https://meenews.co/post/6ac6d60575342cf4db8d533b Jeff Bezos reveals his vision for America's next frontier — from AI to the moon te 2026-10-07T23:30:13.400Z Jeff Bezos reveals his vision for America's next frontier — from AI to the moon Amazon founder Jeff Bezos laid out a sweeping vision for America’s future Wednesday, telling Fox News the U.S. must beat China to the moon, artificial intelligence (AI) could help families get by with less work and data centers could one day operate in space. In an exclusive interview with chief political anchor Bret Baier on "Special Report," Bezos outlined his ambitions for Blue Origin and AI while pushing back on politicians who cast billionaires as villains. "Success is not villainy," Bezos said. The interview took place on Blue Origin’s factory floor in Cape Canaveral, Florida, as Fox News Channel marked its 30th anniversary. CHINA IS TAKING THE FIGHT TO THE STARS. AMERICA MUST RECLAIM SPACE SUPREMACY Bezos said the U.S. must prevail in the race against China to land humans on the moon, expressing confidence that an American landing is possible in 2028. "We have to beat China to the moon, and I believe we will beat China to the moon," he said. He said NASA and Blue Origin are focused on the goal, with cargo deliveries needed to support a sustained human presence. "We have to be able to land cargo routinely on the moon to support a lunar base on the moon," Bezos said. "So there’s a lot of work to be done, but there’s every reason to believe that we can put humans on the moon in 2028." While Mars remains a destination, Bezos argued against skipping the moon, describing it as "a gift" because of its proximity to Earth and resources that could support future missions. "We’ll go to Mars. We’ll do all the other things. But we need to go to the moon first," he said. Bezos said lunar soil could be used to manufacture solar cells and oxygen produced on the moon could serve as rocket propellant. The goal, he said, should be to establish a lasting presence. NASA AT 68: AMERICA MUST LEAD ON THE MOON, MARS AND BEYOND—OR CHINA WILL "It won’t just be a mission and leave," he said. "It’ll be a real sustainable lunar base." Blue Origin is also preparing to return its New Glenn rocket to flight in December, Bezos said, following an explosion during an engine test in May that Baier detailed during the broadcast. Bezos praised the team for repairing the launch pad, saying the next flight will carry Blue Ring, a vehicle designed to transport payloads into different orbits and farther into space. Asked about plans to increase launches from one pad from 12 to 50 annually, Bezos said Blue Origin is building three additional pads. His long-term ambitions are far greater. "Our goal is to fly every day," he said. "And then once we’re flying every day, we want to fly every hour. And then once we’re flying every hour, we want to fly every minute." That final goal, he acknowledged, draws skepticism from his own team. "They think I’m crazy," Bezos said. "But I’ve seen crazy things before come true." AMERICA CANNOT WIN THE GLOBAL AI RACE IF AMERICANS ARE AFRAID TO USE AI Bezos said he has personally invested $28 billion in Blue Origin and that the company recently raised $10 billion from outside investors for the first time. He also said an initial public offering could come several years from now. "I didn’t really want to take outside investors until I was sure that it would be a good investment for them," he said. His vision for AI is similarly ambitious, with Bezos predicting productivity gains could allow some families to live on one income or support themselves with a shorter workweek. "Some people will also decide, you know what? I can support my family by working three days a week," he said. "That’s what productivity in the economy means." BLUE ORIGIN LAUNCHES 38TH NEW SHEPHERD FLIGHT INTO SPACE Bezos argued those gains could create a labor shortage as Americans choose to work less. "It’s going to actually be difficult to hire people because the productivity in the economy is going to make it so that if people don’t want to work two jobs, they won’t have to," he said. Baier challenged that prediction, pointing to roughly 30,000 corporate roles Amazon had cut since late last year.  Bezos said Amazon was in a "very special position" after substantially expanding its workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic. He acknowledged public fears about AI’s impact on jobs but said he disagreed with those predicting a more troubling outcome. At Prometheus, where Bezos is a co-founder and co-CEO, he said the goal is to develop an "artificial general engineer" that helps people turn ideas into physical products. "We’re going to make the tools so easy to use that anyone will be able to be an engineer," he said. Bezos said AI could generate double-digit productivity gains across the economy. Asked whether the industry is in an investment bubble, he said it is "very hard to know," but argued that useful technology can survive even when investors lose money. "The inventions don’t disappear when the bubble pops," he said, pointing to lifesaving drugs developed during the biotechnology boom and fiber-optic cables laid during the internet boom. TRUMP'S AI RACE WITH CHINA COULD BECOME THE BIGGEST MISTAKE OF OUR TIME On government oversight, Bezos urged a light approach while the technology is developing, with rules focused on harmful uses. "In the beginning stages, when technologies are new, a light hand is appropriate," he said. "You don’t want to regulate knives, you want to regulate murder," Bezos added, arguing that policymakers should target dangerous applications and bad actors rather than restrict the underlying technology. Asked about concerns over data centers and electricity costs, Bezos pointed to Blue Origin’s Project Sunrise. He said the company has an application with the Federal Communications Commission to launch more than 50,000 satellites serving as orbital data centers. "Yes, we can put data centers in space," he said. "And there’s a good reason to do that." The conversation also turned to politics, with Baier asking about Sen. Bernie Sanders’, I-Vt., criticism of billionaires. Bezos rejected the idea that building a successful business makes someone a villain, pointing to entrepreneurs who expand their companies while creating jobs. "There’s nothing wrong with making unbelievably good chicken that people love," he said, citing the success of Raising Cane’s. "And it doesn’t make him a bad person." Asked why socialism is gaining traction in some quarters, Bezos acknowledged real affordability problems, particularly housing costs that leave young people struggling to live near their jobs. "You can’t pretend that there are no problems," he said. But he argued that politicians blaming landlords are overlooking the role of supply and demand. Government policies that subsidize demand while restricting construction drive prices higher, Bezos said, pointing to Austin as an example of a city making it easier to build housing. He urged voters to scrutinize politicians who spend their time assigning blame. "If there’s a politician who’s picking villains and pointing fingers, that probably means they don’t have a solution," Bezos said. He added that executives who behaved that way at his own companies would not last. "Those people wouldn’t be in our company for long." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6d3a475342cf4db8d528c NY Candidate Embraces 'Kim Kardashian Moment' After BDSM Photos te 2026-10-07T23:20:04.472Z NY Candidate Embraces 'Kim Kardashian Moment' After BDSM Photos New York Democratic congressional candidate Chris Gallant is leaning into the controversy surrounding his leaked BDSM photos. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6d15c75342cf4db8d525b Nicolas Yendrzeski: Why he’s running for the MUSD board te 2026-10-07T23:10:20.298Z Nicolas Yendrzeski: Why he’s running for the MUSD board Nicolas Yendrzeski. I’ve been an active participant and voice within my community to better the wellbeing of the people. Having been inspired by our country’s founding fathers, I strive to be a public servant to my community and the flag.   I began my educational career at Maricopa Elementary School and graduated from Maricopa High School in May of 2024. Therefore, I’ve seen the ins and outs of this district, the bureaucracy, the power dynamic between administrators, the good, the bad and everything in between.   I’ve been down the path of wanting to enact change, and let me tell you, it is a deliberately lengthy path with various obstacles, but that hasn’t stopped me yet. I refuse to stand by and do nothing so long as our education system remains self-defeating.   I see this role as the start of a lifetime of engaging in my responsibilities as an American citizen and my right to civically participate. I’m committed to ensuring that today’s students are well-equipped to become the future leaders of tomorrow’s America.    Priorities:  Civic education: Expand civic education so students are better prepared to participate in the American political system and make informed decisions if they choose to become civically active.  Communication: Increase dialogue among students, parents, teachers and administrators and make it easier for students to advocate for themselves.  Technology: Use technology as an aid to prepare students for changing industries without allowing it to replace proven learning methods, books, writing and civil discourse.  The post Nicolas Yendrzeski: Why he’s running for the MUSD board appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6d15a75342cf4db8d5252 5 candidates, 2 seats: Who wants a seat at the MUSD board table? te 2026-10-07T23:10:18.844Z 5 candidates, 2 seats: Who wants a seat at the MUSD board table? Five candidates are competing for two seats on the Maricopa Unified School District governing board this fall. Here’s what they say about their backgrounds, why they’re running and the issues they would prioritize if elected.     Loraine Conley Rancho El Dorado A longtime educator and former MUSD administrator, Conley has 33 years of experience in education. She says she’s running to continue serving students and families, with a focus on student achievement, educator support and fiscal accountability. Read more about Loraine Conley   Patti Coutre Glennwilde A Maricopa resident since 2005, Coutre has served on the MUSD governing board for more than 14 years and currently serves as president. She is seeking re-election, citing academic achievement, safe schools, strong educators and fiscal responsibility as priorities. Read more about Patti Coutre   Lisa Garcia Ak-Chin Indian Community Garcia has served on the MUSD governing board for the past year and is seeking to continue in the role. A longtime Maricopa resident and Ak-Chin Community Council member, she says her priorities include student instruction, supporting MUSD’s schools and advocating for families. Read more about Lisa Garcia   Latrinda Williams The Villages at Rancho El Dorado A mother, military veteran and longtime community volunteer, Williams is making her first run for the governing board. She says she would focus on tying district spending to student outcomes, working with the superintendent and strengthening district policy. Read more about Latrinda Williams   Nicolas Yendrzeski Alterra A 2024 Maricopa High School graduate, Yendrzeski is the youngest candidate in the race and says his experience as an MUSD student shaped his decision to run. His priorities include civic education, communication and the use of technology in schools. Read more about Nicolas Yendrzeski   2026 October InMaricopa Magazine The post 5 candidates, 2 seats: Who wants a seat at the MUSD board table? appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6d15875342cf4db8d5231 Pro wrestler Karl Fredericks relishes opportunity to showcase who he truly is at Produce Wrestling's Skoden te 2026-10-07T23:10:16.170Z Pro wrestler Karl Fredericks relishes opportunity to showcase who he truly is at Produce Wrestling's Skoden Karl Fredricks still has something to prove. The 36-year-old Reno, Nevada, native has already made a name for himself. He was the 2019 Young Lion Cup winner in New Japan Pro-Wrestling, he won titles at All Pro Wrestling, appeared in WWE NXT as Eddy Thorpe and was named one of the best 500 singles wrestlers by Pro Wrestling Illustrated in 2021. But one of his most meaningful accomplishments will come Monday when he appears at Produce Wrestling by Orange Crush’s Skoden event at Roulette Intermedium in New York. Fredricks will be one of the wrestlers with Native American ancestry on the card as the show celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day. He will be taking on Javi in a singles match. He talked about the upcoming event with OutKick Dropkick and suggested he wanted to show he was more than what he described facetiously as being a "cartoon Indian." CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK PRO WRESTLING COVERAGE "I'm a damn pro wrestler, and that's what Karl Fredericks is. That's what this has always been about. It was my love for pro wrestling, my love for performing, what I learned in Japan, that fighting spirit, the true heart and soul of professional wrestling and going out there, b---s to the wall. Not for four minutes, 4-7 minutes at a time," he explained. "That's what TV wrestling is. That's just playing the character I was (as Eddy Thorpe) being, being what I felt like was a cartoon Indian at times and doing all that stuff. "Working for a company like Produce is a blessing to be. I'm blessed to be here with people that give me a platform to be myself, to wrestle my match, to wrestle my style." Fredericks opened up about growing up with a Native American background and being unable to see anyone on television or in movies that looked like him. He lamented films portraying Native Americans as the bad guys. He said that being able to open up and be true to himself inside and outside of the ring has helped him get to where he is now – and he’s heard about it. He said he’s received messages from those of a similar background who were happy to see him on TV regardless of the role he was playing or the type of character he was asked to portray on television. "I would get messages all the time, and they did so much for me … Just the fact that we got a guy. Regardless of how they, I'm sure they had opinions on, you know, the way things were, but like they were just happy to have a guy. And so, I knew at the same time it was like, it was just important to be there giving my best effort regardless of what I was doing and I believe I did that, and now it's just it's going back out into the world as myself with a point to prove, and that's on both ends cause like I've experienced this struggle with cultural identity." Fredericks described a deep pain he felt growing up because, to some of his Native friends, he was a "White boy," but when he would be with his White friends, he would be the "native friend." "There are days when I'm, again, in the spirit of being facetious, and then there's a lot of pain in the experience behind it where it's just like, man, maybe I am just a f---ing Indian, whatever that means, and I don't know what that even means, because that's also, that's still something that, you know what I mean? Like I would, I wouldn't call myself (that). I do for the sake of the situation, essentially. So, I think it really is just up to me." Fredericks recalled one instance in the WWE Performance Center where tapping into his true self showed he was on the right path. He said the wrestlers he was with on one particular day got a chance to do promo work in front of John Cena. He said he grabbed his choker, jewelry and dressed up before bolting to the facility. He ended up cutting a promo on Roman Reigns. "I cut a promo on Roman Reigns, calling himself ‘The Tribal Chief, because culturally that's not in their vernacular and he was heel at the time, so I remember saying things like, ‘Where I come from, the chief is the wise man.’ The chief's a protector or provider, like the all of these good things, so I call out, I do this promo and John had no notes, said he loved it, said he understood who I was from top to bottom." THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Fredericks said, later in the session, he essentially asked Cena how he could stand out in the ring where nobody who was watching looked like him and didn’t feel like he was supposed to be to others unless he was "covered in animal bones." Fredericks said Cena described his question as "beautiful" and it clicked to him that whatever he was doing in the ring and whatever he was trying to portray was solely up to him and him alone, including saying no to a hair vs. hair match idea. "The last year and a half has been very tough mentally, just processing a couple years of my life, as well. Didn't have too much time to really process the end of the New Japan run and now all of a sudden, I'm here and I'm Karl again, and it’s been a lot of that," he told OutKick Dropkick. "I'm really excited for this opportunity to celebrate the Indigenous Peoples' Day, help out some other homies, some kids that I've been either watching or know of or had asked around, … It's gonna be a good day. I'm really excited for it." Fredericks made clear that Javi was in for the fight of his life as well. He said he believed he was one of the best wrestlers in the world and vowed to prove it Monday. "If I was a betting man, I’d bet on red." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6d15575342cf4db8d5213 Needles football earns first win of the season over The Meadows School te 2026-10-07T23:10:13.494Z Needles football earns first win of the season over The Meadows School The Needles football team traveled to Las Vegas on Friday to face The Meadows School. After falling in the first four games of the season, the Mustangs were looking for their first win of the season. Needles were successful as… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6d14e75342cf4db8d51fa Kennedy to Announce Major Vaccine Injury Initiative, Including New Clinic te 2026-10-07T23:10:06.197Z Kennedy to Announce Major Vaccine Injury Initiative, Including New Clinic Vaccine safety experts say more research into the side effects would be welcome yet question whether the health secretary’s effort will be grounded in science. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6cf0d75342cf4db8d51cf Patti Coutre: Why she’s running for another term on the MUSD board te 2026-10-07T23:00:29.788Z Patti Coutre: Why she’s running for another term on the MUSD board Patti Coutre. I have been a Maricopa resident since 2005, am mother of four and a proud MUSD parent and community leader. For more than 14 years, I have served on the Maricopa Unified School District Governing Board and currently serve as board president. All four of my children attended MUSD schools and graduated from Maricopa High School, giving me a deeply personal connection to the students, families, teachers and schools that make our community special.  My commitment to public service began with wanting to make a difference for my own children and grew into a passion for advocating for every child in our community. Through my board service and my work with the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sun Corridor, I have seen how strong schools, dedicated educators and community partnerships can change the lives of young people.  I am running for re-election because I believe experience, thoughtful leadership, accountability and community involvement matter. I hope to continue working collaboratively to strengthen academic achievement, support our teachers and staff, maintain responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars and ensure every MUSD student has the opportunity to succeed.    Priorities:  Student achievement and opportunities: Support strong academic programs, improve achievement in core subjects and expand opportunities that prepare students for college, careers and life.  Safe schools and strong teachers and staff: Advocate for safe schools, effective behavioral supports and the resources teachers and staff need to provide the best possible education and support for our students.  Fiscal responsibility and transparency: Make responsible financial decisions while keeping resources focused on students and classrooms through sound budgeting, accountability, transparency and open communication with families, staff and the community.  The post Patti Coutre: Why she’s running for another term on the MUSD board appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6cf0c75342cf4db8d51c6 Lisa Garcia: Why she’s running to continue on the MUSD board te 2026-10-07T23:00:28.592Z Lisa Garcia: Why she’s running to continue on the MUSD board Lisa Garcia. It has been my honor to serve as a member of the Maricopa Unified Governing Board over the past year, and I humbly ask for your vote so I can continue my service.   Maricopa is my home. This is where I was born and raised, and where I chose to raise my own family. Now, I’m a mother and grandmother, and I’ve spent decades serving this community I love.   There is nothing more important than education. Great schools are the building block of our community, and I want to make sure each of our nearly 10,000 students receive the quality instruction they need to prepare them for a bright future. That begins with supporting all 11 of our schools — including families, teachers and administrators. As a governing board member, I work every day to be a strong voice for parents and families.  I am an elected member of the Ak-Chin Community Council, where I work to preserve and safeguard the health, safety, welfare and integrity of the people. I previously served as director of the Ak-Chin Parks & Recreation Department; development system manager for Harrah’s Ak-Chin; and senior and community planner for the Ak-Chin Planning & Development Department.  Children and families have always been my focus. I serve as a member of the First Things First Pinal Regional Partnership Council and chairperson of the Quail Run Building Materials Board of Directors. My past public service includes work with the St. Peter’s Indian Mission School Board, Gila River School Board Coalition and Ak-Chin Preschool Parent Group, among other community volunteerism.    Priorities:  Student instruction: Ensure MUSD’s nearly 10,000 students receive quality instruction that prepares them for a bright future.  Families, teachers and administrators: Support all 11 MUSD schools while serving as a strong voice and advocate for parents, families, teachers and administrators.  Community advocacy: Continue serving Maricopa families through public service and community involvement, drawing on her experience with the Ak-Chin Community Council and other organizations.  The post Lisa Garcia: Why she’s running to continue on the MUSD board appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6cf0b75342cf4db8d51bd Latrinda Williams: Why she’s running for the MUSD board te 2026-10-07T23:00:27.285Z Latrinda Williams: Why she’s running for the MUSD board Latrinda Williams. I am a mother of three, a military veteran and someone who’s spent years volunteering within nonprofits. Public service has always been part of how I show up for my community, whether that meant mentoring college students, organizing for local causes, being a city ambassador or simply showing up at board meetings.  I decided to run because I kept seeing the same gap: public school not seen as the foundation for our children. As a parent navigating our schools myself, I know firsthand how much clearer communication, stronger literacy support and real accountability could change outcomes for our students.  I bring a project manager’s discipline to this role the ability to set clear goals, track progress and bring people together around a plan. My military background taught me to lead with integrity and put the mission first; as a parent, that mission is our kids.  If elected, I want Maricopa families to feel heard, our teachers to feel supported and every student to leave our schools ready for what’s next. That’s what “Smart Growth, Strong Schools” means to me.    Priorities:  District budget: Tie every dollar to positive student outcomes and scrutinize proposed spending rather than simply approving a budget or filling line items.  Superintendent collaboration: Work closely with the superintendent to understand the district’s needs while providing the support and accountability necessary to make informed decisions.  District policy: Support policies that put students first while protecting teachers, district finances and sustainable growth planning.  The post Latrinda Williams: Why she’s running for the MUSD board appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6cf0775342cf4db8d519c Who's really played the best thus far through the first half of the college football season? te 2026-10-07T23:00:23.508Z Who's really played the best thus far through the first half of the college football season? Most agree that the AP Top 25 Poll has become fatally flawed, thanks to a combination of human voter bias, time zone issues, mistakes and the sheer number of games, which makes following each one in detail virtually impossible. These issues start in the preseason polls, which are no more than lightly educated guessing based on recruiting rankings, coaches, the transfer portal, success in the previous season and conference affiliation. Even in season, the polls have become so unreliable and inaccurate that there's a case to be made that they might do more harm than good when the season hits crunch time and the selection committee starts their rankings. One way to solve for this is to look at rankings that are based not on preseason expectations, stadium size, jersey patches, or recruiting rankings, but actual on-field performance. Meaning, how efficient have you been on offense and defense, adjusted for the competition you've faced. What is the success rate you've had on offense, and allowed on defense, again adjusted for the competition you've faced. MIAMI HURRICANES COACH COMES OUT IN FAVOR OF ENDING PRESEASON COLLEGE FOOTBALL POLLS, BLASTS SEC The advantage to this? It filters out noise, like individual game results. Believe it or not, head-to-head matchups don't actually determine which team is better than the other, especially when the teams are closely matched. For example, look at the two games between the Alabama Crimson Tide and Georgia Bulldogs in 2025. In the first matchup, the Tide went into Athens and eked out a 24-21 win. The underlying performance, though, heavily favored Georgia. The Bulldogs averaged 6.7 yards per play, while allowing just 5.2 to Alabama. Georgia averaged a whopping 6.9 yards per rush, while the Tide could only muster 3.1. UGA missed opportunities too, only converting two of their red zone opportunities into points, losing a fumble, and only going 2-8 on third downs and 0-1 on fourth down. As a result, the postgame win expectancy heavily favored Georgia. Per ESPN's SP+, the adjusted scoring margin was Georgia by nearly seven points. The Bulldogs, based on their underlying performance, would win that game nearly 81% of the time. They didn't. Sure enough, when the two teams met again in the SEC Championship, the outcome was very different. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE To say Georgia dominated is a bit of an understatement. Alabama had -3 net rushing yards on 16 tries, a remarkable -0.2 yards per attempt. The third down success rate flipped, with the Tide going 3-14 and Georgia 6-16, plus 2-2 on fourth downs. Despite losing the penalty battle, the Bulldogs rolled, 28-7. The stats backed it up; UGA had 99.8% win expectancy with a +21.2 adjusted scoring margin. Looking at wins and losses is useful and necessary, but often deceiving as to which team is better. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! So what's happened thus far in 2026 that can give us some clues as to who's trending up and who's trending down? The latest SP+ ranking might be a better place to look than the AP Poll for who's truly elite in college football this year. Well, there's one team that somehow seems to have flown a bit under the radar, perhaps due to a lackluster schedule over the first few weeks. Once again, the Georgia Bulldogs are right back at it, with their dominance thus far making them the No. 1 team based on efficiency and success rate, combined with preseason expectations of team quality. Right behind them? Ohio State, a perfect example of on-field results not necessarily matching team quality. The Buckeyes lost to Texas, but the two teams played an essentially equal game, and the Buckeyes' other performances have been more impressive than the Longhorns. So while they've dropped to fifth in the poll, they're a far better team than their ranking suggests. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Speaking of Texas, they're all the way down at No. 8, as once again their offense has looked far less impressive than most expected heading into the season. Meanwhile, the most surprising team? The Nebraska Cornhuskers, who have thoroughly dominated their (easy) schedule through the first half. Don't be stunned though if their game against Indiana is a lot closer than most expect. Where SP+ really deviates from the AP Poll, however, is in the middle tier of the SEC, which is where most voters struggle. Despite their win over LSU, Ole Miss hasn't actually been very impressive on the field. The Rebels are No. 9 in the AP Poll, while SP+ has them at No. 35. Mississippi State is No. 27 in SP+ and No. 17 in the poll, inexplicably. Kentucky just dropped out of the top-25, but SP+ has the Wildcats all the way down at No. 45. Other teams, like Iowa and Oklahoma State, are well below their AP number too. These rankings are forward-looking, and will change as the season progresses. But it's a good reminder not to sleep on Georgia, or downplay how good the Buckeyes are, even with the somewhat fluky Texas loss. And another that we don't have to rely on, often not very good, poll voters to figure out which team is more likely to beat another. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6cefd75342cf4db8d517b Delta Passenger Steals and Crashes Airport Tug in California, Officials Say te 2026-10-07T23:00:13.911Z Delta Passenger Steals and Crashes Airport Tug in California, Officials Say The episode briefly disrupted operations on Tuesday at John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, Calif., where the man went onto the tarmac, the authorities said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6cefc75342cf4db8d5172 Leon Botstein, Former Bard President With Epstein Ties, Resigns From College Positions te 2026-10-07T23:00:12.496Z Leon Botstein, Former Bard President With Epstein Ties, Resigns From College Positions Leon Botstein had already retired from the presidency of the liberal arts college this spring, after emails showed he had maintained a longtime friendship with Jeffrey Epstein. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6cefb75342cf4db8d5169 Who Is Ken Paxton Turning to for Help in the Texas Senate Race? te 2026-10-07T23:00:11.216Z Who Is Ken Paxton Turning to for Help in the Texas Senate Race? Trump is in Texas tonight to stump for the Senate candidate. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6cef975342cf4db8d5160 Religion Professor Accused of Harassing Colleague With Antisemitic Posts te 2026-10-07T23:00:09.581Z Religion Professor Accused of Harassing Colleague With Antisemitic Posts The professor at Haverford College in Pennsylvania was charged with cyberstalking in connection with what federal prosecutors say was a series of threatening messages to a co-worker. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6cef575342cf4db8d5123 While VCs crowd into San Francisco, Endeavor Catalyst raises $320M for founders ‘elsewhere’ te 2026-10-07T23:00:05.132Z While VCs crowd into San Francisco, Endeavor Catalyst raises $320M for founders ‘elsewhere’ Endeavor Catalyst just raised $320 million to keep backing founders outside Silicon Valley. Half the profits go back to the nonprofit that finds them. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6ccae75342cf4db8d510a Loraine Conley: Why she’s running for MUSD governing board te 2026-10-07T22:50:22.051Z Loraine Conley: Why she’s running for MUSD governing board [Submitted]I am a lifelong educator with 33 years of experience serving students, families, educators, and communities. I hold a doctor of education from Arizona State University and a master’s degree in educational administration. During my career with MUSD, I served as principal of Santa Cruz Elementary School and as director of data and assessment. These roles gave me extensive experience in school leadership, student achievement, strategic planning and using data to drive continuous improvement.  I am running because my commitment to public education continues. I believe my experience can provide a valuable perspective in the boardroom while allowing me to continue serving our students, educators, families and community.  My leadership philosophy is grounded in asking the right questions, at the right time, of the right people, while remaining disciplined in the use of data. Effective governance requires listening to multiple perspectives, examining evidence and understanding the impact of decisions.  If elected, I hope to strengthen student achievement, support quality educators, promote fiscal responsibility and transparency, and keep students at the center of board decisions.    Priorities:  Student achievement: Use data to identify achievement gaps, monitor growth, strengthen instruction and determine whether programs and interventions are producing results for students.  Educator support and retention: Provide teachers, administrators and support staff with the resources, professional development, leadership support and working conditions they need to succeed.  Fiscal accountability and community transparency: Ensure taxpayer resources are used responsibly and aligned with student needs through transparent budgeting, measurable goals and clear communication.  The post Loraine Conley: Why she’s running for MUSD governing board appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6ccab75342cf4db8d50e9 MIKE EMANUEL: I joined an unknown startup called Fox News; it gave me a front-row seat to history te 2026-10-07T22:50:19.369Z MIKE EMANUEL: I joined an unknown startup called Fox News; it gave me a front-row seat to history I was hired at Fox News in the first year of its existence — 1997 — before the vast majority of America knew what it was. In fact, I was hired without a job interview. The network’s top executives at the time offered me a job as a correspondent based on my audition reel. It was an odd feeling to go to work for people I had never met, at a network I had never seen. My career manager told me there were smart people at Fox who would likely figure out how to make it a success. So, I jumped at the chance to join the startup network. At that point, we were not available on cable TV in much of America. So, when I would call people about doing an interview for a story, they would ask if I was at the local Fox affiliate. Then they would ask where they could see Fox News. I told them we were working on it. But if they agreed to do a story with me, I would send them a VHS tape after it aired. About a month after I started, I was sent to London to work alongside the Fox team covering the death of Princess Diana. I thought that was going to be the story of my career. To be clear, it was a global story, but it was just the start of a truly extraordinary journey covering major national and international news of our time. JENNIFER GRIFFIN: I COVERED WARS, TERROR AND TRAGEDY FOR FOX NEWS. WHAT I FOUND WAS A FAMILY Evidently my Princess Diana coverage was decent. When I returned to our bureau in Los Angeles, my boss essentially interviewed me about where I had worked before local news in Los Angeles. I told him I was at the Fox station in Austin, Texas, covering politics. His ears perked up and he asked me if I knew then-Gov. George W. Bush. I told him the governor had nicknamed me "Mikey" since I covered his first campaign for governor in 1994 and his first couple of years in office. So, he asked if I could get a sit-down interview with Mr. Bush and instructed me to make it happen. After the governor did a couple of interviews with me in 1997, my bosses asked me to move to Dallas to open a bureau there to cover that whole region of the country. But the message was that if there was a Texas political story, they wanted me there to cover it. JIMMY FAILLA: I CAME TO FOX WITH MY TAXI DOUBLE-PARKED. THEN CAME THE RIDE OF MY LIFE I covered everything in that region and beyond from 1998 to just after President Bush’s 2001 inauguration. At one point, we were asked to come up with a story on a weekend because we needed more content for weekend shows. My team pitched going to the world’s largest rattlesnake roundup in Sweetwater, Texas. I think I nearly gave the folks in the control room in New York a stroke when I jumped into the pit with the rattlesnakes. I was wearing heavy boots and protective chaps, but the producers were scared to death I was going to end up in the hospital with snake bites. On election night 2000, I was on the platform in Austin, Texas, waiting to find out if George W. Bush had won or lost the election. We heard Vice President Gore had called to concede and then called back to say it was too close. Then for six weeks I camped out in Austin trying to figure out if Bush would be the 43rd president. Once that historic election was sorted out, my bosses asked me to move to Washington. MARTHA MACCALLUM: AFTER 22 YEARS, HERE'S WHY I'M GRATEFUL TO CALL FOX HOME When I arrived in D.C., I had no Washington experience, so my bosses used me to do all kinds of stories. When President Bush would return to his Crawford, Texas, ranch, they would send me since the president would typically call on me to ask a question if he saw me in the crowd of reporters. LAUREN GREEN: I WAS FOX NEWS CHANNEL'S FIRST ON-AIR HIRE. HERE'S HOW A DREAM BECAME A POWERHOUSE Six months after moving to Washington came Sept. 11, 2001. While the understandable focus of our coverage was on New York City, there was chaos in Washington, with concerns the White House and the U.S. Capitol could also be targets. My bosses sent me to the roof of our Washington bureau to do live updates on the situation here. From my position, we could see smoke behind me from the Pentagon. Later that day, I was doing reports at the Pentagon. A month later, I was sent to Islamabad, Pakistan, to cover the buildup to the war in Afghanistan. In early 2002, I was asked to go to Kabul to cover the war. Several of us went from being domestic correspondents to war correspondents virtually overnight. SANDRA SMITH: I WALKED INTO FOX NEWS 19 YEARS AGO. THE PEOPLE AND VIEWERS CHANGED MY LIFE Then in 2005, I was asked to embed with 10th Mountain Division soldiers who were tasked with securing western Baghdad so the Iraqis would be safe going to vote in an election. It was an amazing experience being with those brave men and women responsible for such a strategic location in the Iraqi capital. I had the opportunity to be a White House correspondent in the final years of President Bush’s term and the first years of President Obama’s presidency. Traveling across the country and around the globe with two American presidents was beyond my dreams when I started out in local news in Midland-Odessa, Texas, years ago. Asking questions of both presidents in the Oval Office and at presidential news conferences was also the honor of a lifetime. I had the opportunity to interview President Bush about being a wartime commander in chief and did the final TV interview with then-Vice President Dick Cheney. In 2011, Fox executives asked me to move to Capitol Hill to be the chief congressional correspondent, a beat I had never covered before in my career. There I covered a decade’s worth of State of the Union addresses, Supreme Court confirmations, Cabinet confirmations and my share of government shutdowns. While I covered Capitol Hill, network leadership started asking me to fill in as an anchor . I had confidence about doing it since for 20 years I had covered politics, war, natural disasters and more as a correspondent at the network. I felt like whatever news broke, I had probably covered it as a field correspondent before. I was grateful for the opportunity to fill in as an anchor on the network’s top news programs and became a regular anchor on weekends. While weekends are not typically as newsy as weekdays, massive stories break at any time. I was anchoring on Sunday, July 21, 2024, when then-President Joe Biden announced he was withdrawing from his reelection campaign. We were live and had the story first. We threw out the show rundown and went wall-to-wall for 90 minutes with the breaking news, totally unscripted. My producer Eric Strain would get in my ear to direct traffic. We would go from Kevin Corke reporting from the president’s weekend location in Delaware to Bret Baier on the phone to Brit Hume on the phone, back to Kevin, then to Martha MacCallum and Shannon Bream on the phone as the bosses rallied the weekday lineup to get into the office. At one point, Brit noted that this was history and congratulated me for being in the anchor chair to lead our coverage. I was also anchoring the weekend of June 21, 2025, when President Trump ordered Operation Midnight Hammer. That was a series of precision strikes on three major Iranian nuclear facilities. It was an opportunity for my experience reporting on Afghanistan and Iraq to help guide my questions from the anchor chair. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION And I was anchoring the weekend of January 3, 2026, when President Trump ordered Operation Absolute Resolve, a raid in Venezuela to capture Nicolás Maduro . We canceled our scheduled guests and went all in on the breaking news. It feels like there have been thousands of adrenaline-rush stories in my nearly 30 years at Fox News. My dream as a young journalist was to make it back to New York, so my parents, family and friends could watch me on the local news. I’ve lived far beyond those dreams. My loved ones have watched me cover major stories across the country and around the globe, and I will be eternally grateful for the opportunities my bosses have given me at Fox. Getting to write the first draft of history since 1997 has been a tremendous blessing and a great honor. Needless to say, I’m so thankful I took that leap of faith to join this startup network all those years ago. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM MIKE EMANUEL Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6cca475342cf4db8d50cf Proposal to sell donated books could be drafted into future policy te 2026-10-07T22:50:12.360Z Proposal to sell donated books could be drafted into future policy The Mohave County Board of Supervisors this week approved a proposal for county libraries to decline all future book donations. County Manager David Strahl is now expected to draft a possible future policy that will make that decision final. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6cca375342cf4db8d50c6 Family medicine physician begins at Havasu Internal Medicine & Geriatrics te 2026-10-07T22:50:11.120Z Family medicine physician begins at Havasu Internal Medicine & Geriatrics Havasu Internal Medicine & Geriatrics welcomed Dr. Ashley Mulder to its team in late August. As a physician, Mulder has over a decade of experience in women’s health, family medicine and community-based care. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6cca275342cf4db8d50bd County to seek federal help in solving burro overpopulation te 2026-10-07T22:50:10.046Z County to seek federal help in solving burro overpopulation As of last year, the U.S. Bureau of Land Management fielded only three officials statewide to maintain the BLM’s Wild Horse and Burro Program. Now those officials may be called upon to face almost 4,000 wild donkeys in Mohave County. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6cca075342cf4db8d50b4 Arrests & Citations: Lake Havasu City police for Oct. 7 te 2026-10-07T22:50:08.703Z Arrests & Citations: Lake Havasu City police for Oct. 7 Lake Havsu City Police reported the following arrests and citations: Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6cc9d75342cf4db8d509c TUSD school closures declared in two weeks, district says te 2026-10-07T22:50:05.382Z TUSD school closures declared in two weeks, district says In about two weeks, the communities at 10 Tucson Unified School District schools will learn which campuses will be recommended for closure or consolidation, the superintendent said at Tuesday night’s Governing Board meeting. The timeline for the closures  — the first for Southern Arizona’s largest school district in more than a decade — is now clear: Superintendent Gabriel Trujillo says he will meet in person with principals followed by the faculty of each school recommended for the changes during the week of Oct. 19. After he connects with principals and faculty, families will receive a letter with more detailed information about recommended consolidations and closures including an invite to meet with Trujillo at an on-site school meeting, he said Tuesday night. Those gatherings set up three key dates: •  The Oct. 27 governing board meeting, moved to Palo Verde High School to accommodate an anticipated larger crowd because the meeting is dedicated to public comment on the school closure recommendations. • A Nov. 17 legally-mandated public hearing where the community can also comment.  • The Dec. 8 vote by the TUSD Governing Board will determine which campuses have been approved for closures or consolidation. Final TUSD public reconfiguration meeting Oct. 7, 5:30 – 7 p.m., online only Register here Closures and consolidations will be rolled out over the next two years, the district says. Enrollment decline due to lower Pima County birth rates and families using Empowerment Scholarship Accounts to homeschool or attend private schools have cost the district revenue and caused the need to close, district officials say. The district held three community meetings over the last few weeks to get feedback on TUSD demographics, enrollment and financial data. More than 300 people, including staff and community members attended the in-person meetings. TUSD will hold a virtual community forum Oct.7 from 5:30-7 p.m. TUSD schools with the largest enrollment decline by percentage over the last three fiscal years include: Booth Fickett Math/Science Magnet, Cragin Elementary and Sahuaro High School, according to Arizona Department of Education data. Based on Arizona Department of Education enrollment data, this snapshot shows the 20 Tucson Unified School District schools with the most percent change from the 23-24 school year to the 25-26 school year. Of TUSD’s 88 schools, 51 had declining enrollment within this same time. Credit: Arizona Department of Education data Auditor General reports find financial, compliance issues at ASDB, fraud charges in Sahuarita The Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind failed to collect revenue, may have graduated students who did not qualify and did not do proper staff background checks. Those are among the findings in two reports from the Arizona Auditor General’s office. A three-year forensic financial audit found ASDB failed to collect millions in potential revenue, including billing and payroll issues. In its 12-page response to the audit, ASDB says it agrees or will implement recommendations for all 26 findings.  The separate performance audit states ASDB did not follow protocol when it relocated its campus from Tucson’s west side to Oro Valley this school year. The review also says teacher background checks were not reviewed, some substitute teachers did not meet requirements, communication with families was inadequate, and more than two dozen graduates may not have met requirements to earn diplomas.  In a 15-page response, ASDB agrees or will implement recommendations in all 42 findings except the four it disagreed with, the letter states.   “ASDB had multiple operational, financial, educational, and compliance issues, potentially impacting student/staff safety and educational quality, reducing monies available for its operations, and limiting transparency about its future operations,” the report says. ASDB administrators declined Arizona Luminaria’s interview request. “The recently completed audits of ASDB found there was no evidence of fraud or intentional wrongdoing. ASDB will continue to do what is statutorily required for a state agency and will make appropriate changes to our current policies to ensure all audit findings are addressed,” ASDB spokesperson Tricia Beckham told Arizona Luminaria via email. In the Sahuarita Unified School District, a former cheer coach and registrar at Walden Grove High School has been charged with four felonies including fraud and forgery. The Sahuarita district reported alleged financial misconduct by Denise Montano (also known as Denise Cook, according to the auditor general’s report) and an investigation by the auditor general found she may have allegedly diverted more than $12,000 and forged documents to cover it up. Teacher declares city council candidacy Teacher Kasey Hopper, a certified orientation and mobility instructor, has filed the paperwork to run as a Democrat for Tucson’s Ward 2 City Council seat in 2027.  Hopper, who is legally blind and has a guide dog named Chance, is an instructor at the Tucson School for the Blind. He previously worked at The Arizona Schools for the Deaf and the Blind for 14 years.  “I think listening is huge right now,” Hopper said. “And I think it’s just the political world we live in, I feel like we’re being talked to a lot. Whether it’s local, whether it’s state, whether it’s federal, it doesn’t matter. I feel like as a constituent of the country, I feel like we’re getting talked to. And I want to run my campaign by listening.” Hopper will run against community organizer Ethan Rigel in the primary. Council Member Paul Cunningham announced he will not seek reelection after serving on the city council since 2010.  Read the whiteboard 🏫  More than two dozen schools were closed in the Phoenix area in recent years and more are on the horizon. ✏️ Private school is more affordable in Yuma thanks to ESAs, but there are limits. 🚌 Nogales Head Start programs could be affected by English-only rule. The post TUSD school closures declared in two weeks, district says appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6ca4e75342cf4db8d5044 Public School Briefs – October 2026 te 2026-10-07T22:40:14.378Z Public School Briefs – October 2026 Glendale Union High School District Maddox named principal Jarred Maddox Washington High School welcomed Jarred Maddox as its new principal. This year marks Maddox’s 25th year in education, beginning as an English teacher and including roles as a student council advisor, soccer coach and AP English Literature teacher. Passionate about engaging instruction and project-based learning, Maddox is committed to supporting teachers and students through meaningful professional development, mentorship, and growth opportunities, GUHSD said. Band exhibition scheduled Glendale Union High School District will host its annual Marching Band Exhibition on Nov. 2, at Glendale Community College, 6000 W. Olive Ave., Glendale, starting at 6:30 p.m. This free, open-to-the-public event will showcase performances from student musicians representing Apollo, Cortez, Glendale, Greenway, Independence, Moon Valley, Sunnyslope, Thunderbird and Washington High Schools. Attendees will enjoy a night of music and school spirit as bands present their 2026 season shows. Wabbington represents USA Basketball Sunnyslope High School senior Darius Wabbington had a busy summer, competing with Compton Magic on the Adidas 3SSB circuit and representing USA Basketball at the 2026 FIBA U18 Men’s AmeriCup. The team earned a silver medal. During the tournament, Wabbington averaged 9.2 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.2 steals across five games. As he continues through the college recruitment process, Wabbington is currently ranked as the No. 15 national recruit in the NCAA. The district said, “Congratulations to Darius on an impressive summer and continued success on the court!” Kaytlin Garrow, Ryan Sutton and Gabriel Burroughs, all Sunnyslope High School seniors, have been named 2026 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists (photo courtesy of GUHSD). Seniors are Merit semifinalists Sunnyslope High School is proud to recognize seniors Kaytlin Garrow, Ryan Sutton and Gabriel Burroughs as 2026 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists. These Sunnyslope students are among the highest scorers in their respective state on the PSAT/NMSQT, representing less than one percent of high school seniors nationwide. More than 16,000 students were selected as semifinalists based on their exceptional Selection Index scores and state-based allocation. Cross Country opens season Washington High School Rams Cross Country teams opened the season at home, welcoming six visiting schools for a competitive meet that marked the first-ever cross country race for many Washington runners. The Rams made an immediate impact, with both the girls’ and boys’ teams earning first-place team finishes. Coach Swigert praised the team’s effort and determination, especially the new runners competing for the first time, and expressed excitement for the growth ahead. With a strong start to the season, the Washington Rams look forward to building on their momentum and seeing what this group can accomplish throughout the season, the school said. GUHSD ranked among best The Glendale Union High School District (GUHSD) announced that its schools ranked among the best in the 2026-2027 U.S. News and World Report rankings. The rankings evaluated data from more than 27,000 high schools nationwide and ranked them based on indicators such as college readiness, state assessment performance, and graduation rates. This achievement reflects the dedication of students, teachers, staff, families, and school communities, and GUHSD’s shared commitment to empowering all students for the choices and challenges of the 21st century, the district said. Madison Elementary School District Best Buddies Club earns top recognition The Meadows Best Buddies Club focuses on building understanding and empathy by teaching that everyone learns and experiences the world in their own way (submitted photo). Out of nearly 50 participating schools, Madison Meadows Middle School’s Best Buddies Club was recently named the Top School Fundraising Team for the 2026 Best Buddies Friendship Walk. As a collaboration between the school’s National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) and the Best Buddies Club, the students worked together to successfully raise funds and awareness for the organization. The Meadows Best Buddies Club has received multiple recognitions over the past several years from the Best Buddies Program, demonstrating their ongoing commitment to community and inclusion for all. The Madison Meadows Best Buddies Club focuses on building understanding and empathy by teaching that everyone learns and experiences the world in their own way. Through these experiences, students gain a deeper appreciation for inclusion and acceptance of others. Along with awareness activities, students of all abilities participate in fun, connection-building opportunities together such as arts and crafts, board games and other group activities that help build friendships among students and strengthen the school community. Blood drive scheduled Madison School District, in partnership with Vitalant Blood Donation, will host a blood drive on Friday, Oct. 9, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Madison District Office, 5601 N. 16th St. Visit www.madisonaz.org/blood-drive for more information and to sign up to donate. District hosts job fair Madison School District will host a job fair on Wednesday, Oct. 28. Individuals will have the opportunity to meet with school and district leaders to learn about available positions, benefits and more. The district is hiring a variety of positions, including guest teachers, bus drivers, before and after school program staff, custodians as well as other school and student support positions. The fair will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Oct. 28 at the Madison Center for the Arts, 5601 N. 16th St. More information about available positions and the benefits of working for Madison School District are available at www.madisonaz.org/jobs. Tour Madison in November The Madison School District invites families interested in learning more about its schools and signature programs to attend the upcoming Discover Madison tour events. For families with children entering kindergarten next fall, the Discover Madison Elementary Tour will be held on Nov. 6. For families with children entering fifth through eighth grade next fall, the Discover Madison Middle School Tour will be held Nov. 13. During the tours, families will learn about the Madison School District, its signature programs and specialty classes, and take a school bus to visit and tour each of the elementary or middle school campuses. The district will also host a Discover Madison Preschool tour on Jan. 21, 2027, for families with younger children. Space is limited. To learn more and sign up, visit www.madisonaz.org/discover. Osborn School District The Superintendent Student Advisory Council provides a new opportunity for Osborn School District students to have a meaningful voice in shaping their respective schools and the district more broadly (submitted photo). Osborn students join Advisory Council In an effort to ensure student voices help shape decisions across the district, Osborn School District Superintendent Felipe Carranza has officially launched the Superintendent Student Advisory Council. Bringing together student representatives in grades three to eight from all six Osborn schools, the council’s inaugural meeting gave students an opportunity to learn more about how the district operates and to share their perspectives on their school experiences. Moving forward, the student leaders will meet quarterly with Superintendent Carranza to share feedback, bring forward ideas and concerns from their classmates, and help district leadership better understand the student experience across Osborn. The council is one way the district said that it is creating opportunities for students to have a meaningful voice in shaping their schools and the future of Osborn. Learn more at www.osbornschools.org. Phoenix Union High School District Central holds 50th reunion The Central High School Class of 1976 is hosting a 50th Reunion Oct. 23-24 and the organizers are looking for fellow Bobcats. Alumni are invited to come together for a weekend of reconnecting and reminiscing with “old” friends. Contact Lisa MacCollum at lisa@lisamacstudio.com for more information. Bioscience ranked ‘19’ Bioscience High School’s unique approach to student learning and outcomes helped the school rank No. 19 among Arizona’s best schools in the U.S. News & World Report rankings (photo courtesy of PXU). Phoenix Union High School District (PXU) announced that Bioscience High School ranked No. 19 among Arizona’s best schools in the U.S. News & World Report rankings, placing it among a select group of schools that were recognized for their academic achievements across the state. According to the publication, the rankings are determined through six factors of school quality: college readiness, state assessment performance, state assessment proficiency, college curriculum breadth, underserved student performance and graduation rate. Bioscience Principal Ulises Aragon said that while he believes that student success speaks for itself, formal recognition is always reaffirming. “We were kind of happy that we made the list again, which is fantastic. Our teachers work incredibly hard, our staff does as well, and so it’s just another point of recognition that hey, you know we’re doing the right thing, and we’re moving in the right direction,” Aragon said. He credits much of the student success at Bioscience to the high teacher-to-student ratio. The teachers and staff are a point of pride for Bioscience, Aragon said, praising their hard work and dedication. Bioscience is unique in its approach to student learning and outcomes, PXU added. Students entering their junior year select one of two focus areas: engineering or biomedical. For Bioscience, the focus going forward is to continue building on its success and helping students reach their full potential. Any prospective Bioscience High School students and families can learn more and enroll at www.pxu.org/enroll. Washington Elementary School District A dozen students were recognized at a recent Washington Elementary School District Governing Board meeting for earning perfect scores on their state assessments during the last school year (photo courtesy of WESD). Students earn perfect scores The Washington Elementary School District (WESD) announced that 12 students earned perfect scores on two of the three state assessments during the 2025-26 school year. The district congratulated the students who had perfect scores on both their Math and ELA assessments, including Josie W. at Acacia Elementary School; Claire A., Torin R. and Elena T. at Lookout Mountain Elementary School; Ellis M. at Mountain Sky Junior High School; Gerardo M. P. at Ocotillo Elementary School; Bennett C. at Royal Palm Middle School; Hadassa D., Sophie D. and August P. at Sahuaro Elementary School; and Oscar B. C. at Shaw Butte Elementary School. “We also want to give a big shout-out to Cambria N. at Lookout Mountain Elementary School who received perfect scores on both her Math and Science assessment!” the district said. “Additionally, nine students earned perfect scores in ELA, while 176 students had perfect scores in Math. All of these students received a certificate of achievement at their school sites. The WESD Family is so proud of the hard work and dedication of our students!” Teacher named APS winner WESD congratulated Kennedy Bullock at Moon Mountain Elementary School who was selected as a winner of the 2026-27 Arizona Public Service (APS) Supply My Class program. As part of the program, Kennedy was surprised with a $500 prepaid card. The APS Supply My Class program recognizes teachers for the important work they do by providing 500 randomly selected K-12 teachers in the APS service territory with $500 to use toward supplies, materials and other resources that can enhance their classrooms and support their students. A refreshed front office and entry area welcomed students to a new school year at Lakeview Elementary, thanks to a bond funded project completed over summer break (photo courtesy of WESD). Campus improvements enhance WESD schools During summer break, campus improvements were completed at several schools thanks to bond projects approved by WESD voters. Lakeview Elementary School received renovations to its front office and entry area, while Alta Vista Elementary School added improved parking, emergency access and campus enhancements. New flooring was also installed at Palo Verde Middle School, Roadrunner Elementary School and Sweetwater School, giving learning spaces a fresh, updated look. Desert View offers free preschool WESD, in partnership with A Stepping Stone Foundation, will offer a free, full-day preschool program for children ages 3-5. Classes begin Monday, Oct. 19, and are held Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., with early release Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. The program includes free breakfast and lunch and high-quality early learning. There is no income requirement to enroll. Parents or grandparents who participate must commit to weekly adult education classes, with free childcare provided during those classes. The preschool program will be held at Desert View Elementary School, 8621 N. 3rd Street. Spaces are limited, so families are encouraged to enroll today. Visit Desert View to complete the registration information. For more information, call 602-347-4000. Visit www.wesdschools.org to learn more about the district. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6ca4d75342cf4db8d503b Light rail open house scheduled te 2026-10-07T22:40:13.266Z Light rail open house scheduled Valley Metro and the city of Phoenix continue their open house series this month, offering an opportunity for residents to learn more about the proposed West Phoenix Extension project. The West Phoenix Light Rail Extension is a 10-mile connection that is proposed to connect the existing Valley Metro Light Rail system to Desert Sky Transit Center. The current proposed connection is either Central Avenue/Indian School Road or 19th Avenue/Camelback Road. The route will travel along Indian School Road to 75th Avenue, then jog south to Thomas Road and continue to the transit center. At the two-hour open house event, residents can talk one-on-one with project staff, ask questions and share their feedback. The next event is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 14, 6 to 8 p.m. at Steele Indian School Park Memorial Hall, 300 E. Indian School Road. Those who cannot attend in person can learn more about the proposed project, provide feedback online and sign up for project updates at www.valleymetro.org/project/west-phoenix-extension. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6ca4475342cf4db8d500a Mike Rogers Turns on Trump's Tariffs: What Michigan Republican Said Before te 2026-10-07T22:40:04.176Z Mike Rogers Turns on Trump's Tariffs: What Michigan Republican Said Before Mike Rogers is calling for an end to the Canada tariff war after previously saying Trump's tariffs were necessary. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6c7f975342cf4db8d4fc6 Anti-Israel groups rally across US on October 7 anniversary, chanting 'long live the intifada' te 2026-10-07T22:30:17.642Z Anti-Israel groups rally across US on October 7 anniversary, chanting 'long live the intifada' On the third anniversary of the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel, nonprofits and a number of anti-Israel organizations mobilized and rallied for demonstrations across the country, with some waving Palestinian flags, chanting "long live the intifada" and lauding the Hamas-planned ambush that killed more than a thousand civilians. A number of demonstrations took place in New York, California and other states – with nonprofits in the Singham network organizing and staging larger rallies set for this weekend, intentionally scheduled on and around the anniversary of the Hamas terrorist attack. At 12:30 p.m., organizers from the NYU Students for Justice in Palestine staged a walkout in Washington Square Park as part of their "NYU WEEK OF RAGE," where they said in a social media post they remain "steadfast in our commitment to Palestinian liberation." DUKE REINSTATES STUDENTS FOR JUSTICE IN PALESTINE AFTER SUSPENSION OVER ANTISEMITISM CONCERNS Separately, anti-Israel demonstrators arrived at the gates of Columbia University at 2 p.m., where encampments and riots embattled the campus for years after Oct. 7, 2023. As students filtered in and out of the gates, now guarded by heavy security, demonstrators from The Columbia Intifada and others chanted "globalize the intifada" through a megaphone. Columbia University has previously told Fox News Digital that the Columbia Intifada is not officially associated with the Ivy League school. At 4 p.m., some of the same groups who were protesting at Columbia traveled to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s office at City Hall, with Palestinian flags flying and chants echoing throughout the Financial District of Manhattan. FORMER HAMAS HOSTAGE COUNTERS HASAN PIKER’S UT AUSTIN EVENT WITH HER STORY OF SURVIVAL Mamdani weighed in on the anniversary earlier on Wednesday morning, saying "we grieve alongside our many friends and neighbors" who are dealing with the loss experienced on Oct. 7, 2023, before blasting Israel for an "ongoing genocide in Gaza." "The suffering did not begin nor end that day," Mamdani posted to X. "It instead continued through the Israeli government’s devastating, ongoing genocide in Gaza, in which it has killed more than 74,000 Palestinians — including more than 21,000 children." On Mamdani’s schedule for the anniversary of Oct. 7, he is set to meet with "Palestinian New Yorkers" following a vigil for the Israeli victims of the Hamas attack. MAMDANI ROASTED FOR STAYING TIGHT-LIPPED ON 'WAR CRIMINAL' PEZESHKIAN AFTER RAGING ABOUT NETANYAHU In California, Students for Justice in Palestine UCLA mobilized at Bruin Plaza on the Los Angeles campus, echoing similar messages to separate groups across the country. Agitators at UC Davis celebrated the terrorist attack, calling for "glory to the resistance" and referring to Oct. 7 as the "anniversary of the al-Aqsa Flood." Operation Al-Aqsa Flood is the military code name given by Hamas for the attack three years ago. UC BERKELEY SLAMMED AFTER ANTI-ISRAEL GROUP HOSTS FAILED SUICIDE BOMBER AS GUEST EVENT SPEAKER: 'CESSPOOL' On Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas-led terrorists stormed into southern Israel from the Gaza Strip, converging on a music festival in a surprise ambush that killed roughly 1,200 people. The attackers abducted more than 250 people and took them into Gaza as hostages, triggering a conflict that remains ongoing. The coordinated, organized events held Wednesday shed light on the protest infrastructure that has fueled many of the anti-Israel protests since October 2023, with Singham-backed groups like the People’s Forum and CodePink consistently in attendance. On Tuesday, the People’s Forum collaborated with Shut it Down 4 Palestine to prepare for a separate protest that will take place on Saturday in Washington Square Park "to stand against three years of continued genocide in Gaza," according to their social media post.  INTEL EXPERT SAYS SINGHAM NETWORK IS MORE THAN A NONPROFIT SCANDAL—IT'S A SECURITY THREAT A Fox News Digital investigation revealed Singham has donated $22.44 million to the People's Forum Inc. Last month, CodePink, which was founded by Singham’s wife, Jodie Evans, marched alongside communist and Marxist groups in protest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speaking at the United Nations General Assembly. Singham, a 72-year-old American who sold his tech company for $785 million in 2017 and now lives in Shanghai, has funneled $278 million into the broad network of nonprofits since 2017, according to a Fox News Digital investigation. These groups regularly organize and participate in anti-ICE, anti-Israel and pro-Iran demonstrations. The Southern District of New York, one of the country's most powerful districts for federal prosecutions, opened a grand jury probe into Singham’s finances in June. He has yet to be charged with any crime. HOW CODEPINK CO-FOUNDER MEDEA BENJAMIN'S FAMILY FOUNDATION BECAME A MAJOR FUNDER OF LEFT-WING ACTIVIST GROUPS Trauma psychologist Dr. Orli Peter, who founded the Israel Healing Initiative, a nonprofit that has been providing high-tech trauma treatment for people impacted by the Oct. 7 attack, told Fox News Digital that the demonstrations across the country "manipulate the public," weaponize the anniversary, and detract from the mourning of Jewish people. "Demonstrating while Jews are mourning on Oct. 7 weaponizes the anniversary," Peter explained. "It serves two purposes for the activists: One is to manipulate the public by interrupting the mourning before empathy settles on Jewish suffering and responsibility points to Hamas." "The other is to show power over the mourners, telling them, 'Even in your grief, in your memory, in your most vulnerable day, we can invade," she added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6c7f875342cf4db8d4fbd Fans are wondering if Florida Panthers are cursed as another star exits game Wednesday night te 2026-10-07T22:30:16.162Z Fans are wondering if Florida Panthers are cursed as another star exits game Wednesday night A little less than 16 months ago, the question surrounding the National Hockey League was whether or not the Florida Panthers were on the fast track to becoming the sport's next dynasty. They had just vanquished the Edmonton Oilers for the second year in a row to capture back-to-back Stanley Cups, and many fans were wondering if they had a chance to become the first team to three-peat since the New York Islanders won four straight from 1980-83. Then the injuries started to pile up, beginning right as the Cup celebration ended with star winger Matthew Tkachuk needing adductor surgery. OTTAWA SENATORS OWNER CLAIMS KEITH TKACHUK AND MATTHEW TKACHUK SWAYED BRADY'S TRADE REQUEST Tkachuk would be out for the first half of the season, but his injury was only the tip of the iceberg. The Panthers famously lost captain Aleksander Barkov for the year thanks to a torn ACL, and other key contributors like sniper Sam Reinhart, defender Seth Jones, and two-way wizard Anton Lundell also missed multiple weeks in the season with a bevy of injuries. 2026 was supposed to be the bounceback year for the Cats, as Barkov and the rest of his merry band of champions were thought to be fully healthy. Then, just two games into the season, the Panthers captain went down awkwardly in an eerily similar fashion to his ACL injury a little more than a year earlier, causing Florida fans to wince. Barkov was given a supremely positive diagnosis relative to what the news could have been — a 6-8 week recovery period — but before Panthers fans could even finish their sighs of relief, another integral piece to their 2025 Cup run went down in a heap. When it rains it pours, and Florida losing Brad Marchand for any stretch of time is less than ideal. The 38-year-old forward defied Father Time during the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, scoring 10 goals and 10 assists in 23 postseason games, but this latest injury could be one that keeps him out for a while. Marchand was already recovering from an injury at the end of last season, and the fears are this could be serious given the fact he was unable to put any weight on his leg as he was helped off the ice Wednesday night (the most likely outcome seems to be an MCL injury). THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! This rash of injuries over the past year plus has fans wondering whether the Panthers sold their souls for those back-to-back Cups. Fellow OutKick writer and hockey fanatic Matt Reigle even asked me if there were any electrical substations located near Amarant Bank Arena. While I'm not sure about that, I have opined for quite some time now that the Cats may be cursed, and the Marchy injury isn't exactly helping to assuage those concerns. If you're a Panthers fan looking for a positive, then consider the fact that the Barkov injury wasn't as bad as initially feared, and there is a world where Marchand gets a similar diagnosis. The Cats also went out and acquired Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk to help bolster the depth on the roster as well, so if anyone can withstand the injury bug early in the season, it's Florida. Also, we are only four games into the year, but the Panthers are leading the division even without their captain and their playoff ace. The sky may not be falling in Sunrise, FL, but there is still plenty of reason to have one foot inside the doomsday bunker for the time being. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6c7f075342cf4db8d4f9f Army Sets Date for First Military Execution by Firing Squad Since 1945 te 2026-10-07T22:30:08.698Z Army Sets Date for First Military Execution by Firing Squad Since 1945 Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, a former Army psychiatrist, will be shot to death on Dec. 3 at Fort Hood, where he killed 13 and wounded 32 in 2009. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6c7ee75342cf4db8d4f7e Republicans Shell Out Millions to Win Red Districts They Just Redrew te 2026-10-07T22:30:06.082Z Republicans Shell Out Millions to Win Red Districts They Just Redrew The GOP redrew these seats to flip them in the midterms. Now they’re spending millions to hold on as Democrats expand their lead. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6c59b75342cf4db8d4f26 Abdul El-Sayed reportedly called Hasan Piker warning his rhetoric was 'costing' votes te 2026-10-07T22:20:11.701Z Abdul El-Sayed reportedly called Hasan Piker warning his rhetoric was 'costing' votes Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate in Michigan, allegedly called far-left Twitch streamer Hasan Piker and asked him to tone down his rhetoric, according to a CNN article published Wednesday. CNN reporter Edward-Isaac Dovere wrote that although the progressive candidate has denied attempting to modulate his positions ahead of November's election, El-Sayed has avoided discussing hot-button topics such as Israel and American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) funding. Another "concession" Dovere highlighted was El-Sayed distancing himself from Piker despite campaigning with the streamer during the primary election. The CNN reporter revealed that El-Sayed had, in fact, reached out to Piker as his comments regarding Israel caused more controversy. EL-SAYED TRIES TO PUT THE HASAN PIKER DEBATE BEHIND HIM AS MIDTERMS APPROACH "El-Sayed recently called Piker and warned his rhetoric was costing El-Sayed votes, asking him to stop, according to two people El-Sayed told about the conversation," Dovere reported, noting that Piker declined to comment on the issue. El-Sayed has faced backlash for campaigning with Piker, who has a history of making controversial statements such as suggesting America "deserved" 9/11. Though El-Sayed repeatedly said that he did not agree with all of Piker's beliefs, he declined to disavow Piker's comments. FATHER OF 9/11 HERO TODD BEAMER APPEARS IN MICHIGAN SENATE RACE AD TO CONDEMN HASAN PIKER RHETORIC The Michigan Democrat eventually began distancing himself from Piker in August after Piker appeared to blame American Jews for antisemitic attacks based on their support for Israel. "If Jews in America keep putting this idea out there that they are singularly invested in Israel, eventually someone is going to come around and take action, not against the state of Israel, mind you, but against American Jews," Piker said during one of his streams. ABDUL EL-SAYED DISMISSES QUESTIONS ABOUT HASAN PIKER TIES ON 'FACE THE NATION,' PIVOTS TO GROCERIES Since then, El-Sayed has said he has no plans to appear with Piker and insisted that his campaign has nothing to do with a "Twitch streamer in California." "The question is not about a relationship I got with a streamer in California. There's not a relationship. The reason I have a conversation with him is the same reason I have a conversation with you. Because I want to talk to the folks out here who I want to have a conversation with. Do you think that you're better off now after two years of [President] Donald Trump?" Abdul said on Fox News' "The Story with Martha MacCallum" on Monday. Fox News Digital reached out to El-Sayed's campaign and Piker for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6c59875342cf4db8d4f1d Dana Altman ends nearly four decade coaching career at Oregon: 'Stepping away is truly painful' te 2026-10-07T22:20:08.755Z Dana Altman ends nearly four decade coaching career at Oregon: 'Stepping away is truly painful' The coach who has manned the sideline for more Oregon men’s basketball games than any other coach is going off into the sunset. Dana Altman has decided to retire after 16 seasons with the Ducks and nearly four decades as a Division I coach, the school announced Wednesday. Altman, 68, first took over Oregon’s program in 2010. Assistant coach Tony Stubblefield will assume Altman’s responsibilities on an interim basis beginning next season. "I've loved every minute of coaching here, and stepping away is difficult and truly painful," Altman said in a statement. "I love coaching, it's what I know best and what I've been fortunate enough to do for almost five decades. "... It's been the honor of my life to coach the Ducks," he added. Oregon football coach Dan Lanning was among those offering praise for Altman. "A great mentor, sees the game, and obviously a Hall of Fame coach with what he’s been able to accomplish," Lanning said. "I love his story, and how grounded he is, and he’s as good as they come." BASKETBALL HALL OF FAMER DON NELSON DEAD AT 86 Altman’s announcement came as a surprise, but the Ducks have experienced some upheaval. They struggled last season, going 12-20, and the program lost nine players to the transfer portal and three to graduation in the offseason. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Stubblefield has spent two stints as an assistant to Altman at Oregon. He left to become head coach at DePaul from 2021-24 before returning to the Ducks. "Winning 382 games over 16 years, including making nine NCAA Tournaments and a Final Four, is an incredible track record. But the record book tells only part of the story," Oregon athletic director Rob Mullins said. TODD GOLDEN WILL COACH THE FLORIDA GATORS NEXT SEASON ... OR WILL HE? "Dana and Reva have given so much of themselves to this university and to the young men who played for him, and we thank him for all his contributions to Oregon student-athletes, the game of basketball, and the University of Oregon." The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6c33e75342cf4db8d4e87 Broncos Coach Reportedly on a Short Leash Amid Team’s 2-2 Start te 2026-10-07T22:10:06.495Z Broncos Coach Reportedly on a Short Leash Amid Team’s 2-2 Start The Denver Broncos offense has struggled this year, and one of the team's coaches may be the fall guy for it. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6c0e675342cf4db8d4e31 Christa Pike, Awake and Angry, Is at the Center of a Legal Storm te 2026-10-07T22:00:06.295Z Christa Pike, Awake and Angry, Is at the Center of a Legal Storm Her awareness and condition deepen ethical and legal questions after Tennessee’s failed attempt to execute her for murdering a classmate decades ago. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6be9a75342cf4db8d4b1e Documents show DHS probed nonprofits, obtained 100 million records in hunt for noncitizen voters te 2026-10-07T21:50:18.513Z Documents show DHS probed nonprofits, obtained 100 million records in hunt for noncitizen voters Security stands outside ICE headquarters during a Congressional Hispanic Caucus rally on Feb. 3, 2026 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Heather Diehl/Getty Images) The Department of Homeland Security obtained tens of millions of unspecified records as part of a sweeping nationwide effort to find voter fraud, according to internal DHS reports, and weighed using undercover agents to investigate voter registration efforts by nonprofit groups. The reports from May and June by Homeland Security Investigations, a sub-agency of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, provide updates on its “election integrity” investigations. They are included in a trove of documents obtained by the pro-democracy group Democracy Forward through a records request and released Wednesday. The HSI reports detail an expansive review of nonprofit organizations involved in voter registration. A June 1 report says 82 “NGOs” — nongovernmental organizations — had been reviewed in Pennsylvania alone. Groups in Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey and Ohio also came under scrutiny. The June 1 report describes the potential for undercover operations, and refers to efforts across Homeland Security to identify organizations that “may be predatory in nature, particularly those suspected of illegal alien registration and voter encouragement.” Organizations in New Jersey and Pennsylvania remained areas of focus, the report says. “The objective is to determine potential opportunities to leverage UC (undercover) resources, including the possible deployment of undercover agents (UCAs), to support investigative efforts in the field,” the report says. Overall, the records offer a window into the Trump administration’s push to root out voter fraud, and especially noncitizen voting, ahead of the midterm elections. While a few months old, they suggest that finding noncitizen voters was an active focus within Homeland Security Investigations, along with identifying any organizations suspected of registering noncitizens to vote. Noncitizen voting Noncitizen voting is a rare occurrence, studies have consistently found.  The Justice Department has brought a few dozen cases this year, and U.S Attorney General Todd Blanche in late September announced indictments against 10 noncitizens over allegations of unlawfully voting. But the census reports 154 million people voted in the 2024 election. With early voting beginning across many states, Trump’s bid to assert authority over voting has largely failed. The U.S. Supreme Court blocked his plans to use the U.S. Postal Service to restrict mail ballots and the SAVE America Act, which would require voters to show proof of citizenship, stalled in Congress. But Democrats, voting rights groups and some election officials are concerned Trump may take more extreme action in the coming weeks. They have braced for possible federal interference, including the prospect of ICE or other federal agents deploying to the polls (Homeland Security denies any plans to target polling places). “This trove of ICE documents provides chilling new insights into the breadth and depth of the Trump-Vance administration’s efforts to pursue baseless claims of widespread election fraud and assert greater federal control over elections ahead of the 2026 midterms,” Hart Wood, senior oversight counsel at Democracy Forward, said in a statement. Homeland Security and ICE didn’t respond to questions on Wednesday. At a news conference last week to announce indictments against alleged noncitizen voters in Minnesota, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said the Trump administration would never allow the votes of noncitizens to cancel out the votes of American citizens. He said that only citizens should be electing the country’s leaders. “Our message to aliens who vote in American elections is clear: We will find you, arrest you, and you will face the consequences, including criminal charges and deportation,” Mullin said. Nonprofits reviewed, researched  The reports in the records obtained by Democracy Forward describe efforts by HSI to research and review an array of nonprofit groups. In some instances, HSI appeared satisfied after its examination.  The June 1 report notes that research was completed on approximately 41 non-governmental organizations in New Jersey, with “no derogatory information” found. Research on 20 nonprofit funds linked to a Washington, D.C.-based charitable foundation also turned up nothing, the report notes. But the report also says the Pennsylvania chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations was “flagged for further investigation.” CAIR is one of the country’s leading Muslim civil rights groups. Ahmet Selim Tekelioglu, CAIR Pennsylvania executive director, in a statement said the organization’s civic engagement programs have expanded over the years and include voter registration efforts that seek to ensure Muslim Americans are empowered to vote and fully engaged in the civic process. “Our voter registration program follows all applicable voter registration rules and requirements,” Tekelioglu said. Education Minnesota, an educators union, is named in the June 1 report as one of 22 organizations that HSI was beginning to research at the time. Monica Byron, Education Minnesota’s president, said the organization learned of the investigation on Tuesday because of Democracy Forward. Byron said the group shares Democracy Forward’s concerns about potential government surveillance of lawful voter registration activities.  “We do not know the details of any investigation into our union, but we will not be deterred in encouraging all eligible members to exercise their right to vote in the upcoming election,” Byron said in a statement. Tens of millions of records The HSI reports show that Heather Honey, a DHS official who came to prominence denying President Donald Trump’s 2020 election loss, obtained 48.4 million records through “independent sources of information.” Additionally, HSI drew upon some 50.6 million records from the Department of Justice. The exact nature of the records isn’t described, but the DOJ has sued dozens of states for voter records, including sensitive personal information such as driver’s license and Social Security numbers. The department hasn’t won any of the lawsuits, but at least 16 states have voluntarily provided the data. The Supreme Court ruled in September that states can use a powerful Homeland Security program called SAVE to help identify possible noncitizen voters after voting rights groups sued to block its use, alleging that it often relies on inaccurate data and has a track record of wrongly flagging U.S. citizens. The decision’s impact on the midterms is expected to be minimal because most states are already too close to a federal election to conduct mass purges of voters. But the HSI reports suggest that while the legal fight over SAVE was playing out in the courts, Homeland Security was nevertheless analyzing a vast collection of records for signs of voter fraud. HSI’s June 1 report says 26,563 records derived from ICE had been prioritized for “downstream vetting,” with a focus on Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, Ohio and Pennsylvania.  Priority states for HSI’s review of Justice Department records included those states, as well as Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia and Texas. The report notes that records were sent to iLab — an apparent reference to HSI’s Innovation Lab — for “secondary enrichment and identification of high-value targets.” Jacob Fischler contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6be9675342cf4db8d4afd Drink up, boys! NFL reverses course after meeting with NFLPA to allow all drinking celebrations without fines te 2026-10-07T21:50:14.518Z Drink up, boys! NFL reverses course after meeting with NFLPA to allow all drinking celebrations without fines It took nearly two weeks and a meeting of the minds from the NFL and NFL Players Association (NFLPA), but after all that high-priced talent hashed things out, we've come to a conclusion that will affect humanity. NFL players are allowed to celebrate big plays by simulating drinking. So, drink up, boys! NFL FINES PLAYER NICKNAMED 'JUICE' $14,926 FOR USING A DRINKING CELEBRATION, CALLING IT OFFENSIVE It no longer matters what's on a player's mind when he mimics drinking during a celebration. He might be thinking about sipping tea, as Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor apparently was after scoring a touchdown on Sunday in London. He might be thinking about drinking juice, as Kyle Juszczyk insisted he was doing when he was fined after Week 2. The player might be mimicking taking a drink from a Gatorade bottle as Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson claimed he was doing when he was fined. 49ERS FULLBACK KYLE JUSZCZYK SUCCESSFULLY APPEALS NFL BEER FINE BY INVOKING HIS 'JUICE' NICKNAME And even this: The player could even be thinking he's shotgunning a beer. It's fine now rather than headed for a fine. That's because the path is now clear on all drinking, sipping, chugging and shotgunning beverages in the NFL. Peace on Earth! In a joint statement issued by the league and the NFLPA on Wednesday, it was explained that celebrations including "imitating drinking a beverage" will not be considered a violation. "Football is the greatest game in the world," the NFL and the NFLPA said in a statement released jointly. "NFL players are admired by millions of fans, including young people competing at every level of the sport. "The passion emotion, and personality players bring to the field are a big part of what makes the game special and connects them with fans worldwide. Good sportsmanship is equally important: "To clarify the line between player expression and conduct that may result in discipline, players were reminded this week that the following are prohibited and may result in a 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty, a fine, or both: CARDINALS BACKUP CORNERBACK FINED BY NFL FOR WRITING 'GLORY BE 2 GOD' ON HIS EYEBLACK "Conversely, recent celebrations imitating drinking a beverage will not be considered violations or result in discipline. The league-wide guidance provides players with greater clarity on how they can celebrate while remaining within the rules. "When conduct falls into a gray area, the league will contact the player and provide direction before imposing discipline. The player will be advised that continued use of the identified celebration may result in future fines. "Individual and team celebrations are part of the game and help players connect with fans. Providing clear, consistent guidance allows players to express themselves while upholding the principles of sportsmanship that have long been a hallmark of NFL football." This is a pendulum that seemed to swing so violently against any sort of beverage celebration two weeks ago, flying all the way back in the other direction and then some. So much so that, as the memo states, the NFL is adopting a new approach to what it does when a player seemingly crosses a line during a celebration. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! The league will communicate with the player first. If the NFL decides that the celebration will not be allowed, the player will be fined only if he continues the same celebration afterward. "We raised this issue and pushed for greater clarity around what will and won’t result in discipline," NFLPA executive director JC Tretter posted on X. "When something falls into a gray area, communication and education should come before punishment. We’re glad the league will seek to educate players before immediately defaulting to a fine." It is not known to what extent the backlash to the rash of fines and the league's marketing and sponsorship agreement with Bud Light played a role in it backtracking on Wednesday. The NFL did, for example, rescind the fines previously levied on Ferguson and Juszczyk. And Taylor will not be fined. They'll all drink to that. FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6be9375342cf4db8d4add NFL Admits Mistake With Punishment for 49ers FB Kyle Juszczyk te 2026-10-07T21:50:11.005Z NFL Admits Mistake With Punishment for 49ers FB Kyle Juszczyk The NFL decided not to fine 49ers FB Kyle Juszczyk for "chugging a beer" after he explained he was actually drinking juice. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6be8f75342cf4db8d4ad4 Why Is the Job Market So Bad? Why Americans Are Struggling to Find Work te 2026-10-07T21:50:07.463Z Why Is the Job Market So Bad? Why Americans Are Struggling to Find Work While the unemployment rate is relatively low, many job seekers are reporting that they have spent months applying for jobs. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6bc3b75342cf4db8d4a77 Popular US airport called out as 'most stressful' in America for travelers te 2026-10-07T21:40:11.692Z Popular US airport called out as 'most stressful' in America for travelers Flight delays, cancellations and even the drive to terminals can add layers of frustration to already challenging travel experiences.  A new analysis looked at some of the busiest airports across the U.S. to determine where travelers may encounter the most stress. Rightway Parking, an airport and cruise parking reservation company based in Tampa, Florida, analyzed 55 airports using federal flight data and Google Maps estimates. It weighed delays, cancellations, changes in delays, and the distance and travel time from downtown areas. TRAVEL NIGHTMARE UNFOLDS AS MAJOR AIRLINE SCRAPS FLIGHT AFTER HARROWING 12-HOUR DELAY After the analysis, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) was ranked as the "most stressful" airport in the country in the study. Nearly 28% of flights at DFW were delayed, while 2.76% were canceled, according to the analysis, which used 2025 flight data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics. The airport has also seen delays climb 33.67% since 2021, according to the report.  Getting to the airport also added another factor to DFW's ranking. The airport sits about 20 miles or so from downtown Dallas.  CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER The findings come after travelers at DFW faced a difficult day earlier this month. On Oct. 1, the airport recorded 390 delays and 155 cancellations, the most of any U.S. airport that day, according to NJ.com. DFW was followed by Chicago O'Hare International Airport, which took the No. 2 spot with 24.68% of flights delayed and a 42.77% increase in delays since 2021. Travel time also factored into O'Hare's position, with the drive from downtown Chicago to the airport estimated at about 50 minutes. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES Rounding out the top three was Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, just across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. Reagan National recorded a 3.86% cancellation rate. It has seen delays increase 73.92% since 2021, according to the analysis. New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport and Philadelphia International Airport rounded out the top five, ranking fourth and fifth. Some airports fared much better when the same travel factors were taken into account. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Salt Lake City International Airport in Utah was ranked the "least stressful" airport — followed by San Jose International Airport in California and Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu, Hawaii. All three recorded cancellation rates below 1% and had relatively shorter trips from downtown compared with many of the airports toward the top of the ranking. Fox News Digital reached out to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and Rightway Parking for comment and further details. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6bc3975342cf4db8d4a6e DNC lawsuit accuses Trump admin of diverting $20M in federal funds for 'propaganda' ads te 2026-10-07T21:40:09.650Z DNC lawsuit accuses Trump admin of diverting $20M in federal funds for 'propaganda' ads The Democratic National Committee is suing the Trump administration, alleging it illegally diverted $20 million in federal funds to produce and broadcast partisan political advertisements. The ad campaign was designed to boost Republican prospects in the upcoming 2026 midterm elections and shore up President Donald Trump’s approval ratings — a move the DNC argues constitutes unlawful "publicity or propaganda," the lawsuit states. The lawsuit claims President Trump personally directed the campaign, violating the longstanding statutory ban on using federal appropriations for "publicity or propaganda purposes." REPUBLICAN PARTY TO HOST HISTORIC MIDTERM CONVENTION IN DALLAS, TRUMP ANNOUNCES ON TRUTH SOCIAL "President Trump’s political propaganda ads are an attempt to resuscitate his historically low approval ratings and avoid widespread Republican defeats in the 2026 midterm election," the lawsuit states. "The President has nationalized the midterm election, made himself the center of a two-day ‘midterm convention,’ and repeatedly directed voters to ‘pretend that I am on the ballot.’" The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) transferred the funds from money authorized under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, according to court filings. 