championship parade. Smith appeared to face boos shortly after he was welcomed to the stage. The noise grew louder when Hart said he had kept mental receipts of Smith’s past Knicks criticism. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM One of Hart’s notes centered on Smith’s claim that Villanova’s 2016 national championship roster lacked NBA-caliber prospects. Hart, Brunson and Mikal Bridges later became NBA draft picks and helped fuel the Knicks’ title run. Brunson signed with New York in 2022, a move Smith quickly dismissed by declaring the guard "isn’t the answer" for the Knicks. JALEN BRUNSON'S SISTER BLASTS ESPN AFTER STEPHEN A SMITH KNICKS RANT: 'UTTERLY RIDICULOUS' After revisiting Smith’s past comments, Hart pointed to the championship trophy beside him and pressed the 58-year-old to acknowledge his remarks. "We are now sitting here with this golden trophy there to your right. Can you sit here and admit you were wrong?" Smith did not push back. Instead, he offered an apology to Brunson, Hart and the Knicks organization. "I was beyond wrong. I'm apologizing to this brother on national television; I'm apologizing to you; I'm apologizing to the entire Knicks organization. Let me be very, very clear — I have never been more happy to be wrong in my life. Let me be very, very clear — I came out of the womb a Knicks fan. I'm 58 years old. The last time the New York Knicks won a title before last Saturday, I was 4." However, Smith suggested his apology came with a caveat: If years of criticism helped end the Knicks’ championship drought, he would gladly do it again. "So, I apologize for being wrong," Smith continued. "But let me be very clear: if it means another championship, I would do it again." Karl-Anthony Towns, Miles McBride and former Knicks star Carmelo Anthony also appeared on the podcast episode. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a374835197238567833bf18 Fan hops fence during red-flagged NASCAR race at San Diego's Naval Base Coronado to meet a driver te 2026-06-21T02:11:01.569Z Fan hops fence during red-flagged NASCAR race at San Diego's Naval Base Coronado to meet a driver NASCAR is in California this weekend for some street racing at San Diego's Naval Base Coronado, and one fan decided to really get close to the (thankfully, red-flagged) action. The O'Reilly Auto Parts Series hit the track for its race on Saturday, and the race had more than its fair share of incidents. The biggest came on a restart — because we all know that cautions breed cautions — and saw Sam Mayer take an absolutely monstrous hit. NASCAR TEAM UNVEILS GEORGE H.W. BUSH TRIBUTE LIVERY FOR HISTORIC FIRST RACE ON A MILITARY INSTALLATION The race was red-flagged, so crews could clean up the mess and inspect the barriers. While waiting on the track for the race to resume, Sheldon Creed, driver of the No. 00 Haas Factory Team car, unexpectedly got some company. A fan scaled a fence, possibly several fences, to get to Creed, chatted with him for a moment, then took off back over the fences and into the crowd. And he did it all in flip-flops. You've got to hand it to him. The climbing in flip-flops was impressive. Creed said on the radio that he thought his new pal was "wasted," which, let's be honest, tracks. It's not usually the sort of thing a sober person does, but innocent until proven guilty. That's what I always say! Of course, it's a boneheaded move no matter how you slice it, and I don't think that guy will be coming back to more races this weekend or any other. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! But, if this gave you a case of déjà vu, then you must be a longtime NASCAR fan. You heard it alluded to in the clip from the broadcast, but back at Watkins Glen, N.Y., in 2007, a fan did the same thing during a red flag to score an autograph from Matt Kenseth. By the way, isn't it weird how dated the "Car of Tomorrow" looks now? But, hey, this is as good a time as any to remind fans that you shouldn't use red flags as your own makeshift meet-and-greet opportunity. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3745b4197238567833bec4 Trump, Claiming Vandalism, Says Reflecting Pool Will Be Drained te 2026-06-21T02:00:20.565Z Trump, Claiming Vandalism, Says Reflecting Pool Will Be Drained The pool has taken on clouds of algae after a hasty renovation. A three-time Olympian was charged with destroying government property after he says he touched one of the strands of blue paint peeling off the pool’s bottom. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a373a3a197238567833bda2 Jazz Chisholm explains why he still won't wear a cup after fouling a pitch into his own groin te 2026-06-21T01:11:22.013Z Jazz Chisholm explains why he still won't wear a cup after fouling a pitch into his own groin Men around the country are still wincing from the sight of New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. fouling a pitch straight into his own groin. It was bad enough that Chisholm had to leave the game, and it left many wondering why he wasn't wearing a cup to protect himself. Well, now we have an answer. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Yankees beat writer Gary Philips shared some quotes from Chisholm explaining why he wasn't a cup guy before taking a foul ball to the cojones, and why he isn't going to be a cup guy moving forward. WEEKS AFTER BULLFIGHTER SUFFERED PERFORATED RECTUM, ANOTHER WAS GORED IN GROIN AND REQUIRED EMERGENCY SURGERY Chisholm said that the pain level was a "million," and that, "If you ever got hit in the testicles, you would know." Most males reading this just nodded at that statement. But Chisholm revealed that despite cups being mandatory in the minor leagues, he still skipped them and will continue to because he trusts his own defensive abilities. "I've never worn a cup," he said. "I've never been hit in the balls. That was just unlucky." Now, there are times when I wonder why men don't wear cups all the time just for some peace of mind (I feel that way about helmets too). You wouldn't regret not wearing a cup until the moment you're at a cookout and a rogue volleyball puts you in shambles. But I also like that Chisholm trusts himself to react and protect the boys. I've always said that a fairly significant part of a man's life is devoted to protecting his lower anatomy. You're ever vigilant, trying to steer clear of anything that could leave you doubled over on the ground, and spouting off every expletive you know and several others you didn't realize you knew. Waist-high branches, table corners, projectiles, bicycle seats, even a pet jumping in your lap when you're not ready. Chisholm is self-aware enough to know where his self-preservation reflexes stand, and I respect that. But if he takes another foul ball to the lower area of his body, he might want to start rethinking that stance on cups. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a373a26197238567833bd99 Keir Starmer reportedly considering stepping down as PM and could announce timetable for departure te 2026-06-21T01:11:02.563Z Keir Starmer reportedly considering stepping down as PM and could announce timetable for departure British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is reportedly considering stepping down and could announce a timetable for his departure as early as Monday, according to a report published Saturday. Britain's Observer newspaper reported that Starmer was discussing his future with his wife at his Chequers country residence before making a final decision. The outlet reported that senior Labour Party figures expect a statement addressing his future as early as next week. A government source told Reuters that Starmer remains focused on governing and pointed to previous comments in which he vowed to remain in office. AS EPSTEIN-LINKED APPOINTMENT SPARKS BACKLASH, UK PM STARMER FACES PARTY REVOLT AMID RESIGNATION CALLS Fox News Digital has reached out to the prime minister's office for comment. Pressure on Starmer has been building for months amid growing dissatisfaction within his party and concerns over the government's handling of the economy and cost-of-living issues. The political threat to Starmer intensified Friday after rival Andy Burnham won a seat in Parliament, positioning him to mount a formal leadership challenge. LABOUR MP PUTS CABINET 'ON NOTICE,' THREATENS TO TRIGGER LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE AGAINST STARMER BY MONDAY Starmer congratulated Burnham following the victory, writing on X that voters, "chose Labour’s campaign of hope and optimism over division and hate." When asked about Burnham's apparent ambitions to replace him, Starmer insisted he intends to remain in office. "I’ve said repeatedly I’m not going to walk away from that," Starmer said. UK’S STARMER JUGGLES TROUBLE AT HOME AS HE WALKS GEOPOLITICAL TIGHTROPE WITH TRUMP Starmer has led the Labour Party since 2020 and became prime minister in 2024. Calls for his resignation intensified last month, with more than 100 Labour lawmakers publicly urging him to step aside or set out a timetable for his departure. Several parliamentary aides also resigned in protest. The internal revolt followed a series of disappointing local election results for Labour, which lost hundreds of council seats across England, surrendered long-held ground in Wales and fell behind political rivals in Scotland. Starmer's popularity has also declined amid a persistently high cost of living, sluggish economic growth and criticism over his acceptance of gifts from wealthy donors. Fox News Digital's James Cirrone and Emma Bussey, and Reuters contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3737ce197238567833bd5e H5N1 bird flu confirmed in Australia for the first time, meaning virus has now reached every continent te 2026-06-21T01:01:02.001Z H5N1 bird flu confirmed in Australia for the first time, meaning virus has now reached every continent The first case of H5N1 bird flu has been confirmed in Australia, meaning the virus has now found its way to every continent. The Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry said the virus was found in a single seabird, a brown skua, near Esperance on the south coast of Western Australia, in Cape Le Grand National Park. Australia’s Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development said it was "responding as part of a nationally coordinated plan with the Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry and stakeholders across [Western Australia] to reduce the impact of this disease." The outbreak in the U.S. has left millions of birds dead and has caused grocery store hikes and shortages, most notably with eggs. BIRD FLU UPTICK IN US HAS CDC ON ALERT FOR PANDEMIC 'RED FLAGS': REPORT The spread to humans is rare. "We all knew we couldn't be bird flu-free forever," Australia’s federal Agricultural Secretary Julie Collins said in a press conference on Saturday. Jackie Jarvis, Western Australia’s agricultural minister, said in a press conference on Friday: "As a result of WA’s established early detection system, appropriate action was taken, including isolating the bird and collecting samples for testing." HUNDREDS OF WILD BIRD DEATHS REPORTED ACROSS 7 COUNTIES PROMPTING PARK CLOSURES She added, "this shows that Australia’s and Western Australia’s preparedness measures have worked. We are pleased to see the surveillance, and reporting system working as intended, with the bird reported through to DPIRD for further investigation." By Saturday, Jarvis said further testing confirmed the strain that she said was consistent with bird flu found in the remote Australian territories of Heard Island and McDonald Islands near Antarctica, which devastated the wildlife there. Last year, around 13,000 of a population of 17,000 elephant seal pups died there in just a few months after being exposed. The islands are wildlife sanctuaries. "Importantly, there have been no detections in poultry and there is no evidence of mass mortality," Jarvis said of the mainland case. A second case of another migratory bird is also suspected near Esperance.   Reuters contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a373575197238567833bd02 Pope Leo sends unmistakable message on immigrants during visit honoring America's first saint te 2026-06-21T00:51:01.818Z Pope Leo sends unmistakable message on immigrants during visit honoring America's first saint Pope Leo XIV used a visit Saturday honoring St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, the first American saint and patron saint of immigrants, to deliver his latest appeal on behalf of them, asking Catholics to look to her example at a time when migration remains one of the defining issues of his emerging papacy. The remarks came as Leo continues to make migration a central focus of his public ministry, a position that has sparked months of public friction with President Donald Trump over immigration and foreign policy. "What could be more relevant today than a missionary charism dedicated to serving migrants?" Leo said during an evening prayer service in Sant'Angelo Lodigiano, the northern Italian town where Cabrini was born. The American-born pope prayed at Cabrini's tomb and urged young Catholics to learn from the saint's life of serving immigrants, many of whom had left their homelands in search of better opportunities. POPE LEO XIV STRONGLY SUPPORTS US BISHOPS' CONDEMNATION OF TRUMP IMMIGRATION RAIDS: 'EXTREMELY DISRESPECTFUL' But Leo also invoked his predecessor, Pope Francis, whose own papacy was defined in part by calls to welcome migrants. "Let us ask ourselves: if Mother Francesca were alive today, what would her missionary spirit tell her?" Leo said. "And what would a pope like Francis — who, as the son of Italian immigrants, made service to migrants one of the key priorities of his pontificate — ask of her?" The comments are the latest in a series of migration-focused appearances that have helped define Leo's first year as pope. POPE LEO APPOINTS PRO-IMMIGRATION BISHOP TO DIOCESE HOME TO TRUMP’S MAR-A-LAGO Last week, Leo traveled to Spain's Canary Islands, a major destination for migrants departing West Africa, where he met migrants and called for greater efforts to welcome and integrate people fleeing hardship and conflict. During that trip, Leo urged world leaders to create "legal and safe pathways" for migration and warned against reducing migrants to statistics. Leo's migration advocacy has frequently drawn criticism from Trump, who has accused the pontiff of venturing into politics and sharply disagreed with some of his comments on immigration and foreign affairs. The public disagreements have become one of the most closely watched relationships between the Vatican and Washington during Leo's papacy. INCLUSIVE TONE OF NEW POPE ISN'T SITTING WELL WITH SOME IN THE 'AMERICA FIRST' MOVEMENT Earlier this year, Reuters reported that Secretary of State Marco Rubio was expected to meet with Vatican officials and Italian leaders during a period of heightened tensions between the Holy See and the Trump administration. Leo has rejected suggestions that his remarks are political attacks, arguing instead that his appeals stem from Catholic teaching on human dignity, peace and care for vulnerable people. Saturday's visit centered on Cabrini, who became a naturalized U.S. citizen and spent decades serving Italian immigrants through schools, hospitals and orphanages before her death in Chicago in 1917. US CATHOLIC BISHOPS PRESIDENT SAYS DEPORTATIONS INSTILLING 'FEAR' IN 'WIDESPREAD MANNER': 'CONCERNS US ALL' The Vatican has also announced that Leo will travel to the Italian island of Lampedusa on July 4, a date likely to draw attention in the United States given the pope's American roots. Lampedusa has become one of Europe's most recognizable migration flashpoints because of the thousands of migrants who attempt dangerous crossings from North Africa each year. The island also carries symbolic importance within the Catholic Church because it was the destination of Pope Francis' first trip outside Rome after becoming pope in 2013. Fox News Digital's Eric Mack and Robert McGreevy, and The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a372e6e197238567833bc41 Angel Reese opens up on singing Black National Anthem while Fever fans booed her te 2026-06-21T00:21:02.242Z Angel Reese opens up on singing Black National Anthem while Fever fans booed her Atlanta Dream star Angel Reese was seen singing the Black National Anthem "Lift Every Voice and Sing" at the home of Caitlin Clark and Indiana Fever earlier on Thursday, just ahead of Juneteenth. Reese addressed the singing after her team beat the Fever for the second straight game on Saturday, referencing how the Fever fans booed her in Indiana two days earlier. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "It was just one in the moment of where I was, and how it felt, and how it hit, and the things that I've had to experience the last couple years, and they haven't always been great," Reese told reporters Saturday. "It's not supposed to be easy, but I am very, very grateful for this opportunity to be a Black woman, it's a privilege... being where I was, hearing the loud boos when I was in the arena, and then when I heard 'Lift Every Voice,' it just made me feel like, this is for the ones that walked for me." Reese also answered a question about representing "Black culture" in Atlanta. "Those young girls, those young boys out there, when they see a Black girl being able to run up and down the court and just have this life and have this experience, I think it's really important. Representation is important, for me to use my voice, for me to use my platform, I'll never stay silent for things I believe in," Reese said. "Lift Every Voice and Sing" is often referred to as the Black National Anthem. The NAACP says the hymn began as a poem written in 1900 by James Weldon Johnson, with music composed by his brother, John Rosamond Johnson. A choir of 500 schoolchildren first performed it publicly in Jacksonville, Florida, for a celebration of Abraham Lincoln’s birthday. The song has also been part of WNBA Juneteenth programming in recent years. The NBA said in 2021 that WNBA teams would play "Lift Every Voice and Sing" in arenas during Juneteenth celebrations, alongside other league social justice initiatives. Reese has previously accused Clark's fans of "racism" during the first episode of Reese's podcast in September 2024. "I think it's really just the fans, her fans, the Iowa fans, now the Indiana fans, that are really just, they ride for her, and I respect that, respectfully. But sometimes it's very disrespectful. I think there's a lot of racism when it comes to it," Reese said. WNBA INVESTIGATION FINDS NO EVIDENCE OF HATEFUL COMMENTS TOWARD ANGEL REESE "Multiple occasions, people have made AI-images of me naked. They have sent it to my family members. My family members are like uncles, sending it to me like, ‘Are you naked on Instagram?'" In May of last year, after the Fever and Reese's old team, the Chicago Sky, faced off in the first game of the season in Indiana, the WNBA launched a probe into alleged racist behavior by Fever fans, but the league found no evidence. Still, Reese seemed to acknowledge the allegations anyway after the game. "Obviously, there's no place in this league for that," Reese said at that time. "I think the WNBA and our team and our organization has done a great job supporting me. ... Going through this whole process, if it can happen to me, it can happen to anyone." Now, Reese's latest comments come during a high-profile week for Reese, Clark and the WNBA, as two of the league’s most-watched players met twice in three days. Atlanta defeated Indiana 108-101 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Thursday, with Reese posting 21 points and 11 rebounds and Clark scoring 26 points in the loss. The Dream followed with a 113-96 win over the Fever at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Saturday, a game in which Clark again led Indiana with 26 points. Saturday’s win also gave Reese a league milestone. The 6-foot-4 forward became the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 1,000 career rebounds, doing so in her 79th game, 10 games faster than Tina Charles. Reese finished the game with 18 points and eight rebounds as Atlanta improved to 11-4 and Indiana dropped to 9-7. The Dream acquired Reese from the Chicago Sky in April in exchange for Atlanta’s first-round picks in 2027 and 2028. The trade brought the two-time WNBA All-Star and 2023 national champion to an Atlanta team coming off what the franchise called a historic 2025 season. Reese and Clark have been linked since their college careers, most notably after LSU defeated Iowa 102-85 in the 2023 NCAA women’s basketball championship game. That matchup drew 9.9 million viewers, then the most-watched women’s college basketball game on record. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a372766197238567833bb7c James Burrows, legendary Hollywood director behind 'Cheers,' 'Friends' and 'Will & Grace,' dies at 85 te 2026-06-20T23:51:02.104Z James Burrows, legendary Hollywood director behind 'Cheers,' 'Friends' and 'Will & Grace,' dies at 85 Beloved Hollywood director, James Burrows, died on Friday at the age of 85. Burrows' family confirmed the actor's death in a statement to People magazine, The Associated Press reported, saying they are celebrating "the extraordinary life and enduring legacy," of the director, who "passed away peacefully today surrounded by his loving family." "For more than five decades, Burrows was one of the most influential and beloved directors in television history," the statement read. "As a legendary director, mentor, and creative force, he helped shape generations of comedy and brought immeasurable joy to audiences around the world." The statement then highlighted his "unparalleled career," as he directed over "1,000 episodes of television and was instrumental in creating some of the most iconic series ever produced." 'CHEERS' STAR GEORGE WENDT'S CAUSE OF DEATH REVEALED Often referred to as the "King of Sitcoms," Burrows had his big break in the industry when he directed episodes of "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," which led to him becoming one of the principal directors of "Taxi," which earned him his first two Emmy Awards. He then went on to co-create the hit sitcom, "Cheers," and directed all but 35 of the 275 episodes of the show. His work on the show earned him six Emmy Awards throughout its run. "But beyond his remarkable achievements, Burrows will be remembered for something even greater: his kindness, generosity, and unwavering belief in the people around him," the statement continued. "He possessed a rare ability to make everyone better and was known for remembering every person he met by name, making colleagues at every level feel seen, valued, and appreciated." Burrows also directed the pilot and key episodes of "Friends," as well as every episode of "Will & Grace," and as one of Hollywood's most sought-after sitcom directors worked on "Two and a Half Men," "The Big Band Theory," "Two Broke Girls," "Frasier" and many others. "Burrows understood that great comedy was never simply about laughter. It was about humanity, connection, and truth. That understanding became the foundation of a career that forever changed television," his family wrote in their statement to People. "His influence will continue to be felt for generations through the countless artists he inspired, the stories he helped tell, and the millions of people whose lives were brightened by his work." "Above all else, Burrows was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather," the statement concluded. "He is survived by his beloved wife, Debbie, his four daughters, and his seven grandchildren. He will be profoundly missed and forever remembered. Our thoughts are with Debbie, his children and grandchildren, his family, friends, collaborators, and all those whose lives he touched. May his memory be a blessing." JAMES VAN DER BEEK'S CO-STARS FLOOD SOCIAL MEDIA WITH HEARTBREAKING TRIBUTES FOLLOWING HIS DEATH AT 48 Throughout his career, Burrows earned 11 Emmy Awards and five Directors' Guild Awards, and was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame in 2006. Upon learning of his death, many actors who worked with him throughout their careers, including Jennifer Aniston and Debra Messing, paid tribute to Burrows on social media. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Messing shared a series of photos from their time together on "Will & Grace" on Instagram, and in the caption called him "A singular talent and revolutionary in television." "I can’t express the pain of his loss, and I know that is true for everyone who was lucky enough to be loved by him," she wrote in part. "Jimmy changed my life 28 years ago and has been in my life ever since. He had a dry sense of humor but exploded in laughter when he orchestrated comic moments that landed. I wanted his laughs most of all." Aniston, who he directed on "Friends," referred to him as "Papa Burrows" in her Instagram tribute, adding, "The hardest thing about writing this is that you spent a lifetime making people feel loved, and now it feels impossible to put all of that love into a few paragraphs." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "He was a father figure to me. He always checked in on me," she wrote in part. "He worried about me, celebrated me, taught me, guided me, and held me through the hardest times and the best of times. He spoiled us rotten. Most of all, he taught us—the kids—how important it is to love and respect one another. To take care of each other. To have each other’s backs and support each other, no matter what. And we did just that." Burrows is survived by his wife, Debbie, who he married in 1997, and his four daughters, Katherine, Margaret and Ellie, who he shared with his first wife, Linda Solomon, and Paris, who is Debbie's daughter from a previous relationship. He also leaves behind seven grandchildren. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3722b5197238567833bad7 Former Olympian among those charged with vandalizing Reflecting Pool, Trump vows immediate repairs: report te 2026-06-20T23:31:01.810Z Former Olympian among those charged with vandalizing Reflecting Pool, Trump vows immediate repairs: report Multiple people have been arrested this weekend after allegedly vandalizing the newly refurbished Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, prompting a strong response from President Donald Trump and an increase in security at the site. Journalist Emily Miller posted a two-minute video on X Friday showing a man in lime-green racing gear questioning a National Guardsman before being handcuffed by U.S. Park Police. The Washington Post later identified the man in Miller's video as David Hearn, 67, a former three-time Olympian who was arrested on a misdemeanor charge of destruction of government property. TRUMP SAYS VANDALS USED CHEMICALS TO DAMAGE NEWLY RENOVATED REFLECTING POOL NEAR LINCOLN MEMORIAL Hearn told the outlet he had just finished a 52-mile bike ride when he noticed a "partially detached piece" of the new pool liner and "reached into the water to see what it felt like." While Miller claimed in her post that Hearn "grabbed" a hose that National Park Service workers were using to remediate algae growth, Hearn told The Washington Post the hose "may" only have been touched by his bike tire. "I didn’t vandalize anything," Hearn told the outlet. TRUMP TAKES MOTORCADE INTO REFLECTING POOL, BLASTS PAST ‘$38M DISASTER’ FIX UNDER OBAMA Hearn, who was arrested in 1996 on charges of canoeing on the Potomac River, but later had them dropped, said, "I didn’t destroy, break, or peel anything. By the time I realized what was happening, I was already being handcuffed." Miller reported Saturday that seven people were detained in separate incidents on Friday for getting into the pool, which has led to a major security surge. Trump addressed the recent incidents Saturday afternoon on Truth Social, confirming Park Police arrested "multiple" people for vandalizing "our Nation's magnificent Reflecting Poll." "Who would do such a thing?" the president wrote in the post. "These are very serious crimes having to do with the destruction of National Monuments. Years in jail! Work will begin immediately on its repair." Trump on Friday noted Park Police has had "real problems" with vandalism at the Reflecting Pool, as the administration faces scrutiny over peeling paint and algae growth just weeks after a $14.8 million restoration project was completed. The White House, U.S. Park Police and Miller did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s requests for comment. Fox News Digital's Michael Sinkewicz contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a372049197238567833ba85 Electrical box catches fire at The Shops at Lake Havasu te 2026-06-20T23:20:41.081Z Electrical box catches fire at The Shops at Lake Havasu An electrical box caught fire just after 3 p.m. on Saturday out at The Shops at Lake Havasu, near the Auto Zone. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a371e06197238567833ba48 Cowboy-hatted Swedish World Cup fan should be Buc-ee’s next spokesman after singing its praises on local TV te 2026-06-20T23:11:02.100Z Cowboy-hatted Swedish World Cup fan should be Buc-ee’s next spokesman after singing its praises on local TV Swedish soccer fans descended on Texas this week to watch their team take on the Netherlands in the World Cup. And, of course, a trip to Texas leads to some discoveries, including one big, beaver-mascotted gas station. That's right: Buc-ee's. WATCH THE WORLD CUP FINAL ON FOX ONE And if the brisket-slingin' convenience store chain needs a new spokesperson — a human one — I think we may have found the guy. Houston's KHOU was chatting with World Cup fans, something most local news stations have realized is usually gold, Jerry. One reporter decided to ask a Sweden supporter about his cowboy hat, and wound up getting a Buc-ee's commercial. "From Buc-ee's!" the fan said when asked where he got his Texas-sized lid. "So go, Buc-ee's. Great place. I love the beef jerky. We love the cowboy style!" Of all the things the rest of the world has discovered about America in the last week and a half, nothing seems to shatter brains quite like Buc-ee's. I mean, it shatters American brains. The first time I walked in, my head was spinning. There were cartoon beavers everywhere, brisket sandwiches far better than any gas station should be able to produce, and a bar of jerky (and a wall of jerky next to it for the impatient or antisocial). They even sold artwork in the immaculate bathrooms! FOX ONE’S NEW WORLD CUP VIEWING EXPERIENCE Now, imagine coming from Linköping or Malmö, where you've never seen a soda cup bigger than 20 oz., and wandering into Buc-ee's. Yeah, I'd buy a cowboy hat and start shilling for them on television too. Unfortunately for this Swedish fan and his pals, it was a rough day for the team. The Dutch put on an absolute show and annihilated them 5-1 to take control of Group F. Well, maybe on the way back to his hotel he can swing by Buc-ee's and drown his sorrows in a Texas cheesesteak burrito. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a371bfd197238567833ba0d Popular beaches closed as high bacteria levels raise health concerns for swimmers te 2026-06-20T23:02:21.948Z Popular beaches closed as high bacteria levels raise health concerns for swimmers Officials in several states are warning beachgoers to check local water-quality advisories before swimming this summer. Elevated bacteria levels have prompted beach closures and health alerts in Iowa, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Washington state. Last summer, Environment America Research & Policy Center reported that "61% of U.S. beaches had potentially unsafe contamination levels in 2024." TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Beaches can be contaminated with fecal matter from urban runoff and sewage overflows and by unhealthy pathogens from factory farms, the center said. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) warned people that swimming is not recommended at Backbone Beach, Pine Lake South Beach, Geode Lake Beach, Union Grove Beach, Pleasant Creek Beach and Nine Eagles Beach due to elevated E. coli levels. E. coli is normally harmless and "part of a healthy intestinal tract," according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). But certain strains can cause serious health problems to some people, such as the very young, the elderly and people with compromised immune systems.   The Iowa DNR maintains a beach-monitoring page online where it reports the status of beaches as: "ok for swimming, swimming not recommended, beach closed, insufficient data or special status." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Massachusetts officials closed several beaches to swimming this month due to high bacteria levels, toxic blue-green algae and other concerns. They include: Damon Pond Beach, both beaches at Cliff Pond, Cochituate State Park, College Pond, both Fearings Pond beaches, Forest River and Juniper Point, NBC Boston reported. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES The Massachusetts Department of Public Health maintains an Interactive Beach Water Quality Dashboard with data updated hourly throughout the beach season.   Earlier this week, Fox Weather reported that high fecal bacterial levels prompted health officials to issue swimming advisories at eight beaches and lakes – Ferry and Bay, Baywyn and Bay, Wildwood and Bay, Cedar Point Beach, Beachwood Beach West, Mirror Lake, Sleepy Lagoon and Vernon Valley Lake. Officials closed Beesley’s Point Beach. Washington state’s official beach advisory map cautions that "increased levels of bacteria are present and a swimming advisory is issued by a local health department" at Freeland County Park/ Holmes Harbor, Walker County Park, Squaxin Park, Little Squalicum Park, West Bay Park and Thea Foss Waterway. Several of these water advisories are listed as "permanent." Lake Meridian Park is also currently closed because of high bacteria levels, the City of Kent announced. Symptoms of E. coli infection can include diarrhea, stomach cramps, vomiting and fever. Severe cases may lead to dehydration, according to the CDC. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a371bea197238567833ba04 Counterterrorism officials investigating after suspect goes on rampage in alleged hate attack: report te 2026-06-20T23:02:02.488Z Counterterrorism officials investigating after suspect goes on rampage in alleged hate attack: report Counterterrorism officials are investigating after a suspect went on a rampage in Scotland, leaving five men injured. The attacks, which are believed to have been anti-Muslim, began near a mosque in Edinburgh where two men were injured just before 9 p.m. Friday, officials said, according to BBC News.  The suspect, who is a 36-year-old Scottish man, also allegedly attacked three other men in another part of the city. None of the victims, who range in age from 22 to 39, have life-threatening injuries. Three of the victims were taken to the hospital. FLORIDA MAN INDICTED FOR ALLEGEDLY PLOTTING MASS SHOOTING TARGETING JEWISH EMPLOYEES AT ADVOCACY ORGNAIZATION The suspect also allegedly attacked a car at a gas station, which was found with its windows smashed out and an axe inside, and he was seen pushing down shelves inside the station’s mart, BBC News reported. He was also caught on surveillance video allegedly on the attack outside a pizzeria with a weapon, the outlet reported, adding that social media videos show havoc in other areas of the city as well. "Officers responded to multiple reports of a fast-moving sequence of events across Edinburgh before arresting a man and public safety was our priority," Police Scotland said in a statement. UK COUNTERTERRORISM POLICE PROBE ANTISEMITIC ARSON ATTACK AS IRAN-LINKED GROUP CLAIMS RESPONSIBILITY The man was taken into custody around 9:30 p.m. local time and he remains there. "This was a shocking attack and my first thoughts are with those who were injured and most directly affected," Assistant Chief Constable Catriona Paton said. She added, "I want to send a clear message of support to all our communities that there is no place for racism or faith-based hate in a Scotland which is at its best when we stand together."  The suspect allegedly told police when he was caught that he was "protecting the country," BBC News reported. "Extensive work is ongoing to establish all the circumstances," Paton said. "We are being supported by Counter Terrorism Policing and working under the direction of the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service. The Muslim Council of Britain condemned the attack, saying the community is "rightly nervous and worried." "This incident comes not long after racist pogroms on the streets of Belfast that targeted minority families, and is a direct consequence of political rhetoric that demonises entire communities," the council added. "To our community: stay vigilant, look out for one another, and please report any Islamophobic hate crimes to the police. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a371bd6197238567833b9ed Hurricanes fans jam into downtown Raleigh for team's Stanley Cup parade, celebration te 2026-06-20T23:01:42.008Z Hurricanes fans jam into downtown Raleigh for team's Stanley Cup parade, celebration RALEIGH, N.C. — Thousands of jubilant Carolina Hurricanes fans crammed onto sidewalks, gathered around office building windows, even lined up on floor after floor of at least one parking deck to cheer and wave at the team's Stanley Cup championship… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a371bc2197238567833b9e4 SPORTS-HKN-HURRICANES-PARADE-SIZE-GET te 2026-06-20T23:01:22.043Z SPORTS-HKN-HURRICANES-PARADE-SIZE-GET Players and staff ride in bus floats during the Carolina Hurricanes Stanley Cup Final Victory Parade on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in Raleigh, North Carolina. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a371b84197238567833b9d4 What We Know About the Los Angeles Warehouse Fire te 2026-06-20T23:00:20.608Z What We Know About the Los Angeles Warehouse Fire The fire began in a cold-storage facility in the Boyle Heights neighborhood and was still burning on Saturday, prompting a local emergency declaration. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3716fc197238567833b96d 'Landman' star Michelle Randolph stuns in barely-there metallic yellow bikini in new summer photo dump te 2026-06-20T22:41:00.833Z 'Landman' star Michelle Randolph stuns in barely-there metallic yellow bikini in new summer photo dump "Landman" star, Michelle Randolph, is soaking up the summer sun in a new bikini photo. The 28-year-old actress shared a series of photos showcasing what she's been up to so far in June, captioning the post, "for the love of June!" The post featured photos of her spending time with her friends, getting her hair done, cuddling with her pets and other activities, including lounging on a porch swing in a barely-there metallic yellow bikini, showing off her toned figure. She accessorized the look with a pair of black sunglasses and a lightweight white long-sleeve cardigan. ‘LANDMAN’ STAR GETS SEAT AT THE TABLE IN TRUMP-ERA ENERGY PUSH AS HOLLYWOOD MEETS THE OIL PATCH "Literally the most perfect person ever," one fan wrote in the comments section. Another added, "Stop your so queen!" with a third writing, "Landwoman." Randolph got her start in the entertainment industry as a model, before transitioning into the acting world in 2017, with roles in projects such as "House of the Witch" and "The Resort." APP USERS CLICK HERE FOR POST Her big break came in 2023, when she was cast in the "Yellowstone" prequel, "1923." She reached greater heights when Taylor Sheridan cast her in another one of his hit shows, "Landman," in which she portrays Billy Bob Thornton's daughter. During an appearance on "The Drew Barrymore Show" in February, Randolph discussed what it is like working with Thornton, saying she asked him about his love life after the question first popped into her head when preparing to work with him. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "Most of my scenes are with him, and I’m thinking, ‘God, like what, all I know is that he drank Angelina Jolie’s blood or something,’" she said. "Which I since have asked him about." She explained that the actor was not taken aback at all by her question, saying, "If ease was a person, that’s who he is." "That’s why he’s so good at what he does," Randolph continued. "You think someone with his résumé is going to be so intimidating, but instead, he’s such a great actor because he pulls honesty out of you, and he settles you in a scene and in life." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "I tend to talk a lot and move fast, and he just makes me want to just chill." "Landman" also stars Ali Larter, Demi Moore and Sam Elliot. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3714a4197238567833b92c Obama Presidential Center follows widely-mocked 'stolen land' acknowledgment with Native American dance show te 2026-06-20T22:31:00.730Z Obama Presidential Center follows widely-mocked 'stolen land' acknowledgment with Native American dance show CHICAGO — After officials kicked off the opening weekend of the Barack Obama Presidential Center with a widely mocked "land acknowledgment" — a nod to the political far-left that believes the United States was built on "stolen land" — a traditional Native American dance show was featured during Saturday's scheduled events. The Black Hawk Performance Company is a Native American dance troupe based in the Chicago area, composed of dancers from several Indigenous tribes. Saturday marked the third day of the Obama Presidential Center's grand opening, which featured musical and cultural performances ranging from international superstars like John Legend to local drum lines. The lively Native American display, held in John Lewis Plaza on the center's campus, featured a drum circle, several traditional dances and songs, including one honoring a Native American flag. The performance lasted for about an hour, and toward the end, included many of the hundreds of people who watched in the plaza. OBAMA PRESIDENTIAL CENTER'S OPENING CEREMONY RIDICULED FOR 'LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT' BEFORE STAR-STUDDED SHOW But Thursday night, the opening ceremony for the center began with an awkward admission that the center itself rests on land that rightfully belongs to Native Americans. Valerie Jarrett, the former senior advisor to Obama when he was president and the current CEO of the Obama Foundation, kicked things off. "We’d also like to take a moment to recognize the original inhabitants of the land upon which we are gathered today," she said. "We honor the Anishinaabe, the Council of Three Fires, the Ojibwe, the Odawa and the Potawatomi nations." WATCH: DNC OPENS SUMMER MEETING WITH LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT, CLAIMS THAT US SUPPRESSES INDIGENOUS HISTORY Some of Saturday's performers were from the Ojibwe tribe. Land acknowledgments like Jarrett's are sometimes criticized as woke performative gestures that often ring hollow, as noted by a huge number of X users after Jarrett's speech. "Obama Presidential Center grand opening begins with acknowledging they’re on stolen land. And then they kept the land," one X commenter said. "Pretty sure Indians would remove the apocalyptic looking Soviet bloc style dumpster building from their land first thing." CARVILLE REBUKES DNC OVER WOKE ‘LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT’ LAMENTING TREATMENT OF NATIVE AMERICANS Conservative commentator Glenn Beck unleashed on the hypocrisy. "The sheer arrogance of the Obama Foundation using the $850 million Obama Presidential Center to lecture us about standing on 'stolen land' is HILARIOUS," he said. "They're basically saying, 'Yeah, we acknowledge we stole this land. IT’S SO WRONG. But the gift shop is to your left, and tickets are 30 bucks.' If they genuinely believe they're holding stolen property, they should either GIVE IT BACK or shut the hell up." Town hall senior strategist Siraj Hashmi roasted Obama and company with a reference to infamous Chicago rapper Chief Keef. "Pretty disrespectful for the Obama Presidential Center to not acknowledge the current tribe leader of the South Side of Chicago: Chief Keef," Hashmi quipped. Further, the center features a placard recognizing that the land actually belongs to "indigenous peoples." The sign says that the Obama Foundation acknowledges "the sovereign Indigenous peoples who have, since time immemorial, inhabited and stewarded the lands many of us call home." It also says that "Indigenous peoples" have worked to "combat and rightfully reverse the forces of settler colonialism" and features a 2009 Obama quote reflecting on broken treaties, lost lands and the treatment of Native Americans. "Treaties were violated. Promises were broken," Obama said at the time. Fox News Digital's Michael Dorgan contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a370db1197238567833b872 Children among 6 wounded in Maryland mass shooting as detectives work to determine what occurred te 2026-06-20T22:01:21.685Z Children among 6 wounded in Maryland mass shooting as detectives work to determine what occurred A mass shooting early Saturday in Maryland, left six people wounded, including two children, according to local authorities. The Anne Arundel County Police Department said in a statement on X that patrol officers responded to an "unknown disturbance" at about 4:40 a.m. in the suburban community of Hanover outside Baltimore, where they found a large crowd actively dispersing and a man suffering from a gunshot wound to his torso.  EMS took the man to a local hospital for injuries that were not life-threatening. MASS SHOOTING IN BALTIMORE LEAVES 6 PEOPLE WOUNDED, INCLUDING 5-YEAR-OLD: POLICE However, the scope of the violence quickly expanded off-scene.  Throughout the morning, detectives were notified by three different area hospitals that several walk-in victims had arrived seeking treatment for gunshot wounds. MARYLAND HIGH SCHOOL LOCKED DOWN AFTER SHOOTING LEAVES ONE PERSON INJURED According to police, the five additional walk-in victims included: a woman with a gunshot wound to an extremity; two boys with lower extremity injuries; and a man and woman both suffering from lower extremity injuries. Authorities confirmed all victims are being treated for injuries that are not life-threatening. "Detectives are conducting interviews with the victims to determine what occurred during this event," the department said. "This investigation is active and further details will be released once the investigation concludes." It is unclear if any arrests have been made, as of Saturday afternoon. Hanover is roughly located 15 miles south of downtown Baltimore and roughly 30 miles northeast of Washington, D.C. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a370d9e197238567833b869 Kamala Harris says 'hope should be a verb' as viral podcast clip draws 'word salad' mockery te 2026-06-20T22:01:02.236Z Kamala Harris says 'hope should be a verb' as viral podcast clip draws 'word salad' mockery Former Vice President Kamala Harris offered podcast host Don Lemon her own definition of the word "hope" on Friday, resulting in a clip that has since gone viral on social media as a "word salad" response. "I really, truly believe this," Harris said. "We each have light inside of us. And we need to know that that is what inspires our hope as much as anything external to ourselves."  The former vice president and 2026 presidential candidate continued her long-winded response as she implored Americans to not lose sight of their vision of the future when faced with political or personal loss. HARRIS RIPPED FOR 'WORD SALAD' AFTER HECKLER INTERRUPTION DURING CAMPAIGN SPEECH: 'THE GIBBERISH NEVER ENDS'  "And when we feel that and and and not allow an election or an individual to dampen that light, and instead light, let that light kind of carry us in particular through moments of darkness, that that we not only act on that hope, but we inspire that hope in each other," Harris added.  "And in particular, at this moment, it is so important that we not only have hope, but that we understand that that should be a verb," she concluded.  Harris’ seemingly-meandering answer quickly gained traction on social media, with critics blasting the former vice president. DEMOCRATIC LAWMAKER HITS KAMALA HARRIS, DEMS FOR USING 'WEIRD,' UNFAMILIAR LANGUAGE AFTER ELECTION LOSS "Good word salad answer that can be summed up in two words: stay positive," one user wrote on X. "When the teacher told you to write a 300 word essay but you could only think of 100 words," another poster said.  Others pointed out that the word is already defined as both a verb and a noun. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE "It's a noun: ‘I have hope that she never runs for any government office again,’" a user posted to X, adding, "And it is a verb:  ‘I hope she never runs for any government office again.’"  Lemon went on to ask Harris whether she is planning to run for the country’s highest office again in 2028. "I have not decided, to be honest with you," Harris replied, notably not ruling out a potential run.  "I’ve been spending a lot of time traveling the country [and] listening to folks," she continued. "I think that people want a leader who is willing to take risks, as opposed to just doing what is popular. I think people want to know that they are being seen and heard, and that their leaders — whether they’re at the local, state, federal level or in the White House — are looking first at the people. You know, not looking at themselves in the mirror." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3708ec197238567833b7eb Carrie Underwood shares patriotic video of American flag display near her Tennessee property te 2026-06-20T21:41:00.845Z Carrie Underwood shares patriotic video of American flag display near her Tennessee property Carrie Underwood is proud to be an American. The 43-year-old country singer recently took to Instagram to share a video of her driving past a large fence adorned with American flags throughout the length of the property. "I can’t believe I get to live here. Thank you, Lord. #GodBlessAmerica #Grateful #TN," she captioned the post. Fans in the comments section were just as inspired by the display of patriotism, with one saying a similar display they saw at Eric Trump's Trump Winery in Virginia "actually brought tears to my eyes. So patriotic. " CARRIE UNDERWOOD FULLY EMBRACES TRADITIONAL COUNTRY LIVING ON HER TENNESSEE FARM "I feel the same way! Thank You, Lord for bringing us here," another fan wrote, while a third added, "Beautiful and patriotically stunning! So proud." "Oh my gosh. I hope others that served like me get to see this post," another fan wrote. "If those flags reflect your appreciation for your freedom, that display makes the stuff I’ve experienced a little less painful. Thank you, Carrie. Thanks to Mike and the boys, too." APP USERS CLICK HERE FOR POST Underwood showed her patriotism in January 2025, when she performed "America the Beautiful" in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda during the inauguration of President Donald Trump. She avoided an awkward moment when the music cut out ahead of her performance, leading her to tell the crowd, "You know the words, help me out here," and singing it a cappella. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "I love our country and am honored to have been asked to sing at the inauguration and to be a small part of this historic event," Underwood said in a statement. "I am humbled to answer the call at a time when we must all come together in the spirit of unity and looking to the future." The announcement was met with mixed reactions, with some, such as "The View's" Joy Behar, criticizing her decision, and others defending it. During an interview with Fox News Digital at the time, Lee Greenwood came to her defense, saying, "She will do a great job singing at the Capitol with ‘America the Beautiful.’" "I'll sing before the President takes his oath," he added. "She will sing after. And just the moment will be magic. For those people who have something negative to say, I say keep it to yourself. Don't attack a friend of mine who is here for the same reason as I am to inaugurate the 47th President of the United States." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Underwood rose to fame in 2005, as the season four winner of "American Idol." Since her time on the show, the "Jesus Take the Wheel" singer has won eight Grammy Awards and sold over 22.5 million albums in the United States alone. She later announced her return to the show in a February 2025 Instagram post, letting fans know she would be replacing Katy Perry as a judge on the show. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3706bb197238567833b7b0 GLP-1 weight-loss drugs are reshaping the bridal industry as shops rush orders and require new waivers te 2026-06-20T21:31:39.953Z GLP-1 weight-loss drugs are reshaping the bridal industry as shops rush orders and require new waivers The rise of GLP-1s is changing how Americans shop for groceries, consume food at restaurants and approach the gym. It’s also having an impact on the wedding industry. Bridal retailers say they're carrying additional inventory, expediting more orders and performing a growing number of alterations in the wake of so many brides’ dramatic body transformations, reported the Wall Street Journal. Some shops have begun asking brides-to-be to sign waivers acknowledging they’re buying a dress that doesn’t yet fit. A New York bride who has lost 50 pounds using GLP-1 drugs was asked to sign a waiver before ordering a dress that was 3 inches smaller in the waist than her current frame, the Journal reported. Such waivers existed before, the newspaper said, but they're more common now. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ A late 2025 poll by health-policy research firm KFF (formerly the Kaiser Family Foundation) found that about one in eight American adults (12%) say that they are currently taking a GLP-1 drug designed for weight loss and to treat diabetes, heart disease and other chronic conditions. The survey also found that "nearly one in five adults (18%) say at some point they have taken a GLP-1 drug" and that "women were more likely than men to say they are currently taking GLP-1 drugs (15% vs. 9%)." According to a survey conducted by online wedding planning company Zola, "10% of couples planning 2026 weddings say they are currently using a GLP-1, with another 10% considering it before the big day." People taking newer GLP-1-based weight-loss medications often lose about 10% to 15% of their body weight, with some studies showing weight loss approaching 20%, the Mayo Clinic reported. The use of weight-loss drugs caused David’s Bridal, widely considered the largest bridal retailer in the U.S., to issue a "Fit Guarantee" to customers that went into effect in May 2026.   CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "No matter the dress – from bridal gowns, bridesmaids dresses, prom, mother-of-the-bride and special occasion fashions – David's Fit Guarantee is a brand assurance that David's will work with guests to get the perfect fit for their body, their style and their moment; because size doesn't matter, fit does," the company announced in a press release. "David's is on a mission to reduce ‘fit anxiety’ for today's shoppers. Whether it means securing the dress in a smaller or larger size, tailoring the fit or customizing the details, David's is helping brides and party-goers shop with confidence and peace of mind," the release also said. The company’s website says, "We’ll work with you to get a new size or work with our alterations team to make sure you have the perfect fit for your day." David's Bridal CEO Kelly Cook told ABC News the company knew it had "to do something really special" to serve brides losing a substantial amount of weight. "Size anxiety has always been one of the number one things brides are worried about," Cook said. "But it's at a heightened level that we haven't seen before." David’s reported that over the past year, the company has seen a 50% increase in rush orders and 20% of bridal customers shifting to shorter dress-shopping timelines. Nine to 12 months before the wedding used to be common, and now more brides are opting to purchase their dresses six months ahead of time or less. Bridal consultants say dress recommendations are changing as some brides anticipate additional weight loss before their weddings. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Bridal-studio owner Natalie Harris told the Journal she advises brides who are anticipating further weight loss before their big day to consider "forgiving silhouettes" with adjustable backs and flared waistlines. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3706a8197238567833b7a7 MotoGP championship leader hit with a one-race ban after slapping a track worker in the face following crash te 2026-06-20T21:31:20.498Z MotoGP championship leader hit with a one-race ban after slapping a track worker in the face following crash A shocking moment between a MotoGP rider and a track marshal has led to a one-race ban, and it was all caught on camera. Even wilder, this moment could have huge championship implications. Marco Bezzechi is a rider for the Aprilia Racing factory team, which currently leads the teams' championship, while Aprilia is also leading the constructors' championship. On top of that, going into this weekend's Czech Grand Prix, Bezzechi led his teammate Jorge Martin in the riders' standings. However, his weekend — and potentially the riders' championship — took a wild turn after a crash in the weekend's sprint race. SUPERCROSS RIDERS BRAWL ON TRACK, DODGE OTHER BIKERS AFTER COLLISION Well, it wasn't just the crash that tanked his weekend; it was what he did after the crash. The incident occurred when Bezzechi seemed to simply lose traction in a corner, and he and his bike skidded into the gravel trap. If you've ever watched MotoGP, this happens all the time, but what doesn't happen is a rider getting into a marshal while trying to recover his bike. But that's what happened this time. Yeah... you can't be doing that. The Italian rider appeared to slap the marshal twice as they attempted to recover the bike from the gravel trap. The sprint race was only 10 laps, and the crash happened on lap eight. Even if Bezzechi had gotten back on the circuit, he'd be so far out of scoring position, unless it turned into the ultimate race of attrition in the final couple of laps. