https://meenews.co/post/6ae1be86876989b59d07bab7 Can a Democrat stop Iowa’s red drift? 5 moments from the governor’s debate te 2026-10-28T09:21:10.836Z Can a Democrat stop Iowa’s red drift? 5 moments from the governor’s debate Zach Lahn, a businessman, and Rob Sand, a former Iowa assistant attorney general and two-term state auditor, are competing to succeed retiring Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds, who has served as governor for nearly a decade. The opponents faced off Tuesday night for a 90-minute debate where they discussed fraud, culture wars and data centers, and even found agreement on some issues. The race in Iowa is the state's first open gubernatorial showdown in 20 years, with Reynolds last year announcing she wouldn't seek re-election. Sand, the only Democrat to currently hold statewide office in Iowa, quickly became his party's frontrunner and faced no opposition in this year's primary. Lahn, a self-described entrepreneur and farmer, had to navigate a crowded and contentious primary battle. He won a five-candidate Republican nomination race that included Rep. Randy Feenstra, who was endorsed by President Donald Trump. Sand is aiming to become the first Democrat in two decades elected governor in Iowa, a one-time swing state that's shifted to the right over the past decade. The final Fox News Power Rankings ahead of Election Day rated the race between Lahn and Sand as Lean Democrat. Here are the five top moments. DRAG QUEENS, TRANS PASTOR, ABORTION RALLIES: INSIDE DEM GOVERNOR HOPEFUL'S PROGRESSIVE CHURCH The candidates differed on several culture war issues, such as abortion, parental rights and childhood transgender concerns. Sand affirmed that he would refuse to sign any new bill that he deemed culturally "divisive." "The divisive stuff that people don’t agree on, let’s end that," Sand said. "So vetoing culture war bills to me is just a different way to say I want us to put 100% of our legislating time into issues that impact 100% of Iowans." Sand also said that there is pressure from Republicans and the right to implement greater restrictions on abortion, even though the state has already implemented a six-week ban. "It’s incredibly restrictive," Sand said. "I do not think we have to go further but a lot of the folks in the legislature said when that ban became law that they want to go further. I would veto going further." Meanwhile, Lahn said he is "100%" behind culture battles being fought by conservatives. "There is an issue with these ideologies infiltrating into our culture and I think parents, especially when we talk about some of these issues coming up in schools, they’re just looking for something they should be able to count on. And I think it is absolutely important that we put every single protection in place to make that our daughters are protected, that girls are protected, that women’s sports are protected," Lahn said. Lahn also said that he was motivated to run for office to protect the most vulnerable. "That's the lives of the unborn. That’s our daughters. That’s the young kids in school," Lahn said. MEDICAID PROVIDER ALLEGEDLY BILLED $165K FOR DEAD PATIENT'S RIDES AMONG FRAUD EXPOSED IN EXPLOSIVE REPORT Fraud and improper spending of taxpayer dollars was top of mind for both Lahn and Sand, but the candidates differed in their approaches to tackling corruption. Sand, who used to be the state's auditor, pushed for mandated audits on the state's Education Savings Account program, calling it "common-sense." "They're not required to have audits, and they need to have rules for how that money gets spent," Sand said. "Same things that would get you in trouble as a public school should get you in trouble as a private school if you're taking public money. If you don't want to abide by those rules, then you can continue to not take public money." Lahn said during his time as auditor he saw payments being made to dead people and accused Gov. Reynolds of signing a law known as Senate File 478, claiming it made it harder for auditors to do their job. "They changed the law to make it harder for us to find misspent tax money," Sand said. "This is something that every single government watchdog in America that weighed in on said would be a terrible law that would lead to an increase in waste, fraud and abuse." Meanwhile, Lahn maintained that schools should be audited by third parties instead of being under government oversight. "I think third-party auditing is where it should go," Lahn said. "I think we could do something very similar, which allows these schools to still have their privacy, but make sure that the funds are being spent properly." Lahn also raised concerns of improper Medicaid payments, pointing to the fraud allegations from Minnesota's state program. He argued for implemented advanced technologies like blockchain to ensure that money is being properly spent. "This would create thousands of citizen auditors trying to find every single dollar that the government is wasting. And we start at the state level. Then we go down to the county level as well, where we can have radical transparency in spending," Lahn said. "We all want to have more efficient government. One of the best ways to do it is through radical transparency." DEMOCRATS AIM TO KILL SCHOOL CHOICE FROM WISCONSIN TO THE REST OF THE US Iowa's Education Savings Account program, which provides taxpayer dollars to families to cover tuition for private schools, faced scrutiny by Sand, who called for income restrictions on the program, pointing to the state facing a $1.1 billion deficit. "We are putting hundreds of millions of dollars every single year into the pockets of people who have plenty of money, good for them, and are already going to send their kids to private school, fine by me, but your tax dollars don’t need to go pay for that," Sand said. Lahn argued that the program was a "foundational freedom" and that when a school program isn't meeting a child's needs, parents should be able to go elsewhere regardless of their income. "I think that there's no such thing as government money," Lahn said. "There's the people's money, this is their money." The candidates also disagreed over whether private schools that receive public funding should be allowed to turn away students — an issue the Supreme Court will consider this term in St. Mary Catholic Parish v. Roy, a case from Colorado. "Private schools that are taking public money should have to take which ever students say they want to attend there," Sand said. "The fact that they don’t have to right now exposes the gulf between the rhetoric around this program and what it actually does because right now private schools can pick and choose which students can come in the front door." Lahn said the "best model" is for parents to have different options for what fits their child's needs best. "If you put these restrictions on schools, many of them, especially the smallest ones, will be burdened to a great degree," Lahn said. Sand and Lahn both agreed that data centers need to pay their "fair share" if they want to be building in Iowa. The topic of data centers — which has become a flashpoint issue this election cycle — was first raised by Sand when discussing his plan for balancing the state's budget was to cease giving data companies tax breaks. "Data centers should be paying all their taxes and then some," Sand said. "If they need to build the grid out to do what they need to do, they can pay for that." "Financially speaking, they should be contributing to the state of Iowa, and if they don't want to contribute, they can build somewhere else," Sand continued. Lahn said that he agreed with his opponent, noting it may be "the one thing" that they both agreed on. "A hundred billion dollar multinational company does not need welfare from the people of Iowa," Lahn said. He said that there was a data center receiving $529 million in property tax abatements and were only required to create 30 jobs to receive the tax break. "Not only is this happening too quickly with data centers, but it's also happening in a way that we feel like we're being take advantage of," Lahn said. "What they need to do is pay their fair share, and we need to actually create a new class of property tax, which would be above industrial, because these are employing far fewer people per square foot, and we need to have a higher rate of property, a property tax there," Lahn said. To end the debate, the moderators asked Lahn and Sand, who both have pledged support to protecting Second Amendment rights, if there was any legislation that they would sign to restrict or regulate firearms. Lahn shared that he's not in favor of signing any new restrictions, saying the state is in a "good place." Sand said that its important for law abiding citizens to be able to exercise their Second Amendment rights, but that he supported background checks. The question comes weeks after three children were gunned down in an elementary school in Oregon. Lahn pointed out that the school shooter was killed by a parent, who had a concealed carry permit. "I think that the last thing we want to do is restrict the ability for lawful, citizens that are carrying firearms to protect the people they love in their communities. That's something that we need to make sure we're protecting," Lahn said. Sand shared a story about how he, while prosecuting a man who was out on bail, he learned the man had received a concealed carry permit. "If I convicted him, and I knew that he could be following me to my hotel, or following me to dinner at night, or following me to court in the morning, this suit was one of the suits that I was carrying that weapon in," Sand said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae1be72876989b59d07baa5 OLIVIA TRUSTY: FCC’s New Cyber Trust Mark aims to make all of our smart home safer homes te 2026-10-28T09:20:50.758Z OLIVIA TRUSTY: FCC’s New Cyber Trust Mark aims to make all of our smart home safer homes Before purchasing a new refrigerator, consumers can look for the Energy Star label to understand how efficiently it uses energy. Before purchasing food at the grocery store, consumers can look for the USDA Organic label to understand how it was produced. But before purchasing an internet-connected camera, baby monitor or door lock that we put in some of our most private spaces, consumers have no comparably simple way to know whether that device was designed to keep hackers out. The Federal Communications Commission is working to change that with the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark program. This voluntary cybersecurity labeling program is intended to make security easier to understand by helping consumers quickly identify internet-connected products that meet established cybersecurity requirements. Some of these requirements include making sure the product protects consumer data, limits access to authorized users and securely updates software. Qualifying devices will also provide consumers with clear information about manufacturer support so that consumers do not need to become cybersecurity experts to protect themselves. WHAT A SMART FIREWALL DOES AND WHY IT MATTERS ON HOME WI-FI Products that meet the Cyber Trust Mark requirements will ultimately display a label with a distinctive shield that quickly lets Americans know the connected product they’re bringing into their homes meets certain baseline cybersecurity requirements. The shield will be accompanied by a QR code that consumers can scan to find accessible and up-to-date information about the product’s security. A buyer can learn, for example, how to change a factory-set password, where to find security updates and how long the manufacturer has committed to supporting the product. The FCC is working to roll out the Cyber Trust Mark program to a retailer near you by next year. FBI SAYS RUSSIAN HACKERS HIJACKED OLD WI-FI ROUTERS The commission’s efforts have taken on new urgency as cyberattacks increase and American homes become more connected. On average, there are approximately 20 to 25 connected devices in a typical U.S. household, and close to 1 million Internet-of-Things-related cyberattacks per day. To meet the commission’s 2027 implementation timeline, the ioXt Alliance, an organization with extensive security experience, was selected earlier this year as the lead administrator to manage the daily operations of the program. And in the coming months, the FCC will seek public comment on the design and use of the label, technical standards and testing procedures to determine product eligibility, and post-market surveillance rules to preserve the integrity of the Cyber Trust Mark label throughout the life of a qualifying product. APPLE WANTS TO MOVE INTO YOUR HOME. SHOULD YOU LET IT? As the FCC moves forward on each of these program elements, we welcome feedback from manufacturers, retailers, cybersecurity researchers, consumer advocates and other interested parties to make sure we get the details right. Because in addition to giving consumers more tools to protect themselves, our goal is to maximize participation in this program among product manufacturers. Manufacturers that participate will have a visible way of demonstrating their commitment to security. They will also distinguish themselves from competitors that lack this certification and give retailers and online marketplaces the opportunity to highlight the trusted products they sell. And before long, this will create economic incentives for others to build security into their products at the design stage and not bolted on only after a vulnerability has been discovered. CHINA-LINKED HACKERS INFILTRATED US GOVERNMENT NETWORKS BEFORE FBI TAKEDOWN These, among other benefits, can be expected from the Cyber Trust Mark program, but consumers should be aware that no label can promise that a product will never be hacked. This is why the Cyber Trust Mark program represents just one part of the FCC’s broader commitment to strengthening cybersecurity. Other commission-led initiatives include removing untrustworthy equipment from U.S. communications networks, improving the integrity of our equipment authorization process and increasing transparency into the foreign ownership and control of entities operating critical communications systems across the country. Each line of effort addresses a different point of vulnerability. Secure networks require equipment from trusted sources. Resilient infrastructure requires responsible operators. And connected homes require products designed with cybersecurity in mind. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION To be clear, the Cyber Trust Mark program is not intended to put the burden of cybersecurity squarely on consumers. It is a practical tool for consumers to protect themselves while continuing to implement strong passwords, multifactor authentication and security upgrades. And manufacturers are still expected to adopt reasonable cybersecurity practices whether or not they participate in the program. This is merely a way to keep consumers informed while rewarding companies that invest in security and raising expectations across the connected-device marketplace. The bottom line is that the promise of the smart home should not come at the expense of the secure home. And by next year, the Cyber Trust Mark will help make security a standard feature of a connected home – not an afterthought. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae1be6d876989b59d07ba9c DSA-affiliated Senate nominee sparks bipartisan uproar with comments on communist dictatorship te 2026-10-28T09:20:45.888Z DSA-affiliated Senate nominee sparks bipartisan uproar with comments on communist dictatorship Florida Democratic Senate nominee Angie Nixon is facing a wave of criticism over her response to a seemingly straightforward question about whether Cuba is a dictatorship, months after joining the Democratic Socialists of America as she campaigns for statewide office in a state shaped by generations of Cuban exiles. "You know, that is what people have told me. I have never been to Cuba, and so I will have to take their word for it," Nixon told CBS News when asked directly whether she considers Cuba a dictatorship. Nixon later pushed back on critics who portrayed her answer as a refusal to acknowledge Cuba's government as a dictatorship, saying she was referring to Cubans she has spoken with who described the country that way and that she believes them. WHO IS ANGIE NIXON? BULLHORN-WIELDING SOCIALIST UPSETS ESTABLISHMENT FAVORITE IN SUNSHINE STATE STUNNER "It's disappointing to have to say this, but CBS News, this is a serious failure of editorial reporting," Nixon wrote on X in response to the network's initial post about the exchange. "I clearly state in this clip that while I have not personally been to Cuba, I have spoken with Cubans who have described it as a dictatorship, and I believe them," she continued. "To claim I declined to answer the question is categorically false. That is not journalism. It is misinformation." CBS subsequently deleted its original post, which had characterized Nixon as declining to say whether Cuba is a dictatorship, and reposted the interview with an editor's note acknowledging that the earlier version "did not accurately portray Rep. Nixon's answer." But Nixon's underlying response still drew criticism from Democrats and Republicans. Among the Democrats criticizing Nixon was Phil Ehr, the party's nominee in Florida's 28th Congressional District, who tied his concerns directly to conversations he said he has had with Cuban-American voters while campaigning in South Florida. VAN JONES WARNS FAR-LEFT SOCIALIST AGENDA IS 'REGRESSIVE' THREAT TO DEMOCRATIC PARTY "I can't get past this after spending a week at early voting sites and seeing firsthand how frightened so many Cuban Americans are," Ehr wrote on X alongside a photo from an early-voting site. "People like this woman thanked us for standing up not only against DSA rhetoric, but for their dignity and humanity." In a separate statement, Ehr called Cuba a "communist dictatorship" and said there was "nothing progressive about making excuses for communist dictatorships." He added that he would "not stand behind Angie Nixon or defend her remarks," declaring, "If the Democratic party is unwilling to condemn them, I will." Ehr was not the only Florida Democrat to object. Elliott Rodriguez, the Democratic nominee in Florida's 27th Congressional District, said that while he and Nixon "agree on many issues," Cuba's status was not among them. "Cuba being a dictatorship is not a matter of opinion. It is a fact," Rodriguez wrote, pointing to political prisoners, repression and Cubans who have died seeking freedom. FLA DEM SEN-NOMINEE ANGIE NIXON BACKED ABOLISHING ELECTORAL COLLEGE, RANKED-CHOICE VOTING IN RESURFACED CLIPS Republicans criticized the exchange as well, including Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., who argued Nixon's answer reflected a broader problem within the Democratic Party. "Like many of her Democrat colleagues who can't seem to define what a woman is, we now have a candidate for the U.S. Senate who can't define a dictatorship," Scott wrote on X. Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., was similarly blunt, calling Nixon's response "the craziest thing I've ever heard." "Of COURSE the Castro regime is a dictatorship," Donalds wrote. "It's sad to see what has become of the Democrat Party. They are fully consumed by socialism." The controversy comes months after Nixon joined the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), a membership that has previously drawn questions about where she stands on the organization's positions involving Cuba. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER In an August interview with CBS Miami, Nixon was asked specifically about DSA's praise of Fidel Castro and distanced herself from the group's position. "I don't believe he's someone that should be praised," Nixon said, while adding that she does not agree with every position taken by DSA. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae1be5e876989b59d07ba93 Dem eyeing Sen comeback to fix ‘broken DC system’ raked in cash from establishment Queen: 'Jekyll and Hyde' te 2026-10-28T09:20:30.485Z Dem eyeing Sen comeback to fix ‘broken DC system’ raked in cash from establishment Queen: 'Jekyll and Hyde' FIRST ON FOX: Former Ohio Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown has pitched himself as a Washington outsider fighting against a broken system, but records reviewed by Fox News Digital show his campaign pocketed tens of thousands of dollars from Nancy Pelosi, one of the most notable establishment figures in Washington, D.C., whose husband is a prolific stock trader. A vocal critic of members of Congress "who are too busy lining their own pockets" and trading stocks, Brown's campaign has accepted a total of $33,000 from Pelosi-affiliated committees since 2006, including $28,000 since February 2024, according to Federal Election Commission records. Brown has taken a firm stance against congressional stock trading, writing on his campaign website, "No one – NO ONE – who serves in Congress, or their spouse, should be able to trade stocks. They also shouldn’t be able to turn around when they leave office and become a lobbyist. If you can’t agree to that, you shouldn’t be in public office." Just weeks after announcing his comeback bid last year, Brown received $7,000 from committees affiliated with Pelosi. PAC to the Future gave $5,000, while Nancy Pelosi for Congress gave $2,000. WATCH: DEM CANDIDATE GRILLED ON STOCK TRADING AFTER BEING DUPED WITH SELFIE REQUEST Mehek Cooke, a GOP strategist and attorney in Ohio, told Fox News Digital that Brown has always sided with the Democratic establishment and has "never worked for us." "I hate when people present themselves as one thing and then turn their backs on you in Washington," Cooke said, calling it another example of Brown’s "Jekyll and Hyde" platform. She pointed to Brown’s lengthy career in politics as proof that he has been part of a system for "50 plus years" that he frequently condemns. The former House speaker and her husband, Paul Pelosi, have an estimated net worth of roughly $278 million, according to a 2026 Yahoo Finance report. A 2025 New York Post report also found the couple made more than $130 million in stock profits during her congressional career. In statement to Fox News Digital, Nicholas Martin, a spokesperson for Pelosi, denied she had any involvement in stock trading. "Speaker Pelosi does not own any stocks and has no knowledge or subsequent involvement in any transactions," Martin wrote. Pelosi stood behind lawmakers trading individual stocks during a 2021 press briefing, saying, "We are a free-market economy. They should be able to participate in that," before changing course in early 2022. Last year, Pelosi supported a ban, saying, "We must have strong transparency, robust accountability and tough enforcement for financial conduct in office because the American people deserve confidence that their elected leaders are serving the public interest — not their personal portfolios." FOX NEWS POLL: GENDER GAP AND POCKETBOOK PAIN SHAPE OHIO SENATE RACE Brown’s position comes amid ongoing debate over congressional stock trading, with critics arguing the controversial practice gives lawmakers an unfair advantage. Last month, Senate Democrats blocked a Republican-backed bill, the Stop Insider Trading Act, that would ban lawmakers from trading stocks, arguing it wasn’t strong enough. Brown, recruited to run by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, is looking to reclaim a seat in the U.S. Senate and will face Republican Sen. Jon Husted in Ohio’s closely watched midterm race. Brown, a former chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, was first elected to the Senate in 2006 before losing his 2024 re-election bid to Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio. EX-HOUSE DEM WHO RIPPED CONGRESSIONAL STOCK TRADING BAN AS 'BULLS---' CHANGES HER TUNE IN COMEBACK BID This is not the first time Brown has faced questions over his campaign donations. Fox News Digital reported in September that Brown targeted Husted over Ohio’s data centers in a campaign ad featuring a facility owned by Google, despite its PAC and lobbyists donating thousands of dollars to his campaigns. Cooke said Brown will continue accepting money from prominent Democrats like Pelosi rather than fighting "for the working man." "Sherrod Brown's always going to be part of the broken Washington system that President Trump just flipped upside down when he got into office," Cooke said. Fox News Digital reached out to Brown's campaign for comment. "Sherrod Brown spent 32 years in Washington literally building the system he now calls ‘rigged,’" Husted campaign spokesperson Amy Natoce told Fox News Digital in a statement. "Brown is backed and funded by the same people he claims to oppose - this is just another stunning example of Sherrod Brown’s hypocrisy and the fact that he’s willing to lie to Ohio families." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae1be57876989b59d07ba8a MEHEK COOKE: Trump’s record is the GOP’s best weapon in the midterms te 2026-10-28T09:20:23.566Z MEHEK COOKE: Trump’s record is the GOP’s best weapon in the midterms From campaign speeches and television appearances to debates, Democrats have made their entire midterm strategy painfully clear: Repeat President Donald Trump’s name and blame him for everything. Since September 1, Democrats have spent more than $163 million on television advertisements mentioning Trump. They are betting that relentless attacks on President Trump will distract voters from their failure to offer solutions. Republicans’ winning strategy is to go all in on President Trump’s record and his blueprint for public safety, border security, affordability and government accountability. A new Fox News Poll found that 72% of voters said one reason for their congressional vote would be to express either support or opposition to President Trump. Republican candidates should lean in because voters have already placed Trump at the center of the election. Republicans have a clear roadmap to victory based on the numbers. Voters trust the GOP over Democrats by 10 points on crime, eight points on border security and three points on immigration. These issues powered President Trump’s 2024 victory and are now backed by measurable results: a secure border, stronger law enforcement, and safer communities. His broader record also includes an aggressive crackdown on government fraud. ‘PHANTOM’ OBAMACARE ACCOUNTS SPARK NEW CRACKDOWN AS OZ TARGETS BROKER FRAUD Democrats may currently lead the generic ballot, but Republicans can close the gap by making the election about Trump’s winning record. That case begins at the border, where Trump has achieved one of the biggest policy victories in modern American history. New DHS data show that Border Patrol recorded fewer than 99,000 southwest border apprehensions in fiscal year 2026, a 95% decline from the annual average of more than 1.8 million under former President Biden. It was also the first fiscal year in history with zero Border Patrol releases. Democrats insisted that sweeping border legislation, more money and another Washington compromise were necessary to enforce the law, secure the border and protect American citizens. On day one, Trump used existing legal authority, restored consequences for those who entered the country illegally and proved that much of the crisis resulted from policy choices, not a lack of presidential authority. The loss of American lives, a deadly fentanyl crisis and federal failures that left vulnerable migrant children exposed to trafficking and exploitation were a direct result of political choices made by the Biden administration. President Trump is securing America on two fronts: protecting families through immigration enforcement and protecting taxpayer dollars through his crackdown on fraud. The federal government loses an estimated $233 billion to $521 billion annually to fraud, and Trump is confronting that theft. His anti-fraud task force. The Trump administration also canceled approximately 315,000 confirmed unauthorized Obamacare enrollments covering more than 760,000 people, and those cancellations are expected to save approximately $2.2 billion in taxpayer-funded subsidies. The difference between Republicans and Democrats is clear. President Trump believes government must protect law-abiding Americans, while Democrats repeatedly defend systems that protect criminals, fraudsters and illegal immigrants from consequences. Trump’s progress is undeniable, but voters still feel the cost of groceries, gas and health care. The same poll found that 60% consider the cost of living their top economic concern. DEMOCRATS SAY THEY'LL MAKE LIFE AFFORDABLE. YOUR WALLET MAY DISAGREE To address voters’ concerns, Republicans should explain that affordability involves more than what families pay at the grocery store or doctor’s office. It also includes the costs of failed border enforcement, what Washington takes from their paychecks and whether government protects that money. The immigration surge that began under Biden in 2021 imposed costs on state and local governments, with the largest expenses falling on schools, shelters and border security, according to the Congressional Budget Office. The Federal Reserve has also acknowledged that immigration can increase rent growth in the short term when housing demand grows faster than supply. When Democrats failed to control illegal entry, local taxpayers and families searching for affordable housing faced the consequences. TRUMP IS FIGHTING OBAMACARE FRAUD. DEMOCRATS ARE DEFENDING THE NUMBERS Fraud follows the same pattern. When it goes unchecked, taxpayers finance improper payments while eligible Americans and legitimate programs compete for what remains. Every dollar Trump stops from reaching a fraudster is one taxpayers do not have to replace through higher taxes or additional borrowing. President Trump’s record makes the connection clear: Affordability begins with enforcing the law and protecting the money families already earned. While Democrats burn time and resources making the midterms a referendum on President Trump, Republicans must double down on his accomplishments and show how America is safer and government is more accountable than it was two years ago. They must also remind voters what Democratic control could bring: impeachment hearings, targeted investigations and two more years of partisan warfare. Do Americans really want Congress focused on investigating the president instead of lowering costs? Democrats made the midterms about stopping Trump. Republicans must make them about protecting what he delivered. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae1bc87876989b59d07ba57 Sheriff’s Area Four report te 2026-10-28T09:12:39.685Z Sheriff’s Area Four report The Navajo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity in Area 4 during the period of Oct. 11-17. Area 4 covers approximately 1,800 square miles, and encompasses the unincorporated areas of Snowflake/Taylor, Shumway, Cedar Hills, White Mountain Lake and Show Low Pines. Persons who were cited, charged or arrested by the officers are accused of committing criminal activity, but such accusations should raise no inference of guilt. At 8:27 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 12, Xzavier Campa, 20, of Snowflake was arrested for disorderly conduct and criminal damage after deputies were dispatched to the 5400 block of Valley Road in Snowflake in reference to a disorderly subject. Campa was booked into the Navajo County Jail. At 6:46 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15, Michael Reed, 48, of Snowflake was arrested for disorderly conduct involving a weapon after deputies were dispatched to the 5200 block of Sour Dough Road in Snowflake in reference to a threatening incident. Reed was booked into the county jail. At 11:23 p.m. on Thursday, Joseph Alvarez, 25, of Taylor was arrested for criminal speeding following a traffic stop in the area of State Route 277 and milepost 335 in Snowflake. Alvarez was booked into the county jail. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae1bc70876989b59d07ba4e Lobos couldn’t break 0-0 tie against St. Johns te 2026-10-28T09:12:16.708Z Lobos couldn’t break 0-0 tie against St. Johns Snowflake's boys' soccer team battled to a 0-0 overtime tie with top-ranked St. John's on Tuesday last week. Their regular-season finale, scheduled at Lobo Stadium vs. Holbrook on Thursday, was canceled because of heavy lightning in the area. That match will not be made up because the state tournament begins on Tuesday of this week. … Read the full story at the Tribune Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae1bc5c876989b59d07ba45 Lady Lobos take down the Cougars te 2026-10-28T09:11:56.642Z Lady Lobos take down the Cougars Snowflake regrouped from back-to-back losses to the two top-ranked teams in 3A a week ago, with a straight-sets win over visiting Show Low on Tuesday. That win moved their regular season mark to 11-4.  They have two matches left in the regular season, both against top 10 teams. Monday, they will host seventh-ranked Blue Ridge,… Read the full story at the Tribune Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae1bc50876989b59d07ba3c Juvenile arrested for firearms theft te 2026-10-28T09:11:44.721Z Juvenile arrested for firearms theft At approximately 2:06 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 19, officers with the Snowflake-Taylor Police Department investigated a report of a suspicious juvenile carrying what appeared to be a firearm in the fields between Papermill Road and Walmart in Taylor. During the investigation, officers located and detained a 15-year-old boy who had fled into a nearby wooded area. Officers recovered a rifle, and the juvenile admitted to discharging the firearm within Taylor city limits. Further investigation connected the rifle to a separate firearms theft reported on Oct. 19, at a residence in Taylor. Investigators determined that two firearms had been stolen from a vehicle. Both firearms were subsequently recovered. The juvenile was booked into the Navajo County Juvenile Detention Center on charges related to burglary, theft of firearms, minor in possession of a firearm and discharging a firearm within city limits. The investigation highlights the importance of reporting suspicious activity and promptly notifying law enforcement of suspected criminal activity. The Snowflake-Taylor Police Department appreciates the community's assistance in helping keep our neighborhoods safe. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae1bc3c876989b59d07ba33 Snowflake-Taylor police report te 2026-10-28T09:11:24.623Z Snowflake-Taylor police report The following incidents were among the 182 handled by the Snowflake-Taylor Police Department during the period of Oct. 14-20. Persons who were cited, charged or arrested by STPD officers are accused of committing a civil violation or of criminal activity, but such accusations should raise no inference of guilt. At 4:25 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 14, Shirley Klassen, 78, of Show Low, was cited and released for shoplifting after an officer responded to a report of shoplifting at Walmart, located at 715 N. Main St. in Taylor. At 5:09 p.m. on Wednesday, someone reported that town signs were removed and placed into the box and other areas at the Snowflake Public Library, located at 418 S. 4th W. St. in Snowflake. At 3:15 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15, Matthew Johnson, 35, of Snowflake was arrested on two warrants after an officer initiated activity on North Main Street in Taylor. Johnson was booked into the Navajo County Jail. At 1:12 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 16, Skyler Lavender, 21, of Snowflake, was arrested for shoplifting and driving with a suspended license after an employee of Circle K, located at 315 N. Main St., in Snowflake reported the theft of alcohol. Lavender was booked into the county jail. At 5:01 a.m. on Friday, a resident reported that a vehicle struck a road sign at the corner of Highland Avenue and North Snowflake Heights Blvd., knocking it to the ground before fleeing the scene. The vehicle was not identified but pieces of the vehicle were left at the scene. At 1:50 p.m. on Friday,    Robert Coultard, 72, of Show Low, was cited and released for disorderly conduct following a report of a fight in the Walmart parking lot. At 5:19 p.m. on Friday, Laci Cox, 43, of Snowflake was arrested for organized retail theft and a warrant after an employee of Walmart reported the theft of a cart full of items. Cox was booked into the county jail. At 7:06 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 19, a gate at Snowflake Cemetery on 390 S. 4th W. St. in Snowflake was damaged by a vehicle that was no longer at the scene. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae1bc2a876989b59d07ba2a Bulldogs prepare for final game te 2026-10-28T09:11:06.180Z Bulldogs prepare for final game On Oct. 30, the Winslow Bulldogs will host the Scouts of Window Rock for their final game of the season. Prior to the game the Bulldogs will honor the senior members of the football team and the band. Kick-off will be at 7 p.m. This past week on Oct. 23, the Winslow Bulldogs traveled to… Read the full story at the Tribune Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae1bc26876989b59d07ba21 WPD arrest report te 2026-10-28T09:11:02.433Z WPD arrest report The following persons were cited, charged, or arrested by Winslow police officers recently. These persons are accused of committing criminal activity, but such accusations should raise no inference of guilt. Monday, Sept. 28: Gerald Johnson, 29, assault and disorderly conduct; Mackenzie Shebala, 33, failure to appear; Antonia Brito, 26, criminal damage and disorderly conduct; Ginger Clay-Phillips, 65, failure to yield the right-of-way; Ernie Spencer, 71, trespassing and two counts of violation of a court order; and Cassio Ahasteen, 24, a warrant. Tuesday, Sept. 29: Irvin Poleahla, 34, violation of a court order. Wednesday, Sept. 30: Gilbert Crespo, 53, driving on a suspended license; and Regina Condon, 49, failure to appear. Thursday, Oct. 1: Rhonda Qotswisiwma, 57, endangerment and reckless driving; and Tremayne Lee, 39, violation of a court order. Friday, Oct. 2: Carlos Nezzie, 50, burglary, domestic violence and violation of a court order; Edison Dixon Jr., 41, violation of a court order; Trevor Begay, 32, failure to appear; Tyrone Nunsuch, 40, a warrant; and Sheridan Wagoner, 33, failure to appear. Saturday, Oct. 3: Samuel Kaye, 47, violation of a court order; Brian Nastacio, 42, violation of a court order; Joseph David, 55, a warrant; Lester Tunney, 70, failure to appear; and Forrest Pochoema, 31, violation of a court order. Sunday, Oct. 4: Kamara Bonner, 18, driving on a suspended license; Evander Lee, 42, violation of a court order; Ernie Spencer, 71, violation of a court order; Virginia Begay, 60, violation of a court order; and Kyle Tootsie, 40, a warrant. Monday, Oct. 5: Hanson Williams, 47, a warrant; and Edison Dixon Jr., 41, violation of a court order. Tuesday, Oct. 6: Norville Riggs, 62, violation of a court order; Eisa John, 18, trespassing and underage drinking; and Jerimiah Elliott, 25, trespassing and violation of probation. Wednesday, Oct. 7: Benjamin Shortman, 61, violation of a court order; and Randolph Begay, 50, two counts of violation of a court order. Thursday, Oct. 8: Leora Sommer, 50, violation of a court order. Friday, Oct. 9: Stacy Jensen, 45, violation of a court order; Michelle Six, 38, DUI; Jessie Yazzie, 30, violation of a court order and failure to appear; Eddie Tsosie, 51, possession of a narcotic drug and a warrant; Clayton Navakuku, 66, an open container violation; and Marina Harvey, 26, trespassing. Saturday, Oct. 10: Robert Brito, 21, assault; and Fabien Cortez, 22, violation of a court order. Sunday, Oct. 11: Lionel Lewis, 36, failure to appear. Monday, Oct. 12: Brandon Calavaza, 35, driving on a suspended license. Tuesday, Oct. 13: Estella Yowytewa, 20, failure to comply with a police officer and underage drinking. Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 14-15: none listed. Friday, Oct. 16: Jalen Nelson, 33, two counts of violation of a court order; Alyssa Sam, 23, violation of a court order; Charlotte Nezzie, 47, violation of probation; and Ryan Kilday, 35, possession of dangerous drugs and a warrant. Saturday, Oct. 17: Jesse Elam, 30, driving on a suspended license and violation of an ignition interlock device. Sunday, Oct. 18: Drake Neswood, 21, violation of a court order. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae1bc12876989b59d07ba18 WPD investigates 17 thefts te 2026-10-28T09:10:42.368Z WPD investigates 17 thefts The Winslow Police Department received 17 reports of theft during the period of Sept. 28 – Oct. 18, according to dispatcher reports. Persons who were cited, charged, or arrested by WPD officers in connection with these incidents are accused of committing criminal activity, but such accusations should raise no inference of guilt. At 1:11 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 30, an employee of Circle K No. 2, located at 524 W. Third St., reported the theft of a can of beer. Hermilo Ramos Jr., 33, was arrested for shoplifting in connection with the incident. At 1:31 p.m. on Wednesday, an employee of Love’s Travel Stop, located at 720 Transcon Lane, reported a theft of souvenirs. At 9:05 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 2, a person reported that acetylene and oxygen tanks had been taken from the bed of a truck parked at Maverik, located at 2110 N. Park Drive. At 2:17 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3, a person reported the theft of $546.35 after their credit card information had been taken by a skimming device attached to a card reader at Circle K No. 1, located at 317 N. Williamson Ave. At 3:03 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 5, an employee of Dollar General, located on 705 Mike’s Pike Street, reported the theft of a package of building blocks. At 4:31 p.m. on Monday, an employee of Maverik reported the theft of sunglasses. At 6:12 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 6, an employee of Walmart, located at 700 Mike’s Pike St., reported a theft. At 2:56 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 7, an employee of Walmart reported the theft of a beverage that he drank it in the store without paying. At 3:19 p.m. on Thursday, Oct 8, an employee of Walmart reported the theft of items. At 4:55 p.m. on Thursday, an employee of Walmart reported the theft of alcohol. Ferlando Curley, 28, was arrested for shoplifting in connection with the incident and violation of a court order. At 9:27 p.m. on Thursday, an employee of Walmart reported the theft of car oil. At 7:42 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 9, an employee of Walmart reported the theft of a pair of shoes and a charger pack. Blaine Choyou, 49, was arrested for shoplifting in connection with the incident. At 5:24 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10, an employee of Circle K No. 1 reported the theft of a can of beer valued at $1.63. At 7:57 a.m. on Saturday, an employee of Good 2 Go, located at 90 Hipkoe Drive, reported the theft of a beer and a soda. Brandon Hart, 32, was arrested for shoplifting in connection with the incident. At 7:43 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 11, an employee of Walmart reported the theft of a can of infant formula and three packs of beer. At 1:11 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 12, an employee of Denny’s, located at 400 Transcon Lane, reported theft of services valued at $67. At 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 14, an employee of Maverik reported the theft of $150. Arlin Shorthair, 36, was arrested for theft in connection with the incident. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae1bc0c876989b59d07ba0f WUSD moves to raise wage of business manager te 2026-10-28T09:10:36.609Z WUSD moves to raise wage of business manager Winslow Unified School District’s Business Manager Casey Hancock announced that he is resigning and as a result the governing board held a special meeting last Monday where the board authorized raising the salary for the position after Board President Debbie Martinez stated during the regular meeting the week before that the current pay is too… Read the full story at the Tribune Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae1bc08876989b59d07ba06 Articles of Organization of WHITE MOUNTAIN PERMANENT LIGHTING LLC te 2026-10-28T09:10:32.062Z Articles of Organization of WHITE MOUNTAIN PERMANENT LIGHTING LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION Notice is given that Articles of Organization have been filed with the Arizona Corporation Commission for WHITE MOUNTAIN PERMANENT LIGHTING LLC, ACC Business ID 25118618. Principal address: 2778 Cedar Hollow Lane, Taylor, AZ 85939. Statutory agent: Brady Abbott. Statutory agent street and mailing address: 673 S Hillcrest Dr, Snowflake, AZ 85937. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. Member: Brady Abbott, 2778 Cedar Hollow Lane, Taylor, AZ 85939. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae1b998876989b59d07b983 GREGG JARRETT: Ilhan Omar turns her defense over to a vile purveyor of hate te 2026-10-28T09:00:08.883Z GREGG JARRETT: Ilhan Omar turns her defense over to a vile purveyor of hate Sitting on a couch, they were a perfect couple making light of serious allegations. Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota sat alongside her BPF (best political friend), the far-left streamer Hasan Piker, in advance of their joint appearance at an event with State Sen. Omar Fateh in Minneapolis on Monday night. Their casual chat was recorded and in unison, they downplayed the recent federal raid on her Washington, D.C., home. Just a "normal week," Omar joked with a Cheshire grin. Piker nodded along. There was some unintelligible banter about "Botox faces" and "fascists." The usual drivel. It seemed scripted. ILHAN OMAR JOINS 'POLARIZING AND DANGEROUS' STREAMER AT CAMPAIGN EVENT DESPITE DEMOCRATIC BACKLASH Once they took the stage together, at the "I'm the Host Now!" event, Piker kicked his defense of Omar into overdrive with a litany of wretched insults. "Republicans… are the most un-American force in this country. They are terrorists," he proclaimed. This has become a standard refrain for Piker. HASAN PIKER LASHES OUT AT REPUBLICANS, CALLS THEM 'TERRORISTS' IN EVENT WITH ILHAN OMAR Then he zeroed in on the accusations that Omar may have lied about her birthdate and true identity to gain citizenship. With the conviction of a zealous preacher in his pulpit, Piker declared, "A paperwork violation does not require deportation." This would appear to be the first time that anyone speaking on Omar’s behalf has conceded that something in her background or citizenship filings may be amiss. Piker did not explain what the "paperwork violation" was, as convenience would have it. HOMAN SAYS ILHAN OMAR COULD BE STRIPPED OF NATURALIZATION, DEPORTED IF IMMIGRATION FRAUD IS PROVEN But his assertion also had the inconvenience of being wrong. A violation or false statement on U.S. citizenship or naturalization paperwork can, indeed, carry grave consequences. A material omission or misrepresentation can lead to revocation of citizenship and removal. It does not have to be a criminal act such as fraud to become actionable. Denaturalization can occur —and often does— through civil proceedings in federal court. The standard of proof is "clear and convincing evidence," which is far lower than in criminal prosecutions. REP ILHAN OMAR'S IMMIGRATION HISTORY FACES NEW SCRUTINY AS FEDERAL INVESTIGATORS SUBPOENA RELATIVES Even if Omar did not herself misrepresent anything in her paperwork, she could still see her citizenship status vanish. If her father lied in his application, that could nullify his daughter’s citizenship since hers was derivative of his. If he never obtained legitimate citizenship at all, that would invalidate Omar’s citizenship. FEDERAL AGENTS SEIZE PHONE OF REP ILHAN OMAR IN RAID TIED TO IMMIGRATION FRAUD PROBE An honest clerical error or misunderstanding of a question might be forgiven. But that is clearly not what federal authorities are investigating. A U.S. District Court judge in Washington —a Democrat— approved the search of Omar’s home based on compelling evidence of suspected criminality. That kind of judicial order is not the result of an innocent "paperwork violation," as Piker unknowingly contends. ILHAN OMAR IS NOT THE MINNESOTA CONGRESSWOMAN’S 'REAL NAME': SOURCES In the past, he has happily exploited the Omar case to accuse the Trump administration of targeting her for "political intimidation." This ignores the fact that the original investigation of the congresswoman began under Joe Biden’s presidency. Piker has also decried the long-running rumors that Omar married her brother to gain immigration benefits as a "heinous lie." How exactly does Piker know that? He wasn’t there when the nuptials took place. Has he ever met the alleged brother-husband, who is reported to be living in London? Doubtful. OBAMA BACKS ILHAN OMAR AMID PROBE, ACCUSES TRUMP ADMIN OF 'APPALLING' TARGETING IN LENGTHY STATEMENT The unvarnished truth is that Piker doesn’t know what he’s yapping about. But DNA evidence would know. That is probably why the feds were so interested in obtaining it. Testing could answer a multitude of vexing questions. Are Omar and her ex-husband genetically proven siblings? Is Omar the person she purports to be? She is identified as someone else with a different surname in recent court filings by the U.S. Attorney in Washington. ILHAN OMAR’S HUSBAND INSISTS HE HAS ‘NO CONCERNS’ AMID FEDERAL IMMIGRATION INVESTIGATION Platforming Hasan Piker at a campaign event tells you everything you need to know about extremist Democrats who have infected the party like a modern plague. Sponsoring his appearance implicitly condones his loathsome opinions. Judging him by his ugly rhetoric, this is a guy who is virulently antisemitic and a purveyor of hate. Yet, there was Ilhan Omar. She appeared all too happy to sit alongside him. Does she share the incendiary and bigoted views that Piker routinely spews? She did not disagree with him when he condemned Republicans as un-American "terrorists." CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Nor has Omar ever denounced Piker’s other grotesque statements. He said that America deserved 9/11 but later apologized for the word "deserved" amid a severe backlash. But he has never retracted —and apparently does not regret— the dehumanizing insults that he has hurled at Jews and Israel. They are too disgusting to repeat here. Other prominent Minnesota Democrats have castigated Piker. But not Omar. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, who is running for governor, characterized his sickening statements as "reckless and unacceptable." Rep. Angie Craig called Piker’s demagoguery "polarizing and dangerous." Piker deserves to be ostracized, not embraced. Since Ilhan Omar has made little effort to distance herself from his beliefs, one can reasonably conclude that she countenances them. She reveals her true self, relishing his disdain for all things American. Perhaps it is true that a person is known by the company they keep. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM GREGG JARRETT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae1a940876989b59d07b686 Gov. Katie Hobbs Yet To Sign Election Stability Pledge te 2026-10-28T07:50:24.541Z Gov. Katie Hobbs Yet To Sign Election Stability Pledge By Staff Reporter | Gov. Katie Hobbs has so far declined to sign a cross-partisan election stability pledge. The pledge from Leadership Now Arizona, issued to candidates earlier this month, contains the following six commitments: following Arizona’s election laws, promoting a peaceful election environment, protecting elections workers, respecting all eligible voters, resolving disputes lawfully, and accepting certified election results. Leadership Now Arizona noted in its announcement of candidates supportive of the pledge that Hobbs has so far rejected the commitments. “Gov. Katie Hobbs has acknowledged receiving the pledge but has not signed it,” stated the organization. “Leadership Now Arizona welcomes her campaign’s continued consideration and will update this record if additional candidates respond.” Hobbs’ opponent Andy Biggs, the Republican nominee for governor and 5th District congressman, signed the pledge, as did other top Democratic candidates.  Attorney General Kris Mayes, Democratic incumbent, signed the pledge, as did Warren Petersen, the Republican challenger in the race. So did Adrian Fontes, the Democratic nominee and incumbent for secretary of state; Nick Mansour, the Democratic nominee for state treasurer; and Teresa Leyba Ruiz, the Democratic nominee for superintendent of public instruction. Leadership Now Arizona is a coalition of Republicans, Democrats, and independents, and a state chapter of the Leadership Now Project, a national organization. The parent organization was founded and is led by Daniella Ballou-Aares, a former senior advisor in the Obama administration and a young global leader for the World Economic Forum.  Although the parent organization endorses Hobbs’ reelection as part of its sweeping slate of Democratic candidates, Hobbs hasn’t agreed to the terms of the pledge to support election integrity.   Leadership Now Arizona was co-founded by Adam Goodman and John Fees. Goodman is the CEO of Goodmans Interior Structures, an architectural company, and board chair of the Arizona Center for Investigative Reporting. Goodman said in a statement that those who don’t sign the election stability pledge are signaling opposition to the stability, predictability, and confidence of elections. “Our businesses depend on stable institutions, predictable rules, and confidence in the rule of law, and prolonged election uncertainty puts that at risk. It’s encouraging to see candidates from both parties put these commitments on the record,” said Goodman. “But the real test comes after November 3, when they’ll need to show the same respect for the process they’re committing to today.” Fees is co-founder and CEO of GradGuard, a tuition and renters insurance provider, and former chair of Education Forward Arizona. Fees echoed Goodman’s sentiment, stating that candidates determine the public’s response to election proceedings and results.  “Elections don’t end when the polls close, and in Arizona, we know that counting every eligible vote takes time,” said Fees. “Candidates have an enormous responsibility to set the tone for what happens next. That means giving election officials the time and space to do their jobs, rejecting speculation and unsubstantiated claims, and reminding voters that a careful, lawful process is more important than a rushed result.” The Leadership Now Project has eight state chapters across Arizona, California, Texas, Wisconsin, Ohio, New York, and Massachusetts. It has a pilot student chapter in Massachusetts, and 22 states where members are present without a state chapter.  AZ Free News is your #1 source for Arizona news and politics. You can send us news tips using this link. The post Gov. Katie Hobbs Yet To Sign Election Stability Pledge first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae1a494876989b59d07b582 Rep. Crane, HUD Secretary Discuss Cutting Red Tape To Expand Affordable Housing te 2026-10-28T07:30:28.477Z Rep. Crane, HUD Secretary Discuss Cutting Red Tape To Expand Affordable Housing By Matthew Holloway | U.S. Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ02) joined Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner at a Champion Homes facility to discuss reducing regulatory barriers and expanding affordable housing. In a statement on X, Crane thanked Champion Homes for hosting the visit and credited the company with providing housing and employment in Arizona. “We had a great discussion on shared priorities with @HUDgov, including cutting red tape and expanding affordable housing,” Crane wrote. “Grateful for the quality homes and jobs they bring to Arizona.” Thanks to @Champion_Homes for hosting @SecretaryTurner and me at their facility in #AZ02. We had a great discussion on shared priorities with @HUDgov, including cutting red tape and expanding affordable housing. Grateful for the quality homes and jobs they bring to Arizona. pic.twitter.com/I7DBFeymop — Rep. Eli Crane (@RepEliCrane) October 26, 2026 Champion Homes manufactures factory-built housing, including manufactured and modular homes. The company sells homes through a network of retailers and offers multiple floor plans and configurations. The priorities Crane described overlap with a new federal initiative focused on manufactured housing. In an announcement earlier this month, HUD said Turner would co-chair the Task Force on Manufactured Housing Innovation alongside the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency. The secretaries of Agriculture, Commerce, and Veterans Affairs also serve on the task force. President Donald Trump established the task force through an executive order addressing housing costs. The order directs the group to submit recommendations within 180 days to facilitate modern manufacturing methods for manufactured and other factory-built housing eligible for federal housing programs. The task force’s assignments include identifying duplicative federal reviews, improving coordination of certifications and inspections, and examining how federal financing programs can support increased production. The order also calls for maintaining standards for safety, quality, durability, and consumer protection. The task force must also evaluate whether existing federal authority allows grants to be conditioned on, or used to encourage, state and local adoption of standardized permitting and licensing for factory-built housing. HUD described the initiative as an effort to modernize housing standards and accelerate approvals across federal agencies. Its announcement identified regulatory changes and innovation as tools the administration intends to use to expand housing supply. Crane’s post described the facility discussion in broad terms and did not announce a specific regulatory proposal, funding award, or construction commitment resulting from the visit. Just finished touring @cavcoindustries plant in Phoenix, Arizona with @RepEliCrane. This HUD-certified facility has been building quality homes for 45+ years. Under @POTUS, we’re supporting innovators to increase supply and help more families achieve the American Dream of… pic.twitter.com/zaPKIOt1hh — Scott Turner (@SecretaryTurner) October 26, 2026 In his own post to X, Turner wrote that under the Trump administration, HUD is “supporting innovators to increase supply and help more families achieve the American Dream of homeownership.” 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 Rep. Crane, HUD Secretary Discuss Cutting Red Tape To Expand Affordable Housing first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae1a239876989b59d07b4ec Rep. Selina Bliss Named Hospital Association’s Legislator Of The Year For Work On Child Abuse Reporting Law te 2026-10-28T07:20:25.609Z Rep. Selina Bliss Named Hospital Association’s Legislator Of The Year For Work On Child Abuse Reporting Law By Matthew Holloway | Arizona state Rep. Selina Bliss (R-LD1) received the Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association’s (AzHHA) 2026 Legislator of the Year Award for her work on legislation allowing hospital personnel to delegate child abuse reports when necessary to continue caring for patients. The association presented the award last week at the Arizona Hospital Leadership Conference in Tucson. Bliss, a nurse and nurse educator, chairs the House Health and Human Services Committee. Bliss was recognized in part for securing an amendment to Senate Bill 1127 that addresses how hospital staff meet their child abuse reporting obligations.. The legislation was signed into law in June. “As a nurse, I know that what we pass at the Capitol has to work in a hospital,” Bliss said. “Reporting suspected child abuse is a serious responsibility, and we needed to make sure the law gave hospital staff a practical way to meet that responsibility while caring for their patients. I’m pleased we got that change into law, and I appreciate AzHHA’s recognition and its work on behalf of Arizona hospitals.” 👏Rep. Selina Bliss Receives AzHHA’s 2026 Legislator of the Year Award “As a nurse, I know that what we pass at the Capitol has to work in a hospital. Reporting suspected child abuse is a serious responsibility, and we needed to make sure the law gave hospital staff a practical… pic.twitter.com/AKJ3Mio9yh — Arizona House Republicans (@AZHouseGOP) October 23, 2026 The enacted legislation adds a requirement that mandated reporters with direct knowledge of child abuse or neglect immediately report it to the Department of Child Safety and prohibits them from delegating that report, subject to an exception for employees and agents of healthcare institutions. Under that exception, those employees and agents may designate someone to make the report when delegation is reasonably necessary to continue patient care or comply with applicable standards of care, including state or federal legal obligations. The provision also specifies that the law is not intended to require multiple reports from healthcare institution employees or agents concerning the same facts and circumstances that prompted a reasonable belief of abuse or neglect. AzHHA identified the provision as particularly important for rural hospitals and facilities with limited resources. “Representative Bliss brings a nurse’s perspective to every healthcare conversation at the Capitol,” said Damien Johnson, the association’s director of government relations. “On SB1127, she ensured Arizona’s child abuse reporting law protects children without pulling caregivers away from the bedside when patients need them most. Her steady, practical leadership has made a real difference for Arizona hospitals and the patients we serve.” 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 Rep. Selina Bliss Named Hospital Association’s Legislator Of The Year For Work On Child Abuse Reporting Law first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae18ab9876989b59d07b05d Federal judge rules Bill Essayli unlawfully serving as de facto US attorney in California te 2026-10-28T05:40:09.149Z Federal judge rules Bill Essayli unlawfully serving as de facto US attorney in California A federal judge has disqualified Bill Essayli, the top federal prosecutor in Southern California, from overseeing two criminal cases after finding that he is unlawfully serving as a "de facto" U.S. attorney. U.S. District Judge J. Michael Seabright ruled Tuesday that Essayli cannot participate in or supervise the prosecutions in the two criminal cases. However, the disqualification will not take effect immediately, giving the Justice Department time to seek a stay pending appeal. "We respectfully disagree with the court's order," Essayli said in a statement provided to Fox News. APPEALS COURT RULES TRUMP ADMIN UNLAWFULLY APPOINTED NEVADA'S TOP FEDERAL PROSECUTOR "The President and the Attorney General have every right to select supervisors within the Justice Department," Essayli continued, adding that "ultimately, this question will be decided by the Supreme Court, and I look forward to serving in my current role until then." Essayli originally served as interim U.S. attorney under an appointment that expired after 120 days. Then-Attorney General Pam Bondi subsequently appointed him as a special attorney and designated him first assistant U.S. attorney. He was never formally nominated by the president or confirmed by the U.S. Senate. Seabright previously found that the arrangement did not lawfully make Essayli acting U.S. attorney but allowed him to continue supervising prosecutions under his other titles. BLANCHE SURVIVES REPUBLICAN DEFECTORS AS TRUMP GETS HIS NEW ATTORNEY GENERAL However, after the Ninth Circuit ruled over the summer against a similar arrangement involving a federal prosecutor in Nevada, Seabright decided to revisit the issue, according to the Los Angeles Times. Attorney General Todd Blanche issued a revised designation last month to narrow Essayli's authority and distinguish his situation from the Nevada case, but Seabright ruled the modified arrangement still gave Essayli enough authority to effectively occupy the vacant U.S. attorney position. "In sum, Essayli is unlawfully serving as a 'de facto' United States Attorney," Seabright wrote. The ruling came as Essayli has been helping lead a high-profile Justice Department effort challenging California over more than 20,000 registered voters the administration says are likely noncitizens. NINTH CIRCUIT QUESTIONS TRUMP DOJ'S EMERGENCY REQUEST TO SET ASIDE 20,000 CALIFORNIA MAIL BALLOTS The Justice Department has asked a federal court to require ballots associated with those individuals to be separated while their eligibility is reviewed, and U.S. District Judge David O. Carter said he would issue a ruling Wednesday on the administration's request. "I think this case is really on the forefront of the administration's battle to fight for election integrity," Essayli said during a news conference Tuesday. "We wanna stop illegal voting. We don't wanna chase it later," he added. When asked about Seabright's ruling during the news conference, Essayli gave reporters a brief response. "That case will be decided by the Supreme Court." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae18866876989b59d07afa5 Jio shares surge 21% in market debut after blockbuster India IPO te 2026-10-28T05:30:14.107Z Jio shares surge 21% in market debut after blockbuster India IPO Jio has debuted as India's second-most valuable listed company, behind its parent, Reliance Industries. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae183d0876989b59d07aefa Winslow High School stages original Route 66 musical te 2026-10-28T05:10:40.094Z Winslow High School stages original Route 66 musical The cast of “Route 66: The Mother Road” performs on stage at Winslow High School’s Performing Arts Center during the Oct. 22 opening night. The original musical marks the highway’s 100th anniversary. Shawn White The Winslow High School Theatre Arts club opened its production of “Route 66: The Mother Road” on Oct. 22 at the… Read the full story at the Tribune Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae183be876989b59d07aef1 Workforce expo brings hands-on experience to local high school students te 2026-10-28T05:10:22.683Z Workforce expo brings hands-on experience to local high school students Students attending the NextWave Workforce Expo were able to use the tools of various trades to learn about potential career interests.Talaina Kor Grow Arizona Workforce Network hosted its 5th Annual Nextwave Workforce Expo on October 21 at Holbrook High School. This year, in partnership with STEM-sation, a program hosted by Navajo Abandoned Mine Lands in… Read the full story at the Tribune Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae18154876989b59d07ae27 Rays stay alive in World Series, walk off Brewers in thrilling extra-inning Game 4 te 2026-10-28T05:00:04.925Z Rays stay alive in World Series, walk off Brewers in thrilling extra-inning Game 4 The Tampa Bay Rays live to play another day, coming through with a two-run 13th inning to walk off the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 4 of the World Series.  The Brewers, smelling its first World Series title in franchise history after 22-year-old Cooper Pratt broke an innings-long 2-2 tie with a solo home run in the top of the 13th inning, were just three outs away from celebrating.  But after an error allowed Junior Caminero to reach base to start the frame, the Rays finally smelled some life. Liam Hicks made even more believers in Tropicana Field when his single moved Caminero to third base, and Jonny DeLuca told the Brewers, "Not so fast!" CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE DeLuca’s RBI single to center field scored the tying run, and the rally was on. Chandler Simpson, who had an RBI double to begin the scoring in this game, made it bases loaded with no outs.  Then, Ben Williamson, the last player on the Rays’ bench after they exhausted all options to keep the season alive, delivered a pinch-hit single to cap a thrilling Game 4 with Tampa Bay’s first win in this series, and a necessary one to force Game 5 on Wednesday night.  THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! It truly looked as if the hero for the Brewers would be Pratt, who had a 4-for-5 night including an RBI double earlier in the game, when he finally broke a 2-2 tie with his solo blast to left field.  The last time the Brewers were in the Fall Classic was 1982, where they fell to the St. Louis Cardinals. It took 44 years to get back, and the Brewers, who owned the best record in the regular season at 103-59, were hoping to end their magical season with another sweep after doing the same in shocking fashion to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS.  The only postseason game Milwaukee lost before this one was Game 3 of the ALDS against the San Diego Padres.  Heading into Game 4, it felt almost imperative the Rays score first after what transpired on Monday night in Game 3, where the Brewers scored eight runs with two outs in the fifth inning. It was a brutal loss to take at home, but weirder things have happened in sports when teams are down 3-0 in a series. Simpson came through against Brewers starter Dustin May, doubling down the right field line to score DeLuca for the 1-0 lead. But Pratt remained confident at the plate for Milwaukee, hitting his own double for, yes, another two-out clutch hit to tie the game.  The Rays, though, hit back with DeLuca simply putting the ball in play, and Brewers third baseman David Hamilton throwing it away in the bottom of the fourth to allow Caminero to cross the plate for the 2-1 lead in the bottom of the fourth. However, Hamilton made up for it the next frame in a big way, leading off the top of the fifth inning with a solo home run to right center field off Griffin Jax, whose solid start ended on a bad note. From there, both bullpens were put to the test, as each pitcher got through their batters and frames without letting a run through, forcing extra innings. But Shane Drohan, who hadn't pitched in a month due to injury issues and a poor outing his last time out, was no match for the hungry Rays desperate to keep their season alive following Pratt's potential game-winner.  The series stays alive and we get another thriller lined up in Game 5 between these pennant winners. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae1781b876989b59d07ac3e Florida girlfriend allegedly tracks cheating boyfriend, shoots woman in his car: reports te 2026-10-28T04:20:43.536Z Florida girlfriend allegedly tracks cheating boyfriend, shoots woman in his car: reports An enraged Florida woman was arrested and charged with murder over the weekend after allegedly tracking down her boyfriend during a late-night meetup with another woman and opening fire on a vehicle. Katherine Dale Kelly, 24, of Cocoa, told investigators she was trying to "make a point" after believing her boyfriend, Elijah Baker, was cheating on her again, according to a police report obtained by the Space Coast Daily. She was charged with attempted first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, firing a gun into a vehicle and using a firearm while committing a felony, according to the Brevard County Sheriff's Office. OHIO MAN CONVICTED AFTER TRYING TO SHOOT EX-WIFE AT POINT-BLANK RANGE INSIDE RESTAURANT IN CHILLING VIDEO The confrontation happened in the early hours of Saturday in Port St. John, according to the outlet. Baker reportedly drove Kelly’s Volkswagen to pick up the victim, Angel Adenau, at approximately 1:20 a.m. Kelly then tracked Baker’s location and took an Uber to the area. She then approached the passenger side of the vehicle and fired one round through the window, striking Adenau in the left shoulder, Space Coast Daily reported. Following the shooting, Baker rushed Adenau to her residence, where emergency assistance was requested. Adenau was subsequently transported to a local hospital for treatment. OHIO DOG PARK SHOOTING OVER TRUMP ARGUMENT COULD END WITH TWO SELF-DEFENSE CLAIMS, OR NONE: LEGAL EXPERT During the investigation, Kelly claimed that she had acted in self-defense, according to reports. However, text messages recovered from Baker’s cellphone showed Kelly accusing him of infidelity and allegedly threatening to shoot someone before the confrontation erupted Saturday morning, the outlet reported. Her next court hearing is scheduled for Nov. 24, according to the sheriff’s office. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae17807876989b59d07ac35 US military kills five in eastern Pacific strike on suspected drug-trafficking vessel te 2026-10-28T04:20:23.443Z US military kills five in eastern Pacific strike on suspected drug-trafficking vessel The U.S. military on Tuesday carried out a lethal strike on a vessel in the eastern Pacific that it said was involved in drug trafficking, killing five people it identified as "narco-terrorists," according to U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM). "On October 27, under the direction of SOUTHCOM, Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere executed a lethal, kinetic strike on a go-fast vessel operating along established narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific," SOUTHCOM said in a statement. "Confirmed intelligence revealed the vessel's active involvement in narco-trafficking," the statement continued. SOUTHCOM said five people it described as narco-terrorists were killed during the operation. US FORCES OBLITERATE SUSPECTED 'NARCO-TERRORIST' VESSEL IN LETHAL EASTERN PACIFIC STRIKE, KILLING 3 Tuesday's strike was the latest in the Trump administration's monthslong campaign targeting suspected cartel vessels, which has now resulted in at least 240 deaths from more than 70 strikes, according to The Associated Press. Video of Tuesday's operation released by SOUTHCOM shows a vessel in the water before it erupts into a massive fireball. SOUTHCOM did not specify where the strike occurred beyond identifying the eastern Pacific and saying the vessel was operating along established drug-trafficking routes. US KILLS TWO 'NARCO-TERRORISTS' IN STRIKE 2 MONTHS SINCE LAST ANNOUNCED ANTI-'NARCO-TRAFFICKING' ATTACK Throughout its campaign targeting suspected drug-trafficking networks, the military has released videos and statements describing those aboard the targeted vessels as "narco-terrorists" or alleging links to designated terrorist organizations. However, it has generally not identified those killed or provided evidence that the vessels were carrying narcotics. The strikes have generated scrutiny from lawmakers, legal experts and human rights groups who have questioned the legal basis for using lethal military force against suspected traffickers outside a traditional battlefield. SOUTHCOM's continued operations in Latin America and the Caribbean come after Secretary of State Marco Rubio said last month that the U.S. was increasingly seeking to conduct counter-narcotics operations in cooperation with regional allies and in accordance with their laws. Rubio told reporters that while the U.S. has "the capacity to act unilaterally," it would rather work with its allies because that is "the most effective way to do it." THE UNLIKELY SOUTH AMERICAN ALLY HELPING LEAD TRUMP'S DRUG CARTEL CRACKDOWN Rubio also said the U.S. military would "still blow up ships if need be" and that decisions would be made on "a strike-by-strike or operation-by-operation" basis. In recent months, SOUTHCOM has also released several videos showing military personnel intercepting and boarding vessels it said were involved in narco-trafficking before removing their crews and sinking the boats. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae175c3876989b59d07ab8f Governor Races Shift Toward Democrats in States Trump Won by Double Digits te 2026-10-28T04:10:43.203Z Governor Races Shift Toward Democrats in States Trump Won by Double Digits The Cook Political Report has shifted both Kansas and Nebraska's gubernatorial races one week before midterms. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae175ae876989b59d07ab86 Packers' Micah Parsons Names Top AFC Team Without Hesitation te 2026-10-28T04:10:22.576Z Packers' Micah Parsons Names Top AFC Team Without Hesitation Packers star Micah Parsons predicts that the Cincinnati Bengals will be the No. 1 seed out of the AFC this season. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae170ea876989b59d07aa86 Texas Senate Rivals Converge on Lubbock, With Trump in the Mix te 2026-10-28T03:50:02.542Z Texas Senate Rivals Converge on Lubbock, With Trump in the Mix It was a showdown of sorts in western Texas as James Talarico and Ken Paxton appeared at dueling rallies on either side of a prairie-dog-filled city park. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae16e93876989b59d07aa15 Halima Salman convicted of receiving ISIS military training in Syria, faces 10 years in prison te 2026-10-28T03:40:03.878Z Halima Salman convicted of receiving ISIS military training in Syria, faces 10 years in prison A federal jury on Tuesday convicted Halima Salman of knowingly receiving military-style training from ISIS while living in Syria, bringing an emotional end to a closely watched terrorism trial. The case was believed to mark the first time a woman accused of joining ISIS stood trial in a U.S. federal court. Salman, also known as "Umm Khattab al-Muhajir," is a 27-year-old U.S. citizen and former Brooklyn resident who faces up to 10 years in prison. She is scheduled to be sentenced Feb. 2. According to federal prosecutors, Salman's parents traveled with her and her eight siblings out of the United States in 2016, ultimately taking the family to ISIS-controlled territory in Syria. NAVY VETERAN AMONG TRIO WHO ALLEGEDLY WANTED TO BEHEAD SOLDIER AND FUND ISIS DRONE ATTACKS ON AMERICANS The Justice Department said she was 18 years old when she married an ISIS fighter and voluntarily sought military-style training from the terrorist organization. Prosecutors said Salman pledged loyalty to ISIS and willingly participated in its activities. She received authorization from ISIS to carry an assault rifle and was given a document certifying that she had completed the training. That document was later recovered from her husband's cellphone, officials said. FIRST USE OF ALIEN TERRORIST REMOVAL COURT SENDS AFGHAN WOMAN BACK AFTER ELECTION DAY ISIS PLOT: DOJ During the trial, jurors were shown video of Salman holding an assault rifle, a photo of her with an ISIS flag and supportive text messages she sent to her husband. "With today’s verdict, Salman is held accountable for joining forces with a terrorist organization," U.S. Attorney Joseph Nocella Jr. for the Eastern District of New York said in a statement. "ISIS ravaged Syria and caused havoc across the globe; our Office will continue to prosecute those who supported its murderous reign," Nocella continued. Following the reading of the verdict at the federal courthouse in Brooklyn, Salman broke down crying and was consoled by members of her defense team. Her mother, who arrived after word came that the jury had reached a verdict, also broke down and was seen crying on her knees in the gallery. Multiple members of Salman's defense team were also visibly emotional, including her lead attorney, Mia Eisner-Grynberg. SHE WAS MARRIED TO AN AL QAEDA MEMBER. NOW ONE WOMAN IS FIGHTING THE TERRORISM SHE SAW UP CLOSE Tuesday's verdict came after jurors previously indicated that they were struggling to reach a unanimous verdict and were sent back twice to continue deliberations. Salman's defense team portrayed her as a teenager who was drawn into Syria's civil war through her father and later her husband. Salman, who was born in Brooklyn, testified that she believed the family was traveling to visit relatives in Turkey when her father instead took them across the border into Syria. "I do blame my father for a lot of things that happened," she testified. She also said she didn't want to be "married off" at age 18 and had tried to get a divorce. DEPROGRAMMED: HOW A MAN RADICALIZED BY THE TALIBAN BECAME A COUNTERTERRORISM FORCE SAVING LIVES FROM EXTREMISM "You try to leave, it is death," Salman testified. Salman testified that she eventually fled with other refugees and separated from her husband. She was detained in Baghouz, Syria, in 2019 by forces fighting ISIS and was arrested by U.S. authorities after returning to New York in 2024. Salman's attorneys have asked the judge to set aside the verdict and acquit her, arguing that the evidence presented at trial was legally insufficient to sustain the conviction, according to The Associated Press. Fox News' Brendan McDonald and The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae169e5876989b59d07a8e7 Analyst: Oregon QB Dante Moore Could Skip 2027 NFL Draft te 2026-10-28T03:20:05.211Z Analyst: Oregon QB Dante Moore Could Skip 2027 NFL Draft An analyst explained why it "doesn't make sense" for Oregon's Dante Moore to enter the 2027 NFL Draft after the season ends. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae169e3876989b59d07a8de Lincoln Riley Sends Clear Message on Future at USC Ahead of Ohio State Clash te 2026-10-28T03:20:03.811Z Lincoln Riley Sends Clear Message on Future at USC Ahead of Ohio State Clash USC head coach Lincoln Riley addresses rumors about his future at the program ahead of their matchup with Ohio State on Saturday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae16538876989b59d07a82b Salsa Festival returns to Maricopa after hiatus te 2026-10-28T03:00:08.322Z Salsa Festival returns to Maricopa after hiatus The city of Maricopa’s Salsa Festival returned to Pacana Park on Saturday, Oct. 24, for the first time since 2022. The last time the festival was operated, there were many questions regarding whether the event was correctly meeting current health code standards, said Quinn Konold, the communications and cultural services director for the city of Maricopa. The Salsa Festival gives the community an opportunity to try different types of salsas that are made on-site and vote for their favorite. The event also had live performances including Mexican-style dancing and a mariachi band. Addressing health standards The break since the last Salsa Festival gave event coordinators time to talk about what it would take to meet health code standards this year and fund them in a way where the cost would not be passed on to the competitors, Konold said. In the past, there was less uniformity around preparing foods, and vendors had their own ways of preparing things, Konold said. “This year we wanted to focus on as much uniformity as possible,” he said. For the first time, the Salsa Festival was included as part of the city of Maricopa’s Stagecoach Days. This year’s Stagecoach Days started on Oct. 15 and are expected to end around Oct. 28, according to the city of Maricopa website. The celebration incorporates a variety of local events, celebrating Maricopa’s Western heritage and the city’s 23rd anniversary. The Salsa Festival is a long-standing local tradition that originated in 2005. On Saturday, people could enter for free and buy a salsa-tasting kit for $1. This kit came with enough tortilla chips to try salsa from each competitor.   The event was expected to bring somewhere between 5,000 and 8,000 people, Konold said. However, there is not a large emphasis on tracking attendees, he said. A family tradition “It is always a nice event, so it was good to come out again today,” said Kameo Burnett, a local who was attending the event for her fourth time. The event was important in order to keep a small-town feel while the city of Maricopa continues to grow, said Mayor Nancy Smith, who was present at the event. “I wanted to take [my family] out and do something as a family,” said Doug Peterson, who was attending the event. For some competitors, salsa making also brings their family together. “It is a family thing. Me, my kids, my grandkids and my son-in-law,” said Lolo Sarmiento, from Lolo’s Award Winning Salsa. This year’s salsa winners There were two types of competitions: on-site and at-home. The at-home contest was intended for people unable to make the large quantity of salsa needed for the in-person contest. The at-home contest was judged before the event. For the in-person contest, Hay Salsa Lovers won for the best mild salsa. The Salsa Chick was the runner-up for the best mild salsa. Duke’s Roadhouse won the best hot salsa contest, and Hay Salsa Lovers was the runner-up for the best hot salsa. Lolo’s Award Winning Salsa won the fan-favorite competition. Stephanie Putt won the at-home chef competition. Dave Vogel was the runner-up. On-site judges voted for the best hot and mild salsa, while the community voted for the fan-favorite salsa. “As far as tasting, it depends,” said Joseph Chee, one of the salsa judges. “If it’s hot, is it too hot? Is it something that I like to eat, but at the same time I am feeling the spices, I am feeling the tomatoes, I am feeling everything else besides just hot.” Hay Salsa Lovers had previously won at this event two other times. “I have done it off and on for 12 years, and I enjoy the competition,” said Brian Hay, from Hay Salsa Lovers. Drew Boyce is a master’s student studying journalism at Arizona State University. He covered Maricopa’s Salsa Festival as part of his coursework. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae16533876989b59d07a803 Deion Sanders says alleged $50,000 offer to silence critics was 'a joke' amid Colorado's struggles te 2026-10-28T03:00:03.469Z Deion Sanders says alleged $50,000 offer to silence critics was 'a joke' amid Colorado's struggles Colorado head coach Deion Sanders is addressing comments made by one of his longtime associates. Christopher Neely, a YouTube content creator who goes by "Uncle Neely," recently suggested that Coach Prime was willing to pay up to $50,000 to silence his vocal critics. "That was a joke," Sanders told reporters Tuesday. "For the most part, the people that attack him wouldn't be making the money they were making if he wasn't here to attack," Neely said in a video from an online roundtable program. "Which is why he told some of them, 'Hey man, let's just do this. I give you $50,000 to not mention my name for a year.' And ain't nobody took the deal yet." CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Sanders appeared to need more context when reporters asked him about what was described as an offer of hush money for detractors of the Colorado program. Neely, who was in the room for Sanders' weekly news conference, quickly filled him in on the comments. DANTE MOORE WON'T QUIT ON OREGON, BUT CONCUSSION WILL KEEP STAR QB OUT OF GAMES MOVING FORWARD FOR DUCKS "Oh no, no, no! I think you misinterpreted that," Sanders said. "I said, like some of y'all in here sitting right now, 'I would love to give you money and not mention my name, and I want to see how far that goes.' ... That's what we were saying. Some people live on your name." Sanders said criticism was nothing new to him, having faced it during his NFL playing days before it carried over into his coaching career. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "I would never offer a man money. I don't give a darn what you say about me," Sanders said. "That was really a joke about someone prospering off of your name and your brand. It's not in my heart to not like anybody in this room. I may not like some things you may do or say, but I don't know you enough to form that opinion. "This is normalcy because I'm just different. I'm unapologetic about things I say and how I live my life." Sanders is in his fourth season at Colorado, having taken over after a successful run at Jackson State. The Pro Football Hall of Famer quickly raised Colorado’s profile, winning nine games and leading the Buffaloes to a bowl appearance in his second season. Colorado finished the 2025 season with a 3-9 record. The team got off to a 2-0 start this season but has dropped its last five games. The Buffaloes face Kansas State on Saturday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae1597d876989b59d07a566 Valkyries stars tells fans to ‘call in sick’ for Game 6 as early WNBA Finals tipoff sparks fan reaction te 2026-10-28T02:10:05.490Z Valkyries stars tells fans to ‘call in sick’ for Game 6 as early WNBA Finals tipoff sparks fan reaction Game 6 of the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries has been moved up to 12:30 p.m. ET on Thursday to give State Farm Arena enough time to get the building ready for an NBA game that evening. The early tipoff could create a challenge for fans in California, where the game will begin at 9:30 a.m. PT. The Valkyries defeated the Dream in Monday’s Game 5 in San Francisco to take a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series, meaning Game 6 could determine the WNBA champion. While championship series games, especially potential championship-clinching contests, are routinely played in prime time, Thursday’s less-than-ideal scheduling doesn’t appear likely to stop Valkyries fans from tuning in to watch their favorite team. WNBA FINALS GAME 6, A POTENTIAL TITLE-CLINCHER, WILL BE HELD IN THE AFTERNOON ON THURSDAY Warriors coach Steve Kerr is among those who plan to tune in, even if he’s having breakfast when the game is starting. "We’ll have a day off that day, so, yeah, I’ll be watching," he said. Several of the WNBA Finals games have drawn record ratings, showing how much interest there is in the league, this series and its athletes. The Valkyries have sold out every game since they began as an expansion franchise last year. Shaunice Christmas-Miller and her wife, Kendall, have attended every home playoff game this season at Chase Center. Their jobs allow them to be flexible and work from home Thursday. Nevertheless, the couple believes the fan base will still show up Thursday. "Absolutely, they will definitely find a way," Shaunice said. Valkyries co-owner Peter Guber was largely unconcerned that the franchise’s devoted home crowd would come together when it matters most, despite morning challenges such as commuter traffic heading into San Francisco for a watch party. DREAM COACH KARL SMESKO CALLS WNBA FINALS OFFICIATING ‘JUST RIDICULOUS’ AS ANGEL REESE ALSO QUESTIONS REFS Supporters have been invited to gather outside Chase Center’s Thrive City viewing area beneath the big screen. Shaunice added that she wishes everybody involved had considered the various options well in advance to avoid such last-minute scrambling. "They should have thought ahead for the whole seven-game series," Shaunice noted. "The women deserve primetime slots." Others expressed their feelings on social media. Rapper Flavor Flav posted Tuesday: "Thursday is a paid holiday. Because Flavor Flav said so." Included in his post was a photo of a note directed to bosses everywhere as a permission slip of sorts requesting excused absences for employees, signed by Flavor Flav with dual titles beneath his name — "The World’s Greatest Hype Man" and "Official Supporter of Women’s Sports." Ole Miss women’s coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin sounded off. "I’d rather play anywhere else than have a 12:30 tip for a WNBA FINALS game man! Not a good look! For fans and for the players," she posted on X. "Just my 2cents that no one asked for." THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Golden State coach Natalie Nakase and her players have focused all along on what they can control, and this certainly isn’t one of those things. But there were some clever postgame offerings: "Call in sick, I recommend it," point guard Veronica Burton cracked. "Yeah, right? Y’all know how to fake a cough, didn’t we all do that?" teammate Kiah Stokes added. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Golden State guard Kaila Charles has no doubt the Valkyries will adjust for the early tipoff. "I think it’s a good thing that we’re able to play in a bigger arena so that they can have more people come and support women’s basketball," Charles said. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae1597b876989b59d07a55d Kylian Mbappé's embarrassing, groveling apology to China comes down to money: Dan Dakich te 2026-10-28T02:10:03.665Z Kylian Mbappé's embarrassing, groveling apology to China comes down to money: Dan Dakich It hasn't been the best few months for Kylian Mbappé. The French superstar striker entered the 2026 World Cup with his team as clear favorites to win the tournament, only to come up well short, losing 2-0 to Spain in the semifinals. Then, on Monday night, he lost the Ballon d'Or, the award given out to the best player in international soccer, to Harry Kane. Though Mbappé was brilliant in the "El Classico" against Barcelona, scoring a brace in the rivalry match, through the first 10 matches of the La Liga season, Real Madrid's goal differential of +15 pales in comparison to Barca's +29. He also refused to fully wear a shirt worn by the rest of his teammates, to reaffirm Cueta's status as a part of Spain after an unprecedented surge of illegal immigration from Morocco. KYLIAN MBAPPE PREDICTABLY BENDS THE KNEE AFTER LOSING CHINESE SPONSORS FOR LAUGHING AT MEME OF DICTATOR MAO But on Tuesday, his season somehow got even worse. Mbappé bent the knee to China and the Chinese Communist Party, after an appearance on "The Bridge," a French talk show hosted by a teammate, Aurelien Tchouameni. His big offense? Laughing at a meme. The one "that makes me laugh the most," he said, is "the one where there's a video of a guy, I think it's a Chinese dictator, they put my [face over it]. The show then cut to an example of the meme, his face covering an image of what looks to be Mao Zedong. Mao was, by any reasonable definition, a dictator. And a brutal, malicious, and violent one. Most historians blame Mao's policies for tens of millions of deaths through famine and politically motivated persecution. It's not a stretch to describe him as evil, and one of history's greatest villains. But in the modern world of professional sports, there are a few protected groups that must be protected at all costs, and the Chinese Communist Party is one of them. Why? Because there's money to be made for La Liga and Real Madrid in China, and telling the truth about the CCP's abuses is apparently forbidden. "My comment was ill-judged, and I now understand that it hurt many people in China and in Chinese communities around the world," Mbappé wrote in a humiliating statement on Tuesday. "I apologize to everyone my words have upset. I have deep respect for the Chinese people and their history, and I am sincerely sorry." If that wasn't enough, the entire Spanish soccer league added their own groveling, ridiculous apology. "La Liga deeply regrets the offense caused by Kylian Mbappé’s recent comments among Chinese fans. These comments were made in a personal capacity and do not represent LALIGA. To the extent of our institutional responsibility, we apologize on behalf of LALIGA and all its clubs," the league said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE He's just the latest in a long list of athletes and personalities whose concern for human rights and social justice ends at the Chinese border. And OutKick's Dan Dakich took him to task for how he handled it. "I don't think people fully understand soccer is, and how big soccer players like Mbappé are, all across the world. Mbappé, if you remember, one of the stars of the World Cup when he came to the USA," Dakich said. "Mbappé has all kinds of commercials, all kinds of billboards, all kinds of business interests all over China, including anything from cheese to soft drinks ... you name it, he's got a huge, huge presence in China. Well, that's all being threatened to go away, because as you know based on what happened with Daryl Morey and others, China doesn't take kindly to any kind of slur." THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Sure enough, the Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs, of course, immediately criticized Mbappé's remarks. "If you're going to get in bed with Communist China, if you're going to get in bed with somebody that isn't as open and free thinking as we are and Europeans are, then you better shut your damn mouth. You know, you better just sit back, take your money, and quit screwing around." The freedoms that many athletes take for granted here are not present everywhere. And Dakich brought up that there's no awareness of how lucky they are to play where they do. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER "You can be political here in the United States because we enjoy freedoms that others don't," he said. "But when you come at China, they react. This is going to cost Mbappé a ton of money. A ton. I mean, this is going to be something that he cannot recover from now. Does he care? Don't know. Should he care, don't know? I don't even a little bit. "But I got to tell you, they always back down. Hell, you think LeBron James would practice his golf swing if he was in China listening to the Chinese anthem? Hell no. No, they're always back because it's big money." That's the reality, that Mbappé and James and all the rest of them will do anything to avoid taking a hit to their wallet, no matter how embarrassing and humiliating it is. They're the first to speak out on social issues when it's free, and the first to back down when it matters. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae15273876989b59d07a3b6 The Best States for Trick-or-Treating te 2026-10-28T01:40:03.331Z The Best States for Trick-or-Treating Utah ranks No. 1 for trick-or-treating in 2026, with Texas, Oklahoma, California and Mississippi rounding out the top five states. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae1501f876989b59d07a360 Macklemore called 'out of touch' over speech at 'Free Palestine' tour kickoff te 2026-10-28T01:30:07.322Z Macklemore called 'out of touch' over speech at 'Free Palestine' tour kickoff Macklemore took his political message to a new stage. The rapper doubled down on his pro-Palestinian activism during the launch of his Free Palestine tour, weeks after his controversial remarks prompted his removal from Ed Sheeran's lineup. "I ​am proud to stand here on stage in solidarity with the Palestinian people. We will ​continue to fight for collective liberation until our last breath," Macklemore told the crowd during his concert in Dublin, according to Reuters. "Six weeks ago, two words is all ​that it took," he said, referring to the fallout after he declared "Free Palestine" while opening for Ed Sheeran. PINK HITS BACK AMID BACKLASH FOR CRITICIZING MACKLEMORE'S PRO-PALESTINIAN CONCERT REMARKS "Those two words are so threatening to some people that we'd rather silence those two words than confront what they ​actually mean. ... Somehow those words have become more controversial than the suffering that made them necessary," Macklemore added. Macklemore's defiant remarks drew mixed reactions online, with some social media users applauding his outspoken activism while others questioned his motives and accused him of being out of touch. Critics also took aim at the rapper's priorities, suggesting he should focus his attention on problems closer to home rather than delivering political speeches onstage. One user called Macklemore "so performative and bored." "Imagine going to this and getting lectured by a person who is literally out of touch," one user wrote on X in response to a video shared. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE "Macklemore should care as much about Americans on Skid Row," another user said. "He could go down there or on any street in LA at this point, give some of his personal fortune away & save people." "It's one way to stay relevant I guess," another user wrote. Others praised Macklemore, calling the rapper "stunning and brave." "Thank goodness for the humanity and courage of artists like this," one user said. "Free Palestine." LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS The rapper launched his "Free Palestine" tour Monday after being removed as an opening act for Ed Sheeran. Macklemore, who's full name is Ben Haggerty, was kicked off Sheeran's Loop Tour following criticism from his "Free Palestine" messaging during his opening act at MetLife Stadium in early September. Sheeran later addressed Macklemore’s removal from his U.S. tour, saying the rapper’s departure was ultimately a decision made by the concert promoter and venues – not by him. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE The "Shape of You" singer said he was "appalled" by the conflict between Israel and Palestine and described the suffering on both sides as "a human tragedy," according to a lengthy statement shared on Instagram after Macklemore accused Sheeran and tour organizers of sidelining him over his pro-Palestinian remarks. Macklemore claimed that Sheeran told him Robert Kraft, the owner of the New England Patriots and Gillette Stadium, had rallied other stadium owners to oppose allowing the rapper to perform. Macklemore's Free Palestine Tour will continue in Paris and London. US dates and locations are expected to be announced at a later date. Fox News Digital's Tracy Wright contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae1501d876989b59d07a357 Taylor Swift’s hitmaker scolds Ed Sheeran, ‘stand the f--- up’ after Macklemore fallout te 2026-10-28T01:30:05.535Z Taylor Swift’s hitmaker scolds Ed Sheeran, ‘stand the f--- up’ after Macklemore fallout Grammy-winning producer Jack Antonoff said Ed Sheeran missed a "massive" opportunity to "stand the f--- up" to billionaire interests, criticizing the English singer for removing Macklemore from his tour over the rapper’s remarks on Israel-Palestinian conflict. Antonoff, lead singer for the band Bleachers and producer behind some of Taylor Swift’s biggest hits, made the scathing rebuke in a recent interview with The Guardian, more than a month after Sheeran faced backlash over Macklemore’s removal from the Loop Tour following the rapper’s calls for "Free Palestine" during his opening act. "If you think it is [controversial] you’re lost in some other sauce that is so crazy. They’re going to let some f---ing promoter tell me what I can say? Don’t book me. I’ll play for free outside," Antonoff told the outlet. COLIN KAEPERNICK ACCUSES NFL OF 'COLLUDING' AGAINST MACKLEMORE AMID 'FREE PALESTINE' CONTROVERSY New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft was among a group of NFL team owners who reportedly threatened to bar Sheeran’s stadium performances if Macklemore was included in the lineup. Antonoff argued that Sheeran should have canceled the tour and staged free concerts outside the venues rather than give in to pressure from billionaires. "[Ed Sheeran] missed a massive, beautiful opportunity there: just cancel the whole f---ing tour, then play for free outside each venue, raise a bunch of money, rather than let a f---ing billionaire tell you what to do," Antonoff said. "The reason it’s not an anomaly or niche issue is because we all live in a world where billionaires are constantly telling us what to do. So stand the f--- up." KATHY GRIFFIN SAYS ED SHEERAN SHOULD HAVE TOLD ROBERT KRAFT TO 'GO F--- YOURSELF' OVER MACKLEMORE Sheeran addressed the controversy during his Philadelphia tour stop, saying in part: "What happened in Israel and at the Nova Music Festival on Oct. 7 was horrific and compounded centuries of Jewish pain. What is happening in Gaza is catastrophic and unjustifiable and disproportionate." Several other artists scheduled to open for Sheeran, including Finneas, Aaron Rowe and Lukas Graham, dropped out of the tour in solidarity with Macklemore, who has doubled down on his message with a "Free Palestine Tour." Antonoff, who has also voiced support for a "free Palestine," praised Macklemore for speaking out. The Jewish artist said he has "felt way more emboldened to say it now." "It’s not in any way a strange, uncomfortable or controversial thing to say, it’s a deeply human thing to say," said the producer. ED SHEERAN APOLOGIZES FOR MACKLEMORE BACKLASH, ENCOURAGES UNITY AT FIRST CONCERT SINCE FALLOUT Film critic and Hollywood in Toto founder and editor Christian Toto told Fox News Digital that Antonoff does not care about free speech, arguing that his comments are an attempt to gain approval within his industry. "Jack doesn't sound well-informed, either about Middle East politics or his own business," Toto said in a statement. "If Sheeran scrapped his tour, how many workers would lose their jobs? And, if he did an alternative tour, how would they get paid?" "He knows it's acceptable within his industry to blanketly bash billionaires, a lazy, thoughtless attack and do a variation of ‘Free Palestine,'" Toto continued. "He's trying to curry favor within his industry. Sadly, it might just work." Fox News Digital has reached out to Sheeran and Macklemore for comment but did not immediately receive a response. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae1501b876989b59d07a31e Brian Kelly Makes Feelings Clear on 3 Major College Football Openings te 2026-10-28T01:30:03.259Z Brian Kelly Makes Feelings Clear on 3 Major College Football Openings Brian Kelly called three major college football coaching jobs "unique" as questions grow about his next move after leaving LSU. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae14dc7876989b59d07a2c4 Timberwolves lose Anthony Edwards for 2 months after arthroscopic procedure on right knee: report te 2026-10-28T01:20:07.531Z Timberwolves lose Anthony Edwards for 2 months after arthroscopic procedure on right knee: report The Minnesota Timberwolves took a big injury hit on Tuesday, as All-Star guard Anthony Edwards will undergo an arthroscopic procedure to repair his right knee. As a result, he will need to be sidelined two months, according to ESPN. Edwards was deemed questionable for the Timberwolves’ Monday night contest against the Cleveland Cavaliers, which was the second half of a back-to-back. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE However, he played a full 41 minutes, dropping 47 points, though Minnesota fell to Cleveland, 127-125, in overtime. The initial injury presumably came during the Timberwolves’ win over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday, as he was seen grabbing at that right knee. Head coach Chris Finch called Edwards’ injury a "daily situation" after the injury designation. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! The main thing was Finch didn’t seem too worried this would be more serious than a day-to-day ailment. Instead, Edwards will need to miss significant time. Edwards dealt with runner’s knee on the same leg last season, which forced him to miss time at the back end of the regular season. He also suffered a hyperextended left knee during the first round of the playoffs, where they defeated the Denver Nuggets in six games. Edwards missed a total 21 games last year, which was the most in his career. Hoping for better health this season, Edwards said he took time during the summer to let his knees rest. During training camp, there were no issues. The two-time All-NBA selection was playing very well across four games. He became just the fourth player in NBA history with 45-or-more-point performances through his team’s first four games, with his opening night 47-point contest against the Miami Heat. Finch will need to lean on his depth now, with Ayo Dosunmu and Bones Hyland perhaps filling the gap Edwards leaves as he recovers from surgery. The Timberwolves will be looking toward others on the starting five, including LaMelo Ball in his first season in Minnesota, to lead the way as well. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae14dc6876989b59d07a2bb Micah Parsons moves closer to highly-anticipated return as coach Matt LaFleur gives encouraging update te 2026-10-28T01:20:06.210Z Micah Parsons moves closer to highly-anticipated return as coach Matt LaFleur gives encouraging update The Green Bay Packers may be getting a massive boost soon. Micah Parsons tore his ACL last December, delivering a crushing blow to the Packers' playoff hopes last season and dampening their pass rush this season, as he has begun the year on the reserve/physically unable to perform (PUP) list. Head coach Matt LaFleur indicated the star pass rusher could return to practice as early as next week. "I'm saying there's a chance," LaFleur said when asked whether Parsons could begin practicing next week. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE The Packers acquired the 27-year-old from the Dallas Cowboys before last season in exchange for star defensive tackle Kenny Clark and two first-round picks, and Parsons appeared to justify the steep price. In 14 games last season, Parsons recorded 12.5 sacks and 41 tackles. Despite appearing in only 14 games, he finished third in NFL Defensive Player of the Year voting and was named to the Pro Bowl and the All-Pro first team. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! The Packers are eager to get Parsons back on the field. Despite their 4-3 record, Green Bay sits last in the uber-competitive NFC North, with every team in the division above .500. The Minnesota Vikings lead the division at 6-0, followed by the Chicago Bears at 5-2 and the Detroit Lions at 4-2. Parsons has earned Pro Bowl honors in each of his five NFL seasons, and his return could significantly bolster Green Bay's playoff hopes. The Packers will remain without Parsons when they face the Carolina Panthers (3-3) Thursday night. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae14dc4876989b59d07a296 Iran War Cost Rises to $47.1 Billion, Pentagon Told Lawmakers te 2026-10-28T01:20:04.467Z Iran War Cost Rises to $47.1 Billion, Pentagon Told Lawmakers The estimate through Oct. 16 shows that bombs, missiles and other munitions accounted for more than 60 percent of expenses. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae14dc2876989b59d07a266 VCs will make billions on Anthropic’s IPO, but Amazon is set to make much (much) more te 2026-10-28T01:20:02.594Z VCs will make billions on Anthropic’s IPO, but Amazon is set to make much (much) more Massive note conversions reveal the true extent of Amazon's ownership in Anthropic. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae14b71876989b59d07a228 Federal officials identify 400 noncitizens registered to vote in Washington state: 'Tip of the iceberg' te 2026-10-28T01:10:09.544Z Federal officials identify 400 noncitizens registered to vote in Washington state: 'Tip of the iceberg' The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Monday that investigators have identified more than 400 noncitizens illegally registered to vote in Washington state, some of whom have cast ballots in multiple elections dating back decades. Many on the list are green card holders with legal immigration status and permanent residency, according to the U.S. attorney’s offices for the Eastern and Western districts of Washington. "We have identified over 400 noncitizens who are registered to vote and have voted in multiple elections. This is only the tip of the iceberg," Acting U.S. Attorney Neil Floyd for the Western District of Washington said in a statement. "We will continue to investigate and identify those who are committing crimes by voting illegally." The move builds on the DOJ's legal action against Los Angeles County, where it has sought to set aside roughly 20,000 mail-in ballots sent to individuals whose citizenship status is in question. Meanwhile, immigration officials told Fox News Digital Tuesday that dozens of noncitizens have also been arrested nationwide in a major voter fraud crackdown. DOJ HAS VERIFIED 20,000 NONCITIZENS ON CALIFORNIA VOTER ROLLS, FEDERAL PROSECUTOR SAYS In an interview with Fox News Digital, Floyd said investigators identified hundreds of noncitizen voters by reviewing U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) records, which showed that some people who applied for certain benefits had also voted. While some individuals voted only once or three times in past elections, Floyd said others voted as many as 27 times. In total, his office counted approximately 1,500 instances of noncitizens casting ballots. He emphasized that some noncitizens had been voting for decades, predating Washington’s transition to a vote-by-mail system.  "I think the earliest moment we have is 1984," Floyd said. "It's early 90s, late 80s, I believe." However, Floyd said he had not checked whether any of the individuals voted in the upcoming midterms, explaining that he did not want to "interfere with the current election." The number of potential noncitizen voters could represent only a fraction of the broader population, Floyd said, because the list includes only individuals who sought certain benefits in Washington state. NINTH CIRCUIT QUESTIONS TRUMP DOJ'S EMERGENCY REQUEST TO SET ASIDE 20,000 CALIFORNIA MAIL BALLOTS "If you take that population, and you expand it out to include all the people that are here illegally that we haven't had contact with, just my estimation is that it's going to be in the thousands," Floyd said.  Federal officials said many green card holders were registered to vote without their knowledge through Washington’s Motor Voter program, which integrates voter registration into the state’s Department of Licensing. "We have heard from green card holders who were registered against their knowledge via the Washington Motor Voter program. Then they receive a ballot in the mail and assume they are legally registered — that simply is not the case," the notice said. According to the Washington secretary of state’s website, eligible residents are automatically registered to vote only if they provide proof of U.S. citizenship during a driver’s license or ID card registration process. The findings have prompted federal officials to identify patterns in how the voter registration process has failed, Floyd said.  According to the DOJ notice, federal officials are asking Washington state to set aside ballots cast by the identified individuals until their citizenship status can otherwise be confirmed. "Washington is now on notice that noncitizens are voting. It is up to the state to take action to make sure that they are not allowing these noncitizens to vote illegally," the notice said.    Officials warned that voting as a noncitizen can have serious consequences for those seeking to become U.S. citizens. Potential criminal charges include making false statements in a naturalization application, while some individuals could also face charges for fraudulent voter registration. On Tuesday, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) told Fox News Digital that numerous illegal aliens had also admitted to unlawfully registering to vote or casting ballots in U.S. elections. Of the dozens of suspects arrested, at least 18 had voted in a federal election.  The individuals were from a range of countries, including Mexico, Somalia, Honduras, Guyana, Cuba, Germany, Nicaragua, Venezuela, Vietnam, El Salvador, Cambodia, Guatemala, Portugal and Italy. Many also faced charges for numerous alleged crimes, including counterfeiting, fraud, kidnapping, DUI, sexual offenses, assault with a dangerous weapon, drug possession and burglary. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae14b6f876989b59d07a21d How Netanyahu Strained the U.S.-Israel Alliance te 2026-10-28T01:10:07.775Z How Netanyahu Strained the U.S.-Israel Alliance Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s prime minister, has long sold himself as the best politician to manage relations with America. Our reporter Mark Mazzetti describes how that alliance is now under strain as support for Israel erodes across party lines. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae14b6d876989b59d07a1e9 Nate Silver’s Midterm Predictions on ‘End of the Trump Era’ and AI te 2026-10-28T01:10:05.668Z Nate Silver’s Midterm Predictions on ‘End of the Trump Era’ and AI Election forecaster Nate Silver predicts that the 2026 midterms could mark the onset of a post-Trump political era. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae14b6c876989b59d07a1e0 Russell Wilson Makes Bold Push for Cowboys to Trade for Star Pass-Rusher te 2026-10-28T01:10:04.009Z Russell Wilson Makes Bold Push for Cowboys to Trade for Star Pass-Rusher Russell Wilson made the case the Dallas Cowboys should go all-in on trading for a Pro Bowl Micah Parsons replacement. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae1491b876989b59d07a1ab A tied Arizona House or Senate? It’s happened before te 2026-10-28T01:00:11.497Z A tied Arizona House or Senate? It’s happened before Key Points:  Both the Arizona House and Senate could see ties between Republicans and Democrats after next week’s election The only tie in state history happened in the Senate in... Subscribe Already a subscriber?  Login The post A tied Arizona House or Senate? It’s happened before first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae14919876989b59d07a188 Dream vs Valkyries Game 6 bumped from prime time to Thursday afternoon but WNBA stays silent on why te 2026-10-28T01:00:09.404Z Dream vs Valkyries Game 6 bumped from prime time to Thursday afternoon but WNBA stays silent on why The WNBA moved a potential championship-clinching game from Primetime to Thursday afternoon. It has yet to answer OutKick’s questions about why it chose a weekday afternoon over other options. Game 6 between the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries will tip off at 12:30 p.m. ET Thursday at State Farm Arena, rather than its originally scheduled 8 p.m. start. For Golden State fans watching back home, that’s 9:30 a.m. PT. WNBA'S BIZARRE NATIONAL ANTHEM CONTROVERSY SHOWS JUST HOW MUCH THE LEAGUE NEEDS CAITLIN CLARK The game will still air on the USA Network and stream on Peacock. The Valkyries lead the best-of-seven series 3-2 and can win their first championship Thursday. Atlanta needs a victory to force Game 7, which will be played Saturday at 8 p.m. ET at Chase Center in San Francisco. Unless the WNBA runs into yet another scheduling issue, of course. OutKick asked Versant, USA Network’s parent company, what role it had in choosing or approving the new start time and whether it supported the move. A source at the company said the scheduling change was the WNBA’s decision, but did not say whether USA Network approved the new start time or supported the move. DREAM COACH KARL SMESKO CALLS WNBA FINALS OFFICIATING ‘JUST RIDICULOUS’ AS ANGEL REESE ALSO QUESTIONS REFS Why did the WNBA decide that a weekday afternoon was the best time for one of its biggest games? The league has not responded to OutKick’s questions about the decision, the alternatives considered or concerns about the potential impact on viewership. The immediate scheduling problem was another basketball game. The NBA’s Atlanta Hawks host the Cleveland Cavaliers at State Farm Arena that night. The Hawks agreed to move their start time to 8 p.m. to accommodate the WNBA game and the arena turnaround. The teams used a similar arrangement for Game 4 on Saturday, with the WNBA game starting at 1 p.m. and the Hawks tipping off at 8:30 p.m. Keeping Game 6 at State Farm Arena allows the Dream to accommodate substantially more fans than their roughly 3,500-seat regular home, Gateway Center Arena. And give Atlanta credit: Fans filled the larger building for Games 3 and 4. I previously questioned whether the Dream could fill State Farm Arena for the Finals, but they answered that with sellout crowds and a loud atmosphere. Of course, neither Game 3 nor Game 4 was played at a time when most adults are at work and most kids are in school. According to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne, another option under strong consideration was playing Game 6 on Friday at State Farm Arena and moving a potential Game 7 to Tuesday, Nov. 3, at Chase Center in San Francisco. Instead, the league kept Game 6 on Thursday and preserved the potential Halloween Game 7. Moving Game 6 to Friday and a potential Game 7 to Tuesday would have extended the series that began Oct. 17 into November if a seventh game were needed. ANTHEMS AND DEFINITIONS: WNBA KEEPS DOING DUMB THINGS FOR A REASON THAT WILL LEAVE YOU SPEECHLESS Shelburne initially reported on ESPN’s "NBA Today" that a potential championship celebration could be moved to a practice court because of the arena turnaround. She later clarified that there was "a resolve" to ensure any championship won Thursday would be celebrated on the court. Winning a championship, then having to move the celebration to a practice court because the NBA needs the floor, would be a terrible look for the WNBA. In its announcement, Commissioner Cathy Engelbert emphasized the opportunity to keep the game in the larger arena. "The sellout crowds and extraordinary atmosphere at State Farm Arena for Games 3 and 4 were a tremendous success, and we’re excited to give thousands more fans the opportunity to experience Game 6 with a championship on the line," Engelbert said. She also thanked the NBA, both teams, the Hawks, State Farm Arena and USA Network for their collaboration and flexibility. But thousands more available seats don’t necessarily mean thousands more people can attend. Fans who made Wednesday night and Saturday afternoon work now have to figure out a Thursday lunchtime tipoff. The same problem applies to the television audience. Golden State fans who want to watch their team play for a championship will have to tune in at 9:30 on a Thursday morning. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! The league announced the change Monday, three days before the game, with tickets going on sale that afternoon. The WNBA said it would work with the NBA and its broadcast partners on a coordinated marketing campaign across television, digital and social platforms to promote the new start time. More promotion might help people find the game, but it won’t change when they have to work. Perhaps Thursday afternoon was the best available compromise. But the league has been asked to explain why a potential championship clincher had to leave prime time. With fans being asked to rearrange their schedules, the WNBA should at least explain how it arrived at this one. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae14918876989b59d07a17f Man accused of threatening to hijack United flight says it was a drunken joke te 2026-10-28T01:00:08.105Z Man accused of threatening to hijack United flight says it was a drunken joke A New Jersey man accused of sending a text threatening to hijack a United Airlines flight over the weekend told investigators he had been drinking and described the message as poorly worded banter on a coworker, according to an arrest report. Dante Milne, 25, allegedly sent the threatening message Saturday while aboard United Airlines Flight 1681, a Boeing 737 carrying 150 passengers and six crew members from Las Vegas to Newark, New Jersey. "I’m gonna hijack this b**** and crash ur row only," Milne allegedly wrote, according to an arrest report cited by FOX5 Vegas. AIRPORT SUSPECT PACKED EXPLOSIVE DEVICE FOR FLIGHT, CAUGHT WITH CRYPTIC MESSAGE ON PHONE: FEDS The message was allegedly spotted by a flight attendant shortly after departure, and the crew alerted the captain, who secured the cockpit and diverted the aircraft back to Harry Reid International Airport, where it landed at approximately 11:05 p.m. local time. The flight was delayed overnight after the crew reached its permitted working hours and departed for Newark the following morning, United Airlines previously told Fox News Digital. Authorities later charged Milne with one count of making threats or conveying false information concerning an act of terrorism. According to the arrest report, Milne told investigators he had consumed a beer and several shots at an airport bar before boarding. FAA EMPLOYEE CHARGED WITH ALLEGEDLY THREATENING TO KILL PRESIDENT TRUMP IN EMAIL TO WHITE HOUSE He said he then fell asleep aboard the plane and woke up to discover the aircraft was returning to Las Vegas. Milne initially acknowledged texting someone aboard the flight but said he could not remember the messages. When investigators specifically asked about the alleged hijacking threat, he described it as poorly worded "banter between coworkers," according to the arrest report. Milne reportedly said he never intended to take control of the aircraft and apologized for what happened. He told detectives he was returning home after spending three days in Las Vegas for an apprenticeship training program involving underwater welding, according to the report. Air traffic control audio previously obtained by ATC.com and reported by Fox News captured the pilot explaining the situation as the flight returned to Las Vegas, including that the passenger suspected of making the threat apparently did not realize the aircraft had turned around because of him. FRONTIER PASSENGERS TACKLE MAN WHO ALLEGEDLY CHOKED OFF-DUTY FLIGHT ATTENDANT, TRIED TO OPEN DOOR MID-FLIGHT "The passenger does not know anything is going on," the pilot told air traffic controllers. "The flight attendant saw him texting that he was going to hijack the aircraft and called me and we went lockdown. … No restraint, passenger is compliant because he’s unaware." Milne was later released on $10,000 bail, and his attorney told a judge Tuesday that he intended to plead not guilty, according to KLAS-TV. Milne is due back in court on Jan. 5. Following the incident, United Airlines said the flight had returned to Las Vegas to address a "potential security concern." "United flight 1681 from Las Vegas to Newark on Saturday, Oct. 24, safely returned to Las Vegas to address a potential security concern," United Airlines previously told Fox News Digital. "The flight was delayed overnight due to crew timeout, and departed for Newark this morning," the airline added. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) also confirmed that the flight's crew reported a "passenger disturbance" and that the incident remained under investigation. Fox News Digital's Jessica Mekles and Sophia Compton contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae14916876989b59d07a176 Cassidy Hutchinson avoids indictment after DOJ effort to charge her over Jan. 6 testimony fails: sources te 2026-10-28T01:00:06.731Z Cassidy Hutchinson avoids indictment after DOJ effort to charge her over Jan. 6 testimony fails: sources A federal grand jury in Washington, D.C., declined to indict former Trump White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson after the Justice Department sought criminal charges over statements she made to Congress in 2022, two sources confirmed to Fox News Digital. The Justice Department had sought to indict Hutchinson over allegations that she lied to the House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot, but the effort failed Tuesday, according to the sources. It remains unclear whether federal prosecutors will make another attempt to secure an indictment. EX-FBI OFFICIALS ARRESTED IN HUNTER BIDEN LAPTOP PROBE AS TESTIMONY COMES UNDER SCRUTINY Hutchinson, a former top aide to former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, emerged as one of the most prominent witnesses before the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riot and President Donald Trump's efforts to challenge the results of the 2020 election. During a nationally televised hearing in June 2022, Hutchinson testified about Trump's actions on Jan. 6, including an account she said she heard from another White House official about the president's reaction after being told he could not travel to the Capitol. Her account of an alleged confrontation inside the presidential vehicle was subsequently disputed by other individuals familiar with the events. READ THE LIST: 44 LAWMAKERS SWEPT INTO JACK SMITH TEXT SWEEP AS HIS LEGAL RECKONING GROWS Fox News Digital previously reported that a federal grand jury in Washington had heard evidence concerning possible false statements Hutchinson made to the congressional committee. At the time, a source familiar with the matter said additional evidence could be presented to the grand jury as soon as the following week and that no final decisions had been made about whether the investigation would result in criminal charges. The New York Post also reported that the Justice Department was investigating Hutchinson over possible false statements to Congress. DOJ OPENS INVESTIGATION INTO TRUMP ALLY COREY LEWANDOWSKI The grand jury's decision not to indict Hutchinson does not establish whether her congressional testimony was truthful or false. Hutchinson has previously maintained that she stands by her testimony. Fox News Digital reached out to the Justice Department, Rep. Barry Loudermilk's office and Rep. Bennie Thompson's office for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae14913876989b59d07a153 Judge Questions Trump Administration’s Need to Target Noncitizen Voters te 2026-10-28T01:00:03.797Z Judge Questions Trump Administration’s Need to Target Noncitizen Voters In the legal tangle between the Justice Department and California, a federal judge on Tuesday deferred a ruling but said the government already had a remedy it could use after the election. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae146bc876989b59d07a116 Judicial retention elections receive more partisan attention te 2026-10-28T00:50:04.989Z Judicial retention elections receive more partisan attention Key Points: Arizona voters gets to decide whether or not to retain appointed judges The races are non-partisan, but political groups have become more involved Judges hope voters are making decisions based on the merits, not politics Partisan election guides have infiltrated the nonpartisan judicial retention elections, with both sides airing lost lists of judges they feel are unfit to remain in their positions. In recent years, political groups have gradually ramped up efforts to recast the judicial section of the ballot with a partisan lens, focusing on the details of judges’ appointments, high-profile rulings, prior career paths and alleged ideological slants. Booting a judge from the bench could backfire on Republicans and Democrats alike, though, if the opposing party wins the governor’s race. Any vacancy created by voters this election cycle grants the future governor — whether incumbent Katie Hobbs or Republican Andy Biggs — the opportunity to choose replacements. Hobbs maintains that throughout her term, she has appointed judges without regard for political party, and a spokesperson for her campaign added she had not taken any position on the judicial retention races. “Governor Hobbs has always put politics to the side and selected the most qualified candidates for the bench,” Christian Slater, spokesman for Hobbs, said in a statement. “The governor is a social worker who is laser-focused on putting Arizona first and prioritizing nominees that demonstrate a commitment to public service, the rule of law and to building a judiciary that serves everyday Arizonans fairly.” Biggs spokesman Drew Sexton declined to say whether Biggs opposes the retention of certain judges this cycle. But he gave some insight into his philosophy on the judiciary. “As Governor, Andy Biggs will put a priority on selecting judges who adhere to and uphold the Constitution as it’s written, not imagined,” Sexton said. “He’ll take a hands-on approach in identifying judicial prospects who will be unafraid to carry out this approach from the bench.” Interest in judicial retention elections increased over the past two election cycles, climbing from near silence to a dull roar to a cacophony. In 2022, voters removed three judges from the Maricopa County Superior Court, a first since 2014. Then, in 2024, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled to keep Arizona’s pre-statehood abortion ban in place. As a result, judicial retention races received a groundswell of attention from political action committees and voters as campaigns sought to oust or protect Justices Clint Bolick and Kathryn King. Efforts to remove the two justices failed. But political interest in the judiciary kept momentum in 2026. Now, PACs, grassroots organizations and political parties have put out long lists of judges they think voters ought to fire. Republicans generally remained consistent in opposing Hobbs’ nominees but were otherwise scattered on which judges to keep or remove. The Freedom Club PAC, a conservative “Mega PAC” attached to the Arizona Free Enterprise Club, opposed the retention of three judges appointed by former Gov. Doug Ducey and one appointed by former Gov. Jan Brewer, both Republicans. And the Maricopa County Republican Committee advised voters to vote no on nine Republican-appointed judges. Some legislative district committees took it further. Legislative District 3 listed 14 Ducey or Brewer appointees no longer in its good graces.  The groups did not lay out their rationale for opposing the judges, though legislative action and losses in high-profile cases grant some insight. One judge, for example, became the subject of a legislative inquiry into family court. A handful returned adverse rulings on election issues, striking down Republican-led lawsuits against election procedures and policies, past election challenges, and attempts to access voter information. Other judges allowed measures opposed by Republicans on the ballot, or struck Republican-backed measures or ballot language from consideration. Democratic- and progressive-leaning voter guides laid out their reasons for opposing each judge in much more detail, but similarly split on which judges to oppose or retain. And unlike Republican voter guides, Democratic groups declined to list a judge on the reject list solely because of the political affiliation of the governor who made the initial appointment. Gavel Watch, the original judicial voting guide put out by Civic Engagement Beyond Voting, advised against retaining seven judges and expressed reservations on a dozen more. Arizona Judge Watch, a group formed in response to the “conservative capture” of state courts, opposed 37 judges, citing specific civil and criminal cases, backgrounds as corporate litigators or prosecutors, alleged political donations, and ties to conservative groups. State + Local Election Alliance, which bills itself as a national pro-democracy group, opposed 13 judges along similar lines, though it took into account a judge’s rulings on election issues. The group is also supporting Hobbs’ reelection. “SLEA supports judges who won’t play games with elections,” Kim Rogers, the alliance’s president, said in a statement. “Andy Biggs has been lying about the 2020 election for six years. We’re not trusting that guy with judges.” Arizona Supreme Court Justice Ann Timmer said voters certainly have the First Amendment right to campaign for and against judges. But she told Capitol Media Services that the state’s system for choosing and voting on judges was set up to sequester judges from partisan politics. “I would urge people, that if they’re a great member of a group and they’re a big supporter and their group says, ‘Oh, don’t vote for this person’ (that they would) make a further inquiry of ‘well, why?’ ” the chief justice said. “Is it because of a single decision?” she continued. “Is it because you don’t like the governor who appointed them? Is it because you don’t like something they did as an attorney?” And overall, Timmer urged voters to fill out the entirety of the ballot as the judiciary continues to contend with lackluster voter participation down ballot. In 2024, Arizona voters cast a total of around 3.4 million ballots, but only around 2.6 million made it down to the retention races for Bolick and King. In Maricopa County, 2 million voters weighed in on the presidential race, while only around 1.5 million voted on the justices and 1.2 million voted on Superior Court judges. Former Arizona Supreme Court Justice Scott Bales echoed Timmer in encouraging voter participation and again noted that judges appointed to the bench are highly qualified in the first place. “We need to keep those people in office,” Bales said. He recalls facing a “minor” partisan effort to remove himself and other judges appointed by former Democratic Gov. Janet Napolitano. But Bales, a Democrat, noted now opposition efforts have become a little more organized. Bales urged voters to move away from partisan voting guides and approach any recommendation with a degree of skepticism. “I wouldn’t want a judge that’s going to be gauging whether (they) share my political affiliation or my demographic background,” he said. “I wouldn’t want the judge to be influenced by whether he thought or she thought ruling one way or the other might be popular or not,” Bales said. “I want them to do the right thing in my case.” The post Judicial retention elections receive more partisan attention first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae14464876989b59d07a06f Stephen A Smith makes 'uncomfortable' NFL Comeback Player case for Browns QB Deshaun Watson te 2026-10-28T00:40:04.496Z Stephen A Smith makes 'uncomfortable' NFL Comeback Player case for Browns QB Deshaun Watson The Cleveland Browns enter Week 8 with a 5-2 record, and Sunday’s matchup against division opponent Pittsburgh Steelers could determine which team sits atop the AFC North standings next week. At least part of the Browns’ unexpected turnaround this season has been attributed to Deshaun Watson’s return to form. But Cleveland’s decision to name Watson its starting quarterback before the regular season drew some criticism. The quarterback’s path to Cleveland included his turbulent departure from Houston amid sexual misconduct allegations made against him. Since joining the Browns, Watson has also dealt with a series of significant injuries. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE While Watson has not fully returned to the elite form he displayed with the Texans, he has thrown for more than 1,400 yards in seven games, remained healthy and provided stability at quarterback for Cleveland during its turnaround. Watson appears to have shown enough to convince ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith that he should currently be considered the favorite to win the NFL’s Comeback Player of the Year award. "Deshaun Watson right now is the Comeback Player of the Year," Smith said during Tuesday's edition of "First Take." NFL WEEK 6 SUNDAY TAKEAWAYS: GIANTS HAVE A NEW QB1, BILLS KEEP ROLLING AND SHANE STEICHEN IS ON THE HOT SEAT "It’s uncomfortable to say it, but it’s true." THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Smith then pointed to Watson’s ability to deliver in crucial moments on the football field this season. "Five wins, first place in the division, all five wins were come from behind victories in the fourth quarter. Led by him. Considering where he was, how bad he looked on the football field to what he has looked [like this season.]" LEGENDARY AGENT EXPLAINS HOW DESHAUN WATSON'S $230 MILLION CONTRACT HAS CRIPPLED THE BROWNS Watson’s availability has been limited since 2020, when he was the NFL's passing leader. He has suited up in seven or fewer games in each season since then while navigating lawsuits, a suspension and rehabbing from shoulder and Achilles injuries. The Browns have been members of the AFC North since 2002, when the league realigned its divisions. Cleveland has never won the AFC North title. Watson and the Browns travel to Pittsburgh this weekend. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae14212876989b59d079fe4 Alabama dismisses defensive back Dre Kirkpatrick Jr from team after being arrested for second time te 2026-10-28T00:30:10.158Z Alabama dismisses defensive back Dre Kirkpatrick Jr from team after being arrested for second time Alabama defensive back Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. has been dismissed from the team after being arrested for the second time in a year, coach Kalen DeBoer said Tuesday. Kirkpatrick was arrested Friday on charges related to allegedly harassing and doxxing the University of Alabama police officer who arrested him in 2025. According to police documents obtained by The Athletic, Kirkpatrick allegedly sent the officer a harassing message and posted a photo of the officer, his wife and their two children on Facebook with the caption "Dis him?" "After gathering more information on the situation, Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. will no longer be a part of our program," DeBoer said in a statement. "He did not live up to the standards and expectations that I have set for this team and our players." CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Kirkpatrick allegedly sent profanity-laced messages to the officer through Facebook Messenger on Oct. 20, according to arrest records obtained by The Athletic. Kirkpatrick was initially arrested in Tuscaloosa on three counts of reckless endangerment and charges of attempting to elude police and speeding. Following the arrest, he was suspended for the final seven games of last season before re-joining the team in the spring. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Kirkpatrick, the son of former Alabama defensive back Dre Kirkpatrick, also faces a separate misdemeanor charge of leaving the scene of an accident stemming from an incident in June. Alabama suspended Kirkpatrick before Saturday's win over Texas A&M. The junior defensive back had appeared in all seven of Alabama's games this season, recording five tackles. In 28 games over three seasons with Alabama, he recorded 17 tackles and forced two fumbles. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae14210876989b59d079fdb Sydney Sweeney recreates iconic 'Home Alone' scene for new lingerie campaign te 2026-10-28T00:30:08.695Z Sydney Sweeney recreates iconic 'Home Alone' scene for new lingerie campaign Sydney Sweeney is getting into the Christmas spirit with a little help from Kevin McCallister. The "Euphoria" star recreated several memorable moments from the 1990 holiday classic "Home Alone" in a playful new advertisement for her lingerie and loungewear brand, SYRN. In the beginning of the video, Sweeney stood in front of a bathroom mirror wearing a plunging navy blue top beneath a cropped cardigan, with her blonde hair styled in loose waves. SYDNEY SWEENEY WOWS IN LINGERIE LOOK AS SHE KEEPS SCOOTER BRAUN CLOSE WITH FAMILIAR ACCESSORY Sweeney then splashed a liquid onto her face before placing both hands against her cheeks and letting out a dramatic scream, recreating the iconic moment when Kevin McCallister applies aftershave in the 1990 Christmas classic. Sweeney continued the holiday tribute in another scene, this time wearing a burgundy loungewear set while holding a small white dog. As a shadowy figure appeared behind a curtain, the actress widened her eyes in alarm, adding another playful nod to the movie's home-invasion storyline. Another moment showed Sweeney enjoying a towering ice cream sundae topped with whipped cream, recalling the dessert Kevin treats himself to while enjoying the house without his family. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE "The Holiday Shop is officially open ♥️ Shop Hibernation Nation early access NOW," SYRN captioned the Instagram video. The advertisement quickly caught the attention of fans, many of whom recognized the references to the Christmas comedy. SYDNEY SWEENEY SIZZLES IN WONDER WOMAN CORSET COSTUME AS SHE SOAKS UP SUMMER ROMANCE WITH SCOOTER BRAUN "I just realized that this is a reference to the movie Home Alone 😱," one person commented. "Who on earth would leave Sydney Sweeney home alone this Christmas? 😱 😅," another joked. A third wrote, "Home Alone Syd ! These are the best 🔥." Others focused on the new clothing collection. SYDNEY SWEENEY SHARES BIKINI AND UNDERWEAR PHOTOS IN INSTAGRAM DUMP FROM AUSTRALIA TRIP "Man she's so pretty, idc what anyone says, and I do want this setttttt," one follower commented. "The SYRN team is so underrated 🫡great job once again," another wrote. The video is the latest installment in Sweeney's holiday campaign for SYRN, which has drawn inspiration from several Christmas classics. In an earlier promotional video shared on the brand's Instagram account, Sweeney modeled looks inspired by Cindy Lou Who from "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" and characters from "The Nightmare Before Christmas." The latest release, called "Hibernation Nation," is part of the brand's holiday offerings and features cozy loungewear. Sweeney launched SYRN in January, expanding her career beyond acting and producing. In a January interview with Cosmopolitan, Sweeney discussed her approach to creating lingerie for different body types. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE "My designers are all women, and I have an amazing diverse team," she told the magazine. "My models are a beautiful range of body types. I'm always like: 'I want to see it on every body.' I can't be the only model. I need to make sure everyone feels really good in it." "If I wouldn't wear it, I wouldn't want to make it," Sweeney added. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Sweeney also revealed that her own experiences shopping for lingerie influenced the brand's designs. "In sixth grade, I was a 32 DD, and I remember going to the store to get my first wire bra," she told Cosmopolitan. "It was silk and the only bra I felt good in. I literally wore it to the point that it had holes in it." She explained that she eventually brought the bra into her SYRN office as an example of the kind of lasting comfort she wanted to create for customers. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae1420d876989b59d079fb9 Tennessee Race Is Rattled by a Republican’s Acknowledgment of a ‘Past Indiscretion’ te 2026-10-28T00:30:05.718Z Tennessee Race Is Rattled by a Republican’s Acknowledgment of a ‘Past Indiscretion’ State Senator Brent Taylor, the Republican nominee for a U.S. House seat, responded to a Nashville outlet’s report that he had sent “an unsolicited nude picture.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae1420c876989b59d079f9d FBI Warned Pat McAfee to Wear Bulletproof Vest After Charlie Kirk Shooting te 2026-10-28T00:30:04.094Z FBI Warned Pat McAfee to Wear Bulletproof Vest After Charlie Kirk Shooting The FBI urged ESPN "College GameDay" analyst Pat McAfee to take his safety more seriously after Charlie Kirk's assassination. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae13fb3876989b59d079ee0 Seahawks Urged to Add Former NFL Rushing Champ After Quenton Nelson Trade te 2026-10-28T00:20:03.634Z Seahawks Urged to Add Former NFL Rushing Champ After Quenton Nelson Trade The Seattle Seahawks pulled off one major trade, and they could be poised to make another for a Pro Bowl running back. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae13d5e876989b59d079e8f EA shuts down legendary game studio BioWare after recent high-profile disappointments, controversies te 2026-10-28T00:10:06.527Z EA shuts down legendary game studio BioWare after recent high-profile disappointments, controversies Electronic Arts shut down BioWare, the longtime video game studio behind the "Mass Effect" and "Dragon Age" franchises, following years of disappointing releases and controversy over its games' identity-politics themes. BioWare, founded in 1995, has closed after 31 years. Bloomberg reported that the studio "has struggled in recent years with critically panned titles such as Mass Effect: Andromeda and Anthem," and that "The studio’s most recent game, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, missed sales expectations and led EA to gut the studio last year." The studio said in an Oct. 21 company blog post that "Now, after more than three decades of shared adventures, BioWare is closing and early development on the next Mass Effect project is ending. There is nothing easy about writing those words. Our focus right now is on our incredibly talented team who put their hearts into these games, and supporting one another through this transition." BioWare became famous for games like "Dragon Age: Origins," a critically acclaimed dark-fantasy role-playing game. However, the series’ most recent installment, "Dragon Age: The Veilguard," underperformed, attracting approximately 1.5 million players during its launch quarter, nearly 50% below EA's expectations, according to the company.  GAMING-WORLD VETERAN WHO RIPPED ‘WOKE’ CULTURE SCORES TRUMP-BACKED BATTLEGROUND PRIMARY WIN Former "Dragon Age" lead writer David Gaider later said another installment was unlikely under EA, and that the series previously survived because it had outperformed expectations. "The Veilguard" also drew controversy for its transgender and nonbinary themes, including a character-creation option allowing players to add top surgery scars. In one scene criticized online, a character accidentally misgenders another character, who is nonbinary, and performs a fictional apology ritual. Two months after the game’s release, Inverse reported that "The Veilguard" had faced backlash over its handling of identity politics, an issue that has sparked debate around other recent video games.  The game’s director, Corinne Busche, who is transgender, spoke to Inverse about how themes of identity influenced the game. "I’m an openly queer, trans woman," Busche told the outlet. "It shaped everything about who I am, and it’s been the source of a lot of joy, a lot of difficulty, and perspective. For me personally, one of the greatest gifts about being trans is the amount of introspection it forces upon you. You spend a lot of time deeply examining who you are, and why that matters." 'HALO' COMPOSER, GOP CANDIDATE SAYS VENUE CANCELED HIS EVENT FOR POLITICAL REASONS, HE WILL HOST IT ELSEWHERE BioWare became famous for games like "Dragon Age: Origins," a critically acclaimed dark-fantasy role-playing game. However, the series’ most recent installment, "Dragon Age: The Veilguard," underperformed, attracting approximately 1.5 million players during its launch quarter, nearly 50% below EA's expectations, according to the company.  Over the past decade, several video games have sparked controversy over the inclusion of progressive political themes. Marty O’Donnell, a Republican congressional candidate and composer for the "Halo" video game series, spoke to Fox News Digital about how he believes BioWare's closure reflects a larger phenomenon that has been developing for years. "For the last few years, BioWare hasn’t been in touch with its fans, as it got infected with woke ideology, including a scene in ‘Dragon Age’ where a character came out as non-binary," O'Donnell said. "The game failed to sell, which surprised no one who understands the industry."  CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE "EA took BioWare and ruined it by preaching to their audience," he continued. "I knew Ray Muzyka and Greg Zeschuk, who started BioWare, well, and I’m glad they got out at a good time before EA destroyed their company. More companies like Bungie and BioWare will be shuttered until the executives wake up and realize fans want politics out of their games." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae13d5b876989b59d079e5a Kamala Harris and JD Vance's Popularity Compared as 2028 Rumors Swirl te 2026-10-28T00:10:03.290Z Kamala Harris and JD Vance's Popularity Compared as 2028 Rumors Swirl As the midterms are just one week away, speculation is growing over who could officially throw their hat into the 2028 race. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae13b0d876989b59d079dff Mamdani under fire over NYC schools as critics say mayor is devoid of education agenda despite $38B budget te 2026-10-28T00:00:13.409Z Mamdani under fire over NYC schools as critics say mayor is devoid of education agenda despite $38B budget Ten months into New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s term, education advocates tell Fox News Digital that the democratic socialist mayor is falling short of delivering on the education promises he made during his campaign. "It's not good enough to be the TikTok mayor for 900,000 New York City public school students and their families," said David Bloomfield, former general counsel for the New York City Board of Education. "We need movement, not just words." Mamdani, who campaigned on a progressive education platform, was expected to make significant changes to the city's struggling public school system, but education advocates argue that his first 10 months in office have produced few substantive changes to K-12 education. MAMDANI'S EDUCATION PLAN'S 'LACK OF MERIT' COULD FUNDAMENTALLY CHANGE STUDENT OUTCOMES: GOP LEADER WARNS "Mayor Mamdani has not addressed education adequately," Bloomfield said. "Ten months into his administration, there is no real overwhelming education agenda or, particularly, regarding racial segregation or enrollment decline and school mergers … We're really hearing nothing out of the administration." "Most people who are involved in education advocacy and many parents are disappointed because they really expected a big shift from the last administration. Mamdani ran on a very progressive agenda overall, a kind of activist agenda, and yet we haven't seen many changes from the Adams administration in terms of K-12 education," said Class Size Matters founder Leonie Haimson. Bloomfield, a professor emeritus at Brooklyn College, argued that Mamdani's administration has yet to establish a comprehensive strategy for addressing declining enrollment, racial segregation, overcrowded classrooms and other issues facing the Big Apple’s public school system. MAMDANI TURNS ON NEW YORK CITY TEACHERS UNION WITH LAWSUIT BLOCKING PAY RAISES FOR EDUCATORS "[Mamdani] is continuing mayoral control of New York City public schools, but without a real agenda," Bloomfield told Fox News Digital. New York City’s public schools operate under mayoral control, giving Mamdani broad authority over the system and its leadership, including Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels. New York City has allocated a $38.6 billion budget to its public schools, which serve nearly one million students. The city spends 50% more per student than Los Angeles and Chicago, the country's other two largest school districts, according to a New York Post analysis. Bloomfield questioned whether the city is directing funding where it is most needed. He said funding continues to support schools with declining enrollment, while overcrowded campuses "bursting at the seams" struggle to accommodate their student populations. "Money will go a long way to solving the education problem in New York," said Bloomfield. "The problem, though, where does that money go? How is that money used?" STEVE MOORE, ED POZZUOLI: STOP FUNDING SCHOOL SYSTEMS. LET THE MONEY FOLLOW THE CHILD Haimson, a longtime education advocate who fights for smaller class sizes in New York City, criticized Mamdani's sudden loss of momentum on overcrowded classrooms. A New York state law, signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul and supported by Mamdani when he was a state assemblyman, requires New York City public schools to limit class sizes to between 20 and 25 students, depending on grade level. Mamdani has sought a two-year extension of the compliance deadline, which would push full implementation to 2030. "The one thing he was most enthusiastic about was lowering class sizes and complying with the class size law. And yet, as soon as he got elected, he decided he wanted an extension," Haimson told Fox News Digital. "I expected that they would come out with a real plan on how that space would be created, and they have not done so," she added. Haimson said Mamdani’s education agenda remains limited compared with his broader campaign platform, arguing that his approach to K-12 schools has largely mirrored that of his predecessor, former New York City Mayor Eric Adams. CHICAGO'S HALF-EMPTY SCHOOLS REVEAL A CRISIS CITY LEADERS REFUSE TO CONFRONT Bloomfield echoed Haimson’s argument, saying that unlike Adams and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Mamdani lacks a clear education agenda. "I think there's disappointment. People want change," he said. "Change is necessary, whether it's in terms of race … quality education, reading scores, math scores. There really is a need for improvement, and yet we're hearing nothing out of City Hall or the Department of Education." During his first six months in office, Adams issued 21 press releases related to K-12 education — including announcements about expanding the gifted and talented program and introducing dyslexia screening — compared with Mamdani's 11 releases during the corresponding period, according to an analysis by Chalkbeat. While Haimson credited Mamdani with launching the city’s first 2-K initiative, which expands early education and childcare to 2-year-olds through a partnership with Hochul, she said the administration has paid little attention to students older than five. POWERFUL TEACHERS' UNIONS SHARE STRIKING LINK WITH STATES STRUGGLING TO TEACH KIDS TO READ "He really hasn't taken much interest in anything that relates to education once the child turns 5 years old," she said. "And of course, there's many, many years of schooling that make a huge difference in a child's life after the age of 5." Both Haimson and Bloomfield told Fox News Digital that Mamdani and Samuels must make K-12 education a more prominent priority for the administration and develop a clearer strategy for addressing persistent challenges. "I'd like him … to pay more attention to K-12 education, because he did get mayoral control renewed, and it really is one of the top responsibilities of mayors in this city is to make sure that New York City kids are getting a good education," Haimson said. "We really need either the chancellor, Kamar Samuels, or the mayor himself to step up," Bloomfield added. Neither Mamdani nor Samuels responded to Fox News Digital's requests for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae13b0a876989b59d079ddf White House Has Tight Grip Over FBI in Pursuing Trump Targets, Agent Says te 2026-10-28T00:00:10.044Z White House Has Tight Grip Over FBI in Pursuing Trump Targets, Agent Says In court testimony, the agent outlined the willingness of Kash Patel, the F.B.I. director, to take orders from President Trump to investigate his perceived enemies. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae13b08876989b59d079dd6 U.S. Defends Military Campaign Against Cartels as Leaders Gather in Caribbean te 2026-10-28T00:00:08.299Z U.S. Defends Military Campaign Against Cartels as Leaders Gather in Caribbean A regional coalition convened as part of a U.S. military effort to disrupt and combat drug traffickers that officials have compared to the campaign against the Islamic State and Al Qaeda. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae13b06876989b59d079dbb Wizards Get Major AJ Dybantsa Injury Update Ahead of NBA Debut te 2026-10-28T00:00:06.499Z Wizards Get Major AJ Dybantsa Injury Update Ahead of NBA Debut Wizards rookie AJ Dybantsa has been upgraded to questionable against Cleveland as he moves closer to his NBA debut. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae13b04876989b59d079db2 A Brewers World Series Win Would Cap Most Anticlimactic MLB Postseason Ever te 2026-10-28T00:00:04.493Z A Brewers World Series Win Would Cap Most Anticlimactic MLB Postseason Ever The Brewers' dominance has become boring in a predictable postseason, in which the higher-seeded team has won every series. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae138b3876989b59d079d50 Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump's relationship 'stronger than ever' with marriage talks on the table: report te 2026-10-27T23:50:11.962Z Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump's relationship 'stronger than ever' with marriage talks on the table: report Marriage might be on the table for Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump. A source told Page Six that their relationship is "stronger than ever" after dealing with serious personal situations this year on both ends. Woods was arrested on charges of DUI back in March after flipping his Land Rover on Jupiter Island, Florida, where he was found with two hydrocodone pills on his person during a search at the scene. He ended up going to Switzerland to enter a rehab facility and has since been hoping to get back into golf after returning home. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Trump, the ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr., revealed in April that she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She recently announced that she is cancer-free in a video on her daughter, Kai Trump’s, Instagram this past week. It’s been a difficult year, but their bond has grown stronger because of it, according to the outlet. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "They’re very serious about each other and absolutely see a future together," the source said. "Marriage is something they’ve talked about, but that doesn’t mean a proposal is necessarily around the corner. "Going through difficult times together has brought them closer and shown them that they can count on one another. It’s one thing to enjoy the good times together, but they’ve also seen how the other person handles things when life gets difficult. The source added that Woods and Trump "have really leaned on each other." Woods and Trump also "celebrated privately" since learning the latter was cancer-free. Trump was also very supportive of Woods following his arrest on charges of DUI. She stood by his side during a court appearance in September stemming from the arrest. Woods ultimately accepted a plea deal that reduced his charges to reckless driving. Vanessa, who shares five children with Trump Jr., and Woods, who has a daughter and son with ex-wife Elin Nordergren, have also seen their families get close, according to the source. An example is Kai, a freshman at the University of Miami, who has been spotted with Woods multiple times this year. Kai is a part of the women’s golf team for the Hurricanes, though she announced she underwent surgery that will keep her off the course for some time. "Their families have blended really naturally," the outlet’s source continued. " Kai absolutely adores Woods and Trump gets along great with his kids, too. They genuinely enjoy spending time together as a family." SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae138b2876989b59d079d47 Rep. Tom Tiffany claims Kamala Harris visit signals weakness in David Crowley’s Wisconsin campaign te 2026-10-27T23:50:10.976Z Rep. Tom Tiffany claims Kamala Harris visit signals weakness in David Crowley’s Wisconsin campaign Former Vice President Kamala Harris’ recent trip to Wisconsin to stump for Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Crowley shows his campaign is struggling to rally voters, according to his Republican opponent, Rep. Tom Tiffany. Harris arrived in the key battleground state on Monday to campaign alongside Crowley in Milwaukee, a visit coming just eight days before Election Day. "For the last year and a half, I know many of us have been going through a whole lot of emotion: anger, sadness, disappointment, destruction, depression, all kinds of emotions," Harris told supporters at Milwaukee’s Pfister Hotel. "And we've been feeling powerless. People have been feeling like ‘I can't do anything about this. ’ And I know how much pain people are in. I know how it is creating so much fear among so many communities of people." KAMALA HARRIS CALLS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION 'MOST CALLOUS AND CORRUPT' IN AMERICAN HISTORY Tiffany asserted that Harris was brought in to energize a Democratic base where Crowley’s campaign has lagged amid a sense of national political fatigue caused by polarization and endless campaign messaging. "This is clearly a move that says that they're struggling to get their base to vote. David Crowley has not excited the base," Tiffany told Fox News Digital. ABORTION, ICE AND SOCIALISM SPARK FIREWORKS IN SWING STATE GOVERNOR DEBATE: 5 TOP MOMENTS Critics and political opponents have accused Crowley of being handpicked by Democratic leaders, including Gov. Tony Evers, as a centrist alternative to more progressive candidates such as state Rep. Francesca Hong, whom Crowley narrowly defeated in the primary. The critique echoes challenges Harris faced during her own presidential bid. MEET THE DEMOCRAT WHO NARROWLY DEFEATED SOCIALIST RIVAL IN KEY SWING-STATE BATTLE OVER THE PARTY’S FUTURE "It was, once again, the Democrats that pulled somebody off the bench," Tiffany said. "They hand-picked them rather than letting democracy work in their own party, and there's people very frustrated with that. They're trying to excite their base, and it's a problem for them. " Tiffany has framed himself as a common-sense candidate while targeting Crowley, the current Milwaukee County Executive, over local economic conditions. "It's not in his DNA to reduce costs for people in Wisconsin or to reduce taxes," Tiffany said. "He is going to raise taxes. That's what he's done every single year when he's been county executive. That's not what people want to hear. " A spokesperson for Crowley's campaign pushed back in a statement to Fox News Digital, highlighting his efforts to detail his affordability plans amid inflation, blaming Tiffany and the Trump administration. "David Crowley is criss-crossing the state to discuss his plan to lower costs for working families who are struggling to pay their bills because of Congressman Tom Tiffany and Donald Trump’s unaffordable MAGA agenda," the spokesperson said. "David has spent his career lowering costs for working families including balancing the budget and lowering the property tax rate every single year as County Executive." "Meanwhile, Tom Tiffany went to Washington and sold out working Wisconsinites to give the same billionaires funding his campaign massive tax breaks," the statement continued. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae138b1876989b59d079d3e FBI advised ESPN star Pat McAfee to wear a bulletproof vest after Charlie Kirk’s assassination te 2026-10-27T23:50:09.865Z FBI advised ESPN star Pat McAfee to wear a bulletproof vest after Charlie Kirk’s assassination The FBI advised ESPN commentator Pat McAfee to begin wearing a bulletproof vest the week after the assassination of Charlie Kirk last year, a source familiar with the situation told OutKick. McAfee alluded to Kirk earlier this week while explaining why he did not feel safe filming "College GameDay" on the Utah Valley University campus. "And then I thought to myself, has anything like really scary happened at like a college gathering in the state of Utah recently?" McAfee said Monday during his show. "Like, do we think we should be amplifying reasons for why people hate my guts as a university? I don’t know." HOW CHARLIE KIRK’S ASSASSINATION CHANGED THE WAY CONSERVATIVES APPROACH HOSTILE OPPONENTS Front Office Sports first reported the FBI’s advice to McAfee. ESPN released a statement that it takes all threats seriously, adding, "We support Pat and recognize the very real and valid concerns he has around safety and security." It is unclear what specifically caused McAfee to feel unsafe on campus. However, an official university account posted a viral video that students used to mock McAfee as "corny" for ripping his shirt off on campus during "College GameDay." Kirk’s assassination in 2025 has raised concerns among polarizing media figures about their safety in public. McAfee, arguably the biggest star in sports media, is frequently the target of hysteria and false accusations from internet users, especially after his interview with President Trump on ESPN earlier this year. He appears weekly on ESPN’s "College GameDay," which airs live from a college campus. McAfee did not respond to a text message from OutKick seeking comment on the FBI’s advice by the time of publication. We will update this story if he provides an on-the-record statement. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae138af876989b59d079d0c George Kittle Reacts to Blockbuster DeForest Buckner Trade With 49ers te 2026-10-27T23:50:07.278Z George Kittle Reacts to Blockbuster DeForest Buckner Trade With 49ers The 49ers reunited with DeForest Buckner in a trade with the Colts, prompting a strong reaction from star tight end George Kittle. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae138ad876989b59d079d03 Jets Named Surprising Winner of Colts- Seahawks Quenton Nelson Trade te 2026-10-27T23:50:05.786Z Jets Named Surprising Winner of Colts- Seahawks Quenton Nelson Trade The Jets could benefit the most from the Colts' roster teardown after Indianapolis traded Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae1365a876989b59d079c8c Travelers may face major disruptions as strikes threaten airports and popular attractions te 2026-10-27T23:40:10.936Z Travelers may face major disruptions as strikes threaten airports and popular attractions Travelers heading to Italy and Spain could face major transportation disruptions up ahead this week as workers prepare to strike. Rail passengers in Spain could see delays and cancellations beginning Thursday, Oct. 29, while a nationwide strike in Italy on Friday could affect trains, flights and other forms of transportation, according to reports. In Spain, train drivers represented by the SEMAF union are planning a 24-hour strike Thursday that will affect Renfe, Spain's national passenger rail company, according to an announcement from the union. US WARNS AMERICANS TO STAY VIGILANT AS TERROR RISK LOOMS AT MAJOR VACATION HOT SPOT SEMAF cited concerns including railway safety, working conditions and what it described as unfulfilled commitments as reasons for the strike. The strike is scheduled to run from 12:01 a.m. through 11:59 p.m., the union said. Some trains will continue operating during the strike under minimum service requirements. The Spanish government has required 73% of Renfe's high-speed and long-distance trains and 65% of its medium-distance trains to run during the strike, according to Renfe. Renfe has pushed back against some of the reasons given for the strike. The company said it's completed the steps it was responsible for under a February agreement aimed at improving the country's rail system, according to a company press release. FURIOUS CROWDS PROTEST SKY-HIGH HOUSING COSTS AND MASS TOURISM IN MAJOR CITY It also said it has moved forward with additional hiring and taken steps to improve train maintenance, while arguing that several other issues raised by the union are controlled by government agencies or other organizations. "Renfe respects the exercise of the right to strike, but regrets a call that could affect thousands of travelers despite the progress made and full compliance with the obligations assumed by the company in the February agreement," the company said in a translated press release. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Travel problems in Spain could continue Friday, when drivers for Ouigo, another high-speed rail operator, are planning a separate 24-hour strike over working conditions, according to Business Travel News Europe. Meanwhile, travelers in Italy could face disruptions on several forms of transportation. A nationwide general strike is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 30, with transportation workers among those expected to take part, according to Italy's Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport. Rail workers are scheduled to strike from 9 p.m. Thursday through 8:59 p.m. Friday, according to the ministry's strike calendar. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Air travel could also face disruptions Friday, while ground-handling workers at Florence and Pisa airports are planning a separate 24-hour strike, according to the government schedule. Reasons for the strike include concerns over the cost of living, wages and pensions, as well as opposition to increased military spending, according to the USB union. The strike comes amid broader unrest in Italy, where recent demonstrations have led to clashes and prompted the government to deploy additional soldiers to Milan, Fox News Digital previously reported. The upcoming strikes have already left some tourists questioning whether they should change their plans. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES "Is it safe to travel or should I reschedule the trip?" one Reddit user asked ahead of a planned Oct. 30 train trip from Rome to Florence. Some commenters urged other travelers to check whether their specific train is included on a guaranteed service list before making any changes. "There is nothing unsafe about a transportation strike," one person wrote, adding that travelers should check their train before deciding whether to reschedule. Other travelers said they would rather avoid the uncertainty altogether. "I would reschedule if you can," one Reddit user wrote. Fox News Digital reached out to SEMAF, Renfe and Italy's Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae13657876989b59d079c5a Packers Get Concerning Matthew Golden Injury News Before 'TNF' Clash te 2026-10-27T23:40:07.902Z Packers Get Concerning Matthew Golden Injury News Before 'TNF' Clash The Green Bay Packers could be without one of their leading wide receiver weapons as they take the field on Thursday night. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae13656876989b59d079c51 Nick Foles Calls Out Culture Issues and 'Dysfunction' in Philadelphia te 2026-10-27T23:40:06.337Z Nick Foles Calls Out Culture Issues and 'Dysfunction' in Philadelphia Nick Foles did not hold back on what he views as culture issues and "dysfunction" within the Philadelphia Eagles organization. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae13653876989b59d079c35 Parents sue OpenAI, alleging GPT-4o coached their daughter off seizure medication te 2026-10-27T23:40:03.993Z Parents sue OpenAI, alleging GPT-4o coached their daughter off seizure medication A family is suing OpenAI, saying ChatGPT coached their daughter to quietly taper off her seizure medication and keep it from her doctors before she died in February. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae133ff876989b59d079bf0 Savannah Chrisley stands by ‘huge’ age gap with fiancé after announcing pregnancy te 2026-10-27T23:30:07.754Z Savannah Chrisley stands by ‘huge’ age gap with fiancé after announcing pregnancy Pregnant Savannah Chrisley is defending her "huge" age-gap relationship with fiancé and "best friend," Jason — reportedly identified as Jason Galanis, 56, according to People magazine. The outlet reported that Galanis, who is 27 years older than Chrisley, was an associate of Hunter Biden, noting that he worked with him and business associate Devon Archer. In September 2020, Galanis was sentenced to 189 months in prison for multiple securities fraud schemes, before President Trump commuted his sentence in March 2025, People reported. While in prison, Galanis also testified during President Biden’s impeachment inquiry in 2024, per the outlet. During Tuesday's episode of her "Unlocked" podcast," the 29-year-old reality TV star — who also announced her engagement and pregnancy with a video post on Instagram — opened up about the age difference between her and the father of her first baby and explained why she doesn't care what other people's opinions are towards their relationship. "Yes, there is a huge age gap there, OK?" Chrisley, 29, said of Jason during the podcast. "And that’s probably part of the reason why I kept a lot of it quiet, because I know how brutal the public can be. But I genuinely do not care." GIGI HADID SAYS HER RELATIONSHIP WITH BRADLEY COOPER PROVIDES SOMETHING SHE HASN'T EXPERIENCED BEFORE "I have always said, ‘I would rather [have] 20 phenomenal, unbelievable years with someone than 50 ‘meh’ years.' Like, the amount of love and respect that we have, we have so many dreams, and we dream together, we work together … we want to have life experiences with each other. And I think that’s when you know you have the right person, when you don’t feel like you have to escape them at times." "We do everything together. … And it’s just such an amazing, fulfilling feeling to finally find your person. And I’m there. So yes, the age difference. So what?" Chrisley, who revealed she got engaged in December 2025, shared limited details on the day Jason proposed. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE "When he gave me the ring, he was like, ‘Before I open this, I just want you to know that this is just an expression of love to you. This can be whatever you want it to be. This can be an engagement ring, a promise ring, a cocktail ring for all I care. I just want you to know how much I love you,'" she recalled. "And there was no pressure ever put on me to, like, ‘You have to accept this as this.'" While she acknowledged that the engagement was "really quick," she stressed that "timing means nothing." On Tuesday, Chrisley also announced that she and Jason are expecting their first child together in an emotional Instagram post. "I’ve prayed for this life. I’ve cried for this life. And there were moments I truly wondered if this life would ever be mine," she wrote alongside a video montage announcing the pregnancy. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "The past few years have taken me through fires I never imagined I’d have to walk through. Seasons of heartbreak, loss, and moments when I didn’t know if I would ever make it to the other side. I wondered if I would ever find my forever… if I would ever feel safe enough to truly breathe again," she continued. "And then God sent me J. Right in the middle of the heartbreak. Before all the pieces were put back together. And somehow, he began healing parts of me he never broke." "My protector. My fiercest fighter. My most loyal person. My lover. My safe place. A man with the patience of Job — and Lord knows he needs it. The one who makes me laugh even on my hardest days." "For the first time in a long time, I feel safe. I feel fulfilled. I can finally exhale. I found my forever in you." Chrisley went on to describe her pregnancy as the couple’s "sweetest blessing yet." "J, watching the way you already love and protect our baby before he/she has even entered this world has made me fall in love with you in an entirely new way," she wrote. "Not a single doctor’s appointment missed. Constantly caring for me, talking about our baby, and reminding me how beautiful my growing bump is. I thank God every day that this baby gets to call you Daddy." Chrisley also addressed women who may be waiting for their own "forever." "And to the woman still in her waiting season… wondering when it will finally be her turn, wondering if God has forgotten her… Please don’t mistake God’s silence for His absence," she wrote. "Sometimes He’s writing the most beautiful chapters of your story while you’re still trying to make sense of the ones that broke your heart." "I once prayed just to make it through another day. Now I get to spend forever with the love of my life, carrying a little miracle we already love more than words," she continued. "From heartbreak to healing. From surviving to living. From praying for my forever to building a family with him." "Only God could have written this story." Chrisley previously discussed her relationship with Jason during a June appearance on the "Whine Down with Jana Kramer" podcast, where she admitted that her father, Todd Chrisley, is "not too fond" of the age difference. "Age-gap relationships are the new thing. You’re going to see it everywhere," she said. "There are all these couples that are huge age-gap relationships, but it just works. It’s insane." "For me, I’m not dealing with the insecurity of a younger guy who’s trying to keep up. Honestly, it’s the healthiest relationship I’ve ever been in," she continued. "He’s my biggest cheerleader," Chrisley added. "He’s not intimidated by my success, which is so great." "I feel like so many women in today’s day and age are the primary breadwinners for their family, and they feel like they have to dim their light in order to make their partner feel better. And I’m like, no," she said. "First off, he does way better than I do. And I love that because I’m like, ‘You’re not intimidated by me. You think what I do is great. You don’t try to stifle me.’" Fox News Digital reached out to Savannah Chrisley's reps for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae133fc876989b59d079bbd Jazz Receive Positive Lauri Markkanen Injury Update After Jaren Jackson Jr News te 2026-10-27T23:30:04.368Z Jazz Receive Positive Lauri Markkanen Injury Update After Jaren Jackson Jr News The Utah Jazz delivered bad news on Jaren Jackson Jr., but a relatively positive injury update on Lauri Markkanen. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae131b4876989b59d079b6a Road rage victim’s utility worker ‘brothers’ face off with hedge fund driver indicted in murder case te 2026-10-27T23:20:20.957Z Road rage victim’s utility worker ‘brothers’ face off with hedge fund driver indicted in murder case Dozens of Con Edison workers showed up to court on Tuesday as Koran Irvine's alleged killer faced upgraded charges following a grand jury indictment in the suspected road rage shooting. Victor Romero, a former NYPD detective who had been working as a driver and security guard for a hedge fund, now faces a second-degree murder charge in connection to the fatal shooting of Irvine, 46, on the George Washington Bridge in New York City last week. Irvine, who leaves behind a wife and two children, worked for the utility company Con Edison for 20 years before Romero, 62, allegedly killed him. EX-COP SPED AWAY IN HEDGE FUND’S SUV AFTER FATAL GEORGE WASHINGTON BRIDGE ROAD RAGE SHOOTING: REPORT Dozens of Irvine's colleagues showed up at the courthouse Tuesday morning to stand in solidarity with the family of their slain coworker. SEND US A TIP "We're brothers here," one Con Edison employee said outside the courthouse, FOX 5 NY reported. WATCH: Con Ed coworker remembers GWB shooting victim PREGNANT WOMAN DRIVING HOME FROM PRENATAL VISIT SHOT DURING ALLEGED ROAD RAGE ATTACK: POLICE PHILADELPHIA POLICE OFFICER KILLED, PARTNER SHOT 12 TIMES IN AMBUSH; SUSPECT FOUND HIDING IN TREE He detailed his friendship with Irvine, noting that their families often "hung out" together and their children were "friends." LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST Following a near collision as the two men drove toward the George Washington Bridge, prosecutors allege surveillance video shows the suspect "aggressively tailgating" Irvine's car before pulling up next to it and firing at least one shot. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Authorities conducted a 24-hour manhunt to locate Romero following the shooting. DRIVER OPENS FIRE ON STRANGERS ALONG MAJOR US INTERSTATE, TELLS COPS HE ‘HAD TO KILL PEOPLE TODAY’ 'TESLA ROAD RAGE DRIVER' SENTENCED TO SEVEN YEARS IN PRISON AFTER ATTACKING MOTHER AND DAUGHTER IN HAWAII Romero, who had previously posted a $1 million bail and entered a not guilty plea to initial first-degree manslaughter charges, appeared in court alongside his attorney and his own private security. He made no public comments when approached by reporters outside the courthouse. Romero is now scheduled for a Supreme Court arraignment on Nov. 23. Fox News Digital reached out to Romero's attorney, Alan Abramson, who could not be immediately reached for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae131b3876989b59d079b61 Russian diesel tankers close in on US ports as Trump, Putin deal triggers legal showdown te 2026-10-27T23:20:19.813Z Russian diesel tankers close in on US ports as Trump, Putin deal triggers legal showdown Three tankers carrying Russian diesel are crossing the Atlantic toward U.S. ports, with a fourth set to depart soon, as President Donald Trump's fuel deal with Moscow draws opposition in Congress and threats to investigate companies involved in the shipments. This came as a former Treasury Department sanction official confirmed to Fox News Digital that Trump has the legal authority to allow the imports despite a 2022 law banning Russian energy products, arguing that Washington's authorization does not eliminate the underlying prohibition. "The concern that the president has violated a law from 2022 that prohibits the importation is actually not founded in law, so the president certainly has the authority in this case to provide the authorization," Jeremy Paner, a partner at Hughes Hubbard & Reed, told Fox News Digital. TRUMP TRIES DIFFERENT APPROACH WITH RUSSIA TO BRING AMERICANS RELIEF AMID ONGOING WAR WITH UKRAINE Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak also confirmed the tanker movements Tuesday on the sidelines of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GEC) summit, saying a fourth vessel was expected to depart Russia Oct. 28. "There are three ships at the moment. The fourth has not yet departed," Novak said, according to TASS. The shipments, totaling around 140,000 metric tons, are the first authorized cargoes under an Oct. 9 agreement between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin temporarily permitting imports of Russian diesel. The administration followed the process to ease diesel prices amid supply disruptions linked to the war with Iran and Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries. The deal triggered opposition on Capitol Hill, where lawmakers argue the administration lacks the authority to bypass the Ending Importation of Russian Oil Act of 2022 without congressional approval. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., also escalated opposition on Tuesday, demanding that two shipping companies recall tankers carrying Russian diesel bound for U.S. ports. REPUBLICAN LAWMAKERS BREAK WITH TRUMP ON DIESEL DEAL WITH RUSSIA In letters to Eastern Mediterranean Maritime Limited and PetroVietnam, Blumenthal argued that the Treasury Department's General License No. 135 cannot override the 2022 import ban and warned that the deliveries would violate federal law. He also demanded details about the companies involved in the shipments and any federal guidance they received by Oct. 31. Paner however, drew a distinction between removing sanctions and authorizing specific transactions. "Trump's action did not lift, or remove, or waive the underlying prohibition on the importation of Russian diesel into the United States," Paner said. "What it did was authorize it, and as a matter of law, that's different. A license does not get rid of a prohibition. It's simply allowed," the expert added. The incoming tankers have drawn scrutiny because at least two are subject to Western sanctions, according to reports. The first tanker, the Malta-flagged Agioi Fanendes, is carrying about 40,000 metric tons of diesel and signaling New York as its destination, with an estimated arrival date of Nov. 7. A second vessel, the 20-year-old Talisman, is expected to reach the East Coast on Nov. 9 and is sanctioned by the U.S., United Kingdom and the EU. DRONE OFFENSIVE HITS RUSSIAN OIL TANKERS AND REFINERIES AT 'INDUSTRIAL SCALE' AS MOSCOW BANS DIESEL EXPORTS The third tanker, the Sierra Leone-flagged, Hong Kong-owned Leruo, is signaling an East Coast arrival around Nov. 11. The Leruo was sanctioned in 2025 by the European Union, United Kingdom and Canada over alleged deceptive shipping practices involving Russian oil and petroleum products and conducting ship-to-ship transfers at sea. Paner said the U.S. authorization would allow the shipments to proceed under American sanctions rules, even if a vessel is separately designated under U.S. sanctions. "From a U.S. legal perspective, U.S. sanctions do not get in the way of importing Russian diesel from these three ships, even though one of the ships is sanctioned by the United States and even though the importation of Russian diesel is prohibited by U.S. law," Paner explained. "Because of the breadth of the authorization that OFAC issued, it would cover anything that would touch upon Russian sanctions," Paner said, referring to the Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control. "From a U.S. perspective, it's not relevant that one of these three vessels is sanctioned by the U.S.," he added. But Paner warned that American authorization would not automatically protect foreign companies operating under other countries' sanctions regimes. REPUBLICAN LAWMAKERS BREAK WITH TRUMP ON DIESEL DEAL WITH RUSSIA "Where it gets complicated is the EU, U.K. and Canadian sanctions on some of the vessels, and that is because there are so many different players in the maritime industry, including shippers, insurers, re-insurers and banks," Paner said. "There could be European operators involved, and the U.S. authorization would not authorize those European, U.K. or Canadian companies to have any involvement in these shipments." The complications could explain why sanctioned vessels are being used for the deliveries, according to Paner. "Sanctioned vessels would be used because of the reputational and legal risk exposure from moving Russian diesel," he said. "Even if it's blessed by the U.S., there are other sanctions out there that these big global logistics companies and shipping companies have to keep in mind as well," Paner added. He also cautioned that vessel ownership could complicate efforts to determine which sanctions apply. "I don't know who owns them currently. I don't know if the same entity identified by the various sanctioning authorities owns them now." The shipments underscore a shift in Washington's approach to Russian energy restrictions imposed following Moscow's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, when the United States banned Russian petroleum imports and imposed price caps on Russian oil and refined products. TRUMP SAYS RUSSIA HAS AGREED TO DELIVER MILLIONS IN DIESEL FUEL AFTER 'HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL DISCUSSION' Under the deal, Washington authorized certain Russian diesel imports in exchange for Moscow releasing 300,000 metric tons to global markets, rising to 500,000 in November and potentially 1 million per month after. Novak also criticized lawmakers opposing the arrangement, accusing them of acting against the interests of American consumers. "Overall, it is certainly surprising to see the stance taken by Democrats, who speak out — or even take action — in a way that is not in the best interests of the residents of the United States of America," Novak said. In an Oct. letter to commercial banks, fuel distributors and port authorities in New York, New Jersey and along the Texas Gulf Coast, lawmakers also warned that companies involved in the diesel shipments could face investigations. They also demanded that companies preserve transaction records, port reservations and communications, giving recipients until Oct. 28 to confirm they had taken steps to retain the documents. "I'm confident that Congress is going to investigate on the U.S. side, and then from investigating the U.S. involvement, they'll be able to understand the non-U.S. companies that are involved as well," Paner concluded. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae131b1876989b59d079b42 Utah Investigators Link Teenager’s 1974 Death to Ted Bundy te 2026-10-27T23:20:17.044Z Utah Investigators Link Teenager’s 1974 Death to Ted Bundy Recent developments in a similar case and advances in forensic science linked the death of Melissa Ann Smith, 17, to one of the nation’s most notorious serial killers, officials said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae12f4a876989b59d079aa7 Scientists Studied Women’s Menopause Experiences—One Group Had It Far Worse te 2026-10-27T23:10:02.809Z Scientists Studied Women’s Menopause Experiences—One Group Had It Far Worse The experts monitored 900 participants and found that those with autism faced stark differences in their experience of menopause. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae12cf9876989b59d079a51 Dream coach Karl Smesko calls WNBA Finals officiating ‘just ridiculous’ as Angel Reese also questions refs te 2026-10-27T23:00:09.316Z Dream coach Karl Smesko calls WNBA Finals officiating ‘just ridiculous’ as Angel Reese also questions refs Dream head coach Karl Smesko came to Angel Reese’s defense after the Atlanta dropped Game 5 of the WNBA Finals. Smesko argued officials missed what he considered a "ridiculous" amount of contact against Atlanta's star forward and the league's reigning Defensive Player of the Year. "I give [the Valkyries] credit for playing good defense, they're known for their defense," Smesko said. "But I want to have Angel's back here. The contact on Angel compared to everybody else is just ridiculous. Just ridiculous," Smesko said after the 64-55 loss Monday to the Golden State Valkyries. Reese finished Game 5 with seven points as the loss pushed the Dream to the brink of elimination. Although she seemed to struggled offensively, Reese still pulled down 15 rebounds. The series now shifts back to Atlanta on Thursday for Game 6. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Smesko added a blunt assessment of the officiating in the WNBA Finals: "You can't be at this level and make that many mistakes." Smesko’s primary frustration centered on what he believed were several missed calls involving Reese. He also pointed to possible missed double-dribble and traveling violations by the Valkyries. Reese echoed her coach’s sentiments, suggesting this series was not the first time she contended with physical play and questionable officiating this year. "I am still trying to figure out how to play through the physicality," said Reese, who was also called for four personal fouls. "I'm kind of used to it because this was happening throughout the season, so I have to just continue to play through it. But honestly, for my teammates, when they're getting slapped to the floor or knocked off, it's a little frustrating." The three-time All-Star continued: "I know I have the mismatch, especially talking about matchups. So when I do switch on the post and I'm a lot stronger than the opponent, I should be able to turn and they're calling an offensive foul. But when I'm getting pushed before that, it's frustrating to me." WNBA FINALS GAME 6, A POTENTIAL TITLE-CLINCHER, WILL BE HELD IN THE AFTERNOON ON THURSDAY Reese was also held to single-digit scoring in Game 4, finishing the 67-62 loss with eight points. Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase argued the physical nature of Game 5 was to be expected this late in a championship series. "Both teams really want to win this," Nakase said. "These are two defensive-minded teams ... they like physicality, so that's part of it. I ain't shocked about this. You have an Atlanta Dream team that's well-coached, that have dogs, same as us." As a team, the Dream attempted 14 free throws in Game 5, their fewest in a playoff game this postseason. Reese pointed to a shift in the way officials have called games as the series has gone on. "It definitely shifted when we went up 2-1," Reese said. "I don't know what happened, but it definitely took a big turn." Game 5 was defined by defense, with both the Dream and Valkyries struggling to generate consistent offense. Golden State’s 64 points marked the lowest total by a team that won a WNBA Finals game since 2005. LESS THAN 2 YEARS AFTER COACHING COLLEGE HOOPS IN FLORIDA, KARL SMESKO LEADS ATLANTA DREAM TO WNBA FINALS Fox News Digital and OutKick contacted the WNBA for comment and asked whether Smesko or Reese could face fines for their remarks about the officiating. Players and coaches have recently been disciplined for criticizing referees. During last year’s playoffs, Las Vegas Aces coach Becky Hammon and Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White were each fined $1,000 during the semifinals after making comments critical of the officiating. Hammon’s and White’s comments came in support of Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve, whose own words about the officiating prompted the league to issue her a one-game suspension. Game 6 of the 2026 WNBA Finals is scheduled for Thursday at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. The game will tip off at 12:30 p.m. ET after the NBA, WNBA, Atlanta Hawks, Dream and arena reached an agreement to accommodate both teams and avoid disrupting the Hawks’ game later that night. "I hope everyone gets to see it somehow and I know for some people it's not realistic -- they have jobs and won't be able to make it," Smesko said. "I'm disappointed for that, but I'm hopeful as many people can see the game as possible." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae12cf7876989b59d079a48 Country star Terri Clark says her band thinks she needs therapy for her fishing addiction te 2026-10-27T23:00:07.866Z Country star Terri Clark says her band thinks she needs therapy for her fishing addiction Terri Clark has a problem. At least, that's what her band thinks. The country music legend loves fishing so much that she's taken to practicing fishing knots on her tour bus. And apparently, her bandmates have some thoughts. "My band is just like, 'You can get therapy for this. There's a problem,'" Clark joked during an exclusive interview with OutKick OutDoors. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE FROM OUTKICK OUTDOORS She blames Instagram. Every time she opens the app, the algorithm feeds her another video promising to teach her the strongest fishing knot known to mankind. Naturally, she has to try it. But if Clark's fishing obsession requires professional intervention, she's about to find herself in excellent company. On Sunday, the Grand Ole Opry member will participate in The Champions Celebrity Pro-Am on Old Hickory Lake near Nashville, where she'll share a boat with one of the world's top professional bass anglers. The Pro-Am follows a three-day championship that brings together 60 of the sport's best anglers competing for a $3.25 million purse. And Clark, who has spent years honing her skills on Lake Erie, can't wait to see how her own fishing knowledge stacks up. "Everybody thinks I'm such a great fisherwoman," she said. "I'm like, they have no idea the level that these guys operate at. I mean, they're professionals. They make a living doing this." Watch Terri Clark's whole interview with OutKick OutDoors here: The difference, she explained, is that she has the luxury of knowing her home waters. Professional anglers, on the other hand, have to figure out unfamiliar lakes, study underwater topography and adapt to whatever conditions they encounter. "I'm going to be taking a master class in bass fishing, which will be super fun." Clark is particularly interested in learning more about fishing electronics. She owns a Humminbird MEGA Live 2 system but hasn't installed it on her boat because, as she put it, she doesn't want to spend all day staring at a camera. Still, she recognizes how useful the technology can be. And if Sunday's fishing lesson happens to reveal a few productive spots on Old Hickory Lake, she certainly won't complain. "I live in Nashville, so maybe I need to mark all the spots we go to so I can go back to them with my kayak later," she joked. While Clark is looking forward to learning from the bass fishing pros, there's another fish occupying an awful lot of space in her brain these days. A musky. Preferably one measuring more than 50 inches. She recently returned from a fall fishing trip to Lake Erie, where she'd hoped to finally land one of the elusive predators. Unfortunately, Mother Nature wasn't particularly cooperative. Strong easterly winds kept her off the water for much of the trip, while warmer-than-usual lake temperatures appeared to have delayed the muskies' typical fall movements. But Clark isn't about to admit defeat: "I'm gonna get one though. I'm gonna get one." She's even considering chasing muskies on Tennessee's Caney Fork River, closer to home. In the meantime, she's got plenty of other fish to keep her busy. Lake Erie's multi-species fishing is one of the things she loves most about the lake. On any given day, she might find herself catching bass, northern pike or walleye — sometimes on the same lure. And she has some pretty impressive catches to her name. In 2022, she landed a 16-pound northern pike, a fish so memorable that she had a replica made for her wall after releasing it. But one of her favorite recent fishing memories belongs to somebody else. Over the summer, Clark took comedian Kathleen Madigan out on Lake Erie, where Madigan landed her personal-best bass: a five-and-a-half-pounder. "The fish was bigger than Kathleen," Clark laughed. And watching her friend's excitement was every bit as satisfying as catching a giant fish herself. "When they get something big and they get excited, it's just as exciting as if I caught it myself." Conveniently enough, Madigan will also be competing in Sunday’s Pro-Am. PARKER MCCOLLUM WANTS HIS SONS TO LEARN THE LESSON HUNTING AND RANCH LIFE TAUGHT HIM GROWING UP For someone who describes fishing as a meditative experience, Clark has a pretty intense approach to it. "I will dehydrate myself because I won't even stop casting long enough to take a drink of water," she admitted. "I'm so zoned in on it." She's had pike launch themselves out of the water to grab a lure right beside her boat. She's cut her hands badly enough to need bandages while fishing. And she's developed enough knowledge of Lake Erie that she keeps several weather apps handy to make sure it's safe to head out. Even when she's touring, the fishing bug follows her. On days off, she'll hire a guide or find someone willing to take her out on a nearby lake. She generally avoids fishing on show days, though, because the possibility of a boat breakdown causing her to miss soundcheck isn't a risk she's willing to take. But it's not just the thrill of landing a big fish that keeps her coming back. "It's not just about catching fish. It's not just about fishing," she said. "It's about being surrounded by nature." SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER After more than three decades in a career that involves bright lights, loud crowds and constant travel, Clark finds something entirely different on the water. She described watching the sunrise over Lake Erie at 6:30 in the morning, with the water perfectly still, and being so overwhelmed by the beauty of the moment that she's been moved to tears. "It's almost like you're part of nature's heartbeat at that time, and I don't know a better way of putting it." That's also an experience she hopes more women and young girls will discover for themselves. "I think that we need more female anglers out there," she said. Her advice for beginners? Don't overcomplicate it. Find someone knowledgeable who can teach you, start with basic equipment and build your skills over time. And don't underestimate the humble wacky rig, which she says still catches bass as reliably as just about anything else. As for Clark, she's still learning, still chasing bigger fish and still looking for the next excuse to get out on the water. Her remaining bucket-list goals include headlining Colorado's iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre and landing that 50-plus-inch musky. And when asked about those two dreams, Clark made one thing very clear. "Don't ask me though if I had to choose Red Rocks or the musky. Don't ask me which one." Love all things fishing and outdoors? Follow OutKick OutDoors on Instagram and TikTok! Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae12cf3876989b59d079a02 The data center boom has an upside: innovation for the US grid te 2026-10-27T23:00:03.641Z The data center boom has an upside: innovation for the US grid As the AI boom stresses the existing power grid, all sort of new opportunities for grid modernization are also emerging as a result, industry insiders say. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae12a9d876989b59d0799c1 Suspected shark knocks fisherman off kayak a mile off California coast, forcing swim to shore te 2026-10-27T22:50:05.078Z Suspected shark knocks fisherman off kayak a mile off California coast, forcing swim to shore A California fisherman was forced to swim to shore after a suspected shark struck his kayak about a mile offshore, capsizing the vessel and leaving it too damaged to stay afloat, according to fire officials. The fisherman was near Leffingwell Landing in Cambria around 9:30 a.m. Monday when something struck the underside of his kayak, throwing him into the water, the Cambria Fire Department said in a Facebook post. He managed to climb back aboard and paddle toward shore, but punctures in the hull caused the kayak to fill with water, forcing him to swim the rest of the way. SHARK BITES FISHERMAN TWICE DURING KAYAKING ENCOUNTER ALONG CALIFORNIA BEACH The fisherman reached shore without injuries, according to the department. Firefighters responded after he reached land and launched a rescue boat to recover the damaged kayak, along with his fishing gear and personal belongings. Dr. Chris Lowe of California State University, Long Beach's Shark Lab reviewed photographs of the damage and determined it was reasonable to suspect a shark was responsible, according to the fire department. However, officials emphasized that shark involvement has not been definitively confirmed. CALIFORNIA SCIENTISTS DEVELOPING SHARK-SPOTTING ROBOT AHEAD OF 2028 LOS ANGELES OLYMPICS The area has seen similar encounters before. In May 2012, a shark struck a fishing kayak near Leffingwell Landing, throwing fisherman Joey Nocchi into the water and damaging his vessel. Nocchi escaped without injuries, according to California Department of Fish and Wildlife records and reports from the time. Another fisherman, David Zamora, reported a similar encounter near Cambria in 2019, when a roughly 10-foot great white shark bit his kayak about two miles offshore from Leffingwell Landing, according to local news outlet KSBY. Zamora was thrown into the water but managed to climb back aboard before a nearby boater rescued him. He was not injured. California has documented 233 shark incidents since 1950, including 36 involving kayaking or canoeing, according to Department of Fish and Wildlife figures updated in January 2026. The agency's records include encounters in which sharks make contact with kayaks, surfboards or other equipment, even when no injuries occur. State wildlife officials say some white shark encounters may involve exploratory bites as the animals investigate unfamiliar objects in the water, including kayaks. Such behavior does not necessarily indicate that a shark was attempting to prey on a person. SHARK WEEK PUTS SHARK BITE SURVIVAL IN FOCUS WITH ER DOC'S EXPERT TIPS Following Monday's suspected encounter, the Cambria Fire Department urged ocean users to exercise additional caution, remain aware of their surroundings and avoid entering the water when sharks are visibly active. The department also encouraged anyone facing an immediate threat or emergency to call 911. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae12847876989b59d079950 Milwaukee Brewers star closer Trevor Megill roasts Rays' Tropicana Field: designed by a 'f---ing idiot' te 2026-10-27T22:40:07.377Z Milwaukee Brewers star closer Trevor Megill roasts Rays' Tropicana Field: designed by a 'f---ing idiot' The Tampa Bay Rays are hosting World Series games at Tropicana Field for the first time since 2008, and as always, the stadium itself continues to be a topic of discussion. Perhaps as a result of the 2-0 series lead Milwaukee brought into game three, the crowd before Monday night's game contained a shockingly high percentage of Brewers fans. Like at American Family Field, the catwalk and roof support systems are in play, which, as we saw during the NLDS between Milwaukee and the San Diego Padres, can impact the outcome. But it's not just the support systems that have drawn the ire of fans and opposing players, it's the roof itself. After Hurricane Milton destroyed much of the stadium covering in 2004, the rebuilt roof was replaced with a much brighter version. And opposing players don't like it. Really don't like it. BREWERS RIDE RIDICULOUS, RECORD-SETTING EIGHT-RUN INNING TO DOMINANT 3-0 WORLD SERIES LEAD OVER RAYS Brewers star closer Trevor Megill made it a point of contention on the off-day before game three, giving reporters gathered around batting practice a very strong piece of his mind. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "Whoever decided to make the roof the same g--damn color as the baseball is a f---ing idiot," he said, per Dario Melendez. He's right, too. Though it's hard to say, given the level of gamesmanship baseball teams are capable of, whether it was an oversight or a purposeful design choice from Tampa to add a marginal bit of help to their home field advantage. Particularly with their often anemic attendance. Melendez, who works for WISN 12, also reported that the Brewers spent a significant amount of time practicing how to play fly balls that take off into the roof background, as well as playing ricochet's off the support system. Smart, considering they know from direct, recent experience just how easy it is for the roof to come into play. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Fortunately for the Brewers, they didn't have to worry too much about dealing with the confusing system in game three. Starting pitcher Robert Gasser became the first lefty to go six shutout innings while facing the minimum number of opposing batters in a World Series game since legendary Hall of Famer Sandy Koufax. Tampa managed just one hit through eight innings before grabbing a run in the ninth on a Yandy Diaz double to narrow the score to 10-1. The dominant win pushed them one step closer to securing the franchise's first-ever World Series championship and finally paying off their years of recent regular season success. And they'd do it by becoming the first team in history to sweep both the NLCS and World Series. While winning nine straight games and finishing 11-1 in the playoffs. A remarkable superteam. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Milwaukee will send Dustin May to the mound on Tuesday night for game four, while Tampa will counter with bulk pitcher Griffin Jax, hoping to extend their season til Thursday night. Given how the series has gone so far, they might need some help from that roof. Or a lot of help. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae12845876989b59d079947 'Rolling Stone' releases list of 200 greatest 21st century rock songs and it's as awful as you'd imagine te 2026-10-27T22:40:05.900Z 'Rolling Stone' releases list of 200 greatest 21st century rock songs and it's as awful as you'd imagine Anyone of a certain age who is even tangentially familiar with rock music knows that, for a time, "Rolling Stone" magazine was almost the foremost expert on all things involving the genre. In recent decades, however, the once-proud music mag has devolved into hipster drivel, and nowhere is that more evident than in their ranking lists. From their infamous "250 Greatest Guitarists of All-Time" (in which they ranked Joni Mitchell and someone named Sister Rosetta Tharpe over Tony Iommi and Eric Clapton) to the perplexing "500 Greatest Albums of All-Time," the fine folks over at "Rolling Stone" have released some stinkers, opting to let their contrarian opinions and eye-rollingly leftist leanings color their rankings. RANKING THE TEN BEST BILLY JOEL SONGS OF ALL TIME IN HONOR OF THE PIANO MAN'S 77TH BIRTHDAY "Greatest" is a subjective term, especially when it comes to music, but when large swathes of the entire internet take exception to your rankings, you might have to reevaluate some things. On that note, it looks like "Rolling Stone" has released yet another God-awful list, this time in the form of "The 200 Greatest Rock Songs of The 21st Century So Far." I'll be frank with you, I don't really hold a lot of 21st century rock in high regard. I'm a child of the '90s, but my musical tastes predate someone of my birth year by a good two decades, consisting mainly of rock and metal acts from the 1970s, '80s, and '90s. SIX ROCK BANDS WHO GOT BETTER AFTER REPLACING KEY MEMBERS Even then, I can admit that there is plenty of great rock to be found on this side of the year 2000, but "Rolling Stone's" list eschews most of that to try and cobble together this eclectic ranking to boost their street cred with all the gender-fluid dorks from Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn (aka, the only people still reading "Rolling Stone"). Let's start at the top and see what they selected as the "greatest" rock song of the 21st century. "Maps" by the Yeah Yeah Yeah's. Are we serious here? If your response is, "Who the hell are the Yeah Yeah Yeahs?" congrats, you’re not alone. The only reason I know this song, unfortunately, is because I used to watch Fuse TV in the early 2000s and this boring, monotonous song and accompanying music video would interrupt all the fun pop-punk acts I actually wanted to see, but I digress. This song taking the top spot is just a harbinger of things to come, so sit back as I regale you with some of the more egregious placements and omissions on this list. For starters, I think "Rolling Stone" needs to reevaluate what the word "rock" means, because there are some musical acts dotting the upper spots of this ranking that probably shouldn't even be on here at all. Would any of you make a rock playlist and add Lana Del Rey, Jay-Z, MGMT, Taylor Swift, and/or Lady Gaga to it? If you answered "yes," then congratulations! You're either certifiably insane or you write for "Rolling Stone" (and those two things aren't exactly mutually exclusive). Some of the songs that got shafted by whoever wrote this list are staggering. CHAD GILBERT, NEW FOUND GLORY FOUNDING MEMBER AND LEAD GUITARIST, DEAD AT 45 "The Middle" by Jimmy Eat World is in the top-25, and deservedly so, but one of the pop-punk anthems of the early aughts is ranked lower than such "classics" as Geese's "Getting Killed," Mitski's "Your Best American Girl," and "Night Shift" by Lucy Dacus. If I gathered 100 random people off the street and asked them if they knew any of those three songs, I bet the hit rate would be about 3%. What does "Rolling Stone" mean when they say "greatest?" Because if you ask me, how iconic a song is in the cultural zeitgeist as well as its crossover appeal and impact on pop culture should be taken into account. I guess you really can't overstate just how impactful Mitski was on the rock scene in the early 2020s, can you? Some more head-scratchers include Queens of the Stone Age's "No One Knows" coming in at a robust 36, three spots behind Slater-Kinney's "Entertain." Man, when I think of rock, I would definitely pick Slater-Kinney over one of the best alternative acts of the 2000s! System of a Down's "Chop Suey" also misses the top-25 entirely, as does Panic! At The Disco's "I Write Sins Not Tragedies." Blink-182 is almost completely unrepresented on this list, and their highest-ranked entry, "Rock Show," failed to even crack the top-50. I can't think of five rock bands from the 21st century who had more of an impact on music than Blink-182, yet here we are. Others were similarly shafted (Velvet Revolver, Sum 41), but the list did get a few right. The Strokes' "Last Nite" was included in the top-10 (although their 2003 classic "Reptilia" was still too low for my liking) and the song that just missed the top spot was none other than "Seven Nation Army" by White Stripes, a very deserving song to include in the top-five. You can read the entire list for yourself, but suffice to say if you're a fan of traditional rock music — or things that make sense in general — you're probably going to need to take some blood pressure medication ahead of time. Then again, as my colleague and fellow metal-head Matt Reigle pointed out, "Rolling Stone" is likely doing this just to get a rise out of old heads like us. "What the f—? '99 Problems' is in the top-ten?" Yes, "Rolling Stone," you've done your job. I fell for your rage bait hook, line and sinker. Just know that the rock community at large is laughing at you, not with you. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae12844876989b59d07993e Haitian illegal immigrant charged in Walmart killing entered US via Biden parole program: DHS te 2026-10-27T22:40:04.710Z Haitian illegal immigrant charged in Walmart killing entered US via Biden parole program: DHS A Haitian illegal immigrant accused of fatally shooting a Walmart employee outside a Pennsylvania store entered the U.S. through a Biden-era migrant parole program, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) sources told Fox News. Destino Jean-Louis, 23, is charged with murder in the Oct. 21 shooting death of 45-year-old Latosha Ann Cooper outside a Walmart in Cheltenham Township, Montgomery County, according to court documents and the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office. Multiple DHS sources told Fox News that Jean-Louis entered the U.S. legally on Nov. 24, 2023, through Fort Lauderdale International Airport under the Biden administration's CHNV parole program for migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela. His legal status was revoked by DHS on June 12, 2025, the sources said.  DHS SUSPENDS VISA-FREE TRAVEL PROGRAM FOR CHINESE NATIONALS AMID BIRTH TOURISM, SECURITY CONCERNS "On October 23, ICE arrested Destino Jean-Louis, a criminal illegal alien from Haiti, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania," DHS said in a statement to Fox News. "Jean-Louis is currently under investigation for homicide by Montgomery County." DHS said Jean-Louis entered the country legally in November 2023, and was transferred to local authorities on Oct. 26. "He chose to overstay his welcome in violation of our nation’s laws. Under President [Donald] Trump and [DHS} Secretary [Markwayne] Mullin, if you break the law, you will face the consequences. Criminal illegal aliens are not welcome in the U.S.," DHS said. Investigators allege Jean-Louis targeted Cooper after an immigration-related marriage arrangement between the two fell apart, according to FOX 29 and 6abc Philadelphia. The two met while working at Walmart in 2024, and later married after Cooper allegedly offered to help Jean-Louis obtain a green card, 6abc Philadelphia reported, citing court documents. HAITIAN NATIONAL CHARGED WITH MURDERING ESTRANGED WIFE OUTSIDE WALMART AFTER GREEN CARD MARRIAGE GOES AWRY His application was denied in July, and Cooper withdrew from the process and cut off contact with him, according to the outlet. Investigators said Jean-Louis then contacted Walmart employees seeking Cooper's work schedule and allegedly waited outside the store for her shift to end on Oct. 21. A co-worker told police she was talking with Cooper in the parking lot when a masked man approached and shot her, 6abc Philadelphia reported. Jean-Louis allegedly hid near bushes outside the Walmart wearing a mask and waited for Cooper to finish her night shift, according to Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele. "When Cooper left the store, he ran towards her and fatally shot her," according to court documents. Cellphone records placed Jean-Louis at the Walmart around the time of the shooting and on several nights beforehand, investigators said, according to 6abc Philadelphia. HUNDREDS OF STAGED ARMED ROBBERIES HELPED THOUSANDS POSE AS CRIME VICTIMS IN US IMMIGRATION SCAM: DOJ Court documents also allege Jean-Louis, a former employee at the same Walmart, had previously assaulted Cooper and repeatedly contacted store employees seeking her work schedule. Jean-Louis denied being at the store when Cooper was killed, according to 6abc Philadelphia. He is charged with first-degree murder, third-degree murder, an illegal alien use of a firearm, carrying a firearm without a license and possession of an instrument of crime, according to court documents. Jean-Louis is being held without bail at the Montgomery County Correctional Facility. A spokesperson for Walmart and the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office could not immediately be reached by Fox News Digital for comment. Fox News Digital's Robert McGreevy contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae125ef876989b59d0798b6 Viral Massachusetts lesbian bar announces it will be 'soft closing' after easing mask rules te 2026-10-27T22:30:07.627Z Viral Massachusetts lesbian bar announces it will be 'soft closing' after easing mask rules Last Ditch Bar and Arts Venue, a Massachusetts lesbian bar that went viral for its masking policy last month, announced Monday that it would be closing and seeking a buyer for the business. "WE ARE CLOSING. We have put our lives on hold to foster networks of care, resources, and a home base for organizing. It's time we pass it on. We've been fighting since the beginning to fill out the team, and we still don't have a board/leadership to manage workers owned Co-op transfer. We are SOFT CLOSING effective immediately, all BOOKED events will CONTINUE, otherwise we are CLOSED," the bar wrote on Instagram. "We need new owners ASAP, we close this winter," the bar also wrote. Fox News Digital reached out to the bar for comment but did not immediately receive a response.  PHILLY GAY SPORTS BAR CANCELED BY ITS OWN FOR NOT BEING GAY ENOUGH ON EVE OF WNBA FINALS Last Ditch Bar and Arts Venue went viral last month after The Boston Globe reported that it would be lifting its mask mandate for one night a week. Some critics accused the Massachusetts bar's owners of putting disabled people at risk and compared the policy change to a "mass disabling event" and a "eugenicist" attack while also making threats against the establishment. After The Boston Globe article was published, a Massachusetts chapter of the Communist Party released a statement condemning the piece for being used as a tool to divide the LGBTQ community. "The Western Massachusetts CPUSA rejects the use of conflicts among LGBTQIA+ people and organizations as a tool of division by the extreme right. We reaffirm our solidarity with all those struggling against the genocide of transgender people," the statement read. BOSTON GLOBE OP-ED SAYS VIOLENCE AGAINST TRANSGENDER PEOPLE IS 'GOING DOWN' DESPITE ACTIVIST CLAIMS Fox News host and comedian Jimmy Failla and Fox News contributor Kennedy mocked the story on Failla's "Fox Across America" show last month. "Here's where the free market is beautiful," Kennedy said. "If there's a market for this, and you sell yourselves as safe and mask mandatory and all that stuff and that's when you're making your money, have at it. If that is not working, let the market decide."  Failla added, "In a post-Covid world, we placated the biggest moon bats, people we would have otherwise had laughed at and dismissed. And now, unfortunately, this is a big thing on the left that they created. They call these people the heroes, the pioneers and the people worth celebrating. So now, they just show up and air grievances, and they expect to be catered to. But you know who doesn't cater to that? The free market, like you said. And now this business is going under." MAHER BLASTS ‘INTOLERANT LEFT’ AFTER MASSACHUSETTS LESBIAN BAR FACES FURY FOR TWEAKING COVID-ERA MASK POLICY The Boston Globe previously reported that the bar was struggling financially before altering its mask policies. Two of its owners stepped back from daily operations months ago, including one who had enrolled in clown school and another who is a drag performer using it/its pronouns.  Jackie Matellian, the remaining owner involved in daily operations, lived in her truck for six months, working four jobs and carrying a $50,000 loan. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae125eb876989b59d079870 Guidewire buys Hyperexponential for $1.7B in cash te 2026-10-27T22:30:03.973Z Guidewire buys Hyperexponential for $1.7B in cash Software company Guidewire announced Tuesday that it was buying UK agentic underwriting startup Hyperexponential for $1.7 billion in cash. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae1239a876989b59d079804 Arizona coach gives back in big way by buying fans $2,000 worth of tequila and 1,000 game tickets te 2026-10-27T22:20:10.421Z Arizona coach gives back in big way by buying fans $2,000 worth of tequila and 1,000 game tickets Arizona football coach Brent Brennan knew one of the best ways to thank fans for their support this past weekend would come at the local watering hole. The Wildcats were hoping the stadium would be filled on Saturday as they hosted Iowa State in a pivotal Big 12 game that had major implications on the College Football Playoff. So, when Arizona fans showed up for the homecoming matchup at Casino Del Sol Stadium in a major way, Wildcats coach Brent Brennan figured he would pay them back in the form of alcohol, which is an easy way into the hearts of college students and ticket holders looking to celebrate the 39-3 win over the Cyclones. COLLEGE FOOTBALL'S JERRY JONE'S: TEXAS TECH BOOSTER CODY CAMPBELL DEMANDS RETURN ON INVESTMENT It just so happens that coach Brent Brennan knew where the party would be taking place, so he made a detour on his way home to "Dirtbag's", which is a popular bar near the University of Arizona campus that fans gather at following games. "For me, I’ve said it since I got here and it’s been a thing for me the whole time I’ve been a head coach, I think it’s important that if you want people to show up for you, you gotta show up for them," Brennan said on Monday. "It was an easy way for me to pop in there, with all of our alumni in town for homecoming, the excitement from the game, to go in there, and say hello and get out." THE CIGNETTI EFFECT IS REAL: INDIANA FOOTBALL SPARKS AN UNBELIEVABLE 'REVIVAL' IN BLOOMINGTON So, how much did the head coach spend on shots for those gathered? Well, Brennan walked into the bar, ordered 300 tequila shots for Arizona fans, paid the $2,000 tab and left, all within five minutes. TENNESSEE BEAT ALABAMA, SMOKED CIGARS AND HELPED FUND KALEN DEBOER’S NIL FUND WITH $500K FIELD-STORMING FINE "I was in there for five minutes. It was an expensive five minutes, but it was a good five minutes," Brennan recalled. "Just wanted to invest in our fans and let them know how much we appreciate them as a football team." Now, that is one way to give back, but it turns out he had already done something before kickoff for kids that wanted to attend an Arizona football game. If you've never seen any type of sporting event through the eyes of a child who is witnessing something for the first time, I highly advise doing it. In the days leading up to Arizona's showdown with Iowa State, knowing that there were tickets still available, Coach Brennan decided he wanted to give back to his community in another way. The Wildcats football coach purchased 1,000 tickets for kids involved with the Boys & Girls Club, the Ronald McDonald House, local football leagues and other clubs in the area. LINCOLN RILEY'S USC TENURE COULD END WITH LOSS AGAINST OHIO STATE'S BACKUP QUARTERBACK, WITH $70 MILLION BUYOUT LOOMING THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! This was his way of giving back, while also allowing these children the opportunity to experience something he knew would make their day, especially those going through hard times. "So, as you know, we just want to make it available to as many people as we can. And I thought this was a really easy way to engage some really some groups that are important to me, but also give some people a chance to see this football team play," Brennan said. It seems as though Brent Brennan understands the assignment of being a head football coach, especially in the sense of giving back to those who support the program in some form or fashion. We don’t often hear about stories like this, but it’s refreshing to see the reaction throughout the Tucson community after Brennan made the decision to give back to Arizona fans and local children. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae12398876989b59d0797fb Hornets to retire jersey of Muggsy Bogues, the shortest player in NBA history, in 2027 te 2026-10-27T22:20:08.893Z Hornets to retire jersey of Muggsy Bogues, the shortest player in NBA history, in 2027 Muggsy Bogues may have been small, but his impact was enormous. The Charlotte Hornets announced Wednesday that they will retire the No. 1 jersey of Bogues, the shortest player in NBA history at 5 feet, 3 inches, on Feb. 11, 2027 . Bogues will become the third player in franchise history to have his jersey retired, joining Bobby Phills (No. 13) and Dell Curry (No. 30). "An original member of the Hornets, Bogues has spent more than 20 years with the organization as a player and ambassador. The honor recognizes his accomplishments during 10 seasons with the team and his enduring impact on the organization, his steadfast commitment and continued service to the Charlotte community and his contributions to the game of basketball around the globe," the Hornets said in a statement. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Bogues was selected by the Hornets in the 1988 NBA Expansion Draft and emerged as a cornerstone of the franchise. He is the franchise's all-time leader in assists (5,557), assists per game (8.8), steals (1,067) and minutes played (19,768). "Charlotte has been home to me and my family for so many years, and the support I’ve received from Hornets fans has meant everything to me," Bogues said in the statement. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "To have my number retired alongside Bobby and Dell is an incredible honor. I’m grateful to Rick and Gabe, the organization, my teammates and coaches, and everyone who has been part of this journey. I can’t wait to share this night with my family and the fans who have been with us since the beginning." Bogues played 632 games over 10 seasons with the Hornets, averaging 8.8 points, 8.8 assists and 2.9 rebounds per game. Standing just 5 feet, 3 inches, Bogues became one of the most recognizable players in NBA history. "Honoring the players who helped build this franchise is an important part of our commitment to Hornets history," Hornets co-chairmen Rick Schnall and Gabe Plotkin said. "Muggsy was here from the beginning and played with a heart, toughness and competitive spirit that made him a fan favorite. At 5-foot-3, he overcame obstacles throughout his career and proved he belonged among the best players in the world. He became a role model for generations, showing young people that their size doesn’t have to limit what they can achieve. His accomplishments on the court and commitment to Charlotte have made him a beloved part of this organization." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae12396876989b59d0797c9 Susan Collins vs. Troy Jackson: Candidates' Final Appeal to Voters Compared te 2026-10-27T22:20:06.174Z Susan Collins vs. Troy Jackson: Candidates' Final Appeal to Voters Compared Maine's U.S. Senate race could determine the balance of power in the upper chamber after the midterms. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae12394876989b59d0797ad From 8VC to Benchmark, here’s what’s hiding in October SEC filings te 2026-10-27T22:20:04.115Z From 8VC to Benchmark, here’s what’s hiding in October SEC filings A whole crop of venture capital firms are raising significant new funds. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae12143876989b59d07976e XX-XY Athletics activist speaks out on ejection from NWSL match after fans threw food and beer at them te 2026-10-27T22:10:11.701Z XX-XY Athletics activist speaks out on ejection from NWSL match after fans threw food and beer at them Around 20 "Save Women's Sports" activists wearing XX-XY Athletics shirts were forcibly escorted out of a Portland Thorns match on Friday night after members of the group were struck and verbally berated by other fans during a demonstration supporting female-only sports. Women's sports activist Amy Sousa told OutKick that she and other XX-XY Athletics attendees filed police reports after being escorted out of the stadium. In a Tuesday appearance on "The Faulkner Focus," Sousa said she and others were bombarded with food, beer, flags and poles. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "This is a bit of political theater. We went with a very clear message, and our message was 'Save women's sports.' And we were forcibly removed from a women's sporting event for expressing support for the very category that makes that event possible," Sousa said on Tuesday. "Those words are really our purpose, and our purpose is to draw attention to issues that go far beyond the NWSL and impact girls in real time - in their high schools, in their junior highs and in their elementary schools. It is about professional athletics, but it is also about the girls that are facing this on their level." Sousa said she was told by security that their XX-XY shirts did not violate any sort of policy, but she suspects that they were taken out of the game because security "could not protect us adequately from the fans" who were harassing them. As to why they, instead of the alleged harassers, were kicked out, Sousa was dumbfounded. "I think a lot of people would love to hear the answer to that question," Sousa said. FORMER NWSL PLAYER SAYS LEAGUE CULTURE PRESSURED ATHLETES TO SUPPORT POLITICAL MESSAGES THEY OPPOSED Director of Security Jim McCausland was texted for comment, per OutKick's request, but said he did not have time to talk. OutKick also reached out to the Thorns' communication director for comment — specifically as to why XX-XY attendees were escorted out but not their assaulters — but received no response. OutKick reporter Matt Calkins, who was credentialed for the match, attempted to document the confrontation but was also subjected to verbal and physical aggression. He was flipped off, called a Nazi, had his phone knocked out of his hand and had beer poured on his neck. A separate security guard also yanked Calkins' credential from around his neck as he interviewed Sousa. The guard returned it seconds later but declined to explain his actions when questioned. This wasn't the first time Sousa and XX-XY Athletics supporters had been ejected from a Thorns game at Providence Park. A smaller group was removed in early September, when Sousa said she was accused of being "transphobic" for her pro-women apparel. But it appears that no amount of ejections or harassment will stop Sousa. "This is about protecting the integrity of the category of sex. It's about defending the promise of Title IX, that girls deserve equal athletic opportunity and fair competition and safety on the basis of sex," she said. "A lot of my team was in Camas, Washington last week where 12 girls walked off their field because of a boy competing against them. So we are a group that stands with those girls, and actions like this draw attention to their struggles. Young girls should not be forced to become activists in their competition. They need adults who are willing to stand up and speak out for them. "This isn't about identity, this isn't about the trans trend — this is about the integrity of girls sports." OutKick's Matt Calkins and Jackson Thompson contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae12142876989b59d079765 Escaped Tennessee killer's abandoned truck offers clues to what he may do next: Retired FBI agent te 2026-10-27T22:10:10.350Z Escaped Tennessee killer's abandoned truck offers clues to what he may do next: Retired FBI agent A convicted killer’s abandoned truck could offer clues about his next move after he escaped a Tennessee prison and triggered a multi-state manhunt, a former FBI special agent told Fox News Digital. Jacob Allen Morley broke out of the Northwest Correctional Complex in Tiptonville, Tennessee, on Sunday, although authorities have not disclosed the precise time of his escape. Staff at the prison noticed Morley was unaccounted for at around 11:30 p.m., and a review of surveillance footage subsequently revealed him crossing through the facility's perimeter fence. Surveillance footage recorded Morley taking a pickup truck from the 400 block of Keystone Drive at around 1 a.m. Monday, a location roughly two miles south of the prison, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said. The truck was found abandoned by law enforcement officials on early Tuesday morning in Marion, Illinois, but Morley wasn't located. The manhunt has drawn assistance from multiple agencies, with an Illinois State Police spokeswoman telling Fox News Digital that the agency has "offered its assistance to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation." TBI separately confirmed that the U.S. Marshals Service is assisting in the search for Morley. MULTI-STATE MANHUNT UNDERWAY AS MURDER VICTIM'S CLOSE FRIEND FEARS ESCAPED KILLER COULD STRIKE AGAIN Retired FBI special agent Jonathan Gilliam told Fox News Digital he thinks the abandoned truck offers clues to what Morley's next move might be. "But when he got the truck, now they found that two and a half hours north, he is probably gonna lay low or he's gonna try to get another vehicle," Gilliam said. "That vehicle in particular that he took is a work truck [that] just absolutely screamed work truck," he added, saying it "would have been easy to identify." TENNESSEE INMATE CONVICTED OF MURDER ESCAPES FROM PRISON, STEALS PICKUP TRUCK, MANHUNT UNDERWAY: OFFICIALS Gilliam said if Morley managed to steal another truck that isn't as identifiable as the work truck, it could dramatically expand the search area. "If he's in a vehicle that's nondescript and nobody reports it missing, he could go a very long ways without being caught," Gilliam said. "He could be halfway across the country." Gilliam said Morley’s lack of money could ultimately limit how far he can travel, unless he obtains additional resources by committing another crime. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X Unless Morley is receiving outside help, something authorities have not indicated, Gilliam said his movements suggest he may simply be trying to put as much distance as possible between himself and the prison. "I think the fact that this guy went north reduces his chance of familiar resources. So family resources are all east. He went north," Gilliam said. "If I had to just look at the totality of what I know right now at this point, I would think that the guy is probably more just trying to put distance between him and the prison." SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS Morley is described as 5 feet, 11 inches tall and weighing 240 pounds, with brown hair and green eyes. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said he should be "considered dangerous," adding Morley is now on the state's most wanted list. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB WATCH: Escaped Tennessee inmate seen on video stealing truck, officials say In addition to the first-degree murder conviction, he was also found guilty of burglary, vandalism, tampering with evidence and evading arrest. SEND US A TIP Both federal and state law enforcement agencies are assisting in the search for Morley, officials said. GOT A TIP? Morley was serving a life sentence for the 2022 murder of Cody Birchfield. Birchfield disappeared in early February 2022 after he was last seen in Elizabethton, Tennessee. According to WJHL, investigators from the Carter County Sheriff's Office saw indications that a "violent crime" had occurred inside his house. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST On March 2, 2022, Morley was arrested after a police chase that went to the North Carolina state line. After the arrest, Birchfield's body was found underneath Morley's home. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Morley's former girlfriend, Landree Sheperd, testified at Morley's trial and claimed that the defendant said at one point that "he f---ing killed him." People with information about Morley's whereabouts are encouraged to contact 844-832-3463. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae1213f876989b59d079748 Low-Key or Electric? The Style Gulf Splitting the Democratic Party te 2026-10-27T22:10:07.512Z Low-Key or Electric? The Style Gulf Splitting the Democratic Party Should a candidate light the world on fire, or is being a little bit boring actually a secret weapon? Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae1213d876989b59d07973f Grand Jury Declines to Bring Charges Against Cassidy Hutchinson te 2026-10-27T22:10:05.971Z Grand Jury Declines to Bring Charges Against Cassidy Hutchinson The rejection of the indictment was the latest extraordinary setback in President Trump’s wide-ranging campaign to go after his political opponents. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae11eec876989b59d0796f0 LAPD union leader warns against mayoral candidate Nithya Raman's stances on public drug use, police staffing te 2026-10-27T22:00:12.558Z LAPD union leader warns against mayoral candidate Nithya Raman's stances on public drug use, police staffing Los Angeles mayoral candidate Nithya Raman faced tough questions Sunday over public drug use and police staffing, prompting the city's police union to accuse her of contradicting her previous voting record as she campaigns to unseat Mayor Karen Bass. During an appearance with host Graham Stephan on "The Iced Coffee Hour" podcast, Raman suggested certain calls involving people experiencing homelessness could be handled without armed police officers, arguing that the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) would be unable to intervene if no crime was taking place. "Like the issue that you had with a person who is on your sidewalk, who is clearly homeless, who is maybe not someone you feel comfortable talking to," she said. "LAPD would come out to that situation and not be able to do anything, right? If they're not — if there's not a crime happening there. If they're not a threat to themselves." Stephan challenged her characterization, emphasizing that the individuals he described were openly using illegal drugs. "Well, there is a crime. They're doing drugs," he said. WATCH: LEFT-WING LA MAYOR FACES REALITY TV CHALLENGER’S BLUNT TAKEDOWNS IN HEATED MAYORAL DEBATE The exchange prompted a response from Los Angeles Police Protective League (LAPPL) Vice President Chris Wecker, who questioned Raman's commitment to maintaining police staffing in a statement to Fox News Digital. Wecker pointed to her opposition earlier this year to a proposal intended to offset officer retirements. "No, there are not enough police officers now to keep residents and officers safe," he said. "What has Angelenos scratching their heads is the stark contrast between what Candidate Raman is saying today and what Councilmember Raman voted on earlier this year. This year she voted against hiring 170 officers to replace those who were retiring. This wouldn't have increased the number of officers; it simply would have kept the number of officers the same." "So, who do Angelenos believe: Candidate Raman or Councilmember Raman?" Raman's opposition is documented in her voting record. She was one of four council members who voted against a January proposal authorizing funding for 130 recruits — the final portion of a 170-recruit hiring plan that began in December and brought total expected recruits for the fiscal year to about 410, Fox 11 reported. The measure passed 9-4. LA MAYORAL RACE HEADS TO NOVEMBER RUNOFF AS KAREN BASS FACES MAMDANI-STYLE SOCIALIST Stephan described residents encountering people using drugs in alleys and near homes, including complaints that officers were slow to respond. Raman advocated expanding unarmed crisis response programs to handle certain calls. Wecker rejected the idea that public drug use should be among the situations handled by unarmed responders, warning that the encounters could become dangerous. "We support unarmed responses to some calls for service. Public drug use is not one of those calls," he told Fox News Digital. "These are some of the most dangerous and unpredictable calls to which officers must respond. We can't imagine a methamphetamine or cocaine user paying any attention to a clinician, and we believe the responding clinician would actually escalate the situation, putting them in harm's way and necessitating an armed response." "It sounds good until good people start getting hurt," he continued. KAREN BASS RIPPED AFTER SUGGESTING TAXPAYER-FUNDED DENTAL CARE FOR METH USERS As Stephan repeatedly pressed Raman about whether Los Angeles needed additional police officers, the candidate defended her proposal to prevent further staffing declines while shifting certain responsibilities away from sworn personnel. "I want to maintain the size of our police force. That's what — that's where we're at right now," Raman said. She maintained that hiring civilian employees for administrative work and expanding alternative response teams would allow existing officers to concentrate on criminal activity. She also blamed bureaucratic delays for recruitment difficulties. When Stephan questioned why she considered the current number of officers sufficient, Raman acknowledged that Los Angeles has fewer officers per capita than cities such as New York and Chicago. She advocated studying call volumes and deployment requirements before determining the appropriate staffing level. SEE IT: LA DEM CANDIDATES TORCHED BY DISGUSTED RESIDENTS AFTER ‘DISGRACEFUL’ DEBATE: ‘BOTH BAD’ The debate comes as Bass has pursued additional LAPD hiring. Her 2026-27 budget proposal called for 510 new officer hires. The city subsequently adopted a budget maintaining that hiring target.  However, the incumbent mayor has also supported expanding civilian crisis response. In July, Bass announced more than $2 million in federal funding for the city's CIRCLE program, which deploys unarmed mental health professionals to certain nonviolent calls involving people experiencing homelessness or mental health crises. Alex Stack, a spokesperson for Mayor Karen Bass' re-election campaign, said in a statement to Fox News Digital: "Nithya Raman voted against hiring more police officers every chance she got in city council, and we have less officers now directly because of her. Mayor Bass has been working to expand the size of the police force to 9,500 officers in order to reduce 911 response times and make our neighborhoods safer." Fox News Digital reached out to Raman and the LAPD for comment but did not immediately receive a response. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae11eea876989b59d0796dc Colts continue talent selloff, sending DeForest Buckner to 49ers, while making the New York Jets happier te 2026-10-27T22:00:10.502Z Colts continue talent selloff, sending DeForest Buckner to 49ers, while making the New York Jets happier The Indianapolis Colts are blowing it up, folks. Indianapolis continues a seemingly inexorable plan to sell off some of its best players in exchange for draft assets and the latest is the club has agreed to send defensive tackle DeForest Buckner to the San Francisco 49ers. It is Indy's second trade of a former Pro Bowl player that interim general manager Ed Dodds negotiated Tuesday. COLTS TRADE PRO BOWL GUARD QUENTON NELSON TO SEAHAWKS AND MORE DEALS COULD BE ON THE WAY Buckner is returning to the same team that drafted him in 2016 and he played for until through 2019 before he arrived in Indianapolis in time for the 2020 season. The Colts are reportedly getting a fourth-round pick for Buckner in the 2027 draft, according to the NFL Network. The 49ers are getting an interior defensive line force that they traded back in 2020 for the No. 13th overall selection. And now, after six seasons and 420 tackles, including 47 sacks, in Indy, Buckner is on his way back. The trade is pending a physical. Colts fans might need a physical because Tuesday has signaled what they all thought might be coming: The team showing that it is no longer prioritizing salvaging the 2026 season, but instead is planning for the future. Earlier on Tuesday, the Colts traded perennial Pro Bowl guard Quenton Nelson to the Seattle Seahawks. The Colts on Tuesday have added a 2027 third-round pick, a 2027 fourth-round pick, and a 2028 fifth-round pick. KEENAN ALLEN FACES NFL SUSPENSION AFTER BLOOD ALCOHOL LEVEL NEARLY TRIPLE THE LEGAL LIMIT: REPORT And they might not be finished. As OutKick and Fox News Digital has reported, the team continues to discuss trade options with other teams about other players. The other players include running back Jonathan Taylor, defensive tackle Grover Stewart, receivers Keenan Allen and Josh Downs, and perhaps others. The Colts are obviously looking beyond this season but there will be fallout and perhaps consequences from these moves. With less talent, it is likely the struggling Colts will continue to head in the wrong direction the remainder of this season. That's not good news for head coach Shane Steichen who was under a mandate to win this year to guarantee he'd be retained into the future. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! And, meanwhile, the New York Jets are celebrating. The Jets last season traded Sauce Gardner to the Colts when Indianapolis was an aggressive buyer at the trade deadline. The Jets got a 2026 first-round pick and 2027 first-round pick in that deal. The more the Colts lose the remainder of this season with a roster that is measurably weaker following Tuesday's trades, the higher the Jets' 2027 first-rounder will likely be. FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae11ee8876989b59d0796d3 Venezuelan illegal immigrant killed by FBI agent in Chicago was caught and released under Biden: sources te 2026-10-27T22:00:08.117Z Venezuelan illegal immigrant killed by FBI agent in Chicago was caught and released under Biden: sources A Venezuelan illegal immigrant shot and killed by an off-duty FBI agent in Chicago on Monday night had previously been caught and released at the southern border under the Biden administration, multiple federal law enforcement sources told Fox News. The man, identified by federal sources as 27-year-old Oscar D. Corrales, was firing a gun toward people in a homeless encampment when the off-duty FBI agent encountered him, according to the sources. The agent was driving alone when he spotted Corrales shooting toward the encampment, sources said. The agent got out of his car and shot and killed Corrales. BIDEN BORDER OFFICIALS RELEASED ALLEGED KILLER OF CHICAGO STUDENT 'DUE TO LACK OF SPACE,' DOCUMENTS SHOW Federal law enforcement sources told Fox News that Corrales was apprehended at the southern border in October 2023 and subsequently released into the United States under the Biden administration. Corrales also had a previous arrest in California, where he was released from custody despite an ICE detainer, according to the sources. The circumstances of that arrest, including the charges Corrales faced and which California jurisdiction released him, were not immediately available. HUNDREDS OF JAILED ILLEGAL ALIENS RELEASED BACK ONTO BLUE-STATE STREETS DESPITE ICE DETAINERS, RECORDS SHOW Sources emphasized that the deadly encounter in Chicago was not connected to an immigration enforcement operation. The FBI agent was off duty when he encountered Corrales, and the shooting was described as an unrelated incident. The Chicago Police Department confirmed to Fox News Digital that officers responded to a shooting involving federal agents in the 1700 block of South Union Avenue. The department said its Investigative Response Team was on scene to document the incident and referred additional questions to the FBI's Chicago field office. The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office provided Fox News Digital with a record identifying Corrales as a 27-year-old man under case number 5735. Fox News Digital has reached out to the FBI's Chicago field office for additional information about the shooting and the circumstances surrounding the agent's involvement. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae11ee6876989b59d0796ca Simple exercise done just once a week could help lower blood pressure te 2026-10-27T22:00:06.401Z Simple exercise done just once a week could help lower blood pressure Holding a wall squat for a few minutes might not feel like an intense workout, but a growing body of evidence suggests it could be one of the most effective ways to lower your blood pressure. A trial published in BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine found that isometric exercise training, where muscles contract without moving the joints, leads to meaningful drops in resting blood pressure within just four weeks. Researchers also found that daily exercise may not be necessary to maintain these benefits, as exercising just once a week was enough to preserve some heart-health improvements. ANCIENT CHINESE MOVEMENT SHOWS PROMISE FOR REDUCING BLOOD PRESSURE AT HOME, STUDY SAYS The study followed 100 inactive adults with normal to high-normal blood pressure, defined as a systolic reading between 120 and 140 millimeters of mercury. For the first four weeks, the participants performed lower-body isometric wall squats three times a week at home. The routine consisted of four two-minute sessions separated by two minutes of seated rest, monitored using heart-rate straps to ensure consistent effort. After four weeks, participants’ top blood pressure number (systolic pressure) fell by about 9.5 points on average, while their bottom number (diastolic pressure) also dropped compared with the control group. Researchers then examined the effects of reduced exercise frequency. During the following four weeks, participants were randomly assigned to train three, two, one or zero times per week. EVERYDAY HABIT LINKED TO DRAMATICALLY LOWER RISK OF DYING FROM HEART DISEASE Those who stopped exercising completely saw their blood pressure bounce back to baseline within four weeks, essentially wiping out their progress. In contrast, participants who kept training just once or twice a week managed to hold onto a significant portion of their blood pressure reductions. Only the group that continued training three times weekly retained key improvements in the following metrics. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES "This is a fascinating study revealing just a little bit of the right exercise even once a week has likely demonstrable cardiovascular benefits in terms of blood pressure reduction," Dr. Aseem Malhotra, a cardiologist and metabolic health specialist at Ovadia Heart Health in Florida, told Fox News Digital. "It also doesn’t cost anything to do wall squats at home." Malhotra, who was not involved in the study, noted that physical movement is only one piece of the puzzle. "In my own personal clinical practice, I regularly see significant improvements in blood pressure with many patients coming off medication just from dietary change alone," he said. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "A low-carb Mediterranean diet is, in my view, the most substantial and effective intervention – not just for blood pressure, but for all metabolic health markers." The study cohort was relatively modest in size, consisting of 100 generally healthy, non-smoking adults who were not taking blood pressure medications. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER The findings cannot automatically be generalized to individuals with diagnosed hypertension, older populations with mobility limitations, or patients who are already on heart medications, the researchers acknowledged. Additionally, because the maintenance phase lasted only four weeks, the researchers noted that longer-term trials are needed to see whether a once-weekly session can sustain blood pressure reductions over months or years. Because the study involved physical activity, participants and researchers knew each person’s assigned exercise group. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae11c8e876989b59d0795ed What Ilhan Omar's Memoir Reveals About Her Date of Birth, Family History te 2026-10-27T21:50:06.835Z What Ilhan Omar's Memoir Reveals About Her Date of Birth, Family History Representative Omar's account of fleeing Somalia's civil war as a child offers a timeline of her early life and family history. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae11c8c876989b59d0795d2 Bank of America kindly asks that you don’t share your banking password with your AI assistant te 2026-10-27T21:50:04.872Z Bank of America kindly asks that you don’t share your banking password with your AI assistant The banking giant reminds customers that "you're responsible for activity" resulting from your AI agents' access. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae11c8b876989b59d0795c9 GM is embracing hybrids now te 2026-10-27T21:50:03.267Z GM is embracing hybrids now GM eschewed hybrids in favor of battery-electric vehicles. Now, it's gearing up to offer hybrid versions of its SUVs. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae11a40876989b59d0795b0 Desert Ridge Football ordeal raises question about accountability, discipline te 2026-10-27T21:40:16.554Z Desert Ridge Football ordeal raises question about accountability, discipline MESA – What began with a coach dismissing his starting quarterback from the team for calling an audible has spiraled into the stunning collapse of the football program at Desert Ridge High in Mesa and raised questions about player accountability. Coach Miles Smith kicked starting quarterback Gunner Brewer off the team on Oct. 5 because Smith had made a call during a game against Vail Cienega High on Oct. 2 and Brewer changed it at the line of scrimmage. When 12 of Brewer’s teammates walked out of a meeting two days later in a show of support for him, they were suspended for the remainder of the season. It set off a firestorm that eventually led to Smith’s resignation, along with the resignation of his father Lovie Smith, a former Arizona State assistant and NFL head coach who was serving as a volunteer assistant for his son. As the fallout from the events and the district’s push to reinstate the suspended players is now mostly established, questions of accountability remain unresolved. Parents, school leaders, and the local football community are left divided over the unraveling of the Jaguars’ football program and questions remain about whether it was the result of coaching that was too rigid, players failing to respect authority, administrative overreach or a broader failure in high school sports leadership. What we know After the 14-12 Desert Ridge victory over Cienega, Brewer’s dismissal and the player walkout, the 12 players were suspended and all of their equipment was removed from the locker room.  Since the suspensions, Desert Ridge has lost to Mesa Red Mountain, 49-7, Tempe Corona del Sol 50-0 and Gilbert Highland Gilbert 42-7 to drop to 2-7 this season. It’s worth noting that the Jaguars were already a frustrated team at 1-4 before the Cienega game and had given up an average of 48 points in the four losses. According to a report from Steven McCollum on the X account for his podcast “The Main Event with Steven McCollum & Dale Hellestrae,” Miles Smith and Lovie Smith, were involved in an incident before the Red Mountain game on Oct. 9 when parents of suspended players arrived to support the team and assist with pregame preparations, despite allegedly being denied access to the locker room. Tensions rose over concerns that a booster had entered a restricted area with a parent photographing equipment and posters on the locker room floor. Both Smiths subsequently resigned. Throughout this controversy, observers have taken sides on social media and in the conventional media. Long-time high school sports reporter and radio host  Kevin McCabe and 12 News (KPNX-TV) reporter Cameron Cox were among those weighing in about the role of coaches, the accountability from the players and the punishments handed out to Brewer and his teammates. Reportedly, Brewer decided to change the play call to a running play in the huddle in an effort to finish off the game. In a post on X McCabe said “shame on” the Gilbert School District for allowing the coaches to resign, noting that his sources told him that leadership approached the coaches and told them that five players who walked out in protest should be allowed to return, which McCabe felt undermined Smith’s authority as a coach. “Lovie Smith was just a volunteer and obviously won’t return,” McCabe wrote in another post. “We cannot afford to lose great coaches, leaders, and men.” A parent of one of the players still on the team told azcentral.com on Oct. 15 that Smith took over a team that was at a low point. He said that he came into the year and said he would make changes that were going to be uncomfortable for the team. He told reporters that the criticism may not always make his kid feel good, but that they have to be receptive and open to it. “You don’t always like the decisions,” the unidentified parent told the newspaper, “but you have to embrace it, because if you don’t, it’s not going to get any easier or better.”  According to The Republic’s Richard Obert, a staff member from the newspaper was turned away and not allowed to cover the game between Desert Ridge and Corona del Sol on Oct.15. AZ Family (KTVK 3TV and KPHO CBS 5) reported it had also been turned away. However, McCabe posted on X that he was at the game in a show of support for the team. Miles Smith and his father were still coaching at that game. A matter of respect?  In an interview with Obert, Brewer claimed that the team’s previous offensive coordinator, who was fired following a 56-20 loss on Sept. 25 to Mesa Westwood, had given him permission to change plays when he felt it was necessary. Brewer said that Miles Smith told him that he had disrespected him and kicked him off the team.  Brewer said he didn’t expect the dismissal and that he was disappointed to not be able to finish his senior year. Despite all of this he still supported the coaching staff. “I still love the coaching staff,” Brewer said. “I love them, no matter what. I know they’re doing what’s best.” Brewer also shouted out his 12 teammates who walked out of the meeting. “Definitely made me happy, because we went through everything together,” Brewer said. “They definitely had my back, and I have theirs 100%. When they did that, I stood right by them. I want to give them a shout out, because they made a decision and stuck with it.” Brewer said he was in the stands during the Jaguars’ 49-7 loss against Corona del Sol. “I’ve been here for four years,” Brewer said. “My brother went through here. I love the community. The community’s got my back.” Maybe, but the community still appears to be divided over the roles of player accountability and respect, and acceptable levels of coaching discipline. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae11a3e876989b59d0795a7 Arm wrestling championships showcase strength of family bonds, community te 2026-10-27T21:40:14.977Z Arm wrestling championships showcase strength of family bonds, community PHOENIX – As the smell of fried food and hot dogs filled The Hangout entertainment and event area at the Arizona State Fair, arm wrestlers caked their hands in chalk and gathered around tables to test their strength. The Arizona State Fair Armwrestling Championship doesn’t just test tendons and technique, however. The true strength on display was the power of the sport to bring family and community together.  From relatives trying to prove who is best in their family, to elite arm wrestlers competing for prizes, to promoters working tirelessly to grow the sport with newcomers, the championships showed how arm wrestling builds bonds. Steve Simons has been promoting arm wrestling events across the country for 50 years. With a background in competitive tennis, he drew inspiration for this arm wrestling event from the United States Tennis Association format, holding regional events that culminated in a national competition.  Simons has staged the championships at the Arizona State Fair for 15 years, an event he calls the Super Bowl of arm wrestling. It attracts veteran wrestlers from across the country and beyond the U.S., and Simons said the event also draws newcomers looking to test their abilities. “You have the regulars; they’re the team players,” Simons said. “But like any school, you’ve got walk-ons.” This year, Simons was not alone in promoting, as Avondale, Arizona-based Dino Mulsic took a break from competing to organize the event. Despite tearing a biceps muscle a year ago, Mulsic continued to compete, although organizing tournaments remains his true passion. “I travel all around the United States competing, but my passion is more for organizing tournaments here in Arizona and different states,” Music said. [2:12 PM]Phoenix’s David Burgess (right) didn’t mind losing at the Arizona State Fair Armwrestling Championship in Phoenix on Oct. 24. That’s because he lost to his son, Titus. (Photo by Richie Meno/Cronkite News) Most athletes enter an arm-wrestling tournament dreaming of getting the first-place medal placed around their neck. For Phoenix’s David Burgess, however, losing to his son Titus was a victory in itself. The father-son duo discovered the sport on social media in 2023 and decided to attend a local event. Since then, they have trained and competed against one another, creating a friendly rivalry. Beyond the wins and losses, competing alongside Titus has given David a chance to strengthen their bond – and biceps – through a shared passion. “I just think it’s so much fun to see how strong (Titus) is getting,” David said. “I want him to surpass me as my son. I want to see him reach his maximum potential.” Reaching the pinnacle of the sport requires a lot of time and dedication outside of competition. Titus said his training regimen includes using a pulley system attached to heavy weights, allowing him to target different tendons and muscles. His workouts also include lighter repetitions where he can focus on mastering his technique. “You can also do isometric (exercises), where you pull against an immovable object for a couple of seconds; that helps a lot, too,” Titus said. The Burgesses are not the only family growing closer through competition. Britney Field takes down Bri Krzewina at the Arizona State Fair Armwrestling Championship in Phoenix on Oct. 24 to take home the first-place medal. (Photo by Richie Meno/Cronkite News) Gilbert resident Britney Field walked away with two first-place medals, one for each arm. Her son introduced her to the sport, and she has trained and competed for a few years now.  Field enjoys competing, but her true love is spending time with her son and the other arm wrestlers. “We’ve grown really close because of arm wrestling,” Field said. “We spend a lot of time traveling and the arm wrestling family here is amazing.” Arm wrestling has grown relationships through blood, but former Arizona Cardinals fullback and super heavyweight champion Reagan “The Juggernaut” Maui’a believes those bonds are passed down. Maui’a runs the Juggernaut Arm Wrestling School (JAWS) in San Tan Valley and wants to help out the next generation of arm wrestlers by passing down the knowledge he learned from his mentor, John Brzenk. “It’s only right that I pass the torch as it was passed to me,” Maui’a said. “The knowledge of arm wrestling, the art of arm wrestling, the art of fighting without actually fighting – that’s why we as JAWS Arizona, we take the approach as a community and as one.” This was the fourth year Maui’a’s has competed at the Arizona State Fair. He came up short the first time, but he has taken home the first-place medal the past three years. While going home with the title of champion is always a bonus, Maui’a believes sticking together and having fun is the ultimate victory. “We got to keep together as brothers, sisters and as fans of the sport; make arm wrestling fun again,” Maui’a said. “That’s what I’m all about.” From parents competing against their kids to passing down knowledge taught by those before, the strength needed in arm wrestling expands beyond the table. For Maui’a, relationships and bonding will help take the sport to new heights. “With the right mentality, with the right energy, with the right spirit, with the right time frame, we can move mountains, brother,” Maui’a said. “You know what I mean? We can cross oceans, man.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae11a35876989b59d07954c Some Social Security Recipients Get Two Payments This Week: Who's Affected te 2026-10-27T21:40:05.430Z Some Social Security Recipients Get Two Payments This Week: Who's Affected The final round of October Social Security benefits is scheduled for Wednesday, October 28. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae11a33876989b59d079530 Who’s really in charge at Anthropic after the IPO? te 2026-10-27T21:40:03.086Z Who’s really in charge at Anthropic after the IPO? Here's a clear explanation of Anthropic's incredibly complex governance structure. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae117e1876989b59d0794f3 Luxury real estate brothers sentenced to 30 years in prison for yearslong sex-trafficking scheme te 2026-10-27T21:30:09.054Z Luxury real estate brothers sentenced to 30 years in prison for yearslong sex-trafficking scheme Three brothers convicted of using wealth, luxury travel and exclusive properties to lure women into a yearslong sex-trafficking scheme were sentenced Tuesday to 30 years in prison. U.S. District Judge Valerie E. Caproni handed down the sentences for Tal Alexander, 40, and his brothers, twins Oren and Alon Alexander, 39, in federal court in New York. The sentences cap a stunning downfall for the brothers, particularly Tal and Oren, who rose to prominence as luxury real estate brokers handling multimillion-dollar properties and catering to wealthy clients. ANDREW, TRISTAN TATE ARRESTED IN MIAMI AS UK SEEKS EXTRADITION ON EXPANDED RAPE, TRAFFICKING CHARGES A federal jury convicted all three brothers in March of conspiracy to commit sex trafficking, inducement to travel to engage in unlawful sexual activity and multiple counts of sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion. Prosecutors had asked Caproni to sentence each brother to life in prison, while their attorneys sought the 15-year minimum. HARVEY WEINSTEIN SENTENCED TO 15 YEARS IN PRISON FOR 2006 SEX CRIME IN NEW YORK Eleven accusers addressed the court before the sentences were handed down, describing how the assaults continued to affect their lives years later, The Associated Press reported. "It took one night, only a few hours, one invitation to completely wreck the girl I once was," one woman, who used a pseudonym, told the court, the AP reported. Prosecutors alleged in a court filing that the brothers raped or sexually assaulted at least 70 women, describing them as "serial rapists." EX-MAYOR FOUND LIABLE FOR ALLEGED SEXUAL ASSAULTS OF 7 WOMEN, ORDERED TO PAY $13M During their four-week trial, 11 women testified against the brothers, including several who said they were minors at the time of the encounters. The women described receiving gifts and being flown to parties and other destinations, where they said they were given drugs before being assaulted. NINE VENEZUELANS PLEAD GUILTY IN NASHVILLE SEX TRAFFICKING SCHEME THAT LURED MIGRANT WOMEN WITH FAKE JOBS: DOJ In his closing argument, prosecutor Andrew Jones told jurors the brothers cultivated the image of wealthy party boys while preying on women. "They used a consistent playbook to lure, isolate and rape their victims," Jones said. "They did it with callousness and a perverse sense of pride." Throughout the trial, the brothers denied the sex-crime allegations. Their attorneys argued the encounters were consensual and accused prosecutors of overreach. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X The three brothers addressed the court before they were sentenced and continued to deny drugging or raping women, the AP reported. "I am not here to discount what they have said," Oren Alexander said of the accusers who addressed the court. He expressed regret for some of his past behavior toward women but insisted that he and his brothers had not committed the crimes for which they were convicted. "My brothers and I have never drugged or raped anyone. We never trafficked anyone for sex and we never conspired to hurt anyone," Oren said. Lindsey Acree, who testified that Tal Alexander and another man raped her at a Hamptons home in 2011 after she drank something that left her feeling paralyzed, questioned why the brothers had inflicted such harm on women. "The biggest thing is why? Why did you do this?" Acree told the court, the AP reported. "I don't understand the cruelty. I don't understand the hatred towards women." Long before their arrests, Oren and Tal Alexander had become major players in luxury real estate. The pair rose through the ranks at Douglas Elliman, where they brokered major deals, including the nearly $240 million sale of a penthouse in 2019 that was then the most expensive residential sale in U.S. history. They later co-founded the luxury real estate firm Official in 2022. BLUE CITY GANG BANGERS SLAPPED WITH MULTIPLE CHARGES AFTER MASSIVE SEX TRAFFICKING CRACKDOWN SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS Unlike his brothers, Alon Alexander did not work in real estate and was an executive at his family's private security company. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB Court filings previously obtained by Fox News Digital alleged the brothers used "the promise of luxury experiences, travel, and accommodations" to lure women to locations where they were then sexually assaulted. SEND US A TIP Their alleged sexual violence stretched back more than two decades, beginning when the brothers were in high school in Miami, prosecutors said. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST After the jury returned its verdict in March, U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton described their conduct as "calculated, brutal sexual abuse that, unimaginably, the defendants celebrated." GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL All three brothers were arrested in 2024 and had remained in custody without bail through Tuesday's sentencing. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae117df876989b59d0794ea Kylian Mbappé joins LeBron James, John Cena, other athletes in bending the knee to China te 2026-10-27T21:30:07.551Z Kylian Mbappé joins LeBron James, John Cena, other athletes in bending the knee to China Most athletes are willing to shut up and play ball when it comes to China. And those who don't often choose to apologize for it. French soccer superstar Kylian Mbappé is the latest example. Mbappé apologized Tuesday after a video circulated showing him discussing a meme that superimposed his face over an image of Mao Zedong, the former vicious leader of China. Mbappé referred to Mao as a "dictator," a nod to his own nickname on the soccer field. He's sorry for that. "My comment was ill-judged, and I now understand that it hurt many people in China and in Chinese communities around the world," Mbappé wrote. "I apologize to everyone my words have upset. I have deep respect for the Chinese people and their history, and I am sincerely sorry." KYLIAN MBAPPE PREDICTABLY BENDS THE KNEE AFTER LOSING CHINESE SPONSORS FOR LAUGHING AT MEME OF DICTATOR MAO The apology came after several Chinese companies ended their relationships with Mbappé. Chinese state broadcaster CCTV also suspended La Liga coverage, prompting the league to issue its own apology. "La Liga deeply regrets the offense caused by Kylian Mbappé’s recent comments among Chinese fans. These comments were made in a personal capacity and do not represent LALIGA. To the extent of our institutional responsibility, we apologize on behalf of LALIGA and all its clubs," the league said. Athletes around the world brand themselves as courageous spokespeople for freedom, except when the subject is China. There's no better example of this than American superstar LeBron James. In 2018, James said he "won’t be silent on social issues" because he is "more than a basketball player." That statement apparently did not apply to China. One year later, then-Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey posted an image on Twitter, now X, supporting pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong. The image read, "Fight For Freedom. Stand With Hong Kong." James responded by calling Morey "misinformed" and "not really educated" on the situation. He also warned other NBA players to consider the consequences of speaking out. "And so many people could have been harmed, not only financially, physically, emotionally, spiritually," James said. "So just be careful what we tweet and say and we do. Even though, yes, we do have freedom of speech, there can be a lot of negative that comes with that, too." Warning sent. James Harden, then a Rockets star, even apologized for Morey’s post. "We apologize. We love China. We love playing there," Harden said. Meanwhile, Kyrie Irving, Stephen Curry and other NBA stars largely avoided criticizing China during the controversy, despite frequently denouncing the state of America. John Cena, one of the most famous WWE stars of his generation, displayed similar obedience in 2021. While promoting Fast & Furious 9, Cena referred to Taiwan as a "country." Chinese officials objected because Beijing claims Taiwan is a territory of China. Cena then uploaded a video apologizing to China, speaking in Mandarin. Tennis player Taylor Townsend apologized to China last year after criticizing food served during the 2025 Billie Jean King Cup in Shenzhen. "What the hell?" Townsend said at one point about a dish featuring sea cucumbers. "This is crazy. I have never seen one of these up close, especially not to eat." THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! After Chinese viewers criticized her comments, Townsend said, "There is no excuse. There are no words. I will be better. I truly apologize." Notice that none of those apologies were warranted. The people of Hong Kong deserve freedom. Taiwan should be recognized as its own country. And some people will find unfamiliar food "crazy." More notably, Mao was a dictator, and a ruthless one comparable to Adolf Hitler and Joseph Stalin. Such apologies are cowardly. They underscore that these athletes are hardly courageous. They have proven that the lucrative Chinese market is worth their silence, and especially their apologies. They have no problem shaming America because they can. There is no risk. When risk is involved, they bend the knee. They cower in fear of the Chinese Communist Party. Kylian Mbappé is the latest. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae117db876989b59d0794a6 Discord is making its public communities more searchable, and people have concerns te 2026-10-27T21:30:03.282Z Discord is making its public communities more searchable, and people have concerns In December, messages from Discord's public discoverable servers will begin appearing in search engine results. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae11592876989b59d07946e Cardinals still searching for next Larry Fitzgerald as original Fitz goes into Ring of Honor te 2026-10-27T21:20:18.614Z Cardinals still searching for next Larry Fitzgerald as original Fitz goes into Ring of Honor GLENDALE – When the Arizona Cardinals inducted wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald into the team’s Ring of Honor at State Farm Stadium and retired his iconic No. 11 on Sunday, it was more than an historic day for the franchise and its Hall of Fame wide receiver. It also served as a reminder that since Fitzgerald left the field for good after the 2020 season, the club has been searching for a replacement at the position he filled for 17 remarkable seasons. “I started here. I wanted to finish here. And now my name gets to stay here,” Fitzgerald said during the halftime induction ceremony. Fitzgerald wasn’t just one of the best players in Cardinals history, he ranks among the greatest pass catchers in league history. Only former 49ers great Jerry Rice ranks above Fitzgerald in career receptions and receiving yards. During Arizona’s 2008 season that led to the Super Bowl 43, he led the NFL in receiving touchdowns and ranked second in receiving yards.  At the ceremony, he became the 20th member of the Ring of Honor and just the sixth former Cardinals star to have his number retired. The Cardinals have had only one winning season since Fitzgerald retired after the 2020 season, and they lost again on the day his career was celebrated, falling to the Broncos 30-16 with the Red Sea replaced by a sea of orange-clad Broncos fans. The loss raised the same old questions about the wide receiver position, namely, who is going to fill the giant void he left behind. Over the past six seasons, the team has run through wide receivers young and old. There was  A.J. Green and DeAndre Hopkins, once great receivers who were beyond their prime when they arrived in Arizona and never became the reliable No. 1 target the team needed. Arizona also experimented with wide receiver Marquise “Hollywood” Brown, who was young and fast when the team brought him in. Coming off a 1,000 yard season with Baltimore, he looked like a possible option to be the long-term answer at the position. While he showed flashes, his stint only lasted two years, and the search continued.  Then came the 2024 NFL Draft and the Cardinals appeared poised to finally fill the gap with the fourth overall pick in a draft that experts considered to be rich in wide receiver talent. The team used the pick to select wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. from Ohio State. Harrison had been called a generational talent, groomed by his father Marvin Sr.  Harrison didn’t pan out and was traded to Houston this season, adding to the long list of the team’s recent draft misses. While the search for Fitzgerald’s replacement continues, Arizona has found a franchise cornerstone pass catcher in  tight end Trey McBride, who is regarded as one of the best players at his position in the league.  But outside of McBride, the only Cardinals wideout to record a 1,000-yard season since Fitzgerald’s departure is Michael Wilson, who showed enough promise in a career-year in 2025 to receive a three-year extension reportedly worth $75 million during the offseason.  Cardinals leading receivers since 2021 2021: Christian Kirk – 982 receiving yards (77 receptions, 5 TDs) 2022: DeAndre Hopkins – 717 receiving yards (64 receptions, 3 TDs) 2023: Marquise “Hollywood” Brown – 574 receiving yards (51 receptions, 4 TDs) 2024: Marvin Harrison Jr. – 885 receiving yards (62 receptions, 8 TDs) 2025: Michael Wilson – 1,006 receiving yards (78 receptions, 7 TDs) 2026 (through Week 7) Michael Wilson – 375 receiving yards (37 receptions, 1 TD)  Wilson hasn’t kept up last season’s pace, catching just 37 of his 66 targets through seven games this season.  It hasn’t helped that the Cardinals have also been unsettled at quarterback, but that’s something Fitzgerald was all too familiar with during his career in Arizona.  Sitting at 2-5, the Cardinals can look ahead to the draft to try again to address the issues on offense.  The Cardinals would have the seventh overall pick idf they finish where they sit today and are likely to try to address their need – again – for a franchise quarterback with that pick. In the ensuing rounds, the search for another wide receiver to pair with McBride, Wilson and rookie running back Jeremiyah Love in coach Mike LaFleur’s system is an option.  Wide receivers such as Arizona State’s Reed Harris, Texas’ Ryan Wingo, and Clemson’s Bryant Wesco Jr. could all be viable options in the second round, as the franchise tries, once again, to find Fitzgerald’s replacement. In his closing remarks on Sunday, Fitzgerald told the crowd, “I’ll be a Cardinal forever.” The franchise can only wish they had him forever. In the meantime, the search continues. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae1158c876989b59d07943e Betr Promo Code FOXNEWS: Get $200 in Bonuses and Four Free Picks for Rays vs Brewers Game 4 te 2026-10-27T21:20:12.120Z Betr Promo Code FOXNEWS: Get $200 in Bonuses and Four Free Picks for Rays vs Brewers Game 4 The Brewers and Rays get back together tonight for Game 4 of the World Series, with the Brewers having a chance to end the series. 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He hasn’t had quite as good of a postseason or series as the other two Brewers ahead of him, but he did have some of the biggest hits of the series for the Brewers. He is 4-for-9 in the past two games and has scored two runs and two RBIs.  Frelick hasn’t had a great World Series, but he is 4-for-11 with one of the biggest hits of the World Series. In Game 2, he tied the game for the Brewers, and that could be something that puts him over the edge, especially with a great game tonight.  It is far too early to tell who would get the credit if the Rays were to come back from three games down and win the World Series, but your likely heroes would be Yandy Diaz, Junior Caminero, or Liam Hicks.  Betr is offering new users a chance to earn $200 in bonuses and four free picks when using promo code FOXNEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae1158a876989b59d079435 FanDuel Promo Code: Get $150 in Bonus Bets on World Series Game 4, Rays vs Brewers te 2026-10-27T21:20:10.563Z FanDuel Promo Code: Get $150 in Bonus Bets on World Series Game 4, Rays vs Brewers On the verge of taking the World Series, the Brewers battle the Rays in Game 4 tonight in Tampa Bay. FanDuel is offering new users a chance to wager $5 on tonight’s game to earn a $50 bonus bet token. Repeat the process for three days in a row to earn a full $150 in bonus bets.  In the first game of the series, the Brewers had the upper hand with Jacob Misiorowski on the mound. They scored early in the game and never looked back. In Game 2, the Rays scored first and played well for the first half of the game, but the Brewers came back and won. Yesterday it was a demolition where the Brewers couldn’t be stopped, winning 10-1. The Brewers don’t have a starter picked for the game, but the way their bullpen has thrown, it may not matter. It is likely that Dustin May will see some action, as he has been involved in multiple games this postseason. May has already thrown against the Rays in this series, going one inning in Game 2, allowing one hit and nothing else. It wouldn’t be shocking to see him open this one and see how deep in the game he can go for the Brewers. The Rays have announced a starter, Griffin Jax. It is likely that he goes until he shows any sign of trouble. Tampa has had Jax throw twice in the postseason, and he has allowed four earned runs over six innings of work. He faced the Brewers twice in the regular season, but he was working out of the bullpen at the time. Jax allowed three earned runs, five total, and didn’t record an out in his most recent appearance against the Brewers. Will the Brewers bullpen once again stifle these Rays hitters? Can Jax be the arm that saves the Rays' season? Wager $5 tonight on FanDuel to earn a $50 bonus bet token. Repeat this process for three days, and you’ll earn a full $150. Odds are subject to change Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae11589876989b59d07942c Malik Beasley to plead guilty in NBA gambling scandal involving wire fraud and sports bribery te 2026-10-27T21:20:09.119Z Malik Beasley to plead guilty in NBA gambling scandal involving wire fraud and sports bribery NBA player Malik Beasley will plead guilty to charges on Dec. 9 regarding illegal sports gambling, his attorney told multiple outlets. Beasley is accused of altering his play in certain games in 2024 to enrich sports bettors and ease his own debt. In July, Beasley entered a not guilty plea in New York federal court. He was among the latest big names caught up in a sweeping federal gambling investigation. Beasley, 29, and sports agent Paolo Zamorano, who has also pleaded not guilty, were among six people charged in an indictment unsealed this summer detailing a gambling scandal that has involved more than three dozen arrests. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Beasley is accused of fixing or trying to fix his performance in at least four games while playing for the Milwaukee Bucks in 2024 by underperforming or overperforming bookmakers’ expectations. In exchange, the indictment said, the bettors bribed Beasley — and his debts to Davis were reduced or eliminated. Beasley allegedly borrowed money from Ed Davis, a former teammate, after racking up millions of dollars in gambling losses. His widely reported financial problems include disputes with a Detroit landlord, a Milwaukee barber and a Minnesota dentist. A 2025 lawsuit from a sports marketing agency resulted in a $1 million default judgment against him. All three men were charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, sports bribery, honest services wire fraud conspiracy and conspiracy to commit money laundering. Beasley has been out of the NBA since playing with the Detroit Pistons in the 2024-25 season on a one-year, $6 million contract. He averaged 16 points per game and scored 20 in his last game, a playoff loss to the New York Knicks. NIKOLA JOKIC DOUBLES DOWN ON CALLING OUT BOOING NUGGETS HOME FANS: 'THEY ARE NOT REAL FANS' The gambling scandal swept the NBA this time last year, and it led to the arrests of prominent NBA figures Terry Rozier, Chauncey Billups and Damon Jones. Jones became the first NBA figure in the scandal to plead guilty after acknowledging that he conspired with others to defraud sports betting companies by using "insider information that I obtained as a result of my relationships as a former player." Jones told someone close to him that a "prominent" player on the Los Angeles Lakers, widely speculated to be LeBron James, would not play Feb. 9, 2023, before the information was made public. Jones was an assistant for the team at the time. James did not play in the game due to an ankle injury. The game was played two days after James scored 38 points to become the NBA's all-time leading scorer. Jones also allegedly gave apparent inside information about another "one of the Lakers' best players" 11 months later, speculated to be Anthony Davis, regarding an injury that was likely to affect his performance. That ultimately backfired because the player "performed well," and the Lakers won, according to authorities. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Rozier is accused of taking himself out of a game so bettors could cash out on his "under" props. Jontay Porter is currently serving prison time for illegal sports gambling, as well. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae11587876989b59d079423 Underdog Promo Code FOXNEWS: Play $10, Get $50 on Game 4 of the World Series, Rays-Brewers te 2026-10-27T21:20:07.647Z Underdog Promo Code FOXNEWS: Play $10, Get $50 on Game 4 of the World Series, Rays-Brewers Tuesday night has three of the four major sports going, but nothing beats tonight’s Game 4 of the World Series. Underdog is giving new users a chance to wager $10 on the games and earn $50 in bonuses when using promo code FOXNEWS.  Tonight’s game is the first closeout game for the Brewers. So far, their lone loss of the postseason came in a closeout game. The Rays haven’t faced elimination yet in this postseason, so we aren’t quite sure how they will respond. What is on the line tonight is easy to see: if the Brewers win, they are champions. If the Rays win, they keep their season alive.  In Game 1 of the World Series, the Brewers started the game with a pair of runs and they never looked back. 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The Dallas Cowboys legend and "Monday Night Football" broadcaster was asked whether the team’s 38-21 win over the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on Monday night changed his perception of the Cowboys. "Eh, not really, and I don’t mean that as a negative. This is a beat-up Philadelphia team. To come in here and win tonight, I mean, let’s not get carried away," Aikman said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE The beleaguered Eagles entered the game on a four-game losing streak, with backup quarterback Tanner McKee starting in place of Jalen Hurts, who is out for the season because of blood clots. Hurts is just one of many key players missing from the Eagles' lineup. Philadelphia traded Pro Bowl offensive lineman Cam Jurgens, while star right tackle Lane Johnson abruptly retired. Saquon Barkley missed the previous two games because of a hamstring injury before exiting Monday's loss after just nine snaps with a back injury. Given those circumstances, Aikman said the Cowboys’ win was expected. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "They did what you would expect them to do. I did think the Eagles defensively would put up a little bit more of a fight than what they did. But it’ll bear itself out as we move forward. This team’s capable, defense did some good things, they’ve still got a ways to go," Aikman said. "But that’s going to be the key to this team is how far along can this defense come between now and when the playoffs roll around, if they get in." The Cowboys’ defense has improved from last season but continues to struggle, allowing 25.7 points per game, ranking 23rd in the NFL. The offense, meanwhile, ranks fifth in the league with an average of 27 points per game. The win improved the Cowboys' record to 3-4, but they still trail the New York Giants (4-2-1) in the NFC East. The Cowboys face the Arizona Cardinals (2-5) at 1 p.m. ET Sunday, giving Dallas another opportunity to change Aikman's perception of the team. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae11342876989b59d079380 Hard Rock Bet Promo Code: Bet $5, Get $500 in No Sweat Bets for Tonight's NBA Slate, Tuesday 27th October te 2026-10-27T21:10:26.899Z Hard Rock Bet Promo Code: Bet $5, Get $500 in No Sweat Bets for Tonight's NBA Slate, Tuesday 27th October The hardwood action returns tonight with four games in the NBA, including some really fun matchups. Hard Rock Bet is bringing new users $500 in No Sweat Bets to wager on tonight’s games.  There are four games on the slate tonight, and each one has a different reason to watch. Let’s take a quick look at each game and why you might want to tune in.  With four games, there are plenty of options to wager on tonight. Take a look and pick your favorite. Hard Rock Bet wants you in on the action and is offering up to $500 in No Sweat Bets. 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Last season, the team was really built around Michael Porter Jr., and he did well, but the team struggled. They traded away Nic Claxton and drafted Mikel Brown Jr. with the sixth overall pick. Brown hasn’t gotten too many minutes so far, with only 20 minutes in each of the first two. He has shown a desire to shoot, but with Porter and Randle, it's unlikely he will be the first option on the team. The Celtics mostly swapped players instead of adding guys. The team decided that it was time to split up Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. The two guys have been asked repeatedly about it in the media. Paul George replaced Brown in the lineup and has looked good so far. Boston also added Mitchell Robinson to the roster.  This should be a fun battle between two teams looking to figure things out. 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They need to win four games in a row, but they’ve done that eight times this year.  Let's take a look at how this postseason has gone for both teams and their hitting stats:  The Rays need to find some hits, and they need to do it quickly. The Brewers are putting together a historic postseason run. The two square off tonight for Game 4 of the World Series.  BetMGM is offering new users promo code FOXNEWS to earn up to $1,500 in bonuses. If your first wager loses, you’ll receive bonus funds matching the amount you originally bet.  Odds are subject to change Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae1132e876989b59d079335 Colts Trade 3X Pro Bowler to 49ers Hours After Quenton Nelson Deal te 2026-10-27T21:10:06.389Z Colts Trade 3X Pro Bowler to 49ers Hours After Quenton Nelson Deal The Indianapolis Colts have traded defensive tackle DeForest Buckner to the San Francisco 49ers in a major move. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae110dd876989b59d0792e4 Judge who apologized to accused would-be Trump assassin lights up DOJ in Hunter Biden FBI case te 2026-10-27T21:00:13.273Z Judge who apologized to accused would-be Trump assassin lights up DOJ in Hunter Biden FBI case U.S. Magistrate Judge Zia M. Faruqui, who previously apologized to a man accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump, rebuked the Justice Department on Tuesday over its attempt to bring new obstruction charges against two former FBI officials without first securing judicial approval. Former FBI officials Nikki Floris and Bradley Benavides were arrested last week after the Department of Justice accused the duo of misrepresenting their involvement in investigations concerning former President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, in statements to Congress. Hours before prosecutors were scheduled to defend their original allegations at a preliminary hearing, where the government must establish probable cause, the DOJ filed a superseding criminal complaint seeking to add new charges against the former officials. The new complaint sought to add felony obstruction allegations against the former officials while softening some of the language prosecutors had used to describe their involvement in the Hunter Biden investigations. Faruqui sharply criticized the DOJ for filing an unsigned and unsworn criminal complaint in the middle of the night without first obtaining judicial approval. WHO IS JUDGE ZIA FARUQUI? WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT THE FEDERAL MAGISTRATE WHO APOLOGIZED TO COLE ALLEN "I think they should have filed nothing," Faruqui said, according to reports from inside the courtroom. "They never had complaints filed on their record that are unsigned, waiting for a judge to make a probable cause finding. I think that it is inappropriate and harms the defendant. I'm frustrated that I got it in the middle of the night, but I'm much more concerned that it's filed on the public record."  "Why today on this one case have you changed the entire history of how you charge cases?" Faruqui asked the DOJ. "What is it? It appears that -- it makes it look like the United States is afraid of me trying to find probable cause."  John Borchert, a prosecutor from the U.S. Attorney's Office in Washington, D.C., said it was the first time he had filed new charges against someone without going through judicial review. Faruqui rejected the superseding complaint because prosecutors had not secured the required judicial authorization, allowing the preliminary hearing to proceed on the original allegations that Floris and Benavides lied to Congress. Floris’ lawyers argued that the changes in language between the two documents calls into question the factual basis of the DOJ’s case. JUDGE WHO APOLOGIZED TO WHCA SHOOTING SUSPECT WAS APPOINTED BY COURT FULL OF ANTI-TRUMP JUDGES In the superseding complaint, prosecutors described Benavides and Floris as having been "involved in" the Foreign Influence Task Force's work concerning Hunter Biden, a softer characterization than the original complaint's suggestion that they had been at the "center" of those activities. Floris, who was previously said to have been involved in "scores of conversations" related to Biden’s son is now only accused of participating in "conversations." In what may have been a reference to the recently unsealed charges against former FBI Director James Comey, Faruqui said that moving on a superseding complaint without a probable cause finding "would be like charging someone by information ... but in a complaint context." "If you want a superseding complaint, like every other case that’s happened in this district, we will have a judge make a probable cause finding," the judge said. "Not send me something in the middle of the night and expect that it gets done." Faruqui has previously faced criticism from conservatives over his support for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, criticism of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and positions on pretrial detention. He also drew backlash after apologizing to Cole Allen, the man accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at the 2026 White House Correspondents' Association Dinner, and criticizing the government's use of five-point restraints against him. "To me, it’s extremely disturbing that he was put in five-point restraints, a person with no criminal history," the judge said about Allen at a hearing earlier this year. "It’s troubling. I never heard of one Jan. 6 defendant who was put in five-point restraints or in a safe cell. If the only way to keep him safe is the most punitive thing, that’s a problem." The DOJ has also been questioned for charging via complaint rather than through a grand jury, a procedural shortcut usually reserved for imminent threats to public safety. DEMOCRATS HAVE ‘DIRTY HANDS’ OVER COMPLAINTS ABOUT OMAR RAID WEEKS BEFORE ELECTION, EX-PROSECUTOR SAYS Critics have questioned the timing of the charges, with midterm elections being just days away when news of the two former officials’ arrests broke. Floris’ lawyers have similarly argued that the timing and content of the charges are meant to engineer publicity. "What is going on at the D.C. U.S. Attorney's Office? In the middle of the night, the government filed an unsigned and unsworn complaint attempting to fix the issues with their original charge against Ms. Floris and adding a new charge just as meritless as the first one," said Floris' legal team in a statement provided to CBS News. "In our combined decades of DOJ service, we have never seen or even heard of something like this being filed," they went on. "That's because the public lodging of criminal charges must be authorized by the grand jury, a judge, or the defendant herself. Here, the government has taken that power for itself in a desperate attempt to delay our client's right to challenge the charges in court and litigate this case in the media, rather than the courtroom. We have asked to address this outrageous government conduct against a decorated public servant at today's court hearing." Legal teams for Floris and Benavides, as well as the DOJ, did not respond to requests for comment when reached by Fox News Digital on Tuesday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae110d9876989b59d0792b6 Luka Doncic, Lakers Put Perfect Start on the Line Against Blazers te 2026-10-27T21:00:09.247Z Luka Doncic, Lakers Put Perfect Start on the Line Against Blazers Luka Doncic and the undefeated Lakers host the unbeaten Trail Blazers in an early Western Conference showdown. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae110d7876989b59d0792ad UCLA HC Bob Chesney Makes Loyalty Clear When Asked About His Future te 2026-10-27T21:00:07.256Z UCLA HC Bob Chesney Makes Loyalty Clear When Asked About His Future Bob Chesney is off to a flawless start in his first season as head coach of the UCLA Bruins, opening the year with a 7-0 record. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae110d4876989b59d0792a4 Federal Election Commission Offline After Hacking Attempt: Report te 2026-10-27T21:00:04.995Z Federal Election Commission Offline After Hacking Attempt: Report The FEC confirmed that its electronic filing system remained offline Tuesday but did not give details about the reported attack. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae10e80876989b59d07920a Yankees legend says he does not 'feel welcome' by team despite legendary career te 2026-10-27T20:50:08.407Z Yankees legend says he does not 'feel welcome' by team despite legendary career A New York Yankees legend feels he is getting the cold shoulder from what was once his everyday. Jorge Posada spent his entire 17-year career in the Bronx, winning five World Series and later having his number retired in Monument Park. However, despite the constant love from the fans, Posada does not get the same feeling from the organization. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Posada was asked if he felt he could be a Yankees presence today — perhaps on the coaching staff — when he dropped the stunner. "I could [be around more], but I don’t think they want me there to tell you the truth. I don’t feel welcome when I go there, you know?" Posada told the New York Post on Tuesday. "Even in spring training, I don’t feel like — I’m just like, I don’t know, like, I don’t feel welcome. I don’t feel like they want me there, so I don’t go." Posada's legendary Yankees career did not end on the best of notes, as the former full-time catcher was shifted to the team's designated hitter and backup first baseman in his final season, leading to public disagreements. At one point, Posada requested to be taken out of the lineup after he was penciled to bat ninth. HISTORIC 5TH INNING AND MUCH MORE: BREWERS' WORLD SERIES GAME 3 BY THE NUMBERS "I don’t know what happened. I’d rather just move forward. My last season of my career was a really tough one when it comes to handling everything in my part and also the Yankees toward Jorge Posada. So, it’s tough to go back and feel that again," Posada said. After that 2011 season, Posada said he received interest from several teams but not the Yankees — he retired the following January. It was initially believed that Posada and then-manager Joe Girardi, who were teammates in the late 90s, had a rift, but Posada nixed that notion. "I don’t have an issue or a problem with Joe," Posada said, noting that he "never got a chance to fight for my job." SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Posada attended Yankee Stadium twice this season — once for Old Timers' Day in August, and another on the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks during the Subway Series. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae10e7c876989b59d0791da The Arab Vote Could Decide Netanyahu's Fate in Israel's Election te 2026-10-27T20:50:04.034Z The Arab Vote Could Decide Netanyahu's Fate in Israel's Election Arab-led parties could decide Netanyahu's future after Israeli exit polls leave both major political blocs short of a majority. 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Los votantes latinos en Arizona tienen el poder para determinar cuál partido político va a controlar el Congreso.  Defensores y funcionarios están trabajando horas extras para asegurarse de que los votantes estén informados y seguros sobre sus derechos de voto antes de ir a las urnas.   Según Gabriella Cázares-Kelly, registradora del condado de Pima, las preguntas frecuentes que su oficina recibe de los votantes incluyen preocupaciones sobre la verificación de la ciudadanía, la posibilidad de que el Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas de Estados Unidos (ICE, por sus siglas en inglés) esté presente en lugares de votación y si se requiere identificación para votar.  Confusión sobre requisitos de identificación Proyecto Progreso, una organización comunitaria que defiende a comunidades inmigrantes, ha observado mucha confusión entre los votantes sobre si se requiere algún documento de identificación cuando entregan su boleta por correo, dijo Raquel Terán, directora ejecutiva del grupo. La respuesta es no.  Cázares-Kelly también ha escuchado estas preocupaciones  y dijo que la confusión proviene del proceso nuevo llamado Entrega de Boleta Anticipada con Verificación de Identidad. Este servicio permite que los votantes verifiquen su boleta en el lugar de votación y eviten el proceso de verificación de firma tradicional.  Terán explicó que les dice a los votantes que todavía pueden dejar su boleta en el lugar de votación sin esperar en fila, “cuando vienes a las urnas, también puedes hacer que cuenten tu voto de inmediato, pero necesitas enseñar identificación”, dijo Terán.  Preocupaciones sobre el uso de SAVE Cázares-Kelly dijo que el uso del Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (Verificación Sistemática de Extranjeros para la Elegibilidad de Beneficios), conocido como SAVE por sus siglas en inglés, es otra preocupación entre los votantes. La base de datos es operada por los Servicios de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de los Estados Unidos para proporcionar información sobre el estatus migratorio para determinar la elegibilidad de una persona para prestaciones públicas. El Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS, por sus siglas en inglés) ha usado la base de datos para asegurarse de que los votantes registrados sean ciudadanos estadounidenses desde 2005. El programa fue ampliado en 2025 para poder realizar búsquedas masivas y utilizar los registros de la Seguridad Social. En septiembre, el Tribunal Supremo permitió temporalmente que la administración de Trump usara la base de datos para revisar la ciudadanía de millones de estadounidenses.   Usar la base de datos de esta forma crea preocupación por que ciudadanos elegibles sean marcados incorrectamente. La Oficina del Secretario de Estado de Texas revisó toda su lista de votantes a través de la base de datos y marcó 2.724 posibles no ciudadanos en los censos electorales. Al investigar más, 506 personas resultaron ser ciudadanas y 117 fueron remitidas a la Oficina del fiscal general para una investigación sobre posible voto de no ciudadanos. En el condado de Pima, debe haber una razón para revisar el estatus de un votante en la base de datos de SAVE — generalmente es cuando no pueden verificar la ciudadanía mediante otra forma de documentación. Aun así, Cázares-Kelly dijo que no pueden buscar gente en la base con solo un nombre. Un número de seguro social y una fecha de nacimiento también se requieren.  Miedo a votar en persona  Cázares-Kelly dijo que frecuentemente escucha preocupaciones de votantes sobre la posibilidad de que ICE esté presente en las zonas de votación.  “Le mandé esa pregunta a la oficina de la fiscal del condado, y hablé con ella sobre las preocupaciones que estamos escuchando y lo tomaron muy en serio”, dijo ella.  Aunque es muy improbable que ICE esté presente en los lugares de votación, los funcionarios electorales están preparados. Cázares-Kelly  dijo que la oficina de la fiscal del condado redactó el texto de posibles órdenes de alejamiento que podrían presentarse ante un juez disponible   “Todos los condados, todos participamos en juntas mensuales de seguridad para discutir las elecciones y todos estamos en las mismas llamadas con DHS y con el FBI y otras agencias de los cuerpos policiales locales, y nadie ha escuchado nada de eso ocurriendo en sus agencias, entonces no lo estamos esperando”, dijo Cázares-Kelly. “Pero creamos esta contingencia de todas maneras, por si acaso”.  Ella también dijo que ha habido mucha atención por parte de los medios y preocupación entre los votantes por el envío de observadores a las urnas por parte del Departamento de Justicia (DOJ, por sus siglas en inglés), lo cual es una parte normal del proceso electoral.  Porque el Censo de EE. UU. designó al condado de Pima como área de habla española, los funcionarios están obligados a proveer servicios en español.  Los observadores en realidad sirven como protección para los hispanohablantes para asegurarse de que el condado cumpla con los requisitos de servicios en español.  Scott Jarrett, el director de elecciones en el condado de Maricopa, dijo que han escuchado preocupaciones similares de votantes con respecto a observadores federales. Él reiteró que hay una larga historia de funcionarios del DOJ visitando lugares de votación para proteger los derechos de cada votante.  Aunque haya observadores federales del Departamento de Justicia, Jarrett dijo que no debería ser una preocupación. “Están aquí para asegurarse de que tenemos asistencia lingüística, que estamos sirviendo a votantes con discapacidades, que tenemos trabajadores electorales bilingües, entonces en realidad nos hacen rendir cuentas para asegurarnos de que servimos a esos votantes”, dijo Jarrett.  Agregó que la ley federal prohíbe que los agentes del orden público estén en lugares de votación.  Animar a los votantes a hacer oír su voz El secretario de Estado de Arizona Adrian Fontes dijo que es entendible que las comunidades latinas estén preocupadas pero advierte que no debería ahuyentarlas de su derecho y obligación fundamental de hacer oír su voz. “La gente que está tratando de asustarlos no quiere que voten en primer lugar”, dijo Fontes. “Entonces, yo diría, como una forma de rebelión, salgan y voten”.  ICE no tiene los recursos para ir a cada lugar de votación en cada estado en todo el país, dijo Fontes. Estas amenazas existen para desalentar el voto, particularmente entre las comunidades latinas. Amber Rivera, directora de política y defensa de la Arizona Coalition For Change, dijo que es increíblemente importante que los latinos voten como uno de los bloques electorales de votación más grandes de Arizona. “Nosotros somos una de las comunidades que están más atacadas ahora”, dijo Rivera. “Entonces el voto es el primer lugar donde podemos demostrar que no estamos de acuerdo con lo que está pasando”.   Proyecto Progreso ha colaborado con varias organizaciones, ha tocado puertas, ha realizado campañas telefónicas y trabajado con el público y medios de comunicación hispanohablantes para comunicar información precisa sobre el voto.   La directora ejecutiva Raquel Terán dijo que el trabajo que hacen es para recordar a la gente que “necesitamos votar como comunidad”.  “Somos el 30 por ciento de la población aquí en Arizona, y nuestro voto importa”, dijo Terán. “La razón por la que los republicanos muchas veces están poniendo barreras para votar es porque nuestro voto es tan importante, y están tratando de bloquear el acceso a nuestro derecho de votar. Pero estamos diciendo que sí se puede. Vamos a votar, y vamos a estar aquí”.  En última instancia, defensores y funcionarios electorales quieren que los votantes latinos se sientan seguros al hacer oír su voz. “La gente está tratando de asustarnos para que no hagamos oír nuestras voces, para que no vayamos a votar … las elecciones son seguras y votar temprano es extremadamente importante”, dijo Rivera. “Votar por correo es seguro, eso es desinformación, entonces emite tu voto por correo, vota temprano y asegúrate de que tu boleta sea contada”. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae10c2f876989b59d079195 Ask The Vet: Helping all sorts of animals in northern Arizona te 2026-10-27T20:40:15.076Z Ask The Vet: Helping all sorts of animals in northern Arizona Q: At a veterinarian, you must love getting to work with all kinds of animals. What is a unique opportunity that you have as a vet in northern Arizona? Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae10c2d876989b59d07918c Flagstaff takes down Coconino, while Panthers win first set in series since 2022 te 2026-10-27T20:40:13.274Z Flagstaff takes down Coconino, while Panthers win first set in series since 2022 The Flagstaff Eagles completed the season sweep of the Coconino Panthers with a 3-1 win on Flagstaff's Senior Night. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae10c2a876989b59d079163 Milwaukee Brewers aim to complete World Series sweep over Tampa Bay Rays in Game 4 te 2026-10-27T20:40:10.366Z Milwaukee Brewers aim to complete World Series sweep over Tampa Bay Rays in Game 4 I wrote yesterday about how this season was over, and after the drubbing that Milwaukee put on Tampa, it seems almost certain. How certain does it seem? There are people out there saying that the Brewers are cheating. That's how dominant this team has been in the past few games. Tonight marks Game 4 of the World Series, and after getting a win yesterday, let's try to take one more unit this season. The Milwaukee Brewers are unreal. The team is up 3-0 in the World Series, and they've won eight straight postseason games. Overall, the team is 10-1 in the postseason, and the lone loss was by just one run. If you want to find any "flaw" for the team, it might be that they are only winning by one run in about half of the games. That doesn't leave much room for error, but when your team doesn't have any errors, it really doesn't matter. The Brewers broke out the bats yesterday and left nothing to chance last night. The Brewers have not announced a starter for tonight's game, which means they are likely to go with some sort of opener or a bullpen game. I would assume they will start Dustin May, but it's possible they go a different direction. Maybe they will send out Jacob Misiorowski. He threw in Game 1 on Friday, so it would be a bit of a short rest. Either way, the team is set to potentially win their first World Series title ever. If they don't go with a starter today, their bullpen has covered more than half of the innings in the postseason, and they have an ERA under 1.50 for the playoffs. BREWERS RALLY PAST CHAOTIC LATE-GAME REPLAY, PREMATURE CELEBRATIONS TO WIN FIRST WORLD SERIES GAME IN 44 YEARS The Tampa Bay Rays are done. Is it this game? Maybe, but maybe not. Either way, the team is done. They aren't going to beat the Brewers four games in a row. At this point, their winning one or two games would seem like a miracle. They gave up eight runs in the fifth inning last night, and it just felt like one of those times when the Rays had to be praying for any sort of stop to end the inning. By the time it was over, the Rays were down 10-0. They scored a meaningless run late in the game. In an effort to keep their season alive, the team is turning to Griffin Jax. It feels like they may be waving the white flag, but there really isn't a better option for Tampa in this one. In the regular season, Jax went 8-10 with a 3.53 ERA and a 1.18 WHIP. The numbers were both solid, and he is a big reason the Rays are here for the season. However, in the postseason, he has thrown six innings and allowed four earned runs. This is his first appearance in 12 days. RAYS' CHANDLER SIMPSON CRASHES FACE FIRST INTO WALL WHILE MAKING INCREDIBLE CATCH IN WORLD SERIES VS BREWERS Jax faced the Brewers earlier this season when he was working out of the bullpen. He was fine in his first appearance, going one inning and allowing no runners. In the second game, though, he was rocked. He allowed five runs, three earned, on three hits and one walk, without recording an out. I'm not really sure what the Rays can do differently to keep this season alive. Give me Milwaukee to win and finish the sweep tonight. For more sports betting information and plays, follow David on X/Twitter: @futureprez2024 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae10c28876989b59d07915a Rays star Cam Booser shares blunt take after nightmarish World Series performance: 'Worst feeling' te 2026-10-27T20:40:08.705Z Rays star Cam Booser shares blunt take after nightmarish World Series performance: 'Worst feeling' When it rains, it pours, but Tampa Bay Rays reliever Cam Booser found himself caught in a monsoon without an umbrella. The Rays, fighting to keep their World Series hopes alive down 2-0 in the series on Monday night to the Milwaukee Brewers, turned to Booser in the fifth inning to keep the game close. The Rays were down 2-0 at the time with the bases loaded and two outs. Instead of escaping the jam, Booser ended up on the wrong side of history. The Brewers became the first team to score eight runs with two outs in a World Series inning, and Booser allowed four of those runs. He was blunt about his nightmarish outing. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "Worst feeling in the world, feeling like you let your team down," Booser said after the team’s 10-1 loss. Initially, it looked as though Booser might escape the jam unscathed, as he worked Brice Turang into a 2-2 count. But the Brewers second baseman lined a single off shortstop Taylor Walls' glove and into the outfield, giving Milwaukee a 4-0 lead. "I’d like to have that one back. Those are plays that you’d like to make, that you expect to make even though they may be on the tougher end," Walls said. "That was pretty much the turning point in the game there." One pitch later, center fielder Garrett Mitchell sent a ground ball through the left side of the infield, driving in Willson Contreras and extending Milwaukee's lead to 5-0. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Brewers shortstop Cooper Pratt continued Milwaukee’s rally, swinging at Booser's first pitch and ripping a ground ball just inside the third-base line, past a diving Junior Caminero. Turang and Mitchell both scored, extending the Brewers' lead to 7-0. In just three pitches, Booser allowed three consecutive hits. Brewers right fielder Sal Frelick worked the count to 3-1 before lining Booser’s 95 mph fastball down the left-field line for an RBI double that brought home Pratt. After allowing four consecutive hits without recording an out, Rays manager Kevin Cash removed Booser from the game. The Rays now trail 3-0 in the series, facing long odds of mounting a comeback. Among 25 previous teams that fell behind 3-0 in a World Series, 21 were swept and four lost in five games. Of 43 teams to trail 3-0 in any best-of-seven postseason matchup, only the Boston Red Sox against the New York Yankees in the 2004 American League Championship Series rebounded to win. "It’s kind of that chip and a chair mentality," Cash said. "We’ve got a seat at the table. We’ve got to do something with the chip. Obviously the only thing we can do is win tomorrow." The Rays will look to extend their season one more day on Tuesday, when they play the white-hot Brewers at 8 p.m. ET on FOX. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae10c24876989b59d079115 Re:Build, which spun out Slate Auto, raises $2.1B te 2026-10-27T20:40:04.028Z Re:Build, which spun out Slate Auto, raises $2.1B The manufacturing accelerator bills itself as "America’s answer to Shenzhen." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae109cd876989b59d0790b3 Spy Chief Tries to Restore Order After Upheaval at Intelligence Office te 2026-10-27T20:30:05.808Z Spy Chief Tries to Restore Order After Upheaval at Intelligence Office Jay Clayton is pushing his office back to more traditional functions, reshuffling or firing some officials and halting projects to build a dining room and firing range. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae109cb876989b59d079097 Supreme Court Allows Trump to Undo Major Biden-Era Immigration Policy  te 2026-10-27T20:30:03.637Z Supreme Court Allows Trump to Undo Major Biden-Era Immigration Policy  The justices rejected an emergency appeal from Democratic-led cities seeking to restore the immigration rule. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae1077d876989b59d07905c Voters turn out early in force ahead of a pivotal midterm te 2026-10-27T20:20:13.451Z Voters turn out early in force ahead of a pivotal midterm Voters mark their ballots during the first day of early voting at the Bismarck Event Center in Bismarck, North Dakota, on Oct. 22, 2026. (Photo by Jack Dura/North Dakota Monitor) WASHINGTON — Tens of millions of Americans have already made their way to the ballot box as early voting is underway in a midterm election that will determine control of the House and the Senate, possibly flipping one or both from Republicans to Democrats.  As of Tuesday afternoon, more than 34 million people have either gone to the polls to cast a ballot or have mailed in their vote, and the current tally is on track to surpass early voting in the 2022 midterm elections, said Michael McDonald, a professor of political science at University of Florida who runs the UF Election Lab that tracks early voting. With one week until Election Day on Nov. 3, McDonald said he’s not sure if voters will surpass record-breaking early voting of 2018, but it’s clear that the surge in early voting will eclipse turnout in the 2022 midterm elections, where nearly 46 million Americans voted early, according to the UF Election Lab.  “Right now, the data that I can see, it looks like we’re running at least even to the 2018 election. If the voting continues through Election Day, we would be somewhere around that number,” he said.  “That’s a high water benchmark,” McDonald said, adding that the 2018 election was the highest turnout for a midterm election since 1914.  Motivations for the surge Some states are reporting heavier voter turnout. Twenty-seven states record party affiliation, and of the roughly 16 million early voters in those states, 45% are Democrats, and about 31% are Republicans, with 24% unaffiliated with either party, according to the UF Election Lab.  McDonald said he can’t tell from the data the motivation behind a surge in early voting, but he has two ideas. The first is a post-COVID 19  explanation, where voters are less likely to partake in mail-in-ballots, so “we’re sort of reverting back to a normal election.” “The other is the potential that (President Donald) Trump’s potential threats with trying to monkey around with the U.S. Postal Service, has made some people decide that they don’t want to vote by mail and vote in person instead,” he said. The U.S. Supreme Court in September kept in place a lower court’s order blocking Trump’s embattled plan to place new restrictions on mail ballots for this year’s midterm elections. The GOP is vying to maintain its narrow majority in the House and Senate, though Democrats remain heavily favored to win back the majority in the House, and Senate races continue to move in the party’s favor, according to elections forecasters.  The party of the president historically loses seats in the midterm elections. Trump is also facing anemic approval ratings amid the war in Iran and its impact driving up gas prices.  The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter shifted 19 House races in the direction of Democrats on Oct. 23. The elections forecaster lists 17 races as toss-ups, with Republicans defending 12.  In the Senate, the Cook Political Report identified seven toss-up races across the country, including in Alaska, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Michigan, Ohio and Texas. Early voting in the battlegrounds  As early voting continues in key battleground states, Republicans are aiming to hold on to their majority in the upper chamber. In Alaska, as of Monday, more than 46,000 people have voted already, according to the UF Election Lab. Former House Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola is seeking to unseat incumbent GOP Sen. Dan S. Sullivan. In Iowa, as of Tuesday, nearly 307,000 people have cast their vote early, as Democratic state legislator Josh Turek and U.S. House Republican lawmaker Ashley Hinson compete in a toss-up race for the U.S. Senate seat. GOP incumbents Susan Collins of Maine and Roger Marshall of Kansas are also trying to keep their Senate seats in tough challenges from Democrats. In Maine, more than 196,000 people have voted, according to Monday data from the UF Election Lab. And in Kansas, more than 245,000 people have voted as of Tuesday, according to the UF Election Lab.  More than 1.3 million people have already voted early in Michigan as of Tuesday, according to the UF Election Lab.  The Wolverine State is home to a highly competitive Senate race in an open seat between Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed that the Cook Political Report has declared a toss-up.  In Ohio, as of Tuesday, nearly 1.2 million people have voted early as well, per the tracker. A tight Senate race also listed as a toss-up by the Cook Political Report features Ohio GOP Sen. Jon Husted and Democratic candidate and former Sen. Sherrod Brown.  In the Lone Star State, more than 5 million people have cast their ballots as of Tuesday, according to the UF Election Lab.  Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a Republican, and James Talarico, a Democrat, are battling it out in a race dubbed a toss-up by the Cook Political Report. Trump was campaigning in Texas on Tuesday. Big turnout in some states   As early voting takes shape across the country, some states are seeing sweeping turnout figures during the beginning days of early voting compared with earlier elections.  In Tennessee, midterm early voter turnout stood 57% higher compared with the 2022 midterms in the Volunteer State during the first eight days, according to a Monday report from the Tennessee Lookout.  Meanwhile, North Carolina is witnessing an eagerness among unaffiliated voters, who cast 34% of ballots in the first five days of early voting in the Tar Heel State, NC Newsline reported.  The Louisiana Illuminator reported that Black voters comprised a larger share of participants on the first day of early voting in the Pelican State compared with nearly every other election over the past 18 years. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae1077b876989b59d07903c Israelis vote in record numbers in first national election since the Oct. 7 Hamas massacre te 2026-10-27T20:20:11.504Z Israelis vote in record numbers in first national election since the Oct. 7 Hamas massacre TEL AVIV, Israel — Israelis turned out in exceptionally high numbers Tuesday for the country’s first national election since the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas massacre, with initial exit polls showing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud emerging as the largest party but his governing coalition falling short of a parliamentary majority, potentially opening the door to a change in leadership. The projections released by Israel’s three major television networks after polls closed at 10 p.m. local time (4 p.m. ET) showed Likud winning 25 seats in the 120-seat Knesset, compared with 23 seats for former Israeli military chief Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar party in Channels 12 and 13 exit polls, and 21 seats according to Kan 11. The projected parliamentary balance showed 50 seats for Netanyahu’s right-wing and religious bloc, 53 for the main opposition parties and 17 for Arab parties, leaving neither major bloc with the 61 seats generally needed to form a government. Although Netanyahu’s party is projected to remain the largest in parliament, his political future is far from secure. The opposition parties, together with the Arab factions, would hold a combined 70 seats, although that does not mean they would necessarily agree to form a government together. FORMER ISRAELI ARMY CHIEF GADI EISENKOT EMERGES AS NETANYAHU’S LEADING ELECTION CHALLENGER The results set the stage for potentially weeks of coalition negotiations, with the possibility that Netanyahu could lose power despite Likud finishing first. The results are preliminary projections, not an official vote count, and could change as ballots are tallied in the coming days. The election followed an extraordinary day at polling stations across Israel, with long lines and voter participation reaching levels not seen in decades. Israeli voter turnout surged to a historic high, with 55.7% of eligible voters casting their ballots by 4 p.m. local time (10 a.m. ET), according to Israel's Central Elections Committee. The figure marked the highest turnout recorded at that hour since measurements began in 1973, underscoring the intensity of the country's national election. The unusually high participation prompted election officials to streamline voting procedures and assure voters that anyone arriving at a polling station before the 10 p.m. deadline would be allowed to cast a ballot. The vote was widely seen as a referendum on Netanyahu's leadership following three years of war and continuing questions about responsibility for the security failures that allowed Hamas terrorists to kill approximately 1,200 people and abduct 251 others on Oct. 7, 2023. JD VANCE DECLINES TO ENDORSE NETANYAHU DESPITE TRUMP'S STRONG BACKING Netanyahu, Israel's longest-serving prime minister, campaigned on his record of confronting Iran and its regional proxies, highlighting Israel's military achievements and his relationship with President Donald Trump.His opponents accused him of failing to accept responsibility for the October 7 security failures and opposed his government's approach to investigating the failures that preceded the massacre. Throughout the final hours of the campaign, Netanyahu, Eisenkot, former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and other party leaders mounted an intensive effort to mobilize supporters and win over undecided voters. Netanyahu's Likud party prepared hundreds of targeted campaign videos and social media messages, making digital outreach a central part of its last-minute election strategy. Eisenkot's campaign pushed supporters to rally behind Yashar as the leading alternative to Likud, while Bennett traveled between cities and engaged voters directly and through WhatsApp conversations. NETANYAHU FIGHTS FOR POLITICAL FUTURE AS ISRAEL HEADS TO POLLS WITH IRAN THREAT LOOMING The campaign's closing hours also featured personal appeals, phone calls to undecided voters and aggressive turnout operations across the political spectrum. The final days were particularly important because a relatively small share of voters remained undecided about which party to support. A Times of Israel poll published five days before the election found that 87% of respondents had already made their final choice, while 2.4% remained undecided between the pro- and anti-Netanyahu political blocs. Other surveys suggested a larger pool of undecided voters, although many were choosing between parties within the same political camp rather than switching sides. That distinction could prove decisive in Israel's parliamentary system, where political parties need at least 3.25% of valid votes to enter the 120-seat Knesset. Even a slight change in the vote share of smaller parties could shift several parliamentary seats and determine whether either camp has a realistic path to power. TRUMP SAYS NETANYAHU NEEDS TO BE RE-ELECTED, OR ELSE US WILL HAVE TO 'FINISH THE JOB’ AGAINST IRAN ALONE Despite the exit poll projections, the identity of Israel's next prime minister may remain uncertain for weeks. Unlike in the United States, Israelis vote for political parties rather than directly electing their head of government. The 120 seats in parliament are allocated proportionally, and parties must secure at least 3.25% of valid votes to win representation. Once the final results are certified, Israeli President Isaac Herzog will consult with the newly elected political factions and select the lawmaker he believes has the strongest chance of forming a government. That candidate will have 28 days to negotiate a governing coalition, with the possibility of a 14-day extension. Official results are scheduled to be published by Nov. 4. Until a new government takes office, Netanyahu's outgoing government will remain in power. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae10779876989b59d079033 WNBA's bizarre national anthem controversy shows just how much the league needs Caitlin Clark te 2026-10-27T20:20:09.897Z WNBA's bizarre national anthem controversy shows just how much the league needs Caitlin Clark Caitlin Clark isn't quite the women's basketball equivalent of Tiger Woods, but there's a reason she's been compared to the 15-time major champion. She brought millions of new eyeballs to a league that had long struggled for mainstream attention. She's also a marketing juggernaut, with endorsement deals from the likes of Nike, Gatorade and State Farm. But like Tiger in his prime, perhaps the greatest measure of Clark's star power is that when she's absent — the audience is, too. Nothing illustrates that phenomenon better than the WNBA's national anthem controversy. WNBA SILENT AFTER FINALS TEAMS SKIP NATIONAL ANTHEM DESPITE RULE REQUIRING PLAYERS TO STAND AND LINE UP All year long, players and coaches from the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries have been running off the court before the Star-Spangled Banner is played. Then, just after "the home of the brave" is sung, they return to the floor. Neither team has publicly explained why it follows this routine, nor have they said what the players and coaches do during those 90-some-odd seconds. But the wildest part of all this is that, until these WNBA Finals — nobody seemed to notice. If an NFL or NBA team had engaged in a similar practice during the regular season, it would be one of the biggest sports stories — or even news stories — in the country. Pundits would be regularly weighing in on the matter, activists would be mobilizing, and a nationwide debate on the issue would ensue. WNBA FINALS: ANGEL REESE HEADLINES CHAMPIONSHIP SHOWDOWN AS LEAGUE SEEKS TO DRAW VIEWERS WITHOUT CAITLIN CLARK But until now, it had barely even generated a whisper. Do you think that would be the case if the Fever left the court for the anthem? The answer, of course, is "absolutely not." The actions of Clark and her teammates would be dissected every day. POTUS would probably comment, and some of those endorsement deals would be in jeopardy. But a Caitlin-free WNBA game simply doesn't matter to the majority of American sports fans. The scheduled start time for Game 6 speaks to that. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Monday, it was announced that what could be the final WNBA game of the season will be played at 12:30 p.m. Eastern time on a Thursday. The reasoning is that the Dream wanted a venue change — moving the game from Gateway Center Arena (capacity 3,500) to State Farm Arena (17,000). The problem is that the Hawks are scheduled to play that same day, meaning Game 6 will occur when most Americans are working or in school. Again, it's hard to believe that happens if Clark and the Fever were involved. This national anthem mystery is one of the more bizarre sports stories I've ever seen. That players and coaches have repeatedly left the court without offering an explanation is strange enough. That it's taken this long for anyone to notice might be even stranger. But this is what happens when the league's true needle-mover isn't on the court. Caitlin Clark has made the WNBA impossible to ignore. Without her, apparently, it's still remarkably easy. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae10776876989b59d079005 Hornets to Retire Muggsy Bogues' No 1 Jersey in Historic Honor te 2026-10-27T20:20:06.458Z Hornets to Retire Muggsy Bogues' No 1 Jersey in Historic Honor The Charlotte Hornets will retire Muggsy Bogues' No. 1 jersey on Feb. 11, honoring the franchise legend's historic career. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae10774876989b59d078ffc Josh Turek 'Unequivocally' Condemned, Accused of Lying by Iowa LGBTQ+ Group te 2026-10-27T20:20:04.476Z Josh Turek 'Unequivocally' Condemned, Accused of Lying by Iowa LGBTQ+ Group An Iowa LGBTQ+ group has hit out at Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Josh Turek after a recent campaign ad. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae10531876989b59d078fc9 One dead in off-roading accident in Hualapai Mountains near Kingman te 2026-10-27T20:10:25.610Z One dead in off-roading accident in Hualapai Mountains near Kingman A Kingman resident is dead after a UTV accident last week in the Hualapai Mountains, southeast of Kingman. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae1052a876989b59d078fa0 Cruise vacation comes to crashing halt as ship slams into 2 cargo vessels te 2026-10-27T20:10:18.053Z Cruise vacation comes to crashing halt as ship slams into 2 cargo vessels A luxury cruise ship slammed into two cargo vessels during stormy weather in Germany and abruptly brought a planned trip to the Canary Islands to an end. The incident took place in Bremerhaven, Germany, on Sunday as the Mein Schiff 3 was departing the port. TUI Cruises confirmed the incident to Fox News Digital and said no passengers were injured. ANGRY CRUISE PASSENGERS SAY FRUSTRATING ISSUE SHOULD HAVE BEEN DISCLOSED BEFORE BOOKING "As a result, we have decided to cancel the planned cruise to the Canary Islands," the spokesperson said. "We very much regret having to take this step." Technical teams and experts inspected the ship shortly after the collision. They determined it would need repairs at a shipyard, a TUI Cruises official told Fox News Digital. The collision was reported by Bremen Police on Sunday evening. Officials said the cruise ship collided with two container ships during stormy weather before returning to Columbus Quay. OUTRAGED CRUISE PASSENGERS SOUND OFF ABOUT 'IMMENSE DISAPPOINTMENT' AFTER ABRUPT CANCELLATION "According to current knowledge, no one was injured in the collision," the translated police statement said. "Information on the exact extent of the damage and the cause of the accident is not yet conclusively available." Footage posted to Reddit appears to show a view from the cruise ship during the collision, with at least one person shouting as the vessel scrapes against a cargo ship, damaging lifeboats along its side. Bremen Police said they're investigating the collision. Police also reportedly opened an administrative offense investigation into the captain of the Mein Schiff 3, according to German broadcaster NDR. THOUSANDS BOOKED TROPICAL BAHAMAS CRUISE AND ENDED UP IN FREEZING CANADA INSTEAD The TUI Cruises spokesperson said the safety of passengers and crew remains the company's "top priority." "We believe this is the only responsible decision and the right course of action to maintain our high safety standards," the spokesperson said. "Our focus now is on keeping our guests fully informed, supporting them and assisting them with the next steps." The incident and video prompted discussion online, with users expressing sympathy for affected passengers. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "Imagine saving for years, saving up your holidays just to go on a cruise and then this happens when deploying to the sea," one Reddit user said. "Ooof. That looked expensive," another chimed in. One Reddit commenter claimed to have been aboard another cruise ship in Bremerhaven that was scheduled to depart shortly after the Mein Schiff 3. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS "I'm actually on a different cruise ship in Bremerhaven that was supposed to leave shortly after Mein Schiff 3 last night," the user wrote. "Shortly before we were supposed to leave, they announced the port was closed. It was really windy." The commenter said his or her ship had originally been scheduled to stop in Hamburg but was diverted because of the weather. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "I can't see the damage but Mein Schiff 3 is docked back in port," added the Reddit user. "I can see it from the bridge cam." Other cruise vacations have faced similar disruptions in recent months. Passengers aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise ship were left scrambling earlier this year after their seven-night Alaska voyage was abruptly canceled due to technical problems. Earlier this spring, a small cruise ship struck a reef near the Fijian island where Tom Hanks' movie "Cast Away" was filmed. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae10521876989b59d078f71 Jazz Star Jaren Jackson Jr Out 6-8 Weeks With Torn MCL te 2026-10-27T20:10:09.027Z Jazz Star Jaren Jackson Jr Out 6-8 Weeks With Torn MCL Jazz star Jaren Jackson Jr. will miss six to eight weeks with a torn MCL in his right knee but will not require surgery. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae102d1876989b59d078f21 Museums hide mummies from public view due to lack of 'consent' from ancient Egyptians or their descendants te 2026-10-27T20:00:17.954Z Museums hide mummies from public view due to lack of 'consent' from ancient Egyptians or their descendants Two museums in Scotland have reportedly removed ancient Egyptian mummies from public view out of concern that they were displayed without the consent of the deceased. Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is one of several museums in Glasgow, Scotland, that have changed their policies on displaying human remains. The BBC reported that Glasgow Life, which manages Kelvingrove, removed the mummified remains of the Egyptian priest Nekht, who lived more than 3,500 years ago, along with his painted coffin, in the "absence of consent from the deceased individual or their descendants." A spokesperson for Glasgow Life told Fox News Digital, "The removal of human remains from display at Glasgow Life museums reflects contemporary museum practice." "The International Council of Museums’ revised Code of Ethics, published in June 2026, states that ‘Museums should uphold the inherent dignity of human remains and promote respect for their significance,’" the spokesperson continued. "The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Afrikan Reparations 2025 report, ‘Laying Ancestors to Rest,’ also raises ethical concerns about the display of ancient Egyptian human remains due to the consistent disregard of the potential wishes of the ancestors and the intention of the communities that originally laid them to rest." LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE DROPS PROF’S NAME FROM CAMPUS HALL AFTER GRAVE DIG CONTROVERSY "Glasgow Life Museums’ draft Human Remains Policy proposes that human remains should only be displayed where there is documented and informed consent from the deceased individual or, in appropriate circumstances, their descendants," the spokesperson concluded. "In the absence of such consent, we believe removing ancient Egyptian human remains from display is more respectful to the deceased individuals." The Hunterian, another museum in Glasgow, said the elaborate sarcophagus, or decorated coffin, of Lady Shep-En-Hor will remain on display, but her mummified remains will be covered going forward. When contacted by Fox News Digital, the Hunterian provided a press release which said, "As part of its commitment to becoming a more ethical institution, The Hunterian at the University of Glasgow is considering its holdings of archaeological and anatomical human remains across all sections of its collections." Museums have faced growing questions about the ownership and display of artifacts acquired from other countries, particularly during periods of Western colonial rule. The Hunterian's decision also raises questions about whether museums should treat human remains from the United Kingdom differently from those originating abroad. LOUVRE TURNS AWAY TOURISTS AS PARIS BRACES FOR RENEWED VIOLENCE FOLLOWING DESTRUCTIVE RIOTS "Human remains are among those items which The Hunterian seeks most keenly to return to their communities and nations of origin," the statement continued. "The Hunterian is also re-assessing what will be on display to the general public and, as part of its duty for the respectful care of these collections, it has decided to no longer put human remains from outside the UK on open display." "After in-depth consideration and consultation with experts, including Egyptologists, The Hunterian has decided to continue to display Lady Shep-En-Hor’s sarcophagus as a fine work of Late Period Ancient Egyptian funerary art, but to cover the mummified person, so she can no longer be viewed," the statement added, specifying that "The Hunterian takes the view that the Lady Shep-En-Hor deserves privacy in death." The decisions follow a revision to the International Council of Museums' (ICOM) Code of Ethics, which calls on museums to "uphold the inherent dignity of human remains and promote respect for their significance," according to the BBC report. "Decisions about these items and collections should be made in collaboration with descendants or communities from which they originate, if known," the ICOM guidance added.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Steph Scholten, a professor who serves on ICOM's ethics committee, told the BBC that the guidelines can be interpreted differently by institutions. "What the code of ethics puts forward is that these topics need careful consideration and decision making, they do not suggest one fixed outcome. Kelvingrove and The Hunterian have come to slightly different outcomes about our displays," he said. "The code of ethics does not prescribe that all human remains should be taken of display." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae102cf876989b59d078f18 Utah grovels to Pat McAfee, WNBA’s brunch game is peak stupid & why you should take your dogs on vacation te 2026-10-27T20:00:15.975Z Utah grovels to Pat McAfee, WNBA’s brunch game is peak stupid & why you should take your dogs on vacation 'Nightcaps' is a daily column that catches you up on the biggest sports, news and culture stories you may have missed while pretending to do work at your desk. It runs Monday-Friday on OutKick.com. One week until Election Day. Now, don't you go clicking away on me. You did not accidentally stumble upon a column about politics and who you should vote for and what's at stake, blah blah blah. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE No, I'm just here to gripe about something that seems to be a new phenomenon this midterm season: campaign text messages. Look, I know that if you sign up for a candidate's text messages, you will get inundated with a steady stream of pleads for donations. But I would never sign up for something like that. So tell me why I get a dozen text messages a day from various state and local politicians — attacking their opponents, begging for my vote, detailing BS stories about how they grew up in a middle-class family where "nothing came easy" and they learned the "real value of a hard day's work." Delete. Report spam. Every time. Look, voting is important, and we should all do it. I'm glad to live in a country where we actually get a say in who's making our laws and affecting our quality of life. But unsolicited campaign text messages should be illegal. Not to mention they just feel like bad practice. How do you think bombarding me with an endless string of text messages will somehow endear you to me? It actually makes me not want to vote for you. Is everyone dealing with this right now? Is this a new thing or have I somehow just managed to avoid the onslaught until this campaign season? November 3 truly can't come soon enough. Next Tuesday, we party. But until then, let's do some Nightcaps. Wow oh wow, College GameDay was AWKWARD on Saturday. It all started with that girl who was chosen for the kicking contest. Now, admittedly, I love the kicking contest. Every Saturday, I yell to my husband, 'It's time for the kick!' and we run into the living room to watch. This Saturday, I knew it was doomed from the start. As soon as I saw the contestant. Now, don't get me wrong. I'm all about girl power. I am, after all, a girl. And I have no doubt there are plenty of women who can kick a 33-yarder. Soccer players obviously come to mind. But the last couple of times they've had women competing, they've been women with the athleticism of a potato. This isn't an anti-woman thing. Obviously. Plenty of men have missed, too. But if you — either gender — know you have an absolutely 0% chance of nailing this kick, why even put your name in the raffle? Why embarrass yourself like that? And to make matters worse, she had the gall to tell Pat McAfee he should be giving her $3 million to make the kick — not the $1 million she was already offered. Girl. My skin is crawling with awkwardness. Anyway, we found out yesterday there was a lot more under the surface about GameDay’s trip to Utah that we didn’t see. Before the show, Utah’s official social media account posted a video of students doing impressions of Pat, including one calling him "corny" and another saying his shirtless bit was "creepy." Pat said he had no problem with random students roasting him, but he did have a problem with the university itself amplifying it right before he was about to go on national TV and promote their school. He said the whole thing made him feel "very, very uncomfortable," especially given the very real safety threats he and other public figures face, and even referenced the Charlie Kirk assassination while explaining why it bothered him. By the end of GameDay, Pat picked Houston to beat Utah and told the crowd, "I’ll never see you again, hopefully." Utah has since apologized, saying the post was meant to be lighthearted but "missed the mark," and that Pat and the GameDay crew are always welcome back. Something tells me Pat will not be taking them up on that invitation anytime soon. But what do we think, guys? Was Pat being dramatic? Or is Utah insufferable? Or both? While we're on the topic of insufferable, though ... There’s an old saying that goes something like: "A lack of preparation on your part does not constitute an emergency on mine." Someone should print that out and tape it to the front door of WNBA headquarters. Because Game 6 of the WNBA Finals — a game in which the Golden State Valkyries could literally WIN THE CHAMPIONSHIP — will tip off Thursday at 12:30 p.m. ET. That is 9:30 IN THE MORNING for Golden State fans. Hope nobody scheduled a Zoom meeting. Here’s how we got here: The Atlanta Dream normally play at the 3,500-seat Gateway Center, but they wanted their Finals games at the much larger State Farm Arena, home of the Atlanta Hawks. The problem is State Farm already had conflicts on every single Atlanta Finals date, including a Hawks-Cavaliers game Thursday night. The league managed to shuffle Games 3 and 4 around those conflicts, but somehow got all the way to a guaranteed Game 6 before figuring out what the hell to do with this one. And listen, I understand wanting the bigger arena. But I also understand planning ahead, which apparently no one bothered to do. The Hawks were always scheduled to play Thursday. This did not sneak up on anybody. Yet now EVERYONE has to move heaven and earth because the Dream doesn’t want to play the biggest game of its season in its actual home arena. FROM ANTHEMS TO DEFINITIONS, THE WNBA KEEPS DOING DUMB THINGS, AND THE REASON FOR IT WILL LEAVE YOU SPEECHLESS The Hawks pushed their game back an hour. State Farm Arena employees have to flip the building between games. Broadcast partners have to rearrange programming. Staff, security, vendors, parking attendants and fans all have to adjust. And the Valkyries’ fan base gets to watch a potential championship celebration on their office laptops while pretending to answer emails at 9:30 a.m. Pacific. Warriors coach Steve Kerr was asked about the situation and joked that it was better than playing at the YMCA in front of 75 people. He also said he’ll be watching over breakfast. Which, honestly, sounds lovely. I do love a good brunch. Unfortunately, I’m not sure my boss is going to let me pop a bottle of champagne and start hammering mimosas at my desk because the WNBA scheduled a potential championship game before lunch. But wait! It gets better. Because the Hawks need the arena later that night, ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne reported that if Golden State actually clinches the championship Thursday, there may not be enough time for a proper celebration on the State Farm Arena floor. So they could have to move the party to a practice court. Imagine that. You win the first championship in franchise history, confetti falls, everybody cries, you lift the trophy … And then someone comes over the PA: "Congratulations, ladies. Now please grab your belongings and clear the floor. The Hawks have shootaround." What an absolute clown show. Par for the course. Let's open the mailbag. 📩 Email: amber.harding@outkick.com (Send your thoughts, stories, tips, rants and photos of your dog.) 🐦 Twitter/X: @TheAmberHarding 📸 Instagram: @amberharding Drew in Katy, TX writes: I saw this on Instagram and thought about all of the places that Rocky gets to see. I have not seen Rocky pictures in a while or other dog photos/videos for that matter.  It's like you are conforming to the Nightcaps sports standard. We need dogs and other animals at least once per week to break up the monotony. Tell the boss that I said so.  Amber: Ask and you shall receive. Fortunately, my boss is very pro-dog. These are some photos from Rocky's adventures the last couple of weekends. We have hit that sweet spot of perfect fall weather here in the South, and the hiking is glorious. That Instagram post you shared — I couldn't love it more. I'm a big proponent of taking my dog everywhere, and I always have been. Everywhere he's allowed, I mean. Before anyone comes at me, no, I'm not taking him to the grocery store or fine dining like Kirk Herbstreit. Anyway, our dogs deserve to experience the world, too. That's the reason we drive 10 hours to see my parents in Florida and 13 hours to see Mike's mom in Wisconsin instead of just jumping on a plane. At the risk of crying like a baby, I'll share with you a similar video I posted a couple of years ago of my dog, Lucy. Some of you may remember her story. If you're interested, you can read it here. She was 15 years old when I filmed that video, and she was diagnosed with cancer three months later. We lost her three months after that. But man, trust me when I tell you that dog lived a life most would envy. So yeah, it might require a little extra effort to take your dogs with you on trips. And it might not always be super convenient. But it's worth it every single time. Robert D. writes: Amber your column is in my top 2 of Outkick but it’s been several weeks with no Rocky pictures we need at least one every 2 weeks. I have sent pictures of our best girl Ruby before and here is one from several years ago on her birthday she didn’t like that hat and next week is her 6th birthday but promised her never that style again. Tell Rocky hello! Amber: Please give birthday girl Ruby extra pets and a big steak on behalf of Nightcaps. No hats this time! Although she does look bonita. Brad S. writes: I love the animal stuff you add to NightCaps! Here's one I thought you'd like: Amber: This video reminds me of a time I encountered a camel in Arizona. Stick with me — I'm getting somewhere. I was about 14 years old, and we were in some hokey, touristy wild west town with my volleyball team. They had a camel chilling in the town square. Apparently a nod to a U.S. Army experiment that brought camels to Arizona as pack animals sometime in the 1880s. The camel was tied up with a handler standing next to him (or her — I didn't check), and there was a HUGE sign warning people not to approach. But morons are gonna moron. So it was no shocker when some lady with two toddlers in tow marched right up and stuck a big ol' camera in that camel's face. Guess how that ended. Friends, I wish my flip phone took video back then because I'd rewatch that camel spitting a massive, fist-sized loogie onto that woman's head over and over again. Followed by her falling backward, shrieking and swatting at the animal as if it were going to maul her. The handler deadpanned right at the woman and said, matter-of-factly, "That's why we have the sign." SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER My guess is he watched that exact scenario go down about 12 times a day. So on a related note, let's end today's column by throwing it back to this classic: Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae102ce876989b59d078f0f Chicago cardinal sparks controversy by honoring abortion-access donor at gala for future priests te 2026-10-27T20:00:14.094Z Chicago cardinal sparks controversy by honoring abortion-access donor at gala for future priests A prominent Catholic cardinal is facing backlash over plans to honor a wealthy Democratic donor who gave hundreds of thousands of dollars to organizations supporting abortion access at a fundraising gala benefiting the education of future priests. Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich is scheduled to recognize billionaire Michael Sacks at the Oct. 29 Rerum Novarum Awards Dinner benefiting Mundelein Seminary, according to the event's announcement. Between 2020 and 2022, the Sacks Family Foundation, of which Sacks is president and treasurer, reportedly contributed grants totaling $500,000 to Planned Parenthood of Illinois, raising questions about the recognition in light of the Catholic Church's longstanding opposition to abortion. According to a report from Crain’s Chicago Business on Sept. 29, Sacks and his wife, Cari, gave $600,000 to the Prairie State Access Fund, an initiative established in partnership with the administration of Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker to support abortion access in the state. Sacks is a board member of the Obama Foundation. EXCLUSIVE: PLANNED PARENTHOOD SET FOR MASSIVE TAXPAYER WINDFALL IF SENATE FAILS TO ACT The planned honor comes roughly a year after Cupich faced criticism from fellow Catholic leaders over plans to recognize Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., whose support for abortion rights drew objections from bishops who argued that honoring him would conflict with Church teaching. Durbin declined to accept the lifetime achievement award following the backlash.  In a Monday statement defending the recognition for Sacks, Cupich wrote in part, "This year, the Nostra Aetate Award will be added to the honoring ceremony. It is named for the Declaration on the Relation of the Church to Non-Christian Religions, issued by the Second Vatican Council, and is designed to affirm the value the Church places on interreligious relationships by honoring members of non-Christian communities for their leadership in their own and the wider community. This year’s recipient is Mr. Michael Sacks, a well-respected leader in Chicago and in the Jewish community." Cupich further defended the decision, arguing that the Catholic Church's Nostra Aetate declaration provides a framework for honoring and building relationships with individuals who do not share Catholic beliefs, including those who hold differing moral or political views. He maintained that recognizing someone for their leadership and service to the community does not constitute an endorsement of all their positions, but instead fosters mutual respect and creates opportunities for meaningful dialogue. ‘BARBARIC’ ABORTION PROVISION FUELS CHRISTIAN PUSH TO CRACK DOWN ON DEM GOVERNOR Carl E. Olson, editor of the Catholic World Report, called out Cupich on X Monday, writing, "A pro-abortion billionaire is being given a prominent award by the @archchicago because he's ‘well-respected’ in Chicago and the Jewish community. In defending the choice, @CardinalBCupich plays the antisemitic card, saying, ‘Refusing to honor or engage with Jews solely because they hold conflicting religious or political positions can risk mimicking historic patterns of antisemitism through exclusion and bigotry, which, frighteningly, is on the rise.’" POPE LEO PROMOTES ARCHBISHOP WHO BARRED PELOSI FROM COMMUNION TO ONE OF VATICAN'S HIGHEST COURTS Olson added, "Surely there are prominent pro-life Jewish leaders in the Chicago area? Also, what if, theoretically, it were discovered that Mr. Sacks had given money to a pro-MAGA group? Would the antisemitic card still be used?" Catholic investigative reporter Christine Niles also took to X to share concerns, sharing a quote from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops' statement "Catholics in Political Life," which reads, "The Catholic community and Catholic institutions should not honor those who act in defiance of our fundamental moral principles. They should not be given awards, honors or platforms which would suggest support for their actions." In a statement to Fox News Digital, Kelsey Reinhardt, president and CEO of CatholicVote, said, "The U.S. bishops have taught that Catholic institutions should not give ‘awards, honors or platforms’ to those who act in defiance of our fundamental moral principles. A little over a year ago, Catholics made clear their disappointment that the Archdiocese of Chicago attempted to honor a public supporter of abortion." Reinhardt added, "We urge Cardinal Cupich to reconsider this honor. The pre-born babies and the faithful who support them cry out once again." The media relations department for Cupich told Fox News Digital that it has nothing to add to the statement on its website. In a statement to Fox News Digital, a spokesperson for Sacks said, "Mr. Sacks is honored to receive the award and believes the Cardinal's statement speaks for itself." Fox News Digital reached out to the USCCB for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae102cc876989b59d078f06 Internal emails reveal Colorado school official predicted trans volleyball fallout before public letter te 2026-10-27T20:00:12.327Z Internal emails reveal Colorado school official predicted trans volleyball fallout before public letter "I heard that meetings were held weeks ago to discuss a plan for this scenario, which is unfolding exactly the way it was predicted." Dakota Ridge High School Athletic Director Jeff Legault sent that warning in an urgent Oct. 6 email to district leadership, contradicting the official account from Jefferson County Public Schools, Colorado's second-largest school district. In internal emails provided to OutKick, Legault was addressing the fallout after a transgender athlete secured a spot on the girls' junior varsity volleyball team while dozens of female students were cut. Behind closed doors, district officials sought to keep the controversy quiet, advising staff to give brief replies, point uncomfortable female athletes to separate changing spaces and cite student privacy laws to avoid addressing the dispute publicly. TRANSGENDER ATHLETES HAVE TAKEN 2,293 CHAMPIONSHIP SPOTS FROM BIOLOGICAL WOMEN, NEW RESEARCH FINDS In an official letter to parents, the district later described the situation as an "unfamiliar circumstance." Yet internal records show administrators had met weeks earlier to plan for the controversy, predicting both the locker room privacy concerns and the parent outrage over cut players. When those issues surfaced, central district leadership delayed. Dakota Ridge coaches and building staff were left fielding angry calls with no approved script, caught between two separate battles over lost spots on the court and privacy in the locker room. During fall tryouts at Dakota Ridge, coaches had cut upwards of 35 girls from the program, including juniors who had earned spots during their freshman and sophomore seasons. Concerned parents pushed back, arguing the school had compromised legal protections designed to preserve athletic opportunities for girls. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Once the season started, concerns quickly shifted to privacy inside the girls' locker room. The first documented warning arrived on Friday, October 2, when a parent emailed Legault and head coach Matthew Zeman to report that players were discussing the situation among themselves. In the message, the parent wrote that several families felt their daughters' privacy rights were being pushed aside to protect the confidentiality of the transgender player. Legault forwarded the complaint up the chain of command, warning district officials that this email was just the beginning. District leadership initially tried to keep responses brief. District Compliance Officer Emily Sloan advised Legault to offer a short, polite reply thanking the parent for their perspective.  If the parent had a child on the team, she suggested adding a single sentence stating that all students can request accommodations in the locker room. The district's communications director agreed with this approach, opting to handle broader concerns about fairness by treating them as individual requests for private changing spaces. That approach fell apart within days. By the morning of Tuesday, Oct. 6, Legault sent an urgent email to the district's executive team pointing out the gap between the district's internal planning and its execution. Legault reminded them that leadership had met weeks prior to prepare for this outcome, yet the coaching staff had never received the promised talking points. Inside the building, Legault described a chaotic environment. Office assistants and teachers were dealing with angry parents, while the volleyball coaching staff tried to prepare for league playoffs while fielding complex questions about federal equality laws from teenagers. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Furthermore, the district's chosen talking point, offering separate locker room accommodations to uncomfortable girls was failing. When staff offered these alternative spaces, players and parents responded by questioning the overall equity of the situation. The fallout soon reached beyond volleyball. Legault reported that some student-athletes were questioning whether to continue playing sports at all, with several already deciding against trying out for the upcoming women's basketball season. Frustrated by the delays, Legault asked for a written response for the volleyball community that same day. He warned that waiting for an afternoon meeting was inadequate because players would be using the locker rooms for a game that very night. He pointed out that the school administration and coaching staff were "taking the blame" while the district remained silent. This internal pressure prompted Jeffco leadership to act. The communications department circulated a draft statement for legal and administrative review, and on Oct. 7, the district sent an official letter to Dakota Ridge volleyball families. The finalized statement built directly on the emails from earlier that week. The district made no mention of roster cuts or missed athletic opportunities for female players. Instead, officials pointed to state anti-discrimination policies intended to ensure all students have "equal access to educational programs, facilities, and district-sanctioned activities" regardless of gender identity or expression.  They formalized the plan discussed on Oct. 2, asking female athletes to request alternative changing spaces if they wanted more privacy, and cited federal privacy rules to avoid discussing the specific student involved. Finally, the letter asked families to avoid public speculation and social media discussions. National attention followed after parents took their concerns to the media. A formal complaint alleged that high school players faced benching threats from their coach if they discussed the transgender athlete among themselves. An email screenshot obtained by OutKick showed Zeman informing a parent that a player would miss an upcoming match over reported bullying. In the email, Zeman wrote that the program emphasizes "character, respect and how players treat one another," describing the student's reported remarks as "falling short of its standards." Parents alleged that the players were only permitted back on the court on the condition that they agree not to discuss the issue again. "We have seen emails showing that girls were threatened to be benched because they were expressing their frustration in a very adolescent manner," Lindsay Datko, founder of the advocacy group Jeffco Kids First, previously told OutKick's Jackson Thompson. Neither Jeffco Public Schools nor Dakota Ridge High School responded to OutKick's requests for comment. That local controversy is now intertwined with a broader legal battle. Federal civil rights regulators previously found that Jeffco Public Schools violated federal equality laws through its athletic policies. The district is currently suing the federal government, arguing that federal demands conflict with Colorado state law. The dispute at Dakota Ridge precedes a statewide vote on Proposition 134. The ballot initiative would require all public school athletic programs to designate rosters and facilities based on biological sex, establishing a uniform state law to replace district-by-district policies. Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae102c8876989b59d078ed9 VA Benefits Update—Trump Aims for Millions of Veterans to Get Illegal Drugs te 2026-10-27T20:00:08.263Z VA Benefits Update—Trump Aims for Millions of Veterans to Get Illegal Drugs As many as 2.1 million veterans could potentially benefit from psychedelic treatments like psilocybin. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae102c6876989b59d078ed0 Ravens QB Lamar Jackson Expected to Play in Week 8: Report te 2026-10-27T20:00:06.046Z Ravens QB Lamar Jackson Expected to Play in Week 8: Report Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has missed each of the last three games after suffering an ankle injury in Week 4. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae102c3876989b59d078ec7 Jerry Jones 'Could And Would' Hire Troy Aikman to Cowboys' Front Office te 2026-10-27T20:00:03.799Z Jerry Jones 'Could And Would' Hire Troy Aikman to Cowboys' Front Office Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said Tuesday that he "could and would" hire Troy Aikman for a front office role with the team. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae10071876989b59d078e4f Kamario Taylor's Breakout Season Ends With Devastating Injury te 2026-10-27T19:50:09.918Z Kamario Taylor's Breakout Season Ends With Devastating Injury Mississippi State quarterback Kamario Taylor will miss the rest of the season with a toe injury expected to require surgery. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae1006f876989b59d078e46 Adam Schefter Drops Major Update on Colts-Jonathan Taylor Trade Rumors te 2026-10-27T19:50:07.560Z Adam Schefter Drops Major Update on Colts-Jonathan Taylor Trade Rumors ESPN's Adam Schefter shared a major update on Jonathan Taylor trade rumors and whether the Colts will move the star running back. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae1006c876989b59d078e3d Colts-Seahawks Pull Off Major Trade for 8-Time Pro Bowler te 2026-10-27T19:50:04.928Z Colts-Seahawks Pull Off Major Trade for 8-Time Pro Bowler The Seahawks reportedly acquire eight-time Pro Bowl guard Quenton Nelson from the Colts in a major trade deadline move. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0fe20876989b59d078dec ‘Beloved’ daredevils who scaled Empire State Building inching toward deal after proposal stunt: attorney te 2026-10-27T19:40:16.081Z ‘Beloved’ daredevils who scaled Empire State Building inching toward deal after proposal stunt: attorney The daredevil couple who scaled New York City's Empire State Building earlier this year is negotiating a possible plea deal with prosecutors, their lawyer confirmed to Fox News Digital. In their latest Manhattan court appearance, Angelina Nikolau, 33, and Ivan Kuznetsov, 32, faced a judge on Tuesday for a status conference. The couple, known for their stunts, scaled the landmark skyscraper in July to carry out a marriage proposal that went viral. Initially, the couple was arrested on charges of reckless endangerment, criminal mischief, burglary, and misdemeanor climbing of a structure – then released under court supervision. COUPLE FACING SLEW OF CHARGES AFTER CLIMBING TO THE TOP OF EMPIRE STATE BUILDING WITH MASSIVE BANNER A judge ruled Tuesday that the couple no longer has to have monthly "check-ins" with an officer for that court-mandated "supervision." FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X SEND US A TIP Their attorney, Noam Biale, said they are "getting close" to a "resolution" with the district attorney's office. DAREDEVIL COUPLE ACCUSED IN EMPIRE STATE BUILDING CLIMB PACK ON PDA AFTER FIRST COURT APPEARANCE SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB Following Tuesday's hearing, Biale addressed reporters outside the courtroom and said his clients are "daring and pathbreaking artists whose performances have captivated people all over the world." LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST He went on to say, "They are beloved by New Yorkers and no one wants to see any harm come to them." GOT A TIP? GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Their next court appearance is Nov. 12. Biale said he is confident and "hopeful" for a resolution before the end of the year. Fox News Digital has reached out to Manhattan's District Attorney's Office for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0fe1e876989b59d078de3 ‘Kate & Allie’ star Susan Saint James dead at 80 te 2026-10-27T19:40:14.438Z ‘Kate & Allie’ star Susan Saint James dead at 80 Susan Saint James, the actress known for "McMillan & Wife" and "Kate & Allie," has died. Saint James, 80, died Monday after a battle with pancreatic cancer, People magazine reported. "She never met a stranger. Every person she met became the most important person in the room at that moment, from a fellow board member to the clerk at the shoe store, who usually walked away knowing her entire life story," a representative told People. "Her defining act: weeks after losing her youngest son, Teddy, in the November 28, 2004 plane crash, she delivered his eulogy as a note to each of her other children and her husband, giving them words to heal. Even in the deepest grief of her life, she put everyone else first. Days after the crash she sat with Tim Russert to thank the people who had reached out and to tell them the family was okay." HOLLYWOOD STARS WHO DIED IN 2026 "She brought that same fire and positivity to everything that followed, and never lost it," the statement continued. Saint James began her career modeling before switching gears to television. Her breakthrough came in 1968 when she landed the role of research assistant Peggy Maxwell on NBC's "The Name of the Game." Her performance earned her a Primetime Emmy Award in 1969 and established her as one of television's rising stars. She earned her biggest fame as Sally McMillan, the plucky wife of Hudson’s San Francisco police commissioner Stewart McMillan, in the hit series "McMillan & Wife" from 1971-1976. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE She left the NBC show before its sixth and final season because of a contract dispute, with her character killed off in a plane crash. Saint James later found renewed success alongside Jane Curtin in the popular CBS sitcom "Kate & Allie," which ran from 1984 to 1989. She is also known for roles in "Love at First Bite," "How to Beat the High Cost of Living," "M*A*S*H," "Law & Order: SVU" and "Suits." LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Offscreen, Saint James was married to longtime NBC executive and former "Saturday Night Live" producer Dick Ebersol, whom she met while hosting the comedy show in 1981. The family suffered a devastating tragedy in 2004 when their 14-year-old son, Teddy, died in a private plane crash in Colorado. She was previously married to Richard Neubert and makeup artist Tom Lucas. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE Saint James is survived by her husband, her four children – Sunshine Lucas, Harmony Lucas, Charlie Ebersol and Willie Ebersol – her seven grandchildren, her sister, Mary Mercedes Dewey. She is also survived by her beloved service dog, Lola. After "Kate & Allie" ended, Saint James largely stepped away from Hollywood to concentrate on her family and charitable work, particularly her longtime involvement with the Special Olympics. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0fe1c876989b59d078dda Cheerios makes major change to cereal boxes after years of consumer complaints te 2026-10-27T19:40:12.706Z Cheerios makes major change to cereal boxes after years of consumer complaints Cheerios is giving its familiar cereal box an upgrade that could put an end to rolled-up bags, cereal clips and stale O's. The General Mills brand has teamed up with Ziploc to introduce Cheerios with Ziploc PantrySeal, a resealable bag inside a traditional cereal box. The new packaging is designed to open only partially across the top, creating a pour spout that can then be resealed to help keep cereal fresh. YOUR FAVORITE GROCERY AND SNACK ITEMS MAY HAVE DISAPPEARED FROM STORE SHELVES IN 2026 The change comes after years of consumers asking for an easier way to close cereal bags, according to General Mills. The company said Cheerios and Ziploc receive hundreds of thousands of requests, comments and reactions annually about cereal packaging. A December 2025 survey conducted by consumer insights platform Suzy revealed that 90% of cereal eaters take additional steps to preserve freshness after opening a box, including using clips, clothespins and cereal containers. "Cheerios with Ziploc PantrySeal takes a small, everyday cereal frustration and finally gives consumers the simple solution they've been asking for," Emilie Knox, vice president and business unit director for Cheerios at General Mills, said in a statement. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER It's a frustration cereal fans have also aired on social media. "Why don't cereal companies use Ziploc type bags?" one Reddit user asked in a 2024 post that received hundreds of upvotes. Other users have questioned why resealable packaging has not become standard for cereal. "They could of did this 30 years ago. People have been asking for ages," one Reddit user wrote earlier this year. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS "Cheerios just solved one of the biggest childhood problems," another person wrote on X after learning the news. The new PantrySeal differs from a traditional Ziploc bag. Its zipper-style closure stops partway across the top of the bag, leaving an opening designed to make pouring easier and reduce spills. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ The packaging will initially be offered as an option for original Cheerios and Honey Nut Cheerios rather than replacing the traditional bags in all boxes. Cheerios with Ziploc PantrySeal became available exclusively through Walmart beginning Oct. 27 and is expected to roll out to retailers nationwide in the coming months. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0fe18876989b59d078dad 3 Other Teams Had Interest in Quenton Nelson Before Colts-Seahawks Trade te 2026-10-27T19:40:08.677Z 3 Other Teams Had Interest in Quenton Nelson Before Colts-Seahawks Trade Quenton Nelson reportedly attracted interest from the three other teams before the Colts traded the All-Pro guard to the Seahawks. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0fe16876989b59d078da4 Colts Likely to Trade 3 More Players After Quenton Nelson Move: Report te 2026-10-27T19:40:06.456Z Colts Likely to Trade 3 More Players After Quenton Nelson Move: Report The Indianapolis Colts are being expected to trade three more of their players after moving on from Quenton Nelson. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0fe14876989b59d078d9b Steph Curry Delivers High Praise for Warriors Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg te 2026-10-27T19:40:04.260Z Steph Curry Delivers High Praise for Warriors Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg Golden State Warriors veteran Stephen Curry is impressed by what he's seen from rookie forward Yaxel Lendeborg. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0fbcb876989b59d078a72 Cox pleads guilty; to receive 50 years te 2026-10-27T19:30:19.119Z Cox pleads guilty; to receive 50 years The Yavapai County Attorney’s Office announced on Tuesday, Oct. 27, that Chester Clay Cox, 31, of Cottonwood, a former teacher at Dr. Daniel Bright Elementary School, pleaded guilty to 15 sex crimes, including sexual conduct with a minor under the age of 15, child molestation, multiple counts of sex Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0fbc7876989b59d078a48 NHL's Blues offer apology following anti-Israel banners that were seen at recent game te 2026-10-27T19:30:15.006Z NHL's Blues offer apology following anti-Israel banners that were seen at recent game The NHL's St. Louis Blues have released a statement after fans at a recent game were seen holding up several antisemitic banners during an in-game protest. Last Thursday's game was between the Blues and the visiting Vegas Golden Knights at the Enterprise Center. During the game, several protesters in the stands unfurled banners with anti-Israel messages on them. QUIET PART OUT LOUD: ANTI-ISRAEL MOBS WANT ONE STATE CALLED 'PALESTINE,' ERASING ISRAEL Some of these banners read "Free America ​from Israel" and "Israel kills," among other things. On Monday, the team's chairman Tom Stillman released a statement on the club's social media accounts condemning the protests. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "The ⁠St. Louis organization — and I personally — condemn antisemitic rhetoric in all forms," a statement from chairman ​Tom Stillman ​said. "The ⁠vile messages of hate briefly displayed at our ​game last Thursday were unfortunate ​and ⁠unforgivable, and not remotely representative of our fans or our ⁠hometown. "Antisemitism ​has no place in ​our community, and we will never allow ​it in our building." The protest was organized by a group called the 2026 Freedom Convoy, which, according to their website, is a "grassroots, cross-country journey bringing Americans together to learn, connect, and have honest conversations about Israel and Zionist influence in the US." The protest took attention away from what was one of the Blues' better games of the young NHL season to date. They defeated the Golden Knights — who are currently second in the Pacific Division — by a score of 6-2. As for the Blues, they followed that win up with a 4-0 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes and are 5-5-1 on the year and in sixth place in the Central Division. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0fbc5876989b59d078a3f Sen Flávio Bolsonaro reportedly flees Brazil for US after election loss te 2026-10-27T19:30:13.213Z Sen Flávio Bolsonaro reportedly flees Brazil for US after election loss Brazilian Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro has reportedly left Brazil for the United States on Tuesday, two days after losing the country's presidential runoff to leftist incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. An ally of the far-right conservative senator confirmed his departure to Reuters on Tuesday. Bolsonaro's flight is reportedly headed to Florida, according to Brazilian outlet Metropoles, citing people close to his family. The 45-year-old lawmaker had been out of public view since Tuesday morning, the outlet reported. BRAZIL’S RAPID ELECTION COUNT PUTS SPOTLIGHT ON VOTING SECURITY AHEAD OF US MIDTERMS His reported departure came as a deadline for him to surrender his regular and diplomatic passports expired at noon Tuesday. Brazilian newspaper Folha de São Paulo reported Bolsonaro was under investigation for alleged money laundering and other crimes.  It remained unclear whether Bolsonaro had complied with the order, The Associated Press reported. Bolsonaro was served with the order Monday, one day after Lula defeated him in Sunday's presidential runoff. BRAZIL BECOMES NEXT TEST FOR LATIN AMERICA’S SURGING CONSERVATIVE MOVEMENT With 100% of the vote counted, Lula won 51.8% of the vote, defeating Bolsonaro by nearly 4.4 million votes. He has refused to concede the election and has called for the election results to be annulled, alleging fraud, according to The Associated Press. Lula addressed supporters after winning re-election to a fourth, nonconsecutive term, expressing gratitude to the Brazilian people. CONSERVATIVE WAVE HITS ROADBLOCK IN BRAZIL AS LULA HOLDS OFF BOLSONARO CHALLENGE "No one is required to like the president-elect, but he must govern for everyone," Lula said. Referring to his opponent, Lula said, "This was a defeat for denialism and lies." The White House could not immediately be reached by Fox News Digital for comment. Fox News Digital's David Unsworth and Michael Sinkewicz, as well as Reuters and The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0fbc1876989b59d078a12 Lincoln Riley Linked to Potential Big 12 Move as Pressure Builds at USC te 2026-10-27T19:30:09.390Z Lincoln Riley Linked to Potential Big 12 Move as Pressure Builds at USC Dan Patrick floated the idea of Lincoln Riley moving to the Big 12 as USC's recent losses fuel questions about his future in LA. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0fbbf876989b59d078a09 Three Ways Donald Trump Appears Primed to Dispute Midterm Results te 2026-10-27T19:30:07.096Z Three Ways Donald Trump Appears Primed to Dispute Midterm Results Trump told reporters on Tuesday he would respect the outcome of the midterms if the elections are "honest." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0fbbb876989b59d078a00 49ers Expected to 'Respond' After Seahawks' Quenton Nelson Trade te 2026-10-27T19:30:03.920Z 49ers Expected to 'Respond' After Seahawks' Quenton Nelson Trade The San Francisco 49ers are being expected to respond to the Seattle Seahawks acquiring guard Quenton Nelson from the Colts. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0f971876989b59d0789b4 Manfredi: A record you can review. A commitment to keep working. te 2026-10-27T19:20:17.098Z Manfredi: A record you can review. A commitment to keep working. To the editor, As this campaign ends and signs come down, I want to bring the conversation back to the people who make Maricopa home. The parent sitting in traffic wondering whether they will make it home before bedtime. The small-business owner making payroll. The resident worried about a water bill. The family counting on help arriving when they call 911. Those are the people behind every budget decision, transportation meeting, and vote I take. They are why I serve, and why I am asking for your vote. When I began my “12 years of service” series, I committed to explaining my work, recognizing the contributions of others and giving residents a record they could review. Over the following weeks, I addressed the issues that will shape Maricopa’s future. Transportation has been central to that work. In my letter about SR 347 moving into construction, I explained how years of coordination and funding commitments helped move the widening forward. I supported Maricopa’s local investment because waiting longer carried its own cost for everyone who uses that road. I also explained why a seat at the regional table matters. Projects crossing city, county and tribal boundaries require sustained cooperation. My responsibility has been to keep Maricopa’s needs in front of the people making those decisions and help build support for action. That responsibility continues. Construction brings frustration, and residents deserve clear information as the work progresses. We must also pursue more dependable ways into and out of Maricopa, including the Green Road Loop and a potential Seed Farm Road connection. Those routes require planning, agreements and funding. I intend to keep working through each step. Financial responsibility matters just as much. In my letter on fiscal discipline, I laid out our record of reducing the city’s primary property tax rate and explained my support for the half-cent transportation sales tax. Residents deserve an honest explanation of both decisions. They also deserve to know that reducing the city’s tax rate does not automatically reduce an entire property tax bill. Responsible leadership means explaining those details and being accountable for the choices we make. On public safety, I outlined funding for 12 additional firefighters, six police officers and two police lieutenants in this year’s budget, along with investments that support a city ambulance service. I supported those commitments because our growing community needs the people, equipment and services to protect it. We must continue evaluating staffing and response needs as Maricopa grows. As a business owner, I also understand the responsibility of employing people and keeping the doors open. In my letter about helping small businesses grow, I discussed practical changes, including eliminating the general business-license requirement and addressing infrastructure obstacles. More local opportunity means more residents can build a career and support their families here. And when residents raised concerns about water costs and quality, I took those concerns to the Arizona Corporation Commission and advocated for fairness and transparency. The city’s authority has limits, but our responsibility to speak up for residents remains. Safe water, timely communication and understandable bills deserve continued attention. Throughout this campaign, I have also been direct about how I approach the job. In “Campaign season is a magical time”, I asked candidates to explain how their promises would work, what they would cost and how they would secure the support to deliver them. Those are fair questions for every candidate, including me. My independence matters, too. I have accepted no campaign donations this election. My position is reflected in “The endorsements I didn’t get are the ones I’m most proud of”. My obligation is to the residents I serve. Most recently, I explained why Maricopa needs a consistent regional voice. Relationships require work between meetings. Progress requires preparation, persistence and follow-through. I bring that experience to the decisions ahead. That is also why I am seeking another term. Important work remains: completing SR 347 improvements, advancing alternate routes, supporting local employment and keeping essential services aligned with growth. I am proud of my contribution. I also recognize that progress takes fellow councilmembers, city staff, residents and partners willing to work together. No one person accomplishes these things alone. You do not have to agree with every vote I have taken. You should expect me to explain it, answer your questions and keep working for you. Thank you to everyone who has read these letters, challenged an answer, shared a concern or offered encouragement. That conversation has value beyond this election. I am asking for your vote for Maricopa City Council on November 3. I offer experience, independence, a public record and a commitment to follow through. When the campaign signs come down, the work continues. I intend to keep showing up. Vincent Manfredi City council candidate signs have started cropping up in Maricopa ahead of the June 24 Candidate Crawl for young and first-time voters, like this one for Vice Mayor Vincent Manfredi near Honeycutt Road and Main Street. April 30, 2026. [Elias Weiss] From left, Mayor Nancy Smith, Vice Mayor Vincent Manfredi and Councilmember Henry Wade listen during a futures planning meeting on Jan. 22, 2026. [Monica D. Spencer] VVincent speaking before the Arizona Department of Transportation Board to advocate for inclusion in the five year transportation plan. Mike Ingram shakes hands with Vice Mayor Vincent Manfredi following a ribbon cutting ceremony at Heritage Park on Feb. 24, 2026. [Monica D. Spencer] InMaricopa's Vincent Manfredi and Erika Paramo with InMaricopa winner Maria Johnson at the Best Mom 2026 Awards Ceremony in Karsten's Ace Hardware on May 9, 2026. [Ryan Tafoya] Candidates from left: Tena Dugan, AnnaMarie Knorr, Adam Leach, Vincent Manfredi, James Singleton and Henry Wade at the 2026 City Council Forum in the Maricopa Library on June 25, 2026. [Ryan Tafoya] From left: Tena Dugan, AnnaMarie Knorr, Adam Leach, Vincent Manfredi, James Singleton, Henry Wade and Monica Spencer at the 2026 City Council Forum in the Maricopa Library on June 25, 2026. [Ryan Tafoya] Councilmember candidate Vincent Manfredi speaks with attendees at the 2026 City Council Forum in the Maricopa Library on June 25, 2026. [Ryan Tafoya] Rep. Teresa Martinez takes a selfie with Rep. Chris Martinez, Maricopa Vice Mayor Vince Manfredi, former Maricopa Mayor Ed Farrell and Mayor Nancy Smith on May 28, 2026. [Monica D. Spencer] Councilmember Henry Wade speaks with Vice Mayor Vincent Manfredi and Councilmembers Amber Liermann and AnnaMarie Knorr during a town hall hosted by the Governor's Office of African American Affairs on March 21, 2026. [Monica D. Spencer] Councilmember Liermann and Vice Mayor Vincent Manfredi [Submitted] State Farm agent Rene Chavez stands with Vice Mayor Vincent Manfredi following a ribbon cutting ceremony on March 28, 2026. [Monica D. Spencer] Vincent Manfredi owns InMaricopa and this is a letter written to the editor.  You can view other opinions and letters here.  The post Manfredi: A record you can review. A commitment to keep working. appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0f96c876989b59d07898b 175 Democrats demand Trump admin stop Ilhan Omar investigation, warn it could hurt her re-election bid te 2026-10-27T19:20:12.183Z 175 Democrats demand Trump admin stop Ilhan Omar investigation, warn it could hurt her re-election bid Nearly 200 House Democrats are moving to shield Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., from further investigation after federal investigators raided her Washington, D.C., home earlier this month. Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., led 175 members of the House Democratic Caucus in a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin and Attorney General Todd Blanche criticizing the probe into Omar's immigration history as a partisan attack and accusing them of trying to sway her bid for another term in Congress. "Congresswoman Omar is seeking reelection in Minnesota’s 5th congressional district in just one week. News of the search warrant, whether properly predicated or not, could affect voters’ decisions, which is exactly why federal law enforcement should not engage in such conduct when voters are casting their ballots. This type of interference strips Minnesotans of their right to a free and fair election guaranteed to them under the Constitution," the letter said. The message ended: "We stand with Congresswoman Omar and condemn the weaponization of law enforcement against her. You have already disgraced the offices you hold, and we demand you refrain from taking any further actions that could affect the outcome of the upcoming election." DEMOCRATS' FURY OVER ILHAN OMAR RAID DRAWS STINGING GOP REMINDER ABOUT RAID FROM THE PAST: ‘SET THE PRECEDENT’ Omar, D-Minn., is under federal investigation over allegations she or her father lied about her birth year on immigration paperwork to obtain her citizenship when her family fled Somalia in the late 1990s. If she was 17 when her father obtained citizenship, as previously thought, she would have automatically qualified along with him. If she was 18 or older, which federal officials now suspect, she would have had to make her own application. FEDERAL AGENTS RAID ILHAN OMAR’S DC HOME AMID IMMIGRATION FRAUD INVESTIGATION Her fellow House Democrats recounted the allegations in their letter, "Your probe into the congresswoman reportedly concerns her late father’s filing of immigration paperwork after she fled Somalia’s civil war at age eight, making her a U.S. citizen at age seventeen." But they argued it does not justify "a pre-dawn raid on her home for paperwork her father filed when she was a minor." DEMOCRATS HAVE ‘DIRTY HANDS’ OVER COMPLAINTS ABOUT OMAR RAID WEEKS BEFORE ELECTION, EX-PROSECUTOR SAYS Federal agents executed a judicially authorized search warrant on Omar's home on Oct. 12, seizing multiple phones and notebooks among other items. "This weaponization of law enforcement to harass a sitting Member of Congress 22 days before an election is unprecedented and unacceptable," Democrats' Monday letter said. "DOJ has long followed a policy not to take investigative steps relating to a candidate this close to an election if delaying the action will not jeopardize a criminal investigation, a policy which Attorney General Blanche has previously invoked as far back as nine months before an election." ILHAN OMAR BELIEVES TRUMP RAID ON HOME WAS MEANT TO 'INTIMIDATE AND SCARE PEOPLE' FROM VOTING They argued the probe was "driven by a pre-determined political outcome rather than an objective pursuit of justice." Omar herself has dismissed the probe as a political hit job against one of Trump's loudest critics. Others, however, like House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minn., have called for Omar to be jailed and deported if the accusations are proven true. Fox News Digital reached out to DHS and the Department of Justice (DOJ) for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0f968876989b59d07895e Purdue HC Matt Painter Lands Major Pay Raise Ahead of UConn Game: Report te 2026-10-27T19:20:08.356Z Purdue HC Matt Painter Lands Major Pay Raise Ahead of UConn Game: Report Purdue has reportedly given head coach Matt Painter a significant raise, putting him among college basketball's top-paid coaches. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0f966876989b59d078955 Tech Bros Already Control Us, Now They Want To Control Our Wars te 2026-10-27T19:20:06.385Z Tech Bros Already Control Us, Now They Want To Control Our Wars Governments and militaries are realizing they're no longer the only ones in control of the weapons they wield. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0f963876989b59d07894c Allen Iverson Makes Bold Promise for LeBron James-Led 76ers te 2026-10-27T19:20:03.725Z Allen Iverson Makes Bold Promise for LeBron James-Led 76ers Allen Iverson made a bold championship promise for the Philadelphia 76ers as they enter their new-look era. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0f727876989b59d0788fc Shouting match erupts at UN as Cuban foreign minister moves toward US ambassador's podium: 'Back up!' te 2026-10-27T19:10:31.107Z Shouting match erupts at UN as Cuban foreign minister moves toward US ambassador's podium: 'Back up!' U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz told Cuba's foreign minister to "back up" Tuesday after the Cuban diplomat approached the podium and interrupted his remarks on the floor of the U.N. General Assembly. "Well, we know. We know where it went. And today we are here to share it to the world," Waltz said as he accused Cuba's government of enriching its leaders while its people suffered. As the Cuban delegation sought to interrupt his remarks, Waltz fired back. "I know you don't like to hear this," Waltz said. "This is America, my friend. This is the United Nations. This isn't your communist dictatorship. You cannot silence me." CUBAN EXILE-TURNED-CONGRESSMAN UNLOADS ON DEM SENATE HOPEFUL OVER CUBA REMARKS Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla continued toward the podium as the president of the General Assembly attempted to restore order, reminding delegates that they would have an opportunity to respond. "This individual needs to back away from this podium," Waltz said as the confrontation escalated. "He's not going to intimidate me in the United States of America." "I'm the representative of the United States of America. Back up. Back up! Ambassador. Back away! This isn't Havana," Waltz continued. CUBA’S ECONOMIC FREEFALL IS HIDING A NATIONAL SECURITY THREAT JUST MILES FROM FLORIDA: REPORT The confrontation erupted during the General Assembly's annual debate over the decades-old U.S. embargo on Cuba, with Waltz urging member states to reject a resolution calling for an end to the restrictions. Waltz accused Havana's communist government of enriching itself while blaming Washington for hardships he said were caused by corruption and repression inside Cuba. After Cuba was eventually granted the floor, the delegation's foreign minister accused Waltz of "lying" and asked the General Assembly president to call him to order. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER "Mr. Waltz is lying yet again," he said, arguing that the U.S. ambassador's remarks were "beneath the dignity of this forum and Member States" and were insulting to Cuba's government and people. In a subsequent post on X, Waltz shot back that the "Communist leaders" in Cuba "don’t want you to know about their luxury real estate portfolio," adding that he was bringing the receipts and the delegation didn't like it. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0f722876989b59d0788f3 Is that campaign merch store official? Here's how to tell te 2026-10-27T19:10:26.723Z Is that campaign merch store official? Here's how to tell You're scrolling online when you spot a campaign T-shirt supporting your favorite candidate. The website looks professional, the merchandise looks legitimate and the address includes the candidate's name. You might even see the word "official" at the top of the page. So, you assume your purchase supports the campaign. But what if the candidate has nothing to do with that store? With the Nov. 3 midterm elections approaching, new research shared with CyberGuy reveals a troubling discovery in Texas. Researchers at cybersecurity company Attaxion identified 626 unofficial election-related domains, including 30 online merchandise stores presenting themselves as official campaign shops. Attaxion says it could not verify an official campaign connection for any of the 30 stores. Even more surprising, researchers found that nearly all appeared to come from just two sellers offering merchandise for competing Republicans and Democrats. The findings arrive as the FBI warns about election-related scams involving fake merchandise, fraudulent donations and websites designed to steal personal information. And while this investigation focuses on Texas, the warning signs apply to elections and online shopping across the country. Join our upcoming CyberGuy LIVE class: 5 Ways to Travel Smarter and Save Money In this free live online class, Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson will share five practical ways to protect your trip and your wallet this holiday travel season. You’ll learn how to secure your phone and personal information, find better travel deals, avoid common scams, save money on bookings and use technology to make your travels easier and less stressful. No technical experience is needed. Join us Saturday, October 31, at 11 AM ET / 8 AM PT. Register free now at CyberGuyLive.com. DON'T LET FAKE ELECTION WEBSITES FOOL YOU BEFORE 2026 MIDTERMS Texas voters are already heading to the polls. Early voting for the Nov. 3 general election began Oct. 19 and continues through Oct. 30. Meanwhile, researchers are finding that candidates' names have become valuable online real estate. Attaxion, a cybersecurity company that helps organizations identify vulnerable websites and other online threats, examined domains connected to the state's U.S. Senate race, governor's race and six competitive congressional districts. The investigation also included websites resembling election offices and voter information pages. Researchers initially identified 704 domains. After excluding 25 official sites and another 53 domains connected to campaigns or election offices, 626 unofficial addresses remained. Of those, 553 had DNS records when checked. That means the domains had some internet configuration, although it does not establish that each hosted an active website. The Senate race accounted for 323 unofficial domains. Another 75 referenced House candidates, while 70 used gubernatorial candidates' names. The remaining domains referenced election offices or general election-related terms. Importantly, an unofficial domain is not automatically a scam. Some may belong to supporters, critics or independent businesses. Others may be registered without hosting an active website. However, the researchers identified a smaller group that deserves closer attention. Of the 626 unofficial domains, Attaxion identified 30 online stores that presented themselves as official merchandise sellers for Texas political candidates. The stores promoted products associated with Republican U.S. Senate candidate Ken Paxton and Democratic opponent James Talarico. Others used the names of Republican Gov. Greg Abbott and his Democratic challenger, Gina Hinojosa. Researchers also identified stores featuring congressional candidates. Alexandre François, Research Contributor at Attaxion, worked on the investigation and shared the findings with CyberGuy. "Two things stood out. The first is how little the politics seem to matter to the people selling," François told CyberGuy. He explained that nearly all the stores appeared to come from the same two sellers, despite promoting candidates from opposing parties. In Texas's 23rd Congressional District, researchers found stores supporting the Republican and Democratic nominees that appeared to share an operator. That raises an obvious question. If a business is selling merchandise for competing candidates, is it really connected to either campaign? According to the investigation, none of the 30 stores could be verified as campaign-operated. Attaxion traced most of the merchandise websites to two seller identities: ShirtGoat and madetoprints. ShirtGoat appeared to operate 12 stores and was likely connected to two more. Meanwhile, madetoprints was associated with another 15. The researchers found that both sellers used similar website templates while swapping out candidates' names and merchandise. Some sites also borrowed slogans that appeared on official campaign products. For example, when Talarico's campaign responded to a political nickname with an "I'm a Talafreako" shirt, similar products appeared in three unofficial stores. "It suggests that the motive is most likely commercial rather than political," François explained. "Someone with a political agenda would be unlikely to sell merchandise for both sides of the same race." Researchers also noticed that several domains were registered on the same day. Some stores reused identical policies with only the candidate's name changed. A few terms-of-service pages even contained apparent chatbot responses left behind during the creation process. That suggests some operators may be creating these stores quickly and repeatedly. However, the researchers could not establish the legal identities of the people controlling all the websites. One of the biggest challenges is how convincing the stores can appear. A website might feature professional product photos and familiar campaign slogans. It may also offer a functional shopping cart with a normal-looking checkout. Those features can create confidence before someone even thinks to check who operates the business. François says that assumption can be risky. "The first thing to know is that appearance is no longer a reliable guide. With AI, anyone can quickly build a polished store with well-written text, so the old signs of poor design and clumsy language rarely apply, and neither does the word 'official'." Attaxion found that none of the 30 unofficial stores included the campaign-related "Paid for by" disclosure the researchers expected to see. However, independent businesses selling political merchandise are not automatically required to display campaign finance disclaimers. The missing disclosure is one warning sign, not proof of fraud or a legal violation. The stores also failed to provide a verifiable company identity and business address. Some listed a seller name or customer service email address. However, those details did not establish an official relationship with a candidate. To investigate the websites, Attaxion compared them against verified campaign information from the Federal Election Commission and Texas Ethics Commission. Researchers also examined registration records and revisited the stores on Oct. 20 to check their contact pages, policies and checkout processes. None of those checks established a connection to the campaigns. 119,000 FAKE SHOPS COULD STEAL YOUR CREDIT CARD DETAILS The researchers uncovered another unusual example involving an expired election website. The domain elpasoelections.com sounds like it could belong to an election office in El Paso, Texas. However, it previously served El Paso County in Colorado. That county used the address for election information for years before allowing its registration to lapse in February 2026. A domain buyer acquired the address in May. When researchers examined the website, it displayed an online casino promoting itself to Australian users. The investigation identified a new registrant organization associated with Hong Kong, although that record does not independently establish who operates the casino. François highlighted the discovery as an example of how a once-legitimate web address can change hands. "It is a good reminder that a familiar-looking address does not tell you who holds it today." The example extends well beyond politics. An expired website previously used by a government office, nonprofit or business can eventually lead somewhere completely unrelated. For accurate Texas election information, the state's official website is VoteTexas.gov. For voting information elsewhere in the country, you can start with Vote.gov. The Texas findings follow an October 15 warning from the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center. The agency warned that criminals exploit political campaigns to target people across the United States. Some scammers impersonate candidates to solicit fraudulent contributions. Others advertise political merchandise that customers never receive. The FBI also warned about fraudulent voter-registration messages that direct people to websites designed to collect personal information. Artificial intelligence can make these schemes harder to recognize. Criminals can generate convincing written messages and realistic voices that appear to come from legitimate organizations. However, there's an important limitation to the Texas investigation. "At this stage we do not know. We did not place test orders, and our research does not include payment records or customer complaints, so we have no evidence either way," François told CyberGuy. The researchers also did not investigate whether the operators promoted their stores through Google ads, social media or political text messages. They did examine observed DNS traffic and found that some unofficial domains had received lookups. However, those records cannot establish how someone discovered a website or whether they completed a purchase. The findings raise concerns about misleading campaign connections without proving that all the stores committed fraud. These precautions apply to political merchandise stores and fundraising pages nationwide. They can also help you recognize ordinary shopping scams and websites that impersonate trusted organizations. Before buying political merchandise or making a donation, find the candidate's established campaign website. Look for the merchandise or contribution page linked directly from that website. For federal candidates, you can also use the Federal Election Commission's database to verify campaign committees and find their reported information. If you're shopping from an unfamiliar retailer, visit its official website independently rather than following a promotional link. This approach also works when someone claims to represent a bank, charity or government agency. Scammers and unauthorized sellers can register web addresses that closely resemble legitimate ones. Look for misspellings or added words that make an unfamiliar address appear trustworthy. Don't assume a website belongs to an organization simply because the address contains its name or the word "official." You can also use a WHOIS lookup to investigate when a domain was registered. A newly created website deserves closer attention, especially when it claims to represent an established organization. However, domain age alone cannot establish whether a website is legitimate. And remember, HTTPS encryption protects information while it travels between your browser and a website. It does not prove that the site's operator is trustworthy. WHY VERIFIED SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS CAN STILL LEAD YOU INTO A SCAM Before contributing to a political campaign, confirm the organization receiving the payment. Federal political committee websites generally must include a disclaimer identifying who paid for the communication. When applicable, the disclosure also identifies the campaign or committee that authorized it. Look for a "Paid for by" statement and compare the information with official campaign records. Many political campaigns use fundraising platforms such as ActBlue or WinRed. Others use different payment systems. The key is reaching the contribution page through the campaign's verified website. Independent businesses may legally sell political merchandise without supporting a campaign. However, they should not mislead you about who receives your money. A missing or suspicious disclosure deserves attention, but a disclaimer alone does not guarantee legitimacy. Take a closer look at any online store you've never used before. Search for the company name along with terms such as "reviews," "complaints" or "scam." Read its return and refund policies. Look for a legitimate way to reach customer support. The Better Business Bureau at bbb.org/ can be another place to check for complaints, although the absence of complaints does not prove a company is trustworthy. If you cannot establish who operates a website, consider buying elsewhere. A scammer may send a message claiming that your voter registration needs attention. Another might pressure you to contribute immediately or purchase merchandise before an offer disappears. The same tactics appear in fake bank alerts and fraudulent delivery notifications. Avoid clicking payment or account-verification links in unsolicited messages. Instead, open the organization's established website yourself. For election-related messages, check information through Vote.gov or your state election office. Be especially cautious about messages asking for passwords, Social Security numbers or payment details. When shopping online, paying with a credit card generally gives you stronger protections if an order never arrives or a charge is incorrect. Avoid unfamiliar sellers that insist on payment through gift cards, cryptocurrency or wire transfers. Those methods can make recovering your money difficult. Keep your purchase confirmation and review your statements after paying. Also, check whether a political contribution involves recurring payments before submitting it. The FTC's online shopping guide explains how to research sellers and protect yourself when making purchases. A suspicious shopping site may ask you to create an account before checking out. Never reuse a password from your email, banking or other important accounts. Use a password manager to create unique passwords and enable two-factor authentication (2FA) when available. Strong antivirus software can also help detect malicious downloads and block some dangerous websites. However, it cannot verify whether a political merchandise store is actually affiliated with a campaign. Be selective about the information you share, especially when you cannot verify who operates the website. Get my picks for the best 2026 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android and iOS devices at CyberGuy.com. If you've purchased merchandise or sent money through a questionable website, act promptly when something appears wrong. If you entered sensitive identity information into a suspicious website, visit IdentityTheft.gov for personalized recovery guidance. What stands out to me about this investigation is that the people behind these stores appear willing to sell merchandise for candidates on both sides of the same race. That raises serious questions about what shoppers are being led to believe. I have no problem with an independent business selling political merchandise. But I do have a problem when a website gives people the impression they're supporting an official campaign without making clear who's actually taking their money. And here's something else worth remembering. The FBI is already warning about election scams involving merchandise that never arrives and fake donation requests. Meanwhile, AI makes it easier than ever to create a convincing website. I wouldn't judge a store by its design or the word "official" in its address. I'd go straight to the organization I want to support and use the links it provides. The same advice applies when you're shopping online or responding to an unexpected request for money. A few extra moments of checking can make a difference. Have you ever purchased something from a website you thought was official, only to discover later that it wasn't connected to the company or organization you wanted to support? Should websites that falsely claim official affiliations face tougher consequences? Let us know by writing to us at CyberGuy.com. Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Newsletter Copyright 2026 CyberGuy.com. All rights reserved. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0f71c876989b59d0788ea Former NWSL player says league culture pressured athletes to support political messages they opposed te 2026-10-27T19:10:20.476Z Former NWSL player says league culture pressured athletes to support political messages they opposed After spectators displaying a "Save Women’s Sports" banner were confronted by other fans and removed from Friday’s Portland Thorns game, former NWSL player Elizabeth Eddy is calling out a league culture she says pressures players to support political messages they do not necessarily believe. Eddy, who retired earlier this year after an 11-year professional career, told OutKick that the confrontation left her "really, really disheartened" but "not surprised at all." Her concerns extend beyond the stands to team environments where, she says, supporting a cause could become a test of being a good teammate. "Hey, everyone wear the shirt, be a good teammate, be a good ally," she recalled. But behind those public displays, Eddy said, "there was like no room to voice a different opinion." For the retired NWSL veteran, that message created a difficult choice: publicly support a position she did not share, cover it with a sweatshirt or explain herself to people she depended on to succeed on the field. OLYMPIC LEGEND KAILLIE HUMPHRIES OPENS UP ON IMPACT OF WOMEN'S SPORTS ADVOCACY ON TEAM USA RELATIONSHIPS "There was a lot of times where that was like the situation where you either wear it, you wear a sweatshirt over it, or you just flat out say, ‘I’m not wearing this,’" Eddy said. "And then the repercussions of saying you’re not going to wear it on different teams in different political or social causes have different, I would say, responses and none of them are great." Eddy, who announced her retirement in March after an 11-year professional career, is describing what she considers a gap between the NWSL’s public messaging and the private beliefs of some players. Her account centers on social pressure, team relationships and the perceived cost of disagreeing, rather than a specific disciplinary action she says was imposed for refusing a shirt. She said the expectation to present a united front could leave little space to question a cause. "There was like no room to voice a different opinion," she said. Eddy described players being directed toward reading material when they disagreed. "Reeducate yourself" was how she characterized that response. Her criticism comes from someone who spent years moving through the league’s locker rooms. Eddy played for the Western New York Flash, North Carolina Courage, Sky Blue/Gotham, Houston Dash and, most recently, Angel City FC. Her Angel City tenure ran from 2023 through 2025. One example she cited was Angel City’s "Immigrant City Football Club" campaign. The club introduced the shirts in June 2025 as a show of support for Los Angeles’ immigrant communities, describing the campaign as a reflection of the city and the people within the organization. Eddy said she was not dressing for the game, she recalled and watched from the stands, so she did not have to wear that shirt. But she said players preparing to compete could feel that questioning a message was another distraction from the job they were trying to do. "Most girls, I don’t really think believe in a lot of the stuff that they’re getting told to wear, and then like publicly parade around like they’re supporters of it," she said. Asked specifically about messaging supporting transgender people, Eddy recalled teammates wearing shirts she believed said "protect trans kids." She acknowledged uncertainty about whether wearing them was required. "I don’t remember if it was ever mandated or not," she said. She said she did not think she personally had to wear the shirt because she may have been injured or not selected for that weekend. Asked what she would have done if she had been playing, she described a possible workaround. "So I’d probably wear a sweatshirt over it and not deal with it," she said. Eddy also pointed to Megan Rapinoe as a major influence on the political culture she described within the NWSL. Asked how much Rapinoe helped shape that environment, Eddy answered, "significantly, a lot." But Eddy also expressed respect for Rapinoe’s willingness to speak her mind, recalling that her outspoken positions initially challenged prevailing views. "I mean, she's been a very outspoken person, her whole career," Eddy said. "I respect a person who's going to speak their mind." Over time, Eddy argued, that influence helped move the broader group toward Rapinoe’s positions while others remained quiet. "And then eventually that speaking over and over again, the group starts just going that way in the sense of like no one else is speaking," she said. Eddy suggested that Rapinoe’s success afforded her a level of freedom to express opinions that less established players might not feel they have. Her criticism centered on what she viewed as an imbalance in whose opinions could be expressed comfortably. The league’s collective bargaining agreement contains a protection relevant to political messaging. In its article governing promotional and other appearances, it prohibits the league and teams from compelling participation in an appearance requiring support for messaging that conflicts with a player’s sincerely held political, moral, philosophical or religious beliefs. How that provision applied to the warmup situations Eddy described would require additional details about the events and instructions involved. Eddy herself participated in the union’s work: The NWSL Players Association lists her on the bargaining committee for the agreement reached in 2024. That deal guaranteed contracts, expanded free agency and prohibited trades without player consent. Her concern, she said, is that an athlete can have reasons to remain quiet even when a disagreement does not result in formal punishment. In a team sport, she argued, preserving relationships becomes part of protecting a career. Players have to train, compete and depend on one another while navigating disagreements that extend beyond soccer. "But you almost like slowly keep compromising your beliefs the longer you’re in the system," she said. Eddy publicly challenged the league’s approach to sex eligibility in an October 2025 New York Post opinion piece calling for clear standards for the women’s category. The article prompted public criticism from her teammates and a statement distancing Angel City from her views. The club said it respected an individual’s right to express an opinion while maintaining its commitment to "equity, inclusion, and belonging." Angel City captain Sarah Gorden and goalkeeper Angelina Anderson also addressed the article publicly. Gorden said teammates were hurt by it and objected to its language. "We don’t agree with the things written for a plethora of reasons, but mostly the undertones come across as transphobic and racist," Gorden said at the time. Eddy said she subsequently heard through teammates that some players agreed the league should have eligibility rules, even if they disagreed with how her position had been presented. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! She believes an active player taking a similar position could face professional consequences, although she acknowledged she could not specify what those would be. "I think there would be like significant consequences. I don’t know what those would be," she said. She said a player’s experience would depend on the general manager, coach and city. Her prediction does not establish that a player has been disciplined for expressing those views. The NWSL has said policy changes would involve its player's association. Commissioner Jessica Berman said in August that every player competing in the league had been determined eligible and that changes to written policy or practice would be made in consultation with the union. Eddy’s latest comments followed the Oct. 23 confrontation at Portland’s Providence Park, where supporters of female-only sports displayed XX-XY Athletics shirts and a "Save Women’s Sports" banner before a filmed confrontation and security removals. The Justice Department and City of Portland have separately confirmed reviews of the incident. "I was really, really disheartened," Eddy said when asked about what happened. She encouraged people who share her position to make their views known and consider where they spend their money. Asked whether she would attend a game and join the demonstrators, she stopped short of making a commitment. "I will consider that," she said. Eddy also said disagreement should lead to conversation rather than exclusion. "It’s uncomfortable and it’s hard and it’s messy, but I think it’s the right thing to do," she said. For her, the issue has become inseparable from a career she spent years trying to preserve. "I love sports. I love soccer," she said. "And to have an 11-year career playing professionally and then to come to realize like, wow, this thing I’ve given a lot of my life to really turned in on itself." The NWSL told OutKick, "The NWSL does not comment on statements by former players," in response to Eddy's comments. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0f70f876989b59d0788cf How Accurate Are the Midterm Polls? The Bias Varies by State. te 2026-10-27T19:10:07.496Z How Accurate Are the Midterm Polls? The Bias Varies by State. Recent presidential election polls have overestimated Democrats, but midterm polls are far less consistent state by state. The differences could matter quite a bit. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0f4df876989b59d07887d Nightmare becomes reality as Mississippi State confirms QB Kamario Taylor is out for the season te 2026-10-27T19:00:47.893Z Nightmare becomes reality as Mississippi State confirms QB Kamario Taylor is out for the season Mississippi State's worst fears have unfortunately come to fruition as quarterback Kamario Taylor will miss the remainder of the Bulldogs' season due to injury. Mississippi State issued a statement on Tuesday confirming earlier reports that the signal caller would be sidelined for the rest of 2026 due to "a foot injury that requires surgery." ESPN reported that the season-ending surgery will be performed on his toe. Taylor injured his toe during Mississippi State's win over Missouri on Sept. 26. OHIO STATE QB JULIAN SAYIN'S INJURY MAY COMPLETELY RESHAPE THE COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF RACE The Mississippi native played through the injury in State's 56-23 loss to Alabama on Oct. 3, a game in which he threw for 258 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions. The Bulldogs then went into their bye week before playing at LSU on Oct. 17, a game Taylor did not suit up for, and one State was shut out 31-0. Taylor started under center for the Bulldogs against Oklahoma on Oct. 24, but threw just five passes before being sidelined and later leaving the field in a walking boot on his right foot. The Bulldogs fell at home to the Sooners 23-15. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "Over the last few weeks, I've worked every day with our medical staff and done everything possible to be out there with my teammates," Taylor said in a statement. "Missing the rest of this season is hard to accept, but I know God has a plan. I love this team and I love Mississippi State." It's not an overreaction to say that Taylor being shelved for the rest of the year is among the most detrimental news any Power Four program in the country could be dealt. Taylor, a sophomore, began the season putting up Heisman Trophy-type numbers with 15 total touchdowns, 1,192 passing yards, and just two interceptions over the course of the Bulldogs' first four games of the season. Mississippi State was not only on track to become the most surprising team in the SEC, but around the sport in general, mostly due to Taylor's NFL-caliber arm and freakishly fast start to the year. In the early stages of the season, one could easily make the argument that the two best quarterbacks in college football happened to be residing in the state of Mississippi, with Taylor in Starkville and Trinidad Chambliss under center for Ole Miss in Oxford. With Taylor done for the year, Mississippi State will likely lean on Parker Puckett, a redshirt freshman who walked onto the program. Puckett has completed 64 percent of his 64 passes this season, thrown for one touchdown, and a pair of interceptions. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0f4d9876989b59d07885a Bolsonaro Flees to US After Trump Called Election Defeat 'Rigged': Reports te 2026-10-27T19:00:41.662Z Bolsonaro Flees to US After Trump Called Election Defeat 'Rigged': Reports Flávio Bolsonaro left Brazil for the U.S. after his election defeat and failing to surrender his passports, according to reports. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0f4d6876989b59d078851 Talarico, Trump Face Off with Dueling Texas Rallies a Week Before Midterm te 2026-10-27T19:00:38.782Z Talarico, Trump Face Off with Dueling Texas Rallies a Week Before Midterm Trump and Paxton face Talarico in dueling Lubbock rallies a week before the midterm, with the Texas Senate race nearly tied. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0f4d3876989b59d078848 Colts Fuel Jonathan Taylor Trade Speculation With New Post te 2026-10-27T19:00:35.510Z Colts Fuel Jonathan Taylor Trade Speculation With New Post The Indianapolis Colts fueled Jonathan Taylor trade speculation with an interestingly timed post about Seth McGowan. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0f4d0876989b59d07883f Flanagan vs Tafoya: 3 Factors That Could Deliver GOP Surprise Senate Win te 2026-10-27T19:00:32.119Z Flanagan vs Tafoya: 3 Factors That Could Deliver GOP Surprise Senate Win Minnesota has emerged as a surprising state where Republicans stand a chance to flip a Senate seat. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0f4cc876989b59d078836 Mario Cristobal Assistant Emerges as Name to Watch in Baylor Coaching Search te 2026-10-27T19:00:28.489Z Mario Cristobal Assistant Emerges as Name to Watch in Baylor Coaching Search Baylor is searching for Dave Aranda's replacement and one of Mario Cristobal's assistants at Miami has emerged as a name to watch. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0f4c9876989b59d07882d Donald Trump Moves to Ban Term 'AI': List of Words President Has Banned te 2026-10-27T19:00:25.011Z Donald Trump Moves to Ban Term 'AI': List of Words President Has Banned The president's latest comments build on the administration's policy directing executive agencies to adopt the new terminology. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0f4c6876989b59d078824 49ers Make Bye Week Decision on Struggling Veteran Amid 'Rough Patch' te 2026-10-27T19:00:22.580Z 49ers Make Bye Week Decision on Struggling Veteran Amid 'Rough Patch' San Franisco 49ers general manager John Lynch said on Tuesday that the team is sticking with the struggling 31-year-old. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0f4c4876989b59d07881b Prominent Iowa Newspaper Endorses Josh Turek In Senate Race te 2026-10-27T19:00:20.261Z Prominent Iowa Newspaper Endorses Josh Turek In Senate Race The Des Moines Register's board argued Turek would challenge Trump over economic hardship facing Iowa farmers. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0f4c2876989b59d078812 Giants QB Jaxson Dart Still Holding Out Hope for Postseason Return te 2026-10-27T19:00:18.390Z Giants QB Jaxson Dart Still Holding Out Hope for Postseason Return New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart is still hoping he can return to the field if his team plays its way into the postseason. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0f4bf876989b59d078809 Giants Dealt Unfortunate Running Back Injury News After Week 7 Win te 2026-10-27T19:00:15.704Z Giants Dealt Unfortunate Running Back Injury News After Week 7 Win The New York Giants got their running game back on track in Sunday's Week 7 win over the Houston Texans, rushing for 188 yards. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0f4bc876989b59d078800 Inside the Origins of the Pro-El-Sayed Grocery Prices Ad te 2026-10-27T19:00:12.219Z Inside the Origins of the Pro-El-Sayed Grocery Prices Ad The ad, which has come under fire with accusations of anti-Semitism, recycles footage from a different 2024 campaign. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0f4b8876989b59d0787f7 Nicki Minaj: What She's Said About US Citizenship Following Trump Rally te 2026-10-27T19:00:08.469Z Nicki Minaj: What She's Said About US Citizenship Following Trump Rally Nicki Minaj once said she wasn't a U.S. citizen. Her latest Trump appearance revived the question. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0f4b5876989b59d0787da Disruptive raises $10B fund to make big bets on at least 10 companies te 2026-10-27T19:00:05.068Z Disruptive raises $10B fund to make big bets on at least 10 companies Disruptive has made headlines in recent years for pouring money into companies like chip startup Groq and the AI voice-generation startup ElevenLabs. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0f25d876989b59d0787b3 Commentary: Arizona’s anti-immigrant experiment failed once. What’s happening now feels like déjà vu. te 2026-10-27T18:50:05.966Z Commentary: Arizona’s anti-immigrant experiment failed once. What’s happening now feels like déjà vu. Attendees hold signs at the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum on July 17, 2024, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) Arizona was in the throes of anti-immigrant hysteria in 2010. The legislature enthusiastically passed the first major state laws targeting the undocumented, and Gov. Jan Brewer signed them. State and county officials locked up immigrants. They took them to the border and pushed them across. They denied them bail. They pulled drivers over because they looked Hispanic. They curtailed educational opportunities for their children. But the U.S. Supreme Court neutered most of those laws created by SB1070. And by the next election cycle, the three politicians who most relished surfing that anti-immigrant wave had crashed on the rocks and landed out of office. One was disbarred as an attorney. Maricopa County was on the hook for hundreds of millions of dollars from a federal racial-profiling lawsuit. The experiment failed. Is history repeating itself on a national level? GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE Certainly, immigration enforcement is not the only issue confronting voters in the upcoming midterm elections. But it has been wearing on them. All through 2026, national polls have shown that majorities of Americans disapprove of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the job it is doing to implement President Donald Trump’s mass deportation agenda. Immigration control is a nice concept in the abstract. It’s not so nice when you realize it takes away people you know and like at work, people you see daily in stores and restaurants, your neighbors or your children’s friends’ parents. Worse still is cruelty at a level Americans can’t stomach; separation of families, outright brutality against women and the elderly, deaths by indifference, even murder.  When I came to Phoenix as a reporter in the early 1990s, the Latino community, by my observation, was split between well-assimilated families who had been here for generations and a newer immigrant working class. But there was already a phobia about speaking Spanish in government settings or schools. Before I was a journalist, I was a college Spanish instructor and an editor of foreign language and bilingual education textbooks. So, I was naturally interested when battles erupted over bilingual education in the Arizona Legislature. Sometimes it was almost comical: A white Republican representative made a speech about only allowing non-English languages in the schools that were spoken at the time of statehood, by which he meant Native American dialects. Then a Latino legislator stood up and suggested that people might have been speaking Spanish in Arizona in 1912, and the proposal was quickly scuttled. I interviewed another Republican legislator who stridently told me that her grandfather had migrated from Italy, and HE didn’t need bilingual education. When I asked how far the grandfather had gone in school, she said, “Oh, he didn’t go to school.” The irony hung in the air, unnoticed. A short time later, in 2000, I quit my job at a local weekly newspaper after a dispute with the editor over how to cover a national crusade against bilingual education that had come to Arizona.  By 2010, the Latino population in Maricopa County had diversified to include a large Spanish-speaking middle class. I knew mortgage brokers and dieticians and entrepreneurs and attorneys and journalists who were Spanish-language dominant.  Enter Andrew Thomas. The candidates, the ballot measures, and the tools you need to cast your vote. Arizona Votes: 2026 Thomas was a novice attorney who had already run and lost as the Republican candidate for state attorney general. Undaunted, he resigned from an entry-level position at the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office to run for county attorney in 2004. In addition to the usual Republican tough-on-crime adages, he also put up campaign signs saying he would stop illegal immigration. This was initially laughed at, because immigration was the bailiwick of the feds, but it got him elected. The anti-immigrant fervor grew among Republicans, and “immigrant” was essentially synonymous with “Latino.” The GOP-controlled legislature responded by generating anti-immigrant laws: no out-of-state tuition for undocumented students; charging people brought illegally into the state as co-conspirators to human smuggling; ruling that undocumented immigrants could not bail out of jail even if charged with relatively low-level felonies.  Sheriff Joe Arpaio, who arrested an Army veteran who held undocumented immigrants at gunpoint and chafed when Thomas wouldn’t prosecute him, soon saw which way the political winds were blowing and signed on as Thomas’ biggest supporter. His office published statistics showing that the county jails were overwhelmingly filled with undocumented immigrants as proof of their criminality.  The reality was that they couldn’t bond out for the same crimes that citizens could. I looked instead at arrest records and published a story in The Arizona Republic that proved that undocumented persons were arrested in exact proportion to their numbers in the general population. A high-ranking county prosecutor still insisted there was an illegal immigrant crime wave. When I asked for proof, he answered that they just hadn’t caught them yet. Thomas picked fights with Maricopa County Superior Court judges for conducting DUI classes in Spanish. Arpaio staked patrol cars outside a Latina judge’s Paradise Valley home to see if the workers putting a new roof on her house were undocumented. I did a ride-along with sheriff’s deputies, and despite having a reporter in the car, they made little effort to disguise racial profiling, pointing out that brown person and that one driving by as worth questioning. Brewer signed into law a first-in-the-nation anti-immigrant omnibus statute called Senate Bill 1070 in April 2010. Sponsored by Sen. Russell Pearce, a former Maricopa County Sheriff’s Deputy, it required immigrants to carry alien registration papers; allowed for warrantless arrest of suspected illegal immigrants; prohibited solicitation of day labor; banned so-called “sanctuary cities;” and made it a crime to simply have an undocumented person in your house or car. As a bilingual reporter who specialized in legal affairs, I was frequently consulted by the Spanish-language media to explain the fine points of the new laws and Thomas’ interpretation of them. On the day SB1070 went into effect, the newspaper sent me to Pearce’s district in Central Mesa. It was a ghost town. People had already moved away in fear and anticipation, and the streets were lined with newly vacant shops and empty apartment buildings with curtains blowing out open windows. He had ravaged his own district. After an hour searching for people, I came across a single man who was willing to talk. He had lived in Arizona for 20 years, although he didn’t have a green card. His daughter was a native-born citizen, his wife had recently died. He was just waiting to be arrested and sent back to a place where he no longer belonged and worrying what would become of his American child. Things fall apart.  Much of SB1070 was nullified by the U.S. Supreme Court because it was pre-empted by federal statutes.  Thomas had resigned from the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office to run again for attorney general. He lost in the Republican primary. The State Bar was already investigating his time as county attorney, and in 2012, he was disbarred for investigating and criminally prosecuting his perceived political enemies on the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors and the Superior Court. The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office was hit with a massive federal lawsuit in 2013, alleging the agency systematically racially profiled Hispanics. It cost the county more than $300 million. In 2016, a federal judge held Arpaio in criminal contempt of court for defying orders to stop the profiling. He was pardoned by newly elected President Donald Trump, but Arpaio had already been voted out of office.  Pearce began 2011 at the pinnacle of his career: SB1070 was law and he was elected president of the Arizona Senate. But by November, he had been removed from office in a recall election. “Mesa voters decided they have had enough of the anti-immigrant vitriol that Pearce used to create divisiveness throughout Arizona and the rest of the nation,” Margaret Moran, then-president of the Latino activist group LULAC, stated in a press release afterward. “This historic recall … should be a clear signal to unscrupulous politicians across the country that immigrant bashing will not help you get elected.” But how quickly we forget. When Trump made his 2015 campaign remarks that Mexicans were criminals and rapists, it was déjà vu, or maybe “Esto, ya lo vivimos.” In his second term, Trump has obviously taken immigrant bashing to deadly new levels, with his ICE raids, with deportations to remote hostile countries, with summary executions of sailors in the Caribbean and Pacific Ocean, with the people who have died in custody or been murdered on the street, including Anglo U.S. citizens for the apparent crime of talking back to ICE agents. A decade ago, voters reacted decisively in Arizona. What will happen this year? YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0edaf876989b59d0786d7 Haitian national charged with murdering estranged wife outside Walmart after green card marriage goes awry te 2026-10-27T18:30:07.286Z Haitian national charged with murdering estranged wife outside Walmart after green card marriage goes awry Haitian national Destino Jean Louis was charged with murder after he allegedly killed his wife outside a Pennsylvania Walmart store where she worked following the collapse of their marriage, according to court documents and a press release from the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office. U.S. Marshals arrested Jean Louis on Friday morning in Philadelphia on charges related to overstaying his visa, which he had originally obtained through a now-terminated relief program for Haitian nationals. The district attorney's office then charged him in connection with the murder while he was in federal custody, authorities said. "At 9 AM on Friday, October 23rd, Destino Jean Louis, 23, was arrested by [U.S. Marshals Service Philadelphia] on the 6600 block of N. 18th St for immigration violations. Louis, a Haitian national who overstayed his visa, was the prime suspect in the October 21st fatal shooting of a 45 year-old Walmart employee who had just left her shift," U.S. Marshals Service Philadelphia wrote in a Monday post on X. ICE ARRESTS SOUTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT ATTENDANT IN NASHVILLE FOR ALLEGEDLY OVERSTAYING VISA SINCE 2021 Jean Louis' victim, identified by authorities as 45-year-old Latosha Ann Cooper, was his estranged wife who he had married in March. Investigators told Fox29 that immigration officials had determined the marriage to be not legitimate and was only for immigration purposes. AMERICAN WOMAN MASTERMINDS $6 MILLION MARRIAGE FRAUD SCHEME, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE SAYS In July, Cooper withdrew her petition to sponsor Jean Louis' visa, according to documents reviewed by Fox29. Jean Louis allegedly hid near a bush outside of the Walmart where Cooper worked, wearing a mask, and waited for her to end her night shift, according to Montgomery Country District Attorney Kevin Steele. CALIFORNIA WOMAN CHASED, FATALLY SHOT BY ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT DOORDASH DRIVER WHO STALKED HER FOR MONTHS: DHS "When Cooper left the store, he ran towards her and fatally shot her," according to court documents. Court filings also revealed that Jean Louis, a former employee at the same Walmart who was terminated for immigration reasons, had previously physically assaulted Cooper and repeatedly contacted store staff to request Cooper's work schedule. Prosecutors also determined from phone records that Jean Louis had taken multiple trips between his residence in Philadelphia and the Walmart location in Cheltenham the weeks leading up to the shooting, the documents stated. Jean Louis is being charged with murder in the first degree, murder in the third degree, illegal alien use of a firearm, carrying a firearm without a license and possession of an instrument with intent to commit a crime, according to court documents. Fox News Digital contacted the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office for further information. Jean Louis is being held without bail at the Montgomery County Correctional Facility, per court documents. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0eb64876989b59d0785b5 Arizona health workers raise the alarm on how GOP Medicaid cuts will crowd ERs and raise costs te 2026-10-27T18:20:20.529Z Arizona health workers raise the alarm on how GOP Medicaid cuts will crowd ERs and raise costs (Photo via Getty Images) Local healthcare providers fear impending changes to Medicaid eligibility could leave hundreds of thousands of Arizonans without coverage, forcing people to delay care until they face health emergencies — resulting in overcrowded emergency rooms and higher costs, even for people with insurance.  The “One Big Beautiful Bill” that Republicans and Trump passed last year slashed nearly $800 billion from Medicaid over the next decade and added new eligibility requirements to the program. Starting in 2027, certain adult recipients will be required to work, go to school, volunteer or participate in another approved activity for at least 80 hours a month or earn at least $580 a month to keep their healthcare coverage.  States and public health advocates are bracing for millions to lose coverage. A recent survey found that nearly half of all current Medicaid enrollees are unprepared to submit the necessary documentation to remain on their state Medicaid plans.  GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE Dr. Eve Shapiro, a Tucson pediatrician, criticized the new eligibility requirements during a virtual roundtable Thursday morning. She said the work quotas are unfair for many Medicaid recipients who struggle with complicated or long-term health conditions.  And she pointed out that the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, the state’s Medicaid plan, supports public health by helping low-income Arizonans access preventative care. Shrinking that access, Shapiro warned, will only lead to more Arizonans suffering dangerous health risks.  “If someone with asthma can’t afford a prescription, a manageable condition can become an emergency,” she said. “When someone with diabetes misses appointments or goes without treatment, the consequences can be devastating. When someone undergoing cancer treatment loses coverage, even a temporary interruption can jeopardize their health.” For Garrett Newell, who lives with cerebral palsy, losing access to AHCCCS isn’t an option. The Tucson native relies on the program to afford the expensive specialists and physical therapy that help him manage his coordination difficulties. Newell said that the federal government shouldn’t be threatening to take away the critical care that helps disabled people lead independent lives.  “We shouldn’t have to live with fear that a letter in the mail could mean losing our access to lifelong healthcare,” he said. “I know firsthand that people with disabilities are already facing challenges without having to fight to keep their medical coverage that makes our independence possible.”  The funding cuts and eligibility rules are expected to harm the budgets of hospitals and health clinics that depend on federal funding. More than 400 hospitals are at risk of closure across the country.  Maria Manzanarez, an intensive care unit nurse at St. Mary’s Hospital in Tucson, said it has already begun laying off clinical staff in anticipation of the cuts, which she said negatively affects the quality and availability of the care all patients receive. And, she said, it will result in future surges of patients with emergency conditions as those without coverage delay their care until they’re facing life threatening issues.  Manzanarez said that there are already too many people without access to affordable healthcare who put off medical care until they can’t anymore, sharing a story about a homeless man in Tucson who ended up in the ICU because he wasn’t able to afford insulin.  “This all could have avoided an emergency room visit but he delayed care and wound up in our ICU with a life threatening illness,” she said. “This is one of hundreds of stories that my small hospital sees everyday. So many of my patients are suffering and the expensive medical care could have been avoided if healthcare was treated as a human right in our country.”  Democrats are hoping to leverage concern over the future of Arizona’s healthcare system into votes. Control over Congress is at stake in November. U.S. Rep. Rep. Adelita Grijalva slammed the Trump administration for slashing Medicaid funding to pay for corporate tax breaks at the expense of American healthcare.  “This isn’t just about insurance coverage, it’s about the very infrastructure in our state,” the Tucson Democrat said. “When you gut Medicaid, you also gut our hospitals.” Grijalva said undoing the damage in a Republican-controlled Congress is a political impossibility, but added that the November midterms might change that. While Republicans have championed the One Big Beautiful Bill and ignored calls from across the aisle to withdraw the Medicaid cuts, Democrats have vocally criticized both the cuts and eligibility requirements and vowed to push to reverse them if voters award them control this year.  “We have to do wholesale reversals and a lot of that will depend on when Democrats will be able to be a majority in the House,” Grijalva said. “Will we also have the Senate? Will we have partners that are willing to work together?” YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0eb60876989b59d078595 Britain's sweeping new crackdown on 'anti-social' behavior sparks free speech backlash: 'Peak insanity' te 2026-10-27T18:20:16.909Z Britain's sweeping new crackdown on 'anti-social' behavior sparks free speech backlash: 'Peak insanity' The United Kingdom introduced new "Respect Orders" across England and Wales on Monday, giving authorities expanded powers to crack down on persistent "anti-social" behavior and drawing criticism from free-speech advocates concerned about potential government overreach. The U.K. government’s order enables police and councils to take stronger "enforcement action" against "adult offenders" of persistent "anti-social" behavior, according to a government news release. Under the new restrictions, U.K. courts could ban offenders from town centers or prohibit them from drinking in "public hotspots" like local parks, the announcement states. Courts can impose restrictions and requirements through a civil Respect Order, while individuals who breach an order without a reasonable excuse can face criminal prosecution, including potentially unlimited fines or imprisonment. Under the legislation governing the Respect Orders, anti-social behavior is defined as conduct that has caused, or is likely to cause, harassment, alarm or distress to any person. The definition has prompted concerns from critics that the powers could be applied too broadly, although the law requires judicial approval before an order can be imposed. UK PRIME MINISTER SAYS FOOTBALL FANS 'SINGLED OUT' BY ALCOHOL BAN NOT IMPOSED ON RUGBY MATCHES "Unchecked, anti-social [behavior] blights our communities," Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said in a statement. "But it is not inevitable and I won’t accept it. For too long, we have lacked the powers we need to deal with this problem properly. From today, that changes: authorities will be able to take tough action against these offenders." "This delivers on a commitment we made to the British people in our manifesto," Mahmood continued. "And, most importantly, those who make life a misery for others will now face the consequences of their actions." Some offenders may be required to "tackle" the "root causes" of their behavior by participating in drug or alcohol treatment or anger-management programs, according to the announcement. Violating a respect order is considered a criminal offense, giving police the power to arrest anyone on charges of violating the rules, per the press release. Those who defy an order could also face up to two years of jail time. When reached for comment, the U.K. Cabinet Office referred Fox News Digital to the Home Office, which could not immediately be reached for comment. Alan Mendoza, co-founder and executive director of U.K.-based think tank the Henry Jackson Society, told Fox News Digital on Tuesday that "vague" definitions under the government's respect orders could result in such enforcement actions being wrongfully "applied to lawful speech or protest." "I think the breadth of these orders deserves scrutiny, particularly in the case of potentially unlimited fines," Mendoza explained. "The government has a legitimate duty to tackle genuinely antisocial behaviour, but the powers need to be tightly defined and proportionate. Vague or elastic definitions could allow measures intended for serious nuisance or harassment to be applied to lawful speech or protest. We have already seen similar after all with social media posts and police investigations that follow." "There should be clear statutory limits, proper evidence requirements, judicial oversight and an effective right of appeal," he added. "Online criticism, however unwelcome, should not be treated as antisocial [behavior] simply because it is unpopular or embarrassing to those in authority." UK POLICE APOLOGIZE TO 'FATHER TED' CREATOR GRAHAM LINEHAN FOR ARREST OVER TRANS SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS Mendoza went on to say that the U.K. government "should be able to demonstrate that these powers are necessary and contain adequate safeguards against arbitrary or disproportionate use." The orders notably replace civil injunctions for adult offenders and grant U.K. police more enforcement powers, "including the ability to arrest anyone who breaches an order," according to the announcement. The new restrictions have drawn intense criticism across social media, with one X user claiming in a Monday post that the orders are "mental," while another X account referred to the rules as "peak insanity." "Laugh all you want at what a joke England has become, but understand that the U.S. will follow right behind if Democrats ever take full power again," the Federalist CEO and co-founder Sean Davis wrote Monday in an X post. Tech and free speech lawyer Preston Byrne similarly took to social media to criticize the orders, saying that U.K. residents should "keep in mind that one can cause 'harassment, alarm, or distress' in England and Wales by uttering a true statement of fact to someone who doesn't want to hear it, or by offering an honestly-held opinion or belief, spoken or written, which also offends." British political commentator Calvin Robinson wrote in a Monday X post responding to the orders that "this tyranny must end." The U.K. has notably enacted a spate of laws restricting free speech in recent years, including the 2023 Online Safety Act, which gives the country's regulator the authority to impose major fines on digital platforms if they fail to comply with certain requirements. The new restrictions come amid growing tensions across Europe, where protests and riots have rocked countries, most notably France. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0eb5e876989b59d07858c Colts trade Pro Bowl guard Quenton Nelson to Seahawks, the first of what could be multiple deadline moves te 2026-10-27T18:20:14.289Z Colts trade Pro Bowl guard Quenton Nelson to Seahawks, the first of what could be multiple deadline moves The Indianapolis Colts appear to be waving a white flag on the 2026 season, with the first sign coming Tuesday when they traded perennial Pro Bowl guard Quenton Nelson to the Seattle Seahawks. The Seahawks are giving up a third-round pick in the 2027 draft and a fifth-round pick in the 2028 draft for Nelson — a 30-year-old anchor of the Indianapolis offensive line who has been selected to eight Pro Bowls in each of his previous eight seasons. And this makes sense on multiple levels. SEAHAWKS DOMINATE CHIEFS 20-3 AS SAM DARNOLD SILENCES CRITICS IN POTENTIAL SUPER BOWL PREVIEW The Colts are struggling through a disappointing season where they find themselves with a 2-5 record and mired in a three-game losing skid. They've already fired general manager Chris Ballard and the next general manager will need draft capital to rebuild a veteran team that gave up multiple first-round picks last year at the trade deadline for cornerback Sauce Gardner. The Seahawks, meanwhile, are coming off an impressive victory over the previously undefeated Kansas City Chiefs and are taking an opportunity to upgrade their offensive line as they try to defend their Super Bowl title. With Nelson coming aboard, the club will likely move 2025 first-round pick Grey Zabel from left guard to right guard where he played in college at North Dakota State. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! The Colts will not admit this is a garage sale. That would be frowned upon by the NFL. But everyone knows. As recently as the weekend, the wife of running back Jonathan Taylor said her family is on "a Colts transaction watch," signaling Taylor and other players are aware of the current uncertain situation in Indianapolis. OutKick and Fox News Digital included Nelson's name among the Colts players who could be trade targets before the Nov. 10 NFL trade deadline. Nelson makes sense to trade because, while he is an outstanding player, he is also unsigned for 2027. So the Colts might have lost him in free agency. The idea they could keep him now and still get a compensatory pick if they lost him in free agency is mitigated by the fact that comp pick would come in 2028. The higher draft pick Indy is getting in this trade comes in 2027. Other names of Colts players OutKick and Fox News Digital have reported could be traded include: Of those, Buckner is the next most likely to go because multiple teams have inquired about his availability, per a league source. A couple of other Colts players who might be traded are WRs Josh Downs and Keenan Allen. And all this comes with the understanding that everyone not named Tyler Warren is probably available in trade. Whether or not trades happen depends on interest from other teams and the price the Colts are willing to accept. One more thing: Ed Dodds in currently the interim general manager in Indianapolis. He is in charge of the apparent deconstruction of the 2026 Colts. Dodds arrived in Seattle in 2007 and worked under Seattle general manager John Schneider for years until he left for Indianapolis. The relationship just helped swing the trade of an outstanding player. FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0eb58876989b59d078573 Justice Dept. Steps Up Moves on Comey and Others as Midterm Elections Near te 2026-10-27T18:20:08.511Z Justice Dept. Steps Up Moves on Comey and Others as Midterm Elections Near In some cases, court paperwork bears unmistakable signs of urgency — typos, unorthodox tactics and the signatures of the department’s senior political leadership. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0eb55876989b59d07856a As Election Nears, Reports of an Increase in ICE Arrests Across California te 2026-10-27T18:20:05.552Z As Election Nears, Reports of an Increase in ICE Arrests Across California Reports of an uptick in operations, alongside a push to root out alleged noncitizen voting, have unnerved immigrant communities ahead of next week’s election. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0e910876989b59d078542 Pumpkins in the desert: how Apple Annie’s Orchard grows pumpkins in Arizona’s unforgiving climate te 2026-10-27T18:10:24.264Z Pumpkins in the desert: how Apple Annie’s Orchard grows pumpkins in Arizona’s unforgiving climate WILLCOX – Once known as a prime place for pumpkin cultivation, Arizona’s harvested acreage of the crop has dwindled over the years. From 125 farms in the state, 56 acres of pumpkins were harvested in 2022,  according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In 2017, 114 farms produced 241 acres of pumpkins.  Historically, indigenous people planted squash in a shared space with corn and beans as part of the Three Sisters traditional planting method. The three plants nourished and protected each other, and home gardeners still use the method today.  Phoenix was nearly named “Pumpkinville,” according to the Arizona Historical Society.  In the 1860s and ‘70s, settlers found wild pumpkins growing along the banks of abandoned irrigation ditches. But the random growth of pumpkins has all but disappeared due to development, less water and higher temperatures.  Pumpkins, a classified squash, are known as “water hogs” since they are made up of more than 90% water, said Melissa Kruse-Peeples, program manager of Arizona State University Garden Commons and owner of The Desert Smells Like Veggies, a gardening and educational website. Jonah Williams, 9, and Emmet Williams, 4, browse pumpkins at Apple Annie’s Orchard on Friday, October 9, 2026, in Willcox, Ariz. (Photo by Paul Pascual/Cronkite News) Not only do they need plenty of water, they also need plenty of space. One seed can grow vines that can reach 20 feet, and two to five pumpkins are produced from each seed, Kruse-Peeples said.   “We start planting them in July, and one of the successes to why our pumpkins come out so good is our soil and how we take care of them,” said Alan Solis, sales supervisor at Apple Annie’s Orchard. “We do anything that we can to make sure the plants stay hydrated throughout the day, especially in Arizona. It’s very hot, so we gotta water them all the time.” Apple Annie’s Orchard, 81 miles east of Tucson, is bucking the trend of declining acreage, and is one of the farms in Arizona that still contributes to those harvested acres.   Located in Willcox, the operation grows apples, peaches, vegetables and an abundance of other produce and flowers. Overall, it uses 125 acres of farmland, including its pumpkin patch.   The farm began in the early 1980s as an apple orchard with over 6,000 apple trees. Eventually, other kinds of trees were planted and the public was welcomed to pick fruit off the trees. In 2003, Apple Annie’s bought Hunsdon Farms and started growing pumpkins.    This year, Apple Annie’s celebrates the 40th anniversary of opening its orchard, but it was nearly 24 years ago when the owners decided to open a pumpkin patch. Located in a valley with mountains to the east and west, Willcox provides ideal conditions for pumpkin cultivation compared to the Phoenix metro area. At an elevation of 4,182 feet, the cooler climate creates a pleasant environment for crops like pumpkins to thrive.  Pumpkins at Apple Annie’s Orchard are watered by subsurface drip irrigation, a dripline underneath the soil that directly feeds crops and minimizes evaporation, said Mandy Kirkendall, director of Apple Annie’s Orchard.  “It’s underground so the water is going directly into the plant, and there isn’t the evaporation as if it was on top of the ground,” Kirkendall said. “We do that to save water because we’re in Arizona.” According to irrigation company Southern Irrigation, subsurface drip irrigation systems use 20-40% less water than above ground sprinklers and increase the quality of soil moisture and nutrient levels.  The drip irrigation system that waters the pumpkin crop at Apple Annie’s Orchard on Friday, October 9, 2026, in Willcox, Ariz. (Photo by Paul Pascual/Cronkite News) Apple Annie’s receives much of its water through groundwater from its wells. It owns one residential well and two commercial wells – one for each farm. The farm’s oldest well was drilled 252 feet in 1977. Today its water level sits at 160 feet, according to the Arizona Department of Water Resources’ well registry. The other well is 615 feet deep with a water level at 230 feet,  according to the well registry.  Pumpkins are planted in July and harvested in October. Kruse-Peeples said bugs that feed on squash and pumpkins are dangerous to the crop.    “They can get pretty intense, and they can just slowly suck at the squash, the pumpkin plant, causing it sort of weakness and not really to thrive and eventually killing the plant,” Kruse-Peeples said. “They can be a challenge in Arizona, partly because our winters are so mild, and so they don’t really kill off the insect populations and the eggs, and so those populations just kind of lie in wait.” Kirkendall said Apple Annie’s Orchard does its best to use organic methods of pest control but is not certified organic because if they end up with an infestation they want to save their crops the best way they can.   Like many farm operations, Apple Annie’s is constantly working around cost issues. Recently, they have tried to avoid using too many tractors because of high fuel prices and have had to watch out for customers stepping on vines and damaging the patch during the harvest. “There’s a lot of variables, so you have to find what works and every year we’re changing stuff,” Solis said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0e908876989b59d07852f One dead in Hualapai Mtn. off-roading accident te 2026-10-27T18:10:16.651Z One dead in Hualapai Mtn. off-roading accident A Kingman resident is dead after a UTV accident last week in the Hualapai Mountains, southeast of Kingman. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0e905876989b59d078509 Reporter caught in violent Paris protests recalls how 'all of a sudden, it exploded' after peaceful march te 2026-10-27T18:10:13.069Z Reporter caught in violent Paris protests recalls how 'all of a sudden, it exploded' after peaceful march A New York Post reporter caught in the chaos of violent protests in Paris recounted how a peaceful march of more than 100,000 people took a frightening turn. "All of a sudden, it exploded," Gabrielle Fahmy recalled Tuesday on "Fox & Friends." "When it got dark, when they reached the endpoint of the march, it's like they didn't know what to do anymore," she continued. PHOTOS SHOW AFTERMATH OF RIOTS AS MASKED GROUPS CLASH WITH POLICE ACROSS FRANCE "Tensions had been mounting. These new people I saw sort of joined the protest towards the end. We saw some people arrive by metro. They were dressed differently, hiding their faces. They had masks, and that's sort of when I could see things start to shift." Fahmy told co-host Brian Kilmeade the protests were peaceful for several hours, describing the transition from police leading the crowd to violence erupting in the streets as "very surreal." FIFTY ANTIFA GROUPS IN FRANCE JOIN VAST NETWORK TO ENSURE CHAOS IN WEEKEND PROTESTS She said the newcomers appeared to be younger demonstrators, many in their late teens and early 20s, and suggested some might have been "factions of the far-left." The protests began as student-led demonstrations over teacher shortages and poor conditions at schools but have since evolved into a broader anti-government movement, with protesters voicing frustration over the cost of living and other grievances. "The people there on Saturday, it was a general sort of cost of living that they were complaining about," Fahmy recalled. "There's not enough jobs, they're not making enough money, they can't afford to put food on the table. But also anti-government, they are fed up with Emmanuel Macron, who's on his way out anyway. But, it was just a very general, general reason." Fahmy also recalled seeing Palestinian flags, noting that "everybody with a grievance" seemed to have joined the demonstrations. Separate protests have also turned violent in Rome and Albania's capital, Tirana, where demonstrators set government buildings on fire. Fox News' James Cirrone and Brittany Miller contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0e903876989b59d078500 Serbia’s student movement topples Vucic’s party after 14 years, but political agenda remains unclear te 2026-10-27T18:10:11.239Z Serbia’s student movement topples Vucic’s party after 14 years, but political agenda remains unclear Serbia’s longtime leader, President Aleksandar Vucic, conceded defeat Sunday to the student-led opposition in an election that sent shock waves throughout Europe and the Western Balkans. "We do not have the final results yet, and many people will be surprised. Based on a stratified sample, it is clear that we have lost these elections. The student-led protest list has won," Vucic said in an address to the nation Sunday night. The Student List victory brings an end to 14 years of Vucic and his Serbian Progressive Party rule, in what many are saying is the biggest political shake-up in the Balkans since the toppling of Yugoslav dictator Slobodan Milosevic in 2000.  Observers say the Student List party's policies remain vague, which has some worried about Serbia's future. Ana Brnabic, vice president of the main Board of the Serbian Progressive Party, told Fox News Digital that, "The election victory of the Student List recalls similar electoral triumphs in other countries. The Student List represents a classical anti-establishment movement: it had neither a program nor a coherent political ideology. In an essentially anarchic fashion, it opposed everything, claiming to fight for justice and against corruption." ANTI‑CORRUPTION PROTESTS HIT EUROPEAN NATION AS CALLS FOR NEW ELECTIONS GROW She added, "After 14 years of Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) rule, people may have wanted change. That is understandable and logical. But the grim consequences of this movement in power will soon become apparent." Turnout reached 69 %, the highest this century, with more than 4.4 million people casting their ballots, according to Rasa Nedeljkov, head of the CRTA Election Observation Mission. "This is by all means a historic victory and indeed a surprise to many. While it was clear from the beginning that the students will have an impressive result, very few expected a landslide," Helena Ivanov, associate fellow at the Henry Jackson Society, told Fox News Digital. The Election Observation Mission reported that the Student List won 52.45 % of the vote and is projected to hold 138 of 250 seats in the National Assembly, an absolute majority, allowing it to form a government on its own. Vucic won 39.2 % and is projected to hold 103 seats. Supporters celebrated throughout Belgrade and across Serbia as it became clear the Student List won by a larger margin that caught many experts and observers by surprise. Many claimed they were concerned about the possibility of violence escalating as polls began to close. Almost two hours after polling stations closed, Vucic addressed the nation, confirming his defeat and announcing the peaceful transfer of power. FRANCE ROCKED BY STUDENT RIOTS AS HUNDREDS ARRESTED, VIOLENCE SPREADS NATIONWIDE "The path to an electoral victory with such a decisive margin will undoubtedly earn its own chapter in the handbooks on how to topple an autocrat. Two years of unprecedented grassroots mobilization, creative organization and impeccable campaigning kept the student list two steps ahead of the regime. Vučić was left playing catch-up, and all his attempts to co-opt, demoralize and fragment the movement failed," Sinisa Vukovic, director of the Global Policy Program at the School of Advanced International Studies at Johns Hopkins University, told Fox News Digital. The CRTA Election Observation Mission reported that the campaign was marked by the abuse of state resources, pressure on candidates and voters, attempts to bring the media under total government control, and attacks on independent election observers. Tens of thousands of Serbians volunteered to run and monitor polling stations across the country, and the vote was mostly peaceful. SERBIA, CAUGHT BETWEEN EUROPE AND RUSSIA, COULD MOVE ONE STEP CLOSER TO NORMALIZING RELATIONS WITH KOSOVO Student led protests marched in the streets for two years after the deaths of 16 people following the collapse of a railway station in the town of Novi Sad in November 2024. People had taken to the streets, demanding justice for those killed and accountability for anyone responsible for the disaster. The momentum of nearly two years of street demonstrations culminated in a nationwide movement ready for change. The political novices were able to rally the nation behind a simple message against corruption and state capture. Serbs across the country embraced the Student List, who are viewed as fresh faces in politics and are not tied to Serbia’s traditional political opposition, which is perceived as ineffective and corrupt by a lot of the voters. EXCLUSIVE: SERBIAN PRESIDENT VUČIĆ SAYS SUPPORT FOR US 'SURGED' UNDER TRUMP, INVITES HIM TO VISIT BELGRADE Milos Jevtic, a 48-year-old professor with the Faculty of Organizational Sciences at the University of Belgrade, was among the many Student List candidates who won a seat in parliament. Jevtic told Fox News Digital that their victory came from the values that the students have stood for from the very beginning: expertise, professionalism, responsibility, solidarity and unity. "What is particularly important is that the students have never compromised on these values and principles. Of course, widespread public dissatisfaction also played a major role, along with a lack of trust in both the current regime and the opposition parties," Jevtic explained. Jevtic said he believes the priorities for the new Student List-run government should be economic stability, fighting corruption, establishing the rule of law and strengthening institutions, much of what carried the student-led protests since 2024. "The ultimate goal is to build a system in which institutions function in the interests of all citizens," Jevtic said. On foreign policy, there is an expectation that there will be a certain degree of continuity with the Vucic administration in international relations, including maintaining good relations with neighboring European countries and all major international partners. But Brnabic warned that "Serbia has lost meaningful political pluralism. After 35 years of a multiparty system, the country is effectively left with one established political party, SNS, while the rest of the political scene is dominated by largely unknown movements without a clear ideology. This is catastrophic for any parliamentary democracy." She added, "Secondly, nobody in Serbia knows where the country is heading. Are we firmly pro-EU? Will we maintain our ties with Russia? What about China? Will we continue to enhance our relations with the United States — which was a priority of Aleksandar Vucic? Will economic policy be more left-liberal or conservative? Are we heading towards a woke liberal society, or will we preserve our traditional Orthodox Christian values? There are no clear answers to any of these questions." She concluded by noting, "We have also called for Parliament and all state institutions to be constituted as soon as possible, so that the country has functioning institutions on which people can rely. We will be a strong but constructive opposition. We call on the Student List’s representatives to end the intimidation and assume the responsibility entrusted to them by the voters." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0e8fe876989b59d0784d4 Trump Turns to Socialist Venezuela As Gas Prices Bite Ahead of Midterms te 2026-10-27T18:10:06.633Z Trump Turns to Socialist Venezuela As Gas Prices Bite Ahead of Midterms Trump welcomes 1 million barrels of Venezuelan oil as high gas prices remain a concern for voters ahead of the midterms. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0e8fb876989b59d0784b1 TUSD board hears cost of closing, merging 12 schools tonight te 2026-10-27T18:10:03.507Z TUSD board hears cost of closing, merging 12 schools tonight Before he could walk the halls of Cragin Elementary, Castiel Maske moved through them as a preschooler with his yellow walker. Now in fourth grade, Castiel has been known to run through the school doors to Ms. Paz’s class. Cragin is where Castiel learned to navigate physical barriers, develop independence and access support, says his mom, Erica Maske.  Most of all, he belongs, she said. “That progress did not happen in isolation,” said Erica, who will talk about her son and his school at Tuesday night’s Tucson Unified School District Governing Board meeting.  Speak out Public comment is welcome at the Tuesday, Oct. 27 TUSD Governing Board meeting at Palo Verde High School, 1302 S. Avenida Vega at 5:30 p.m. The meeting aims to answer and ask questions on the recommendation to close or consolidate 12 schools. Castiel has worked hard and is determined, Erica said. And, his mom says the 9-year-old with spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy has also found success because of the consistent support, resources, accommodations, and encouragement he has at Cragin.  Erica’s words are a plea for her son and about 180 students at Cragin, one of 12 schools TUSD has proposed closing or consolidating in an attempt to right-size Southern Arizona’s largest school district and save money.  TUSD officials propose Cragin should merge with Blenman Elementary, two miles south and east. That merger could save $609,506 a year, TUSD says. But supporting agenda documents on a different page show that number could be $660,556. TUSD has not yet responded this morning to a request for clarification. “How do you put a price tag on a village that has helped a child with a disability find his independence?” Erica asks. Castiel Maske used his walker as a 4-year-old preschooler at Cragin Elementary School. Photo courtesy of Maske family Credit: Maske family photo That is one sample question for the Tuesday night meeting at Palo Verde High School, where the board and likely hundreds of community members will get a financial and historical breakdown of the reconfiguration proposal, followed solely by public comments, up until the 10 p.m. meeting conclusion. What TUSD says about the cost-savings of the proposed plan involving 10 of the 12 schools named so far: It needs to close a $27 million gap, Chief Financial Officer Ricky Hernández told Arizona Luminaria. Proposed savings is $3.4 million to close five schools. Just over 40 full-time equivalent staff could lose jobs, including 15 teachers. TUSD’s supporting agenda documents show different figures depending on which you look at. The numbers above come from the school consolidations financial overview. As of Oct. 26, TUSD administrators have recommended eight elementary schools be merged or closed for the 2027-28 school year: • Hudlow Elementary closing and merging into Sewell Elementary • Dunham Elementary closing and merging into Marshall Elementary  • Cragin Elementary closing and merging into Blenman Elementary • Collier Elementary closing and merging into Bloom Elementary Two other proposals, both similar, are also on the table: • Magee Middle School closing and merging into Sabino High School in the 2027-28 school year • Secrist Middle School closing and merging into Santa Rita High School in the 2028-29 school year A “secondary academy” to serve middle school students would be created at Sabino and Santa Rita, the district says. That means separate buildings, classes, lunch periods, and daily bell schedule specifically for middle school students. It does not include the mixing of middle school-aged students with high school students, TUSD said in a news release this week. The proposal also includes transferring Secrist and Magee teachers and staff to Santa Rita and Sabino, respectively to “serve middle school students in the proposed secondary academy.” The district began rolling out this plan on Monday, Oct. 19 to close or consolidate schools over the next two years to save money, district officials say. Last year, TUSD lost nearly $8 million in state funds because of lower enrollment. The decline is due to lower Pima County birth rates and families using Empowerment Scholarship Accounts to homeschool or attend private schools and have cost the district revenue, causing the need to close, district officials say. Families at affected schools have received a letter with more detailed information about the recommendations, including an invite to meet with Superintendent Gabriel Trujillo at an on-site school meeting, the superintendent said earlier this month. Over the last six weeks, the district held four community meetings, three in-person and one online, to gather feedback on TUSD demographics, enrollment and financial data. More than 300 people, including staff and community members attended the meetings. The timeline to sort out and vote on the plan over the next five weeks includes a Nov. 10 governing board meeting studying the final two realignment proposals and a legally-mandated public hearing on Nov. 17. The board will vote on the recommendations on Dec. 8. From 2010 to 2016, the district approved and closed 10 elementary and middle schools and one high school. Cragin and Sewell Elementary schools were on that list and spared 14 years ago.  The Cragin community rallied then too. And the Maske family has attended Cragin for decades.  “A child’s support system is not simply a collection of services that can be moved from one building to another,” Erica says. “It is also the relationships, trust, familiarity, and consistency built over years. You can relocate a classroom. You cannot simply relocate a child’s sense of belonging.” The Maskes will join other Cragin families at tonight’s meeting where many students, staffers and the board all have questions about the plan based on numbers in the agenda documents, including: • How does the proposal affect the district’s current “high financial risk” label from the Arizona Auditor General’s office? • What happens to class sizes and teacher ratios?  • What happens to the 15% of kids the district estimates will not make the jump to their consolidated school? • What is the process of selling school buildings and how long would it take for TUSD to see the revenues? Castiel — one of seven family members, including his siblings, dad,  two uncles and cousins who also attended Cragin Elementary — has a question for TUSD administrators: “How do you put a price on memories, friendships and places where kids feel safe enough to grow?”  Arizona Luminaria’s Becky Pallack contributed to this story. The post TUSD board hears cost of closing, merging 12 schools tonight appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0e6be876989b59d078493 Maricopa remembers longtime farmer Oliver Anderson te 2026-10-27T18:00:30.062Z Maricopa remembers longtime farmer Oliver Anderson About 200 people gathered Saturday to celebrate the life of Oliver Anderson, a longtime Maricopa farmer whose roots in the community stretched back decades. Family, friends and former employees gathered at the family farm on Farrell and White-and-Parker roads Oct. 24 for a barbecue luncheon and memorial service, where Anderson’s family shared stories about a man who poured his energy into farming, family and community service. Plaques, awards and other memorabilia filled the display area, alongside a slideshow of photos from Anderson’s life. Members of American Legion Post 133 presented the colors and honored Anderson with a presentation to his family. Attendees also signed a book with messages for the family. Anderson’s sons recalled their father’s work ethic, his devotion to his wife and family, his humor and his knack for finding new opportunities. Anderson returned to the family farm in July 1954 after leaving military service. His father and a partner had purchased the farm in 1949, and it remained central to Anderson’s life for decades. His sons remembered growing up working in the fields, driving tractors and learning the business alongside their father. The family said the farm has been in their family for 77 years. Old trucks, cotton-picking equipment and other remnants of the operation remain scattered across the property, offering a glimpse of Maricopa’s agricultural past. Anderson’s work extended beyond the farm. He served about 10 years on the local school board and was involved with Rotary and 4-H, where he taught tractor skills and worked with livestock. During the memorial, the family shared a 2018 InMaricopa video interview in which Anderson recalled a time when the barber shop and post office doubled as gathering places where residents caught up on local news. “You can’t control change,” Anderson said in the interview. “You just have to sit back in your rocking chair, and let it happen, and hopefully it goes your direction.” The post Maricopa remembers longtime farmer Oliver Anderson appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0e6ad876989b59d07846d Ted Bundy expected to be linked to another decades-old homicide nearly 40 years after his execution te 2026-10-27T18:00:13.347Z Ted Bundy expected to be linked to another decades-old homicide nearly 40 years after his execution Utah authorities are expected to link notorious serial killer Ted Bundy to another decades-old homicide Tuesday, nearly 40 years after he was executed and months after DNA evidence tied him to the killing of a 17-year-old girl. The Summit County Sheriff's Office and county attorney are expected to identify the victim during a news conference Tuesday and reveal the evidence linking Bundy to the killing. Officials are also expected to explain why investigators are closing the decades-old case. CALIFORNIA AUTHORITIES IDENTIFY FINAL UNKNOWN VICTIM OF ‘HAPPY FACE KILLER’ KEITH JESPERSON AFTER 34 YEARS The victim's identity has not been released, though the 1974 death of 17-year-old Melissa Ann Smith has long been listed as a cold case, The Associated Press reported. Tuesday's announcement comes about six months after authorities in Utah County used DNA evidence to link Bundy to the 1974 killing of 17-year-old Laura Ann Aime. COLD-CASE FUGITIVE BUSTED SOUTH OF THE BORDER AS NEW DNA TECH ALLEGEDLY TIES HIM TO TEEN’S ROADSIDE KILLING Aime vanished after leaving a Halloween party to buy cigarettes on Oct. 31, 1974. Her body was discovered by hikers near American Fork Canyon days later. Investigators determined Aime had been raped, strangled and murdered. FORENSIC GENEALOGY UNMASKS COLD CASE SUSPECT AS STRANGLER, SEXUAL PREDATOR DECADES LATER: OFFICIALS For decades, Bundy was considered the prime suspect in Aime's death. He began studying law at the University of Utah just two months before she disappeared. The case remained unsolved for 51 years until investigators with the Utah County Sheriff's Office used new DNA technology to develop a male DNA profile from bodily fluids found on Aime's remains. DNA BREAKTHROUGH LEADS TO ARREST IN GRISLY 33-YEAR-OLD COLD CASE INVESTIGATORS NEVER GAVE UP ON The profile was entered into the Combined DNA Index System, or CODIS, which produced a match in Florida. Additional analysis ultimately linked the DNA to Bundy. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X "We bring this case to a closure and more importantly closure to the Aime family," Utah County Sheriff Mike Smith said at an April news conference. 'UNMASKING A MONSTER': GOLDEN STATE KILLER SERIES CHALLENGES TIMELINE OF JOSEPH DEANGELO'S CRIMES The Utah County Sheriff's Office later shared the DNA profile with other law enforcement agencies in hopes of identifying more of Bundy's victims. Officials said at the time that they believed the breakthrough could help resolve another cold case, though they did not provide additional details. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS Bundy killed at least 30 women and girls across multiple states during the 1970s, the AP reported. SERIAL KILLER'S EX-WIFE SLEPT BESIDE MURDERER FOR 8 YEARS, NEVER SUSPECTED HIS DEADLY DOUBLE LIFE CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB In his final days, Bundy confessed to a series of killings, including crimes that had previously been unknown to police, though not all of the cases have been confirmed. SEND US A TIP He has been linked to killings in Florida, Utah, Colorado, Oregon and Washington between 1974 and 1978. FBI, PHILLY POLICE DIG UP HORSCH BACKYARD AT HOME TIED TO 7 MISSING WOMEN IN POSSIBLE SERIAL KILLER PROBE LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST Bundy was convicted and sentenced to death for murdering two Florida State University students in 1979 and received another death sentence the following year for the rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL He was executed in Florida's electric chair in 1989. Fox News Digital’s Julia Bonavita and The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0e6ab876989b59d078464 After her $523M horror film breakout, Inde Navarrette wants in on Taylor Sheridan's next project te 2026-10-27T18:00:11.367Z After her $523M horror film breakout, Inde Navarrette wants in on Taylor Sheridan's next project Hollywood's newest rising star Inde Navarrette wants to take her talents to the Taylor Sheridan universe. Navarrette's profile absolutely exploded in the entertainment industry after she starred in the recent horror film "Obsession." The film earned more than $523 million globally, and it was a refreshing reminder that original ideas are what audiences want to spend their hard-earned money on. HOW 'OBSESSION' WENT FROM A SUB-$1M HORROR FILM TO A $371.2M BOX OFFICE PHENOMENON THAT DETHRONED 'SINNERS' With her profile growing at a monumental rate, Navarrette would like to link up with the most powerful man in entertainment: Taylor Sheridan. Taylor Sheridan is writing the script for an upcoming "Call of Duty" film being directed by Peter Berg. Given the record both men have, expectations are sky-high for the film based on the popular video game franchise. Navarrette would absolutely jump at the opportunity for a role in the film. LIONESS STAR MICHAEL KELLY CALLS TAYLOR SHERIDAN 'ONE OF THE GREATEST STORYTELLERS' IN ENTERTAINMENT She spoke with Collider about the upcoming project led by Sheridan and Berg and what it would take to convince her to join the cast. "Nothing. It's a phone call. It's a text. if they call me, they're like, 'There's a car outside. You gotta go.' Definitely. I'm a big fan. I'm really excited to see what they do. As a fan, I would be excited. I'm a big fan. Yeah. Very excited," she explained to the outlet the following. Sheridan is no stranger to working with major stars. Morgan Freeman, Kevin Costner, Sylvester Stallone, Nicole Kidman, Jeff Bridges, Chris Pine, Jeremy Renner, Zoe Saldaña, Sam Elliott, Kurt Russell and Michelle Pfeiffer are just some of the major names who have appeared in his projects. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Appearing in any Sheridan project would probably provide a major boost for Navarrette's already blossoming career. Would you like to see the "Obsession" star appear in "Call of Duty"? Let me know at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0e6a6876989b59d07844c The Christian Influencer at the Center of Ken Paxton’s New Life te 2026-10-27T18:00:06.900Z The Christian Influencer at the Center of Ken Paxton’s New Life The Texas attorney general has been silent about his relationship with Tracy Duhon, a New Orleans woman who has built a personal brand around faith and redemption. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0e6a4876989b59d078430 What Is ‘Dunkin’s Law’? Bill Introduced After Influencer’s Dog Dies te 2026-10-27T18:00:04.371Z What Is ‘Dunkin’s Law’? Bill Introduced After Influencer’s Dog Dies Andrew Fedyk, whose dog Dunkin died in August, said in a video shared on Instagram, “The fight is far from done.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0e460876989b59d0783c7 Ilhan Omar's radical streamer ally rallies with embattled lawmaker after DC home raid te 2026-10-27T17:50:24.361Z Ilhan Omar's radical streamer ally rallies with embattled lawmaker after DC home raid Far-left streamer Hasan Piker dodged his controversial past in an exchange with Fox News Digital on Tuesday, hours after teaming up with embattled Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., on the campaign trail to co-host an event in her home state of Minnesota. He also dismissed his disagreements with Democratic Party leaders after he called Republicans "terrorists" and Omar said the GOP is the "pedophile protection party" during the stream on Monday. Omar's decision to embrace Piker on the campaign trail marks a potentially risky political alliance, coming on the back of a high-profile raid on her Washington, D.C. home amid two dueling investigations — one for alleged immigration fraud, which could threaten her political future and citizenship status, and the other for fishy financial disclosure statement discrepancies. The lawmaker's appearance with Piker comes after Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed drew backlash from his own party for campaigning with the controversial Twitch streamer earlier this cycle. HASAN PIKER LASHES OUT AT REPUBLICANS, CALLS THEM 'TERRORISTS' IN EVENT WITH ILHAN OMAR Fox News Digital confronted Piker at the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport heading out of Minnesota after the Monday livestream. He was pressed on the criticism stemming from Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minn., and Minnesota gubernatorial candidate Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., after the two condemned Piker’s comments and pushed back on Democrats’ choice to engage with him on the campaign trail. "Well, Angie Craig lost, and I think Klobuchar is going to make for a great governor," Piker told Fox News Digital while walking to security. Klobuchar condemned Piker’s past statements as "reckless and unacceptable," while Craig called his rhetoric "polarizing and dangerous" and directly called out Minnesota Democrats, like Omar and Fateh, for hosting Monday’s event with Piker as a "mistake." When asked if the two Democratic lawmakers in Minnesota were right to call out the rhetoric, Piker wrote off their disagreements as "the beauty of democracy," while also throwing jabs at Fox News. "I know this is probably going to come across as confusing, because you work for Fox News, but we sometimes disagree with our leadership in the Democratic Party," he said. "And sometimes our leadership disagrees with us." "But at the end of the day," he continued, "that's the beauty of democracy." HASAN PIKER ADMITS HE HAS 'DIALED DOWN' HIS OPINIONS AFTER PUBLIC AND DEMOCRATIC BACKLASH The controversy over the Somali-born congresswoman deciding to sit down Piker just over one week until the 2026 midterms exposes a divide among Minnesota Democrats — is it justifiable to work with Piker in order to rally his large, young, progressive base to get out and vote idespite his heavily condemned commentary? Piker was asked on Tuesday about his previous comments on Jewish people and Israel after prominent Democrats joined Republicans who have called the streamer antisemitic. He suggested that Jewish Americans were inviting violence against themselves over their support for Israel. He has repeatedly stood by his comments against Israel over its ongoing war against Hamas in Gaza. "Anti-Zionism is not anti-Semitism," Piker told Fox News Digital. "I will always fight against anti-semitism and I find all bigotry to be morally repugnant and completely unacceptable. But I also find it a real shame to constantly complain about people who are outspoken on the issue of Israel's genocide." It was after Democrats, including House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., began calling out Piker for his extreme comments that El-Sayed distanced himself after frequently making appearances side-by-side. Another reason why Omar’s choice to engage with Piker has been questioned within the party. Piker refused to comment on one issue though — his past comments claiming America "deserved 9/11." "You made some comments on 9/11, do you still stand by them?" Fox News Digital asked Piker, at which point he ignored the question and walked through the line for security. Both Piker and Omar attached President Donald Trump during their event Monday night, with the Somali-born lawmaker ripping his "obsession" with Minnesotans. Piker, meanwhile, shamed Democrats for ceding on immigration arguments to Trump's agenda back in 2024. REP ILHAN OMAR'S IMMIGRATION HISTORY FACES NEW SCRUTINY AS FEDERAL INVESTIGATORS SUBPOENA RELATIVES "That's unacceptable. Migrants are not a national security threat. They are our neighbors. They are allies. They work alongside us. They are not the burden, but a benefit. They are what make this country strong, and they're what make it this country great," Piker insisted. "Any Democrat that refuses to recognize that, in my opinion, is un-American," he concluded. Omar is running for reelection and projected for a clear win, despite being under investigation by both Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) for immigration fraud and questionable financial filings. The Minnesota Democrat’s name has also come into question following HSI’s raid on her Washington, D.C., home, with a new federal court filing referring to her as "Ilhan Nur Said Elmi, a/k/a Ilhan Abdullahi Omar," as first reported by Fox News Digital. A source told Fox that the language used for her name in the filing was reflective of the evidence compiled in the immigration fraud probe into Omar. Omar has defended her name as "Ilhan Abdullahi Omar" and has also denied wrongdoing, accusing the Trump administration of targeting her for political reasons. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0e459876989b59d07839f Ramaswamy, Husted Dealt Blow in Fox News Forecast One Week Before Midterms te 2026-10-27T17:50:17.028Z Ramaswamy, Husted Dealt Blow in Fox News Forecast One Week Before Midterms Ohio is shifting away from Republicans in the latest forecast ahead of the midterm elections. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0e455876989b59d078396 Raptors' Kawhi Leonard Releases Public Statement Following Injury News te 2026-10-27T17:50:13.173Z Raptors' Kawhi Leonard Releases Public Statement Following Injury News Toronto Raptors veteran forward Kawhi Leonard released a public statement following his latest injury news. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0e451876989b59d07838d How US Hypersonic Missile Program Compares to Russia, China As Deal Struck te 2026-10-27T17:50:09.174Z How US Hypersonic Missile Program Compares to Russia, China As Deal Struck The U.S. downgraded the importance of hypersonic missiles after initially investing in the weapons in the early 2000s. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0e44d876989b59d078384 Rick Pitino Says College Basketball Is the Best It's Been in 20 Years te 2026-10-27T17:50:05.180Z Rick Pitino Says College Basketball Is the Best It's Been in 20 Years The NIL era has transformed college basketball, but St. John's HC Rick Pitino believes the on-court product is better than ever. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0e1fa876989b59d078313 Trump accused of trying to 'force' Senate candidate on voters as GOP feud erupts te 2026-10-27T17:40:10.772Z Trump accused of trying to 'force' Senate candidate on voters as GOP feud erupts A growing intraparty fracture is roiling the South Carolina Senate race as a Republican congressman is accusing President Donald Trump of trying to force his handpicked candidate on Palmetto State voters. Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., who lost to Sen. Darline Graham, R-S.C., in a runoff for the Senate GOP nomination earlier this year, told Fox News Digital on Tuesday that he has no plans to help Graham in the final week before Election Day. "The voters in S.C. are not buying the argument that everyone has to ‘settle’ for a candidate that has been propped up by special interest groups and a Republican president spending millions of dollars spreading false narratives about why Darlene [sic] Graham is qualified to be elected to the U.S. Senate for the next six years," Norman told Fox News Digital via text message in all capital letters. He said the general election "is about attempts to ‘force’ a candidate on the voters of S.C. and regardless of the outcome, it didn’t have to be this way as the great people living in South Carolina deserve ‘better!!’" TRUMP ENDORSEMENT BOOSTS SISTER OF LATE LINDSEY GRAHAM TO HISTORIC RUNOFF VICTORY "Elections have consequences," Norman ended the message. It’s a pointed attack at the leader of the Republican Party just a week before voters decide who controls Congress for the final two years of Trump’s presidency. Graham, who was appointed to replace her brother, the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., is running a closer-than-expected race in her Republican home state. THE NINE KEY RACES THAT WILL DECIDE WHO CONTROLS THE SENATE, AND WHERE THEY STAND Norman said he would refuse to campaign with or for Graham, no matter who asked him to help. He told Fox News Digital her campaign manager had asked his chief of staff if he would campaign with her, but that Norman refused. That’s despite pressure from fellow House Republicans like Rep. Russell Fry, R-S.C., who told reporters this week, "As somebody who carried the conservative banner as long as he has, he should step into the arena," according to POLITICO. Like Norman, Fry lost his own bid for the GOP nomination for the late senator’s seat. National Republicans are making the case for Graham, too, arguing that the GOP is united behind her. "At the end of the day, Republicans are unified on beating Annie Andrews," Republican National Committee spokeswoman Emma Hall told Fox News Digital. "Democrats’ socialism has no place in South Carolina, and that’s why President Trump supports Darline Graham." SC DEM SENATE CANDIDATE CLAIMS SHE WILL STAND UP TO HER PARTY AS GRAHAM TIES HER TO 'SOCIALIST DEMOCRATS' Norman’s decision comes after a bitter, whirlwind primary where he ultimately lost to the political novice in August. Since then, Trump has returned to the Palmetto State to support Graham, holding a rally in Clemson, S.C., last week as election forecasters have signaled a more competitive race. The nonpartisan Cook Political Report shifted the contest from 'Likely Republican' to 'Lean Republican' last week. And Trump isn’t the only one trying to boost her candidacy. The Senate Leadership Fund, a political action committee closely aligned with Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., pledged $5 million in ad spending in South Carolina earlier this month. Other big political names in the state are jumping ship from Graham, too. Two former South Carolina governors, Republican David Beasley and Democrat Jim Hodges, are reportedly backing Graham’s opponent, Annie Andrews. TRUMP WON THIS RELIABLY RED STATE BY DOUBLE DIGITS. NOW A DEADLOCKED RACE IS BRINGING HIM BACK Norman’s son, Warren, bucked Graham in an op-ed for FITS News last week. He wrote that he would "not be voting" for the lawmaker and contended that he was leaning toward Andrews. "As of today, I’m leaning her way. It will be the first time in my life I’ve voted for a Democrat in a partisan election," he wrote. "I know the concern many conservatives will have: isn’t a vote against Graham a vote for the liberal agenda? I’ve thought hard about that. Unfortunately, there is no true conservative to vote for in this election." Norman previously told "The Nashional Briefing with Kelly Nash" that he would vote for Graham, but his family would not. When reached for comment on Tuesday, the White House pointed Fox News Digital to Trump’s comments at his South Carolina rally. "You must vote for Darline and Republicans, and just — you're going to be happy," Trump said. "I tell you, you're going to look back years from now. You're going to say it was truly one of the greatest votes you ever made. High-quality person, and she's going to be great." Fox News Digital reached out for comment from Graham’s campaign. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0e1f9876989b59d07830a 'The Pitt' star Noah Wyle's 'Sexiest Man Alive' crown sparks backlash as fans fume: 'You've got to be kidding' te 2026-10-27T17:40:09.070Z 'The Pitt' star Noah Wyle's 'Sexiest Man Alive' crown sparks backlash as fans fume: 'You've got to be kidding' Noah Wyle has claimed the title of Hollywood's sexiest man — but some fans think People should have gone back to the drawing board. The 55-year-old "The Pitt" star has been named People magazine's "Sexiest Man Alive" for 2026, sparking a social media debate over whether the longtime TV heartthrob was the right man for the title. "Out of all of the people in the world…this is who you pick? You’ve got to be kidding," one critic fumed. NOAH WYLE, MATT DAMON, LEONARDO DICAPRIO STILL CAPTIVATING AUDIENCES WELL INTO THEIR 50S Another took a swipe at Wyle’s competition, writing, "Not even the sexiest in that show." And one commenter wasn’t about to let the announcement slide without a pun. "More like Noah WHY-le! Ha ha but no seriously who’d you actually pick?" the user joked, while another asked, "is this a joke?" "Poor Noah. I like him. Good actor but he’s not sexiest man alive. Come on," another wrote. "Not bad... not great..." one person assessed. The criticism came alongside plenty of support for Wyle, whose journey from "ER" favorite Dr. John Carter to leading man of "The Pitt" has brought him back into the spotlight. "Thank you for getting it right finally!" one fan declared. "This is actually an incredible win for anyone who grew up watching ER. why did it take Hollywood this long to give him the crown," another wrote. MATT DAMON SAYS HOLLYWOOD'S 'RUTHLESS' NATURE HAS TAKEN HIM AWAY FROM FATHERHOOD MORE THAN HE'D LIKE One admirer argued that Wyle brings more to the table than a handsome face, writing, "#NoahWyle does not just have the looks. He's the whole damn package. That's why he's The Sexiest Man Alive!" "Just accept we have a 55-year-old as the Sexiest Man Alive! Noah Wyle, just know that you’re hot!" Other social media users suggested alternative candidates. "they could’ve just had patrick dempsey do it again if they wanted someone older," one commenter suggested. Another backed a different contender, writing, "@Deancain would have been a good choice. Just saying." And for fans still mourning last year's winner, one person offered a simple solution: "it’s not too late to choose jonathan bailey again." For Wyle, the "Sexiest Man Alive" title marks another milestone in his Hollywood comeback. The actor first became a household name as Dr. John Carter on "ER," spending years at the center of one of television's defining medical dramas before making his final appearance on the series in 2009. Years later, he returned to the medical drama genre as Dr. Michael "Robby" Robinavitch in "The Pitt," winning the Emmy for outstanding lead actor in a drama series in both 2025 and 2026 and introducing himself to a new generation of viewers. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Off-screen, the 55-year-old is a husband and father of three who has spoken candidly about the pressures of fame, his devotion to his family and his support for healthcare workers. Wyle has three children — Owen and Auden from his first marriage to Tracy Warbin, and Frances with his wife, Sara Wells, whom he married in 2014. Wyle himself admitted the honor caught him off guard. "I thought that sounded like a prank — just not in a million years did I think that this would be an honor bestowed on me," he told People editor-in-chief Charlotte Triggs in an exclusive cover interview. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE His wife, Sara, was more enthusiastic, encouraging him to embrace a title he initially struggled to believe was real. "She was very pleased that this reflects well on her taste," Wyle said. "She thinks I’m a good guy and that the kind of person that I am and the kind of father I am, the kind of husband I am, is worth promoting. I thought, ‘Okay, if you say so.’" His children also had some concerns. Wyle said his son immediately worried about the unwanted attention that could come with the new title. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE "My son is super practical. He was like, ‘Oh, this is going to make my life so much harder now. But that’s cool, Dad. But also, you invite a lot of haters too.’ My older daughter was just like, ‘No way, no way.’ Because I think she’s going to tease me about this for the next 50 years." While speaking with People, he credited fatherhood with changing his priorities and said becoming a parent helped prompt his decision to leave "ER." Get the Sexiest Man Alive issue early with People VIP in the People app, two days earlier than its newsstand release. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0e1f5876989b59d0782f3 The U.S. Called It Putin’s ‘Slush Fund.’ Now Trump May Drop Sanctions on It. te 2026-10-27T17:40:05.517Z The U.S. Called It Putin’s ‘Slush Fund.’ Now Trump May Drop Sanctions on It. The move would be the latest U.S. concession to Moscow as President Trump pursues economic incentives he hopes will secure an end to war in Ukraine. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0e1f3876989b59d0782d1 Mobile home park industry is top funder of pro-Petersen PAC  te 2026-10-27T17:40:03.012Z Mobile home park industry is top funder of pro-Petersen PAC  Fifteen management companies, owners or individuals connected to the manufactured home park industry have given nearly $700,000 to a political committee backing Republican Warren Petersen in his bid to unseat Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes, whose office sued one of the biggest operators over conditions at a Southern Arizona park during a heat wave in 2025.  BoaVida, the company sued by Mayes, has been the biggest manufactured housing donor to Restore Order Arizona PAC, giving about $600,000 over six months in 2026.  But companies including Comfort Communities, Leisure Village, Arbor Manor LLC, HoHokam Mobile Village, Kon Tiki Mobile Home Park, Arizuma Country Estates, Park Brokerage & Commercial Real Estate, Park Paradise LLC, Casa Loma Mobile Home Park LLC, Havenpark Management, Adobe Mobile Home and RV Park and Keith Management LLC have also given money to Restore Order Arizona PAC. In the first two quarters of 2026, companies that owned or managed manufactured home parks made up 49% of the total contributions to the PAC.  For this analysis, Arizona Luminaria looked at public records on a campaign finance website created by the Secretary of State. Where possible, Luminaria cross-referenced the address connected to a specific company or individual on campaign finance documents with park ownership data in county property records or state-level business ownership records.  The money from BoaVida has already become a point of contention in the race so far.  In response to Mayes alleging during the Clean Elections debate that Petersen’s PAC contributions from BoaVida were what allowed him to run his campaign, Petersen said: “This is disturbing — a lie from Kris Mayes, someone who should understand campaign finance law is up here saying I accepted money that I did not accept. It went to an independent expenditure that I have no control over.”  In the lawsuit against BoaVida Communities LLC, a California-based manufactured home management company, the Attorney General’s Office claims the company failed to inform residents at Tucson’s Redwood Mobile Home Park that the electrical system in the park was “extremely dangerous, unreliable, and overloaded” after ongoing electricity outages last summer amid a deadly heat wave. BoaVida countered those allegations in legal responses, including saying they were falsely sued for violation of the Arizona Consumer Fraud Act.  “The Park’s electrical infrastructure is old and might be considered out of compliance using today’s standards, but considering the Park’s construction in 1962 using the 1959 National Electrical Code as its design reference, there’s nothing that can be considered as poor craftsmanship or out of code compliance for its time,” a 2026 legal statement from the company says. “There is nothing inherently dangerous with the electrical system while being used as designed.” In August, Mayes sought legal sanctions against the company for allegedly not complying with safety testing of the park’s electrical system. The case is currently in the discovery phase.  Many funding avenues for campaigns  There are several different committees that can collect donations to support candidates.  Candidate committees take contributions which, with some limits, go directly to the candidate. Those contributions can be refunded.  Political committees, or PACs, are separate organizations that can’t coordinate with the candidates they support. A candidate could refund money received from a PAC, but does not work directly with the committee, according to officials with the Arizona Citizens Clean Elections Commission. In a statement to Arizona Luminaria, Petersen’s campaign accused Mayes of corruption, saying she has supported corrupt behaviour by her political allies, a dynamic that would not take place under Petersen. “Under Warren Petersen, the Attorney General’s Office will answer to the rule of law, not a donor list, and anyone who breaks it will be prosecuted without fear, favor, or exception,” campaign manager Chad LeBeau said.  Mayes’s office declined to prosecute Gov. Katie Hobbs after her administration approved a rate increase to a foster care provider that also donated to Hobbs’ campaign for governor in 2022, saying there was no evidence that Hobbs had broken the law.   Other companies that have donated to Restore Order Arizona PAC include the Geo Group, Inc., a private prison company headquartered in Florida, which gave $35,000 to the PAC in March 2026.  Mayes has taken in millions of dollars in her candidate committee: $6 million as of Oct. 23. She had many donors who gave $1,000 or below, but among those who gave more are individuals from the education, financial trading and horse breeding industry. In addition, the Kris Mayes Victory Fund is a PAC raising money in her favor; it raised $1.2 million according to state financial records. In addition to mobile home companies, among the industries and companies that Mayes has pressured in her role as consumer watchdog are Dollar General for overcharging consumers, online game company Roblox for child safety issues and OpenAI for what she argued are deceptive practices around the safety of ChatGPT.  In a statement, Mayes’ campaign manager Delaney Corcoran highlighted the large industry donors to Petersen, including the private prison industry. “These companies aren’t spending that kind of money because they want an Attorney General who will hold them accountable,” she said. “AG Mayes’ campaign is powered by the people.”  Petersen’s campaign committee has raised $2 million as of Oct. 23. Large donors are from real estate development companies and real estate private equity firms. Among the accomplishments he has promoted on his campaign platform are defending a bill that did not let transgender women play in women’s sports in Arizona, supporting efforts to sue the Biden administration over vaccine mandates and supporting legislation requiring proof of citizenship to vote.  Both candidates also have independent expenditures being made by PACs for, and against, them.  Friends of Warren Petersen was the beneficiary of $668,572.20 spent by groups including a fund associated with the National Rifle Association and the Arizona Farm Bureau in his favor. The Planned Parenthood Action Fund spent $78,713.04 against his campaign.  Kris Mayes for Arizona had $459,723.65 spent by groups in favor of her campaign, including a gun safety PAC and the Planned Parenthood Action Fund. The Turning Point PAC was among those that spent a total of $3,868.00 against her campaign. The post Mobile home park industry is top funder of pro-Petersen PAC  appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0dfa4876989b59d07829e College football’s Jerry Jones? Texas Tech booster Cody Campbell demands return on investment te 2026-10-27T17:30:12.279Z College football’s Jerry Jones? Texas Tech booster Cody Campbell demands return on investment If you’re going to take millions from a booster who is helping fund your football team, you should expect pushback when you fail to live up to expectations. For those who haven’t noticed, we are no longer living in our fathers’ or grandfathers’ era of college athletics, when bags of money were dropped off on the back doorstep. The $100 handshakes are still prevalent, but they’re essentially the equivalent of walking into a bar and dropping a dollar into the tip jar. TEXAS TECH’S $30 MILLION ROSTER RUNS INTO A BUZZSAW AS CINCINNATI DELIVERS SORSBY REVENGE IN TOP-10 UPSET So when Texas Tech booster Cody Campbell takes to social media to comment on the Red Raiders’ loss to Cincinnati this past weekend, I can assure you he is trying to assure those who critique the program that this type of result isn’t what he's paying for. "There is no excuse or reason to lose a game like this. We have to be better. @TexasTechFB," Campbell wrote in a post on X. That statement was from a man who has poured millions into the Texas Tech football team in order to compete for a national championship this season. So, when this "owner" decides to vent his frustration for the world to see, I can promise you he means it. Remember the term "return on investment" in relation to donors putting their money to use with the only real return is seeing their favorite team hoist a trophy at seasons end? This is essentially where Cody Campbell is at when he takes to social media to let it be known that a performance like that is not acceptable for a man who is writing the checks every month. That brings us to the current state of college athletics, where the once outside voices who contributed without getting a final say in roster moves outside of helping pay a player's salary are now influential voices that in some cases speak for the programs they help fund. BIG MONEY, BIGGER DISASTER: MINNESOTA EXPOSES MICHIGAN AS WOLVERINES ARE LATEST EXAMPLE OF WASTED NIL FUNDS You think Texas Tech football coach Joey McGuire isn’t having conversations this week with Cody Campbell on piecing together the roster for 2027, or renegotiating deals with current players for a return next season? I can assure you those talks have, and will continue, to take place over the next three months. And, I promise you they are happening all across the country between high-dollar boosters and football coaches looking for the money needed to secure the next transfer portal addition. While there is this pressure to hold onto what once was in college athletics, the 'pureness' of a sport that was a majority of the time still breaking the rules in some form or fashion through parking lot deals or the funneling of money to an athletes family, the world is obviously changing in short order. So, it should not come as shock when a more-involved booster who was also at the forefront of the Brendan Sorsby saga this past summer when the former college quarterback was caught gambling on his own football team while at Indiana decides to let it be known they are not happy with the current product. Is it right? No, especially when that same person decides to get on social media and question whether the football program should cut off access to its coaches in relation to a local Lubbock radio station. MORE QUESTIONS THAN ANSWERS: ARCH MANNING LIKES THE DISRESPECT, BIG 12'S DISASTER AND A CFP RACE IN DISARRAY But, this isn’t a scene out of the movie "Blue Chips," where the head coach takes to the postgame press conference to lambast a booster for being too involved in the program by way of providing benefits to the athletes. We got to this point when the NCAA opened the front door and invited this in by way of NIL, which should have taken place a decade ago. Yes, players deserved to be paid for the amount of money they generated for athletic departments across the country. LINCOLN RILEY'S USC TENURE COULD END WITH LOSS AGAINST OHIO STATE'S BACKUP QUARTERBACK, WITH $70 MILLION BUYOUT LOOMING No, I'm not implying the swimming star should be paid in the same manner as the starting linebacker. But it takes someone like Cody Campbell to help fund these contracts, even down to the softball team that is competing for a national championship. And, I promise you this is taking place on the campus of your favorite team, though it's most likely not as brazen as Cody Campbell. While the Texas billionaire has been spending a majority of his time trying to garner votes for the Protect College Sports Act for his own reasons that most likely have more to do with Texas Tech having a place in this new world, he's still just a very rich alum who has earned the right to do whatever he pleases with his own money. If Campbell wants to spend millions to ensure his favorite team has the resources needed to compete at the highest level, I can assure you the Texas Tech athletic department isn’t going to put him on a leash when he expresses his thoughts. Why would it? He is essentially the unofficial "owner" of multiple Red Raiders athletic programs. If you think Campbell’s influence is interesting now, I can promise you more boosters like him are coming down the pipeline. The difference is that they may not hold press conferences like Jerry Jones in the aftermath of a loss. They’ll simply take to social media—and expect their teams to listen. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0dfa2876989b59d078295 Former rival dodges full-throated El-Sayed endorsement after bitter Senate primary te 2026-10-27T17:30:10.342Z Former rival dodges full-throated El-Sayed endorsement after bitter Senate primary Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., repeatedly stopped short of saying she was "fully behind" Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed when pressed on national television Sunday, months after he narrowly defeated her in a bitter primary and just days before the midterm elections. CNN's Dana Bash first pressed Stevens on why she has yet to campaign alongside El-Sayed despite endorsing him after the primary. Stevens responded by pointing to her work campaigning for Democratic House candidates across Michigan. But when Bash later asked directly whether she was "still fully behind" El-Sayed, Stevens again stopped short of saying yes. MICHIGAN DEMOCRAT HALEY STEVENS BACKS EL-SAYED AFTER NARROW PRIMARY DEFEAT, CALLS SOCIALISM ‘DANGEROUS’ "Look, I'm on the Democratic ticket," Stevens said. "I can't say that I agree with everything that's gone on." Stevens instead highlighted her support for Democratic gubernatorial nominee Jocelyn Benson and House candidates, but not El-Sayed. Bash pointed out that she had not mentioned him. "Well, look, I would just say you asked me if I'm still on the team," Stevens responded. "I'm on the team." HALEY STEVENS URGES EL-SAYED TO DITCH HASAN PIKER AFFILIATION AFTER MICHIGAN PRIMARY The exchange underscores lingering tensions inside the Michigan Democratic coalition following a contentious Senate primary that exposed divisions over Israel, Iran and the direction of the party. Stevens' supporters included constituencies El-Sayed has been working to consolidate behind his campaign, particularly Black and Jewish voters, as he faces Republican Mike Rogers in the general election. Stevens also suggested Sunday that El-Sayed has more work to do with some of the voters who backed her in the primary. BLACK VOTERS RIP DEMS OVER TAKING THEM FOR GRANTED IN EL-SAYED'S BACKYARD: ‘HUSH US UP’ When asked whether El-Sayed had done enough to reach her former supporters in Michigan's Black and Jewish communities, Stevens pointed specifically to outreach she had urged him to make to Black voters. "I had said to, you know, the coordinated campaign, I'm like, hey, give a speech in the Black community, right?" Stevens said. "But yeah, I mean that didn't happen," she added. "That speech hasn't happened." SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER El-Sayed is facing former Republican Rep. Mike Rogers in the closely watched race to succeed retiring Democratic Sen. Gary Peters, with the Michigan seat central to the battle for control of the Senate. The contest has emerged as a test of the Democratic Party's progressive wing, with El-Sayed campaigning on policies including Medicare-for-all and an end to U.S. military aid to Israel, while Rogers has sought to portray him as outside Michigan's political mainstream. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0df9e876989b59d07826b America's AI Boom Impact on Golf Courses, Green Spaces and Animal Habitats te 2026-10-27T17:30:06.116Z America's AI Boom Impact on Golf Courses, Green Spaces and Animal Habitats As the AI boom drives a surge in data center construction, experts warn of growing threats to green spaces and animal habitats. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0df9b876989b59d07824a Tucson marks Indigenous Peoples Day as border wall nears te 2026-10-27T17:30:03.084Z Tucson marks Indigenous Peoples Day as border wall nears As border wall construction closes in on the Tohono O’odham Nation, Tucsonans spent Indigenous Peoples Day in Old Pascua celebrating the people and culture the wall threatens. The same day, contractors were expected to begin uprooting saguaros on the Tohono O’odham Nation to make way for a 62-mile section of the border wall. The tribe considers the saguaro among its most sacred plants and is fighting construction in federal court, where its requests have been denied so far. Community members gathered Oct. 12 at Old Pascua’s Richie Resource Center, the former Richie Elementary School that the city of Tucson gave to the Pascua Yaqui Tribe. Alianza Indigena Sin Fronteras has hosted the event for the past 13 years, and this was the first time it was held outside South Tucson. “Tucson gave back land to the Yaquis because it is in Old Pascua and so we utilized the baseball field and the inside of the Richie Resource Center,” said Alianza program manager JS Torres, who has helped organize the event for the last three years. The event included 35 vendors selling food and art and tabling organizations that were run by or benefited Indigenous people. Tina Andrews, a DJ for KOHN, the Tohono O’odham Nation’s radio station, served as the event’s master of ceremonies, with KXCI radio host and O’odham DJ Crash handling the music. “We’re just really focused on uplifting O’odham people because at the Alianza it’s majority Yaqui, so we like to bring in O’odham relatives and uplift them as well,” Torres said. We're a nationally recognized newsroom, but we're still a nonprofit that runs on community support. Help us keep telling Tucson's stories. Attendees gather as a live band performs after dark at the Indigenous Peoples Day celebration in Old Pascua. Iliana Amador / Tucson Spotlight. The nonprofit Alianza Indigena Sin Fronteras has begun sponsoring the Rio Yaqui Health project and the ceremonial lookout and traditional encampment, an O’odham-led organization with a mission to protect and preserve tradition and culture. “They were supposed to do a workshop at Indigenous Peoples Day but what’s happening at the border wall has been increasingly difficult and they’re putting all their effort and time into the border wall, which is great,” Torres said. The workshops were a new addition to this year’s Indigenous Peoples Day, meant to give organizations a designated time to present. “We typically have a lot of people who want to speak, but we don’t have enough time in the programming,” she said. “Our event runs at least for nine hours. It used to run for 12 and we still didn’t have enough time.” Workshops ran for four hours in the afternoon and were led by Jose Malvido, Sebastian Quinac, Cati Carmen, Blake Gentry, Nellie Jo David, Lourdes Escalante, Arte de Adriana and the No Desert Data Center Coalition, with presenters from Yaqui, Tohono O’odham, Hia-Ced O’odham, Cherokee and Maya Kaqchikel communities. The event began with an opening blessing from Aunty Mary, followed by an opening from Lady T and DJ Crash. Performers included the Wa:k Tab Basket Dancers, the Apache Crown Dancers, the Tohono O’odham Gourd Singers Kaig Mek Ne’edam kc Kehindam, the Yaqui Deer Dance and Yoeme Group Yoeme Kolencia, Calpolli Teoxicalli and, finally, Gertie and the T.O Boyz. The Kids’ Corner, coordinated by Natalie Granados, an educator and herbalist at Yolia Botanica and an Alianza volunteer, was also a recent addition to the event, having begun last year. “I was actually volunteering in 2024 and I was walking around and saw lots of kids, but I thought there was no special place for them,” Granados said. Children paint and color cardboard pieces at the Kids’ Corner, where activities included corn seed art, bracelet making and free shaved ice. Iliana Amador / Tucson Spotlight. She spoke with Alianza Executive Director Lourdes Escalante in hopes of creating a space where kids can play and create and their parents can explore, knowing their children are safe in the community space. Granados said the Richie Resource Center was a better venue than last year’s because the event was enclosed and safe, not only for kids but for people who have been fearful of stepping into public under the current administration. “The only thing bad about last year was that the weather wasn’t on our side and the current political climate was affecting people being afraid to come out because of how we’re being threatened,” she said. Granados provided activities including corn seed art, coloring, bracelet making, painting, bean bag tossing, potato sack racing and basketball for the older kids. Slice & Ice, a sponsor of the event, provided kids with free shaved ice. “Events like this are important so that people know we’re still here and we’re still resisting,” Granados said. “I feel like when people come to these events and see others creating art, they’re inspired to do that themselves. It feeds into the community, creative change.” The goal for future years is to continue to host the event on Indigenous lands. Alianza is eyeing Mission San Xavier del Bac or Sells for next year’s celebration. “It’s a day to acknowledge our Indigenous sovereignty. We’re here thanks to our ancestors who are strong and trying to protect bloodlines,” Torres said. “We want people to experience joy instead of mourning and to learn about what’s going on in different tribal communities.” Iliana Amador is a University of Arizona journalism alum and freelance journalist in Tucson. Tucson Spotlight is a community-based newsroom that provides paid opportunities for students and rising journalists in Southern Arizona. Please consider supporting our work with a tax-deductible donation. Donate to Tucson Spotlight Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0dd4d876989b59d078218 Cuban exile-turned-congressman unloads on Dem Senate hopeful over Cuba remarks te 2026-10-27T17:20:13.828Z Cuban exile-turned-congressman unloads on Dem Senate hopeful over Cuba remarks EXCLUSIVE: A Cuban-American congressman whose family fled Cuba's communist regime slammed Florida Democratic Senate candidate Angie Nixon, accusing her of not going far enough in condemning the island nation's dictatorship. Nixon, the Florida state representative running to unseat Sen. Ashley Moody, R-Fla., pushed back after CBS News initially characterized her remarks during an interview aired Monday as a refusal to call Cuba a dictatorship. "Do you consider that Cuba is a dictatorship?" the interviewer asked Nixon. "That is what people have told me. I have never been to Cuba, and so I will have to take their word for it," Nixon, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), responded. FLORIDA SENATE CANDIDATE ANGIE NIXON CALLS FOR JAILING GOP OPPONENT ASHLEY MOODY In a now deleted tweet, CBS accused Nixon of refusing to answer the question, which Nixon responded to as "a serious failure of editorial reporting."  "To claim I declined to answer the question is categorically false. That is not journalism. It is misinformation," Nixon added in her online response. CBS has since re-uploaded the footage on X and apologized for the misleading language.  However, Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Fla., whose family fled Cuba when he was young, told Fox News Digital that he still believes Nixon refused to acknowledge the island nation's regime.  "There is no ambiguity: Cuba is a communist dictatorship that has imprisoned, tortured, and murdered innocent people for decades," the congressman said. "Floridians deserve leaders who stand unequivocally for freedom, not politicians who whitewash the horrors of communism." Cuba has been under communist rule since 1959. RUBIO WARNS CUBA HAS INFILTRATED US WITH SPIES, CALLS COMMUNIST REGIME AN 'ESPIONAGE SUPERPOWER' Nixon did not respond to Gimenez's claim or Fox News Digital's request for comment. During her interview, Nixon criticized the decades-long U.S. embargo on Cuba and expressed support for returning to policies implemented under former President Barack Obama, arguing that such an approach could help address the island's widespread blackouts and shortages of medical care. RNC WARNS DEMOCRATS FACE 'POLITICAL SUICIDE' AFTER DSA PRAISES FIDEL CASTRO, DEMANDS RUBIO'S PROSECUTION In 2014, Obama began a diplomatic thaw with Cuba, restoring diplomatic relations and easing certain economic and travel restrictions imposed during the Cold War. RUBIO URGES CUBANS TO WORK WITH CIA TO BRING POLITICAL CHANGE TO COMMUNIST-RUN ISLAND The Obama administration also removed Cuba from the State Department's list of state sponsors of terrorism in 2015 and eased restrictions on certain forms of trade with the island nation. Nixon and other DSA members have long argued that the U.S. embargo contributes to the deteriorating living conditions faced by the Cuban people. CUBA’S DICTATORSHIP HAS LONG BEEN A THREAT TO AMERICA. NOW, IT’S FINALLY TEETERING President Donald Trump’s administration has maintained that certain U.S. sanctions target businesses tied to Cuba's military, including Grupo de Administración Empresarial S.A. (GAESA), a conglomerate controlled by the Cuban armed forces. According to reports, GAESA is worth over $14.5 billion and oversees 37% of the country's gross domestic product. "That's not sanctions on the Cuban people. The Cuban people don't benefit from GAESA," Secretary of State Marco Rubio said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0dd4b876989b59d07820f Jay-Z's Super Bowl halftime show selection has more than 99 vulgarity and profanity problems for the NFL te 2026-10-27T17:20:11.830Z Jay-Z's Super Bowl halftime show selection has more than 99 vulgarity and profanity problems for the NFL Jay-Z selecting himself to be the headliner of the Super Bowl LXI halftime show isn't the biggest issue we should all have with this production that will be watched by approximately one-third of Americans and broadcast in maybe 190 countries. The audacity of Roc Nation, which Jay-Z founded and co-owns, picking Jay-Z to be the next Super Bowl's top-billed performer is something we all could get over. Jay-Z simply searched for the best available act while looking into his mirror and selected the guy staring him in the face. SUPER BOWL LXI GETS PAT MCAFEE TREATMENT AS ESPN ADDS ALTERNATE BROADCAST The NFL equivalent would be Tom Brady picking himself as the greatest quarterback of all time. Or former general managers John Elway and Ozzie Newsome drafting themselves to play for their teams. It's odd. But Jay-Z's selection of Jay-Z is the least of the issues this move poses for the NFL, which outsourced to him and Roc Nation the halftime show selection process in 2019. The problem, more than 99 of them, is what the NFL and Roc Nation are telling us about their comfort level with the N-word, the devaluing of women, violence, and presenting all those in one profanity-laced package to a worldwide audience. NFL RESTARTS SOCIAL JUSTICE MESSAGING WHILE BATTLING DOMESTIC ABUSE, DRUNK DRIVING AND PROSTITUTION ARRESTS And this is where we get to the bottom line: Make sure your kids are not in front of the television at halftime on Feb. 14. As a non-Jay-Z fan – yeah, I'm the one – I relied on ChatGPT and Gemini to bring me up to speed on the legacy rapper's songs and lyrics. It's only a mild exaggeration to say both AI platforms blushed as they filled the prompt with the titles and lyrics Jay-Z has made his billions on since the late 1980s when he got his start. OutKick and Fox News Digital editors actually had to discuss what was OK to share in this column that would not stretch the boundary of good taste and editorial norms. So here goes: FCC CHAIR BLASTS HOUSE DEMOCRATS 'EXTREME POSITION' ON GENDER IDEOLOGY IN KIDS' PROGRAMMING IN FIERY LETTER Jay-Z uses the n-word. A lot. It's like a punctuation with this guy. He uses the f-word in a dozen of his songs – either in the lyrics or, in a couple of instances, the title. He demeans women. He calls them "b—-es" and "h–s" as a group. And uses the appropriate singular word for each when addressing just one. And, again, this occurs in his song titles and lyrics. Jay-Z also isn't shy rapping about male genitals and female genitals, using the d-word for one and the p-word for the other. Vulgarity and profanity are rife in Jay-Z's work. None of this, by the way, has hurt Jay-Z's business. According to the Recording Industry Association of America, he has sold between 33.5-36.3 million albums and 34 million singles in the United States. But that's not the point, is it? The point is that on Super Bowl Sunday, the NFL is paying Jay-Z to bring his colorful songs and lyrics to his largest audience ever. It is reasonable to believe many of the people that will be tuning in to watch a football game that Sunday have never heard even one line of a Jay-Z song. So what happens next? ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Is the artist going to tone down or change his language? Is he going to avoid certain songs, such as "F— All Nite," or "F—WithMeYouKnowIGotIt," or "Money, Cash, H–s?" Or is Jay-Z, who hired Jay-Z, going to be fine with Jay-Z being Jay-Z? Did I mention that Super Bowl LXI will stream on Disney+ as well as ABC and ESPN? Whatever happens, the NFL is complicit. Whatever words blare out of your home's television speakers on Super Bowl Sunday during the halftime show are NFL approved by proxy. And you thought you were just getting treated to championship football. FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0dd49876989b59d078206 Nikola Jokic doubles down on calling out booing Nuggets home fans: 'They are not real fans' te 2026-10-27T17:20:09.590Z Nikola Jokic doubles down on calling out booing Nuggets home fans: 'They are not real fans' Nikola Jokic drummed up conversation when he openly criticized what he later dubbed "not real" Denver Nuggets fans. The team was booed in its home opener, which they wound up winning in overtime, largely because of Jokic's 35-15-10 performance for yet another triple-double. The Nuggets rallied from down 23 to beat the New Orleans Pelicans, 141-135, but fans had made their displeasure known. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "We got booed at our first home game, and I think those fans who booed us, they don’t need to come anymore," Jokic said postgame Saturday. "If you guys follow us, you know that we never quit, and we’ve come back from much worse situations. So if they ask me, they are not welcome anymore." After a loss on Monday night, Jokic doubled down. "I'm sticking to what I said... I think they are not real fans," he said. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Jokic said he had "never" heard players being booed by their own home crowd. The Nuggets are three years removed from their lone NBA title, and they finished with 50-plus wins in each season afterward. The defense in the early going this season, though, is a cause for concern. They've allowed 141 and 134 points in back-to-back games, and in their first game of the season, they lost 96-84 to the Oklahoma City Thunder. At the very least, it's a rather inconsistent bunch to start. Jokic is slated to become an unrestricted free agent after this season. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0dd44876989b59d0781dc Stephen A Smith Blasts Kawhi Leonard After Brutal Injury News te 2026-10-27T17:20:04.578Z Stephen A Smith Blasts Kawhi Leonard After Brutal Injury News Stephen A. Smith blasted Kawhi Leonard after the Raptors star suffered another setback just one week into the NBA season. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0db12876989b59d07818a Hundreds of staged armed robberies helped thousands pose as crime victims in US immigration scam: DOJ te 2026-10-27T17:10:42.354Z Hundreds of staged armed robberies helped thousands pose as crime victims in US immigration scam: DOJ A "ringleader" has been sentenced and several other suspects charged in Illinois in connection with a widespread conspiracy to defraud the federal immigration system by helping noncitizens seek visa protections reserved for crime victims who assist law enforcement. Parth Nayi of Illinois was sentenced Thursday to two years in federal prison for participating in hundreds of staged armed robberies at small businesses and eateries in and around Chicago and helping " coach" the supposed " victims" through plans to apply for U visas in exchange for cash. "[Nayi] was the main organizer and at the center of almost every single one of the hundreds of staged robberies that were perpetrated. [The] defendant significantly corrupted the federal U-Visa program, designed to provide a benefit to a particularly vulnerable group—foreign nationals who are victims of serious crimes while visiting the United States," Assistant U.S. Attorney Saqib Mohammad Hussain wrote in the case’s sentencing memo. TRUMP ADMIN’S FRAUD CRACKDOWN TARGETS FOREIGNERS ACCUSED OF INFILTRATING US FEDERAL PROGRAMS Thousands of people posing as crime victims paid Nayi to participate in the scheme, prosecutors said. Alleged co- conspirators Bhikhabhai Patel, Nilesh Patel, Ravinaben Patel and Rajnikumar Patel reached out to Nayi to pose as victims of the staged robberies so they could apply for U visas, which were created under a 2000 law meant to protect trafficking victims and " battered immigrant women." Rep. Christopher Smith, R-N.J., lead sponsor of the anti-trafficking legislation that created the U visa, expressed outrage over the alleged abuse of the program. "Anyone who engages in visa fraud or falsifies claims to obtain any government benefit should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law, and if guilty, jailed," Smith told Fox News Digital on Tuesday. "It is especially egregious to abuse a program designed to help victims of human trafficking — often women and children — who are cooperating with police and are working to recover from their extraordinary trauma. We must hold abusive criminals accountable." Prosecutors said Nayi and another suspect, Kewon Young, recruited people to serve as armed "robbers" who at times "struck purported victims to make the staged robbery appear real." Nayi and alleged co-conspirator Kewon Young organized and participated in staged robberies of shops and bodegas. After the "robberies," the purported victims would be coached to submit I-918 supplements to law enforcement so authorities could certify that they had been victims of a violent crime and could seek U visas. An I-918 form would then be submitted to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) seeking protected legal status in the United States. Purported victims paid Nayi as much as $30,000 to take part in the staged robberies, prosecutors said. During one robbery, a store employee was critically injured by a gunshot fired by one of the alleged assailants. ICE ARRESTS ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT ILLINOIS TEACHER LINKED TO TREN DE ARAGUA MASS SHOOTING During a July 2023 "robbery" at a Chicago liquor store, one of the alleged assailants accidentally discharged his weapon and "critically" injured an employee, according to CWB Chicago. The perpetrators then fled in a stolen vehicle, according to the outlet. Fox News Digital reached out to Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker for comment. Johnson has repeatedly lambasted federal immigration enforcement, particularly under the Trump administration, likening its actions to an America that appears as if the "Confederacy won" the Civil War. Bhikhabhai Patel allegedly posed as a victim at a Chicago Dunkin' in 2023 before filing a fraudulent U visa application. Ravinaben Patel allegedly posed as a victim at a second Dunkin' and filed a false police report about the incident. The 2024 indictment identified more than a dozen locations used in the scheme, including businesses outside Illinois, such as a Subway in Louisiana and a truck stop in Middle Tennessee. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER The DOJ’s indictment indicates five others besides Nayi have been convicted but does not specify their names. Fox News Digital reached out to USCIS, DHS and ICE for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0db03876989b59d078161 Eagles RB Saquon Barkley Picked up a New Injury in Loss to Cowboys te 2026-10-27T17:10:27.590Z Eagles RB Saquon Barkley Picked up a New Injury in Loss to Cowboys Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley returned to the field for Monday night's game against the Dallas Cowboys. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0dafb876989b59d078158 Parents Say Police Called Over 3-Year-Old Boy Being Too Good at Soccer te 2026-10-27T17:10:19.333Z Parents Say Police Called Over 3-Year-Old Boy Being Too Good at Soccer The child’s family have since set up a fundraiser to aid with his football journey, and said the incident was "heartbreaking." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0daf1876989b59d07813b Frontier AI labs say their models refuted the Exponential Time Hypothesis. What does that mean? te 2026-10-27T17:10:09.710Z Frontier AI labs say their models refuted the Exponential Time Hypothesis. What does that mean? TechCrunch spoke to the MIT computer scientist charged with explaining OpenAI's latest mind-bending discovery Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0d8ab876989b59d0780e7 Bike rental company Lime says people are not supposed to use their bikes for jousting te 2026-10-27T17:00:27.193Z Bike rental company Lime says people are not supposed to use their bikes for jousting Lime, the popular bike rental company, had to make a statement that I guarantee no one on their public relations team ever thought they'd have to make: their bikes aren't for jousting. No college PR program ever covers case studies on this topic. However, the folks at Lime found themselves with no other options after a video of two fellas Lime bike jousting in front of a huge crowd in the United Kingdom went viral with millions of views. POPULAR AMUSEMENT PARK BANS GUEST FOR LIFE AFTER ROLLER COASTER STUNT VIRAL VIDEO As you may have picked up from the clip, the idea is simple: it's just like ye old jousting... but on bikes usually rented by tourists and commuters. It's not a terrible idea, and clearly there's an audience. It's like going to Medieval Times without having to eat mutton with your hands and listen to some theater kid try to maintain an English accent. According to the BBC, the video was the brainchild of Jack Carden, who said that the video was performance art. Which, by the way, is an awesome defense any time you try to do something stupid. "No, I wasn't being dumb or careless when I broke your window with the golf ball; I was trying to Dude Perfect over my garage and into a Solo cup in the driveway. It was performance art, and apparently you don't understand it." POPULAR PASTIME SENDING MORE AMERICANS TO ER WITH DEVASTATING INJURIES But performance art or not, Lime is not on board with it. "We always love seeing Londoners come together and build a sense of community in unexpected ways," a Lime spokesperson said. "While we appreciate the medieval spirit, safety must always come first. Lime bikes are designed for getting around the city, not for jousting. We discourage anyone from attempting similar events to help keep riders and those around them safe." Alright, so Lime has made their stance on rental bike jousting quite clear: they're not for it. Even if it's probably pretty far down the list of the worst ways people use those bikes. ELDERLY FAN ON A MOBILITY SCOOTER SENDS CYCLISTS FLYING THROUGH THE AIR AFTER DRIVING ONTO COURSE MID-RACE I get it. There's no such thing as bad press, unless that press is "two maimed in Lime bike jousting incident." But now the ball is in all other bike-rental companies' court. Seems like a good chance to become the official rental bike of bike jousting. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0d8a7876989b59d0780c6 Lions Linked to Veteran Cornerback After Big Packers Win te 2026-10-27T17:00:23.544Z Lions Linked to Veteran Cornerback After Big Packers Win The Los Angeles Chargers are being predicted to trade for Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Donte Jackson ahead of the deadline. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0d8a5876989b59d0780bd Raptors Announce Concerning Kawhi Leonard Injury News te 2026-10-27T17:00:21.712Z Raptors Announce Concerning Kawhi Leonard Injury News The injury woes that have plagued Kawhi Leonard's NBA career are already affecting his reunion with the Toronto Raptors. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0d8a3876989b59d0780b4 Kevin Durant, Rockets Make History With Best Start in 12 Years te 2026-10-27T17:00:19.859Z Kevin Durant, Rockets Make History With Best Start in 12 Years Kevin Durant and the Rockets improve to 4-0 for the first time since 2014 after defeating the Hawks 120-110. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0d8a1876989b59d0780ab Trump Is Living George W. Bush's Second-Term Nightmare te 2026-10-27T17:00:17.992Z Trump Is Living George W. Bush's Second-Term Nightmare Trump's approval ratings echo Bush's disastrous 2006 midterms. Could Republicans be heading for a similar reckoning? Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0d8a0876989b59d0780a2 Steve Kerr Makes Strong Statement About Warriors Rookie After Breakout Game te 2026-10-27T17:00:16.012Z Steve Kerr Makes Strong Statement About Warriors Rookie After Breakout Game Steve Kerr praised Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg after his breakout performance in Golden State's dominant win over the Nuggets. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0d89e876989b59d078099 Map Shows States Banning Phones in Classrooms As Pennsylvania Signs Bill te 2026-10-27T17:00:14.130Z Map Shows States Banning Phones in Classrooms As Pennsylvania Signs Bill School cellphone rules now stretch across much of the U.S., but states differ in how far restrictions go. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0d89c876989b59d078090 Cooper Flagg Breaks NBA Record With Historic Performance Against Heat te 2026-10-27T17:00:12.309Z Cooper Flagg Breaks NBA Record With Historic Performance Against Heat Cooper Flagg makes NBA history with 29 points, 11 assists and five steals as the Mavericks defeat the Heat. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0d89a876989b59d078087 Anthony Edwards' 47 Points Not Enough as Timberwolves Fall for First Time te 2026-10-27T17:00:10.329Z Anthony Edwards' 47 Points Not Enough as Timberwolves Fall for First Time Anthony Edwards erupts for 47 points, but Donovan Mitchell leads the Cavaliers to a dramatic 127-125 overtime win. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0d898876989b59d07807e Saquon Barkley Gets Honest About Eagles’ Season After 'MNF' Loss to Cowboys te 2026-10-27T17:00:08.038Z Saquon Barkley Gets Honest About Eagles’ Season After 'MNF' Loss to Cowboys Saquon Barkley got honest about the Eagles salvaging their season after losing to the Cowboys in "Monday Night Football." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0d895876989b59d078075 49ers Predicted to Make Blockbuster Trade for Jets Star WR te 2026-10-27T17:00:05.879Z 49ers Predicted to Make Blockbuster Trade for Jets Star WR The San Francisco 49ers are being predicted to make a trade for New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson ahead of the deadline. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0d892876989b59d078054 Wildcats fans dream big at McKale exhibition te 2026-10-27T17:00:02.970Z Wildcats fans dream big at McKale exhibition After reaching the Final Four last season, Arizona fans gathered at McKale Center for the Wildcats’ last exhibition game on Friday with hopes of another deep run in March. The Wildcats hosted Eastern Washington Friday at ALKEME Arena, with the game giving fans the opportunity to check out Arizona’s returning and new players before the start of the regular season. On the heels of last year’s Final Four run, expectations were high among fans hoping to see a repeat. For Kaiden Weber, the upcoming season represents another opportunity to watch Arizona compete for a national championship. “I’m excited for another season (and to) maybe go back to the Final Four,” Weber said. Weber was especially excited about freshman guard Caleb Holt and sophomore guard Bryce James, two players he’s looking forward to watching this season. “I’ve been watching Caleb Holt since high school,” Weber said. A highly sought-after five-star recruit, Holt showcased his talent across three states during his standout high school career at Buckhorn, Grayson and Prolific Prep. Weber called Holt an amazing player, saying he was also looking forward to seeing what James brings to his sophomore season. Weber said teamwork, defense and creating good shooting opportunities would be key to another successful season for the Wildcats. Forward Ivan Kharchenkov, one of the returning players several fans were excited to watch, scored 11 points in Arizona’s 85-54 exhibition win over Eastern Washington. Ryder Jerome / Tucson Spotlight. Marcos Hong also said Holt was the player he was most looking forward to watching. “I have watched him since high school and I want to see him on the court,” Hong said. He had a simple answer for what Arizona needs to be successful. “Probably play together,” Hong said. That focus on teamwork was shared by many fans throughout the night. Charlie Albaugh said he was especially interested in watching Arizona’s incoming freshmen and seeing how the team developed its chemistry. “I think they put together a really good team this year,” Albaugh said, naming Holt and returning forward Ivan Kharchenkov as two players he believed could make an impact this season. “Caleb Holt looks like a really incredible freshman and Ivan Kharchenkov, I think he’s going to be fantastic.” Albaugh said the Wildcats would need to follow head coach Tommy Lloyd’s plan to have a successful season. “I think they just need to stick to the game plan, do whatever Tommy says,” he said. Bernardo Esquer was particularly excited about center Motiejus Krivas and Kharchenkov, two returning players he believed could make a difference for the Wildcats. Esquer also hoped fifth-year forward RJ Godfrey would become eligible to play and contribute to Arizona’s frontcourt. Godfrey, a 6-foot-8 forward who transferred from Clemson, has not been cleared to play because his fifth year of eligibility is tied up in a Georgia court case over the NCAA’s new five-years-in-five rule. Sophomore guard Bryce James defends an Eastern Washington ball handler. Fan Kaiden Weber said James was one of two players he was looking forward to watching this season. Ryder Jerome / Tucson Spotlight. Esquer said rebounding and defense would be important factors in determining how successful the team can be. “I think they’re going to be shooting more threes this season,” Esquer said. “But as long as they keep to their regular philosophy of inside shooting and getting rebounds and playing defense, I think they’ll be fine.” Esquer said attending the exhibition game was about more than watching Arizona’s new roster. “I came out tonight because I’m really excited that Arizona hoops are back, and I want to be here at every game,” Esquer said. Maddie Lowe shared the excitement for another season and the possibility of seeing the team compete in March Madness. “I’m just excited to watch our team do really well again, go to March Madness, you know, hopefully win, but yeah, it’s just fun to watch,” Lowe said. Lowe also attended Arizona’s Red-Blue Game and said she’s looking forward to watching Holt and Kharchenkov throughout the season. She said communication, teamwork and listening to Lloyd would be important for the Wildcats. “I think they can get really far with the talent they have,” Lowe said. “I love basketball and I love watching and supporting U of A.” Center Motiejus Krivas shoots over Eastern Washington defenders. He finished with 12 points, eight rebounds and three blocks. Ryder Jerome / Tucson Spotlight. Annie O’Donnell was also looking forward to seeing how far Arizona could go after reaching the Final Four. She named point guard Derek Dixon, a North Carolina transfer, and Krivas as two players she was excited to watch, saying exhibition games offer something different from regular-season matchups. “I decided to see exhibition games because I get to see the players that don’t play very often actually play,” O’Donnell said. “During season, I get to see a lot of the starters, but it’s fun to see the players that are normally on the bench.” O’Donnell agreed that listening to Lloyd would also be important for Arizona’s success. For Hriday Krishotra, attending the game was less about individual players and more about spending time with friends and enjoying the atmosphere. “I’m excited to see our team play and just hang out with my friends and just enjoy an overall great atmosphere,” Krishotra said. Watching Arizona basketball was particularly exciting for Krishotra after he missed games last season. “I’ve never been to an exhibition game and my roommates really like it so I decided to come along and I’m super excited to be here,” Krishotra said. Arizona defeated Eastern Washington 85-54, completing its exhibition schedule before the start of the regular season. Holt led the team with 21 points, while Krivas finished with 12 points, eight rebounds and three blocks. Kharchenkov added 11 points. The Wildcats will open their regular season against UCLA on Nov. 2 in Las Vegas. But before the regular season begins, fans have already found plenty of reasons to be excited about the months ahead. Freshman guard Caleb Holt, the player fans most wanted to see, congratulates a teammate during Arizona’s exhibition game against Eastern Washington. Ryder Jerome / Tucson Spotlight. Kyleigh Pandhi is a University of Arizona alum and freelance journalist based in Tucson. Contact her at kyleighpandhi@gmail.com. Tucson Spotlight is a community-based newsroom that provides paid opportunities for students and rising journalists in Southern Arizona. Please consider supporting our work with a tax-deductible donation. Donate to Tucson Spotlight Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0d63f876989b59d078017 Police bodycam debunks ‘too good’ claim as parents of 3-year-old soccer prodigy push GoFundMe te 2026-10-27T16:50:07.971Z Police bodycam debunks ‘too good’ claim as parents of 3-year-old soccer prodigy push GoFundMe Despite new bodycam footage released to OutKick showing that police were called because the parents were disruptive — not because their 3-year-old was "too good" for a predominantly White 5U beginner soccer league — a Florida family continues to push that claim while raising money on GoFundMe. On Saturday, Winter Park police were dispatched to a city soccer field to handle a disturbance called in by a soccer league director who told police that the family of the soccer prodigy doesn't like when he tries to make the league fair for all the kids. "So he scored a lot of goals, but he pushed the kids to do that, all that stuff. So I tried to tell him. Hey, stop!," i9 Sports league director Thomas Hayes told police with the bodycams running. "Don't let him push. Don't want to play with pushing. Right. So a few weeks ago there was like six kids on the team anyway. I swapped the kids out. Right? Because he's so good. Take him out. They don't like that. Tell me I'm ignorant. I'm this, I'm that." COPS CALLED TO FLORIDA YOUTH SOCCER GAME TO DEAL WITH PARENTS OF 3-YEAR-OLD SOCCER PRODIGY Things boiled over Saturday, according to Hayes. He says there was more pushing by the 3-year-old. That's when he got involved. That led to the boy's parents creating a "big scene," Hayes added. The boy's parents then allegedly started arguing with other parents and Hayes had a situation on his hands. Enter the police. WISCONSIN PARENT STORMS FIELD DURING YOUTH FOOTBALL GAME AND TRIPS 9-YEAR-OLD KID IN WILD SCENE Meanwhile, despite Hayes praising the boy's God-given talents, the prodigy's mother, Martasia Griffin, is now pushing a GoFundMe for her son to break away from what she continues to push as an injustice. "On October 24, 2026, during a game with i9 Sports in Winter Park, Florida, Nevada went through an experience no child his age should have to endure," Griffin writes on GoFundMe where she's now raised over $25k. "He was removed from the game because of concerns about his skill level, and the situation escalated to the point that law enforcement was called. At just 3 years old, Nevada could not understand why he was being taken away from a game he loved. What should have been a happy childhood moment became heartbreaking and distressing for him and deeply painful for our family to witness." Based on that, you can surmise that Griffin isn't taking any responsibility here. Instead of admitting that they entered their advanced son in a beginner-level soccer league, Griffin plays the victim card. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "As his mother, it has been incredibly hard to see the emotional impact this has had on him. We believe every child, regardless of abilities, background, or potential, deserves the chance to learn, grow, and enjoy the game they love in a safe and supportive environment," Griffin continues. That's exactly what Hayes was trying to do. How are the other kids enjoying the game if Little Pelé is scoring 40 goals in a handful of games where they don't have goalies? It's a beginner league. It's true that Nevada is a victim here. He's a victim of parents who entered him into a beginner soccer league that he could dominate for clicks. They had him in this same league back in the spring. They knew he was going to dominate those other kids. They'd been producing dozens of videos of Nevada destroying other kids and farming it out on social media. "Nevada Missed 3 games this season and still ended the season with with 40 goals in just 4 games," the parents bragged in a May Instagram post. Yep, bragging about goals in a league without goalies. That's where we are with youth sports. This was posted in July. Nevada was already able to dribble through the entire opposing team. The family knew it was going to be more of the same this fall, yet they kept the boy in the league. If there's a positive takeaway from this story, it's that Nevada will now go play against high-level talent where he can continue to develop. He seems to love his athletic gift. That's awesome. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER As for the parents, they got an influx of new Instagram and TikTok followers and $25k from GoFundMe. Yet another Instagram child star is born. Cashing in right now will be easy. The hard part for the boy is still to come –– he has to continue to be good or the Internet stardom fades. Chasing those clicks for families is a tough game. It's cute now. Let's see how this pans out. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0d63e876989b59d07800e House report says NYC prosecutors tailored plea deals to shield illegal immigrants from deportation te 2026-10-27T16:50:06.273Z House report says NYC prosecutors tailored plea deals to shield illegal immigrants from deportation New York City prosecutors from all five boroughs have given "preferential treatment" to noncitizens who commit crimes, all to help them avoid deportation, according to a report from the GOP-led House Judiciary Committee. The committee, chaired by Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, said nonpublic documents obtained through its oversight work revealed new details about the extent to which the city's district attorney's offices sought to limit the immigration consequences of criminal prosecutions. Some of the report's most serious allegations came against Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark. The report claims she "trains prosecutors in her office to conceal certain facts" from defendants' conviction records and pursue charges that would not trigger deportation. Internal materials from the Bronx DA's office explicitly instruct prosecutors to leave references to firearms out of conviction records to maintain "immigration-conscious plea bargaining," according to the report. SOROS-BACKED DA ACCUSED OF GOING EASY ON ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS GETS SQUEEZED BY HOUSE GOP In cases of domestic violence or crimes against children — offenses that are often deportable under the Immigration and Nationality Act — Bronx prosecutors were told to leave out defendants' relationships with their alleged victims and pursue charges that did not specify the ages of child victims. Clark, who has been the Bronx DA since 2016, was also accused of encouraging prosecutors to charge foreign nationals with "nonexistent, legally impossible" crimes to skirt deportation. The report's authors offered the example of Clark's staff getting someone to plead guilty to "attempted reckless assault," a crime they described as legally impossible because someone cannot intend to act recklessly. A plea to such a crime, they said, could allow a noncitizen defendant to stay in the country indefinitely. New York courts nevertheless allow defendants to plead guilty to such hypothetical offenses as part of negotiated plea deals. The Court of Appeals, the state's highest court, upheld the legal concept this year. DENVER, BOULDER IGNORED ICE DETAINERS FOR MIGRANTS WITH CHILD ABUSE, ASSAULT ARRESTS, HOUSE GOP REPORT REVEALS The practice is not limited to the Bronx. State data obtained by the Immigrant Defense Project showed 289 convictions for attempted reckless assault across New York City from 2015 through 2025, including 50 in the Bronx. The House Judiciary Committee also pointed to similar practices within the Queens DA's office, led by Melinda Katz since 2020. It cited a May 2026 email from a Queens prosecutor informing an NYPD detective that the DA's office had "basically made a [plea] deal which is ‘immigration safe’ while still having [the defendant] plea to multiple crimes and do some jail time." Queens prosecutors were also instructed to "exercise extreme caution" when resolving cases involving noncitizens and to consult the office's immigration specialist when considering plea deals for them, the report said. WATCH: DEM DEMANDS 'ONE CASE' WHERE SANCTUARY CITIES DIDN'T TURN OVER ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS; DHS PROVIDES LIST Over in the Manhattan office, the report said DA Alvin Bragg issued a memo in 2022 telling prosecutors to "seek dispositions that avoid immigration consequences for all misdemeanors, and all felonies" where prosecutors generally did not expect defendants to receive jail time. Bragg's office responded to the committee by describing its January 2022 policy as "outdated," adding that it had updated it to give prosecutors discretion on individual cases. The DA's offices in Brooklyn and Staten Island were shown to use comparable tactics when dealing with noncitizen defendants, according to the report. The five offices referenced in the report did not immediately respond to a Fox News Digital request for comment. The mayor's office also did not immediately respond. DHS SECRETARY BASHES NEW YORK LEADERSHIP AFTER ANNOUNCING THOUSANDS OF ARRESTS IN SWEEPING OPERATION Citywide sanctuary policies led the NYPD to decline 20,255 immigration detainers between July 2018 and June 2026, the report said. Detainers are federal requests asking local authorities to hold certain noncitizens briefly so Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) can take them into custody. The city's Department of Correction also declined all 2,852 ICE detainers it received during the same period, according to the report. These figures are not necessarily surprising, given that each mayoral administration throughout that period has limited city agencies from cooperating with ICE. What stands out, however, is that nearly half of those detainers — almost 10,000 — were lodged between July 2025 and June 2026, an indicator that the second Trump administration has acted far more aggressively in its attempts to scoop up noncitizens arrested by local police than either the Biden administration or the first Trump administration. The House Judiciary Committee's findings come as House Republicans push legislation that would prevent state and local governments from restricting cooperation with federal immigration authorities. In March, the committee advanced the Shut Down Sanctuary Policies Act — a bill that has stalled in the House — and the report said lawmakers would continue investigating sanctuary jurisdictions. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0d3e9876989b59d077fa8 Armed Senate hopeful triggers police manhunt near grade school as alarming tweets go viral te 2026-10-27T16:40:09.227Z Armed Senate hopeful triggers police manhunt near grade school as alarming tweets go viral This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Police arrested a Libertarian North Carolina state Senate candidate Monday after an hours-long armed standoff near a private school, ending a tense confrontation that unfolded as the candidate posted threatening messages on social media. Jonathan Miller, a Libertarian challenging a Democratic incumbent for a North Carolina state Senate seat, raised widespread concern Monday when he began making cryptic and viral posts on X suggesting that he was in the process of an armed pursuit with law enforcement. "The whole police department is chasing me with guns drawn. This should be fun," he wrote around 9:38 a.m. "I've got six shots and the high ground. I hope they don't find me, but if they do it's going to be a hell of a show." LIBERTARIAN TECH MOGUL TO HIT DSA WITH AN EIGHT-FIGURE SPENDING NUKE A number of individuals pleaded with Miller to lay down his arms and surrender, including 2024 Libertarian presidential nominee Chase Oliver. Responding to Oliver at 10:04 a.m., Miller claimed that he had "reached the tree line," indicating that he was attempting to hide in the woods. Responding to another user offering to send him money, Miller claimed that he "gave away all [his] money to charity" and that he didn’t "want or need yours." Police said they received calls from concerned members of the public after Miller posted messages Sunday night suggesting he was considering suicide. Officers attempted to check on his welfare Monday morning, and during a subsequent encounter, Miller was carrying a firearm. Police said he fled after being ordered not to touch the weapon. 'MODERATE' AG'S OFFICE TURNED TO GROUPS THAT SPENT YEARS SUING PRISONS FOR RECRUITING HELP, EMAILS REVEAL WRAL, a local NBC affiliate, managed to get Miller on the phone during his standoff with the police, where he gave his side of the story. "Last night I was pretty depressed and suicidal, and I sort of put a suicide note on X, and it has gone quite viral," he told WRAL during one such call. "Actually, millions of people have seen it. I usually get about 50 views on my post, but this one has gone super viral on me. I spent all night crying, and angry and upset, and depressed, and all the emotions. And this morning I was tired, but I had things I needed to do. And I didn't kill myself. "So I got up and made coffee," Miller continued, "and I had two sips of coffee, and I went outside to have a cigarette, and while I was having a cigarette, a police officer approached me, knew my name, saw that I had a holstered revolver on my hip, so he drew his weapon and told me to keep my hands away from mine. I told him I was going to refuse that order, and I backed away slowly until I was far enough away from him to turn and run, and then I turned and ran into the woods." DOJ OPENS NEW PATHWAY TO RESTORE FEDERAL GUN RIGHTS FOR CERTAIN BARRED INDIVIDUALS Cary Police Chief Terry Sult stated that Miller had a warrant for being a felon in possession of a firearm. Police expressed fear that the public could be in harm's way as a result of the standoff, urging pedestrians and motorists to avoid the surrounding area. The armed confrontation unfolded near Resurrection Lutheran School, a private K-8 school that was placed under a code yellow lockdown for part of Monday as police searched for Miller, according to local reports. "They had some hostage negotiator type dude call me. While I was distracted talking with him on the phone they were moving in around me. Luckily I spotted one of them and took off," Miller posted to X around 1:46 p.m. Around 3:00 p.m., law enforcement officers closed in on Miller and arrested him without incident. He has been charged with communicating threats, resisting a public officer, going armed to the terror of the people and possession of a firearm by a felon. No shots were fired during the confrontation, according to police. The Libertarian Party of North Carolina told the New York Post that it was "aware of the situation," thanking law enforcement for "pursuing a solution without involving violence." Miller is running for office on a relatively standard Libertarian platform of weakening legal protections for police, repealing drug laws and reducing economic regulations. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0d3e5876989b59d077f92 Prominent Texas Congregation Votes to Leave United Methodist Church te 2026-10-27T16:40:05.746Z Prominent Texas Congregation Votes to Leave United Methodist Church Highland Park United Methodist Church in Dallas had waged an unusually public campaign against the denomination’s demands for control. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0d3e3876989b59d077f75 Google’s Genie 4 world model adds audio, more realistic worlds, and real-time steering te 2026-10-27T16:40:03.327Z Google’s Genie 4 world model adds audio, more realistic worlds, and real-time steering Google DeepMind released Genie 4, a world model with real-time audio, more realistic simulations, and mid-simulation text prompts, in research preview for trusted testers. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0d19d876989b59d077f15 RFK Jr. Makes Bigoted Remarks About Arabs on the Campaign Trial in Michigan te 2026-10-27T16:30:21.206Z RFK Jr. Makes Bigoted Remarks About Arabs on the Campaign Trial in Michigan Stumping for the Republican Senate nominee in Michigan, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. falsely claimed that Arabs did not win global awards for science and “don’t produce literature.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0d19b876989b59d077f00 Dak Prescott Explains Postgame Attitude From Cowboys HC Brian Schottenheimer te 2026-10-27T16:30:19.605Z Dak Prescott Explains Postgame Attitude From Cowboys HC Brian Schottenheimer Reporters noticed something different about head coach Brian Schottenheimer after the Dallas Cowboys' Week 7 win. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0d199876989b59d077ef7 Former All-Pro Receiver Names 4 Trade Targets for Chiefs Ahead of NFL Deadline te 2026-10-27T16:30:17.800Z Former All-Pro Receiver Names 4 Trade Targets for Chiefs Ahead of NFL Deadline Steve Smith Sr. says the Chiefs need a WR who can stretch the field and has listed four targets ahead of the NFL trade deadline. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0d197876989b59d077eee Stephen A Smith Refuses to Apologize to Cowboys HC Brian Schottenheimer te 2026-10-27T16:30:15.955Z Stephen A Smith Refuses to Apologize to Cowboys HC Brian Schottenheimer ESPN broadcast personality Stephen A. Smith refuses to apologize for his previous takes on Dallas Cowboys HC Brian Schottenheimer. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0d196876989b59d077ee5 Madison Beer Reacts to Disney Heckler Over Justin Herbert's Winless Chargers te 2026-10-27T16:30:14.406Z Madison Beer Reacts to Disney Heckler Over Justin Herbert's Winless Chargers A Chargers fan heckled Justin Herbert's fiancée, Madison Beer, at Disneyland over the winless start, prompting her to react. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0d194876989b59d077edc Healthcare Must Stop Separating Oral and Medical Care | Opinion te 2026-10-27T16:30:12.668Z Healthcare Must Stop Separating Oral and Medical Care | Opinion Better information-sharing, preventive care and professional training could reduce the human and economic costs of oral disease. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0d192876989b59d077ed3 Texas Republican Judge Faces Backlash Over AI Endorsement Video te 2026-10-27T16:30:10.857Z Texas Republican Judge Faces Backlash Over AI Endorsement Video Texas Republican Daniel Wong faces criticism over an AI-generated campaign video depicting Black supporters praising his help. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0d190876989b59d077eca Map Reveals Where Americans Are Leaving Blue for Red States te 2026-10-27T16:30:08.965Z Map Reveals Where Americans Are Leaving Blue for Red States Moves from Democratic-leaning to Republican-leaning states outnumbered moves in the reverse direction by a net 86,626. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0d18e876989b59d077ec1 Midwife Makes Surprising Suggestion Weeks Before Birth, Mom Says It Worked te 2026-10-27T16:30:06.651Z Midwife Makes Surprising Suggestion Weeks Before Birth, Mom Says It Worked At her 6-week check-up, Isabelle Fisher was told something by her midwife that she would never forget. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0d18b876989b59d077ea0 Rio Nuevo board adds two members, eyes new downtown mercado te 2026-10-27T16:30:03.777Z Rio Nuevo board adds two members, eyes new downtown mercado A downtown restaurateur wants Rio Nuevo to pay $112,500 to turn the historic Betty Gay Building on East Congress Street into a mercado with six small shops for local vendors. Board members discussed the project during their Oct. 13 study session, which also saw them welcome two new members: George H. “Hank” Amos III and Kameron “Kam” Norwood. Amos was appointed by the speaker of the Arizona House of Representatives. Having graduated from the University of Arizona in 1981 with degrees in finance and real estate, he brings decades of relevant experience to the board. He currently serves as president and chairman of Tucson Realty & Trust Co., the oldest real estate company in Arizona. Amos previously held leadership roles with the Greater Tucson Economic Council and the Arizona Board of Regents, serving on the latter from 1994 to 2002 and as president in 2000. Amos’ extensive civic and nonprofit board service also includes the Pima County Real Estate Research Council, Carondelet St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation and the Tucson Unified School District Business Advisory Council. “Hopefully I can assist Rio Nuevo to reach greater heights,” Amos said during the meeting. Norwood grew up in Tucson and graduated from the UA. He came to Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR in 2023, bringing experience across commercial real estate, business operations and entrepreneurship. His path to real estate ran through eight years in technical staffing. From there, he started multiple companies, among them Packdash, a third-party logistics firm he co-founded. He helped build it into a $2 million business that was sold in 2023. Hank Amos and Kam Norwood joined the Rio Nuevo board at its Oct. 13 study session. Courtesy of Rio Nuevo. Norwood also serves on the boards of the Tucson Metro Chamber of Commerce and Desert Sage High School and holds a Google Black Founder Award for his entrepreneurial work. “I love everything about Tucson. I left and came back, but when I was asked to join this board, not only was I honored, but I felt it was a duty of mine to keep moving my passion for Tucson forward,” Norwood said. “I think I bring a lot of knowledge, not only from the entrepreneurial standpoint, but also from the financial and real estate underwriting standpoint as well.” Discussion then turned to the district’s financial report. Dan Myers, the district’s chief financial officer, said that as of Sept. 30, the board had about $3 million in cash available to spend on new commitments, debts and overhead costs. Myers also brought up the board’s ongoing financial challenges. “It’s been tight the last year or so. Our revenues are down, and we took on some really big commitments,” he said. The district has about $15 million left to pay toward its existing commitments. Around $12 million of that will go to its two biggest projects: the Moxy Hotel and the Tucson Inn & Marketplace. Most of the board’s remaining commitments are $1 million or less. All of the projects will generate revenue through sales tax, allowing the board to invest and reinvest to further develop downtown Tucson. “We hope as new projects come on board and continue to develop that things will move up again, but we should try to be a little conservative here so that we don’t overspend,” Myers said. The board then discussed a proposal from Legends Global, a worldwide venue management company, to take responsibility for finding a sponsor for the Tucson Convention Center. Despite being “commission only,” the agreement would require Rio Nuevo to pay Legends Global a guaranteed $12,000 every month to cover its ongoing work, regardless of whether a sponsor has been found. The board moved to support the agreement under two conditions: that Rio Nuevo speak with the city about splitting the cost of the retainer and that Rio Nuevo pitch Legends Global on applying the retainer to the board’s commission. The motion passed unanimously. Next, Rio Nuevo Chairman Fletcher McCusker provided an update on the board’s land at the base of “A” Mountain. The property served as a local landfill until the late 1960s, and some toxicity remains in the area as a result. McCusker said there have been no proposals to purchase the land, though several different parties on the west side have expressed interest in its outcome. Neighbors and other constituents in the environmental sector have advocated that it remain an open space, with McCusker saying Rio Nuevo does not have the ability to remediate the property. The board unanimously voted to authorize an expenditure of up to $10,000 for a Phase 1 environmental study of the land. The study will help interested parties on the west side understand the nature of the former landfill’s toxicity. The board also discussed a possible extension for the Lucky Penny Project, a restaurant and patio with a downstairs coffee shop at 47 N. Sixth Ave. Brock Lynch, owner of Open Container Hospitality and the project, requested a 60-day extension of the project’s Economic Benefit Agreement with Rio Nuevo. Though it’s unlikely, there’s a chance that the business may not obtain its certificate of occupancy by the Nov. 11 deadline outlined in the agreement. Danny Cordova owns Cruda Mariscos & Oyster Bar, one of several downtown restaurants he runs through RealGood Concepts. Courtesy of Cordova The board did not vote on the extension, but it will likely approve it at its next meeting. Finally, the board heard from business owner and entrepreneur Danny Cordova, who owns RealGood Concepts, a hospitality group, and many popular restaurants downtown, including La Chingada, The Neighborhood and Cruda Mariscos & Oyster Bar. “I cannot say enough about Danny Cordova. He’s taken over some really troubled property with really troubled owners and landlords and he’s done everything he ever said he was going to do,” McCusker said. “He’s got a lot of credibility with us.” Cordova is proposing to revamp the historic Betty Gay Building at 125 E. Congress St. into a “mercado” with six shell spaces that would allow local vendors to sell and display their products. The project would help the district activate the block by converting an underused property into six storefront or flex spaces. Smaller spaces would make it easier for independent businesses to open downtown and encourage customers to visit multiple shops at a time. Cordova is seeking $112,500 from the board, 50% of the total cost of the project. Rio Nuevo’s participation would help reduce the initial redevelopment burden and allow Cordova to break ground on the project before the year ends. The board did not take action on the item, but will likely vote in support of Cordova at its next meeting. Ahva Ghazanfari is a University of Arizona student and Tucson Spotlight intern. Contact her at ahvanghazanfari@arizona.edu. Tucson Spotlight is a community-based newsroom that provides paid opportunities for students and rising journalists in Southern Arizona. Please consider supporting our work with a tax-deductible donation. Donate to Tucson Spotlight Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0cf39876989b59d077e6b Knicks look to end winless skid as Pistons roll into New York without injured Jalen Duren te 2026-10-27T16:20:09.151Z Knicks look to end winless skid as Pistons roll into New York without injured Jalen Duren The NBA season is only about a week old, but some teams are already searching for answers. Slow starts can often be explained by injuries or the challenge of building chemistry with a new group. Sometimes, though, a team simply struggles to find its footing. The Pistons have raced out to a hot start, while the Knicks are still searching for answers after a rough opening week. The Detroit Pistons enter the game with a 3-0 record, including road wins over the Heat and 76ers. They also rallied from a big deficit to beat the Celtics in their season opener. All three opponents are expected to contend for playoff spots, making Detroit’s hot start even more encouraging for last season’s No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference. CARMELO ANTHONY THINKS KNICKS ARE THE 'TEAM TO BEAT' AS LONG AS THEY DO THIS FOLLOWING NBA TITLE WIN Winning on the road in the NBA is always tough as well. I am interested to see how this team responds to Jalen Duren being out. He missed the game against Philadelphia and likely will be out for a couple of weeks. Ausar Thompson is also hobbled with an ankle injury. Those two are probably their best defensive options. This team really revolves around how well Cade Cunningham plays, and he has scored 21.3 points per game and dished out eight assists per game. The New York Knicks could hardly have imagined a worse start to the season. They lost their opener on the night they raised their championship banner and received their rings. The team also endured a public relations fiasco after employees were told they would receive championship rings, only to learn the message was part of a phishing test. And shortly before the season began, the Knicks said they would no longer continue contract discussions with Karl-Anthony Towns. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM A bad start could be somewhat expected, considering the team has essentially celebrated for the past four months. Winning a championship does that for a squad.  The Knicks aren't built to try and win in the regular season; they just want to get into the postseason and look to dominate from there. It might not be that easy, though. They may not be able to just flip a switch. It's way too early to worry about that, and the losses have, for the most part, been close. In the three games the Knicks have played, they lost to the 76ers by six, then to the Celtics by four, and then returned home to lose by nine to the Magic. New York needs to get off the skid, and tonight may very well be that time to do it. The Pistons will not lay down for the Knicks, but I do think a group of professionals like the Knicks will take care of business tonight. Give me the Knicks to cover the -3.5. For more sports betting information and plays, follow David on X/Twitter: @futureprez2024 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0cf35876989b59d077e58 Alaska Asks Court to Halt Trump’s Effort to Block Votes in Senate Race te 2026-10-27T16:20:05.450Z Alaska Asks Court to Halt Trump’s Effort to Block Votes in Senate Race The administration had filed a lawsuit seeking to prevent certification of the election if the Republican incumbent narrowly loses. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0cf33876989b59d077e4f Supreme Court Allows Texas’ Deal With Justice Dept. on Deportation Proceedings te 2026-10-27T16:20:03.704Z Supreme Court Allows Texas’ Deal With Justice Dept. on Deportation Proceedings Immigrant advocates called the agreement “collusion” and had asked the justices to reinstate a Biden-era policy that gave immigration judges discretion. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0cce1876989b59d077df8 Medical schools accused of rebranding DEI programs to evade Trump administration scrutiny te 2026-10-27T16:10:09.042Z Medical schools accused of rebranding DEI programs to evade Trump administration scrutiny FIRST ON FOX: Medical schools across the U.S. are rebranding their diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) departments as the Trump administration increases scrutiny of DEI programs in higher education and medicine, according to a new report by CriticalRace.org. The report, which examined six medical schools, found that although the departments have been renamed, their programming has remained largely unchanged, despite some softened language since President Donald Trump began his second term in 2025. "The rebranding is not really meaningful in a sense," William Jacobson, a Cornell Law School professor and founder of the Equal Protection Project, told Fox News Digital. "The programming hasn't changed and a lot of the examples, and I think there's a couple in our report, they simply shift programs over to a different department or under a different name, but the programming hasn't really changed."  TRUMP DEI CRACKDOWN ‘MISSES CORE IDEOLOGY' AND MUST TARGET LINGERING DANGER ON CAMPUSES, WATCHDOG WARNS The medical schools profiled in the report include Drexel University College of Medicine, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, and the University of Nevada-Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med). CriticalRace.org's report notes that the schools often used terms such as "belonging," "engagement" and "excellence" in names of what appeared to be rebranded DEI departments. "You see all of these euphemisms for critical race theory, all of the euphemism, frankly, for race discrimination popping up, and that's the rebranding that we're talking about, and that is what we've documented at six particular medical schools," Jacobson told Fox News Digital. "Medical schools are the worst when it comes to DEI." Drexel University College of Medicine, according to the report, described its Office of Community Health and Inclusive Excellence in an announcement, saying it "incorporates the functions of the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and the former Office of Community Health & Health Equity, to better align and strengthen the College’s resources to address inclusivity across missions." The office, according to Drexel's website, supports a Diversity Week and the college's Diversity in Medicine Research Symposium. The Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell did something similar, rebranding its DEI office as the "Office of Engagement & Excellence," according to the report. The office's list of featured events includes student-led "Safe and Brave Spaces" and "Diversity Night." In response to Fox News Digital's request for comment, Terry Coniglio, spokesperson for Hofstra University, said, "The Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell supports all students while remaining consistent with its institutional values and applicable law." METHODIST UNIVERSITY DENIES OPERATING 'HIDDEN' DEI PROGRAM AFTER UNDERCOVER VIDEO POSTED OF SCHOOL OFFICIAL At Northwestern University, the Feinberg School of Medicine once had a DEI office, but the report says it has since been replaced by the Office of Health Equity, which offers "Safe Space Training." CriticalRace.org's report notes that the training is open to students, trainees, staff and faculty and aims to educate LGBTQIA+ allies. The Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University also rebranded its DEI office, according to CriticalRace.org, which cited a Campus Reform report on the matter. Campus Reform reported in November 2025 that the school renamed its Office of Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion to the Office of Strategic Partnership in Health, Education and Resources (SPHERE), which still promoted "equity" programs. Meanwhile, UNR Med appeared to have moved its DEI programs to another department, taking them from the Office of Diversity and Inclusion to the Multicultural Center, according to the report. The university's website describes the Multicultural Center as "a critical hub of cultural, LGBTQIA+, gender-focused services, programs and social justice initiatives that support student success and increase graduation rates of students at the University of Nevada, Reno." The website page for the Multicultural Center's webpage also features a DEI statement. In response to a question about what happened to its Office of Diversity and Inclusion, UNR Med told Fox News Digital that "in line with multiple unit reorganizations within the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine the dean’s staff currently includes an associate dean for inclusive excellence but does not include a named office." Additionally, UNR Med clarified that the Multicultural Center serves the entire university and acts as "a student support and engagement center dedicated to fostering belonging, cultural understanding and student success." "The Multicultural Center does not conduct student recruitment, admissions or enrollment services; its primary focus is supporting students once they are part of the university community and helping create an inclusive environment," UNR Med told Fox News Digital. UNR Med said that it "abides by accreditation standards related to curricular programming, student admissions and faculty recruitment" and that it "remains compliant with all federal laws and guidelines, as well as state law, the Nevada Constitution and the U.S. Constitution." Fox News Digital reached out to Drexel University College of Medicine, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University for comment but did not immediately receive responses. TRUMP ADMINISTRATION PROPOSES STRIPPING TAX-EXEMPT STATUS FROM SCHOOLS USING RACE-BASED PROGRAMS Upon his return to office in 2025, Trump signed several executive orders aimed at eliminating DEI from various aspects of American life. Jacobson said that while these orders have had an impact, many in academia are not ready to let go of DEI, which he called a "religion on campuses." The Cornell Law School professor believes that many are biding their time until the Democrats return to power, hoping that it will mean a return to DEI. "The schools, particularly the medical schools, are hanging on to DEI, like survivors on a shipwreck, and they're hoping for a rescue, and they think their rescue is going to be Democrats getting control of the federal government again, because then all the DEI will come back. They're not giving it up," Jacobson told Fox News Digital. Jacobson argued that, while DEI is an issue in academia, it presents a different set of risks when introduced in the medical field. He explained that it "destroys confidence in the system," as patients may question whether their physicians were admitted to medical school and trained fairly, as well as whether they will receive fair treatment. "When this sort of race-based focus, when this sort of identity group focus happens in medicine, it's extremely destructive," he added. In 2022, Jacobson was named as the plaintiff in a lawsuit challenging New York guidance that instructed healthcare providers to consider race and ethnicity when prioritizing scarce COVID-19 treatments. He argued that the policy was discriminatory and violated federal civil rights laws. Courts dismissed the case after finding that he lacked standing. However, Jacobson told Fox News Digital that the case was a prime example of the dangers of having DEI influence the medical field. "This has a real world impact," Jacobson told Fox News Digital. "This is not just the crazy dance therapy department or the crazy gender ideology department or the sociology department where the most harm they can really do is to the minds of young people. Here we're talking about healthcare decisions are being made, access to healthcare because of the DEI infusion in medical schools is being rationed and affected by these ideologies. So this is life and death. This is serious stuff." DISCRIMINATORY 'SHADOW' REVIEW PROCESS LOCKS WHITE, ASIAN STUDENTS OUT OF CALIFORNIA MED SCHOOL, DOJ ALLEGES While Trump's executive orders did not categorically prohibit DEI programming at medical schools, a January 2025 order pointed to the medical industry and institutions of higher education as areas in which race- and sex-based preferences could violate federal civil rights laws. The order, titled "Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity," called on the Justice Department and the Education Department to issue guidance to federally funded institutions on complying with the Supreme Court's 2023 decision restricting the use of race in college admissions. Jacobson argued that many medical schools had changed the language used in programs without necessarily changing their intent. "I think it's less blatant. I think, again, they don't use the terminology of color in their programming like they used to, but it's the same programming," Jacobson said. There is one major difference when it comes to DEI in medical schools, according to Jacobson. The law professor told Fox News Digital that, while in most areas of academia the push for DEI is driven by professors, in medical schools it tends to come from administrators rather than instructors. "If you'd asked me four years ago, I would have said, wait five years, and DEI will have captured STEM, the sciences, and we're now four to five years and it's captured a lot of STEM, not as bad as the humanities and the social sciences, but there is a real problem in the sciences with DEI," Jacobson said. "Unlike the other aspects of the universities where it's professor-driven, in medicine, it's mostly administration-driven." He said that this could mean the policies may be easier to address once identified, but that medical schools remain "extremely resistant to change." Jacobson believes states could play a significant role in challenging DEI policies at public medical schools, particularly as federal officials and accrediting organizations increase their scrutiny of race-based requirements. He also noted that the federal government has played a role in the accrediting stage, adding that some DEI practices were required by accreditors, who are now under pressure. Ultimately, Jacobson believes that government action has to be accompanied by a significant cultural shift in academia. "The federal and state governments can help, but we need a long-term effort over many years to change the culture on campuses to a culture of equality, not a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion," he told Fox News Digital. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0ccdc876989b59d077de6 Michigan Senate Race Drives Anxiety Among Jewish and Muslim Voters te 2026-10-27T16:10:04.280Z Michigan Senate Race Drives Anxiety Among Jewish and Muslim Voters More than elsewhere in the country, U.S. policy toward Israel is at the forefront of the race between Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0caae876989b59d077d85 Louisiana Sports Betting — Best Sportsbooks and Apps te 2026-10-27T16:00:46.238Z Louisiana Sports Betting — Best Sportsbooks and Apps Louisiana sports betting has been live since Jan. 28, 2022, when the Louisiana Gaming Control Board licensed its first online operators. Bettors in the state can now choose from nine legal sportsbook apps. Sports betting is legal in most of Louisiana for anyone over the age of 21. It has been legal since January 2022 and is regulated by the Louisiana Gaming Control Board. However, it is illegal in nine parishes: Caldwell, Catahoula, Franklin, Jackson, La Salle, Sabine, Union, West Carroll and Winn.   Below is a list of some of the best Louisiana sports betting apps available on the market. We’ve compiled some of the good things about each and some of the things that could be improved. Take a moment to review and decide which books are right for you.  Louisiana sportsbooks offer new users exclusive offers, often in the form of bet-and-get, deposit bonuses or profit boosts. The funds do expire after you receive them, so be sure to monitor when that happens so you don’t miss out. A bet-and-get model gives you bonus funds for your bankroll based on a small wager. A deposit bonus matches equally or at a fraction of whatever funds you put into your account. The other option typically offered is a profit boost. Profit boosts usually double your winnings on a set number of wagers.  Louisiana has legal sports betting in 55 of the state’s 64 parishes. Voters approved sports wagering in those parishes in November 2020, and Senate Bill 247 was signed into law in June 2021. The first retail book was opened on Oct. 7, 2021. Mobile wagering became live on Jan. 28, 2022.  There are just two professional teams that might get your attention for sports betting in Louisiana — the Saints in the NFL and the Pelicans in the NBA. LSU is likely the most popular college team in the state.  You can wager on college sports in Louisiana, but you cannot wager on player props in the state.  There are many licensed casinos and racetrack locations where you can wager on sports in Louisiana. Licensed Retail Locations: Caesars New Orleans (formerly Harrah's New Orleans) – New Orleans Horseshoe Bossier City Hotel & Casino (Caesars Sportsbook) – Bossier City Horseshoe Lake Charles (Caesars Sportsbook) – Westlake Louisiana Downs Casino & Racetrack (Caesars Sportsbook) – Bossier City Paragon Casino Resort (The Draft Room / Betfred) – Marksville Coushatta Casino Resort (The Rez Sportsbook) – Kinder Delta Downs Racetrack Casino Hotel (FanDuel Sportsbook) – Vinton Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino (FanDuel Sportsbook) – Opelousas Treasure Chest Casino (FanDuel Sportsbook) – Kenner Sam's Town Hotel & Casino (FanDuel Sportsbook) – Shreveport Amelia Belle Casino (FanDuel Sportsbook) – Amelia Boomtown Casino Hotel Bossier City (ESPN BET) – Bossier City Boomtown Casino & Hotel New Orleans (ESPN BET) – Harvey L'Auberge Casino Hotel Baton Rouge (ESPN BET) – Baton Rouge L'Auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles (ESPN BET) – Lake Charles Margaritaville Resort Casino (ESPN BET) – Bossier City Bally's Shreveport Casino & Hotel – Shreveport Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots (TwinSpires Sportsbook) – New Orleans Fair Grounds OTB & Casino (TwinSpires) – Metairie Yes, sports betting is legal in Louisiana outside of nine specific parishes (Caldwell, Catahoula, Franklin, Jackson, La Salle, Sabine, Union, West Carroll, and Winn). You get to make the call on which is the best sportsbook in Louisiana. Each sportsbook has its benefits and drawbacks. It is in your best interest to try them all and see which you like best. You need to be 21 years old to bet in Louisiana. Yes, you can bet on college sports, but you cannot bet on college player props.  You do not need to be a resident of Louisiana to bet, but you need to be physically located in one of the 55 legal parishes in the state to bet on sports.  There are nine legal sportsbooks in Louisiana.  You can bet on sports at one of many retail casinos and racetracks in Louisiana without an app. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0caaa876989b59d077d73 Map Shows States Where Top Republicans Are Endorsing Democrats te 2026-10-27T16:00:42.730Z Map Shows States Where Top Republicans Are Endorsing Democrats Former GOP governors and members of Congress are among those who have issued cross-party endorsements ahead of the midterms. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0caa8876989b59d077d6a Commanders Linked to Big Potential Trade for Young Star WR te 2026-10-27T16:00:40.910Z Commanders Linked to Big Potential Trade for Young Star WR The Washington Commanders are being linked to Jacksonville Jaguars star wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. ahead of the deadline. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0caa6876989b59d077d61 Bills Predicted to Swing Trade for Star Safety in Major Move te 2026-10-27T16:00:38.980Z Bills Predicted to Swing Trade for Star Safety in Major Move The Buffalo Bills are being predicted to trade for Arizona Cardinals star safety Budda Baker ahead of the deadline. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0caa5876989b59d077d58 Tom Brady Could Mentor Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza, Biographer Predicts te 2026-10-27T16:00:37.283Z Tom Brady Could Mentor Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza, Biographer Predicts Tom Brady’s $375 million Fox deal may not be enough. His biographer explains why a bigger Raiders role could be next. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0caa3876989b59d077d4f What Has Gadi Eisenkot Said About Trump As Israel Heads to Polls te 2026-10-27T16:00:35.505Z What Has Gadi Eisenkot Said About Trump As Israel Heads to Polls The opposition leader, a former chief of Israel's military, founded his Yashar party just over a year ago. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0caa1876989b59d077d46 Ravens Star Rookie Vega Ioane Hit With Injury Setback After Bengals Game te 2026-10-27T16:00:33.756Z Ravens Star Rookie Vega Ioane Hit With Injury Setback After Bengals Game The Ravens face a critical test after a collapse against Cincinnati and an injury setback for standout rookie Vega Ioane. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0ca9f876989b59d077d3d Deion Sanders Offered Critics $50,000 on 1 Condition: Report te 2026-10-27T16:00:31.705Z Deion Sanders Offered Critics $50,000 on 1 Condition: Report Uncle Neely says Deion Sanders made critics a $50,000 offer with a catch as Colorado Buffaloes sink to 2-5 in Year 4. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0ca9d876989b59d077d34 Can a Psychedelic From Toad Venom Help When Antidepressants Fail?‌ te 2026-10-27T16:00:29.796Z Can a Psychedelic From Toad Venom Help When Antidepressants Fail?‌ A study offers new hope for the 30 percent of people with depression who have a treatment-resistant version of the condition. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0ca9b876989b59d077d2b Italian American Who Democratized Banking, Inspired Capra's George Bailey te 2026-10-27T16:00:27.910Z Italian American Who Democratized Banking, Inspired Capra's George Bailey A.P. Giannini forever changed how—and with whom—banks in America do business. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0ca99876989b59d077d22 Dan Campbell Slammed for Risky Decision in Lions Win Over Packers te 2026-10-27T16:00:25.933Z Dan Campbell Slammed for Risky Decision in Lions Win Over Packers Dan Campbell's aggressive coaching style came under scrutiny after a risky fourth-down call in Detroit's win over the Packers. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0ca98876989b59d077d19 Police Using AI to Flag 'Suspicious' Drivers Who Haven't Broken Law: Report te 2026-10-27T16:00:24.102Z Police Using AI to Flag 'Suspicious' Drivers Who Haven't Broken Law: Report Advanced license plate surveillance is prompting questions over privacy, policing and the tracking of everyday travel. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0ca96876989b59d077d10 Nikola Jokic Rips Fake Nuggets Fans Again: 'I'm Sticking to What I Said' te 2026-10-27T16:00:22.151Z Nikola Jokic Rips Fake Nuggets Fans Again: 'I'm Sticking to What I Said' Denver Nuggets three-time MVP center Nikola Jokic doubled down on his criticism of fans who boo their hometown team. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0ca93876989b59d077d07 'Endless' World Cruise Ends Over Fuel Struggles te 2026-10-27T16:00:19.939Z 'Endless' World Cruise Ends Over Fuel Struggles A residential ship’s global voyage has been suspended as its operator struggles with sharply higher operating costs. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0ca91876989b59d077cfe JD Vance Accuses Abdul El-Sayed of Anti-White Racism Before Michigan Rally te 2026-10-27T16:00:17.956Z JD Vance Accuses Abdul El-Sayed of Anti-White Racism Before Michigan Rally Vice President JD Vance accused Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed of engaging in “explicitly anti-white racial hatred." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0ca90876989b59d077cf5 Eric Swalwell-Linked Beverly Hills Mansion Raided by FBI: Reports te 2026-10-27T16:00:16.131Z Eric Swalwell-Linked Beverly Hills Mansion Raided by FBI: Reports In August, federal agents searched the former California representative's Washington, D.C., home. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0ca8e876989b59d077cec Dollar General Could Face ‘Sizable Penalties’ In ‘Deceptive Pricing’ Lawsuit te 2026-10-27T16:00:14.194Z Dollar General Could Face ‘Sizable Penalties’ In ‘Deceptive Pricing’ Lawsuit The company has allegedly cost consumers "millions of dollars in unlawful overcharges." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0ca8c876989b59d077ce3 Trump's Arch Sparks Backlash Over Shadows on Veterans’ Graves: ‘Sickens Me’ te 2026-10-27T16:00:12.151Z Trump's Arch Sparks Backlash Over Shadows on Veterans’ Graves: ‘Sickens Me’ One retired Vet told Newsweek it "leaves a pit in the bottom of your stomach." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0ca89876989b59d077cda Energy and Data Resilience Must Be Planned Together | Opinion te 2026-10-27T16:00:09.859Z Energy and Data Resilience Must Be Planned Together | Opinion Power, connectivity and computing failures interact, requiring companies to assess their critical infrastructure as one system. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0ca87876989b59d077cd1 Abdul El-Sayed's Antisemitic Ad Controversy Didn't Come Out of Nowhere  te 2026-10-27T16:00:07.718Z Abdul El-Sayed's Antisemitic Ad Controversy Didn't Come Out of Nowhere  El-Sayed disavowed an ad accused of antisemitism. But did his own rhetoric make its message seem at home in his campaign? Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0ca85876989b59d077cc8 Troy Aikman Urges Caution After Cowboys Win Over Eagles te 2026-10-27T16:00:05.714Z Troy Aikman Urges Caution After Cowboys Win Over Eagles The Dallas Cowboys stopped their losing skid on Monday night, taking down the division-rival Philadelphia Eagles. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0ca83876989b59d077ca7 Propuesta 422 busca extender el impuesto de ventas para Reid Park Zoo te 2026-10-27T16:00:03.071Z Propuesta 422 busca extender el impuesto de ventas para Reid Park Zoo Leer en inglés Los votantes de Tucson ayudaron a construir un hábitat para jaguares y una laguna para flamencos en el zoológico Reid Park; el 3 de noviembre, decidirán si continúan financiando las próximas etapas, que incluyen un nuevo recinto para elefantes y un espacio más amplio para leones. La Proposición 422 determinará si se renueva un impuesto sobre las ventas del 0.1% destinado a financiar la expansión, mejoras de capital, reparaciones y reemplazos, infraestructura, operaciones y mantenimiento del zoológico hasta el año 2047. Este impuesto sobre las ventas fue aprobado inicialmente por los votantes en 2017 y su vigencia termina a finales del próximo año. De aprobarse, la ciudad creará un fondo de mejoras para el zoológico Reid Park, y todo lo recaudado mediante dicho impuesto se destinará a este fondo para usos futuros, los cuales serán determinados por el alcalde y el concejo municipal. El zoológico es propiedad de la ciudad y forma parte de su Departamento de Parques y Recreación, pero su gestión está a cargo de la organización sin fines de lucro Reid Park Zoological Society, mediante un contrato con el municipio. Entre 2025 y 2026, el zoológico Reid Park recibió más de 610,000 visitantes, de los cuales una cuarta parte eran turistas. El impuesto aprobado en 2017 ha cubierto el 85% de los costos de los grandes proyectos de capital contemplados en el Plan Maestro del zoológico Reid Park de 2018. Esto incluye el hábitat para jaguares, la laguna para flamencos en el 2021 y la actual expansión Camino a Asia, cuya inauguración está prevista para el 13 de noviembre. Además, el zoológico tiene varios proyectos planeados para los próximos 10 años que, de aprobarse el impuesto, recibirían financiamiento a través de este. Ayúdanos a crear noticias locales que unan a las personas, en lugar de separarlas. El zoológico Reid Park recibió más de 610,000 visitantes entre 2025 y 2026; una cuarta parte de ellos eran turistas. El 3 de noviembre, los votantes de Tucson decidirán si prorrogan el impuesto sobre las ventas del 0.1% que ayuda a financiar el zoológico. Caitlin Schmidt / El Foco de Tucson. Estos proyectos fueron presentados al Concejo Municipal de Tucson durante su reunión del 6 de octubre. El plan comienza en 2028 con una nueva exhibición de hipopótamos pigmeos, seguida en 2030 por una nueva área de sabana que se ubicará junto a la zona actual destinada a jirafas, rinocerontes y aves, la cual incluirá además exhibiciones de animales pequeños. Para 2031, está prevista la construcción de un nuevo establo para elefantes, con el fin de dar cabida a la creciente manada del zoológico; asimismo, en 2032 se ampliará el hábitat de los perros salvajes. En 2034 se añadirán más exhibiciones de animales pequeños. Para 2035, el recinto de los leones se ampliará hasta alcanzar seis veces su tamaño actual, y en 2036 se construirá un hábitat compartido para facóqueros, puercoespines y suricatas. Las autoridades municipales han vinculado la ampliación del zoológico con otras estrategias, como la Iniciativa de Ciudad Segura, la Iniciativa de Prosperidad y el Plan Tucson 2025 todas ellas con el objetivo de fomentar la cultura local, impulsar el turismo y promover la cohesión social. Representantes del zoológico y del sector turístico han expresado su apoyo a la medida. Nancy Kluge, presidenta y directora ejecutiva de la Sociedad Zoológica de Reid Park, señaló en una carta a favor de la Propuesta 422 que el impuesto sobre las ventas aprobado en 2017 permitió al zoológico contratar más personal veterinario y de cuidado animal, realizar mejoras importantes en los hábitats y aumentar el número de niños que visitan el zoológico mediante visitas gratuitas. Kluge subrayó que la renovación no supondrá un aumento de los impuestos. “La Propuesta 422 simplemente prorroga el impuesto sobre las ventas ya existente aprobado previamente por los votantes para que podamos completar la visión a largo plazo del zoológico,” escribió Kluge. “La Proposición 422 garantiza que estos fondos asignados permanezcan en el Zoológico de Reid Park y sigan utilizándose exclusivamente para mejoras de capital, operaciones y mantenimiento.” La ampliación Camino a Asia tiene previsto abrir sus puertas el 13 de noviembre en el zoológico de Reid Park. Este proyecto forma parte de las iniciativas financiadas mediante un impuesto sobre las ventas, cuya posible prórroga será sometida a votación por los residentes de Tucson el 3 de noviembre. J. Felipe García, presidente y director ejecutivo de Visit Tucson, envió una carta en la que destaca el papel fundamental que desempeña el zoológico en el turismo y la economía local de Tucson. García calificó el impuesto sobre las ventas como una “inversión probada” que ya ha generado beneficios tangibles para la ciudad. “Cuando las familias planean sus vacaciones en Arizona, comparan distintos destinos. Un zoológico de clase mundial ayuda a mantener a Tucson en sus itinerarios, lo que impulsa las estancias en hoteles, las visitas a restaurantes y el consumo en comercios locales,” escribió García. “Cada visitante que llega de fuera de la ciudad y acude al zoológico gasta dinero en negocios locales, lo que crea empleos y genera ingresos fiscales que superan, con creces, la inversión realizada.” García señaló que, de no aprobarse la renovación de la Propuesta 422, el zoológico se enfrentaría al “deterioro de su infraestructura y a la imposibilidad de ampliar sus exhibiciones para cumplir con los estándares actuales.” “Ciudades competidoras, como Phoenix, mejoran constantemente sus atracciones,” afirmó. “No podemos permitirnos quedarnos atrás.” No se presentaron argumentos en contra de la Propuesta 422, ni existe una campaña organizada de oposición. 💡 Las elecciones generales se llevarán a cabo el 3 de noviembre. Los votantes del condado de Pima pueden registrarse, verificar su estado de registro o solicitar una boleta electoral por correo a través del sitio web recorder.pima.gov.  Ian Stash es egresado de la Universidad de Arizona y periodista independiente en Tucson. Puede contactarlo a través del correo electrónico ianjgs16@gmail.com.  Esta nota fue traducida por el equipo bilingüe de El Foco de Tucson. El Foco de Tucson es una sala de prensa comunitaria que ofrece oportunidades remuneradas a estudiantes y periodistas emergentes del sur de Arizona. Por favor, considera apoyar nuestro trabajo con una donación deducible de impuestos. Donar a El Foco Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0c832876989b59d077b74 Bill Maher, Justine Bateman compare far-left policies to 'The Purge in real life' te 2026-10-27T15:50:10.466Z Bill Maher, Justine Bateman compare far-left policies to 'The Purge in real life' Actress Justine Bateman and comedian Bill Maher compared far-left policies — specifically, the Democratic Socialists of America's (DSA) goals — to "The Purge" in real life on Monday, questioning why critics of those policies are expected to "bow down." "What's the endgame?" Bateman asked of the socialist policies of the DSA during an appearance on Maher's "Club Random" podcast. "Let's say you get everything you wanted. Let's say everything on that list. You get the whole thing. The whole thing. I mean, first of all, I can tell you for sure, anybody could tell you, you haven't thought this through." Maher called it "cloud cuckoo land" as Bateman began comparing the proposals to the movie "The Purge." DSA CO-CHAIR PUSHES BACK ON SOVIET UNION COMPARISONS, WANTS PRISONS TO BE 'LESS NECESSARY' "You've got ‘The Purge’ in real life because you have no jails and no – everybody better have a gun. Don't touch the Second Amendment. Everybody needs a gun if you're going to have that," she said. "I’ve said the same exact thing. It’s ‘The Purge.’ It’s ‘The Purge.’"  "The Purge" is a movie about a government-sanctioned, 12-hour annual event where all crime, including murder, is completely legal. BILL MAHER WARNS DEMOCRATS STILL HAVEN'T 'RENOUNCED THEIR CRAZY,' SAYS IT COULD SPELL TROUBLE IN 2028 "But again, as I said at the beginning, it's like you expect me to bow down to just one side of it, the left side of it. I'm the bad person because I'm questioning things," Maher said during the discussion with Bateman. "We're going to abolish the police, that everything is going to be free. I mean, their website literally says, 'Imagine this world where you don't have to worry about rent. You don't have to worry about transportation." He continued, "But you're the good people. You're the smart people. You're the people who shouldn't be questioned." The DSA did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. SOCIALISTS LAUNCH RADICAL PLATFORM TO ABOLISH THE US SENATE IN BID TO FUNDAMENTALLY TRANSFORM AMERICA. The DSA's policies drew scrutiny earlier this year after DSA co-chair Megan Romer discussed the organization's positions during an interview in July. Those positions included proposals to abolishing the Senate, police, and prisons. Romer affirmed the organization's support for replacing the presidency and Supreme Court, abolishing ICE, eventually eliminating national borders while granting amnesty to people living in the country illegally, defunding the Pentagon, phasing out prisons and shifting most large corporations to public ownership during the interview. BILL MAHER ADMITS HE COULD VOTE FOR JD VANCE, WARNS 'COWARDLY' DEMOCRATS FACE SOCIALIST TAKEOVER "This is not about politics. This is about – and I was saying to the guys earlier, like to me, being an American is, I am free to pursue the kind of life I want and to do whatever I want so long as what I'm doing doesn't impinge on somebody else's ability to do the same. Now, the stuff they're talking about impinges on my ability. And this is not conducive to an American society," Bateman said. Maher said he agreed and noted that he had told Vice President JD Vance in June that his vote was in play for Republicans if Democrats continued down this path. "That's why I told the vice president, 'My vote is in play.' And then, of course, within 24 hours they wrote, 'Bill Maher is a Republican now.' I never said that. I'm not. I said my vote is in play," Maher said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Author, psychotherapist and cultural commentator Jonathan Alpert told Fox News Digital, "Here's a guy who's been a liberal his entire life, and now he's talking about voting Republican. That should tell Democrats something. He's not the one who's changed his politics dramatically. He's questioning how far some people on the left want to go." "Bateman makes a good point," Alpert added. "What exactly happens if you get rid of police and prisons? Are we supposed to naively believe violent criminals will suddenly behave themselves? It's absurd to think you can just get rid of the institutions you don't like and somehow everything will work out. Human nature doesn't change because you pass a law. Maher and Bateman aren't asking anything outrageous. They're simply asking people to think through the consequences of what they're proposing. If you want to abolish prisons and police, you should be able to explain how you're going to keep people safe. That's not an unreasonable expectation." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0c830876989b59d077b6b UK charges 2 men in suspected Iran-linked incident at RAF Fairford after US bombers pulled te 2026-10-27T15:50:08.839Z UK charges 2 men in suspected Iran-linked incident at RAF Fairford after US bombers pulled British prosecutors charged two men Tuesday under the U.K.’s National Security Act following an incident at RAF Fairford, a key base used by the U.S. military’s heavy bombers. Mohmed Abdulkarim, 24, of London, was charged with assisting a foreign intelligence service. Nouman Essghir, 24, was charged with entering a prohibited place for a purpose prejudicial to the United Kingdom, according to the Crown Prosecution Service. British counterterrorism police said they believe the foreign country Abdulkarim was assisting was Iran, Reuters reported. RUBIO CONFIRMS 'FOREIGN ACTOR' INVOLVED IN UK TERROR PLOT The charges follow a September incident near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, England. British police arrested five men outside the base in the early hours of Sept. 27, according to Reuters. The base had been used by U.S. bombers to carry out strikes against Iran. About a dozen B-1 bombers were among the aircraft later withdrawn from RAF Fairford and returned to their home stations in the United States on security grounds, according to previous Fox News reporting. FOILED TERROR PLOT AT BOMBER BASE SIGNALS WIDER THREAT TO US MILITARY INSTALLATIONS: EXPERT RAF Fairford serves as a key European operating location for U.S. heavy bombers and has supported American military missions. Frank Ferguson, chief crown prosecutor for the CPS Special Crime and Counter Terrorism Division, said the agency decided to prosecute the two men following a "complex" counterterrorism investigation. "We will continue to work closely with our partners as this complex investigation continues," Ferguson said. Both men were expected to appear Tuesday at Westminster Magistrates’ Court. The CPS emphasized that the charges are not findings of guilt and that both defendants have the right to a fair trial. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0c82f876989b59d077b62 College football corporate overlords ruin another classic rivalry game with stupid new name te 2026-10-27T15:50:07.007Z College football corporate overlords ruin another classic rivalry game with stupid new name The state of college football is in flux these days, to put it conservatively. Between increasingly exorbitant NIL bills being footed by fans and boosters alike to an infinitely expanding College Football Playoff, the sport is going through its share of trials and tribulations. One aspect of college football that has seemingly stood the test of time is the sanctity of the rivalry game (for the most part, anyway). ESPN FUMBLES THE HOLY WAR BY FORCING UTAH AND BYU INTO A DREADED EARLY-MORNING KICKOFF FOR FANS Sure, some great traditional showdowns have been railroaded thanks to the ever-evolving nature of the modern game, but most of the all-time exciting matchups in college football are safe. The Game. The Iron Bowl. Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate. The Holy War. These are games with names that have become synonymous with the sport, but lately, our corporate overlords have decided to screw with another tradition that is nearly universally loved by college fans. The Florida Gators and Georgia Bulldogs play an annual rivalry game in the city of Jacksonville that is a sight to behold. Orange and blue on one side, red and black on the other, split down the middle. And for decades, they called this game "The World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party," and although both universities have distanced themselves from the moniker thanks to the negative implications of students drinking themselves blind at a football game (God forbid), the fans still use the name to this day. Unfortunately, the game has been moved for the next few seasons thanks to renovations at EverBank Stadium, and a bunch of sponsors and suits saw this as an opportunity to rebrand one of the SEC's coolest rivalry games. I'm sorry, the WHAT? I can't believe they're going to make Chris Fowler and Kirk Herbstreit vomit out "The Invesco QQQ Atlanta Gridiron Classic" at the top of the broadcast. I think I'm going to be sick. Georgia fans and Florida fans can't agree on anything. They don't agree on whether "Florida" or "Georgia" should come first when calling the game the "Florida-Georgia Game." They don't agree on the overall record in the series. And they can't even agree on who coined the term "Bloody Tuesday." THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! But one thing they all can agree on is that this name sucks. What's even more insulting is the official Mercedes-Benz Stadium X account calling it a "cocktail party" in their social media caption, just reminding us what we lost. I understand why they accepted a sponsorship to this game, and it's the same reason every terrible idea has been adopted in modern college football: money. Oh, and by the way, just because EverBank Stadium is under renovations doesn't mean this game has to be played at another NFL venue. These people are aware that the Gators and Bulldogs have on-campus stadiums, right? It's not even an unprecedented event to have this game played in Athens or Gainesville, which happened in 1994 and 1995, respectively. Two of the most iconic venues in the SEC will sit dormant this weekend so that a couple of corporate sponsors can milk some money out of a classic rivalry game. You gotta love college sports in 2026! Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0c82d876989b59d077b59 GM wants drivers to take their eyes off the road by 2028 te 2026-10-27T15:50:05.225Z GM wants drivers to take their eyes off the road by 2028 Would you feel comfortable watching a movie while your car cruises down the highway at 70 mph? General Motors is betting that someday you will. The automaker plans to introduce technology in 2028 that could let drivers take their hands off the steering wheel and their eyes off the road. That means you could potentially answer emails, watch a show or attend a virtual meeting while your vehicle handles the driving. The technology is expected to debut in the Cadillac Escalade IQ electric SUV. However, GM still has plenty to prove before drivers can safely look away from traffic. The company is testing how people react when a vehicle suddenly needs their attention. That research could help GM determine how much warning drivers need before safely taking control. Join our upcoming CyberGuy LIVE class: 5 Ways to Travel Smarter and Save Money In this free live online class, Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson will share five practical ways to protect your trip and your wallet this holiday travel season. You’ll learn how to secure your phone and personal information, find better travel deals, avoid common scams, save money on bookings and use technology to make your travels easier and less stressful. No technical experience is needed. Join us Saturday, October 31, at 11 AM ET / 8 AM PT. Register free now at CyberGuyLive.com. IKEA TURNS TO DRIVERLESS SEMIS WITH NOBODY IN THE CAB GM already offers Super Cruise, a hands-free driving system available on more than 20 models across Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC and Buick. It can manage steering, acceleration and braking on compatible roads under certain conditions. However, drivers must continue watching the road and remain ready to take control. The next version of Super Cruise would remove that constant attention requirement when the eyes-off feature is active. GM plans to introduce it on compatible highways before eventually expanding to other roads. The system will use lidar, radar and cameras to monitor its surroundings. Turquoise lights on the dashboard and exterior mirrors will signal when eyes-off driving is available and active. GM says the technology could arrive as early as 2028. However, the launch depends on further development, safety testing and other requirements. Availability will also depend on state laws. GM's ambitions are also growing. On Oct. 21, the company announced plans to bring autonomous highway driving to its full-size SUVs and light-duty pickup trucks, including gas-powered vehicles. Those vehicles represent some of GM's biggest sellers. However, the automaker has not announced when the technology will reach those additional models. Before asking drivers to trust a vehicle with their safety, GM wants to understand what happens when people stop concentrating on driving. At its Global Technical Center in Warren, Michigan, hundreds of volunteers have climbed into real GM vehicles, including the Cadillac Lyriq. However, instead of driving onto an actual highway, they enter an immersive simulator that recreates different road conditions. Researchers can introduce sudden traffic changes, construction zones and hazardous situations. Meanwhile, sensors monitor drivers' eye movements, heart rates and stress responses. The tests help GM understand how people behave when the technology encounters something unexpected. GM also tests its automated driving technology on closed courses and public roads with trained safety drivers. According to the company, its simulation tools can reproduce the equivalent of 100 years of driving in a single day. That gives engineers opportunities to study dangerous situations without exposing everyday drivers to those risks. Here's something I didn't expect to see in automotive safety research. GM is asking some participants to play Candy Crush while researchers study their reactions. The game creates an engaging distraction. Players become focused on improving their scores, which gives researchers a way to measure what happens when they must suddenly shift their attention back to driving. According to reporting by The Associated Press, Maureen August, a senior manager at GM Research & Development, explained that the game helps researchers draw participants into an activity before interrupting them. That interruption is especially important. Consider how long it takes to understand what's happening around you after you've been concentrating on your phone. Now consider making that adjustment while sitting behind the wheel of a moving SUV. At 70 mph, a vehicle travels roughly 103 feet every second. Even a five-second delay means it covers more than 500 feet. That's a lot of highway to travel while someone figures out why the car needs help. WHAT HAPPENS IF THE WAYMO COMPUTER FAILS? This may be the biggest question surrounding GM's plans. What happens when an automated vehicle encounters a situation it cannot safely handle? Perhaps there's debris blocking the highway. Maybe road markings disappear during construction. An unexpected maneuver by another driver could also create a dangerous situation. GM's engineers are studying how much warning drivers need before taking control. Researchers also examine whether people understand the system's alerts and feel comfortable trusting the technology. However, an eyes-off system must be designed around the possibility that someone cannot respond immediately. That's why the vehicle's ability to handle unexpected conditions and safely manage a failed takeover becomes especially important. GM has not yet publicly detailed every situation its planned system will handle or exactly how it will respond when a driver fails to take over. Several automakers already offer systems that reduce the work involved in highway driving. However, their capabilities vary considerably. Ford's BlueCruise allows hands-free driving on compatible roads, but drivers must continue paying attention. Tesla's Full Self-Driving (Supervised) can handle many driving tasks, although it still requires active human supervision. Mercedes-Benz previously introduced its DRIVE PILOT system, which allowed conditional eyes-off driving in limited situations. However, the automaker has since pulled back from that technology in the U.S. as it develops its next generation of automated driving systems. GM's larger ambition is to make eyes-off driving available at highway speeds across a broader network of compatible roads. The company hopes to expand the capability to additional models after the Escalade IQ. There's a financial incentive behind the push toward automated driving. Automakers increasingly offer advanced features through paid software subscriptions. GM already charges for continued Super Cruise access after the included service period expires. According to the company's August 2026 update, equipped vehicles include three years of service, followed by plans starting at $39.99 per month. GM has not announced pricing for its future eyes-off technology. Some industry analysts believe drivers will be more willing to pay for technology that frees up their time behind the wheel. Still, there's a practical question for buyers. If you're already paying a premium for a luxury SUV, how much more would you be willing to spend each month to use its most advanced driving features? WAYMO RECALLS ROBOTAXIS OVER CONSTRUCTION-ZONE RISK If you're considering a vehicle with advanced driving technology, pay attention to what the manufacturer actually promises. Today's hands-free systems generally require you to keep watching the road. GM's planned eyes-off feature would allow you to look away only when the system is properly engaged under compatible conditions. Before paying for that capability, you'll want to know where it works and how the vehicle handles emergencies. It's also worth asking what happens if the system requests your attention while you're distracted. Also, don't overlook the ongoing cost. Subscription fees could make a vehicle more expensive to own than its original purchase price suggests. And remember, GM's planned system remains under development. Until a manufacturer explicitly authorizes eyes-off operation under the appropriate conditions, keep watching the road and follow the system's instructions. I love the idea of a less stressful drive, especially on those long stretches of highway where you're staring at the same traffic for miles. But handing over control is one thing. Taking my eyes off the road while traveling at highway speed is another. GM's research is encouraging because the company is studying how people actually behave when they're distracted. Still, I want to know what happens when the car encounters something it wasn't expecting. And if automakers plan to charge us every month for this technology, they'd better be able to show that it's safe and dependable. I'd be curious to try it, but I'd want a lot more evidence before settling in to watch a movie. Would you trust your car enough to watch a movie while it drives at 70 mph, or would you always want to keep an eye on the road? Let us know by writing to us at CyberGuy.com. Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Newsletter Copyright 2026 CyberGuy.com. All rights reserved. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0c5d8876989b59d077b03 Hit Netflix show boss, Obama’s former UN ambassador take shots at Trump's 'wreckage of our institutions' te 2026-10-27T15:40:08.695Z Hit Netflix show boss, Obama’s former UN ambassador take shots at Trump's 'wreckage of our institutions' Debora Cahn, showrunner of the Netflix series "The Diplomat," and former Obama United Nations Ambassador Samantha Power attacked the Trump administration on Monday amid cuts to the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Cahn and Power took part in a discussion about the state of U.S. diplomacy and the series' latest season, along with the show's lead actress Keri Russell, at the John F. Kennedy Forum at Harvard.  Throughout the event, they lamented the state of government since President Donald Trump took office again in 2025. Cahn described the situation in 2025 as a "funeral" in Washington. "We go to Washington every year," Cahn said. "Last year, it was the funeral for democracy. I had never seen so many people in a state of complete existential despair over the wreckage that was falling around them, and I think we all went home and started Googling, 'How did you get an EU passport.'" ELON MUSK THREATENS TO SUE RO KHANNA OVER CLAIMS USAID CUTS SENTENCED CHILDREN TO DEATH However, she remarked that the upcoming midterm elections have provided more hope to people struggling in the "wreckage" of government institutions. "I think as a citizen, I think we are all so exhausted by the constant barrage of, you know, somebody we talk to in Washington called them, 'dead cats getting thrown on the table' in the midst of the wreckage of our institutions," Cahn said. "We no longer have the capacity for outrage. So, I worry we don't have the capacity to kind of mount any kind of resistance to the crumbling of our own democracy. And so, to see people are like, 'God, stop worrying about that, that is so last year. Move on. There are things we can do and things we will do.' It is good," she said. Power took more issue with the Trump administration's dismantling of USAID, having been the agency's administrator from 2021-2025. She added that the truly "horrifying" part of the process was the compliance of the employees. "For all of us who watched USAID be dismantled and other agencies in the U.S. government be gutted, what was so horrifying about it was the complacency and complicity of so many people who believed in that work five minutes before," Power said. AP POST ON USAID CUTS BACKFIRES AS CRITICS QUESTION TAXPAYER-FUNDED NEPAL TRANSGENDER JOBS "And the effectiveness of the people with the wrecking ball was that they did it so quickly and it really was shock and awe. And what it took away for so many, particularly those who worked at places like USAID, many of whom are here, was a sense of agency," she said. Power lamented a lack of "dissent" within the president's team or from Congress, claiming it was a staple of the Biden administration. "Whether it is the press, internal voices of debate even, not only dissent but even debate. Anything that is not just, 'Yes, Mr. President, what a brilliant idea, Mr. President,' that individual does not seem to get invited back to the next meeting. What does that result in? Not always, but chances are, really bad decisions, like invading a country on a false pretext and with no plan, in a manner that not only hurts the American people, the people of Iran and other countries but hurts the president," Power said. She continued, "This is one thing that Liz Sherwood-Randall, who was President Biden's homeland security advisor, worked with me in the Obama administration. We were so fortunate that we had leaders who believe that dissent made and checks and balances and arguing things out made for better decisions in the end, even if it was really unpleasant, and they would have much preferred everybody to be like, 'Oh my God, what a great idea, Mr. President.'" Fox News Digital reached out to the White House and State Department for comment. BILL GATES 'WORRIED' ABOUT SCALING BACK USAID: 'YOU COULD HAVE LITERALLY MILLIONS OF DEATHS' Power has come under scrutiny for meeting with left-wing organizations during her time as a USAID administrator.  According to nearly 700 pages of internal calendar entries obtained by Fox News Digital in 2023, Power met with George Soros' Open Society Foundations at least two times, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation at least five times and held meetings with several other powerful groups like the Ford and Rockefeller foundations.  Fox News Digital also reported on Monday how U.S. and Latin American officials accused USAID of pushing left-wing politics and candidates around the world. "You have plenty of examples out there of how USAID was attempting to run its own foreign policy," U.S. Ambassador to Panama Kevin Marino Cabrera told Fox News Digital. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0c5d6876989b59d077afa Schumer, Dems are quietly betting big on one sleeper race in the Deep South te 2026-10-27T15:40:06.726Z Schumer, Dems are quietly betting big on one sleeper race in the Deep South National Democrats are getting aggressive in the homestretch of this election cycle, sending money and party figureheads to a state that, for decades, has been out of reach. Mississippi has been a Republican stronghold for the GOP in the Senate since the 1980s, but in a political environment that is proving tough for incumbents of the party in power, Democrats appear to smell blood in the water. But Republicans aren’t buying the last-minute play in the Deep South, arguing that it’s a reach, at best, to make the race competitive. DEMOCRATS SEE NEW CHANCES TO FLIP RED STATES — BUT A $400M GOP SPENDING ADVANTAGE COULD DERAIL THEIR PLANS "Largely, I think they’re just throwing s— at the wall at this point," a GOP political operative told Fox News Digital. The Senate Majority PAC, a political action committee with close ties to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., reserved $1.2 million in advertising in the state to boost Scott Colom, a district attorney mounting a bid against Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith. And major figures in the Democratic Party, like former Vice President Kamala Harris and former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, have also made the trip or are set to appear in the state — Buttigieg is scheduled to hold a rally on Mississippi’s Gulf Coast on Tuesday. Jake Monssen, Hyde-Smith’s campaign manager, told Fox News Digital in a statement that "This is simply Washington insiders making a last-ditch effort to give life to Scott Colom's failing campaign." "Scott is bankrolled by the radical left because he is in lockstep with their agenda," Monssen said. "He supports tax increases, open borders, taxpayer benefits for illegal immigrants, and sex change surgeries for minors." Like in other races across the Senate map, Colom has a fight with history to contend with. Mississippi has not elected a Democrat to the Senate since 1982, and the Magnolia State has consistently supported President Donald Trump. TRUMP-BACKED SENATOR ADMITS GOP FACES NIGHTMARE SCENARIO IN STATE REPUBLICANS HAVEN'T LOST IN 90 YEARS But Colom believed that the ground operation he’d developed while national Democrats stayed away from the state is what would put him over the top against Hyde-Smith, not the last-minute support. "It could be enough," Colom told Fox News Digital. "I mean, the thing is, the people of Mississippi built this campaign." Colom went on the offensive against Hyde-Smith, arguing that she "refuses to debate, she doesn’t campaign." "Because of that, I was able to build momentum on the ground, which means now that it's getting attention, now that it's getting resources, I'm able to take advantage of it in a way that other candidates couldn't," he said. Republicans aren’t resting on their laurels in the state, however. The Senate Leadership Fund, a political action committee closely aligned with Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., teed up a seven-figure ad buy there in response to Democrats’ spending. And Trump appeared in Corinth, Mississippi on Monday to rally for Hyde-Smith. He made a similar pitch to voters that he’s done at every rally stop this midterm cycle: pretend he’s on the ballot. "In this election, if you would, I'm asking you to pretend that I'm on the ballot," Trump said. "And the reason is that when I'm on the ballot, exactly 49% more people show up." Jonathan Klingler, a professor of political science at the University of Mississippi, told Fox News Digital that the increased spending and national attention to a once-sleepy race have generated the "talking point of Mississippi as evidence for momentum and building a Democratic wave." THUNE MAKES BOLD PREDICTION ABOUT REPUBLICANS' SENATE CHANCES AS GOP PULLS MILLIONS FROM KEY RACES "So at least I'm not — I can't say whether that's the intent of the funding here or visits, but that is the effect," he said. There are also voter demographics that both Hyde-Smith and Colom have to contend with. Mississippi has the highest share of Black voters in the country at nearly 40% of the electorate. In order for Colom and "Democrats to be successful, they simply have to peel off a larger share of white voters," Klingler said. There’s another storyline underneath the headlines of this race, too. Hyde-Smith and Colom have a history dating back to the Biden administration, when the lawmaker blocked his nomination to serve as a district court judge in Mississippi. "Instead of saving himself the embarrassment of being denied a job twice by Hyde-Smith, Colom is running a campaign backed by Chuck Schumer, funded by George Soros, and built on pro-transgender and other far-left policies," National Republican Senatorial Committee spokeswoman Bernadette Breslin told Fox News Digital. That’s not Colom’s motivating factor, however. He had just left Trump's northeast Mississippi rally where he spoke to voters about their main concerns, "everybody I talked to, gas prices, grocery prices," and tariffs, he said. But Colom said his personal dispute with Hyde-Smith was not his primary motivation. "I'll tell you, as a Christian, I forgive her for that. That's not a motivating factor for me," Colom said. "I mean, as a district attorney, I have to prosecute cases where people lost their loved ones to gun violence. So, you know, and I’ve seen them forgive that person." "So that's not the motivating factor," he continued. "For me, it's really the betrayal of the America First movement, right? Like she was supposed to help President Trump get lower grocery prices. Well, she betrayed us. We're not getting lower grocery prices." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0c386876989b59d077acd 8,000 Events. 1 Million People. Communities Rally for Afterschool Programs. te 2026-10-27T15:30:14.588Z 8,000 Events. 1 Million People. Communities Rally for Afterschool Programs. (StatePoint) A large, powerful body of evidence demonstrates improvements in grades, school attendance and behavior among children who participate in afterschool programs. Researchers have also found that students in afterschool programs are more engaged in school and excited about learning,… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0c128876989b59d077a52 Can you understand your ballot? Many measures are written above a college level te 2026-10-27T15:20:08.120Z Can you understand your ballot? Many measures are written above a college level Voters mark their primary election ballots at Second Presbyterian Church in Little Rock, Arkansas, on March 3, 2026. This year’s statewide ballot measures are written, on average, at a graduate-school reading level, according to a new report. (Photo by John Sykes/Arkansas Advocate) This year’s statewide ballot measures are written, on average, at a graduate-school reading level, according to a new report. The readability of 2026’s ballot questions — which ask voters to weigh in on issues as varied as abortion, property taxes, voter ID and firearms — varies by state, political data tracking nonprofit Ballotpedia found in its newest Ballot Measure Readability Report. The report analyzes the level of education voters would need to understand the titles and summaries of the measures put before them. Because ballot measures are often lengthy and full of legal language, states write shorter titles to be published on the ballot for voters to read. Many of this year’s ballot measures don’t include summaries to supplement the titles. And many voters don’t read beyond a measure’s title before deciding how to vote, Ballotpedia researchers note. This year, 164 measures have been or will be on the ballot across 40 states. The titles average a reading level requiring 17 years of education, which corresponds to a first-year graduate student. The summaries average a reading level requiring 15 years of education. About 42% of the U.S. adult population ages 25-54 have a bachelor’s degree or higher, according to the most recently available data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Title readability ranges from a fifth-grade level for an Idaho question asking voters to choose an official state gun to a 48th-grade level for a Colorado constitutional amendment that would establish a right to hunt and fish, Ballotpedia found. No formal education level corresponds to a 48th-grade level, but that rating indicates an extremely advanced language structure. “The most significant factor driving readability differences isn’t the type or topic of the ballot measure, but which state it’s in,” said Ryan Byrne, managing editor of Ballotpedia’s ballots team, in a statement. Kentucky, Massachusetts and Tennessee had the lowest average title readability grade level, at 10 years of education, while Colorado had the highest at 33 years, followed by Hawaii at 31 years and Nevada at 26, according to the report. Research has found voters are more likely to skip ballot questions that have more complex language. About half of states have enacted laws designed to make ballot measure language easier to read. Earlier this year, Maryland enacted a law requiring ballot questions to be written in plain and clear language. Last year, Arkansas required ballot titles to be written at no more than an eighth-grade level. But still, the average readability score for state ballot measures since 2017, when Ballotpedia began tracking it, is about 18 years of education, or the equivalent of a second-year graduate student. This year, Kansas had the longest ballot question title, at 927 words for a constitutional amendment that would have authorized the election of state Supreme Court justices and abolished an existing nominating commission. Voters defeated it in August. Alaska will have the shortest title, at just five words, for a measure to amend state law to allow only U.S. citizens to vote in elections. Ballotpedia uses two formulas to calculate readability, which includes looking at the number of syllables, words and sentences in a text. Readability scores for each of the 164 ballot measures this year can be found in Ballotpedia’s report. Stateline reporter Anna Claire Vollers can be reached at avollers@stateline.org. This story was originally produced by Stateline, which is part of States Newsroom, a nonprofit news network which includes Arizona Mirror, and is supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0c125876989b59d077a31 Multi-state manhunt underway as murder victim's close friend fears escaped killer could strike again te 2026-10-27T15:20:05.672Z Multi-state manhunt underway as murder victim's close friend fears escaped killer could strike again The close friend of a Tennessee murder victim fears his convicted killer could strike again after escaping prison and triggering a multi-state manhunt. Jacob Allen Morley escaped from the Northwest Correctional Complex in Tiptonville, Tennessee, on Sunday, though officials have not said exactly when he got out. Prison staff discovered Morley was missing around 11:30 p.m., and a subsequent review of surveillance video showed him breaching the facility's perimeter fence. Around 1 a.m. Monday, surveillance video captured Morley stealing a pickup truck from the 400 block of Keystone Drive, roughly two miles south of the prison, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. The white 2008 Ford F-350, bearing Tennessee license plate 138BBQV, has "Lindamood Planting Company" marked on its side. TENNESSEE INMATE CONVICTED OF MURDER ESCAPES FROM PRISON, STEALS PICKUP TRUCK, MANHUNT UNDERWAY: OFFICIALS Morley was sentenced to life in prison after being convicted in 2025 of murdering Cody Birchfield three years earlier. Diana Reid, one of Birchfield's close childhood friends, told Fox News Digital that she's concerned Morley may hurt more people now that he's on the run. "He's already been convicted of taking an innocent life. I believe he's extremely dangerous and I'm genuinely concerned that someone else could end up hurt if he's not caught soon," Reid said. "I'm genuinely scared knowing that someone convicted of such a violent crime is out there, not knowing where he's headed. What he's capable of doing next is just frightening." "He’s got absolutely nothing to lose at this point and someone could become a victim just so he can continue his path to wherever he’s headed," she said. Reid said Birchfield was "such a kind soul" and "had the biggest heart." "He was more than just a murder victim, that he was someone who was deeply loved. He had a whole life ahead of him and he was completely robbed of that when he was murdered," Reid said. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X As the manhunt for Morley expanded beyond Tennessee, the Missouri State Highway Patrol urged residents to remain alert and check their surveillance cameras for any sign of the escaped inmate. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS Morley is described as 5 feet, 11 inches tall and weighing 240 pounds, with brown hair and green eyes. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said he should be "considered dangerous," adding Morley is now on the state's most wanted list. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB In addition to the first-degree murder conviction, he was also found guilty of burglary, vandalism, tampering with evidence and evading arrest. SEND US A TIP Federal and state law enforcement is assisting to help find Morley, according to officials. GOT A TIP? Birchfield disappeared in early February 2022 after he was last seen in Elizabethton, Tennessee. According to WJHL, investigators from the Carter County Sheriff's Office saw indications that a "violent crime" had occurred inside his house. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST WATCH: Escaped Tennessee inmate seen on video stealing truck, officials say On March 2, 2022, Morley was arrested after a police chase that went to the North Carolina state line. After the arrest, Birchfield's body was found underneath Morley's home. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Morley's former girlfriend, Landree Sheperd, testified at Morley's trial and claimed that the defendant said at one point that "he f---ing killed him." People with information about Morley's whereabouts are encouraged to contact 844-832-3463. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0bed7876989b59d0779f9 8,000 Events. 1 Million People. Communities Rally for Afterschool Programs. te 2026-10-27T15:10:15.948Z 8,000 Events. 1 Million People. Communities Rally for Afterschool Programs. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0bece876989b59d0779b7 Kylian Mbappe predictably bends the knee after losing Chinese sponsors for laughing at meme of dictator Mao te 2026-10-27T15:10:06.584Z Kylian Mbappe predictably bends the knee after losing Chinese sponsors for laughing at meme of dictator Mao Soccer superstar Kylian Mbappe laughed at a meme involving Mao Zedong, the Chinese dictator who died a half-century ago, and is facing serious backlash in the form of losing Chinese sponsors and having his team's matches banned on television around the country. During a recent interview on The Bridge, a French talk show hosted by Mbappe's Real Madrid teammate Aurelien Tchouameni, the 27-year-old star reportedly said the meme "that makes me laugh the most, it's the one where there's a video of a guy, I think it's a Chinese dictator, they put my [face over it]." Mbappe smiled as the show cut to a meme of his face imposed on an image resembling Mao. One of Mbappe's most popular nicknames is "The Dictator," given his prowess on the field and overall influence on the sport globally. Mao ruled China as a communist dictator from 1949 to 1976, with his regime resulting in tens of millions of deaths. ADIDAS APOLOGIZES AFTER AD FEATURING FORMER ISRAELI SOLDIER WHO LOST LEG DRAWS BOYCOTT CALLS Eastroc Beverage Group Co. and China Mengniu Dairy Co., two Chinese consumer brands that hired Mbappe, have both announced that they are cutting ties with Mbappe after their stocks took a hit, according to Bloomberg. Dongpeng, a drink company, stated it was cutting all ties with Mbappe as well. Mbappe's official social media accounts on the Weibo and Xiaohongshu platforms have reportedly been frozen and marked with notices about violating regulations. State-run CCTV not only reportedly stopped airing Real Madrid matches in China, but also all La Liga matches, the top-flight league in Spain that features a total of 20 clubs. Lin Jian, a spokesperson for China's foreign ministry, even weighed in with a stark statement about Mbappe's joke about a meme. "We have noted the relevant reports. Words and deeds that hurt the feelings of the Chinese people will naturally be met with opposition from all sectors of Chinese society," Jian stated, per The Financial Times. With fierce action being taken by communist China, both La Liga and Mbappe did not take long to succumb to the pressure and swiftly issued apologies. On Tuesday, La Liga issued a statement explaining that it "deeply regrets the offense caused by Kylian Mbappé's recent comments among Chinese fans. These comments were made in a personal capacity and do not represent LALIGA. To the extent of our institutional responsibility, we apologize on behalf of LALIGA and all its clubs." SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Less than an hour later came Mbappe's apology, which he shared with his millions of followers across social media. "During a recent interview, I reacted to an image of myself," the statement began. "My comment was ill-judged, and I now understand that it hurt many people in China and in Chinese communities around the world. "I apologise to everyone my words have upset. This was absolutely not my intention. I have deep respect for the Chinese people and their history, and I am sincerely sorry." If this situation feels familiar, it's because it is, as the NBA faced similar backlash in China years ago. In 2019, then-Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey posted an image on Twitter, now X, showing support for pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong. The image read, "Fight For Freedom. Stand With Hong Kong." The backlash in China was swift and fierce, to put it mildly. The Rockets had many of their Chinese sponsors suspend ties with the organization, CCTV stopped broadcasting NBA games for roughly a year and league commissioner Adam Silver faced calls from the Chinese government that Morey should be fired. Despite the NBA reportedly losing hundreds of millions of dollars as a result of Morey's post, Silver defended Morey's right to free speech while understanding the social media post offended some Chinese fans, and certainly the country's leaders. LeBron James, however, took a different approach. As a Nike athlete with substantial financial ties to China, James claimed that Morey was "misinformed" by the situation taking place with the protests. "And so many people could have been harmed not only financially, physically, emotionally, spiritually. So just be careful what we tweet and say and we do, even though, yes, we do have freedom of speech, but there can be a lot of negative that comes with that, too," James said when initially asked about the situation. One year after his social media post, Morey resigned as the Rockets' general manager before quickly taking over as the president of basketball operations for the Philadelphia 76ers. Morey was fired by the 76ers in May 2026, two months before James opted to sign with Philadelphia. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0bc7d876989b59d077961 Pakistan’s top court upholds Christian man’s death sentence for blasphemy te 2026-10-27T15:00:13.411Z Pakistan’s top court upholds Christian man’s death sentence for blasphemy Shock and anger greeted the Pakistani Supreme Court's decision to uphold the conviction and death sentence of a Christian man accused of blasphemy against the Prophet Muhammad.  Supporters say that the decision has far-reaching implications for human rights in Pakistan and for Pakistan’s standing on the international stage. The Open Doors 2026 World Watch List listed the Asian nation in its top ten list of countries where Christians face the most extreme persecution. CeCe Heil, Senior Counsel and International Legal Director for the American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ), told Fox News Digital the case against brothers Amoon and Qaisar Ayub began in 2014.  AMERICANS TRAVEL TO PAKISTAN TO FREE CHRISTIANS TRAPPED IN MODERN-DAY SLAVERY: 'GOD'S HAND WAS IN IT' Qaisar was arrested after a WordPress site displayed the Ayub brothers’ contact information and shared content that insulted the Prophet Muhammad. Amoon was arrested the following year. Heil says that in the 12 years of legal wrangling that followed, the Pakistani legal system has never presented evidence proving that either brother was truly affiliated with the offending WordPress blog site. The ACLJ, through its Pakistani counterpart, the Organization for Legal Aid (OLA), began representing Amoon shortly after his arrest in 2015. Both brothers were sentenced to death in 2018. They unsuccessfully sought appeal in the Lahore High Court in 2022. After a continuation at the Supreme Court in 2025, Qaisar asked the OLA to represent him. Following years of arguments and 13 postponed hearings, an Oct. 7 verdict from the Supreme Court saw Amoon acquitted after some 10 years in prison, while Qaisar’s conviction and death sentence was upheld. Heil said that a threatening atmosphere now attends many blasphemy hearings, where she says "mobs" commonly show up in courtrooms. In one trial, she said that a mob filmed themselves saying that "if the judge does not enforce death by hanging, we will kill him by our own hands." She said another video shows a prominent lawyer involved in numerous blasphemy cases celebrating the 15-year journey that led to Qaisar’s sentencing. A translation of the description reads, "There is only one punishment for one who insults the Prophet: The death penalty for Qaisar Ayub." Heil said the precedent set by the Supreme Court’s decision could impact "every single person that is sitting in prison right now on blasphemy charges," which includes at least three OLA clients. Other Christian men facing death include Shahzad Masih who was 16 years old when he was accused of blasphemy in 2017. He was sentenced to death five years later. His appeals have repeatedly been postponed in the years since 2022. Intizar Masih is pending trial for a blasphemous post he is said to have shared on WhatsApp in 2023. Ahsan Masih was accused of posting blasphemous content to TikTok in 2023, and was sentenced to death the following year. His appeal hearings have also been postponed. The OLA plans to file a review petition with the Supreme Court as early as this week, addressing the lack of evidence convicting Qaisar. They also plan to reach out directly to the Government of Pakistan to request support, including a presidential pardon for Qaisar.  Heil said that she finds it "very strange" for a country posturing itself as a "more tolerant" negotiator between world powers in the ongoing conflict in Iran to fail to protect the religious freedoms of its people. CHRISTIAN FARMING COMMUNITIES UNDER SIEGE AS US REPORT NAMES FULANI MILITANTS NIGERIA'S DEADLIEST THREAT The Pakistani Embassy in Washington D.C. did not respond to Fox News Digital’s questions about the possibility of a presidential pardon for Qaisar, or whether the Supreme Court’s decision could impact Pakistan’s perception in the West, or if justice can prevail in courtrooms mobbed with threatening onlookers. A State Department spokesperson told Fox News Digital that the U.S. "is concerned about religious freedom in Pakistan and throughout the world" and that "we regularly discuss this concern with Pakistan, as we would with any country." Heil said the ACLJ has requested that the United Nations Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions, Morris Tidball-Binz, intercede on Qaisar’s behalf. Tidball-Binz did not respond to Fox News Digital’s questions about whether he held concerns about the precedent set by the Supreme Court upholding Qaisar’s conviction. The Human Rights Council Secretariat provided a letter that Tidball-Binz and other U.N. officials wrote to the Government of Pakistan in Sept. 2025, emphasizing their concerns about the cases of the Ayub brothers and Shahazad Masih.  It stated, "Without making any judgment as to the accuracy of the information made available to us, we would like to express our grave concern about the imposition of the mandatory death penalty for blasphemy related charges against Mr. Shahzad Masih, Mr. Qaiser Ayub and Mr. Amoon Ayub, despite an apparent lack of conclusive evidence against them for acts and for offenses which do not qualify as ‘most serious crimes,’" it read. The U.N. officials concluded that, "If the above allegations prove to be accurate, they would be in contravention of Mr. Shahazad Masih´s, Mr. Qaiser Ayub’s and Mr. Amoon Ayub’s rights to life, not to be subjected to torture or to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, not to be deprived arbitrarily of their liberty and to be afforded fair proceedings before an independent and impartial tribunal, to freedom of thought, conscience and religion or belief, the right to express their opinion in a peaceful manner and the right to be equal before the law and are entitled to the equal protection of the law without any discrimination."  The Government of Pakistan responded earlier this year, and outlined how "Under Pakistan's Constitution, such matters fall within the judicial domain, and the Executive is constitutionally prohibited from intervening in individual cases." Heil said that while Amoon has been spared from the death penalty, their work is ongoing to keep him safe from reprisals. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0bc7b876989b59d077958 Illinois man accused of threatening Congress with white substances in letters marked with his return address te 2026-10-27T15:00:11.237Z Illinois man accused of threatening Congress with white substances in letters marked with his return address An Illinois man was charged with two felonies Monday after allegedly sending letters containing an unknown white powder substance to members of Congress, according to a criminal complaint. Matthew G. Unglesbee was charged with false information and hoaxes and mailing threatening communications after four members of Congress received the letters, which were marked with his return address, according to the complaint. Unglesbee told the FBI the substance in the letters was salt and that he mailed them as a joke, the complaint read. OHIO MAN CHARGED OVER GRAPHIC THREATS TO KILL TRUMP, BEHEAD GOP LAWMAKER The FBI received a tip that Unglesbee had sent the letters on Oct. 16. The tipster had overheard Unglesbee at a restaurant saying he had mailed suspicious substances to members of Congress, the complaint stated. The tipster allegedly provided authorities with Unglesbee’s full name, address and date of birth. MAN INDICTED FOR ALLEGEDLY POSTING GRUESOME DEATH THREATS AGAINST KRISTI NOEM, PAM BONDI ON SOCIAL MEDIA Members of the FBI’s field office in Chicago responded to the offices of three members of Congress in the northern Illinois area after receiving the tip and a 911 call from one of the congressional offices. "A staff member at Congressperson A's office, the first office to receive a letter, noticed that the letter felt like it contained a powder and the staffer could hear something inside the letter," the complaint read. This staff member called 911. BIOWEAPON THREAT EXPOSED AS ANTHROPIC SOUNDS ALARM ON FOREIGN ACTORS PLOTTING VIRUS EXPERIMENTS The office had already been on high alert, having received a similar letter within the previous few weeks, according to the complaint. All three letters contained "a white granular substance" and a handwritten letter which read "HA HA," the complaint stated. CONGRESS IS A HUGE TARGET FOR SPIES. MEMBERS AND STAFF NEED A WAKE-UP CALL AND TRAINING On Friday, FBI Chicago responded to the office of a fourth member of Congress, a senator in the Northern District of Illinois. The senator had also received an envelope with a white granular substance, also with a letter which also read, "HAH enjoy the gift". All four letters were marked with Unglesbee’s name and return address, according to the complaint. FAA EMPLOYEE CHARGED WITH ALLEGEDLY THREATENING TO KILL PRESIDENT TRUMP IN EMAIL TO WHITE HOUSE FBI Task Force Officer Chris Hobbs, who wrote the criminal complaint, characterized the letters as a common intimidation tactic, pointing out that preliminary lab testing "did not detect the presence of chemical or biological toxins in the white granular substance." The FBI interviewed Unglesbee at his home Saturday where he allegedly confessed to sending the letters, telling law enforcement that he heard someone in a restaurant talking about similar letters Congress members had received. UTAH MAN CHARGED WITH ATTEMPTED HATE CRIME AFTER ALLEGED THREAT TO 'BLOW UP' SYNAGOGUE He told the FBI he knew his powder would be perceived as potentially being anthrax and anticipated people responding with hazmat suits. He also told the FBI that the powder was salt, claiming he used salt specifically because it looks like anthrax. PENNSYLVANIA MAN ACCUSED OF PLOTTING ISIS ATTACK ARRESTED WITH RIFLE AND 190 ROUNDS OF AMMUNITION: DOJ "Unglesbee claimed he was joking but recognized that the recipients would not know he was joking and could perceive it as a threat," the complaint read. The FBI searched Unglesbee's home and found a fifth letter marked with one of the congresspeople's Washington, D.C., office's address. The FBI also determined that Unglesbee sent the letters on Oct. 19. Fox News Digital contacted the FBI for further information. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0bc76876989b59d077933 Ford Fathom will be the cheapest American EV capable of powering a house te 2026-10-27T15:00:06.333Z Ford Fathom will be the cheapest American EV capable of powering a house Ford is rolling out two new chargers capable of powering a home or the grid — so-called V2x capability. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0bc73876989b59d07792a Meta AI director Rohit Patel leaves to take on Microsoft Office and Google Workspace te 2026-10-27T15:00:03.863Z Meta AI director Rohit Patel leaves to take on Microsoft Office and Google Workspace Rohit Patel is departing Meta after eight years working on AI evaluations and reinforcement learning, TechCrunch has exclusively learned. His startup, Ndoc, aims to take on Microsoft Office Suite. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0ba34876989b59d0778c5 Kamala Harris calls Trump administration 'most callous and corrupt' in American history te 2026-10-27T14:50:28.056Z Kamala Harris calls Trump administration 'most callous and corrupt' in American history While on the campaign trail Monday for Democrats ahead of the midterms, former Vice President Kamala Harris offered some of her harshest criticism of the Trump White House yet, calling it the "most callous and corrupt and incompetent" presidential administration in American history. Twice during her speech at an event for David Crowley, the Democratic nominee for governor in Wisconsin, Harris accused the Trump administration of wielding an agenda of "brutality" against Americans. Though in her lambasting of President Donald Trump's character and leadership style, she didn't mention him by name once. "We in this room, I know, understand that the measure of the strength of the leader is based on who you lift up, not who you beat down," Harris said. "Unlike some other people who are constantly looking in the mirror, David is looking at the people. That's the kind of leader we want." KAMALA HARRIS CLAIMS GOP 'CHEATING' AHEAD OF MIDTERMS, SAYS SHE'S FOCUSED ON STOPPING THE 'MADNESS' Her more specific, policy-based attacks came against Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Wis., Crowley's opponent in the gubernatorial race. Harris noted that Tiffany supported Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election based on unsubstantiated claims of widespread fraud, before framing the upcoming election as a test of longstanding democratic norms. "Let's talk about the fact that David's opponent denied the election of 2020. By the way, we won. Yes, you can call me former madam Vice President. We won that election," Harris said. She continued: "We are now in the phase of the moment in our democracy, while we can still hold on to it, where the people's voice reigns, where the will of the people reigns, where the power of the people is demonstrated by what we do to organize." MAPPED: THE STATES TRUMP AND TOP DEMOCRATS ARE TARGETING BEFORE ELECTION DAY At an earlier event on Monday, Crowley called Harris a "huge mentor" of his, adding that his wife loves her. Tiffany pounced on the connection in a social media post, accusing Crowley of sharing Harris' support for higher taxes, "taxpayer benefits for illegals" and "Green New Deal policies" that he argued would drive up energy costs. Over the last several weeks, Harris has barnstormed through several key presidential battlegrounds to campaign alongside Democrats, including Nevada gubernatorial candidate Aaron Ford and Senate candidates Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan and Chris Pappas in New Hampshire. Her increased involvement has only fueled speculation that she is laying the groundwork for another White House run in 2028. During a September event with NAACP leaders in Detroit, Harris said she has yet to decide whether she'll run for president again. "I do sincerely believe '28 won't matter if we don't get through '26," she said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0ba2e876989b59d0778bc Best NBA Betting Sites and Apps for 2026-27 — Top Basketball Sportsbooks Ranked te 2026-10-27T14:50:22.835Z Best NBA Betting Sites and Apps for 2026-27 — Top Basketball Sportsbooks Ranked Whether you are a rookie bettor or a seasoned veteran, the NBA offers great betting opportunities, and it helps to know the best NBA betting sites. The season starts on Oct. 20, 2026, and goes through the Finals in June 2027. We’ve considered the best sportsbooks on the market, from things like player props to in-game odds, and provided context around the best NBA betting sites available. Every book we have considered is legal and licensed, but check your state and rules to find out if the book is available in your location.  Every book has its own benefits and drawbacks, but we’ve compiled a list of what each book is best for when wagering on the NBA.  We have provided a list of multiple sportsbooks with many features that stand out for betting on the NBA.  FanDuel is one of the best sports betting apps available for the NBA. Their bet builder, and same game parlay functionality make it one of the best on the market.  Our Verdict FanDuel is one of the easiest sportsbooks on the market for betting on NBA player props. Not only do they offer a multitude of options to wager on, they have many alternative lines that can be included in the bet. The welcome offer from FanDuel requires you to wager $5 per day for seven days, not just once.  BetMGM consistently offers many alternative lines to the normal spread, total and moneyline wagers. This makes BetMGM a great option for those looking for additional options to wager on the NBA.  Our Verdict Of all the sportsbooks available, BetMGM might provide you with the most different ways to bet on an individual NBA game. You can get your losing wager back in bonus bets, up to $1,500. An alternative welcome offer for those in MI, NJ, PA, and WV is to bet $10 and earn $150 in bonus bets.  Live game betting is one of the best on bet365. Bettors should always include bet365 as an option when shopping for lines as they often offer some of the best on the market.  Our Verdict If you’re concerned about getting the best odds, always check bet365. Although they are not as popular as FanDuel or BetMGM, they will periodically have better numbers provided on NBA games.  Combine your love for a team or for the NBA in general with sports betting and you get Fanatics Sportsbook.  Our Verdict Basketball fans in general will love earning FanCash on every wager which can be redeemed for merchandise and memorabilia on their site.  Late scratches, lineup switches, and player availability are always an issue with the NBA, but theScore Bet integrates their media arm with the betting side to give sports bettors all the information in one spot.  Our Verdict If you are already using theScore app to stay informed of game results, news, and other things, the switch and integration with theScore Bet is one of the easiest and best on the market. The welcome offer helps you receive the same value in bonus bets if your first cash wager loses.  Hard Rock Bet is the best app if you’re looking to wager on the Heat or the Magic.  Our Verdict Although Hard Rock Bet has the advantage of being the only legal sportsbook in Florida, Hard Rock Bet offers great rewards to any user in any state where they are available. If you want loyalty points you can use on stays, dinner, or perks at Hard Rock properties, this is a great sportsbook.  FanDuel, BetMGM and theScore Bet all have partnerships with the NBA. The benefit of being an official partner is that the sportsbook gets to promote that fact and also gets league data. It doesn’t mean their lines are necessarily better or tougher than any other sportsbook. For the end user, there is not much difference in the user experience. Any sportsbook can be used to wager on the NBA. It does not need to be an official partner for you to place a bet on the NBA. MGM Resorts, part of the BetMGM connection also has access to league data feeds and highlights.  Over the past few seasons, we’ve seen a few players be nabbed for manipulating games one way or another. Most often, this relied on their player props. Some of the more famous cases were Jontay Porter, Terry Rozier and Malik Beasley.  Player props have now come under scrutiny in the NBA because of how the players mentioned impacted the games. In some situations, the players in question have been accused of avoiding rebounds or missing shots on purpose. Although not every accusation was proven, it did change how sports betting happens with NBA player props.  League injury reporting has changed to be more specific, and some players may not have props offered for both over and under. Some sportsbooks also may cap the betting amount for specific players or props.  We have taken into consideration many points to rank the best NBA sites, and some of the key points are shared below:  The NBA offers plenty of different options for sports bettors, but you may not be familiar with all of them, so we have explained them for you here:  A point spread bet is the most common wager for an NBA game. These lines are impacted by players, home court, travel, and rest for games.  Unlike a spread bet where a team has to win or lose by a certain amount of points, a moneyline bet is specifically on a team winning or losing the game.  Totals are listed as either team totals or straight totals. Team totals are for the specific team in question; whatever the other team's score doesn’t matter. For straight totals, this combines both teams’ scores to be either an over or under a set amount.  Player props are common bets for the NBA game as you can focus on one player instead of a full team’s performance. The most common types of bets are on a player’s points, rebounds, or assists. There are also combinations of the three stats. For example, a player could have a line of 35.5 points, rebounds, and assists. They would win if they collected 30 points, five rebounds and one assist, or just 36 points and nothing else.  Quarter and halftime bets are important because they avoid some of the garbage time play from teams. Quarter bets often can be good if you have one team whose starters play 10 minutes facing another team whose starters only play 8 minutes. The bets isolate sections of the game.  With a same game parlay, you can wager on multiple things happening in the same game. Since it is often correlated, like a good defensive team winning and the total for the game going under, same game parlays are not paid out as high as non-same game parlays.  Live betting refers to any bet during the game. Lines can change frequently but are mostly offered during breaks in the game.  Future bets are anything that is placed before the season starts or during the season on things like individual awards, division winners, team win totals, or the NBA Champion.  If you’re looking for bets that offer plus money and are a little less volatile than daily NBA betting, place a wager on a future bet. You can wager on things like individual player props, the NBA Champion, the exact matchup for the NBA Finals, or team win totals. Search multiple sportsbooks for lines, as they can vary greatly.  There are key times during the season to wager on future bets. Before the season typically provides the best numbers for individual awards and championship predictions. Additionally, this is the main time to bet on team win totals. The All-Star Break and trade deadline (February 11, 2027) will also impact odds and be a good time to lock in wagers. Below are a few examples of future bets to consider making:  If you like to bet on live games, basketball is an ideal sport to wager on. You can watch a team go on a run and glean information from how they are playing. Maybe one team is shooting well that night, or perhaps a key player looks like they are playing through an injury.  With timeouts and scoring runs affecting totals and point spreads, bettors can watch closely and quickly choose a line to wager on. FanDuel and bet365 are two of the best sports betting apps to use if you choose to wager on live NBA games.  The most common bets to make on an NBA game are spread bets, quarter and full game totals, as well as live player props. You can often cash out these wagers after you place them as the odds change as the game goes on.  There are many key moments in the NBA Calendar, and many of them coincide with promotions or offerings from sportsbooks.  Betting on the NBA can be a lot of fun, but there are plenty of things to consider before placing the wager. Below are some of the things to examine before you lock in a wager:  If sports betting starts to get frustrating, impacts your life negatively, or is just not enjoyable for you, there are plenty of free options to help you quit.  FanDuel is considered the best NBA betting site by many users for the odds offered and the depth of player props. There are many great options for the best NBA betting site, but you can see which one you enjoy the most.  FanDuel is an official NBA partner for sports betting. BetMGM has a relationship through MGM Resorts. theScore Bet is also partnered with the NBA.  BetMGM is considered one of the best apps for betting on NBA player props. There are plenty of options for wagers and some of the best lines on the market on BetMGM.  Some players may not have lines listed because they are not expected to play much, or they are potentially not in the lineup for the night.  Yes, you can bet on live NBA games. All sportsbooks offer in-game betting options, and NBA games are great for them because of the frequent timeouts and stoppages.  Yes, you can bet on the NBA Cup similarly to how you would bet on the NBA Finals.  Online sports betting on basketball is legal in 39 states plus Washington, D.C. Check your state regulations and laws for specific details.  The championship odds for the NBA tend to change the most around the trade deadline, when teams are adding pieces for the postseason runs. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0ba21876989b59d077896 US government says hackers are now exploiting critical PHP web bugs te 2026-10-27T14:50:09.924Z US government says hackers are now exploiting critical PHP web bugs The U.S. government cyber agency warns that hackers have figured out a way to exploit the popular PHP software, used in 70% of the web's software. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0b7ca876989b59d077858 Super Bowl Betting Sites 2027 — Best Sportsbooks for Super Bowl LXI te 2026-10-27T14:40:11.000Z Super Bowl Betting Sites 2027 — Best Sportsbooks for Super Bowl LXI The Super Bowl is one of the biggest games in sports and often the most heavily bet-on game of the year. Choosing the best Super Bowl betting sites can be a challenge, but in preparation for Super Bowl LXI on Feb. 14, 2027, we have evaluated sportsbooks to help you compare prop markets, futures and game options. Every sportsbook we’ve evaluated is licensed and legal, but availability depends on your state. Take a look at our list of Super Bowl betting sites and why you might consider using them for this year’s big game.  Below is a review of many different sportsbooks and why they should be used for betting on the Super Bowl. As an official NFL partner, FanDuel is the premier choice for building a big Super Bowl ticket thanks to an intuitive Same Game Parlay builder that effortlessly bundles the full prop menu into one slip. Paired with live in-slip leg tracking and Super Bowl week boosts on a top-rated app, it makes managing your championship wagers completely seamless. Our Verdict If you’re a first-time bettor, it doesn’t get much easier to use a sports betting app than FanDuel. Building a same game parlay is very easy on FanDuel as well, with quick odds updates.  BetMGM offers a large number of player props, often more than any other competitor on the marketplace.  Our Verdict BetMGM offers users more ways to bet on the game than almost any other sportsbook. Their player prop market has everything you can think of and tons of different options. You can get your losing wager back in bonus bets, up to $1,500. An alternative welcome offer for those in MI, NJ, PA, and WV is to bet $10 and earn $150 in bonus bets.  If you’re watching the Super Bowl and think you’ve picked up on an angle, bet365 might be the best app on the market.  Our Verdict Some of the best numbers are available on bet365, but since its footprint is smaller than FanDuel and BetMGM it is often not considered by many users. It is highly recommended to include this as you shop around.  Want to buy one of those Super Bowl Champions T-shirts? Fanatics is the place to get it, and Fanatics Sportsbook gives you FanCash, which can be used to purchase it.  Our Verdict Fanatics is the newest official sports betting partner of the NFL. Additionally, they combine the love of sports with the fun of wagering on it. For every wager placed, you are rewarded with FanCash.  theScore Bet is integrated within the media arm of the organization, which provides news and stat updates. Those updates can then be converted into information and bets right from the app.  Our Verdict A convenient way to learn about lineups, updates, and other happenings around the NFL is through theScore app. theScore Bet is one of the best apps on the market for getting information and converting it into a wager. Their welcome offer allows you to get bonus bets if your first bet loses.  Hard Rock Bet is the only legal sportsbook in Florida. Outside of Florida, sports bettors love to earn rewards that can be used at Hard Rock properties.  Our Verdict Hard Rock Bet is essential for Florida sports fans as the state’s sole legal platform. If you want to turn a comprehensive slate of Super Bowl props, spreads, and parlays into real-world casino and hotel perks, it delivers one of the most rewarding game-day betting experiences on the market. The Unity Rewards allows users in other legal states to earn points that can be used on dining, stays, and other perks at Hard Rock locations. Learn the details around Super Bowl LXI and the key moments of each game.  FanDuel has been an official partner of the NFL since 2021. Recently, Fanatics has joined them as an official partner. The partners are entitled to league data, feeds, the NFL, and team marks. Additionally, they receive benefits like ad inventory during games.  The benefit of being an official NFL partner is more for marketing purposes instead of anything that actually impacts lines. FanDuel and Fanatics can use the NFL logos and things in their promotions. It does not impact odds or legality in any way. BetMGM is an approved partner in the USA and an official partner in Canada. theScore Bet is also an official partner in Canada. Trying to rank the best Super Bowl betting sites can be a challenge, but here are some of the criteria we considered:  Betting on the Super Bowl can add a bit of fun to the game. However, you should understand what betting options are available:  The most common bet on the Super Bowl is on the spread. This puts a number that each team can add or take away from their final score to see if they win or lose the game.  A moneyline wager is placed on a team that you think will win the game. The wager only hinges on if the team wins or loses the game; overtime is included.  Totals for the game focus on how many points the team combine to score. A team total wager will focus only on the individual team. Overtime points are included in this wager.  Player props are extremely common for Super Bowl betting. You can wager on things like yards, touchdowns, or more. Additionally, since this game has an MVP, you can wager on this as a player prop.  The Super Bowl has more props and markets than any other game in the world. There are hundreds of bets offered by sportsbooks on a variety of options for the game or team-specific props.  You can bet on things like the length of the national anthem, what type of liquid will be dumped on the coach, and much more. Some states will regulate the prop bets and not allow you to bet on things like which song is first performed at the halftime show.  Same game parlays are very popular for the Super Bowl. Building one is easy; you just pick different things you expect to happen in the game. Since these results are related, the payout is often lower than if you wagered on something that wasn’t related.  You can bet during live action, meaning while the teams are playing the game. There are plenty of options; for more details, review our Live Betting details below.  Super Bowl futures are available to bet all season long. Typically, the first time you can wager on the Super Bowl winner is right after the previous year’s Super Bowl is over. You can place a wager on the winner at any time, but lines do change based on injuries, free agent signings, and trades.  Each playoff round will also change future bets as well. Placing a wager in October is going to pay more than you’d receive if bet on the game in January. Many futures, like the MVP market will not open until the teams are set.  Betting on the Super Bowl while the game is underway is a great option for those who want to stay involved in the action. Sportsbooks may provide live statistical updates before you see the action on TV. Most sportsbooks offer cash-out options, including for live bets. Some of the best sportsbooks to wager on the Super Bowl are bet365 and FanDuel. Keep in mind that the Super Bowl is a busy event, with many people accessing sportsbook platforms. Many bettors also sign up on game day, so if you plan to wager, consider registering and verifying your account a few days in advance. Timing is everything, especially in betting and getting the best numbers. Below is a timeline of when things happen in the NFL, so be sure to know when games are happening so you can grab the best numbers.  If you want to get the consensus from thousands of users, check out the mobile app rating for each sportsbook shared below: While betting on the Super Bowl is fun, it isn’t easy to win. Consider some of the most common mistakes bettors make when wagering on the game:  Sports betting is intended to add fun to watching the games. If you’re not having fun, or losing money you can’t afford to lose, consider these free resources:  The best app to bet on the Super Bowl is FanDuel. There are plenty of props and offerings from the sportsbook to choose from.  Super Bowl LXI is on February 14, 2027. This is Valentine’s Day, so be sure to get your dates out of the way on Saturday.  Super Bowl odds and props for the game come out around two weeks before the actual game is played. Future wagers on the Super Bowl are available all year long. FanDuel and Fanatics are the only official NFL sports betting partners in the USA. You need to check your state's rules about betting on the Super Bowl halftime show or national anthem. Some states allow it, and some prohibit it.  Yes, you can wager on the Super Bowl while it is happening. Be sure to register in advance and know that it can take extra time to place the bet due to network constraints.  Yes, sportsbooks run promotions for the Super Bowl for both new and current users. Oftentimes, there are promotional odds boosts or welcome bonuses that are only available for the Super Bowl.  If sports betting is legal in your state, you can bet on the Super Bowl in it. Check your state for specific sports betting rules. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0b7c7876989b59d077848 Nithya Raman Is Not L.A.’s Mamdani. But She Might Become Mayor, Too. te 2026-10-27T14:40:07.113Z Nithya Raman Is Not L.A.’s Mamdani. But She Might Become Mayor, Too. Little known a year ago, Nithya Raman is a Democratic Socialist drawing comparisons with New York’s Zohran Mamdani. She has mounted a strong challenge to the incumbent, Karen Bass. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0b7c5876989b59d07783f Skeleton of Nanotyrannus ‘Jodi,’ T. Rex’s Cousin, Is Auctioned for $47.3 Million te 2026-10-27T14:40:05.134Z Skeleton of Nanotyrannus ‘Jodi,’ T. Rex’s Cousin, Is Auctioned for $47.3 Million The Nanotyrannus specimen is the latest dinosaur fossil to fetch a high price at a private auction, this time at Sotheby’s. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0b570876989b59d077800 Flagstaff Leadership Program celebrates 35 years te 2026-10-27T14:30:08.595Z Flagstaff Leadership Program celebrates 35 years Since the first cohort graduated in 1991, over 738 leaders have graduated from the Flagstaff Leadership Program (FLP). Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0b56b876989b59d0777bc Apple unveils new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6 chip te 2026-10-27T14:30:03.393Z Apple unveils new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6 chip The new MacBook Pro comes with 24 hours of battery life, and now features support for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 connectivity. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0b31b876989b59d0777a4 Resort plans 2 years to build te 2026-10-27T14:20:11.171Z Resort plans 2 years to build 36-unit Ambiente Creekside in Uptown is local family’s second luxury resort Two years of construction on the 36-unit Ambiente Creekside resort at 45 Art Barn Road in Uptown is slated to begin shortly after site grading in the first quarter of 2027. The work follows groundskeeping completed before Au Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0b313876989b59d077770 Alex Pretti’s Parents Say Federal Government Is Silent on Investigation te 2026-10-27T14:20:03.913Z Alex Pretti’s Parents Say Federal Government Is Silent on Investigation The parents of the Minneapolis nurse who was fatally shot by federal agents in January were scheduled to speak to reporters on Tuesday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0b0c4876989b59d07771d FBI raids Beverly Hills mansion as part of Eric Swalwell investigation te 2026-10-27T14:10:12.626Z FBI raids Beverly Hills mansion as part of Eric Swalwell investigation BEVERLY HILLS–Federal authorities raided a California mansion related to an investigation into disgraced former Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., on Tuesday morning, Fox News has learned. Swalwell resigned from Congress and withdrew from the California gubernatorial race earlier this year after facing multiple accusations of sexual misconduct. The FBI's raid targeted a mansion in Beverly Hills. In August, the FBI searched Swalwell's D.C. home and seized his electronic devices at San Francisco International Airport during an operation. The operation was related to a probe into sexual misconduct, according to sources familiar with the incident. He was not arrested or detained. FBI SEIZES SWALWELL’S DEVICES AT AIRPORT AS SEXUAL MISCONDUCT INVESTIGATION ESCALATES: SOURCES At least five women, including one former staffer, have accused Swalwell of sexual misconduct or rape. Swalwell also faced renewed scrutiny earlier this week after the White House declassified documents related to an FBI probe into his relationship with Christine "Fang Fang" Fang, a suspected Chinese intelligence operative. Swalwell told FBI agents he had "physical relations" with Fang on a handful of occasions, according to declassified FBI records released Monday by the White House. Their last sexual encounter occurred in March 2015, according to Swalwell’s account in the FBI records. The documents were released by the White House's new Government Transparency Task Force. SWALWELL OUT AMID SEXUAL ASSAULT ALLEGATIONS AFTER 13 YEARS IN CONGRESS Swalwell was interviewed by the FBI first in May 2015 and later in March 2016 regarding his relationship with Fang. Fang had suspected ties to China’s Ministry of State Security (MSS), and her parents were reportedly considered known Chinese intelligence officers. SWALWELL CALLS SEXUAL MISCONDUCT ALLEGATIONS 'FLAT OUT FALSE,' SAYS HE WILL FIGHT THEM 'WITH EVERYTHING' The former lawmaker left office in April after being threatened with expulsion from the House before his exit. He spent 13 years as a member of Congress. "I will fight the serious false allegations made against me," Swalwell wrote at the time of his resignation. "However, I must take responsibility and ownership for the mistakes I did make." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0b0c2876989b59d077714 Retired Navy admiral warns of decades-long UAP 'cover-up,' points to deep ocean as ultimate hiding spot te 2026-10-27T14:10:10.840Z Retired Navy admiral warns of decades-long UAP 'cover-up,' points to deep ocean as ultimate hiding spot A retired Navy rear admiral is pulling back the curtain on what he believes is an 80-year government UFO cover-up, explaining why the deep ocean could be the ultimate hiding place for unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs). "If they were to go somewhere basically to not be detected for a period of time... where would you want to go?" retired Rear Adm. Tim Gallaudet asked Sean Hannity on his "Hang Out with Sean Hannity" podcast. "You'd want to go... [to] the most unexplored area of the world, and that's the ocean." RETIRED NAVY ADMIRAL MAKES BOMBSHELL CLAIM ABOUT UFOS AND 'NON-HUMAN INTELLIGENCE' CONTROLLING THEM Gallaudet, a former acting administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) appeared on Tuesday's episode of the podcast, discussing the mysteries of the deep ocean and what could lurk beneath the surface. His decades of experience studying the ocean have led him to question what its depths could contain, particularly given how much of the seafloor remains unmapped, according to ocean-mapping researchers. HARVARD ASTRONOMER TAPPED TO LEAD WHITE HOUSE UFO COUNCIL SAYS US GOVERNMENT 'BAFFLED BY WHAT THEY ARE SEEING' "We've only explored with either drones, buoys, floats, about 10% of ocean volume," Gallaudet said. "So there's a lot of mystery out there right now." His remarks come as Navy personnel have reported encounters with unidentified objects that they say can travel between air and water without any apparent disturbance. Gallaudet described a video that he said shows a mysterious object moving rapidly underwater before emerging from the water without disturbing the surface, hovering briefly and then accelerating skyward. "It goes into the ocean, no disturbance," Gallaudet said. "I'm aware of another video that shows something similar, but from overhead... so yeah, there's something that they've been able to engineer that we have no idea how to reproduce," he added. Gallaudet also described the objects as silent, saying they can accelerate beyond the speed of sound without producing a sonic boom — a capability he suggested would be difficult to explain using known technology. Beyond the mysterious sightings, Gallaudet and Hannity also discussed claims that the government has attempted to recover and study craft of non-human origin, accusations of decades-long government secrecy surrounding UAP encounters and efforts to increase transparency about the U.S. government's knowledge of unidentified phenomena. Viewers and listeners can watch or listen to Gallaudet's full conversation with Hannity on "Hang Out with Sean Hannity," available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and iHeartRadio. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0b0c0876989b59d07770b COREY BROOKS: Chicago schools are failing kids at the one skill that can change their lives te 2026-10-27T14:10:08.857Z COREY BROOKS: Chicago schools are failing kids at the one skill that can change their lives In Chicago, one of America’s prized and wealthiest cities, only 23 percent of its fourth graders scored proficient or higher in reading on the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress, which is also known as the Nation’s Report Card. Another 53% scored below basic. That means that three out of four fourth graders could not demonstrate solid command of reading skills, and more than half lacked even partial mastery. What is even worse is that the increase in reading proficiency from fourth grade to eighth grade was only four percentage points—from 23 percent to 27 percent. Despite having these damning statistics before them, the educators and parents raised no alarms—those who improved were the exception to the rule. I have discussed youth literacy in previous Rooftop Revelations, and it remains the most pressing issue for the youth I serve. There are real humans behind these test scores. And you will notice that I did not bring race into this issue yet. Those numbers are for all of Chicago’s students. We are all affected by this decline in education standards. MCMAHON CALLS FOR 'RESET' OF EDUCATION AFTER US SPENT $3 TRILLION AND STILL SAW READING SCORES DECLINE A child who cannot read proficiently by the end of third grade is four times more likely to fail to graduate from high school on time than a proficient reader. The number is even worse for children who live in poverty. What kind of quality of life can these children expect as adults? We know from common sense that adults with limited literacy face higher unemployment and lower earnings over their lifetimes. They are literally shut out of any job that requires literacy as a skill. I see the damage from this illiteracy epidemic on the South Side of Chicago every day. I see young people who cannot fill out a simple job application. They come by my church for help. I see it in parents who cannot read medical reports that determine what help their children receive. I have even had to help people who graduated from high school without being able to read and cannot read a lease or understand a text message from a supervisor.  No American should need help with these simple tasks in 2026, and it is no wonder why so many stay trapped in the same cycle of poverty or end up in prison. Reading is the one skill that opens the door to the wider world. Reading can lift anyone from poverty, for it is a skill that enriches the reader with knowledge, spirit and know-how. Without this skill, how can one pursue economic opportunity, personal freedom and one’s dreams? AMERICA’S MASSIVE LABOR CRISIS STARTED IN THE CLASSROOM, NOT THE WORKPLACE This high level of illiteracy is a disease within our city, and yet we treat it like background noise. We give so many other issues, like homelessness and immigration, a higher priority than reading. I’m not discounting those issues at all. I am simply making the point that this illiteracy crisis should rank up there, but it doesn’t. And that is why we continue to fail over and over on the one skill that gives children the real key to a better future: the ability to read. I have kids of my own, and I am a very busy man with a congregation that depends on me at all hours of the day, but I know that teaching a child to read is not complicated.  The science of reading has been settled for decades. It starts with phonics. Each letter is sounded out, and we teach the kids how to blend those sounds into words. We do this at home every night before bedtime, when we read to our children and then challenge them to sound out the words back to us.  We do this every day, and schools that use these structured literacy programs see results. But somewhere along the way, our schools decided that the fundamentals were too simple, that children needed something more sophisticated than learning to sound out words. They were wrong. The children paid for it. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION We must put the blame where it belongs, and most of it belongs at the feet of the parents. Do not have a child if you do not have the time to read to him or her every night before bed. There are no excuses for that.  I blame the schools that pass along kids to the upper grades when they cannot read at grade level. Anybody who says that these kids are our future and does not stress reading is part of the problem. We must become merciless in our pursuit of literacy, and there should be no excuses. That is why I am working to open my own school alongside the Leadership and Economic Opportunity Center. I believe this school will set a new standard in this community, one where academic excellence is not the exception but the expectation. We will teach parents how to read to their children every night. When they see what it does for their kids, they will tell other parents. That is how a movement starts. When children arrive at kindergarten already knowing their sounds and their letters, their teachers will see what is possible and want more of it.  I believe this can change the spirit of our community from the ground up. I can envision it. I am building it. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM PASTOR COREY BROOKS Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0b0be876989b59d077702 Rob Riggle says Hollywood work is disappearing from LA: 'It's the exception now' te 2026-10-27T14:10:06.953Z Rob Riggle says Hollywood work is disappearing from LA: 'It's the exception now' Rob Riggle said many people in the industry are leaving Los Angeles because the work has moved away. The comedian, who stars in the upcoming holiday horror film "Christmas at the Kringles," told Fox News Digital that getting a job in the city is more the exception than the rule now. "I think a lot has changed, the way things are done," he explained. "I used to be out here because I needed to be available to work here. A lot of the work isn't here anymore. I mean, a lot of it, the work is not here anymore. It's the exception now, if you get to work here. So that's one reason." HOLLYWOOD STAR SOUNDS ALARM OVER DISAPPEARING JOBS AS PRODUCTIONS FLEE CALIFORNIA Riggle said that actors don’t even need to be in L.A. to audition anymore. "They don't even do that anymore. Like you don't get to go in anymore," he said. "You have to put yourself on tape standing in front of a white, opaque wall in your garage, trying to make a selfie video, reading with your neighbor, you know, or whoever's in the house, you know? It's terrible. It's just a terrible way to do business. And for whatever reason, that's what we get after COVID. So that's the new paradigm and it sucks." WATCH HERE: ROB RIGGLE SAYS INDUSTRY WORK IS RARELY WORK IN LA The "Stepbrothers" actor added that "obviously there's economic reasons to move out." The 56-year-old told Fox News Digital he would love to move back to his native Kansas City. JANA KRAMER SAYS LOS ANGELES PRICED HER OUT OF THE CHILDHOOD SHE WANTED FOR HER KIDS "I would love to make that happen," he admitted. "I don't know when that's going to happen. I've got some things here in California that need tending to, and maybe when I get to a place, once those things are tended to, I can make that move and, get back to, where — I've got a lot of family and friends back there. That was where I grew up and stuff. So it'd be nice if I could make it happen." WATCH HERE: ROB RIGGLE ON WHY HE DECIDED TO DO HORROR-COMEDY ‘CHRISTMAS AT THE KRINGLES’ Riggle is promoting his new holiday horror-comedy "Christmas at the Kringles," which was actually shot in Los Angeles. In the movie, Riggle plays a character named "Drunk Santa." "So, I knew there was going to be a lot of fun right then just seeing that," he joked. "I was like, ‘Oh this is going to be fun. And then the story, the fact that we're mixing so many genres, comedy, horror, holiday — all kind of thrown into one thing and that I think makes it wildly entertaining all the way through. And then the cast and the director, the producers, like the whole team, I just thought, ‘My gosh, if nothing else, I'm going to have the best time ever, and that matters to me." The cast also includes Ron Livingston, Rachel Bilson, Beverly D'Angelo and Donald Faison. Riggle said his family has their Christmas locked down. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE "We don’t do chaos," he said after being asked about the holidays. "We are pretty good, I gotta say. We hunker down, you know, we get in early and we stay late and we do our shopping in advance. And I'm talking about food even. Like, we get that bunker thing going, so we don't have to go out if we don't want to." PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE The former Marine noted that he’s spent past Christmases in some "unusual" places like Afghanistan. CHRIS ROCK EXPOSES LA'S DARK ‘UNDERBELLY’ THAT PEOPLE PRETEND DOESN'T EXIST "It was very early in that conflict," he said. "It was Christmas of 2001, and it was still a very dangerous place. And I remember looking out at the stars. It was a beautiful night. It was very cold, but it was clear, and you could see all the stars and it was very nice." LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "The Hangover" actor said he "happened to be with some British special forces people that they're allowed to have a little rum ration. We are not. And so, they were gracious enough to give us a little holiday spirit, which was nice. And so we all celebrated together, and it was a unique moment." 'ANT-MAN' STAR EVANGELINE LILLY SAYS SHE LEFT HOLLYWOOD BECAUSE SHE 'ALWAYS HATED BEING FAMOUS' The Marines, he said, taught him how to be a leader. "Perseverance, I think, is the key," he said. "Discipline and consistency, discipline, perseverance, those simple things. Just those two things really, perseverance and discipline and you'll win. If you just stay at it you'll accomplish what you set out to accomplish, but it's going to take those two things and those two things aren't easy. That's the trick. Those two things are not easy, but if you do them you'll get the results." "Christmas at the Kringles" opens in theaters on Oct. 30. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0ae63876989b59d077682 Apple rolls out iOS 27.2 with new Siri AI languages and security fixes te 2026-10-27T14:00:03.218Z Apple rolls out iOS 27.2 with new Siri AI languages and security fixes The latest Apple software update for iPhones and iPads includes new features and important security updates. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0a9c1876989b59d0775f6 Join a local senior center te 2026-10-27T13:40:17.100Z Join a local senior center Older residents who are looking for a space to stay active and entertained, as well as find community with neighbors, are invited to check out one of the 15 city of Phoenix senior centers. In North Central, the Devonshire Senior Center, 2802 E. Devonshire Ave., and the Sunnyslope Senior Center, 802 E. Vogel Ave., offer events, classes and trips each month that help keep older adults active and engaged. Both centers are open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The annual membership fee is $20 for Phoenix residents, and provides access to all city centers. Lunch is served Monday through Friday at 11:30 a.m. Members 60 and older may give a recommended contribution of $2.50 per meal; the cost of a meal for all others is $5. For additional information about Phoenix senior centers, as well as other city programs for seniors and older adults, visit www.phoenix.gov/humanservices/programs/older. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0a9bc876989b59d0775eb School choice supporters should get behind reforms te 2026-10-27T13:40:12.205Z School choice supporters should get behind reforms Bill Phillips Tucked away on the last page of the Citizens Clean Elections Commission Arizona Voter Poll were data on Proposition 212, the disqualified effort by Save Our Schools to roll back the state ESA.  The effort by anti-school choice groups failed to qualify for the ballot, but the numbers from the Clean Elections poll contained important information that should be a warning to school choice advocates and Republican legislators.  The polling showed convincing support for Prop 212: 60% in favor and just 12% opposed. Another 28% were not sure, but clearly persuading these voters would not impact the outcome. These numbers were consistent across Republicans, Democrats and independent/nonpartisan voters.  These results should warn school choice supporters that the public strongly demands reform and accountability for the billion-dollar program that lets parents decide their child’s educational opportunities. The poll reminds us that the educational fate of more than 100,000 students remains at risk. It’s easy to understand why anti-choice groups target tuition-paying students attending private schools. They are the largest users of ESA funds, and groups like SOS desperately want that money to go to public schools, some of which routinely fail to prepare our kids for the future. SOS knew that despite private schools having virtually no misspending issues, Prop 212 would cause them to leave the program, forcing tens of thousands of children — and their funding — back to public schools. While my organization supported the competing Fortify petition because it targeted real misspending problems without attacking private schools, SOS complaints make it clear that offering an alternative ultimately saved ESAs. More surprisingly, many local school choice supporters opposed Fortify. That reflects a small but loud group of users and advocates whose priority is blocking any spending safeguards regardless of consequence to the rest of the program. Fortify gave up some flexibility to stop misspending. That made it a nonstarter, even though it shielded the private schools, which, again, have virtually no misspending. The Fortify proposal was a lifeline for private schools that helped drive the teachers’ union to the bargaining table earlier this year. A grand compromise nearly made it to the finish line — until meddling from the far left and the far right. SOS and the Arizona Free Enterprise Club jumped into action when it was discovered that a bipartisan deal to strengthen the ESA program, add guardrails and curb fraud was in the offing. Those two entities, from completely different ideological spectrums, threatened lawmakers with electoral consequences if they supported this deal.  While the ESA narrowly avoided disaster when the SOS petition failed, many of the same destructive dynamics from this past spring are likely to repeat next year. SOS will keep damaging public support for the program by treating salacious errors as the norm rather than the exception, and AZ Free Enterprise, along with others, will keep gambling with ESA students’ education by waving away fixable problems the public demands be addressed. Most troubling, private schools will again be singled out for the bulk of harmful changes. But I believe a bipartisan deal like last year’s is still possible. And the American Federation for Children will continue to advocate for sensible reforms that protect taxpayers and students and families. The ESA serves more than 100,000 students. It is an established part of Arizona’s government-funded education landscape. This all-or-nothing war between SOS and the school choice community, without compromising the community, is completely irresponsible. It ignores taxpayer interests and endangers ESA families. Lopsided advocacy dynamics and ongoing bravado aside, the local school choice community is not monolithic. It includes thoughtful local advocates who know the program is in trouble. Hopefully, they’ll soon use their considerable influence to support bipartisan policies that appeal to fair-minded Arizonans. Bill Phillips is the National Director for Government Affairs for the American Federation for Children. The post School choice supporters should get behind reforms first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0a9b9876989b59d0775c6 Zach Bryan dominates top albums and top country albums charts with 'Young Manhood' EP release te 2026-10-27T13:40:09.062Z Zach Bryan dominates top albums and top country albums charts with 'Young Manhood' EP release Zach Bryan's new music is already absolutely shredding the charts. The incredibly popular country music singer released "Young Manhood & Other Donatable Organs" on Oct. 16 after significant hype and speculation. The eight-track EP is a true music roller coaster covering a variety of different topics and themes, including economic hardship and relationships. ZACH BRYAN ADMITS HE DRANK '15 BEERS A DAY' AS PART OF 'PERFECT ROUTINE' BEFORE QUITTING ALCOHOL Pretty much everything Bryan releases blows up, and "Young Manhood & Other Donatable Organs" is no different. The new EP from the "Something in the Orange" singer is absolutely destroying the competition on the charts. As of publication, the EP is number one on Apple Music's top country music albums chart and number one on Apple Music's overall top albums. The rankings on Billboard are very similar. "Young Manhood & Other Donatable Organs" holds the number one spot on Billboard's top country albums and is number two for all albums. ZACH BRYAN SURPRISES FANS WITH UNRELEASED ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE OF 'WALK BACKWARDS' ON YOUTUBE The eight tracks on the EP are listed below: SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER His collaborations with Lana Del Rey and the Turnpike Troubadours appear to have gained the most attention, especially the former. A country music star crossing over with the "Summertime Sadness" singer isn't something I had on my 2026 bingo card. Have you already listened to "Young Manhood & Other Donatable Organs"? Let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0a9b3876989b59d0775a3 Japan internet giant GMO says hackers posted stolen customer data te 2026-10-27T13:40:03.226Z Japan internet giant GMO says hackers posted stolen customer data Japan's GMO Internet is verifying alleged customer data posted by suspected hackers following a cloud service breach. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0a75d876989b59d07756b Cowboys cheerleader forced to watch Eagles boyfriend get lit up on national TV, Jerry's happy & Cornjerkers te 2026-10-27T13:30:05.945Z Cowboys cheerleader forced to watch Eagles boyfriend get lit up on national TV, Jerry's happy & Cornjerkers Welcome to Screencaps, "America's Best Daily Column," as named by the readers. Screencaps, which publishes seven-days-a-week, is a mix of sports, pop culture, and emails from sane readers from around the world. This column isn't for the coastal elites. Give us a week to steal your heart. Our track record is pretty good. Let's have some fun. "But who we rooting for this week?" Cowboys cheerleader Abby Summers was asked on her Instagram ahead of last night's game. That would be because she's dating Eagles defensive back Cooper DeJean. Abby didn't take the bait. It turned into a very good and very bad night for Summers. On one hand, Abby's employer is officially in the NFC East playoff chase with four home games in November against the Cardinals, 49ers, Titans and the Eagles again on Thanksgiving. On the other hand, DeJean was lit up in front of a national audience that witnessed Coop look pedestrian against CeeDee Lamb. Why does this matter? Coop is eligible for a contract extension after this season. "According to NFL Next Gen Stats, Cooper DeJean has allowed 4 Rec TD on 40 targets this season after allowing 1 Rec TD on 125 targets in the 2024 and 2025 seasons combined," ESPN Insights reported Monday night. Poor Abby. This might not end as magically as she'd hoped. 📩 Email: joe.kinsey@outkick.com Send photos, stories, tips, rants—whatever you've got. 📰 Screencaps Page: 👉 Read the latest Screencaps • Greg S. keeps his message short and sweet: Not even close. • John H. emails: The Kylie singer was ok but no where near the voice and performance of Guyton in Game 1. Why does she get praise? Maybe white v black? I'm no DEI culture warrior. I'm white and 65 Republican, Conservative, etc etc. but that explains it better than the actual performance comparison. So it might not be race. But why would Cantrell get more love from watchers than Guyton?? PS, Kylie Cantrell needs a ham sandwich. I'll bet she has a diet, eating disorder...brought on by the zeal for fame. Unhealthy look for sure. MIDTERMS UNLEASH WHAT MAY BE THE NASTIEST BARRAGE OF ATTACK ADS YET • Greg Z. checks in: Coming out of a commercial break, I naturally had my remote on MUTE; as soon as I saw this young lady performing the National Anthem, I just had to hear her voice. I was astounded that she could look like that and sound like she did! Her performance was excellent, but Whitney's is still beyond reach! AI IS SUPERCHARGING POLITICAL AD WARS. BUT VIRAL DOESN’T MEAN VICTORIOUS Compared to some of the "Crap" performers of late of our beloved National Anthem, I would take her any day! • Thomas S. hated it: We couldn’t stand it, she can’t sing for s–t. • Gary in NC tells me: I proudly served and retired from the military with over 20 years of service and I'm sorry but I have a problems with the National Anthem being  a performance. I don't remember the last time I heard it sung at a sporting event where it was not a performance. Just sing as it was written and quit trying to make a name for  yourself or to make an impression so that you can get a new/better singing contract. To me making it a performance is all about the singer making it more about them then the Anthem itsetf. Which is no different than taking a knee. • Carlos liked it: My wife and I were highly impressed. Very genuine and talented. Best rendition we’ve heard in ages. LeBron should take note!! • Legacy emailer Jake W. says: Not a fan of slow anthems. IMHO, it takes the power out of the song. And to compare it to Whitney? Nah, not even close. It was...fine. • Gerard W. has been following Jr.'s junior high career: Congratulations on Jr’s PR and State Title! I assume Jr had a negative split if he was knocking of those runners at the end. I’m telling you the 800 is in his future. A competitive 4x8 or 4x4 makes sitting at a track meet for 4 hours at a time much more bearable…. I’m glad that you are starting to love XC. It’s such a great sport for parents. It was by far our favorite to watch our kids participate in. • MP from Staunton, VA says: Congratulations to Screencaps Jr. for his jr. high cross country success. As a former cross country runner in high school (3-year letterman) I am very impressed with his progress. Hope he continues to improve when he gets to high school. Keep in mind that the courses will be longer in high school (anywhere from 2.6 to 3.1 miles aka 5000 meters). MP paints a picture for how Jr.'s freshman year could go next fall: I believe he can have times in the 17-18 minute range. He seems to have good instincts in terms of when to do a finishing kick, etc. I think all he needs to do is to put in the mileage and not let competing against older, more experienced runners get him down. They've officially run out of things to insult each other with in Ohio's governor's race. I'm not a Vivek guy, but this attack ad showing the guy playing tennis caught my attention last night. The idea is simple here: Tennis is bad; it's elitism. The left praises minorities Serena and Venus Williams for playing tennis and being trailblazers, and yet here we are with tennis being bad for Vivek. This election cycle can't end fast enough. One week. We all have seven days to survive before they unleash Christmas commercials on us. • Rick from Arizona emails: Our company recently decided that we need to be on camera for all meetings.  A good policy, professional for sure.  I'm in favor of that policy.  But......a new thing given I've never had to do that in the past. My wife did not realize this. So, there I was, on a meeting today, and she comes rolling past my work area to clean up all of the beer bottles and wine bottles my son and his buddies left behind during their football watching last weekend (bless her heart, she makes more $ than I do). I texted her a few minutes later and told her "in camera."  She said something to the effect of "probably was great given all of the bottles I was carrying."  True that, good sarcasm, and in good fun.  The key aspect of all of this is that she and I were the only ones home, and she has been known to walk around the house in such scenarios wearing not a lot.  I texted her and told her that "at least you were wearing clothes."  Her response was dynamite: "Always 50-50."   I sent the text exchange between my wife and I to my youngest and middle sons (22 and 27), and those dickheads did not even respond.  That's cold, now a'int it?  I texted them later and told them BS.  One finally responded.  D–kheads. At those ages, with a funny scenario like that, gotta at least give a nod?  The reader community can decide.  The numbers say more and more of you are avoiding grocery stores. Personally, as someone who works at a computer in a house all day long, I prefer to get out of the house and go walk around. The same for Mrs. Screencaps. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! And one more question, if you are buying groceries online, do you trust the Kroger workers to pick out vegetables and fruit for your family? ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! ######################### That is it this morning. The sun is still out. It's been out for like a month straight. It's beautiful. I've grilled out more this month than any other October in recent memory. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Let's all strive to make a nice dinner tonight. Watch some sports. Go for a walk with the dogs. Blow some leaves. Enjoy life. Have a great day. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0a506876989b59d0774e3 Bayley, Lyra Valkyria in contention for WWE women's match of the year as brutal feud reached breaking point te 2026-10-27T13:20:06.760Z Bayley, Lyra Valkyria in contention for WWE women's match of the year as brutal feud reached breaking point Bayley and Lyra Valkyria put their names in contention for women’s match of the year in WWE on "Monday Night Raw" as their feud culminated in a no disqualification match. The two stars’ rivalry goes back months. Bayley and Valkyria were tag team partners and failed to capture the women’s tag team titles from Brie Bella and Paige back in June. It led to an eruption from Valkyria, who turned on Bayley. Valkyria then made Bayley tap out in a match at Saturday Night’s Main Event. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK PRO WRESTLING COVERAGE Multiple back-and-forths over the course of several weeks led to the major match on Monday – and the two stars on the women’s roster delivered. To say they went all out and put everything on the line in a non-title match with the only stakes attached being who is the better wrestler, may be the understatement of the year. Bayley immediately went for the foreign objects hidden underneath the ring. She dragged out chairs, kendo sticks, a broom and set up a table. Valkyria got back into the match fairly quickly and the brawl was on. In the middle of the match, the table was propped on its side on top of the announce table. Valkyria hesitated for a split second and Bayley took advantage. Bayley ran full speed through the middle ropes and hit a suicide dive onto Valkyria, who caught Bayley. The momentum carried both of them through the table. Bayley nailed her right shoulder on the bottom of the table but seemed to be OK as she smiled through whatever pain she may have been dealing with in the moment. All was not lost for Valkyria. She made a valiant effort to dust herself off and try to find any sort of offense she could muster. She wedged Bayley in between two chairs in the ring and was going for a high-risk move on the top turnbuckle. Valkyria attempted to moonsault onto Bayley but she missed her. Valkyria writhed in pain and grabbed her left forearm. Bayley wasn’t finished doling out punishment, either. The Irish-born superstar tried to nail Bayley with a Hurricanrana from the apron onto the floor where Bayley was standing. However, Bayley caught her and slammed her down through a garbage can. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! The crowd in Fresno, California, was stunned. Valkyria stumbled back into the ring and grabbed a kendo stick, but couldn’t focus on her opponent. Bayley dragged Valkyria down and used the weapon to inflict more pain while she had Valkyria in a crossface submission maneuver. Bayley made Valkyria tap out and the match was finished. Bayley picked up the win and possibly excised any demons haunting her moving forward. Regardless of the outcome, Bayley and Valkyria thrust themselves into the conversation for women’s match of the year in WWE. There have been several great matches put on from the women’s roster over the course of the year, including the title match between Liv Morgan and Becky Lynch that anchored "Raw" later in the night, which ended in a DQ. Bayley and Valkyria showed out and amplified what a wrestling match should be. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0a2ca876989b59d077492 Fox News Power Rankings: As Iran looms large, can the GOP keep the faithful? te 2026-10-27T13:10:34.637Z Fox News Power Rankings: As Iran looms large, can the GOP keep the faithful? It seems like there are two electorates in these midterms. The first is frustrated with President Donald Trump and ready to reject Republicans. It includes growing numbers of independent, rural and Hispanic voters who say they’ll vote for a Democrat. That’s what the latest round of House polling shows, including a survey last week that had Democrats up 11 points on the generic ballot, and Fox’s most recent national poll. SCHOEN, COOPERMAN: DEMOCRATS COULD BE RIDING A MIDTERM WAVE. THESE NUMBERS SHOULD TERRIFY THE GOP The second electorate is wavering on Republicans but won’t necessarily hand Democrats the Senate. These are the voters in the Midwest and a few other places. They say they prefer the Democrat or Republican in their states by a point or two at most. That’s the right conclusion from most of the battleground Senate polling. How could both things be true? In other words, if Democrats have such a wide lead in the House, won’t the Senate fall too? Both are true, and a big lead in the House doesn’t necessarily translate to the Senate. These voters are all in the same electorate, and they only seem divorced from each other because the House and Senate maps are so far apart this year. DEMOCRATS THINK A BLUE WAVE IS BUILDING. HERE ARE 3 FORCES THAT COULD STOP IT The president’s declining approval rating and Democratic advantages on the issues will likely deliver them the House, and possibly by many seats. Those advantages have also allowed the blue team to play in a lot of Senate races that Republicans thought were unreachable, but only to the point of making them battlegrounds. The road to a Senate majority goes through several states that Trump won by 11 points or more. Democrats can win any of these races. If Republicans turn out and stay loyal to their party, the climb for the left will be steep. That’s why the Senate is a toss-up. Voters could give Democrats a majority, and maybe with several seats to spare. They could also let the Republicans keep control. We’ll find out in seven days. In his 11-year political career, President Trump has triumphed over almost all of the threats to his power. The exception was the coronavirus pandemic, which was the top issue for voters in the 2020 election and ushered in the Biden presidency. It was also one of the few threats that Trump has faced from abroad. This time, Trump and the Republicans face a new foreign opponent: Iran. The administration’s decision to start joint U.S.-Israeli military strikes against the nation in February has cast a shadow over the GOP. VOTERS PREPARE TO WEIGH-IN ON TRUMP'S ECONOMY AS COSTS CONTINUE TO SURGE First, it has impacted Trump’s approval rating, which will decide the fate of many congressional Republicans and has fallen since the war began. It was 44% in the last pre-war survey and sits at 36% now. NOT EVEN SKY HIGH GAS PRICES OR THE IRAN WAR WILL STOP TRUMP SUPPORTERS VOTING MAGA The war has also given Democrats advantages on the top issues. In Fox’s October survey, Iran played a role in four issues that more than two-thirds of voters said they were concerned about: inflation (85%), gas prices (83%), government leadership (79%), and the war in Iran itself (75%). Most voters said they preferred the Democrats to handle those issues: 16 points on inflation, 12 points on gas prices, 11 points on leadership, and 9 points on foreign policy. Still, voters are not convinced that the Senate should change hands. That comes down to the territory. Trump won seven of these ten battleground states in 2024, and six of them by double digits. That includes Alaska, Iowa, Kansas, Ohio, South Carolina, and Texas. Democrats don’t need to win all of those states to take the Senate, but it’s hard to see how they get to 51 seats without at least two of them. While former Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown leads in Ohio, the other states are close. Turnout, a polling error in either direction, or both could decide them. There’s also a lot of undecided votes. In Alaska, Iowa, and Kansas, three states with recent high-quality polling, an average of 10% of voters say they haven’t decided who they will support or won’t support the major candidates. Any guess on how those voters will break at the ballot box is only a guess. All we know from prior results is that the overall electorate leans conservative, so the Democrats have the tougher assignment to bring them over to their side (or keep them at home). There are far fewer undecided voters in Texas, where last week’s Fox News Poll showed a tied race at 49%-49%. If Democrats only win two Trump-won battlegrounds, they’ll need to win three other races where former Vice President Harris delivered single-digit victories in 2024: Maine, Minnesota, and New Hampshire. Democrats are ahead in the latter two. Maine could go either way. While Democrats win its presidential races, it could just as easily be considered a Republican state when Susan Collins is on the ballot. The final Fox News Power Rankings for 2026 feature three shifts in the Senate and 19 in the House. A tight gubernatorial race is also on the move. Both parties are three seats short of a majority in this forecast. Democrats are favored in 48 seats and Republicans are ahead in 47 (they would control the Senate with 50 seats because the vice president breaks ties). On a good night for Democrats, the party would win most or all the toss-ups, taking their majority up to 53 seats. In that scenario, other competitive states would also come into focus, including two rated Lean R, and on a great Democratic night, two more rated Likely R. A good night for the Republicans would see them simply hold on to most of the states they already have, up to a ceiling of 52 seats. The party also has opportunities to flip a couple of states, including Minnesota and New Hampshire. Three states are moving in this forecast. In Ohio, Brown has enjoyed a lead in three Fox News polls this year, including last week’s survey, which had him five points ahead of Republican incumbent Sen. Jon Husted at 52%-47%. Ohio voters are very familiar with Brown, having sent him to the Senate three times. That has made it hard for Husted to campaign on socialism and woke politics, themes that Republicans elsewhere see as their strongest cards to play. Ohio moves from Toss-up to Lean D. ("Lean D" means the Democrat has an edge but it’s still a highly competitive race. We define every ranking and the process for setting them on FoxNews.com.) South Carolina’s Senate race is effectively open this year. Senator Darline Graham won her primary, but it was close: 52%-48%, and only after Trump rallied with her. Graham has never faced a general electorate before, and she is about to do that in a poor issues environment both for her and the GOP. Republicans view this as an uncomfortably close race. South Carolina moves from Likely R to Lean R. Mississippi is a Republican stronghold, but Trump’s decision to rally there over other deep red states is a sign that the party thinks it’s competitive. GOP Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith faces Democratic District Attorney Scott Colom in a race where protein choice has become a breakout issue. Mississippi moves from Solid R to Likely R. Democrats are still likely to flip the House this November, and in this forecast, they’re predicted to take at least 223 seats. Since a good night for the Democrats would see them take most of the toss-up races, they could end up with as many as 240 seats. (On a great Democratic night, the party would pick up most of the Lean R districts as well, taking them as high as 252 seats.) Republicans have 195 seats in their columns. A good night for them would take that total up to around 212. That’s six short of a majority, but enough to make life difficult for the next Democratic House Speaker, who would have to balance the demands of the moderate and far-left wings of the party. Nineteen more races have shifted in the Democrats’ direction this week, all on the same themes outlined in the last House update: national and district polling, top-of-the-ticket strength, and rural voter erosion. The earliest-closing districts on election night will give some sense of the House’s future. Keep an eye on Kentucky’s 6th district, which covers Lexington and a large central area of the state. Trump won here by 15 points in the last presidential election. Thanks to a combination of left-leaning college voters and farmers grappling with higher costs, it looks close this cycle. The district moves from Lean R to Toss-up. Finally, Ohio’s gubernatorial race is also on the move. The campaign between Democrat Amy Acton and Republican Vivek Ramaswamy was the top story in politics last week after Ramaswamy ran an ad featuring Acton’s mother, who called her daughter a liar. Acton has been estranged from her mother since age 12, when she says she and her brother left her family home because her mother’s husband was sexually abusing her. Acton’s brother now appears in a response ad discussing their family history. This ratings change is less about the response to the ad (Ramaswamy and President Trump are supportive of the commercial; most others including Husted and Governor Mike DeWine are against it) than it is about the fact that the Ramaswamy campaign felt the need to run it. While Ramaswamy sat only two points behind Acton in last week’s Fox poll, he’s an average of seven points behind in other high-quality polls since September. The businessman and onetime presidential hopeful has struggled in favorability ratings throughout his political career. This ad is unlikely to help. The Ohio governor’s race moves from Toss-up to Lean D. — Fox News’ special coverage of the 2026 midterm elections begins at 6pm ET next Tuesday, Nov. 3, anchored by Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum. Tune in for the latest race calls and projections for control of the House and Senate from the Fox News Decision Desk. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0a2c7876989b59d077489 Mysterious Roman fort discovered in remote area could prove ancient legend has roots in reality te 2026-10-27T13:10:31.334Z Mysterious Roman fort discovered in remote area could prove ancient legend has roots in reality An ancient Roman fort discovered in a remote part of Wales could help unravel a centuries-old legend about a Roman emperor — and may have accommodated as many as 1,000 soldiers, the archaeologist behind the discovery told Fox News Digital. The fort, located near Frenni Fawr in Pembrokeshire, was the subject of an October announcement by Wolfson College, Oxford, following recent excavations at the site. Mark Merrony, a fellow at Wolfson College, Oxford, and editor-in-chief of Antiqvvs, an archaeology magazine, first identified the fort using satellite imagery in 2024. AMERICA'S LITTLE-KNOWN CASTLES, DISPLAYING ‘RAW POWER,’ ARE HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT More recent excavations uncovered two Roman coins from the late 4th century, suggesting activity at the site may have continued into the period when Emperor Magnus Maximus ruled Britain from 383 to 388 A.D. Merrony, who described the fort's location as being in the "middle of nowhere," told Fox News Digital the site could have accommodated significantly more soldiers than he initially estimated. "I've been saying 500 troops, but actually it's bigger than the housesteads on Hadrian's Wall, which held 1,000 troops," he said. "So it could have held up to 1,000 auxiliary Roman soldiers." ARCHAEOLOGISTS UNCOVER MASSIVE ANCIENT SITE DURING RAIL PROJECT, INCLUDING RARE ROMAN FIND Excavations also uncovered numerous Roman artifacts, including ceramic roofing tiles and what Merrony believes could be floor tiles or materials used for underfloor heating. Despite the attention surrounding the 4th century coins, Merrony believes the fort itself is more significant. "I think the presence of the site is more important than the coins because it was almost certainly founded in the 1st century," he said. The possible connection to Maximus stems from the Mabinogion, a medieval collection of Welsh tales and legends that also features King Arthur. HIDDEN UNDERGROUND CHAMBER REVEALED BENEATH HOME OF LEGENDARY ROMAN EMPEROR One story recounts the Roman emperor establishing a military camp near Frenni Fawr. Merrony told Fox News Digital he identified the fort while tracing the Roman road network, rather than deliberately searching for evidence of the legend. After discovering the fort roughly two miles from the hill's summit, he found no other known Roman sites nearby — leading him to suspect the fort could be the one described in the Mabinogion. "And I put two and two together, and I thought the question is not whether this is the site. The question is, is the Mabinogion correct? And I suspect it is," Merrony said. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER He cited the story's "very strong historical underpinning," suggesting that Roman soldiers may have traveled through the area during the late Roman period, possibly under Magnus Maximus himself. Though the discovery does not establish that the emperor visited the fort, Merrony believes the legend may preserve the memory of an actual historical event. He said he wasn't surprised that the medieval tale might contain elements of historical truth. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS "I think it's often the case with mythology that it's based on something," Merrony told Fox News Digital, adding that it likely spread through oral tradition before being written down. Merrony also theorized that Maximus may have visited the region in response to incursions by Irish groups during the fourth century, before departing Britain for continental Europe. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Merrony, whose upcoming book, "Lives of the Roman Emperors: From Augustus to Romulus Augustulus," explores the history of Rome's emperors, also pointed to a possible Roman road running alongside the fort. He believes the road could be part of a previously unidentified major route through Wales, although further archaeological investigation is needed. Merrony also said an aqueduct feeding the fort remains to be investigated, with additional excavations planned for 2027. Looking ahead, Merrony said his team plans to widen two excavation trenches over two buildings at the site. In one trench, researchers spotted what appeared to be a collapsed building. "It had come over from the south and toppled north into parallel with the trench we were digging. So that heaven knows what's under that. It's going to be really exciting," he said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0a2c3876989b59d077480 New Hampshire journalist says he was blocked from covering Kamala Harris political event te 2026-10-27T13:10:27.951Z New Hampshire journalist says he was blocked from covering Kamala Harris political event A New Hampshire journalist said he was denied entry to an event Saturday featuring former Vice President Kamala Harris. "The reception that I've gotten at past Democrat events from activists, from staff has mostly been positive… which is what makes this situation so disappointing," New Hampshire Journal reporter Leonard Robinson told Fox News Digital in an interview Monday.  Robinson wrote on X Saturday, "@NHDems often make access hard for NHJournal. I've been physically blocked by their operatives, they've hidden locations of their events from NHJournal. Nothing compares to Harris's visit." Harris was on the campaign stump in the Granite State for Democratic New Hampshire Senate candidate Chris Pappas. DEM HANDLERS LASH OUT WHEN CAMERAMAN CONFRONTS THEIR BOSS ABOUT DEBATE: ‘NO PICTURES’ Robinson said he RSVPed to an event hosted by Reproductive Freedom for All (RFA) by filling out a form sent to him by the Pappas campaign after being shut out of another Harris event hosted by the campaign itself due to spatial constraints, according to an email obtained by Fox News Digital. When he arrived to check in, Robinson said a representative of RFA told him he wasn't on the registration list and said the event was at full capacity. Robinson said another journalist who was not on the list was later allowed inside. He also said he saw a Pappas campaign staffer gesture "no" to the RFA representative from a distance. FEDERAL JUDGE ORDERS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO RESTORE WHITE HOUSE ACCESS TO CNN, MS NOW AND POLITICO Robinson told Fox News Digital he had attended other Pappas campaign events featuring prominent Democrats, including California Gov. Gavin Newsom, U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna of California and U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock of Georgia. "Why are [New Hampshire Democrats] afraid for her to talk to me? I think that's the real question that's gotta be answered here," Robinson said.  KAMALA HARRIS FACES DEMOCRATIC DOUBTS OVER 2028 AS ALLIES PUSH BACK ON CLAIMS SHE’S SQUANDERED HER CHANCE Robinson, whose outlet New Hampshire Journal is the state's only right-of-center publication, has had cordial in-person interactions with Pappas staff in the past but expressed frustration at the lack of cooperation from New Hampshire Democrats broadly in sharing its event calendar and being more welcoming to the outlet.  New Hampshire Democratic Party Chair Raymond Buckley criticized New Hampshire Journal, calling the outlet "a partisan right wing site created to smear Democrats" and saying it "has rarely, if ever, received credentials to any Democratic or progressive event" in response to Robinson's X thread. NH Journal managing editor Michael Graham stood by Robinson, telling Fox News Digital, "This is a rare occasion for them to literally force Leonard out of, or one of us out of the event. And given Vice President Kamala Harris and her potential hopes to make history, it was really unfortunate that they would keep [out] a reporter from an award-winning member of the New Hampshire Press Association." It is unclear whether a miscommunication error among the Democratic organizers was behind the incident. Neither representatives for Harris nor the New Hampshire Democratic Party responded to Fox News Digital's requests for comment. A spokesperson for the Pappas campaign declined to comment. Harris has taken part in several campaigns for Democratic candidates ahead of the midterm elections. Her appearances also come as she weighs a potential 2028 presidential bid. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0a2bb876989b59d077461 Opera introduces a new web standard to let users deploy AI locally in their browser te 2026-10-27T13:10:19.261Z Opera introduces a new web standard to let users deploy AI locally in their browser The new standard, WebAI, is designed to work with a variety of AI models. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0a2b6876989b59d077458 General Compute raises $100 million Series A, countering the neocloud disaster narrative te 2026-10-27T13:10:14.522Z General Compute raises $100 million Series A, countering the neocloud disaster narrative General Compute is betting on inference chips from outside the Nvidia ecosystem. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0a2b1876989b59d07744f Anduril, Qualcomm launch BlueChip, a new kind of US-made laptop te 2026-10-27T13:10:09.215Z Anduril, Qualcomm launch BlueChip, a new kind of US-made laptop Anduril founder Palmer Luckey is vowing to bring computer manufacturing back to the U.S. and by that he doesn't just mean assembly, but every individual component, some of which are exclusively made in China today. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0a2ad876989b59d077446 Billionaire Palmer Luckey isn’t leaving California over the wealth tax te 2026-10-27T13:10:05.504Z Billionaire Palmer Luckey isn’t leaving California over the wealth tax "It's causing a lot of people to run who I don't want to be running," native Californian Palmer Luckey said. "But I'm planning on staying in California. I'm going to keep fighting it." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0a054876989b59d077405 U.C.L.A. Asks Judge to Dismiss Trump Lawsuit Over Antisemitism te 2026-10-27T13:00:04.020Z U.C.L.A. Asks Judge to Dismiss Trump Lawsuit Over Antisemitism The filing was the second time in less than a month that the university moved to throw out a federal lawsuit about its actions after the Oct. 7 attack on Israel. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae09dfc876989b59d0773bc Ceasefire negotiated by Melania Trump holds in Russia-occupied Ukrainian city te 2026-10-27T12:50:04.927Z Ceasefire negotiated by Melania Trump holds in Russia-occupied Ukrainian city A ceasefire that first lady Melania Trump helped negotiate in a front-line Ukrainian city that she described as being on the "brink of disaster" went into effect Tuesday. The pause in fighting in Oleshky started around 3 a.m. local time as "part of a humanitarian mission being carried out with the mediation and coordination of U.S. first lady Melania Trump, in cooperation with Yana Lantratova, Russia’s Commissioner for Human Rights," according to Dmytro Lubinets, the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights. "The situation in Oleshky is dire. Oleshky is a front-line war city on the brink of disaster," Trump said in a statement last week. "Oleshky’s remaining population is comprised primarily of elderly residents who urgently need medical attention, medicine, food, and clean water. "The people of Oleshky have limited electricity, live amid mined roads, and endure regular military attacks. It was abundantly clear that without my intervention, the possibility to bring humanitarian aid into the city and to evacuate the elderly would be impossible," she added. MELANIA TRUMP'S ADVISOR REVEALS HOW SHE BRIDGED PUTIN, ZELENSKYY TO BROKER FRONTLINE UKRAINE TRUCE The White House said both Ukraine and Russia "agreed to temporarily stop all military action in Oleshky to allow for humanitarian aid to enter and to prepare a civilian evacuation through a designated safe passageway." "Non-military, civilian leaders from both countries will work together to visit Oleshky residents in their homes and determine the level of assistance they require. Residents who wish to evacuate will receive coordinated support and transportation to their preferred destination. I anticipate some will want to go to Russia, and some to Ukraine," Trump added. Speaking on "Fox & Friends Weekend," senior advisor Marc Beckman said the agreement followed weeks of mediation involving Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. RECOVERING FROM LUNG SURGERY, POPE LEO URGES PUTIN TO AGREE TO CEASEFIRE IN RUSSIAN-HELD UKRAINE CITY On Tuesday, Russia's Defense Ministry wrote on Telegram, "In relation to the conduct of the humanitarian operation in the area of the settlement of Oleshky, Kherson region, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation have ceased fire in the Kherson direction." Russian troops have held control of Oleshky since the early days of the February 2022 invasion of Ukraine, according to Reuters. The news agency added that the city had a population of around 24,000 prior to the war, but that has since dwindled to only a few thousand. Fresh strikes also hit a bridge and subway infrastructure in Ukraine's capital of Kyiv on Tuesday, Reuters reported. Fox News Digital's Madison Colombo contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae09955876989b59d077315 Hasan Piker lashes out at Republicans, calls them 'terrorists' in event with Ilhan Omar te 2026-10-27T12:30:13.034Z Hasan Piker lashes out at Republicans, calls them 'terrorists' in event with Ilhan Omar Leftist gaming site commentator Hassan Piker and Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., met up in Minnesota to cohost a campaign event on Monday night, bashing President Donald Trump's administration as well as Democrats who are willing to work with him. Piker, who streams his commentary on Twitch, called Republicans "terrorists" during the event, and Omar referred to the party as the "pedophile protection party." They made the comments during a Q&A session led by failed Minneapolis mayoral candidate Omar Fateh. ILHAN OMAR ON TRACK FOR FIFTH TERM AS MINNESOTA VOTERS MAINTAIN FAR-LEFT STREAK "Trump's obsession with us started in 2016, when he arrived at the airport and begged for our vote. We said, no thank you. We continued to say, no thank you. He lies and says he's won Minnesota three times, as if," Omar said. "This defeat is going to be the fourth time! We remind him that Minnesota is not interested in a pedophile protection party. Minnesota doesn't send people who are corrupt and are interested in enriching themselves. And Minnesota does not come after the refugees, they send one to Congress," she added. TRUMP ADMINISTRATION SLASHES TIME REFUGEES HAVE TO CHALLENGE LOSS OF LEGAL STATUS Piker went after less radical Democrats later in the interview, saying many in the party had ceded arguments to Trump in 2024 when they "started also saying that migrants were a national security threat." "That's unacceptable. Migrants are not a national security threat. They are our neighbors. They are allies. They work alongside us. They are not the burden, but a benefit. They are what make this country strong, and they're what make it this country great. And any Democrat ... any Democrat that refuses to recognize that, in my opinion, is un-American," Piker said. FEDERAL APPEALS COURT COMPARES TRUMP MIGRANT DETENTION POLICY TO JAPANESE AMERICAN INTERNMENT "I'm not even gonna bring up the Republicans because they are the most un-American force in this country. They're terrorists. They are terrorizing our neighborhoods. They're destroying what remains of the social fabric that holds us together. It's completely unacceptable. But to the Democrats who think this problem is going to go away, they were wrong in 2024, and they're wrong now. A paperwork violation does not require deportation. That is cruel and unjust punishment," he added. Piker had largely been sidelined by Democratic campaigns following a disastrous appearance with Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan last month. HASAN PIKER'S INFLUENCE TESTS BREAKING POINT OF DEMOCRATIC PARTY Piker’s commentary has stained El-Sayed’s insurgent progressive campaign recently, particularly his assertion that America "deserved" the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Even El-Sayed was driven to put space between himself and Piker after their connection became public. He said that "all Americans deserve the right to advocate for what they believe without fear of violence," and acknowledged that "antisemitism is a scourge, and we need to address it in all its forms," and added that "nobody speaks for this campaign besides me and my campaign spokespeople." "And while politicians and pundits try to make this race about a Twitch streamer, we’re going to be talking about gas, groceries, good schools and healthcare," he said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0949d876989b59d077255 Jones a trade deadline buyer, respect Lurie, Texans D mess, Ravens COY flub, reason JD Vance right on Bengals te 2026-10-27T12:10:05.445Z Jones a trade deadline buyer, respect Lurie, Texans D mess, Ravens COY flub, reason JD Vance right on Bengals Days before the Dallas Cowboys broke a two-game losing skid against the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football, team owner Jerry Jones stood in a New York City hotel lobby and spoke about playing better and making the team better. "Not only do I have expectations," Jones said of his high hopes for the remainder of the season, "I have really sound basis of saying, we're better than [what we've shown], and we can improve in the areas that have really frustrated us, especially last week." The Cowboys find themselves at 3-4 and within sight of the NFC East-leading New York Giants. COWBOYS, DAK PRESCOTT GET BACK ON TRACK AT THE EXPENSE OF REELING EAGLES IN KEY NFC EAST WIN And Jones is going to spend the next two weeks until the NFL trade deadline trying to add help. "Yeah, I don't have a specific," Jones said. "But I'll be real clear: I would be active if we could get a chance to help the team this year." The trade deadline is 4 p.m. on Nov. 10. The Cowboys will be buyers. Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie was inducted into the Eagles Hall of Fame on Monday and that's logical because the club has won two Super Bowls during his ownership tenure and he is promising more despite the team's struggles this season. "The Eagles Hall of Fame honors those who have made exceptional contributions to the history of this organization and the National Football League," former Eagles quarterback and legend Ron Jaworski said. "Among Jeffrey ’s many qualities, it is his unique ability to lead others that has allowed this team to have sustained success over a long period of time." Let me tell you a different reason Lurie deserves this honor – and your respect. RAVENS PLAYERS RIDE WITH PRESIDENT TRUMP IN MOTORCADE, GET SHOUTOUT DURING SPEECH AT BALTIMORE SHIPYARD EVENT After the Eagles won the Super Bowl in February of 2025, there was considerable pressure on Lurie to turn down an invitation to visit the White House. Although he has in the past donated to politicians of both parties, most people understand Lurie is primarily associated with the Democratic Party. But against that backdrop, the Eagles visited President Donald Trump in April 2025 to celebrate their Super Bowl victory. If Lurie hadn't approved the trip, it would not have happened. But Lurie did what was right in honoring the highest office of the land, regardless of his personal views, and provided everyone a snapshot of national solidarity on behalf of his franchise and the NFL. Others have fallen short of that mark. The White House contacted the Seattle Seahawks about a similar visit this year. But, nothing. The Seahawks officially say they never heard from the White House. They absolutely got an invite via back channels and declined, but rather than paint it as a snub, the White House dropped the issue. The New York Knicks were invited to the White House and club owner James Dolan, a 30-year Trump friend, immediately accepted. And yet, nothing has moved forward. Lurie's decision benefitted the NFL and showed unity to the country by respecting the office of the President – even if he might not have necessarily agreed with the office's occupant. That is leadership. JD VANCE SEES BENGALS MAKING 'A RUN' BUT THAT'S UNDERSTANDABLE BECAUSE HE'S A FAN, ESPECIALLY OF JA'MARR CHASE Vice President JD Vance told everyone he thinks the Bengals are about to make a playoff push following their victory over the Baltimore Ravens and, of course, everyone figures Joe Burrow will have to lead that charge if it's going to happen. Maybe. But not completely. The Bengals have gotten Dexter Lawrence to dominate on their defensive line for that run and his impact makes Vance's prediction plausible. The Giants never wanted to move on from Lawrence in the offseason. But when he got ornery that defensive line coach and mentor Andre Patterson was not retained on John Harbaugh's new staff, and became frustrated with his contract status, and didn't show up to the offseason program, and gained weight beyond his enormous 350 pounds, the Giants sent Lawrence to the Bengals for the No. 10 overall selection in last April's draft. Great move so far the Bengals. Lawrence has four sacks from his interior defensive line spot and has seven tackles for loss. He was gobbling burgers in the offseason but is eating up double-team blocks inseason. The Ravens on Sunday managed only 3.1 yards per carry against the Bengals. Derrick Henry rushed for only 45 yards on 17 carries. That happened against a Bengals defense that was the NFL's worst run defense last season. They are No. 19 against the run this season and if Lawrence can lead that continued improvement, Vance is going to be proven correct. You can argue which team has been the most disappointing so far this season – the Colts, the Chargers, the Saints, the Rams – and that can change week to week. But the most disappointing unit in the NFL has not changed since Week 1: The Houston Texans defense. That unit opened the season yielding 36 points to the Bills and has since given up 31 points in a game twice and 27 points to the New York Giants on Sunday despite facing J.J. McCarthy in his first start for a team he joined 27 days ago. That performance came despite the fact DeMeco Ryans took over the defensive play-calling a couple of games ago without much improvement to show for it. "Honestly, not to boil this down to simplicity, it comes back to basic fundamentals and techniques," general manager Nick Caserio said. "Tackling is tackling. You're either a good tackler or you're not. We can do some things relative to hidden yardage in some of the areas. "But one of the worst penalized teams in the league, one of the worst tackling teams in the league." The Texans are 20th in the NFL in fewest points allowed per game. That's bottom-third in the league for a unit that was second in the NFL in fewest points allowed last season. The Texans have lost four games this season – against Buffalo, Dallas, Indy and the Giants – on the last possession. On defense. "We put ourselves in a position to win those games," Caserio said. "We just haven't really in the end executed and made enough plays to win." The Vikings: They're the NFL's only remaining unbeaten team but they're not the NFL's best team by any stretch (the Bills would like a word) and it says here the Perfect Season Miami Dolphins have nothing to worry about. The next month brings games against the Lions, Bills, Packers and 49ers. The Vikings have a great defense, but have scored only five touchdowns in their last five games. Not. Sustainable. Steve Bisciotti: The Ravens have lost consecutive games and their fans think it's all because of Lamar Jackson's absence, but we train the microscope on the club's owner who fired John Harbaugh and most of his staff, including offensive coordinator Todd Monken. Harbaugh with the Giants and Monken with the Browns are both Coach of the Year candidates right now. Myles Garrett: Tick tock, sir. The NFL season has begun. It is time to join the fun and the Rams are optimistic it starts this week. Daniel Jones: Barring a major and unexpected individual rally, he is playing his last season with the Colts. He is signed through next season but the Colts can save $11.6 million in cap space on a pre-June 1 release next offseason or $38 million in cap space on a post-June 1 release. Does the next Colts GM take one of those cap savings options or keep an inconsistent QB who hasn't lived up to his current $88 million contract? Bye, Daniel. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! As a Miami resident I was compelled to root for LeBron James when he played for the Heat years ago, but it was hard because he is unlikable for countless reasons that include he's not a clutch player. That was over a decade ago when he was still good. Now? The only thing that keeps James relevant on the national stage is the ghost of his past abilities and his political antics that make him newsworthy when he does things like practice his golf swing during the national anthem. LeBygone is today nothing more than the NBA's 69th leading scorer, 42nd leading rebounder, an old man who has already missed one of his team's first four games because of back soreness, and the owner of the league's 102nd best field goal percentage. FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0949c876989b59d07724c Restaurants draw the line on substitutions as diners push menu limits te 2026-10-27T12:10:04.133Z Restaurants draw the line on substitutions as diners push menu limits Making substitutions at restaurants has become commonplace, but some chefs and restaurant owners are pushing back against requests they say can disrupt kitchen operations and take away from the intended dining experience. The growing debate has also raised questions about restaurant etiquette, with experts warning that excessive modifications can cross the line from reasonable requests into entitlement. Lom Wong, a Thai restaurant in Phoenix, Arizona, recently took a stance against substitutions after seeing an increase in modification requests following its recognition in the 2026 Michelin Guide Southwest. WHY RESTAURANT SERVERS CLEAR YOUR PLATE BEFORE EVERYONE FINISHES EATING Restaurant industry veteran Robert Mahon and national etiquette expert Diane Gottsman told Fox News Digital that while some substitutions are reasonable, excessive requests can create challenges for restaurants and their staff. In a post on Instagram, Lom Wong reminded diners that the restaurant serves "village Thai food" and does not follow traditional European-style coursing methods. "We'll take your whole order at once. Your dishes will come out when they're ready," the post said. The restaurant also asked guests not to expect it to "change or conform to someone else's idea of what an award-winning restaurant should be." RESTAURANTS LOCK UP CUSTOMERS' PHONES AS DEVICES BECOME THE 'NEW CIGARETTES' "We also don't make substitutions simply to make a dish more familiar," the post said. "These recipes were shared with us by our families or by the communities we work with. We respect those recipes and the people who entrusted them to us." The post drew largely supportive reactions, with some commenters praising the restaurant for standing by its approach. "The customer is NOT always right. When you come into someone else's house, you show respect and manners," one Instagram user wrote, noting that this includes eating what's on the menu. Not everyone agreed, however. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "Sounds good in general but no one wants their dessert before their meal or starter after their entree, and it's crazy to say you can't decide you're hungry for more after initially ordering," one commenter wrote. Fox News Digital reached out to Lom Wong for comment. Excessive substitutions can also undermine the flavors chefs intended diners to experience, Mahon said. Chefs "create these dishes on the menu with all these different amazing flavors so the customer can experience them all at once," Mahon, director of operations for the New York-based Mahon Hospitality Group, told Fox News Digital. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS "However, once you start modifying, the true authentic flavor that was originally meant to be for the dish is not there anymore," he added. "At the end of the day, we're trying to do what's best for the customer and please them to a certain degree," Mahon said. Sometimes, however, it's simply not feasible to accommodate every substitution request while running a restaurant at full capacity and providing the best service possible, Mahon said. Allergies and dietary restrictions are taken seriously and accommodated to the best of a restaurant's ability, Mahon said, but unnecessary modifications can lead to longer wait times, especially if everyone at a table makes changes to their orders. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Excessive substitution requests can also cross the line into poor dining etiquette. "If it's something minor like asking to remove the tomatoes on top of the piece of protein, for example, easy enough. But when you are completely changing up the order, that comes across as entitlement," Gottsman, founder of the Protocol School of Texas, told Fox News Digital. If a dish is "something that you really dislike, you should keep your opinions to yourself because it's offensive," she said, adding that, "if it's on their menu, it means that they think that it's important." For diners with allergies or dietary restrictions, Gottsman said the key is "asking politely, doing it respectfully and not overburdening the wait staff or the chef." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae09247876989b59d0771ec Jalen Hurts' blood clot case will 'put the league on alert' going forward, famed agent Leigh Steinberg says te 2026-10-27T12:00:07.900Z Jalen Hurts' blood clot case will 'put the league on alert' going forward, famed agent Leigh Steinberg says Legendary NFL agent Leigh Steinberg weighed in on the handling of Jalen Hurts' recent blood clot situation, and predicted the impact it may have on the league and quarterback agents moving forward. Steinberg said he would have contacted team doctors and sought answers if a quarterback he represented faced a similar situation. He predicted Hurts’ case would put the league on alert, while repeatedly emphasizing that medical experts must determine whether the Eagles handled his care appropriately. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "The words ‘blood clot’ would set off an alarm bell in my head," he told OutKick. "I would have certainly been in touch with the Philadelphia medical staff, with the Eagles medical staff, and asked questions because blood clot is a red flag." Hurts is expected to miss the remainder of the season after further testing revealed deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli — blood clots affecting both lungs. The NFL and NFL Players Association announced Oct. 25 that they were working together to review the matter, following the union’s demand for an investigation. JALEN HURTS BLOOD CLOT INVESTIGATION TO RAISE QUESTIONS ABOUT EAGLES' LONDON TRIP AND MEDICAL SCREENING TIMING For Steinberg, the situation illustrates why an agent’s responsibilities must extend beyond negotiating contracts. "This just highlights the active role that every agent has to play in safeguarding the health both short term and long term," he said. "It’s where you have to put football aside for a moment," he added, "and the pressures of a season." Steinberg also expressed confidence in Hurts’ agent, Nicole Lynn, and said his description of how he would respond should not be interpreted as an accusation that she failed her client. "I believe that his agent was diligent," he said. "I know his agent, she’s excellent." The scrutiny centers on Hurts being cleared to play against Jacksonville in London on Oct. 11 after an ultrasound identified a superficial clot in his left calf. According to the Eagles, Hurts first sought treatment Oct. 8, telling medical personnel he had been cleated during the Oct. 4 game against the Rams. He practiced fully before traveling to London, where the ultrasound was performed Oct. 10. The team said its medical staff and London doctors determined that activity and mobility were important and that he could safely play. After Hurts returned to Philadelphia, a follow-up ultrasound Oct. 14 revealed movement in the clot, the Eagles said. He was subsequently placed on injured reserve Oct. 17. FORMER NFL TEAM DOCTOR ADDRESSES JALEN HURTS' BLOOD CLOT AS QB'S SEASON HINGES ON ONE KEY WORD "Should he have played in London?" Steinberg asked. "That’s an open question." He stressed that the later diagnosis alone does not establish that the earlier medical decisions were wrong. "This is a medical question which can only be analyzed by experts in the field of blood clot diagnosis," he said. Steinberg said he knows Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie and general manager Howie Roseman and believes they are committed to player health. He raised the possibility that Hurts’ condition continued developing despite appropriate attention, and said he knew of no evidence establishing that the diagnosis should have been handled differently. The NFL has defended the care Hurts received. "I have complete confidence in the Eagles’ medical staff and their handling of this situation," NFL medical chief Allen Sills said. The NFLPA, however, called for a full investigation before conclusions are reached. Front Office Sports reported Oct. 25 that the league and union were discussing the investigation’s process and details, citing a source who said it had not formally launched. Hurts’ diagnosis is serious, but the Eagles and Lynn have described him as clinically stable, with no significant functional limitations, and said they expect a full recovery without long-term effects. His treatment involves blood thinners, and he cannot participate in contact activities while taking them. Their statement said he could remain around the team and continue conditioning. Superficial vein thrombosis affects veins near the skin’s surface and is generally less dangerous than deep vein thrombosis. A deep-vein clot can break off and travel to the lungs, causing a potentially life-threatening pulmonary embolism. The distinction matters when assessing what doctors knew at each stage of Hurts’ care. Steinberg expects the case to encourage greater caution across football. "The progression of this from a marginal health problem to a potential life-threatening problem is going to put the league on alert," he said. Asked whether other agents were discussing the situation, he stopped short of identifying specific conversations. "I think they should be," he said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Steinberg connected that responsibility to his work on concussions and brain health, including his foundation and medical conferences. His foundation focuses on understanding, preventing and treating concussions, traumatic brain injuries and related conditions. He said he came to view protecting players’ immediate and future health as a fiduciary responsibility. The football consequences are substantial, too. Steinberg argued that the importance of franchise quarterbacks, combined with their enormous contracts, leaves teams particularly vulnerable when a starter is lost. Hurts signed a five-year, $255 million extension in 2023. Philadelphia has turned to Tanner McKee, its sixth-round selection out of Stanford in 2023. Steinberg described the transition from an experienced, Super Bowl-winning quarterback to McKee as a "precipitous drop off in talent." He also raised the possibility that another quarterback injury could force Philadelphia further down its depth chart. "It alters the balance of power in football," Steinberg said. "And it’s a big setback for the Eagles." His larger concern, however, was what happens beyond the season. "The issue here is long-term health," he said. "The issue is safeguarding him from dire consequences." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae08d95876989b59d077139 Dante Moore won’t quit on Oregon, but concussion will keep star QB out of games moving forward for Ducks te 2026-10-27T11:40:05.721Z Dante Moore won’t quit on Oregon, but concussion will keep star QB out of games moving forward for Ducks The unfortunate 2026 season for the Oregon Ducks continues to get worse by the day, as Dan Lanning announced on Monday that he does not expect quarterback Dante Moore to return this season. It was during the September 28th game against USC when Oregon's season took a turn, when Moore sustained a concussion after taking a shot to the head by linebacker Desman Stephens as the quarterback was attempting to slide on a run. LINCOLN RILEY'S USC TENURE COULD END WITH LOSS AGAINST OHIO STATE'S BACKUP QUARTERBACK, WITH $70 MILLION BUYOUT LOOMING Over the past few weeks, Moore had returned to practice for Oregon, participating with the team on a daily basis. But, in terms of returning to the field in an uncontrolled environment, Dan Lanning mentioned that he can not be cleared by the Ducks medical team for a return to live action. "Really got clarity for us over the past week. I think if it was up to Dante in any shape or way, he would want to be out there playing for the guys," Lanning said on Monday. "But unfortunately, it's not really up to Dante, and it's not really up to me. We can control the settting of practice where he's able to do things for us, where that's not always the case in a game. "You know, we said before that this is a serious deal that he'll 100% be able to make a full recovery from. That has not changed, I definitely feel that way. But for him to be out there on the field for us right now, that's not going to happen." MORE QUESTIONS THAN ANSWERS: ARCH MANNING LIKES THE DISRESPECT, BIG 12'S DISASTER AND A CFP RACE IN DISARRAY Up until the concussion sustained against USC, Moore had thrown for 925 yards and nine touchdowns, with zero interceptions. And, for those that think this was a decision Dante Moore made in relation to Oregon currently having three losses and the season being a wash, Lanning made it clear this was not the case, as Moore is currently the scout team quarterback. "We're getting one of the best scout team looks in practice every week, and he looks good out there," Lanning mentioned. "This isn’t like a selfish decision on Dante's part saying 'I don't wanna come back, the season doesn’t look like theyw ay I want it to look'. That's not at all what this is." USC LINEBACKER SUSPENDED AFTER VICIOUS HIT ON OREGON QUARTERBACK DANTE MOORE The unfortunate situation for the Ducks quarterback has obviously had an effect over the past month. After suffering a loss to Oklahoma State, the Ducks were already working at a deficit in the eyes of CFP committee members, not being able to afford two more losses. But, as Oregon worked through two-different quarterbacks in Moore's absence, Dan Lanning has been dealt two additional losses in the process. Oregon committed seven turnovers in a 17-15 loss to UCLA earlier this month in a loss, and then this past weekend against Illinois could only score ten points in the 21-10 loss on the road. OREGON HEAD COACH DAN LANNING'S WORDS IMMEDIATELY CAME BACK TO BITE HIM IN AWFUL LOSS TO UCLA Now, the reality has set in for a football team that has not been able to establish a rushing attack, while dwindling in the passing game behind their backup quarterbacks. This led to Dan Lanning making the move to fire offensive coordinator Drew Mehringer on Sunday. For Dante Moore, his focus will now shift to making a full recovery in preparation what comes next, which is expected to be the NFL Draft. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! The Oregon quarterback has been projected to be a first-round pick next April, after choosing to return for another season in Eugene this past offseason. What was once a season full of hope for Oregon has now turned into a disaster with over one month left in the regular season, as the Ducks are currently 4-3 with a very low percentage chance of making the postseason. There will be a lot of questions to be answered over the next few months before the transfer portal opens and Oregon starts to rebuild its roster for 2027, with Dylan Raiola transferring from Nebraska this past offseason in hopes of one day becoming the full-time starter in Eugene. Now, there will be plenty to digest, as Oregon prepares to play Northwestern this weekend. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae08d94876989b59d077130 From anthems to definitions, the WNBA keeps doing dumb things, and the reason for it will leave you speechless te 2026-10-27T11:40:04.690Z From anthems to definitions, the WNBA keeps doing dumb things, and the reason for it will leave you speechless Searching for a late snack outside Chase Center on Monday night after the Golden State Valkyries took care of the Atlanta Dream in Game 5 of the WNBA Finals, I found myself rather speechless. A woman dressed in a lavender Valkyries jersey saw the media credential around my neck, and, as I stood at the counter of a restaurant trying to decide what to order, she offered to pay for my meal. As we chatted, she said that she appreciates so much the media coverage that the WNBA gets because she is such a big fan. Buying a meal for a reporter, she explained, was the least she could do. Speechless. How unexpectedly nice! I politely declined, of course, and laughed to myself as it occurred to me that, while my newfound friend could see that I was wearing a media badge (I forgot to take it off as I exited the arena), she undoubtedly didn’t see what media organization I work for. 'STAND OR HIDE IN THE TUNNEL' FOR THE ANTHEM, VALKYRIES WNBA FANS SHOW LOYALTY; READY FOR EARLY FINALS GAME 6 Most diehard WNBA fans probably don’t fully appreciate the coverage we give the WNBA here at Fox News Digital/OutKick. To our credit, we have given the WNBA credit when credit is due. We have pointed out its rise in TV ratings and attendance numbers. We are all over Caitlin Clark’s mind-blowing impact on the league and on the sports world in general. We have fun keeping up with Sophie Cunningham and we have even written favorably on Angel Reese beyond just her "mebounds." LONG LIST OF EMBARRASSING WNBA INCIDENTS IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN SPORTS LEAGUES MADE POLITICS THEIR PRIMARY FOCUS Yet, unlike most media organizations that cover, strike that – coddle, the WNBA, we have also pointed out the lunacy that can be the WNBA, and rightfully so. This league. Oh, this league. Lately, it too has left me speechless. If I could type the equivalent of the hand-palming-the-forehead emoji, I would. Prior to coming here, I covered the WNBA for 24 years, starting in its first season. In the early days, players were humble, and genuinely grateful just to have a place in the United States to play. They were extremely conscious of their place as role models for kids, especially young girls. The league, which represented a long-time-coming for professional women’s team sports, was easy to root for. I felt good taking my young kids to games, especially my daughter. I encouraged the girls on the grade school basketball teams I coached to dream big and aspire to be WNBA players someday. I can’t say that I would give that same advice today. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Many of the players today seem entitled and bratty, flat-out unlikable. And over the last three to five years, the WNBA as a league has done so many stupid, self-sabotaging things that it’s hard to even keep track of them all. But I will attempt it. ** Somehow, this league that was created to empower and uplift women cannot define a woman. This is why we have the Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White dilemmas. Those two former NBA players may have generated a lot of headlines with their antics, but they don’t want to play in the WNBA. Obviously. Like many of us, I think they just got sick of the WNBA not using its platform as an advocate for female athletes to take the lead in the fight against men in women’s sports. That should have been a no-brainer for the WNBA. Remember, the W in WNBA does stand for women. Why does the WNBA seem to forget that? ** This league has been out to cook its golden goose from Day 1. It’s beyond comprehension. Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark brought fans and eyeballs and money and deals and interest to the WNBA that was unprecedented. And all she’s gotten in return is grief, both physical and verbal, from her colleagues. These other players have stuck her in the eye, pushed her, pulled her, knocked her down. They’ve disrespected her in awards voting, they’ve spoken of her with disdain. Call it jealousy, or sour grapes, or perhaps reverse racism. Whatever it is, it’s insane that the league hasn’t squashed this madness long ago. Whatever the opposite of smart business is, the WNBA is the poster child. ** The WNBA has alienated large swaths of fans by allowing players to issue damning accusations and engage in bad behavior. Angel Reese has accused Indiana Fever fans of being racist. Ditto for DiJonai Carrington and Alyssa Thomas. Meanwhile, Natasha Cloud, while she was playing in a game, got into a yelling match with Kanter Freedom, who was sitting in the stands. And league MVP A’Ja Wilson stepped towards the baseline seats and yelled at a fan, just because he was yelling something innocuous at her during the course of a game, as fans tend to do. All of this is bad behavior, and a bad, bad look. ** Not all messaging is OK in the WNBA. Only that of the preferred ideologies. Fans who wore XX-XY shirts in support of women’s sports to games in Atlanta and San Francisco were harassed, and in one case asked to cover those shirts. But Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve showed up to coach a nationally televised game in a "Trans Kids Belong" T-Shirt, seemingly in response to Sophie Cunningham speaking up for keeping boys out of girls sports. Back when it was en vogue, the WNBA also fully embraced "Black Lives Matter" with signage on its floors and uniforms. ** And then there’s the self-sabotage du jour, the anthem controversy. While in San Francisco, I covered the latest Finals game in which both teams ran off the court as soon as it was time for the national anthem, and then ran back on as soon as it was over. Five Finals games, five run-offs. Why is this a thing? The only "explanation" we’ve heard is that "it’s part of the pregame routine." Really? Running off the court, disappearing for 60 to 90 seconds, only to run back onto the court to resume what you were doing right before you ran off? That’s a key part of the game prep? Please. This feels so wrong to me. It feels disrespectful, irreverent to skip out on the anthem. Part of our sports culture in this country is the playing of the national anthem prior to events. It’s a tradition, it’s an opportunity for people to come together under one flag and feel united as Americans. It’s an opportunity to honor our country and those who served and died for our freedoms. How can any of that be a bad thing? But for some reason, the WNBA has decided to stick a lightning rod in the national anthem, too. WNBA WANTS A BIGGER STORY THAN CAITLIN CLARK, BUT TV RATINGS KEEP POINTING BACK TO HER Without a doubt, the WNBA has gotten more attention than ever lately because of these dumpster fires that inevitably go viral. And while that attention is for, in my opinion, all the wrong reasons, maybe, just maybe, this is all a part of some genius and purposeful marketing plan by the league. A "let’s do and say the craziest things possible" because "there is no such thing as bad publicity." THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! And that leads me to what else left me speechless in San Francisco. I interviewed at least 20 fans prior to the Valkyries-Dream game on Monday and I couldn’t believe what most of them were saying. None of them seemed all that bothered by the national anthem issue. And these were all very nice people, too, all seemingly very normal folks. Just very different in their thinking and their worldviews. They said things like: standing on the floor should be the players’ choice, that not everyone views the anthem the same. One said that the anthem shouldn’t be played before games in the first place. See? Speechless. Maybe this is why it seems like the WNBA is constantly doubling down on the madness. It’s not worried. The league is drawing record crowds. Chase Center was packed to the rafters on Monday. Within this very divided country of ours, the WNBA, no matter what insanity it unleashes next, might always have just enough fans of a certain persuasion to not only keep the lights on but to leave the rest of us…well, speechless. Will the WNBA ever stop doing things that alienate half the country? Does it care, so to speak, that "Republicans buy sneakers, too?" Let me know your thoughts at: pbabcockmcgraw@outkick.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae08b3d876989b59d0770de Lyft driver ejects four women after Portland Thorns protest, then one finds her account deactivated te 2026-10-27T11:30:05.878Z Lyft driver ejects four women after Portland Thorns protest, then one finds her account deactivated Julie Lane had already been struck by a Portland Thorns fan, sending her tumbling over two rows of seats. The Bay Area resident was one of about 20 people at Friday's National Women's Soccer League game wearing XX-XY Athletics shirts and holding a "Save Women's Sports" sign.  The demonstration drew verbal and physical backlash from other spectators, prompting Providence Park security to remove Lane and the rest of the group. So you could understand why, after all that, Lane would just want to get back to her hotel. Unfortunately for her and three other women, a Lyft driver made this much harder than it needed to be. After picking up the quartet from the stadium, the driver asked the group, "are you the ladies from the news?" Thinking he was on their side, Linda Serbu answered with an enthusiastic yes. BRANDI KRUSE TELLS LAURA INGRAHAM ABOUT BEING FORCED OUT OF PORTLAND SOCCER GAME: 'WE DID NOTHING WRONG' That, according to Lane, is when the driver pulled over and told them to get out. He said "it's my own private car, and I can cancel any ride I want to, and you don't belong in my car," Lane said. Keep in mind that most of these women were over 50. Serbu had a walker that the driver loaded up in the trunk. But none of them had any idea where they were when he told them to get out. And Lane? Lane refused to leave the vehicle. There were two reasons for her resistance. The first is that she paid for a ride and didn't feel as though she had done anything wrong. This, essentially, was a driver ejecting them for their political views and fashion choices. The second is that she felt genuinely unsafe. These women weren't being chucked next to a shopping mall in broad daylight. According to Lane, it was "a dark corner of Portland." Nevertheless, the driver called the police with the intention of having the ladies arrested for trespassing if they were still in his car. He admitted as much in a Reddit post, where he described the women as "anti-trans agitators." Lane welcomed the police call, saying "please go ahead and get the cops here. I'd love to talk to them about this." But they were gone before any of Portland's finest showed up. Another woman ordered an Uber, which arrived a few minutes later and took the group to its destination. This happened as Lane was on the phone with a Lyft support representative, who said the driver was going to be disciplined. But much to Lane's surprise the next morning — as she was awaiting a scheduled Lyft ride — she discovered that Lyft had deactivated her account. Asked for comment on the whole ordeal, a Lyft spokesperson wrote the following in an email to OutKick. 'SAVE WOMEN’S SPORTS' ACTIVISTS EJECTED FROM NWSL MATCH AFTER BEING STRUCK, CONFRONTED BY PRO-TRANS CROWD CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "Everyone deserves to feel safe and respected on the Lyft platform, and discrimination of any kind has no place in our community. Our Safety team was in contact with both the rider and the driver involved and we are continuing to review the incident." The driver's actions may also have violated Portland city regulations. Under Section 16.40.280(C)(13) of the city code, rideshare drivers are prohibited from refusing to transport passengers of "proper demeanor" to destinations within Portland after accepting their rides. But he doesn't seem to feel an ounce of remorse, with his Reddit post reading like a 380-word back pat. He lamented that it took security more than 15 minutes to eject the XX-XY crowd from the stadium, and wrote "Please address this by making better efforts to keep fans safe at Providence Park, especially those in the LGBTQ + community." THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Serbu found that line ironic. "He admits that he kicked us out for our T-shirts and our, quote, 'anti-LGB activism,' or something. And just to clarify, we were two lesbians and two bisexual women," she said. Probably a safe bet that none of these women will be moving to Portland any time soon. Even after leaving the stadium, they were met with incessant boos and middle fingers from Thorns fans. A Lyft driver bouncing them from his car for expressing a viewpoint the vast majority of Americans agree with was the final indignity. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae08b3c876989b59d0770d5 Trump takes campaign blitz to Texas with one week until midterms and more top headlines te 2026-10-27T11:30:04.845Z Trump takes campaign blitz to Texas with one week until midterms and more top headlines 1. Trump takes campaign blitz to Texas with one week until midterms 2. 'Dark money’ group accused of 'scheme' to tip election  3. Israel heads into deeply divided election as Oct. 7 reckoning looms ‘ROC’ THE HOUSE — Super Bowl LXI halftime headliner announced. 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Loret Newlin, director of Illinois Separation, which is leading the push to let voters weigh in on breaking away from Cook County and forming a new state, told Fox News Digital that residents outside the Chicago area are being ignored by state government and want to change that. "Our area is not taken into consideration when laws are being made," Newlin said. "There's definitely more focus on them, and the laws are centered to benefit Chicago and Cook [County]." ‘VEXIT’ MOVEMENT REIGNITES AS RED STATE INVITES DISENFRANCHISED VIRGINIANS TO ‘BEST VIRGINIA’ "There is a lot of area outside of Cook that should have been taken into consideration," she said. Newlin said that 11 counties and several townships in Illinois will vote on a non-binding referendum in November that asks residents if they'd be interested in separating from Cook County to form a new state. TOP DEMOCRAT GOVERNORS ARE HOPING TO RIDE THEIR RECORDS TO THE WHITE HOUSE. CAN THEY? The referendums are intended to gauge whether voters want to pursue forming a separate state made up of Illinois counties outside Cook County. The effort draws on a process outlined in Article IV, Section 3 of the U.S. Constitution, the same provision invoked when West Virginia became a state in 1863. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB She pointed to a proposed per-mile tax for drivers making its way through the Illinois legislature as one example of how she says state lawmakers are overlooking downstate residents. SEND US A TIP Newlin said the proposed per-mile tax, introduced by state Sen. Ram Villivalam, whose district includes part of Chicago, would disproportionately affect rural residents, farmers and truckers who lack the public transit options available in the city. "It's a long way to a lot of important things for people who live in downstate. A lot of our businesses rely on transportation. One of our biggest industries down here is truckers, farmers. And the commute to a job is usually a little farther and we don't have the option of taking the Chicago public transit system," Newlin said. "And we tried to defeat this in 2019 and succeeded, but as typical, they won't take no for an answer." LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST Newlin also criticized Illinois' SAFE-T Act, saying she's "not happy" with the law and believes it "really benefits the criminals," and pointed to the impact it's having on Chicago. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL The SAFE-T Act, signed into law by Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker in 2021, eliminated cash bail and established a new system for judges to determine whether defendants should be detained or released while awaiting trial. Pritzker has opposed the idea of separation, and a spokesperson for his office previously called the movement a "stunt" that is "not going to happen," according to NBC Chicago. Fox News Digital reached out to Pritzker and Villivalam for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae08690876989b59d076fff Sen. Slotkin threatened students like me. Senate needs an ethics probe te 2026-10-27T11:10:08.215Z Sen. Slotkin threatened students like me. Senate needs an ethics probe Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin recently came to my campus, the University of Chicago, to join Vox editorial director Astead Herndon for a live program of America, Actually before a crowd of students. Believing she was speaking to a group of friends, she let her intentions be known should Democrats win back power in November. She wanted young conservatives interested in serving their country in its government to think, "Lord, that might be buying myself a ton of problems I don’t want, so let me avoid participating in that. I want that deterrence message sent." My friends and I received her "deterrence message," as did millions of patriotic Americans across the country. Unfortunately for Senator Slotkin, our team with the Chicago Thinker was there and listening to her every word. Now the walls are closing in. Members of Congress and President Trump have condemned her remarks. The Article III Project referred her to the Department of Justice’s Office of Civil Rights for inquiry and potential investigation. And a government watchdog filed an ethics complaint against her. Yesterday, I joined them by filing my own ethics complaint as the student reporter who originally broke the story. It’s time for the Senate Ethics Committee to open an investigation into Senator Slotkin for her remarks. The Ethics Manual is clear: "Conduct [that] has been characterized as ‘improper conduct which may reflect upon the Senate,’ … has provided the basis for the Senate’s most serious disciplinary cases in modern times." The question before the Committee, then, is whether threatening young conservatives would reflect poorly on the Senate and set a dangerous precedent for the future. SLOTKIN WANTS GOP PROSECUTIONS TO DETER YOUNG PEOPLE FROM TRUMP ADMINISTRATION JOBS It would. Senator Slotkin’s statement was clearly meant to intimidate one side of the aisle from serving their country in government by way of investigations and prosecutions. She did not merely send a deterrence message — she sent a threat to Americans who dare dissent from her liberal orthodoxy. Whatever your opinions of Senator Slotkin’s own politics, such threats are unbecoming of a member of the United States Senate. Senator Slotkin’s defense so far has been unconvincing. She claims all she really meant was that those who violate the law should be prosecuted for doing so. It’s hard to see how that’s the case when we reexamine her comments and put them in context. She wanted to send a "deterrence message" to those interested in serving in government, not to those interested in breaking the law. As the host remarked to her immediately after her comments, "You could make them a pariah socially, politically, maybe even legally," as she quietly nodded along in front of an audience of college students. If all she wanted to do was prevent those interested in breaking the law from joining the government, she could have said as much. But she did not. MIKE DAVIS: SEN SLOTKIN REVEALS HER INSIDIOUS SCHEME TO TARGET YOUNG CONSERVATIVES Let’s suppose the sides were reversed. Suppose a Republican senator said they would investigate and prosecute so many members of another’s staff that young public servants would be deterred from working for them out of fear of legal retribution. One can already imagine Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and his Democratic colleagues rushing to the Senate floor to condemn such comments and calling for an ethics investigation, censureship, or even expulsion. They would be right to do so, and I would join them in such calls. This is not about partisan games. Those who love this country, share its values, and seek to serve it should be allowed — indeed, encouraged — to do so, no matter their political background. Many of our nation’s finest moments have come with the help of young staffers. Ted Sorensen began working as John F. Kennedy’s speechwriter when he was twenty-four. Peggy Noonan was in her early thirties when she did the same for President Reagan. And it was a team of young staffers, many in their twenties, who were dispatched in the Kennedy and Johnson administrations to document the oppression of Black Americans during the Civil Rights Era. Should Senator Slotkin’s remarks go without formal condemnation from the Senate, or at the very least some form of investigation, I fear the consequences for our country. The world is rapidly changing. Artificial intelligence is shocking the economy, the global order, and the minds of millions of Americans all at once. Wars rage on around the globe. Our body politic is more divided than at any point since the Civil War. Now is the time to be encouraging more political participation among our best and brightest youths, not less. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0868f876989b59d076ff6 Blood sugar spikes may be tied to everyday habits you can control, expert says te 2026-10-27T11:10:07.309Z Blood sugar spikes may be tied to everyday habits you can control, expert says Everyday habits — from what you eat for breakfast to how much you sleep — can have a significant impact on blood sugar levels, according to a metabolic health expert. Maintaining healthy blood sugar levels is essential for energy, organ function and overall metabolic health, while frequent or prolonged spikes and drops can contribute to health complications. Jim LaValle, a Texas-based clinical pharmacist and metabolic medicine expert, told Fox News Digital that understanding how food, exercise, sleep and stress affect blood sugar is key to keeping levels in check. POPULAR DIET SLASHES LIVER FAT BY 67% WHILE REVERSING PREDIABETES IN SOME PEOPLE LaValle recommends monitoring blood sugar after meals, known as postprandial glucose, to better understand how different foods, beverages and eating habits affect blood sugar levels. "Do I spike more from eating rice, or do I spike from eating quinoa? How much can I eat?" he said. "I think that's a foundational issue." The metabolic health expert noted that insulin resistance occurs when cells become less responsive to insulin, a process that can be influenced by inflammation in the body. Normally, insulin helps move glucose from the bloodstream into muscle cells, where it can be stored as glycogen for later use. THINK YOUR CORTISOL IS TOO HIGH? EXPERT REVEALS THE TRUTH BEHIND VIRAL WELLNESS CRAZE LaValle said he’s a "big believer" in eating a higher-protein breakfast rather than one that’s heavy in carbs, pointing to naturally elevated cortisol levels in the morning and their potential impact on blood sugar. "You've got to watch how many sugars are in food, how many refined carbohydrates you're [eating]," he added. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER One of the simplest lifestyle habits to help lower blood sugar, according to LaValle, is taking a 10-minute walk after eating. Regular exercise is an "obvious" healthy practice, he added, although he acknowledged that it's not easy for everyone. "It’s easy to say, ‘eat better, exercise, sleep better,’ but then people are working 16-hour days or are single parents, they get home, they open up their pantry and destroy a bag of cookies because that's the first thing they can eat and their blood sugar’s plummeted," he said. Even a little movement after eating can be beneficial, LaValle said, particularly in a modern world that’s "eliminating the need to move." CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES LaValle also emphasized the importance of managing stress, which can contribute to insulin resistance. Along with healthy eating, exercise and stress management, getting adequate sleep is "huge for glucose regulation," he added. "When you don't sleep and you don’t get enough rest to reset your body for the next day ... all those hormones that are supposed to be getting released get skewed," LaValle said, noting that insulin regulation is particularly affected by inadequate sleep. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ LaValle noted that sleep apnea is often associated with conditions such as diabetes, prediabetes, high blood pressure and obesity, emphasizing the importance of healthy sleep habits. Hyperarousal of the brain can contribute to insomnia, LaValle added. For someone who’s "jacked up all day long," feeling overcommitted and anxious, that heightened state of stress can disrupt sleep and, in turn, interfere with glucose regulation. Inadequate sleep can also affect appetite and eating behaviors, potentially making blood sugar management more difficult. "Then you're going to start to put weight on and then, when you don't get enough sleep, you’ve got to eat more to fuel your brain," LaValle cautioned. "So you eat more, you're not efficient at packaging that fuel up, you're moving less ... and those are the things that you have control over." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0868e876989b59d076fed Meghan Markle's acting comeback suffers major blow as Netflix 'safety net' disappears: expert te 2026-10-27T11:10:06.386Z Meghan Markle's acting comeback suffers major blow as Netflix 'safety net' disappears: expert Meghan Markle is no longer in talks to join "The Gentlemen," with friends alleging she was "used to help promote" the Netflix series. Royal experts told Fox News Digital that the Duchess of Sussex's "safety net" with Netflix "is gone" as uncertainty surrounding her relationship with the streaming service threatens to derail her acting comeback before it even gets off the ground. "Harry and Meghan's champion inside Netflix, Bela Bajaria, has recently left the streaming service," British broadcaster Helena Chard told Fox News Digital. "The previous safety net is gone. Unfortunately for Meghan, she may want to jump straight into a top acting role, but there is far more stacked against it happening." MEGHAN MARKLE’S ACTING RETURN COULD SPARK FRESH PROBLEMS WITH PRINCE WILLIAM, KATE MIDDLETON: EXPERT Variety reported Bajaria was leaving Netflix after nearly 10 years with the company. According to the outlet, around 1,000 employees were laid off. Bajaria was leaving Netflix after nearly 10 years with the company.  "What I find most revealing is that Meghan's camp now appears comfortable publicly criticizing Netflix," Kinsey Schofield, host of "Kinsey Schofield Unfiltered," told Fox News Digital. "This was one of their most important commercial partners. You don't typically throw a company under the bus when you're counting on them to finance your next big project. To me, this is the clearest indication yet that their relationship with Netflix has effectively come to an end." WATCH: MEGHAN MARKLE NEEDS A HOLLYWOOD REINVENTION, PR EXPERT SAYS The Duchess of Sussex was reportedly under consideration for a role in the third season of Guy Ritchie's Netflix drama following her move back to the U.K. with Prince Harry. However, sources close to Meghan have accused Netflix of leaking news of her potential involvement to boost publicity for the show. "Some people in her camp feel she was used to help promote Season 2, because they knew it wasn't as good as the first season and had already commissioned a third," one source told The Telegraph. "It's the oldest marketing trick in the book: get a big name to read a script, then leak that you're 'in conversation' with them when, in reality, nothing is particularly far along. The whole thing left a bit of a sour taste in the Sussex camp's mouth. Needless to say, Netflix got what it wanted: huge viewing figures for Season 2 and a lot of publicity." Fox News Digital reached out to Archewell and Netflix for comment. Schofield told Fox News Digital she wouldn't be surprised if Meghan's relationship with Netflix had soured. "Netflix has already withdrawn from its investment in As Ever," Schofield said. "Meghan herself credited Bajaria with recognizing the television potential in her homemade gifts. She told the TIME100 Summit that 'With Love, Meghan,' her lifestyle show, was Bajaria's idea." GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE "Now, after Bajaria's departure, we're hearing accusations that Netflix exploited Meghan for publicity," Schofield said. "Does that sound like a relationship with a promising future? I suspect Meghan's camp feels comfortable criticizing Netflix because there's nothing left to protect." A source close to Netflix has pushed back on the accusations, telling The Times, "This is not a show in need of stunt casting." A Netflix consultant who worked closely with Bajaria told The Times that Meghan and Harry's relationship with the streaming service has been called into question. "Effectively, their biggest champion has gone, and they are uncertain about who will be shouting for their cause in the future," the source said. "Teams at the company were well aware of how she was fiercely loyal to the couple and determined to prove they were a successful signing, even when the response from viewers was different." "The Gentlemen," which is set in the U.K., was renewed for a third season in August. Deadline previously reported that talks about Meghan joining the cast were in the "very early stages," while The Hollywood Reporter reported that the role "is currently being written, so it's unclear how many episodes she would appear in." British royal expert Hilary Fordwich told Fox News Digital that Meghan "did nothing to thwart all the speculation" sooner, noting that Netflix also did not issue a statement to address the casting rumors. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "They benefited from the additional coverage even if, as they claim, it wasn't needed," Fordwich said. "Such a high-profile show would have been a high-profile win for Meghan." In March 2026, Netflix and Meghan announced the end of their partnership involving her lifestyle brand, As Ever, with the Duchess of Sussex moving forward independently. As Ever launched in 2025, about a month after the premiere of "With Love, Meghan." The show released two seasons and a holiday special in 2025. Reports in January 2026 indicated that it would not return for a third season. Harry and Meghan first partnered with Netflix in 2020 under a deal reportedly worth $100 million. Their projects included the 2022 series "Harry & Meghan" and "Live to Lead," 2023's "Heart of Invictus" and 2024's "Polo." Although reports in July 2025 suggested the original agreement would not be renewed, Netflix announced a new multiyear, first-look deal with Archewell Productions in August 2025. According to The Times, Netflix previously scrapped an animated project from the couple, while little has been reported about their planned film adaptations of the war memoir "No Way Out" and the romance novels "Meet Me at the Lake" and "The Wedding Date." It is unclear whether Netflix will pick up a potential documentary about Harry's late mother, Princess Diana, ahead of the 30th anniversary of her death in 2027. People magazine reported that Harry is exploring projects, but no documentary has been finalized or confirmed. "'The Gentlemen' is an established Guy Ritchie production with its own audience," Schofield said. "The suggestion that Netflix needed Meghan to rescue its viewing figures is quite a claim from someone whose own lifestyle series struggled to become a mainstream hit." PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE "Meghan's royal connections might get her into the room, but they don't guarantee her a successful acting career. At some point, the work has to speak for itself." Before marrying Harry in 2018, Meghan played Rachel Zane in "Suits" for seven seasons. In 2022, Meghan told Variety that she was "done" with acting. She has since filmed a cameo in the upcoming film "Close Personal Friends," which stars Lily Collins and Jack Quaid. Sources told People magazine that Meghan and Harry have been discussing her return to acting "for some time." The outlet reported that Meghan is "excited" about returning to the profession and is exploring opportunities. "Meghan Markle has repeatedly told us she was finished with acting," Schofield said. "During her 2017 engagement interview, she said she'd 'ticked this box.' Now, after six years in Hollywood and several attempts to reinvent herself, she's now reportedly entertaining a return to the profession she so confidently walked away from. Sure, a role in an established Guy Ritchie production would have given her an opportunity to change the conversation about her professional accomplishments. But I also think the timing of the story is revealing." "Harry and Meghan had just returned to Britain, a move that could easily be interpreted as an acknowledgment that their Hollywood ambitions hadn't worked out," Schofield said. "Suddenly, we're hearing about Meghan's potential acting comeback. The Sussexes seem determined to turn every bit of publicity into a much larger PR strategy. The problem is that their PR ambitions continue to outpace their professional accomplishments." Royal broadcaster Ian Pelham Turner believes Meghan's desire to return to acting, whether in Hollywood or the U.K., is genuine. "The role which brought her to fame in ‘Suits’ proves she is an actress of quality," he said. "If she wanted to return to acting, which I believe is still a passion, then she could bring great credit to any production." Bajaria's departure amid layoffs at Netflix raises further questions about the future of Harry and Meghan's projects with the streaming service. "I suspect Harry and Meghan recognized that their Hollywood experiment wasn't delivering the success they expected," Schofield said. "Their return to Britain gives them something Los Angeles can't offer — proximity to the monarchy." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0868b876989b59d076fce Nvidia backs Indian startup helping companies run AI models with fewer GPUs te 2026-10-27T11:10:03.396Z Nvidia backs Indian startup helping companies run AI models with fewer GPUs Simplismart says its annualized revenue run rate has grown 14-fold in six months, with the U.S. accounting for more than half its revenue. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae07f88876989b59d076f09 Jay-Z to headline Apple Music Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show in Los Angeles te 2026-10-27T10:40:08.169Z Jay-Z to headline Apple Music Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show in Los Angeles Jay-Z is headed to the Super Bowl stage. The music mogul will headline the Apple Music Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show, the company announced during halftime of Monday’s Dallas Cowboys-Philadelphia Eagles game. Super Bowl LXI is set for Feb. 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. SUPER BOWL LXI GETS PAT MCAFEE TREATMENT AS ESPN ADDS ALTERNATE BROADCAST "GOAT’s out of the bag," Apple Music wrote in a post on X, tagging Jay-Z. The announcement comes after reports that Jay-Z was in the running for the coveted performance.  "From Reasonable Doubt to standing on the Super Bowl Halftime stage, this has been a journey," shared in a statement with the official announcement. "Thirty years of music, work, and culture on the world's biggest stage. This run continues to be a dream come true." Puck News previously reported that the rapper had been selected over Miley Cyrus and Justin Bieber, as OutKick reported last week. TMZ had also reported that Harry Styles was among the frontrunners. IRISH ROCK LEGENDS U2 GET THE NOD TO PERFORM DURING THE NFL'S THANKSGIVING EVE HALFTIME SHOW Jay-Z and his entertainment company, Roc Nation, have helped produce and select performers for the Super Bowl halftime show since 2019. "For several years, we’ve had the privilege of working closely with Jay-Z and Roc Nation, and I’ve seen the extraordinary impact he has had on the Super Bowl Halftime Show," said NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.  "When we first reached an agreement with Roc Nation to produce the show, I had just one request: that Jay-Z take the stage himself one day, whenever the moment felt right to him," he continued. "I couldn’t be more excited for fans around the world to experience the artistry, creativity and cultural impact he will bring to the Super Bowl stage." The 56-year-old rapper is no stranger to the stadium where he’ll take the Super Bowl stage. He wrapped up his Jay-Z 30 Tour with back-to-back shows at SoFi Stadium on Oct. 23 and 24. The four-city tour celebrated the 30th anniversary of his 1996 debut album, "Reasonable Doubt." Puck reported that three consecutive shows at Yankee Stadium in July grossed more than $42 million, according to OutKick. Jay-Z has won 25 Grammy Awards and was the first rapper inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. His last album, "4:44," was released in 2017. While the rapper has never performed at the Super Bowl, his wife, Beyoncé, headlined the halftime show in 2013 in New Orleans. She returned to the Super Bowl stage in 2016, joining Coldplay and Bruno Mars in Santa Clara, California. OutKick Sports' Mark Harris contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae07f87876989b59d076efb Pat McAfee invokes Charlie Kirk killing as Utah post sparks 'uncomfortable' 'GameDay' visit te 2026-10-27T10:40:07.259Z Pat McAfee invokes Charlie Kirk killing as Utah post sparks 'uncomfortable' 'GameDay' visit ESPN star Pat McAfee appeared to reference the killing of Charlie Kirk as he ripped the University of Utah over a social media post he says made him feel "very, very uncomfortable" before Saturday’s "College GameDay" broadcast. McAfee said he saw a video on the university’s Instagram account shortly before going on air in Salt Lake City. The post asked students to do impressions of him, he said, and included comments calling him "corny" and "creepy." The video has since been removed from the university’s social media accounts. PAT MCAFEE HAS OFFICIALLY SURPASSED STEPHEN A SMITH AS THE FACE OF ESPN The former NFL punter said he would not have minded if students had shared the remarks themselves, but he took issue with the university posting them before he walked in front of thousands of fans. "The university puts that out, like as I’m about to go out and do an infomercial for the place, and then I’m walking in front of thousands of these people," McAfee said Monday on "The Pat McAfee Show." "This is how the university feels about it. It’s an uncomfortable feeling." McAfee said the post "set me off a little bit" and made him feel "a little weird." He then appeared to reference the September 2025 shooting of Kirk, the conservative activist who was killed during an event at Utah Valley University in Orem, about 40 miles south of Salt Lake City. 30% OF COLLEGE STUDENTS SAY VIOLENCE ACCEPTABLE WAY TO STOP SPEAKERS ON CAMPUSES, SURVEY FINDS "Has anything like really scary happened at like a college gathering in the state of Utah recently?" McAfee asked. "Like, do we think we should be amplifying reasons for why people hate my guts as a university?" Later in the segment, McAfee again pointed to "what happened 40 miles south of Salt Lake City a little over a year ago," saying the university’s post added to the hostility he faced just before he went on air to promote the school. CHARLIE KIRK'S FAMILY ALLEGES UVU KNEW OF ROOFTOP SECURITY RISK BEFORE HIS ASSASSINATION: LEGAL FILING "I was very, very uncomfortable," he said. "I think it made me not have the greatest morning." The University of Utah apologized in a statement posted to its official Instagram account, saying its goal was to create "lighthearted engagement" about McAfee’s return to campus, but it "missed the mark." "University staff are responsible for reviewing and posting content on official social media accounts and we take full accountability for that decision," the school said. The university said officials had reached out to McAfee to express their appreciation and regret. "We sincerely apologize for creating any perception that Pat was unsafe or unwelcome on our campus. Nothing could be further from the truth," the statement said. The school added that McAfee and the entire "College GameDay" crew are always welcome at the university. It said ESPN’s pregame show has visited its campus seven times and that it has enjoyed a positive relationship with the crew. McAfee said he knew some people believed the students’ comments were not particularly harsh, but he kept coming back to who posted the video. "It was the university putting that out. It’s not like a blog. It’s the actual place that we’re at," he said. WHY THE OVER 56.5 IS THE PLAY AS HOUSTON VISITS UNDEFEATED UTAH IN BIG 12 ACTION The Instagram post was not the only part of McAfee’s visit that appeared to frustrate him. He also took issue with a student participating in his weekly "Kicking Is Easy" contest, which gives a contestant a chance to kick a field goal for $1 million. McAfee said the student questioned why the prize was "only $1 million" after the potential prize reached $3 million for the previous week’s Notre Dame-BYU game. "It’s my money! Only $1 million. It’s like, all right, I hate this place. I hate this place," he said. McAfee said he hopes he never has to return to the university and joked that he might have COVID if "College GameDay" goes back. Despite his frustrations, he praised Utah’s football team and called its student section "incredible." He also thanked the fans who attended Saturday’s broadcast. "It was a phenomenal GameDay. Thank you to everybody that showed up," he said. Utah went on to defeat Houston 21-13 on Saturday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae07f86876989b59d076ee5 Inside the Somali mall safe haven where Ilhan Omar reappeared after feds raided her DC home te 2026-10-27T10:40:06.004Z Inside the Somali mall safe haven where Ilhan Omar reappeared after feds raided her DC home MINNEAPOLIS — It's the largest Somali mall in the world, according to its owner. It's also where Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., spent a significant chunk of her Friday — marking her first day back in the public eye after the Oct. 12 raid on her Washington, D.C., home. Fox News Digital got a look inside the Karmel Mall of Somalia, which isn't like typical American malls that sport brand-name shops situated around a vast food court and end-capped by large department stores. Rather, the four-floor building has 900 vendors and resembles more of a storage facility. When shop owners arrive, they lift their metal garage doors, signifying that their stores are open. Scheduled opening and closing times don't appear particularly stringent for shop owners. SOMALIS IN MINNESOTA UNLEASH FURY ON TRUMP AFTER FEDS RAID ILHAN OMAR'S DC HOME It was in the mall's dining area, adorned with the Somali, Palestinian and American flags flying at the same height, that Omar dined among friends in the Somali community for lunch on Friday. State Attorney General Keith Ellison was also present. The ceiling of the food vendor area is painted light blue and emblazoned with a white star resembling the Somali flag. Somali cafes sell traditional food, including sambusas, a flaky fried pastry filled with meat and spices, bijaye, which is fried cornmeal similar to a hush puppy or falafel, and goat meat and basmati rice. Many Somalis in the mall ate only with their hands, though Omar and her acquaintances could be seen using forks during their Friday lunch. ILHAN OMAR ISSUES STUNNING ADMISSION WHEN CONFRONTED WITH BROTHER MARRIAGE RUMORS Omar — who's "real name" is Ilhan Nur Said Elmia, according to sources familiar with the criminal investigation into the congresswoman — was greeted by smiling patrons at the mall, some of whom she chatted with briefly and posed for photographs. All the while, she and Ellison were surrounded by security guards. Fox News Digital was allowed access into the mall by its Gaza-born owner, Basim Sabri, in order to film the congresswoman visit just after she and Ellison voted early at a Minneapolis polling station. ILHAN OMAR'S TURBULENT WEEK EXPLAINED: THE DUELING PROBES THAT THREW THE SOMALI-BORN PROGRESSIVE INTO CHAOS Prominently featured among the stores in the mall are shops selling prepaid electronic SIM cards for overseas calling and money transfer stores, including World Direct Link Corp., which advertises simple ways to send money to Somalia, Kenya and other East African nations. There are also several travel agencies offering arrangements from the United States to the Middle East and East Africa. Traditional Somali clothiers sell their goods in the mall, while Somali barbers tend to customers in their own shops. English is the mall's second language. Elderly men, adorned in traditional Somali clothing and brimless white caps called koofiyad, sit in silence in metal chairs alongside the open walls of the mall, many staring onward, as if lost in thought. "You are standing at the Karmel Mall, and the surrounding community next to us, and its referred to as [the] Islamic Peace Village by many other people as well," Sabri told Fox News Digital in an interview outside his mall. "Karmel Mall is the largest Somali mall in the world, and it's also the largest mall in the city of Minneapolis." The largest mall in the United States, the Mall of America, is located in nearby Bloomington, Minnesota. "It is kind of an incubator setting where many businesses start in here, and then many succeed and grow and move somewhere else, to a bigger space," said Sabri. The mall isn't explicitly for Somalis, though Sabri, a high-profile local figure, once banned Democratic Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey from the premises in February 2024 after Frey vetoed an Israel-Gaza ceasefire resolution passed by the City Council. ILHAN OMAR CALLS TRUMP ‘CREEP’ AS PRESIDENT REVIVES ‘FAKE NAME,’ MARRIAGE ALLEGATIONS However, there appears to be an implicit understanding that the mall is for Somalis. Outsiders, especially those with cameras, are scrutinized by security guards and mall patrons alike. Sabri told guards to stand down while Fox News Digital walked the mall earlier last week. Sabri is friends with Omar, and also knew her late father, though he did not share details about the rumored Somali National Army colonel's life or their relationship. The congresswoman and Sabri posed for a photo alongside Ellison and a fourth, unidentified man, during the congresswoman's luncheon. The mall owner and Ellison shared a brief but cordial conversation during the midday affair. Fox News Digital spoke with Sabri for about an hour outside the mall in two informal interviews last Tuesday, without cameras rolling. He told stories about growing up poor in the Middle East and eventually moving to study in Minneapolis, where he later built a vast real estate empire that includes the mall. Sabri owns several apartment complexes in the vicinity of his Lake Street mall, occupied mostly by Somalis. During the interviews, Sabri was often interrupted as he directed employees, most Somalis, to tasks which they in turn hustled to accomplish. Members of the Somali community stopped to greet him, including a man described as Rep. Omar's "security." Sabri also solicited conversations with passersby, all of whom recognized him. The jovial character and clearly well-liked by his staff and known throughout the community. He has the ear of local politicians, too, whom he repeatedly called "whores." He arranged an interview for Fox News Digital with Minneapolis City Council Vice President Jamal Osman. Sabri also has an air of worldly sophistication. He sends his son to Institut Le Rosey, known as the "School of Kings," one of the most elite secondary schools in the world. It is located in Switzerland and has a price tag of about $184,000 per year. But the mall owner has also faced troubles in the past. In 2005, Sabri was sentenced to 33 months in federal prison for bribing a local Minneapolis public official. He told Fox News Digital about his time in prison, which included a brief stay at the infamous Federal Correctional Institution, Leavenworth in Kansas, almost boastfully. Sabri bragged that the siloed Somali mall is evidence of assimilation on behalf of his foreign-born tenants and part of living the "American dream," though the opposite seemed true. "You can see [the] Somalis not only integrating in the community, but also prospering," he said. "Somalis are very smart business individuals." "Yes, there's some crooks in every society ... just like every other community," he said, apparently nodding to the massive fraud scandals that have plagued the Somali community in Minnesota in the national headlines. "But my experience is that Somalis are very, very intelligent and extremely hard-working people." "So, I would invite anybody to come into the mall, and know that there are many people doing a great job and making a good living, and learning the American dream, and doing business, and opening businesses that eventually tend to be very successful for them." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae07f85876989b59d076edc Speaker Johnson predicts Democrats' far-left shift will ‘juice enthusiasm’ for GOP in midterms te 2026-10-27T10:40:05.040Z Speaker Johnson predicts Democrats' far-left shift will ‘juice enthusiasm’ for GOP in midterms With the midterm elections just a week away, House Speaker Mike Johnson warned that GOP voter enthusiasm should not be underestimated, and the Democratic Party’s increasingly left-wing agenda will drive Americans toward Republicans, despite polls showing Democrats with a national advantage. "If these Democrats took control of Congress, it would be crazier than the Obama years and the Biden-Harris years, because they've taken a far lurch to the left," he said on "The Ingraham Angle" Monday. "And people see that, and I think it's going to juice enthusiasm for our side." Johnson decried the policy stances of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), which several prominent midterm congressional candidates have affiliated themselves with. He warned that their proposals to abolish borders and prisons and defund police departments would be dangerous for the country. SOCIALIST VICTORIES SHOW DEMS' DESCENT DOWN 'DEADLY PATH OF COMMUNISM,' JOHNSON WARNS "This is not our father's Democrat Party," the speaker said. "This group is taking a far turn to the left. You see it by their all-star candidates they're promoting around the country." Johnson characterized the 2026 midterms as a "contrast election," saying voters face a choice between "common sense" and "crazy." ANTI-SOCIALISM PUSH CAN FLIP BATTLEGROUNDS, REPUBLICAN LEADER BETS AS PARTY FIGHTS TO HOLD HOUSE "Truly, everybody has to ask themselves the simple question: Which set of policies is better for my family, my aging parents, my children? You have to vote Republican," he said. "You would be turning the keys over to a group of angry Democrats, who are going to go after retribution of President Trump and his administration. They're going to open those borders wide. They're gonna try to repeal the working families tax cut and all that we've done in the economy." Johnson’s comments come as polls show Democrats leading Republicans this midterm election cycle. A new Reuters Ipsos poll found that registered voters favored Democrats over Republicans by 47% to 36%. The House leader argued that polls are misrepresentative and underestimate Republican enthusiasm. He claimed that Republican voters have become increasingly unwilling to participate in polls and surveys because of distrust. LEE CARTER: POLLS SAY DEMOCRATS COULD SWAMP REPUBLICANS. AS A POLLSTER, I HAVE A QUESTION "The polls are grossly underestimating Republican enthusiasm around the country," he told Fox News host Laura Ingraham. Johnson, who said he will visit 21 states over the next week, said his abundant travel across the nation ahead of Nov. 3 reinforced his confidence in Republican turnout. 10 DEMOCRAT-HELD HOUSE SEATS REPUBLICANS COULD FLIP TO SAVE THEIR MAJORITY "We've been from coast to coast, and I'm telling you, the polling is inaccurate," he said. Johnson warned that a Democratic takeover of Congress would bring prolonged political turmoil to Capitol Hill. "It will be chaos every day for two years in the next Congress. You have to keep Republicans in charge, and every single vote is going to count," he said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae07880876989b59d076df9 Dems silent after violent attack in wealthy area of New York City as suspect remains at large te 2026-10-27T10:10:08.713Z Dems silent after violent attack in wealthy area of New York City as suspect remains at large Top Democrats have been silent after the latest in a string of violent attacks in Central Park in New York City, where a suspect is at large after police say he sexually assaulted a woman at knifepoint. A 39-year-old woman was raped in the park around 8:30 p.m. Saturday by a stranger who threatened her with a knife near the intersection of East 67th Street and East Drive, the NYPD said. It was the fifth reported rape in the NYPD’s Central Park Precinct this year, data show. "This most recent rape was in an area that's right near $10 million apartments and an area where you would hope that people in this city would feel safe," said Paul Mauro, a retired NYPD inspector and Fox News Contributor. Two of the state’s top Democratic leaders, Gov. Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James, have so far remained silent on the attack—a stark contrast to their highly visible intervention earlier this month in a separate rape case involving seven Cornell fraternity members, where Hochul swiftly appointed James as a special prosecutor. CORNELL SEXUAL ASSAULT CASE REVIVES SCRUTINY OF A LITTLE-KNOWN NEW YORK LAW ON INTOXICATED VICTIMS "Let something hit the news like the Cornell case and all of a sudden they’re all over the media and they’re on a soapbox and they’re holding press conferences," Mauro said. "We are less than 10 days away from an election, and that has to have a lot to do with it," he added. ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT RIDESHARE DRIVER CHARGED WITH RAPE IN MARYLAND HAD PRIOR NYC SEX ABUSE ARREST: DHS FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X The victim in Saturday’s attack was taken to a hospital and is in "stable condition," police said. Julie Menin, speaker for the New York City Council, said in a post on X, in part, "I am outraged by this horrific act of violence. My thoughts are with the survivor, and I hope she makes a full recovery. Every New Yorker deserves to feel safe in our city." WATCH: Central Park rape suspect wanted in New York City The NYPD asked that anyone with information about the suspect or the attack to call the NYPD's Sex Crimes Hotline at 1-212-267-7273 or 646-610-7272, the Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or, for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/, or on X @NYPDTips. GOT A TIP? "Five rapes, five in the confines of Central Park already this year is a very bad number," Mauro said. For comparison, around this time last year, the precinct reported three rape cases. CORNELL PRESIDENT SAYS UNIVERSITY 'MUST DO BETTER' ON HANDLING OF SEXUAL ASSAULT ALLEGATIONS Mauro said the uptick doesn't bode well for NYC public safety. He said police commanders watch Central Park felonies and subway crime as two "bellwether metrics." "Both of those are very much going in the wrong direction," he said. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS 📩 Send me a story idea: kelsie.cairns@fox.com 📸 Instagram: kelsiecairns_tv 🎥 Facebook: Kelsie Cairns LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST The NYPD said the investigation into Saturday’s attack is active and ongoing. NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani addressed it during a news conference Monday morning. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL He said in part, "Our administration is working to ensure that the survivor has the support that she needs to navigate the next steps. We are going to continue to work with survivors at large, as well as providers and city partners, to strengthen prevention and address gaps in support and to also hold perpetrators of sexual assault accountable and to ensure that this is a city that puts survivors' needs first." WATCH: 'What happened is horrific’: NYC Mayor Mamdani addresses Central Park knifepoint rape Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0787f876989b59d076df0 Carville advises Dems cater to one key demographic for 2028 nominee, but warns 'they're not that liberal' te 2026-10-27T10:10:07.879Z Carville advises Dems cater to one key demographic for 2028 nominee, but warns 'they're not that liberal' Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville advised Democrats on Sunday that they need to pay attention to what Black southerners want when picking a nominee for 2028, warning they are not a very socially liberal demographic. Political strategist Mark McKinnon spoke to Carville on the most recent episode of the "Politics War Room" podcast, noting the 2028 Democratic presidential primary will begin in South Carolina. When he asked Carville what impact that might have, the Democratic strategist offered one key piece of advice for the party. "The key, single most important voting demographic in selecting a Democratic nominee is, was, and should continue to be southern Blacks," Carville said. "There's no more loyal constituency in the party. And by the way, just so people understand this, they're not that liberal, OK?" "And what they want and what we're going to find out, and there's an expression, is, ‘I don't want someone that's talk the talk. I want somebody that's walk the walk.’ And when you go to South Carolina and make a pitch — advice from James Carville — talk about things you've done," Carville continued. WARNOCK WARNS DEMS TO CUT THE 'JARGON' AND SPEAK 'PLAIN ENGLISH' WITH YOUNG MEN WHO FEEL LEFT BEHIND He then parodied recent Democratic Party rhetoric, saying, "Don't say, ‘I am a great friend of people of color.’ That's the stupidest f---ing expression I ever heard." He advised that if a politician can actually show they have provided opportunities for Black Americans, then they will have actual credibility. Meanwhile, ideologically far-left intellectuals, he warned, would steer the party in an unwise direction, warning, "But don't ever take power of nomination away from southern Blacks. 'Cause if you give it to overly educated people, overly educated people f--- everything up." "As long as that's there," he said of Black southerners being the core guidance of the Democrats’ 2028 nominee pick, "we're going to have a pretty good nomination." BLACK VOTERS, JEWISH DEMOCRATS IN MICHIGAN WARY OF VOTING FOR EL-SAYED, SAY 'HE'S TAKING ADVANTAGE' Democrat Dan Turrentine, co-host of "The Huddle," concurred in a statement to Fox News Digital about Carville’s comments. "James is right. The average Black voter, like most Americans, is not crazy liberal," he said. "They are most interested in what you will do to solve today’s problems versus wasting time fantasizing about tomorrow’s revolution. That said, it’s likely the winning candidate will not view this as an ‘either/or’ choice, but find a way to appeal to ‘both’ constituencies." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0787e876989b59d076de7 Trump won this reliably red state by double digits. Now a deadlocked race is bringing him back te 2026-10-27T10:10:06.903Z Trump won this reliably red state by double digits. Now a deadlocked race is bringing him back LUBBOCK, Texas — President Donald Trump is heading back to Texas in the final stretch of the midterm campaign in an attempt to rally Republican voters in a too-close-for-comfort Senate race. Trump will campaign in Corpus Christi on Tuesday morning before heading to Lubbock, deep in West Texas, alongside Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton. The two-stop visit comes exactly one week before Election Day and with early voting already underway. And Republicans are confronting an unusually competitive Senate contest in a longtime red-stronghold state that Trump carried by nearly 14 percentage points just two years ago. A new Fox News poll shows the closely-watched race against Democrat State Rep. James Talarico in a deadlock. TEXAS VOTERS HAVE PLENTY TO SAY ABOUT WHETHER LONE STAR STATE COULD TURN BLUE Tuesday’s stops mark Trump’s fourth visit to the Lone Star State since Labor Day. The president spent two days in Dallas in early September for the GOP’s first-ever midterm convention. He was back in Texas on Oct. 1 for an event at the Peterbilt truck manufacturing plant in Denton, then returned six days later for a campaign rally in San Antonio with Paxton. A Fox News poll released Wednesday found Paxton, the state attorney general and a MAGA firebrand, and Talarico tied at 49% among likely voters in the race to replace retiring Sen. John Cornyn. Last month, Talarico held a two-point edge over Paxton, 51%-49%. The showdown between Paxton, who downed Cornyn earlier this year in a contentious GOP primary battle that went into overtime, and Talarico, a former public school teacher and state lawmaker, is looking to end Democrats’ more than 30-year statewide losing streak in Texas. And the face-off is one of roughly a dozen Senate contests that will determine if the GOP holds on to its slim Senate majority. MEET THE VOTERS WHO COULD BREAK THE GOP’S DECADESLONG GRIP ON A REPUBLICAN STRONGHOLD Trump's visit will put both sides of the Senate fight in Lubbock on the same day. Talarico is scheduled to campaign at Texas Tech on Tuesday evening, as Trump rallies with Paxton at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center. The dueling appearances come as Paxton and Talarico make sharply different closing pitches to voters. Paxton has sought to tie Talarico to the national Democratic Party and portray him as too liberal for Texas, as his campaign points to past controversial comments by the candidate. Meanwhile, Talarico has capitalized on voter dissatisfaction with Trump's handling of the economy. HIGH PRICES PUT TRUMP’S ECONOMY IN THE SPOTLIGHT AS THE GOP FIGHTS TO HOLD CONGRESS The latest Fox News poll found Democrats hold an enthusiasm advantage, with 69% saying they are extremely interested in the election compared with 61% of Republicans. Paxton also faces some resistance within his own party, with 90% of Republicans backing him compared with 98% of Democrats supporting Talarico. Paxton has faced a slew of scandals and legal problems that have battered him over the past decade, including a 2023 vote by the Texas House of Representatives to impeach him. Paxton was eventually acquitted of all charges by the state Senate. Paxton is also currently dealing with a contentious divorce, with his wife citing "biblical grounds" based on "recent discoveries" as she filed last year to end their marriage. Beyond the Senate contest, Texas is also central to the battle for control of the House after Republicans redrew the state's congressional map last year to create additional GOP opportunities. The election will also test whether Trump's 2024 gains among Hispanic voters carry into the midterms. Hispanic likely voters favor Talarico 64%-34%, according to the Fox News poll, a shift from 2024, when Hispanic voters in Texas favored Trump by one point, according to the Fox News Voter Analysis. THE NINE KEY RACES THAT WILL DECIDE WHO CONTROLS THE SENATE, AND WHERE THEY STAND Pocketbook concerns are also weighing on voters. More than twice as many say they are financially worse off than two years ago as say they are better off, 43%-20%. Those who say they are worse off break heavily for Talarico, while voters who say they are better off or about the same favor Paxton. With voting underway and the Senate race deadlocked, Trump’s Texas swing will test whether the Republican coalition that delivered him the state two years ago will show up again — this time without him on the ballot. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0787e876989b59d076dde 'Dark money’ group accused of 'scheme' to tip election in favor of Democrats, manipulate GOP voters te 2026-10-27T10:10:06.019Z 'Dark money’ group accused of 'scheme' to tip election in favor of Democrats, manipulate GOP voters FIRST ON FOX: A mysterious new group purporting to be part of an "anti-globalist," pro-American movement is targeting Republicans in battleground House races across the country in what some are calling a coordinated scheme to suppress GOP votes. The American Forge Coalition has sent out a flurry of mailers to voters this month accusing vulnerable Republicans of not being conservative enough. Some believe it's a coordinated effort by the left to depress GOP voter turnout in the midterm election just a week away. "This is a shady Democrat dark money scheme using a front group that isn't even registered with the [Federal Election Commission], mailing Republicans at the start of early voting to suppress them from turning out," Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., campaign spokesman Ciro Riccardi told Fox News Digital. In fact, an investigation by Fox News Digital found that the group's targets include Lawler's race in New York's 17th Congressional District, Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., in Pennsylvania's 1st Congressional District, Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wis., in Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District, Rep. Marianette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, in Iowa's 1st Congressional District, Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Va., in Virginia's 2nd Congressional District, and Laurie Buckhout, who is running to unseat Rep. Don Davis, D-N.C., in North Carolina's 1st Congressional District. TOP ELECTION SCHEMES ROILING KEY MIDTERM RACES AS BOTH PARTIES ACCUSE RIVALS OF TRICKERY In Lawler, Kiggans, and Fitzpatrick's cases, the group sent mailers accusing them of supporting "mass amnesty" and "letting criminals escape justice after illegally entering our nation." Mailers sent in Van Orden and Buckhout's races accused them of being too lenient on abortion. Mailers sent in North Carolina claimed Buckhout supports "abortions up until birth," while Wisconsin voters got flyers that said Van Orden "would allow the murder of the unborn into the second trimester." Both attack lines take liberties with the truth. Lawler, Fitzpatrick and Kiggans all support the Dignity Act, which establishes a pathway to temporary legal status for undocumented migrants provided they pay certain fees and pass a background check, while also increasing pay for Border Patrol. But none support amnesty for illegal immigrants with criminal histories. In the case of Van Orden and Buckhout, both have positioned themselves as pro-life and have been attacked by Democrats as "anti-abortion." 'NO KINGS' FOOT SOLDIERS IGNORE ORGANIZERS' WARNING, GO ALL IN FOR DEMOCRATS "They are obviously a left-wing dark money group. This is unfortunately not a new tactic by them. And they are really hurting our country," Fitzpatrick's campaign told Fox News Digital. "They are telling Republicans that we are too independent, and then telling Democrats that we're not independent enough." It is not clear where the American Forge Coalition's money or support is coming from, and it almost appears deliberately structured to obscure that information. WHAT STRANGERS CAN LEARN FROM YOUR POLITICAL DONATION The group is registered as a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization or advocacy group rather than a political action committee (PAC), meaning it does not need to disclose its financial information with the FEC. Groups registered as 501(c)(4) are permitted to advocate for certain issues but barred by law from directly campaigning for a specific candidate in an election. "There are liberal and conservative groups that have been taking advantage of the Supreme Court Citizens United ruling to spend secret money in our elections," Money in Politics Reform Director Michael Beckel told Fox News Digital. "When you've got a group like the American Forge Coalition popping up, there is a very slim paper trail that somebody can follow to try to make heads or tails of how they are trying to exert influence in election, what special interests or wealthy mega-donors might truly be calling the shots for a group like this." Fitzpatrick's campaign said the goal of such groups "is to have a Congress where no more pragmatic, reasonable lawmakers are left." Caitlin Sutherland, executive director at Americans for Public Trust, told Fox News Digital, "The funders behind this group are assuredly leaning left. 
So at the same time that they're highlighting threats to democracy, they're actively trying to suppress voters. That does seem to be incredibly hypocritical." Records show the group was created in May 2026 and registered in Delaware, a popular tax haven state. The Wilmington address it's registered at was highlighted in a 2012 New York Times story because it also happens to be the address of some 285,000 different businesses, from small companies to corporate giants like American Airlines, Google, and JPMorgan Chase. DNC LAWSUIT ACCUSES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION OF DIVERTING $20M IN FEDERAL FUNDS FOR 'PROPAGANDA' ADS "A lot of organizations on both the left and the right incorporate in Delaware, where the incorporation laws are generally viewed as pretty friendly. So from the business records alone, we know very little about the American Forge Coalition," Beckel said. He said it's very possible the group is being bankrolled by left-wing actors: "This could well be a group masquerading as a conservative entity that is bankrolled by liberal or Democratic-aligned donors, and the public really doesn't have enough to go on to be able to truly assess who the donors are behind these types of really outrageous attack ads." And there is precedent for such moves on both sides. In 2024, a California-based group linked to former Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., called "True Patriots PA" was accused of trying to sway voters away from Fitzpatrick in Pennsylvania toward his more right-wing primary challenger, in what appeared to be a bid to give Democrats an easier time in the general election. But Sutherland said American Forge Coalition's campaign stood out against past tactics in that it was not aimed at bolstering other candidates — just kneecapping Republicans. "We've seen it before where these liberal dark money groups pop up late in the cycle, and they try to act as a spoiler," she said. "I will say what seems unique about this situation is that they're not trying to promote a third-party candidate, but it really seems the intention is to get Republicans to stay at home. That to me does seem to be a departure this cycle." Fox News Power Rankings project Democrats winning the House majority by 219 seats, compared to 198 seats likely for Republicans, with 18 remaining as toss-ups. Three of the races — Lawler's, Kiggans', and Miller-Meeks' — are projected to be Democratic pickups, while the remainder are toss-ups, meaning the mailers could potentially help edge the majority away from the GOP if successful. The group's website does not list any donors or leadership, nor many details at all. The website appears to be an appeal to the populist right, led with the phrase: "WE THE PEOPLE built this country. NOT politicians. NOT foreigners. We're hammering it back into shape — one job, one neighborhood, one law at a time." Its platform advocates for tariffs on "cheap imports," against outsourcing jobs, for building a border wall and deporting "criminals," and stopping "Washington and the globalists from dictating to working families." American Forge Coalition did not respond to a list of questions sent by Fox News Digital. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0787d876989b59d076dd5 Trump supporters confront Iran, affordability concerns with a message for critics: 'Give him time' te 2026-10-27T10:10:05.195Z Trump supporters confront Iran, affordability concerns with a message for critics: 'Give him time' Trump supporters in Georgia are standing behind the president amid rising affordability concerns and higher gas prices stemming from the Iran war, with one voter calling him the "best president" in her lifetime. While Trump' s approval rating teetered at 36% and his disapproval rating stood at 64%, praise for Trump was high in Perry, Georgia, Saturday as he campaigned alongside Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson, CEO of a healthcare staffing group; Rep. Mike Collins, R- Ga., who is vying to unseat Sen. Jon Ossoff, D- Ga.; and candidates in House races across the state. The race for Ossoff's seat is highly contentious, as Republicans are seeking a pickup that would help them maintain control of the Senate. Ossoff won the seat in a January 2021 runoff election by 1.22% — less than 55,000 votes. Trump, meanwhile, won Georgia in 2024 by 2.2%. He told voters Saturday to act like "he's on the ballot" come Nov. 3. Rallygoer Gloria Barkman said she supports Trump because he delivers on his promises.  "I know people are upset because things don't look good with the gas and everything like that, but give him time and they'll be seeing the difference," Barkman said. FORMER NFL ALL-PRO RUNNING BACK JOINS PRESIDENT TRUMP FOR GEORGIA MIDTERMS RALLY Barkman's comments come as gas prices in Georgia hover around $3.66 per gallon, compared with an average of $2.72 per gallon in February, before the start of the Iran war. Iranian attacks on commercial vessels and threats to restrict shipping through the Strait of Hormuz have destabilized global oil markets, sending prices higher worldwide. The Iran war has been a major point of contention during Trump's second term, with about 65% of Americans disapproving of Trump's actions in the conflict, according to Pew. However, rallygoer Jim Taylor, an Air Force veteran, said temporarily higher prices at the pump are a price worth paying to ensure Iran doesn't have a nuclear weapon. "I guess what I'm most proud of is what the president's done in Iran," Taylor told Fox News Digital. "I know he's got a lot of criticism for it, but being a military veteran and a strong supporter of the military itself,  I'm very, very proud that he was at least willing to step up and do what had to be done — to  take care of the bigger picture because gas prices really wouldn't matter if a nuclear weapon went off in our country," Taylor continued. Trump said during the rally that oil prices would come down soon and also touted an inflation rate of 1.7% over the last three months. However, the latest official annual CPI inflation rate was 3.7% in September, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. SEN DAVE MCCORMICK: TRUMP ACCOUNTS GIVE ALL AMERICANS A STAKE IN PROSPERITY Meanwhile, rallygoer TJ Barb applauded Trump for the creation of Trump Accounts, investment accounts established under Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act. "The investment in children — that's significant," Barb told Fox News Digital. "Financial intelligence. He's going to start giving that to our kids." Barkman said she is voting to protect the country. "I don't want us to lose our country because we stand for the  United States, and I'm going full force for Trump in supporting him and the Republicans," Barkmann said. Taylor described the elections as an "uphill battle" and said that although he wasn't as familiar with Collins before the campaign cycle, Trump's backing carries significant weight. "I would vote for anybody that Trump endorses," Taylor said. "I think Mike's a good candidate." Barb, who described himself as not very political, said he was also not as familiar with Collins before this midterm cycle but trusts Trump's endorsement. "He can't be bought," Barb told Fox News Digital.  "So when he's backing these guys, we know, all right, well, he's already shown what he's done, so this is what we're going to do," Barb told Fox News Digital. "And so it's just cut and paste and let's get another guy up in there." But after seeing Collins on Saturday, Barb said he identified with the candidate beyond Trump's endorsement. "Hearing his story, Blue collar stuff," Barb told Fox News Digital. "He's gone through it, I think that's what helps him relate to other folks. He's straight southern Georgia right there, I'll tell you. He's a good old, good old boy." AFTER 47 YEARS OF CONFRONTING IRAN, DOES AMERICA HAVE A STRATEGY FOR ENDING THIS WAR? John Salvesen, the Republican nominee in Georgia's 5th Congressional District, a Democratic stronghold in Atlanta previously represented by civil rights icon John Lewis, said he is a big fan of Collins. "I think he's wonderful. I like him a lot because he's a lot like me, we're just working dudes," Salvesen told Fox News Digital. "He's a logger. I'm a handyman, and we just didn't like what we saw, so it prompted us to run." "I think Jon Ossoff is terrible," Salvesen continued. "And I'm not saying that because I'm Republican, I'm saying it because I studied him, and Mike Collins is a superior candidate to him if he can get the message out to the right people." SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER "I think once you know Mike Collins or Rick Jackson with or without Trump's support you can't help but go for these guys not because they're Republicans because they are awesome candidates," Salvesen continued. Meanwhile, Barkman said she has followed Collins during his time in the House of Representatives and praised his voting record. "I've always been impressed with him," Barkman told Fox News Digital. "He's very personable, friendly. He reaches out to the people, and we love him." A spokesperson for Collins said he is "proud" to have Trump in his corner and is "out every day earning the trust of Georgians." "Like President Trump, Georgians are backing Mike Collins because he delivered the Laken Riley Act to deport criminal illegals, cut taxes for hardworking families, and is the only candidate who can beat radical leftist Jon Ossoff. Ossoff hates President Trump more than he loves Georgia, and Mike Collins is the bipartisan workhorse who will work with anybody to make Georgia safer and more prosperous," Meyer Siegfried, a spokesperson for Collins, said in a statement to Fox News Digital. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0787c876989b59d076dcc GREGG JARRETT: In a tortured defense of Ilhan Omar, the New York Times reaches for its darkest Trump analogy te 2026-10-27T10:10:04.266Z GREGG JARRETT: In a tortured defense of Ilhan Omar, the New York Times reaches for its darkest Trump analogy Here we go again. Trump is behaving just like Hitler. On Friday, the New York Times published an editorial with the provocative headline "Trump Is Turning to an Old Tool of Authoritarian Repression." The editorial was a defense of Minn. Democrat Rep. Ilhan Omar,  who is under investigation for potential immigration fraud and more.  GREGG JARRETT: ILHAN OMAR COULD FACE INDICTMENT, DENATURALIZATION AND DEPORTATION The Hitler defense of Rep. Omar was conjured by the Editorial Board of The New York Times. Insofar as name-calling goes, it’s lame. It is also an unmistakable deflection. It’s the kind of stuff kids do in the schoolyard when caught cheating in kickball. But some kids never grow up. Perhaps they just move on to a fancier playground called The New York Times. The Trump-Hitler comparison is a tired cudgel that the Times loves to trot out periodically to remind its readers that the current occupant of the Oval Office is evil. But in the newspaper’s Friday editorial, it deployed the insult in a remarkably disconnected way. The editors argue that since tyrants in history —Hitler included— used "revocation of a political opponent’s citizenship" as a "tool of authoritarian repression" that must be what President Donald Trump is doing to Omar. REP ILHAN OMAR'S IMMIGRATION HISTORY FACES NEW SCRUTINY AS FEDERAL INVESTIGATORS SUBPOENA RELATIVES Never mind those pesky things called the law and its enforcement thereof. In fact, the Times disregards the code of federal statutes entirely, tossing them out as utterly irrelevant or meaningless. In their conceit, the editors openly confess that they are little acquainted with the known facts or evidence. "We do not pretend to know whether the allegations have merit," they write while adding, "They are not the main issue." FEDERAL AGENTS RAID ILHAN OMAR’S DC HOME AMID IMMIGRATION FRAUD INVESTIGATION Really? Are potential crimes like false statements, fraud, conspiracy, and obstruction of justice of no consequence? Immaterial? Try explaining that to the roughly 6-thousand federal prosecutors who spend their professional careers upholding those types of laws. What the Times is really arguing —but doesn’t have the courage to admit— is that a Democratic member of Congress should be entitled to get away with suspected crimes because a particular person they despise is president. Of course, this ignores that the original incarnation of the Omar investigation began under the presidency of Joe Biden. Again, just another pesky detail destined to be overlooked. Instead, the Editorial Board traduces Trump for his "affront to free speech, the rule of law and American ideals." It doesn’t get more syrupy than that. And demonstrably wrong. DEMOCRATS HAVE ‘DIRTY HANDS’ OVER COMPLAINTS ABOUT OMAR RAID WEEKS BEFORE ELECTION, EX-PROSECUTOR SAYS Let’s take free speech as an example. It is not —and never has been— a defense against false statements or fraud in immigration matters. Period. Even more obvious is how the Times editors managed to mangle "the rule of law." It is a cherished principle that dates back to the Magna Carta in 1215. It means that all people are subject to the same rules and receive equal treatment in the legal system. DEMOCRATS' FURY OVER ILHAN OMAR RAID DRAWS STINGING GOP REMINDER ABOUT RAID FROM THE PAST: ‘SET THE PRECEDENT’ But apparently the Times believes that Omar is above the law while Trump is not. That’s quite the reversal. You may recall that during the criminal investigations of Trump, the same newspaper published numerous opinion pieces and editorials that explicitly invoked the maxim that "no one is above the law." Indeed, those very words were heralded in the titles of editorials. OBAMA BACKS ILHAN OMAR AMID PROBE, ACCUSES TRUMP ADMIN OF 'APPALLING' TARGETING IN LENGTHY STATEMENT Predictably, the Times accuses Trump of trying to "silence a critic," conveniently omitting how Biden’s Department of Justice targeted his opponent with indictments. But the real kicker is how the newspaper sobs that "no naturalized citizen will be safe." That is a clever artifice. Naturalized citizens have nothing to fear if they told the truth during the application process. But those who did not are subject to the rule of law. Congress passed a statute 120 years ago revoking citizenship in cases of fraud or false statements. Elected lawmakers did that, not Trump. But how dare the president abide by his constitutional duty to enforce the law! Or so the New York Times would have you believe. The government, regardless of who is in charge, has an obligation to investigate the possibility of criminal wrongdoing whenever evidence of it arises. In our national ideal, Lady Justice is blind. It should never matter whether there is a letter "R" or "D" after an individual’s name. Someone should tell the New York Times. FEDERAL AGENTS SEIZE PHONE OF REP ILHAN OMAR IN RAID TIED TO IMMIGRATION FRAUD PROBE Omar flatly denies that she did anything wrong or violated any laws. But it cannot be missed that it was a Democrat judge in Washington, D.C. who authorized the search of her home based on sufficient evidence that probable cause existed. The evidence seized and the accompanying warrant raise serious questions. Is Omar the person she purports to be? Was her citizenship obtained through false statements or fraud? Was there a cover-up? And did she engage in a sham marriage to her brother? CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Omar did herself no favors in a recent interview when she responded to the latter question by stating, "Not to my knowledge." That cautious and qualified reply only compounded suspicion. Was it feigned ignorance? Plausible deniability? Or was it a technical or legalistic phrase to avoid lying while hiding the truth? Journalists at The New York Times have done extensive reporting on the Ilhan Omar case. But the Editorial Board seems more interested in blaming Trump than examining the facts. So, what will those same editors do if it turns out that the congresswoman committed citizenship fraud? Will they offer a sincere mea culpa or apology for prejudging the investigation and denouncing Trump? Not likely. They will still compare him to Hitler. Because that’s the playground on which they operate. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM GREGG JARRETT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae06a72876989b59d076bfb MORNING GLORY: The Democrats have a 'Fanatic Four' of extremist Senate candidates te 2026-10-27T09:10:10.197Z MORNING GLORY: The Democrats have a 'Fanatic Four' of extremist Senate candidates Despite the basic rule of politics — it takes 50% of the vote plus one to win — both parties have occasionally put forward nominees from the farther reaches of the right or from the extreme left. Those candidates have sometimes combined terrible public personalities and debate skills with policy positions far beyond the edges of mainstream politics. This year Democrats are trying to sell four extremists to voters: Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan, Peggy Flanagan in Minnesota, Troy Jackson in Maine and James Talarico in Texas. In three of those four races, Republicans have countered with nominees from the center: Mike Rogers in Michigan, Michele Tafoya in Minnesota and the incumbent in Maine, Senator Susan Collins, who, as Chair of the Senate Committee on Appropriations is the most powerful woman inside the Beltway and whose defeat would be an enormous "own goal" for Mainers. MORNING GLORY: FIVE SENATE RACES SHOW WHY DEMOCRATS MAY REGRET THEIR PRIMARY CHOICES The Republican Senate nominee in Texas is the state’s own attorney general, Ken Paxton, who has run and won three times in the Lone Star State. Paxton is a flawed candidate, but he will be a reliable GOP vote in the Senate and the party has rallied to him even though there are bruised feelings from the contentious primary. Republicans have indulged their base over the years, especially in 2010 when it put forward Christine O’Donnell in Delaware, Sharron Angle in Nevada, and Ken Buck in Colorado, and in 2012 with the nominations of Todd Akin in Missouri and Richard Mourdock in Indiana. All five of those Republicans lost. This year, a week out from Election Day, it especially doesn’t look good for Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan and Troy Jackson in Maine. El-Sayed has a reflexive attitude of grievance and in Maine, Jackson suffers in any side-by-side comparison with Susan Collins, who is a formidable political athlete. DAVID MARCUS: IN BLUE MAINE, NOBODY BELIEVES SUSAN COLLINS WILL LOSE UNTIL THEY SEE IT Talarico has seen Paxton rise and rise in the polls and the GOP has spent millions showing Texans how far out in left field Talarico plays. Talarico weirdly vanished from the campaign trail for a dozen days and blamed the flu. In Minnesota — the "bluest" of the four states, the epic fraud scandal has followed Flanagan's campaign, who has been the state’s Lieutenant Governor since 2019. Flanagan is matched against the political "rookie of the year" in Republican moderate Michele Tafoya, a sparkling and affable centrist. Democrats have tried to prop up their failing four fanatics by sending out Bernie Sanders, Alexandria Ocasio Cortez, former Vice President Kamala Harris and have pulled former President Barack Obama off Martha’s Island to throw him into the breach. Trouble is "AOC," "Bernie," and "Kamala" all telegraph "whacky or worse" into the electorate’s consciousness, and the former president’s schtick was old in 2014 when he helped provoke a red wave with Republicans netting nine Senate seats and a baker’s dozen House seats. EL-SAYED’S SCATHING OBAMA CRITIQUE RESURFACES AHEAD OF JOINT CAMPAIGN RALLY El-Sayed’s campaign seems to be in free-fall as the candidate first turned argumentative, then angry, in appearances culminating last week with his interview with Fox News’ own Bret Baier. El-Sayed’s hostile and rude treatment of Baier — the quintessential gentleman of the news business — was instantly understood by anyone who saw it as an attempt to hide his record by loudly talking over Baier’s questions and deflecting to non-issues unrelated to Baier’s straightforward and brief questions. That interview may have done the candidate the most damage of the cycle as it came after Rogers had just blistered El-Sayed in their final debate. El-Sayed’s many attempts in many settings to cover up the details of his "Medicare for All" tax-spend-and-ration health care boondoggle with semantics and word puzzles left viewers wondering on what topic could they actually trust El-Sayed? Certainly not Iran or Islamist extremism, as El-Sayed’s frantic attempts to escape his past actions and statements have backfired. El-Sayed’s biggest blunder — his declaration that "hurt people hurt people" after an attack on a Michigan synagogue — has never receded in the public’s mind. Rogers, meanwhile, has methodically campaigned in traditional Democratic strongholds in and around Detroit and Pontiac and stresses his distinguished career as a federal and state legislator, FBI agent and Army officer. DAVID MARCUS: THE 5 FACTORS THAT COULD DECIDE MICHIGAN'S TIGHT AND UGLY SENATE RACE Peggy Flanagan and James Talarico simply haven’t, and apparently cannot, connect with the center of their states’ electorates. They are just "way outside the ‘40s’" where most of American politics, like most NFL games, are played. Flanagan’s campaign is mired in the swamp of the massive fraud that engulfed part of the Twin Cities’ Somali community. Talarico’s long tenure among "the woke" has haunted him throughout the campaign, as has his resting face of innocent cluelessness. DEMOCRATS WHO ‘NEVER VOTED REPUBLICAN’ BACK ROGERS OVER EL-SAYED IN RAZOR-CLOSE RACE Up in Maine, Troy Jackson got waxed by the veteran Collins in four out of four debates in all of which Jackson struggled with very basic questions about very basic issues — like the enormous difference between Medicare and Medicaid. "Oh shut up!" Jackson also grunted into a microphone on the debate stage as Collins made a joke about a debate disrupter being a Jackson supporter. Mainers are a polite lot. They also know that turning out the Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee in favor of a guy who often looks like he slept outside and just woke up would be a singularly unwise trade for everyone in the state. When the Democratic Socialists of America’s ("DSA") hand-picked erratic and voluble Graham Platner had to exit the Maine race, the Maine Democratic Party could have picked anyone in the state to replace him. That they chose Jackson, the third place loser from the then just-completed Democratic gubernatorial primary, remains one of the baffling questions in a year of political surprises. The GOP is "coming home" as President Donald Trump has exhausted his own team with daily rallies and sometimes two. The cliché that "it all comes down to turnout" isn’t lost on the president who knows the hatred of the left is priced into his persona, but that getting his own voters to the polls is exactly what his rallies do. Republicans learned from their "Tea Party" years that candidates cannot win with their bases, but also that you can’t win with just the base. Democrats have forgotten their wilderness years of 1980 through 1993, which only ended when Bill Clinton and the Democratic Leadership Council pulled the entire party back towards the middle. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Now the DSA has put the Democrats in full "Thelma and Louise" mode as they have accelerated their party over the left cliff of national politics. The "false positive" of Mayor Mamdani’s narrow win in the New York mayoral race last year proved to be a disaster for mainstream Democrats this year. "50% plus 1" is the formula. The Democrats of 2026 forgot that recipe even as the Republicans of 2010 and 2012 did. The consequences will be revealed next Tuesday. Hugh Hewitt is a Fox News contributor and host of "The Hugh Hewitt Show" heard weekday afternoons from 3 PM to 6 PM ET on the Salem Radio Network, and simulcast on Salem News Channel. Hugh drives Americans home on the East Coast and to lunch on the West Coast on over 400 affiliates nationwide, and on all the streaming platforms where SNC can be seen. He is a frequent guest on the Fox News Channel’s news roundtable, hosted by Bret Baier weekdays at 6pm ET. A son of Ohio and a graduate of Harvard College and the University of Michigan Law School, Hewitt has been a Professor of Law at Chapman University’s Fowler School of Law since 1996 where he teaches Constitutional Law. Hewitt launched his eponymous radio show from Los Angeles in 1990. Hewitt has frequently appeared on every major national news television network, hosted television shows for PBS and MSNBC, written for every major American paper, has authored a dozen books and moderated a score of Republican candidate debates, most recently the November 2023 Republican presidential debate in Miami and four Republican presidential debates in the 2015-16 cycle. Hewitt focuses his radio show and his column on the Constitution, national security, American politics and the Cleveland Browns and Guardians. Hewitt has interviewed tens of thousands of guests from Democrats Hillary Clinton and John Kerry to Republican Presidents George W. Bush and Donald Trump over his 40 years in broadcasting. This column previews the lead story that will drive his radio/ TV show today. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae06a71876989b59d076bf2 Trump Accounts are just the beginning. Young Americans need a path to homeownership te 2026-10-27T09:10:09.301Z Trump Accounts are just the beginning. Young Americans need a path to homeownership In March of last year, my daughter Margot was born, and like any new father, I found myself thinking about the opportunities that would shape her future. I recently enrolled her in a Trump Account, President Donald Trump's initiative to help American children begin building wealth from an early age. With a $1,000 federal contribution for eligible children born between 2025 and 2028, the program gives the next generation an opportunity to benefit from decades of investment growth. As President Trump's former Federal Housing Administration Commissioner, I also believe Trump Accounts should be just the beginning for how we can help young Americans build lasting wealth. In particular, I think we are at a pivotal point in American history to enact new policies to help generations of families achieve financial independence through owning their first home. At 20 years old, I purchased my first house for $200,000 using an FHA-insured mortgage that required just 3.5% down, or $7,000. I also benefited from an $8,000 first-time homebuyer tax credit. Today, that property has more than doubled in value. Yet I worry that the path to homeownership is becoming increasingly difficult for Margot’s generation. According to the National Association of Realtors, first-time buyers now account for just 21% of home purchases, the lowest share on record since tracking began in 1981. WHO WANTS THEIR CHILD TO BE A MILLIONAIRE? TRUMP HAS GIVEN YOU THAT CHANCE The natural next step after the President’s creation of Trump Accounts for young children is to help this same generation achieve the dream of homeownership. I believe this new policy should be called a Trump Mortgage program, which can be a national initiative designed to help qualified first-time homebuyers secure mortgage rates one to one-and-a-half percentage points below prevailing market rates. Here’s how we can develop the policy for the Trump Mortgage: First, the Treasury, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac can immediately purchase the mortgage bonds backed by qualifying first-time homebuyer mortgages. The objective would be to facilitate the financing of these mortgages at lower rates using the secondary bond market, similar to a strategy already being deployed by Secretary Bessent and FHFA Director Pulte. TRUMP-BACKED HOUSING OVERHAUL TARGETING WALL STREET INVESTORS CLEARS SENATE The government should then hold onto these bonds while interest rates remain elevated and sell them when rates decline. It is important to note that this program won’t provide free money as Treasury, Fannie and Freddie are already in the business of buying mortgage backed securities. Any program would have clear limits on its size, funding costs, prepayment risk, and taxpayer exposure. Next, Congress should expand the use of existing tax-exempt mortgage financing. This isn’t some untested financial innovation. State housing finance agencies have been issuing tax-exempt mortgage revenue bonds for decades. Since investors generally accept lower yields when interest is exempt from federal income tax, eligible borrowers can benefit from lower mortgage rates. Congress already has bipartisan legislation proposed to expand the capacity of these programs. We should build on that existing model and explore whether a broader first-time homebuyer initiative like the Trump Mortgage program makes sense. Consider a young couple purchasing a $350,000 home with a $330,000 30 year mortgage. At a 6.5% interest rate, their monthly principal and interest payment would be approximately $2,086, but reducing that rate to 5% would lower the payment to roughly $1,772. For a family balancing childcare, groceries and the everyday expenses of raising children, saving more than $300 every month and $100,000 over the life of the loan that could be the difference between continuing to rent and finally purchasing a home THE AMERICAN DREAM NOW COMES WITH A ZIP CODE: HERE'S WHERE STARTER HOMES ARE STILL WITHIN REACH Of course, lower mortgage rates alone will not solve America's housing shortage, and expanding access to financing must go hand in hand with policies that make it easier to build more homes. During my tenure leading the FHA, I saw firsthand how thoughtful reforms could reduce costs, improve efficiency and expand access to homeownership without abandoning responsible lending standards. When I purchased my first home, I never imagined where that opportunity would lead. Today, as I think about Margot's future, I hope she will inherit a country where buying a first home is a realistic milestone rather than a distant aspiration. President Trump has given her generation a head start on building wealth with Trump Accounts, and now we have an opportunity to help turn those early investments into achieving the American Dream with the Trump Mortgage. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae06a70876989b59d076be9 LIZ PEEK: Five reasons Republicans could defy the polls and shock Democrats on Election Day te 2026-10-27T09:10:08.455Z LIZ PEEK: Five reasons Republicans could defy the polls and shock Democrats on Election Day Election Day is one week away. Most pundits are ready to declare the midterms over and Democrats the victors. But hold on: There are several reasons Republicans may outperform the gloomy polls and forecasts making headlines. First, Democrats are unpopular. A recent CNN poll showed Democratic favorability at 35%, considerably below the 38% awarded President Trump in the most recent RealClearPolling average. Second, Republicans are flush with campaign cash that is now flowing into tough races across the country. Money doesn’t win elections (see: Kamala Harris), but it can help snag undecided voters. That is true especially in contests like the Michigan Senate race, where little-known Democrat Abdul El-Sayed is facing off against Mike Rogers, a veteran and moderate GOP former congressman.  Voters are just now discovering allegations about El-Sayed’s possible family ties to the designated terrorist group, the Muslim Brotherhood, causing the polls to tighten. Fox News recently reported, "El-Sayed has also faced scrutiny over social media posts from his half-sister describing their mother's alleged involvement in Muslim Brotherhood activism in the 1970s. He has denied personal or family ties to the organization and said he was raised by his father and stepmother." ABDUL EL-SAYED'S ALLEGED FAMILY TIES TO MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD SURFACE AFTER DENYING ANY LINK DURING NBC INTERVIEW Third, President Trump is campaigning vigorously, reminding voters why they elected him. Given the incessant attacks on the commander in chief by the liberal media, his rallies are essential. Yes, his approval numbers have been weighed down by the Iran war, but his appearances will help drive turnout. Fourth, the far left overwhelmed primaries earlier this year, causing Democrats to put up some controversial candidates, like Senate hopefuls James Talarico in Texas and Troy Jackson in Maine. LIZ PEEK: A BLUE WAVE? THE LIBERAL MEDIA WANTS ONE, BUT VOTERS MIGHT DISAGREE Fifth, to quote a recent piece in The Economist: "The polls could be wrong." While the publication concludes that polling errors at the national level have, in different elections, overcounted both Republicans and Democrats, when it comes to specific states and districts, the goofs follow "a remarkably consistent pattern." In the current races, The Economist writes, "applying the historical trend to this year’s polls reverses Democratic leads in the pivotal states of Alaska and Texas. In Ohio, the Democratic advantage would be cut to less than one percentage point, while Iowa and Kansas would move from being tied to leaning Republican." LEE CARTER: POLLS SAY DEMOCRATS COULD SWAMP REPUBLICANS. AS A POLLSTER, I HAVE A QUESTION CNN reported the same thing a few nights ago, with analyst Harry Enten describing Democrats’ lead in numerous toss-up states as "nominal" and pointing out that polling in states won by Trump in the past has undercounted Republicans by more than 4 points. If that same level of error persists, the GOP will win in Texas, Maine, Iowa and Kansas, and keep the Senate. In this year’s election cycle, polling has come under even more scrutiny than usual, especially as totally made-up surveys have entered the mix and been included in supposedly sophisticated aggregates like those published by The New York Times and FiftyPlusOne, which helped reveal the frauds. An outfit called Wedgewood Polls admitted that it had fabricated polls as an "experiment." Some have alleged the fake surveys were meant to boost far-left candidates like Wisconsin gubernatorial hopeful Francesca Hong, while others have insinuated that the originators of the Wedgewood polls were using betting sites to benefit from the fallout.  DEMOCRATS FURIOUS AFTER POLLSTER BOOSTING FAR-LEFT CANDIDATES ADMITS FABRICATING SURVEYS: ‘ABSOLUTE SCUMBAGS’ Wedgewood isn’t alone; several other survey organizations, including Median Strategies and Public Sentiment Institute, have also been revealed as dishonest or out-and-out frauds. Whatever confidence people had in the polling industry has deflated like a Hillary Clinton election-night balloon. Remember that most media outlets are rooting for Democrats to take over Congress and punish President Trump. Publishing stories and polls that present the election as essentially over is calculated. If it suppresses GOP turnout and campaign donations in close races, so much the better. DEMOCRATS THINK A BLUE WAVE IS BUILDING. HERE ARE 3 FORCES THAT COULD STOP IT No one should be driven by polls or gloomy headlines. Instead, consider which candidate is offering policies that history shows lead to better outcomes: lower taxes, lighter regulations that reduce costs, robust law enforcement that produces safer communities, strict oversight of welfare spending that reduces fraud and enables assistance for those who need it, and rigorous education. Those are the policies that have made Florida more successful than New York and Texas more appealing than California. Policies matter. OBAMA PREPARES TO RALLY WITH MICHIGAN DEM WHO ONCE DELIVERED SCATHING VERDICT ON HIS PRESIDENCY Voters should also ignore Democratic race-baiting. When President Obama, campaigning in Michigan with Sen. Elissa Slotkin for Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, said, "Imagine the power duo of Abdul and Elissa. You got a Muslim man, a Jewish woman, fighting for you in the U.S. Senate. That’s something, Michigan, you can be proud of." That’s vintage Obama, slicing and dicing our politics along race and gender lines, which should have nothing to do with how you vote. What does matter—in Michigan as elsewhere—is that progressives like El-Sayed are pushing Medicare for All and want to eliminate the kind of gold-plated private insurance packages that unions like the UAW have worked so hard to win. El-Sayed claims that if you like your existing insurance, you can keep it, reminding us of President Obama’s false promise that "If you like your health care plan, you can keep it." That canard was PolitiFact’s Lie of the Year in 2013 after Obamacare caused millions of plans to be canceled. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION What matters in New York and many other Democratic-led states is that taxes will have to go up to cover the promises made by far-left politicians. You cannot provide free health care, free child care and free services to people in the U.S. illegally without boosting taxes. New York is already the most-taxed state in the country. The budget for the state is twice that of Florida despite having fewer residents; this is unsustainable. What matters across the country is maintaining U.S. energy self-sufficiency and boosting employment. When New York progressive Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez calls to shut down fossil fuel production and Gov. Kathy Hochul slaps a moratorium on new hyperscale data centers, they are embracing policies that will cost their state jobs and incomes. That matters. President Trump was elected on a common-sense, pro-growth agenda. The Iran war complicates that message, but voters should remember that Democrats largely oppose the U.S.-led technological innovations that are driving progress worldwide, will block exploitation of America’s abundant fossil fuels, and will again embrace Joe Biden’s open border.  Those disastrous policies are not the way forward. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM LIZ PEEK Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae06a6f876989b59d076be0 Trump-backed senator admits GOP faces nightmare scenario in state Republicans haven't lost in 90 years te 2026-10-27T09:10:07.562Z Trump-backed senator admits GOP faces nightmare scenario in state Republicans haven't lost in 90 years WICHITA, Kan. — Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., knows that he’s running for his political life, even in deep-red Kansas, where a Democrat hasn’t won since the Great Depression. It’s a Senate race that, until just a few months ago, was not on national Republicans’ radar. But Adam Hamilton, a well-known megachurch pastor styling himself as a moderate, has made the race uncomfortably close for Marshall and the GOP and pushed what was once a safe bet into toss-up territory. In an interview with Fox News Digital in Wichita, Kan., hours before President Donald Trump was set to rally behind the embattled incumbent, Marshall acknowledged that if he falls, Democrats may very well gain control of the Senate. SLEEPER SENATE RACE EMERGES AS UNEXPECTED HEADACHE FOR REPUBLICANS AHEAD OF MIDTERMS "I think that, you know, I'm not a political expert, I'm a physician, but if we lose Kansas, I don't see how we keep control of the Senate," Marshall said. "And that's why a vote for Adam Hamilton is a vote for Chuck Schumer and Democrat control of the Senate. It’s that simple." Republicans are trying to maintain, and even grow, their slim, 53-seat majority in the upper chamber. Kansas, which hasn’t elected a Democrat to the Senate in nearly a century, wasn’t supposed to be a problem. But political experts on the ground contend that Hamilton’s uniqueness as a candidate — he’s been a prominent figure in Kansas for roughly three decades leading the massive Church of the Resurrection — and the political headwinds associated with Trump have created an ideal environment for Marshall to lose. "I can't imagine how factors could be any better for Democrats than they are this election cycle," Don Haider-Markel, a professor of political science at the University of Kansas, told Fox News Digital. "The last time it seemed to be close at all was 2020, and that race ended up not being as close." DEM SENATE HOPEFUL REJECTS SCHUMER BUT BENEFITS FROM MILLIONS IN SPENDING BY HIS ALLIES That was Marshall’s first race for the Senate, where he won by nearly 12 points with Trump at the top of the ticket. But as Haider-Markel and others have pointed out, midterm elections are typically a check on the party in power, and Trump is not on the ballot this year, though that’s a reality he implored Kansans to ignore during his rally in Park City, Kansas. "In this election, I'm asking you to pretend please that I'm on the ballot," Trump said. "Just pretend." Still, voters in Kansas are dealing with affordability issues and high fuel prices, a point that Marshall admitted was why his race was much closer than outside observers initially predicted. "Look, it's the price of gas, and I do feel people's pain," Marshall said. "Every year I go to all 105 counties, finish up the 105 counties in June, and as that price of gas went up, I felt more and more frustration." "So maybe we're up 12 points before the Iran War, and as the price went up our poll numbers went down, so I think it's the price of gas," he continued. Along the asphalt and concrete arteries that connect Hamilton’s home base of Overland Park, Kansas to what would be, for a brief moment, the center of the MAGA universe in Wichita, neon signs sprouting from gas stations almost all showed fuel prices that hovered just below $4 for gas and well over $6 for diesel. TRUMP VOTERS REVEAL THEIR BIGGEST FEAR HEADING INTO MIDTERMS — AND IT'S NOT RISING PRICES Nathaniel Birkhead, a professor of political science at Kansas State University, argued that high gas and diesel prices were certainly a contributing factor to Marshall’s struggles, but not the only one. Birkhead told Fox News Digital that it was Marshall’s tight connection to Trump at a time when the "Trump Brand is not particularly popular" has left an opening for a Democrat like Hamilton to enter the fray. "So we have this kind of contrast of Hamilton benefiting from kind of a down year for Republicans. But then also, again, the fact that Marshall is really kind of tying himself to Trump rather than trying to kind of separate himself," Birkhead said. "I think if this had been Jerry Moran running instead of Roger Marshall, I think it'd be far less competitive." Therein lies the conundrum for Marshall and Republicans — they know that they need Trump’s support and his loyal base of voters, but they have to walk a fine line to capture other Republican voters and independents that might sit this election out, or vote the other way. And that’s the crux of Marshall’s argument: without MAGA voters, he can’t win. "Look, I'm the doctor always weighing the benefits and risks of everything. And I'm telling you, we don't win this election without Trump voters getting out and voting," Marshall said. "The majority of the undecideds are Trump supporters. And they need to hear from him, 'Here's the plan, and this is how we're going to bring those prices back down, that if we leave Democrats in control, the price of the gas will never go down.'" Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae06a6e876989b59d076bd7 Obama cozies up to Dem Party's socialist wing as former president makes surprising midterm moves te 2026-10-27T09:10:06.608Z Obama cozies up to Dem Party's socialist wing as former president makes surprising midterm moves Former President Barack Obama is increasingly throwing his political weight behind socialist and socialist-aligned Democrats as the party's left wing gains ground ahead of the midterm elections. Democratic Socialists of America-backed candidates have scored several notable primary victories this year, adding to signs of the left wing's growing influence in Democratic politics ahead of November's midterms. While Obama is not backing every socialist candidate, his recent endorsements and campaign appearances show he is willing to bring some of the party’s most progressive figures into the Democratic coalition. "President Obama remains the most popular figure in Democratic politics and a kingmaker whose support candidates actively seek," Democratic strategist Kevin Walling told Fox News Digital of the president who left office nearly a decade ago. "He understands that a Democrat who can win in New York City and a Democrat who can win in Michigan and Ohio have different politics, and the ability to bring those people into the same coalition is exactly what makes him so valuable." BIDEN CONSPICUOUSLY ABSENT FROM CAMPAIGN TRAIL AS OBAMA, HARRIS STEP UP FOR MIDTERM PUSH Obama's embrace of the party's progressive wing was on display Saturday in Michigan, where he campaigned alongside Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed, while also lending his support to Florida Senate nominee Angie Nixon in a campaign video. While El-Sayed does not identify as a democratic socialist or a member of the Democratic Socialists of America, he has embraced progressive policies, including Medicare for All, that have become central to the party's left wing. During the Michigan rally, Obama invoked healthcare to defend Democrats against accusations that the party has moved too far to the left. "What is so radical about wanting everybody to have health care?" Obama asked, as he promoted El-Sayed’s pledge to expand access to affordable coverage. Obama’s comments prompted critics to revisit his own Obamacare-era promises and question the affordability of health care under his signature law. One X commenter sarcastically asked, "I thought someone fixed health care. What happened?" Another responded, "Who’s going to tell him?" Obama praised Nixon for championing a $15 minimum wage and opposing Republican-backed congressional redistricting maps, calling her a leader "willing to stand up again and again for what’s right" who would make "an outstanding U.S. Senator." Nixon, a DSA member, is campaigning on Medicare for All, universal child care, rent protections and higher taxes on billionaires. The former president has also campaigned with Texas Senate candidate James Talarico, whom Republicans have branded a democratic socialist. Talarico has emphasized economic populism, universal health care, stronger unions and campaign-finance restrictions, but does not identify as a socialist. OBAMA'S STAR POWER GETS A REALITY CHECK FROM BLACK VOTERS IN CRUCIAL SENATE RACE: 'IT'S A TURNOFF' Obama’s outreach comes amid a series of primary victories by democratic socialists and other left-wing challengers this year. In Colorado, Melat Kiros defeated longtime Democratic Rep. Diana DeGette, while Donavan McKinney ousted Rep. Shri Thanedar in Michigan. Socialist-backed candidates also won congressional primaries in New York, building on Zohran Mamdani’s 2025 mayoral victory. Obama's support for the party's socialist left is not new. The former president endorsed Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in her 2018 congressional race and former Rep. Jamaal Bowman in 2020, both of whom received backing from the Democratic Socialists of America. Obama’s public praise of figures tied to communist movements also extends beyond his current campaign allies. He has repeatedly celebrated Nelson Mandela, who had documented ties to South Africa’s Communist Party, and wrote warmly in "Dreams from My Father" about Frank Marshall Davis, a former Communist Party USA figure who served as a mentor during Obama’s youth. Obama also reached out to Mamdani during his 2025 campaign for New York City mayor, praising the democratic socialist's campaign and offering to serve as a sounding board without formally endorsing his candidacy. DSA’S GROWING GRIP ON DEM PARTY HITS NEW TERRITORY AS ESTABLISHMENT FALLS IN LINE Democratic strategist Mally Smith defended Obama’s campaign activity, arguing that his support reflects an effort to build a broad coalition rather than a wholesale endorsement of every progressive policy. "President Obama is, by far, the most popular politician in America. He is traveling around the country supporting Democrats from across the party," Smith told Fox News Digital. "He understands we need a big-tent coalition, and that is why he is helping Democrats as diverse as Josh Turek in Iowa to El-Sayed in Michigan." "The Republicans have no equivalent when it comes to Obama’s broad appeal across the electorate," Smith said. "They are stuck with Trump, who is on a red-state desperation tour because he can’t step foot in any swing state since at-risk Republicans don’t want to be anywhere near him." At a campaign rally in Kansas, President Trump called Obama "a rotten president," while dismissing his planned appearance with El-Sayed. "I love Michigan. I don’t believe that Michigan values are gonna allow this guy to get in. He’s an arrogant guy. But Barack Hussein Obama is going up there to help him campaign," said Trump. WHO IS ANGIE NIXON? BULLHORN-WIELDING SOCIALIST UPSETS ESTABLISHMENT FAVORITE IN SUNSHINE STATE STUNNER Walling said Obama’s strength comes from his ability to support candidates with different political profiles while keeping them under the same Democratic umbrella. "The former president doesn’t ask which wing of the party a nominee comes from. He asks whether they can win, and he’s helping Democrats build a party broad enough to compete to do just that," Walling said. Obama’s return to the campaign trail comes as Democrats debate whether the party can turn the energy of its socialist and progressive movements into a national coalition — and whether candidates backed by the party’s left can win beyond deep-blue cities and districts. Fox News Digital reached out to Obama's office for comment but did not immediately receive a reply. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae06a6c876989b59d076bcc A Tight Senate Race in Mississippi? Trump and Others Seem to Think So. te 2026-10-27T09:10:04.802Z A Tight Senate Race in Mississippi? Trump and Others Seem to Think So. President Trump on Monday was the latest big political star to swing through Mississippi and boost a candidate in a red-state Senate race that suddenly seems competitive. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae06a6b876989b59d076bc3 Joe Redner, the ‘Strip Club King’ of Tampa, Has Died te 2026-10-27T09:10:03.930Z Joe Redner, the ‘Strip Club King’ of Tampa, Has Died More than just the owner of an adult venue, Joe Redner was a political gadfly and fierce advocate for free speech and gay rights. He was 86. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae06a6b876989b59d076bba Election Officials Fear Federal Interference in Voting Next Week te 2026-10-27T09:10:03.015Z Election Officials Fear Federal Interference in Voting Next Week State and local plans for Election Day include how to react to potential I.C.E. raids, misbehavior by federal election monitors and attempts to seize votes or machines. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae05c5c876989b59d0769bb Israel heads into deeply divided election as Oct. 7 reckoning looms: What to know te 2026-10-27T08:10:04.425Z Israel heads into deeply divided election as Oct. 7 reckoning looms: What to know TEL AVIV, ISRAEL — Campaign banners bearing the faces of Israel's political leaders cover buildings and roadsides, while in homes, coffee shops and family gatherings, the same question dominates conversations: Will Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remain in power? With Israelis heading to the polls Tuesday, the country is bracing for a closely contested election that could end in another political deadlock. But this vote is unlike any other in Israel's recent history. For many Israelis, the election has become a referendum on accountability for the failures that allowed Hamas terrorists to carry out the Oct. 7, 2023, massacre — the deadliest attack in Israel's history. TRUMP SAYS NETANYAHU NEEDS TO BE RE-ELECTED, OR ELSE US WILL HAVE TO 'FINISH THE JOB’ AGAINST IRAN ALONE Netanyahu, who has dominated Israeli politics for decades, has resisted calls to accept personal responsibility for the security failures and establish an independent state commission of inquiry. His government instead sought a politically appointed investigation, a proposal fiercely opposed by many bereaved families. Yet Israel's divisions began long before Oct. 7. In the months preceding the attacks, hundreds of thousands of Israelis took to the streets to protest Netanyahu's proposed judicial overhaul, which critics argued would undermine the country's democracy. The confrontation spilled into the military, where reservists threatened to suspend volunteer service, raising alarms about Israel's preparedness. Some critics have argued that the turmoil projected weakness to the country's enemies, although the extent to which it influenced Hamas's decision to attack remains disputed. Three years after the massacre, those divisions have only deepened, transforming Tuesday's vote into something intensely personal. Political allegiances have strained friendships and divided families, with much of the national debate reduced to a single question: Are you for Netanyahu, widely known as "Bibi," or against him? DANNY DANON: FROM OCT 7 TO FLIGHT 1073: THE RESILIENCE THAT KEEPS ISRAEL STANDING For some families who lost loved ones on Oct. 7, the answer is painfully clear. Shir Shai, whose brother Yaron Shai, an Israeli soldier, was killed battling Hamas terrorists that day, delivered a stark message to those considering another vote for Netanyahu. "If you nevertheless decide to vote again for the man who brought disaster upon us and his accomplices, I have one personal request: Don't come here anymore," Shai said over her brother's grave in his memorial ceremony on October 7 "You still have 20 days to be part of the process of putting things right. But if you choose to perpetuate the failure rather than honor the fallen, it would be better if you stayed home next year," she added. NETANYAHU PRAISES TRUMP'S 'WICKED SENSE OF HUMOR,' DEFENDS IRONCLAD ALLIANCE AHEAD OF HISTORIC ISRAEL VOTE Yet other bereaved families have reached the opposite conclusion, crediting Netanyahu with standing firm through years of war on multiple fronts and arguing that Israel's military and intelligence establishment bears the principal responsibility for failing to anticipate the Hamas assault. The deeply polarized atmosphere has been intensified by an increasingly bitter campaign. Just two days before the election, Netanyahu shared an AI-generated image depicting a nuclear explosion over Tel Aviv, warning of the existential threat posed by Iran if the country elects a leader unable to confront Tehran. Concerns now extend beyond the election results themselves. Israeli police are preparing for possible unrest after the polls close, while experts have warned about the potential for disputes over the legitimacy of the results — including an extreme scenario resembling the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. With the opposition united in its ambition to replace Netanyahu but divided over how to govern afterward, neither political bloc is assured of a parliamentary majority and the final outcome could take weeks to determine. JD VANCE DECLINES TO ENDORSE NETANYAHU DESPITE TRUMP'S STRONG BACKING Israelis will vote Tuesday, Oct. 27, with most polling stations opening at 7 a.m. and closing at 10 p.m. local time. Election Day is a national holiday in Israel, giving voters the opportunity to cast their ballots. Some smaller communities and special polling locations operate on different schedules. Eligible voters must be Israeli citizens at least 18 years old and generally vote at their assigned polling station. Most Israelis living abroad cannot vote remotely, although exceptions apply to certain official representatives overseas. Israel has a parliamentary system in which voters select a political party rather than an individual candidate for prime minister. The country's parliament, known as the Knesset, has 120 seats, distributed through a system of nationwide proportional representation. Each party submits a ranked list of candidates, and the number of seats it receives depends on its share of the national vote. To enter parliament, a party must win at least 3.25% of the valid votes. Parties falling below that threshold receive no seats, potentially changing the balance between rival political blocs. IRAN IS TRYING TO ‘CREATE A ROT FROM WITHIN’ THROUGH ‘INFORMATION WARFARE,’ ANALYST WARNS Israel's major television networks are expected to release exit polls immediately after voting ends at 10 p.m. Tuesday (4 p.m. EST). Those projections will provide the first indication of how many seats each party may win and whether Netanyahu or his rivals appear better positioned to assemble a coalition. But exit polls are not official results, and even small differences in the final vote could determine whether parties cross the electoral threshold. Actual vote counts will emerge as ballots are counted, with preliminary results developing after polls close and over the following days. Israel's Central Elections Committee has scheduled the publication of official results for Wednesday, Nov. 4 , eight days after the election. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, 77, leads the conservative right-wing Likud party and is seeking to extend his record tenure as Israel's longest-serving prime minister. His main challenger is Gadi Eisenkot, 66, a former chief of staff of the Israel Defense Forces who leads the centrist Yashar party and has positioned himself as an alternative to Netanyahu's leadership. Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, 54, is also seeking a political comeback, running on a joint ticket with former Prime Minister Yair Lapid. Other significant political figures include former Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman, Democrats leader Yair Golan, and Netanyahu's right-wing populist allies Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich. Arab political parties, including Ra'am and the Joint List, could also play a crucial role in determining the final parliamentary balance. The key number in Israeli politics is 61 — a majority of the 120-seat Knesset. No single Israeli party has ever won enough seats to control parliament alone, meaning parties generally need to form coalitions with other political factions. This means the party that wins the most seats does not automatically get to lead the government. Instead, the decisive question is which political leader can secure enough parliamentary support to govern. Once the official results are published, Israeli President Isaac Herzog will consult representatives of the newly elected parliamentary factions. Within seven days, the president must assign a member of the Knesset the task of forming a government. The president generally selects the politician considered most likely to assemble a governing coalition, who is not necessarily the leader of the largest party. That candidate initially has 28 days to reach agreements with other parties, with the possibility of an extension of up to 14 additional days. The proposed government must then win a confidence vote in the Knesset before taking office. If the first candidate fails, the president can ask another lawmaker to attempt to form a government, giving that person 28 days without an extension. If that effort also fails, a majority of 61 lawmakers can request that another candidate be given 14 days to try. If no government emerges, Israel could face another national election. Coalition negotiations can take weeks or months. According to the Israel Democracy Institute, the process of forming an Israeli government has historically taken between 20 and 100 days. Until a new government is sworn in, the outgoing government remains in office. Tuesday's vote is the first national election since the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas-led attacks, which triggered the war in Gaza and raised profound questions about Israel's security leadership. Beyond Netanyahu's political future, the next government will face decisions over Israel's national security, the future of Gaza, military conscription, relations with the United States and the country's regional diplomatic relationships. With pre-election polling showing no clear path to a parliamentary majority for either major political bloc, the contest could remain unresolved long after Tuesday's votes are counted. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae057b1876989b59d076924 Arizona Supreme Court Rules Clean Elections Can’t Override Secretary Of State’s Funding Certifications te 2026-10-27T07:50:09.380Z Arizona Supreme Court Rules Clean Elections Can’t Override Secretary Of State’s Funding Certifications By Staff Reporter | The Citizens Clean Elections Commission (CCEC) lacks the authority to revoke a candidate’s eligibility for public campaign funding once the candidate has been certified. The Arizona Supreme Court clarified in a ruling last Friday that the CCEC does not possess greater authority than the secretary of state to determine which candidates qualify for Clean Elections funding. The court ruled that the CCEC cannot overturn the secretary of state’s certification of qualifying contributions, which are $5 donations from individual donors that candidates must collect to qualify for public funding. The case began after two Green Party candidates sued the CCEC in September: Risa Lombardo, who is running for governor, and DuWayne Collier, who is running for secretary of state. This latest ruling sides with the argument Lombardo and Collier made: that the CCEC was acting beyond its statutory authority by attempting to claim the power to override the secretary of state’s certification authority.  Tom Collins, CCEC executive director, sent letters to Lombardo and Collier in August accusing them of falsifying their qualifying contributions and warning them against further spending of their campaign funds. Collins advised Lombardo and Collier that they would be ordered to repay the millions in funds the pair received collectively.  Lombardo received about $2.8 million and Collier received about $739,000 from the CCEC.  In response, Lombardo and Collier accused the CCEC of threatening them with punishment prior to a formal investigation. The pair claimed the letters from Collins caused them to effectively suspend their campaigns. Both candidates say they felt too threatened to spend the Clean Elections funding the secretary of state certified them as eligible to receive.  The CCEC advised both Lombardo and Collier that they would have to repay the funds they received pending the outcome of the investigations. The CCEC gave Collins until later this week to submit the results of his investigation into Lombardo and Collier — Thursday, October 29, or five days before the general election.  The Arizona Supreme Court took on the case about a week before it issued this latest ruling.  In the ruling against the CCEC, Chief Justice Ann Scott Timmer cited A.R.S. §§ 16-950(B) and (C), state law that assigns the secretary of state and county recorders the role of certifying candidates that receive adequate qualifying contributions. Timmer also noted that the CCEC’s own rules also define those roles set forth by state law.  “The statute does not confer authority upon [the CCEC] over that process, nor do the rules contemplate it,” stated Timmer in her court ruling.  However, the CCEC will be permitted to continue its investigations into Lombardo and Collier.  Timmer said that the court would address the CCEC’s authority to investigate and power to punish candidates after the commission undertakes its investigation and in the event that it imposes a punishment. Timmer noted that the CCEC is no longer including the secretary of state’s certification of the candidates as part of its investigation; therefore, the court didn’t rule on whether the CCEC has the authority to order the candidates to return the public funds.  “Those issues are best addressed after [the CCEC] investigates any alleged malfeasance and imposes a remedy if malfeasance is found,” stated Timmer. AZ Free News is your #1 source for Arizona news and politics. You can send us news tips using this link. The post Arizona Supreme Court Rules Clean Elections Can’t Override Secretary Of State’s Funding Certifications first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae05553876989b59d0768b4 Feds crack down on stolen car pipeline to Mexican cartels as 13 charged in border scheme te 2026-10-27T07:40:03.806Z Feds crack down on stolen car pipeline to Mexican cartels as 13 charged in border scheme A cross-border pipeline of stolen vehicles allegedly supplied Mexican cartels with cars and trucks to support their criminal operations, federal authorities say, with 13 people now facing charges in the scheme. The vehicles were stolen from private owners and major rental car companies before being driven through El Paso, Texas, and across the border into Mexico, where they were allegedly used to support the cartels’ daily operations, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Texas. Authorities have recovered 29 vehicles worth an estimated $1.14 million as part of the investigation, dubbed Operation Southbound Takedown, prosecutors said. PIRRO WARNS CAR THEFT RING USED NEW TECH TO QUICKLY ACCESS VEHICLES: 'GONE IN 60 SECONDS' Ryan G. McRae, special agent in charge of Homeland Security Investigations in El Paso, said the stolen vehicles reveal a pattern of criminal activity extending beyond auto theft. "These are not isolated property crimes," McRae said. "The stolen vehicles related to Operation Southbound Takedown demonstrate an alarming pattern and are used to support the day-to-day operations of dangerous criminal organizations." Photos released by prosecutors showed a damaged white SUV recovered in Mexico, as well as an armored black SUV and an armored pickup truck. Federal agents and prosecutors began investigating in the spring after identifying a pattern of stolen vehicles being transported to individuals allegedly connected to criminal organizations in Mexico, the U.S. attorney’s office said. NEVADA MAN FUNNELED 140 GUNS TO VIOLENT MEXICAN DRUG CARTELS, INCLUDING POWERFUL 'MILITARY-STYLE' RIFLES: DOJ U.S. Attorney Justin R. Simmons warned people considering transporting stolen vehicles into Mexico that cartels are exploiting individuals looking to make a "quick buck" to further their criminal operations. Those operations, he said, include "human smuggling, extortion, drug trafficking, and even murder." TRUMP ADMIN'S LIST OF US-DESIGNATED 'FOREIGN TERRORIST' GROUPS IN LATIN AMERICA EXPANDS TO 21 "You are now on notice," Simmons said. "If you provide support to these cartels, many of which have been designated as foreign terrorist organizations, by transporting stolen vehicles out of this country and into Mexico, we will find you, and we will prosecute to the fullest extent of the law." Of the 13 people charged, 11 are U.S. citizens and two are Mexican citizens, prosecutors said. One of the Mexican citizens has a lawful permanent resident card, while the other has a border crossing card. Two of the Americans, Kimberly Aguilar and Marty Gerardo Jr., are in state custody. The other 11 people were federally indicted and arrested between July 22 and Oct. 19, according to prosecutors. All 13 are charged with interstate transportation of stolen property and face up to 10 years in federal prison if convicted. The charges are allegations, and each person is presumed innocent unless proven guilty. The investigation involved Homeland Security Investigations, the FBI and other federal, state and local agencies working through the Homeland Security Task Force. McRae said authorities worked with private-sector partners to disrupt the alleged vehicle theft and transportation network as part of an investigation spanning the United States and Mexico. "This work is ongoing; we’re not stopping here," he said. FBI El Paso acting Special Agent in Charge Coult W. Markovsky also had a warning for people helping cartels. "To individuals assisting the cartels, Justice will find you!" he said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae05303876989b59d076883 Gov. Katie Hobbs Approves Another $16 Million For Homeless Shelters And Services te 2026-10-27T07:30:11.054Z Gov. Katie Hobbs Approves Another $16 Million For Homeless Shelters And Services By Staff Reporter | Gov. Katie Hobbs authorized $16 million more in grants to build additional shelter beds and maintain services for the homeless in Arizona.  The Hobbs administration sourced the $16 million from the state’s Housing Trust Fund, which was originally established by the legislature nearly 40 years ago to assist low-income families with housing. The fund exists within the Arizona Department of Housing (ADOH), and unclaimed property makes up one of its main sources of income. ADOH Director Ruby Dhillon-Williams said in a press release issued last week that the additional investment would fund “solutions that help reduce the number of unhoused Arizonans.”  Hobbs said in the press release that health and safety come from the availability and access to shelter. “Access to safe shelter is critical for the security and wellbeing of Arizonans,” said Hobbs. “With this funding, we will ensure more Arizona families have a roof over their heads and the services they need to get back on their feet.” This latest investment is a continuation of the Hobbs administration’s housing first approach.  Housing first refers to policies in which homeless individuals are given housing prior to receiving treatment for the root causes of their homelessness, like drug addiction. City of Phoenix officials identified the housing first approach as the causation for “The Zone,” the city’s mass homeless encampment plaguing its downtown.  One of Hobbs’ first investments as governor in the way of homeless solutions was the city of Tucson’s Housing First program. Hobbs hasn’t openly advocated for housing first since taking office; on the campaign trail, Hobbs expressly advocated for housing first but acknowledged that it wasn’t an approach widely accepted by voters.  “Housing first is a model that works. We know it works. I don’t think we have a lot of political will to institute programs like that here. But we know it works and we should be utilizing models that are successful to address this issue,” said Hobbs in an interview with The Copper Courier in November 2022, several days before winning the gubernatorial election.  The grant awardees for this latest investment include:  Flagstaff Shelter Services in Flagstaff, $2 million UMOM New Day Centers in Phoenix, $2 million ARM of Save the Family Foundation in Mesa, $1 million Catholic Charities Community Services in Bullhead City and Flagstaff, $1 million City of Phoenix, $1 million City of Tucson, $1 million COPA Health in Phoenix, $1 million Keys to Change in Phoenix, $1 million Primavera Foundation in Tucson, $1 million Central Arizona Shelter Services in Phoenix, $901,000 Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona in Sierra Vista, $815,000 Phoenix Dream Center in Phoenix, $700,000 Sister Jose Women’s Center in Tucson, $700,000 Justa Center in Phoenix, $500,000 Coalition for Compassion and Justice in Prescott, $499,000 Cornerstone Mission Project in Kingman, $249,000 Gila Valley Samaritan Home in Graham and Greenlee counties, $197,000 La Frontera Center in Tucson, $140,000 The Hobbs administration previously gave $38 million through the state’s Housing Trust Fund to implement housing first approaches for preventing and addressing homelessness.  AZ Free News is your #1 source for Arizona news and politics. You can send us news tips using this link. The post Gov. Katie Hobbs Approves Another $16 Million For Homeless Shelters And Services first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae050aa876989b59d076822 Arizona Senator Proposes New Commission To Address Colorado River Water Cuts te 2026-10-27T07:20:10.485Z Arizona Senator Proposes New Commission To Address Colorado River Water Cuts By Staff Reporter | A state lawmaker is proposing the creation of a new commission to address the water crisis. State Senator Tim Dunn (R-LD25) announced the proposed commission in a Monday press release in which he also urged for the passage of HR 10420, legislation from Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ-05) that Dunn helped to craft.  Dunn said that he is drafting the legislation to create the Arizona Colorado River Commission.  Arizona is the only Lower Basin state in the Colorado River Basin without a state-level commission dedicated to handling the state’s water allotment. Dunn says a commission will strengthen the state’s position at the bargaining table when it comes to water rights.  The Colorado River Basin has reached historically low levels, forcing the federal government to proceed with water cuts across the seven western states relying on the supply.  Dunn criticized the federal government’s planned water allotments for Arizona — the largest cuts in the Colorado River Compact — as unworkable. Arizona faces a reduction of approximately 30%, or about 760,000 acre-feet annually. Arizona, along with the other Lower Basin states of California and Nevada, faces cuts while the Upper Basin states of Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, and New Mexico face no mandatory cuts.  “Arizona families, farmers, and businesses cannot afford a future defined only by deeper cuts and higher costs,” said Dunn. “Conservation is essential, but telling our state to stop growing and simply make do with less is not a strategy. Arizona feeds the nation and supports industries critical to America’s independence and defense.” Instead, Dunn says that the state needs to strengthen its advocacy for its preferred water plans. “Congress must advance these projects, and I am drafting legislation to establish an Arizona Colorado River Commission so we can strengthen our water contract holders’ position in negotiations with other Basin states,” said Dunn. Biggs’ bill, shaped by Dunn, would authorize $19 billion for water supply and infrastructure across the seven states in the Colorado River Compact. The funding proposes to empower utilities, private entities, and state, local, and tribal governments to take up projects to maximize the existing water supply, such as desalination, aquifer recharge, storage, treatment, and infrastructure to move water. Additionally, the legislation would authorize $1 billion to restore, modernize, and expand the Yuma Desalting Plant, and invest another $1 billion for desalination projects in Mexico. The bill would also authorize $12 billion for federal water infrastructure support, including feasibility studies for capturing water discharged to the ocean off the California coast.  Last week, Arizona joined a lawsuit initiated by the state of Nevada against the Trump administration over the water reduction plan. Tom Buschatzke, chair of the Arizona Water Banking Authority, told reporters last week that the Law of the River supports Arizona’s right to a certain volume of water from the Colorado River.  “We believe that, under the Law of the River, the federal government has an obligation to operate the Colorado River system to comply with the terms of the compact, including the volume of water that, under the law, is supposed to move from the Upper Basin to the Lower Basin,” said Buschatzke. AZ Free News is your #1 source for Arizona news and politics. You can send us news tips using this link. The post Arizona Senator Proposes New Commission To Address Colorado River Water Cuts first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae04742876989b59d07669f X is nudging users to promote their posts with a pointing hand, and people are confused te 2026-10-27T06:40:02.447Z X is nudging users to promote their posts with a pointing hand, and people are confused Whose hand is behind this travesty? Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae03b8bf04c506ce1c057fe GOP Rep Open to Deporting Melania Trump, Elon Musk If They Lied on Forms te 2026-10-27T05:50:03.043Z GOP Rep Open to Deporting Melania Trump, Elon Musk If They Lied on Forms Representative Randy Fine said anyone who lied on immigration paperwork to gain citizenship should be denaturalized and deported. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae03483f04c506ce1c05705 Pat McAfee invokes Charlie Kirk killing as Utah post sparks 'uncomfortable' GameDay visit te 2026-10-27T05:20:03.405Z Pat McAfee invokes Charlie Kirk killing as Utah post sparks 'uncomfortable' GameDay visit ESPN star Pat McAfee appeared to reference the killing of Charlie Kirk as he ripped the University of Utah over a social media post he says made him feel "very, very uncomfortable" before Saturday’s "College GameDay" broadcast. McAfee said he saw a video on the university’s Instagram account shortly before going on air in Salt Lake City. The post asked students to do impressions of him, he said, and included comments calling him "corny" and "creepy." The video has since been removed from the university’s social media accounts. PAT MCAFEE HAS OFFICIALLY SURPASSED STEPHEN A SMITH AS THE FACE OF ESPN The former NFL punter said he would not have minded if students had shared the remarks themselves, but he took issue with the university posting them before he walked in front of thousands of fans. "The university puts that out, like as I’m about to go out and do an infomercial for the place, and then I’m walking in front of thousands of these people," McAfee said Monday on "The Pat McAfee Show." "This is how the university feels about it. It’s an uncomfortable feeling." McAfee said the post "set me off a little bit" and made him feel "a little weird." He then appeared to reference the September 2025 shooting of Kirk, the conservative activist who was killed during an event at Utah Valley University in Orem, about 40 miles south of Salt Lake City. 30% OF COLLEGE STUDENTS SAY VIOLENCE ACCEPTABLE WAY TO STOP SPEAKERS ON CAMPUSES, SURVEY FINDS "Has anything like really scary happened at like a college gathering in the state of Utah recently?" McAfee asked. "Like, do we think we should be amplifying reasons for why people hate my guts as a university?" Later in the segment, McAfee again pointed to "what happened 40 miles south of Salt Lake City a little over a year ago," saying the university’s post added to the hostility he faces just before he went on air to promote the school. CHARLIE KIRK'S FAMILY ALLEGES UVU KNEW OF ROOFTOP SECURITY RISK BEFORE HIS ASSASSINATION: LEGAL FILING "I was very, very uncomfortable," he said. "I think it made me not have the greatest morning." The University of Utah apologized in a statement posted to its official Instagram account, saying its goal was to create "lighthearted engagement" about McAfee’s return to campus, but it "missed the mark." "University staff are responsible for reviewing and posting content on official social media accounts and we take full accountability for that decision," the school said. The university said officials had reached out to McAfee to express their appreciation and regret. "We sincerely apologize for creating any perception that Pat was unsafe or unwelcome on our campus. Nothing could be further from the truth," the statement said. The school added that McAfee and the entire "College GameDay" crew are always welcome at the university. It said ESPN’s pregame show has visited its campus seven times and that it has enjoyed a positive relationship with the crew. McAfee said he knew some people believed the students’ comments were not particularly harsh, but he kept coming back to who posted the video. "It was the university putting that out. It’s not like a blog. It’s the actual place that we’re at," he said. WHY THE OVER 56.5 IS THE PLAY AS HOUSTON VISITS UNDEFEATED UTAH IN BIG 12 ACTION The Instagram post was not the only part of McAfee’s visit that appeared to frustrate him. He also took issue with a student participating in his weekly "Kicking Is Easy" contest, which gives a contestant a chance to kick a field goal for $1 million. McAfee said the student questioned why the prize was "only $1 million" after the potential prize reached $3 million for the previous week’s Notre Dame-BYU game. "It’s my money! Only $1 million. It’s like, all right, I hate this place. I hate this place," he said. McAfee said he hopes he never has to return to the university and joked that he might have COVID if "College GameDay" goes back. Despite his frustrations, he praised Utah’s football team and called its student section "incredible." He also thanked the fans who attended Saturday’s broadcast. "It was a phenomenal GameDay. Thank you to everybody that showed up," he said. Utah went on to defeat Houston 21-13 on Saturday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae02420f04c506ce1c051ee Brewers ride ridiculous, record-setting eight-run inning to dominant 3-0 World Series lead over Rays te 2026-10-27T04:10:08.923Z Brewers ride ridiculous, record-setting eight-run inning to dominant 3-0 World Series lead over Rays The Milwaukee Brewers moved one step closer to their first ever World Series title on Monday night, taking a 3-0 series lead with a dominant 10-1 win. That's the short version of the story. The long version? The Tampa Bay Rays will be kicking themselves over a disastrous top of the fifth inning, and historians will one day use a clip of that inning, and the entire 2026 Brewers' postseason run for that matter, as proof of how powerful luck is in Major League Baseball. Game three meant the series shifted to Tampa Bay, and Tropicana Field was packed to the rafters with Rays fans and a sizable contingent of Brewers supporters. But as has typically been the case this postseason, only those in Milwaukee blue and gold had much to cheer about. MILWAUKEE BREWERS' DOMINANT BULLPEN AND CLUTCH OFFENSE PUT THE TAMPA BAY RAYS ON THE BRINK At least defensively, the Rays put up a fight. In the top of the second, outfielder Chandler Simpson made a tremendous running catch in the left field corner, crashing into the fence to rob Sal Frelick of a hit. Then catcher Nick Fortes caught Garrett Mitchell trying to steal second base to end the inning. It was all downhill from there. In the third inning, the Milwaukee superteam machine kicked into high gear. Jackson Chourio started things off with a ground ball single. Jake Bauers followed with a walk. That's when the Brewers' incredible penchant for outperforming on batting average on balls in play reared its gigantic head yet again. Christian Yelich popped up a 71 mph blooper that fell in for an RBI single. William Contreras followed with another 79 mph blooper that fell in to drive in the second run of the game. Still, a 2-0 game in the third inning wouldn't normally mean that much, but the Brewers had Robert Gasser on the mound. Who's Robert Gasser you might be wondering? Well, essentially the epitome of a league average pitcher, someone who had a 4.27 "expected" ERA in the regular season, then turned into a Cy Young candidate in the playoffs. Because baseball. Gasser entered his game three start with just one run allowed in the playoffs, but the Rays couldn't muster even that on Monday night. Rarely getting swings and misses, Gasser relied on his best friend in October: the opposing team having exceptionally poor luck on batted balls put in play. Prior to Monday, opposing hitters had just a .185 BABIP against him. Then he went six shutout innings with just three strikeouts and only one hit allowed. How? Because the Rays had an .071 BABIP. Gasser will likely end his postseason with just seven hits on 55 balls put in play, an incredible .127 batting average allowed, when league average is around .300. Gasser's start was the first time a lefty had gone six shutout innings while facing the minimum number of hitters in the World Series since Sandy Koufax. Next time you want your favorite team to acquire the big name starting pitcher in free agency or at the trade deadline, just remember that one of the most effective starters on the team that won the World Series was Robert Gasser. That he did something that hadn't been done in the World Series by a lefty since one of the greatest pitchers in the history of the sport. In large part because of BABIP. There's no luck in baseball, because everything must have an explanation, no matter how absurd. Gasser didn't need much support, obviously, but the Brewers unstoppable offense provided it anyway. In the fifth inning, Milwaukee put together one of the most absurd innings you'll ever see, and a near-perfect reminder of the immense amount of variance and randomness inherent in baseball. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE It started innocently enough, with Chourio once again singling with one out. Jake Bauers flew out for the second out, then Christian Yelich walked to put runners at first and second. Then, the play that will haunt Rays fans forever. William Contreras grounded one in the hole between second and third, and third baseman Junior Caminero went to second base for the force out, unable to see that he had plenty of time to get Contreras at first. But Yelich beat the throw out, loading the bases for Brice Turang. Then, the floodgates opened. Turang hit a grounder to short that Taylor Walls couldn't make the play on, scoring two. Then Garrett Mitchell slapped another single through the infield, directly where the shortstop typically plays. 