2026 MIDTERMS STATE OF PLAY: KEY RACES UNFOLD AS STEVENS, EL-SAYED BATTLE IN MICHIGAN The OMB approved reallocating the funds into a U.S. Customs and Border Protection line item designated for "Commemorative Events," according to the lawsuit. The lawsuit also notes that congressional committee reports explicitly restricted that line item to line-of-duty death memorials, agency anniversaries, and commendation ceremonies. The lawsuit highlights mounting pressure on Republicans, noting that polling numbers have dropped in traditional battlegrounds as well as in typically conservative states, which leaves Democrats "poised to take control of Congress, governor’s mansions, and state legislatures around the country." MADURO CLAIMS IMMUNITY, ASKS JUDGE TO DISMISS DRUG-TRAFFICKING CHARGES AGAINST HIM AND HIS WIFE Among the ads flagged in the filing is one featuring President Trump touting the capture of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. In another spot, Trump directly addresses the audience: "With you at my side, we will demolish the Deep State. We will expel the warmongers from our government. We will drive out the globalists; we will cast out the communists, Marxists, and fascists." A third ad explicitly asks viewers to "pretend I'm on the ballot" to drive turnout. The lawsuit also targets ads featuring high-ranking administration officials praising Trump, including War Secretary Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. FOX NEWS POLL: AS ECONOMIC PAIN DEEPENS, DISAPPROVAL OF TRUMP HITS NEW HIGH "Donald Trump is misusing millions of taxpayer dollars to fund pure propaganda ads in a last-ditch attempt to save Republicans in November — so we’re suing him," DNC Chair Ken Martin said in a statement. "As gas and grocery costs rise and his approval numbers continue to crater, this president has stooped to taking money from a fund intended for memorials for Americans killed in the line of duty to promote his failed policies." "Americans deserve better than to have their hard-earned tax dollars used for Trump’s illegal schemes," Martin added. SUPREME COURT STRIKES DOWN LIMIT ON PARTY CAMPAIGN SPENDING IN COORDINATION WITH CANDIDATES The lawsuit asks the court to declare that the Trump administration and affected federal agencies unlawfully produced and aired the advertisements using congressionally appropriated funds, and seeks an immediate injunction to block further use of taxpayer dollars for the campaign. Fox News Digital has reached out to the White House for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6b9ea75342cf4db8d4a01 Woke Kansas City radio host admits OutKick is right, but asks his listeners to not read us te 2026-10-07T21:30:18.750Z Woke Kansas City radio host admits OutKick is right, but asks his listeners to not read us A Kansas City sports radio host is unhappy with OutKick's coverage of the Chiefs. He says he doesn't disagree with anything we've written or reported, however. Instead, he claims he doesn't like that we're allowed to talk about his team while holding different views than he does. On Tuesday, Carrington Harrison criticized members of the Kansas City sports media for "spending any part of [their] day arguing with Bobby Burack about any subject." In doing so, he spent part of his day posting about me on social media – and discussing OutKick and me on his radio show. "I wouldn't get my [Chiefs] stories from OutKick," he said. "They are an underling of Clay Travis." He then said he doesn't "respect OutKick." Harrison later asked to appear on the conservative radio show Mundo in the Morning on KCMO in Kansas City. He claimed his issue with OutKick stemmed from a story we published last week about Chiefs left tackle Josh Simmons, who has yet to play this season. In our story, we mentioned that ESPN had reported several "red flags" about Simmons' character and maturity before the 2024 draft. We also cited a Sports Illustrated report that Simmons left the team unannounced the night before a game last season, was unresponsive, and left the team unaware of his whereabouts for a period of time. Simmons then missed a month of games for what the team described as "personal" reasons. This season, Simmons has missed all four of the Chiefs' games. The team says he has a back injury, one that team sources told multiple reporters was a non-issue in August. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler has since described the injury as "mysterious." Most other national insiders won't discuss the injury, even during injury roundup segments in which they cover minor ailments involving players of far less consequence. We pointed out how the situation is unusual, that the team's lack of transparency is generating online theories, and that the secrecy suggests something more complicated than a simple back injury. So, what exactly does a radio host on the Kansas City Chiefs' official station dispute about our analysis? Well, nothing. "I don't fundamentally disagree with Bobby Burack," Harrison told a perplexed Pete Mundo on Wednesday. "I would define someone who is a hater, who is someone who is incapable of giving credit when credit should be due." Uh, okay. "The truth doesn't matter who says the truth. It's still the truth regardless of who says it," he added. So why the tweets, radio segments, and name-calling? According to Harrison, he doesn't like that OutKick told the truth. What does that mean? Didn't he just say the opposite? We'll let him explain. TOMI LAHREN DEFENDS OUTKICK'S ESPN SCOOP, TORCHES JEMELE HILL, BACKS SOPHIE CUNNINGHAM "I don't respect Bobby Burack's reporting," he said. "I don't respect the platform that he has created for himself. I believe that he is somebody who has cultivated an audience and a brand around insects, bots, trolls and racists. That's not someone that I'm super interested in getting on the internet and having to tussle with and going back and forth with." To recap, Carrington Harrison says he agrees with my reporting but doesn't respect it. He says he doesn't want to get into a back-and-forth with me, despite initiating a back-and-forth with me on X, his radio show, and another radio show. At this point, you have to wonder if there is something seriously wrong with this guy. He certainly doesn't appear to be operating with the highest IQ. Befuddled by Harrison's contradictions, Mundo questioned his premise. "But you are saying that he is absolutely onto something there with this Josh Simmons thing, but then saying on the other hand, he's not credible on this situation," Mundo said. "I've seen, I mean, I never said he's not credible on this situation. I've seen his work in reporting in other situations. That's just not somebody that I would align myself with," Harrison responded. Huh? Who asked him to align himself with anyone? He began by saying OutKick is not credible when it comes to the Chiefs, a point he now claims wasn't his intention. He then reiterated exactly what we wrote last week. "So in this situation, is there something greater going on with Josh Simmons? Yes, I 100% agree with that. Yes, I absolutely think there is something going on." Mundo again questioned why Harrison had made a point of telling his listeners not to trust OutKick when he now confirmed that he agreed with exactly what we had reported about the subject. "My sense of it is that you don't really disagree with Bobby. And I've only got about a minute here. You don't disagree with Bobby, but you kind of don't like Bobby and that's fine." "That's your prerogative. I'm not saying you have to like him or not, but because you don't like him, you kind of want to twist them here or tweak them a little bit here in this whole deal. Is that a fair analysis of this situation?" Harrison didn't deny it. Instead, he took more personal shots. "I mean, I wouldn't say that I want to tweak him a little bit, but I think Bobby's problem is, I think Bobby has stood on the shoulder of giants and thinks that he's now tall. Bobby Burack has never done anything outside of the success of Clay Travis. So I don't want him to come on here and on your show and act like he is a top-notch investigator or reporter. That's definitely not true." For the record, I did not claim to be an investigative reporter. My coverage of Josh Simmons is actually quite benign. I simply said the situation doesn't make much sense. I said that because the people covering the Chiefs daily, like Harrison, have been too afraid to do so at the risk of upsetting team public relations. Now that we've gotten that out of the way, Harrison's comments raise a broader issue. Why would a sports station in Kansas City tied to an NFL franchise want a host on the air who openly admits that he cannot tolerate the sports opinions of people who disagree with him politically? Harrison confirmed on multiple occasions since Tuesday that he told his listeners to ignore OutKick's accurate information because he thinks our readers are racist and because of our association with Clay Travis, one of the country's most prominent conservative radio talk show hosts. Imagine hosting a sports show in another city and saying something similar about a liberal outlet, while acknowledging their information is accurate. Harrison sent a message to sports fans across Kansas and Missouri: If you are not as liberal as he is, you are not welcome to listen to his show. Two points on that. One, based on his numbers, most people aren't listening to his show anyway. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Two, OutKick asked the program director of his station, Steven Spector, whether Harrison's views about conservatives and OutKick represent the views of 96.5 The Fan. Spector did not return our email in time for publication. We will update this story if he does. We also reached out to Harrison to see if he stands by his bizarre commentary. Anyway, we at OutKick do not believe you have to vote a certain way to have an opinion about sports. We also stand by our coverage of Josh Simmons. The starting left tackle for the NFL's most valuable asset playing in just eight games over two years, under two different sets of mysterious circumstances, is a story worth covering. According to one Kansas City radio host, however, such coverage is only worthwhile if it comes from someone with the proper political leanings. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6b9e975342cf4db8d49ed Nicolás Maduro and his wife expected to face new charges related to alleged torture of Americans te 2026-10-07T21:30:17.425Z Nicolás Maduro and his wife expected to face new charges related to alleged torture of Americans Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife could face new charges Thursday tied to the alleged torture of Americans. The additional charges are expected to be announced in Manhattan federal court, according to Fox News’ David Spunt and Jake Paronich. U.S. Attorney Jamie McDonald is expected to speak after a 10:30 a.m. hearing. Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores de Maduro, already face drug trafficking charges following their January capture by U.S. forces. Both have pleaded not guilty to those charges. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6b9e875342cf4db8d49e4 'The world is standing with you': Christian leaders from 122 countries unite in Jerusalem for Oct 7 te 2026-10-07T21:30:16.059Z 'The world is standing with you': Christian leaders from 122 countries unite in Jerusalem for Oct 7 Christian community leaders and influencers from around the world gathered in Jerusalem on Wednesday for an international memorial marking Oct. 7, as part of the Friends of Zion Ambassador Summit. The event also included Jewish leaders, released hostages, bereaved families, wounded Israelis, ambassadors and diplomatic representatives to commemorate the anniversary of the Hamas-led Oct. 7, 2023, massacre. "Oct. 7 is the worst day in Israel’s history, a day of hopelessness," Dr. Mike Evans, founder of the Friends of Zion Heritage Center in Jerusalem, told Fox News Digital. ON OCT 7, CHRISTIANS MUST REMEMBER AND STAND WITH ISRAEL "People talk a lot about the more than 1,200 people killed that day, but not enough about the more than 70,000 who lost their homes and loved ones. You have a nation going through unspeakable pain, not only because of Oct. 7, but also because of the feeling that they are alone and that the world has turned against them," Evans added. "What I’m sharing on Oct. 7 is this: ‘You’re wrong. The world is standing with you,’" he continued. "You see the faces, languages and songs of people from around the world united to comfort you and stand with you. It’s not political. It’s for the Jewish people: You are not alone. We’re with you. We love you." CHRISTIAN ZIONISTS TAKE ON ANTI-ISRAEL ‘PROPAGANDA’ FROM BIBLICAL HEARTLAND Hosted by actor and influencer Nathaniel Buzolic and reporter Erin Molan, Wednesday’s event in the Israeli capital was broadcast live on dozens of television networks around the world. "When other minority or groups suffer, there tends to be some sort of acknowledgment of that suffering, but when it comes to Jewish suffering, particularly at the hands of radical Islamists, there is not only silence but also denial and an attempt to downgrade the atrocities we witnessed and we really have witnessed atrocities not just on Oct. 7 but in the continuation of that ," Buzolic told Fox News Digital. Buzolic said that supporting Israel is a moral imperative given what he described as efforts to destroy the country. He argued that the hostility toward Israel is rooted in a radical Islamist ideology that rejects peace and coexistence not only with the Jewish state, but also with Western societies more broadly. Released hostages Agam Berger, Sagui Dekel-Chen, Bar Kupershtein and Evyatar David attended the event, along with Bar’s grandfather, Holocaust survivor Michael Kupershtein. Sylvan Adams, president of the World Jewish Congress Israel and a full partner in the event, also participated. ANTISEMITIC VIOLENCE REACHES DEADLIEST LEVEL SINCE 1994, NEW GLOBAL REPORT FINDS Earlier in the day, participants visited Yad Vashem, Israel’s Holocaust remembrance center. The Friends of Zion Ambassador Summit is being held for the second consecutive year and brings together over 1,000 participants from 122 countries. "The alliance is very strong. The vast majority of Zionists in the world are not Jewish; they are Bible-believing Christians," Evans told Fox News Digital. "The Christian Zionists worldwide don’t necessarily agree on the politics, but they agree on the people. They are uniting with the people of Israel." The delegation includes many young people as part of an effort to reach a generation that Evans said had been "poisoned" by countries such as Qatar at universities, as well as by Artificial Intelligence. The summit, held in cooperation with Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, opened Tuesday with an event on Jerusalem’s Mount of Olives. Evans said the site, which is associated with Jesus and his ascension, holds particular significance for participants and serves as a symbol of their faith. Israel’s Special Envoy to the Christian World George Deek said he was proud of the sustained support Israel has received from Jewish and Christian communities abroad since Oct. 7, 2023. LOST CITY WHERE JESUS PERFORMED MIRACLES HAS FINALLY BEEN IDENTIFIED, EXPERT SAYS "The arrival of Christian leaders carries a powerful message that Israel does not stand alone. They have come to bear witness, meet people whose lives were shattered on Oct. 7, and carry their stories back to communities around the world," Deek told Fox News Digital. Deek said the bond between Israel and the Christian world has been built on "truth, courage and sheer determination" to confront antisemitism and other forms of hatred wherever they arise. "This visit is a testament to the strength of the bond between Israel and Christian communities, despite attempts by various groups, including paid actors and anti-Israel organizations, to drive a wedge between them," he added. Deek said the special relationship between Christians and Jews rests on three foundations: a shared biblical heritage; a commitment to ensuring Jews can live free from antisemitism and fear; and the right of Christians in the Middle East and elsewhere to live without intimidation. "The future of the Jews in Israel and the future of Christians are connected because we have a shared history, we share the same historical land, the same values, kings and prophets, and we have to stand together, especially when it comes to this warfare against the soul of Christians, trying to drive them away from Israel," Deek told Fox News Digital. Influencer Oli London first visited Israel six weeks after the Oct. 7 attack, traveling to Kibbutz Kfar Aza, where residents were killed and kidnapped and homes were burned during the massacre. "I felt it was so important to come back to honor the memory of the victims, advocate for those still suffering from trauma, raise awareness of their suffering and take part in mass prayers," London told Fox News Digital. SIGN UP FOR ANTISEMITISM EXPOSED NEWSLETTER "I think it’s also important to show Christians the holy sites in Israel. I’m visiting the Sea of Galilee, the Mount of Olives, the Garden Tomb and other biblical sites to encourage Christians to return, because Israel has had a difficult time over the past few years," he continued. London also praised the resilience of the Jewish people and addressed rising antisemitism around the world since Oct. 7. "Sadly, many people are either staying silent or jumping on the bandwagon of the anti-Israel trend, fueling hatred and bringing out antisemitic views in many people. Jewish people need support and need to know they are loved and supported by so many Christians," he said. On Thursday, members of the delegation will visit the Nova music festival site, where one of the central massacres of Oct. 7 took place, and meet with released hostages Romi Gonen, Elkana Bohbot and Noa Argamani, who were abducted from the festival. On Friday, the delegation will visit the ancient site of Shiloh in Samaria for a special tour and prayer event. Hooman Khalili, who is participating in the summit, was born in Iran and has been an outspoken supporter of Israel. He said he has visited the country 17 times over 21 months to create "Woman, Life, Freedom" murals. "I was invited and saw it as an opportunity to share with American pastors the work I have been doing to show the world how Israel and the Jewish people support women and the people of Iran," he told Fox News Digital. "This is one of those opportunities to come and pray for the land and the State of Israel, connect with other Christians and people who share my beliefs and values," he added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6b9e575342cf4db8d49db 100-shot Somali gang gun battle rocks Minnesota as sheriff warns 'we're in trouble' te 2026-10-07T21:30:13.353Z 100-shot Somali gang gun battle rocks Minnesota as sheriff warns 'we're in trouble' Violence tied to Somali-American gangs in the Twin Cities metro erupted in recent days, with law enforcement recovering nearly 100 casings after a gunfight captured on a resident’s surveillance camera — as officials warn they need help to contain the problem before it escalates. The warning follows a burst of violence across several Twin Cities suburbs — including a Bloomington shootout that left nearly 100 shell casings and another shooting in Eden Prairie — as law enforcement says the incidents have entered a retaliation cycle and officials race to disrupt the groups before the violence evolves into more entrenched drug- and money-driven crime. "We have the opportunity to fix it," Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher said of a surge in Somali gang violence across the Twin Cities — but warned authorities could be facing a much more difficult problem if the groups escalate the resources they use. 3 DEAD, INCLUDING SUSPECTED GUNMAN, AND 3 OFFICERS INJURED IN MINNEAPOLIS SHOOTING "It’s early. Once they evolve into drugs, we’re in trouble. Once they evolve into money, more money, we are in trouble," said Fletcher, whose county is anchored by St. Paul and runs along the west bank of the Mississippi River. Fletcher estimated that about 300 juveniles are involved and said part of the problem lies in the Somali gangs’ relative novelty to local law enforcement and what he characterized as a reluctance to aggressively prosecute offenders across the river in Minneapolis. TRUMP’S LAW-AND-ORDER BLITZ MARKS ONE YEAR WITH EYE-POPPING HAUL OF SUSPECTS, GUNS IN BLUE CITY "We need more people focused on this problem. Because 50 kids in this 300 need to go to jail, 25 need to be prosecuted by the feds for RICO and nd another 25 need to be prosecuted at the local level. Take 50 of the most active out of the mix, and we will see dramatic changes," he said. He ascribed some of the reticence to neighboring Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty, saying she has not been sufficiently "aggressive" in prosecuting such offenders. FEDERAL JUDGE REFERS PHILADELPHIA DA LARRY KRASNER TO DOJ FOR POSSIBLE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION "One of the misconceptions is that somehow when you prosecute people, put them in jail that you're destituting them to some terrible life. This is how kids get corrected," he said. Moriarty’s office pushed back on the assertion, with spokesman Daniel Borgertpoepping saying the neighboring communities are "looking for solutions" and that Moriarty’s prosecutors "communicate daily with law enforcement [and] will participate in any group that moves us toward sustainable public safety." "The way we approach prosecution of violent crime is consistent regardless of the race or ethnicity of those involved," Borgertpoepping said. Meanwhile, residents across the metro region expressed outrage to local officials over the violence and what they described as a growing threat to public safety. Jared Scribner, a resident of nearby Edina, criticized officials for calling the issue "gun violence" and demanded they "confront what is happening even when the facts are politically uncomfortable." Scribner said violence associated with the gangs erupted at a local homecoming event and at a park. MEMPHIS MOM SAYS TRUMP BROUGHT PEACE TO STREETS AS DEMOCRATIC DA BATTLES TASK FORCE OVERSIGHT "We don't need more virtue signaling, yard signs, DEI initiatives, or community conversations that lead to nowhere. We need competent government, accountability, and safe neighborhoods," he said, also blaming Moriarty’s office for "refu[sing]" to properly address the issue. He also suggested officials have sometimes generalized the ethnicity of those involved, remarking that it "feels more comfortable for some people to say East African. I don't even know that that's a fair term, because 98% of these gang members are Somalians." In nearby Bloomington, where about 100 casings were recovered from the scene of a late-night firefight that appeared to involve automatic weapons, Police Chief Booker Hodges took a confrontational tack toward the suspects who remained at large — while warning they do not fit the typical stereotype of gang members. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER "They're coming from two parent homes, living in apartment buildings with $3,500 a month rent, driving Beamers and Mercedes. They're not dealing with money. There's no drugs in the house. They're purchasing legal firearms," he said. "To those of you who did this shooting, you know that I know that you know that I that we know who you are. So my suggestion is: you turn yourself in. Let's stop playing these games with you running around out here doing all this stuff," Hodges warned — as the violence draws national attention. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6b9e375342cf4db8d49d2 Patriots' Drake Maye says he's 'a little bit skeptical' US landed on moon, NASA responds te 2026-10-07T21:30:11.931Z Patriots' Drake Maye says he's 'a little bit skeptical' US landed on moon, NASA responds Add New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye to the group of Americans who are not quite sure the United States landed on the moon in 1969. It’s been a heavily debated topic for decades, a conspiracy theory that began when Apollo 11 touched down on the moon and Neil Armstrong became the first man to step foot on the neighboring rock. Well, Maye, fresh off a massive victory over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, shared his skepticism about the situation during a Monday appearance on WEEI after conspiracy theories came up. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "I don’t know about the moon, you know," he said. "I think I can see back in the day why we would put on the mask if we went there, but I’m not really sure 200% if we went there or not. I wouldn’t say I’m leaning one way or the other. I just know I’m a little bit skeptical." Maye also revealed he took a conspiracy theories class at the University of North Carolina during his collegiate football days playing for the Tar Heels. "They studied [Adolf] Hitler being alive and, ‘Are birds real?’ — some of the classic ones that you hear about," he explained. Maye’s comments began to make the rounds on social media to the point where NASA saw what the discourse was this time regarding its moon landing. They had something to say to Maye. "I quite literally have the receipts," NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman replied under Boston 25 News’ post about Maye’s comments. The moon landing conspiracy, for those who believe it, revolves around the claim that NASA and the U.S. government faked the moon landings between 1969 and 1972. Some even went so far as to say legendary director Stanley Kubrick was in on it. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! However, scientists, historians and independent experts have dismissed the conspiracy as false on numerous occasions, pointing to NASA bringing back pounds of moon rocks that international laboratories, including the Soviet Union, analyzed and confirmed as lunar material. Also, NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter captured photographs of the Apollo landing sites from space, showing signs of rover tracks and astronaut footprints. Finally, a secret this large would’ve needed to be held in place by over 400,000 employees commissioned to work on the Apollo program. What are the chances not one of them slipped up? But it’s a conspiracy theory that remains in play even today despite the overwhelming evidence otherwise. One thing Maye is sure about is wanting to continue building momentum with the Patriots heading into Week 5 against the 3-1 Las Vegas Raiders at home in Foxborough. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6b9e275342cf4db8d49c9 Valerie Bertinelli hits back at trolls who say she's 'obsessed' with late ex Eddie Van Halen te 2026-10-07T21:30:10.097Z Valerie Bertinelli hits back at trolls who say she's 'obsessed' with late ex Eddie Van Halen Valerie Bertinelli is clapping back at internet trolls who say she's "obsessed" with her ex-husband. In a new Instagram post, the 66-year-old actress responded to fans who give her "pushback" when she posts photos of her ex, the late Eddie Van Halen, whom she was married to from 1981 to 2007, noting, "It used to really bother me," but not anymore. "They never quite say the words, 'you're not allowed to love your ex-husband, that's ridiculous, you can't love him,'" she said. "They never quite say that, but they berate you and berate you for months, make you think you’re crazy until you finally say, ‘OK, fine, I don’t love him.’" She added that while they never use the words, any time she posts photos from what she called "better days" with Van Halen and their son, "they say that you’re obsessed, say all kinds of f---ed up s--- until you take the picture down." VALERIE BERTINELLI SAYS SHE’S ‘REALLY SCARED’ OF DATING, ISSUES WARNING ON 'VULNERABILITY' Bertinelli said the comments were "soul-breaking," but that she has since learned that these internet trolls "can't tell me how I feel." "My heart can hold a lot of love. I have a big piece right here that's got Ed's name all over it," she said. "And, if I ever fall in love again, I’ll make room in my heart for that person, without it touching the love I have for Ed, my son, my daughter-in-law, all the people that I love." She concluded by saying that she loves Van Halen, and "never stopped loving Ed" because her "heart loves a lot." The "One Day at a Time" star's post comes one day after she shared an old photo of herself and Van Halen on her Instagram in honor of the sixth anniversary of his death, which she captioned, "Photos may fade, like old photos do, but not the memories and never the love." GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Fans of the actress supported her in the comments section of her video, with one saying, "Ed is the father of your child. Your child is an extension of Ed in so many ways for that reason alone there is no way to stop loving him." "Divorce doesn’t necessarily mean you can’t, don’t or won’t love your ex anymore. I wish people would mind their own business," another added. Van Halen died in October 2020 at the age of 65 following a stroke. He had also been battling throat cancer for six years prior to his death. Throughout their decades-long marriage, the couple welcomed one child together, a son named Wolfgang, now 35. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE Since her split from Van Halen, Bertinelli tied the knot with Tom Vitale, who she was married to from 2011 to 2021. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6b79175342cf4db8d4977 Can Warren Petersen win over Latino voters with his Spanish-speaking pitch? te 2026-10-07T21:20:17.368Z Can Warren Petersen win over Latino voters with his Spanish-speaking pitch? Senate President Warren Petersen, the Republican nominee for Arizona attorney general, at the Clean Elections debate on Sept. 23, 2026. (Photo by Joe Rondone/The Arizona Republic/pool) Republican Warren Petersen is making a play for Latino voters with a Spanish-language digital ad featuring state Rep. Lydia Hernandez, his Mexican-born wife and other Latinos. The 30-second ad is Petersen’s attempt to show that his conservative politics can draw Latino voters — and that Hernandez can help him do it in his bid to unseat Democratic Attorney General Kris Mayes. If Hernandez is the best Petersen can do to show his crossover appeal, he might as well pack up and go home. The self-described conservative Democrat has been censured by fellow party members for repeatedly voting with Republicans and has been wreaking havoc at the Cartwright School District, where she serves on the board. But hear me out. Petersen, who’s trailing in the polls, must be betting that he can win at least a few of Hernandez’s backers, and that it will be enough to help close the gap in a race Mayes won in 2022 by just 280 votes. Hernandez endorsed Petersen after losing her Democratic primary in July, when she lost resoundingly. Democrats have since mocked her and dismissed her as a political loser. But they shouldn’t be so quick to write her off just yet. The mockery surely resonates with progressives, but it misses the larger point. Unless, of course, those same progressives are confident they can outnumber conservative Latinos still willing to bet on Trump’s policies and local allies like Petersen to carry them out. Latinos make up 1 in 4 Arizona voters. Nationwide, 69% of Latinos who once supported Trump now disapprove of him, according to a recent NBC News/Telemundo poll. The same poll shows that two-thirds think Trump’s deportation crackdown has gone too far and three-quarters disapprove of his handling of the economy. I haven’t seen significant polling focused on Arizona Latinos in this particular race. But Petersen has tied his chances of defeating Mayes to Trump and backs his violent deportation agenda, and he is betting on the smaller slice of Latino voters who still support the president. That’s where Hernandez and the other Spanish-speaking backers come in handy. Hernandez represents a heavily Hispanic district that includes Maryvale and other parts of Phoenix’s west side. If she can bring even a few hundred voters to Petersen, she could make the difference in a race that may again be decided by a razor-thin margin. Recent polling shows Mayes with an edge over Petersen, especially among independents. Still, she can’t afford to dismiss Hernandez or any other voter the Republican might attract, even with his troubling record. Petersen issued subpoenas for Maricopa County ballots and election equipment and was a driving force behind the Senate’s sham audit of the 2020. The Senate later hired the infamous Cyber Ninjas, which championed the “Stop the Steal” movement fueled by false claims that the election was stolen from Trump. That’s damaging for Petersen, especially because he’s running under Trump’s banner as the president’s popularity sinks among Americans, particularly Latinos. But then again, Latinos are still astonishingly split between Democrats and Republicans when it comes to border security. Petersen touts his Mexican connection while championing hardline immigration legislation such as Prop. 314, which makes it a state crime to cross the U.S.-Mexico border illegally and gives local authorities greater power to deport undocumented immigrants. Mayes, by contrast, has filed a slew of lawsuits against the Trump administration. She successfully helped block Trump’s plan to end birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants and forced the federal government to pause plans for the ICE warehouse in Surprise until an environmental impact review is completed. Petersen seems to think that touting his wife’s Mexican roots, enlisting Hernandez and speaking directly to Spanish-speaking Latinos will earn their trust. That won’t happen on a grand scale. But he’s betting that Latino voters aren’t a monolith. Hernandez doesn’t need to turn thousands of Democrats into Republicans for Petersen. She only needs to move enough voters to make a difference in a race that might be decided by a few thousand votes — or a few hundred. Mayes can’t afford to take that lightly. And Petersen knows it. YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6b78f75342cf4db8d4957 Mom dies shielding baby in horrific 15-story Bronx fall as police hunt suspect: report te 2026-10-07T21:20:15.114Z Mom dies shielding baby in horrific 15-story Bronx fall as police hunt suspect: report A New York City mother and her baby were allegedly pushed from an apartment balcony in a deadly attack that left the woman dead and her infant daughter critically injured, police said, as detectives hunt a man wanted in connection with the case. The NYPD identified Angel Carrasco, 31, as the man detectives are seeking after Nathaly Ramirez, 23, and her 8-month-old daughter were found outside their Bronx apartment building early Tuesday. The pair fell from a 15th-floor balcony, according to FOX 5 NY, which reported that investigators were looking for Ramirez’s boyfriend or recent ex-boyfriend in a suspected domestic violence incident. GEORGIA COLLEGE STUDENT MIRACULOUSLY SURVIVES 8-STORY PLUNGE AFTER METAL BENCH BREAKS HER FALL Investigators believe Ramirez tightly embraced her daughter during the fall, likely cushioning the baby from the impact, ABC7 NY reported. Neighbors described hearing a desperate plea moments before the horrifying incident. "Please don’t do this!" Ramirez screamed, according to neighbors cited by FOX 5. Officers responded to a 911 call at approximately 3:38 a.m. Tuesday outside 2550 Olinville Ave., where they found Ramirez and her daughter with injuries indicating a fall from an elevated position, the NYPD told Fox News Digital. DATING-APP CHARMER ACCUSED OF MURDER AFTER HISTORY OF DOMESTIC ARRESTS INVOLVING WOMEN HE MET ONLINE "Further investigation determined that both individuals had been pushed from a balcony," the department said. Officers rushed the baby to a hospital in critical condition. Emergency medical personnel transported Ramirez to a hospital, where she was later pronounced dead. Police identified Carrasco as wanted in connection with the incident in an update Wednesday and released an image of him. The department’s statement did not specify his relationship to Ramirez or announce any charges. Sources told FOX 5 that the couple had a history of domestic violence and that police had been called to the apartment multiple times. A woman who lives two doors down told the outlet she had heard yelling from the apartment on numerous occasions. MARYLAND DAD BLAMED 'SATAN' AFTER 2-MONTH-OLD DAUGHTER DIED FROM HORRIFIC HEAD TRAUMA A neighbor identified only as Mike recalled an incident in January involving a man trying to force his way into Ramirez’s apartment, ABC7 reported. "He was kicking the door down trying to get into the apartment," Mike told the station. No arrests have been made, and the investigation remains ongoing, police said. Anyone with information about Carrasco’s whereabouts can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS, or submit a tip online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6b78b75342cf4db8d494e DAVID MARCUS: In Dayton, Ohio, both parties face bitter political despondency te 2026-10-07T21:20:11.769Z DAVID MARCUS: In Dayton, Ohio, both parties face bitter political despondency Generally, on reporting trips, the job begins once I land on the ground, hence, "on the ground reporting." But in Dayton, Ohio, I got my first tidbit of information in the air, looking out of my plane’s window to a large farm field below with the giant words, "Trump 28," blasted onto it like a crop circle. It was a reminder that President Donald Trump won the Buckeye State by 11 points in 2024, and yet, both the Senate and gubernatorial races here are proving uphill climbs for the GOP’s respective nominees — Sen. Jon Husted and Vivek Ramaswamy — even with Democratic challengers in former Sen. Sherrod Brown and Dr. Amy Acton whose support feels rather tepid. I spoke with Michael in the Oregon District neighborhood, one of few in this beat-down city of empty storefronts still brimming with life. His attitude seemed to be something akin to a pox on both political parties’ houses. FOX NEWS POLL: DEMOCRATIC UNITY, REPUBLICAN CROSSOVERS SHAPE OHIO SENATE RACE "It doesn’t seem like either candidate is going to be good for anybody," the young man said, regarding Ramaswamy and Amy Acton. He added, "It doesn’t matter who you vote for, either way, they’re not going to represent what the people actually want." When I asked Michael if there was a politician these days who did inspire him, his answer was Texas GOP Congressman Brandon Gill, a far more populist figure than either the technocratic Ramaswamy or the establishment Husted, the latter of whom Michael admitted to knowing almost nothing about. At Blind Bob’s, I met Miss Barbara — as the men there all dotingly called her — a woman in her 70s who has lived in Dayton her entire life. She regaled me with tales of the busy metropolis she remembers from the 1970s and 1980s. "I suppose it was sometime in the 90s that things started going downhill," she told me, citing the loss of GM factories. On the elections, Miss Barbara told me, "I’ll start paying attention soon, I try to keep an open mind," adding in an echo of Michael, "Not much seems to change either way." Just down the road, I found Bonnett’s Book Shop, opened in 1939 by the grandfather of its current owner, Kevin. Once the world’s largest retailer of back-issue magazines, the shop has been a neighborhood fixture for generations. I asked Kevin what he was looking for from his state and federal governments. FOX NEWS POLL: SQUEEZED BY COSTS, FRUSTRATED VOTERS TURN TO THE DEMOCRATS "In the last few decades, there’s been a big push for small businesses," Kevin told Fox News Digital, adding, "There’s been a lot of help for new small businesses ... we’re not a new business, we don’t get much attention." "We don’t get much attention," seemed to be a running theme from almost all the Daytonites I spoke with this week, very much directed at both political parties. There is a strong case to be made that no state in the union has suffered more grievously from the economic upheavals of the 21st Century, from global trade to increased challenges in farming, than Ohio — where the emptiness of small-city America feels just a little more empty. It breaks one’s heart to see the monumental architecture of past glory, as intricate in detail as it is overpowering in scale, brought low — often literally empty shells of a once mighty Midwestern city. Sam, who runs a convenience store in the shadow of the abandoned stone and brick towers, told Fox News Digital, "It just feels like more of the same, from both parties, nothing much gets done." Given the dim view that many Ohioans take of traditional politics, it seems little wonder that Trump has consistently carried the state with big numbers on a message of rebirth and growth that, while it sometimes delivers less than it promises, at least it promises something. TRUMP TOUTS ‘GOLDEN AGE’ AT OHIO RALLY, URGES VOTERS TO DELIVER GOP MIDTERM WINS Right now, there is not much indication that either Ramaswamy or Husted have the populist magic in a bottle that has rocketed Trump to victory, which explains why the president was in nearby Vandalia last weekend for a rally. Hopeless is too strong a word for Dayton, Ohio, but tired and skeptical are not; Tired of a tame politics that cannot fix the big problems like massive amounts of empty commercial property, and skeptical that anyone running today can change that. Over the next month, as Miss Barbara starts paying more attention, the Ohio candidates who can breathe a little hope into the voters will fare best. But it can’t be with either party’s familiar bromides; rather, it must be done with new ideas. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6b78875342cf4db8d492e Most California Gen Z Exiles Choose Texas, Study Shows te 2026-10-07T21:20:08.667Z Most California Gen Z Exiles Choose Texas, Study Shows Nearly one in four Gen Z adults moved to a different state in 2024, according to U.S. Census Bureau data. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6b78675342cf4db8d4925 Neil Gorsuch Corrects Trump DOJ Lawyer During Supreme Court Arguments te 2026-10-07T21:20:06.679Z Neil Gorsuch Corrects Trump DOJ Lawyer During Supreme Court Arguments The Supreme Court is deciding whether an environmental review must be done before a permit is applied for. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6b53575342cf4db8d48d5 Christa Pike's first words revealed after she unexpectedly woke up while lawyers thought she was 'brain dead' te 2026-10-07T21:10:13.522Z Christa Pike's first words revealed after she unexpectedly woke up while lawyers thought she was 'brain dead' Christa Pike's lawyers believed the Tennessee death row inmate was "brain dead" and expected her to be taken off life support before she unexpectedly woke up Tuesday, nearly a week after the state failed two attempts to lethally inject her. "To the shock of everyone, including me, including her team and including the medical team, Christa woke up and began talking," Randy Spivey, one of her attorneys, told reporters Wednesday after a court hearing in Nashville. "I do not have an explanation for what happened between Monday night and Tuesday morning, but what we do know is that Christa has a long road to recovery," he added. CHRISTA PIKE NOW CONSCIOUS AND TALKING AFTER SURVIVING 2 DOSES OF LETHAL INJECTION DRUG Instead, Pike regained consciousness after having been kept on life support since her botched execution on Sept. 30, he said. Her first words upon waking were "Where am I?" and "Who are you?" according to Spivey, who said Pike remains confused and faces a lengthy recovery. DEATH ROW INMATE UNCONSCIOUS ON VENTILATOR AFTER BOTCHED EXECUTION FOR TEEN’S KILLING: ATTORNEYS She has pneumonia, cannot swallow and has a blood clot in one arm, he said. He described her hands as looking "like if you were to blow up a surgical glove." FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X He said it remained unclear whether she would ever regain the use of her arms. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB The update came after Davidson County Chancery Court Judge I'Ashea Myles granted Pike's emergency motion to preserve evidence connected to the failed execution Wednesday. She ordered the Tennessee Department of Correction to retain physical evidence including needles, IV lines, package labels and drugs — as well as text messages, encrypted communications, photographs and recordings. GOT A TIP? CHRISTA PIKE EXECUTION FAILURE SPARES MURDERER WHO BAILED VICTIM OUT JUST TO KILL HIM She specifically said messages on apps like Signal need to be preserved. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST "To any extent that any information has already been, any information or any evidence has already been discarded, deleted, destroyed or no longer exists, I want TDOC to take an affirmative step, to try to claw back that information," she said. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Pike's future remains unclear. Gov. Bill Lee has halted Tennessee executions for the remainder of 2026 while the state investigates what went wrong last week. Assistant Attorney General Will Ayers declined to predict whether the state would seek another death warrant in court Wednesday. Her attorneys have asked for her sentence to be commuted to life in prison without parole. Pike was sentenced to death for the 1995 torture and murder of 19-year-old Colleen Slemmer in Knoxville. Two others involved in the slaying received lesser sentences — one who was 17 at the time and another who testified on behalf of the state as part of a plea deal. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6b53275342cf4db8d48cc Trail Blazers have 'set themselves up to fail' by firing Braiden Bell over teenage tweets, attorney says te 2026-10-07T21:10:10.325Z Trail Blazers have 'set themselves up to fail' by firing Braiden Bell over teenage tweets, attorney says Firing a grown man over social media posts he wrote as a 15-year-old kid has put the Portland Trail Blazers in hot water. Newly hired play-by-play announcer Braiden Bell was ousted shortly after taking the job when a local news report surfaced crude posts from 2012 and 2013. While Bell has navigated the situation with grace and issued an immediate public apology for his teenage posts, getting back into the Blazers' good graces remains a steep battle. Now, Bell's attorney, Arnie Herz, is pushing back against the franchise's approach. Speaking with OutKick, Herz addressed the societal shift toward retroactively punishing individuals for online posts. MEDIA SINKS TO NEW LOW BY DIGGING UP TWEETS THAT GOT ANNOUNCER FIRED BY COWARDLY BLAZERS "What we've become as a society is very much a gotcha and a teardown mindset," Herz explained. "If everything came to light of your most insensitive comments, your worst behaviors, you wouldn't be able to sustain this zero tolerance." Herz added that if the organization strictly enforced such a policy across the board, "I don't think there would be a single player, single member in the front office, a single coach, or a single fan who would be able to participate." Herz pointed out the utter absurdity of holding anyone to such a standard. "The only possible person who could be the play-by-play announcer based on a zero-tolerance standard is Mother Teresa," Herz added. "But there's three problems with that. One, she's not alive. Two, she knew nothing about basketball. And three, I don't think she'd want the job. So, that's it. There's no Saints, except in New Orleans, in football, and obviously, that's just the name." THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! While morals clauses are common in sports, Herz argued applying them to teenage posts stretches the rule past common sense. "I'm a big fan of a morals clause," Herz noted. "I totally understand a team that has someone on their personnel who does something egregious, like being charged with a felony, making horrific comments as a grown-up in the course of their employment. ... But having a morals clause that's so broad that it is going to ensnare comments made by a teenage boy in early teenage years, 15, is immoral." "A morals clause properly drafted serves a very valuable moral purpose," Herz added. "And a morals clause overly broad becomes itself immoral. I think that's what we have here." Herz argued Portland's unyielding stance clashes directly with its own past. "Not only do they have no precedence, there's very few organizations in the world of sports that have shown greater leniency to giving second, third, fourth, and fifth chances than the Blazer organization," Herz stated. "This is an organization that's had significant issues in the past and have members on their staff on the court and off the court who have done far, far, far worse than what Mr. Bell did." He added that on-court value changes the rules entirely. NEW YORK TIMES LOSES DEFAMATION SUIT, ORDERED TO PAY $9.25M TO FORMER ALABAMA BASKETBALL PLAYER "When you're a big star, you make a lot of money, the team very much depends on you, the league depends on you, you get more slack," Herz admitted. "That's just the reality. If Braiden could hit a three and defend players like the starting five, we wouldn't be here right now." Herz warned that the franchise's stance sets a troublesome precedent for future hires. "If I'm legal counsel for the Blazers, I'm saying to the Blazers: 'You have to reinstate this guy. If you're gonna fire him for this, every single person on social media is gonna be scrutinizing every hire you make, every player you have on your roster, and it's going to consume you,'" Herz advised. "You've set yourself up to fail. Back off." Herz urged both sides to acknowledge their mistakes and resolve the matter constructively. "Just like Braiden made a mistake, the Blazers made a mistake," Herz concluded. "Take responsibility, take accountability, let's move forward. Our goal is really to use this as a learning experience for everyone so that everyone could win." Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6b52e75342cf4db8d48ab NFL Releases Statement on 'Beverage Drinking' Celebrations After Reversed Fines te 2026-10-07T21:10:06.331Z NFL Releases Statement on 'Beverage Drinking' Celebrations After Reversed Fines The NFL and NFLPA issued a joint statement in response to the two rescinded fines punishing "beverage drinking" celebrations. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6b2e475342cf4db8d484b Olivia Dean song accused of ripping melody from Bill Withers’ ‘Just the Two of Us’ te 2026-10-07T21:00:20.499Z Olivia Dean song accused of ripping melody from Bill Withers’ ‘Just the Two of Us’ Olivia Dean’s music collided with a Grammy-winning classic in a new lawsuit accusing the singer of repeatedly copying the melody of Bill Withers’ "Just the Two of Us." Dean's label was sued by Mattie Music Group – the publisher of Withers' catalog – on Friday. Dean's 2025 song "I've Seen It" and Withers' hit classic have "obvious and inescapable similarities," according to the lawsuit obtained by Fox News Digital. "The number, character and arrangement of the shared musical features are so striking that they support an interference that the similarities did not result from coincidence, independent creation or reliance on common musical elements," the lawsuit claimed. SUPREME COURT HANDS ED SHEERAN LEGAL WIN IN MARVIN GAYE COPYRIGHT FIGHT At the heart of the case is the allegation that "I’ve Seen It" repeatedly copies the "distinctively protectable melody" of "Just the Two of Us." After coming across the song in August 2026, Mattie Music Group hired musicologist Alexander Stewart, Ph.D., whose preliminary analysis allegedly found substantial similarities in protectable musical expression. Mattie Music Group insisted Withers' original song was so widely disseminated that Dean and co-writers Bastian Langebæk and Max Wolfgang had a reasonable opportunity to encounter it. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE "Just the Two of Us" reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100, won a Grammy award and received decades of radio play and streams. It has also been covered by a number of artists. The label reportedly notified the companies of the alleged infringement on Aug. 17, 2026, but claims they continued commercially exploiting the song afterward. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS The federal lawsuit targets Capitol Records, Universal Music Group, Sony Publishing and Kobalt Music Publishing – not Dean herself – and seeks damages, profits and an injunction against further alleged infringement. Withers broke through in 1971 with "Ain’t No Sunshine," which earned him his first Grammy. His catalog would ultimately include classics such as "Lean on Me," "Use Me," "Lovely Day," "Grandma’s Hands" and "Just the Two of Us. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE Dean, 27, is a British singer-songwriter whose blend of soul, pop and jazz-inflected R&B has made her one of the U.K.’s biggest breakout stars. She released her debut album, "Messy," in 2023. Her second album, The Art of Loving," produced major hits including "Nice to Each Other," "So Easy (To Fall in Love)" and "Man I Need." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6b2e175342cf4db8d4842 Parents of slain pregnant mom Christa Gilley demand Lee Gilley's return from Italy for murder case te 2026-10-07T21:00:17.495Z Parents of slain pregnant mom Christa Gilley demand Lee Gilley's return from Italy for murder case "We believe in the sanctity of human life." The parents of murdered Texas mother Christa Bauer Gilley, 38, have made their first public statements following their daughter's killing. Prosecutors say her husband, Lee Gilley, 39, is responsible for her death. His wife, who was pregnant at the time, was found dead inside the family's home in October 2024. LEE GILLEY BEGS FOR ITALIAN PROTECTION AS ALLEGED SQUATTER TARGETS HOME WHERE PREGNANT WIFE WAS KILLED Investigators say the murder suspect cut off his ankle monitor and fled from the U.S. to Italy in May, weeks before his trial was supposed to start – which Lee Gilley's attorney, Dick DeGuerin, said poses a possible challenge for his client's defense. Speaking to Fox News Digital, DeGuerin said, "It does complicate the criminal case in Houston if he is returned here because flight can be used as evidence of consciousness of guilt." FRIEND OF SLAIN PREGNANT TEXAS WOMAN CALLS DEATH PENALTY REMOVAL THE 'BIGGEST RELIEF IN MONTHS' Meanwhile, Ed and Sharon Bauer, Christa's parents, have been waiting tirelessly for any developments on Gilley's extradition. They explained their anguish in an op-ed published in The Wall Street Journal. "We didn’t have time to grieve before legal battles began. What’s kept us going is faith that we would see accountability for the precious lives taken from us," they wrote. Gilley's extradition has been a saga in and of itself. TEXAS PROSECUTORS TAKE DEATH PENALTY OFF THE TABLE FOR MAN ACCUSED OF MURDERING WIFE AND FLEEING TO ITALY When he was captured and arrested by the Italian government, there was concern from Italian courts that if they did release Gilley from Italian custody and allow his to return to U.S. soil, he would face the death penalty – which is abolished in their country. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X The Bauers have also expressed their opposition to the punishment. FRIEND OF SLAIN PREGNANT TEXAS WOMAN CALLS DEATH PENALTY REMOVAL THE 'BIGGEST RELIEF IN MONTHS' They wrote, "We are Roman Catholic and believe in the sanctity of human life. We don’t believe justice for Christa involves taking another life. For us, justice means improving the well-being of women like her. It means confronting the global problem of violence against women." 📩 Send me a story idea: kelsie.cairns@fox.com 📸 Instagram: kelsiecairns_tv 🎥 Facebook: Kelsie Cairns SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS Texas prosecutors took the death penalty off the table and have been waiting for approval from Italy to begin the extradition process. TEXAS PROSECUTORS TAKE DEATH PENALTY OFF THE TABLE FOR MAN ACCUSED OF MURDERING WIFE AND FLEEING TO ITALY On Wednesday, Gilley appeared in court in Italy. Initially the courts were going to decide on his extradition back to the U.S. – but no decision was made, Gilley's attorney confirmed to Fox News Digital. SEND US A TIP Although he is still overseas, a preliminary hearing for Gilley is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 9. LEE GILLEY’S TEXAS ATTORNEY ‘NEVER HAD ONE LIKE THIS’ AS ACCUSED WIFE KILLER CLINGS TO ITALIAN LIFELINE GOT A TIP? DeGuerin said his client "has insisted from the very beginning that he had nothing to do with his wife's death." LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST He went on to say that Christa's death was caused by a "pre-existing medical condition." GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL As for the Bauer family, they said, "We are asking that Italian and U.S. authorities work together to grant extradition. Our family doesn’t seek Lee’s death. We seek justice for Christa’s." CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB Gilley's defense attorney maintains his client is innocent. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6b2d975342cf4db8d4835 Christa Pike is awake, angry and ‘confused about everything,’ her lawyers say. te 2026-10-07T21:00:09.685Z Christa Pike is awake, angry and ‘confused about everything,’ her lawyers say. Her lawyers said on Wednesday that she has pneumonia, is unable to move either arm and has not been able to eat because she can’t swallow. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6b2d775342cf4db8d4819 Dodgers Ace's Postseason Legend Grows With Latest History-Making Start te 2026-10-07T21:00:07.450Z Dodgers Ace's Postseason Legend Grows With Latest History-Making Start Los Angeles Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto made history with his stellar start against the Atlanta Braves in NLDS Game 3. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6b09175342cf4db8d4780 Alabama's Josh Ford ‘determined’ to play Georgia after broken arm surgery, while officials plan for hurricane te 2026-10-07T20:50:25.565Z Alabama's Josh Ford ‘determined’ to play Georgia after broken arm surgery, while officials plan for hurricane BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Alabama could have one of its most important players this weekend against Georgia, even though he suffered a broken arm last week against Mississippi State. That's a football guy for you, and that player is Oklahoma State transfer Josh Ford. After having surgery this past Sunday to repair his arm, Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer is not ruling out his return to the field just six days later in what is shaping up to be a monster showdown in Tuscaloosa on Saturday night. "He actually broke his arm in the game on Saturday, had surgery on Sunday. He's determined to get on the football field," DeBoer said during the SEC teleconference. "He's actually progressing along fairly well right now. We'll kind of see how the week continues for him. I know where his mindset is at. "We just got to make sure he meets the levels we need him to meet as far as being physically ready. He's doing a great job, and it's going well. We are optimistic." HURRICANE ISAIAS THREATENS GEORGIA VS. ALABAMA SEC SHOWDOWN, AS TRUMP PLANS TUSCALOOSA VISIT My goodness, talk about rubbing some dirt on the wound and re-entering the fight. The broken arm for Josh Ford came when he was caught between teammate William Sanders and a Mississippi State defensive player. After heading to the sideline to be evaluated by medical officials, Ford returned to the game with what looked to be a massive wrap put together on his left arm. SEC KICKOFF-TIME DEBATE IS WARRANTED, BUT ESPN HAD TO SNAG NOTRE DAME WITH FOX GETTING THE PREMIER REMATCH You can't teach that kind of toughness, with the tight end hoping to suit up on Saturday against No. 2 Georgia, though coaches will obviously be paying attention to the damage he could sustain if he's also wearing a cast. Officials from the Southeastern Conference, along with Alabama and Georgia, continue to discuss plans for the upcoming showdown in Tuscaloosa. As of Wednesday afternoon, the current plan for both schools is to play on Saturday in Tuscaloosa as scheduled, according to multiple sources. The threat of Hurricane Isaias is not going away, with the latest forecasts calling for the projected storm to make landfall somewhere along the Gulf Coast Friday evening into Saturday morning. There are multiple factors at play with the situation, given how big this hurricane could potentially get. Remember, it's not solely about the category in which it's classified, but more so the size and amount of rainfall that will soak multiple states this weekend. Would officials move the game out of Tuscaloosa? That's the last resort, according to multiple sources. There could be a change in kickoff time, which would allow the storm to pass through the area with enough time for field conditions to be managed before both teams arrive. But, this will all center around mother nature and how quickly this storm moves north through the state of Alabama. There are a number of other events around this game as well, with ESPN's "College GameDay" scheduled to be in Tuscaloosa for the matchup. But hosting the show from its normal spot across from Bryant-Denny Stadium might not be the most logical plan given the current weather forecast. They could decide to move it indoors, or just find a replacement location on short notice. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! As for President Donald Trump attending the game on Saturday night, he spoke with reporters on Tuesday afternoon inside the Oval Office where he mentioned that he did not realize there was a hurricane barreling towards the state, but that he would not want to interfere with emergency workers. "Hurricane and football. I love Alabama, I gotta go to a game," Trump started. "Look, if there's an emergency or if there’s a hurricane, I don't want to do anything to take the focus off all the great people who work on those things. They have some tremendously great people, I don't want to take the focus off. "So, we'll have to see. I hadn’t heard about a hurricane. A hurricane is going in the vicinity of Alabama ... that's not good. Certainly I'm going to let the hurricane determine. I want people to be safe, that's all." After both the SEC and Alabama released statements on Tuesday, we will see where both stand over the next 24 hours as Isaias nears landfall along the Gulf Coast. Continue following OutKick for the latest news regarding the upcoming Georgia versus Alabama game this weekend, along with another important weekend of college football. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6b08e75342cf4db8d4777 Nebraska Cornhuskers fans are dropping serious money on old stadium urinal troughs te 2026-10-07T20:50:22.190Z Nebraska Cornhuskers fans are dropping serious money on old stadium urinal troughs I'm not sure what the going rate is for a urinal these days. If you told me they run several thousand dollars, I'd believe you, and if you told me you could get away with dropping $150 on one, I'd believe that too. It turns out that urinals that have spent time inside a college football stadium are in demand and even commanding high prices. The Nebraska Cornhuskers are gearing up to renovate Memorial Stadium, and that means getting rid of some of the old features and fixtures and selling them off to fans with some disposable income. UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA INTENDS TO MOVE FORWARD WITH $1.45 BILLION STADIUM RENOVATION PLANS Of course, there was one piece of memorabilia that caught everyone's attention, and that was the urinal troughs. Because, again, who wouldn't want a urinal trough that has seen a century's worth of game days? The vintage urinals are on sale and commanding a price of $3,000 a piece. Even wilder, The Athletic reports that they've managed to sell seven of the thirty available porcelain urinals, which is — carry the one; switch the numerator and denominator... — $21,000 in urinals. WILT CHAMBERLAIN WARM-UP JACKET BOUGHT FOR $3 AT THRIFT STORE SELLS FOR TENS OF THOUSANDS That's high, but not a bad deal if you're looking for a piece to really pull together the bathroom in your finished basement or sports bar. Hell, I think it would be mighty fine in the living room. What a conversation piece. "Yeah, we got rid of the old coffee table a couple months back and replaced it with this urinal trough from Memorial Stadium. You know, it actually predates light beer by several decades. Rumor has it Richard Nixon may have even used it one time..." *(Guests ooh and aah; one snaps a flash photo) That is some big-brain thinking from the folks at Nebraska because most of us would've just thrown our century-old porcelain urinals in the dump. But, as it turns out, as the adage states: one man's trash is another's urine-soaked treasure. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6b08a75342cf4db8d4759 Stephen A Smith Predicts Massive Change if Yankees Lose ALDS to Rays te 2026-10-07T20:50:18.265Z Stephen A Smith Predicts Massive Change if Yankees Lose ALDS to Rays ESPN's Stephen A. Smith believes the New York Yankees will make a huge move if the Tampa Bay Rays eliminate them. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6b08675342cf4db8d4750 Latest Injury Development is Bad News for Top Aaron Rodgers Weapon te 2026-10-07T20:50:14.680Z Latest Injury Development is Bad News for Top Aaron Rodgers Weapon Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. was seen with his foot on a scooter in the team's locker room. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6b08475342cf4db8d4747 Map Shows Pro-Palestinian Protests Across US On October 7 Anniversary te 2026-10-07T20:50:12.154Z Map Shows Pro-Palestinian Protests Across US On October 7 Anniversary At least 35 pro-Palestine marches are planned around the United States on October 7. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6b07e75342cf4db8d472b Nous Research confirms it hit $1.5B Valuation, launches AI agents for business users te 2026-10-07T20:50:06.550Z Nous Research confirms it hit $1.5B Valuation, launches AI agents for business users The developer of Hermes agent raised a $90 million Series B. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6ae4d75342cf4db8d4712 Alza del diésel obliga a distritos escolares de Arizona a revisar sus costos de transporte te 2026-10-07T20:40:45.122Z Alza del diésel obliga a distritos escolares de Arizona a revisar sus costos de transporte CAVE CREEK – En una mañana típica entre semana, el estacionamiento de autobuses del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Cave Creek cobra vida, con conductores posicionando sus vehículos en las bombas de diésel y esperando pacientemente que el tanque de 100 galones se llene lo suficiente para completar sus rutas diarias.  Estos días, el costo de llenar los tanques no solo afecta la operación de los autobuses, sino también la de todo el distrito. Echar  diésel a los camiones y analizar rutas y presupuestos forman parte de un día normal de trabajo para Ken Doss, supervisor del parque móvil del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Cave Creek. Administrar estos presupuestos se ha vuelto cada vez más difícil para Doss con el aumento del precio del diésel.  Según la AAA, hace un año el precio promedio nacional del diésel era de $3,69 por galón; hoy es de $6,32.  Después de 13 años en el puesto, Doss ha visto de primera mano cómo el aumento del precio del diésel afecta al distrito, al personal y a los estudiantes. En un mes típico, Doss solicita 7.000 galones de diésel para mantener la flota de 24 autobuses manejando.  En una ruta promedio, los conductores llenan los tanques dos veces por semana, y a veces tres, dijo Doss. Pero para los conductores que recogen estudiantes en las afueras del Valle, como Río Verde y Fountain Hills, tienen que llenar los tanques a diario.   El aumento del precio se debe al  desarrollo de la guerra de Irán que ha afectado las  cadenas de suministro en Asia occidental y ha interrumpido  el tráfico por el estrecho de Ormuz,una vía crítica por donde pasa una quinta parte del suministro mundial de petróleo y gas natural, según reportes de The Associated Press.  Doss dijo que los precios más altos del diésel ya han afectado enormemente al distrito. Para controlar los costes de transporte, el distrito está combinando rutas y enfocándose en la eficiencia “Esto nos ha llevado  a ver cada detalle chico de las rutas”, dijo Doss. “Nos tiene viendo el seguimiento, porque rastreamos los camiones por GPS … Entonces estamos viendo todo el millaje. Si hay una ruta que sabemos que podemos combinar y bajar las millas, definitivamente lo estamos haciendo”.  Doss dijo que el distrito ha intentado usar más autobuses propulsados por gasolina que sacan aproximadamente 14 millas por galón, en comparación con las cinco millas por galón que sacan los autobuses diésel.  El diésel para los autobuses del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Cave Creek está afectando el presupuesto del distrito. (Foto por Serenity Reynolds/Cronkite Noticias) Otra manera en que Doss está haciendo más eficiente el uso del combustible es enfocándose en el mantenimiento de los camiones, por ejemplo, en el cambio de los filtros de aire. Los efectos del aumento de los precios no solo se sienten en la administración,  sino también entre los conductores. Janelle Brabec, conductora principal de camión y coordinadora de viajes del distrito, lleva ocho años trabajando en la industria del transporte.  La ruta de Brabec requiere que llene el tanque de su autobús  aproximadamente cada tres días. En caso de emergencias, los conductores no deben dejar que el nivel de combustible baje de medio tanque. Brabec dijo que los costos más altos del diésel afectan a todo  tipo de viaje, ya sea transportando estudiantes a clases o atletas a un evento.  “No sé si afecta mi día a día porque tenemos que recoger a los niños”, dijo Brabec. “Entonces afecta el balance final más que nuestro trabajo diario”.  Si los costos superan el presupuesto asignado, los conductores podrían verse afectados. Brabec dijo que los precios elevados limitan la capacidad del distrito para aumentar el pago y atraer a nuevos conductores.  Jim Migliorino, director ejecutivo y director financiero de la Arizona Association of School Business Officials (Asociación de Funcionarios de Administración Escolar de Arizona), dijo que la mayoría de los distritos en Arizona enfrenta presión por los precios crecientes. La excepción son unos distritos que optaron por combustibles alternativos,  pero la mayoría tiene algún tipo de flota de vehículos diésel.  En términos presupuestarios, los distritos escolares no tienen flexibilidad cuando los costos exceden el importe presupuestado. Migliorino dijo que la mayoría de los distritos tiene un fondo de contingencia, donde probablemente sacarán dinero. Si eso no es suficiente, el distrito tendría que buscar otras opciones para cubrir el aumento del precio que el fondo de contingencia no pudiera absorber. “El costo del combustible puede ser lo suficientemente alto, como lo hemos visto al principio del año escolar, como para superar el fondo de contingencia. Y luego el distrito tiene una obligación legal de no gastar más de lo que está autorizado a gastar”, dijo Migliorino. “Entonces puede que tengan que recortar otros gastos para poder cubrir el aumento del precio del combustible”.  Doss dijo que el costo del combustible para el año fiscal es fijo y que no es algo que el distrito pueda cambiar. Por eso, es importante rastrear información y ser eficiente. Cuando trabajaba para otro distrito hace algunos años, Doss vio cómo se cancelaron por completo las excursiones escolares de verano debido al aumento del precio del combustible. “Actualmente aquí, definitivamente nos ha hecho ver cosas de diferente manera”, dijo Doss. “Nosotros elevamos los precios que cobramos a las escuelas por excursiones escolares para compensar parte del costo del combustible. Entonces es una diferencia grande”.  Doss dijo que el distrito aún puede mantener todas las rutas de transporte para actividades deportivas, algo que algunos distritos vecinos no pueden hacer actualmente.  “Hacemos lo que podemos para facilitarles las cosas a los niños y asegurarnos de que vayan a eventos y excursiones escolares”, dijo Doss. “Muchos otros distritos han tomado medidas muy estrictas con las excursiones. Nosotros seguimos haciéndolas, las hacemos funcionar”. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6ae3a75342cf4db8d46e1 Odell Beckham Jr. signs with Vikings practice squad after Giants gave him the 'run along' te 2026-10-07T20:40:26.678Z Odell Beckham Jr. signs with Vikings practice squad after Giants gave him the 'run along' Odell Beckham Jr. is getting another chance in the NFL after a lackluster reunion with the New York Giants. Beckham felt the Giants gave him the "run along" through training camp and the preseason, and ultimately thought they costed him a real chance to make an impact with his former team. Fans were ecstatic to see he made the 53-man roster out of camp, but he was rarely used to start the season, and they parted ways. Now, the Minnesota Vikings have signed the veteran receiver to its practice squad, the team announced on Wednesday. Fellow receiver Jeshaun Jones was also signed. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Beckham suited up for just three games with the Giants, where he had no catches on one target over 20 snaps. Meanwhile, the Vikings need some receiver help with Justin Jefferson, their own All-Pro wideout dealing with an ankle injury he suffered in Week 3. Jordan Addison has picked up the slack since Jefferson’s absence, but no other Vikings receiver has more than two receptions on the year. Jauan Jennings was banged up himself to begin the new campaign, while Tai Felton and Myles Price hasn’t been involved much. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! This season, Addison has hauled in 11 receptions for 163 yards and a touchdown. Tight end T.J. Hockenson has been the team’s leading receiver with 195 yards on 22 grabs and one score. Vikings fans should enjoy the presence of Beckham but be cautious considering what happened in New York. They, however, need help at receiver and Beckham proved during preseason and training camp that he can still get separated once he breaks off the line of scrimmage. Whether or not the Vikings want to actually use the 33-year-old on game day remains to be seen. The Vikings are set to travel to New Orleans in Week 5 for a meeting with the Saints. Beckham took to a fan’s Instagram account this past week, which shed some light on his situation with the Giants from his own perspective. "I’m super smart!!!! But I didn’t see this one, my brotha," he responded to a fan who commented on the Giants releasing the fan-favorite. "They got me!!!" ODELL BECKHAM JR LAMENTS HIS SHORT-LIVED RETURN TO THE NEW YORK GIANTS: 'I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN BETTER' "They won on top of the money u talkin [about], I made them. I came in HUMBLY, took vet min, then EARNED my spot [and] didn’t say nothing bout no $$$, which I [know] make for everybody. "Ima tell u this ima grown man and this [s--t] didn’t hurt me but it did when they cut me like that cause part of me is like I shoulda known better." Beckham signed a one-year, veteran minimum deal to rejoin the Giants this offseason. The deal was worth $1.3 million. OutKick’s Armando Salguero contributed to this report. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6ae3475342cf4db8d46d8 Black voters, Jewish Democrats in Michigan wary of voting for El-Sayed, say 'he's taking advantage' te 2026-10-07T20:40:20.349Z Black voters, Jewish Democrats in Michigan wary of voting for El-Sayed, say 'he's taking advantage' A group of Black voters and Jewish Democrats in Michigan both expressed reluctance to support Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic Senate candidate in the state, during interviews on Monday. "We went to Michigan, and we spoke to four total groups of Democratic voters, but two groups of Democratic voters here, who supported Congresswoman Haley Stevens in the Senate primary. And these are Wayne County Black voters and Oakland County Jewish Democrats," MS NOW's Elise Jordan said of the voter groups during a segment on "Morning Joe." The Jewish voters were very apprehensive about El-Sayed's stance on Israel. Some of the Black voters told MS NOW that he hasn't taken advantage of opportunities to help them understand who he is and argued that they weren't going to vote for him just because he is a Democrat. DEMOCRATS FACE ‘DO-OR-DIE’ SPLIT WITH KEY VOTING BLOC IN RAZOR-CLOSE SENATE RACE "I think he's taking advantage that we as Black people are Democratic, and he thinks we're going to vote for him anyway. And I'm like, no sir. I'm like, to put uncommitted down on that little circle and move on," one of the Black Michigan voters said. "If you go to Congress to represent me, I need you to talk about what's going on in this community," the voter added. One voter said Israel was very important to him, but also said he had a transgender daughter, which made him reluctant to support the Republican candidate in the Senate race, Mike Rogers. "I have a transgender daughter who is 30, and I'm Jewish, and Israel is incredibly important to me. But a vote for Mike Rogers is a vote for my kid being oppressed and her rights being taken away," one voter said. "When I got into this race, I did so with the best interest of every single Michigander — regardless of political affiliation or background — in mind. To the Michiganders who are lifelong Democrats, if you’re looking at your party’s nominee today and don’t think his hatefulness and divisiveness is representative of your values, you have a home with us. We’re grateful for the support from Democrats we’ve received thus far and look forward to fighting for ALL Michiganders in the U.S. Senate," Rogers told Fox News Digital in a statement. El-Sayed's campaign did not return a request for comment. FOX NEWS POLL: A SENATE BATTLE LOOMS IN MICHIGAN One Michigan voter said that it felt like "Sophie's choice" choosing between El-Sayed and Rogers. "It's like Sophie's choice quite honestly. You know, I love some of the things he's talked about. I think it's a little idealistic and a little extreme, and I'm a little concerned. But, you know, my big block is, it just comes down to this whole thing with Israel," another voter said. A Fox News poll released on Sept. 30 found the race was tight, with El-Sayed with a slim 1-point edge against Rogers, 50-49%, among Michigan likely voters. Yet among registered voters, the preference is almost identical, 51% El-Sayed vs. 48% Rogers. That’s a reversal since August, when Rogers was ahead by 4 points among registered voters, 51% to El-Sayed’s 47%. El-Sayed has come under fire over his ties to Hasan Piker, the far left-streamer who has campaigned with the Senate candidate. Piker has argued that America is "Pound for pound" worse than al-Qaeda, "as far as the number of deaths." Piker said, "We have caused tremendous terror all around the world." JEWISH MICHIGAN DEMOCRATS ADMIT THEY WILL VOTE REPUBLICAN IF ABDUL EL-SAYED BECOMES NOMINEE Another Michigan voter said during the segment, "On one hand, I'm like, okay, well, the choice is clear, but then all of a sudden it's like, I can't vote for Abdul because, once again, he's going against something that's innately me." A Jewish Democratic voter revealed during the discussion that she might vote for Rogers because of her daughter. JEWISH DEMOCRATS ABANDON EL-SAYED FOR GOP RIVAL IN ALL-IMPORTANT BATTLEGROUND STATE She said, "My daughter goes to University of Detroit Mercy, she's in her second year of law school, and she has to hide being Jewish. And it's a hard thing to say. When October 7 came, horrible for her, lots of tears. I may go to Mike Rogers. Sorry guys." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE The group told her not to apologize, and said she deserved to feel comfortable with whoever she voted for. Jordan also spoke about the race with a group of Michigan voters who expressed regret over their past support for Trump. Of the six voters who were certain of their choice, five said they would support El-Sayed over Rogers. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6ae2775342cf4db8d46cc Fatal Stabbing of a 7-Year-Old Girl Rattles Chicago: ‘That Was a Baby’ te 2026-10-07T20:40:07.869Z Fatal Stabbing of a 7-Year-Old Girl Rattles Chicago: ‘That Was a Baby’ The attack has raised questions about whether the suspect was overlooked by authorities despite a history of mental health problems and violent offenses. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6ac0175342cf4db8d4669 Unearthed clip exposes how far Talarico was willing to go on raising taxes during COVID era te 2026-10-07T20:30:57.427Z Unearthed clip exposes how far Talarico was willing to go on raising taxes during COVID era James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for the Senate in Texas, once pressed Democrats to consider cuts to healthcare benefits a nonstarter — regardless of the consequences for the state’s finances. The remark came during a podcast interview in which Talarico discussed how Texas might balance its budget amid COVID-related shortfalls. He feared Republicans would look for savings in healthcare services. "I don't care where you get the revenue. I don't care what taxes you have to raise," Talarico said in a 2020 appearance with Texas Rising, a progressive YouTube channel focused on political engagement among younger voters. The resurfaced moment adds to the pile of past statements dealing with gender, immigration and fiscal management, complicating the political calculus for Talarico as he aims to convince voters in Texas that he could represent a Republican-leaning constituency, even as a Democrat. TALARICO SAYS HE 'MISSED THE MARK' AS HE BACKTRACKS ON CONTROVERSIAL WOKE STATEMENTS At the time, Texas was facing a bleak financial outlook. The pandemic had crippled key sections of the state’s regular revenue streams. As oil demand crashed nationally, tax revenue that would normally come from hotels, bars and restaurants also faced steep reductions. Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar projected a $4.6 billion shortfall. "The economic contraction associated with COVID-19 has resulted in revenue collection this fiscal year that is much lower than our earlier projections," Hegar said in a statement. "This estimate also assumes that restrictions on businesses and individuals will be lifted before the end of this calendar year and that economic activity will strengthen." As a part of the COVID response, Texas ordered most agencies to look for ways to cut their spending by 5% in the 2020 – 2021 budget. In a letter, Governor Greg Abbott largely shielded Health and Human Services (HHS) from the reductions, sparing the state’s Medicaid program, the Children’s Health Insurance Program, the foster care program and disability services, among others. Even so, $2.6 billion of HHS’s budget remained subject to cuts, according to the agency's estimations. That left the Health and Human Services Commission with a target of $132,716,600 in cuts. 'FAKE' MODERATE TALARICO'S TEXAS SURGE TESTS PAXTON IN FIGHT TO HOLD CRUCIAL GOP SENATE SEAT Despite the reduced figure, Talarico blasted the idea of making spending reductions geared towards healthcare. "You're not going to make our students and our teachers — you're not going to make the sick and the elderly pay for this pandemic we are not going to balance our budget off of the most vulnerable people in this state," Talarico said. He argued that Democrats should create a similar kind of stigma against cuts to HHS as the one surrounding raising taxes. "Sometimes you get the reaction in the capitol that's an unreasonable position to take. But the other side of the aisle has already taken revenue increases off the table. They've done a good job of making certain options taboo, so I think our coalition, not just Democrats but progressives, and anybody with a functioning heart should be able to make cuts to health and education taboo and take them off the table," Talarico said. The moment has brought on criticisms from at least one Republican onlooker. "High-tax Talarico never saw a tax hike he didn't love in the Texas Legislature, and he is promising to continue that if elected to the Senate. James Talarico will raise taxes on every Texan to fund his radical agenda of taxpayer-funded sex changes for kids and free healthcare for illegal immigrants," Zach Kraft, a spokesperson for the Republican National Committee said in a statement to Fox News Digital. As he wages his bid for U.S. Senate, Talarico has advocated for an expansion of U.S. health policy. On his website, Talarico has called for universal eligibility for Medicare, to regulate medical debt and expand veteran care. His views on Medicare, which overlap with many other progressives in the party, have prompted criticism from Republicans who believe such an expansion would cripple the federal budget with cost. Skeptics of the plan have argued for years that such an expansion is too expensive and does little to address existing inefficiencies in the American healthcare system. In 2019, Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., took to the Senate floor to blast the idea, calling it a straitjacket solution that would undermine healthcare quality. "The [Congressional Budget Office] projects in its report on a single-payer plan that government spending on health care would increase substantially. They go on to say to cover the massive cost of government-run care, income taxes would have to at least double. Income taxes, American families — at least double," Barrasso said. SHOCK POLL: TALARICO TIES PAXTON IN TEXAS SENATE RACE, THREATENING GOP STRONGHOLD Talarico’s campaign did not address questions on whether his designs for healthcare are shaped by the national deficit, but noted that his plan includes increases in taxes on the country's top earners. "James supports making billionaires pay their fair share so we can cut taxes for middle class Texans and fund healthcare for working families — which is why he has unveiled plans to end special tax handouts to corporations and billionaires to help fund healthcare, while proudly voting for the largest property tax cut in Texas history to make sure middle class families get a break," the Talarico campaign told Fox News Digital. "Ken Paxton has worked to enrich himself and his billionaire mega-donors, amassed 15 properties on a taxpayer-funded salary, and was impeached by his own party for his corrupt abuse of office." Having cleared the party primary, Talarico will face off against Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton in the state’s Nov. 3 general election. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6abfc75342cf4db8d4660 Jewish student sues New York school on Oct 7 anniversary over 'relentless antisemitic harassment' te 2026-10-07T20:30:52.609Z Jewish student sues New York school on Oct 7 anniversary over 'relentless antisemitic harassment' The Lawfare Project announced on the third anniversary of the deadly Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israel that it filed a lawsuit against The New School on behalf of a Jewish Israeli-American student it alleged faced "relentless antisemitic harassment, intimidation, and physical assault" as a student at the New York university. According to the legal group, New School student Sophie Shabot faced numerous instances of name-calling, intimidation and obstruction based on her religion and support for Israel at the Parsons School of Design. She was reportedly called names like "Zio b----" and "baby killer" and prevented from entering the University Center. In another instance, protesters allegedly vandalized and disrupted a Hillel event featuring an Israeli speaker in 2024. Shabot was among several Jewish students who were trapped in a dean's office as a group of protesters attempted to have them turn over the speaker. JEWISH CAMPUS LIFE AT A ‘CROSSING POINT’ AS STUDENTS WEIGH ANTISEMITISM RISKS, NEW REPORT SHOWS According to The Lawfare Project, university officials failed to stop the harassment against Shabot and other Jewish students and even "at times rewarded those responsible." "There is no question in my mind that the New School violated its Title VI obligations and other obligations under the law in not intervening and taking meaningful action to stop the antisemitic, anti-Israeli harassment that my plaintiff endured while she was at the New School," Lawfare Project director of litigation Ziporah Reich told Fox News Digital. Reich, who also filed the lawsuit, added that more often than not, Jewish students like Shabot were the ones who faced consequences at universities following antisemitic actions by other students. "If the pro-Hamas protesters are essentially threatening your physical safety when you're trying to have a Jewish event, let's just shut down the event to make sure you're safe. When a group of pro-Hamas protesters occupy a space in which you're supposed to have an event, let's just move you somewhere else to a smaller, less accommodating place. In other words, she was bearing the brunt of the consequences for the negative harassment of the offenders," Reich said. JEWISH UCLA STUDENTS BEATEN WITH STICKS, PEPPER SPRAYED AND KNOCKED OUT BY ANTI-ISRAEL CAMPUS MOB: LAWSUIT Reich also acknowledged the significance of filing the lawsuit Wednesday on the anniversary of the attacks that killed more than 1,200 people in Israel and led to more than 250 people being abducted. "It's extremely important for the Jewish community to recognize that what happened immediately after Oct. 7 didn't end immediately after Oct. 7 because the harassment of Jewish students and Jews everywhere has continued and even if it has lessened to some extent in certain universities, it has not gone away. It's essentially in a quiet period where we know that at any minute it can rear its ugly head again. These students are activists without a cause," Reich said. The lawsuit brings claims under Title VI, New York state and city civil and human rights laws and claims for breach of contract and negligent infliction of emotional distress. It is seeking damages, statutory penalties, attorneys’ fees and costs, and other relief and demands a jury trial. Fox News Digital reached out to The New School for comment but did not immediately receive a response.  ANTI-ISRAEL NYC PROTESTERS CHANT SUPPORT FOR HAMAS, DEMAND MAMDANI MAKE MAJOR CHANGES AT RALLY The New School's Parsons School of Design was previously sued by the Dhillon Law Group in 2025 over similar allegations made by graduate Brandon White. White claimed that the school had opened a disciplinary investigation against him after he reported incidents of harassment while his assailants received no retaliation. The New School was also one of multiple universities overtaken by anti-Israel protesters after the Hamas terror attacks on Israel. In 2024, protesters occupied the Welcome Center in Manhattan to get the school's board of trustees to vote on divesting from companies supporting Israel. This came amid two encampments on campus, with one led by students and one led by faculty. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6abf875342cf4db8d4657 Woke Kasnas City radio host admits OutKick is right, but asks his listeners to not read us te 2026-10-07T20:30:48.470Z Woke Kasnas City radio host admits OutKick is right, but asks his listeners to not read us A Kansas City sports radio host is unhappy with OutKick's coverage of the Chiefs. He says he doesn't disagree with anything we've written or reported, however. Instead, he claims he doesn't like that we're allowed to talk about his team while holding different views than he does. On Tuesday, Carrington Harrison criticized members of the Kansas City sports media for "spending any part of [their] day arguing with Bobby Burack about any subject." In doing so, he spent part of his day posting about me on social media – and discussing OutKick and me on his radio show. "I wouldn't get my [Chiefs] stories from OutKick," he said. "They are an underling of Clay Travis." He then said he doesn't "respect OutKick." Harrison later asked to appear on the conservative radio show Mundo in the Morning on KCMO in Kansas City. He claimed his issue with OutKick stemmed from a story we published last week about Chiefs left tackle Josh Simmons, who has yet to play this season. In our story, we mentioned that ESPN had reported several "red flags" about Simmons' character and maturity before the 2024 draft. We also cited a Sports Illustrated report that Simmons left the team unannounced the night before a game last season, was unresponsive, and left the team unaware of his whereabouts for a period of time. Simmons then missed a month of games for what the team described as "personal" reasons. This season, Simmons has missed all four of the Chiefs' games. The team says he has a back injury, one that team sources told multiple reporters was a non-issue in August. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler has since described the injury as "mysterious." Most other national insiders won't discuss the injury, even during injury roundup segments in which they cover minor ailments involving players of far less consequence. We pointed out how the situation is unusual, that the team's lack of transparency is generating online theories, and that the secrecy suggests something more complicated than a simple back injury. So, what exactly does a radio host on the Kansas City Chiefs' official station dispute about our analysis? Well, nothing. "I don't fundamentally disagree with Bobby Burack," Harrison told a perplexed Pete Mundo on Wednesday. "I would define someone who is a hater, who is someone who is incapable of giving credit when credit should be due." Uh, okay. "The truth doesn't matter who says the truth. It's still the truth regardless of who says it," he added. So why the tweets, radio segments, and name-calling? According to Harrison, he doesn't like that OutKick told the truth. What does that mean? Didn't he just say the opposite? We'll let him explain. TOMI LAHREN DEFENDS OUTKICK'S ESPN SCOOP, TORCHES JEMELE HILL, BACKS SOPHIE CUNNINGHAM "I don't respect Bobby Burack's reporting," he said. "I don't respect the platform that he has created for himself. I believe that he is somebody who has cultivated an audience and a brand around insects, bots, trolls and racists. That's not someone that I'm super interested in getting on the internet and having to tussle with and going back and forth with." To recap, Carrington Harrison says he agrees with my reporting but doesn't respect it. He says he doesn't want to get into a back-and-forth with me, despite initiating a back-and-forth with me on X, his radio show, and another radio show. At this point, you have to wonder if there is something seriously wrong with this guy. He certainly doesn't appear to be operating with the highest IQ. Befuddled by Harrison's contradictions, Mundo questioned his premise. "But you are saying that he is absolutely onto something there with this Josh Simmons thing, but then saying on the other hand, he's not credible on this situation," Mundo said. "I've seen, I mean, I never said he's not credible on this situation. I've seen his work in reporting in other situations. That's just not somebody that I would align myself with," Harrison responded. Huh? Who asked him to align himself with anyone? He began by saying OutKick is not credible when it comes to the Chiefs, a point he now claims wasn't his intention. He then reiterated exactly what we wrote last week. "So in this situation, is there something greater going on with Josh Simmons? Yes, I 100% agree with that. Yes, I absolutely think there is something going on." Mundo again questioned why Harrison had made a point of telling his listeners not to trust OutKick when he now confirmed that he agreed with exactly what we had reported about the subject. "My sense of it is that you don't really disagree with Bobby. And I've only got about a minute here. You don't disagree with Bobby, but you kind of don't like Bobby and that's fine." "That's your prerogative. I'm not saying you have to like him or not, but because you don't like him, you kind of want to twist them here or tweak them a little bit here in this whole deal. Is that a fair analysis of this situation?" Harrison didn't deny it. Instead, he took more personal shots. "I mean, I wouldn't say that I want to tweak him a little bit, but I think Bobby's problem is, I think Bobby has stood on the shoulder of giants and thinks that he's now tall. Bobby Burack has never done anything outside of the success of Clay Travis. So I don't want him to come on here and on your show and act like he is a top-notch investigator or reporter. That's definitely not true." For the record, I did not claim to be an investigative reporter. My coverage of Josh Simmons is actually quite benign. I simply said the situation doesn't make much sense. I said that because the people covering the Chiefs daily, like Harrison, have been too afraid to do so at the risk of upsetting team public relations. Now that we've gotten that out of the way, Harrison's comments raise a broader issue. Why would a sports station in Kansas City tied to an NFL franchise want a host on the air who openly admits that he cannot tolerate the sports opinions of people who disagree with him politically? Harrison confirmed on multiple occasions since Tuesday that he told his listeners to ignore OutKick's accurate information because he thinks our readers are racist and because of our association with Clay Travis, one of the country's most prominent conservative radio talk show hosts. Imagine hosting a sports show in another city and saying something similar about a liberal outlet, while acknowledging their information is accurate. Harrison sent a message to sports fans across Kansas and Missouri: If you are not as liberal as he is, you are not welcome to listen to his show. Two points on that. One, based on his numbers, most people aren't listening to his show anyway. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Two, OutKick asked the program director of his station, Steven Spector, whether Harrison's views about conservatives and OutKick represent the views of 96.5 The Fan. Spector did not return our email in time for publication. We will update this story if he does. We also reached out to Harrison to see if he stands by his bizarre commentary. Anyway, we at OutKick do not believe you have to vote a certain way to have an opinion about sports. We also stand by our coverage of Josh Simmons. The starting left tackle for the NFL's most valuable asset playing in just eight games over two years, under two different sets of mysterious circumstances, is a story worth covering. According to one Kansas City radio host, however, such coverage is only worthwhile if it comes from someone with the proper political leanings. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6abf475342cf4db8d464e Flight passenger's odd appearance at major US airport leads officers to wild discovery te 2026-10-07T20:30:44.161Z Flight passenger's odd appearance at major US airport leads officers to wild discovery A traveler's arrival at a Florida airport took an unusual turn after customs officers noticed something suspicious during an inspection. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at Miami International Airport spotted what court documents described as an "unexplained bulge" around a passenger's waist and pelvic area after he arrived on a flight from Havana, Cuba, according to a federal complaint obtained by Fox News Digital. A closer inspection allegedly uncovered 10 live birds concealed beneath the traveler's clothing, the complaint said. AIRPORT X-RAY REVEALS SHOCKING ILLEGAL STASH CONCEALED BESIDE PASSENGER'S XBOX Alberto Hernandez Castillo, a native of Cuba and legal permanent resident of the United States, arrived in Miami on Oct. 4.  CBP officers selected him for a secondary inspection. Castillo signed a customs declaration indicating he was not bringing animals or wildlife into the United States, according to court documents. Officers first searched a carry-on bag and fanny pack belonging to Castillo but did not find any contraband. During routine questioning about his trip, officers noticed the bulge beneath his clothing and said Castillo "appeared nervous" — prompting them to conduct a pat-down. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER The search allegedly revealed six clear cylindrical containers holding live birds.  The containers were wrapped in tape and tucked inside black pockets sewn into his underwear, according to the complaint. Officers recovered 10 birds from the containers, which were preliminarily identified as eight yellow-faced grassquits and two blue grosbeaks, court documents said. Photos included in the complaint show the containers after they were removed, as well as how they were allegedly concealed beneath the man's clothing. When questioned about the birds, Castillo allegedly told authorities they were for his "personal use." He later invoked his right to remain silent, according to the complaint. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES Investigators said a records check found no indication that Castillo had filed the documentation required to legally import wildlife into the United States. He was charged with smuggling goods into the United States, according to the federal complaint. Court records recommend a $25,000 personal surety bond for Castillo. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ There is no evidence, "based on the records available at the time of inspection," that the man "submitted the documentation required for the lawful importation of wildlife," according to the complaint.  The individual is due back in court on Oct. 26, according to the complaint. Fox News Digital reached out to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida for further details. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6abee75342cf4db8d4633 Lindsey Graham's Longtime Republican-Held Senate Seat at Risk te 2026-10-07T20:30:38.270Z Lindsey Graham's Longtime Republican-Held Senate Seat at Risk Polls and forecasts point to a closer-than-expected race in the South Carolina Senate race ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6abe975342cf4db8d462a Carlos Alcaraz Wins First Title on Tour Since February te 2026-10-07T20:30:33.818Z Carlos Alcaraz Wins First Title on Tour Since February Carlos Alcaraz missed months of competition this year as he dealt with a wrist injury. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6abe575342cf4db8d4621 Ravens Leave Door Open for Possible Lamar Jackson Return in Week 5 te 2026-10-07T20:30:29.700Z Ravens Leave Door Open for Possible Lamar Jackson Return in Week 5 The Baltimore Ravens are leaving the door open for quarterback Lamar Jackson to potentially return to the field in Week 5. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6abe175342cf4db8d4618 Michael Jordan Talks Social Media's Influence on Sports Gambling te 2026-10-07T20:30:25.401Z Michael Jordan Talks Social Media's Influence on Sports Gambling The NBA legend understands that the sports betting face has forever been altered by the rise of social media. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6abdd75342cf4db8d460f 49ers Add Former Matthew Stafford Weapon Amid Mounting WR Injuries te 2026-10-07T20:30:21.965Z 49ers Add Former Matthew Stafford Weapon Amid Mounting WR Injuries The San Francisco 49ers have signed Xavier Smith to their practice squad as they deal with injury trouble. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6abda75342cf4db8d45f3 Microsoft releases new Nvidia-chip AI PCs with revamped Windows 11 te 2026-10-07T20:30:18.061Z Microsoft releases new Nvidia-chip AI PCs with revamped Windows 11 Microsoft revealed the specs and price for its Surface Laptop Ultra, AI PCs that run on Nvidia chips that are designed to run AI models and agents. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6abcf75342cf4db8d45ea Juez se niega a desestimar el caso de deportación contra Karla Toledo, beneficiaria de DACA en Tucson te 2026-10-07T20:30:07.343Z Juez se niega a desestimar el caso de deportación contra Karla Toledo, beneficiaria de DACA en Tucson Read in English Un juez federal de inmigración se negó el martes a desestimar el caso de deportación contra Karla Toledo, residente de Tucson e inscrita en el programa de Acción Diferida para los Llegados en la Infancia (DACA), a pesar de los esfuerzos de su abogado por plantear inquietudes sobre la manera en que el gobierno se ha comunicado con ella hasta ahora. Esto significa que el caso de Toledo pasará a otra audiencia en marzo, cuando sus abogados podrán volver a presentar argumentos en su defensa. Sus abogados dicen que su caso representa el de muchas otras personas en todo el país. La experiencia de Toledo ha estado en el centro de la atención pública después de que agentes de inmigración la detuvieran, dejando al descubierto la vulnerabilidad de la comunidad de jóvenes que fueron traídos a Estados Unidos cuando eran niños y que no cuentan con un estatus migratorio permanente. La detención de beneficiarios de DACA que no enfrentaban cargos penales era poco común durante otras administraciones estadounidenses. Se ha convertido en una de las características del segundo mandato de Trump y ha generado una nueva corriente de miedo e incertidumbre en las comunidades inmigrantes. Cuando Toledo llegó el martes al tribunal federal para su audiencia ante el juez Michael W. Lloyd, la representante Adelita Grijalva la recibió afuera del edificio y la abrazó. Grijalva ha apoyado constantemente a Toledo desde su arresto en mayo. Desde el incidente inicial, uno de los casos judiciales contra Toledo fue desestimado, pero posteriormente se inició un proceso de deportación tanto contra ella como contra su esposo. Uno de los puntos centrales de su caso de deportación es qué protecciones ofrece DACA. Sus abogados también argumentan que errores en los documentos, como un nombre mal escrito y la falta de constancia de que recibió una notificación para comparecer, deberían invalidar el caso del gobierno. “Desafortunadamente, esto es apenas el comienzo de esta batalla y tendremos que seguir luchando”, dijo el abogado Mo Goldman. Los abogados de Toledo también señalaron que su estatus de DACA fue renovado, incluso mientras ella continuaba luchando contra su deportación. En una conferencia de prensa después de la audiencia, Toledo recordó a quienes tienen derecho al voto que representan a muchos vecinos que no pueden votar.  “Quienes tienen derecho a votar, este es el momento de usar su voz”, dijo. “Hay personas como yo, muchas personas en nuestra comunidad que no pueden votar, pero ustedes nos representan”. La próxima audiencia de Toledo está programada para el 26 de marzo a las 8:30 a.m. Traducción: Carolina Cuellar  The post Juez se niega a desestimar el caso de deportación contra Karla Toledo, beneficiaria de DACA en Tucson appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6a9a175342cf4db8d45cb Delta Air Lines announces service between Flagstaff and Salt Lake City begins June 2027 te 2026-10-07T20:20:49.842Z Delta Air Lines announces service between Flagstaff and Salt Lake City begins June 2027 Delta Air Lines announced Thursday it will be launching nonstop service between Flagstaff and Salt Lake City on June 7, 2027. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6a99b75342cf4db8d45c2 CCHHS offering vaccination clinics in Flagstaff ahead of respiratory disease season te 2026-10-07T20:20:43.759Z CCHHS offering vaccination clinics in Flagstaff ahead of respiratory disease season Vaccination clinics run every Tuesday and Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Nov. 4, offering vaccines for influenza, pneumonia, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6a99175342cf4db8d45b7 NAU ROUNDUP: Soccer opens up Big Sky Play this week against Eastern Washington, Idaho te 2026-10-07T20:20:33.855Z NAU ROUNDUP: Soccer opens up Big Sky Play this week against Eastern Washington, Idaho NAU soccer is finally back in action this week at Lumberjack Stadium coming off a long break after the non-conference portion of the season. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6a98775342cf4db8d45ae Flagstaff flag football earns fifth shutout to close non-region play te 2026-10-07T20:20:23.683Z Flagstaff flag football earns fifth shutout to close non-region play The Flagstaff Eagles got back to shutting out opponents on Tuesday, but will enter region play with some work to do after their lowest-scoring offensive effort. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6a98375342cf4db8d45a5 Dawit Seare signs with NAZ Elite right after winning at World Road Running Championships in Copenhagen te 2026-10-07T20:20:19.230Z Dawit Seare signs with NAZ Elite right after winning at World Road Running Championships in Copenhagen African champion and Olympic finalist Dawit Seare signed with NAZ Elite right after winning the World Road Running Championships in Copenhagen. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6a97d75342cf4db8d457e Chiefs owner's wife Tavia Hunt has heard enough about how they get all the calls and she's sick of it te 2026-10-07T20:20:13.613Z Chiefs owner's wife Tavia Hunt has heard enough about how they get all the calls and she's sick of it Tavia Hunt, wife of Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt, has heard all about how her team gets all the calls and she's had enough. She pushed back on that narrative on social media earlier this week. Is her opinion biased? It could be, but she's taken a look at the stats and studied the film according to her statement on the matter. In a post on Tavia's Instagram story, where I'd argue these sorts of matters should be settled, she shared a clip of Chiefs defensive lineman Chris Jones being held in the end zone while Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins surveys the field for an open receiver. See the alleged missed call here. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "So sick of the past narrative that the Chiefs get all the calls," she wrote. "Stats don’t lie and neither does film — so I’m leaving this here." The Chiefs ended up winning the game 30-27 and improved to 4-0. I'm sure there were missed calls that went the Chiefs way during the game as well as there are in every game. BRITTANY MAHOMES TROLLS RAIDERS AFTER LAS VEGAS COACH SEEMED CERTAIN TEAM WOULD BEAT CHIEFS Winning three Super Bowls over a five-year span is going to add some fuel to the "Chiefs get all the calls" fire. And so does a study the NY Post reports was conducted by the University of Texas at El Paso in October 2025. They found that "postseason officiating has disproportionately favored the [Patrick] Mahomes-era Kansas City Chiefs, coinciding with their rise as one of the NFL’s most marketable franchises." Now, so far this season, the numbers, according to the NY Post, are more on Tavia and the Chiefs side. The part of this whole back-and-forth over whether they get all the calls or not that is being lost is that some people don't care what the numbers are. They enjoy getting the Chiefs fans all the way up to the wife of the owner of the team riled up by claiming that they get all the calls. It's really the little things in life that give people true joy. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6a73e75342cf4db8d454c Heated rivalry: Arizona State, Arizona triathlon programs dominating sport te 2026-10-07T20:10:38.872Z Heated rivalry: Arizona State, Arizona triathlon programs dominating sport TEMPE – The Sun Devil-Wildcat feud is one of college sports’ oldest rivalries, dating back to the 1800s. Fans of the schools can recall classic showdowns in football, buzzer-beaters in basketball and walk-offs in baseball. But one of the most heated Arizona State-Arizona rivalries goes mostly unnoticed, unfolding with athletes plowing through water in goggles, ripping around corners on bicycles and pounding the pavement in running shoes. Arizona State is ranked No. 1 in women’s triathlon in the College Triathlon Coaches Association poll. Arizona – the two-time defending national champion – is ranked third. The two teams clash Saturday in Tucson in the Super Sprint Heats. Before Arizona’s recent reign, ASU dominated the sport, winning seven consecutive national championships from 2016 to 2023. The 2020 championships were not held because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Arizona ended ASU’s streak in 2024 and defended its title last season. ASU finished second in each of those seasons, but the seeds of this rivalry were planted long before the NCAA classified triathlon as an NCAA Emerging Sport for Women. It all started with ASU coach Cliff English and Arizona coach Wes Johnson, whose coaching careers first crossed paths on the international stage, and as coaches for USA Triathlon.  “I’ve been fortunate enough that I’ve been to four Olympic Games,” English said. “That was my career prior to taking this position. Wes was coaching a lot more juniors and U23 athletes, but he’d been on the circuit, so you just get to know coaches.” While English can recall their pre-Arizona history, Johnson said that current beef is what really solidified their relationship.  “We knew each other, not super well before,” Johnson said. “But just with the rivalry and competition against each other, we’ve gotten to know each other better through this.” English was the first one to enter the collegiate ranks, joining ASU triathlon during its inaugural year in 2016. “With triathlon not being a long-time NCAA sport, our school got in at the very beginning,” English said. “We were like the eighth school to add it. The first Division I, the first Power Five school to add it.” The Sun Devils immediately became a national powerhouse, winning those seven straight Women’s Collegiate Triathlon National Championships.  As they dominated the new sport, English felt the obligation to help bring other burgeoning programs up to ASU’s standard.  “That was actually a huge part, especially in the beginning with us hosting a lot of people coming to town,” English said. “All the way through U of A, Denver, San Fran … there’s not many programs that we didn’t take on the tour that I personally was taking, showing the facilities.  “We found it was kind of our duty and responsibility to show the way, and we were very transparent with a lot of programs, showing them budgets, what we did, how we did it. I always kind of joked and said, ‘Once they get their feet on the ground and get going, then it’s like, we helped you out, now figure the rest out.’” The first team to figure it out was Johnson and his Wildcat squad. Like English, Johnson went from being a national coach to becoming Arizona’s inaugural coach for the 2023 season.  “It wasn’t really just moving over,” Johnson said. “It was kind of staying on the national side, but adding the support the athletes can get through NCAA and scholarships and everything that they can get, the perks through NCAA. Also stability for me as a coach rather than just working kind of my own business type thing with contracting through USA Triathlon.”  University of Arizona coach Wes Johnson has led the Wildcats triathlon team to back-to-back national championships. (Photo courtesy of University of Arizona Athletics) Like English, Johnson pushed the Wildcats toward quick success, earning Arizona back-to-back Women’s Collegiate Triathlon National Championships in 2024 and 2025, while bumping ASU to consecutive runner-up spots in a sport where no team outside Arizona has claimed a Division I national title since 2016. “I kind of knew that’s something (ASU) had done and they established a really strong dominance,” Johnson said. “When we came in, we definitely wanted to make an impact very quickly. We didn’t want to do it in the first year necessarily because we wanted to establish [ourselves], but didn’t want to rush it too much, but do it in a way that we knew we could get to the top.” While Johnson played coy about the similar paths, English noticed something similar about the way Arizona achieved its early success.  “Maybe a little bit, even if they’re not saying it,” English said. “Having been the program that came in and won our first season, and you know we’ve always had a lot of people chasing. I guess I like to think sometimes you get some credit for it, but we’ve really pushed that bar forward.” With the two best triathlon programs in the nation being rivals, they are not only battling during the races, but also during recruiting season.  “The visible one is when we’re at races,” English said. “Now I’m really sure we’re going through what most coaches go through. In the beginning, I probably had to say no to 100 to 150 women every year. We just didn’t have room and that’s hard. “Now we have lost people to TCU, U of A. It’s a lot more competitive.”  The biggest test of the season comes Nov. 8 when ASU hosts the 2026 Women’s Collegiate Triathlon National Championships on its home course in and around Tempe Town Lake.  “It would be a special day for sure,” Johnson said, if the Wildcats three-peated in enemy territory. While the competition runs deep throughout both programs, it doesn’t seem to affect the athletes as much.  “It’s not so much a rivalry,” ASU senior triathlete Britney Brown said. “All the girls on the team are wonderful. We are all good friends. We race with them around the world and everything. Nothing against them, all against the school.” While Brown has no problem with the Wildcats, she still believes ASU is the best program for prospective triathletes to better their career. “Biased or unbiased, call it what you want,” Brown said. “One of the best school environments, training environments. You have every staff member looking after you, there for you whenever you need. You’ve got all the resources you could ever think of, ever need. It’s just the perfect place to be.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6a72a75342cf4db8d4518 Mike Waltz fights back tears revealing what Hamas hostage refused to do before release te 2026-10-07T20:10:18.891Z Mike Waltz fights back tears revealing what Hamas hostage refused to do before release UNITED NATIONS — Three years after the worst massacre in Israel’s history, Eliya Cohen — who survived 505 days in Hamas captivity — took the stage at the United Nations alongside his newlywed wife, Ziv Abud, a survivor of the Nova music festival massacre, and tried to explain to some of the world’s top diplomats what he had endured. "They didn't let me change clothes or to get a shower, even to eat or to drink," he said. "They chained me with heavy iron chains by my leg," Cohen said during an emotional discussion moderated by Dr. Phil McGraw at Israel’s U.N. commemoration Tuesday. He said lights were kept on to prevent the hostages from sleeping and that captors would enter repeatedly during the night screaming in an effort to frighten them. Cohen said they were not permitted to use a restroom and that at times survival felt almost impossible. FREED HOSTAGE ROM BRASLAVSKI DETAILS ABUSE, STARVATION DURING 738 DAYS IN GAZA CAPTIVITY But he described repeatedly forcing his mind away from the violence and toward the possibility of returning home. "Don't think about the violence. Don't think about the torture. Don't think about everything," Cohen recalled telling himself. "Just continue, stay strong. And maybe one day, you will come back home to your family." Cohen was among the 251 people abducted during the Hamas-led Oct. 7, 2023 attack, when about 1,200 people were killed in southern Israel in their homes and in the Nova Music festival. It was the deadliest single day in Israel’s history. He personally lost 48 people he knew that day. His wife, Ziv, carried a different piece of the same story. Abud and Cohen had arrived at the Nova festival shortly before dawn with her 19-year-old nephew Amit and his girlfriend Karin. When the attack began, they eventually took refuge in a roadside bomb shelter that Cohen said was designed for roughly eight people but became packed with 29. HAMAS USED SEXUAL VIOLENCE 'DELIBERATELY AND SYSTEMATICALLY' ON OCT 7, COMMISSION REPORT FINDS Abud told the audience that more than 40 terrorists later attacked the shelter with grenades and gunfire. One man inside repeatedly grabbed grenades and threw them back outside before he was killed, she said. As the attack continued, Cohen covered Abud with bodies — an act that saved her life. "I lost my consciousness. Eliya was kidnapped," Abud said. "And after seven hours, I woke up in the shelter. I found myself in a pile of bodies." She paused, fighting back the tears. "It wasn't even bodies. It was body parts." Abud said she then saw that Amit and Karin had been killed. "I needed to sit with the bodies for seven more hours," she said. She was eventually rescued, one of seven survivors from the shelter. "We were four people that went to the festival from the same house," Abud said, "And I'm the only one that came back home that night." FORMER HAMAS HOSTAGE COUNTERS HASAN PIKER’S UT AUSTIN EVENT WITH HER STORY OF SURVIVAL For 505 days, she campaigned for Cohen’s return without knowing whether the man she loved would ever come home. Cohen, meanwhile, said he believed while in captivity that Abud had been killed. The couple married weeks before Tuesday’s ceremony. "But now he's here," Abud said. "And I can look forward to the future after we got married." She said she hoped the years ahead would include "kids and family because we are here and we survived. And we need to live a normal life," she said. Another Oct. 7 survivor who addressed the diplomats was Oriya Berlin, a young Israeli visual intelligence observer who had arrived at a base in the Gaza border area just two days before the attack. Berlin said she woke on the morning of Oct. 7 believing she was hearing a thunderstorm. "Outside, thousands of missiles were raining down with a single objective: to destroy my life and the lives of my friends," she said. Berlin and four other soldiers ran barefoot and in pajamas into a small shelter. They were unarmed. She said the women initially believed the incursion would resemble scenarios they had studied during training — a small squad that Israeli forces could quickly contain. Seconds later, she said, they heard vehicles and gunfire. Berlin described roughly 60 heavily armed terrorists attacking the base. At one point, she said, a message appeared in the unit’s WhatsApp group telling soldiers to shout "IDF" in Hebrew so Israeli troops could find them. The broken Hebrew immediately raised suspicions that a terrorist had taken a soldier’s phone. They remained silent. Berlin said they then heard another group shouting for soldiers to identify themselves, followed by a burst of gunfire and silence. Ten hours after the attack began, she said, special forces finally reached them. THE SENATE HAS REMEMBERED AMERICA’S OCTOBER 7TH VICTIMS. NOW IT’S TIME TO HEAL Berlin said that after learning how many of her friends had been murdered or kidnapped, she could not remain at home. Although she was offered the opportunity to leave military service, Berlin said she refused and returned as an observer for another six months before later moving into the IDF Public Diplomacy Office. "I wanted the world to see that the IDF is not just an intimidating military force on a television screen," she said. "It was also a 5'2" fake blonde girl like me who simply wanted to protect her home, her family, and her friends." She said she has since spoken before audiences ranging from international organizations to high school students who told her "I was wasting their time because of their deep-seated anti-Israel hostility." "But I stayed," Berlin said. "I spoke because the truth demands a voice." Berlin said her decision to continue speaking was rooted in the friends who did not survive. Before the ceremony, U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Mike Waltz met privately with Cohen and Abud, asking Cohen how he was feeling physically and telling the couple how good it was to see them "healthy and alive." Minutes later, from the stage, Waltz became visibly emotional as he recounted a part of Cohen’s captivity that he said he had been unable to get out of his mind. Waltz said that on the night before Cohen’s release, Hamas tried to make him record a propaganda video claiming he had been treated well. "He refused," Waltz said. "He held firm. He said no." Waltz said Hamas again tried to turn Cohen’s release into propaganda the following day, placing him before cameras and instructing him to raise his hands. "He refused again," Waltz said. "Eliya, we salute you. I salute you," Waltz continued. "You are a proud, strong Jew. You're undefeated, man" he said with his voice breaking. The hostage crisis stretched over two years and several rounds of negotiations, releases and rescue operations. Waltz told Fox News Digital after Tuesday’s ceremony that he wanted the commemoration to acknowledge both the loss of Oct. 7 and how much had changed since. "October 7th, 2023, was their 9/11, was their Pearl Harbor," Waltz said. "More Jews were brutally massacred that day than any day since the Holocaust." ISRAELI OCTOBER 7 SURVIVORS CONQUER TRAUMA ALONGSIDE LEGENDARY ROCK ICONS IN POWERFUL NEW DOCUMENTARY He said it was important "to recognize the loss" and "hear directly from the survivors," but also to take stock of the region three years later. "We have President Trump's 20-point peace plan. We have a U.N. resolution establishing the International Stabilization Force," Waltz told Fox News Digital. "He's determined to not repeat what's happened so often in the past, where Hamas rebuilds, Iran rearms, they attack again, and you have this devastation all over again." Waltz pointed to broader shifts across the Middle East. "Iran is on its back foot. Lebanon has hope, Syria has hope. Iraq has hope," he said. He said he hoped the commemoration could combine "remembrance, the perspective, and I think charting, trying to chart a path of hope and peace for the future." From the stage, Waltz argued that Oct. 7 had produced the opposite strategic result from what Iran and its allies sought. "October 7 completely, and I think irreversibly, has backfired on Iran and all of their terrorist proxies," he said, pointing to changes in Syria, Lebanon and Iraq and the expansion of Israel’s regional relationships. He ended with a message to the audience: "America will stand with the Jewish people." "Be strong. Be resilient. Be wise," Waltz said. "And know that what you're doing is right. Stand with your moral compass and know that this administration, the United States of America, stands with you." Israeli Ambassador to the U.N. Danny Danon used the gathering — attended by ambassadors and diplomats from multiple countries — to turn his attention to the institution hosting it. MOTHER OF OCTOBER 7 HOSTAGE WHO WAS EXECUTED UNPACKS HER GRIEF IN NEW MEMOIR "Even in this building, the U.N. is trying to demonize and isolate Israel," Danon said. "They have turned the victim into the accused, comparing our IDF soldiers to Hamas terrorists." Danon said he has been told by colleagues that he takes criticism of Israel at the U.N. ‘too personally’. "Indeed, it is personal," he responded. "My daughter is serving right now in the IDF. My son served as an officer in the IDF," Danon said. "He was supposed to be on the Re'im base next to Gaza on October 7th. The last minute, he was released home for the holiday." "That's why it's personal," Danon said. "The U.N. tries to demonize all of our sons and daughters, our lions and lionesses who give everything so we can freely live in our homeland. So yes, it is personal. It's personal for all of us." For Cohen and Abud, however, the event eventually returned from geopolitics to something much smaller: the possibility of an ordinary future. Abud said they hoped to have children and build a family despite knowing that Oct. 7 and the 505 days that followed would remain part of their lives. Cohen, asked by McGraw what he would say if the terrorists who abducted and tortured him were watching, needed only a few words. "I won," Cohen said. "I won and I'm here." He then turned his message outward. "Stay proud to be Jewish," Cohen said. "And stay proud to be Israeli." "We are here to stay." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6a72175342cf4db8d44f9 Israeli-American Council Criticizes NYC Mayor Mamdani's October 7 Statement te 2026-10-07T20:10:09.858Z Israeli-American Council Criticizes NYC Mayor Mamdani's October 7 Statement NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces backlash after critics condemned his Oct. 7 anniversary statement. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6a4e075342cf4db8d44a1 California education candidate tells college professors to teach students basic math, rejects SAT requirement te 2026-10-07T20:00:32.046Z California education candidate tells college professors to teach students basic math, rejects SAT requirement California state superintendent candidate Richard Barrera drew criticism Tuesday from his opponent and education advocates after telling UC professors it was their job to teach students who arrive without basic math skills and rejecting the return of standardized testing requirements as the University of California confronts growing concerns over college readiness. Barrera, president of the San Diego Unified School District Board of Education and a senior policy advisor to state superintendent Tony Thurmond, made the comments during a Sunday interview with NBC Los Angeles political reporter Conan Nolan. Barrera was asked whether the SAT should return as a requirement for the UC system as professors raise alarms about students entering elite universities without foundational math skills. "Absolutely not," Barrera said. "So math teachers at UCLA and Berkeley and every place else, part of your job that you get paid by the taxpayers to do is to teach our kids." Barrera told Fox News Digital that concerns about UC students being unable to perform basic math were "completely overstated," arguing that some incoming students instead just need review in subjects they had not studied recently, and that universities shared responsibility for helping them catch up. UNPREPARED COLLEGE STUDENTS FORCED TO RELEARN 'MIDDLE SCHOOL MATHEMATICS,' CALIFORNIA PROFESSORS REVEAL "I do think that this idea that students are coming in not knowing fractions is completely overstated," Barrera said. "What we're seeing is students who take a placement test, in the summer before they attend their freshman year at UC, who might miss questions on algebra, on trigonometry, maybe subjects that they haven't had in a couple of years. That's just about review and acceleration." "This is not about students who are incapable of doing the work," he added. "This is about students who need some review and acceleration, and it is the responsibility of UC to participate in that acceleration." Chino Valley Unified School District Board President Sonja Shaw, Barrera's opponent in the November race for state superintendent of public instruction, told Fox News Digital that his response shifted responsibility away from California's K-12 education system. "Richard Barrera heard professors at Berkeley and UCLA sound the alarm that incoming students can’t do elementary-school math and his immediate response was to blame the professors. Not the students. Not the system that passed them along. The professors," Shaw said.  "His brilliant solution? Force college faculty to teach remedial middle-school math on the taxpayer dime, and claim that bringing back the SAT is somehow ‘exclusionary,’" she added. "That’s not a plan. That’s a career politician scrambling to cover up a failure he helped create." Corey DeAngelis, a research fellow at The Heritage Foundation, told Fox News Digital that Barrera's opposition to standardized testing protected California's K-12 education system from accountability for students reaching college without foundational math skills. "Richard Barrera’s answer tells you everything you need to know about who he works for. The California Teachers Association is bankrolling his campaign for state superintendent, and he is returning the favor by protecting the system from accountability," DeAngelis said. WATCHDOG REPORT EXPOSES TEACHERS UNION 'POLITICAL MACHINE' FUNNELING MORE THAN $1 BILLION TO LIBERAL CAUSES Nolan followed up by asking Barrera whether professors at some of the country's leading universities should be responsible for teaching students fractions. Barrera said some students had overcome significant obstacles to reach those campuses. "Listen, we've got students who are coming up from incredible experiences, first-generation students overcoming so many barriers to be on the campus," Barrera said. "Those students are capable of learning quickly. What they need is a little support to be caught up. What they don't need is to be excluded." Tina Descovich, CEO and co-founder of Moms for Liberty, told Fox News Digital that students arriving at college without foundational skills reflected problems that began years before they reached a university classroom. "A child who can't do fractions at 18 was a child who couldn't do fractions at ten, and the system knew it," she said. "Richard Barrera's solution is to make it a college professor's problem and continue to cover up the failures of the status quo. Parents in California have watched their kids get passed along for years. Now they're being told the people who did the passing along deserve a promotion." GAVIN NEWSOM AVOIDS QUESTION ON BRINGING BACK SAT SCORES AFTER UC OPEN LETTER, ASKS 'SHOW ME THE DATA' The exchange came months after more than 1,400 faculty members signed an open letter calling for SAT and ACT math requirements to be restored for STEM applicants. By August, more than 3,000 faculty members had signed letters raising concerns about academic preparation. California's state testing results show a similar proficiency gap before students reach college. According to the state's 2024-25 Smarter Balanced assessment results, 30.49% of 11th graders met or exceeded the standard in mathematics, compared with 56.96% in English language arts. DeAngelis said that those results undercut the argument that students reaching college without foundational math skills merely need additional support once on campus. "About 30 percent of California 11th graders meet math standards," he said. "That result is not a story about first-generation students who just need a little catch-up once they reach campus. That failure is a system that handed out diplomas without requiring mastery, then blamed the score for noticing." Barrera defended his opposition to restoring the SAT or ACT requirements in UC admissions, saying that concerns about students needing additional academic preparation predated the university system’s decision to eliminate standardized tests and arguing the exams had historically excluded some applicants. "It's not the elimination of the SAT, you know, that is what we need to look at," Barrera said. "The question that we all need to be asking ourselves is, what are the best strategies to get students prepared for college-level math? And simply having a placement exam like the SAT, which is historically discriminatory towards students of color, towards first-generation students — it's a tool that has historically excluded students."  "Why would we reinstitute that, knowing that that has shown no relevance in helping improve students' preparedness for college-level math?" he added. The UC Board of Regents' current admissions policy prohibits SAT and ACT scores from being used in its comprehensive admissions review, but the university system is now formally reconsidering standardized testing. Shaw said that the state should instead focus on whether students master core subjects before reaching college. "Students are not helped by being lied to about their skills," she said. "They’re helped by actually learning to read, write, and do math before they get to college. That requires high standards in K-12 enforced consistently and measured honestly."  "It does not mean turning UCLA and Berkeley into expensive elementary schools and then blaming the faculty for noticing the problem," she added. "Lowering the bar one more time will not fix a decade of failure. It will just hide it longer." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6a4dc75342cf4db8d4498 Amy Klobuchar calls for major anti-terrorism investments after alleged Mall of America plot te 2026-10-07T20:00:28.164Z Amy Klobuchar calls for major anti-terrorism investments after alleged Mall of America plot Sen. Amy Klobuchar, the Democratic nominee for Minnesota governor, praised law enforcement Wednesday after the FBI arrested an 18-year-old man accused of plotting an ISIS-inspired mass shooting at the Mall of America. "I'm grateful for the heroic work of law enforcement that prevented a mass shooting and terrorist attack at the Mall of America," she said in a statement. "This shows why we continue to need major coordinated investments in anti-terrorism and local law enforcement to stop attacks like these. Our state must take terrorism and violent crime head on, working with our federal law enforcement and local police departments to keep Minnesotans safe." Klobuchar, who has represented Minnesota in the U.S. Senate since 2007, is running against Republican Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth in the November gubernatorial election. MALL OF AMERICA TERROR PLOT THWARTED, SUSPECTED ISIS SYMPATHIZER ARRESTED, FBI ANNOUNCES Her statement came after federal authorities announced the arrest of Sheikhdoon Abdullahi Mohamud, 18, who investigators say pledged allegiance to ISIS and discussed carrying out a mass shooting at the Mall of America. According to federal court documents, Mohamud allegedly spent months discussing plans for an attack before buying an AK-47-style rifle, four magazines and roughly 200 rounds of ammunition from an undercover FBI employee Tuesday. The rifle had been rendered inoperable, though the ammunition was live. FBI Director Kash Patel said Mohamud "allegedly obtained a weapon he hoped to use in a mass casualty attack in support of ISIS, but this FBI arrested him and put a stop to his plans." PENNSYLVANIA MAN ACCUSED OF PLOTTING ISIS ATTACK ARRESTED WITH RIFLE AND 190 ROUNDS OF AMMUNITION: DOJ President Donald Trump also praised the FBI’s handling of the case while speaking to reporters Wednesday. "I did hear about it. And they did a great job. The FBI did a great job," Trump said. Mohamud is charged with knowingly receiving a firearm and ammunition while knowing or having reasonable cause to believe they would be used to commit a felony and federal crime of terrorism. Fox News Digital's Stephen Sorace and Paul Steinhauser contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6a4d775342cf4db8d448f The best defense against high-tech AI scams is low-tech skepticism, expert warns te 2026-10-07T20:00:23.475Z The best defense against high-tech AI scams is low-tech skepticism, expert warns As artificial intelligence rapidly evolves to make financial scams hyper-realistic, cybersecurity experts warn that the best defense isn't sophisticated detection software — it's good old-fashioned human skepticism. While adversarial states like China and Russia leverage AI on a global scale, average Americans are most frequently targeted by cybercriminals looking to exploit personal vulnerabilities for a quick payout, according to cybersecurity expert Morgan Wright. "Let's go back to around 1860, when Edgar Allan Poe wrote: ‘Believe nothing that you hear and only one half that you see,’" Wright told Fox News Digital. "That advice is as good now as it was 160 years ago." AI VOICE SCAMS CAN CLONE YOUR FAMILY’S VOICE AI technology has allowed bad actors to automate and scale personalized fraud schemes against everyday citizens. Generative tools eliminate language barriers, draft convincing phishing texts, and generate hyper-realistic voice and video clones. By capturing just a few seconds of audio — often scraped from social media — fraudsters can convincingly replicate the voice of a family member. Wright pointed to the case of Deborah Del Mastro, a California mother who lost thousands of dollars after scammers used AI to clone her daughter’s voice to stage a terrifying kidnapping hoax. THE FAMILY GROUP CHAT IS A GOLDMINE FOR SCAMMERS "It's my daughter's voice," Del Mastro recalled during an interview on The CyberGuy Report podcast. "And she's having a panic attack." Convinced her daughter was in immediate danger, Del Mastro transferred more than $5,000 to the scammers before realizing she had been swindled. FRAUD EXPERT WARNS AI IS HELPING CRIMINALS OUTPACE THE GOVERNMENT: 'DON'T HAVE THE RIGHT TOOLS' "When you can fool a mother, that's how good these things are getting," Wright said of the voice-cloning technology. "What they do is use manipulation, influence, and deceit. The more urgent I can make it sound, the more you're going to lower your guard and take action." CLICK HERE FOR MORE U.S. NEWS Wright, who has trained federal, state, and local law enforcement in behavioral analysis, interviewing, and interrogation — including teams at the FBI and the National Security Agency — emphasized that every scam relies on basic psychological triggers. His primary advice for anyone on the receiving end of a suspicious call or message is to pause before reacting. "We're not storming the beaches at Normandy; you're not going to get arrested," Wright said. "No law enforcement agency sends you an unsolicited text saying you're about to get arrested." While AI platforms roll out updated security features, scammers continuously find ways around them, making software-based detection a constant moving target. "We hear about all the different models from xAI, Anthropic, OpenAI, and Gemini—they change models constantly," Wright said. "So when the model changes, how effective is [detection software]? We don't know, because this stuff is moving so fast. What you see today will be drastically different tomorrow." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6a4ce75342cf4db8d4471 Odell Beckham Jr Coincidentally Takes Newly-Vacated Vikings Jersey Number te 2026-10-07T20:00:14.806Z Odell Beckham Jr Coincidentally Takes Newly-Vacated Vikings Jersey Number The Vikings signed Odell Beckham Jr. to the practice squad on Wednesday, one week after he was released by the Giants. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6a4c975342cf4db8d4468 Stephen A Smith Responds to Strong Backlash Over His Lane Johnson Take te 2026-10-07T20:00:09.654Z Stephen A Smith Responds to Strong Backlash Over His Lane Johnson Take Stephen A. Smith issued a public response to the backlash he faced over his take about the retirement of Lane Johnson. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6a28675342cf4db8d4419 Ohio high school football team pulls off the most amazing half of football ever & the wokes want Sophie FIRED! te 2026-10-07T19:50:30.028Z Ohio high school football team pulls off the most amazing half of football ever & the wokes want Sophie FIRED! '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. First Hump Day of October? Sign me up! We're in the thick of it now, boys and girls. Today is the final day with four MLB games back-to-back-to-back-to-back until ... who knows when? Next March? Next May? 2028? It's anyone's guess. Enjoy it. We've also got two college football games tonight, NFL tomorrow and a whole slate of both on Saturday and Sunday. It's all ahead of us right now, folks. Let's lock it in, and not waste a single second. SOPHIE CUNNINGHAM SENDS A MESSAGE TO THE WOMAN-HATING WNBA PLAYERS WITH HER HAT, CRANKY PRIME & MAGGIE SAJAK! Let's roll. Welcome to a Hump Day Nightcaps — the one where a high school football team in Ohio pulled off maybe the most amazing half of football I've ever seen. Spoiler alert: They managed to possess the football for all 24 minutes. Every single one of them. Animals. You'll see! What else? I've got an update on the NASCAR driver who owes an ex-wife $850K after seducing her husband, the wokes are mad at Sophie Cunningham and Caitlin Clark for two hilarious reasons and we've got two postseason pitchers taking very different approaches to the birth of their children this week. Shockingly, it's caused quite a stir on social media. That almost never happens. We're always so agreeable! OK, grab you a Fluffernutter in preparation for tomorrow's National Fluffernutter Day, and settle in for a Hump Day 'Cap! Look at that commercial. Man, what a time to be alive. Watch that, and then pay attention to the garbage we get in between innings of today's baseball game(s). It's shocking. It's so sad. Our creativity has just gone down the toilet. Pathetic. Anyway, I do love a good fluffernutter. Admittedly, it's been, easily, 20 years since I've had one, but man they were elite back in middle and high school. I assume fluff has been all but canceled in today's MAHA world, which is fine. I live with a MAHA mom. Trust me, I get it. FLORIDA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL GAME ERUPTS INTO VIOLENT BRAWL INVOLVING PLAYERS, COACHES AFTER FINAL WHISTLE But goodness gracious, they were the best back in the day. Opening up your brown bag in the middle school cafeteria and seeing that mom packed you a fluffernutter sammy was the best feeling. Simpler times. OK, let's stay in grade school and get this class started with a couple Ohio high school football team playing keep-away from each other last Friday night. Amazing: I went back and watched the entire second, and can confirm that Fairmont did indeed possess the ball all 24 minutes. I've never seen anything like it. Just ground-n-pound the length of the field — twice — and execute a pair of onside kicks. Wild stuff. Reminded me of my high school's old Wing-T offense. Those games were absolute slobberknockers every single time. I miss the heck outta them. Now, some folks are asking about the onside kicks... The first "onside" kick wasn't visible on the above YouTube stream because the video froze, but the announcers did call it an onside kick. The second one wasn't so much an onside kick as it was the kicker just drilling the opposing player in front of him and Fairmont pouncing on the ball. Not sure if that was the plan or not, but it worked out. Regardless, the final stats are staggering: I covered a lot of high school football back in the day. I don't think I missed a Friday night in seven years. I came semi-close to one of these games back in 2015 when I watched a huge underdog just run the wildcat for an entire quarter. They gained about three yards per carry, and then converted all the fourth downs. It was incredible. Ate up almost 12 straight minutes. What a game. What a sport. High school football is the best. You know what's NOT the best? Cheating on your spouse in a Comfort Inn and letting the whole hotel know about it: So, I wrote about that in last Thursday's Nightcaps, and I'm happy (?) to report that we have our smoking gun in the case. According to court records obtained by the Daily Mail, the ex-wife of longtime NASCAR spotter Clayton Hughes hired a private investigator months before the two divorced. The PI, Jim Rorie, told a court that he heard Jennifer Jo Cobb and Hughes having "rambunctious" sex in a Comfort Inn on Oct. 2020 after he followed him to the hotel via a tracking device planted on his car. "There was no doubt about what I was hearing," he told a court, adding that he heard "the squeaking of the bed, quite a bit of that, female tones moaning — and occasionally a male’s voice. "As the squeaking continued, the tones of a male moaning and saying, ‘Oh f–k’ and ‘Oh my God’ were distinctly heard," Rorie continued. "I believe there was one point where I heard the female yell, ‘Don’t stop.'" Welp. Probably not the worst thing to happen in a Comfort Inn in Martinsville, but it's certainly up there! OK, let's rapid-fire this Hump Day class into a big Hump Day night. First up? Let's see how the miserable wokes are handling Day 3 of the Indiana Fever's offseason ... Let me get this straight ... You've got one insufferable columnist from the woke New York Times saying Sophie Cunningham should be cut because she's too much of a distraction ... because she told ESPN six months ago that men shouldn't be in women's locker rooms? Okeedokee! At the same time, you have someone I've never heard of in my life, Charlotte Wilder, getting all bent out of shape because Caitlin Clark hung out with Pat McAfee on College GameDay? Really? These people are so far gone, and so beyond broken, it's almost unfathomable. Almost. What a bunch of weirdos. We live in such a silly time period. My late grandfather always used to tell me, "You really do realize how [stupid] people are the older you get." He did NOT use the word stupid, by the way, but I'll let y'all figure that one out on your own. OK, on the way out, I want to leave the class with a question that's currently dividing the internet ... If your wife is having your baby in October, are you missing playoff baseball games for it? So, the best closer in baseball — Mason Miller — missed last night's do-or-die Game 3 for the birth of his child. Meanwhile, Yankees starter Max Fried says he ain't missing a single pitch for the birth of his kid. Where we stand on this, folks? On one hand, these dudes get paid handsomely for these moments. For October baseball. For the playoffs. On the other hand ... it's the birth of your child. That's a big deal ... for some, at least. I wanna hear what YOU think. Let it RIP. See y'all tomorrow. Lemme know! Zach.Dean@OutKick.