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Well, snapping like that certainly didn't paint Bezzechi in a positive light. You've got to respect the track marshals because without them doing their jobs, you can't race. It's that simple. But it got worse for Bezzechi. He was called to the stewards and slapped with a one-race ban that rules him out of Sunday's Grand Prix. And as if it couldn't get worse, Bezzechi was slated to start in P5, while Martin was going to start from P10, giving him a good opportunity to add to his championship lead. Now, Martin — who scored five points in the sprint race — has a chance to catch Bezzechi, who leads him in the standings by just 15 points. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a370695197238567833b79e Caitlin Clark appears emotional after Fever's collapse to Angel Reese's Dream: 'All we do is foul' te 2026-06-20T21:31:01.048Z Caitlin Clark appears emotional after Fever's collapse to Angel Reese's Dream: 'All we do is foul' Caitlin Clark appeared emotionally distraught in the postgame press conference after the Indiana Fever's 113-96 loss to the Atlanta Dream and archrival Angel Reese. The superstar had her head down and spoke with a somber tone as she answered for her team's second-half collapse, claiming all her team did "was foul." The Fever committed 29 personal fouls in the loss. "What we did well in the first half was play in transition, spray, find open people. Um, and then it's really hard to do that when all we do is foul and they score," Clark said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Clark also had seven of her team's 19 turnovers in the game. "We have to take care of the ball better and that starts with me," Clark said. In between the turnovers, Clark also appeared to roll her eyes while White was talking to her during the game, as clips of the moment went viral on social media. White answered for her team's foul trouble in the game as well, and didn't rule out that referees are calling more fouls on them. CAITLIN CLARK'S COACH CALLS OUT WNBA FOR 'EGREGIOUS' OFFICIATING: 'THE DISRESPECT HAS BEEN UNBELIEVABLE' "I think a little bit of both," White said when asked if the foul issues are "correctable" or if it's "how they're being called." "Obviously, there's been an emphasis to call a lot of fouls. Freedom of movement's been an emphasis. We've seen foul calls go up altogether. Um, you know, I think individually, um, certainly there are some things that we can do to keep ourselves from being as vulnerable and collectively there are some things that we can do to have each other's back so we're not in those positions." Clark had several emotional moments throughout the game. In the first quarter, Clark brought the ball up the floor and, after being fouled near the top of the key by the Dream's Jordin Canada, Reese took a swipe at the ball in her hands. Clark took exception to the act and eventually waved Reese off. The exchange came about a minute after Clark drilled a 3-pointer in Reese's face. It marked Clark and the Fever's second loss to Reese's Dream in a three-day span, after the Dream won a Thursday meeting in Indiana 108-101. The Fever are now 9-7 and continue to play below the expectations the team had going into the season. Clark finished the game with 26 points, three rebounds and seven assists. Reese meanwhile recorded her 1,000th career rebound today in her 79th career game, 10 games faster than any other player in WNBA history. The Dream are 11-4 and in first place in the WNBA's Eastern Conference. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3701e5197238567833b727 Manhunt underway for Kansas City shooting spree suspect near World Cup venue; FBI offering $25K reward te 2026-06-20T21:11:01.947Z Manhunt underway for Kansas City shooting spree suspect near World Cup venue; FBI offering $25K reward A multi-agency manhunt is underway for a 22-year-old suspect accused of a violent cross-state crime spree, which included a string of highway shootings near the FIFA World Cup at Arrowhead Stadium and a fiery standoff with police. The FBI's Kansas City field office announced a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Oscar Sanchez-Munoz, who is described as a White and Hispanic man weighing about 184 pounds.  He is 5 feet 8 inches tall, has brown hair, brown eyes and a tattoo on his right forearm. Authorities are issuing a stern warning to the public that Sanchez-Munoz should be considered "armed and dangerous." MULTI-STATE POLICE PURSUIT OF ALLEGED KIDNAPPER ENDS IN FIERY COLLISION WITH 3 DEAD The hunt for Sanchez-Munoz stems from multiple violent incidents spanning both Kansas and Missouri.  A state warrant was issued for his arrest on Tuesday after he allegedly shot at a car June 11 in Wyandotte County, Kansas.  In addition to the criminal discharge of a firearm charge, Sanchez-Munoz has an outstanding warrant in the same county for aggravated assault, which carries a $100,000 bond. Kansas City Police Department (KCPD) officials said they believe Sanchez-Munoz is also the prime suspect in five shootings Tuesday night in Kansas City, Missouri, which happened along Interstate 70, just miles from Arrowhead Stadium — where several FIFA World Cup matches were being held. POLICE CHASE ENDS WITH TRUCK EXPLOSION AND FIRE IN DRAMATIC SCENE CAPTURED ON CAMERA One person was killed in the shootings, another suffered serious injuries and multiple others — including an Uber driver who was shot in the leg while taking fans to the World Cup match between Argentina and Algeria — are expected to recover, Fox News reported. The Kansas City shootings sparked an intense, overnight standoff at a home in Independence, Missouri, which ended in the house catching fire, according to police.  Once the flames were extinguished and the house was deemed safe by fire personnel Wednesday morning, investigators, along with K-9 units and Missouri State Fire Marshals, thoroughly searched the burned property, but were unable to find Sanchez-Munoz. Authorities did, however, successfully recover the car believed to be involved in the Tuesday night shootings. No potential motives have been released, as of Saturday afternoon. The FBI and KCPD are urging the public to remain vigilant and call 911 immediately if they spot Sanchez-Munoz. Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is asked to call 911, submit tips to kccrimestoppers.com or contact their local FBI office, or contact their local FBI office. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a36fab4197238567833b63e Signal’s Meredith Whittaker wants you to remember that AI chatbots ‘are not your friends’ te 2026-06-20T20:40:20.159Z Signal’s Meredith Whittaker wants you to remember that AI chatbots ‘are not your friends’ "These are not your friends. These are not conscious beings. These are not sentient interlocutors.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a36f17d197238567833b55a Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark exchange words in second Dream-Fever meeting in three days te 2026-06-20T20:01:02.000Z Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark exchange words in second Dream-Fever meeting in three days Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese are at it again. The two were seen exchanging words in the first quarter of the Fever’s matchup against the Dream in Atlanta on Saturday.  In the first quarter, Clark brought the ball up the floor and, after being fouled near the top of the key by the Dream's Jordin Canada, Reese took a swipe at the ball in her hands. Clark took exception to the act and eventually waved Reese off. The exchange came about a minute after Clark drilled a 3-pointer in Reese's face. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! This is just the latest example that these two don't seem to care much for each other, with Reese's intense frustration toward Clark once again on full display. Reese and the Dream played Indiana on Thursday as well, where Reese was caught mocking Clark by flailing around during the stoppage in play. Last season, Reese, while playing for the Chicago Sky, lost her mind after she was fouled by Clark. She had to be held back by multiple teammates as she screamed and yelled at Clark, who maturely walked the other way. From the moment that Reese excessively taunted Clark in the National Championship game in 2023, it’s been clear that Reese is the villain in this one-sided rivalry. It comes across as petty jealousy, not competitive fire. After an abysmal third quarter in which they were outscored 28-15, the Fever watched the Dream pull away for a 113-96 victory. Clark finished with a game-high 26 points but also committed seven turnovers, while Reese scored 18 points and grabbed eight rebounds. The Dream now lead the season series against Indiana 2-1. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a36eefc197238567833b4df In the Weights is your new AI-centric vanity search te 2026-06-20T19:50:20.462Z In the Weights is your new AI-centric vanity search So ... what's your In the Weights score? Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a36eccd197238567833b4b8 Carolina Hurricanes hit the streets, coach Rod Brind'Amour goes tarps off at Stanley Cup parade te 2026-06-20T19:41:01.690Z Carolina Hurricanes hit the streets, coach Rod Brind'Amour goes tarps off at Stanley Cup parade For the first time since 2006, the Stanley Cup was paraded through the streets of Raleigh on Saturday after a phenomenal postseason run from the Carolina Hurricanes. The Canes tore through the first two rounds, sweeping both the Ottawa Senators and Philadelphia Flyers, only losing their first game of the Stanley Cup Playoffs in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final against the Montreal Canadiens. And even that could probably be chalked up to a long layoff, because the Canes went on to win the next four games and then defeated the Vegas Golden Knights for the Cup in six games, most of which were instant classics. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE So, after a run like that, it was time to celebrate, and, boy, was Raleigh — which in recent years has attained certified hockey town status — ready to party. Like I said: certified hockey town. Of course, the parade was just the start of the celebration; there was more when the team hit the stage. One of the coolest moments came when GM Eric Tulsky revealed that many of the players he had acquired thanked him for bringing them to Carolina. One of them, he said, was veteran enforcer Nic Deslauriers, who was acquired from Philadelphia at the trade deadline. He only appeared in seven games in the regular season and one in the postseason, but Deslauriers — known to be a big locker-room guy and to play with a ton of heart — made an impression and earned himself a new two-year deal in Carolina. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Congrats to Nic Deslauriers (miss seeing him in orange and black, though). Of course, it was a warm, humid day, and that meant some players were keeping cool by taking tarps off. However, up on stage, some of them decided that head coach Rod "The Bod" Brind'Amour should get in on the fun. Rod looks like he could still play. It's insane. Almost as insane as him not being a Hall of Famer. Also, I wonder if the Michelob Ultra was his call. Nice, low-carb, low-cal sessionable beer. Looks like the Canes may already be thinking about next season... Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a36e830197238567833b435 Former NFL QB Robert Griffin III describes harrowing engine fire on United flight te 2026-06-20T19:21:20.690Z Former NFL QB Robert Griffin III describes harrowing engine fire on United flight Former Heisman-winning quarterback and NFL star Robert Griffin III was on a plane that had to make an emergency landing Friday, according to a social media video posted by the signal-caller. Griffin, 36, posted the footage late Friday night, claiming that his United plane was flying out of Houston when the right engine "caught fire" after takeoff. The footage depicts a United plane back at the terminal. "We heard 15 straight loud bangs and immediately knew something was wrong," he said. "Thankfully the pilots were able to get us and every passenger back safe and sound with zero injuries. VIDEO SHOWS WING OF UNITED AIRLINES PLANE CATCHING FIRE DURING TAKEOFF AT HOUSTON AIRPORT "God is good." Yep. This is why I hate flying. For years now, I've championed the "return of the road trip." I wish everyone would get on board. It's not just the fact that I don't love being off the ground. I don't. Trust me. I hate it. But it's more just the experience in general. I've never heard from anyone fresh off a day of flying who said, "Man, what a great day that was!" It's never happened, and it never will. Airports are terrible. Security is terrible. You're crammed into a metal tube 30,000 feet in the sky for HOURS with people you don't know. There's almost always a delay nowadays. ROBERT GRIFFIN III SAYS HE WILL 'ALWAYS' ROOT FOR HIS FORMER WASHINGTON COMMANDERS DESPITE ABRUPT ENDING Beyond a good airport bar, which I do enjoy, there is NOTHING enjoyable about flying. Obviously, the worst part is the fact that your engine could catch fire in the middle of the sky. If I saw that from my crammed window seat, I'd faint. And there's nothing you can do about it, beyond sending a couple of prayers to the Big Guy upstairs and hope for the best. You're just powerless. Anyway, I'm glad RGIII made it back safely. The former Baylor star won the Heisman back in 2011, and was drafted second the following season by the Washington Redskins. He was an absolute superstar his first year out of college, leading Washington to an NFC East title and earning a Pro Bowl nod along the way. Of course, things spiraled out of control soon thereafter. Griffin was injured in the infamous playoff game that season, tearing his ACL and LCL against the Seahawks. Although he returned the following season, he was never quite the same. RGIII spent four seasons in Washington before playing for Cleveland and then Baltimore. He retired following the 2020 season and spent several years as an ESPN analyst before joining FOX Sports' college football team. In a statement obtained by KHOU, United confirmed an. engine issue. United flight 102 from Houston to Munich returned to George Bush Intercontinental Airport to address an engine issue. The flight landed safely and customers deplaned normally. We are arranging for another aircraft to take customers to their destination." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a36e81d197238567833b42c Three first-time Power 4 college football head coaches who will be household names by season's end te 2026-06-20T19:21:01.242Z Three first-time Power 4 college football head coaches who will be household names by season's end The 2025 coaching carousel in college football ended up being one of the wildest hiring cycles in recent memory for the sport. Multiple, big-time blue-blood jobs came open and were filled by several high-profile coaches looking to prove their worth on the brightest stage. But for every established, well-known name like Lane Kiffin and James Franklin, there were plenty of others who were either hot-shot coordinators or Group of Five head coaches who were hired more on their promise than their list of accomplishments. I've decided to give you three first-time Power Four coaches for 2026 who will be household names by the end of the season. FIVE SEC TRAP GAMES IN 2026 THAT COULD UPEND THE COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF RACE, FROM LSU TO GEORGIA If you're a hardcore college football fan, these names may sound familiar to you, but to the casual fan, these three head coaches couldn't be picked out of a lineup. I expect that to change six months from now. I really had my choice between former Oregon coordinators, as both offensive coordinator Will Stein and defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi became first time head coaches this offseason, but I decided to side with the former just based on the infrastructure in place as well as the added spotlight of coaching in the SEC. WHICH TEAMS HAVE THE MOST VALUABLE COLLEGE FOOTBALL ROSTERS HEADING INTO 2026 SEASON? No one will mistake Kentucky for Georgia or Alabama, but the Wildcats were a really solid program under former head coach Mark Stoops with regard to both development and production on the field. Kentucky is in a much better position than when Stoops got there, and although things got stale toward the end of his tenure, I believe he left the cupboard decently stocked for his immediate successor. Stein's offensive background will help shake things up at a school that has been a hard-nosed, defense-first program for the past decade, and the fact that he was in Oregon coach Dan Lanning's system for three years means he knows what coaching a big-time college program looks like up close. I don't expect the lights to be too bright for Stein in 2026 and I truly believe Kentucky will surprise a ton of people this coming season. After more than a decade coaching in the lower divisions of college football, Bob Chesney took over for Curt Cignetti at James Madison and had the Dukes in the College Football Playoff after just two seasons on the job. There is something to be said about coaches who take over for successful predecessors and keep the thing humming, because that doesn't always tend to be the case. INDIANA'S CURT CIGNETTI SHUTS DOWN NFL COACHING SPECULATION: 'I'VE ALWAYS BEEN MORE OF A COLLEGE FOOTBALL GUY' Chesney has been a winner everywhere he has coached, but now he is faced with resurrecting a once-proud program that has fallen on hard times. The UCLA Bruins have been mired in mediocrity for years, but Chesney feels like the perfect fit to bring them back into the land of the living. He's a hell of a coach, as evidenced by his track record and CFP appearance at his last stop, but the big question that plagues a lot of these first-time power conference coaches is how they recruit against the big boys. I wrote about this recently, but the Bruins and Chesney are recruiting historically well relative to their typical benchmark, and although I stand by what I said about their class not being quite as elite as it appeared back in May, the fact they are still sitting in the top-15 proves Chesney still has plenty of juice on the recruiting trail. When you couple that knack for talent acquisition and his obvious coaching chops, I have no doubt Chesney will have UCLA back on the map in short order. If I had to bet a month's pay on one first-time Power Four head coach being successful in his first year, I would put my money on Eric Morris at Oklahoma State. The Cowboys' newest head man takes over for one of the longest-tenured coaches in the country in Mike Gundy, and, much like Stoops at Kentucky, I believe Gundy left the program in good standing for the new guy to take over. Morris has ties to the Big 12 dating back to his playing days at Texas Tech, which means he's an Air Raid disciple of former Red Raiders coach and college football legend Mike Leach. His offense will stress every defense in the conference from the jump, and he brought a little help from his previous stop to make sure his system is run the right way. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! North Texas quarterback Drew Mestemaker led the country in passing yards last season and was second in touchdown passes thrown, and now he gets to reunite with the architect of those elite passing performances after transferring to Oklahoma State. Mestemaker isn't the only signal caller Morris has molded into a Heisman candidate, as the 40-year-old Cowboys head coach is seen as somewhat of a quarterback whisperer dating back to his days at Incarnate Word and Washington State, coaching both Cam Ward and John Mateer, respectively. His offensive prowess coupled with his handpicked quarterback, Morris is ready to excel in Stillwater on day one, and everyone around the country will know his name by season's end. Morris' agent better have his phone on him at all times, because his client is about to have him fielding calls from every blue-blood program in America in the not-so-distant future. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a36e36e197238567833b39e Florida police department goes viral with genius strategy to connect with community te 2026-06-20T19:01:02.243Z Florida police department goes viral with genius strategy to connect with community A Florida police department went viral after launching a social media campaign aimed at boosting recruitment and bridging the gap between officers and the local community. Speaking on "Fox & Friends Weekend," members of the Ocala Police Department discussed the online campaign that has racked up millions of views by showcasing the human side of the people behind the badge. "Social media, being able to bring light, especially since like 2020 and all that stuff happened, being able to bring a positive light to the police department, being able to take the serious side away from work, showing that we do have personalities," Officer Sean Price said.  FLORIDA AUTHORITIES SAY THEY THWARTED A PLANNED 'TEEN TAKEOVER' AT ST AUGUSTINE BEACH VIA SOCIAL MEDIA "These videos certainly humanize the badge, the uniform. I think that's a really good way of doing it, because you get caught too much in social media. There's a lot of negative things," he added. Earlier this week, the department posted another video accompanied by the song "Daddy's Home" by Usher as part of the "We Do" campaign. The latest video shows officers in familiar dating scenarios while actually carrying out their duties. The video asks, "Does he open your door?" alongside footage of an officer escorting someone into a patrol car. It also features "Does he listen to you?" paired with an officer taking a statement and "Does he answer your call?" alongside a team member answering an emergency call — all answered with "We do." NEBRASKA SHERIFF EXPOSES HOW DACA LOOPHOLE PUT TRUMP AND THE NATION IN CROSSHAIRS OF UFC TERROR PLOT The video jokingly highlights the many ways officers are serving their community and keeping people safe, and it has already reached more than 19 million views on Facebook. Corporal Alexandria Blackman said reactions have been positive, calling it a "way for us to show who we are outside of being serious." "It's a nice way to connect with the community and for them to see a funny or a lighter side of us," she said. Price echoed those sentiments, saying he believes the positive attention could result in more applications to join the force. INSIDE ICE'S 'WARTIME' HIRING SURGE DOUBLING THE FORCE AS CRITICS WARN OF MILITARIZED POLICING "I mean, with as much as it's navigated throughout social media, with all the likes and attention we've got, I would just say we've gotten some positive attention," Price said. He later added, "I'd say we should have some more applications coming in here soon." Officer Clayton Brown offered a message to those considering joining the force: "I would say, one, what's your why? You got to have a good why of coming into the job like this." "And if it's to reach our community, you're [going to] be there on people's worst days. And you have to come at it with a different outlook, a different perspective. You have to be able to see both sides of things. But I'd say if you have that itch, we need good people. So do it." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a36e151197238567833b375 More resources arrive to battle Pocket Fire north of Sedona te 2026-06-20T18:52:01.763Z More resources arrive to battle Pocket Fire north of Sedona More resources have arrived to help with suppression efforts on the roughly 500-acre Pocket Fire located about 7 miles north of Sedona in the Oak Creek Canyon area. Evacuations remain in effect in the Oak Creek Canyon area and state Route 89A remains closed between Fort Tuthill and the north end of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a36e13d197238567833b355 Obama Center embeds 'Indigenous' land message on controversial site te 2026-06-20T18:51:41.793Z Obama Center embeds 'Indigenous' land message on controversial site Following its Juneteenth opening, the Obama Presidential Center is embracing a message tied to one of the modern left's most contentious ideas: that America was built on land "stolen" from Indians. During Thursday's dedication ceremony, Obama Foundation CEO Valerie Jarrett opened proceedings by acknowledging the American Indian tribes who originally inhabited the land where the center now stands. But the acknowledgment extends well beyond the opening ceremony. Just a few feet from the center's landmark museum tower and near the Obama statue, visitors encounter a permanent display titled "Acknowledging Indigenous Peoples' Land and Territory." OBAMA PRESIDENTIAL CENTER'S OPENING CEREMONY RIDICULED FOR 'LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT' BEFORE STAR-STUDDED SHOW The sign states that the Obama Foundation acknowledges "the sovereign Indigenous peoples who have, since time immemorial, inhabited and stewarded the lands many of us call home." Another section of the sign states that "Indigenous peoples" have worked to "combat and rightfully reverse the forces of settler colonialism" and features a 2009 Obama quote reflecting on broken treaties, lost lands and the treatment of Native Americans. "Treaties were violated. Promises were broken," Obama said. Land acknowledgments have become common at universities, museums and public events, but critics often mock them as performative exercises associated with the view that America was built on "stolen land." Supporters argue they serve as an important recognition of the history of American Indians and their connection to the land. SUBCONTRACTORS SAY THEY’RE OWED MILLIONS, FACE FINANCIAL RUIN, AFTER HELPING BUILD OBAMA PRESIDENTIAL CENTER But the land acknowledgment also underlines a glaring irony, one that was largely absent from Thursday's opening ceremony, according to some critics. The Obama Presidential Center, operated by the private Obama Foundation, sits on public land transferred to the foundation by the city of Chicago for just $10 under a controversial agreement.   "People here in future years are going to hear about how this land was stolen from the Native Americans," Illinois GOP Chair Bob Grogan told Fox News Digital outside the Center last week. "But underneath, you should all be reading into this, that it was actually stolen from the citizens of Illinois, not from the Native Americans." The criticism stems from a yearslong legal and political battle over the transfer of 19.3 acres of Jackson Park public land to the Obama Foundation under a 99-year agreement requiring the one-time $10 payment. Critics also argue that what was originally presented as a presidential library evolved into a campus that serves as the home of the Obama Foundation. Grogan said visitors should view the display through the lens of the Center's own history. He argued the land was created after the Great Chicago Fire through landfill and public works projects and therefore belongs to Chicago taxpayers. "This land actually was recaptured from the Great Chicago Fire. They took a bunch of rubble and actually created this land," he said. "So it has nothing to do with the Native Americans, but it has everything to do with stealing it from the taxpayers of the city of Chicago." Grogan argued the land fight cannot be separated from the broader controversy surrounding the Center, which has seen construction costs approach $1 billion and required millions of dollars in taxpayer-funded infrastructure improvements around Jackson Park. He also pointed to the Obama Foundation's unfulfilled pledge to build a $470 million endowment fund intended to protect taxpayers from future operating costs. Critics point to another irony. In addition, the Center was promoted as a catalyst for economic opportunity on Chicago's South Side and a vehicle for supporting minority-owned businesses. Yet a recent Fox News Digital investigation found several subcontractors — including minority-owned firms — claiming they are owed millions of dollars for work performed on the project. The Obama Foundation did not respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Fox News' Peter D'Abrosca contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a36e12a197238567833b34c Tarik Skubal gets into shouting match with rival's dugout after strikeout, held back by teammate te 2026-06-20T18:51:22.339Z Tarik Skubal gets into shouting match with rival's dugout after strikeout, held back by teammate A division rivalry got testy on Friday night with arguably the game’s best pitcher jawing with another. Back-to-back Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal and Mike Vasil shared pleasantries from their respective dugouts, resulting in Skubal needing to be held back. It’s not clear what exactly prompted the back-and-forth, but after striking out Colson Montgomery with the bases loaded to end the fifth inning, Skubal took a long look toward the Chicago White Sox dugout and gave some choice words while pointing at, apparently, Vasil. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Vasil seemed a bit surprised that he became prey for Skubal. Video appeared to catch Vasil saying to Skubal, "Nobody was talking s—t." "I was up there on the top step and helping the team out, cheering them on. Next thing I know, I’m getting reamed out," he said. CUBS LOOK TO BUILD ON OFFENSIVE BREAKOUT AGAINST STRUGGLING BLUE JAYS STARTER PATRICK CORBIN "I'm a competitive guy," Skubal said of the brouhaha. "I kind of wear my emotions out there and that's part of how I play the game. It's just baseball, going back and forth. It is what it is. It happened. It's over with." The strikeout came in a big spot, as it preserved a 2-2 tie. Detroit eventually went on to win 4-3. Perhaps emotions are running a bit higher for the Tigers, who are in last place after winning the American League Central in miraculous fashion last year. Skubal said prior to his start that if the team didn’t turn things around, fans could expect a much different-looking team after the trade deadline. One of those potential big moves could be Skubal himself, who is set to hit free agency after this season and warrants quite the payday. The largest contract ever given to a pitcher, in both money and years, is Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s 12-year, $325 million deal that he signed ahead of last year with the Los Angeles Dodgers, and that was before he had even thrown an MLB pitch. The White Sox, meanwhile, are in first place in the division after some miserable seasons. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a36e0ed197238567833b329 More resources arrive to battle Pocket Fire north of Sedona; 89A remains closed, evacuations still in effect te 2026-06-20T18:50:21.415Z More resources arrive to battle Pocket Fire north of Sedona; 89A remains closed, evacuations still in effect Evacuations remain in effect in the Oak Creek Canyon area and state Route 89A remains closed between Fort Tuthill and the north end of Sedona. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a36ded1197238567833b2a2 This is the USA's roadmap to winning the World Cup now that they've made the knockout round te 2026-06-20T18:41:21.251Z This is the USA's roadmap to winning the World Cup now that they've made the knockout round The United States men’s national team is doing historic things. They have put the world on notice that they are a real threat, while doing something that had not been accomplished at the World Cup since 1930: win its first two matches. Here is a little history lesson before I tell you how USMNT can ride this momentum and win this whole thing. Yes, I’m serious. If Zlatan thinks the United States can win the World Cup, so do I. The 1930 U.S. team won its first two matches, beating Belgium and Paraguay, eventually reaching the semifinals, which remains the best finish in American men’s World Cup history. This group now has an opportunity to do something no U.S. men’s team has ever done: turn an encouraging start into a legitimate championship run. After opening the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a dominant 4-1 win over Paraguay in Los Angeles, the United States followed it with a composed 2-0 victory over Australia in Seattle. The results did more than send the Americans through to the knockout stage. They clinched first place in Group D, and though it sounds crazy to say after years of disappointment, they gave themselves a legitimate path to win the World Cup, while never having to play any games on Canadian or Mexican soil. WATCH THE WORLD CUP FINAL ON FOX ONE The road to World Cup victory is difficult, but it is as I said, unusually favorable geographically. The Americans are scheduled to play their Round of 32 match at Levi’s Stadium, now called San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, on July 1. The United States is currently projected to face Ivory Coast in the World Cup Round of 32 on July 1 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, though its opponent will not be official until FIFA finalizes the table of the eight best third-place teams.  If the U.S. advances, the bracket could quickly become unforgiving. Belgium is a potential Round-of-16 opponent, where they would play them in Seattle on July 6. Spain, Colombia or Croatia could await in the quarterfinal on July 10 in Los Angeles. A semifinal in Texas could bring juggernauts France, Germany, Netherlands or Morocco. Then there is the possibility of defending champions Argentina, Brazil, England, Portugal, or another global power in the final. In other words, winning the World Cup would not simply require the U.S. to play well. It would require the Americans to beat several teams with deeper tournament pedigree, more Champions League experience, and more players accustomed to the pressure of title-deciding matches. USMNT manager Mauricio Pochettino's biggest task is to preserve the identity that has gotten the U.S. here, while improving the areas that could be punished by elite opponents. The Americans have shown they can press, attack with speed and create plays through wide areas, thanks to Pochettino's strategy. They have also shown they can win without Christian Pulisic, who missed the Australia match with a calf issue. But against the world’s best teams, the U.S. cannot be reckless. Its defensive shape must be more disciplined, its midfield must control longer stretches of possession, and its transition defense must eliminate the kind of open-field chances that a France, Spain, or Argentina will punish. Pochettino also has to manage the group-stage finale against Turkey, intelligently. The U.S. has already secured first place, meaning rest, injury management and preserving legs for the knockout stage should matter more than chasing another statement result. FOX ONE’S NEW WORLD CUP VIEWING EXPERIENCE Christian Pulisic must return healthy and become the player who changes knockout matches. The U.S. does not need him to carry every possession, but it needs him to produce decisive moments: a goal, a final pass, a foul drawn in a dangerous area or the individual play that breaks open a tense match. They’ve scored quickly in each of their first two matches. If they can shift the momentum in their favor like that in the knockout stage as well, they’ll be in good shape. Folarin Balogun must keep giving the U.S. a true striker’s presence. His movement, pressure and ability to turn crosses into chances have been a catalyst to their success so far. Against elite teams, he may only get one or two clean looks. He has to finish them. The midfield, led by players such as Tyler Adams, Yunus Musah and Weston McKennie, has to become the engine of the tournament. Adams must protect the back line and set the tone physically. McKennie must win second balls, arrive in the box and create chaos on set pieces. Musah has to use his ability on the ball to escape pressure and carry the U.S. from defense into attack. The defense must be ruthless. Chris Richards, Antonee Robinson, Sergiño Dest and the rest of the back line cannot merely survive against elite attackers. They have to win individual battles, defend the far post, avoid cheap giveaways and make the kind of clearances and blocks that define World Cup runs. The U.S. has allowed only one goal through two matches, but the knockout stage will test whether that record is sustainable against better opponents. Finally, the Americans must become a team that believes it belongs. They can’t afford to get lost in the Cinderella storyline. That sounds simple, but World Cups are often decided by whether a talented group plays cautiously against a giant or plays as if it has earned the right to win. The U.S. has home crowds, momentum, a favorable travel setup and now a piece of history behind it. The Americans are not favorites to win the World Cup, obviously. While there is hope, the respect has not been earned by international fans, analysts and sportsbooks. France, Spain, Argentina, Brazil, England, Germany and Portugal still carry more established championship credentials. But the United States has put itself in position to make history and establish themselves like our women’s team has. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a36debd197238567833b299 The only MLB team without an official Pride Night holds a Faith & Family Night in June instead te 2026-06-20T18:41:01.802Z The only MLB team without an official Pride Night holds a Faith & Family Night in June instead Out of the 30 Major League Baseball teams, only one refuses to celebrate Pride Night, the Texas Rangers. It’s a bold and refreshing move in a day and age where LGBTQ has been shoved down our throats by Democrat government officials, corporate America, and many of America's professional sports teams, leagues, and broadcast partners.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Instead of holding a Pride Night, the Rangers included a Faith & Family Night at the ballpark this season, like they have done previously. The community night, held on Thursday, featured "Nearly 1/4 of the @Rangers roster," where players shared "about their faith," an attendee said.  Another fan told me three players from the starting lineup were a part of the postgame activities held in the bullpen. He said the event was "absolutely fantastic." ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON’T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! The players in attendance were Brandon Nimmo, Cody Bradford, Jalen Beeks, Jacob Latz, Evan Carter, Cody Freeman, Josh Jung, and Wyatt Langford. Nathan Eovaldi was supposed to be involved in the event, but he was unable to attend. In response to the backlash for not holding a Pride Night, the Rangers said in a statement in 2024, which mirrors statements about inclusion, "Our longstanding commitment remains the same: To make everyone feel welcome and included in Rangers baseball — in our ballpark, at every game, and in all we do — for both our fans and our employees. We deliver on that promise across our many programs to have a positive impact across our entire community," This is a great example of a team refusing to allow culture to dictate what they can and should celebrate. The team does not seem interested in getting into a culture war. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a36dcc7197238567833b247 Dem who sued to remove Trump's name from Kennedy Center now says venue becoming 'lifeless husk' in fresh fight te 2026-06-20T18:32:39.720Z Dem who sued to remove Trump's name from Kennedy Center now says venue becoming 'lifeless husk' in fresh fight Those in charge at the Kennedy Center have been accused by Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, of purposely allowing the Washington, D.C., venue to languish into a "lifeless husk" by not resuming regular shows and programming. Beatty, an ex officio board member of the Kennedy Center, initially filed the lawsuit against President Donald Trump in December 2025, when the board decided to install signage displaying his name alongside Kennedy's on the building. According to a Friday court filing, Beatty's legal team argued that the current board, with Trump as chairman, is in violation of a May court order by "refusing to take any steps to maintain the Center’s operations, and will effectively close the Center as a performing arts venue come July 5, 2026." "They plan to turn the Kennedy Center into a lifeless husk," Beatty's lawyers wrote. JONATHAN TURLEY: TRUMP’S KENNEDY CENTER NAME CHANGE WILL KEEP LAWYERS BUSY FOR YEARS Lawyers for the Kennedy Center responded by saying: "The Court’s order did not affirmatively require the Board to reschedule programming that had previously been cancelled or to seek new programming." Fox News Digital reached out to the Kennedy Center and the White House for additional comment. The order from U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper prevented the Kennedy Center from initiating its planned two-year closure for renovations. Cooper also ordered Trump's name be taken off the building, which happened last weekend. Cooper's 94-page order last month did not explicitly say that shows must immediately resume, given that there are "at least some plans to restart rehearsals, performances and educational programming." FEDERAL JUDGE ORDERS TRUMP'S NAME REMOVED FROM KENNEDY CENTER, SAYS ONLY CONGRESS CAN RENAME IT He did say that the board "bears an affirmative duty to carry out the Center’s programming and maintain a memorial to President Kennedy. It may not simply stop putting on shows altogether." The Kennedy Center said its management would begin presenting recommendations for plans to reopen. The venue's lawyers said the board is considering several options, including a full closure with no programming, a partial closure that would keep some areas open to the public and allow performances in unaffected spaces, and a phased repair plan that would revive a full programming schedule. A vote on these options, which they say have not been finalized, will be held in mid-July, Kennedy Center lawyers said. TRUMP FIRES KENNEDY CENTER BOARD MEMBERS CITING DRAG SHOWS, APPOINTS HIMSELF CHAIRMAN The battle over the Kennedy Center began in February 2025, shortly after Trump was inaugurated for a second time as president. He replaced several trustees on the board, while also appointing himself a trustee. The new Trump-allied board then elected him chair, enabling him to fire the previous president of the center, Deborah Rutter. In a speech in May 2025, he claimed that under Rutter's leadership, the board "wasted millions and millions of dollars and handed us a budget deficit of $26 million." "In addition, the programming was out of control with rampant political propaganda, DEI, and inappropriate shows. We had some very inappropriate shows, to put it—I think, to put it very nicely," Trump added. Also in May 2025, the new board stripped all 23 ex officio members of voting rights. Members of this category include notable Democrats, such as Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, as well as Trump administration officials — Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Education Secretary Linda McMahon among them. In February of this year, Trump announced the two-year closure on Truth Social, which was later blocked as a result of Beatty's lawsuit. The saga culminated on June 13, when workers began removing Trump's name from the Kennedy Center. The sign previously read "The Donald J. Trump and John F. Kennedy Memorial Center For The Performing Arts." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a36dcb4197238567833b23e Campbell's rolls out new soups, including first-ever gluten-free chicken noodle variety te 2026-06-20T18:32:20.277Z Campbell's rolls out new soups, including first-ever gluten-free chicken noodle variety Campbell’s signature red-and-white soup cans are evolving, as several new soups join the historic brand’s lineup. Campbell’s Condensed Gluten Free Banza Chickpea Pasta and Chicken Soup With gluten-free eating becoming increasingly common among Americans, Campbell's has partnered with Banza to launch a new gluten-free version of its iconic condensed chicken noodle soup. WILD BREAKFAST TREND HAS AMERICANS DITCHING CEREAL FOR SOUP, AND EXPERTS SUPPORT IT "The new variety pairs the comfort of Campbell’s Chicken Noodle Soup with Banza’s beloved gluten-free chickpea penne pasta, delivering the classic flavor fans know and love," Campbell’s announced in a news release. According to the company, roughly 30% of the U.S. population actively seeks gluten-free options, "and the U.S. gluten-free market is projected to grow at a 9.8% compound annual growth rate from 2026 to 2033." Gluten is a type of protein found in certain grains and is common in bread, pasta, baked goods and some sauces and soups. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder that causes the body to attack the small intestine when a person eats gluten. About 1% of the population has celiac disease, but "only about 30% are properly diagnosed," reports the Celiac Disease Foundation (CDF). More people are believed to have non-celiac gluten sensitivity or non-celiac wheat sensitivity than celiac disease, although exact rates remain uncertain. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER According to the CDF, people with gluten sensitivity can experience depression, ADHD-like behavior, abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, headaches, bone or joint pain and chronic fatigue when they have gluten in their diet. "For over 125 years, Campbell’s Chicken Noodle Soup has been a staple in homes across America," said Benjamin Crook, senior vice president of soup at The Campbell’s Company. "Partnering with Banza lets us bring that same classic chicken noodle taste to the growing number of people looking for gluten free options, made with ingredients like No Antibiotics Ever chicken meat and Banza’s chickpea pasta in a flavorful variety that will stand out on shelf." The new chicken noodle soup is available now on Amazon and will roll out to retailers nationwide, the company announced. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES Campbell's Chunky Buffalo Wild Wings Parmesan Garlic Chicken Noodle Soup Campbell’s Chunky, the heartier version of the brand’s soups, has teamed up with Buffalo Wild Wings (BWW) to create Campbell’s Chunky Buffalo Wild Wings Parmesan Garlic Chicken Noodle Soup. According to Campbell's, Buffalo Wild Wings is "the largest sports bar brand in the United States." The soup collaboration is part of a "rapidly growing off-premise business through Buffalo Wild Wings GO," the takeout and delivery arm of BWW. The soup company said the partnership "reflects Chunky brand’s broader strategy to reach a new generation of soup consumers through modern, bold flavors." Seventy percent of Americans report protein as the nutrient they most want to consume, a 2025 International Food Information Council survey found. The BWW soup contains 17 grams of protein per 18.8-ounce can. Retailers began selling it this month. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Campbell’s Chunky x Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer Cheese with Potatoes & Chorizo Soup Campbell’s Chunky x Pabst Blue Ribbon Beef, Bacon & Beer Chili with Beans Last fall, Campbell’s introduced two new Chunky soups "just in time for soup season" and in keeping with the company's goal of offering consumers bolder flavors. Campbell’s Chunky x Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer Cheese with Potatoes & Chorizo Soup includes chorizo and potatoes "simmered in creamy cheese infused with Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer flavor." Campbell’s Chunky x Pabst Blue Ribbon Beef, Bacon & Beer Chili with Beans features seasoned beef, beans and smoky bacon and PBR flavor, according to the company. Both soups are sold exclusively at Walmart. Last year, Campbell's CEO Mick Beekhuizen said that consumers are cooking at home "at the highest levels since early 2020 and turning to our brands for value, quality and convenience." In 2025, Campbell’s experienced "an unspecified increase in soup sales and a 5% decrease in organic sales of snacks," Axios reported. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a36dca0197238567833b225 32 years later, US soccer looks to replicate 1994 success te 2026-06-20T18:32:00.296Z 32 years later, US soccer looks to replicate 1994 success IRVINE, Calif. – A lot can change in 32 years. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a36dc8c197238567833b21c 32 years later, US soccer looks to replicate 1994 success te 2026-06-20T18:31:40.329Z 32 years later, US soccer looks to replicate 1994 success Members of the U.S. men's soccer team train at Great Park in Irvine, Calif., on June 8, 2026. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a36dc4f197238567833b209 The Newsroom in D.C. Tries to Keep the Newsstand as a Shopping Destination te 2026-06-20T18:30:39.912Z The Newsroom in D.C. Tries to Keep the Newsstand as a Shopping Destination The Newsroom, overflowing with magazines and newspapers on mismatched shelves, has endured as a relic of a different Washington. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a36dc3b197238567833b1f9 Founders Fund’s outlier bet on humanely killed fish te 2026-06-20T18:30:19.952Z Founders Fund’s outlier bet on humanely killed fish Shinkei makes a refrigerator-sized robot called Poseidon to kill fish quickly and humanely. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a36d7c9197238567833b180 Israeli ambassador, UN official shout over each other in tense exchange over sexual violence blacklist te 2026-06-20T18:11:21.680Z Israeli ambassador, UN official shout over each other in tense exchange over sexual violence blacklist Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations (U.N.) Danny Danon erupted at Vanessa Frazier, the U.N. Secretary-General's Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict, in a tense exchange over Frazier's role in placing Israel on a blacklist on sexual violence. The pair shouted over each other during a Friday U.N. meeting marking the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict after a report Frazier helped author placed Israel on a sexual violence blacklist. "You caved to the pressure. You caved to the Secretary General's obsession with targeting Israel. And in doing so," Danon began before Frazier chimed in. "Wait, I'm speaking now!" Danon yelled. UN DRAFT REPORT ON CHILDREN IN CONFLICT ZONES RAISES EYEBROWS WITH FRAMING OF ISRAELIS "No, you will be quiet, because I'm speaking now! You spoke, now I speak. You spoke, and now I'll speak. Shame on you, you're part of the bullying of Israel. Shame on you, you can walk out. You spoke now, I speak. You can walk out, shame on you! You're part of this, you're part of his obsession," he continued. The United Nations Secretary-General's office listed Israeli entities in the annex of the U.N.'s annual Conflict-Related Sexual Violence report in May. The report specifically mentioned the Israel Defense Forces, the Israel Prison Services and the country's border police Counter Terrorism Unit after U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres labeled the organizations "a party credibly suspected of committing or being responsible for patterns of rape or other sexual violence." Danon had previously condemned the U.N.'s decision to add Israel to the blacklist and announced a freezing of relations between Israel and Guterres' office. NETANYAHU SLAMS 'TERRORIST-SUPPORTING' UN COUNCIL THAT ACCUSED ISRAEL OF COMMITTING SEXUAL CRIMES In a statement to Fox News, Danon's office blasted the decision as a "stain" and noted that Israel was being placed on a list with terrorist organizations. "Israel has been placed on a blacklist alongside Hamas, ISIS, and Boko Haram. This is a moral disgrace that will be remembered as one of the darkest stains on António Guterres’ legacy," he said. On Friday, Danon also called for U.N. Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict and Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations Pramila Patten to resign. He then rebuffed an apparent attempt by Frazier to defend Patten, noting that Patten was not present at the meeting. UN COMMISSION ACCUSES ISRAEL OF 'EXTERMINATION' IN CONTROVERSIAL REPORT "Ms. Patten was invited here, she chose not to be here. You will allow me to finish my words. Shameful. You are part of this shameful behavior. You are a part of it. Shame on you. Shame on you," Danon shouted. "I will speak and you will be quiet. You work for the U.N. and you will respect the rule of the U.N. Respect the rule. We will not allow you to bully us. We are a member state, and you work for the U.N., and you will be quiet now. You will be quiet. Shameful. You and your shameful report. We know why you took this position. We will not let you be part of this shameful campaign. I will finish my words. If you don't want to listen, go out," Danon continued. UN REPORT TARGETING ISRAEL SPARKS BACKLASH, AUTHOR ACCUSED OF OVERSTEPPING HER MANDATE Danon contended that Israel cooperated with the U.N. and that the organization did not independently review the evidence or give Israel a fair opportunity to address the allegations. He also accused Patten of lending credibility to a politically motivated campaign against Israel. "If verifying the facts is not Ms. Patten’s responsibility, then what exactly is her responsibility?" Danon asked. "You knew Israel had cooperated. You knew you had not reviewed the evidence yourself. Yet you chose to stand behind this falsehood. You should have said no. You should have resigned. You tried to stain Israel’s name. But the stain is not on Israel. The stain is on you," he said during the U.N. meeting. Danon's office also plans on filing a formal complaint with the U.N. over Frazier's interruptions during the meeting, his office told Fox News Digital. Fox News Digital contacted a spokesperson for Patten and for Frazier but did not immediately receive a response. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a36d7a0197238567833b15e Counties may soon see compensation for cleaning up abandoned properties te 2026-06-20T18:10:40.214Z Counties may soon see compensation for cleaning up abandoned properties Key Points: A new law will give Arizona counties the ability to recoup money from cleaning up abandoned properties Gila County has spent about $250,000 from its own coffers in the past two years cleaning up properties  Counties could use those funds for more beneficial things Arizona’s counties have picked up the tab on blighted property cleanup for years. Now under a new state law, they’ll have a chance to recoup and reallocate lost resources sunk into cleaning up abandoned properties.  It’s something Gila County Supervisor Tim Humphrey has wished for since he was elected a decade ago. Gila County has spent about $250,000 in the past two years and introduced a line item in its budget to address blighted properties, Humphrey said.  The funds to clean up properties come from taxpayers and the county’s budget. That means the process pulls vital resources from other potentially beneficial programs, he said. That’s where Senate Bill 1067 steps in. Recently signed by Gov. Katie Hobbs, the law will allow counties to place liens on properties if the county has to take responsibility for cleaning them up as public health hazards. When the lien is paid, the money would go back to the county.  The law goes into effect 90 days after sine die but only lasts until Oct. 1, 2028. Humphrey said the end date got added as the bill was going through the legislative process and he would try to get it taken off in the next two years.  Sen. Wendy Rogers, R-Flagstaff, sponsored the bill, but she did not speak further on it.  A lien is a legal claim placed on an asset, like property, by a creditor to ensure repayment of debt. Counties are required by law to address public health hazards, but in the case of some abandoned properties, there may not be a responsible party to work with.  Gila County does have code enforcement officers and a hearing officer to address blighted properties and issue citations or work with property owners to clean them up, Humphrey said.  “If they’re having financial difficulties, a lot of times we will help them if they’re elderly or things of that nature to help them clean up their properties, like even deliver dumpsters and things,” he said.  The problem starts when a property ends up with no owner, often when someone dies and the property doesn’t go through probate, there’s no one to inherit it, or it ends up in a trust and no one takes responsibility to keep it up. Other times, properties can be held up in foreclosures and other liens for years, Humphrey added.  If that’s the case, there’s no one to write a citation to, he added. Blight and infrastructure were one of his biggest concerns when he was elected in 2016, he said.  The county currently has a “hit list” of properties that need to be cleaned up, but they only have so much money to work with, so once the funds are spent, there’s nowhere to get more money to address more properties, he said. Then those properties have to wait until the next budget is approved. If they wanted more money, they’d have to raise taxes — something that Humphrey would not want to do.  They are funds that could be used for other purposes, such as cleaning up after last year’s monsoons that saw floods tear through the county. While Gila County will receive about $5 million from the state budget and recently approved an $18 million bond to help clean up efforts as the monsoon season approaches, they have not received any federal aid.  “We do what we can afford,” he said. “Roads and stuff close to being washed out, things of that nature that if we don’t get on those creeks and do some repairs, then if we get a heavy monsoon, then it’s going to take roads and things out.” It goes beyond aesthetic concerns, Gila County Public Health Director Josh Beck said. Some of the properties have conditions that create public health and safety risks such as dilapidated or fire-damaged homes, unsafe buildings, human waste, rodents, flies, maggots, open cesspools and tick infestations.  Beck said the county may not be reimbursed immediately after a cleanup and repayment is not guaranteed in every case, but the new law helps protect the county’s ability to recover those costs instead of having them disappear before there is ever a realistic opportunity for repayment.  “The purpose of SB 1067 is to make sure the cleanup cost remains attached to the property and is not simply wiped away through the tax-lien process,” he said. “That gives counties a better chance of recovering public funds when the property is eventually sold, transferred, redeemed, redeveloped or otherwise brought back into productive use.” Beck said it gives them a better chance of recovering public money that has been spent to address serious health and safety hazards on private property. It will not solve every abandoned property case, but it improves the county’s ability to protect taxpayers and neighbors when the county has to step in, he said.  “They can improve neighboring property values, make neighborhoods safer for children and families, remove places that attract illegal activity or unauthorized occupancy, eliminate hazards such as cesspools and create clean land that can eventually be used for future development,” Beck said.  Jacob Emnett, legislative director for the County Supervisors Association, said without the new law, the person who buys the property would be able to later sell the property without the hazard and without reimbursing the county for the cleanup.  “SB 1067 provides a temporary window for these assessments to remain with the property past the sale of a tax lien or the foreclosure of the right to redeem, which is presently extended to assessments by municipal improvement, county improvement, and sanitary districts,” he said. “The aim is to facilitate the repayment in instances where the lien would otherwise be extinguished, such as when the property’s right to redeem is foreclosed and it is auctioned.” The post Counties may soon see compensation for cleaning up abandoned properties first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a36d5ae197238567833b148 Woods to grow historic preservation te 2026-06-20T18:02:22.440Z Woods to grow historic preservation Father’s work nears 50-year landmark status Sedona Historic Preservation Commissioner Bobby Woods, 66, stopped by the Sedona Heritage Museum on May 27 to celebrate National Historic Preservation Month. He shared with the 35 attendees his memories of growing up in Sedona and the Verde Valley as the s Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a36d59a197238567833b127 Biden scores temporary court victory as Trump appointed judge delays release of Hur investigation materials te 2026-06-20T18:02:02.468Z Biden scores temporary court victory as Trump appointed judge delays release of Hur investigation materials Former President Joe Biden has won another three weeks to block the release of audio recordings and transcripts tied to Special Counsel Robert Hur's classified documents investigation, after a federal judge granted a temporary injunction while a federal appeals court reviews his challenge. The recordings stem from Biden's interviews with Mark Zwonitzer, the ghostwriter of his 2017 memoir, "Promise Me, Dad." U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich, a Trump-appointee, on Friday issued an injunction pending appeal that prevents the Justice Department from releasing the materials while the D.C. Circuit considers the case. The order came just hours after Friedrich denied Biden's request for a preliminary injunction that would have stopped the release altogether. The legal battle could determine whether Americans ever hear the recordings that helped shape Hur's decision not to prosecute Biden over his handling of classified documents. The audio has been the subject of intense scrutiny because Hur raised questions about Biden's memory in explaining why he declined to bring charges against Biden for mishandling classified documents. Although the Justice Department previously released audio from Biden's interviews with Hur, the recordings at the center of the current legal battle involve separate conversations between Biden and Zwonitzer. Hur's 2024 report repeatedly referenced Biden's recorded conversations with Zwonitzer. The special counsel described some exchanges as "painfully slow" and said Biden at times struggled to recall events and relay information, observations that fueled scrutiny of the then-president's cognitive abilities amid an election year. GREGG JARRETT: RELEASE THE BIDEN TAPES AND LET AMERICANS HEAR THE TRUTH FOR THEMSELVES The Heritage Foundation and its Oversight Project director Mike Howell have spent more than two years seeking the recordings and transcripts through FOIA requests. Heritage Foundation officials have argued that the public has a strong interest in reviewing the materials referenced throughout Hur's report, particularly because the special counsel relied on the recordings in explaining his decision not to pursue criminal charges Biden has been fighting to keep the potentially embarrassing recordings under wraps. CNN HOST SUGGESTS ROBERT HUR 'UNDERSOLD' EXTENT OF BIDEN MEMORY LAPSES DURING SPECIAL COUNSEL INTERVIEW After Friedrich denied Biden's motion for a preliminary injunction on Friday, Biden's legal team immediately sought emergency relief to preserve the status quo while appealing the decision. In an emergency filing, Biden's attorneys argued that disclosure would effectively end the case before appellate judges could review the legal questions involved. They maintained that once the recordings are released, any privacy protections would be permanently lost and the appeal would become largely moot. The filing also stressed that the FOIA litigation has already been pending for more than two years and argued there was no urgent public need requiring immediate disclosure of conversations that occurred roughly a decade ago between Biden and his ghostwriter. Biden's attorneys noted that the former president is now a private citizen who neither holds nor is seeking public office. OBAMA-APPOINTED JUDGE WITH TIES TO ANTI-TRUMP CONSPIRACY THEORY HIT WITH MISCONDUCT COMPLAINT The Justice Department initially withheld the recordings and much of the transcript material under several FOIA exemptions. Earlier this year, however, the department reversed course and determined the records could be released with redactions after concluding that significant public interest existed in understanding evidence relied upon by Hur during his investigation. After the Justice Department announced plans to release the recordings, Biden filed suit in May to stop the disclosure, claiming the audiotapes contain private conversations that should remain protected from public release and if released, would be in violation of the Privacy Act. His legal team argued that the department's decision violates the Privacy Act and constitutes arbitrary agency action under the Administrative Procedure Act. Leading Biden's legal effort is Amy Jeffress, a partner at Washington-based law firm Hecker Fink and a former Justice Department national security official. Jeffress has served as the primary attorney advancing Biden's challenge to the release of the materials and signed the recent emergency filing seeking to prevent disclosure while the appeal proceeds. Jeffress has also drawn attention because she is married to U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper, an Obama appointee who recently ruled against the Trump administration in a high-profile dispute involving the Kennedy Center. Cooper's ruling prompted criticism from some Trump allies and conservative commentators who pointed to the judge's family connection to Biden's attorney, suggesting a conflict of interest may be at play in Cooper's work. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a36d55d197238567833b10a Evacuations ordered for Pocket Fire north of Sedona; Highway 89A closed in both directions te 2026-06-20T18:01:01.539Z Evacuations ordered for Pocket Fire north of Sedona; Highway 89A closed in both directions The American Red Cross Arizona announced it is opening an evacuation shelter at Sedona Red Rock Jr. Sr. High School (995 Upper Red Rock Loop Road) due to the Pocket Fire near the Coconino County-Yavapai County line north of Sedona. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a36d549197238567833b0ff Katelynn Yazzie: A Panther leader of legacy te 2026-06-20T18:00:41.570Z Katelynn Yazzie: A Panther leader of legacy The Coconino softball hero closes out her high school career full of growth and memorable moments. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a36d535197238567833b0f6 NAU narrows down finalists for athletic director role, decision imminent te 2026-06-20T18:00:21.608Z NAU narrows down finalists for athletic director role, decision imminent An active FCS athletic director and senior administrators from the MAC and Big 12 are finalists for the NAU athletic director job. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a36d319197238567833b0a6 Viral World Cup fan Freddy gets stranded at airport, airlines start bidding war to fly him to Canada te 2026-06-20T17:51:21.384Z Viral World Cup fan Freddy gets stranded at airport, airlines start bidding war to fly him to Canada Freddy, the viral World Cup fan and Germany soccer supporter, has broken the internet once again. He recently shared on X, "Our connecting flight from Dallas to Canada has been canceled due to weather. They rebooked us on a flight tomorrow evening. We‘re gonna miss the Germany match." Then, private jet owners, major airlines, and even the governor of Utah flooded to Freddy’s replies offering to help. WATCH THE WORLD CUP FINAL ON FOX ONE It was like a soap opera, honestly. John Owen, the president and CEO of Airshare, a U.S. private aviation company, offered to help by replying, "What time do you need to get there by? and eventually posting, "your chariot awaits," accompanied by a look at the inside of the luxury private jet.  American Airlines replied, "Not on our watch, Freddy. Check your DMs." Air Canada said, "Hi Freddy, let’s get you to Toronto. Can you send us a DM?" The governor of Utah, Spencer Cox offered his assistance saying, "Hey Freddy, I’m the governor of Utah. I’m assuming someone has reached out to help you make [it] to your match tomorrow. If not, DM me and I’ll help get you there." FOX ONE’S NEW WORLD CUP VIEWING EXPERIENCE What made the story especially interesting was not just the fact that there was a bidding war for who would fly Freddy and his buddies to Toronto, but the fact he was radio silent for almost four hours. I, like millions of others, was on the edge of my seat waiting to see how this stranded saga would end. Would he fly in private luxury? Was Air Force One on the way to pick him? (I’m only half joking).  FREDDY, THE VIRAL WORLD CUP TOURIST, LINKS UP WITH COUNTRY SINGER ELLA LANGLEY AND THE INTERNET LOVES IT Eventually, Freddy gave the world a much-needed and heartwarming update. He posted on X, "UPDATE: We’re on the plane to Buffalo!!! American Airlines was incredibly helpful and made it possible for us to get on this flight. A special thank you to @JJWatt for organizing it while we were in the air to Dallas. Big thanks as well to everyone else who offered their help." Notably, J.J. Watt hooked Freddy and his friends up with a suite at a nearby hotel in Houston, a signed jersey, and has struck up a friendship with Freddy that has proven again to be extremely valuable. This is Freddy’s world, we’re just living in it. He has the world’s biggest airlines, millionaires, country music stars, the whole sports world in the palm of his hands. He’s quite literally a rockstar. I feel like this is the script for a "Most Interesting Man in the World" Dos Equis commercial. He’s the subject of the coolest sports fan story we’ve ever heard. The level of stardom is unmatched right now. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a36d305197238567833b09d Explosive report unearths prominent union money trail labeled a 'stunning betrayal' of MAGA members te 2026-06-20T17:51:01.940Z Explosive report unearths prominent union money trail labeled a 'stunning betrayal' of MAGA members FIRST ON FOX — A major railroad union is under fire as a watchdog report alleges its leadership funneled money to support Democratic causes that opposed the Trump administration, thus undermining many of its own MAGA members while also spending millions on questionable expenses. Leaders of the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees Division (BMWED-IBT), one of the nation's largest rail unions representing 37,000 members, are accused of using union resources to support Democratic priorities through their spending, according to a report released by the American Accountability Foundation (AAF). "The leadership's progressive alignment is a stunning betrayal of the large proportion of its working-class members who support the MAGA agenda and President Trump's leadership," the report said.  "BMWE's one-sided partisanship is evidenced by its attacks on the Trump agenda and its broad support for Democratic causes." NATION’S 2 LARGEST TEACHERS UNIONS FUNNELED NEARLY $50M TO LEFT-WING GROUPS, WATCHDOG REPORT SAYS The report described the union’s leadership as "leftward bent," citing attacks on Trump during his first term, including claims he was "undoing Obama's legacy" and that his deregulation efforts were "dangerous."  Additionally, the report found the union supported left-leaning causes such as Black Lives Matter, abortion and universal health care, while opposing Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" and maintaining ties to Democratic organizations and prominent Democrats, including Reps. Jesús "Chuy" García, D-Ill., and Dina Titus, D-Nev. The report added that the union's leaders have displayed a "stunning betrayal" and abandoned "the will" of their large MAGA member base, underscoring a growing disconnect between organized labor leadership and many "rank-and-file" union members. "While the broad support for the Trump-Vance agenda by industrial union members has been widely reported on, news of this nearly decade-old realignment has apparently yet to reach the leadership of the Brotherhood of Maintenance and Way Employees Division (BMWE) union whose dues-paying members repeatedly cast ballots for President Trump," the report said. Beyond the union's political alignment, the report examined BMWED-IBT's spending practices. LARGEST PUBLIC-SECTOR UNIONS SPENT EYE-POPPING AMOUNT ON LEFT-WING POLITICS — 86 PERCENT FUNDED BY MEMBER DUES The union allegedly sent more than $441,098 to "left-wing" organizations, including the Center for American Progress, a leading progressive think tank, more than $100,000 to the National Democratic Club across multiple years, and the National Teamsters Hispanic Caucus, according to the report. The report said both the National Democratic Club and the National Teamsters Hispanic Caucus are known for their stances against the Trump administration’s immigration policies. The report further examines the Teamsters' Democrat, Republican, Independent Voter Education (D.R.I.V.E.) PAC, which BMWED-IBT joined after its political action committee merged into the PAC in 2004, saying the PAC heavily favored Democrats in its political spending by donating about $13.76 million to Democratic Party committees compared with about $729,846 to Republican committees. Recent polling shows that labor unions like BMWED-IBT consist of a large number of workers who support Trump, including Teamsters polling that shows a 60/40 breakdown in favor of Trump and exit polling from the 2024 election that shows working-class voters without a college degree went 56% for Trump and 42% for Harris.  Not only did the report point to the union's Democratic associations, but also what it described as "massive wasteful spending," claiming that roughly two-thirds of headquarters employees earned six-figure salaries in 2024, while the average BMWED-IBT member earned $61,692. SENIOR TRUMP OFFICIAL REVEALS VISIT THAT SET ‘TRAJECTORY’ FOR ELECTION VICTORY The report said that Cardwell earned $233,492 and Secretary-Treasurer Dale Bogart earned $206,709 that year, adding members of BMWED-IBT Local Lodge 1020,  a local union, pay nearly $100 per month in dues "that goes to subsidizing the salaries of union leadership." Additionally, the report alleges BMWED-IBT spent more than $18 million from 2017 to 2024, including $7.25 million on hotels and conferences, $5.44 million on legal fees, $2.71 million on promotional items and merchandise, and $2.11 million on travel. The union allegedly spent $2.33 million at casinos and resorts alone during the same period, including a $522,281 payment to Caesars Entertainment in 2023, according to the report, which argues the spending shows leadership's priorities are not in the right place. "While hardworking rank-and-file members of the Brotherhood of Maintenance and Way Employees Division Union are busting their backs making an average of $60K per year, woke union bosses live like kings and have wasted millions in union dues on progressive activism, hotel stays, and casino trips," AAF President Tom Jones told Fox News Digital. "The BMWE Union is completely out of touch with its members and is actively betraying the very Trump-supporting workers it claims to support." The union pushed back strongly against the report in a statement to Fox News Digital. "Since taking over leadership of the BMWED-IBT in 2022, our union has operated at a budget surplus," BMWED-IBT President Tony D. Cardwell said. "In fact, it was one of our most prioritized goals to become fiscally responsible and diligent stewards of the memberships’ money. We are accomplishing this goal." Cardwell said the union's work "on Capitol Hill or in any statehouse nationwide" is focused on "securing the best policy and protections" for members, saying that it donates to lawmakers from either party who support railroad workers, as "Party affiliation is not a determining factor for our political arm – support of working railroaders is the only thing that matters." "No dues dollars are allocated to political lobbying," Cardwell said. "The only money donated to politicians comes from our Teamster PAC, which is and has always been voluntarily funded. It is vital that we have a voice in the political realm and this is how we accomplish it, with impartiality and the goal of achieving the best policies and legislation possible for our members." Despite the union's Democratic ties, BMWED-IBT has collaborated with Republicans on key rail safety legislation, including Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., who recently introduced the Secure Tracks Act, which would require railroad companies to use both human and automated track inspections. Cardwell said that the union has "garnered more Republican support on the Hill than in the past" and that its relationship with President Donald Trump "has been strengthened," saying Vice President JD Vance also supported rail safety legislation while serving in the U.S. Senate representing Ohio. A review of the BMWED-IBT's social media accounts by Fox News Digital shows the union reposting and applauding Trump and Vance's push for the Railway Safety Act, legislation the union has fought for after a Norfolk Southern freight train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, three years ago, causing a major chemical spill. Earlier this year, the American Accountability Foundation (AAF) released a similar report involving the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET), one of the nation’s oldest labor unions, alleging the organization is run by leaders who are endorsing and promoting Democratic policies and candidates despite a membership base that data suggests largely supports the president. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a36ce56197238567833b005 DAVID MARCUS: How Crockett's last stand in Texas could bring down Talarico te 2026-06-20T17:31:02.045Z DAVID MARCUS: How Crockett's last stand in Texas could bring down Talarico There is a tradition in Texas of people named Crockett making famous last stands. For Davey Crockett, it was at the Alamo, but the hill that Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, seems inclined to die on is stopping James Talarico, who beat her in the primary, from winning his Senate race. The famously sassy Crockett told the Dallas Morning News this week that she has "no idea" when asked if she would support Talarico in November, saying she is focused on the down-ballot races. Crockett also declined an invitation to speak on Talarico’s behalf at the upcoming Texas Democratic Party Convention. In fact, she is just skipping the whole thing. On one hand, this refusal to play ball could just be the ire of a woman scorned, but even if that is so, there are a few reasons for Democrats to be worried about Crockett taking her endorsement and going home. RISING STAR TALARICO TOPPLES PROGRESSIVE FIREBRAND CROCKETT IN HIGH-STAKES TEXAS SENATE DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY The first reason why Crockett's refusal to endorse Talarico would hurt is that it takes away an important political weapon, specifically, the fact that long-serving GOP Sen. John Cornyn, who lost his party's primary, is also refusing to endorse the man who beat him, Ken Paxton. Talarico would love to slap on a smug smile and tell Texas voters, "Even John Cornyn, who is as Republican as it gets, won’t back my extreme opponent," or whatever. But if his own primary opponent, a sitting member of Congress, is snubbing him too, it just evens out. The deeper problem for the party that Crockett’s recalcitrance reveals is a growing worry among Black Democrats that their power in the party is being marginalized and diminished. TEXAS DEM SENATE PRIMARY FRACTURES OVER RACE RHETORIC AS ‘MEDIOCRE’ JAB, ‘OPPRESSOR’ REMARKS IGNITE BACKLASH In our deep-blue cities, the Democratic Socialists of America are actively replacing old Black power within the party with immigrant candidates. The voters most aggressively fueling this shift are well-off, well-educated White people who always rank most progressive-leaning in polls. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani held a rally this week for his slate of wacky Congressional candidates in Gotham, none of whom are Black, all of whom are socialists and most of whom are opposed by the Black Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hakeem Jeffries, who lives in Brooklyn. Jeffries is supposed to be the boss of Black political power in New York City, but it sure looks like he doesn’t have much of it anymore. DEMOCRATIC SOCIALIST MAYORAL NOMINEE CREATES GROWING HEADACHE FOR VULNERABLE NEW YORK DEMOCRATS The far-left rally came on the same day as the opening of the Barack Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, a funeral for the old party establishment on the shores of Lake Michigan, a baptism of the new socialist party in Brooklyn. On Friday, on CNN, Corey Booker, a Black senator from New Jersey, was shown a clip of Commie Mamdani calling the Democrats a party of the past that has to be replaced. His response: "I don’t want to talk about the Democratic Party." In other words, total surrender. DAVID MARCUS: ESTABLISHMENT DEMS TURN ON GRAHAM PLATNER, BUT IT'S WAY TOO LATE Meanwhile, in purple state Senate races, such as in Maine, and Crockett’s own Texas, the Democrats have decided this cycle that "relatable" White guys are the ticket to success. Graham Platner, in the Pine Tree State, is as scandal-scarred a candidate as we have seen in a long time, yet Democrats think they have found a White guy who knows how to load a gun. In Texas, race was the underlying theme of the Democratic Party primary. In one viral clip from the contest, we saw a middle-aged White woman voter in tears, telling a reporter she loved Crockett but had to vote for Talarico because Texas is too racist to elect a Black woman. TEXAS DEMOCRAT CRIES FOR VOTING TALARICO OVER CROCKETT BECAUSE 'WE NEED SOMEBODY WHO CAN WIN' It was astounding, actually, here was this woman all but saying, "I have to commit an act of racism to fight racism." Feckless Congressional Democrats who continue to feed the communist tiger of their party’s Hasan Piker wing, hoping to be eaten last, might want to consider Crockett’s example. She may have committed political Hari Kari but at least she is standing up for herself. Even Crockett’s promise to focus her energy on down-ballot races shows that she is not convinced that either the national or Texas Democratic Party are really listening to her supporters, but instead, taking them for granted. Republicans should also be paying attention to Crockett’s rebellion here, and offering Black voters who aren’t communists and don’t believe men should be in women’s sports or shelters a way back home to the GOP. Davey Crockett did not survive the battle of the Alamo, and Jasmine Crockett’s political career might not survive her Senate primary loss and her antics since. But in the end, Texas carried the day, and we remember the Alamo because it was not a loss in vain. Maybe Crockett is waiting for some concessions from the Democrats and Talarico, but for right now, it does not look like she is going to surrender and put her hands up to endorse her rival. For Republicans, this is very good news. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM DAVID MARCUS Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a36cbfd197238567833af98 Yankees star Cam Schlittler fires back at Red Sox fan who harassed him for months after dominant start te 2026-06-20T17:21:01.743Z Yankees star Cam Schlittler fires back at Red Sox fan who harassed him for months after dominant start New York Yankees ace Cam Schlittler brought the heat both on and off the field Friday, as he put a trolling Boston Red Sox fan on blast. Schlittler, 25, posted a career-high 13 strikeouts in six shutout innings in the Yankees’ 5-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds at Yankee Stadium and made sure his fastball stayed hot on social media. The Walpole, Massachusetts, native first drew the ire of the Red Sox fan before Game 3 of the AL Wild Card Game last season in October. He quieted the Red Sox hitters that night, striking out 12 hitters across eight scoreless innings, but the noise from Boston fans has only grown. After his start Friday, Schlittler exposed one fan who had crossed the line. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM He screen-recorded all of the fan's insults and posted them to his Instagram Story, captioning the post "Rent Free" with two laughing emojis. The insults began the day of his Wild Card start, when a Red Sox fan with the Instagram handle "Kyle_Lynch11" started chirping at Schlittler, calling him a clown. Lynch’s messages didn’t stop there. "Never forget where u came from," one message read. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Lynch’s messages continued throughout October and November all the way through March and April, when he frequently called the Yankees star a "p---y." Lynch then sent a message with vomit emoji’s after seeing one of Schlittler’s outfits, and the Yankees pitcher finally responded. "Stop glazing lil bro," Schlittler said. Schlittler was then once again called a "p---y," and Lynch declared that the Reds would light him up on Friday, which was far from what happened. In the win, Schlittler lowered his American League-leading ERA to a sparkling 1.71. He is 8-3 with 109 strikeouts in 95 innings, overpowering hitters with his lethal fastball, sinker and cutter combination. Lynch’s chirps were not like some of the death threats that Schlittler told reporters he and his family received from Red Sox fans. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a36c9a6197238567833af43 'Send them back' chants rock European Parliament after landslide vote to speed up deportations te 2026-06-20T17:11:02.447Z 'Send them back' chants rock European Parliament after landslide vote to speed up deportations The European Parliament erupted into chants of "send them back" after lawmakers approved a sweeping overhaul of the European Union’s migrant return system, marking the latest sign that Europe is moving toward tougher immigration enforcement after years of growing anger and frustration from voters. Members of the European Parliament voted on Wednesday 418 to 218, with 30 abstentions, to approve the Return Regulation, a measure designed to speed up the removal of third-country nationals who are staying illegally in the European Union.   The moment quickly turned explosive. After the vote was announced, right-wing lawmakers stood, applauded and chanted "send them back," according to a video of the meeting. Lawmakers on the left responded by chanting "shame on you." 'YOU'RE DESTROYING YOUR COUNTRIES': IS EUROPE FINALLY HEEDING TRUMP'S WARNING ON ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION? The legislation still requires formal approval by the Council of the European Union and publication in the Official Journal before it enters into force, but the confrontation underscored how sharply divided Europe remains over migration, even as the bloc’s institutions move ahead with policies once seen as politically taboo.  The new rules would allow member states to detain some migrants for up to 24 months, with a possible six-month extension, and create a framework for "return hubs" outside the European Union in third countries willing to receive migrants with return decisions. 'YOU'RE DESTROYING YOUR COUNTRIES': IS EUROPE FINALLY HEEDING TRUMP'S WARNING ON ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION? Supporters say the rules are necessary because European Union countries have struggled to enforce deportation orders. The European Conservatives and Reformists Group (ECR), citing the European Commission, said only around 20% of migrants who receive a return decision are actually returned. The vote comes after Fox News Digital reported earlier in June that the European Union appeared to be moving toward tougher border and asylum rules amid growing concern over illegal immigration across the continent. The new measures include stricter screening, identity and security checks, and the use of biometric data such as fingerprints and facial recognition. Conservative leaders hailed the Parliament vote as a victory. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called the result a "great success," calling the legislation a "historic measure," according to her post on X.  Other right-wing figures in France and Austria praised the moment as evidence that pressure from the right was reshaping European Union policy. Critics, however, accused lawmakers of dehumanizing migrants and weakening core protections.  The Guardian reported that socialist vice president of the European Parliament Javi López called the plenary session "disgraceful," while Italian Green and Left Alliance Member of the European Parliament Ilaria Salis described the celebration as "horrifying." Human rights groups have also raised alarms.  United Nations human rights chief Volker Türk warned the new rules risk expanding detention, Reuters reported, creating offshore return hubs and weakening safeguards against forced returns. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a36c4cc197238567833ae9a Nobel laureate John Jumper is leaving DeepMind for rival Anthropic te 2026-06-20T16:50:20.175Z Nobel laureate John Jumper is leaving DeepMind for rival Anthropic Jumper isn't the only big name leaving Google DeepMind. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a36c29d197238567833ae74 Paraguay's Miguel Almiron becomes first player ejected under FIFA's new mouth-covering rule at World Cup te 2026-06-20T16:41:01.546Z Paraguay's Miguel Almiron becomes first player ejected under FIFA's new mouth-covering rule at World Cup The World Cup has its first red card for mouth-covering. Before the tournament, FIFA rolled out some new rules that give officials the latitude to issue players red cards if they cover their mouths during a confrontation with an opponent. Well, Paraguay midfielder Miguel Almiron did just that against Turkey on Friday night, and it warranted him a red card — and possibly cost him the remainder of his World Cup. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The infraction came during first-half stoppage time in the Group D match when Almiron and Mert Mulder exchanged words following a foul near midfield. Almiron covered his mouth while saying something to Mulder, who immediately appealed to referee Ivan Barton for punishment. Barton went to video review and quickly ruled that Almiron would be given a red card and ejected under a new rule put in place for this year's World Cup. "According to the law, if you cover your mouth you’re sent off. Red card," coach Gustavo Alfaro said. "There’s nothing I can do about that. Unfortunately, we can’t issue a new opinion on this." The red card left Paraguay with just 10 players for the rest of its match, but it still came away with a 1-0 win to clinch the group for the United States. USA CLINCHES FIRST PLACE IN WORLD CUP GROUP AFTER PARAGUAY'S WIN OVER TURKEY SEALS FAVORABLE BRACKET PATH However, Paraguay could be out of the tournament with a loss next week against Australia, and the red card means Almiron will be suspended for the contest. The winner of that match will clinch second place in the group, and the loser's fate would rely on other third-place finishers in other groups. It's unlikely Paraguay is out (84% chance to advance, via The Athletic), but it's not off the table. FIFA president Gianni Infantino pushed for the new rule after Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni tried to hide verbal insults directed at Real Madrid's Vinícius Júnior in a Champions League game. This is the second time in two games at the World Cup that Almiron was carded under a new rule in place this year. He got a yellow card in the opening match against the United States after video review overturned a yellow card issued to Tim Ream and issued one to Almiron instead for diving. OutKick's Matt Reigle and The Associated Press contributed to this report. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a36c06d197238567833ae1f JD Vance uncovers hidden threat to American workers as he warns Democrats embrace 'radical fringes' te 2026-06-20T16:31:41.986Z JD Vance uncovers hidden threat to American workers as he warns Democrats embrace 'radical fringes' Vice President JD Vance warned that the Democratic Party is surrendering to its "most-radical fringes" following a wave of local victories by self-described progressive and socialist candidates. Speaking on "Fox & Friends Weekend," Vance argued that Democrats learned the wrong lesson following their 2024 election loss. "My genuine hope was that the lesson the Democrats learned from the 2024 election is maybe we should stop being so crazy," Vance said Saturday. "And unfortunately, the lesson that Democrats seem to have learned from the 2024 election is to lean into the most radical fringes of their party." JD VANCE UNCOVERS THE HIDDEN WHITE HOUSE DRESS CODE PRESIDENT TRUMP EXPECTS FROM HIS INNER CIRCLE His comments come after a wave of socialist candidates won high-profile races nationwide. Janeese Lewis George, a socialist member of the Washington, D.C., City Council, won Thursday's Democratic mayoral primary in the nation's capital. Last month, Maine progressive Graham Platner appeared alongside Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., during a "Fighting Oligarchy" rally. Platner has since won the Democratic Senate nomination and will face Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November. New York City's socialist mayor, Zohran Mamdani, also teamed up with Sanders for a get-out-the-vote event in Brooklyn this week. The two supported several socialist and progressive candidates ahead of Tuesday's New York primaries. SOCIALISTS CHEER 'SHOCKWAVE' PRIMARY NIGHT AS DSA-BACKED CANDIDATES WIN, ADVANCE ACROSS THE MAP But Vance said the latest party shift has left many moderate Democrats in the dust. "I was raised by patriotic Christian blue-collar Democrats who loved this country, but they weren't Republicans," Vance said. "But I feel, unfortunately, that those patriotic blue-collar Democrats, they increasingly don't have a place in that party anymore, at least among the elected senior leadership ranks." VANCE ADMITS INFAMOUS 'CHILDLESS CAT LADIES' COMMENT DISTRACTED FROM HIS MESSAGE TO AMERICANS He pushed back on the idea that socialists are advocating for the working class, arguing that efforts to abolish ICE would hurt prospects for American workers. "I always find it interesting when socialists tell me that they really stand up for working people, and they want to protect working people, but they want to abolish ICE," Vance said. "That means a flood of low-wage immigrants coming into this country, competing for wages against the working people, Black, White and Brown of the United States of America," he said, adding, "You do not care about working people if you refuse to enforce the border. Stop pretending that you do." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a36c05a197238567833ae16 Florida Gators recruiting Knox Kiffin months after failed coaching search involving his father Lane te 2026-06-20T16:31:22.530Z Florida Gators recruiting Knox Kiffin months after failed coaching search involving his father Lane If you followed college football at all last season, you are likely intimately familiar with the Lane Kiffin Saga. Following a few high-profile firings at LSU and Florida, former Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin was presented with a choice of either staying with the program he helped build into a superpower, or jump ship for perceived greener pastures. What ensued was a six-week wild goose chase in which all three programs -- as well as the public at large -- were kept in the dark about Kiffin's next move. The whole thing turned into a media circus, and at one point, each team thought they had the guy in their grasp. LANE KIFFIN LEAVES OLE MISS FOR LSU IN COLLEGE FOOTBALL COACHING SHAKEUP When Kiffin finally made his decision and settled on Baton Rouge as his next coaching destination, fans and officials at both Ole Miss and Florida felt the sting of being spurned by the Lane Train. There's certainly no love lost for the Tigers' new head coach in Oxford and Gainesville, but what if I told you a Kiffin is on campus at the University of Florida as we speak. That's right, folks. It looks like the Gators won't let the sins of the father affect who they target on their quarterback board for the 2028 recruiting cycle, because Lane's son, Knox Kiffin, was seen at Florida's indoor practice facility for its Friday Night Lights showcase, slinging bombs to other recruits in his class. No, that's not AI. A source I spoke to who was at the event on Friday confirmed to me that Knox Kiffin was, in fact, in the building. It looks like Florida fans (myself included) are pretty torn about this development. FOX NEWS SPORTS HUDDLE NEWSLETTER: INSIDE LANE KIFFIN’S OLE MISS BREAKUP AS FANS UNLEASH FURY OVER MOVE TO LSU On one hand, Lane burned the fanbase pretty badly. Whether it was fair or unfair, Kiffin was seen as the prodigal son (with familial ties to the state and the university) and was supposed to be the next savior of Florida football -- a spiritual successor to Steve Spurrier, as it were. When he pivoted to LSU seemingly at the last moment and left all of Gator Nation looking foolish, it stung. Conversely, though, how funny would it be for Knox to sign with the Gators and be the quarterback to finally end the football national title drought in Gainesville? ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Granted, Knox has admitted to being a Gator fan in the past, and his mother, Layla, is a UF grad and daughter of Florida legend John Reaves. Either way, it is an absolute trip seeing an immediate member of Lane's family on Florida's campus so soon after he and super agent Jimmy Sexton burned every bridge in Alachua County. Whether Knox ends up a Gator or not remains to be seen, but as a fan of chaos and storylines, I definitely will be rooting for it. Then we can all salivate over a Knox vs. Lane showdown in The Swamp or Death Valley in three or four years. Provided, of course, if Lane actually stays in Baton Rouge for that long. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a36c01d197238567833adef 3 Hikers Die at Grand Canyon Amid ‘Dangerous’ High Temperatures te 2026-06-20T16:30:21.608Z 3 Hikers Die at Grand Canyon Amid ‘Dangerous’ High Temperatures The hikers died at Grand Canyon National Park in separate episodes as temperatures peaked above 100 degrees, the authorities said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a36bdee197238567833adb4 Bill Maher tells liberals to stop 'partisan sulking' and join America 250 party te 2026-06-20T16:21:02.022Z Bill Maher tells liberals to stop 'partisan sulking' and join America 250 party Bill Maher, host of HBO's "Real Time," had a message for Democrats looking to spoil the upcoming America 250 celebration over their distaste for President Donald Trump: Don’t be so petty.  Referring to the 2024 Democratic National Convention, which featured many American flags, he argued, "You can't take back the flag in an hour if the rest of the time you treat patriotism as something vaguely embarrassing."  Maher’s closing commentary on Friday came as the country is ramping up for its annual Fourth of July celebration, with Trump vowing to go big this year for America’s 250th anniversary.  Despite the festivities, many Democrats are refusing to participate in the fun, citing their unhappiness with Trump as the primary catalyst — a decision Maher blasted Friday night while taking jabs at both sides. DEMOCRATS PROJECT DOOM AND GLOOM, NOT CELEBRATION, WITH JULY 4 MESSAGES "I’m not saying Trump doesn’t want to muddy the distinction between himself and the country," Maher said. "He sure as s— does."  "That’s what wannabe authoritarians do," he continued. "They try to blur the line. Don’t be an accomplice."  The TV host condemned the liberal argument that the country should not be celebrated just because they are unhappy with who the current president is. TRUMP FLOATS REPLACING 250TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT WITH MASSIVE MAGA RALLY AFTER ARTISTS PULL OUT "The left half of the country fears he’ll make the anniversary about him," Maher said. "Of course he will."  Maher went on to urge Democrats to focus on the country for the upcoming Fourth of July.  "The question is whether we will all help [Trump] do it. We shouldn’t," he continued. "This is about America. He isn’t America. He’s a temporary caretaker of America — America’s employee." DAVID MARCUS: GEN X KNOWS THE ONLY FORCE THAT CAN DEFEAT VIOLENT LEFTIST PROTEST CULTURE According to a Reuters/Ipsos survey conducted June 12–15 among 1,537 U.S. adults, 64% of Republicans said they would display an American flag or flag bunting outside their home this July 4, compared with just 27% of Democrats. WATCH: Inside the America 250 time capsule The revelation forced Maher to give Democrats a pep talk ahead of the big weekend, while trying to convince them to not spoil their own fun out of pettiness for the president.  "Go to the party. It's a big celebration," Maher said. "You probably won't run into him. This country's 3.8 million square miles — and that's without Greenland." BRET BAIER: AHEAD OF 250TH, AMERICA HAS WITNESSED TRIUMPH OF RESILIENCE OVER DESPAIR "Especially since, for all of Trump's nonsense, America is still here," Maher added. "Still incredibly prosperous by world standards, still the place people want to get to, still free enough to let me put the word nonsense next to the president's name."  In his closing, Maher looked to rally viewers by stating that forgoing one’s patriotism over discontent with the individual who holds the country’s highest office is not only dismissing the First Amendment, but also goes against everything America stands for. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE "The message that most threatens authoritarians isn't ‘America sucks.’ It's ‘America is ours too,’ Maher said. "Every election year, Democrats seem to remember patriotism for about an hour at their convention when they're trying to win back swing voters."  As citizens from every corner of America gear up to celebrate the country’s 250th anniversary, Maher is imploring Democrats to put aside their differences with President Trump and allow themselves to come together at a time when partisan politics plays a key role in personal identities. "So come on, it's the Fourth," Maher said. "Don't let this year's Fourth become another excuse for partisan sulking. Let it be an excuse to be really hungover on the fifth."  Fox News Digital reached out to the White House for comment. Fox News Digital's Kristine Parks contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a36bbe8197238567833ad57 Earth, Wind & Fire documentary explores band's highs and lows, Maurice White's complicated life te 2026-06-20T16:12:24.784Z Earth, Wind & Fire documentary explores band's highs and lows, Maurice White's complicated life Behind the glitter, grooves and Grammy-winning legacy of Earth, Wind & Fire sits a more complicated story, revealing a more personal side of the band’s founder, Maurice White. In the HBO documentary, "Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That’s the Weight of the World)," by musician Questlove, the film explores the rise of the legendary band from its beginnings to global superstardom while diving into the complexities of Maurice's personal life. While the project — which premiered at the 2026 Tribeca Festival — celebrates the group’s genre-defining sound and enduring cultural impact, it does not shy away from the fractures behind the fame. EARTH, WIND & FIRE’S PHILIP BAILEY ON MAURICE WHITE’S LEGACY, DEDICATION TO FAITH: ‘I ALWAYS GO BACK TO GOD’ Relatives of Maurice, who died in 2016, describe a man whose personal life was far more complicated than his public image suggested, including multiple relationships and children born outside his primary partnership. Marilyn White, a longtime partner of Maurice, said in the film, "Maurice was not exactly the most faithful person. He had other women on the road. Maurice, in fact, got someone pregnant while he was out on the road. I didn’t find out until after she was born. Everyone but me knew. And then he had another son from someone else."  She recalled a painful confrontation with Maurice. "I said how could you do that? And he said, 'I’m a star, I can do whatever the f--- I want.' And I said, 'You know what, that makes me feel unworthy.' I am not unworthy and I moved out. He couldn’t believe I did it and I did it." The film also features Maurice's children, including daughter Mimi White and an interview with his son Eden White. LIONEL RICHIE CALLS EXPLOSIVE MARRIAGE-ENDING FIGHT THE 'SCANDAL OF MY CENTURY' IN NEW TELL-ALL BOOK "I’m Maurice’s youngest son that we know about," Eden said. "Around the time my mom was making costumes, my dad pursued her and they had a connection. Him and my mom had a pretty tumultuous relationship. He was [continuously] pulling back. By the time I was born, they had been seeing each other for, I believe, around 20 years at that point." He added that despite the strain, he still struggles to reconcile the emotional complexity of his father’s behavior. "It was really tough for me to want to pursue a relationship with him. Even as a child I was questioning my mother. I’d ask, ‘Why is he so distant?’ And she explained it to me in what I think is a beautiful way and that’s how I articulate it to this day. ‘Everybody has a door in their heart that they let love in and out of, and he had enough trauma when he was younger that it closed the door for him. And he could only get it open so far.’" "But when he was making… music, that door would open as wide as it could." Beyond the personal revelations, Academy Award winner Questlove chronicled the rise of Earth, Wind & Fire and its enigmatic founder, Maurice, in the documentary. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "From humble beginnings to the epic, celestial, pyrotechnical stadium shows of their height, Questlove's celebratory doc showcases this iconic group's out-of-this-world music, visuals, metaphysics, and joy," a press release on the Tribeca Festival site reads. The film revisits the band’s origins through friends, family and never-before-seen footage, tracing how Maurice’s vision expanded the group’s sound, scale and theatrical ambition. It also features interviews with former president Barack Obama, former first lady Michelle Obama, Flea as well as Lionel Richie, blending animation and archival footage into what's described as "a party of a film."  The documentary also delves into the band’s inner workings, where several members describe financial frustration and what they viewed as tight creative control. PAUL MCCARTNEY REVEALS EXPLOSIVE 'F--- YOU, JOHN' MOMENT AFTER BEATLES LAWSUIT Guitarist Johnny Graham said the public image masked a very different reality. "To the world there was this positive love image presented. But to us, it was totally different. Maurice was always separated from everyone. There was only certain people that could do an interview. If you take a picture, you must stand here in definite positions and there were things that were done intentionally to make you feel small. For one thing, we knew we weren’t getting paid right." Graham recalled being surprised by his pay: "My first royalty check, Maurice handed to me and he goes, 'Here’s your royalties for the record.' I looked at Maurice and said, 'What’s this?'" Graham said with a laugh. He eventually walked away from the band. "There was no reason to go through that sort of a treatment if you’re not getting paid and not making any money. Why be there and be treated that way? I never came back." The film also notes internal breakups and fallout, including the departure of key musicians, the Phenix Horns, who left to work with Phil Collins. NELSON TWINS REFUSED 'DISHONORABLE' BANKRUPTCY TO PROTECT FATHER'S LEGACY AFTER INHERITING MILLIONS IN DEBT Other band members claimed, "Yes, things were expensive, but we were generating millions of dollars and only making $2,500 a week. I think it was less than some of the roadies." Larry Dunn, a former band member and songwriter, accused Maurice of maintaining tight control over credit and publishing.  "For the first 8 years, Maurice took everyone’s publishing," Dunn alleged. Other commentators from the documentary claimed, "Maurice was very slow to give up any kind of credit to anybody. The whole damn band should’ve gotten co-production and credit. But he had to be perceived as the single sole champion of the sound." Even the band’s legendary stage presence came with a staggering price tag, according to those involved. Eden recalled his mother, Ellene Warren, explaining the scale of production spent during the disco era: "My mom, she was one of the costume designers. I believe she spent nearly $1 million on fabric and other supplies in one year." Financial strain was also highlighted behind the curtain. The documentary suggests the legendary band leader dealt with cash-flow issues. But for Maurice, compromising on the quality of the show just wasn't an option; he was someone who poured everything into his art. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER At its core, the documentary underscores the seismic impact of Earth, Wind & Fire — a band that fused jazz, funk, soul and pop into a global sound that defined an era. What emerges is a portrait of Maurice as both architect and enigma — a man whose creative vision built an empire and whose personal choices left fractures still being processed decades later. With numerous gold and platinum certifications, Earth, Wind & Fire has won six Grammys, including a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, and has sold more than 90 million albums. In 1975, the group’s sixth studio album, "That’s the Way of the World," went triple platinum and propelled the band to another level of stardom. The band is Columbia Records’ bestselling R&B band of all time and was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2000. "Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That's the Weight of the World)" is streaming now on HBO Max. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a36bbd5197238567833ad4e Jo Frost calls out modern parenting mistakes she says are robbing children of basic life skills te 2026-06-20T16:12:05.326Z Jo Frost calls out modern parenting mistakes she says are robbing children of basic life skills UK TV personality Jo Frost isn't afraid to make parents uncomfortable by calling out parenting mistakes she says are hurting children. Frost, known for starring in the reality television show "Supernanny," recently went viral after posting a video on social media calling attention to parenting techniques she says are preventing children from learning to be resilient. In an Instagram clip that was widely shared online, Frost said she's noticed a troubling pattern emerging in the families she works with, where parents are enabling their children to be dependent instead of teaching them to be independent. PEDIATRICIANS GROUP STANDS UP FOR KIDS' RAPIDLY SHRINKING RECESS TIME: 'VERY POWERFUL BENEFIT' "And I don't see that lightly...children who are capable but not being taught," she began. "We’re keeping children in strollers who should be walking, climbing, and building strength," she said in the video. "We’ve got four-year-olds still using dummies [pacifiers] when they were only ever meant to be a short-term aid. Seven-year-olds who can’t brush their teeth properly without an electric toothbrush. Eight-year-olds who can’t sit at a table and use a knife and fork. Nine-year-olds who don’t basically understand bathroom hygiene, and I find myself asking, when did we stop teaching these life skills?" During an appearance on "Fox & Friends" on Friday, Frost explained why she felt compelled to speak out on the issue. BIG TECH IS THROUGH HARMING OUR CHILDREN. THIS IS OUR TIME TO FIGHT BACK She explained that she receives emails every day from parents who say their kids are struggling to accomplish "basic life skills" because of enabling parents. "You have to allow them to struggle a little bit," she said. "We don't want to raise a generation where there is fragility and resilient, because they have become dependent on their parents doing everything for them." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Instead of relying on "quick-fix" conveniences, she said parents should work toward reaching "long-term goals" to make their children into strong and capable adults. For young children, she said, parents should go back to the basics to foster independence in their children in areas like hygiene, table manners, tying their own shoelaces, and doing chores. She also urged parents to take their kids outside to ride bikes, run and play. "I understand modern life is busy, but this isn’t about time; it’s about intention," Frost also advised in her Instagram video. "Because every time we step in and do it for them or avoid teaching because it’s slower, messier, or inconvenient, we take away an opportunity for them to become capable, and children want to feel capable." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a36bbab197238567833ad2e Havasu singer-songwriter Scott Perry balances fatherhood, marriage, music te 2026-06-20T16:11:23.854Z Havasu singer-songwriter Scott Perry balances fatherhood, marriage, music Lake Havasu City’s husband-and-wife duo Scott and Sabrina Perry plan on a special Father’s Day this year. As a blended family, the couple welcomed their younger daughter in November 2025. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a36bb97197238567833ad25 Arizona receives grant to help address teacher shortage te 2026-06-20T16:11:03.889Z Arizona receives grant to help address teacher shortage (The Center Square) - The Arizona Department of Education received a $300,000 grant to address the state’s teacher shortage. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a36bb83197238567833ad15 Mohave County reminds voters of primary election deadlines te 2026-06-20T16:10:43.925Z Mohave County reminds voters of primary election deadlines Mohave County voters have until Monday to register or update their registration for the July 21 primary election. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a36b9a0197238567833acd2 Travel mistake puts phone, laptop and streaming accounts at risk te 2026-06-20T16:02:40.154Z Travel mistake puts phone, laptop and streaming accounts at risk You step off a long flight, find your hotel, and the first thing you look for is the Wi-Fi password. You connect, clear your inbox, log into your streaming account to unwind and maybe check your bank balance before dinner. It all feels harmless because we all do it. But that one travel habit can quietly put your passwords, accounts and personal information at risk. Public Wi-Fi is convenient for you. It can also be convenient for the person sitting three tables over with a laptop and bad intentions. THE TEMPTATIONS AND RISKS OF FREE WI-FI Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report Most public networks send your data through the air on a network you do not control. When a network is open, anyone connected to it may be able to use simple tools to watch traffic patterns, spot unencrypted activity or try to redirect you to fake login pages. Security researchers call this packet sniffing. Modern HTTPS protects most usernames and passwords, but not every app, site or connection handles security perfectly. That is where public Wi-Fi can still get risky fast. Then there are the fake networks. A hacker sets up a hotspot named something friendly like "Airport_Free_Wi-Fi" or "Hotel Guest," and travelers connect without a second thought. Once you're on their network, everything you do passes through their hands first. This trick is common enough that it has a name: the evil twin attack. APPLE FIXES PASSWORDS APP VULNERABILITY ENABLING WI-FI ATTACKS Here's the part most people miss. Stealing your password is not the only goal. When you log into a service, your device gets a small file called a session token that keeps you signed in. If an attacker can trick you onto a fake network, push you toward a fake login page or exploit a poorly protected connection, that token or login can become a target. That is how a quick hotel Wi-Fi session can turn into someone hijacking an account, locking you out, racking up charges or selling your access on the side. Your phone, your laptop, your email, your banking app, your streaming logins. On an unprotected network, all of it is fair game. The good news is that protecting yourself does not require you to become a security expert or swear off public Wi-Fi forever. You just need a Virtual Private Network, or VPN. ROUTER VPNS VS DEVICE VPNS: WHICH PRIVACY SOLUTION IS BEST FOR YOU? A VPN builds an encrypted tunnel between your device and the Internet. Everything you send and receive gets scrambled before it leaves your phone or laptop, so even if someone is watching the network, all they see is meaningless noise. Your passwords, your messages, your account logins and your banking details stay locked up tight. The catch with a lot of VPNs is that people either forget to turn them on or find them clunky enough to give up. The best VPN for travel should be easy to use, fast enough for streaming and video calls, strong on privacy and able to protect your devices with one tap.  My No. 1 pick checks those boxes without making you think about it. It uses strong encryption, has a no-logs policy, includes a kill switch if the VPN connection drops and runs on iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac and routers. MALICIOUS APPS POSING AS VPNS CAN TURN YOUR DEVICE INTO A TOOL FOR CYBERATTACKS For the best VPN software, see my expert review of the best VPNs for browsing the web privately on your Windows, Mac, Android & iOS devices at Cyberguy.com A VPN does the bulk of the work, but these quick moves close the remaining gaps. Stop your phone from automatically joining Wi-Fi networks you do not fully trust. 5 PHONE SETTINGS TO CHANGE RIGHT NOW FOR A SAFER SMARTPHONE On iPhone: go to Settings > Wi-Fi > Ask to Join Networks and choose Ask or Notify. You can also tap the info icon next to a saved network and turn off Auto-Join. On Samsung:  go to Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi, tap the gear icon next to a saved network and turn off Auto reconnect. Before joining a hotel, airport or café Wi-Fi, ask the staff for the exact network name. Fake "free Wi-Fi" networks often use names that look official enough to fool tired travelers. Even if a password leaks, 2FA gives an attacker another wall to get past before they can break into your account. Better still, use a password manager to create and store super-secure credentials that are unique for every site. When you can, handle banking, shopping and other sensitive logins on cellular data, your phone's hotspot, your home network or a trusted VPN. The trip is supposed to be the memorable part, not the security headache you deal with after you get home. The travel mistake is treating free Wi-Fi as safe Wi-Fi. Free Wi-Fi can be risky, and the people who exploit it are counting on you not to notice. Flip the script with a trusted VPN, build the one-tap habit, and you close one of the easiest doors hackers use against travelers. Do you turn on a VPN the moment you connect to public Wi-Fi, or only when you remember?  Let us know by writing to us at Cyberguy.com Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report Copyright 2026 CyberGuy.com.  All rights reserved. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a36b98c197238567833acc9 Knicks star Josh Hart reveals the moment he knew the Spurs were in trouble te 2026-06-20T16:02:20.697Z Knicks star Josh Hart reveals the moment he knew the Spurs were in trouble New York Knicks star Josh Hart knew the San Antonio Spurs were in trouble well before they stepped on the same floor in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Hart, 31, said the Spurs' blunder came during their celebration after winning Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals over the Oklahoma City Thunder. After the Spurs knocked out the reigning champions to advance, Victor Wembanyama was brought to tears. "Everyone’s talking to them about, ‘Yo, they’ve got to beat OKC. OKC’s going to repeat,’" Hart said during a recent episode of "The Roommates Show" with teammate Jalen Brunson recorded at Madison Square Garden on Friday. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "They beat OKC. For a young team, I feel like that was the mountaintop for them. That’s when I looked at (Brunson) and I was like, ‘You see that reaction? Because like they think they’re going to win it. They think it’s over.'" Hart contrasted the Spurs’ jubilation after beating the Thunder to the Knicks’ mindset after sweeping the Cleveland Cavaliers to advance to the franchise’s first NBA Finals since 1999. "You look at our reaction after we beat Cleveland – it was tough to celebrate because we were like, ‘We got four more.’ Obviously winning the Eastern Conference is an amazing accomplishment, but we all looked at this like this is just a step. This isn’t the destination. This is just a step," Hart said. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "The reaction after Game 4 in Cleveland showed that." Hart’s summation proved to be correct, as the youthful Spurs blew a double-digit lead in all four of their losses to the Knicks. The Knicks’ poise and their resilience were the team’s defining trademarks, as three of the five largest comebacks in NBA Finals history came during this series against the Spurs. The Knicks players only began celebrating after they defeated the Spurs in Game 5, as they constantly stated their mindset was that the series was "0-0" after every game. Hart was his usual self in the NBA Finals, playing strong defense while serving as a strong rebounder and facilitator on offense. In the team’s 19 playoff games, Hart averaged 10.4 points, 8.9 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 1.7 steals per game. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a36b979197238567833acc0 At least one tourist dead after massive fire nearly destroys Caribbean resort, 1,690 evacuated te 2026-06-20T16:02:01.243Z At least one tourist dead after massive fire nearly destroys Caribbean resort, 1,690 evacuated At least one Italian tourist is dead with several more injured after a massive fire in the Dominican Republic resort town Bayahibe on Friday. The deceased woman, 46-year-old Italian national Francesca Valentino, died at the resort's Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach Hotel, according to the Dominican Republic's Directorate of Out-of-Hospital Emergency Services (DAEH). At least nine other people were treated for injuries, with three of those taken to off-site medical facilities, DAEH said in a statement. Authorities evacuated 1,690 tourists from the popular resort town, The Associated Press reported, citing local authorities. AT LEAST 18 DEAD, 120 INJURED IN ROOF COLLAPSE AT DOMINICAN REPUBLIC NIGHTCLUB Aerial video of the blaze showed smoke billowing from numerous beachside buildings, with large gray plumes of smoke casting dark shadows on the beach's turquoise waters. RESIDENTS WAKE UP SCREAMING AS COPS RACE TO RESCUE THEM FROM LATE-NIGHT APARTMENT BLAZE: VIDEO Authorities reported that "preliminary observations indicate that the fire spread rapidly due to the flammable nature ​of parts of the roof structures made of palm, as ​well as wind conditions," according to Reuters. Guests were moved to other hotels, such as the Viva Wyndham Dominicus Palace, a nearby hotel run by the same operators as the Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach Hotel. The Palace did not sustain any damage, according to Reuters. "Tourist activities ​in Bayahibe and the surrounding area remain unaffected ​and ⁠continue to take place safely and as normal," the Dominican Republic's Emergency Operations Center (COE) also noted. Video of the aftermath shows a drone spraying water on a charred and destroyed block of buildings as the structures continue to smolder. Fox News Digital contacted DAEH, COE and Wyndham Hotels and Resorts for additional comment. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a36b965197238567833acb7 Netherlands vs. Sweden draw and Germany team total highlight Saturday World Cup betting picks te 2026-06-20T16:01:41.788Z Netherlands vs. Sweden draw and Germany team total highlight Saturday World Cup betting picks In case you missed it, yesterday was a pretty significant day for America in the World Cup. The Americans clinched their group, which means they will advance. Not only that, but they've looked really strong doing it, and they were able to clinch this one without one of their best players. Perhaps there is some hope for the USA to win the World Cup, after all. We also took another win in their game as it ended 2-0, giving us some cash on the under -- this was a bet that Geoff Clark and I both liked and shared with all readers. Let's try to get some money in the Saturday games. Netherlands vs. Sweden The Netherlands comes into this game behind its opponent in the rankings. They played Japan in their World Cup opener and played the game to a draw. Japan is a fairly strong team, so I suppose there shouldn't be much frustration there. They were the better team in the game, and a late goal allowed the tie, so perhaps that was the only reason for frustration. Sweden won their opener against Tunisia 5-1. This was not a tough match, and honestly, it probably didn't do much to prepare them for this game against a stronger opponent. That isn't to say Sweden is a bad team, but this will be a bigger challenge. I like the draw again in this one. Sweden would actually probably be happy to grab a draw as it would give them four points and bury the Netherlands a bit. Obviously, they want to win, but I don't love their chances. I think the Netherlands can play to some of their strengths and give a battle for Sweden. I'll take a swing on the draw. I wouldn't be surprised to see Sweden grab a lead and try to just nurse it for most of the game, so it makes me a bit cautious on taking the over, especially how juiced the line is. USA WORLD CUP TEAM CLINCHES SPOT IN KNOCKOUT STAGE AFTER ANOTHER HISTORIC PERFORMANCE VS AUSTRALIA Germany vs. Ivory Coast I won't go too far in depth on this one, as Germany absolutely should dominate this game. In the first World Cup game, Germany rocked Curacao. And, if you haven't seen it, they were honestly just thrilled to score a goal in the game. That was a 7-1 win for Germany. The Ivory Coast played well in their matchup with Ecuador, but it wasn't a very dominating performance. They won 1-0, which gives them three points. The goal came in the 90th minute of the game. Outside of that, most of the stats from that game look fairly even. In this one, we know that Germany is going to be on the offensive. I wouldn't say that Ecuador did that against the Ivory Coast. I'm not expecting the Germans to put up seven goals, but I would not be surprised to see them score three or more here. I think the Ivory Coast has a decent defensive scheme, but there is a lot of opportunity for a team as good as Germany. Give me their team total over 2.5 goals. It is at +145, so we would get a nice payout. One final note: I don't hate the idea of a Germany/Japan World Cup moneyline parlay today. Both teams should win. I wouldn't say the payout is phenomenal, but it is a decent option if you're looking for something additional. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM For more sports betting information and plays, follow David on X/Twitter: @futureprez2024 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a36b93c197238567833ac98 Bipartisan-backed law seen as a move toward affordable housing te 2026-06-20T16:01:00.321Z Bipartisan-backed law seen as a move toward affordable housing Key Points:  SB 1431, a bill that includes some similar language to the “Arizona Starter Homes Act,” didn’t get a vote before sine die Gov. Katie Hobbs has already signed one bill intended to reduce home prices Lawmakers did approve an amendment to give cities slightly more control over safety design requirements for homes A bill similar to the Arizona Starter Homes Act didn’t quite make it to the finish line, but lawmakers did get one housing affordability measure signed into law during their final weeks before leaving the Capitol.  Gov. Katie Hobbs recently signed House Bill 2999, a bipartisan bill that supporters say will speed up home construction and help make new homes more affordable by giving communities a new tool to pay for housing-specific infrastructure costs like roads and sewer lines.  It accomplishes this by allowing property owners to establish a state affordability infrastructure district which can sell bonds and levy taxes to help pay for infrastructure costs and help housing projects move to a construction phase without impacting taxpayers outside the zone.  “Housing prices are not what they used to be when I was growing up, and one of the things we can do about it is to get more shovels in the ground and more housing built,” Gov. Katie Hobbs said during a June 11 bill signing event for HB 2999.  The bill had bipartisan support, clearing the House by a supermajority in a final reading. The bill’s sponsor, Rep. Jeff Weninger, R-Chandler, called the measure a “pro-growth” and a “pro-taxpayer” housing solution.  “Arizona needs more homes people can actually afford, and that means we have to be honest about what drives up the cost of building,” Weninger said in a statement.  On the final day of the legislative session, the House did discuss a housing bill that would give homebuilders more flexibility in how they design homes in new developments. It was moved with an amendment in the chamber, but House members did not vote on the bill, Senate Bill 1431, before they adjourned sine die.  SB 1431 would prohibit cities and towns from requiring certain design features or amenities for homes and prevent cities from interfering with a home buyer’s right to choose the features and design of a home.  While SB 1431 is not called the Arizona Starter Homes Act, it does share some language with that bill, which has appeared in previous sessions. The Starter Homes Act also called for cities from enforcing regulations related to home lot sizes but SB 1431 and the Starter Homes Act both include provisions that prevent cities from interfering with home design features. “Housing affordability starts with getting government out of the way of responsible homebuilding,” said the bill’s sponsor, Sen. Shawnna Bolick, R-Phoenix, in a statement. Rep. Kevin Volk, D-Tucson, attempted to help get SB 1431 through the House on the final day of session. He sponsored the amendment included in the bill which adds that prohibited home design requirements don’t supersede building or fire codes that cities have implemented for weather reasons, or affect walls that are located right next to an arterial road to a collector street. “I do not want this bill to be heard without those powers reserved for cities and towns,” Volk said.  But since the House didn’t take up the measure for a vote on the floor, it’ll have to wait until next session. Weninger said stakeholders for SB 1431 have agreed to Volk’s amendment, so it could be included in a future version of the bill.  Many housing affordability advocates have been asking lawmakers for de-regulation on building requirements for years. Arizona Multihousing Association President Courtney LeVinus told the Arizona Capitol Times that her organization took a break this session on that effort because the organization’s staff believed lawmakers had “housing fatigue.” Tyler Cobb, an attorney who specializes in municipal bond transactions and special district law, helped draft HB 2999 and said he’s hopeful the new law could help other housing proposals like the Starter Homes Act since the infrastructure needed for more dense developments could be financed by the law.  “Whether it’s in one of these districts or not, the reality is, if we’re adding inventory to these districts, it’s going to help affordability across (metropolitan areas) in Arizona,” Cobb said. “If you’re still missing that prerequisite piece — the infrastructure that is required, then those other reforms and those other initiatives just won’t be as effective.” Cities and towns have opposed the Starter Homes Act in previous sessions for a variety of reasons. Nick Ponder, a lobbyist who represents multiple cities at the Capitol, said in a March House Commerce Committee hearing for SB 1431 that municipal leaders in Arizona haven’t been impressed by the product that’s come out of similar legislation in other states, including Texas, Florida and Tennessee.  “There’s a difference between cheap and affordable,” Ponder said.  The post Bipartisan-backed law seen as a move toward affordable housing first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a36b6e6197238567833ac61 Meta offers paid training for AI data center jobs te 2026-06-20T15:51:02.315Z Meta offers paid training for AI data center jobs AI may feel like something that lives inside your phone or computer. But behind every chatbot, smart assistant and AI image generator sits a massive physical network. Those systems need buildings. They need power. They need fiber lines, cooling equipment and crews who know how to build safely. That is where Meta's new America's Workforce Academy comes in. Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, says it will invest $115 million in the program's first year to train people for skilled trade jobs tied to AI infrastructure. The pitch is easy to understand. You do not need prior experience. Meta says qualified participants can get tuition, airfare, lodging and a daily stipend covered during training. The program also promises a job offer for graduates. For someone looking for a new career, that could be a big deal. Still, there is a bigger question behind all of this. As Big Tech races to build more AI data centers, communities across the country are asking what these projects will mean for their electric bills, water supply and quality of life. THE AI REVOLUTION THREATENS OFFICE JOBS, BUT REVIVES DEMAND FOR SKILLED TRADES Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report America's Workforce Academy is a new training program from Meta aimed at preparing people for skilled trade jobs connected to AI data center construction. The 2026 pilot locations are in Louisiana, Ohio, Indiana and Texas. Meta says the program is open to qualified veterans, recent graduates, career changers and other people entering the trades from across the country. The training focuses on jobs needed to build AI infrastructure. That includes fiber technicians, electricians, welders, plumbers, mechanics and other construction roles. Meta is working with the National Urban League, Associated Builders and Contractors, CBRE and several community partners. The company says the goal is to create a faster path into trade careers without the burden of tuition or college debt. AI may sound digital, but the buildout is very physical. Data centers require construction crews, electrical systems, cooling equipment, backup power, security and high-speed network connections. None of that appears by magic. Meta says its earlier Level-Up fiber training program drew 35,000 applications in the first seven days. That response showed the company two things: people want a path into these jobs, and the AI buildout needs more trained workers fast. This is also a smart move for Meta. The company needs workers who can help build its infrastructure. At the same time, it gives Meta a stronger jobs message as data centers face more scrutiny from local communities. WHY AMERICA NEEDS TO TAX-INCENTIVIZE TRADESMEN, NOT JUST COLLEGE GRADUATES Many job training programs ask people to take a leap of faith. You pay for training, spend weeks or months learning and hope someone hires you afterward. Meta's program takes a different approach. The company says participants are paid while they train, and graduates receive a job offer. That matters for people who cannot afford to pause their income or take on debt. A short training path with a clear job connection could help veterans, younger workers and career changers get into a stable field. Even so, anyone interested should read the details carefully when applications open. You will want to know where the job is located, who the employer is, what the pay looks like and whether travel or relocation will be required. A guaranteed job sounds great. The details will tell you whether it fits your life. AI COMES WITH A HEFTY CHARGE. ARE YOU THE ONE WHO GETS STUCK WITH THE BILL? Data centers are now turning into neighborhood issues. Some residents worry about the amount of electricity these facilities use. Others worry about water, noise, traffic and whether local taxpayers end up supporting projects that mainly benefit large tech companies. Those concerns are growing as demand for AI climbs. Data centers need huge amounts of power to run servers and cooling systems. In some areas, people fear that could put pressure on the local grid or contribute to higher utility costs. Water can also become a flashpoint. Some facilities use water for cooling, which can raise concerns in communities already dealing with heat, drought or fast growth. Supporters argue that data centers bring construction jobs, tax revenue and new investment. Critics want clearer answers before towns approve major projects. Both sides have a point. Jobs matter. So do electric bills, local resources and transparency. Meta's announcement arrives as the company and other tech giants pour billions into AI. At the same time, many workers are nervous about what AI means for their careers. The tech industry has already seen layoffs as companies shift resources toward automation and AI development. That makes this program feel both promising and complicated. AI COULD DRIVE US UNEMPLOYMENT TO 20%, SENATORS WARN AS NEW BILL TARGETS JOB TRACKING On one side, Meta is offering a real pathway into skilled trade work. On the other hand, the same AI boom creating these construction jobs is also raising fears about job losses elsewhere. The lesson here is that AI will not affect every worker the same way. Some jobs may shrink. Others may grow because AI needs a physical backbone. For many people, the next tech job may involve a hard hat instead of a laptop. A program with Meta's name, paid training and job offers will attract attention from job seekers and scammers, so it helps to slow down and verify every step before you share personal information. META FACES INCREASING SCRUTINY OVER WIDESPREAD SCAM ADS Only apply through official Meta or verified partner links. Be careful with random texts, social media messages or emails that push you to act fast. Don't click links in unsolicited messages. Instead, go directly to Meta's official website or the verified partner's site yourself. Strong antivirus software can also help block malicious links, phishing pages and downloads before they put your device or personal information at risk. Get my picks for the best 2026 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android & iOS devices at Cyberguy.com Watch for anyone asking you to pay an application fee, buy equipment upfront or share banking details before you verify the program. Meta says this training is funded by the company, so upfront payment requests should raise a red flag. This is also a good time to limit how much of your personal information is floating around online. A data removal service can help reduce your exposure on people-search sites and data broker lists, which scammers often use to target job seekers with more convincing messages. Check out my top picks for data removal services and get a free scan to find out if your personal information is already out on the web by visiting Cyberguy.com SCAMS THAT AREN'T ILLEGAL (BUT SHOULD BE) Also, save copies of anything you receive. Keep the offer terms, training location, pay information and job requirements in writing. For someone looking for a new path, this could be a real opportunity. Paid training and a possible job at the end can change the equation for people who want skilled work but cannot afford to take a big financial risk just to get started. For communities, the promise of jobs should come with real answers. A data center can bring investment, but it can also put pressure on local resources. People who live nearby deserve to know what they are giving up and what they are actually getting back. This also changes the way we talk about AI and jobs. We hear so much about AI replacing people. But behind every AI tool is a massive physical system that still needs human hands and local communities to keep it running. That, to me, is the bigger story here. Your phone holds your email, passwords, photos, banking apps and personal data. In this free CyberGuy Live replay, Kurt the CyberGuy walks you step by step through simple phone security fixes you can do at your own pace. You’ll learn how to improve your privacy settings, spot the latest phone scams, use trusted security tools and walk away with a simple checklist to stay protected. Watch the replay and get our checklist here: CyberGuyLive.com Meta's America's Workforce Academy could become a meaningful opportunity for people who want a path into skilled trades without taking on college debt. The AI boom needs workers who can build the real-world systems behind the technology. That part often gets overlooked when everyone focuses on chatbots and chips. But communities still deserve answers. Data centers can affect power demand, water use and local infrastructure. A jobs program helps, but it cannot replace transparency. Meta now has a chance to prove that the AI boom can create opportunities beyond Silicon Valley. The real test will be whether workers and local communities both benefit. Would you want an AI data center in your community if it brought paid training and jobs, or would concerns over power and water make you push back? Let us know in the comments below. Let us know by writing to us at Cyberguy.com Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report Copyright 2026 CyberGuy.com.  All rights reserved. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a36b4a3197238567833ac0e Trump says Meloni 'wants to be friends again' after Italy refused to help US amid Iran war te 2026-06-20T15:41:23.235Z Trump says Meloni 'wants to be friends again' after Italy refused to help US amid Iran war President Donald Trump once again mocked Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for allegedly asking him over and over again for a picture at the G7 Summit in France this week, before slamming her for not doing enough to support the U.S. war in Iran. "Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni asked, over and over, for a picture with me during the G-7 meeting in France," Trump posted on Truth Social on Saturday morning, reiterating what he told an Italian outlet on Friday. Meloni told Reuters on Friday that Trump "completely made up" this claim and that she was "astonished." "I don't know why the president of the United States behaves like this towards his allies: it is not the first time, moreover," she said. RUBIO MEETS MELONI AS TRUMP-POPE CLASH ESCALATES US STRAINS WITH KEY EUROPEAN ALLY In his social media post, Trump went on to criticize Meloni for failing to assist the U.S. when the war in Iran was in full swing several months ago. "She is doing poorly in Italy with her level of popularity, possibly because she turned down the United States of America, a Country that truly loves and protects Italy, when it came to denying Iran from obtaining or developing a Nuclear Weapon (But so did NATO, for that matter!)," he wrote. Trump added that he was frustrated with Meloni for not letting U.S. forces use Italy's landing strips and runways, calling it "a great logistical inconvenience." Italy denied the use of an air base in Sicily to U.S. warplanes that were carrying weapons that would be used in the campaign against Iran, The Guardian reported in March. Italy denied the use of an air base in Sicily to U.S. warplanes that were carrying weapons that would be used in the campaign against Iran, The Guardian reported in March. Trump routinely criticized other NATO allies in Europe, including the United Kingdom, Germany and France, for failures to provide what he viewed as substantive military support. Italy's refusal to help, Trump wrote, is "despite the fact the U.S. contributes hundreds of Billions of Dollars a year to protect Italy, and other 'so-called' NATO Allies." "Now, after the United States defeated Iran militarily, she wants to be friends again in order to get her 'numbers up.' No thanks!!!" Trump concluded his post. MORE KEY US ALLIES BLOCK MILITARY FLIGHTS AS IRAN WAR RIFT WIDENS WITH TRUMP Late Saturday morning, Meloni posted a lengthy response to Trump's post on Instagram, condemning him for his "senseless" and "constant" attacks on her. "As for my popularity, being your friend certainly has not helped it, nor does it depend on my relationship with you. My popularity depends on my ability to defend Italy's national interest, and that is exactly what I have always done," she wrote. "That is also what I did regarding the American military bases in Italy. Their use is governed by agreements that we have always respected, and that cannot be violated as long as I am Prime Minister." She continued, "Italy remains a sovereign nation. In any case, my popularity is none of your concern. I suggest you focus on yours." Trump once had strong ties to the Italian head of state, with Meloni being the only European Union leader who got an invite to his inauguration in January 2025, according to NPR. Like Trump, Meloni is a conservative who favors traditional family values and often pushes back against "woke" ideology. Cracks began to form in their relationship when Trump deployed his worldwide tariffs. Despite Meloni's attempts to get trade relief for Italy, the U.S. still has a 15% tariff on most EU imports. In April, when Trump attacked Pope Leo for his foreign policy views on Iran, Meloni issued a rare public rebuke, calling the president's comments "unacceptable." IRAN 'ALREADY AGREED' TO GIVING UP NUCLEAR WEAPON AMBITIONS, TRUMP REVEALS Before the U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding on Wednesday that halts hostilities for 60 days, Meloni repeatedly insisted Italy would not join the war. "Italy is not participating and has no intention of participating," Meloni told the Italian Senate in March. Still, Meloni has long been critical of Iran's nuclear ambitions and has suggested restraining the regime through diplomatic means. "We all agree on the fact that Iran cannot equip itself with a nuclear weapon," Meloni said at last year's G7 Summit. "The goal we are all working towards is to have negotiations that will truly prevent Iran from becoming a nuclear power." The U.S.-Iran talks that were scheduled for Friday were temporarily postponed amid renewed fighting in Lebanon between Israel and Hezbollah, an Iran-backed terrorist group. Talks were later set too resume in Switzerland between the U.S. and Iranian delegations after Israel and Hezbollah reached a ceasefire. One of the key points of the MOU signed by Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian required an end to military operations across all fronts, including in Lebanon, as part of the broader conditions for the agreement to remain in effect. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a36b48f197238567833ac05 Test your pop culture: From Hollywood to the Heartland te 2026-06-20T15:41:03.786Z Test your pop culture: From Hollywood to the Heartland The Pop Culture Quiz is your weekly test of what’s making headlines and breaking the Internet, from the Heartland to Hollywood. This week’s quiz spotlights country stars and celebrity love lives. Can you get all 5 questions right? For more Entertainment articles, visit www.foxnews.com/entertainment To try your hand at more quizzes from Fox News Digital, click here. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a36b24b197238567833abb5 Vance says 'United States wins either way' as he defends Trump's Iran deal against GOP skeptics te 2026-06-20T15:31:23.123Z Vance says 'United States wins either way' as he defends Trump's Iran deal against GOP skeptics Vice President JD Vance pushed back Saturday on criticism that the deal signed between President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian would hand Tehran economic benefits without requiring meaningful changes in the terror-sponsoring nation's behavior. In a morning interview on "Fox & Friends," Vance brushed aside concerns raised by Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and other Republicans who say Iran could eventually use the memorandum of understanding's economic incentives to rebuild its military and nuclear programs. The MOU is meant to serve as a framework for a long-term peace agreement. "I like Roger, he's a friend of mine, but I think that he's wrong on this," Vance said. "What the MOU says is that if the Iranians behave over a long period of time, they could get some of the benefits of this bargain." Critics on both sides of the aisle have charged that the agreement signed earlier this week misses key objectives for the United States, including the dismantling of Iran’s nuclear weapons capabilities and enriched uranium stockpiles, limits on its ballistic missile program and a requirement that Tehran end its support for regional proxy groups such as Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis. TRUMP'S IRAN DEAL 'GIVING A LOT MORE TO GET A LOT LESS' THAN OBAMA'S, SENATOR SAYS Wicker claimed that the 60-day ceasefire agreement set forth in the MOU undermines the United States' victories in Operation Epic Fury "in ways that are completely out of step with the president’s goals." "Specifically, the $300 billion fund for the reconstruction and economic development of Iran – though not funded by U.S. taxpayers – would make Iran’s payoff under President Obama’s 2015 deal look like a pittance by comparison," Wicker said in a statement.  Wicker argued that easing sanctions on Iran while requiring Israel to cease military action against Hezbollah is misguided, given the group's continued attacks on Israel's northern border and its backing from Tehran. VANCE TOUTS DESTRUCTION OF IRANIAN NUCLEAR PROGRAM AS TRUMP ANNOUNCES ISRAEL-IRAN CEASEFIRE "The Iranian regime has not renounced its ultimate goal — ‘Death to America, Death to Israel,’" Wicker said. "The regime will invest every penny it receives to further that aim." But Vance said critics have incorrectly assumed Iran would receive economic benefits regardless of its conduct. Sanctions relief and regional economic aid would only be considered after Iran demonstrates sustained compliance with the agreement and abandons efforts to advance its nuclear program, Vance said. "The United States has all the cards," Vance said. "The [Strait of Hormuz is] now open, the Iranian military is now destroyed, the Iranians have committed to, of course, destroying that stockpile of the rich material, but we have a lot of economic pressure applied to the Iranians that we would be willing to relieve if they do what we need them to do." Vance said the agreement is already delivering tangible results, citing the movement of 16 million barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz on Friday after the waterway reopened to commercial traffic. He said the administration is focused on ensuring Iran is permanently blocked from restoring its nuclear program. "We're going to go after that enriched stockpile of uranium," Vance said. "We're going to try to reset the situation that we have, so that the Iranians don't just have a destroyed nuclear program now, but so that we can say with some confidence, through a combination of inspections and verification, that they're never going to be able to rebuild that program." Vance also expressed confidence that a ceasefire between Iran and Israel would hold long enough for negotiations to continue. U.S. officials are preparing for talks involving Iranian, Qatari and Pakistani representatives, which could begin within days, according to Vance. "There’s a fork in the road here," Vance said. "The United States wins either way, but I think that what ultimately happens from here is very much up to the Iranians." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a36b236197238567833aba2 Arizona unmanned vehicle maker pivots from space mining to Army battlefield robots te 2026-06-20T15:31:02.653Z Arizona unmanned vehicle maker pivots from space mining to Army battlefield robots WASHINGTON – James Crowell, the founder and CEO of unmanned ground vehicle manufacturer Crow Industries, did not go into business intending to build a machine of war. When Crowell started his company in Scottsdale, he saw the vehicles commonly referred to as UGVs as a tool for exploring the cosmos. To make humanity’s interplanetary expansion possible, his team built a rover designed for mining operations with hopes it would eventually help industrialize the solar system. That initial focus expanded when friends in the Army saw the model – the first American-made UGV of its size, thousands of pounds smaller than competitors – and asked for a demonstration. Since then, the Army has become a primary customer. “We’re in a really exciting time right now, because we’re able to help the Army write those new doctrine of, ‘How do you fight with robots and people together?’” Crowell said. Army officials have been increasingly interested in UGVs, a class of remotely-operated robots. The systems’ utility has been demonstrated on the battlefields of Ukraine. Among the applications are cargo transportation, reconnaissance, barricade breaching, evacuation of wounded personnel, detonation and engaging enemy combatants. The U.S. defense industry was flirting with UGVs long before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. In the 1960s, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency introduced a precursory vehicle that kicked off decades of innovation in which the Army has played a central role. Medic teams with UGVs assess casualties on the DARPA Triage Challenge C-130 course in Perry, Ga., on Nov 14, 2025. (DARPA file photo) In recent years, the 18th Airborne Corps has experimented in its multi-year Sandhills Project with using the vehicles for breaching obstacles. The Army’s xTech program – which Crow Industries has participated in – has hosted several competitions to solicit UGV concepts and products. Earlier this year, the Army offered a contract for a UGV model that can support troops over the “last tactical mile,” the most dangerous and complex phase of a mission, when forces face the greatest threat. Brig. Gen. Anthony Gibbs, who leads the Capability Program Executive Office for Mission Autonomy (CPE Mission Autonomy), said the Army is pursuing “several commercial autonomous unmanned robotic capabilities” and working to get prototypes to soldiers for feedback. “The Army is implementing autonomous unmanned robotic capabilities to enable commanders to dictate the terms of the engagement by shaping and degrading threats across the multi-domain battlefield,” he said by email. “The Army’s strategy aims to leverage commercial technology that will address capability gaps, enhance operational readiness, and ensure rapid prototyping, fielding, and integration of affordable, scalable, interoperable, and mission-critical autonomous systems.” Crow Industries produces the Fenris, a rover that can carry up to 500 pounds and wield a turret, detonate explosives, transport supplies, evacuate wounded soldiers or gather intelligence, according to the company’s website. The vehicle can operate via teleoperations or autonomously. True to its roots as a would-be space explorer, the Fenris retains its mining functionality. The Army has been using it since September 2024. Fenris comes in 700 and 1,500 pound variations. Crowell said the relative compactness makes it unique. Marines at Camp Lejeune, N.C., speak with a sales consultant from Hunter Defense Technologies Global about the Hunter WOLF unmanned ground vehicle Sept. 9, 2025. The 2nd Distribution Support Battalion received the UGVs as part of a partnership with the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab to assess their potential to augment logistics and combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alfonso Livrieri) Other UGVs the Army has adopted are significantly larger – often by thousands of pounds. In 2024, the Army awarded an $11.6 million contract to HDT Global for its Hunter WOLF model, weighing up to 3,600 pounds. Even larger UGVs have also attracted Army investment. Textron Systems’ Ripsaw M3, which weighs 8 tons, was one winner of a $24.7 million contract in 2025 to produce a prototype. The Army later shifted to a consortium arrangement for developing robotic combat vehicles. In contrast, Fenris is meant to be nimble, simple and inexpensive to build, Crowell said. Limiting the UGV to a couple of functions holds down the cost per vehicle – and the risk of losing an expensive Swiss Army knife in battle. “It’s de-risking the capability set across the battlefield,” Crowell said. Crow Industries started in 2018 and has just 12 employees. Crowell declined to disclose the magnitude of its contracts but said it is working on several Army contracts and is in talks to sell to U.S. allies as well. Fenris has been tested on training deployments, and its design has proven capable of handling muddy and wooded terrain, Crowell said. Its low cost – which he declined to specify – means it is effectively expendable, allowing the Army to send it to disrupt an enemy’s position knowing it might be lost. Crowell is hoping the Trump administration’s push for faster technology acquisition will help his company grow. “It’s not just about innovating on the tech,” he said. “Innovating on the procurement pathways has been a huge benefit right now.” Retired Army Col. Ben Fernandes, a former National Security Council director of defense policy and strategy who has spent years researching robotics and autonomous systems for the Army and Navy, said the technology has a variety of military applications. “It’s going to end up being the first line of defense or first line of attack,” said Fernandes, now an Arizona State University professor. UGVs can offer offensive and logistical capabilities without endangering humans, he said. They’re especially useful for “dull, dirty and dangerous” tasks – jobs like clearing land mines. Under a new “forward line of robots” doctrine taking shape, unmanned systems will be sent ahead of troops to observe and engage adversaries, according to an article in Infantry, the Army’s magazine. “That is really where the future of warfare is going,” Crowell said. But Fernandes said development and adoption haven’t been steady. UGVs require further research. And integrating them fully will require structural changes within the Army. Army leadership in particular has been slow to get on board. “Trying to convince them to replace a manned tank with an unmanned tank is really, really hard to do,” he said. More prototype testing and field evaluation will help demonstrate the battlefield advantage afforded by UGVs, Fernandes said. “We have not done enough experimentation, and we have not done enough development to really get those things to production value.” Convincing the Army’s top brass to shift from larger UGVs to those the size of Fenris has also been challenging, Crowell said. It wasn’t until soldiers asked for the more versatile UGVs, and as Ukraine’s success with the vehicles became apparent, that the Army truly started to pay attention to what Crow Industries had to offer, he said. Gibbs pointed to the Army’s creation of his own Mission Autonomy organization and three upcoming awards for autonomous unmanned systems as evidence of its dedication to adopting the technology. “The Army is committed to delivering autonomous capabilities to ensure our soldiers continue to have a decisive advantage on the battlefield,” he said. Chris Haag, vice president of business development and strategy for the U.S. subsidiary of Rheinmetall – the fifth-largest arms manufacturer in Europe, with customers around the world – also sees the Army embracing UGV technology. The largest UGV in American Rheinmetall’s flagship line weighs nearly 5,500 pounds. A former U.S. Army engineer, Haag said UGVs are a way to augment human forces as standing armies shrink. “It’s a very good tie-in in order to support the Army, the various armies that we support, with a product that supports soldiers doing their business and coming home safely,” he said. Crowell foresees greater adoption of smaller UGVs like Fenris. Over the next five years, he anticipates seeing fully unmanned military units consisting of ground vehicles, aerial drones and maritime vessels. “The forward line of robots is coming,” Crowell said. “It’s going to be enabled by small, modular UGVs.” The post Arizona unmanned vehicle maker pivots from space mining to Army battlefield robots appeared first on Cronkite News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a36ad99197238567833ab1f Ann-Margret, 85, reveals the habit that keeps her feeling forever young te 2026-06-20T15:11:21.552Z Ann-Margret, 85, reveals the habit that keeps her feeling forever young At 85, Ann-Margret still has a need for speed. The "Bye Bye Birdie" and "Viva Las Vegas" legend is opening her personal archives to fans, partnering with Julien’s Auctions to sell cherished keepsakes, household items and glamorous Bob Mackie-designed costumes beginning June 23. One of the sale’s crown jewels is her custom 1997 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL883 Hugger, adorned with a mauve-and-daisy design and ridden by the star for more than 20 years. GOLDIE HAWN CREDITS ‘FREEDOM’ FOR KEEPING 43-YEAR RELATIONSHIP WITH KURT RUSSELL STRONG When asked by Fox News Digital what riding means to her, the actress, without missing a beat, declared, "Freedom, freedom, freedom!" Ann-Margret noted that she loves the "speed" and still happily rides today. "Back in Sweden, my uncle, my mother’s brother, he had a big motorcycle," she said. "I watched him, and of course, I asked him if I could ride with him. And I did. And that was it. I had to have one of my own." WATCH: ELVIS PRESLEY'S 1968 BORDELLO SCENE WAS CUT FOR BEING TOO RACY: DOC With zero hesitation, Ann-Margret replied, "nope" when asked whether she was ever scared. "Isn’t that something?" she said. "I never have been. I love the speed. I try not to go too fast, although I do love the speed. I’m joyful when I get on that bike. I don’t get scared. That’s the problem!" A devoted motorcycle enthusiast since the 1960s, Ann-Margret has spent decades chasing adventure on two wheels, both on set and off. In one of her most iconic images, photographer Douglas Kirkland captured the star in 1971 racing down a Las Vegas highway on a chopper, dressed in a patriotic showgirl ensemble and knee-high boots. And if the star gets any second glances from no-nonsense bikers, she doesn’t seem to notice. "I’m so busy making sure that I ride my bike correctly, I don’t notice things like that!" she quipped. That independent streak extends well beyond the open road. At her house, guests can expect to find a sign that reads, "You can tell a Swede, but you can’t tell her much," which was put up by her late husband, Roger Smith. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "It’s true," she laughed. "I’m a rebel. And I’m happy. I’m happy with my life. I had 54 great years with Roger. I’m a happy person. And I enjoy my work. It’s not work to me. I’m so deeply appreciative of my fans. I do understand that they understand me. I’m serious about being an entertainer, but again, it’s not work to me. It’s joy." Ann-Margret has never been one to play by the rules. One item up for auction is an ivory-and-orange gown with a low V-neck that she wore in 1963 when she appeared on "The Ed Sullivan Show." She wore the same ensemble to sing "Happy Birthday" to President John F. Kennedy in 1963 at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City, following in Marilyn Monroe's footsteps a year later. "It’s such a magnificent dress," she said. "And I had the audacity to sing ‘Baby, Won’t You Please Come Home’ [to the president]. I was very, very young. And that audacity? Yeah, I had a good time." The memory of performing for Kennedy remains tied to another milestone from that chapter of her life. Ann-Margret described casting her first ballot for Kennedy as one of the many thrills of her life. "I was very excited about voting," she said. "It will always be a special moment for me. And I love my guys and girls [from the USO]. I surely remember all the trips that I made. They all still mean the world to me." Many of Ann-Margret’s Bob Mackie dresses at the auction helped solidify her status as a Hollywood sex symbol, a title she has no qualms about. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "Well, if men think I am sexy, then that’s fine," she beamed. "That’s fine with me." There’s no denying that Ann-Margret has remained young at heart over the years. Another item up for auction is a signed 1979 book penned by Arnold Schwarzenegger titled "Arnold's Bodyshaping for Women." The two starred in the 1979 comedy "The Villain." "The one thing that I can’t really keep [up with Arnold] really is having dinner by seven o’clock," she said. "But he’s amazing. The proof is in the pudding with him. He practices what he preaches." Like Schwarzenegger, Ann-Margret credits discipline and longevity for helping sustain a decades-long career. She said she remains amazed by the enduring support of her fans, admitting she is "humbled by it all." "I had been working nonstop all through those years, and here I am," she said. "I still get very nervous before I do something. But it’s excitement. I’m much better about nerves today than I was when I was 18. And I was thriving. I guess I have [also] been very good at hiding it. Once I start singing and dancing, I am so into it that I just feel confident." And Ann-Margret has no plans to slow down anytime soon. "Even when I was four or five years old, I was constantly moving," she said. "I was always moving. I moved a lot, and I keep on moving. I’m a happy person, especially when I move." That outlook has fueled her for decades. Ann-Margret previously told Fox News Digital that it’s no secret her love for Harley-Davidsons has kept her feeling forever young. "When I was 10 years old, I would ride on the back of [my uncle’s] bike with him," she recalled at the time. "He would take me to the Norwegian border, and we would go into Norway. There’s no way I could forget that motorcycle." "I've got a lot of energy," she reflected. "It doesn’t come in a bottle. I am just blessed that my mother and father gave me such great energy. And there’s no negativity here. They instilled in me all of these wonderful things that I still carry with me. You don’t whine about things. You just go out and do the things that you love. And I just feel blessed with the life that I’ve been given." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a36ad5c197238567833aaf2 Every new iOS 27 feature that’s worth knowing about te 2026-06-20T15:10:20.116Z Every new iOS 27 feature that’s worth knowing about While it's not flashy like Apple’s new Siri AI and Apple Intelligence upgrades, there are still a number of additions to iOS 27 worth looking at. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a36ab6a197238567833aac4 USA clinches first place in World Cup group after Paraguay's win over Turkey seals favorable bracket path te 2026-06-20T15:02:02.791Z USA clinches first place in World Cup group after Paraguay's win over Turkey seals favorable bracket path The United States' chances of a magic carpet ride to a World Cup title are still slim, but the opening is much wider than it once was. The U.S. Men's National Team clinched a spot in the Round of 32 with its 2-0 win over Australia on Friday, but there was more reason to celebrate roughly eight hours later. After Paraguay defeated Turkey, 1-0, the United States clinched first place in Group D — Turkey (zero points) cannot finish ahead of the U.S. (six), which already beat Paraguay and Australia (each with three) to win the head-to-head tiebreaker. WATCH THE WORLD CUP FINAL ON FOX ONE That means the United States will play a third-place group-finisher to begin the knockout stage on July 1 in San Francisco at 8 p.m. EDT. Who that third-place team will be remains to be seen, as there are 20 different possibilities based on the rest of the group stage — the U.S. is slated to play the third-place finisher of either Group B, E, F, I or J, and nobody from those groups has clinched a knockout stage spot yet. In any case, the United States should be favored against whoever they play, if all goes according to plan — unless, of course, France or Argentina fall in their groups. The Athletic noted, however, that the likeliest outcome, at 58%, is Bosnia and Herzegovina, the 64th-ranked FIFA program in the world. Qatar, ranked 58th, follows at 18%, and 28th-ranked Ecuador is third at 5%. USA WORLD CUP TEAM CLINCHES SPOT IN KNOCKOUT STAGE AFTER ANOTHER HISTORIC PERFORMANCE VS AUSTRALIA With a victory there, the United States would then be in line to potentially be favored again, as they would face the winner of Match 82. That match is the winner of Group G (New Zealand, Iran, Belgium or Egypt) vs. another third-place squad. Belgium is the highest-ranked team in that group at 10th in the world, while the U.S. is not far behind, at 13th. Perhaps more importantly, the United States can get an additional week of rest for Christian Pulisic, who missed the Australia game while dealing with a calf injury he suffered in the World Cup opener against Paraguay. With nothing to lose, manager Mauricio Pochettino can, and likely will, limit play for Pulisic and other stars. It's still an uphill climb for the Stars and Stripes, but it's no longer the highest peak. FOX ONE’S NEW WORLD CUP VIEWING EXPERIENCE The team already has six goals in group play, tying its group stage record with one more to play. The USMNT will face Turkey, which needs a win to stay alive, on Thursday in Los Angeles. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a36ab57197238567833aabb Trump says Iran deal 'probably is unconditional surrender,' reveals details of covert maritime operation te 2026-06-20T15:01:43.339Z Trump says Iran deal 'probably is unconditional surrender,' reveals details of covert maritime operation President Donald Trump is revealing new details surrounding the United States’ negotiations with Iran just days after both countries signed a memorandum of understanding calling for the war to end.  In an interview with Axios’ Marc Caputo published Thursday, Trump weighed in on the 14-point MOU between the two countries and pushed back on claims that the agreement is not the same as an unconditional surrender from Iran.  "Well, it really probably is unconditional surrender," Trump said.  "Is it?" Caputo questioned. WHY TRUMP, IRAN SEEM LIGHT-YEARS APART ON ANY POSSIBLE DEAL TO END THE WAR "I think so," Trump replied. "Look, they have no military. They're all at the bottom of the sea. 159 ships. That's what they had."  Trump went on to double down on the U.S.'s efforts to decimate Iran’s military operations as he highlighted the successful assassinations of some of the country’s most powerful leaders.  "There's no airplanes," Trump said. "They had a lot of 'em. There were 200 of them. They're all gone. Navy. 159 ships, right? All at the bottom of the sea. Leadership, their first stringers all gone, including Khomeini, the first one. They then put a new group in there. Very good, but very nasty. I dealt with 'em. They're gone. They're all gone." TRUMP SAYS US MISSION IN IRAN IS 'AHEAD OF SCHEDULE,' VOWS TO 'EASILY PREVAIL' OVER REGIME According to Trump, the U.S. spent nearly two months wiping out Iran’s ships in a covert, overnight operation.  "Do you know that for the last two months, I've been taking many ships out there and nobody knew it," Trump continued. "You know why they didn't know it? Because we knocked out their radar. We knocked out all of their defensive stuff and they were unable to see. Last week we had one night, 25 ships. One night, 22. One night, 19. One night, 21. So every night all these ships out."  Trump went on to provide more details surrounding the undercover efforts. IRAN SEIZES SHIPS IN HORMUZ AS US TALKS FALTER AFTER CEASEFIRE EXTENSION "Oh, people were saying, ‘Where is this oil coming from?’ Nobody knew," Trump added. "We'd leave at one o'clock in the morning, all lights off, and we'd have our Navy destroyers going alongside and they had no equipment because we destroyed all of the equipment that would normally be used to detect this." "And I went for a month and a half taking many ships out there every night at one o'clock in the morning. And we were never detected until about a week ago. And then I announced that we're doing it." The President also addressed his economic motivation behind his decision to call for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz as part of the MOU. TRUMP ANNOUNCES PEACE DEAL WITH IRAN, DECLARES STRAIT OF HORMUZ WILL REOPEN: 'LET THE OIL FLOW!' "So right now, our stock market is through the roof," Trump said. "The oil prices are tumbling. The oil prices are practically the same as they were before it started. The big difference is that Iran will never have a nuclear weapon."  "We have 700 or 800 ships leaving, but if I attack them, none of those ships are leaving," he added. "The stock market is way up, way, way up. You know, the stock market is up over the last four or five days when it looks like we're going to make a deal." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Under the MOU, both Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian agreed to end the war, while calling for the Strait of Hormuz to be reopened and launching 60 days of nuclear negotiations.  Trump concluded the interview by touting his administration’s success in lowering the crime rate in Washington, D.C., while also making cosmetic improvements to the city ahead of the country’s 250th anniversary. "We've taken Washington, D.C., from a death trap to one of the safest cities in America," Trump said. "We took crime down 94% in a period of a year. This place when I got here was a death trap, and now it's one of the safest cities in America."  "I beautified it. New grass. Got rid of all of the graffiti. 48 fountains and monuments have been, not I mean, so bad graffiti all over. 50 years, they weren't touched — and now they're all beautiful," he added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a36ab42197238567833aa9b 3 hikers die of suspected heat-related illness during rising temperatures at Grand Canyon te 2026-06-20T15:01:22.856Z 3 hikers die of suspected heat-related illness during rising temperatures at Grand Canyon GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK -- Three hikers died from apparent heat-related illnesses in the Grand Canyon on two separate days in the past week in the inner canyon, where temperatures can exceed 109 degrees Fahrenheit in the shade during midday… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a36ab05197238567833aa7f Flagstaff City Council confirms budget, ballot measure plans in busy meeting te 2026-06-20T15:00:21.943Z Flagstaff City Council confirms budget, ballot measure plans in busy meeting In addition to the approval of the budget and ballot measures, the city council meeting included some of the notable items on its agenda. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a36a8d7197238567833aa40 Cubs look to build on offensive breakout against struggling Blue Jays starter Patrick Corbin te 2026-06-20T14:51:03.067Z Cubs look to build on offensive breakout against struggling Blue Jays starter Patrick Corbin I'm glad we didn't take the run line yesterday in the baseball game. We had the under eight for the game between the White Sox and Tigers, and it ended 4-3. The Tigers did pull off the win, but as I mentioned, it wasn't justified that Detroit should be -250, even with Tarik Skubal on the mound. Today, we shift to the Chicago National League team as the Cubs host the Blue Jays. The Toronto Blue Jays are a team I've written about probably more than most squads in the league. That's not a complaint or anything, it just happens that I see a lot of value in their games. Most of that is because when they are favorites, they aren't big favorites given their 37-39 record and rash of injuries to their pitching staff. When they are dogs, they are usually pretty small pups, offering little value, but that means the opposing favorite isn't too high of a price. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE The Jays were blitzed by the Cubs yesterday, and they will need a strong start today from Patrick Corbin. The once highly touted hurler is just 2-3 with a 4.57 ERA and a 1.48 WHIP. He had a decent year with the Rangers, but seems to be struggling again, as he did in his time with the Nationals. Corbin is a little more reliable on the road, given that he has pitched 10 more innings and has allowed three fewer runs on the road than at home, leading to a 3.57 ERA. He hasn't given the Blue Jays much lately, going just 11.2 innings in three starts and allowing 11 runs on 17 hits. Cubs hitters are very strong against him, batting .316 against him. The Cubs are one of the more frustrating teams to watch this season. Perhaps that is me just saying that as a fan of the team, but they've had two 10-game winning streaks, and also a losing streak of 10 games. Since May 9, the team has gone 13-24. Sure, some of that can be attributed to injuries to their pitching staff -- they have only two healthy starters from the beginning of the year. But, most of this needs to be placed on the hitting of the club. Nico Hoerner is batting .238, Ian Happ is at .228, and Dansby Swanson is a pathetic .177. Still, the Cubs broke out the bats yesterday, and Pete Crow-Armstrong looks like the five-tool player from the first half of last season. If they can get some pitching, maybe they will be the dominant team we saw earlier this year. Today's starter is Colin Rea, who has not been very good this month. He has made three starts, allowed 19 hits, and 13 earned runs over 14.2 innings pitched. He has, however, been much better at home with a 3.03 ERA in five starts (six appearances). Blue Jays hitters haven't seen much of him, but are hitting .176 against Rea in 17 at-bats. There is a clear player prop to play in this one. However, the bad news is that he is not on the list of options, so you might need to request or find him in a different book other than DraftKings. Michael Conforto is 12-for-36 against Corbin with seven extra-base hits, including five homers. I'd play him at 2+ total bases and at one homer as long as you can get +200 or better for the bases, and +700 for the homer prop. If you can't find it, or they never post it (but I have to imagine they will give options once he is added to the lineup, and he absolutely should be, given his history), I still have a play. I'm taking the Cubs at -130 here. Rea isn't the most reliable, but he should at least be decent here, and the Cubs will have the fresher bullpen. Give me the Cubs to win this one. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM For more sports betting information and plays, follow David on X/Twitter: @futureprez2024 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a36a654197238567833a9cf No End in Sight for U.S. Military Mission Along Border With Mexico te 2026-06-20T14:40:20.435Z No End in Sight for U.S. Military Mission Along Border With Mexico The patrols have helped push cartels and smugglers into more remote areas. But analysts have voiced concerns that the border missions will distract from training, drain resources and undermine readiness. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a36a44c197238567833a99d Trump says Iran missiles 'aren't the problem' after White House made them central to war rationale te 2026-06-20T14:31:40.961Z Trump says Iran missiles 'aren't the problem' after White House made them central to war rationale For months, senior Trump administration officials argued that Iran's ballistic missile arsenal helped shield Tehran's nuclear ambitions and was a key reason the U.S. launched Operation Epic Fury attacks on the country.  Now, President Donald Trump is suggesting Iran having missiles may not be a problem at all. "If other countries have them, it's a little bit unfair for them not to have some. If Saudi Arabia and Qatar, and they all have some, I would say that in relative proportion, I think it's okay," Trump said at the G7 Wednesday. "Am I going to let Saudi Arabia have missiles, but [Iran] can't have them? It doesn't work that way."  "Missiles aren't the problem. They hurt a little location, but they don't blow up the planet." "The Gulf nations will address the nonnuclear issues, as we'll be talking about the ballistic missiles," the president added. "And we'll talk, also, about the terrorist proxies that they have that — we don't want that to happen."  ISRAELI OFFICIALS REPORTEDLY WARN IRAN'S BALLISTIC MISSILES COULD TRIGGER SOLO MILITARY ACTION AGAINST TEHRAN Trump made the remarks while discussing whether Iran should be permitted to retain missile capabilities in a news conference at the G7 in Évian-les-Bains, France, just as details of the memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran were being released.  The comments strike a much different tone than arguments repeatedly made by senior administration officials in recent months, who described Iran's ballistic missile force as both a major threat to regional security and a protective shield for Tehran's nuclear program. "Iran can never have a nuclear weapon and we will not allow Iran to hide behind the immunity of a massive short-term ballistic missile inventory, or the ability to make them or launch them," Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters in a press conference on March 3. "What they are trying to do, and have been trying to do for a very long time, is build a conventional weapons capability as a shield to hide behind." TRUMP VOWS TO HIT IRAN 'VERY HARD' AFTER OBLITERATING NEARLY '90 PERCENT' OF REGIME MISSILES Other senior officials repeatedly described degrading Iran's missile capabilities as a central objective of Operation Epic Fury.  In remarks at the White House on March 2, Trump said, "Our objectives are clear. First, we're destroying Iran's missile capabilities ... and their capacity to produce brand new ones." War Secretary Pete Hegseth later said March 4 the mission was "laser-focused" on obliterating Iran's missiles and the facilities that produce them, while White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the same day one of the administration's primary goals was to "destroy the regime's deadly ballistic missiles and completely raze their missile industry to the ground."   Rubio repeatedly returned to the theme throughout the operation, arguing that degrading Iran's missile force was necessary to prevent Iran from using conventional military power as cover for a future nuclear weapons program. TRUMP SAYS US, ISRAEL SHATTERED IRANIAN MILITARY CAPABILITIES, PRESSES LEADERS TO SURRENDER: 'CRY UNCLE' "This is about very specific objectives," Rubio told reporters on March 30. "The President laid them out on the first night of the operation… Here they are — you should write them down. Number one, the destruction of their air force. Number two, the destruction of their navy. Number three, the severe diminishing of their missile launching capability. And number four, the destruction of their factories so they can't make more missiles and more drones to threaten us in the future. All of this so that they can never hide behind it to acquire a nuclear weapon. That was our objective from the beginning; that remains our objective now."  Leavitt made similar comments the same day, saying the objectives of Operation Epic Fury included "destroying their ballistic missiles" and dismantling the infrastructure used to produce them while ensuring Iran never obtains a nuclear weapon. Trump's remarks at the G7 also raised questions about the administration's approach to Iran's nuclear program, another issue that administration officials had previously described in far less flexible terms. Trump's comments also come as the administration pursues a memorandum of understanding with Iran that leaves unresolved one of the central disputes in the nuclear negotiations: the future of Tehran's enrichment program. Under the framework agreement unveiled this week, the United States and Iran agreed to spend 60 days negotiating the fate of Iran's nearly 900-pound stockpile of near-weapons-grade 60% enriched uranium and any future enrichment activities. Administration officials said the minimum outcome under discussion would involve down-blending the material under International Atomic Energy Agency supervision, while acknowledging that key details of a final agreement remain unsettled. Officials described Iran's willingness to dilute its stockpile as a significant concession, but also acknowledged that the memorandum does not resolve whether Iran will ultimately be permitted to retain any enrichment capability. TRUMP REAFFIRMS HARD LINE ON IRAN NUCLEAR DEAL: 'WILL NOT ALLOW ANY ENRICHMENT OF URANIUM' Trump appeared to strike a more accommodating tone when discussing Iran's access to nuclear power at the G7. "It is a little hard, though, when you say that somebody wants it, other people have it, other, adjoining states have it. And you're not letting them have it for purposes of electricity and things like that," Trump said. "It's always a little tough. You have to use a little common sense." The administration had previously drawn a much harder line on Iran's nuclear program. Special envoy Steve Witkoff said the United States could not allow Iran to retain "even 1 percent" enrichment capability, while White House officials repeatedly described the end of Iranian enrichment as a red line. The White House referred back to Trump's recent remarks on missiles when asked for additional comment. " "We are going to let the President's comments stand," a State Department spokesperson said when asked for comment.   The Pentagon could not immediately be reached for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a36a439197238567833a994 Reporter's Notebook: A Lone Star Samurai Blue experiencing a World Cup match in Dallas te 2026-06-20T14:31:21.506Z Reporter's Notebook: A Lone Star Samurai Blue experiencing a World Cup match in Dallas We caught up with the Japanese national team the day before their match at "Jerry World" — aka Dallas Stadium — for the FIFA 2026 World Cup. We had been walking around downtown Dallas after a wonderfully heavy Tex-Mex lunch, taking in the sights of a city completely caught up in World Cup fever. When we found out Team Japan was staying at the W Hotel just a few blocks away, we decided to brave the 90-degree Texas heat and walk over just to see what was happening. Our timing couldn’t have been better. WATCH THE WORLD CUP FINAL ON FOX ONE As we hit the corner of Nowitzki Way and Houston Street — aptly named after an NBA legend and a hero of the Texas Revolution — police were blocking off the light Saturday afternoon traffic.  A motorcycle cop flashed his lights and blared his siren, and then we saw it: a massive bus decked out in blue, sporting the unmistakable red disc of the Land of the Rising Sun. The bus pulled up to the W, and we moved toward the barrier. A dozen or so Japanese fans were waving and bouncing like a J-Pop band had just arrived, shouting players' names as they stepped off the bus.  They were just returning from their local training base at SMU, but the energy was already electric. As social media has proven since the tournament kicked off, Japan is absolutely soccer-crazy. Case in point: What elicited those deafening chants long before kickoff? Simply a live broadcast of the team getting off the bus at the stadium. Not warming up, not kicking a ball —just walking to the locker room. It’s hard not to root for Japan these days. As the country enjoys an unprecedented wave of global popularity thanks to tourism, food, and pop culture, their soccer fans have risen to the top of the world stage.  They are passionate, incredibly friendly, and famously respectful — embracing American culture while meticulously cleaning up their stadium rows whether they win, lose, or draw. Thanks to my family connections, I got to be right in the thick of it. Nothing against the Dutch, but unless the USA is on the pitch, I’m a Lone Star Samurai Blue. My brother-in-law and nephew traveled all the way from Tokyo to my home state to see the game with my son and me. It was their third World Cup, but my very first.  To give them the full Texas experience, we checked off all the staples: homemade and restaurant BBQ, Tex-Mex, Buc-ee’s, and a trip to the gun range. They loved every minute of it. RELATED: WORLD CUP FANS FALL IN LOVE WITH AMERICAN CULTURE, COMFORT FOOD CLASSICS We had bought our tickets the day they went on sale, landing seats up near the stadium roof. But it didn't matter — there isn’t a bad seat in the house.  We were surrounded by the faithful, with the "ultras" just off to our left. No matter what was happening on the field, they never stopped chanting "Nippon! Nippon!"  The atmosphere surpassed any sporting event I’ve ever attended in person.  Nearly everyone was decked out in team colors: the Dutch fans were mostly stoic; the Japanese fans were loud, animated, and keeping the stadium rocking. The match opened with a very American, rocket-launch-style countdown.  The first half, however, was anything but explosive.  The Netherlands dominated possession while Japan sat back and defended. "Turgid" might be one way to describe it; "cagey" and "strategic" are probably more complimentary. Both teams played exactly to type. The second half was a completely different story, bursting with action on both ends of the pitch. The Netherlands struck first when legendary defender Virgil van Dijk opened the scoring with one of his trademark headers. Instead of falling silent, Japan’s fans just got louder and jumped harder. The players fed off that energy. Just seven minutes later, Japan struck back through Keito Nakamura. The equalizer brought roar after roar from the crowd.  In the chaos, I high-fived my family, the family in front of me, the Japanese family to my left, and accidentally high-fived the family behind me who were wearing Netherlands jerseys.  Luckily, they didn’t seem to mind. RELATED: BEST OF WORLD CUP: TOP FAN MOMENTS, FROM ENGLAND'S RODEO FANS TO MEXICO’S DUCK The Dutch reclaimed the lead in the 64th minute through West Ham’s Crysencio Summerville, and once again, the Japanese fans responded by cranking up the noise. The players picked up the pace, pushing higher and harder up the field. Their reward came in the 89th minute. Japan earned a corner and converted it into a brilliant goal off the heads of Koki Ogawa and Daichi Kamada.  A thrilling 2-2 draw was a highly respectable way to start the tournament. While casual observers might not traditionally group Japan with soccer's elite, they aren't surprising anyone who has been paying attention.  Japan’s women’s team are already global powers with a World Cup trophy to their name, and the men’s team has notched some serious giant-killings recently, beating Brazil and top-five ranked England in the run-up to 2026.  (Not to mention their stunning win over Spain in the 2022 World Cup, which knocked four-time champions Germany out of the tournament). And while the domestic J-League is over 30 years old and thriving, the national team has quietly become a European powerhouse.  The vast majority of its roster plays for top-tier European clubs: defender Takehiro Tomiyasu was a fan favorite with English giants Arsenal before moving to Ajax; maestro Takefusa Kubo is at Real Sociedad; goalkeeper Zion Suzuki is with Parma; Hiroki Ito is at Bayern Munich; and Kamada is at Crystal Palace.  That is a massive amount of elite European experience, and that's not even all of Japan's national team talent. They are incredibly good. They play like a tight team, with technical intelligence and a nasty counterattack that can flood the opposition's half in a flash. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a36a1f5197238567833a94a Cruise passengers learn diet trick that woman says made her weight loss finally stick te 2026-06-20T14:21:41.822Z Cruise passengers learn diet trick that woman says made her weight loss finally stick A cruise designed for people who follow low-carbohydrate diets is teaching passengers the eating approach one woman says helped her lose weight — and keep it off — after decades of trying. Debbie Hubbs, 73, of Arizona, helped create the Low Carb Cruise after low-carb eating jump-started her weight loss.  Hubbs said this type of eating is "the only thing that ever worked for me." CRUISE TIPPING CHARGES ARE 'OUT OF CONTROL,' SAY PASSENGERS AS COMPANIES TOUT 'EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE' "For the last 40, 50 years, that’s what's made me feel healthy and strong," Hubbs told Fox News Digital. "I'm 73 years old, and I'm still scuba diving." The annual cruise began after Hubbs met a woman in an online weight-loss chat room in 2008. The two discovered they both enjoyed cruises and decided to invite other members of their online community to join them on one. One of the members was a blogger with contacts in the ketogenic network. He offered to recruit speakers for the cruise and to speak himself. About 30 people joined the first Low Carb Cruise. Last year, there were more than 360 people sailing to Alaska. The Low Carb Cruise has sailed 20 times. The company partners with a large cruise company that has "great conference spaces." Recently, most of the sailings have been on Royal Caribbean. The sailings feature seminars that focus on reducing carbohydrates rather than following one specific low-carb plan. CHAIR-HOGGING WARS HEAT UP AS CRUISE TRAVELERS USE SNEAKY TACTICS AMID CRACKDOWNS Hubbs said she was first exposed to low-carb eating in the 1970s through the Atkins diet. She said the approach helped her lose weight she gained after giving birth to seven children. The most recent Low Carb Cruise featured a talk by an oncologist about diets and cancer, one by a cardiologist about metabolic and heart health and another by an internal-medicine physician on conquering food addiction. Passengers eat meals together and take part in group activities throughout the trip. Hubbs said, "We play together, we dance together. We have costume parties together. It's like sailing with friends and family." POPULAR CRUISE LINE'S GIANT BEACH PARK BLOCKED BY MEXICO AFTER LOCAL BACKLASH ERUPTS The cruise attracts both newcomers and repeat attendees, Hubbs said. She said the Low Carb Cruise has drawn people from Iceland, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico and Europe. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Michelle Hall, a Low Carb Cruise committee member who also lives in Arizona, said many passengers are familiar with the frustration of trying diet after diet. "I was on my first diet when I was 9," Hall told Fox News Digital. "I had weight issues basically my entire life. I did everything through my teen years. You name it, I did it." Hall had gastric lap band surgery in 2011 and lost almost 100 pounds without changing what she ate. But when she later removed the band, she started gaining weight. In June 2020, she tried the keto diet that she had dabbled with before — and this time, it stuck, she said.  CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "It was because of everything scary with COVID," Hall said. "That's really what scared me: If I get this thing, I'm probably going to die. That was enough." Hall said when she found out about the cruise, she booked a trip for herself and her husband immediately. She asked cruisers on the group’s Facebook page what they find most valuable about the sailings. "The overwhelming response was the community," Hall said. One fellow cruiser said, "Since my first Low Carb Cruise, the experience has been transformative." The cruiser said sharing her story and completing her first 5K helped her discover her potential. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES Another woman said the cruise inspired her to pursue her doctorate in health sciences. Hall believes the biggest hurdle to changing the way a person eats is often mental. "Our guts are our second brains," Hall said. "If our gut's not working right, nothing else is working right." The Low Carb Cruise website says the event is "not recommending nor promoting any particular type of low-carb lifestyle." Hall said organizers stress that passengers should not feel judged for how they eat while on vacation. "There's no low-carb police," Hall said. "This is your vacation." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a36a1e2197238567833a941 Juneteenth was celebrated across major professional sports leagues and teams — with two notable exceptions te 2026-06-20T14:21:22.361Z Juneteenth was celebrated across major professional sports leagues and teams — with two notable exceptions The social media accounts for America's top professional sports leagues and their teams embraced Friday’s federal Juneteenth holiday, which commemorates the freeing of Black enslaved people in America — offering, in some notable instances, a significant contrast to the manner in which those same leagues and teams handled the start of Pride Month. The NFL, the country's most successful and popular professional league, celebrated Juneteenth on social media by reposting some teams' recognition of the day. The NFL acknowledged Juneteenth after declining to do so with Pride Month at its June 1 kickoff or at any point since. Said another way, Pride Month's June 1 start came and went and the NFL's X account that serves over 36 million followers and its Instagram account that serves 32 million followers did not mention the event. THE NFL'S MAIN SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS REMAINED SILENT ABOUT PRIDE MONTH ON ITS FIRST DAY There was another contrast in that all the NFL's 32 franchises except for one acknowledged Juneteenth. When Pride Month began, multiple individual NFL clubs declined to celebrate. The NFL teams that didn't celebrate the start of Pride Month included the New York Jets, Pittsburgh Steelers, Cleveland Browns, Cincinnati Bengals, Tennessee Titans, Kansas City Chiefs, Las Vegas Raiders, Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints. Most of those did not celebrate Pride Month last year, either. The one NFL team that did not acknowledge Juneteenth on Friday was the Detroit Lions. This is a weird one. The Lions are not typically a team that flies counter to recognizing social justice causes. Indeed, the club changed its logo during Pride Month by painting its lion in rainbow colors as a tip of the proverbial cap to the LGBTQ community. But it didn't do anything on a day many Black Americans recognize as important to their history and culture. The Lions weren't the only sports team or league that, for whatever reason, didn't recognize Juneteenth. The NHL social media accounts were silent about Juneteenth on Friday and that makes the NHL the only major sports league that did not recognize the holiday because the NBA and MLB joined the NFL in recognizing the holiday. EX-NHL STAR RIPS RANGERS ORGANIZATION FOR HOSTING PRIDE NIGHT This omission came despite the fact the NHL showed its support as a league on social media at the start of Pride Month. Finally, the Texas Rangers are the only MLB team that does not hold a Pride Month day or night at its ballpark. But the Rangers celebrated Juneteenth on Friday. And why does any of this matter? Because in a country increasingly divided by social justice causes and their opposing viewpoints, fans increasingly care where their sports teams stand — sometimes to fans' glee or chagrin — depending on whether their opinions agree with that of their teams or leagues. Those teams and leagues that years ago mostly stuck to sports, abandoned that stance long ago and now enthusiastically dive into causes, months and holidays they wish to celebrate and, thus, endorse. Or ignore. It's something of a statement either way. Juneteenth, by the way, celebrates the day in 1865 when Union Army Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Texas and announced to enslaved people that they were free under the Emancipation Proclamation that President Abraham Lincoln (R-Ill.) signed as an executive order in 1863. In fact, Granger's announcement was legally premature. Lincoln's Proclamation did not free slaves in all states. And it was, in fact, Congress which passed the 13th Amendment to free all bond people, which happened in January 1865. That vote by the 38th Congress included 86 Republican votes in favor of the amendment and zero against. It included 15 Democratic votes in favor of the 13th Amendment and 50 against. The 13th Amendment was ratified by the states in December 1865 and enslaved people were then free per the Constitution. In 2020, President Donald Trump campaigned to institute Juneteenth as a holiday. He lost the election and Joe Biden signed legislation into law making it a national holiday in 2021. Someone should tell the NHL and the Detroit Lions. FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a369fd8197238567833a8f8 WWE NXT star talks Chicago Bears' possible move to Indiana: 'What the F?' te 2026-06-20T14:12:40.501Z WWE NXT star talks Chicago Bears' possible move to Indiana: 'What the F?' The Chicago Bears seem to have one foot over the Illinois state line as they took a major step to move to Indiana earlier this month – much to the consternation of team’s fan base. WWE NXT champion Tony D’Angelo, an Oak Park, Illinois, native and huge Bears fan, was still a bit annoyed about the potential of the team moving to Hammond, Indiana. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "I don’t know what to say, other than, what the F?" D’Angelo told Fox News Digital when asked about his thoughts on the possible relocation. "I mean, I don’t get it. I get it but I don’t. It’s literally one of the oldest, historic franchises in the NFL. They’re ‘The Chicago Bears.’ The ‘Chicago Bears.’ "And I understand it, maybe don’t go and move to Arlington Heights, which is not that far from the city, money, taxes, I get it. You gotta do what’s best for whatever. But completely moving out of Illinois? That is just bonkers to me. The Indiana Bears? That is just horrible. It doesn’t sound right. I’m in Florida now so I guess I don’t get to go to as many games but still man, like, I don’t know. They gotta figure it out because there’s something about going to the city and it’s right on Lake Michigan. The whole scene, the history behind it, it just all makes sense and for them to let it go, it seems, so easily – not a good decision. But who am I?" Bears executives said the potential of having a "world-class stadium" in Hammond would transform the region and connect "Northwest Indiana and the South Side of Chicago through the Loop and across the neighborhoods and suburbs stretching north of the city," CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Even through the frustration, D’Angelo still had some hope for the team this season. He said he believed the 2026 season would "say a lot" about where the team is under quarterback Caleb Williams and head coach Ben Johnson. "I mean, I think it’s always Super Bowl or bust. I think the Bears and Caleb Williams have showed what they’re capable of and I think they surprised everybody," he said. "We were kind of the misfits of the NFL last year. I would say, the ‘Bad News Bears.’ We were doing stuff that we were not supposed to be doing. We were playing a little bit of backyard football. But it was effective and along that journey, showed a lot of resilience, showed a lot of heart. "What’d they win, seven or eight games trailing with two minutes left in the fourth quarter? That takes a lot of cajónes. And I think for Caleb Williams to be as young as he is, doing the kind of stuff he’s doing, doing veteran things in the game, I think it showed a lot about the character. Especially Ben Johnson as their coach. I think this season will say a lot. I do think some Bears fans are a little skeptical because we’ve had random good seasons and then we just go right back down. I think this season is a test and if we do well, we can breathe a little bit and we can be like, all right, it’s set in stone. I had full faith in the guys as well as the coach." D’Angelo will defend the NXT Championship against Naraku at The Great American Bash next weekend. The event will take place on the CW Network. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a369fc5197238567833a8ef LISA DAFTARI: Trump's Iran MOU is just a framework — now comes the real test te 2026-06-20T14:12:21.053Z LISA DAFTARI: Trump's Iran MOU is just a framework — now comes the real test The Trump administration's memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Islamic Republic of Iran is a framework, not a final deal, and the difference between the two is the difference between a generational victory and a generational mistake.  The MOU will be judged on a single question. Does the final agreement verifiably dismantle Iran's nuclear program and remove its enriched uranium stockpile from the regime’s hands, or does it manage their path to a bomb the way the JCPOA did? There is no third option.  Anything in between is the 2015 deal on different letterhead, and a mismanagement of the leverage the Trump administration has gained in this war.  President Trump's instinct that the strategic imperative is nonproliferation is correct. The Islamic Republic is weaker today than at any point since 1979. Maximum pressure was working. The internal pressure was at a boiling point. The regime came to the table because it had to, not because it wanted to, and that is the leverage the U.S. is in danger of trading away. TRUMP NUCLEAR TALKS FACE DEFINING QUESTION: WHAT HAPPENS TO IRAN’S URANIUM STOCKPILE? Is there even a deal that will be upheld by a duplicitous regime? Perhaps not, but at the very least, a final agreement that locks in dismantlement, stages sanctions relief against demonstrated compliance, and preserves every snapback tool would be more prudent. A repeat of the JCPOA's structure, money up front and a managed path to enrichment, would be the most expensive diplomatic concession in modern memory.  The JCPOA had two fatal flaws, and both are avoidable. The first was the cash transfer. Between unfrozen assets and direct payments, the Islamic Republic received roughly $100 billion in spendable resources within the first phase of the agreement. That money did not go to schools or hospitals. It went to the IRGC, to Hezbollah, to the Houthis, to Hamas, to the proxy network that has defined the regional security environment for the last decade. Front-loaded sanctions relief does not inspire good behavior. It pays for the terror proxies.  The second was the architecture of the sunset clauses. The 2015 agreement did not stop the Iran nuclear program. It only managed their path to the bomb. By 2030, on paper, every meaningful restriction lifts. The regime understood the deal not as a containment regime but as a delay regime, and it used the delay to advance enrichment, expand missile capacity, and entrench the very infrastructure the agreement was supposed to constrain.  The final MOU agreement must invert that logic. Restrictions must be permanent and verification must be intrusive. Enrichment capacity must be physically removed, not paused. There is a third condition that does not get enough attention in Washington and is non-negotiable in Tehran. There needs to be a credible threat of consequence at the moment of noncompliance.  The Islamic Republic honors agreements only when the cost of violation exceeds the benefit. That equation has to be visible to the regime at the signing table and at every subsequent inspection. That means kinetic options remain on the table. Economic warfare tools remain ready. Political pressure escalates automatically. Snapback cannot be procedural. It must be automatic and it must bite. What is this agreement for? If it is to prevent an Iranian nuclear weapon, then dismantlement and surrender of enriched uranium are the only acceptable terms. If it is to stabilize the Strait of Hormuz or to reduce regional friction, those are secondary objectives that should be pursued through other instruments. Conflating nonproliferation with regional diplomacy is what produced the JCPOA. The 2015 deal tried to do too many things and ended up doing none of them. The Iranian people are not an afterthought in this negotiation. They are a constituency. The regime they live under has executed an estimated 42,000 of them in the January protests alone. Two more political prisoners were hanged since the MOU was announced. Any agreement should factor in the moral and strategic reality of a regime that murders its own citizens on an industrial scale. This is the moment for the administration to refuse a bad deal and to define a good one. Verifiable dismantlement. Permanent restrictions. Staged sanctions relief tied to sustained compliance. Snapback with teeth. Enriched uranium out of regime hands.  The regime came to the table because pressure worked. The president should remember why he had leverage in the first place, and use it. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a369fb1197238567833a8e6 'Toy Story 5' Review: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen return for timely installment as Pixar gang battles rise of tech te 2026-06-20T14:12:01.593Z 'Toy Story 5' Review: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen return for timely installment as Pixar gang battles rise of tech Woody, Buzz and the rest of the beloved Pixar gang are back and face their biggest adversary yet in "Toy Story 5": technology. Eight-year-old Bonnie is one of the only kids in the neighborhood who still plays with toys and isn't glued to some device, which unfortunately is preventing her from making friends. So her parents gift her a kid-friendly tablet, Lilypad (clearly inspired by the popular LeapFrog toy brand). It's a rude awakening for Bonnie's toys, learning quickly from abandoned toys from other children that "the age of toys is over." LOW-BUDGET HORROR FLICK ‘OBSESSION’ SHATTERS BOX OFFICE EXPECTATIONS AS NEW STAR WARS FILM COMES UP SHORT Tom Hanks and Tim Allen reprise the roles that have made them kid movie stars for over 30 years, but they take a back seat as Joan Cusack returns as cowgirl Jessie, Bonnie's most treasured toy, who takes the lead in the tense turf war against Lilypad (voiced by Greta Lee). Part of me is bitter about the fact that Disney decided to milk the "Toy Story" franchise after creating one of the greatest movie trilogies of all time. 2019's "Toy Story 4" was a fine movie, but it certainly falls short compared to its three predecessors. The timely premise of "Toy Story 5" at least gives it purpose besides being a reliable cash cow for the House of Mouse. And what's surprising is the nuance the film lays out instead of blindly declaring that all tech is evil as Lilypad insists she has Bonnie's best interests at heart.  ‘POWER BALLAD’ REVIEW: PAUL RUDD, NICK JONAS DELIVER CROWD-PLEASING MUSIC DRAMEDY Jessie, who hasn't gotten this much spotlight since her debut in 1999's "Toy Story 2," takes center stage in "Toy Story 5" as she must grapple with her own purpose as tech becomes dominant in children's lives. And the talents of Cusack truly shine even as we only hear her voice, which alone carries a lot of emotional weight. Would it help to have watched the first four "Toy Stories"? Sure. But it's a kids' movie, so it doesn't take rocket science to understand the plot. ‘PRESSURE’ REVIEW: BRENDAN FRASER IS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER IN GRIPPING WWII DRAMA ON RUN-UP TO D-DAY Familiar faces from the previous four installments return like Rex (Wallace Shawn), Hamm (John Ratzenberger), Bo Peep (Annie Potts) and Forky (Tony Hale) while also being introduced to a new slate of fun characters like the scene-stealing potty-training toy Smarty Pants (voiced by Conan O'Brien). Other notable additions to the cast include Keanu Reeves, Bonnie Hunt, Craig Robinson, Kristen Schaal, Ernie Hudson, Alan Cumming and Bad Bunny. Two-time Oscar winner Andrew Stanton (Finding Nemo, WALL-E) and McKenna Harris co-wrote/directed this film. Oscar-winning "Toy Story" veteran Randy Newman returns to provide the musical score while Taylor Swift contributed the original song "I Knew It, I Knew You" in the end credits. 'OBSESSION' REVIEW: AN INNOCENT WISH TURNS INTO A NIGHTMARE IN A HORROR FLICK FROM TALENTED UP-AND-COMERS While it doesn't reach the caliber of the original trilogy, "Toy Story 5" is a vast improvement over its 2019 predecessor and leverages the tech discourse we find ourselves in to its advantage while offering grade-A entertainment Pixar is known for. "Toy Story 5" is rated PG for some thematic elements and rude humor. Running time: 1 hour, 42 minutes. In theaters now. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a369f9e197238567833a8dd Trump admin vows to stop reparations programs, accuses officials of 'virtue signaling' to get 'votes' te 2026-06-20T14:11:42.136Z Trump admin vows to stop reparations programs, accuses officials of 'virtue signaling' to get 'votes' EXCLUSIVE — The federal government wants to shut down reparations programs in the U.S., accusing state and local officials of "virtue signaling" and trying to get "votes" as they push the measure. "Our philosophy here at this Department of Justice, consistent with recent Supreme Court precedent, is that all Americans are entitled to be judged on their own merits, and not instead as part of some bucket of collectives," Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon of the Justice Department’s (DOJ) Civil Rights Division told Fox News Digtal. "I think that this reparations program, while obviously I understand the positive tensions, is an ill match for the Constitution, because it cannot withstand the strict scrutiny required whenever there are racial classifications and giving of government benefits. And that's what's present here," she continued. TRUMP ADMIN WANTS TO STOP ILLINOIS CITY'S REPARATIONS EFFORT FOR 'SIMPLY HANDING OUT MONEY BASED ON RACE' Dhillon's comments came after the DOJ joined an existing class-action lawsuit challenging the "Local Reparations Restorative Housing Program" in the City of Evanston, Illinois. The DOJ contends that the Chicago suburb's initiative unlawfully distributes public benefits based strictly on race and ancestry. "None of the beneficiaries of this are people who themselves personally suffered discrimination that can be traceable to any government action," Dhillon said. "We can't have this system of spoils in this country where people who didn't discriminate are being forced to pay people who didn't suffer discrimination," she added. "That's just a wealth transfer. It is not a narrowly tailored justification for racial classifications and that's why we're taking action." The DOJ’s proposed complaint alleges that the program violates the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment, as well as the Fair Housing Act, because the housing-related financial assistance is distributed on the basis of race. SAN FRANCISCO JUDGE NOT CONVINCED REPARATIONS FUND WILL BE DISCRIMINATORY DURING LAWSUIT HEARING Approved by the city in 2019 and launched in 2021, the first-of-its-kind program provides eligible Black residents or their direct descendants with $25,000 grants. The funds can be used for home purchases, mortgage assistance, property repairs or received as direct cash payments. To qualify, applicants must be Black and have lived in Evanston as adults between 1919 and 1969 — a period documented by the city as marked by systemic housing discrimination and redlining — or be a direct descendant of a resident from that era. The initiative has become a flashpoint in a broader national debate over racial reparative justice. While proponents view the program as a necessary blueprint for addressing generational economic gaps, the federal government argued in its filing this week that the program is not "narrowly tailored" because it uses race as the sole qualifying metric without requiring individuals to prove they personally suffered specific financial or physical harm from city policies. The litigation began in May 2024 when Judicial Watch, a conservative legal group, filed a class-action lawsuit on behalf of six non-Black descendants of Evanston residents, arguing they were unconstitutionally excluded from the program.  In March, U.S. District Judge John F. Kness denied the city's motion to dismiss the case, allowing the lawsuit to move forward. That same month, the DOJ opened its own civil rights investigation into the city's practices. To date, Evanston has distributed more than $7 million of an allotted $20 million fund, utilizing revenue generated from a local tax on legal recreational marijuana sales. Earlier this year, the city's Reparations Committee announced it had cleared another wave of funding, issuing $25,000 payments to an additional 44 residents. Following the DOJ's intervention, the City of Evanston released a brief statement standing by the initiative but declining to expand on the specifics of the active trial. "The City of Evanston maintains its position on the legality of the Evanston Reparation Program," the city told Fox News Digital on Wednesday. "While we are cognizant of the filing made by the DOJ, the City does not provide comments regarding active litigation." The federal government's request to formally intervene is currently pending before the court. CALIFORNIA LAWMAKER AIMS TO PROTECT REPARATIONS PAYMENTS TO BLACKS FROM TAXATION Other cities and states are looking to issue reparations in some form, including Illinois.  "I took aim at North Carolina — Asheville, North Carolina's program," Dhillon said, referencing that city's mayor trying to pursue reparations. "And as I identify and find others, we will be looking at those as well. Now, all of them are not the same."  The U.S. Department of Justice sent a letter to Buncombe County in September threatening to investigate and take action if it approves recommendations from the Asheville-Buncombe Community Reparations Commission. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a369f4c197238567833a8a4 “Y las tortillas”: Un negocio en Tucson que cuida la salud sin renunciar al sabor te 2026-06-20T14:10:20.735Z “Y las tortillas”: Un negocio en Tucson que cuida la salud sin renunciar al sabor Mayra Esquivel había preparado una cena especial para celebrar su graduación en arte culinario del Colegio Pima: pollo relleno, puré de papa con salsa de ajo y verduras en reducción de vino. Su padre, Salvador, había viajado desde Monterrey, en México, hasta Tucson para acompañarla. Los platillos, elaborados y sofisticados, ya estaban sobre la mesa cuando él hizo una pregunta que cambió la historia familiar: “¿Y las tortillas?”. Años después, Mayra nombró su negocio como “Y las Tortillas” en honor a ese momento. Pero detrás del nombre hay una historia más profunda, la de una hija que buscó alimentar mejor a sus padres. Su papá enfrentaba problemas renales en aquel momento y su mamá, María, había sido diagnosticada con Alzheimer. De ese amor de hija nació un emprendimiento dedicado a crear tortillas nutritivas, pensadas para cuidar la salud sin renunciar al sabor. Las combinaciones de “Y las Tortillas” parecen más propias de un laboratorio culinario que de una tortillería tradicional. Hay tortillas de tomate, chipotle y almendras. “Son antioxidantes”, explica Mayra. Otras mezclan diente de león, chile poblano y nuez de la India. También están las de semillas de calabaza y girasol con calabaza de pulpa anaranjada. Mayra dice que “todas estas combinaciones benefician al cerebro”. Hay de semilla de fenogreco (fenugreek), que, según Mayra, “baja los niveles de azúcar”. Los sabores varían entre espinaca, cúrcuma, “para los que les gustan los sabores fuertes”, camote y jamaica. Esta última combinación suele provocar reacciones contrastantes, o se convierte en la favorita de los paladares de los clientes o simplemente no les gusta.  Y si el cliente vive con diabetes, Mayra tiene una recomendación inmediata: tortillas de nopal con chía.  Una variedad de tortillas artesanales se exhibe durante una demostración de cocina realizada por Mayra Esquivel para su negocio, Y Las Tortillas, en el Tucson Small Business Center el 18 de junio de 2026. Credit: Summer Williams Cada receta nació de la misma pregunta que la ha acompañado durante años: cómo convertir un alimento cotidiano en una forma de cuidado.  “Cuando a mi mamá le diagnosticaron Alzheimer, me propuse incorporar la mayor cantidad posible de nutrientes para potencializar el cerebro. Al mismo tiempo, mi papá, que tenía una enfermedad renal crónica, cocinaba comidas sencillas pero insípidas, y su dieta carecía de variedad”, dice Mayra a Arizona Luminaria. Detrás de cada tortilla hay años de investigación, asegura Mayra. Para desarrollar sus recetas recurrió a literatura científica, bases de datos y especialistas en alimentos. “Incluso contacté una universidad en Indiana que se enfoca en carbohidratos y en el estudio detallado de los alimentos”, dice. Se refiere a The Whistler Center for Carbohydrate Research, de la Universidad de Purdue, donde Mayra obtuvo información útil para sus recetas.  Los inicios de un sueño  Mayra había iniciado años atrás el proceso para perfeccionar sus productos, con decenas de pruebas para llegar a las recetas actuales. No fue sencillo: “Las tortillas se quebraban, no todos los ingredientes te dan las mismas texturas”, dice Mayra. Durante sus jornadas de trabajo en el servicio de lavado de ropa en seco empezó a compartir sus pruebas con clientes y a recoger comentarios a través de pequeñas encuestas que les entregaba junto con las tortillas.  Fue en la pandemia cuando ese intercambio de tortillas a cambio de retroalimentación se volvió más constante. “Durante la pandemia, fácilmente participaron 300 personas, clientes míos y clientes que les avisaban a otras personas”, dice.  En esa época, sus principales clientes eran doctores y enfermeras. “Platicando con ellos, les conté lo de las tortillas, porque mi mamá necesitaba comer nueces por el Alzheimer, y la idea de poner las nueces en la tortilla nació ahí”, dice. Fueron años de pruebas y experimentación para lograr la textura ideal de la masa de las tortillas. Imágenes tomadas en el Tucson Small Business Center el 18 de junio de 2026. Credit: Summer Williams Las pruebas se multiplicaron en su cocina. Probó con distintas harinas, pero a veces la masa no se estiraba o las tortillas se ponían duras. Un familiar en Monterrey, ingeniero agrónomo con formación en ingeniería de alimentos, terminó por guiar parte del proceso. “Fue mi apoyo por el lado técnico, de la estructura y la molécula. Me proporcionó bases de datos para entender la viscosidad, la densidad de los productos. Si tu ingrediente tiene más proteína, necesitas más viscosidad”, dice. A partir de ahí, empezó a experimentar con distintas harinas y vegetales: trigo, amaranto y otras combinaciones, mientras investigaba más sobre qué ingredientes aportan más nutrientes. Formalizar la tortillería  En su afán por prepararse para su faceta como empresaria, Mayra ha participado en programas locales de emprendimiento como Food Forward, de Startup Tucson; Sabor de Casa, del Women Business Center; el Programa de Certificación de Negocios del McGuire Center for Entrepreneurship de la Universidad de Arizona; y Sazón Empresarial, de la Ciudad de Tucson. Actualmente forma parte de Mexicana Emprende, un programa impulsado por el Consulado de México en Tucson.  En 2025, Mayra ya sabía que quería lanzar su negocio, pero la incertidumbre económica la frenaba. Se preguntaba si debía dejar su trabajo en una tintorería. Así que buscó apoyo en Fuerza Local, otra organización que apoya a emprendedores y que la ayudó a trazar los pasos para dar forma a una tortillería sostenible. “Cuando me decidí a abrir el negocio iba a invertir los ahorros y me topé con que construir una cocina comercial es demasiado caro. Se me iba mucho más de mi presupuesto. Busqué opciones de renta”, recuerda. “Igual tengo que tener ingresos para vivir, no puedo dejar mi trabajo para dedicarme de lleno”, al negocio. Las tortillas pueden acompañarse con un rico mole y una amplia variedad de platillos. . Imágenes tomadas en el Tucson Small Business Center el 18 de junio de 2026. Credit: Summer Williams Originaria de Monterrey y quien ha vivido en Tucson desde 2009, Mayra formó parte de la generación 7 del programa Acelerador de Negocios de Fuerza Local. Se graduó en enero de 2026. “Fuerza Local es el hijo de Local First Arizona, y apoya a todos los negocios. De ahí surgió esta ramita para apoyar a negociantes latinos”, dice Ana Chavarin, gerente de desarrollo de negocios de Fuerza Local.  La organización tiene una red de más de 200 miembros en el condado de Pima, de la cual alrededor del 20% de los participantes son latinos. A través de Fuerza Local, los emprendedores que deciden recibir orientación en español sobre cómo iniciar o formalizar sus negocios acuden al Acelerador de Negocios. “Damos más servicios y consultoría uno a uno, clases, talleres de sostenibilidad. Tenemos cursos para ahorrar energía y agua, si quieren aplicar para subvenciones del gobierno, que son los Greengrants, para mejoras a los recursos en sus negocios”, dice Chavarin. Mayra Esquivel formó parte de la generación 7 del programa Acelerador de Negocios de Fuerza Local. Se graduó en enero de 2026 junto con otros emprendedores. Credit: Fuerza Local El programa responde a una necesidad recurrente entre pequeños empresarios: aprender cómo registrar una LLC (Limited Liability Company, una estructura de negocios muy utilizada entre emprendedores en Estados Unidos) y cuáles son los primeros pasos para abrir un negocio. Además del programa en español, Local First cuenta con otras iniciativas, como We Rise, dirigida a emprendedores afroamericanos. También se ha puesto en marcha un programa rural enfocado en comunidades nativas americanas, incluidas tribus y reservaciones. “Tenemos estos tres programas aceleradores de negocios para ayudar a estas minorías a salir adelante”, dice Chavarin. Ella recuerda que la historia de Mayra los conmovió al ver cómo ideó un negocio para apoyar la salud de sus padres. “Hizo mucha investigación buscando fórmulas para hacer tortillas nutritivas, para que sus padres consumieran los omegas necesarios en una tortilla”. Una de las principales necesidades de los emprendedores como Mayra, dice Chavarin, es el acompañamiento administrativo. “Tenemos que ayudarles mucho en lo administrativo: cómo registrarse formalmente. Dependiendo de tu negocio, hay variaciones legales cuando te registras, dependiendo de a dónde quieres llegar con tu negocio. Les enseñamos cada una de las diferentes estructuras”, explica. Lista para arrancar  Mayra, de 52 años, conserva su empleo en la tintorería, pero ya se prepara para lanzar su negocio desde una cocina que está adaptando en la cochera de su casa y que espera esté lista en dos meses. “Aún no está al 100% el negocio, pero ya tengo la licencia del Cottage Food Program (Programa de Alimentos Caseros), que te permite hacerlo en casa y venderlo comercialmente”, explica. Planea comenzar la venta de sus productos en mercados de agricultores y otros eventos. “Por eso me uní a Fuerza Local y a las organizaciones que trabajan con la comunidad latina”, dice. Una variedad de tortillas artesanales se exhibe durante una demostración culinaria realizada por Mayra Esquivel para su negocio, Y Las Tortillas, en el Tucson Small Business Center el 18 de junio de 2026. Credit: Summer Williams Mayra prevé vender las tortillas por docena, a un precio entre 8 y 10 dólares en distintos tamaños. “Para taquitos, para enchiladas. Algunas (tortillas) tienen muy presente el sabor a elote, a pesar de que tienen muy poca harina de maíz, y hay quienes me dicen: ‘esta me gusta para wrap’ o para burrito”, dice. Mayra asegura que, una vez que termine su cocina, comenzará a promocionar sus productos en Facebook e Instagram, y que en el futuro busca ampliar su oferta incluyendo totopos y tostadas e incluso llevar sus productos a hospitales.  Aunque los planes y la confianza crecen, Mayra avanza con cautela: “Mis asesores me dicen que vaya despacio, que empiece con poco”. Así es que Mayra planea ir un paso a la vez.  También entiende que cuando se trata de tortillas puestas en la mesa, uno no puede hacer muchos planes. Los mexicanos, por ejemplo, las comen con todo y a cualquier hora, como sucedió aquella noche cuando preparó una cena elaborada de inspiración italiana y francesa para su padre, quien ya falleció.  Mayra aún suelta una carcajada al recordar que antes del primer bocado, él preguntó: “¿Y las tortillas?”. “Todos terminamos comiendo una fusión de comida italiana y francesa en tacos”, dice, riendo sin parar.  “Al estilo mexicano… ¡échale!”. The post “Y las tortillas”: Un negocio en Tucson que cuida la salud sin renunciar al sabor appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a369d47197238567833a890 Sedona Police Department presents Strategic Plan te 2026-06-20T14:01:43.214Z Sedona Police Department presents Strategic Plan Consultant cites high frustration, staff turnover & poor communication Sedona City Council unanimously approved the three-year strategic plan for the Sedona Police Department, developed by the Center for Public Safety Management, a Washington, D.C.-based consulting firm, on June 9. “In my experience Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3698a9197238567833a7dd Cody Rhodes books himself triple-threat title match for Night of Champions after frustrating 'SmackDown' te 2026-06-20T13:42:01.540Z Cody Rhodes books himself triple-threat title match for Night of Champions after frustrating 'SmackDown' Ask and you shall receive, Cody Rhodes. The undisputed WWE champion demanded that SmackDown general manager Nick Aldis put him in a match at Night of Champions against Gunther and Sami Zayn in hopes of dispatching each challenger and completely nixing their complaints altogether. The match was made and now Rhodes will defend the title against the two thorns that have been in his side since before Clash in Italy took place. But all that occurred after the absurdity that took place to start "Friday Night SmackDown." ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Zayn was the guest referee, at Gunther’s behest, for Gunther’s Undisputed WWE Championship match against Rhodes. Zayn, according to him, was calling the match right down the middle. He pulled Gunther off Rhodes to break up a submission hold and got crushed for it. Gunther powerbombed Rhodes and stacked him up on the pin attempt. After a new referee came down to help with the match, he was the one counting the pin. But Zayn pulled him out of the ring. Gunther was irate. Rhodes tried to sunset flip Gunther from the apron but couldn’t pull him down. Zayn kicked Gunther’s hands off the rope, allowing Rhodes to pin him. Zayn counted quickly and helped Rhodes retain the title. Zayn and Aldis argued into Gorilla Position. Gunther wanted a new match and took out Zayn. Rhodes, in the ring, demanded a new match. They each got one. However, Zayn wouldn’t let it happen. Zayn hit Gunther with the title belt and forced a disqualification. Zayn, then, maybe, accidentally took out Rhodes with the belt as well. Aldis was upset with Zayn’s call. But Zayn reminded Aldis that it was him who wanted Zayn to be the referee. Zayn maintained he called the match fair before Gunther put his hands on him. He said that Rhodes should be "thanking" him because he’s still the champion. It all led to Rhodes going to Aldis and demanding the triple-threat match for Night of Champions. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Jey Uso and Je’Von Evans exchanged words in the back for their match on "SmackDown." Uso was the wily veteran, a former world heavyweight champion, looking to get back into the title picture. Evans was the undaunted rookie trying to make a name for himself. The two clashed for a spot in the King of the Ring finals and a chance to take on Oba Femi at Night of Champions with a championship opportunity on the line. Uso didn’t receive any help from The Bloodline or Solo Sikoa as he took home the victory. In the Queen of the Ring semifinals, Liv Morgan took on Charlotte Flair. But it was Jade Cargill and her allies, Michin and B-Fab, who set the edge. The Cargill group attacked Flair’s banged up knee before the match, giving Morgan the advantage. Morgan focused on Flair’s knee. She hit the Oblivion on Flair but couldn’t get the pinfall. She then put Flair in a half-Boston crab. Flair tapped out and Morgan would advance to the Queen of the Ring final. Morgan will take on Iyo Sky with a title opportunity on the line. Morgan is already the women’s world champion and her win put her one step closer to possibly challenging Rhea Ripley for the WWE Women’s Championship. Cody Rhodes (c) def. Gunther to retain the Undisputed WWE Championship. Gunther def. Cody Rhodes via DQ. Damian Priest and R-Truth (c) def. Talla Tonga and Tama Tonga to retain the WWE Tag Team Championship. Ricky Saints def. Carmelo Hayes to earn No. 1 contender spot for the United States Championship. Jey Uso def. Je’Von Evans in the King of the Ring Tournament. Liv Morgan def. Charlotte Flair in the Queen of the Ring Tournament. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a369896197238567833a7d4 Wyndham Clark's girlfriend Emily Tanner is turning into a star at the US Open, Alyssa Milano begs again & MEAT te 2026-06-20T13:41:42.066Z Wyndham Clark's girlfriend Emily Tanner is turning into a star at the US Open, Alyssa Milano begs again & MEAT The sun is up, the USA is actually pretty good at soccer, the birds are chirping and the wind is about to blow down the Golf Channel set at Shinnecock. Let's get Screencaps rolling with an appreciation for this Pochettino guy who has Team USA completely dialed in and playing like machines. What a change it is compared to the previous World Cups where the tools in charge were always playing for 0-0 ties just to advance. The hell with that. We have a dude in charge dressing like he's going to a 1993 grunge show who is balls to the walls, all gas, all the time. I love the emotion out of Pochettino. Leave it all on the field. You're better than the other team. You are playing for your country. Go play. Play hard. Play fearless. And don't forget the Pochettino mindset: "We're American. We don't take s--t." CHIEFS HEIRESS HUNT SISTERS INSPIRE TEAM USA TO INCREDIBLE WIN OVER PARAGUAY, BUY BULLS BANNER & BRISKET The U.S. finally has a soccer coach who has that Herb Brooks mindset and it's working. If you're not on the bandwagon, what are you waiting for? We finally have a team that represents what Screencaps is all about and what a majority of Americans are all about. BTW, I don't see a single guy out there with a rubber band around his head like dork USA teams in the past. It's so refreshing. How is America responding to this Team USA run? Last night, I asked my 14U baseball team (only one boy there last night was 14) if they watched the match before our game. The kids went nuts telling me all about how the game against Australia went and ended. They actually watched and were engaged in the game. WORLD CUP FANS ARE BLOWN AWAY BY 'FREE REFILLS' IN THE UNITED STATES, GEN Z HITS MASSIVE VEGAS POT & MEAT! That was the first time I've been able to talk sports with the boys. They instantly reacted. It was shocking. BTW, the boys won last night. We run-ruled a team for the first time. It felt like an out-of-body experience with the boys last night. I barely had to give them direction. They actually looked like a team for the first time. I was home on the patio by 8 p.m. It really was a great night. WNBA'S SOPHIE CUNNINGHAM'S LATEST VIRAL ATTIRE CELEBRATES HER LOVE OF BBQ, CORNHOLE GOLF COURSE & HOT STEAKS! 📩 Email: joe.kinsey@outkick.com Send photos, stories, tips, rants—whatever you've got. 📰 Screencaps Page: 👉 Read the latest Screencaps ▶️ YouTube: Screencaps with Joe Kinsey Subscribe for videos, rants, and behind-the-scenes. THURSDAY NIGHT MOWING LEAGUE WANTS 40 MILLION AMERICANS TO STOP WASTING WEEKENDS ON THEIR LAWNS 🐦 Twitter/X: @JoeKinseyexp Tag me or drop a DM. 📸 Instagram: @OutKickScreencaps You guys need to start tagging me on content you're seeing. 📘 Facebook Page: Screencaps on Facebook 👥 Facebook Group: Join the Screencaps Community 📬 Mail (Thursday Night Mowing League): 27072 Carronade Dr, Unit A 155 Perrysburg, OH 43551 🗞️ Newsletter: 👉 Subscribe here Does Emily Tanner deserve credit for the resurgence of Clark? This guy went from winning the 2023 U.S. Open and rising to third in the world before falling all the way to 45th in the world in 2025. Now 34th in the world and with a win on his resume this season, some (the OutKick Culture Dept.) are saying that Tanner deserves some credit here. You also have to give Clark credit. He goes out and hooks up with an Instagram model and recharges the batteries. He suddenly finds meaning in life and loves golf again. Finally this morning, this might be the least surprising news of the week. Alyssa Milano is about as perfect of a LIB as you're going to find. She's constantly looking to separate people from their money. It doesn't matter if it's via 12U travel baseball or taking your money to pay for something you had no part in. IVANKA TRUMP HAS THE ANGRY LIBS ON HIGH ALERT AS SHE SLIDES INTO AN AMAZING DRESS, WAFFLE HOUSE CHAOS & MEAT! What a gem she is. ############################ Happy Father's Day weekend. I hope all of you have a good one. I'm turning off the computer until Monday morning. Have a great weekend. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a369882197238567833a7cb Bryson DeChambeau on the verge of completing the most embarrassing season of his career after horrific US Open te 2026-06-20T13:41:22.619Z Bryson DeChambeau on the verge of completing the most embarrassing season of his career after horrific US Open This weekend marks the two-year anniversary of Bryson DeChambeau's second U.S. Open major championship, but it may as well have been a decade ago. Maybe two decades. Heck, did it even really happen? Doesn't feel like it these days. With the way DeChambeau is playing right now, you almost wonder if it was all a dream. Because right now — this season — it doesn't seem possible that DeChambeau actually won a major. YouTube's most famous golfer missed the U.S. Open cut this week after finishing the two rounds at 5-over, marking his third missed cut at a major this season. BRYSON DECHAMBEAU IMPLODES ON 18TH HOLE AT THE MASTERS WITH TRIPLE BOGEY TO MISS THE CUT Three. THREE! For those counting at home, that's all of them. That's right. Bryson DeChambeau has not yet played a weekend this season in terms of major tournaments. Every month you think he's found a new low, and every month Bryson manages to find a new bottom. And, at this point, it's indefensible. Obviously, everyone is jumping on Bryson today, and rightfully so. I get it. I am, too. I used to love Bryson DeChambeau. Well, scratch that. I used to despise him. Back in the day — I'm talking a decade ago — he was insufferable. He was young, and annoying, and wore the stupid hat all the time, and only cared about looking as big as possible and hitting his driver a mile. BRYSON DECHAMBEAU HITS RORY MCILROY WITH EPIC JAB ABOUT US OPEN CHOKE: 'DID IT TO YOURSELF' And it was cool. He was different. But he wasn't good. He never won. Something changed a few years back. Something clicked. He became humble, and likeable, and actually got really good at golf. He won the U.S. Open back in 2024 (and 2020) after a classic battle with Rory McIlroy, and you thought he'd finally arrived. Fans loved him. The media loved him. For about two years, Bryson was a major factor at every major tournament. He finished no worse than 10th in all but two majors in 2024 and 2025. This year, however, it's all gone to you-know-what. LIV Golf is all but dead at this point, and you can see it on everyone's face. Only six of the 13 LIV golfers made the cut at Shinnecock. Six. Bryson missed it. Jon Rahm missed it. Cam Smith missed it. Bryson, in particular, has looked miserable all season. In fact, he's looked worse than miserable. He's looked lost. He's sounded lost. There have been multiple occasions over the past year where DeChambeau has legitimately floated the idea of focusing purely on his YouTube channel over his actual golf game. "I'd love to grow my YouTube channel three times, maybe even more," DeChambeau said while practicing for last month's LIV Golf tournament at Trump National. "I would love to. I'd love to do a bunch of dubbing in different languages, giving the world more reason to watch YouTube. "And then I'd love to play tournaments that want me." He also told Pat McAfee last year that he believed the entertainment side of golf (a.k.a. his YouTube channel) is already bigger than the professional game. Does that sound like someone who is anywhere close to winning something substantial ever again? No. Of course not. It sounds like someone who is on the cusp of completing the most embarrassing season of his career: four straight missed cuts. After these first three majors — and after a pathetic showing this week at Shinnecock — there's no reason to bet against it. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3691db197238567833a6e0 Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding speculation is narrowing fast as venue rumors focus on Rhode Island, MSG te 2026-06-20T13:12:59.471Z Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding speculation is narrowing fast as venue rumors focus on Rhode Island, MSG Speculation around where Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will tie the knot has reached a fever pitch. The area around Swift's beach house in Rhode Island has been buzzing with activity, and a wedding is apparently planned for this weekend at the five-star Ocean House hotel just down the street, according to TMZ.  A white tent had popped up by Friday outside of Ocean House and workers were constructing a wooden floor under the tent, the outlet reported.  A permit issued for the tent said there would be 220 guests, and it was issued for "D & G wedding," TMZ reported, adding that there's also a permit for a fireworks show. The couple had reportedly canceled plans for a wedding-related fireworks show there on June 13.  PRINCE WILLIAM SAYS HE'S 'HOPING' FOR AN INVITE TO TAYLOR SWIFT AND TRAVIS KELCE'S WEDDING Trucks and SUVs were also seen parked along the street, with people carrying goody bags inside.  This comes as people have also been seen gathering at Swift’s nearby $17 million oceanfront Rhode Island home.  Video of a woman who appeared to be the singer’s best friend, Abigail Anderson Berard, holding a child on the balcony of the home was obtained by TMZ earlier this week. TAYLOR SWIFT AND TRAVIS KELCE’S WEDDING GUEST LIST MIGHT INCLUDE KATE MIDDLETON, PRINCE WILLIAM: SOURCE The outlet added that TikTok video also showed four women on the balcony at one point, three in black and one in white. Armed guards were also seen outside the property, according to TMZ. Kelce was seen in Los Angeles around the same time for a guys' night out, which reports suggested could have been a bachelor party.  CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Some fans had believed that the "Shake It Off" singer would get married on June 13 at the venue because the 36-year-old considers 13 to be her lucky number. In December, Page Six reported that Swift wanted to get married there on that date so much that they allegedly paid a couple to change the date of their wedding. However, the venue’s event planner confirmed there was a different wedding at the venue on that date and Swift and Kelce were seen on a date night in New York City that night. The couple decided to scrap their Ocean House plans after word got out, according to TMZ. Elsewhere, the speculation has centered around Madison Square Garden, New York City’s massive arena, which just happens to not have any events taking place on July 3, the rumored date, or several days before or after. Earlier this month, Page Six and TMZ both reported that the pop superstar and Kansas City Chiefs tight end would get hitched at the massive New York venue, citing sources with direct knowledge of the planning. SOCIAL MEDIA USERS HOPE TRAVIS KELCE DRAFTS HARRISON BUTKER AS GROOMSMAN FOR TAYLOR SWIFT WEDDING The Garden, which doesn’t have any windows in the arena but does have underground parking, would provide security and privacy for the event and would also easily accommodate the reported approximately 1,200 guests. MARTHA STEWART OFFERS TO PLAN TAYLOR SWIFT AND TRAVIS KELCE’S WEDDING Also, the mayor of New York City himself said on Monday while discussing security for the FIFA World Cup: "We know it coincides with the Knicks’ [NBA] Finals run. We know it coincides with July Fourth, America 250, Taylor Swift’s wedding — all happening at the same time — and we are so excited to welcome the world here. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS It’s also possible that Madison Square Garden will be the location of a huge wedding reception, but not the actual ceremony, TMZ reported, saying the couple will likely say their "I do’s" "somewhere more intimate." Fans have also speculated that the couple could have already gotten married in secret. The couple announced their engagement last August after they started dating in 2023. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3691c8197238567833a6d6 Talarico says the divide is 'top vs. bottom' — then heads to one of America's richest donor enclaves te 2026-06-20T13:12:40.015Z Talarico says the divide is 'top vs. bottom' — then heads to one of America's richest donor enclaves Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico, who has built a reputation for his anti-corporate rhetoric and criticism of tech, reportedly spent mid-April traveling around the San Francisco Bay Area soliciting donations from deep-pocketed tech executives. Talarico attended at least four California fundraisers organized by major Democratic fundraisers linked to the tech industry in April, according to invitations obtained by Politico as well as a source interviewed by the outlet. The Democratic Senate hopeful criticizes the tech industry on his campaign website, accusing it of profiting off "predatory algorithms" that amplify extremism and promising to protect workers against "intrusive AI surveillance."  The fundraisers took place in Palo Alto, the Mission District of San Francisco, Oakland and Marin County, according to Politico. Among the attendees were venture capitalists, including at least one who advises AI start-ups, wealthy Democratic donors and political staffers. TALARICO TOUTS TEXAS ROOTS AS OUT-OF-STATE CASH POWERS SENATE CAMPAIGN Talarico’s proximity to wealth creates tension with how he has presented himself on the campaign trail. He has stated that "the biggest divide in this country is not left vs. right. It’s top vs. bottom," argued that the "people at the top work so hard to keep us angry and divided because our unity is a threat to their wealth and power," characterized lawmakers that take donations from "megadonors" as "puppet politicians," accused "billionaires are waging war on the rest of us," and expressed a strong desire to hold corporations accountable. He has also vowed not to accept corporate PAC funding, though he has taken money from corporate executives — the individuals who typically fund and control corporate PACs.  PROGRESSIVE TALARICO KNIFES BIDEN'S OPEN BORDER, TRIES MODERATING STANCE ON KEY ISSUES IN TEXAS SENATE RACE While Talarico has raised over $40 million, the second most of any Senate candidate this cycle, the vast majority of that has come from small-dollar donors. Additionally, Texas Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton, the state’s attorney general, has a history of accepting large-dollar donations — though he hasn’t taken a stance against the wealthy in the same way as Talarico. "The only way to get Big Money out of our politics is to vote out politicians like Ken Paxton who want corporations and billionaires to decide our elections, not Texans," Talarico campaign spokesman JT Ennis told Fox News Digital.  "James is the only candidate who’s outlined a comprehensive agenda to ban super PACs, ban corporate PACs, ban congressional stock trading and tax billionaires so we can fix this broken, corrupt political system. If anyone supports taxing billionaires more and limiting Big Money’s influence on our politics, they’re welcome to help defeat politicians like Ken Paxton, who rake in millions of dollars from special interests then enrich wealthy donors while working Texans struggle," he continued.  Paxton campaign spokesperson Madison Cercy told Politico that the fundraisers are "just another chapter in James Talarico’s saga of lying and hypocrisy as he runs a flip-flopping campaign across the state of Texas." ABBOTT SPOTLIGHTS NO-SHOW TALARICO, LAUNCHING TEXAS-SIZED CRIME CRACKDOWN Fox News Digital previously reported that Talarico is far more reliant on out-of-state donors than Paxton, a trend common among Democrats challenging Republicans in swing states. Democrats have sought to flip Texas blue for decades, often spending large sums of money in ill-fated attempts to dethrone Republican gubernatorial and senatorial incumbents. Some in the party feel that 2026 could be different from their past failures in the Lone Star. Talarico’s open Christian faith, for one, is seen as something that could provide him with cross-party appeal. That, combined with his incredibly strong fundraising numbers, tendency to generate viral clips and an unpopular Republican in the White House, could propel Talarico to an upset victory.  In any case, the race for Senate in Texas is shaping up to be an expensive one. One Democratic fundraiser projected that the contest could cost north of half a billion dollars across all sides. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3691b4197238567833a6cd DANA PERINO: Five important lessons from my father for every proud girl dad te 2026-06-20T13:12:20.559Z DANA PERINO: Five important lessons from my father for every proud girl dad Well, this is a first for me: Father’s Day without my father, Leo E. Perino. My dad died in his sleep at the end of May 2026, just 29 days after retiring. He was 79. The guy loved to work. And he loved his daughters. He was a wonderful girl father to two girls. Friends of mine who are now girl dads amaze me. I think they’re very good at raising their daughters, so they don’t need advice from me. But here are five things my dad did that made a difference in my life and played a role in my success and happiness. FATHERS PLAY CRUCIAL ROLE FOR DAUGHTERS’ MENTAL HEALTH, SONS’ SCHOOL BEHAVIOR, STUDY FINDS 1. Early and consistent reinforcement of equality. Angie, my younger sister, and I were born in the 1970s. That was the beginning of the "girl power" movement. My dad never preached about equality. He just lived it. He regularly and consistently told us that girls could do anything they wanted to do, and that we didn’t have to set our goals short of the top just because we were female. So, we grew up not ever thinking that. He said we could go far, and we did. I recall having this ugly yellow T-shirt that said, "Anything boys can do, girls can do better." I wore it all the time — perhaps like today’s friendship bracelets, a little reminder that gets planted in your brain over time so that you believe in yourself. 2. Education and reading — a priority. I learned to read pretty early in life and devoured books. In third grade, he started a tradition with me where I had to read The Rocky Mountain News and The Denver Post before he got home from work, pick out two articles, and be prepared to discuss them. For years, we loved to discuss the news. He subscribed to every weekly magazine, too. We’d dog-ear pages for each other and share them. From that start, I’ve never stopped reading the news. But he wasn’t just teaching me to read the news. He was teaching me to think. 3. Get them talking. One thing I’ve paid attention to as a mentor to young women is their ability to articulate their thoughts in a smart way and with a confident voice. That takes instruction and practice. My dad got me talking about the news and politics early on. He’d listen, challenge, lightly debate, and then affirm. This made me more comfortable doing so in front of future bosses, including the leader of the free world, and later on to massive audiences that loyally watch Fox News Channel. Dads who pay attention to this aspect of their daughters’ development will be rewarded with a more confident young woman in the future. 4. Faith. My sister and I used to argue on Saturdays about which church service we’d go to on Sundays. I wanted the 8:30 a.m., so that we could go to church and Sunday school and still be home in time to watch the Sunday shows. My sister couldn’t care less about those shows, but she did love to go to church with me. My mom and dad helped raise us with good values and a belief in a higher power, which has sustained us in our recent grief and added to our joys. TEXAS DAD SHOWS WHAT PRESENT FATHERHOOD LOOKS LIKE THROUGH VIRAL CHEERLEADING STUNTS WITH DAUGHTER 5. Leading without judgment. After graduate school, I realized I’d just gotten a degree in something I didn’t want to do. Initially, my plan was to pursue a career in local news. I felt like I’d failed, wasted time and money, and I was afraid to call my dad. But when I did, he just said, "That’s great. We’ll just drive you back here after graduation and you’ll figure it out." I was so relieved. I remember that car ride, especially the long stretch through the cornfields in Kansas listening to the country music station on the radio. My sister had a similar memory. When she made a major life decision in her mid-twenties, she went to him first and he said, "How can I help?" He didn’t ask how or why — he was just there. To be a dad your daughters can run to, no matter their age, without being scared they’ll be judged — well, there’s no greater comfort. A good father does not just protect his daughters from the world. He becomes a safe place when the world is too much. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION My dad died in his sleep. At his bedside was his copy of Purple State, bookmarked on page 289. He had forty more pages to go. That crushed me, until a friend said that meant he read the Green Bay Packers scene, and that was his favorite. So, my dad didn’t get to read the end. But we got to experience his. And it was a happy ending, after all. Thanks, Dad. And to all the girl dads out there — we appreciate you. You matter more than you can ever know. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3691a1197238567833a6c4 Jensen Huang says AI will reshape work like the Industrial Revolution and the US 'should absolutely lead' te 2026-06-20T13:12:01.106Z Jensen Huang says AI will reshape work like the Industrial Revolution and the US 'should absolutely lead' Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang thinks artificial intelligence will transform the workforce much like the Industrial Revolution did, creating new jobs and reshaping how Americans work. Speaking Thursday on "The Will Cain Show," Huang urged young people to embrace AI rather than fear it, arguing that the technology will become a tool that enhances workers' abilities across nearly every field. The Nvidia co-founder said the rapid expansion of AI infrastructure is already fueling demand for skilled labor, including electricians, welders and construction workers, as companies build chip manufacturing facilities, computer plants and data centers across the country. "We’ve created about half a million of them," Huang said. "We’re probably going to create a lot more." MIKE ROWE REVEALS WHICH AMERICAN JOBS WILL REMAIN UNTOUCHED BY THE COMING AI REVOLUTION Earlier this week, Huang gave Fox News host Will Cain a tour of a manufacturing facility in Sherman, Texas, where Nvidia is partnering with software company Coherent. Nvidia recently invested $2 billion in Coherent, which manufactures lasers and optics used in advanced technologies. Coherent CEO Jim Anderson said production at the company's Sherman facility is expected to quadruple over the next 12 to 18 months. "It is the case that productivity creates more jobs," Huang said. "Just go back and look at history." NVIDIA DEBUTS 'MORE INTELLIGENT' AI-POWERED ROBOTS; TRULY SELF-RELIANT BOTS 'FURTHER OUT' Unlike previous technological breakthroughs, Huang argued that AI is uniquely accessible because it allows people with little technical expertise to interact with and direct complex systems using natural language. "If you’re not sure how to use AI, you tell the AI: I don’t know how to use AI," he said. Huang said he views AI as a tool that can help people improve their skills rather than replace them. He encouraged students and young workers to pursue their interests while learning how to use AI alongside them. HERE'S HOW WE CAN LIVE AND WORK WITH ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE WITHOUT LOSING OUR HUMANITY "If you’re into culinary arts, study it with AI. If you’re into philosophy, study it with AI," he said. Huang compared AI to the calculator, arguing that technological tools often change how work is performed rather than eliminate the need for skilled workers. "We don’t have to do algebra anymore, we don’t do surface integrals, we don’t do calculus," he said. "All of those things are now done by computers." JASON CHAFFETZ: 2028 ELECTION WILL BE A REFERENDUM ON OUR AI-DOMINATED FUTURE The purpose of work, Huang argued, will remain the same even as AI changes how it is performed. He believes the technology will boost U.S. productivity, strengthen the economy and increase energy demand as AI infrastructure continues to expand. It’s going to be largely optimistic, largely wonderful," he said. "There are some use cases that we have to be extremely careful about." Besides concerns over job loss due to AI, the federal government has shown caution toward certain advanced models’ dangers to national security. Last week, the Trump administration banned Anthropic’s Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models for use by foreign nationals. AMERICA MUST WIN THE AI RACE — AND PREPARE FOR THE WORST The ban allegedly came after Amazon AI experts discovered a way to utilize the models’ full cyber abilities. While some have framed artificial intelligence as a competition between the United States and China, Huang said he does not view the technology as a race with a finish line. "AI is going to last a long time, and there’s no end," he said. Still, Huang argued that the United States should remain at the forefront of technology. "We should absolutely lead." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a36918d197238567833a6bb Popular weight-loss drugs linked to unexpected male fertility benefit te 2026-06-20T13:11:41.646Z Popular weight-loss drugs linked to unexpected male fertility benefit Taking a GLP-1 medication for weight loss may improve male fertility, according to experts. Research presented this week at ENDO 2026, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Chicago, explored how obesity is strongly linked to fertility problems in men. Excess weight can contribute to dysregulation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis — the hormone system that regulates testosterone production — and functional hypogonadism, a condition in which testosterone levels are abnormally low because of disrupted hormone signaling. These changes can also impair semen quality. WEIGHT-LOSS MEDICATIONS COULD IMPACT SEXUAL HEALTH IN UNEXPECTED WAYS The researchers evaluated how GLP-1 weight-loss drugs impact reproductive hormones and metabolic outcomes, analyzing data of men between the ages of 18 and 65 who were taking one of the medications, according to a press release. The systematic review of five randomized controlled trials focused on measuring testosterone, brain hormones involved in testosterone and sperm production, and a protein that carries sex hormones in the blood. Semen quality, weight and BMI, cholesterol and blood sugar were also measured. The results suggested that GLP-1 medications do not suppress male hormones. Men with obesity and low testosterone linked to obesity may experience improved testosterone, sperm quality and metabolic health, especially during weight loss. In one four-week study, dulaglutide showed no significant changes in reproductive hormones or sexual function. In a separate 16-week trial, liraglutide improved hormones in obese men with functional hypogonadism, meaning low testosterone was likely related to obesity. The review found that liraglutide was better for health outcomes than hormone replacement therapy. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES Another liraglutide study reported improved sperm concentration and count. A 24-week trial of semaglutide, known commercially as Ozempic and Wegovy, saw improvement in sperm shape and bad cholesterol, while preserving total testosterone. As only five trials were included, the small evidence base suggests more research is necessary to prove further association. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER In an abstract of the research, the authors summed up that GLP-1s "do not appear to acutely suppress the male HPG axis and may improve reproductive hormones and semen parameters in obese hypogonadal men, largely within the context of weight loss." "However, evidence remains limited and heterogeneous, underscoring the need for larger RCTs explicitly powered to assess male reproductive outcomes," they wrote. Dr. Anthony Puopolo, men’s health expert and lead medical provider for RexMD, reflected on these findings in an interview with Fox News Digital. "This provides early evidence that GLP-1 medications taken by obese men with hypogonadism/low testosterone (low T) improves testosterone levels," he said. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ While more research is necessary, Pupolo, who was not involved in the study, shared his optimism about how GLP-1s can play a role in improving male fertility. "If this finding continues to gain evidence, GLP-1s might be a better option for low T than testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) in obese men – as GLP-1 medications preserve fertility, whereas TRT tends to be harmful to male reproductive/sperm function," he added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a36917a197238567833a6b2 Top GOP group pumps $37M into fight on key issue dominating midterm races: 'Much more to come' te 2026-06-20T13:11:22.200Z Top GOP group pumps $37M into fight on key issue dominating midterm races: 'Much more to come' America Action Network (AAE), a conservative nonprofit advocacy group associated with House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., has surpassed $37 million in messaging on cost-of-living issues, according to its leadership. "The cost of living is the number one issue on the minds of working families right now. American Action Network invested $37 million, highlighting how conservative policies deliver real relief," Chris Winkelman, AAE’s president, said in a statement to Fox News Digital. The renewed spending further solidifies affordability as a key issue that is expected to play a pivotal role in the 2026 midterms. While inflation has risen in recent months, AAE believes that Republicans can continue to press the affordability message as an effective way to reach voters and have highlighted the issue in several ads, narrowing in on the work Republicans have done through Trump’s signature One Big Beautiful Bill. PENCE LAUNCHES GOP MESSAGING BLITZ ON ‘ONE BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL’ AHEAD OF MIDTERMS The group has been advancing messaging on the bill since it was passed in July of last year. "The American comeback is here. President Trump and House Republicans are delivering for the American people, keeping their promises and delivering the change they demanded. Giving working families the tax cut ever, cutting taxes on tips and overtime and strengthening our border," an ad states. "It’s a new America," the added continued. A recent Fox News poll shows 58 percent of voters view cost of living as their top economic worry, up from 50 percent of voters in Fox’s February poll. Democrats have also targeted affordability, pointing to President Donald Trump’s promises of lowering everyday costs that have run into hurdles amid the fallout of the war in Iran and higher gas prices. Inflation rose 4.2% in May, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics — a data point House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., has repeatedly pointed out. GAS SURGE TIED TO IRAN CONFLICT HITS SWING STATES, TESTING TRUMP’S LOW-PRICE PITCH "Inflation just hit a 3-year high, gas prices are out of control and life under Donald Trump is unaffordable," Jeffries said in a recent post to X. Even so, AAE and other Republican groups have blasted Democrats for opposing relief measures included in the Big Beautiful Bill, noting that, if successful, their opposition would have likely led to widespread tax increases. That's the view of Richard Hudson, the chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC).  "House Democrats continue proving they're out of touch with the concerns of everyday Americans. Republicans are focused on affordability, public safety, and securing the border, while Democrats remain captive to the far-left agenda that's failing working families," Hudson said. In one $3 million ad blitz in Florida, Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District and Washington State, AAE slammed Democrats in those areas. "Marie Gluesenkamp Perez must have a short memory. She clearly forgot about us when she voted for the largest tax hike in American history. Perez voted against giving more money to hardworking Washington families," the ad states in one example. VULNERABLE DEMOCRATS HAMMERED WITH SCATHING AD HANDCUFFING THEM TO MAMDANI, JEFFRIES The group hinted that, even with the $37 million that’s already been spent, its efforts aren’t finished. "Keep an eye out — we have much more to come later this summer," Winkelman said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a368f22197238567833a64c Australia World Cup star speaks out against referee after big loss to US as coaches complain te 2026-06-20T13:01:22.134Z Australia World Cup star speaks out against referee after big loss to US as coaches complain A star player on Australia's World Cup team spoke out against referee Felix Zwayer after a 2-0 loss to the U.S. on Friday, as the head coach and an assistant coach have now complained about the referee as well. Forward Nestory Irankunda said the referee had a "stinker." "If you look at how the referee was today, [there’s] not much I can say about that," Irankunda told reporters after the game. WATCH THE WORLD CUP FINAL ON FOX ONE "The ref was having a stinker today, but I mean it is what it is," he said. "He was giving every call to the USA. I get it, but at the same time, we know there’s two teams on the field, so you have to give the calls both ways and he didn’t do that today." Irankunda's complaint came shortly after Australia manager Tony Popovic criticized Zwayer as well. "I thought the referee gave too many fouls away, in all honesty," Popovic told reporters after the match. "Sometimes you didn’t have to do much to win a foul, and on the other occasions you you had to do a fair bit to get one. "Today was I wouldn’t say the best day for the referee. Certainly we felt we were Australia today with the referees." One of the more controversial moments in the match came when the Americans appeared to score their second goal. The play was initially called back for offside, but after a VAR review, officials determined the goal was valid and let it stand. The U.S. found the back of the net at the end of the 43rd minute after a free kick was stopped, and then Alex Freeman, the son of former NFL player Antonio Freeman, headed a ball in. The score was immediately protested by the Australians, who felt their goalkeeper had been impeded or there was an offside. After a VAR review, the call stood, and the goal was awarded. Popovic questioned the decision to let the score count, after the game. FOX ONE’S NEW WORLD CUP VIEWING EXPERIENCE "I’m not sure on that one. We felt that, but unfortunately that didn’t go our way," Popovic said. Meanwhile, Australia assistant coach Paul Okon argued that their goalkeeper Patrick Beach was impeded during the play. "From what we understood, he probably impeded Beachy," Okon said at halftime, per FOX Sports. "But, of course, the VAR decided differently." Popovic was seen getting into a heated exchange with the match officials after the game ended. The U.S. scored its first goal on an own goal by Australia's Cameron Burgess in the 11th minute. It marked the second game in a row where the U.S. scored first on an early own goal. But despite the complaints about the referee, Popovic did give credit to the Americans and admitted his players looked "sluggish" on Friday. "I don't know if it's the occasion, but we looked sluggish, heavy-legged ... They won every duel, they won every second ball and when you do that, it makes it very difficult to gain any momentum. And then we conceded two soft goals," he said. "When you think, you know, this noise here — host nation — I think the players show how good they are in the second half, but obviously at this level, you can't give away that much in the first." Zwayer also pulled up with a cramp towards the end of the USA’s win. The German official, 45, required help from both the USA’s Folarin Balogun and Australia's Aiden O'Neill, who stretched out his left leg after Zwayer fell to the turf. With its 2-0 record, the United States is in first place with six points, while Australia remains with three and in second place. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a368625197238567833a512 Gerard Quinlan Announces New Poetry Collection Exploring Dublin Life, Memory and Human Connection te 2026-06-20T12:23:01.910Z Gerard Quinlan Announces New Poetry Collection Exploring Dublin Life, Memory and Human Connection Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a368611197238567833a509 Gerard Quinlan Announces New Poetry Collection Exploring Dublin Life, Memory and Human Connection te 2026-06-20T12:22:41.941Z Gerard Quinlan Announces New Poetry Collection Exploring Dublin Life, Memory and Human Connection Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3685fd197238567833a500 Moes Group Holds Beef Tallow Skincare Prices Steady After Surpassing 5 Million Units Produced te 2026-06-20T12:22:21.975Z Moes Group Holds Beef Tallow Skincare Prices Steady After Surpassing 5 Million Units Produced Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3685ea197238567833a4f7 Moes Group Holds Beef Tallow Skincare Prices Steady After Surpassing 5 Million Units Produced te 2026-06-20T12:22:02.005Z Moes Group Holds Beef Tallow Skincare Prices Steady After Surpassing 5 Million Units Produced Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3685d6197238567833a4ee Rising New Jersey Recording Artist XaniWorld Releases Explosive New Singles “Trip” and “Come Alive” te 2026-06-20T12:21:42.038Z Rising New Jersey Recording Artist XaniWorld Releases Explosive New Singles “Trip” and “Come Alive” Two New Anthems. One Bold Vision. The XaniWorld Movement Continues. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3685c2197238567833a4dc Rising New Jersey Recording Artist XaniWorld Releases Explosive New Singles “Trip” and “Come Alive” te 2026-06-20T12:21:22.077Z Rising New Jersey Recording Artist XaniWorld Releases Explosive New Singles “Trip” and “Come Alive” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3683cb197238567833a499 Hot mic catches heated argument between MLB manager and umpire after controversial ejection te 2026-06-20T12:12:59.123Z Hot mic catches heated argument between MLB manager and umpire after controversial ejection Every few years, we get a truly great hot mic moment in Major League Baseball. A lot of things have to line up perfectly. The broadcast has to be in the right place, at the right time. The stadium can't be going insane. The microphones have to be positioned perfectly. The manager who is presumably getting tossed, and the umpire who presumably tossed him, have to both be willing to play ball and give the people a show. See? A lot of factors go into a perfect hot mic moment. It's why we so rarely get one. Friday night in Sacramento, we got our first really good one of the season. We did it! The stars aligned, and we — the fans — were transported right into the middle of an argument over balls and strikes between the home plate umpire and A's manager Mark Kotsay. BLUE JAYS MANAGER JOHN SCHNEIDER DROPS F-BOMB IN HOT MIC MOMENT WITH UMPIRE Take a look: "That is f---ing ridiculous," Kotsay starts out. "All I said was it was down. You missed three f---ing pitches in the first f--king inning." Was it the infamous Terry Collins hot mic ejection from a few years ago? No. Nothing will ever beat that one. But this was still a solid little back-and-forth between Kotsay and the ump. And I gotta say ... I'm with Kotsay here. Easy call. These umpires all think they can just hide behind ABS nowadays. Wrong. Just because teams can challenge a pitch doesn't give you the right to be bad at your job like you now have some sort of life raft. Because here's the thing, and Kotsay makes this very point ... teams do not want to be using challenges in the first few innings. That's ridiculous. They're only guaranteed two a game, and using one in the first inning usually isn't worth the risk. "Oh, we don't listen to it anymore, right? Because we have challenges," Kotsay continued. "You're gonna force us to make a challenge in the first f--king inning or second f--king inning. You're already wrong on that ball down. All you have to do is click that f--king button and listen to it." The Mets, unbelievably, ran out of challenges in the second inning the other night. That's impressively bad. It's also just an awful strategy. If this year has taught us anything, it's that you never, ever, want to be like the Mets (or Red Sox). So no, blue, the A's probably aren't going to challenge a close call in the second inning of a game in June. But that doesn't mean you get a free pass for being bad at your job. That doesn't mean the manager can't complain about the zone from the dugout. That's baseball. That's how this game has been played for a century now. No amount of ABS technology should shield you from that. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3683b7197238567833a490 A California town bet big on socialism. Is it coming to more American cities? te 2026-06-20T12:12:39.668Z A California town bet big on socialism. Is it coming to more American cities? For years, Richmond, Calif., has served as a testing ground in the debate over whether democratic socialist policies can be successful in the U.S. Much of the city's politics have been shaped by the Richmond Progressive Alliance (RPA), a powerful progressive coalition whose members and allies have championed policies associated with the democratic socialist movement. Supporters say Richmond is demonstrating how ordinary citizens can challenge corporate influence and build a more community-focused government. Meanwhile, critics argue the city has become a laboratory for anti-business policies that risk driving away investment and employers. "I look at Richmond as an experiment of what they would do if they were, you know, if they had a majority in Congress and had the president," former Richmond Mayor Tom Butt told Fox News Digital. INSIDE THE CALIFORNIA CITY WHERE DEMOCRATIC SOCIALISTS ARE TESTING THEIR 'ANTI-BUSINESS' AGENDA Butt argued that Richmond leadership offers a glimpse into what democratic socialists could do if they had power on a larger scale. Richmond Mayor Eduardo Martinez, who recently lost his bid for re-election after the RPA backed another candidate, rejected the idea that his city is a political experiment. "Richmond is not an experiment. It is a shining example of working people recognizing their ability to govern themselves without being beholden to corporate influence or large financial interests," he told Fox News Digital. Martinez is a member of the RPA and has expressed support for democratic socialism. He said that the coalition served as "an alternative to traditional, business-dominated politics." "It seeks to empower communities that have historically been marginalized by providing meaningful opportunities for residents to participate in shaping the decisions that affect their lives," the mayor told Fox News Digital. Richmond's political significance may extend beyond its city limits. As Seattle and New York City elect democratic socialist leaders, and Washington, D.C., is on the verge of electing one as well, some observers have questioned whether the movement's growing success offers a glimpse into the future of the Democratic Party. SOCIALIST-RUN CALIFORNIA CITY TAKES ON CHEVRON WHILE RESIDENTS WORRY ABOUT LONG-TERM CONSEQUENCES Nicholas Berg, chairman of the San Francisco Republican Party, said he believes Richmond is part of a broader political shift taking place in California and other major cities. "I do worry that this is going to be a wave that's going to sweep over major cities," Berg told Fox News Digital. "I think young people are feeling very frustrated with their ability to have the American dream." "We sold them a lie, and the lie was, if you go to college and you rack up this huge amount of debt, you're going to be able to have the American dream, you're going to be able to buy a house and have a family and not live paycheck to paycheck, and that turned out to not be true," Berg added. When asked about whether Richmond is a symbol of where the Democratic Party is headed, Butt said he was unsure and described the party as being "factionalized." "I don't know where the Democratic Party's moving," he said. "They're torn apart by so many factions, but it's hard to characterize what the Democratic Party is and what they stand for." WILL SOCIALISM SAVE SEATTLE? CITY ADVOCATES STRUGGLE TO FIND SOLUTIONS AS HOMELESS, DRUG ADDICTS FLOOD STREETS Butt argued that the democratic socialist leaders of Richmond would take over businesses in the city and even get rid of police if they could. "If they have their way, they would eliminate the police. And they've been anti-police, they've cut the budget, they cut the number of officers, they've done everything they can to dismantle police. And I don't know how they think the world's going to work without police, but that's the way they want it," Butt said. "I think if they could ban business and make everything run by government, you know, particularly their people in government, that they would do that," he later added. Mark Wassberg, who recently ran for mayor, also spoke about Richmond leaders' disdain for police. "I mean, there's always tension between the Richmond PD and the city council," Wassberg told Fox News Digital. "Well, actually, the RPA hates the Richmond PD." In June 2020, as the country saw riots following the killing of George Floyd, Richmond City Council voted to form the Reimagining Public Safety Community Task Force. In June 2021, the council voted to reduce the police budget by $3 million, some of which went to fund recommendations from the task force, according to The Contra Costa Pulse. The outlet noted that Butt, who was mayor at the time, voted against the measure. Despite Wassberg's and Butt's warnings about the tension between local officials and police, Richmond resident Stephen London said that he feels that the city is safe. However, he also acknowledged that candidates running for mayor in the 2026 race had supported the defund the police movement. "My understanding is that Richmond used to be a much more dangerous place. It doesn't feel very threatening," London said. He later added that "It seems to be going in the right direction. I do know this, that several politicians running now were part of the defund the police movement and that was ridiculous." The debate extends beyond economics. Critics have also questioned Richmond leaders' involvement in international issues, including resolutions and activism related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, arguing City Hall should focus more heavily on local concerns. Days after the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israel in 2023, the Richmond City Council passed a resolution expressing solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza and accusing Israel of carrying out "a campaign of ethnic cleansing and collective punishment." London, a Jewish Richmond resident, said he believes city leaders have adopted positions commonly associated with democratic socialists. "They've adopted a major DSA position," he said, referring to opposition to supplying Israel with arms. "And I'm not happy about that." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE While critics expressed concerns about Richmond's leaders getting involved in international issues, Martinez defended the position as a matter of representing his community. "Regarding international issues, Richmond is a diverse and interconnected community. Global events often affect the families and loved ones of our residents. Recognizing this reminds us how interconnected our world has become and reinforces the understanding that injustices anywhere can contribute to injustices everywhere," he told Fox News Digital. The debate over whether Richmond serves as a model for grassroots democracy or a warning about the rise of democratic socialism remains ongoing. However, as more democratic socialists see success in America's major cities, the issues that have defined Richmond politics are increasingly becoming part of the national conversation. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3683a4197238567833a487 BROADCAST BIAS: Reporters treat Obama’s Chicago celebration like a star-studded tribute te 2026-06-20T12:12:20.211Z BROADCAST BIAS: Reporters treat Obama’s Chicago celebration like a star-studded tribute The dramatic tilt to the left on the broadcast networks starts with their relentless loathing of President Donald Trump. It was obvious in their lying prostrate at former President Barack Obama's feet from the moment he announced his first campaign for president on Feb. 10, 2007. They didn’t sound like reporters. They sounded like paid butlers and maids. All that fervor returned this week at the dedication and opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. There was no controversy over whether it's ugly, whether there were local fights over its construction or the current question of whether all the minority subcontractors have been paid. There are no scandals in the warm glow of Obama Land. ABC morning anchor Robin Roberts interviewed Barack and Michelle Obama and gave them the equivalent of movie star treatment. Her questions were open-ended: "What do you consider your greatest accomplishment?" He said the so-called "Affordable Care Act," with no pushback. Then she asked: "Is there anything in looking back that you would do differently as President?" He claimed he probably made a "mistake a day," but took comfort: "I always felt that when we made decisions, we were making decisions with the American people in mind." That gaseous answer drew no follow-up. TOM HANKS, OPRAH, STEVEN SPIELBERG LEAD A-LIST GUESTS AT OBAMA PRESIDENTIAL CENTER UNVEILING Roberts noted Obama left office saying he would want to be "quiet a little bit" and not be so prominent. "But you also said when core values may be at stake, it would merit you speaking out. How have you been able to find that balance?" Obama then compared himself to George Washington, saying that "I’ve done my stint" and now I’m going home. Obama can compare himself to Washington or Lincoln, and nobody blinks at his gaudy comparisons. Just as ABC's Terry Moran proclaimed on his first Inauguration Day in 2009: "Barack Obama is the first president since George Washington to be taking a step down into the Oval Office. I mean, from visionary leader of a giant movement, now he’s got an executive position that he has to perform, in a way." OBAMA KNOCKS FOUNDERS AT PRESIDENTIAL CENTER DEBUT BEFORE AMERICA’S 250TH: ‘FELL TERRIBLY SHORT’ Roberts wanted to paint the Democrats as pro-democracy, and the Republicans as anti-freedom: "And walking the halls here, the museum really, it's about the promise of democracy. And it's very difficult for people right now when they feel a lot of their freedoms are being taken from them. They're very familiar now with Project 2025, many of your policies are being rolled back. How do you, when you see these things happening, how do you deal with that?" The obvious joke here is the last time Robin Roberts conducted an interview this soft and embarrassing in Chicago, it was with racial hoaxster Jussie Smollett in 2019. All of this was a dramatic contrast with how ABC’s "The View" constantly interrupted Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday with rude questions about racist attempts to "stigmatize" Blacks and how deportations aren’t Christian. The two parties get two dramatically different interview methods. OBAMA PRESIDENTIAL CENTER SLAMMED FOR PROMOTING ‘FAR-LEFT' AGENDA ON PUBLIC LAND On the evening newscasts, the stories didn’t address Obama’s legacy so much as celebrated the "star-studded event" with a little presidential emotion. ABC anchor David Muir touted, "The moment Michelle Obama brought her husband to tears. And tonight, former president Obama and his hope for a divided country." CBS reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns noted the three ex-presidents on the stage, and that Trump was not invited. "Obama seemed emotional as his wife, Michelle, recounted his legacy and said she hopes the center brings optimism to the country." NBC reporter Kelly O’Donnell touted how Michelle Obama, "spoke of her husband's accomplishments. Emotion filled his eyes. All while delivering a gentle yet pointed defense against unnamed critics." Mrs. Obama said: "How absurd it is to imagine you might have done anything but make our family and this entire country proud." Liberals love to pretend "the entire country" supports them. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION On NPR’s "All Things Considered," White House reporter Tamara Keith was dazzled by the show: "[T]his was really more like a concert or a star-studded awards show than a stuffy presidential event, which makes sense. This was very on brand with the Obamas, who brought that cool factor to the White House." She oozed, "The whole event is like an alternate reality where the last 10 years never happened." The late-night comedians mocked Trump, who couldn’t get A-list guests for his 250th anniversary party, and Seth Meyers cracked, "He hasn’t been this mad at a library since he found out they were for books." On Friday’s "CBS Mornings," host Gayle King sounded just like the woman who donated thousands to Democrats and vacationed with the Obamas. "What got me yesterday were the performances, and Michelle Obama and Barack Obama’s speeches. We all know what great speakers they are, but I think it all came flooding back to so many people how much their words and how powerful they are. Barack Obama said that the most important words in the English language are ‘we.’ And I think that speaks volumes for who they are and what they represent, ‘we.’" All of these people pretend the Obamas were uniters, not dividers, and that during Obama’s presidency, it was an idyllic time of unity. That’s not true at all.  But the Obamas could sound less negative about their opponents because they trusted other Democrats and their allies in the media to be the attack dogs for them. The butlers and maids never tired of their service.   CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM TIM GRAHAM Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a368390197238567833a47e Trump’s new Iran deal faces nuclear blind spot over uranium stockpile, experts warn te 2026-06-20T12:12:00.756Z Trump’s new Iran deal faces nuclear blind spot over uranium stockpile, experts warn President Donald Trump’s new Iran framework is drawing warnings from nuclear experts who say the deal could leave Tehran too much control over its uranium stockpile unless inspectors first locate, secure and verify the material. The concern centers on language in the reported U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding (MOU) saying the two sides will resolve the fate of Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile through a still-to-be-negotiated process. The MOU identifies on-site "downblending," which means diluting enriched uranium so it is less usable for a nuclear weapon, under International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) supervision as the minimum acceptable method for dealing with the material.  