5-0 Milwaukee. Cooper Pratt followed with a grounder that somehow clipped the foul line for a double, making it 7-0. Sal Frelick hit a soft line drive that fell in to left field to make it 8-0. David Hamilton, having an incredible postseason after a career of being a very bad hitter, drove in the ninth run of the game with a single. Finally, Jackson Chourio added his fourth hit of the game and second of the inning to make it 10-0. Why not? THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! That fifth inning was the first eight-run inning in World Series history. The Brewers went 9-18 with runners in scoring position, had a .471 BABIP and 16 hits against a typically strong Rays pitching staff. Tampa's BABIP? .130. That's only half of it. Per the league's Statcast page, Milwaukee's expected batting average in the game was .254. Their actual batting average was .390. Tampa's expected batting average was .236, and their actual was .107. And that's been Milwaukee's luck all postseason. The Rays added a meaningless garbage time run in the bottom of the ninth, but Milwaukee takes a commanding 3-0 series lead, and is well on their way to the organization's first ever championship. Potentially as soon as Tuesday night's game four. Should the Brewers close it out with a fully rested bullpen, they'd become the first team in the history of the sport to sweep both the NLCS and World Series. They're 10-1 in the playoffs thus far, with a chance to go 11-1 and win ten of nine straight to win a title. Baseball-ruining superteam indeed. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Not all of these results are down to luck, of course, and it's hardly a criticism of the Brewers' team or players to say they've had fortune on their side in the playoffs. Every team that wins the playoff tournament in Major League Baseball has luck go their way. The Dodgers in 2024 and 2025 had plenty of breaks, as did the Rangers in 2023 and Astros in 2022. And the Braves in 2021 and so on. But there's an inescapable conclusion from this World Series, and the whole postseason, as a matter of fact: there is no way to "ruin" baseball. Or build a superteam. Or guarantee a championship. Because at the end of the day, the gaps between teams are so small that a few bounces either way over a short series can, and often does, determine the outcome. Having a rotation filled with Cy Young level pitchers is great and all, except that when it comes down to it, Robert Gasser can become Sandy Koufax over 15 innings. There's no way to predict who will get hot, who will be cold, and which teams will have luck on their side. Which is what baseball has always been, and always will be. No matter how much fake complaining owners do. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0241ff04c506ce1c051e5 Florida mom arrested after Vegas trip left 4 kids without overnight supervision: deputies te 2026-10-27T04:10:07.868Z Florida mom arrested after Vegas trip left 4 kids without overnight supervision: deputies A Florida mother returning from Las Vegas was met by deputies as she stepped off a plane and arrested after authorities say she left her four children home alone while she traveled for work. Body camera video shows deputies approaching Irene Miller as she exited the plane Friday morning, escorting her through the airport terminal and placing her in handcuffs. The arrest came two days after one of Miller’s children called 911 to report that a dumbbell had fallen on her 9-year-old brother’s head, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office. FLORIDA AG SEEKS DEATH PENALTY FOR COUPLE WHO ALLEGEDLY HELD 4 CHILDREN IN ‘ROLLING PRISON’ FOR NEARLY 7 YEARS Deputies responded to the Kissimmee home shortly after 8:30 p.m. on Oct. 21 and found four children, ages 9, 11, 12 and 14, with no adults present, the sheriff’s office said. Fire rescue crews took the injured boy to Celebration Hospital, where he was treated and discharged. A deputy reached Miller by phone, and she said she was working in Las Vegas and planned to return Oct. 23, according to the sheriff’s office. Deputies learned she had left Florida on Oct. 18. FLORIDA 3-YEAR-OLD DIES AFTER TRAGIC INCIDENT INVOLVING COMMON PLAY TOY AT BABYSITTER'S HOUSE Miller told deputies she had arranged for a babysitter to travel from Tampa in the mornings to help the children get ready for school and check on them afterward. The sitter was not required to stay overnight, the sheriff’s office said. Authorities contacted the children’s father, who agreed to take all four to his home while detectives made plans to meet Miller when her flight landed. SAN JOSE GIRL, 8, DIES AFTER LIVING IN COCKROACH-INFESTED HOME AS MOTHER, STEPFATHER FACE CHARGES Deputies arrested Miller, 50, on four counts of child neglect without great bodily harm and booked her into the Orange County Jail. "The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office will not tolerate child neglect," Sheriff Chris Blackmon said. "These cases will be investigated, and charges will be brought against the parents who are not properly supervising or caring for their children." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0241df04c506ce1c051c8 Angel Reese, Dream Face Elimination as Valkyries Near Historic Title te 2026-10-27T04:10:05.366Z Angel Reese, Dream Face Elimination as Valkyries Near Historic Title Angel Reese and the Dream face elimination after the Valkyries take a 3-2 WNBA Finals lead with a 64-55 Game 5 win. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae0241bf04c506ce1c051bf Kings Rookie Darius Acuff Jr. Makes NBA History After Just 3 Games te 2026-10-27T04:10:03.933Z Kings Rookie Darius Acuff Jr. Makes NBA History After Just 3 Games Kings rookie Darius Acuff Jr. makes NBA history with 73 field goal attempts through his first three career games. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae021c8f04c506ce1c05164 Brandi Kruse tells Laura Ingraham about being forced out of Portland soccer game: 'We did nothing wrong' te 2026-10-27T04:00:08.652Z Brandi Kruse tells Laura Ingraham about being forced out of Portland soccer game: 'We did nothing wrong' There's nothing that the kind and tolerant left loves more than being unkind and intolerant towards people who have a different political perspective. Particularly when that political perspective involves acknowledging the biological reality of physical advantages males have over females in sports. This consistent intolerance and hatred was on full display recently at a women's soccer match in Portland. A group of around 20 women wearing XX-XY shirts to a Portland Thorns game at Providence Park were allegedly harassed by a number of anti-reality fans nearby, including verbal and physical aggression. The "kind and tolerant" left, as always. You'd assume that, in a sane world, those who engaged in unacceptable abuse towards fans for wearing shirts and having a "Save Women's Sports" would be removed from the stadium and permanently banned for misconduct. But a women's soccer organization in Portland, Oregon, is predictably about as far from sanity as it's possible to be. Instead, the women who dared stand up for science and competitive fairness were forcibly removed, while the Thorns' official X account celebrated their amazing fans in a post after the match. PORTLAND THORNS GET DESTROYED IN THE COMMENT SECTION FOR PRAISING FANS ON THE SAME NIGHT XX-XY GROUP ATTACKED The least surprising outcome imaginable, even if it is absurd and offensive. One of the women involved, Brandi Kruse, joined Laura Ingraham on Fox News to tell her side of the story. Kruse explained that she never received an explanation from security or from the organization as to why she and the group were forced to leave. Typical. Ingrahm asked if stadium officials or security told her why she was removed, to which she answered, "None. It's been three days ... you hear me in the video demand that security tell me, when they say 'you need to leave,' and I say, 'we didn't do anything wrong.' And she says, 'you know what you did?' And I said, 'I have no idea what I did.'" Kruse continued, detailing that she wasn't going to leave quietly, "And that's when I just made the decision, look, if they're going to ask me to leave, I'm going to make them own that decision and they're going to have to put their hands on me and drag me out of this stadium, because I'm not leaving of my own free will. But we have not gotten an explanation so far." CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Ingraham brought up that the Thorns' statement on the incident was to say that they are "committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for everyone," which is obviously the opposite of how that situation was handled. The Thorns also claimed that "security and enforcement decisions are managed locally," and that they are reviewing those actions to ensure that their policies were "applied appropriately and consistently." THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Kruse said "It's a complicated matter to determine kind of fault because the stadium itself, Providence Park is owned by the city of Portland, but it's operated by Peregrine Sports. And then, of course, you have the Thorns. And so we don't know who ultimately made the call to say, 'remove the people with the XX-XY shirts and leave all the individuals around them who were assaulting them, hitting them with flags, dumping beer on them.'" Importantly, she added, it wasn't just the attendees wearing XX-XY shirts who were confronted. OutKick's Matt Calkins, who was covering the game, was "assaulted by the mob," Kruse explained. "His press pass was ripped from his chest by a security guard." Ingraham then followed up about how security mishandled the situation, acting as police officers though they didn't have the authority to do so. Kruse said the guard confirmed she was not a police officer, then added that regardless of how it was handled, the treatment from the "pro-trans" crowd was unacceptable. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER "You know, all they had to do is not react to our t-shirts, be functioning adults in the United States of America. And understand that sometimes you'll be confronted by ideas you don't agree with. And the answer to that is not violence."  Brilliant, and entirely accurate. The XX-XY group had a simple banner, the kind that are frequently displayed at soccer stadiums across the country. They wore t-shirts that simply had scientific, biological chromosomes on it. For this entirely reasonable behavior, they were assaulted and abused, then forcibly removed by security. Simply because the left, which has taken over in these spaces, does not tolerate dissent that challenges their worldview. No matter how delusional and disconnected from sanity that worldview might be. We've seen it in the WNBA, we've seen it here ... and it's going to continue because the people who run these organizations and institutions support it. Good for Kruse for not letting them get away with it, and good for the Department of Justice for stepping in to investigate too. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae021c5f04c506ce1c05137 Sigler's Mount Rushmore of NFL Head Coaches te 2026-10-27T04:00:05.756Z Sigler's Mount Rushmore of NFL Head Coaches There have been a lot of quality NFL coaches in the modern era. Check out the best and current coaches in the league. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae021c4f04c506ce1c0512e Dan Lanning Shares Brutal News Regarding QB Dante Moore's Season te 2026-10-27T04:00:04.265Z Dan Lanning Shares Brutal News Regarding QB Dante Moore's Season Dante Moore has been out since Sept. 26 after suffering a concussion versus the USC Trojans. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae021c2f04c506ce1c05125 Bears QB Caleb Williams Gets Unexpected Offer After NFL Fine for Cleats te 2026-10-27T04:00:02.926Z Bears QB Caleb Williams Gets Unexpected Offer After NFL Fine for Cleats Bears quarterback Caleb Williams received a fine for wearing unauthorized cleats, and the footwear brand said it will pay it. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae01f6cf04c506ce1c050d0 Cowboys, Dak Prescott get back on track at the expense of reeling Eagles in key NFC East win te 2026-10-27T03:50:04.177Z Cowboys, Dak Prescott get back on track at the expense of reeling Eagles in key NFC East win The Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles NFC East bout on "Monday Night Football" in Week 7 wasn’t supposed to feature two 2–4 teams dealing with inauspicious starts to the season. The NFL can be cruel in that way for some teams, but Week 7 turned into a situation where one team could get back on track in a division that seems up for grabs. The Dallas Cowboys, who had quite a different narrative entering this contest on the road despite the same exact record as the team hosting them, did at least turn the ship toward the right direction on Monday night with a 38-21 win over the Eagles. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE The narrative for Dallas was that they have the pieces, but is the coaching all there? Head coach Brian Schottenheimer’s name has been brought up in hot seat discussions, as the Cowboys lost back-to-back games in Primetime, and certainly didn’t want to make it a third against a struggling Philadelphia squad. Nick Sirianni, despite winning a Super Bowl with this team recently, has also been on the wrong side of Philly fandom to begin this 2026 campaign, but there’s at least the injury excuse. Quarterback Jalen Hurts is out for the season, as he deals with blood clots. And though he was back on Monday night in a limited capacity, running back Saquon Barkley just hasn’t been healthy enough this year. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! With the Eagles losing four straight after a 2-0 start to the season, some fans have already resorted to the tanking conversation for a top draft pick. The Cowboys certainly are not at that stage – fans just think the coaching staff needs to get this group playing in sync on both sides of the ball. For Dak Prescott and the offense, they continued to put points on the board, and they did so with a big lift from the run game. This isn’t a team that wants to pass the ball 45 times a game despite their veteran signal caller having done so many times throughout his career. Javonte Williams produced 155 on the ground on 25 carries with a touchdown at the end of the game, weaving his way through the Philadelphia defense for big chunk plays, including a 34-yard burst through the line. That opens everything for this offense that proclaims itself the "G.O.T.I." – greatest offense there is. CeeDee Lamb may have caught just five of his 12 targets, but two of those were touchdown grabs from Prescott. He finished the game with 74 yards, while his counterpart George Pickens had a touchdown himself on a 21-yard connection with his quarterback. And wide receiver three, Ryan Flournoy, totaled 70 yards on four grabs. All was well for Dallas’ offense, but once again, the defense was questionable against McKee and the Eagles’ offense at home. The first drive of the game brought hope to the crowd at Lincoln Financial Field, as the rabid fan base had been waiting for Barkley, the former Offensive Player of the Year, to return to the backfield after a hamstring injury. In just four plays, including a 29-yard run for Barkley, they remembered what it’s like to have a threat like him leading the way. Barkley bounced outside on first-and-5 from Dallas’ eight-yard line for the Eagles’ first touchdown of the game, and it looked like they would compete against a Cowboys' defense that keeps trying to find its identity, or better yet, key stops. But the injury bug continued to halt Barkley from being 100%, as he tried battling through a back injury this time in this game. He was noticed stretching on the sideline and trying to keep his back loose with trainers, but to no avail. Still, it was a back-and-forth battle in this latest chapter of a storied division rivalry, with long drives resulting in touchdowns on both sides. Dameon Pierce, who took over the lion’s share of carries, scored for the Eagles, while rookie Makai Lemon secured his first career touchdown to give the Eagles a 21-20 lead in the third quarter. But as Prescott does, he responded with a touchdown of his own – the second for Lamb – and the Cowboys were eventually able to separate themselves after forcing an Eagles punt and DeMarvion Overshown making an incredible interception on a ball intended for Dallas Goedert while the Eagles were driving in the fourth quarter. At 2-5 now, it may still be too early to say the Eagles’ season is a failure, but the cards they’ve been dealt are not pictures and they’re off suit. The Cowboys, on the other hand, still have chips on the table and are in the hunt. At 3-4, they’re a game-and-a-half behind the New York Giants, who beat them in Week 1, for the NFC East lead. And with winnable games against the Arizona Cardinals and Indianapolis Colts up next on the schedule, perhaps Schottenheimer's seat can cool down if they can put together their first win streak of the campaign. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae01d17f04c506ce1c05084 Raiders coach keeping Kirk Cousins as starting QB despite 4-game losing streak, Fernando Mendoza waiting te 2026-10-27T03:40:07.740Z Raiders coach keeping Kirk Cousins as starting QB despite 4-game losing streak, Fernando Mendoza waiting Everything was going well in Sin City to start the 2026 NFL season, as Kirk Cousins led Klint Kubiak’s new regime to a 3-0 start for the first time since 2021. But the Raiders have lost their last four games, including their most recent 35-21 defeat to the Los Angeles Rams, who got back on track Sunday. With the recent skid, some begged the question whether Kubiak would change quarterbacks considering Fernando Mendoza, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, has yet to hear his number called in his rookie season. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Kubiak squashed that speculation on Monday. "[Cousins is] playing at a very high level, and he’s got to continue to do that for us to win," Kubiak told reporters, via ESPN. "We got to keep helping all the surrounding areas. [I’m] excited for him to go play against the Jets." So, that settles it: Cousins will be the starting quarterback against the 2-5 Jets on the road this Sunday. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Kubiak invited the debate about Cousins’ job security, though, when he said "everything" would be evaluated after another loss. But when you look at his argument, the numbers back it up for Cousins. He has the most passing touchdowns of any quarterback in the NFL this season (16), while sitting third in passing yards (1,877). He’s completed 62.6% of his passes and thrown only five interceptions to his 16 touchdowns. Cousins also owns a 97.4 quarterback rating through seven games this season. But when exactly will the Raiders be bringing Mendoza in, if at all? Kubiak said the Miami product is "going to play football," though his support for Cousins outweighs that notion now. "Kirk is playing really well, and we’re in the hunt," Kubiak added. "It’s really important that we keep playing really well behind him and keep developing Fernando." This was the plan all along for Kubiak, who hoped that Cousins would work his offense efficiently and allow Mendoza time to develop behind him. Las Vegas has hit a rough patch, but Kubiak is poised and confident Cousins and the rest of the team will be back on track against a struggling Jets squad, who gave the Miami Dolphins its first win of the season in Week 7. As for Mendoza, his time will come – just not right now. "Fernando is going to play at some point. It’s not going to be this week," Kubiak said. If the Raiders lose to the Jets on Sunday, perhaps it’s a conversation worth having again with the first-year head coach. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae01d16f04c506ce1c05068 John Harbaugh backs Cam Skattebo, rips NFL for controversial flag: 'That's the way you're supposed to run' te 2026-10-27T03:40:06.462Z John Harbaugh backs Cam Skattebo, rips NFL for controversial flag: 'That's the way you're supposed to run' Cam Skattebo shared his thoughts on a controversial unnecessary roughness call against him in the New York Giants’ win over the Houston Texans on Sunday. His head coach, John Harbaugh, shared the same sentiment. Skattebo ripped the NFL after officials assessed a 15-yard penalty against him after lowering his shoulder into Texans safety M.J. Stewart, delivering a forceful blow that sent him to the turf. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "I will say, man, the NFL loves to post me when I do stuff like that, but then also wants to take stuff from me," he said after a game where he ran for over 120 yards with a touchdown. "So, I mean, I’m going to run the ball like I want to run the ball, and if I’m going to continue to get flagged or it or fined for it, man, I guess I’m going to play for free." On Monday during time with reporters, Harbaugh was asked about what he said to the official during his own heated exchange in the moment after holding back Skattebo, who was livid with the official as he came off the field. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "Did you see me after the play expressing my opinion? That’s how I felt about it," he said. Harbaugh admitted he understood the idea of why a yellow flag landed on the turf at NRG Stadium after seeing the hit. The NFL is always trying to crack down on helmet-to-helmet contact, and the official thought that Skattebo led with the crown of his helmet when he hit Stewart. Harbaugh saw it differently. "I also understand human physiology and anatomy and the way the body works," he said. "Skat runs low. You have to run low. "You have to run low to protect the football. You have to run low to protect your body. You can’t run in there and give tacklers your chest. When you run low, your head’s down there, too. You can’t move your head off your shoulders. It’s a physical impossibility." Harbaugh added that he didn’t believe his running back was "trying to use his helmet as a weapon, as a battering ram." Skattebo certainly enjoys initiating contact. In fact, Skattebo was featured in multiple commercials during the broadcast where he is seen running through walls and other objects because, well, that’s his thing. Ultimately, Harbaugh believes Skattebo’s running style is "the way you’re supposed to run." "That’s how you protect yourself and the football," he said. It’s old school, it’s punishing, and it’s what helped the Giants pick up a win on Sunday, just as it has in past games. So, Harbaugh begs the question for the NFL: How should Skattebo be running through the trenches? SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae01d14f04c506ce1c0503d Thunder Dealt With Another Star Player Getting Injured te 2026-10-27T03:40:04.370Z Thunder Dealt With Another Star Player Getting Injured The last thing the Thunder needed on Monday was having another player suffer an injury. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae01abff04c506ce1c04ff0 'Stand or hide in the tunnel' for the anthem, Valkyries WNBA fans show loyalty; ready for early Finals Game 6 te 2026-10-27T03:30:07.507Z 'Stand or hide in the tunnel' for the anthem, Valkyries WNBA fans show loyalty; ready for early Finals Game 6 Caffeine might not even be needed. Pure adrenaline could get the job done. Fans of the Golden State Valkyries are in for an early-morning wakeup call on Thursday when Game 6 of the WNBA Finals tips off in Atlanta at 9:30 a.m. Pacific time. But during Monday’s Game 5 against Atlanta, which began like every other Finals game, with both teams leaving the floor moments before the playing of the national anthem only to return seconds after it completed, the packed Chase Center in San Francisco was raucous. Fans of this 2-year-old team, clad floor to rafters in their giveaway lavender T-shirts, were beyond keyed up. They were loud and on the edge of their seats, willing their team on every play en route to a 64-55 victory that gave Golden State a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series. That buzz could last a few days, which will come in handy when that alarm clock rings. WNBA FINALS GAME 6, A POTENTIAL TITLE-CLINCHER, WILL BE HELD IN THE AFTERNOON ON THURSDAY "I will be taking time off of work that day, for sure," one female fan said, planning a personal day for Thursday. "It’s really disappointing that more fans won’t be able to be cheering for the Valkyries on the West Coast," said another female fan, who brings her kids to games. "It’s pretty hard to do with kid drop-offs and school, but I’m going to make it work somehow." Some retirees said they get up early anyway, so they’re not sweating it and will be glued to their TVs for a road game, per usual. A couple of male fans said they would be watching on their laptops … at work. Shhhhhhh. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! The strange start time in Atlanta is due to conflicts at State Farm Arena. The Dream, who normally play at Gateway Center Arena, have played playoff games at State Farm Arena because Gateway has a capacity of only 3,500 for basketball games. But now that the NBA season has started, State Farm, home of the Atlanta Hawks, has gotten busy. Some juggling was required once it became clear that the WNBA Finals would be going back to Atlanta for a Game 6 on Thursday. There is a Hawks home game that night. Several other options were considered before the early game time was chosen to create an unusual doubleheader of sorts. Many fans in the Bay Area seemed far more concerned about the scheduling chaos for Game 6 than they are about the controversy surrounding the national anthem walkouts that have been swirling around the WNBA Finals since Game 1. "I don’t understand why we’re singing the national anthem [before games] to begin with, that’s all there is to it," one female fan said. "If they want to go back [in the tunnel] and re-group, great. We’ve been doing it for two seasons." CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "This is a non-controversy that people are trying to make into a controversy," a male fan said. "I don’t think not being out on the floor for the national anthem says anything about patriotism or loyalty to the United States." WNBA ANTHEM CONTROVERSY SPARKS CALLS TO BAR PLAYERS WHO DON'T STAND FROM TEAM USA'S OLYMPIC ROSTER Many fans said that being on the court for the national anthem should be a personal choice for athletes, even if that isn’t the choice they would make for themselves. "We have strong feelings about this," said a female fan who came to the game with her husband and both were dressed from head to toe in Valkyries lavender. "We’re both retired military. So we stand, we put our hands on our hearts and we honor the flag. The players … are doing something to get ready for the game. WNBA SILENT AFTER FINALS TEAMS SKIP NATIONAL ANTHEM DESPITE RULE REQUIRING PLAYERS TO STAND AND LINE UP "It’s not new to us that they leave the court for the national anthem. If they stayed and saluted the flag [during the anthem], I’d be fine with that [too]. This country is so divided anyway. Everyone just has to support their own true feelings." There is actually a provision in the WNBA rulebook stating that players should stand respectfully on the court while the national anthem is being played. But the league has not enforced that rule since 2017. "I wish they would stand out there for the national anthem," one female fan said. "But it’s one of those ‘to each their own’ [things] and they’ve been doing it from the beginning. "Maybe the national anthem means different things for different people. But for me, as an American, I think about people who gave up their lives for us to be free, so that we could decide to stand or hide in the tunnel or sit down. But for me, it’s about respect." SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Golden State got a balanced offensive effort, with double-figure scoring from four players. Kiah Stokes and Veronica Burton each had 13 points while Tiffany Hayes and Cecilla Zandalasini each had 12 points. Atlanta's Angel Reese again had a lackluster scoring game. She finished with just 7 points but had 15 rebounds. Rhyne Howard of the Dream led all scorers with 20 points. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae01abcf04c506ce1c04fc5 RFK Jr. Says 500M Arabs ‘Don’t Produce Science’ at Michigan Rally te 2026-10-27T03:30:04.584Z RFK Jr. Says 500M Arabs ‘Don’t Produce Science’ at Michigan Rally RFK Jr. made sweeping remarks about Arabs and Muslims while campaigning for Republicans in Michigan. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae00f05f04c506ce1c04dc0 Jay-Z to headline Super Bowl LXI halftime show in Los Angeles te 2026-10-27T02:40:05.399Z Jay-Z to headline Super Bowl LXI halftime show in Los Angeles Jay-Z is headed to the Super Bowl stage. The music mogul will headline the Super Bowl LXI halftime show, Apple Music announced during halftime of Monday’s Dallas Cowboys-Philadelphia Eagles game. Super Bowl LXI is set for Feb. 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. SUPER BOWL LXI GETS PAT MCAFEE TREATMENT AS ESPN ADDS ALTERNATE BROADCAST "GOAT’s out of the bag," Apple Music wrote in a post on X, tagging Jay-Z. The announcement comes after reports that Jay-Z was in the running for the coveted performance. Puck News previously reported that the rapper had been selected over Miley Cyrus and Justin Bieber, as OutKick reported last week. IRISH ROCK LEGENDS U2 GET THE NOD TO PERFORM DURING THE NFL'S THANKSGIVING EVE HALFTIME SHOW Jay-Z’s entertainment company, Roc Nation, has partnered with the NFL on the halftime show since 2019. The performance will come months after the 25-time Grammy winner wrapped up his Jay-Z 30 Tour, which celebrated the 30th anniversary of his debut album, "Reasonable Doubt." His wife, Beyoncé, headlined the Super Bowl halftime show in 2013 and joined Coldplay and Bruno Mars during the 2016 performance. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae00cb0f04c506ce1c04d52 Deported migrant who '60 Minutes' painted as sympathetic family man claimed he was gay on asylum application te 2026-10-27T02:30:08.352Z Deported migrant who '60 Minutes' painted as sympathetic family man claimed he was gay on asylum application Sunday's "60 Minutes" featured the story of a deported Malian national who was painted as a loving husband and father despite insisting he was homosexual on his asylum application. The CBS News segment focused on Moussa Diawara and his family, speaking to his wife, 16-year-old son and 12-year-old daughter. But the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) says Diawara, who arrived in the United States in 2001, is actually an example of widespread fraud throughout the immigration system. "The ‘60 Minutes’ sob story tonight highlighted an illegal alien and his wife and two children. One problem. The illegal alien claimed he was a HOMOSEXUAL in order to try and dodge deportation to Mali," ICE posted on X. CBS BOSS FUELS LEFT-WING UPROAR AMID REPORT SHE URGED STAFF TO PROBE ALLEGED EL-SAYED, MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD TIES Fox News exclusively obtained Diawara’s 2009 asylum application in which he declared that he needed to remain in America because he was a gay man who could be killed if sent back to his native country. "My asylum application is based upon ground of well founded past persecution and an undisputable fear of life threatening to my person if I were to return to my country Mali. In fact I had experienced extreme punishment and persecution based on the ground of my sexual orientation," Diawara wrote in his asylum application. "Since I came to the USA I had the possibilities to express my feelings to men without any embarrassment no reserve. Indeed, my tribal group and community as a whole had reported my sexual orientation to my family back home because such behavior is unwelcome in my society," he continued. "My life is hence worth threatened if I have to go back to my country because I could be executed either by the Islamic group or the community." Diawara also wrote in the application that he was "banished" from attending Malian activities because he’s "a homosexual," who has received threats. "These are the reasons why I applied for asylum in the USA to seek protection from the US government," Diawara wrote. DHS General Counsel James Percival, who was interviewed in the "60 Minutes" segment, took to social media after it aired, saying the newsmagazine made Diawara the "poster child for what it claims are wrongful deportations." "His claimed reason for fearing Mali was that he is ‘gay,’ just in case you’re wondering how bad the immigration fraud problem is," Percival wrote. The segment put a spotlight on Diawara, who was living in the U.S. for 25 years without a criminal record, overstaying his tourist visa and getting nabbed by ICE and sent to Ghana, which ultimately sent him to his home country of Mali. According to the report, Diawara has since fled Mali to an undisclosed African country.  SCOTT PELLEY FIRED AT CBS NEWS AFTER BLOWUPS WITH BARI WEISS, NEW '60 MINUTES' PRODUCER "60 Minutes" noted that a U.S. judge said Diawara could be persecuted in Mali, pointing to fears over converting to Christianity. However, the show did not mention that Diawara’s application contradicted his family man narrative and the reason why he claimed he couldn’t return to his native country was because of his sexual orientation. During the segment, Percival noted that there is "a lot of fraud" in the immigration system and many "fear claims" are untrue. A "60 Minutes" insider defended the integrity of the report, pointing to how Diawara's claim that "part of the reason he didn't feel safe" was for religious reasons made the broadcast. According to the report, he had converted to Christianity and Mali is a Muslim-majority nation. "We also acknowledge that the DHS questioned the credibility of Moussa Diawara's fear of persecution, which they're claiming now on social media," the insider told Fox News Digital. The Department of Homeland Security told CBS News that Ghana had provided the U.S. with "diplomatic assurances for his safety." It is unclear whether CBS News was aware of Diawara’s apparent application discrepancy when the "60 Minutes" segment aired. A spokesperson for the network declined to comment. BARI WEISS POACHES CONSERVATIVE NY TIMES COLUMNIST, OTHERS JOIN '60 MINUTES' IN CBS PROGRAM SHAKEUP Percival posted about his experience with "60 Minutes," saying he spoke for nearly an hour. "In our conversation, we talked about the vicious killers and rapists we are removing to third countries and the fact that no President before President Trump removed these public safety threats from our community. Unfortunately, as they always do, they selectively edited the video and included none of that. They did promise they would publish the entire interview, so I look forward to my comments being posted in full this week," Percival wrote. Percival did not immediately respond to a request for additional comment. The official ICE account on X ALSO wrote, "Fake & Gay! Moussa Diawara, the Malian national featured in this shockingly poorly researched @60Minutes report, now faces allegations of immigration FRAUD after his asylum application surfaced, revealing that he claimed to be a HOMOSEXUAL man who feared persecution in Mali." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae00caef04c506ce1c04d49 Middle school teacher arrested in alleged prostitution scheme at casino hotel te 2026-10-27T02:30:06.980Z Middle school teacher arrested in alleged prostitution scheme at casino hotel A New Jersey teacher was arrested two weeks ago in connection with an alleged prostitution scheme in which a man was restrained, forced to endure sexual acts and robbed in a casino hotel room. The suspect was identified as Amanda Crafts, 35, of Wildwood Crest, according to the New Jersey Department of Corrections. She was a computer teacher at Middle Township Middle School, according to her LinkedIn. Her friend, Veda Engel, 23, of Cape May, was also charged in the Oct. 9 incident. Engel has a history of prostitution-related charges, including one dating back to December, Breaking AC reported. FLORIDA WOMAN ALLEGEDLY DRUGS MAN SHE MET AT CLUB, STEALS HIS NEARLY $100K ROLEX: POLICE According to police, the victim met the women at a bar at a hotel resort in Atlantic City, the outlet said. After exchanging numbers with Engel, he reportedly met the two women in their room. MANHATTAN PROSTITUTE PLEADS GUILTY TO KILLING 3 MEN WITH FENTANYL-LACED DRUGS IN ROBBERY SCHEME Once inside, the victim said the two women stripped him down and physically restrained him to the bed, the outlet reported. Engel then forced sexual acts on him before stopping and saying, "That’s what you get for $1,250," according to the complaint, Breaking AC reported. As Crafts held the victim down, Engel reportedly used his facial recognition to unlock his phone and made four separate Apple Pay transactions totaling $1,250 to her account. The victim said the transactions were "made without his consent in exchange for sexual acts," a detective wrote in the affidavits, according to reports. During her first appearance in court, Crafts told the judge that she was a teacher and has never been arrested before. "I was in the wrong place at the wrong time," she told Judge Timothy Maguire during a video appearance from the Atlantic County Justice Facility, according to reports. FLORIDA MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER ADMITS TO YEARS OF 'INAPPROPRIATE' CONVERSATIONS WITH FORMER STUDENT: DEPUTIES Crafts, who said she has four children, works in the school’s special area department teaching computers, the outlet said, citing the school’s website. The school district released a statement on Oct. 19 acknowledging the arrest of a Middle Township teacher and confirming that the employee had been fired. "Our responsibility is to protect our students, follow appropriate procedures, and ensure that those entrusted with caring for and educating our children meet the standards expected of them. The safety and well-being of our students remain our highest priority," Superintendent Stephanie DeRose said. Separately, Engel works at SoFresh SoClean Commercial Cleaning in Ocean City, her attorney said, according to Breaking AC. The incident was not Engel’s first prostitution-related encounter with law enforcement. Last year, she allegedly offered an undercover New Jersey State Police detective sex in exchange for $1,000 at the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa. She was reportedly released on a summons at the time. Engel and Crafts were both released Oct. 15 after being held for nearly a week, according to reports. The state consented to their pretrial release, which requires them to check in with the court every other week. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae00cadf04c506ce1c04d40 Brandi Krause tells Laura Ingraham about being forced out of Portland soccer game: 'We did nothing wrong' te 2026-10-27T02:30:05.502Z Brandi Krause tells Laura Ingraham about being forced out of Portland soccer game: 'We did nothing wrong' There's nothing that the kind and tolerant left loves more than being unkind and intolerant towards people who have a different political perspective. Particularly when that political perspective involves acknowledging the biological reality of physical advantages males have over females in sports. This consistent intolerance and hatred was on full display recently at a women's soccer match in Portland. A group of around 20 women wearing XX-XY shirts to a Portland Thorns game at Providence Park were allegedly harassed by a number of anti-reality fans nearby, including verbal and physical aggression. The "kind and tolerant" left, as always. You'd assume that, in a sane world, those who engaged in unacceptable abuse towards fans for wearing shirts and having a "Save Women's Sports" would be removed from the stadium and permanently banned for misconduct. But a women's soccer organization in Portland, Oregon, is predictably about as far from sanity as it's possible to be. Instead, the women who dared stand up for science and competitive fairness were forcibly removed, while the Thorns' official X account celebrated their amazing fans in a post after the match. PORTLAND THORNS GET DESTROYED IN THE COMMENT SECTION FOR PRAISING FANS ON THE SAME NIGHT XX-XY GROUP ATTACKED The least surprising outcome imaginable, even if it is absurd and offensive. One of the women involved, Brandi Kruse, joined Laura Ingraham on Fox News to tell her side of the story. Kruse explained that she never received an explanation from security or from the organization as to why she and the group were forced to leave. Typical. Ingrahm asked if stadium officials or security told her why she was removed, to which she answered, "None. It's been three days ... you hear me in the video demand that security tell me, when they say 'you need to leave,' and I say, 'we didn't do anything wrong.' And she says, 'you know what you did?' And I said, 'I have no idea what I did.'" Kruse continued, detailing that she wasn't going to leave quietly, "And that's when I just made the decision, look, if they're going to ask me to leave, I'm going to make them own that decision and they're going to have to put their hands on me and drag me out of this stadium, because I'm not leaving of my own free will. But we have not gotten an explanation so far." CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Ingraham brought up that the Thorns' statement on the incident was to say that they are "committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for everyone," which is obviously the opposite of how that situation was handled. The Thorns also claimed that "security and enforcement decisions are managed locally," and that they are reviewing those actions to ensure that their policies were "applied appropriately and consistently." THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Kruse said "It's a complicated matter to determine kind of fault because the stadium itself, Providence Park is owned by the city of Portland, but it's operated by Peregrine Sports. And then, of course, you have the Thorns. And so we don't know who ultimately made the call to say, 'remove the people with the XX-XY shirts and leave all the individuals around them who were assaulting them, hitting them with flags, dumping beer on them.'" Importantly, she added, it wasn't just the attendees wearing XX-XY shirts who were confronted. OutKick's Matt Calkins, who was covering the game, was "assaulted by the mob," Kruse explained. "His press pass was ripped from his chest by a security guard." Ingraham then followed up about how security mishandled the situation, acting as police officers though they didn't have the authority to do so. Kruse said the guard confirmed she was not a police officer, then added that regardless of how it was handled, the treatment from the "pro-trans" crowd was unacceptable. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER "You know, all they had to do is not react to our t-shirts, be functioning adults in the United States of America. And understand that sometimes you'll be confronted by ideas you don't agree with. And the answer to that is not violence."  Brilliant, and entirely accurate. The XX-XY group had a simple banner, the kind that are frequently displayed at soccer stadiums across the country. They wore t-shirts that simply had scientific, biological chromosomes on it. For this entirely reasonable behavior, they were assaulted and abused, then forcibly removed by security. Simply because the left, which has taken over in these spaces, does not tolerate dissent that challenges their worldview. No matter how delusional and disconnected from sanity that worldview might be. We've seen it in the WNBA, we've seen it here ... and it's going to continue because the people who run these organizations and institutions support it. Good for Kruse for not letting them get away with it, and good for the Department of Justice for stepping in to investigate too. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae00a57f04c506ce1c047d2 Stranded hikers cling to steep California mountain ridge as helicopter crew swoops in te 2026-10-27T02:20:07.098Z Stranded hikers cling to steep California mountain ridge as helicopter crew swoops in Three people stranded high on a steep Northern California mountainside were rescued by helicopter Sunday after a distress call brought crews racing to their aid. The Sierra County Sheriff’s Office said the group was found on the Sierra Buttes, just south of a lookout tower near the mountain’s summit. Images and video released by officials show the helicopter near the rugged mountainside as rescuers worked to reach the trio. HELICOPTER RESCUE CREW CAUGHT ON CAMERA SAVING 2 CLIMBERS TRAPPED ALONG POPULAR CALIFORNIA BEACH CLIFF The sheriff’s office was alerted around 2:30 p.m. after a Garmin inReach satellite communication device sent an SOS signal to the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services. Deputies launched a search and rescue response and called in the Nevada County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Mountain Rescue Team and the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office’s RAVEN helicopter crew. TOURISTS SEEKING 'DRAMATIC' PHOTO ON ISOLATED BEACH TRAPPED BY INCOMING TIDE Once the crew spotted the stranded group, a rescue team member was lowered from the helicopter to reach them. All three were then hoisted off the mountainside and flown to a landing zone, where Sierra County deputies were waiting. "Due to the difficult terrain and hazardous location, a helicopter hoist rescue was necessary," the sheriff’s office said. NORTH CAROLINA CLIMBER AIRLIFTED AFTER PLUNGING 20 FEET DOWN GORGE, SUSTAINING SERIOUS INJURIES The agency thanked the teams involved for their "professionalism, coordination, and assistance" in bringing the rescue to a successful conclusion. The Sierra Buttes rise above the North Yuba River canyon, with a fire lookout near the top of the approximately 8,600-foot mountain, according to the Pacific Crest Trail Association. Authorities did not say how the three people became stranded or whether anyone was injured. The rescue drew praise on social media, where commenters thanked the emergency crews and pointed to the RAVEN helicopter team’s role in helping communities across the region. "To see that Sheriff Balaam uses the RAVEN team to assist anywhere they are needed is outstanding and certainly shows just how valuable the unit has become to the region," one person wrote. Another thanked the rescue teams, writing, "Really awesome work, coordination and knowledge by all involved. Impressive and grateful to have this in our community." "Hats off to our emergency special teams!!" another commenter wrote. "We are all very fortunate that you all do what you do." The dramatic rescue came after two other high-profile rescues on Northern California mountains earlier this month. MISSING 72-YEAR-OLD HIKER FOUND ALIVE DAYS AFTER FRIGHTENING 100-FOOT FALL LEFT HER BADLY INJURED Last week, a 39-year-old Florida man was flown to a hospital after he fell through a snow bridge and severely injured his leg on the Whitney Glacier. Rescuers reached the injured climber the following morning, but bad weather prevented an aerial extraction. Crews ultimately carried him to a viable helicopter landing zone the next day, the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office said. Earlier this month, a 19-year-old man and a 20-year-old woman from Salt Lake City were rescued after becoming trapped between cliffs during a 36-hour ordeal on Mount Shasta. Both were uninjured, authorities said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae007fcf04c506ce1c042a2 Obama’s ‘Cheesecake Factory’ Jab Rankles Trump on Mississippi Campaign Stop te 2026-10-27T02:10:04.787Z Obama’s ‘Cheesecake Factory’ Jab Rankles Trump on Mississippi Campaign Stop Former President Barack Obama had cast his successor as out of touch while jabbing at his extravagant sense of style. Mr. Trump responded at length. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae007fbf04c506ce1c04277 How OpenAI turned its coding tools into dots, an always-on personal assistant te 2026-10-27T02:10:03.073Z How OpenAI turned its coding tools into dots, an always-on personal assistant Alexander Embiricos, the OpenAI executive responsible for dots, never wants to have a meeting with someone else's AI agent. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae005a5f04c506ce1c04235 Angel Reese's 'Protect Black women' shirt adds to overall strangeness of WNBA Finals te 2026-10-27T02:00:05.758Z Angel Reese's 'Protect Black women' shirt adds to overall strangeness of WNBA Finals Atlanta Dream star Angel Reese had a not-so-subtle message emblazoned across her T-shirt as she walked into the Chase Center for Game 5 of the WNBA Finals against the Golden State Valkyries. "Protect Black women," the shirt read. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! It’s unclear what the shirt was referencing or if it was a general statement. Reese has been unafraid at times to speak or write her opinions on societal topics that resonate with at least one corner of the universe. Reese, the reigning Defensive Player of the Year, has been having a pretty solid series, but needed to be locked in for the pivotal matchup against the Valkyries. WNBA fans caught wind of the shirt. Some wondered what the reaction would be if a White WNBA player would have worn a "protect White women" shirt. Obviously, nobody really has to wonder about the outrage. Sophie Cunningham drummed up enough outrage earlier this season with the simplest of messages, "Protect women’s sports." It’s that theme that’s been a point of contention even in the WNBA Finals – what kind of message are you trying to send fans? "Protect women" may have been more appropriate but we don’t even have to go that far. The WNBA pushed itself back into the spotlight as the two teams who are representing the league on the highest of level refused to even stay on the court for the national anthem. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Dream star Rhyne Howard explained to OutKick last week she didn’t believe she was on the floor for the national anthem during her entire tenure in Atlanta. "I don’t think I’ve been on the floor for the national anthem for any of my tenure in Atlanta, so if that’s what people are gonna look to nitpick for then so be it," Howard said. "But as far as competing for your team, when I go put on a USA jersey I’m out for the national anthem every time, there’s no doubt about it." "Yes, I love the country that I play for and I love what we have here," she added. Golden State head coach Natalie Nakase said leaving the floor for the anthem has been part of the franchise’s pregame routine since the team first entered the WNBA. But even if you put all of that to the side, the confusion about where Game 6 will be played as another addition to the strangeness of the series. Before Monday, the league had a huge scheduling conflict with trying to play Game 6 back at State Farm Arena. Instead of moving the game to another venue, the league moved the tip-off time for a potential series clincher to 12:30 p.m. ET. It means Valkyries fans will have to get up early, put their meetings on hold and tune into a huge game. A strangeness certainly lingers over the WNBA Finals in what would be the biggest Finals yet for the league. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae000f9f04c506ce1c0414f Gretchen Whitmer asked whether 'hidden xenophobia' will affect midterm elections te 2026-10-27T01:40:09.007Z Gretchen Whitmer asked whether 'hidden xenophobia' will affect midterm elections MS NOW anchor Peter Alexander asked Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Mich., on Sunday whether Republican politicians were tapping into "xenophobia" ahead of the midterm elections. Alexander began his show "State of Play" on Monday remarking on the national attention given to the Michigan U.S. Senate race between Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed and GOP candidate Mike Rogers, which prompted campaign rally appearances by former President Barack Obama and President Donald Trump. The MS NOW host showed a clip of himself asking Whitmer over the weekend about what she thought about the "ugly recent rhetoric" levied against El-Sayed by Rogers and Trump, suggesting the attacks could be motivated by "xenophobia." ROGERS FIRES BACK AT WELKER OVER EL-SAYED'S MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD CONTROVERSY, 'YOU ARE GIVING HIM A PASS' "Do you worry that there is some hidden xenophobia in Michigan right now that Donald Trump and Mike Rogers are trying to tap into?" Alexander asked. "I think that Mike Rogers and Donald Trump hope that there is, and that they're trying to cultivate that," Whitmer responded. Later in the show, Alexander aired more of the interview, including a question about whether Whitmer believed the language Trump used to attack El-Sayed was "dangerous." Whitmer agreed that Trump's language was dangerous but added that the bigger issue was Republicans ignoring the state of the economy. FOX NEWS POLL: MICHIGAN VOTERS SPLIT BETWEEN EL-SAYED AND ROGERS "The point is that they're talking about anything other than the cost of living, which has gone up because of the decisions that this administration has made. You ask yourself, are you better off two years ago than you are today? I doubt very many Americans could say that they are," Whitmer said. Fox News Digital reached out to Whitmer's office and the El-Sayed and Rogers campaigns for comment but did not immediately receive responses. In a comment to Fox News Digital, White House Assistant Press Secretary Olivia Wales said, "President Trump is calling out the radical extremists stoking division, defrauding their communities, and perpetuating violence. The President will continue to unapologetically fight for American greatness and call out the extremists who want only to divide and destroy." ABDUL EL-SAYED'S ALLEGED FAMILY TIES TO MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD SURFACE AFTER DENYING ANY LINK DURING NBC INTERVIEW Both Trump and Rogers have heavily criticized El-Sayed over allegations involving his family's ties to the Muslim Brotherhood. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae000f5f04c506ce1c04126 What Record-Breaking Texas Early Voting Says About Talarico vs. Paxton Race te 2026-10-27T01:40:05.796Z What Record-Breaking Texas Early Voting Says About Talarico vs. Paxton Race More than 4 1/2 million Texans have already cast ballots as polls show a tight U.S. Senate race. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae000f4f04c506ce1c0411d Pat McAfee Vows to Never Return to Big 12 School After How He Was Treated te 2026-10-27T01:40:04.098Z Pat McAfee Vows to Never Return to Big 12 School After How He Was Treated Pat McAfee knows he's not everyone's cup of tea, but he took serious issue with how a Big 12 school treated him over the weekend. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adffea0f04c506ce1c040ce Brooke Hogan blasts ‘fake, greedy people’ after Hulk’s Florida home sale: ‘Enjoy your dirty money’ te 2026-10-27T01:30:08.077Z Brooke Hogan blasts ‘fake, greedy people’ after Hulk’s Florida home sale: ‘Enjoy your dirty money’ Brooke Hogan is lashing out at the "fake, greedy people" she claims profited from her late father Hulk Hogan as she mourns the sale of the wrestling legend's Florida home. Last week, Hulk's 5,400-square-foot, beachfront mansion in Clearwater Beach sold for $5.9 million after it was originally listed for nearly $11 million in January, according to TMZ. The outlet also reported that the neighboring guest cottage sold separately for $2.8 million. Hulk, who was born Terry Bollea, died at age 71 in July 2025 after suffering cardiac arrest at his home in Clearwater Beach. The WWE icon's cause of death was later determined to be a heart attack. NICK HOGAN HELPS GUIDE HULKAMANIA INTO FUTURE WITH SPORTS BAR OUTSIDE MSG, SHARES THOUGHTS ON FATHER'S LEGACY In a series of emotional posts shared to her Instagram Stories Monday, Brooke reflected on losing the home where she shared memories with her father while accusing unnamed friends and family members of exploiting him for their own gain. The 38-year-old TV personality also took aim at what she described as "dirty money," claiming some people only appeared "at the end" of her father's life "to collect." "The sick feeling is indescribable," Brooke wrote in one post alongside a photo of the house with a red and white SOLD sticker at the top. "This house was where dad and Jen envisioned growing old together," she added, referring to Hulk's ex-wife Jennifer McDaniel, to whom he was married from 2010 to 2021. NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY DIRECTOR ON HULK HOGAN'S TRUMP SUPPORT AND THE BACKLASH THAT FOLLOWED HIM TO THE END "Where we brought him back to…surgery after surgery," Brooke continued. "Pool days. The smell of gasoline in his garage. His workouts downstairs." "We cooked, we watched Jerry springer, we played music, we cried," she recalled. "I walked in that garage every visit and hugged him right when he’d open the garage door. I’d sit next to him for hours in the chair he died in." KRISTIN CAVALLARI SAYS SHE LEARNED A PAINFUL $250K LESSON INVOLVING HER FATHER AT 22 "His whole environment, his energy, his work, his relationships: First Jen — who no one but me treated with respect. Then I was gone…the truth teller… I’m sure to everyone’s delight." "And now it’s all gone. Sold for profit. Just like him…used for f-----g everyone else’s gain. Saddest ending I’ve ever seen. You know who TF you are," Brooke concluded. KRISTIN CAVALLARI CUT FATHER OUT OF HER LIFE AFTER HE CROSSED ‘MAJOR LINE’ INVOLVING HER KIDS In another post, Brooke uploaded an image in which she was seen posing with Hulk a dock outside the house, writing, "Let’s not forget who was there for the 15 years before the vultures swooped in conveniently." Brooke went on to share a series of photos documenting the years that she spent by her father's side, writing that she "adored," loved and "cherished" him. She also posted images of pill bottles that were labeled with Hulk's name, noting that she "tracked every med." CRYSTAL HEFNER FELT 'ABSOLUTELY BRAINWASHED' DURING HUGH HEFNER MARRIAGE, REVEALS STRICT PLAYBOY MANSION RULES The "Brooke Knows Best" star also recalled how she and McDaniel helped care for Hulk during his health struggles. "Jen and I were the nurse crew. Notebooks, records, prescription pickups, overnights, switching shifts," Brooke wrote. "This woman spent more time in the trenches than ANY of us did," she continued. "He LOVED her dearly. And she loved him." "She wanted to be there till his last breath despite the trauma she endured that I witnessed..," Brooke added. OZZY AND SHARON OSBOURNE'S LONGTIME LOS ANGELES HOME HITS THE MARKET FOR $17M AFTER HIS DEATH AT 76 Brooke claimed that McDaniel "asked for nothing" following her split from Hulk. She wrote that McDaniel could have "fought for money" but instead "vanished" without launching a "smear campaign." Describing McDaniel as "hilarious," Brooke recalled the two having "girl days" together. She praised her former stepmother as "pure love and grace." "Their breakup was devastating for me," Brooke wrote. "I loved her, but I knew my dad was in the best care with her too." "DEVOTION was an UNDERSTATEMENT," she added. Alongside photos of Hogan recovering from surgeries, Brooke recalled how she and McDaniel repeatedly accompanied him to the hospital. "We did surgery… after surgery… after surgery," she wrote. In one photo, Brooke pointed out blood on McDaniel's shirt and missing fingernails. She posted images of Hulk standing in the hospital room, writing, "I'm taking the photo. You see anyone else there? Whole room… no one else?" Brooke then shared a photo that was taken during a July 2025 episode of "WWE SmackDown!" following Hulk's death. In the photo, WWE stars, several wrestling legends and production crew were seen gathered onstage for the traditional 10-bell salute in memory of Hulk. "Not ONE of these people stayed longer than an hour in the hospital… if they even showed," Brooke wrote. "And I’ve had to hear everyone say I’m the jerk for stepping away from the toxic behavior and brainwashing, fake, greedy people… ‘I should have been there.’ ‘Everyone else’ was there till the end. NO. They were there AT the end. To collect," she wrote on a photo of herself with Hulk. Brooke shared another image of the Hulk's home, writing, "Enjoy your dirty money. You took my dad." However, Brooke later pushed back against reports that interpreted her posts as an attack on WWE stars, insisting that was not her intention. DISGUSTING TROLLS ATTACK HULK HOGAN'S DAUGHTER FOR STARTING EMOTIONAL POST ABOUT DAD WITH A BIKINI PICTURE "Hey reporters: I don't have beef with the stars of WWE. Nor did I say that. Do your job right or don't do it at all," she wrote in a follow-up post on her Instagram Story. Brooke explained that she was criticizing people who she said "show up to public tributes" despite not supporting her father privately when she was "in the trenches with him." "But they'll show up to get their face on camera," she wrote, adding, "That includes so called ‘friends' AND family." In another post, Brooke elaborated on her accusations as she blasted unnamed people who she claimed "only visited him if he payed [sic] for it" and others who "got a paycheck if they pretended they were his friend." She also called out "the 'yes men' who were too afraid to protect him with truth" and "the ones who promised me they'd do the right thing when he died." GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE "Apparently EVERYONE will show up at the end if you're famous enough and they can profit off your demise," Brooke concluded. Brooke and Hulk were once extremely close and their father-daughter relationship was a major part of their reality series "Hogan Knows Best," which ran from 2005 to 2007. However, their relationship became complicated over the years and Brooke was estranged from Hulk during the final two years of his life. In July 2023, Hulk amended his will to exclude Brooke and her descendants, leaving her brother Nick as the sole beneficiary of his probate estate. The "Rocky III" star shared Brooke and Nick, 36, with his ex-wife Linda Hogan. Hulk was married to Sky Daily from 2023 until his death. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Brooke has maintained that her estrangement from Hulk was not due to a single falling-out. After Hulk died, Brooke said she ultimately stepped away following a series of "respectful disagreements" with her father that took an emotional toll on her. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE Hulk never publicly addressed his estrangement from Brooke or his decision to formally remove her from his will. However, a source told Us Weekly in March 2025 that the wrestling icon had told people he did not know why his daughter had stopped speaking to him. Brooke later said she had asked to be removed from his will because she wanted no part of an anticipated battle over his fortune. "I just know how my family is," Brooke told TMZ in August 2025. "I've seen how certain members of my family go after money. And I see how they fight over money. And how they turn on each other over money." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adffe9df04c506ce1c040b8 Judge Temporarily Blocks Further Alterations at D.C.’s East Potomac Park te 2026-10-27T01:30:05.004Z Judge Temporarily Blocks Further Alterations at D.C.’s East Potomac Park A federal judge stopped the Trump administration from cutting trees and prohibited other changes at the park where the president has sought to overhaul a golf course. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adffc50f04c506ce1c04097 Democrats gain ground in Arizona as Republicans face tough election battle te 2026-10-27T01:20:16.898Z Democrats gain ground in Arizona as Republicans face tough election battle PHOENIX -- Arizonans will learn in slightly more than a week if Democrats' sweep of three top statewide offices four years ago was a fluke or an actual sign that the state is no longer blood red. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adffc4af04c506ce1c04061 Portland officials say city did not approve policies that led to removal of women's sports supporters te 2026-10-27T01:20:10.557Z Portland officials say city did not approve policies that led to removal of women's sports supporters Officials for the City of Portland says they are reviewing a filmed confrontation in which women’s sports supporters were struck and forcibly removed from a publicly owned soccer stadium. The city denied involvement in decisions concerning the spectators and an OutKick reporter, identifying the stadium operator and its subcontractors as responsible. It also said the operator’s agreement requires compliance with applicable laws. "The City is reviewing," officials told OutKick. "Decisions concerning the incident in question are handled by the Stadium Operator Peregrine, LLC and their subcontractors. The City was not involved in any decisions concerning the spectators or reporter." Asked whether the city approved policies governing XX-XY clothing, messages about transgender participation in sports, banners or press credentials, officials answered, "No." WNBA WON'T NAME PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR SECURITY INCIDENT OVER FANS' SHIRTS, AS DREAM BLAME LEAGUE "The Stadium Operating Agreement requires the Operator to not only implement a Security, Safety and Traffic Control plan but also comply with all applicable laws. The Ticket Terms and Conditions require all spectators comply with all rules, regulations, and policies of the Thorns, the NWSL and Peregrine Sports, including the Providence Park Guest Guide." Asked what explanation the operator had provided for the removals, and whether the city was examining consistent enforcement across spectators expressing different views, officials said they were still seeking information. "The City is working with the Stadium Operator to receive more details about the incident," the response stated. The response comes as the Justice Department separately reviews the Oct. 23 incident at Providence Park for potential constitutional concerns. "The Justice Department is aware of these reports and will review the matter thoroughly. Where the facts and the law warrant action, the Department will not hesitate to act," a department spokesperson told OutKick. A Justice Department official said that, based on information available so far, the described conduct appears to raise viewpoint discrimination and First Amendment questions rather than sex discrimination. HOSTILE VALKYRIES FANS VERBALLY ATTACKED WOMEN'S SPORTS ACTIVISTS AT WNBA FINALS GAME 1 IN SAN FRANCISCO Friday’s confrontation began during the Portland Thorns’ match against the North Carolina Courage. Approximately 20 spectators kept their XX-XY Athletics shirts covered through the first half, then revealed them and displayed a large "Save Women’s Sports" banner at the start of the second half. Footage captured members of the group being struck by other spectators, including with flagpoles carrying transgender flags, and being forcibly escorted out by security. The organizers included activist Amy Sousa and commentator Brandi Kruse. WNBA ADMITS SECURITY IN ATLANTA WAS WRONG TO MAKE FANS COVER SHIRTS AT DREAM-FEVER GAME Officials cited Section 4 of the stadium operating agreement as the source of the operator’s authority, saying Section 4.3 requires implementation of a security, safety and traffic control plan. They said the agreement requires the operator to comply with applicable laws, while ticket terms require spectators to follow the policies of the Thorns, NWSL and Peregrine Sports, including the stadium’s guest guide. The response did not identify which provision security applied during Friday’s confrontation. Providence Park is city-owned and operated by Peregrine Sports. Portland’s Spectator Venues Program oversees the city’s interests in the facility and its relationship with the operator. The First Amendment generally restricts government action, and a private organization does not automatically become a government actor simply because it holds a public contract. But government direction or joint participation can bring private conduct under constitutional scrutiny. Portland also did not explicitly confirm whether it would request preservation of surveillance footage and incident reports or consider corrective action if misconduct or a contractual violation were established. "The City will continue to engage with the Stadium Operator in accordance with the Stadium Operating Agreement," officials said in response to that question. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adffc49f04c506ce1c04058 White House defends Trump after archbishop calls prayer moment 'manipulated' ahead of midterms te 2026-10-27T01:20:09.320Z White House defends Trump after archbishop calls prayer moment 'manipulated' ahead of midterms The White House on Monday defended President Donald Trump after Milwaukee Archbishop Jeffrey Grob publicly apologized for participating in an Oval Office prayer with the president, accusing the administration of using the religious gathering for political purposes less than two weeks before the midterm elections. Grob issued a statement Sunday titled "A Public Apology," alleging that the White House distributed photographs and video of the Thursday prayer without the consent of the 12 participating bishops. He accused the administration of manipulating a sacred moment. The archbishop said he had received messages from Catholics concerned that the prayer appeared to constitute a political endorsement. Grob acknowledged having reservations before attending and apologized for the distress his participation caused. "I feel a heavy sadness, not only over the pain I caused, but also for the fact that something so sacred to a group of religious leaders, prayer to our Heavenly Father, would be manipulated in that way," he said. "We came in good faith to try to work for the betterment of our fellow human beings, to ease their suffering, to build up the common good, and to pray with a president, not to pose for a political photo opportunity to benefit the few." White House spokeswoman Taylor Rogers defended Trump's record on religious liberty and Catholic priorities in a statement to Fox News Digital following the archbishop's public apology. BISHOP ROBERT BARRON: MY YEAR WITH DOJ'S RELIGIOUS LIBERTY COMMISSION: WHY I SAID YES "There has never been a greater president for Catholic Americans than President Trump, and his strong record proves it: he stopped the weaponization of the federal government against Christians, proudly defended and expanded our religious rights, pardoned pro-life activists, stopped the chemical mutilation of our nation’s children, and protected parents’ rights," she said. The meeting, which Grob said was arranged by the Heritage Foundation, was intended to address immigration enforcement, religious worker visas and other Catholic priorities. Following a 90-minute discussion with White House domestic policy staff and advisors, the bishops entered the Oval Office, where Trump presented commemorative tokens before they prayed together. Grob said the group was unaware that video was being recorded. Des Moines Bishop William Joensen also criticized the gathering's subsequent publicity in a statement published Saturday, saying the bishops never intended to endorse a political candidate or party. "None of us bishops were unaware that our meeting was on the cusp of a national election. Yet in no way did any of us intend by our involvement to endorse any political party or any individual candidate," he said. "That said, in retrospect, I would have done well to be more mindful of Jesus’ admonition: ‘Behold, I am sending you like sheep in the midst of wolves; so be shrewd as serpents and simple as doves’ (Matthew 10:16). I wish I had been more shrewd and less simple, like those who exploited our meeting for partisan political purposes." POPE LEO SLAMS THOSE WHO 'MANIPULATE RELIGION' FOR MILITARY OR POLITICAL GAIN, TRUMP RESPONDS Denver Archbishop James Golka, who led the prayer, discussed his participation in an interview with the Denver Catholic. Golka acknowledged concerns about the video's political implications but emphasized that praying for elected officials remains a longstanding Catholic practice. "I wasn’t sure what to do. On one hand, it was a great opportunity to raise important issues for the Church’s benefit," he said. "On the other hand, I knew people might be upset. Though I originally thought it would be a private meeting, I knew that it could be shared and that some might use it for political purposes. "But as I prayed about it, I thought that this is what Catholics do," he continued. "We pray for people. No matter whether we agree or disagree on anything, we always pray for our country and leaders." The controversy comes as Catholic leaders continue to disagree with the Trump administration over some of its policies, particularly immigration. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops sued the administration in February 2025 over the suspension of refugee resettlement funding. Other prominent Catholic leaders have encouraged continued engagement with the administration. In a May interview with Fox News Digital, Bishop Robert Barron, a member of Trump's Religious Liberty Commission, cautioned against demonizing the president despite disagreements over immigration and other policies. "What I don't want from the church is a kind of demonization of the Trump administration," he said. TRUMP DOJ EXPANDS RELIGIOUS LIBERTY PROTECTIONS AFTER MAJOR SUPREME COURT RULINGS The Archdiocese of Milwaukee declined to comment further on the matter when reached by Fox News Digital. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adffc48f04c506ce1c0404f Rays' Chandler Simpson crashes face first into wall while making incredible catch in World Series vs Brewers te 2026-10-27T01:20:08.102Z Rays' Chandler Simpson crashes face first into wall while making incredible catch in World Series vs Brewers When it’s the World Series, you gotta give your all. Tampa Bay Rays left fielder Chandler Simpson did that on Monday night in Game 3 against the Milwaukee Brewers. Brewers batter Sal Frelick hit a sharp liner to left field at Tropicana Field. Frelick thought the ball might have either been over Simpson’s head or, even better, a home run. If Simpson doesn’t make the play, the ball may have caromed off the wall and back to center field. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Instead, Simpson turned the jets on. He made a leaping grab and crashed face first into the wall. He hung onto the ball and was able to get it back to the infield before Garrett Mitchell could advance to second base. Tampa Bay saved a run and the possibility of giving momentum to Milwaukee early in the game. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE The second-year outfielder may need to step up a little bit more for the Rays as they came into the game facing a 2-0 deficit. Simpson has been 3-for-8 in the series with an RBI and two strikeouts. But if the team is going to be inspired by defensive magic, Simpson may have brought it. Milwaukee and Tampa Bay were two of the best teams in baseball all year. They each came into the series as the No. 1 seed in the postseason, having earned byes into their respective Division Series. The Brewers defeated the Rays 3-2 in Game 1 and 5-4 in Game 2. The intensity of the games have been almost too close for comfort. But that’s baseball, Suzyn. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adffc45f04c506ce1c04021 Kenneth Walker Refused to Acknowledge Former Teammates After Chiefs-Seahawks te 2026-10-27T01:20:05.092Z Kenneth Walker Refused to Acknowledge Former Teammates After Chiefs-Seahawks Kansas City Chiefs RB Kenneth Walker ent viral for snubbing his former Seattle Seahawks teammates after Sunday's loss. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adffc43f04c506ce1c0400b Cohere says Alibaba’s Qwen model tried to send a file to Beijing te 2026-10-27T01:20:03.084Z Cohere says Alibaba’s Qwen model tried to send a file to Beijing An AI model said it wouldn’t use any tools, then tried to send something to a server in Beijing anyway, and while researchers say it’s probably a training quirk and not espionage, the whole thing has people asking how much to trust free Chinese AI. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adff795f04c506ce1c03f72 DHS suspends visa-free travel program for Chinese nationals amid birth tourism, security concerns te 2026-10-27T01:00:05.860Z DHS suspends visa-free travel program for Chinese nationals amid birth tourism, security concerns The Trump administration is suspending a visa-free travel program for Chinese nationals visiting a U.S. island territory after Republican lawmakers warned it could facilitate birth tourism and pose national security risks. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin’s decision targets a Biden-era program that allowed prescreened Chinese nationals to visit the Northern Mariana Islands for up to 14 days without a visa. In a notice announcing the decision, the Department of Homeland Security cited concerns that the program could facilitate birth tourism, espionage and illegal onward travel to nearby Guam, a key hub for the U.S. military. BIRTH TOURISM FIGHT SHIFTS TO US ‘TROPICAL MATERNITY WARD’ WITH HISTORY OF CHINESE EXPLOITATION The decision comes after senators Mike Lee, R-Utah, Rick Scott, R-Fla., John Cornyn, R-Texas, and Bill Cassidy, R-La., urged Mullin in April to end the program, warning that it encouraged birth tourism and posed national security risks. Lee celebrated the decision in a post on X. BIRTH TOURISM CRACKDOWN EXPANDS AS HOUSE CHAIRMAN RAISES CRIMINAL CONSPIRACY CASE "America is not a nursery for the CCP to steal citizenship," Lee wrote, referring to the Chinese Communist Party. "Thank you, President Trump!" Rep. Chip Roy’s press office also welcomed the move, saying the Texas Republican and Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Wis., had raised concerns about the program in March. GOP FIREBRAND TARGETS BOOMING BUSINESS LETTING FOREIGNERS EXPLOIT US CITIZENSHIP LAWS "Rep. Roy is pleased to hear the Trump Admin closed this dangerous loophole," his office wrote on X. Birth tourism is when someone travels to the United States primarily to give birth so their child can become an American citizen. Some travelers have hidden the purpose of their trip when applying for a visa. FIRST ON FOX: RUBIO RAMPS UP BIRTH TOURISM CRACKDOWN HOURS BEFORE XI TOUCHES DOWN IN US The program at issue was created in 2024 and took effect the following year. More than 3,000 Chinese nationals used it to enter the Northern Mariana Islands in fiscal year 2025, according to DHS. Those travelers were screened by Customs and Border Protection, but did not have to obtain a visa through a U.S. consulate, the department said. EXCLUSIVE: STATE DEPARTMENT REVOKES OVER 250,000 VISAS IN BROAD IMMIGRATION VETTING CRACKDOWN The suspension is set to take effect at 2 p.m. EDT on Oct. 30 and will apply to both new applicants and travelers who have already been approved. Those already in the territory under the program may finish their authorized stays but will need a visa for future visits unless another lawful exception applies. DHS said the suspension will remain in place while the department evaluates the program with the secretaries of state and the interior. BIRTH TOURISM COULD SOON CARRY A SEVERE NEW CONSEQUENCE FEW WOULD RISK: 'EXISTENTIAL CRISIS' The department warned that the program could make it easier for Chinese nationals to travel to the territory to give birth. "While birth tourism has long been an issue in the CNMI, the availability of visa-exempt travel and reduced vetting under EVS-TAP may lower barriers to this practice," the notice says. HOUSE REPUBLICAN CALLS FOR YANKING STUDENT VISAS OF CHINESE NATIONALS DHS also said birth tourism can strain the islands’ medical system. The notice did not provide a number of births linked to travelers who entered through the program, formally known as the Economic Vitality & Security Travel Authorization Program. The department warned that visa-free travel could be exploited for intelligence gathering near U.S. military facilities. The Northern Mariana Islands are home to Tinian Air Base, while Guam hosts several military installations. TRUMP SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDERS TARGETING BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP, BIRTH TOURISM AFTER SUPREME COURT SETBACK Although the program did not permit visitors to travel to Guam or the U.S. mainland, DHS cited previous cases involving Chinese nationals smuggled by boat from the Northern Mariana Islands to Guam. Those cases involved earlier travel policies or other streamlined arrangements, but DHS said they showed a vulnerability that the newer program had not eliminated. The suspension comes as the Trump administration pursues a broader crackdown on birth tourism. A State Department task force launched Aug. 12 had revoked more than 750 visas tied to suspected birth tourism activity as of late August, the department previously told Fox News Digital. State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott told Fox News Digital that officials were working with international partners and law enforcement to identify travel patterns that could point to birth tourism networks. Pigott said some networks help visitors conceal the purpose of their trips and then coach them on how to avoid paying medical bills. The Northern Mariana Islands program is separate from the visitor visa process targeted by those revocations. Fox News Digital's Peter D'Abrosca contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adff53bf04c506ce1c03eeb El-Sayed Campaign Distances Itself From Group’s Ad Critical of Israel te 2026-10-27T00:50:03.015Z El-Sayed Campaign Distances Itself From Group’s Ad Critical of Israel As the Democratic Senate nominee in Michigan seeks to overcome intraparty tensions, his opponent in the primary, Haley Stevens, said a PAC’s ad was “fearmongering about Israel.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adff2e5f04c506ce1c03ebb Arizona campaigns enter the homestretch te 2026-10-27T00:40:05.886Z Arizona campaigns enter the homestretch Key Points: Arizona’s pivotal midterm election is entering its final week The state’s voters can have a big impact on national politics, and vice versa The numbers show an advantage for Democrats, but the margins are likely to be slim Arizonans will learn in just over a week whether Democrats’ 2022 sweep of three top statewide offices was a fluke or a real sign the state is no longer blood red. And with all statewide offices and congressional seats up for grabs, the state’s voters have a real chance to decide whether Democrats take control of the Legislature and U.S. House for the last two years of Donald Trump’s presidency. As voters start returning their mail ballots, Democrats are seeing a surge in returns while Republicans are underperforming, sending in their completed ballots at slower rates. Nearly 28% of Democrats have already returned their mail ballots, compared to a bit more than 23% of Republicans. Independents, who make up more than a third of all registered voters, appear to be sitting on their ballots, with fewer than 13% mailing them back as of Oct. 24, according to Stealth Analytics. Nearly 90% of Arizona’s 4.37 million voters use mail-in ballots instead of going to a local polling place. But that doesn’t guarantee an easy Democratic victory, as those numbers tell only part of the story. While the percentage of ballots from Republicans lags behind Democrats, the GOP has far more members in Arizona. So even with the slower return, Stealth Analytics said each party has a nearly equal share of the more than 884,000 ballots returned by the end of last week. And even if those who wait until election day are a minority, the 2022 election showed they tend to skew Republican. High gas and food prices, an unpopular war being felt at home, and concerns about aggressive federal immigration enforcement efforts are helping Democrats and boosting party leaders’ belief that they can win back not only the U.S. House but possibly also the Senate. Some are even convinced they can win control of the state Legislature. Democrats haven’t controlled the state Senate since 1990 and haven’t held the House majority since 1966 — a full 60 years. What the polls say Polling earlier this month by HighGround, a public affairs and campaign firm that has surveyed Arizona voters for decades, shows a historic shift toward Democrats in Arizona, with as many as 20% of Republicans backing the other party’s candidates. Its polling showed Democrats ahead in all five top statewide offices.  HighGround President and CEO Chuck Coughlin, now registered as an independent after leaving the GOP in 2018, said the polling results took him aback. Still, he warned that turnout and the GOP’s natural voter-registration advantage could tighten the numbers as Election Day nears.  “We were all caught a little unaware of how difficult the cycle had become” for Republicans, Coughlin said. “And there’s really no reason to believe, given the president’s narrative and his tour schedule, that they’re fighting the tactical fight,” he said. “They have a full-on house fire going on, and they see it as well.” The Democratic Party’s wins in the governors, secretary of state, and attorney general races in 2022 built a firewall against GOP control of all branches of state government, the first time since former Democratic Gov. Janet Napolitano resigned to join the Obama Administration in 2009. Although their victories were tiny, polling by HighGround and others shows all three are doing better with voters this year. Hobbs won by just 17,000 votes in 2022, while Attorney General Kris Mayes won by a historically slim margin of just 280 votes that year. Secretary of State Adrian Fontes bested his opponent by the largest margin of the three top officials, outpolling Republican Mark Finchem — who campaigned on the disproven claim that election fraud led to Joe Biden’s 2020 win — by more than 120,000 votes. All are seeking re-election in the Nov. 3 general election and face Republican challengers Andy Biggs, Warren Petersen and Alexander Kolodin, respectively.  National issues top of mind Samara Klar, a political science professor at the University of Arizona in Tucson, agrees that Democrats are poised to do well on Election Day despite the GOP’s voter registration advantage of 34.8% to 28.3%, or 6.5 percentage points. Democrats have added nearly 30,000 registered voters since the August primary, while Republican registration is flat. Independents have also surged, adding more than 37,000 voters. Those numbers should still put the GOP ahead, but she said independent voters are breaking for the Democrats. Klar credits their campaigns with eschewing liberal politics. “Democratic campaigns in Arizona have been very disciplined about portraying a centrist moderate ideology, whereas the Republican campaigns in Arizona have not done that,” she said. “They have moved further to the right side of the spectrum in order, presumably, to appeal to their more conservative base,” Klar said. “But given that a full third of Arizonans identify as independent, it’s really the Democrats’ more moderate strategy that seems to be winning.” She said that, for the first time in recent election cycles, some Republicans are trying to move somewhat toward the center. But so far it hasn’t persuaded moderate voters. “There is more of a strategic choice to move away from him, but the candidates themselves are really inextricably tied to Donald Trump,” Klar said. And the national political mood is hurting the GOP across the board. “I think actually immigration could have been a really strong issue for them to run on in 2026, if it hadn’t been for what many see as excessive force by ICE,” Klar said. “But it’s been fully overshadowed by the economy,” she said. “Absolutely overshadowed by gas prices, food prices, cost of living, and that is just making it very hard for Republicans to run any kind of winning message.” Arizona’s effect on Congress In Congressional District 1, which covers the northeast Phoenix suburbs, former professional football kicker Jay Feely hopes to maintain Republican control of the seat vacated by GOP Rep. David Schwiekert, who made an unsuccessful run for governor in August’s GOP primary. He faces Democrat Amish Shaw, an emergency room physician who previously served in the state House.  Shaw won the primary despite lacking Democratic Party support. Part of that may be that he is known at the Capitol as a moderate centrist who sometimes crossed over to support GOP bills in the Legislature. In CD6, encompassing parts of Tucson and all of southeastern Arizona, incumbent Republican Rep. Juan Ciscomani is trying to hold the seat against former U.S. Marine drill instructor JoAnna Mendoza.  Ciscomani touts himself as Washington’s most bipartisan congressman, although his record shows consistent support for Trump’s policies. Mendoza is focusing her messages on lowering consumer costs, job growth, border security and immigration reform Both races are incredibly tight and hard-fought, Klar said. Although the national picture clearly shows Democrats doing well, she’s not convinced that will carry over in Arizona, from top of the ticket down. “I think that Arizona is much more competitive than the national picture,” she said. “I think nationally, Democrats are going to do well,” Klar said. “Seems as though they’ll take over the House. They may take over the Senate.” But the picture, she said, is different at the state level. “Arizona specifically is a much, much tighter electorate, and there’s more Republicans in Arizona than there are Democrats,” Klar said. “That is just an indisputable fact, and it’s hard to get around.” The post Arizona campaigns enter the homestretch first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adff08ff04c506ce1c03e33 West Virginia couple charged after kids found in alleged ‘house of horrors’ te 2026-10-27T00:30:07.135Z West Virginia couple charged after kids found in alleged ‘house of horrors’ A West Virginia couple is facing felony charges after authorities said three children endured years of alleged abuse and neglect inside what the local sheriff described as a real-life "house of horrors." Erica Lynn Sayre, 45, and her husband, Clifford Gale Sayre, 46, both of Evans, were charged following an "extensive investigation" by the Jackson County Sheriff's Department, authorities announced Monday. Erica and Clifford Sayre each face six felony charges, including three counts of child neglect creating risk of injury. Erica Sayre also faces three counts of child abuse resulting in bodily injury, while Clifford Sayre faces three counts of child neglect resulting in bodily injury. Authorities alleged the children were repeatedly struck and strangled, deprived of food and water and denied access to the bathroom. TENNESSEE INMATE CONVICTED OF MURDER ESCAPES FROM PRISON, MANHUNT UNDERWAY: OFFICIALS Investigators also alleged that soiled cat litter was dumped in their beds, dog feces was placed on their belongings and they were forced to run barefoot on a gravel driveway as punishment. The children were also allegedly struck with household objects, forced to put a soiled sock in their mouths and subjected to having their hair forcibly cut. "One child described being struck in the head with an electronic device, causing a bleeding injury for which she was denied medical treatment. One of the children was threatened to be killed if she contacted Child Protective Services," the sheriff's office alleged. During interviews, one child became emotional and told investigators, "I can't go back to that home," the sheriff's department said. Another said she "just wants a normal life." TEEN ACCUSED OF STEPSISTER’S CRUISE SHIP MURDER BUYS TIME TO CONSIDER PLEA BUT WON’T GET ‘SWEET’ DEAL: EXPERT Investigators alleged Clifford Sayre witnessed repeated abuse but failed to intervene. One child claimed he restrained her hands while Erica Sayre cut her hair with a razor blade, causing an injury. "Because mom hits us and Gale lets her," the children said during a forensic interview, according to the sheriff's department. Authorities said investigators worked with Child Protective Services and a Child Advocacy Center and documented scars that were consistent with portions of the children's accounts.  Investigators said the children's statements also corroborated one another and other physical evidence collected during the investigation. All of the children were removed from the home after the allegations were disclosed, according to authorities. The investigation included multiple interviews, medical examinations and photographic evidence. "The Jackson County Sheriff's Department emphasizes the seriousness of allegations involving child abuse and neglect of vulnerable children and remains committed to investigating such reports thoroughly and efficiently," Sheriff Ross Mellinger said in a statement.  TALLAHASSEE POLICE ARREST 15-YEAR-OLD SUSPECT AFTER SHOOTING NEAR FLORIDA A&M FOOTBALL STADIUM Mellinger added, "The outlined findings of the investigation are deeply troubling and underscore the importance of reporting suspected child abuse, as the children were all living in a real life ‘house of horrors’ with the adults in their lives that should have otherwise been protecting them from such occurrences and conditions, not creating them." The Jackson County Sheriff's Department could not immediately be reached by Fox News Digital for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adff08cf04c506ce1c03e0b Thunder Get Devastating Jalen Williams Update After Brutal Injury vs Clippers te 2026-10-27T00:30:04.217Z Thunder Get Devastating Jalen Williams Update After Brutal Injury vs Clippers The Oklahoma City Thunder received unfortunate news about Jalen Williams and a key reserve amid an undefeated start to the season. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adfee5ff04c506ce1c03de2 Healthcare drives Arizona’s job growth, but can employers keep up? te 2026-10-27T00:20:47.813Z Healthcare drives Arizona’s job growth, but can employers keep up? Key Points: The healthcare industry is driving much of Arizona’s growth, but employers can’t keep up with demand Healthcare jobs accounted for more than half of the 22,700 non-agricultural jobs added between September 2025 and September 2026 Arizona could face a shortage of 76,000 healthcare workers over the next decade PHOENIX — Mike Renaud says he would hire 20 physicians and 100 mental health therapists tomorrow if he could find qualified candidates. Renaud, president and CEO of Valle del Sol, which provides primary and behavioral healthcare in Arizona, said the organization has increased its staff by 15% over the past year but still needs more workers to meet demand. “We would grow faster, but we don’t have enough of the clinical people here in Arizona to hire,” Renaud said. His experience illustrates a challenge for Arizona’s economy. Healthcare is providing much of the state’s job growth, but employers need workers and money to keep expanding. Arizona added 22,700 jobs outside agriculture between September 2025 and September 2026, including 12,500 in healthcare and social assistance, according to the Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity. That means the healthcare industry accounted for more than half of the state’s overall job gains. The numbers reflect the rising demand for care in Arizona, but meeting that demand requires enough people willing and able to do the work.           Doug Walls, OEO’s labor market information director, said Arizona’s growing and aging population is driving demand for healthcare, including more frequent and specialized services.  At the same time, slower hiring in other industries has made healthcare a bigger part of the state’s job growth, he said. “It’s a little bit of both,” Walls said. Healthcare and social assistance employment grew 2.6% through September from the same period last year, matching the annual pace OEO predicted. The long-term forecast, however, gives other industries a larger slice of the pie. The agency expects healthcare and social assistance to add 113,466 jobs between 2024 and 2034, about a quarter of the state’s overall job growth. The forecasts predict overall job growth after accounting for job losses. Employers must also replace workers who retire or leave, so they will need to hire more people than the growth figures alone suggest. Walls said the forecast assumes the rate at which employees in the industry leave will stay about the same as demand grows.  Still, he said, difficulty finding new workers and employee burnout are long-standing problems in the healthcare industry. At the Greater Phoenix Chamber’s Economic Outlook event Oct. 1, business and healthcare leaders discussed the industry’s growth and challenges going forward. Mark Whalen, Banner Health’s chief enterprise growth officer, said the nonprofit is investing in clinics and technology intended to give medical staff more time for patients. Finding workers remains a challenge. “One challenge is having the workforce to meet the growing demand,” Whalen said. A healthcare shortfall on the horizon The Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation’s 2023 workforce report estimated that Arizona could face a shortage of 76,000 healthcare workers over the following decade. Keeping future doctors from leaving Arizona is part of the shortfall, said Dr. Daniel Derksen, director of the Arizona Center for Rural Health at the University of Arizona. After medical school, doctors continue their training in supervised positions called residencies. Arizona needs more of those positions, Derksen said, because many graduates who leave the state for training don’t return.  “We really haven’t kept up with the residency slots that we need for our population,” he said. Derksen suggested encouraging more students from rural and tribal communities to pursue healthcare careers through loan repayment programs. He said those efforts could help bring workers to the communities that lack them the most. Some training programs are helping people find work. OEO’s 2025 review of ARIZONA@WORK adult training programs found health-related training had the strongest effect on employment after participants left the program. After accounting for the differences in people’s backgrounds and local job markets, the agency estimated that completing health-related training was linked to about 14 more people working for every 100 participants, compared with those who did not start or complete training. That suggests training programs can help, but it remains unclear whether they meet employers’ needs. Todd Sanders, the Greater Phoenix Chamber’s president and CEO, said its foundation works with high schools, community colleges and universities to prepare workers. “There is a dire need for more talent, and we are squarely focused on that,” Sanders said. Medicaid cuts aren’t helping Hiring also depends on whether hospitals and clinics can afford more workers, especially in rural communities. If patients lose Medicaid, the government health insurance program for low-income people, hospitals and clinics may face bills patients cannot pay. “These safety net clinics and hospitals already run on very tight margins,” said Derksen, director of the Arizona Center for Rural Health. Under the 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill act, some adults in Arizona’s Medicaid program will face work requirements and have to prove twice a year that they still qualify for coverage. Those changes begin in January 2027, according to Arizona’s Medicaid agency. The need for more doctors and therapists shows the challenge behind Arizona’s job forecasts. Filling those jobs would also support workers in other industries. Dr. Michelle Gourdine, chief medical officer at CVS Caremark, said at the economic outlook event that access to care helps people stay healthy enough to work, providing an economic boost. “Health and economics are deeply interconnected,” she said. ——— This article first appeared on Cronkite News and is republished here under a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. The post Healthcare drives Arizona’s job growth, but can employers keep up? first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adfee59f04c506ce1c03dbf Thunder lose both Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace for potentially whole NBA season after devastating injuries te 2026-10-27T00:20:41.857Z Thunder lose both Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace for potentially whole NBA season after devastating injuries The Oklahoma City Thunder confirmed Jalen Williams will need to undergo surgery for a dislocated ankle and fractured fibula after his gruesome injury on Sunday night, but another starter will be out for a significant time as well. Before Williams needed to be stretchered off the court after an injury that left him and everyone else stunned, guard Cason Wallace suffered a shoulder injury in the first quarter. Thunder GM Sam Presti announced on Monday that Wallace will also need surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder as well as Williams’ diagnosis. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Williams’ injury in the fourth quarter was a freakish one, as he elevated near the hoop with Los Angeles Clippers defenders around him to attempt a shot. He landed in a very awkward position and fell on his left foot and ankle underneath him. Williams’ reaction said it all, as his foot was not in the correct position. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! As Williams put his head in his hands out of pure disbelief, his Thunder teammates couldn’t believe what they saw as well. Trainers quickly made a circle around him and assessed the situation following the brutal injury. Williams was placed on a stretcher and wheeled off the court, where the Thunder faithful were chanting his name. He delivered a thumbs-up to the crowd to acknowledge their support, but everyone including Williams knows this injury isn’t going to be something he comes back from anytime soon. Now, the Thunder will have to worry about what play could be like without Williams, whom they hoped would get back to his All-Star form after an injury-riddled season last year, and Wallace, who stepped into the starting lineup this season, for the rest of the season. Last season, Williams missed 49 regular-season games and much of the postseason after dealing with a right wrist injury that required surgery and nagging hamstring ailments in both legs. Wallace, who signed a five-year extension worth $139 million before the year began, most certainly didn’t want to begin this season with an injury after just a few games. Oklahoma City will have to lean on its depth, which is one of the best benches in the NBA. Jared McCain and Alex Caruso, who usually play key roles in reserve, are likely to be thrusted into the starting five moving forward. We’ll have a look at what the Thunder plan to do on Monday night against the Phoenix Suns. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adfee50f04c506ce1c03db6 El-Sayed voters call guaranteed income programs a good idea after the progressive signaled his support te 2026-10-27T00:20:32.746Z El-Sayed voters call guaranteed income programs a good idea after the progressive signaled his support DETROIT – Supporters of Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed voiced support for guaranteed income, a social safety net concept gaining traction in municipalities across the nation. "I think it's a good idea," one rallygoer told Fox News Digital. "With the prices rising and programs being cut like they are and trying to get access to them. Yeah, I think it's a good idea. I hope he supports them." Fox News Digital spoke with voters outside Cass Technical High School in Detroit, where El-Sayed hosted a campaign rally featuring former President Barack Obama. The event marked a key moment in the progressive candidate’s effort to strengthen ties with the Democratic establishment as he seeks to succeed retiring Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich. OBAMA PREPARES TO RALLY WITH MICHIGAN DEM WHO ONCE DELIVERED SCATHING VERDICT ON HIS PRESIDENCY Rallygoers leaving the overflow venue were asked whether guaranteed income programs are an effective policy and whether El-Sayed should make them a core pillar of his campaign. "I do, and I think the billionaires should be paying for it," voter Dave told Fox News Digital. Kiana Montgomery, a publicist, also voiced support for the concept — provided strict parameters are attached. "I do [support it]. I think there should be parameters — exactly what people can spend it on to ensure everybody's trying to uplift the community as a whole," Montgomery said. "A rising tide lifts all ships, and if people are in need, we should definitely support them." CALIFORNIA MAYOR INSISTS CASH HANDOUT PROGRAM WILL SOLVE AFFORDABILITY CHALLENGES, BUT CRITICS QUESTION COST El-Sayed has previously signaled support for direct-cash poverty interventions, including during an appearance at the "Guaranteed Income Now" summit in Detroit. However, his campaign platform focuses primarily on universal healthcare through Medicare for all, raising the minimum wage and expanding existing federal safety net programs. "How do we address poverty at that transition between generations in a family? We’ve got too many parents trying to do the impossible: to go to school, to raise kids, and to earn a living all at the same time," El-Sayed said at the summit. "So what we’ll be proposing ... in Wayne County is a pilot to invest $500 a month in young parents who are enrolled in community college," he added. "As you try to do the impossible, we can give you a leg up — one less shift of work a week to try and be that student you want to be and that parent that you need to be for your kids." The summit was hosted by the Economic Security Project (ESP), an advocacy group founded in 2016 by entrepreneurs, activists and researchers that has helped launch more than 100 guaranteed income pilots nationwide. Guaranteed income initiatives are typically structured as temporary, no-strings-attached pilot programs designed to measure the economic and health impacts of direct cash support. EXCLUSIVE: MICHIGAN HOUSE SPEAKER CALLS FOR ANSWERS OVER $300M TAXPAYER-FUNDED RX KIDS PROGRAM The debate over cash assistance comes as "Rx Kids"— a high-profile public-private cash aid initiative for expectant mothers and infants — expands across Detroit and other Michigan cities. The program provides eligible pregnant women with a one-time, unconditional $1,500 payment, followed by $500 per month for up to 12 months after birth. While Rx Kids organizers classify the model as a targeted "child allowance" rather than traditional universal basic income, critics argue that both rely on direct cash transfers. Michigan House Republicans have questioned the initiative's oversight and spending, which has secured nearly $400 million in combined public and philanthropic funding. House Oversight Committee Chairman state Rep. Jay DeBoyer, R-Clay Township, criticized the program's lack of spending guardrails, arguing that unconditional cash operates as a "redistribution of wealth" rather than a solution to systemic poverty. Republican lawmakers have raised concerns over transparency and administrative costs, noting that GiveDirectly, the nonprofit administering the program, receives tens of millions of dollars in fees. Conservative policy groups and state Republicans argue unconditional cash programs undermine workforce participation and deepen government dependency. Proponents, meanwhile, point to data from more than 250 cash transfer pilots across 40 states and Washington, D.C., arguing that direct cash transfers can reduce infant poverty and improve health outcomes. Detroit is among more than 100 U.S. municipalities that have experimented with basic-income-style pilots since 2018. As temporary federal COVID-19 relief funds have dried up, local leaders are searching for alternative ways to fund cash transfers permanently. In Cook County, Illinois, commissioners allocated $7.5 million in local taxpayer funding to continue the county's guaranteed income program as a permanent budget initiative. AS AMERICANS ARE CRUSHED BY AFFORDABILITY, GROWING TREND OF MAYORS PUSHING CASH HANDOUTS AS THE ANSWER For many rallygoers interviewed, economic support and healthcare access were closely connected. "He absolutely should [campaign on it], especially being a woman and knowing what women risk, especially in healthcare, how there's already a deference against us," supporter Tammy Bacon told Fox News Digital. "They don't listen to what we need. There's a significant need for women in healthcare and to listen to our issues, our values, and respect us and give us the care that we need without being discriminatory or presumptuous." Another supporter, Mohammed, a resident of Bloomfield Hills, agreed that targeted assistance could be effective if managed properly. "It's a good thing — as long as the money is being used the right way for good and for children … women, children, and pregnant women," Mohammed said. "For people who want to get an education, that's a good idea, too." El-Sayed’s campaign did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adfee47f04c506ce1c03dad The Hitchhiker's Guide to why removing Ilhan Omar from Congress could be harder than Trump expects te 2026-10-27T00:20:23.517Z The Hitchhiker's Guide to why removing Ilhan Omar from Congress could be harder than Trump expects Republicans hope there are lots of Democrats who won’t win re-election next week and return to Capitol Hill. Republicans are imploring voters to kick them out. But President Trump is focused on bouncing one Democrat from Congress who likely wins re-election in a solidly blue district. That’s Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.). She carried her district two years ago with nearly three-quarters of the vote. But President Trump questions whether Omar is in the country legally and, therefore, qualified to sit in Congress. "She used a fake name to be sworn in," said the President. "She's a little troublemaker." The Department of Justice is investigating Omar for potential immigration fraud. Federal authorities raided her Washington, DC home recently and removed 17 items. That included phones, notebooks, a camera and a Somali phrase book for her kids. President Trump suggests that her name is not "Ilhan Omar" and that it’s "an entirely different name name. Ihan Nur Sayeed Elmi. It's close." A federal filing in that inquiry lists the Congresswoman’s name as "Ilhan Nur Said Elmi, a/k/a Ilhan Abdullahi Omar." That’s why the President says "she must immediately resign from Congress." A reporter for Fox Digital confronted the Congresswoman about her name. SOMALI RAP PROMISING TO 'SCATTER' ENEMIES UNDERSCORES OMAR'S SERENE LAKESIDE VIDEO "Is your name Ilhan Sayed, Ilhan Nur Sayed Alami, or Ilhan Abdullahi Omar?" asked Rashid Umar Abbasi, working for Fox. "Ilhan Abdullahi Omar. You know it," replied Omar. "Ma'am?" asked Abbasi for clarification. "It's Ilhan Abdullahi Omar," she confirmed. The Clerk of the House of Representatives officially lists the Congresswoman as solely "Ilhan Omar" on 15 different financial disclosure reports dating back to 2018. That’s even before she entered Congress. The same with the Minnesota state legislature where Omar served prior to coming to Washington. The discrepancy is why the President wants the House to banish Omar. "She will not be legally allowed to be a member of that august body that sits in Washington," said President Trump. But it’s not his call. However, Article I, Section 5 of the Constitution grants both bodies of Congress final authority about who it admits to its membership. At least one House Republican is willing to explore that. But only if the facts merit it. "The House has the prerogative to seat or not seat and to throw Members out if it so chooses," said Rep. Morgan Griffith (R-Va.). "There ought to be good sound reasons for it." It’s a different set of rules, but Griffith had experience with this as the Virginia House of Delegates grappled with a similar issue about seating lawmakers in the Commonwealth in 1988. But Congress is altogether different. "It would be extraordinary. And it should be extraordinary and it should not be used except in extraordinary circumstances," said Griffith. Yours truly asked what would meet that bar to block someone from serving in the House. "It's like the Supreme Court said about pornography. I'll know it when I see it," said Griffith, paraphrasing late Justice Potter Stewart from a key 1964 obscenity case. ILHAN OMAR HIT WITH EXPULSION THREAT AS GOP LAWMAKER VOWS TO BOOT HER FROM CONGRESS OVER DOJ PROBE House Republicans have two options to deal with Omar if they are truly determined to take action – regardless of what is proven or not. Qualifications for the House are pretty simple. You must be a citizen and a resident of the state you are representing. And, you must be 25 years old. You could even be convicted of a crime and serving time in jail. The Constitution is silent on all other credentials. You could also have a resume which is without a blemish. It doesn’t matter. The House could still take action against you. The first conceivable option could come now. The Constitution grants the House and Senate the right to expel Members – provided there’s a two-thirds vote. Any scenario to expel Omar seems remarkable. Especially since she hasn’t been convicted of a crime. And even if she is charged, there are lots of other issues which could emerge before a trial. It would be strange to have the executive branch of government trying to remove a Member of the legislative branch of government. Moreover, it’s likely that the House counsel would contest any effort by federal prosecutors to procure Omar’s official House communication devices as well as documents. There’s a firewall between the legislative branch and executive branch known as the "Speech or Debate Clause." Article I, Section 6 of the Constitution grants lawmakers privileges tied to their official duties. So getting those papers — let alone potentially deporting her as some have suggested – is a far cry. Especially since she’s a Member and this all hinges on expulsion. Moreover, two-thirds of the House will never vote to expel a Member under these circumstances unless there’s ironclad proof of wrongdoing. That’s why the House has only expelled six Members in its history. The last was former Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) in 2023. However, what may be an issue is whether or not there could be an objection to seating Omar when the new Congress convenes in January. In 1968, then Rep. Adam Clayton Powell (D-NY) faced a criminal investigation. House Speaker John McCormack (D-Mass.) refused to seat Powell – even though he met all other requirements. The Supreme Court ruled in Powell v. McCormack that the House can’t exclude a Member if they meet the basic standards to serve in the House. TRUMP IMMIGRATION WIN COULD STRENGTHEN ADMIN'S HAND IN LOOMING SUPREME COURT FIGHT That said, it’s possible there could be motions not to seat Omar – or even other progressive Members-elect who have said controversial things about the U.S. and Constitution. Such a motion would come right after the House chooses a Speaker. But the Speaker has not sworn-in the rest of the Members. The House would then swear-in everyone – except the Member or Members-elect who may face questions about serving. Once the House swears in the rest of the body, it can then vote on a motion not to expel those persons, table the motion, or refer the motion to a committee for investigation. In 1985, the House did not swear-in Rep. Frank McCloskey (D-Ind.) and decided to investigate whether or not he won his seat in the Hoosier State. The House didn’t swear-in McCloskey for several months. Based on Powell v. McCormack, it’s hard to envision a scenario where the House declines to seat someone. But it might not do it immediately based on the McCloskey case. Of course, it’s always probable that the House could seat someone – and then expel them. That doesn’t collide headlong with the Powell decision. But considering that the House has only expelled six members, those circumstances are doubtful, too. What’s in a name? Especially for Ilhan Omar. Her adversaries may raise questions about her name. But it’s doubtful they can do anything about her position. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adfee3df04c506ce1c03d86 Bengals HC Gives Blunt Reason for Making 1st-Round Pick a Healthy Scratch te 2026-10-27T00:20:13.182Z Bengals HC Gives Blunt Reason for Making 1st-Round Pick a Healthy Scratch Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor explained why defensive end Shemar Stewart was made a healthy scratch. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adfee38f04c506ce1c03d7d Colin Cowherd Thinks Big Ten Team Should Move on From Head Coach te 2026-10-27T00:20:08.123Z Colin Cowherd Thinks Big Ten Team Should Move on From Head Coach Colin Cowherd believes that Lincoln Riley's time at USC is over after his team lost to Wisconsin. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adfec09f04c506ce1c03d28 Raiders coach keeping Kirk Cousins as starting QB despite 4-game win streak, top pick Fernando Mendoza waiting te 2026-10-27T00:10:49.808Z Raiders coach keeping Kirk Cousins as starting QB despite 4-game win streak, top pick Fernando Mendoza waiting Everything was going well in Sin City to start the 2026 NFL season, as Kirk Cousins led Klint Kubiak’s new regime to a 3-0 start for the first time since 2021. But the Raiders have lost their last four games, including their most recent 35-21 defeat to the Los Angeles Rams, who got back on track Sunday. With the recent skid, some begged the question whether Kubiak would change quarterbacks considering Fernando Mendoza, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, has yet to hear his number called in his rookie season. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Kubiak squashed that speculation on Monday. "[Cousins is] playing at a very high level, and he’s got to continue to do that for us to win," Kubiak told reporters, via ESPN. "We got to keep helping all the surrounding areas. [I’m] excited for him to go play against the Jets." So, that settles it: Cousins will be the starting quarterback against the 2-5 Jets on the road this Sunday. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Kubiak invited the debate about Cousins’ job security, though, when he said "everything" would be evaluated after another loss. But when you look at his argument, the numbers back it up for Cousins. He has the most passing touchdowns of any quarterback in the NFL this season (16), while sitting third in passing yards (1,877). He’s completed 62.6% of his passes and thrown only five interceptions to his 16 touchdowns. Cousins also owns a 97.4 quarterback rating through seven games this season. But when exactly will the Raiders be bringing Mendoza in, if at all? Kubiak said the Miami product is "going to play football," though his support for Cousins outweighs that notion now. "Kirk is playing really well, and we’re in the hunt," Kubiak added. "It’s really important that we keep playing really well behind him and keep developing Fernando." This was the plan all along for Kubiak, who hoped that Cousins would work his offense efficiently and allow Mendoza time to develop behind him. Las Vegas has hit a rough patch, but Kubiak is poised and confident Cousins and the rest of the team will be back on track against a struggling Jets squad, who gave the Miami Dolphins its first win of the season in Week 7. As for Mendoza, his time will come – just not right now. "Fernando is going to play at some point. It’s not going to be this week," Kubiak said. If the Raiders lose to the Jets on Sunday, perhaps it’s a conversation worth having again with the first-year head coach. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adfec05f04c506ce1c03d1f Detransitioner says she was denied opportunity to deliver Talarico a message at CNN town hall te 2026-10-27T00:10:45.491Z Detransitioner says she was denied opportunity to deliver Talarico a message at CNN town hall Detransitioner Soren Aldaco said in an interview Monday that she tried to attend a CNN town hall with Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico earlier this month, but organizers did not respond to her request until the night before the event and allegedly told her she could not participate. During an interview on "The Katie Miller Podcast," host Katie Miller asked Aldaco, a 23-year-old detransitioner who alleged she was groomed online and subsequently pursued medical treatment as a teenager, about her criticism of Talarico and what her message to him would be. "He needs to have a long-form conversation, a real face-to-face with someone like me. And, you know, I tried to when he did the CNN town hall, where he did the 'prove me wrong' [Steven] Crowder format, engaging with constituents, right? We tried to get me in that room to talk to him about this issue and to be able to give him my message through conversation, which I think is most effective. And they actually didn't get back to us until the evening before and said, 'No, we can't get you in that room,' like 'you can't talk to him,'" Aldaco said. TALARICO DISMISSES PAST COMMENTS ABOUT GOD AND GENDER AS 'PROVOCATIVE' WHILE INVOKING CHARLIE KIRK CNN and Jubilee Media hosted a town hall with Talarico on Oct. 14, where he faced questions from the audience, as well as questions from moderator Erin Burnett. The Texas Supreme Court ruled on June 26 that Aldaco had not missed the deadline to pursue her claims against a therapist and counseling provider, reversing a lower court's finding that her lawsuit was "time-barred" under the state's two-year statute of limitations for healthcare liability claims. Miller asked her guest what she thinks Talarico is getting wrong in his positions on gender transition policies. "I think he is failing to acknowledge the repercussions of how he's been wrong in the past, because I know he's said, 'Well, I said there were six genders, and I was incorrect. I was misinformed.' And it's like, OK, but what are the repercussions of that? Because I tried to get in contact with you across five bills, four years and two sessions, and you wouldn't talk to me about bills that would have even helped people who still currently identify as trans," Aldaco told Miller. CNN did not return Fox News Digital's request for comment. Talarico was asked about his past comments referring to God as "nonbinary" and using the Bible to justify his pro-choice stance on abortion during the CNN town hall. TALARICO SAYS HE 'MISSED THE MARK' AS HE BACKTRACKS ON CONTROVERSIAL WOKE STATEMENTS "You've said some concerning things in the past kind of related to faith and social issues. Things such as God is nonbinary, questions about how many genders there really are and your justifications using the Bible for abortion," Sarah Gardner, a Republican small business owner, said to Talarico. "And so, I think that's led a lot of Christian voters to question the authenticity of your faith. And I wanted to ask you a very direct question. Do you believe that the Bible is the absolute source of truth and God's final authoritative word, even when our culture says otherwise?" she asked. Talarico responded, "Yes." TALARICO CAMP SAYS HE OPPOSES TRANS ATHLETES IF UNSAFE OR UNFAIR BUT ACCUSES POLITICIANS OF BULLYING STUDENTS "And I think it's important to remember that even the early church, the disciples who actually knew Jesus of Nazareth, the early church, we often talk about as a singular body when, in reality, was more like early churches because there was a lot of disagreement, there was a lot of debate," he said. Talarico then went on to explain his past comments as being "provocative," drawing a parallel to his own interpretation of scripture to Charlie Kirk’s. During an interview last week, Talarico blamed Republican extremism for prompting some of his past controversial remarks, including assertions that God is "nonbinary" and that there are six biological sexes, arguing that those weren't issues he ran for office to discuss. "I was put in a position where I had to fight back against that extremism. So, you mentioned some of my comments on gender or on issues affecting trans people. It's not like I ran for the legislature to talk about these things. Again, if you go back to my first session, I wanted to talk about public education, which is why I ran in the first place," he said, pointing to other issues on which he ran. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE He continued, "It's kind of ironic that they're clipping these things to make it sound like I'm the one who was talking about this when, in reality, it was the Republican extremists at the Capitol who were obsessed with talking about trans issues, obsessed with talking about people's private parts. That wasn't me. That was them that changed." Talarico's campaign did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adfebfff04c506ce1c03d16 Billionaire with Epstein ties emerges as top Dem donor bankrolling ads weaponizing disgraced financier’s files te 2026-10-27T00:10:39.937Z Billionaire with Epstein ties emerges as top Dem donor bankrolling ads weaponizing disgraced financier’s files Reid Hoffman, the billionaire co-founder of LinkedIn who has faced scrutiny over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, was among the largest donors to House Majority PAC, a key Democratic fundraising group that is now using Epstein-themed ads to target GOP candidates, according to Federal Election Commission filings released last week. In recent weeks, HMP has begun spending heavily as Election Day nears, pressing the case that Republicans have failed to make good on promises to bring transparency to Epstein’s child sex trafficking activities and whether he facilitated illegal sexual encounters for others. The filings do not identify which donor funds were used for specific advertisements, but Hoffman’s contribution came as HMP ramped up spending on Epstein- focused ads just two weeks ahead of election night. In one such campaign, HMP targeted Rep. Nick Begich, R-Alaska, over his vote against a procedural motion that would have advanced consideration of the Epstein Files Transparency Act. Begich later voted in favor of the legislation, which passed with near-unanimous support. EPSTEIN-LINKED BILLIONAIRE POURS $500K INTO SUPER PAC BACKING KENTUCKY DEMOCRAT: 'DIRTY EPSTEIN-CLASS MONEY' "How did Jeffrey Epstein hide it? He was protected by the elites — elites like Nick Begich. Begich voted against releasing the Epstein Files, trying to hide the truth. Alaskans need someone who cares more about bringing down costs than protecting a rapist," the ad claims. The legislation, which became law in November 2025, requires the Justice Department to release records related to Epstein, with some protections to conceal the identity of his victims. HMP has spent $543,300 on the ad campaign, according to FEC records. But the group has also targeted races in a number of other battleground states, spending $ 480,000 in Iowa’s Second Congressional District, $ 2.06 million in Pennsylvania’s 1st District, $550,150 in Arizona’s 2nd District and $628,000 in Pennsylvania’s 8th Congressional District. All the ads launched within the past week, according to ADMO, an advertising- tracking service. TRUMP-LINKED SUPER PAC PULLS FUNDING FROM 2 HOUSE REPUBLICANS AS GOP FIGHTS TO KEEP MAJORITY At least one Republican argued that Hoffman’s ties to Epstein made his contribution — and HMP’s Epstein-focused ads — hypocritical. "Democrats have no problem with money in politics so long as it benefits their own campaign, even if it comes from certified perverts like Reid Hoffman who maintained a relationship with Epstein after his conviction," Natalie Baldassarre, a spokesperson for the Republican National Committee (RNC), said in a statement to Fox News Digital. "Democrats have no morals when power and money are on the line, and they’ll take both from anyone willing to write a check." For many years, Epstein and Hoffman exchanged correspondence and gifts. They also helped raise money for MIT’s Media Lab. According to records made public through the DOJ’s Epstein Files library, Hoffman joined Epstein at his private island and visited him at his residence in New York. In one email, sent on Christmas Eve in 2014, Hoffman told Epstein he had sent him a pair of gifts. "Sent you two gifts to NYC addie. 1 - Ice cream. If you have any interest, you should try — [or] else for the girls. 2 – something that may strike your funny bone for the island," Hoffman wrote, referring to a surfer statue. Hoffman has repeatedly denied wrongdoing, telling The Wall Street Journal in 2019 that he regretted continuing their relationship after Epstein was convicted in 2008 on charges of soliciting prostitution from a minor. "My last interaction with Epstein was in 2015. Still, by agreeing to participate in any fundraising activity where Epstein was present, I helped to repair his reputation and perpetuate injustice," Hoffman said in 2019. "For this, I am deeply regretful." EXCLUSIVE: OSSOFF CHALLENGED TO RETURN EPSTEIN-LINKED DONATION OR RETRACT 'EPSTEIN CLASS ATTACK' There is no allegation in the records cited by Fox News Digital that Hoffman participated in Epstein’s sex-trafficking crimes. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER Fox News Digital asked HMP whether it was aware of Hoffman’s past relationship with Epstein when it accepted his contribution and whether the group considers his donation consistent with its messaging about Epstein. Fox News Digital reached out to representatives for Hoffman but did not receive a response. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adfebf5f04c506ce1c03cf2 Chiefs K Harrison Butker Called Out For 'Activism' After Horrific Night te 2026-10-27T00:10:29.468Z Chiefs K Harrison Butker Called Out For 'Activism' After Horrific Night Outspoken kicker Harrison Butker is struggling this season and missed two field goal attempts in the Chiefs' loss to the Seahawks. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adfebf1f04c506ce1c03ce9 Paul Finebaum Addresses Future at ESPN Following College Football Season te 2026-10-27T00:10:25.383Z Paul Finebaum Addresses Future at ESPN Following College Football Season Paul Finebaum isn't sure about his future at ESPN when the 2026 college football season ends. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adfebebf04c506ce1c03ce0 Knicks PG Jalen Brunson Reveals Message to Team After 0-3 Start te 2026-10-27T00:10:19.339Z Knicks PG Jalen Brunson Reveals Message to Team After 0-3 Start New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson revealed what he's telling the team following their 0-3 start to the year. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adfebe5f04c506ce1c03cd7 2 NFC Teams Expected to Make 'Real Noise' Before Trade Deadline te 2026-10-27T00:10:13.955Z 2 NFC Teams Expected to Make 'Real Noise' Before Trade Deadline An NFL insider expects two NFC contenders to be "aggressive" in pursuit of defensive help before the trade deadline. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adfebe0f04c506ce1c03cce Rangers' Jacob deGrom Suddenly Linked to AL Central Team te 2026-10-27T00:10:08.378Z Rangers' Jacob deGrom Suddenly Linked to AL Central Team Texas Rangers superstar pitcher Jacob deGrom is being linked to the Detroit Tigers ahead of the MLB offseason. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adfe986f04c506ce1c03c83 Illegal alien pleads guilty to staging fake kidnapping to target Border Patrol te 2026-10-27T00:00:06.376Z Illegal alien pleads guilty to staging fake kidnapping to target Border Patrol Federal officials on Monday announced that an illegal alien from Mexico pleaded guilty to staging a fake kidnapping in 2025, falsely claiming she had been abducted by federal agents or people acting on their behalf. Yuriana Julia Pelaez Calderón, 43, of South Los Angeles, fabricated her disappearance to stir media outrage and build a case for a lawsuit against Border Patrol before going into hiding, according to the Office of First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bilal A. Essayli for the Central District of California. "In June and July of 2025, Calderón faked her apprehension by federal agents or surrogates acting on behalf of federal agents," officials said. According to the attorney’s office, Calderón repeatedly contacted individuals using anonymous and blocked phone calls to build a fraudulent narrative. MEXICAN WOMAN IN US ILLEGALLY CHARGED WITH FAKING HER OWN ICE ‘KIDNAPPING’ She falsely claimed federal agents had abducted and detained her at multiple locations, officials said. As she staged her release, she also altered her appearance to make it appear as though she had been mistreated in custody. Court documents show that on June 25, 2025, Calderón falsely told an individual that immigration officials were taking her into custody near a fast-food restaurant and claimed agents had threatened to break her window. Two days later, Calderón reportedly used caller ID blocking to contact a tenants' rights advocate with another false claim. She allegedly lied that authorities had taken her to San Ysidro and forced her to sign deportation papers. AI VOICE SCAM TRAPS MOM IN 5-HOUR KIDNAPPING NIGHTMARE That same day, she reportedly told another individual that she had been moved to an unknown warehouse, where she was being held with other detainees. "As a result of Calderón’s intentional lies, false information was reported to the media and law enforcement that Calderón had been ‘kidnapped’ by masked men in plain clothes driving an unmarked vehicle, who were acting as federal agents or as surrogates of federal agents," officials said. While Calderón "chose to stay hidden in Bakersfield," her false claims prompted community organizers to demand her release, according to officials. On July 3, 2025, Calderón again reportedly used caller ID blocking to contact an individual, falsely claiming she would soon be released because of the media coverage. That same day, she traveled from Bakersfield to Tulare County to stage her release from "Border Patrol" and approached an individual about serving as a witness in her case, officials said. FORMER USCIS OFFICIAL, ACCOMPLICE CHARGED IN ALLEGED $960K CITIZENSHIP BRIBERY SCHEME "Calderón also altered her appearance to make it appear that she had been mistreated while in custody. A co-conspirator took photographs of Calderón’s altered appearance," officials said. For the next two days, Calderón turned off her phones and refused to return calls when she knew law enforcement was looking for her, according to the attorney’s office. Calderón pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to impede, obstruct, impair and defeat the lawful function of Homeland Security Investigations within federal jurisdiction. Her hearing is scheduled for Feb. 8, 2027. She faces a statutory maximum sentence of five years in federal prison. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/home