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6a28175342cf4db8d4410 Arizona Sports Betting — Best Sportsbooks and Apps | Outkick te 2026-10-07T19:50:25.800Z Arizona Sports Betting — Best Sportsbooks and Apps | Outkick Arizona sports betting has been live since September 9, 2021, when the Arizona Department of Gaming licensed its first online operators. Bettors in the state can now choose from 15 legal sportsbook apps. Sports betting is legal in Arizona and has been since 2021. The Arizona Department of Gaming has provided licenses to 15 different sportsbooks. Anyone over the age of 21 can wager on sports in Arizona, and some fantasy apps are available to anyone over 18.  Sports betting has boomed over the years, and Arizona residents are provided with many options to choose from. However, making that choice can prove difficult. Below, we’ve compiled some highlights and lowlights of some of the sportsbooks that are available in Arizona.  Arizona sportsbooks will give new users a gift for signing up with them. Typically, it is provided as a bet-and-get option, which allows a user to bet a low dollar amount and receive a chunk of money in bonus funds or bets. Another option might be to provide a deposit match, where the sportsbook will give you an equal amount (or a fraction of) your total deposit. The other common welcome offer from Arizona sportsbooks is a profit boost bet. This allows users to wager on a game and get double or some percentage of their winnings boosted. Keep in mind the rewards are typically given in bonus funds, which do expire or require playthrough in order for you to be able to cash them.  Sports betting has been legal in Arizona since April 15, 2021, when House Bill 2772 (2021) was signed into law. The first sportsbook was launched on September 9th, 2021.  Arizona has multiple popular teams to wager on, with most of them coming from the Phoenix area. The Coyotes, Cardinals, Diamondbacks, and Suns are all professional franchises for the big four sports.  Arizona sports bettors can wager on college sports, including in-state teams. However, there are no college player props allowed, including season-long individual awards.  There are a few physical locations in Arizona where you can wager on sports. State Farm Stadium, Chase Field, TPC Scottsdale, and multiple casinos are the locations. Licensed Retail Locations: BetMGM Sportsbook at State Farm Stadium – Glendale Caesars Sportsbook at Chase Field – Phoenix FanDuel Sportsbook at Footprint Center – Phoenix BetMGM Sportsbook at Gila River Hotels & Casinos - Wild Horse Pass – Chandler BetMGM Sportsbook at Gila River Hotels & Casinos - Lone Butte – Chandler BetMGM Sportsbook at Gila River Hotels & Casinos - Vee Quiva – Laveen Village BetMGM Sportsbook at Gila River Hotels & Casinos - Santan Mountain – Chandler Caesars Sportsbook at Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino – Maricopa Desert Diamond Casino - West Valley – Glendale Desert Diamond Casino - Tucson – Tucson Desert Diamond Casino - Sahuarita – Sahuarita SolSports Sportsbook at Casino Del Sol – Tucson CAZ Sports Bar at Casino Arizona – Scottsdale Talking Stick Resort Sportsbook – Scottsdale Betfred Sportsbook at We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort – Fort McDowell Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook at Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort – Flagstaff Yes, sports betting is legal for anyone over 21 in Arizona.  The best sportsbook in Arizona is whichever one you enjoy the most. They are all a little different, and with no restrictions on the amount you can use, we encourage you to try any that look good to you.  You must be at least 21 to wager on sports in Arizona. Some fantasy apps will allow you to play if you’re 18 or older. Yes, you can bet on any college sports team; however, you cannot wager on any individual player prop for a game or season-long.  You do not need to live in Arizona to register there, but you do need to physically be in the state when you place the wager.  There are 15 legal sports betting apps in Arizona.  You can wager on sports at any one of the retail sportsbooks in the state. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6a27d75342cf4db8d4407 Comedy stars lash out at Sebastian Maniscalco over SiriusXM shake-up te 2026-10-07T19:50:21.994Z Comedy stars lash out at Sebastian Maniscalco over SiriusXM shake-up Sebastian Maniscalco has found himself in hot water with some comedians who are claiming that his new SiriusXM channel is taking away money and exposure from working-class comics. Earlier this year, SiriusXM changed a long-running channel in its lineup called Raw Comedy that often featured lesser-known comedians to Sebastian Maniscalco's Comedy Radio. The new station more prominently features famous comedians now.  Stand Up for Stand Up, a nonprofit that supports comedians, recently wrote an article saying that the rebranding has "drastically shifted from a wider pool of 800+ comedians enjoying spins (and thus, royalties and exposure to the audience of listeners)" on the channel "to a narrower pool of comedians getting plays per month. And of those few hundred who are getting spins, over 75% of the plays are going to the top 50 artists, which results in a concentration of wealth among the top echelon, which is largely made up of big-name celebrity comics." SEBASTIAN MANISCALCO IS A NO-NONSENSE FATHER, SAYS PARENTS NEED TO BE 'HALF-PSYCHOTIC' WITH THEIR KIDS The nonprofit called the change "bad for comedians, and bad for the future of comedy," adding, "it hurts passive revenue, and discoverability, as well as the infrastructure that supports up and coming comedians." Comedian Matt Ruby on his Substack page claimed the channel was "crushing middle class comedians who rely on payments from the company to pad income." Liz Miele, another comedian, said in a video on her Instagram: "This year, the Raw channel on SiriusXM became Sebastian Maniscalco’s channel. Great. Fine. Celebrities have taken over channels before. Never been an issue. The problem is Raw went from playing 800 working-class comedians to now playing less than 300 celebrity comedians like Joan Rivers, Johnny Carson, Bob Hope, Norm Macdonald. Just dead comic, dead comic, dead comic, and then a plethora of very famous alive comedians that might not even know about this extra income that they’re about to receive." She added that every "working-class comedian that has been kicked off the channel is quite aware" of the money they've lost.  Comedian Gianmarco Soresi posted a photo of Maniscalco on X with the caption, "Aren’t you embarrassed?" Comedian Ashley Ray, who relied on the income, wrote on X, "Those checks went from covering a car payment to barely covering a quarter of weed, i hate this man." COMEDIAN SEBASTIAN MANISCALCO JABS CANCEL CULTURE WITH ST PATRICK'S DAY MESSAGE Famous names like Patton Oswalt, Michelle Wolf, and Margaret Cho also implored Maniscalco to do something this week. "I know you didn’t mean to do anything bad by doing it. You can easily reverse this decision. Get those young comedians back on the Sirius channel," Oswalt said in a Facebook video. "Let them get those checks." GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE Wolf also pleaded with Maniscalco in a Facebook video, saying, "Comics, we’re together on this. We want it to change." "Sebastian, give working comedians a chance," Cho said in a video on her Facebook. Others took to social media to defend Maniscalco. "Sirius radio did this not Sebastian," one X user wrote. "Jesus Christ the dude is always there for young comics." LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Another user said, "TBH this likely has little to do with him, his name is just on the channel. Altho I do miss when Raw Dog was actually raw w/some of the edgiest comics." PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE "His reps think this is gonna blow over — and they're right," a third added. "The amount of comedians that think Sebastian Maniscalco is a program director is f---ing sad," another person wrote on X. "He sold his name to be on the channel hes not deciding who gets played." In a statement to Fox News Digital, SiriusXM said, "SiriusXM works together with our creative partners to program the best possible experience for our listeners. The launch of Sebastian Maniscalco’s Comedy Radio introduced a new creative direction and a regularly evolving programming mix for the channel, and SiriusXM continues to invest in comedians more than any other audio platform to deliver a wide range of comedy offerings across our channels." The company said in a press release announcing the new channel in April that the channel would be "curated and headlined by Maniscalco.'  Fox News Digital has reached out to Maniscalco for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6a27275342cf4db8d43e8 Democratic Congressional Candidate Says She Was Raped While Campaigning te 2026-10-07T19:50:10.339Z Democratic Congressional Candidate Says She Was Raped While Campaigning Bernadette Greene-Placentia said the incident occurred around 2 a.m. in a parking lot in Sun City, Arizona. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6a02f75342cf4db8d4397 Virginia Sports Betting — Best Sportsbooks and Apps | Outkick te 2026-10-07T19:40:31.514Z Virginia Sports Betting — Best Sportsbooks and Apps | Outkick Virginia sports betting has been live online since Jan. 1, 2021, when the Virginia Lottery licensed its first online operators. Bettors in the state can now choose from over a dozen legal sportsbook apps.  Sports betting is legal in Virginia for any person physically located in the state and 21 years of age or older at the time the wager is placed. Sports betting in Virginia is regulated by the Virginia Lottery. With over ten different apps for users to choose from in Virginia, picking a sports betting app can be a challenge for residents. We’ve tried to help you make an informed decision about what app to use for sports betting in Virginia with some highlights and downsides about the apps.  Welcome offers provide a nice way for new sports bettors to get in on the action. Virginia sportsbooks tend to offer new users one of three formats: deposit match, profit boosts, or bet-and-get formats for their reward. A deposit match will give a new user bonus cash matching at 100% or lower for their initial deposit. Profit boosts are provided to give you a chance at more winnings if you hit your first bet. A bet-and-get offer usually requires a new bettor to wager a small amount and receive bonus funds in their account.    Sports betting has been legal in Virginia since April 22, 2020, when Governor Ralph Northam signed House Bill 896 into law. The online market launched before retail spaces, with the first mobile sportsbook live on January 21, 2021. The first retail location opened July 8th, 2022.  Virginia does not have any professional sports teams and is the most populous state without a major sports franchise. They do have some popular college teams like Virginia, Virginia Tech, and even smaller schools such as George Mason or Liberty.  Betting on college sports is legal in Virginia, but you cannot bet on any in-state team or player props in any state.  Virginia does have multiple retail sportsbook locations, with most of them located at casinos or racetracks. There are electronic betting kiosks or actual humans taking the wagers for you at the locations.  Licensed Retail Locations: Caesars Virginia (Caesars Sportsbook) – Danville Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol (Hard Rock Bet) – Bristol Rivers Casino Portsmouth (BetRivers Sportsbook) – Portsmouth Yes, sports betting is legal in Virginia for any person over 21 and physically in the state at the time of placing the bet.  The best sportsbook in Virginia is whichever one you enjoy using the most. There are dozens of apps and all have their benefits and drawbacks, so give them all a try! You must be at least 21 to place a wager on sports in Virginia. Yes, you can bet on college sports in Virginia, but you cannot bet on any in-state school or collegiate player props in any state.  You do not need to be a Virginia resident to bet there, but you do need to register and physically be located inside the state when you place the wager.  There are over a dozen legal mobile apps to bet on sports in Virginia.  Yes, you can bet on sports in Virginia without an app at retail locations, mostly located inside of casinos. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6a02975342cf4db8d437c 76ers Head Coach Reacts to Rumored LeBron James-Joel Embiid Controversy te 2026-10-07T19:40:25.889Z 76ers Head Coach Reacts to Rumored LeBron James-Joel Embiid Controversy Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse discussed the rumored controversy between Joel Embiid and LeBron James on Wednesday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6a02575342cf4db8d4373 WNBA Legend Reveals Caitlin Clark’s Blunt Message Amid Fever Playoff Game te 2026-10-07T19:40:21.783Z WNBA Legend Reveals Caitlin Clark’s Blunt Message Amid Fever Playoff Game WNBA legend Candace Parker revealed Caitlin Clark's blunt comment to her at the scorer's table during the Fever's playoff game. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6a02175342cf4db8d436a Buccaneers Announce Final 'TNF' Decision on QB Baker Mayfield te 2026-10-07T19:40:17.835Z Buccaneers Announce Final 'TNF' Decision on QB Baker Mayfield As expected, Baker Mayfield will be unavailable for Thursday night's primetime matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6a01d75342cf4db8d4361 Brewers Could Lose Key Executive Amid A's Postseason GM Search te 2026-10-07T19:40:13.632Z Brewers Could Lose Key Executive Amid A's Postseason GM Search The A's are looking at members of the Brewers, Cubs, Phillies, Red Sox and Cardinals front offices to succeed David Forst. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6a01a75342cf4db8d4358 Eli Manning Reveals Who He'll Root for When Ole Miss Plays Arch Manning te 2026-10-07T19:40:10.441Z Eli Manning Reveals Who He'll Root for When Ole Miss Plays Arch Manning Eli Manning disclosed his rooting interest for an Oct. 24 matchup between alma mater Ole Miss and Arch Manning's Texas Longhorns. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac69ddd75342cf4db8d4301 Paramore's Hayley Williams targets Christian nationalism as America's 'greatest threat' to democracy te 2026-10-07T19:30:37.348Z Paramore's Hayley Williams targets Christian nationalism as America's 'greatest threat' to democracy Paramore frontwoman Hayley Williams faced criticism after telling fans during a September concert that Christian nationalism is "the greatest threat to American democracy," adding another political declaration to a tour where she had repeatedly spoken out against President Donald Trump, immigration enforcement and Israel's war in Gaza. In the recirculated clip, Williams made the declaration before performing "True Believer," a track from her 2025 solo album, "Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party."  Her statement specifically targeted Christian nationalism, rather than Christians or Christianity broadly. "The greatest threat to American democracy is Christian nationalism," Williams said. ED SHEERAN CONCERTGOERS WARN ARTISTS ABOUT SHARING POLITICAL VIEWS: 'YOU'RE GOING TO ALIENATE' FANS Lisa Cusack, president of the Don’t L.A. My Burbank PAC, told Fox News Digital that Williams’ comment ignored Christianity’s influence on the nation’s founding principles and democratic system. "Incredibly ignorant comment considering Christianity is woven into the fabric of every founding document that proscribes Americans' democratic rights," she said. "There would be no Natural Law without Christianity, and without that, no human rights that exist beyond a government’s power. Christianity sees all people as made in the image of God, so are all valuable, no matter how successful, and puts self-sacrifice above power." "Democracy has thrived in the Christian nations across the world for a reason. The true threat is this kind of ignorant bigotry," she continued. At another recent concert, Williams also recently shouted "F--- ICE" and "FREE MOTHERF------ PALESTINE!" while performing her song, "Ice in My OJ," prompting a response from the Department of Homeland Security. SPRINGSTEEN, OTHER STARS SHARE STAGE WITH HARDCORE LEFTIST GROUPS AT MUSIC FEST A DHS spokesperson responded to Williams’ anti-ICE remarks by defending federal immigration officers and urging the singer to recognize their work. "America is grateful all the time for our federal law enforcement officers who keep us safe," the spokesperson said, in a statement to Fox News Digital. "We suggest Ms. Williams to thank them for their service, not belittle their sacrifice." Williams has incorporated political commentary into her performances for years.  During Paramore's performance at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Festival, the singer warned concertgoers against returning Trump to the White House and accused him of supporting an agenda that would harm women, poor Americans, racial minorities and the LGBTQ community. Williams framed that presidential election as a decision about the future of American democracy. SINGER PHIL COLLINS BLASTS TRUMP AS 'NASTY,' TEASES SONG ABOUT AMERICA CALLED 'FAT PEOPLE WITH GUNS' "Project 2025 is Donald Trump’s playbook for controlling and punishing women, poor people, people of color, and the LGBTQ+ community," she said. "It is time for all Americans to band together and to finally defeat the Trump agenda. And the only way to do that is by confronting him at the polls. "Do you want to live in a dictatorship? Well, show up and vote," she continued. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Williams also targeted Republican voters during a 2023 performance at the Adjacent Music Festival in Atlantic City, New Jersey. After saying she was comfortable discussing politics, Williams singled out supporters of then-presidential candidate Ron DeSantis. "If you vote for Ron DeSantis, you’re f------ dead to me," Williams said. Fox News Digital reached out to Williams' publicist for comment, but did not immediately receive a response. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac69dcd75342cf4db8d42cf Gina Hinojosa Chance of Beating Greg Abbott Flips With Pollsters te 2026-10-07T19:30:21.066Z Gina Hinojosa Chance of Beating Greg Abbott Flips With Pollsters A new YouGov poll has Democratic state Representative Gina Hinojosa narrowly ahead of Greg Abbott. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac69dc275342cf4db8d42c6 Trump Pressed on $5,000 Payments Amid Questions Over Election Timing  te 2026-10-07T19:30:10.637Z Trump Pressed on $5,000 Payments Amid Questions Over Election Timing  Trump defended proposed payments ahead of the midterms, saying strong economic growth and tariffs make them possible. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac69dbf75342cf4db8d42bd David Jolly Within Striking Distance of Byron Donalds: Florida Poll te 2026-10-07T19:30:07.149Z David Jolly Within Striking Distance of Byron Donalds: Florida Poll Democrat David Jolly trails GOP nominee Byron Donalds by 2 points in Florida's governor race, a new poll finds. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac69b9175342cf4db8d4278 Illinois Sports Betting — Best Sportsbooks and Apps | Outkick te 2026-10-07T19:20:49.219Z Illinois Sports Betting — Best Sportsbooks and Apps | Outkick Illinois sports betting has been live since June 28, 2020, when the Illinois Gaming Board licensed its first online operators. Bettors in the state can now choose from 10 legal sportsbook apps. Yes, sports betting is legal in Illinois and has been since June 2020, when mobile sports betting launched. It is regulated by the Illinois Gaming Board, and bettors must be 21 or older. Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the Illinois Sports Wagering Act into law on June 28, 2019. Illinois has a wide variety of sports betting apps, and choosing which you like best can be a fun experiment. There is no limit to the number of apps you can use, so feel free to download as many as you’d like and try all of them. We’ve provided a few highlights for each and some things you might want to be on the lookout for.  Illinois sportsbooks provide new users with a few primary types of welcome promotions, most notably profit boosts, bet-and-get offers, and deposit matches. Profit boosts increase your potential payout on a qualifying wager, sometimes doubling your profits if the bet wins. Bet-and-get promotions award bonus site credits after you deposit and place a small initial wager (often as low as $5). Deposit matches aim to boost your starting bankroll right away by matching a percentage—or the full total—of your first deposit with promotional funds. Illinois sports betting was first signed into law by Governor JB Pritzker via the Illinois Sports Wagering Act in 2019. By 2020, Rivers Casino in Des Plaines launched the first retail sports wagering site. On June 18, 2020, BetRivers was the first online sportsbook. By March 2022, there was a permanent lift on in-person mobile registration requirements, meaning residents could register completely remotely.  Having a major city in your state always helps provide users with plenty of sports betting options. The Chicago Cubs and White Sox are professional baseball teams. The Blackhawks, Bulls, and Bears are options for the NHL, NBA, and NFL, respectively. They also have a diverse group of college teams, like the University of Illinois.  You can bet on college sports in Illinois; however, you cannot wager on an in-state school. Even if they are playing in a different state, you cannot put a wager on them ever. You also cannot bet on college player props.  There are multiple retail sportsbooks in Illinois. There are some standalone operations, but there are also some located within casinos, racetracks, and off-track betting facilities. Licensed Retail Locations: Rivers Casino Des Plaines (BetRivers Sportsbook) – Des Plaines Grand Victoria Casino (Caesars Sportsbook) – Elgin Hawthorne Race Course (Fanatics Sportsbook) – Stickney / Cicero Hard Rock Casino Rockford (Hard Rock Bet) – Rockford Hollywood Casino Aurora (ESPN BET / Penalty Box) – Aurora Hollywood Casino Joliet (ESPN BET) – Joliet Argosy Casino Alton (ESPN BET / PENN) – Alton Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino (FanDuel / BetMGM Sportsbook) – East Peoria Fairmount Park / FanDuel Sportsbook & Horse Racing (FanDuel) – Collinsville The Temporary by American Place Casino (Circa Sports) – Waukegan Bally's Quad Cities Casino & Hotel (Bally Bet) – Rock Island Walker's Bluff Casino Resort (bet365) – Carterville Harrah's Metropolis Casino (Caesars Sportsbook) – Metropolis Yes, sports betting is legal in Illinois both online and in-person.  Illinois has 10 different mobile sportsbooks available, so choosing the best one is really up to you. Try as many as you’d like and see what you like best about each app.  You must be 21 years of age and physically located in the state to bet on sports.  Yes, you can bet on college sports in Illinois, but you cannot wager on player props or in-state colleges.  You do not need to be an Illinois resident, but you need to be physically located in the state when the wager is placed.  There are 10 legal online sportsbook apps in Illinois.  Yes, you can bet in-person at a variety of locations in Illinois, including casinos, racetracks, off-track betting facilities, and even some standalone locations. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac69b7875342cf4db8d4246 Rob Gronkowski Picks Surprising NFL MVP Favorite Ahead of Week 5 te 2026-10-07T19:20:24.799Z Rob Gronkowski Picks Surprising NFL MVP Favorite Ahead of Week 5 Former star tight end Rob Gronkowski named a quarterback who should be the early MVP favorite over Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac69b6b75342cf4db8d423d Coco Gauff Withdraws From Next Tournament Due to Exhaustion te 2026-10-07T19:20:11.268Z Coco Gauff Withdraws From Next Tournament Due to Exhaustion Coco Gauff had a rough week at the China Open as she received an "insane" amount of racist comments. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac69b6675342cf4db8d4234 Encouraging Injury Update for Patriots WR AJ Brown Surfaces te 2026-10-07T19:20:06.645Z Encouraging Injury Update for Patriots WR AJ Brown Surfaces The New England Patriots got an encouraging update on star wide receiver AJ Brown, who's been out since Week 1. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6994775342cf4db8d3fae Editor’s letter: What takes root? te 2026-10-07T19:11:03.642Z Editor’s letter: What takes root? Maricopa is good at growing.  You can see it in the rooftops, roads and businesses that have filled in what used to be stretches of desert and agricultural fields. But growth isn’t always obvious while you’re living through it.  Ten years ago, the Shops at Maricopa Station were a new development. Today, they’re simply part of the landscape: a place to grab coffee, dinner or a sandwich without thinking much about the fact that they weren’t always there.  Buildings aren’t the only things that have taken root.  In this issue, we look at some of the people, traditions and ideas that have become part of Maricopa. Contributor Tom Schuman shares a profile on the Pinal County Master Gardeners on what they’ve learned about coaxing plants form the desert, while reporter Karen Bartunek introduces two therapy dogs helping children practice reading and bringing comfort to hospital patients. Tom also highlights the return of a murder mystery dinner theater that gives residents another way to gather together. And our election guides offer a closer look at the candidates and propositions on the November ballot.  Those stories might seem unrelated, but they’re all pieces of the same question: What does it mean to grow here?  A city grows because of business and infrastructure, but a community grows when people participate in it. That’s the part of growth that’s harder to measure.   A city can count houses, businesses and miles of road, and it can track population and development. But it can’t measure the people and places that become part of everyday life.    Maricopa is growing. The question is what, besides buildings, will grow with it.    This story was first published in the October issue of InMaricopa.  The post Editor’s letter: What takes root? appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6993e75342cf4db8d3f88 Cody Rhodes says he re-signed with WWE, plans to retire with company te 2026-10-07T19:10:54.791Z Cody Rhodes says he re-signed with WWE, plans to retire with company Cody Rhodes may not hear "voices" in his head like his on-screen rival Randy Orton, but whoever he was talking to about his next contract with WWE, he listened. Rhodes revealed the decision on "Flagrant" with comedian Andrew Schulz as he promoted his new movie, "Street Fighter," and was asked if he had a chance to think about settling down or if there was a "number in mind when wrestling retirement would come." CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK PRO WRESTLING COVERAGE "Forgive me if this is breaking news and please edit it if I’m not allowed to share it, which is fine, I just re-signed with WWE. So, I’ll end my wrestling career (there)," Rhodes said. "I’ll end my wrestling career with WWE but also my wrestling career with WWE might continue. … We’re now able to go do this stuff (films). So, say I do have another project. Say, I got two other projects, whatever it may be, I’m able to take a step away and I’m able to collaborate with WWE and I’m able to come back home. I’m just saying, I’m able to come back home." "The American Nightmare" said he was unsure when the time to settle down will come. He said he felt like his parents were always there for him when he was around the age of 8 and he would love to be there for his children as much as he could when the time comes. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "I need to get to work," he said. Rhodes, the son of pro wrestling legend Dusty Rhodes, started his career with WWE in 2006, grinding in Ohio Valley Wrestling before getting the call up in 2007. He spent about 10 years there before famously departing the company and building up his own persona on the indies, in New Japan Pro-Wrestling and helping start All Elite Wrestling. He made a triumphant return to WWE at WrestleMania 38 as Seth Rollins’ mystery opponent. Since then, he’s grown into one of the top stars across all of pro wrestling. He finished his "story" and won the Undisputed WWE Championship at WrestleMania 40. He’s held the title two more times after that moment. Currently, Rhodes is in a program with Orton. The "Legend Killer" cost Rhodes a spot in the Money in the Bank ladder match on the latest episode of "Friday Night SmackDown." Orton also screwed Rhodes out of a title at SummerSlam. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6993775342cf4db8d3f76 FIRST ON FOX: Elon Musk heads back to White House as Trump marks prestigious first of presidency te 2026-10-07T19:10:47.909Z FIRST ON FOX: Elon Musk heads back to White House as Trump marks prestigious first of presidency FIRST ON FOX: President Donald Trump is set to award Elon Musk and other leading American innovators the nation’s highest honors for scientific and technological achievement Thursday, Fox News Digital has learned, marking Trump’s first time presenting the awards. "The Trump Administration is grateful for the contributions of these incredible leaders in science and technology. These recipients are helping ensure America keeps leading the world in innovation," White House spokesperson Liz Huston told Fox News Digital. The honorees, who will be recognized at the White House’s "Science: A New Golden Age Summit," include some of the most powerful figures in American technology — and mark Elon Musk’s latest return to Trump’s orbit after his high-profile departure from the administration and subsequent public rupture with the president. Trump will award the National Medal of Science to Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, Google co-founder Sergey Brin, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and AMD CEO Lisa Su, while Dell Technologies CEO Michael Dell and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella will receive the National Medal of Technology and Innovation during the summit, Fox News Digital learned.  TRUMP UNVEILS AMERICA.GOV AS AI-POWERED HUB FOR PASSPORTS, MEDICARE ENROLLMENT AND MORE The ceremony will mark the first time Trump has presented the National Medal of Science and the National Medal of Technology and Innovation across either of his administrations. The summit will bring together leading scientists and tech innovators to discuss how super intelligence and private-sector investment can accelerate scientific breakthroughs and strengthen U.S. leadership in science and technology. NEW BOOK ON ELON MUSK EXAMINES THE BILLIONAIRE’S MIND, MOTIVATION AND MAKING LIFE MULTI-PLANETARY Musk’s expected award marks another step in his return to Trump’s orbit after their relationship ruptured last year. The split followed Musk’s departure from DOGE, when he blasted Trump’s signature tax-and-spending bill as a "disgusting abomination," setting off a personal feud that included Trump threatening his government contracts. The two have since renewed ties, with Musk again appearing alongside Trump at a recent technology leader lunch and was present during Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit. The Tesla CEO has also returned to an advisory role in the Trump administration, co-leading the Pentagon’s Project Meridian, which studies the future of warfare and the weapons and technologies the U.S. military will need to maintain its technological edge. Trump has a personal tie to the award, as his uncle John G. Trump was posthumously awarded the National Medal of Science by President Ronald Reagan for his pioneering work involving ionizing radiation and its applications in medicine, industry and atomic physics. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6993575342cf4db8d3f6d Hasan Piker accused of racial profiling after dividing White voters into ‘good’ and ‘bad’ te 2026-10-07T19:10:45.049Z Hasan Piker accused of racial profiling after dividing White voters into ‘good’ and ‘bad’ Far-left streamer Hasan Piker is drawing backlash for dividing Americans into "good Whites and the bad Whites," while outlining his strategy to win over conservative voters in a recent interview. The New Jersey-born political influencer said that while he considers himself a Westernized "White guy," he distinguishes himself from "bad" White people. "Wisconsin has the good kind of White folk. Not the libertarian streak of White folk," he told New York Magazine. "Like, Texas has the libertarian streak of White folk. Wisconsin is, like, German, Dutch, old trade unionists." HASAN PIKER ADMITS HE HAS 'DIALED DOWN' HIS OPINIONS AFTER PUBLIC AND DEMOCRATIC BACKLASH HASAN PIKER TORCHED OVER PLAYBOOK TO DODGE HIS PAST CONTROVERSIES: 'BATS--- CRAZY' Piker, 35, contended that Democrats have failed to target these strains of White conservatives, but optimistically noted that they can be "mobilized." "The kind of White folks — maybe the Democrats haven’t been able to successfully target them or give them something and they’ve since forgotten their roots, but they could be mobilized," he told the outlet. The self-described Marxist streamer theorized that "bad Whites" became conservative after falling victim to a "propaganda apparatus" that convinced them Democrats had not improved their lives. "Maybe at some point, due to Reagan neoliberalism and unbelievable amounts of culture war, a fairly successful reactionary propaganda apparatus that is constantly churning out slop, people got duped, where they’re like, ‘Yeah, maybe the Democrats aren’t really invested in our well-being; maybe it is the Mexicans who need to be purged,’" he said. JAMES CARVILLE DECRIES 'IDIOT' HASAN PIKER, ORDERS DSA TO CHANGE ITS NAME Piker recalled an encounter with a "good" White person in a Milwaukee hotel lobby in which a White woman asked him for a photo and thanked him for his work. Afterward, he said, "What did I tell you? Good Whites." Democratic strategist Doug Friednash told Fox News Digital that "every leader" in the Democratic Party must condemn Piker’s comments, calling the socialist streamer a "cancer to America." "Dividing Americans into ‘good Whites’ and ‘bad Whites’ is racial profiling, plain and simple," Friednash said. "If someone on the far right talked this way about Black, Latino or even Jewish Americans, Democrats would rightly condemn it and call it racist." Piker argued that conservatives have been "socially conditioned" by pro-corporate political and media forces. He added that turning conservatives into Democratic voters requires offering social-welfare benefits rather than appealing to right-wing beliefs. "My theory of change is I’m going to tell the racists they deserve housing, too," the streamer said. "I’m going to tell them, ‘Look, you’re going to get healthcare, Medicare for All, single-payer. And if you’re transphobic, you’re still going to get it. But trans people are going to get it too. Are you not going to vote for that?’" FAR-LEFT STREAMER HASAN PIKER CALLED OUT BY MS NOW HOSTS IN FIERY EXCHANGE OVER HIM BEING A DRAG FOR DEMOCRATS Friednash warned that Piker’s close association with the Democratic Party is a "recipe for Election Day disaster" as Democrats make their final push ahead of the midterms in November. "Democrats need to make clear that Hasan Piker and his brand of communism have no place in the Democratic Party," he told Fox News Digital. "The more he becomes associated with Democrats, the more working-class and independent voters we drive away." Fox News Digital has reached out to Piker for further comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6993175342cf4db8d3f64 Florida GOP hopeful on backing Trump in Iran: 'This is about ending a long war, not starting a war' te 2026-10-07T19:10:41.459Z Florida GOP hopeful on backing Trump in Iran: 'This is about ending a long war, not starting a war' For GOP congressional candidate Dan Green, the military confrontation with Iran isn't the start of a new war — it’s the long-overdue resolution of a conflict that began in 1979.  Drawing on his own military tours in Iraq, the Navy veteran running in Florida’s 9th Congressional District argues that America is finally settling decades-long strife with Tehran, even as he faces a tough domestic battle over inflation, kitchen-table economics, and a 10-year Democrat incumbent in the newly redrawn Orlando-based suburban district. "I think one thing to know about Iran is that they've been at war with us since the 1970s, when they seized our embassy in Tehran and they took our Americans hostage. So to me, this is about ending a long war, not starting a war.  "Whether it's the Marine Corps barracks in the 80s when Iran bombed those, the Khobar Towers in Saudi Arabia, and also with my tours in Iraq, the Iranians were killing a lot of our soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines. TOP DEM LEGAL BOOGEYMEN TEE UP 'BATTLE ROYALE' IN RED STATE'S REDISTRICTING CRUSADE "So, the question is, what's the butcher's bill you're willing to tolerate of dead Americans? And we also know they plotted to kill and assassinate our president.  So, to me, this has been a long time coming, but I think what we really need to focus on is how do we get a successful termination of this conflict and stability back in the Middle East?" Green is running in a district that voted for President Donald Trump by a large margin in 2024, yet the Republicans face headwinds as inflation and energy prices remain a persistent preoccupation for voters. Yet, he remains confident in the appeal of the GOP brand, compared to the Democratic alternative. "I think the Democrats have a huge problem right now. I don't think they know what they're really about," Green said. "As you know, they have a democratic socialist wing that is rising in power throughout their party, and a lot of moderate members are finding they have to make peace with that, or even liberal members as well." He continued: "We've got a lot of members getting elected now across the country who are democratic socialists who believe in this radical ideology, who want to frankly destroy our Constitution in so many ways: they want to abolish the U.S. Senate, they want to bring back woke ideology, transgender ideology, and higher taxes. So I think in some ways we know what they are going to bring, but it's not a good future." GOP CHALLENGER TEARS INTO DEM'S ‘MODERATE’ IMAGE: ‘VOTES WITH THE SQUAD 90% OF THE TIME’ Florida's ninth district, like much of the state, contains a large Latino population, which has been pivotal in shifting the state from purple to red. Green argues that while Republicans must appeal to voters on kitchen table economics, ultimately they need to be the party that upholds the rule of law. "I think Americans of all backgrounds, regardless of race or ethnicity, are concerned about the cost of living these days. What we've been campaigning on is making America affordable again," Green said. "So these kind of kitchen table issues of grocery prices, gas prices, property insurance rates — they resonate irrespective of background, I would say.  "But the cornerstone of our republic is the rule of law, making sure we adhere to it and we follow it. There are ways of being compassionate with how we do that. There are ways of implementing that law more effectively. At the end of the day, we're either a nation of laws or we aren't. And so we need to do what's required to make sure the law is enforced." The ninth district, which stretches from Orlando to the south, has a distinctly conservative bent, which Green argues will enable to him to compete against the advantages of incumbency. FLORIDA GOP NOMINEE BLASTS 20-YEAR DEM INCUMBENT AS A ‘SOCIALIST’ RUBBER-STAMP WITH ’PRECIOUS LITTLE TO SHOW' "My opponent is an incumbent and sometimes with that come some advantages; name ID, access to greater resources," Green said. "But I think the district fundamentally is a conservative district and I think even non-party-affiliated members who aren't Democrat or Republican tend to be conservative. "So I think we have a lot of great strength in this district for our campaign. I have worked in the military, I can put a plan together, and we're executing a good campaign plan to take the seat back and flip it from blue to red." Finally, Green said he believes Soto's votes on economic policies will be key to building a contrasting vision for the voters of the ninth district. "Well, he's been reelected from a portion of our district, not the rest of the district. Most of the district has never voted for him or really seen him," Green said. "To me, you've got a decade of not solving our district's problems.  "He has voted against eliminating taxes on Social Security. He's voted against eliminating taxes [on] overtime. He's voted against eliminating tax on tips. To me, when you have the sort of affordability issue right now, those are not the right votes to take for this district. His values are also not aligned with our voters, as well.  "You know, he voted to not prohibit transgender care. He's also not done anything to stop insider trading for 10 years … and also, frankly, the democratic socialists are taking over the Democratic Party. You know, a vote for him is a vote for them, and I think that's not what this district wants." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6992e75342cf4db8d3f5b Dolly Parton’s nephew erupted in profanity-laced tirade in emails days before her death te 2026-10-07T19:10:38.165Z Dolly Parton’s nephew erupted in profanity-laced tirade in emails days before her death Dolly Parton’s nephew unleashed an expletive-filled tirade in an email exchange involving the country music legend just days before her death, as tensions over security services boiled over, according to court documents obtained by Fox News Digital. Bryan Seaver, Parton's nephew and longtime head of security, fired off the profanity-laced message Aug. 21 — four days before Parton's death — in an email chain carrying the subject line "Fwd: Letter from Dolly." "Hi Billy. Message received," Seaver began before warning, "If you think my harsh language is too much for your failing vendors to digest, just wait until my lawyers start f---ing you up the a--." DOLLY PARTON’S SISTERS PUSH BACK ON FEUD RUMORS AFTER NEPHEW’S LEGAL BATTLE WITH STAR'S ESTATE ERUPTS While it's unclear who Billy is, Parton’s longtime manager, Danny Nozell, and other members of her team were included in the email chain. "I challenge you to bring spurious and feeble complaints. Let’s play ball you f---ing s---bag loser," he continued. Seaver also blasted the progress of an apparent Nashville project, alleging the build-out was "late and worrisome" and subcontractors "continue to do drugs in our venue." "Explain to your shareholders why your project is still failing and your building is unfinished, unoccupied and mired in violations," he wrote. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Seaver ended the blistering message with another warning. "I encourage it. Go f--- yourself you f---ing weakling," he wrote. "Tell Mr. [redacted] to call me and we’ll talk man to man. Otherwise, your doom ensues." The court exhibit does not reveal the contents of the apparent "Letter from Dolly" referenced in the subject line. DOLLY PARTON’S SISTER REVEALS ‘LAST THING’ COUNTRY LEGEND ASKED OF HER BEFORE DEATH The email came just two days after Seaver directly invoked his famous aunt while complaining about security arrangements at a Nashville hotel project. "Your contract security company (Titan) you’ve hired in spite of me and Dolly’s request for service at the hotel has completely f---ed up and let an employee be assaulted," Seaver alleged in the Aug. 19 email. "Let me know when you are ready to hand the security situation completely over to Dolly’s contracted service providers in Nashville and I will fix your problem," he added. "SAPS (Seaver’s Squadron Augmented Protection Services) is your answer." The combative exchanges marked a dramatic shift from correspondence less than three months earlier. On May 29, Seaver offered to help staff and train security personnel in Nashville. The recipient, identified as "Bill," thanked him for his "genuine care and concern" and said he hoped both teams would support "each other in success." Parton died Aug. 25 at age 80 following a brief battle with cancer. Seaver, who had served as Parton's head of security for more than two decades, was chosen by his aunt to publicly announce her death. Less than a month later, tensions between Seaver and members of Parton's business circle spilled into court. As Fox News Digital previously reported, Parton's manager, Nozell, who runs She’s Alive, LLC, sought a restraining order against Seaver and his company, Squadron Augmented Protection Services. She's Alive is an entity Parton created to oversee her business interests. DOLLY PARTON LAID TO REST AS NIECE SHARES EMOTIONAL TRIBUTE TO ‘GRANNY’ A Tennessee judge granted a temporary restraining order, citing an alleged pattern of threats and demands for payment, along with Seaver's "claimed access to weapons, experience with violence, and intention to retaliate." The order barred Seaver and his company from entering She’s Alive properties, coming within 1,000 feet of its employees and business partners or contacting them. She’s Alive alleged Seaver's communications continued to escalate after Parton's death. In a Sept. 1 message included in earlier court filings, Seaver allegedly threatened to start a podcast aimed at damaging Parton's business relationships unless he was paid. According to documents previously obtained by Fox News Digital, the alleged messages prompted several employees to resign, Parton's trust and estate attorney to step away, and She’s Alive to hire private security to protect employees at work and at home. Seaver was fired Sept. 15 over what the company characterized as "terrorizing conduct." PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE Seaver has denied threatening anyone and maintained that his communications were taken out of context. "I've never threatened anyone," Seaver previously told ABC News, calling the restraining order "spurious and simply a publicity stunt." The newly surfaced emails show that tensions involving Seaver, Parton's business interests and security arrangements had been escalating even before the singer's death. In an Oct. 5 filing, attorneys for She’s Alive specifically pointed to the communications, arguing that Seaver had not disputed sending them. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE "He has not denied that he sent any of the texts or emails attributed to him," the attorneys wrote. Those assertions were made by She’s Alive and were not findings by the court. The filing also accused Seaver of attempting to evade service, claiming a process server tried three times to serve him. During one attempt, four vehicles were spotted in his driveway, but no one answered the door. The filing said his residence later had a "no-trespassing" sign in the yard and barbed wire draped across the handrails leading to the front door. On Oct. 6, Chancellor I’Ashea L. Myles granted Seaver additional time to obtain counsel and rescheduled the hearing for Oct. 20. The temporary restraining order will remain in effect through the hearing. Parton's sister Freida has publicly defended her nephew amid the legal battle, insisting there is "no feud within our family" and adding, "We all love Bryan, just as we all love each other." Fox News Digital's Larry Fink and Lauryn Overhultz contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6992875342cf4db8d3f52 Kentucky Sports Betting — Best Sportsbooks and Apps | Outkick te 2026-10-07T19:10:32.123Z Kentucky Sports Betting — Best Sportsbooks and Apps | Outkick Kentucky sports betting has been live since March 31, 2023, when House Bill 551 was signed into law. Sept. 28, 2023, marked the start of online operators launching in Kentucky. It is governed by the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation. There are nine online sportsbooks for Kentucky residents to choose from.  Yes, sports betting is legal in Kentucky and governed by the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation. Online operations launched in September 2023. Sports betting in Kentucky is legal for anyone over the age of 21. With so many great options for sports betting in Kentucky, it can be a challenge to figure out which sportsbook is best. Below we’ve assembled a list of some of the most popular sportsbooks in Kentucky. Take a look below and see what are some of the reasons you might like each book, and what are some potential drawbacks.  