The MOU does not explicitly say Iran will retain a civilian nuclear program, but it says the two sides will discuss enrichment and other matters related to Iran’s "nuclear needs" in a final deal. "Unfettered verification is everything," Chuck DeVore, Chief National Initiatives Officer at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, told Fox News Digital. "There can be no denial for teams to inspect on the ground. Remote, technological means can achieve a lot, but nothing beats in-person inspections." TRUMP NUCLEAR TALKS FACE DEFINING QUESTION: WHAT HAPPENS TO IRAN’S URANIUM STOCKPILE? The warnings from experts come as the MOU has already been signed, while planned follow-up talks in Switzerland aimed at launching technical negotiations were postponed Friday. The delay leaves key nuclear details unresolved as the agreement begins a 60-day window for negotiating a final deal. IAEA supervision would only be meaningful if inspectors first regain enough access to fully account for Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile and ensure Tehran does not retain unchecked control of the material, nuclear experts who spoke with Fox News Digital warned. Meanwhile, a recent IAEA report released this month underscored the agency’s limited visibility into Iran’s declared nuclear program after last year’s military strikes, saying that aside from a single inspection at an Iranian nuclear power plant, the agency "has not received information from Iran" about the status of its other declared nuclear facilities or associated nuclear material. "Nor has the Agency had access" to those sites for in-field verification, the report noted. A senior administration official told Fox News Digital on background that the MOU required Iran’s regime to reaffirm that it will not procure or develop nuclear weapons, calling that a critical first step under Iran’s new Supreme Leader. The official said the U.S. has reached understandings with Iran when it comes to its uranium stockpile, and the new deal is the first step of turning these understandings into real results, which include progress on enriched uranium stockpiles, dismantlement of nuclear sites, an enrichment ban and inspection access. The official added that the U.S. has already had productive discussions with Iran on those issues and, now that the MOU is formally in place, negotiators will work to make quick progress. US-IRAN TALKS POSTPONED IN SWITZERLAND AMID ISRAEL-HEZBOLLAH TENSIONS; HORMUZ REMAINS A KEY ISSUE The official also referred Fox News Digital to comments Vice President JD Vance made Thursday, when he said the deal’s benefits depend on Iran following through on its promises. "They have promised not to enrich. They have promised that they would allow inspectors in to destroy that highly enriched stockpile. And then, of course, it's not usable anymore. You take it somewhere else," Vance said. "They promised a number of things, and that's why the deal contemplates a number of benefits if they do those things. But it doesn't do anything if they don't actually meet those promises." Andrea Stricker, deputy director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies’ Nonproliferation Program, told Fox News Digital that any credible agreement must begin with recovering and safeguarding Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile, and not allowing Tehran to keep control of the material while it is diluted inside the country. "Without verifiably dismantling and destroying all of Iran's fundamental nuclear capabilities — nuclear material, facilities, centrifuges, manufacturing capabilities, equipment, documentation, and weaponization capacities, and ensuring scientists are redirected to civilian work — Iran's pledge on paper is meaningless," she told Fox News Digital, noting that Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile could, if recovered and further enriched, provide enough weapons-grade material for roughly 22 nuclear weapons. HOW DOES TRUMP SOLVE KEY 'NUCLEAR DUST' HANG-UP IN NEGOTIATIONS TO END IRAN WAR? DeVore was more cautious about assigning a single number to Iran’s potential weapons capacity, saying the estimate depends heavily on the sophistication of the weapon design. He said the same stockpile could translate into fewer basic weapons or be stretched further by a more advanced nuclear program. He said on-site downblending, if properly verified, would be aimed at making Iran’s roughly 1,000 pounds of 60% enriched uranium unavailable for further enrichment. DeVore cautioned that the material would still need additional processing to be turned into weapons-grade uranium and said he does not believe Tehran can currently do that because key facilities were destroyed in last year’s strikes. Asked what would be needed to make any Iran deal enforceable, DeVore told Fox News Digital the U.S. must avoid repeating what he described as a key weakness of the Obama-era nuclear deal: allowing Tehran to restrict access or keep certain sites off limits. He said the "ultimate question" is on-site verification, warning that Washington cannot allow itself to be pushed into "an agreement for agreement’s sake." TOP SENATE REPUBLICAN RIPS INTO TRUMP'S IRAN DEAL, SAYS $300B MAKES OBAMA DEAL LOOK LIKE 'A PITTANCE' DeVore also said the Obama-era JCPOA gave inspectors too much notice and too little freedom to inspect suspicious locations as well, arguing that any new deal must avoid a system where Iran can delay, limit or steer inspections before the IAEA gets on the ground. DeVore told Fox News Digital that his concern is informed by his experience as a young special assistant for foreign affairs in the Reagan administration, when he worked on verification issues surrounding Cold War-era nuclear agreements with the Soviet Union, including the Peaceful Nuclear Explosions Treaty and the Threshold Test Ban Treaty. In those negotiations, DeVore said, the danger was that the minimum level of verification sought by defense and intelligence officials could become the starting point for diplomats, meaning the final deal could end up below what experts believed was necessary. "Once you say, ‘This is the minimum we need,’ then that becomes the starting point, so anything agreed to is less than that," DeVore said. "That’s what I fear." Fox News Digital reached out to the IAEA asking whether the agency can currently account for Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile and whether it has any comment on the verification questions raised by the reported framework. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a36837d197238567833a475 Texas woman faked pregnancy for months before killing friend, abducting her unborn baby te 2026-06-20T12:11:41.300Z Texas woman faked pregnancy for months before killing friend, abducting her unborn baby Reagan Simmons-Hancock trusted Taylor Parker completely. Parker was her friend, wedding photographer and a fellow expectant mom. What Simmons-Hancock believed was a genuine friendship was actually a carefully crafted deception — one that would ultimately end in her murder. In 2022, Parker was convicted of capital murder for the 2020 killing of Simmons-Hancock, 21, and the abduction of her unborn daughter, who was cut from her mother's womb and later died. The Texas woman is now the subject of the Netflix true-crime documentary "Maternal Instinct," directed by Jessica Dimmock and executive produced by Liz Garbus. "What Taylor did is a type of cold-hearted manipulation that could make your blood run cold," Dimmock told Fox News Digital. "This is not what we think danger looks like. God, she’s such a master manipulator. She is so deceptive. It’s really unfathomable the lengths that she will go to avoid accountability. So much of what happened just never needed to happen." 'DATING GAME' SERIAL KILLER'S RISE TO FAME WAS KEY TO HIS DOWNFALL, ARRESTING OFFICER REVEALS FOR FIRST TIME Simmons-Hancock, an Arkansas native, met Parker while searching for an affordable photographer for her wedding to Homer Hancock. Recommended by a friend, Parker seemed like the perfect fit, and the two quickly formed a friendship. Their bond grew even stronger when Simmons-Hancock learned she was pregnant with her second child. Parker claimed she was expecting as well, telling friends and family she was pregnant with her third child. But Parker's pregnancy was a lie. Few people — including her boyfriend, Wade Griffin — knew she had undergone a hysterectomy years earlier and could not have children. "Taylor got together with Reagan under the premise of bonding over their pregnancies, something they were both ‘sharing’ at the time," Dimmock explained. "But of course, it’s not true. Only Reagan was pregnant. Only Reagan was going through her third trimester." Parker orchestrated an elaborate pregnancy hoax that fooled friends, family and her boyfriend for months. She wore a silicone baby bump, shared fake ultrasound images, staged medical appointments and documented her supposed growing baby bump on social media. She also held a gender-reveal party, posed for maternity photos and prepared a nursery, as if she were expecting a baby girl. Even as cracks began to appear in her story, Parker doubled down on the deception, fabricating medical records and pregnancy updates to keep the ruse alive. She even used pandemic restrictions to her advantage, telling her boyfriend that COVID-era protocols allowed only one person at prenatal appointments, preventing him from accompanying her. The documentary suggested that Parker faked her pregnancy in hopes it would keep her and Griffin together. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X "From where I sit, I’m not sure that having a baby was even the priority as much as it was having a baby to keep her relationship going," said Dimmock. "On the surface, that’s what it is. But underneath the surface, it’s deeper. Something is very wrong. She is a compulsive liar. She manipulated people long before this happened. There is something very broken and dangerous about the way she interacts with the world." "It’s quite clear pretty early on that there were lots of red flags," Dimmock continued. "It’s quite clear that a lot of what she’s telling people doesn’t add up. And yet, she has this ability to always provide an explanation in a way that throws people off her trail. It’s her ability to constantly throw curveballs that kept the charade going." Those who knew Simmons-Hancock all described her as "an exceptional mother" who was her sister’s best friend, a loving wife and someone who saw the good in people, said Dimmock. "Reagan was a completely unsuspecting victim in all of this," said Dimmock. "It all came down like a bolt of lightning. No one saw it coming." On the morning of Oct. 9, 2020, Simmons-Hancock, who was in the final weeks of her pregnancy, was found dead inside her home. Authorities later said she suffered more than 100 sharp-force injuries and had her skull crushed with a hammer, the Associated Press reported. A scalpel was used to remove her unborn baby, later identified as Braxlynn Sage. Simmons-Hancock’s 3-year-old daughter was still inside the property during the attack but wasn’t physically harmed. SIGN UP TO GET THE TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER Later that same day, police stopped Parker on the road for driving erratically. Parker frantically told officers she had just given birth on the side of the road and the newborn wasn’t breathing. Emergency responders quickly transported Parker and the infant to a hospital. The baby was pronounced dead on arrival. Medical staff quickly determined that Parker showed no signs of recent childbirth. They also revealed that she did not have a uterus due to a previous hysterectomy. Pregnancy would have been biologically impossible. DNA testing established that the infant was not hers. She was Simmons-Hancock’s daughter. Parker was arrested. Dimmock said Simmons-Hancock’s family is still struggling with the murder. "They are an incredible family with an incredible network of support and love around them," said Dimmock. "But what happened will never make sense. They have an incredibly strong faith, which I think is a part of what has helped them. But they made it clear, they would not wish this on anyone." In the documentary, Griffin admitted to grappling with guilt for not noticing any signs of deceit sooner. "We have the interrogation video, and he immediately calls out the fact that his family had been telling him that she couldn't be pregnant, and yet he chose to stick up for Taylor," said Dimmock. GET REAL-TIME UPDATES DIRECTLY ON THE TRUE CRIME HUB "And in sitting down with him, it’s so clear that he never wanted something like this to happen. He’s going to have to carry the trauma of being part of this for a long time in the eyes of his community and, I think, in his own heart. But ultimately, he was not the one who hurt Reagan. He was not the one who committed violence against her and he wasn’t the one who was lying." Parker faked her pregnancy for 10 months. Dimmock believes that Parker, who was worried about losing Griffin, was "flailing and getting desperate." "She was panicking," said Dimmock. "I don’t think that Reagan was her intended victim months out. I think she was looking at a variety of things. But the reality is, what she was trying to do is completely insane, completely unhinged. She was looking at everything from adoptions to faking home birth certificates to stalking pregnant women outside of OB-GYN offices." "I always think Taylor is thinking one step ahead and she’s never thinking two steps or more ahead. She knew what she was going to do, which was to get a baby in her hands. But I don’t think she had really thought about what the next step was going to be. She clearly didn’t think about the repercussions for anyone else." Parker’s attorneys argued that the baby was never alive and moved to dismiss a kidnapping charge, which would have lowered the capital murder charge to murder, the Associated Press reported. Prosecutors said, however, that several medical professionals testified that the infant had a heartbeat when born. They also recounted Parker’s actions leading up to the day Simmons-Hancock was killed. Parker, now 33, is currently on Texas death row. "This is a story of an unlikely perpetrator and an unlikely victim in an unlikely set of circumstances," said Dimmock. "It’s a story about danger not always looking like what we are taught danger looks like." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a368369197238567833a46c America's favorite fast-food chain named: McDonald's wins hearts but not best burger, survey says te 2026-06-20T12:11:21.850Z America's favorite fast-food chain named: McDonald's wins hearts but not best burger, survey says A new report exploring how restaurants are performing in the United States and which brands American diners prefer found that McDonald's comes to mind first when most consumers consider eating fast food — even though other chains ranked higher for burger quality. In its survey, "Best Bites 2026: U.S. Restaurant Brand Rankings," the international market research group YouGov sought to discover: "Which restaurant brands come out on top among American adults?" The group surveyed U.S. adults about restaurant considerations, food quality and dining preferences. FAST-FOOD GIANT DETHRONED AS CUSTOMER STUDY CROWNS AMERICA'S NEW FAVORITE RESTAURANT CHAIN "One of the more interesting findings is that McDonald's leads all fast-food brands in consideration when Americans are deciding where to purchase fast food, despite ranking behind several competitors on best-tasting burgers," Ashley Brown, the Georgia-based senior director of YouGov, told Fox News Digital. "At the same time, McDonald's is the clear leader when consumers are asked which restaurant has the best fries," she added.  "Taken together, the findings suggest consumers evaluate fast-food brands across multiple menu items and attributes, not just burgers alone, when deciding where to eat." The YouGov survey asked respondents, "When you are in the market next to purchase food or drink, from which of the following would you consider purchasing?" RAISING CANE'S OWNER ADMITS THERE'S ONE SIDE DISH HE WON'T EAT, AND IT'S STILL ON THE MENU McDonald's topped the list with 39.6% of the vote.  Chick-fil-A came in second at 35.5%, while Wendy's followed with 33.2%. McDonald's was the No. 1 "most-considered" restaurant for both males and females as well as among age groups 18-29, 30-44 and 45-64. People 65 or older said they'd most consider Wendy's as a fast-food dining option. The survey also ranked America's top burger, sandwich and taco spots.  Five Guys was America's favorite burger (15.5%), followed closely by Burger King (15%) and In-N-Out Burger (12.1%). Wendy's took fourth place (10.2%), while McDonald's came in fifth place (8.7%). Subway was selected as having the best deli sandwich (22.9%) and Taco Bell the best taco/burrito (30.3%). CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER McDonald's blew away the competition in the french fry category, earning 39.2% of the vote — followed by Five Guys, which received just 9% of the vote. Chick-fil-A was most people's favorite chicken spot (25.3%), while Pizza Hut earned first place for people's preferred pizza (19.1%). Chick-fil-A was the top-ranked fast-food brand based on quality, while McDonald's did not make the top 10.  Wendy's (21.6%) ranked No. 1 based on value, while McDonald's came in at No. 8 (12.5%). In addition to fast-food tastes and trends, the YouGov report analyzed consumers' views of casual-dining and specialty-dining establishments and offered a profile of weekly fast-food diners. About two-thirds of Americans purchase food or drinks from fast-food restaurants at least once a month, while 30% eat fast food at least once a week, according to the report. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Among weekly fast-food eaters, 55% are male and 45% are female; 49% are middle-income (earning 75%-200% of the median income); and 51% are younger than 45 years old, the study found. "Value and discounts are the biggest drivers for weekly fast-food diners, followed by a clean dining area," the report said. "Customization of menu items over-indexes with women, while men are more enticed by 24-hour service and self-serve drink stations." McDonald's credits its popularity to its practice of putting quality first with real beef patties, 100% white meat chicken and freshly cracked eggs, among other real ingredients, according to its website. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES The Illinois-based fast-food chain said it also listens to its patrons and "evolved our menu to keep pace with the latest customer preferences." Fox News reached out to McDonald's for comment about the study. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3680d5197238567833a3d7 Flagstaff Event Almanac for June 20 te 2026-06-20T12:00:21.840Z Flagstaff Event Almanac for June 20 June 20 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a367eb9197238567833a33c Bride is walked down wedding aisle by man who received her late father's heart te 2026-06-20T11:51:21.403Z Bride is walked down wedding aisle by man who received her late father's heart Even after a devastating loss, "Godwinks" can emerge in ways that no human could have planned. Godwink — a term coined by authors SQuire Rushnell and Louise DuArt — is a sign of hope, often arriving through a divinely aligned moment so meaningful it leaves people forever changed.  The pair shared the following story with Fox News Digital just in time for Father's Day this year.   Ten years after losing her father to a senseless tragedy, bride Jeni Stepien walked toward her future husband, Paul Maenner, on the arm of the one man who could testify that her father’s heart was still beating. CHASTITY BEFORE MARRIAGE? NO COHABITATION? DATA SAYS COUPLES WHO SKIP BOTH MAY HAVE STRONGER UNIONS As guests rose to their feet that day at the church in Pittsburgh, there was hardly a dry eye.  Arthur Tom Thomas, the recipient of Michael Stepien’s donated heart, gently escorted the new bride — daughter of his organ donor — down the aisle. Just moments earlier, when the two met in person for the first time, the older man leaned over and whispered something she would never forget. "If you’d like," he said softly, "when I give you away, you can place your hand on my chest and feel the beat of your father’s heart." Time seemed to stand still. PASTOR AND STRANGER LINKED BY GOSPEL SONG AS MIRACULOUS KIDNEY DONATION SAVES TWO LIVES The daughter who thought she had lost her father forever was suddenly going to be connected to him again — at her wedding — not just emotionally, but physically. Seconds later, beneath her hand, she felt the heartbeat that had once comforted her as a little girl, cheered her on through life and loved her unconditionally. It was a Godwink so powerful that many people in attendance that day — not just the bride and groom — described it as a life-changing experience. Jeni Stepien was just 23 when her father, Michael, was tragically killed during a robbery in 2006.  His death devastated his close-knit family. Yet even in the midst of grief, the family chose compassion. Michael’s wife Bernice and their daughter Jeni agreed to donate his organs, allowing their loved one's life to continue blessing others. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Two days later, hundreds of miles away, Tom Thomas received the lifesaving heart transplant he’d been seeking in his daily prayers for nearly a decade. He was gravely ill, could hardly walk — and doctors said his life expectancy was measured in days or weeks.  Tom then began a new journey — marked by gratitude, kindness and purpose that would last for another 18 years. He would play with grandchildren not yet born and inspire other people to search for the gift of goodness in every day.  Most transplants remain anonymous, so recipients very rarely know the identity of the donor family.  But through CORE (Center for Organ Recovery and Education) — the organization in Pittsburgh that handled the donation — he was able to write a heartfelt thank-you letter to the family. That letter arrived the day before Christmas. Over the years, letters passed between the two families.  Gratitude slowly turned into friendship.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES Tom never missed an occasion or holiday without sending flowers to the Stepien family. Jeni felt something extraordinary, as though her father’s love was still finding ways to guide her life. That's why, when her wedding day approached, she wrote Tom a letter asking him one question: "Would you walk me down the aisle?" Tom felt he needed the blessing of one other person before he answered the question. His own daughter was nearing the age of matrimony — and he wanted to be sure she'd be OK if he walked another bride down the aisle first.  TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Without hesitation, she said yes.  This story has one more hero: Paul Maenner — who selflessly supported his new wife when she was swept into a wave of national media attention after Jeni and Tom appeared on "Fox & Friends" two mornings after the couple's August 2016 wedding. In a world often overwhelmed by heartbreak and division, the story confirms that love has a way of continuing on. Kindness creates ripples people may never fully understand or even know about.  On Father’s Day this year, the story is a reminder that a father’s love can still guide his daughter long after he’s gone — and sometimes, the heart finds its way to the home where it’s needed most. SQuire Rushnell and Louise DuArt’s latest book is Godwinks for Moms. Learn more at www.Godwinks.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a367c62197238567833a2e7 Cowboys coach says Dallas Stadium's World Cup changes rob fans of 'majestic' setting te 2026-06-20T11:41:22.095Z Cowboys coach says Dallas Stadium's World Cup changes rob fans of 'majestic' setting For the past 17 seasons, the Dallas Cowboys have played their home games at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The venue, best known for its massive video board hanging above the 50-yard line, has been temporarily renamed Dallas Stadium as it hosts several World Cup matches. The end zones, yard markers and artificial turf are gone inside the retractable-roof stadium during soccer matches. But one change caught Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer’s attention: curtains installed to block the infamous sunlight from pouring onto the natural grass field. WATCH THE WORLD CUP FINAL ON FOX ONE "I'm a big... actually World Cup guy. I watch a lot of the games. It's been cool for me. I've been out by The Star watching the watch parties and stuff that people have had. It sounds like they had the blinders up... the shades," Schottenheimer told reporters during a press conference earlier this week. "So it's majestic as it is when we are playing our games. The grass and the shades, it's not as majestic. They're going to miss the experience." Glaring natural light has been a recurring issue since the Cowboys moved into their billion-dollar home in 2009. FOX ONE’S NEW WORLD CUP VIEWING EXPERIENCE During a 2017 game against the Kansas City Chiefs, then-Cowboys receivers Dez Bryant and Brice Butler both blamed the sun’s glare for missed catches. A few years later, in a 2021 playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers, wideout Cedrick Wilson never appeared able to see a pass thrown his way. The following year, Michael Gallup failed to haul in what would have been a touchdown completion — again likely due to the glare. Schottenheimer also leaned into the topic earlier in his first season as Cowboys head coach, sarcastically calling the sunlight that cuts through AT&T Stadium "majestic." "Well, I’ve been here for a little while, and I’ve heard about it," Schottenheimer said in October 2025 via the Associated Press. "Hey, look, if you guys could see the process and the plan we have in place to figure it out. We have satellite imaging. We have pictures of the sun, when it’s coming down. There’s a big plan and process. But I think when you look at historically at what’s happened it really hasn’t affected many situations. We plan for it. The opponents plan for it. But at the end of the day, it’s something that we’re aware of. It’s very beautiful. It’s majestic when the sun comes through there." AT&T Stadium hosted its first World Cup match on June 14, when the Netherlands and Japan played to a 1-1 draw. The NFL venue, better known as "Jerry World" in a nod to longtime Cowboys' owner Jerry Jones, hosted its second tournament match Wednesday, when England defeated Croatia 4-2. The curtains were up for both of those matches. They are expected to return June 22, when Lionel Messi and reigning World Cup champion Argentina face Austria. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a367580197238567833a1f9 What the left doesn’t want you to do on Father’s Day — and what you should do te 2026-06-20T11:12:00.553Z What the left doesn’t want you to do on Father’s Day — and what you should do Father’s Day should be — as every holiday should — nonpolitical. The trouble is, for the far-left, strong, honorable men are a problem — and not just because fewer and fewer men are voting for Democrats. To put dilemma for the left plainly: Father’s Day is, at its essence, a celebration of what all fathers do as protectors, providers, and enforcers of codes of conduct. A father is, at his best, a benevolent but formidable mentor to his children and a strong partner to his wife. Strong fathers know there is an actual right and wrong and they raise their children by these complex but very real values. This is why we celebrate Father’s Day. We are heralding what honorable men bring to families and then to American society as a force of strength and stability. DADS AREN’T OPTIONAL — AND AMERICA’S KIDS ARE PAYING THE BRUTAL PRICE That should not be controversial, but this is precisely why the left calls manliness toxic and constantly denounces what they deem to be the patriarchy. Men with principles — people who insist on due process, a clear application of our laws, and that there are biological differences between the sexes — are remedies to the left’s current politics. They left knows that strong families in general, and strong fathers in particular, refuse to take a knee to nonsense like boys with makeup on taking over girls’ sports. This also explains why the left has no problem with breaking apart the nuclear family. Strong fathers are, after all, an impediment to left’s zest for control via dependency on government, as good fathers demand their children be accountable, honorable, and self-reliant. Indeed, it is no small aside to note that instead of having or even allowing a nuanced discussion about the two-parent household — along with the caveat that some small percentage of marriages are too unhealthy for anyone involved — the left treats fatherless homes as simply being a good thing. They do this even though children (boys especially) do better on every metric when they have a father in the home to help them control and properly focus their growing egos. Of course, the political left does not mind if we only treat Father’s Day commercially. If this holiday’s depiction of manhood only runs as deep as what socks we should buy dad along with the silly card (not that there is anything wrong with socks and cards), then this holiday is not a threat to their efforts to shackle the masculinity of strong husbands, fathers, and men. It is a problem for the left that Father’s Day is a way of saying thank you to the strength and sacrifices of hero dads — the ones who take the time to coach the team, to take their children outdoors for adventures, and to introduce them to real heroes. Because I know my now 13-year-old son needs heroes to show him the way, I researched and wrote Cool Heroes for Boys — 20 True Tales of Adventure. It is perhaps not surprising that these 20 heroes have almost all been cancelled by the left — not that I picked them because of that reason, but when you look for strong, honorable men to write about you inevitably chose individuals the left would like to do away with. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Indeed, the left spent 2020 literally tearing statues of many of these heroes out of the public square. So, with all of that said, how do we teach and learn what the left doesn’t want us talking about on Father’s Day? An important antidote to the left’s anti-strong-father prescription is to celebrate our heroes. This is particularly easy and important on our nation’s 250th bash. John Hancock was the first to sign the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, and he famously signed it with large letters knowing he could be hung as a traitor by the British for doing so — that’s manly stuff. So, if you’re wondering what to get your father, ask yourself who your father’s heroes are or could be. Great gifts — historical biographies, prints, films — flow from this understanding. I even once bought my father an historically accurate musket for Father’s Day. (He loved it!) Or go to Boston with your father and walk the Freedom Trail. (I did that with my son last year on the anniversary of the "shot heard ‘round the world.") Or go to Gettysburg and see where so many stood up for what they believed in — my favorite place at this battlefield is Col. Joshua Chamberlain’s wall on Little Round Top at the Gettysburg National Military Park. (I once went there with my father.) Or chose any number of other meaningful destinations centered on our heroes. As long as what you do is real, it’ll disrupt the left’s fake narratives about fathers and who we are as a nation and people — and that’s a good thing! Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a36756d197238567833a1f0 Obama Center engineer fires back at online critics ripping architecture as 'monstrous insult' te 2026-06-20T11:11:41.095Z Obama Center engineer fires back at online critics ripping architecture as 'monstrous insult' CHICAGO — One of the people who helped design the towering Barack Obama Presidential Center in Chicago's South Side told Fox News Digital that boldness was the 44th president's goal in the construction of what has become a polarizing finished product. "The architects knew with the client that they wanted to do something bold at the top of the tower, and the vision of the speech came to life," Chris Bird, a Washington, D.C. based structural engineer told Fox News Digital just before the site opened to the public Friday. Specifically, Bird designed the upper quadrant of the tower comprised of quotes from various speeches delivered by Obama during his two terms in office. The 91 words wrap around a corner of the building and make for a unique look that has been both praised and ridiculed. There are 433 individual letters, which Bird said each stand at around five feet tall. "Working with the design architects and also their graphic designers to figure out how to shape and move a speech, splice it and put it on a building is actually really unprecedented," Bird said. "There's no architectural precedent, in my opinion." OBAMA PRESIDENTIAL CENTER BREAKS SILENCE OVER CONTROVERSIAL BUILDING DESIGN Fox News Digital spoke with more than a dozen of the thousands of people who packed the 19.3 acre campus during its public opening Friday, who used words like "phenomenal," "breathtaking," "amazing," "futuristic" and "unique" to describe the center's design. The center has been ripped by online detractors as a "monstrous insult to architecture, a "concrete nightmare" and a "monstrosity." But Bird is pleased by the result and undeterred by criticism. OBAMA CENTER OPENS AFTER YEARS-LONG SAGA AS LOCALS WARN ‘MONSTROSITY’ COULD PRICE THEM OUT "Now that it's complete, it feels like it really anchors this site and this neighborhood," he said. "You know, it's able to blend in with the park in a way that's really nice. I mean, the landscape architecture — as well as the building — the landscape architectures is incredible." He said it invokes emotion in the people he met during the opening festivities. "I mean, it's nothing but smiles and some tears sometimes. I think everyone finds a bit of themselves that they knew or didn't know they needed here, which is really special," he said. Bird certainly disagrees with the characterization that the building is a "monstrosity." "So, the tower itself is an incredible gesture in the rest of the park," he said. "We're reaching toward the sky, it is tall, but it's not much taller — I mean it's kind of matched in size by lots of the buildings around this area." "I think to say that it's a monstrosity is wrong. I would say that it's a really grand gesture and a bold statement." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a367559197238567833a1e7 South Carolina fitness trainer told friends she wanted to leave her now-husband years before body was found te 2026-06-20T11:11:21.648Z South Carolina fitness trainer told friends she wanted to leave her now-husband years before body was found EXCLUSIVE: In the years before a missing South Carolina fitness trainer was found dead this week, she told several of her friends that she wanted to leave her now-husband and end the relationship. Elena Katherine Moore, 39, was found dead Wednesday afternoon in Lexington, South Carolina, the Lexington County Coroner's Office confirmed Friday after making a positive identification. Moore was last seen leaving a Planet Fitness gym in Lexington on June 11. The body will be transferred to the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, who will conduct the autopsy Saturday. More information is expected on Monday. Aston Jeffcoat, a close friend of Moore's, shared a Facebook Messenger screenshot with Fox News Digital from July 13, 2017, in which Moore said she wanted to move out and leave Brannon Slice, who is now her husband. BODY FOUND IN SOUTH CAROLINA ID’D AS MISSING FITNESS TRAINER WHO TOLD FRIEND SHE WAS 'SCARED FOR HER LIFE' "Hey girl not sure about ur situation ...but just from reading ur post i might be ending my almost 5 year relationship as well and might be looking for a roommate!! Let me know!" Moore wrote. SOUTH CAROLINA PERSONAL TRAINER GOES MISSING, LAST SPOTTED WALKING TOWARD WOODED AREA It's unclear why Moore wanted to end the relationship or move out. No one, including her husband, has been accused of any wrongdoing or charged with a crime. Lexington Police Department Inspector Missy Silcox told Newsweek late Tuesday that Slice "is not a person of interest at the current moment." FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X Lauren Beasley, a friend of Moore's, told Fox News Digital that Moore went through "cycles" of wanting to move out and end the relationship, but didn't. "She expressed that she didn’t know what to do, and would say things like 'I love him' but then things would be good," Beasley said. "And I hoped and assumed things had changed. It was definitely a cycle." "Cycles of wanting to leave and not," Beasley said. SIGN UP TO GET TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER Sondra Campbell, who was close friends with Moore, told Fox News Digital that Moore tried to leave the relationship in the past. MICA MILLER CASE: FBI CONDUCTS SEARCH OF SOUTH CAROLINA PASTOR HUSBAND'S HOME Campbell previously said that something felt "very different" the last time she saw her on May 31. SEND US A TIP HERE "She was scared for her life. She actually said those words to me," Campbell said. "Elena is one of my best friends. I've known her over probably 10 years now. We're really close like tell each other everything. She's been that person for me for a long time." "Elena was such a good person and I think we're just all just trying to wrap our head around this, but my friend would not be alone walking at nighttime. She just wouldn't be, it's not her," Campbell added. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST According to LPD Chief Terrence Green, authorities found the body Wednesday after getting a tip that led investigators to a new search location. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? FIND MORE ON THE TRUE CRIME HUB "At approximately 2:48 p.m. we found an unidentified body that fits the clothing description of our missing person. We are still waiting on the coroner to identify her," Green said. Moore was last seen walking through the Publix parking lot at 100 Old Cherokee Road in Lexington on the night of June 11. Fox News Digital has reached out to Slice for comment. Fox News Digital's Bonny Chu contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a367328197238567833a180 Art of Dentistry in Lynbrook Earns 2026 Recognition as Award-Winning Dentist in Lynbrook, NY te 2026-06-20T11:02:00.745Z Art of Dentistry in Lynbrook Earns 2026 Recognition as Award-Winning Dentist in Lynbrook, NY Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a367314197238567833a177 Machinery & Equipment Appraisal Services Now Available Nationwide from Machinery & Equipment Appraisal Experts te 2026-06-20T11:01:40.777Z Machinery & Equipment Appraisal Services Now Available Nationwide from Machinery & Equipment Appraisal Experts Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a367300197238567833a16e Machinery & Equipment Appraisal Services Now Available Nationwide from Machinery & Equipment Appraisal Experts te 2026-06-20T11:01:20.816Z Machinery & Equipment Appraisal Services Now Available Nationwide from Machinery & Equipment Appraisal Experts Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3669ca1972385678339e00 Man charged with attempted murder, released after allegedly forcing toddler into crocodile enclosure at zoo te 2026-06-20T10:22:02.146Z Man charged with attempted murder, released after allegedly forcing toddler into crocodile enclosure at zoo A man was released from custody on Friday after he was charged with attempted murder for allegedly forcing a 3-year-old boy into a crocodile enclosure at a zoo. Cambridgeshire police said that the man, who remains unidentified, wasn’t fit to be interviewed. The boy suffered critical injuries in the incident at Johnsons of Old Hurst, a farm and zoo in Huntingdon, England, north of London. The 30-year-old man will remain on bail until Sept. 30, pending further inquiries. GEORGIA MOM’S WALMART TRIP DEVOLVES INTO ‘TUG-OF-WARRING’ IN DESPERATE ATTEMPT TO SAVE HER SON "The man, who is not known to the victim, was ​assessed as ​not being ⁠fit for interview," police said in a statement. The boy is in stable condition, after reportedly suffering a broken arm and pelvis. He was saved from the crocodile by Tracey Johnson, the wife of the zoo’s owner. MOTHER JUMPS INTO WATER TO SAVE 4-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER WHO FELL BETWEEN CRUISE SHIP AND DOCK  "I know Tracey very well and she’s a lovely lady and it’s nothing more than I’d expect from her," a local told BBC News. "She’d always put her own life at risk to save someone else. She’s an extraordinary lady and very brave. The villager added that Johnson put herself in "immense danger" during the rescue. The owners said their tropical house would remain closed until further notice. "Our thoughts and prayers are with the boy and his family following the incident that occurred today," the owners wrote on social media. Huntingdonshire district councillor Charlotte Lowe said she couldn’t "fathom how it’s happened because they’ve got all the right protection and safety equipment, for want of a better word, in there," The Guardian reported. Fox News Digital has reached out to the Cambridgeshire Constabulary for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3669b61972385678339df7 Luigi Mangione overruled his own lawyers with a 'change of heart' on psych defense, legal expert says te 2026-06-20T10:21:42.689Z Luigi Mangione overruled his own lawyers with a 'change of heart' on psych defense, legal expert says Luigi Mangione withdrew a proposed psychiatric defense in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson just hours before he would have been required to provide prosecutors with additional information about his mental condition Thursday. Lawyers for Mangione, 28, sent a one-sentence letter to the court, telling Judge Gregory Carro that they were withdrawing a notice made public just a day earlier that signaled plans to pursue a psychiatric-based defense in his state case. There was no explanation. The about-face may have been Mangione's idea, according to Randolph Rice, a Maryland-based attorney and legal analyst who has been following the case. FOX TRUE CRIME IS NOW ON FACEBOOK "He might have had a change of heart and said, 'Wait a second, I'm going into state court. I'm admitting that I did this. How is this going to play when I'm facing even more serious charges in federal court in January of next year?'" Rice told Fox News Digital Friday. LUIGI MANGIONE BAILS ON PSYCHIATRIC DEFENSE IN UNITEDHEALTHCARE CEO ASSASSINATION CASE The daring move would have required Mangione to concede that he shot Thompson, a 50-year-old father of two, at trial. If he were later convicted under New York's extreme emotional disturbance law, the murder charge would be reduced to manslaughter, and the potential sentence would be reduced from 25 years to life in prison to five to 25 years. Speaking with Fox News Digital before Mangione's reversal, high-profile criminal defense attorney James Leonard said it would be "a very risky trial strategy for the defense. SIGN UP TO GET TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER "They are basically telling the jury that Mangione committed the murder, but here is why he did it and, because of this, you should nullify his guilt," he said. "If the jury accepts that, it would be an epic win for the defense team. If the jury rejects that, it [would] likely mean that Mangione will spend the rest of his life behind bars." SEND US A TIP HERE Rice said concerns about the federal prosecution likely factored into the decision. "I have no doubt that this weighed on Mangione's mind," he added. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST The former Ivy Leaguer is also facing a separate federal trial expected to kick off early next year, and it's unclear how such a defense in the state case would impact that one. It carries stiffer potential sentences, and there is no federal equivalent to New York's emotional disturbance law. A spokesperson for Mangione's team did not immediately respond to a request for comment. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? FIND MORE ON THE TRUE CRIME HUB "We knew that this was gonna be one of these cases that's gonna have a lot of twists and turns, and it is certainly living up to that," Rice said. Legal observers previously told Fox News Digital that the psych defense would have required Mangione's attorneys to convince jurors that he experienced a profound loss of self-control stemming from an intense emotional disturbance at the time Thompson was gunned down outside a Manhattan business conference. Prosecutors, meanwhile, have alleged that Mangione meticulously planned the killing for months, documenting his thoughts in journals and traveling across the country before shooting Thompson in the back outside a business event in New York City, where neither of them lived. "I have no doubt that this is not the last time we're going to see something like this where either the defense says something or even the prosecution may say something and then it completely gets changed and flipped on its head moving forward," Rice said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3669a31972385678339dee JD Vance reveals what drew him back to God after seeing Christians had life ‘figured out’ te 2026-06-20T10:21:23.240Z JD Vance reveals what drew him back to God after seeing Christians had life ‘figured out’ EXCLUSIVE: Vice President JD Vance said years spent chasing academic, professional and financial success ultimately left him searching for something deeper, leading him back to Christianity and eventually to the Catholic faith he practices today. "I was really worried about where I went to school and what kind of job I had and what kind of money that I made. But I felt like that wasn't making me a good person, whereas the Christians in my life seem to have it figured out," Vance told Fox News Digital in an interview as his new memoir, "Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith," hit bookshelves.  Whether they were rich or poor, whatever their background or education was. They were just much better people; they were much more gracious and much more kind." Vance’s book debuted on Tuesday, recounting the path that took him from a Protestant childhood to atheism — and ultimately to the Catholic faith he embraces today. Vance's reflections come as he is increasingly regarded as one of the Republican Party's strongest potential presidential candidates for 2028. JD VANCE RELEASING BOOK ABOUT FAITH JOURNEY, CONVERSION TO CATHOLICISM "There have been so many people who have been very good to me, but I just felt at home in the churches that I was going to with my Catholic friends and that's a big part of why I converted," Vance told Fox News Digital. He came to believe that the joy, kindness and character he saw in the Christians around him stemmed from their faith. "Some of those people call the Catholic Church their home. So I'd go to church with them or I'd talk to them about various things that were on my mind… sometimes God puts people in front of you," said Vance. SECOND LADY USHA VANCE ON MOTHER'S DAY AND WHAT SHE STRIVES FOR AS A MOM He shared that he loves how American Christianity is "dynamic" with the various denominations. Vance drew headlines in October when he spoke out about his wife’s Hindu faith, sharing his desire for her to convert. "Do I hope eventually that she is somehow moved by the same thing that I was moved by in church? Yeah, I honestly do wish that," Vance said at the time. In his book, the vice president points out that it is his wife who helps usher the children off to Sunday Mass even though she does not practice Catholicism. JD VANCE DEFENDS WIFE USHA AGAINST 'DISGRACEFUL' ATTACKS OVER INDIAN HERITAGE: SHE’S 'WAY OUT OF THEIR LEAGUE' "Usha and I talk about everything. She really is my best friend, and she's the most interesting person," said Vance. The Vances have three children, Ewan, 8, Vivek, 5, and Mirabel, 4, and are expecting a fourth child in July. Vance said he was surprised by the backlash to his comments last year, arguing that it is "common sense" to want the people you love to share your faith. Illinois Democratic representative Raja Krishnamoorthi, who is Indian-American himself, took aim at the vice president. "At a time when Hindu and Indian-American communities are confronting a climate of rising prejudice, talk of mass deportations, and growing anti-Hindu sentiment—even against members of his own party—it’s deeply disappointing that the Vice President would add to that climate through his recent comments while remaining silent in the face of hate," the congressman wrote on X. Vance shared that their family life is still centered around faith no matter what faith it is. "She definitely participates in the rituals of the church with us, and I really love that. That's part of our family life that is very good. Whether we do church at home or whether we go out to a church, she's the person who's helping me get the kids ready, and the kids are always late, and it takes forever to get their shoes on. "Even though she's not a Christian, she's been very much a part of my faith journey in ways big and small," said Vance. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a36675e1972385678339d9a FBI captures $1.2B Medicare fraud fugitive in Philippines, second arrest from Most Wanted Fraudsters list te 2026-06-20T10:11:42.636Z FBI captures $1.2B Medicare fraud fugitive in Philippines, second arrest from Most Wanted Fraudsters list A fugitive accused of running a $1.2 billion Medicare fraud conspiracy has been captured overseas and returned to the United States, becoming the second suspect taken into custody from the FBI's new "Most Wanted Fraudsters" list. Federal officials said Herbert Leon Kimble, 60, was arrested in the Philippines after allegedly evading authorities for nearly two years. Prosecutors said Kimble operated a healthcare fraud scheme that generated more than $1.2 billion in Medicare charges and affected thousands of beneficiaries, many of them elderly. Authorities said the operation used call centers to steer patients toward medically unnecessary orthopedic braces. Kimble pleaded guilty in 2019 to multiple federal offenses, including conspiracy to defraud the United States, healthcare fraud, wire fraud, mail fraud, making false claims and offering kickbacks and bribes. FBI LAUNCHES 'MOST WANTED FRAUDSTERS' LIST AS DOJ CHARGES OHIO DEFENDANTS IN $30M MEDICAID SCHEME FOR KIDS Authorities said he failed to appear for his sentencing hearing in August 2024, prompting a federal arrest warrant and an international manhunt. The capture came just weeks after the Justice Department unveiled its new "Most Wanted Fraudsters" list, which is intended to publicly identify individuals charged in major fraud cases. Last week, federal officials announced the apprehension of Said Abdullahi Ereg, 47, who was wanted on charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud and money laundering. He was the first person on the list to be taken into custody. THE WAR ON FRAUD IS HERE, AND VICE PRESIDENT VANCE IS LEADING IT FROM THE FRONT "In just over two weeks, this is the second Most Wanted Fraudster arrested on the FBI’s list led by Vice President Vance and the White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud," FBI Director Kash Patel posted on X. "Herbert Leon Kimbel was apprehended in the Philippines and is now back in the United States, on the run since 2024 after he allegedly orchestrated a $1.2 billion healthcare fraud conspiracy that targeted the Medicare system — particularly elderly victims — from 2014-2019," Patel continued. Patel said the FBI remains committed to carrying out President Donald Trump's directive to crack down on fraud and protect taxpayer dollars. DEPUTY AG TODD BLANCHE SHEDS LIGHT ON NEW DOJ FRAUD DIVISION TO ADDRESS 'INSANE' PROBLEM The arrest comes months after the Justice Department announced the creation of a National Fraud Enforcement Division to support Trump's Task Force to Eliminate Fraud, which is led by Vice President J.D. Vance. Vance reacted to the arrest on X, crediting the creation of the Most Wanted Fraudsters list with helping investigators track down Kimble. "Our message is simple," Vance wrote. "If you defraud the American people, we will find you and we will bring you to justice." VANCE ANTI-FRAUD TASK FORCE SUSPENDS 221 CALIFORNIA HOSPICE AND HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS SO FAR "Kimble preyed on the elderly for years, costing taxpayers over a billion dollars," he continued. "The FBI catching Kimble is a direct result of the task force’s partnership with the FBI to create the Most Wanted Fraudsters list." Vance said authorities had been unable to capture Kimble for months, but that the Philippine government helped locate him after the Justice Department published its list. "Catching fraudsters is a priority of this Administration, and thanks to our task force’s hard work, one of the country’s most wanted fraudsters will now have to answer for his crimes," Vance added. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche also reacted to the arrest, saying that "fleeing the United States does not mean you can flee justice." "Instead of facing accountability for his $1.2 billion Medicare fraud crimes in the United States, Kimble fled to the Philippines hoping to escape justice," Blanche wrote on X. "That plan failed. Under President Trump’s leadership, this FBI has now apprehended two fraudsters from its recently unveiled Most Wanted Fraudster list in just two weeks, with more to come." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a36674b1972385678339d91 Trump says vandals used chemicals to damage newly renovated reflecting pool near Lincoln Memorial te 2026-06-20T10:11:23.178Z Trump says vandals used chemicals to damage newly renovated reflecting pool near Lincoln Memorial President Donald Trump on Friday said vandals damaged the recently renovated reflecting pool near the Lincoln Memorial, adding that authorities are investigating the incident. Trump's comments come as the recently renovated reflecting pool faces scrutiny over peeling paint and algae growth just weeks after a $14.8 million restoration project was completed. "Things are really looking good in our Nation’s Capital, and add to that the fact that when I became President, Crime was rampant, and now, Washington, D.C., is one of the Safest Cities anywhere in the United States," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "However, we’ve had some real problems with Vandalism at the beautiful Reflecting Pool, which sits between The Washington Monument and The Lincoln Memorial," he continued. WHITE HOUSE BLASTS WASHINGTON POST'S CLAIM REFLECTING POOL 'LOOKS ALMOST THE SAME' AFTER TRUMP RENOVATIONS "Just like three days ago, they destroyed the grass outside of the Pool, they’ve also done everything possible to hurt the inside surface that was just installed." Trump accused vandals of damaging the grounds surrounding the reflecting pool and said they used chemicals to damage the pool's newly installed surface. "No different than the chemicals that were used on the National Mall, they used something similar in the Reflecting Pool to try to destroy and demean our beautiful work," he said. DIRT BIKES, ATVS DRIVEN AROUND WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL IN WASHINGTON, DC: VIDEO Trump's comments come about a week after a large "86 47" message appeared to be etched into the grass near the National Mall between the Washington Monument and the World War II Memorial. Administration officials previously characterized the message as threatening, arguing that "86" is sometimes used as slang for removing or getting rid of something, while "47" refers to Trump as the nation's 47th president. Trump announced on June 6 that the $14.8 million restoration project at the historic reflecting pool had been completed. Days later, however, algae appeared throughout the pool, masking portions of the newly restored "American flag blue" bottom. WATCH: TRUMP REVEALS FLASHY NEW COLOR FOR NATIONAL MALL'S REFLECTING POOL MAKEOVER This week, the National Park Service and contractors deployed chemicals and ozone nanobubbles to help mitigate the algae growth. Workers also used a swimming pool-style vacuum system to remove algae from the bottom of the pool. "There are no harmful side effects to marine life or to the environment," the park service said in a statement this week. TRUMP WORKING TO CLEAN 'FILTHY' LINCOLN MEMORIAL REFLECTING POOL, BLAMES BIDEN FOR MAINTENANCE DELAYS Trump said most of the algae had been removed and that the vandalized area would be repaired by next week. "The algae is 75% gone, and the condition will soon be completely remedied, and the area that was vandalized, fortunately, is just a small area of damage, and will be fixed early next week," Trump said. He also said law enforcement is actively investigating the alleged vandalism. Images posted on social media Friday showed National Guard personnel and U.S. Park Police officers patrolling the area. Videos posted on social media also appeared to show people gathered near the Reflecting Pool criticizing the renovation project and celebrating the algae growth. Fox News Digital has reached out to the White House for comment. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3660431972385678339c8d Iconic Disneyland attraction must switch to electric vehicles to comply with blue state's emissions standards te 2026-06-20T09:41:23.539Z Iconic Disneyland attraction must switch to electric vehicles to comply with blue state's emissions standards Disneyland must swap out the gas-powered engines in the ride cars for the iconic Autopia ride by early next year or the park will be forced to shutter the attraction, according to local reports. The park must comply with California’s strict emissions regulations by February 2027, according to the Orange County Register.   Autopia was one of the original attractions of the Anaheim theme park when it opened in July 1955, and the only one left in Tomorrowland. Honda, which sponsors the ride, forgot to certify the ride’s engines in an apparent administrative error in 2023, the MouseChat website reported. SUV CATCHES FIRE AT DISNEYLAND, BLACK SMOKE SENT DRIFTING OVER PARKING STRUCTURE Disney then contacted the California Air Resources Board, which issued a violation in 2024, forcing the park to pay a $56,250 fine and change the ride. Disney told the Register the error had no impact on the environment. The company told The Los Angeles Times that the vehicles will switch to electric by next year. "As the industry moves toward alternative fuel sources, we have developed a roadmap to electrify this attraction and are evaluating technology that will enable us to convert from gas engines in the next few years," Disney said in 2024. DISNEYLAND CRACKS DOWN ON GUEST ACTIONS RESTRICTIONS, SPARKING HOT DEBATE Disney imagineers are working on the design and engineering of the electric ride vehicles, officials said, according to the Register. While the ride vehicles are connected to a track, riders can control the speed, which tops out at about 6 mph. The park hasn’t specified when the ride will close for refurbishment and reopen. Fox News Digital has reached out to Disneyland for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a365dc01972385678339bf6 Sen. Kelly amendment defense bill would ensure ‘ultimate human responsibility’ in AI-powered kill chain te 2026-06-20T09:30:40.470Z Sen. Kelly amendment defense bill would ensure ‘ultimate human responsibility’ in AI-powered kill chain Kelly added a provision to the Senate version of the National Defense Authorization Act to codify a 2023 Defense Department policy called Directive 3000.09, which requires human oversight in the use of autonomous weapons – military systems that operate without… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a36598a1972385678339b61 JD Vance uncovers the hidden White House dress code President Trump expects from his inner circle te 2026-06-20T09:12:42.064Z JD Vance uncovers the hidden White House dress code President Trump expects from his inner circle Vice President JD Vance is pulling back the curtain back on President Donald Trump’s strict rules for Cabinet members, specifically the traditional dress code. Speaking on the "Hang Out with Sean Hannity" podcast, Vance explained that Trump’s classic style rules — including a disdain for brown shoes — are rooted in the belief that public officials must honor the institutions they serve. "The president has a certain sense that you ought to respect the place, you ought to respect the institution, respect the office. And one of the ways you do that is by dressing like a normal person," Vance said in the episode released Thursday. "And I think that's — it’s a very old-fashioned thing." NO MORE CASUAL: STATE DEPARTMENT IMPOSES FIRST-EVER DRESS CODE ON DIPLOMATS According to Vance, the president expects his team to always project professionalism, drawing a contrast with the style of many modern-day politicians. He laid out some of the rules, telling Hannity that Trump almost always wears a navy suit, black shoes and a solid tie. VANCE ADMITS INFAMOUS 'CHILDLESS CAT LADIES' COMMENT DISTRACTED FROM HIS MESSAGE TO AMERICANS "Well, I mean, he always has — it's always a navy suit. It's almost always a solid tie. It's always black shoes," Vance said. "Like, he'll bust the chops of some of the Cabinet members if they've got brown shoes on." Earlier this year, Trump confirmed that he sometimes buys his officials new shoes during an interview on "The Brian Kilmeade Show." "When they tell me they have a problem, I say, ‘Let me get you a pair of shoes,'" Trump told Kilmeade in March. Vance noted he’s seen the president comment on the attire of other officials and even his own family members, including the "Zelensky moment." During a meeting in the Oval Office, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy was asked by a correspondent why he chose not to wear a suit. At a follow-up White House meeting in August, Zelenskyy wore more formal attire than his usual military-style clothing. During that exchange, a reporter told Zelenskyy he looked "fabulous in that suit," before Trump added, "I said the same thing." VANCE REJECTS CLAIMS TRUMP-IRAN DEAL ECHOES OBAMA-ERA LOGIC AS HAWKS RAISE ALARM "That was not a good moment for him," Vance said of Zelenskyy, referring to the tense exchange between the Ukrainian president and U.S. officials. "And it's funny because things kind of worked out. I think, you know, we were able to repair that relationship." He also recalled a time when Trump commented on his son Don Jr.’s attire at a 9/11 memorial during the 2024 campaign. "They're reading out the names. But there's — at one point, the president turns around and looks at Don Jr. And Don has like, a spread collar on. And the president's like, ‘Oh, that's a pretty wide collar there, Don,’" Vance said. "And you can tell, like, it just was absolutely a dig. So I've always — navy suit, black shoes and a conventional collar," he added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3659751972385678339b40 Sen. Kelly amendment defense bill would ensure ‘ultimate human responsibility’ in AI-powered kill chain te 2026-06-20T09:12:21.590Z Sen. Kelly amendment defense bill would ensure ‘ultimate human responsibility’ in AI-powered kill chain Kelly added a provision to the Senate version of the National Defense Authorization Act to codify a 2023 Defense Department policy called Directive 3000.09, which requires human oversight in the use of autonomous weapons – military systems that operate without… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3659241972385678339b2b The Sacred Catholic Site Where Trump Wants a Border Wall te 2026-06-20T09:11:00.252Z The Sacred Catholic Site Where Trump Wants a Border Wall The Trump administration is trying to seize the land around Mount Cristo Rey, a sacred site of Catholic pilgrimages, in order to build a border wall on it. The Times reporter Reis Thebault takes us up the mountain to see the 30-foot statue of Jesus at the top, and the border wall below. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3659101972385678339b22 Arizona Democrat’s Tough Past Fuels Pitch for a Key House Seat te 2026-06-20T09:10:40.207Z Arizona Democrat’s Tough Past Fuels Pitch for a Key House Seat JoAnna Mendoza, a Democrat challenging Representative Juan Ciscomani in a tossup district, is leaning into her painful and unique life story to appeal to voters. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3658fc1972385678339b19 Disability Groups Fear RFK Jr.’s New Special Education Role te 2026-06-20T09:10:20.757Z Disability Groups Fear RFK Jr.’s New Special Education Role Alienated by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s claims about autism, advocates for disabled students are sounding the alarm about the Trump administration's shifting special education programs to his department. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3654c91972385678339a94 Department Of Energy Awards $21 Million To Modernize Arizona Coal Plant te 2026-06-20T08:52:25.167Z Department Of Energy Awards $21 Million To Modernize Arizona Coal Plant By Matthew Holloway | An Arizona coal-fired power plant will receive federal funding for modernization efforts under a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) initiative aimed at strengthening grid reliability and preserving dispatchable power generation. According to the DOE, project selections announced under its Defense Production Act (DPA) Title III Coal Fleet Projects program, Arizona Electric Power Cooperative’s (AEPCO) Apache Generating Station will receive approximately $21 million in DOE funding along with $32 million in non-DOE funding. The project is one of several selected nationwide as part of the Trump administration’s effort to support coal-fired generation infrastructure. The Apache project, known as RECOAL — Revitalizing Energy Capacity with Optimized Assets and Long-Life Infrastructure — is intended to modernize the facility’s coal generation assets, improve operational efficiency, and extend the useful life of existing infrastructure. Arizona Corporation Commissioner Nick Myers highlighted the project in a statement following the federal announcement. “In the recent announcement from the administration, Arizona is benefiting from the money designated to keep coal plants open,” Myers wrote. “The Apache Generating Station is getting about $21M in DOE funding and $32M in non-DOE funding. This will help modernize the plant to increase efficiency and retain that dispatchable energy for years to come.” In the recent announcement from the administration, Arizona is benefiting from the money designated to keep coal plants open. The Apache Generating Station is getting about $21M in DOE funding and $32M in non-DOE funding. This will help modernize the plant to increase… — Nick Myers – Arizona Corporation Commissioner (@votenickmyers) June 5, 2026 The funding was announced as part of a broader DOE initiative described in a department fact sheet titled “The Energy Department is Unleashing Beautiful Clean Coal.” According to the agency, the initiative supports projects to build, recommission, upgrade, and modernize coal-related energy infrastructure in order to strengthen electric grid reliability and maintain generation resources capable of providing power on demand. The DOE stated that it has now “saved or supported” 45 coal plants and more than 40 gigawatts of coal-powered generation through actions taken since President Donald Trump declared a National Energy Emergency. The department said its latest actions include support for 17 additional coal plants and one coal export facility. According to the DOE fact sheet, the coal fleet projects are intended to strengthen domestic energy production, improve power system resilience, and ensure sufficient dispatchable generation capacity as electricity demand increases. The agency cited growing power needs for artificial intelligence, data centers, manufacturing, and national security as factors driving the initiative. “American coal miners remain essential to American energy dominance,” U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright said.”Unfortunately, previous leaders launched relentless attacks on U.S. coal workers and industry, threatening grid reliability and driving energy prices higher for the American people. Thanks to President Trump, we are not only stopping the premature closure of our coal plants, but also taking steps to expand and modernize existing coal infrastructure. These actions will help ensure affordable, reliable, and secure energy access for decades to come.”  The Apache Generating Station is located in Cochise County and supplies power to rural electric cooperatives and other customers in Arizona and the surrounding region. Under the DOE-supported project, modernization efforts are expected to improve efficiency and support continued operation of the facility’s existing generation assets. The Trump administration also intervened in Arizona’s coal-powered energy sector in 2025, using emergency authorities to support continued operations at the Cholla Power Plant in Navajo County. Matthew Holloway is a senior reporter for AZ Free News. Follow him on X for his latest stories, or email tips to Matthew@azfreenews.com. The post Department Of Energy Awards $21 Million To Modernize Arizona Coal Plant first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3654b41972385678339a8b Court Orders Glendale City Council To Reinstate Ousted Democrat te 2026-06-20T08:52:04.703Z Court Orders Glendale City Council To Reinstate Ousted Democrat By Staff Reporter | The Glendale City Council must reinstate a Democrat ousted for accepting a compensated public position, per a court order. Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Greg Como ordered the council to reinstate Jose “Lupe” Conchas, who represented the Cactus District until the council voted 4-3 to remove him from office last month.  Mayor Jerry Weiers, Vice Mayor Ray Malnar, and Councilmembers Lauren Tolmachoff and Dianna Guzman voted to remove Conchas, while Conchas along with Councilmembers Bart Turner and Leandro Baldenegro voted against it. The council took their vote to vacate Conchas’ seat following his election to the Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District (SRP) board earlier this year, since that position offers compensation in the form of a per diem and the Glendale City Charter precludes councilmembers from holding public offices which award compensation, save for select public offices. “[The mayor and council members] shall hold no other public office for which they receive compensation except that of a notary public or member of the national guard or naval or military reserve[,]” states the Glendale City Charter.   Conchas’ term was set to expire in 2028. He was first elected in 2024.  However, Como ruled this week that the compensation awarded to SRP board members was low enough to be reasonable and not qualify as a salary, and therefore didn’t constitute “compensation” as understood by the Glendale City Charter. “The $60.00 SRP pays its directors is a per diem payment that reimburses directors for an amount that reasonably approximates their actual expenses in attending board and committee meetings. Facts supporting this conclusion include the relatively small payment amount, and that payment is only for directors who physically attend meetings,” stated Comos. “The Glendale City Council exceeded its authority under the Glendale City Charter when it passed Resolution No. 22-60 disqualifying Jose Conchas, Jr., from serving on the Glendale City Council and by finding that his seat is vacant.”  The SRP board’s bylaws describe the per diem provision as the “compensation of officers and board of directors and official bonds.”  Como cited the Arizona Constitution and Arizona statute to justify his interpretation. Both laws have identical language which restrict individuals from holding multiple public offices — but they restrict on the basis of salary, not compensation.  “Except during the final year of the term being served, no incumbent of a salaried elective office, whether holding by election or appointment, may offer himself for nomination or election to any salaried local, state or federal office,” states the Arizona Constitution and corresponding statute. Conchas said in a statement that the court ruling validated his belief that he had abided by the law.  “I am looking forward to continuing to serve,” said Conchas. “I have followed the law this entire process and the ruling today made that official.” A city of Glendale spokesperson indicated that they would accept the ruling and reinstate Conchas as soon as possible.  “The city of Glendale has reviewed the Superior Court’s ruling and is taking the necessary steps to complete the reinstatement of Councilmember Lupe Conchas to his position representing the Cactus District,” stated the spokesperson. AZ Free News is your #1 source for Arizona news and politics. You can send us news tips using this link. The post Court Orders Glendale City Council To Reinstate Ousted Democrat first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3654a01972385678339a82 DCS Adopts Child Safety Reform After Hobbs Blocks Legislation te 2026-06-20T08:51:44.209Z DCS Adopts Child Safety Reform After Hobbs Blocks Legislation By Staff Reporter | The Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) will implement a new child safety reform set to be codified until Gov. Katie Hobbs’ office intervened.  Sen. Carine Werner (R-LD4) had championed the legislation that prompted the new policy, SB 1175. It passed the legislature with bipartisan support earlier this month.  The legislation would have required DCS caseworkers to photograph children during abuse and neglect investigations, followed by a review of those images when evaluating the safety and well-being of those children. Specifically, the legislation would have required caseworkers to consider any decline in a child’s appearance or health.  DCS leadership announced it would voluntarily adopt the requirements as policy.  SB 1175 was part of a legislative package of bipartisan reform bills to improve DCS handling of reports of abuse. The reforms were prompted by high-profile child abuse cases in which prior DCS involvement failed to prevent deaths, including 10-year-old Rebekah Baptiste, 14-year-old Emily Pike, and 16-year-old Zariah Dodd. At Werner’s urging early last year following Pike’s death in 2024, Arizona lawmakers launched an investigation into DCS for systemic failure. The subsequent deaths of Baptiste and Dodd further compelled lawmakers to take expedited action.  At the time, Werner said the failures of the state had too great of consequences to be ignored. “These tragedies make it painfully clear that when our child protection systems — both state and tribal — fail, the consequences can be horrific,” said Werner.  Werner said in a press release issued last week that Hobbs’ office attempted to require SB 1175 to have legislative appropriation. Werner and legislative staff disagreed with the assessment from Hobbs’ office, citing an estimated implementation cost low enough to be absorbed within the existing DCS budget: $50,000. Hobbs’ office refused to relent on their request, and the House opted to recall the statutory route and instead relied on DCS to implement it through policy. Summaries of SB 1175 noted that the new DCS requirements would have no anticipated fiscal impact to the state general fund.  DCS Director Kathryn Ptak said the legislation-turned-policy was a “commonsense solution” for keeping children safe while in DCS care. “I will be issuing a directive to our staff to guarantee each child in our care has an updated photograph to help us maintain accurate records and respond quickly in any situation where a child’s safety or whereabouts need to be confirmed, while continuing conversations around this topic,” said Ptak. “We are grateful to Senator Werner for her partnership in advancing bills that help keep children safe, while also balancing the privacy needs of families.” Werner said the legislation was a fulfillment of government responsibility to respond to those tragedies that occur despite oversight, especially when it comes to children entrusted to a state system.  “Children cannot afford for warning signs to be missed. If something as simple as maintaining and reviewing photographs helps a caseworker recognize a child is deteriorating and intervene sooner, then it is absolutely worth doing,” said Werner. “I’m grateful to Director Ptak and the Department for their partnership in moving these reforms forward right away through administrative action. This ensures Arizona’s most vulnerable children benefit from improved documentation and earlier recognition of warning signs without delay.” AZ Free News is your #1 source for Arizona news and politics. You can send us news tips using this link. The post DCS Adopts Child Safety Reform After Hobbs Blocks Legislation first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a36548b1972385678339a79 AZFEC: The Only Thing Pay To Play Katie Got Out Of The Budget Was Corporate Handouts For Her Friends te 2026-06-20T08:51:23.732Z AZFEC: The Only Thing Pay To Play Katie Got Out Of The Budget Was Corporate Handouts For Her Friends By the Arizona Free Enterprise Club | After months of vetoes and walking away from the table, Hobbs has finally signed a budget. A budget that looks pretty much the same as the one Legislative Republicans sent up to her desk at the beginning of May. A budget she vetoed, and that she and her colleagues in the Legislature bashed repeatedly. So, what changed?  There were two budget priorities our organization laid out before the session began. First, anything less than full conformity tax relief from Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill would essentially be a tax hike on Arizonans. Second, an extension of Prop 123 (the increased distribution from the state land trust to K-12 schools to the tune of $330 million a year) must be a nonstarter in budget negotiations. Before getting into the details, both of these objectives were accomplished.   The biggest item in this budget fight was undoubtedly tax cuts from tax conformity. After President Trump signed the Big Beautiful Bill into law on 4th of July 2025, states faced a decision: do they pass on the tax relief Republicans in D.C. delivered, or do they effectively increase taxes on their residents. Core planks of conformity included no tax on tips, no tax on overtime, an increased standard deduction, a new deduction for seniors, among several provisions for small businesses and corporations of all sizes, most importantly allowing them to deduct expenses in the year they are made, rather than depreciating those expenses over several years. In other words, the bulk of the business provisions weren’t even a tax cut. The question is not whether businesses deduct those expenses, only when they deduct them.   This question needed to be resolved quickly, as the legislature begins session the second week of January and Tax Day is in April. In the first week of session, Republicans in the legislature sent a package to her desk that delivered full tax relief. All democrats voted no. Hobbs vetoed it.   Again, in February, to prevent confusion and chaos for taxpayers beginning to file, Republicans in the legislature sent up another bill. It received a veto. At the beginning of May, they sent up a budget that included full tax conformity relief for the third time. Again, it met a veto.  Based on all of the votetoes, relentless opposition and endless rhetoric about “tax breaks for billionaires,” you would think that the agreed upon budget must have included significant changes to the tax package. But if you are thinking that, you would be very wrong.  So What did Hobbs and Democrats actually fight for in this budget that necessitated six months of chaos and tax season confusion?  >>> CONTINUE READING >>> The post AZFEC: The Only Thing Pay To Play Katie Got Out Of The Budget Was Corporate Handouts For Her Friends first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a364d95197238567833999d Get hands-on with Crafterhours te 2026-06-20T08:21:41.544Z Get hands-on with Crafterhours In May, FOUND:RE Contemporary and FOUND:RE Phoenix Hotel, located at 1100 N. Central Ave., introduced the all-new “Crafterhours” open studio program, which opens the studio to the public for self-directed painting and crafting sessions. This new concept is designed to foster creativity and artistic exploration within the community. Participants are invited to explore their artistic interests at their own pace within a relaxed and welcoming environment of the studio. Rather than traditional instructor-led classes, the open-studio format of this program encourages independent creativity and allows artists and hobbyists to experiment with a variety of materials and techniques. Guests can attend individually or with a group and can use the space in a way that best supports their own personal creative processes. FOUND:RE Contemporary provides the workspace, but attendees will need to bring their own art or craft supplies to use. The hotel shop has an array of sketching pencils, pads, art markers and additional supplies available for purchase. Bites and beverages will be available for purchase for those who want to snack and sip as they get creative. Walk-ins are welcome during designated times. Visitors are welcome to stay for any length of time during the open studio hours. For more information, call 602-875-8000 or visit www.foundrehotels.com/foundre-phoenix-crafterhours. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a364d821972385678339994 Weekend Freeway Travel Advisory – June 19-22 te 2026-06-20T08:21:22.093Z Weekend Freeway Travel Advisory – June 19-22 The Arizona Department of Transportation announced that closures or lane restrictions for improvement projects are scheduled along several freeways in the Phoenix area this weekend, June 19-22. Drivers should allow extra travel time and use detour routes as needed for these weekend freeway restrictions: Northbound State Route 51 closed between the I-10 “Mini-Stack” interchange and Indian School Road from 9 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday (June 22) for pavement improvement project. All I-10 and Loop 202 ramps to northbound SR 51 closed. Detours: Consider using northbound Interstate 17 as an alternate freeway route to north Phoenix. Other detour routes include 16th, 24th and 32nd streets. Northbound Loop 101 (Pima Freeway) closed between Shea Boulevard and Princess Drive from 10 p.m. Friday to 4 a.m. Sunday (June 21) for pavement improvements. Northbound Loop 101 on-ramps at 90th Street and Via De Ventura closed. Detours: Consider exiting ahead of the closure and using northbound Scottsdale Road to Loop 101. Westbound Loop 202 (Red Mountain Freeway) ramps to north- and southbound Loop 101 in the Tempe area closed from 8 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday (June 22) for pavement improvement project. Eastbound Loop 202 ramp to northbound Loop 101 also closed. Detours: Consider exiting Loop 202 ahead of the ramp closures and using alternate routes to connect to Loop 101. Detour routes will be marked. Click on the Weekend Travel Advisory map graphic or visit the ADOT website for a complete listing of restrictions for this weekend. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a364b3d1972385678339959 WATCH: Tuberville backs Trump’s Iran deal as Democrat blasts ‘surrender’ te 2026-06-20T08:11:41.390Z WATCH: Tuberville backs Trump’s Iran deal as Democrat blasts ‘surrender’ Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are split on President Donald Trump’s Iran peace deal, with some concerned the deal entails little enforcement, with some praising it as progress toward preventing a nuclear-armed Iran while others warned it could provide Tehran with billions of dollars and insufficient safeguards. Sen. Thomas Tuberville, R-Ala., told Fox News Digital he believes the deal shows progress from the beginning of the war, particularly in disbarring Iran’s nuclear program. "They never can have nuclear weapons and we don't have troops on the ground and we made a lot of progress," Tuberville said. TRUMP ADMINISTRATION UNVEILS SWEEPING TERMS OF PROPOSED IRAN AGREEMENT But many are skeptical on whether the deal is harsh enough in substantially ensuring Iran’s nuclear program will be destroyed throughout the 60-day negotiation period. It postpones nuclear conversations and lacks the authority to completely prohibit Iran from refusing compliance with the framework of the deal. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., shared that exact concern with Fox News Digital, as well as the potential for the $300 billion toward economic reconstruction included in the deal to be used to fund terrorist groups. "I am deeply concerned that we are giving Iran the benefit of hundreds of billions of dollars that can be spent on Hezbollah and other maligned proxies, as well as rebuilding its nuclear program," Blumenthal said. "And the lack of any inspection or verification." He continued, "I am deeply concerned that this deal looks like unconditional surrender for the United States, not for Iran." TRUMP DEFENDS WAR DEAL IN MARATHON PRESSER, USING SEMANTICS ON WHY IRAN IS GETTING $300 BILLION The deal that was signed on Thursday would also provide immediate sanctions relief and access to frozen Iranian funds.  Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., said he believes the framework of the deal could position the U.S. to be successful — on the condition that negotiations with Iran are properly enforced.  "From the beginning I said the key is going to be enforcement," Hoeven said. "So as we go through this negotiation, the key is going to be how do we enforce it?" He called on American allies to take responsibility in helping with enforcement throughout the 60-day period. "I think some of our allies need to step up and join us," Hoeven said. "They have a big dog in this fight so they need to join with us because that enforcement mechanism is going be key, I believe, to getting the kind of outcome that we want," he said. WHAT ISRAEL WANTS FROM AN IRAN PEACE DEAL: NO ENRICHMENT, MISSILE LIMITS AND STRICT ENFORCEMENT Many senators claimed they had not read through the memorandum of understanding (MOU), declining to comment at all about their opinion on the deal. "I'm going to disappoint you," Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., said. "I'm about a half way through reading the actual MOU and I want to read it several times to try to digest it." Many Democrats are arguing that the current deal seems worse and less effective than the Obama-era Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). Trump withdrew this 2015 nuclear deal during his first term. "I think it looks worse than the Obama deal right now," Blumenthal said. "More money goes to Iran, lifting of sanctions, no verification." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a364b291972385678339950 Minnesota AG Ellison lashes out when grilled on fraud scandal: 'I’m done talking to you' te 2026-06-20T08:11:21.939Z Minnesota AG Ellison lashes out when grilled on fraud scandal: 'I’m done talking to you' Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison lashed out when asked about his handling of the Minnesota fraud scandal following Vice President JD Vance's threat to refer him to the Justice Department, while pushing back on a widely cited $8 billion figure as only mentioned by those "aligned with the Trump Administration." "That is a false number," Ellison said. "The fact is, is that fraud is always wrong."  "Why don't you give me a break, man?" he continued. The comments come as Vance, the head of the Trump administration’s new anti-fraud task force, threatened to press the Justice Department to open an investigation into Ellison’s alleged knowledge of the widespread fraud scheme in Minnesota. VANCE REFERS TIM WALZ, MINNESOTA ATTORNEY GENERAL TO DOJ FOR CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION OVER STATE'S ALLEGED FRAUD When asked about the common estimate of Minnesota fraud ballooning to about $8 billion, Ellison grew visibly frustrated with the reporter and ended the interview, claiming the number is only used by those of a certain political affiliation. "If you ask the newspapers for a forensic accounting, the number you mentioned is tightly identified with people of a very unique political persuasion aligned with the Trump administration," Ellison told Fox News Digital. "So, I’m done talking to you. Bye-bye," he said as he began walking away. MAGNITUDE ‘CANNOT BE OVERSTATED’: FEDS SAY MINNESOTA FRAUD MAY BE MORE THAN $9B When the reporter stated he had wanted Ellison to clear up the number and was citing a variety of reports, Ellison continued to question the claimed biases of his reporting. "It's wrong though. And if you're a real reporter, you should know that," he said, pointing to the Fox News Digital reporter. The estimate has been widely cited by both the House Oversight Committee and First Assistant U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson, who have argued that potentially billions of dollars were lost to fraud in Minnesota's public assistance programs. DEM-APPOINTED EDUCATION OFFICIALS FACE NEW SCRUTINY AS FEEDING OUR FUTURE SCANDAL WIDENS, TRUMP TARGETS FRAUD Thompson said investigators have reason to believe that roughly half of the $18 billion paid through 14 Medicaid programs since 2018 could have been part of a major fraud scheme.  The scandal drew national attention through congressional investigations and a series of high-profile fraud cases involving federally funded nutrition, education and Medicaid-related programs. Prosecutors have alleged that multiple nonprofit organizations diverted millions of taxpayer dollars through fraudulent schemes, many of which expanded during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Several of the most prominent cases, including the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme, were connected to Minnesota's Somali community. House Oversight Committee investigators have also argued that Ellison was aware of fraud concerns years before the scandal surfaced, citing interviews with education, human services and executive-office officials. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a363f8519723856783397d0 3 hikers die of suspected heat-related illness during rising temperatures at Grand Canyon te 2026-06-20T07:21:41.017Z 3 hikers die of suspected heat-related illness during rising temperatures at Grand Canyon GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK -- Three hikers died from apparent heat-related illnesses in the Grand Canyon on two separate days in the past week in the inner canyon, where temperatures can exceed 109 degrees Fahrenheit in the shade during midday… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a363f7119723856783397c7 Hobbs vetoes 88 bills in single day te 2026-06-20T07:21:21.054Z Hobbs vetoes 88 bills in single day PHOENIX -- Arizonans cited by speed cameras won't be able to get off with just $75 fines. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a363f5d19723856783397be Havasu history: Synanon, a cult with a violent past, moved into Havasu. They weren't welcomed. te 2026-06-20T07:21:01.082Z Havasu history: Synanon, a cult with a violent past, moved into Havasu. They weren't welcomed. Forty-eight years ago, Lake Havasu City was barely a speck on any existing map. Each of the burgeoning oasis’ 3,700 residents had come from somewhere else, having seen promise in Robert P. McCulloch’s dream of Havasu … but they weren’t… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a363f4919723856783397b5 News-Herald to shift print schedule while keeping daily coverage te 2026-06-20T07:20:41.130Z News-Herald to shift print schedule while keeping daily coverage To Our Readers, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a362cb21972385678339541 Pocket Fire burning 500 acres 7 miles north of Sedona; Oak Creek Canyon evacuated te 2026-06-20T06:01:22.479Z Pocket Fire burning 500 acres 7 miles north of Sedona; Oak Creek Canyon evacuated A vegetation fire, dubbed the Pocket Fire, is burning about 7 mlles north of Sedona in the Red Rock-Secret Mountain Wilderness area. As of 9 p.m., Friday, June 19, it is 500 acres in size. We are updating live on our Facebook page @sedonanews. The Coconino County Sheriff’s Office first conducted eva Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3620fa19723856783393b3 Katie Hobbs adds 88 vetoes to her record, rejecting GOP bills on schools, wolves and elections te 2026-06-20T05:11:22.234Z Katie Hobbs adds 88 vetoes to her record, rejecting GOP bills on schools, wolves and elections Gov. Katie Hobbs in January 2025. Photo by Gage Skidmore | Flickr/CC BY-SA 2.0 Arizona’s Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs on Friday signed 72 pieces of legislation and vetoed another 88.  Her signatures and vetoes came after a busy final week for the Republican-controlled state legislature, in which they voted on and sent her more than 150 bills. Many of those bills, which supported a far-right agenda, were passed along party lines in marathon voting sessions.  The final day of the legislative session lasted from around 10:30 a.m. June 12 to 4:45 a.m. June 13. In those final hours, Republican legislative leaders also pushed through seven resolutions passed along party lines that will be sent to the voters, bypassing a Hobbs veto.  The long list of Hobbs vetoes include: House Bill 2830, which would have forced Arizona schools to teach students about every stage of fetal development, but prohibited those lessons from including sex education. In her veto letter, Hobbs wrote that “instructional requirements should be left to experts, not politicians trying to force mandates on our teachers.” Senate Bill 1280, which would prohibit the state from bringing Mexican Gray Wolf puppies into Arizona or using state funds to do so.  Senate Bill 1015, which would allow people who detransition to sue the medical providers who performed their gender transition procedures for damages within 25 years of their transition, as long as that procedure happened when they were under 18.  Senate Bill 1013, which would ban the state from using diversity, equity and inclusion measures in its hiring practices.  She also vetoed a handful of voting-related bills that were inspired by the evidence-free election fraud conspiracy theories surrounding the 2020 and 2022 elections that have become core beliefs among Republicans. Those include Senate Bill 1057, which would require ballot paper used to include a list of anti-fraud measures, including watermarks and holographic foil, and Senate Bill 1038, which would make the cast vote record after Arizona elections a public record, releasable to the public.  “I am confident in the ability of Arizona election officials to administer free and fair elections without added expense or complexity,” Hobbs wrote in her veto letter of SB1057.  Rural Action Arizona celebrated her veto of House Bill 2873, a piece of legislation backed by data centers that would have allowed citizen petitions to the ballot to be withdrawn after they were already filed.  “Today’s veto is proof that people power still works in Arizona,” Natali Fierros, executive director of Rural Arizona Action, said in a statement. “Arizonans called, emailed, and showed up because they refused to let data center lobbyists silence Marana. Governor Hobbs heard us, and this victory belongs to every single person who took action.” The bills that Hobbs signed were all supported by a bipartisan group of legislators.  Those include: Senate Bill 1416, which would require law enforcement agencies to submit detailed information to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children about a missing child within 24 hours of their disappearance. It would also require detailed information about the child’s description to be released to the media.  Senate Bill 1400, which would allow law enforcement agencies in the state to create mental health wellness and crisis response programs to help their employees deal with job-related trauma.  Senate Bill 1174, which would require the Arizona Department of Child Service to show in a single report “the entire history of a child and that child’s siblings who have been the subject of prior hotline calls or department investigations.” Hobbs still has yet to act on about three dozen bills. The 88 vetoes bring her total vetoes for 2026 to 151. Since she became governor in 2023, she has vetoed a record 541 pieces of legislation. YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3615181972385678339228 L.A.P.D. Releases Bodycam Footage of Officer Shooting a Knicks Fan’s Dog te 2026-06-20T04:20:40.503Z L.A.P.D. Releases Bodycam Footage of Officer Shooting a Knicks Fan’s Dog The killing of the dog last Saturday sparked an international outcry and prompted questions about the use of force by police officers. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3615041972385678339217 Pima County & operator negotiating possible new Old Tucson Studios lease te 2026-06-20T04:20:20.553Z Pima County & operator negotiating possible new Old Tucson Studios lease Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3612ac19723856783391cd Evacuations ordered for 500-acre Pocket Fire north of Sedona; Highway 89A closed in both directions te 2026-06-20T04:10:20.409Z Evacuations ordered for 500-acre Pocket Fire north of Sedona; Highway 89A closed in both directions The American Red Cross Arizona announced it is opening an evacuation shelter at Red Rock Jr. High School (995 Upper Red Rock Loop Road) due to the Pocket Fire near the Coconino County-Yavapai County line north of Sedona. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a35f9351972385678338da8 Jon Rahm drops gigantic F-bomb after missing a birdie putt in disastrous round at the US Open te 2026-06-20T02:21:41.557Z Jon Rahm drops gigantic F-bomb after missing a birdie putt in disastrous round at the US Open Golf is arguably the most frustrating sport on the planet, even for the people making millions to play it. Case in point: Jon Rahm uncorking a monumental F-bomb after missing a putt for birdie at the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club. Rahm — the 2021 U.S. Open champ — got his tournament off to a solid start on Thursday, finishing the day 2-under. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Friday? Well, I think this clip is a good distillation of his day. When the Spaniard arrived on the ninth hole, he had already missed some crucial putts for birdie and par, and unfortunately, the trend continued. His birdie putt missed just right, which led to Rahm flipping his club before belting out a hearty, "F--k off!" That's a bummer, but I love this. It just goes to show that getting pissed off at missing makeable putts is a universal part of golf. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE If you only listened to the audio from that clip, you wouldn't know if that was Jon Rahm missing a putt at the U.S. Open, or me missing one down at the pitch and putt. I'll be honest, I think I've said that on mini golf courses. Getting it into the giant squid's mouth on the first shot is tricky as hell. Unfortunately for Mr. Rahm, things got worse. While he managed to sink the next putt for par, he bogeyed five straight holes on the back nine. Couple that with the three bogeys he made on the front nine, and it adds up to a 78, leaving him at 6-over for the tournament and on the wrong side of the cut line. So, a pretty frustrating week for Rahm, one that he is probably happy is over after a completely disastrous Friday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a35f8e51972385678338d84 Pocket Fire north of Sedona leading to evacuations; Highway 89A closed in both directions te 2026-06-20T02:20:21.178Z Pocket Fire north of Sedona leading to evacuations; Highway 89A closed in both directions Reported shortly after 5:30 p.m. on Friday afternoon, the Pocket Fire near the Coconino County-Yavapai County line north of Sedona is listed at 100 acres. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a35ed6a1972385678338c05 Soccer legend Zlatan Ibrahimović's one-word response to US Men's World Cup question will inspire hope te 2026-06-20T01:31:22.043Z Soccer legend Zlatan Ibrahimović's one-word response to US Men's World Cup question will inspire hope Heading into the 2026 FIFA World Cup, few pundits or fans were giving the U.S. Men's National Team much of a chance. To be clear, many predicted the team to have a solid showing, with several calling on them to make it out of the group stage. Given the added pressure of being a host nation, it's fair to think the team would have a good tournament, but no one actually believed that the United States could actually win the whole thing. WATCH THE WORLD CUP FINAL ON FOX ONE After their convincing wins over Paraguay and Australia that sent them on to the knockout rounds, however, many are starting to readjust their expectations regarding the ceiling of this squad. One of those pundits who is starting to rethink his stance on the Stars and Stripes is 12-time Swedish Player of the Year and FOX Soccer correspondent Zlatan Ibrahimović. Ibrahimović is known for being a hard guy to impress, but after seeing the USMNT up close for two matches on the world's biggest stage, the sensational Swedish striker is ready to believe. While he isn't known as a jokester normally, I had to rewind this clip three different times to make sure I heard him correctly. FOX ONE’S NEW WORLD CUP VIEWING EXPERIENCE I didn't think this USMNT had a shot in hell to even make it past the round of 16, but here's a soccer legend telling us all it's time to start taking this team seriously. The way this team moves the ball and attacks looks completely unfamiliar to anything I've seen from them in past World Cups, and the talent is at a higher level than it's ever been before. With manager Mauricio Pochettino pulling the strings, it's easy to see why folks like Zlatan are impressed with what they've seen. Will America win the World Cup in 2026? I don't know. If I were a betting man, I would still side with the field, as there are plenty of quality teams in this tournament. But the fact that we are even talking about the USMNT having a chance at winning this tournament is a testament to just how far we've come as a soccer nation. Zlatan is ready to believe, and you should be too. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a35e8e11972385678338b72 Tartan Army marches through the streets like something out of 'Braveheart' ahead of match with Morocco te 2026-06-20T01:12:01.200Z Tartan Army marches through the streets like something out of 'Braveheart' ahead of match with Morocco After the United States won its second match of the tournament against Australia to punch its ticket to the Round of 32, all attention turned to a team that has become America's second-favorite in the FIFA World Cup, Scotland. The Tartan Army has been putting on a show since they arrived in the United States (and before, honestly), and spirits have been high for their first World Cup appearance in 28 years. It got off to a solid start with a 1-0 win over Haiti. On Friday, they were gearing up for their second match of the tournament against a very good team from Morocco, which opened its slate with a draw against Brazil. WATCH THE WORLD CUP FINAL ON FOX ONE Just like their first match, this one was at Boston Stadium (also known as Gillette Stadium), and the city has really embraced Scotland and their supporters. Look at what was going on before the match. I half-expected to see Mel Gibson with blue paint slathered on his face out in front leading them down the street. How do you not get wrapped up in that? The bagpipes, the booze, the kilts! You'd have to be missing a pulse not to get swept up in it. FOX ONE’S NEW WORLD CUP VIEWING EXPERIENCE I mean, even ducks were getting in on it over in Providence. For those keeping score at home, yes, that was the second soccer hooligan duck of this World Cup, which I'm pretty comfortable declaring is a record. Scotland supporters were well represented inside the stadium and belted out their unofficial national anthem, "Flower of Scotland." Unfortunately, it didn't take long for the excitement to subside a little bit when Morocco scored an early goal in the second minute, and that was all they needed. Scotland pressed hard late and got some stellar opportunities, but it wasn't enough, with Morocco winning 1-0. That moves Morocco — one of the favorites to go all the way — into first place in Group C, while Scotland falls to second. The next match for the Scots is another tough one against Brazil, down in Miami. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a35e8a41972385678338b55 Two Lake Havasu City mayor candidates face off at primary election candidate forum te 2026-06-20T01:11:00.178Z Two Lake Havasu City mayor candidates face off at primary election candidate forum Both candidates on the ballot for Lake Havasu City mayor sounded off on a wide range of issues affecting the community on Wednesday night at the candidate forum, organized by Today’s News-Herald, KNTR and Lake Havasu Area Chamber of Commerce. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a35e87c1972385678338b41 Seattle Is Now a World Cup Draw: ‘Just a Great Soccer City’ te 2026-06-20T01:10:20.768Z Seattle Is Now a World Cup Draw: ‘Just a Great Soccer City’ Seattle has become a leading American soccer city with successful professional franchises and a devoted fan base. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a35e3e01972385678338a8b ‘A Literal Coverup’: What Is the Kennedy Center Hiding Behind Those Tarps? te 2026-06-20T00:50:40.694Z ‘A Literal Coverup’: What Is the Kennedy Center Hiding Behind Those Tarps? The arts center says it pulled President Trump’s name from the building front. But the result remains hidden by tarps, prompting questions and speculation. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a35e3cc1972385678338a78 He made your free video player run smoothly. Now he’s doing that for robots. te 2026-06-20T00:50:20.734Z He made your free video player run smoothly. Now he’s doing that for robots. French serial entrepreneur and open-source legend Jean-Baptiste Kempf has been building Kyber, an infrastructure layer to control remote devices in real time. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a35e2651972385678338a3e Olubi Youth Football Camp 6-19-5457.JPG te 2026-06-20T00:44:21.881Z Olubi Youth Football Camp 6-19-5457.JPG Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a35e2511972385678338a35 Olubi Youth Football Camp 6-19-5464.JPG te 2026-06-20T00:44:01.911Z Olubi Youth Football Camp 6-19-5464.JPG Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a35e23d1972385678338a2c Olubi Youth Football Camp 6-19-5625.JPG te 2026-06-20T00:43:41.944Z Olubi Youth Football Camp 6-19-5625.JPG Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a35e2291972385678338a23 Olubi Youth Football Camp 6-19-5620.JPG te 2026-06-20T00:43:21.981Z Olubi Youth Football Camp 6-19-5620.JPG Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a35e2161972385678338a1a Olubi Youth Football Camp 6-19-5575.JPG te 2026-06-20T00:43:02.100Z Olubi Youth Football Camp 6-19-5575.JPG Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a35e2011972385678338a11 Olubi Youth Football Camp 6-19-5448.JPG te 2026-06-20T00:42:41.871Z Olubi Youth Football Camp 6-19-5448.JPG Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a35e1ed1972385678338a08 Olubi Youth Football Camp 6-19-5439.JPG te 2026-06-20T00:42:21.904Z Olubi Youth Football Camp 6-19-5439.JPG Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a35e1d919723856783389ff Olubi Youth Football Camp 6-19-5627.JPG te 2026-06-20T00:42:01.425Z Olubi Youth Football Camp 6-19-5627.JPG Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a35e1c519723856783389f6 Olubi Youth Football Camp 6-19-5624.JPG te 2026-06-20T00:41:41.455Z Olubi Youth Football Camp 6-19-5624.JPG Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a35e1b119723856783389ed Las Vegas Raider Segun Olubi puts on youth camp at Anderson Field House te 2026-06-20T00:41:21.493Z Las Vegas Raider Segun Olubi puts on youth camp at Anderson Field House Former Bullhead City resident and current Las Vegas Raider Segun Olubi hosted the Olubi Family Football Camp for six through 17 year old through two sessions at the Anderson Field House on Friday. Between the two sessions, there were hundreds… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a35df5a197238567833899d Measles-infected traveler may have exposed passengers at LAX and nearby hotel, health officials warn te 2026-06-20T00:31:22.275Z Measles-infected traveler may have exposed passengers at LAX and nearby hotel, health officials warn A traveler infected with measles may have exposed passengers at Los Angeles International Airport and guests at a nearby hotel after arriving in Los Angeles County earlier this month, health officials said Wednesday. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health said it is investigating a confirmed measles case involving a traveler who arrived aboard Cathay Pacific Flight CX 884 on June 11. The traveler was infectious while passing through Los Angeles County, potentially exposing others at LAX and the Hilton Los Angeles Airport Hotel. The case marks the sixth measles infection reported in Los Angeles County this year. Health officials said the risk of exposure could increase as summer travel ramps up and Los Angeles welcomes international visitors for FIFA World Cup events being held in the region. MEASLES CASES CONFIRMED AT FOUR MAJOR US AIRPORTS ACROSS COUNTRY AMID PEAK HOLIDAY TRAVEL According to health officials, anyone who was at the Tom Bradley International Terminal between 10 a.m. and noon on June 11 may have been exposed. Officials also identified a potential exposure at the Hilton Los Angeles Airport Hotel, located at 5711 W. Century Blvd., between 11:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. that same day. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is working with local health departments to notify passengers who were seated near the infected traveler on the international flight. People who were at either location during the listed times could develop symptoms between seven and 21 days after exposure, officials said. The last day to monitor for symptoms is July 2. AT LEAST 46 CHILDREN DEAD AMID MEASLES OUTBREAK AS VIRUS SPREADS GLOBALLY "As measles cases increase, it is important that residents take steps to make sure they are fully protected," Los Angeles County Health Officer Dr. Muntu Davis said. "The MMR vaccine is the safest and most reliable way to prevent measles and protect yourself, your family, and your community." Symptoms include fever, cough, runny nose, red and watery eyes, followed by a rash that typically begins on the face before spreading to the rest of the body. Fox News Digital reached out to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health for additional comment but did not receive a response. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a35daa91972385678338910 JD Vance tells Israeli critics 'you can't kill your way' out of national security problems te 2026-06-20T00:11:21.852Z JD Vance tells Israeli critics 'you can't kill your way' out of national security problems Vice President JD Vance spoke candidly with The New York Times’ Ross Douthat this week about how pro-Israel factions are criticizing the Iran deal with the U.S., saying at one point Israel couldn't "kill" its way out of its problems. "You've seen people in their system — [Itamar] Ben-Gvir and [Bezalel] Smotrich — who've attacked the deal. And I guess my response to them would be: What is your exact proposal? You're a country of 9 million people," he said in the interview posted Thursday. "You can't just kill your way out of solving every single national security problem that you have." The U.S. and the Iranian regime have crafted a new Memorandum of Understanding to re-open the Strait of Hormuz and address the Islamic regime’s nuclear program. Critics say the arrangement echoes the Obama-era Iran nuclear deal — which President Donald Trump has long derided — by granting Tehran economic concessions before securing permanent restrictions, while supporters argue it is the most practical way to prevent a wider Middle East war and a potentially devastating shock to the global economy. "I don’t think this deal is popular in Israel right now. I don’t think you’re an especially popular figure in Israel today," Douthat said, asking whether he agrees with the growing perception that there is a misalignment between the interests of the U.S. and Israel. EX-COUNTERTERRORISM CHIEF SAYS TRUMP MUST RESTRAIN ISRAEL BEFORE HE CAN DECLARE VICTORY IN IRAN "Well, what I'd say here is that it's clear that large segments of the Israeli political system and population are very sensitive about this deal, but I also think they're picking up on some misinformation about the deal and running with it and panicking about it," Vance said. "And I fundamentally believe this deal will be good for the entire region and for the world. That includes, of course, the Israelis." He clarified that while he believes this deal is the best possible scenario for the world at large, "Fundamentally, we're worried about what's in the best interest of the American people. And to the extent that — and I think the president has shown this — where he sees misalignment between the goals of the political system in Israel and the goals of the American people, he's willing to say that we're going to pursue America's interests where there are divergences." Vance went on to note that while he has not seen Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticize the deal, other Israelis have been quite vocal. Vance made a reference to Ben-Gvir, the Israeli National Security Minister, who said in a recent controversial X post in response to the killing of four Israeli soldiers by Hezbollah, "With all due respect to the Americans, Israel must make it clear to the entire world that the blood of our sons and the security of our citizens are not forfeit. All of Lebanon must burn. Our supreme duty is to protect the citizens of Israel and the soldiers of the IDF, and this commitment takes precedence over every other consideration." Vance's remarks to Douthat come as he warned Israeli officials against "attacking the only powerful ally that I have left anywhere in the entire world" while speaking at the White House this week. WHOOPI GOLDBERG CLAIMS TRUMP'S ACTIONS IN IRAN ARE MEANT TO DISTRACT FROM NANCY GUTHRIE CASE "Look at what we've accomplished," Vance told Douthat. "First of all, Americans have protected a lot of Israeli lives through our missile systems and through our missile programs over the last few months. We have destroyed their nuclear program. We have got the Iranians at a point where they are offering things — again, whether they'll actually act on them, we'll see — but they're offering things that would have been the stuff of dreams even six months ago. So let us play this negotiation out." He was later asked by Douthat what he would tell more hawkish GOP figures like Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, who might fear the deal with Iran is a "big sellout." "We're in the business of solving real problems, not solving abstract problems, and so, if your view is that opening the Straits, getting them to commit to the destruction of the enriched uranium, and any other number of potential benefits that will come along with this deal — it's not just whether this is good or bad, it's, ‘What is the alternative?’ ‘What do you want to do?’" Vance asked. "If your proposal is to send 200,000 ground troops into Tehran so that you can make Reza Pahlavi the leader of that country, then say that," he said. "But I don't appreciate criticism without alternatives." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a35d815197238567833889f A New Air Force One, via Qatar, Nears Its First Presidential Flight te 2026-06-20T00:00:21.370Z A New Air Force One, via Qatar, Nears Its First Presidential Flight President Trump showed off the new red, white and blue Boeing 747, a gift from Qatar that prompted a storm of criticism from lawmakers, before a flyover on July 4. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/home