Welcome offers are provided to new users in Kentucky, with the most common being profit boosts, bet-and-get models, or deposit matches. A profit boost bet is offered to new users, where users can often double their winnings if their wager wins. A bet-and-get system is where a bettor can place a small-value wager, often as low as $5, and receive bonus funds as a reward. Deposit matches try to build your bankroll immediately. You deposit an amount, and the sportsbook provides you with an equal or fraction of the amount you deposited.  Sports betting has been legal since 2023 in Kentucky when Andy Beshear signed House Bill 551 into law. In August, licenses were approved, and books were open in September 2023. New regulations and rules were passed in April 2026 to raise the minimum legal age to 21, and place restrictions on in-state college props.  Kentucky has Louisville City FC playing in the United Soccer League, playing out of Lynn Family Stadium out of Louisville. They have a sister club with Racing Louisville FC, who play in the National Women's Soccer League. It also has plenty of college teams that you can wager on. They have the Kentucky Wildcats, Louisville Cardinals, and some smaller schools like Murray State and Morehead State.  Kentucky does allow sports betting on college sports; however, there are some regulations to be aware of. You can bet on in-state teams, but you cannot place a wager on a player prop for any Kentucky in-state college.  There are 12 physical locations to wager on sports in Kentucky, with most of them inside casinos and racetracks. Licensed Retail Locations: Churchill Downs (Kambi) – Louisville Derby City Gaming & Hotel (FanDuel Sportsbook) – Louisville Derby City Gaming Downtown (Kambi) – Louisville Ellis Park Racing & Gaming (PENN Sportsbook) – Henderson Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel (Fanatics Sportsbook) – Oak Grove Sandy's Racing & Gaming (BetMGM Sportsbook) – Ashland The Mint Gaming Hall Kentucky Downs (Circa Sports) – Franklin The Mint Gaming Hall (Circa Sports) – Bowling Green The Red Mile (Caesars Sportsbook) – Lexington Turfway Park Racing & Gaming (Kambi) – Florence Yes, sports betting is legal and has been live since September 2023.  The best sportsbook in Kentucky is up to the user to decide. You can use any and all sportsbooks with no restriction to how many you try. Explore each option and see which you like best.  You must be 21 years old to wager on sports in Kentucky; this has changed from 18 after legislation passed in 2026.  Yes, you can bet on college sports and player props in Kentucky, but you cannot wager on in-state college player props.  You do not need to live in Kentucky to wager there, but you must be physically in the state when you place the wager.  There are nine online sportsbooks and 12 retail sportsbook locations in Kentucky.  Yes, you can visit one of many retail locations to place a wager. Most are located inside a casino or racetrack in Kentucky. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6990e75342cf4db8d3f1e Ben Johnson Calls Out 'Egregious' Error from Bears RB D'Andre Swift te 2026-10-07T19:10:06.115Z Ben Johnson Calls Out 'Egregious' Error from Bears RB D'Andre Swift Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson called out the "egregious" fumble from running back D'Andre Swift in Week 4. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac696dc75342cf4db8d3ecf 2 masked men arrested after alleged Walmart theft te 2026-10-07T19:00:44.177Z 2 masked men arrested after alleged Walmart theft Two men wearing camouflage face masks were arrested after Walmart security stopped them at the garden-center exit, where police say surveillance video showed them taking items without paying. Maricopa police responded to Walmart on Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway around 5:19 p.m. Oct. 1 after a report of a shoplifting in progress. According to a probable cause statement, officers found two men matching the descriptions of the suspects walking toward a nearby apartment complex. One was wearing a white tank top and riding a bicycle. Police identified the men as Amir Badgett and Davontae Lewis, both 24. Store security showed police surveillance video that allegedly showed the men entering the store through the garden section and placing items in a Walmart bag. The video then showed them passing the registers without attempting to pay, according to the probable cause statements. Store security stopped the men at the garden exit and recovered the items. Police said the items recovered from Lewis were worth $109, while those recovered from Badgett were worth $66.04. Both men initially told police they had not stolen anything, according to the probable cause statements. After police told them about the video, both said they intended to steal the items but were stopped by Walmart loss prevention. Both men were arrested on suspicion of shoplifting and booked into the Pinal County Adult Detention Center. Both are scheduled for an in-custody hearing at 2 p.m. Wednesday. The post 2 masked men arrested after alleged Walmart theft appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac696b875342cf4db8d3e80 Josh Turek vs. Ashley Hinson: Latest Polls as Iowa Senate Hopefuls Debate  te 2026-10-07T19:00:08.996Z Josh Turek vs. Ashley Hinson: Latest Polls as Iowa Senate Hopefuls Debate  Iowa has shifted sharply to the right since the Obama years. Could the Midwestern state shift back toward the left? Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6947675342cf4db8d3e11 Russia Plague Scare: WHO Warns of Missing Info as Trump Plans Putin Call te 2026-10-07T18:50:30.944Z Russia Plague Scare: WHO Warns of Missing Info as Trump Plans Putin Call Officials said the agency investigates reports from media outlets, but said public discussion has outpaced the available evidence. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6946875342cf4db8d3e08 All-Stars' Hilarious Reactions to MLB Legend's Sudden Career Shift Go Viral te 2026-10-07T18:50:16.774Z All-Stars' Hilarious Reactions to MLB Legend's Sudden Career Shift Go Viral Two MLB All-Stars had hilarious reactions to Justin Verlander's introduction as an analyst immediately following his retirement. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6924c75342cf4db8d3bae Jon Rahm won't participate under LIV Golf's 'unacceptable' new terms amid league's bankruptcy, lawyers say te 2026-10-07T18:41:16.397Z Jon Rahm won't participate under LIV Golf's 'unacceptable' new terms amid league's bankruptcy, lawyers say LIV Golf is doing whatever it can to stay alive after the Public Investment Fund (PIF) ended its monetary commitment to the league — however, it may now need to stay afloat without its best player. Jon Rahm shocked the golf world nearly three years ago when, after publicly dismissing the league, he joined it on a deal that was rumored to be between $300 and $600 million. But at Wednesday's bankruptcy hearing, Rahm's attorneys stated that he will not be part of what has been dubbed "LIV 2.0." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Rahm "has independently reviewed the proposed terms of LIV 2.0 ... and has determined that those terms are unacceptable to him, and he will be not be participating going forward," according to Front Office Sports. The PIF halted funding in April to redirect money toward domestic projects and manage financial pressures from the regional war with Iran. Following the decision, PIF governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan resigned from LIV’s board. LIV filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in New Jersey last month. Between 2021 and 2026, LIV spent an estimated $5 billion to $8 billion. Bankruptcy filings show the league owes millions of dollars in unpaid compensation to top players, including Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau, Dustin Johnson and Cam Smith. Rahm is reportedly owed more than $7 million and was "more than willing to fulfill" the details of his original contract. PIF provided $50 million to help LIV pay its bills and continue operating during the bankruptcy case. The league’s future depends on a proposed restructuring plan called "LIV 2.0." DEADLINE FOR LIV GOLFERS TO COMMIT LEAGUE'S FUTURE PUSHED BACK AS INITIAL $300 MILLION IN FUNDING PUT IN PLACE Under the proposal, London-based private equity firm BC Partners, which has financial ties to player agency GSE Worldwide, would fund a 2027 relaunch. The plan would also give the players majority ownership of the league. LIV has laid off most of its operational staff, left event contractors waiting for payment and faces a lawsuit from the Premier Golf League alleging breach of confidence and conspiracy. Brooks Koepka was the first big name to leave LIV Golf, doing so late last year and returning to the PGA Tour. Patrick Reed followed in his footsteps shortly after. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Shortly after the PIF pulled its funding, LIV CEO Scott O'Neil said the LIV calendar would not be altered, but that did not occur. The league's originally-scheduled championship weekend was cancelled, forcing it to be played a week earlier. Rahm is a two-time major winner, winning the 2021 U.S. Open and the 2023 Masters. He and Tyrell Hatton were the lone LIV Golfers on Team Europe during last year's Ryder Cup. OutKick's Alejandro Avila contributed to this report. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6924875342cf4db8d3ba5 Parents of slain IDF soldier Omer Neutra mark three years since Oct. 7 massacre in mourning te 2026-10-07T18:41:12.895Z Parents of slain IDF soldier Omer Neutra mark three years since Oct. 7 massacre in mourning For 421 days, Ronen and Orna Neutra fought to bring their 21-year-old son Omer home from Hamas captivity, believing he was still alive. Three years after the Oct. 7 massacre, they are marking the anniversary by mourning the loss of their son. "It doesn't get easier," Orna Neutra told "Fox & Friends" Wednesday. "For us, this is three years since Omer was killed, but it's really the first year where we can properly go to his gravesite and mourn him and have a memorial." Omer Neutra, a Long Island native and grandson of Holocaust survivors, moved to Israel after high school and enlisted in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Hamas terrorists attacked his tank near the Gaza border on Oct. 7, 2023, killing him and taking his remains into Gaza. THE SENATE HAS REMEMBERED AMERICA’S OCTOBER 7TH VICTIMS. NOW IT’S TIME TO HEAL For 421 days, Neutra's parents didn't know he had died and continued their fight to bring him home alive. The couple pleaded for Omer's release for over a year, believing he was among the Hamas hostages who could still be brought home. "For 14 months, we were fighting to bring him back alive," Orna recounted. "We thought he was a live hostage." The Neutras wouldn't learn their son had been killed on Oct. 7 until 421 days after the attack. Even then, their wait to bring him home was far from over. MOTHER OF OCTOBER 7 HOSTAGE WHO WAS EXECUTED UNPACKS HER GRIEF IN NEW MEMOIR "After that, it took over a year," Orna said. "We actually just buried him on November 7th, 2025, and that's less than a year, so it's been such a crazy ordeal... it's very difficult." Israel is marking three years since the deadliest single-day massacre of Jews since the Holocaust. As the anniversary arrives, Omer's parents say remembering their son also means remembering what he believed he was defending. "It's all about moral clarity," Ronen Neutra said. "Our son is a grandson of Holocaust survivors. He understood that Israel is the only state where Jewish people are fully protected and protecting themselves." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6924475342cf4db8d3b93 Your phone says it's updated. Check other settings, too te 2026-10-07T18:41:08.693Z Your phone says it's updated. Check other settings, too Most of us have done it. A software update pops up when we're busy, so we swipe it away and figure we'll deal with it later. Then later turns into tomorrow, and suddenly that update has been sitting there much longer than we planned. There's another wrinkle. Even when your phone appears to be running the latest software, there may be another security update or protection worth checking. Apple, Google and Samsung all have ways to get security fixes onto your phone between larger software releases. However, they handle those protections differently. If you use an iPhone running iOS 27, a Google Pixel running Android 17 or a Samsung Galaxy running the latest software available for your model, there are a few places I would check right now. Join us for a free CyberGuy LIVE class. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson shares practical ways to stay safer, smarter and more confident with technology. Explore classes on stopping spam, phone security, financial protection and using AI to get better healthcare. Each class is free, easy to follow and comes with a free printable checklist. See the classes and register at CyberGuyLive.com TURN ON LOST-PHONE SETTINGS BEFORE YOU NEED THEM Apple has a feature called Background Security Improvements that can deliver certain security protections without waiting for another complete iOS update. Apple says these lightweight releases can protect Safari, WebKit and other system libraries. That gives Apple another way to address certain vulnerabilities between larger software releases. iOS 27 is Apple's latest public iPhone software, so make sure your compatible iPhone is running it before checking the security setting below. If your iPhone says iOS 27 and no newer update appears, you're current at the time you check. Once your iPhone is updated: Your iPhone can then automatically install eligible Background Security Improvements as Apple releases them. These smaller protections do not replace regular iOS updates. You should still install full updates because they can contain additional security patches, bug fixes and broader changes throughout the operating system. HOW TO FIND COMPROMISED PASSWORDS ON IPHONE AND ANDROID Samsung Galaxy phones run Android, but Samsung adds its One UI software on top. Because of that, Galaxy owners often see different menus than Pixel owners. As of today, One UI 9 is Samsung's latest interface. Samsung began its U.S. rollout on Sept. 16 with the Galaxy S26 Ultra, S26+ and S26 after One UI 9 debuted on its newest foldable phones. However, you should not assume that every Galaxy phone eligible for One UI 9 has received it yet. Samsung rolls updates out by device, carrier and region. Whether your Galaxy has One UI 9 already or is still waiting for it, you can check directly from Settings. On a current Galaxy phone: Depending on your Galaxy model or carrier, Samsung says you may instead see Download and install, System updates or Check for software updates. If an update appears, follow the on-screen instructions to install it. You can also check which version your phone is running by going to: That screen shows details about the software currently installed on your Galaxy. Galaxy phones also use Google's underlying system services, so there is one more update worth checking. If you have a Samsung Galaxy, you may be running the latest Samsung software available for your phone and still have a separate Google Play system update waiting to install. Pixel owners will not find Apple's Background Security Improvements setting. Google handles the job differently. As of today, supported Pixel phones are running Android 17. Google began rolling out its September 2026 Pixel software update on Sept. 15, while the October 2026 Android Security Bulletin was published Oct. 5. Pixel phones receive regular Android software updates that can include security fixes. They also receive Google Play system updates, which let Google update certain parts of Android separately from a complete operating system release. That means Pixel owners should check two areas rather than assuming one update screen tells the whole story. On a Pixel running Android 17: Google says supported Pixel devices running Android 17 are receiving the September 2026 software update in phases. Your exact availability can depend on the device and carrier. Pixel phones can also install downloaded Android updates in the background. However, you may need to restart the phone before the update becomes active. You should check this separately: If an update is available, follow the prompts to install it. The Google Play system update can be easy to overlook because the name sounds like an update for the Play Store. It actually helps Google update underlying parts of Android and its system services. I'm a fan of automatic updates because they remove one more thing you have to remember. Still, I wouldn't turn them on and completely forget about them. An update might need your phone to restart before the protection becomes active. Your device may also be waiting for Wi-Fi, sufficient battery power or the next stage of a phased rollout. That's why I like checking the update screens every so often. If you see an update waiting, finish it. A downloaded security fix cannot fully protect you if your phone still needs a restart before activating it. Your phone can keep working long after the manufacturer stops supporting it. That's where things can get tricky. If a phone no longer receives security updates, newly discovered vulnerabilities may remain unpatched. That can leave an otherwise usable device exposed to security problems that newer phones have already fixed. Apple supports iPhones with software and security updates for years, but older models eventually stop receiving the newest iOS releases. If you're wondering whether your current iPhone has reached that point, check out our guide on whether it's time to upgrade to a new iPhone at CyberGuy.com. Google currently provides seven years of operating system and security updates for Pixel 8 and newer phones, measured from when each device first became available in the U.S. Samsung also provides extended software support for many newer Galaxy devices, although the support period depends on the model. If your iPhone, Pixel or Samsung Galaxy no longer receives security updates, that should become part of the decision about when it's time to replace it. If you're thinking about upgrading your Pixel or Samsung Galaxy, take a look at our Top Android phones of 2026 for our current picks at cyberguy.com . Updates close known security holes, but criminals have plenty of other ways to go after your phone. Phishing texts can trick you into handing over passwords. Fake websites can imitate Apple, Google or a financial institution. Malicious apps can also create problems if you install software from an untrusted source. That's why I would combine current software with a strong device passcode, biometric protection and the theft-protection features available on your phone. I would also use a password manager to create and store strong, unique passwords for your accounts. Strong antivirus software can add another layer by helping detect malicious links, risky downloads and other threats before they cause trouble. Get my picks for the best 2026 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android and iOS devices at CyberGuy.com. I like security protections that can do some of the work for me. I'm not going to spend every morning checking whether Apple patched WebKit or whether Google released another system update, and I don't expect you to either. Still, seeing "up to date" on one screen does not always mean you've checked every security layer your phone uses. On my iPhone, I'd look at Background Security Improvements and Software Update. If you're carrying a Pixel, check both the Android update and Google Play system update. Galaxy owners should check Samsung's software update and Google's system update too. Then finish the job when your phone asks for a restart. That extra minute could be what finally activates the protection you thought was already there. Have you ever checked your phone's update screen and found a security update waiting that you didn't know about? 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/6ac6922675342cf4db8d3b35 A Public Health-Minded Senator Asks: What Comes After Trump and Kennedy? te 2026-10-07T18:40:38.741Z A Public Health-Minded Senator Asks: What Comes After Trump and Kennedy? Senator Patty Murray, a former chair of the Senate health committee, is forming a group of experts to examine how to insulate the C.D.C. from political interference. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6921c75342cf4db8d3af1 Houston Texans Take Important Step Toward Major Offensive Boost te 2026-10-07T18:40:28.005Z Houston Texans Take Important Step Toward Major Offensive Boost The Houston Texans designated WR Tank Dell to return from the injured reserve, welcoming him back to the practice field. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6921575342cf4db8d3ace WHO Childhood Obesity Guide Clashes With RFK Jr. Recommendation te 2026-10-07T18:40:21.066Z WHO Childhood Obesity Guide Clashes With RFK Jr. Recommendation The new WHO recommendations ignore one of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s biggest priorities. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6920d75342cf4db8d3aa0 Meta’s Muse launches on iPad just a month after its mobile debut te 2026-10-07T18:40:13.304Z Meta’s Muse launches on iPad just a month after its mobile debut Meta’s AI agent Muse is now available on iPad, just a month after its mobile debut, as the company rapidly expands the assistant’s reach and integrations. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6900175342cf4db8d353f Eagles part with Cam Jurgens one day after losing Lane Johnson to retirement in roster shakeup te 2026-10-07T18:31:29.380Z Eagles part with Cam Jurgens one day after losing Lane Johnson to retirement in roster shakeup NFL trades typically come with divergent perspectives and, looking at the trade the Philadelphia Eagles and Baltimore Ravens completed on Wednesday, one team is trying to improve right now and the other is looking to younger players and the future. The Eagles traded two-time Pro Bowl center Cam Jurgens and a seventh-round pick in the 2027 draft to the Ravens in exchange for a fifth-round pick in 2027 and a second-round pick in 2028. The Ravens are improving their front line now — or rather, they will as soon as Jurgens, who is currently in the concussion protocol, can return to play, likely in Week 6. JERRY JONES GOES ALL IN AS COWBOYS TRADE FOR STEELERS' JOEY PORTER JR IN HOPES OF SUPER BOWL PUSH This trade makes tons of sense for the Ravens. They lost center Tyler Linderbaum in free agency to the Raiders in the offseason because they simply could not afford his contract demands. Then lost Danny Pinter to injury. And they lost Jovaughn Gwyn to injury. Oh, and they lost Ethan Pocic to injury. So they believe they're upgrading because they have a 3-1 record, lead the AFC North, have been getting kudos from President Trump and have designs of being a major factor the rest of the season and into the postseason. The Eagles? General manager Howie Roseman apparently has a plan for the future. They lost perennial All-Pro right tackle Lane Johnson to retirement on Tuesday. And now are moving on from a proven 27-year-old center. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! But the Eagles are not waving the white flag on the season. They have obviously thought this through and that includes an evaluation of Jurgens struggling this season when he was shifted out of position to left guard. They have the depth to do this. Drew Kendall has played well at center. The trade immediately means Micah Morris and Willie Lampkin might have to step in at guard. The team also can continue to hope the Landon Dickerson, who is currently on the injured reserve list with a bone bruise in one of his knees, can return in Week 6 when he can come off injured reserve. Both these teams started the season with high expectations, probably even Super Bowl hopes. They are taking vastly different routes in their attempt to get there. FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac68ffc75342cf4db8d351b New report claims that Orioles latest round of layoffs was so brutal not even the mascot was safe te 2026-10-07T18:31:24.265Z New report claims that Orioles latest round of layoffs was so brutal not even the mascot was safe No one likes to hear the word "layoffs" because it's always terrible when someone loses their job. But in the world of sports, if there was one gig that was bulletproof on this front, I always thought that would be the mascot. However, according to a new report on the Baltimore Orioles situation, I appear to have been mistaken. Multiple outlets reported Tuesday that the Orioles went through a round of layoffs, and one casualty was the performer who plays the team's mascot, the "Oriole Bird." The Athletic's Brittany Ghiroli reported that the cuts affected not only the mascot, but also the team's photographer and staff in the ticket sales and graphic design departments. BALTIMORE ORIOLES PULL SUSPICIOUS MOVE ON PRIDE NIGHT, RAISING SEVERAL QUESTIONS Another gameday character, Mr. Splash — who would spray water on people when the Orioles delivered an extra-base hit — was also reportedly laid off. The team spokesperson confirmed to the outlet that the cuts were made to the organization's business department, but said that they would not comment on employee matters. As you might have expected, the news was not well-received by fans. However, despite the layoff news, it does not sound like the characters themselves are going anywhere. TENNESSEE TITANS REVAMPED THEIR MASCOT AND SOCIAL MEDIA CERTAINLY HAD SOME THOUGHTS According to The Baltimore Sun, the team plans to backfill both roles with employees already on staff. So, no, the t-shirt cannon will not be silenced. It's great to hear that the characters will still be around, but a huge shame that the folks who have put in time as those characters and helped make them as popular as they are won't be. The O's finished this season fourth in the AL East with a record just a shade under .500 at 79-83. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac68ff575342cf4db8d34f7 Turning Point USA turns the tables on 'Saturday Night Live' after late-night sketch mocks campus recruiters te 2026-10-07T18:31:17.770Z Turning Point USA turns the tables on 'Saturday Night Live' after late-night sketch mocks campus recruiters Conservative group Turning Point USA is laughing off a jab from "Saturday Night Live," calling the late-night satire a sign that the organization has entered mainstream pop culture. During Saturday’s episode, a sketch mocked a character’s hairstyle by comparing him to a "campus recruiter for Turning Point USA." The sketch featured members of the show’s cast and guest host Dakota Johnson, who played the main character. In a statement to Fox News Digital, TPUSA spokesperson Andrew Kolvet praised the joke, saying the organization took the shout-out as a compliment to its expanding national reach. COLORADO TPUSA CHAPTER ENROLLMENT 'FLAT' AFTER ELDERLY SUPPORTER WAS STRICKEN BY STUDENT WITH TACO BELL CUP "We saw the skit. We thought it was actually pretty funny and a testament to how the organization has permeated popular culture," Kolvet said, adding, "And, for the record, we thought his hair looked great." The sketch focused on men wanting a "scary mean girlfriend," played by Johnson, who degrades them and speaks her mind. "Has this ever happened to you? Your nice, supportive girlfriend won't give you a straight answer, and you're left wondering how she really feels? Well, not anymore. Introducing 'Mean Scary Girlfriend,'" a narrator says in the sketch. JON STEWART ASKS WHETHER 'THE DAILY SHOW' IS LIKE HIGH-SUGAR FOOD GIVING US 'POLITICAL DIABETES' The skit gained traction online, racking up over 2.1 million views on YouTube and 1.1 million views on X. Other jabs made by the "scary mean girlfriend" besides the Turning Point USA comment included "Oh good, you look like a pedophile on vacation" when one actor came out wearing a patterned shirt. The TPUSA comment was one of several jokes made at conservatives’ expense during the episode, including a sketch about guns tailored for women, several jokes about Trump Cabinet members during "Weekend Update" and a cold open centered entirely on Republican leaders. INSIDE THE HOUSE GOP'S 4-WEEK BATTLE PLAN TO SAVE ITS MAJORITY The Oct. 3 episode opened in the offices of the Republican National Committee, where officials were setting up to record ads ahead of the November midterm elections which they said were looking "bleak." The cold open featured an impersonation of Secretary of State Marco Rubio, played by cast member Marcello Hernández, offering a message to Latino voters. It then showed a portrayal of Sen. Mitch McConnell, who appeared confused and unable to speak. The real McConnell recently returned to the Senate last month after a lengthy hospital stay from a fall at his home and a battle with pneumonia. Colin Jost also portrayed Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, with the character making the religious quip, "I'm putting God back in war, and it's working. Our soldiers are praying a lot more than they used to. I'm always hearing them say, 'Dear God, why?'" It also featured characterizations of Vice President JD Vance and President Donald Trump, whom the show has frequently featured in its cold opens since Trump's return to the White House. An analysis by the Media Research Center’s NewsBusters, provided exclusively to the New York Post, found 91% of "Weekend Update" jokes targeted conservatives last season. Trump was the show’s most frequent target, accounting for more than 100 punchlines. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac68ff175342cf4db8d34d5 This 7.5-foot pre-lit Balsam Hill Christmas tree is $300 off in October Prime Day's final hours te 2026-10-07T18:31:13.128Z This 7.5-foot pre-lit Balsam Hill Christmas tree is $300 off in October Prime Day's final hours Amazon's October Prime Day event ends tonight, but select deals are still live — including 46% off this Balsam Hill Christmas tree. The pre-lit artificial tree is now $300 off, giving you a chance to get a head start on holiday decorating before the season gets busy. READ MORE: October Prime Day ends today: Get 50% off a Shark vacuum, AirPods for $70 off and more Original price: $649 After a quick fluff, this Balsam Hill tree creates a festive centerpiece for the Christmas season. At 7.5 feet tall, it offers plenty of visual impact without overwhelming your space. Thousands of branch tips add fullness, while 1,000 clear lights brighten the tree. Balsam Hill is a popular holiday brand, and this tree is now $300 off. The discount brings the price down to $350, making it a more accessible option for shoppers planning ahead. The pre-lit tree includes a stand with feet designed to help protect your floors. A storage bag gives you a designated place to keep the tree during the offseason. READ MORE: Prime Big Deal Days: 12 Amazon sales to kick off holiday shopping Pricing data shows that this tree's discount can vary, so shoppers who have been considering it may want to act while the $300 savings is available. There's no guarantee the same price will return before the holidays. The pre-lit design also saves you from buying and untangling separate light strands. Plug-in ports throughout the branches and a single exterior plug help keep cords organized. Multiple reviewers praise the Balsam Hill tree for its highly realistic appearance, ease of assembly and convenient storage bag. "It's easy to assemble, nicely packed and looks real," one reviewer wrote. "Great faux tree, it looks pretty realistic to me (someone who grew up having real trees for Christmas)," another reviewer said. "It is VERY easy to assemble and has a great and convenient foot clicker to turn the lights on and off. It even comes with its own bag for easy storage." Setup is a breeze, according to a reviewer: "It's easily managed by one person, it's super full and [has a] perfect warm glow. Take down was easy, and it was so nice that they included a heavy-duty zip-up bag to store it in." READ MORE: October Prime Day home deals: A $150 Ninja air fryer, 50% off Roomba vacuums and more Aside from the high price tag — which is offset by the $300 discount — a handful of reviewers mentioned it was difficult to set up due to the size. You can select the size that works best for you, with options ranging from 4.6 feet to 15 feet. For more deals, visit www.foxnews.com/deals Balsam Hill 6.5-foot unlit classic blue spruce: $284 (48% off) Balsam Hill 9-foot pre-lit alpine balsam fir: $659 (40% off) Balsam Hill Fraser fir: $659 (31% off) Balsam Hill 6.5-foot Berkshire Mountain fir: $296.65 (15% off) If you're an Amazon Prime member, you can get these items sent to your door ASAP. You can join or start a 30-day free trial to start your shopping today. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac68fdc75342cf4db8d3468 Arizona exploring long-term water importation options te 2026-10-07T18:30:52.767Z Arizona exploring long-term water importation options Key Points: The Water Infrastructure Finance Authority of Arizona is appraising five water importation projects that could help offset the state’s reduction in Colorado River water No project has entered a construction phase yet Some state leaders are calling for a long-term fund for water importation Arizona is studying five projects that could eventually bring hundreds of thousands of acre-feet of new water to the state, but the projects face a major hurdle: The state lacks long-term funding sources to pay for them.  The Water Infrastructure Finance Authority of Arizona’s Board of Directors approved two projects for appraisal studies on Monday, bringing the number of projects in the appraisal phase to five. Early estimates suggest they could produce nearly 1 million acre-feet of water each year, though more conservative estimates put their combined yield at about 361,000 acre-feet. The state’s expected reduction in its Colorado River supply is about 760,000 acre-feet annually, underscoring the scale of the challenge facing state water officials. State lawmakers have given WIFA about $386 million to pursue long-term water augmentation projects. Appraising the five projects will cost about $27 million. One proposed project — a Mexico-based desalination plant — could cost billions of dollars. “Water needs a holistic approach,” WIFA Director Chelsea McGuire said in an August interview with the Arizona Capitol Times. “[WIFA] is trying to keep our options open and keep that diverse menu of water projects available.” The two projects approved Monday were proposed by the Acciona-Fengate Water Augmentation Alliance, a partnership between Spanish firm Acciona and investment firm Fengate. One proposal calls for building a desalination plant in Mexico near the Gulf of California. The other would recover, treat and reuse reclaimed water from Mexico to increase Arizona’s water supply.  The appraisal phase will allow WIFA and developers to further assess each project. Future funding requests to pursue construction will be based on the study results.  The board tabled another two projects proposed by the Acciona-Fengate alliance because some members had to leave the Oct. 5 meeting early. One would modernize irrigation infrastructure in the Southwest to reduce water losses. The other is another desalination plant proposed for California’s Pacific coast. “Advancing two additional projects into appraisal studies while refining the study scopes for two others reflects our commitment to carefully evaluating potential water supplies,” said Ted Cooke, WIFA’s Long-Term Water Augmentation Committee chairman, in a statement.  “This initial work will provide valuable information about project feasibility, costs, opportunities and risks, helping ensure future decisions are informed, transparent and grounded in sound stewardship of public resources and to enhance Arizona and the region’s long-term water security.” Other long-term importation projects already being appraised include yet another proposed desalination plant in the northern Gulf of California and water reclamation projects in Mexico and California in exchange for a portion of both entities’ Colorado River allocation.  No long-term water funding Josh Heywood, the co-founder and executive director of Project 48, an Arizona-based research and public education organization, said Tuesday that he believes WIFA’s long-term water augmentation work is a good step. But he said Arizona lacks a stable, long-term funding mechanism to actually build the projects.  The state Legislature appropriated $1 billion to WIFA in 2022 for long-term water augmentation and importation, but lawmakers have since swept back about two-thirds of that funding to help address budget shortfalls.  Heywood and Project 48’s other cofounder, former Republican Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer, have called for directing a portion of new sales tax revenue into a water fund, similar to Texas’ Proposition 4 from 2025, to fund up to $1 billion annually for 20 years for water infrastructure projects.  “Let’s start maybe a little bit smaller,” Heywood said. “Let’s do maybe $200 million a year, that way we don’t take funding away from other priorities. We don’t raise taxes, but we can at least start by having long-term stable funding for water.” The Arizona Municipal Water Users Association also called on lawmakers in May to establish a dedicated revenue source for new water supplies. Public polls: Arizona isn’t doing enough A recent poll from the Center for the Future of Arizona’s Arizona Voters’ Agenda found nearly two-thirds of voters were not confident that Arizona leaders were taking the necessary steps to ensure its water future, including 68% of Republicans and 61% of Democrats and unaffiliated voters. About 70% of voters don’t think the state has enough water to support residents, agriculture and future economic growth, and 93% of voters said elected leaders must make long-term investments to find new water supplies, including dedicating more state funding for water. Rep. Chris Mathis, D-Tucson, told the Arizona Capitol Times in a September interview that he intends to introduce legislation next session to increase the Legislature’s role in finding new water supplies.  Since the new Colorado River agreement will be renegotiated after two years, Mathis — the ranking Democrat on the House Natural Resources, Energy and Water Committee — said lawmakers should be prepared for even more cuts to Arizona’s Colorado River allocation. He also said Arizona should explore a funding solution similar to Texas’ Prop 4.  “It’s something that needs to be on a scale like [Texas] in my view,” Mathis said. “The sooner we start, the less expensive all of it will be.” The post Arizona exploring long-term water importation options first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac68fd175342cf4db8d340d Wizards Unlikely to Offer Anthony Davis Max Deal Amid Rebuild te 2026-10-07T18:30:41.952Z Wizards Unlikely to Offer Anthony Davis Max Deal Amid Rebuild The Wizards are reportedly unlikely to offer Anthony Davis a max deal as they continue building around their young core. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac68fcc75342cf4db8d33e9 If This WNBA Team Signs Kelsey Mitchell, Would Their Power be Terrifying? te 2026-10-07T18:30:36.366Z If This WNBA Team Signs Kelsey Mitchell, Would Their Power be Terrifying? Mitchell will have no shortage of suitors in FA, but will her addition help an already strong contender that might be in the mix? Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac68fc775342cf4db8d33c5 VA Benefits Update: Trump Official Reveals Changes to Impact Overall Care te 2026-10-07T18:30:31.917Z VA Benefits Update: Trump Official Reveals Changes to Impact Overall Care Collins said that veterans should specifically look beyond wait times and focus more on the quality of care they receive. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac68fc275342cf4db8d33aa Jerry Jones Remains Quiet on George Pickens, Joey Porter Jr Contracts te 2026-10-07T18:30:26.963Z Jerry Jones Remains Quiet on George Pickens, Joey Porter Jr Contracts Both George Pickens and Joey Porter Jr. are playing on their last years of their respective contracts this season. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac68fbd75342cf4db8d3398 Lions Get Much-Needed Update on Safety Brian Branch te 2026-10-07T18:30:21.012Z Lions Get Much-Needed Update on Safety Brian Branch The Detroit Lions received some welcome news regarding the injury status of starting safety Brian Branch on Wednesday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac68daa75342cf4db8d3316 People on weight-loss drugs report fingernails falling off as researchers uncover surprising link te 2026-10-07T18:21:30.167Z People on weight-loss drugs report fingernails falling off as researchers uncover surprising link People taking GLP-1 medications for obesity or diabetes experience nail detachment and hair loss at significantly higher rates than people with similar overall health who do not take GLP-1s. That's according to research presented Oct. 1 at the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) Congress 2026 in Vienna, Austria. Two studies evaluated 575 users of GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) drugs and a control group of 1,329 non-users, all of whom had type 2 diabetes, obesity or both. Participants were recruited across France, the U.S, Brazil and Mexico. POPULAR WEIGHT-LOSS DRUGS FACE NUMEROUS LAWSUITS OVER RARE ‘EYE STROKE’ LINKED TO VISION LOSS In the primary study examining nail health, 39% of GLP-1 users reported nail detachment compared with 9% of non-users. Discoloration of the nails affected 46% of GLP-1 users versus 17% in the control group. Overall, two-thirds of GLP-1 users (66%) reported experiencing at least one nail disorder, compared with 53% of the control group. Researchers found that weight loss alone did not explain the difference. Even when researchers looked only at people who lost weight, those taking GLP-1s were still more likely to have these problems. After adjusting for existing dermatological conditions and nutritional deficiencies, nail detachment and discoloration remained two to three times more frequent among the medication group. "Until now, nail changes associated with GLP-1 therapies had essentially been anecdotal," study author Dr. Charles Taïeb, a clinical dermatologist at Necker University Hospital in Paris, said in a press release. "Our findings show a clear association, but they also underline an important point: Not everything that happens during GLP-1 treatment is necessarily caused by the treatment itself." POPULAR GLP-1 WEIGHT-LOSS DRUGS LINKED TO POTENTIALLY DEADLY BRAIN DISORDER In another study evaluating hair and scalp conditions among the same group of participants, 50% of GLP-1 users reported unusual hair loss compared with 34% of the control group. After starting treatment, 26% of GLP-1 users reported hair loss or thinning, compared with 12% of those not taking the drugs. Loss of hair volume was also more common, affecting 42% of GLP-1 users compared with 19% of those not taking them, the study found. Scalp redness was reported around three times as frequently in GLP-1 users, and hair loss among users was typically accompanied by inflammatory scalp symptoms such as itching, scaling or redness, the researchers noted. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES "This suggests that what is happening on the scalp may go beyond the classical shedding seen after rapid weight loss and involve an inflammatory component," said study author Dr. Bruno Halioua, a Paris dermatologist, in the release. "Scalp inflammation was the rule rather than the exception, which clinicians do not currently look for and which may be treatable." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER Halioua stated that patients experiencing these symptoms should consult a physician rather than stopping their medication, noting that the changes are typically not serious enough to warrant discontinuing treatment. The authors emphasized that because both studies relied on patient-reported data and looked at them at a single point in time, the findings only show associations and cannot prove that the medications caused these effects. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Roughly half of the GLP-1 users surveyed reported having nail issues prior to starting treatment. The research team is planning further studies to determine when these changes occur, what may be causing them and whether they go away over time. The studies received institutional support from DUCRAY Laboratories, a division of the Pierre Fabre Group. Fox News Digital reached out to GLP-1 manufacturers requesting comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac68da675342cf4db8d330d California couple charged with abusing 14 surrogate-born children inside $10M Los Angeles mansion te 2026-10-07T18:21:26.504Z California couple charged with abusing 14 surrogate-born children inside $10M Los Angeles mansion A California couple faces severe felony charges after allegedly abusing at least 14 surrogate-born children — some as young as two months old — inside their multimillion-dollar Arcadia mansion, according to authorities. Guojun Xuan, 66, and Silvia Zhang, 39, are each charged with one count of conspiracy to commit child abuse. Xuan also faces one felony count of child abuse, one felony count of accessory after the fact, and five felony counts of dissuading a witness. Zhang faces an additional count of accessory after the fact and four counts of dissuading a witness. Both have pleaded not guilty. "The number of children who were subjected to this alleged horrific abuse is unprecedented," said Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman. "The alleged corporal abuse of these children is appalling and revolting, especially at the hands of those who were supposed to protect them." MICHIGAN NURSE ACCUSED OF BREAKING BONES AND BRUISING PREMATURE INFANT AT CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL An investigation was launched in May 2025 when Zhang brought her two-month-old infant to Children's Hospital Los Angeles with a traumatic head injury and severe brain bleeding, affiliate FOX 11 Los Angeles reported. Medical staff determined the infant had been violently shaken and struck by a nanny, Chunmei Li. Prosecutors allege that Zhang and Xuan delayed seeking medical attention for two days, only bringing the child to the hospital after he began experiencing seizures. The couple allegedly made false claims that the baby had fallen out of bed. OHIO MOM OF 16 CRADLES STOMACH IN COURT, PLEADS NOT GUILTY IN SEVERE ABUSE CASE INVOLVING OWN CHILDREN Security footage recovered by police from the couple's $10 million home revealed widespread, systemic abuse against 14 surrogate-born children ranging in age from two months to 13 years old, with the majority between ages one and three. Six additional children linked to the couple were later located at other homes, bringing the total number of affected children to 21. Inside the mansion, prosecutors discovered three "learning centers" where toddlers were forced to sit at desks for hours. Nannies inside the home were allegedly instructed to administer discipline designed to avoid leaving visible marks. FOX 11 reported that prosecutors allege Xuan and Zhang actively monitored and directed nannies to subject the children to daily beatings using sticks hidden throughout the house. Children were also allegedly coached to deny being beaten. SURROGATE, CALIFORNIA COUPLE CLASH IN COURT AS NEWBORN FIGHTS FOR LIFE AFTER HEART SURGERY In one documented instance, Xuan allegedly instructed a nanny who was striking a child to hit harder before joining in himself — delivering open-handed blows to the child's head, striking their bare buttocks, and lifting the child by a single arm while continuing the assault. Another boy was forced to perform continuous squats or hold a "horse stance" position for hours as punishment. The couple operated Future Spring Surrogacy directly from their home, recruiting surrogates and paying them tens of thousands of dollars to carry children to term. While one surrogate received $135,000, prosecutors noted that many were recruited under misleading pretenses. At least eight surrogates reported aggressive tactics and false statements regarding the family's living situation. Law enforcement found evidence of vast financial resources inside the home. Xuan allegedly maintained more than 200 bank accounts, stacks of cash used to pay nannies, and passports for multiple countries, including Mexico. Authorities also discovered between $8 million and $9 million worth of liquor stored inside the mansion. Investigators are currently working to determine the biological and social parents of all 21 children involved. The Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services has taken custody of the children to oversee their long-term medical care, psychological evaluation, and legal placement. CALIFORNIA PASTOR CHARGED WITH YEARSLONG CHILD MOLESTATION AS INVESTIGATORS SEEK MORE VICTIMS: DA "This was not a home where these children were loved and nurtured," D.A. Hochman said. "This was a home where these young children were systematically beaten and punished if they did not do what they were told. These alleged abusers will now face the full force of the law as we hold them accountable for their despicable actions." Nanny Chunmei Li is charged with child abuse causing great bodily injury or death; authorities said she has since fled to China. Beyond the child abuse allegations, law enforcement is probing Xuan’s past, including his connection to a property previously linked to an illegal casino and a psilocybin mushroom growing operation. Fox News Digital reached out to attorneys for Xuan and Zhang for comment. It remains unclear how long the alleged abuse had been occurring prior to May 2025. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac68d9575342cf4db8d32d8 Eagles Trade Away Pro Bowl OL 1 Day After Lane Johnson's Retirement te 2026-10-07T18:21:09.408Z Eagles Trade Away Pro Bowl OL 1 Day After Lane Johnson's Retirement The Philadelphia Eagles are trading away a two-time Pro Bowl offensive lineman one day after right tackle Lane Johnson retired. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac68d8f75342cf4db8d32cf Judge Orders Evidence Preserved From Christa Pike’s Failed Execution te 2026-10-07T18:21:03.623Z Judge Orders Evidence Preserved From Christa Pike’s Failed Execution A Tennessee judge ordered the state to preserve evidence connected to Christa Pike’s failed execution. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac68d8b75342cf4db8d32c6 Trump Voters Back Abdul El-Sayed 5 to 1 in Live TV Panel Poll te 2026-10-07T18:20:59.171Z Trump Voters Back Abdul El-Sayed 5 to 1 in Live TV Panel Poll Democrat Abdul El-Sayed led Republican Mike Rogers among Trump voters in a televised MSNOW panel. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac68d8675342cf4db8d32bd Atlanta Dream Announces New Home for 2027 Season te 2026-10-07T18:20:54.903Z Atlanta Dream Announces New Home for 2027 Season The Atlanta Dream have sold out every game the past three seasons, and now they'll play in front of bigger crowds. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac68d7275342cf4db8d32b4 Democrats' Blue Wave Could Miss New York te 2026-10-07T18:20:34.709Z Democrats' Blue Wave Could Miss New York New York swung to the right more than any state in 2024. Now, polls show Democrats' momentum may be trailing in the Empire State. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac68d6c75342cf4db8d32ab Joel Klatt Makes Bold LSU Prediction Amid Lane Kiffin 'Circus' te 2026-10-07T18:20:28.091Z Joel Klatt Makes Bold LSU Prediction Amid Lane Kiffin 'Circus' Analyst Joel Klatt made a bold prediction for the LSU Tigers this season amid the "circus" Lane Kiffin brings. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac68d5d75342cf4db8d3290 X expands its ‘Gametime’ sports hub beyond the NFL, starting with MLB te 2026-10-07T18:20:13.066Z X expands its ‘Gametime’ sports hub beyond the NFL, starting with MLB X is turning its NFL-focused Gametime feature into a year-round sports destination, starting with MLB and with other professional leagues to follow. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac68d5775342cf4db8d3287 ChatGPT for Teens keeps teens talking, even during mental health crises te 2026-10-07T18:20:07.092Z ChatGPT for Teens keeps teens talking, even during mental health crises ChatGPT’s teen safeguards are meant to protect vulnerable users, but new testing found the chatbot continues encouraging engagement during crises and potentially encourages unhealthy relationships with the AI itself. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac68b4275342cf4db8d321f Nationwide Trucking Company Files for Bankruptcy Amid Diesel Price Shock te 2026-10-07T18:11:14.258Z Nationwide Trucking Company Files for Bankruptcy Amid Diesel Price Shock Diesel has risen to record highs on the back of the Iran war and other factors, placing pressure on America's logistics sector. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac68b3a75342cf4db8d3216 Oregon Basketball Rocked by Dana Altman Retirement After 16 Seasons te 2026-10-07T18:11:06.526Z Oregon Basketball Rocked by Dana Altman Retirement After 16 Seasons Dana Altman admitted mistakes after a 12-20 year. Now the Oregon Ducks hand their basketball program to an interim coach Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac68b2675342cf4db8d320d Commanders Scramble for Receiver Help After Terry McLaurin Injury te 2026-10-07T18:10:46.344Z Commanders Scramble for Receiver Help After Terry McLaurin Injury The Commanders are adding a new wide receiver as Terry McLaurin's hamstring injury leaves his Week 5 status in doubt. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac68b1675342cf4db8d3204 Who Is Sheikhdoon Abdullahi Mohamud? FBI Says Minnesota ISIS Plot Thwarted te 2026-10-07T18:10:30.115Z Who Is Sheikhdoon Abdullahi Mohamud? FBI Says Minnesota ISIS Plot Thwarted The 18-year-old allegedly laid out plans to carry out attacks in Minnesota, including at the Mall of America later in October. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac68b0175342cf4db8d31e8 ChatGPT is getting a lot more visual, with the launch of a new interface te 2026-10-07T18:10:09.501Z ChatGPT is getting a lot more visual, with the launch of a new interface OpenAI is launching a new user interface that will bring interactive visuals to ChatGPT. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac688b775342cf4db8d31c1 Cost of Iran war explodes as toll on US air fleet nearly doubles te 2026-10-07T18:00:23.020Z Cost of Iran war explodes as toll on US air fleet nearly doubles The U.S. military has lost or sustained damage to at least 81 aircraft during the war with Iran — nearly double the number identified five months ago, according to a new government analysis that warns replacing some of the critical vehicles could strain the military's ability to meet demands elsewhere. The aircraft include some of the military's most advanced fighters and critical support aircraft, as well as dozens of drones, the Congressional Research Service (CRS) noted in its report. The tally is nearly double the 42 aircraft CRS identified in May as lost or damaged, although the increase partly reflects additional information becoming publicly available and does not mean all 39 additional aircraft were lost or damaged since that assessment. ALARMING MISSILE REPORT DRAWS FORCEFUL RESPONSE FROM TRUMP AS IRAN WAR TESTS AMERICA’S ARSENAL CRS, a nonpartisan arm of the Library of Congress that provides research and analysis to lawmakers and congressional committees, identified 12 F-15E Strike Eagles, an F-35A Lightning II, seven KC-135 refueling tankers, an E-3 Sentry airborne warning-and-control aircraft and 45 MQ-9 Reaper drones among those lost or damaged since Operation Epic Fury began on Feb. 28, 2026. The body also warned that losses among aging, high-demand aircraft could create capability gaps or increase risk in other theaters, while production constraints and competing demands could affect how quickly the military rebuilds its capacity. The 81 aircraft were lost or damaged through a mix of Iranian attacks, enemy fire, friendly fire, accidents and aircraft deliberately destroyed during rescue operations — though some damaged aircraft have since returned to service. "We do not comment on reports from outside organizations or non-DOW battle damage assessments," a Department of War official told Fox News Digital when reached for comment on the report. HOW IRAN ATTACKS ARE FORCING THE PENTAGON TO RETHINK ITS DECADES-OLD MIDDLE EAST BASE STRATEGY CRS cautioned that the tally could continue to change because of classification, ongoing combat operations and questions of attribution. The new accounting comes more than eight months into a war that has strained U.S. weapons stockpiles and raised broader questions about how quickly the defense industrial base can replenish what the military is using. A Pentagon inspector general report last month found that the U.S. had spent an estimated $22.3 billion on munitions through June alone and warned of "strategic inventory shortfalls." The Congressional Budget Office estimated in September that replacing equipment lost through Aug. 1 could cost between $1.9 billion and $3.3 billion, depending on the Department of War's replacement plans. Drones account for more than half of the aircraft in the new tally. At least 45 MQ-9 Reapers have been lost in operations against Iran, according to CRS, along with three MQ-1 drones and an MQ-4C Triton. But while drones drive much of the raw number, the report also points to losses and damage among scarcer, harder-to-replace aircraft. An E-3 Sentry was damaged in an Iranian attack on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia in March and was later reported to have sustained a "direct hit." CRS specifically flagged the aging and limited E-3 fleet as an example of how losses among high-demand aircraft could create capability gaps or increase risks for U.S. forces in other theaters. Iranian attacks have also inflicted damage on U.S. aircraft while they were on the ground at bases across the region. Five KC-135 tankers were reportedly damaged at Prince Sultan Air Base in March, while eight F-15Es sustained light damage during an Iranian strike on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan in September. The eight fighters were returned to service. At least 18 U.S. service members have also died since the war began, though the Pentagon has divided those deaths between Operation Epic Fury and a separate category for the renewed fighting that began in July. PENTAGON RACES TO BUY 10X MORE MISSILES AS IRAN WAR DWINDLES ARSENAL, THREATENS READINESS FOR CHINA AGGRESSION Other losses illustrate the dangers surrounding recovery operations. Two MC-130J Commando II special operations aircraft were intentionally destroyed while supporting efforts to rescue the crew of a downed F-15E, while an HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter was damaged during the same rescue effort. Four AH-6 Little Bird helicopters were later destroyed by U.S. forces during separate rescue operations, according to the Defense Department inspector general. Three F-15Es were destroyed by friendly fire over Kuwait in the opening days of the war, while an F-35A was later damaged by Iranian ground fire over Iran. CRS said the losses could prompt Congress to examine whether the U.S. industrial base can replace aircraft quickly enough to meet military requirements. The report also pointed to a broader operational question: whether the losses reflect changes in Iran's capabilities that require the U.S. to adjust its equipment, tactics or basing posture. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac688aa75342cf4db8d3188 Trump Ads Still Appear Taxpayer Funded Days After Pledge to Personally Pay te 2026-10-07T18:00:10.979Z Trump Ads Still Appear Taxpayer Funded Days After Pledge to Personally Pay Days after Trump promised to stop using taxpayer funds for his ads, they still air stating: “Paid for by the U.S. Government”. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac688a575342cf4db8d317f Hegseth to Welcome Home USS Lincoln Crew After More Than 10 Months at Sea te 2026-10-07T18:00:05.936Z Hegseth to Welcome Home USS Lincoln Crew After More Than 10 Months at Sea The aircraft carrier was plagued with concerns around food quality, a lack of supplies, and mental health crises among its crew. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6866175342cf4db8d3137 Mall of America terror plot thwarted, suspected ISIS sympathizer arrested, FBI announces te 2026-10-07T17:50:25.205Z Mall of America terror plot thwarted, suspected ISIS sympathizer arrested, FBI announces An 18-year-old Minnesota man who allegedly pledged allegiance to ISIS and discussed carrying out a mass shooting at the Mall of America was arrested after buying an AK-47-style rifle, magazines and ammunition from an undercover FBI employee, according to newly filed federal court documents. Sheikhdoon Abdullahi Mohamud had allegedly spent months discussing his desire to carry out an attack, telling an FBI confidential source in September, "I can’t wait until I kill kuffar man. October 24 is the day insha Allah," according to an affidavit filed in federal court in Minnesota. When the source later asked why he had chosen Oct. 24, Mohamud allegedly pointed to a "Hmong Arts Celebration" at the Mall of America, saying it would have "a lot of people," the affidavit states. WOMAN’S ALLEGED ISIS RADICALIZATION UNFOLDED ONLINE BEFORE CAPITOL BOMB PLOT: COURT DOCS Mohamud is now charged with knowingly receiving a firearm and ammunition while knowing or having reasonable cause to believe they would be used to commit a felony and federal crime of terrorism. This is a developing story; check back for updates. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6865f75342cf4db8d312e Israel amb torches Mamdani Oct 7 post: 'Like turning September 11 into a day of mourning for al-Qaeda' te 2026-10-07T17:50:23.411Z Israel amb torches Mamdani Oct 7 post: 'Like turning September 11 into a day of mourning for al-Qaeda' Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations blasted New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani over his message marking the third anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks, comparing the mayor’s framing of the massacre to "turning September 11 into a day of mourning for al-Qaeda terrorists." Ambassador Danny Danon accused Mamdani of trying to "hijack" the anniversary after the mayor commemorated the more than 1,100 Israelis killed by Hamas before pivoting to accusations of "genocide," "occupation" and "apartheid" against Israel. "‘Mamdani-ism’ — an attempt to hijack the anniversary of October 7 and turn it into yet another propaganda attack against Israel," Danon wrote on X in response to the mayor’s post. MAMDANI FACES GROWING 9/11 BACKLASH AS OLD POST RESURFACES AHEAD OF GROUND ZERO CEREMONY: 'IS THIS REAL?' "It is like turning September 11 into a day of mourning for al-Qaeda terrorists," he added. "We will not let this happen. We will remember those who were murdered, and we will never forget who was behind this massacre." Mamdani’s post Wednesday began by calling the anniversary "profoundly painful for so many New Yorkers" and describing the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack as "horrific war crimes." "On that day, Hamas killed more than 1,100 Israelis and abducted 251 others," Mamdani wrote. "We grieve alongside our many friends and neighbors who still carry that unthinkable loss." DANNY DANON: FROM OCT 7 TO FLIGHT 1073: THE RESILIENCE THAT KEEPS ISRAEL STANDING The mayor then turned much of his statement toward the war in Gaza, accusing the Israeli government of carrying out a "devastating, ongoing genocide" and citing a Palestinian death toll of more than 74,000, including more than 21,000 children. "The suffering did not begin nor end that day," Mamdani wrote. Mamdani accused Israel of bombing ambulances, targeting residential buildings and journalists with drone strikes and turning away food aid at border crossings. Israel has disputed allegations that it deliberately targets civilians, aid workers and journalists and has rejected accusations of genocide, noting flyers that the Israeli military has sent to Palestinian civilians warning them of attacks in advance and urging them to get to safety. The mayor also accused the U.S. government of complicity in Israeli "war crimes" through its military support. "Three years later, we must refuse to accept a world in which occupation and apartheid continue, where war crimes are met with impunity, and our federal government continues its complicity with every arms shipment," Mamdani wrote. "To honor the dead, we must fight for a world in which every person can live with freedom, safety, and dignity." MAMDANI FIRES BACK AT NETANYAHU, CALLS ISRAELI LEADER 'ARCHITECT OF HORRIFIC GENOCIDE' AHEAD OF UN VISIT Danon was not alone in objecting to Mamdani’s framing of the anniversary. "Disgusting and shameful to use October 7th as an excuse to repeat Hamas’ talking points. The terrorist enemies that seek to destroy us will not prevail. We stand with the Jewish people and we pray for the victims, their families and the survivors," said Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders. "Shame on you for trying to blow a kiss and slap Israelis in the face at the same time," posted former U.S. Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley. "On October 7, Hamas raped, burned, and murdered Israelis and Americans in front of their loved ones. They kidnapped others and tortured them for months. This is antisemitism, no matter how you try to put a bow on it. Israelis have every right to defend themselves. If this happened in the U.S., you can bet we would defend ourselves too." ".@NYCMayor , not once do you say 'Jews.' On Oct. 7, Hamas-led attackers murdered civilians, committed sexual violence, mutilated bodies and took hostages," said Anti-Defamation League CEO Jonathan Greenblatt. "You are weaponizing a day meant for mourning the worst massacre of Jews since the Holocaust to recycle your usual antizionist talking points. The city with the largest Jewish population outside Israel deserves a mayor who can honor the dead without exploiting them." Hamas-led terrorists stormed southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, killing roughly 1,200 people in brutal fashion while livestreaming the atrocities online, and taking 251 hostages. Israelis marked the third anniversary Wednesday with memorials and vigils for those killed and abducted. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6865d75342cf4db8d3125 Coco Gauff eliminated from tournament after 'draining' racial commentary, match controversy te 2026-10-07T17:50:21.084Z Coco Gauff eliminated from tournament after 'draining' racial commentary, match controversy Days after finding herself in the midst of an on-court controversy, followed by responding to a racial slur on social media, Coco Gauff was eliminated in the round of 16 of the China Open. Gauff dropped her Wednesday match to No. 19 Elise Mertens 6-3, 6-3, and in the midst of the match, she admitted to not being in the right state. "I have no energy. I’m trying, I have no energy. I can’t see the ball, I feel like I’m going to pass out," Gauff told her camp during the match, according to the New York Post. "I’m going to just try to finish the match." THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! After the match, Gauff said the aftermath of what had happened earlier in the week had "been kind of draining." "I'm not going to lie," she said. "I just turn off my phone and move on. There's nothing you can do." The defeat to a player Gauff had beaten in all five of their previous matchups came days after she had received what she described as an "insane" amount of racist comments on social media following a controversial point in the preceding round. Gauff stopped a rally after electronic advertising boards lining the court flickered during a point late in the first set of her 7-5, 6-1 third-round victory over Xinran, a 16-year-old who recently won the U.S. Open junior title. Sun appeared about to win the point when Gauff stopped playing, but the chair umpire then ordered the point to be replayed. Gauff explained what occurred in the moment, but not before replying to a post on X calling her a racial slur. PATRICK MCENROE ON U.S. OPEN WEED SMELL, TRANS ATHLETES, FOREIGN RECRUITS RESHAPING COLLEGE TENNIS "hey everyone, you can dislike me or disagree about what happened without being racist. the amount of racist comments/dms I’ve received in the last few hours is insane," Gauff said, adding that she is "not a cheater or a thief." "It was an unfortunate situation but it is out of my control, the think pieces and calling me an unfair is ridiculous when those are the rules. I did not make them, I think it’s weird i’m getting hate for following the rules," Gauff said in a separate social media post. "Xinran is incredible talent and player, I apologized for the situation at the end of the match and she completely understood." Against Mertens, Gauff committed 34 unforced errors to Mertens’ 11 and had eight double faults to her opponent’s two. Four of Gauff’s double faults came when she was broken in the final game of the first set. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6865b75342cf4db8d311c Former CIA officer warns against trusting Russia's account of mysterious death in Siberia te 2026-10-07T17:50:19.746Z Former CIA officer warns against trusting Russia's account of mysterious death in Siberia Glenn Corn, a former CIA officer, told Fox News Digital that Russia’s decades-long history of deception makes it difficult to trust the Kremlin’s account of a possible disease outbreak following the death of a 28-year-old researcher at a facility containing dangerous pathogens. Darya Shipilova, who worked at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute of Siberia and the Far East, got sick near the end of September. After unconfirmed reports that Shipilova died from pneumonic plague were shared far and wide on social media, Russian authorities pushed back, saying she died on Oct. 2 from "pneumonia of unknown etiology" and that testing found no evidence she had been infected with a pathogen from her lab. Yet the Russian government’s past messaging around major crises has left Corn and others wary of its official account. RUSSIAN RESEARCHER'S MYSTERY DEATH COULD BE ‘FAR WORSE’ THAN THE PLAGUE, FORMER SENIOR TRUMP OFFICIAL WARNS "This is what the challenge is, because they have the history of the 'boy who cried wolf syndrome.' They have this history of being deceitful. It's very hard to believe what they're saying," Corn said. Corn, who is fluent in Russian and spent more than 20 years overseas during his intelligence career, gave several examples of elaborate Russian coverups, including the 1979 anthrax outbreak that killed at least 64 people in the Soviet city of Sverdlovsk, now called Yekaterinburg. For years, the Soviet Union claimed that the deaths were caused by intestinal anthrax from tainted meat, according to PBS Frontline. It wasn't until 1992 that President Boris Yeltsin finally admitted the illnesses were the result of military activity at a nearby biological weapons facility. This dedication to deception, Corn said, remains a feature of the current government under President Vladimir Putin. AMB. GORDON SONDLAND: THE GODFATHER TEST -- HOW PUTIN TURNS EVERY ATTACK INTO A MYSTERY—AND GETS AWAY WITH IT Corn pointed to the Kremlin’s past denials of ties to the Wagner mercenary group, whose murky relationship with the state allowed its fighters to advance Moscow’s interests overseas while Russian officials maintained plausible deniability. Putin later acknowledged that the group had been fully financed by the Russian state. "This goes to the strategic culture of leadership in Russia...and their fear of the rest of the world, and their belief that they have to deceive everybody because everybody is deceiving them," Corn said. Corn said this style of narrative control is also characteristic of China, which remains under Communist Party rule, while modern Russia inherited many of the institutions and governing practices of the communist-led Soviet Union. For example, China faced criticism in the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic for withholding or delaying the release of critical information about the emerging virus, which has gone on to kill more than 7 million people globally. TRUMP NEGOTIATORS WITKOFF, KUSHNER MEET WITH PUTIN IN MOSCOW AS US PUSHES FOR END TO RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR "In both systems, people are disincentivized to tell the truth when there's a bad story," Corn said. "Nobody wants to actually say that we have a real problem and we need to deal with it because they're afraid that it will cost them their jobs, their lives, their freedom." With that history in mind, Corn said U.S. officials should not simply take Moscow at its word on Shipilova’s death, but independently verify its claims and closely monitor for any signs of a wider outbreak. So far, there is no sign that Shipilova’s illness has spread. Russia's health watchdog said Tuesday that 60% of the roughly 200 people quarantined after potentially coming in contact with Shipilova have been released. It added that no cases of plague have been found. The World Health Organization (WHO) said Tuesday that the case presented a "very low" risk outside Russia, The Associated Press reported. That same day, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on social media that the global health agency is in contact with Russian health authorities and has requested more information "to clarify the cause of the severe pneumonia" that killed Shipilova. President Donald Trump also told reporters on Tuesday that he has a call scheduled with Putin about the case "very soon," adding that the U.S. is already in "very deep discussions" with Russia. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6865975342cf4db8d3113 Riley Green's acoustic 'Lookout Mountain' performance goes viral on YouTube from new album te 2026-10-07T17:50:17.977Z Riley Green's acoustic 'Lookout Mountain' performance goes viral on YouTube from new album Riley Green, once again, has gone viral. Green has become a mega-star in the country music world, and for very good reason. His music spans the spectrum of country tunes, from rowdy party jams to emotional roller coasters. He also recently released his new album – "That's Just Me" – and as you'd expect, it was an immediate hit with fans. Now, he's dropped another video that's racking up attention online. Green recently released an acoustic version of his hit song "That's Just Me" on YouTube that was a very impressive performance. Well, he didn't stop there. The "Jesus Saves" singer released an acoustic version of "Lookout Mountain" – an emotional heartbreak song from his new album – for fans on Monday. RILEY GREEN DROPS ACOUSTIC TIKTOK PERFORMANCE OF 'BARTENDER IN DESTIN' AND FANS CAN'T GET ENOUGH Give it a watch below, and let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. As usual, people were very quick to offer a variety of reactions in the comments. One person wrote, "Beautiful!!!❤❤❤" Another added, "Love it! Great song! I can feel the passion in it!" A third wrote, "This man has true talent." SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER The talented artist clearly has fans who are impressed with his acoustic skills. There's no question about that at all. Let me know your thoughts on Riley Green's music at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6865875342cf4db8d310a Dak Prescott's ex Sarah Jane Ramos blasts Craig Carton's cheating take: '$350 million doesn't give you a pass' te 2026-10-07T17:50:16.172Z Dak Prescott's ex Sarah Jane Ramos blasts Craig Carton's cheating take: '$350 million doesn't give you a pass' Dak Prescott and ex-fiancée Sarah Jane Ramos' messy split has spiraled into an all-out media war of words with Ramos now taking aim at OutKick host Craig Carton over his defense of the Cowboys quarterback. Things heated up this week when Ramos caught wind of a recent episode of "The Craig Carton Show" where Craig went off on the messy split, addressing Sarah Jane's claims of infidelity as well as her viral post shutting down pregnancy rumors by declaring she's simply been eating well. "Like, sweetheart, I think it sucks that you fell in love and didn't see the writing on the wall. You're dating the starting quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys. It's his job to cheat on you," Carton observed. "You're not dating a firefighter. You're not dating a plumber. You're dating the most popular guy in the state of Texas." DAK PRESCOTT'S EX STIFF ARMS PREGNANCY RUMORS BY ACCUSING HIM OF CHEATING & ANNOUNCING SHE'S 'JUST VERY THICK' Some may say that's harsh, but, you have to give Craig credit for saying what we're all thinking. Needless to say, that didn't sit well with Ms. Ramos who emailed the Carton show Wednesday. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "Craig please!" Sarah Jane, who had two kids with the Cowboys QB, wrote. "Your take was so mean and ridiculous. $350 million [Dak's contract value] doesn't give you a pass on cheating. You're either a weak man or you're not. Get the heck out of here with that nonsense." "Ugly and weak people cheat because they don't know what to do with the attention," she continued. "Period. The end." SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER As for any chance of Sarah Jane coming on the show to discuss this matter further, she didn't give a full "no" answer. "You really want me on your show roasting you? I think not," Ramos concluded. Actually, it would do massive YouTube numbers. Craig, we're told, is totally down with hopping on a Zoom to get roasted. Bring it, Ramos. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6865675342cf4db8d30fb ASU volleyball builds offensive identity through balance, aggressive serving te 2026-10-07T17:50:14.646Z ASU volleyball builds offensive identity through balance, aggressive serving TEMPE – For Arizona State volleyball coach JJ Van Niel, offense does not begin when a setter puts the ball in the air or when a hitter takes an approach toward the net.  It starts behind the service line.  Van Niel has emphasized aggressive serving as the Sun Devils move deeper into Big 12 play, viewing each serve as an opportunity to disrupt an opponent before ASU’s defense and traditional offense take over.  “I always tell the team that your first attack is you’re serving at them,” Van Niel said. “That’s an attack. It’s not just ‘Get the ball in.’” That philosophy was on display Sunday as No. 11 ASU (11-3, 2-1 Big 12) combined pressure from the service line with balanced setting and production throughout its lineup in a four-set victory over Iowa State (9-6, 3-1 Big 12).  The performance offered a broader look at what ASU’s offense can become when all parts work together.  “We have plenty of pins (outside and opposite-side hitters),” Van Niel said. “We got middles (middle blockers) that score.” The Sun Devils’ depth at the outside hitters position has provided their setters with several options. Junior outside hitter Una Vajagić led ASU with 18 kills against Iowa State while hitting .371. Senior opposite hitter Noemie Glover, while struggling in the first and third set, added 13 kills and graduate outside hitter Aniya Clinton finished with 12 while hitting .360.  Having three outside hitters reach double-digit kills made it more difficult for Iowa State to concentrate its defense on one attacker. That balance is something Van Niel sees as an important part of ASU’s offensive development.  “If you don’t have some balance, then teams can key on players,” Van Niel said. “It’s nice when things aren’t quite as good for one, and then someone else is stepping up.” The balance extends beyond the hitters.  Senior Isabella Costantini and freshman Elle Mottola have settled into a two-setter system that gives ASU different options depending on its rotation. Against Iowa State, the distribution between the two was nearly identical. Costantini finished with 22 assists while Mottola had 21.  Van Niel said it was one of the most balanced assist totals between the setters since ASU switched to a five-two formation, with Mottola playing the front row and Costantini working in the back row.  “It just kind of shows they’re doing a good job running our offense,” Van Niel said. Costantini believes ASU’s collection of hitters gives the setters freedom when deciding where to distribute the ball. “I think we can score in every position on the court,” Costantini said. “It takes a little bit of pressure off of, maybe, the other hitters.” Van Niel continues to encourage his setters to find the middle blockers, giving the offense another option that opposing defenses have to take into account.  “Having that reassurance from JJ and saying, ‘Keep finding your middles,’ is good,” Costantini said. “Knowing that, I can just put the ball up and they’ll bang the ball and put it away.” Using two setters also gives Costantini and Mottola opportunities to observe the match from the sideline before returning to the floor. Costantini said those breaks allow her to see openings she might not recognize while actively running the offense and then she can communicate those observations to ASU’s hitters and passers.  “Of course everybody wants to be on the court all the time, but it’s really good sometimes just to see the game from the outside,” Costantini said. “Whenever it’s time to go back in, you have so many insights and things that you can talk to your hitters and passers about.”  Serving has been one of Costantini’s strengths throughout the season and was one of the qualities Van Niel noticed before ASU recruited her. Even when Costantini was not receiving regular setting opportunities, Van Niel trusted her enough to substitute her into matches specifically to serve.  That ability became another part of ASU’s attack Sunday. Costantini recorded two aces and served during extended scoring runs, including a 9-0 run in the fourth set that helped ASU create separation from the Cyclones.  Costantini said ASU has made aggressive serving a point of emphasis in practice, with the goal of applying pressure rather than simply putting the ball across the net.  “I don’t even know how to describe the feeling,” Costantini said. “It was just like I had the ball in my hands and I know I have control over it.”  The approach also affects what happens after the serve. A difficult serve can push an opponent out of system and make its attack more predictable, giving ASU’s defense more opportunities to control the next contact and transition into its own offense.  When that pressure drops, Van Niel sees the difference.  ASU’s serving was less effective during portions of the third set against Iowa State, allowing the Cyclones to operate in their system more frequently. Van Niel said ASU’s passing also declined before the Sun Devils reset and restored pressure in the fourth.  “We just need to be a little more consistent,” Van Niel said.  The Sun Devils displayed their offense in front of 3,953 fans on Youth Day at Desert Financial Arena. Van Niel said it gave his players a chance to connect with young volleyball players who could someday follow the same path.  “You were that age at one point,” Van Niel said. “You were watching those folks play, and how cool was it when someone came up and gave you a high five, helped you with a serve or signed an autograph?”  Vajagić said the players understand that their actions can resonate with the young athletes watching them from the stands.  “I think we are one of the people who young kids should look for as athletes,” Vajagić said. “Our behaviors on the court can, for sure, help other generations.”  What those young fans saw Sunday was an ASU offense with several ways to score. Vajagić, Glover and Clinton supplied production from the pins. Zoey Burgess and Ella Lomigora provided options through the middle. Costantini and Mottola shared responsibility for connecting those pieces.  But Van Niel’s vision for that offense starts before any of them swing.  It starts with the serve. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6864b75342cf4db8d30c8 'The Bachelor' and 'The Vow' In TV Legal Fight Over Roses te 2026-10-07T17:50:03.314Z 'The Bachelor' and 'The Vow' In TV Legal Fight Over Roses Entertainment attorney Madison Karsenty tells Newsweek Fox has strong defenses against claims involving romance-themed imagery. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6841175342cf4db8d307a Massachusetts Sports Betting — Best Sportsbooks and Apps | Outkick te 2026-10-07T17:40:33.234Z Massachusetts Sports Betting — Best Sportsbooks and Apps | Outkick Massachusetts sports betting has been live since Aug. 10, 2022, when the Massachusetts Gaming Commission licensed retail operators. The first online operators were approved on March 10, 2023. Bettors in the state can now choose from seven legal sportsbook apps. Yes, sports betting is legal in Massachusetts and has been since Aug. 10, 2022, for anyone over the age of 21 and physically located inside the state.  With seven different options for sports betting in Massachusetts, it can be difficult to figure out which is right for you. Below, we’ve compiled a list of some of the apps available and provide you with details on what users like and dislike about the app.  Massachusetts Sportsbook apps provide new users with welcome offers to get them familiar with their app and to try it out. Many will use some form of either a bet-and-get, profit boost, or deposit match offer. In order to bet-and-get, you usually just need to bet a small amount and fulfill small objectives to receive bonus funds into your account. Profit boost bets give your winning payout an extra amount. Deposit matches are simple — you deposit an amount, the book will provide you with a fraction or 100% of the value you deposit as a bonus.  After sports betting was approved nationally in 2018, Massachusetts lawmakers deliberated before finally agreeing on Aug. 1, 2022, that it would be passed in the state. On Aug. 10, of 2022, Governor Charlie Baker signed House Bill 5164 into law. Retail books opened on Jan. 31, 2023. Online sportsbooks followed shortly thereafter, launching March 10, 2023.  Massachusetts has a rich history of sports and talented teams, mostly from the Boston area. The Boston Celtics, Red Sox, and Bruins represent the NBA, MLB, and NHL, respectively. In the NFL, the New England Patriots are one of the most successful franchises in NFL history. There are some college teams like Harvard and Boston College that are also popular to wager on.  College sports generate a lot of interest for sports bettors, and those in Massachusetts are permitted to partake in wagering on them. However, you cannot bet on individual player props at the collegiate level, and you cannot bet on any in-state team unless it is a postseason or multi-team tournament game like during March Madness.  There are retail sportsbooks in Massachusetts, with Encore Boston Harbor, MGM Springfield, and Plainridge Park Casino being the three locations. Licensed Retail Locations: Encore Boston Harbor (WynnBET Sportsbook) – Everett MGM Springfield (BetMGM Sportsbook) – Springfield Plainridge Park Casino (PENN Sportsbook) – Plainville Yes, sports betting is legal in Massachusetts for anyone over the age of 21 who is physically in the state.  Choosing the best sportsbook takes some time to discover what you like and want to get out of an app. The good news is you can use as many as you’d like to see which one you prefer.  You must be 21 or older to wager on sports in Massachusetts.  Yes, you can bet on college sports in Massachusetts. However, you cannot wager on player props and cannot bet on in-state teams unless they are in the postseason or a multi-team tournament.  No, you just have to be in the state physically when the wager is placed.  There are seven legal online sportsbooks in Massachusetts.  You can wager on sports in Massachusetts without an app if you visit one of three retail sportsbooks in the state. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6840475342cf4db8d305a What happened when Tennessee tried to execute Christa Pike. te 2026-10-07T17:40:20.329Z What happened when Tennessee tried to execute Christa Pike. Trouble began w Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6840275342cf4db8d3051 Man Is Arrested After Fatal Shooting of Girl in Parking Spot Dispute te 2026-10-07T17:40:18.428Z Man Is Arrested After Fatal Shooting of Girl in Parking Spot Dispute Khloe Ishway, 12, was killed when she was caught in the crossfire as two men exchanged gunfire as they argued over a parking spot at a park in Baltimore over the weekend. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac683fc75342cf4db8d3046 Cancer Support Community Arizona hosting free community event Oct. 10 te 2026-10-07T17:40:12.689Z Cancer Support Community Arizona hosting free community event Oct. 10 The free community event honors the people the Flagstaff location has served since opening in 2021 and helps raise funds to keep CSCA's cancer support programs free throughout the region. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac683fa75342cf4db8d303d LOCAL ROUNDUP: BASIS Flagstaff girls volleyball wins record 11th match of season te 2026-10-07T17:40:10.424Z LOCAL ROUNDUP: BASIS Flagstaff girls volleyball wins record 11th match of season A look at how local teams fared recently, including BASIS Flagstaff girls volleyball winning its record 11th match of the season and eighth via a sweep. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac683f775342cf4db8d301d I Was Told to Slow Down. At 67, I’m Just Getting Started | Opinion te 2026-10-07T17:40:07.394Z I Was Told to Slow Down. At 67, I’m Just Getting Started | Opinion After divorce and major life changes, one woman explains why reinvention does not require hitting rock bottom. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac683f475342cf4db8d3001 Greenairy is building smart plant towers to clean the air in your office te 2026-10-07T17:40:04.243Z Greenairy is building smart plant towers to clean the air in your office As it turns out, the cure for stuffy, chemical-infused office air might be a tower of leafy greenery. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac681c375342cf4db8d2fc5 DHS unloads on teachers union boss over 'dangerous rhetoric' and anti-ICE activism te 2026-10-07T17:30:43.094Z DHS unloads on teachers union boss over 'dangerous rhetoric' and anti-ICE activism American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten drew backlash Wednesday after filming a video from a field near Newark’s Delaney Hall migrant detention facility, where she decried alleged conditions inside. Weingarten’s video, filmed within view of the facility, comes as school-choice advocates have criticized her political activism while student academic performance remains below pre-pandemic levels — with one critic recently summing up the contrast as a desire to "dictate … policy on immigration while its own members’ students struggle with basic skills." "Dangerous rhetoric from politicians and activists demonizing our brave ICE officers has led to the over 8,000% increase in threats against DHS law enforcement who are heroically performing their congressionally mandated mission to remove criminal illegal aliens from communities across the country," a DHS spokesperson told Fox News Digital when asked about Weingarten’s visit. "Any claim that there are subprime conditions at ICE detention facilities is false," the agency said. ANTI-ICE PROTESTERS CLASH WITH AGENTS OUTSIDE NEW JERSEY DETENTION CENTER AS GOV SHERRILL DENIED ENTRY Fox News Digital reached out to Weingarten through AFT for comment. In her video, Weingarten disputed DHS’ characterization of conditions at the facility: "This is one of the most despicable things that our current government does," Weingarten said as she was filmed pointing and gesticulating toward Delaney Hall. "They put people — people have not committed any crimes — they are immigrants. They deport them, or they … detain them and deport them in conditions that are unimaginable." Weingarten, who grew up about 40 miles north of New York City in Nyack, New York, said her grandparents came to the U.S. seeking a better life, drawing a comparison to migrants detained at Delaney Hall. "We saw families coming out [of Delaney] who had just visited their loved ones… They work hard. They play by the rules. They should not be detained or deported because we have a broken immigration system," she claimed. "We should fix the immigration system, but the cruelty of this government right now is terrible." DHS said in response to Weingarten that its mission remains "straightforward" — enforcing laws on the books and protecting America’s national security. "Being in detention is a choice. We encourage all illegal aliens to take control of their departure with the CBP Home App. The United States is offering illegal aliens $3,000 and a free flight to self-deport now," the DHS spokesperson told Fox News Digital. INSPECTION OF DELANEY HALL ICE FACILITY CONTRADICTS CLAIMS IN NEW JERSEY ATTORNEY GENERAL'S LAWSUIT School-choice advocate Corey DeAngelis responded to Weingarten’s video by arguing that the union leader wants more illegal immigrants enrolled in public schools because their enrollment increases taxpayer funding. "It's time to overturn Plyler v Doe and stop forcing taxpayers to fund education for illegals," DeAngelis tweeted, referencing a 1982 Supreme Court case wherein Eisenhower-appointed Justice William Brennan Jr. ruled for the majority that Texas could not deny undocumented school-age children access to free public education. A 2026 Annie E. Casey Foundation analysis found that 47 states fared worse on its education index in 2024 than in 2019, with national declines in math proficiency, reading proficiency and preschool attendance. Weingarten has led AFT since 2008. She previously led New York City’s UFT from 1998 to 2009. DeAngelis previously criticized Weingarten after she encouraged a boycott of Target over the Minnesota-based retailer’s response to ICE operations. DeAngelis wrote for the Heritage Foundation that AFT "wants to dictate corporate policy on immigration while its own members’ students struggle with basic skills. That mismatch should alarm every taxpayer and parent." WATCH: WEINGARTEN GESTURES WILDLY DURING ANTI-TRUMP RANT, LATER SAYS HE DRIVES HER TO DRINK The clip of Weingarten drew criticism on X, including from users who argued that the teachers union leader was straying beyond education policy and into the immigration debate. Other critics shared photos of Weingarten promoting her book "Why Fascists Fear Teachers." SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER "This is wild. Randi Weingarten is bad enough in her education related field (power, indoctrination, control) but now she is expanding into immigration," another wrote. The clash comes as Weingarten and AFT have become increasingly involved in immigration fights beyond the classroom, including pressuring Target over ICE operations. Critics have pointed to persistent academic setbacks as evidence the union’s leadership should be focused on education, while AFT describes political activism and broader civil-rights advocacy as part of its mission alongside public education. Fox News Digital also reached out to the Department of Education for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac681c075342cf4db8d2fbc Grocery shoppers may be relying on a 'misleading' clue when choosing healthy foods te 2026-10-07T17:30:40.818Z Grocery shoppers may be relying on a 'misleading' clue when choosing healthy foods A shorter shelf life may make food seem fresher and healthier, but new research suggests that may be more perception than reality. A study from the University of British Columbia (UBC) Sauder School of Business in Canada found that many shoppers use a food's shelf life as a shortcut for judging how natural it is, even though longer shelf lives can reflect factors beyond heavy processing. The team, which included researchers from China, conducted a series of experiments in which participants compared foods with different shelf lives, including potato chips, pasta sauce, mayonnaise and granola bars. YOUR BRAIN MAY BE TRICKING YOU INTO LIKING ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS, STUDY FINDS Shoppers consistently viewed foods with shorter shelf lives as more natural and healthier, even when the ingredients and nutritional facts were nearly identical or the difference in shelf life was solely due to better packaging. In the case of the mayonnaise, the only difference between the two products was that one had a better seal, allowing it to stay fresh longer — it was no more processed than the other. Yet participants still viewed the shorter-shelf-life option as more natural. Even when they were given clear indications that a longer-lasting product just had better packaging, shoppers still used shelf life as a gauge, the researchers found. JUST ONE SMALL SERVING OF ULTRA-PROCESSED FOOD A DAY LINKED TO HIGHER DISEASE RISK, MAJOR STUDY FINDS In other experiments, participants rated potato chips with a five-month shelf life as more natural and healthier than nearly identical chips with a nine-month shelf life. Nearly 70% of participants selected a pasta sauce with a one-year shelf life when they were encouraged to prioritize natural foods.  That figure dropped to 43% when the emphasis shifted to reducing food waste and protecting the environment, as the researchers found that participants also associated longer shelf life with less waste because items wouldn't go bad as quickly. The findings, published in the Journal of Consumer Psychology earlier this year, suggest shoppers often use shelf life as a "mental shortcut" when making purchasing decisions, researchers said. AMERICANS ARE DITCHING ULTRA-PROCESSED SNACKS FOR AN ANCIENT FRUIT THAT'S EXPLODING IN POPULARITY "Our research shows consumers are using shelf life as a shortcut for judging whether foods are natural," co-author Yann Cornil, an associate professor at UBC Sauder, told Fox News Digital. "It sometimes can be diagnostic, but shelf life is also very much dependent on the quality of the packaging, which has nothing to do with food naturalness." Cornil added that the shortcut can be "misleading." THIS AMOUNT OF DELI MEAT ASSOCIATED WITH HIGHER DEMENTIA RISK IN COMPELLING NEW REVIEW Packaging has improved dramatically, he noted, just like refrigeration did 60 years ago, to improve food preservation. The tendency to equate a shorter shelf life with less processing may have unintended consequences, according to the researchers. Buyers may therefore skip products that are just as healthy while choosing items that are more likely to spoil before they can be eaten. Products like canned beans, frozen fruits and vegetables and dried oats can stay fresh for months or even years thanks to preservation methods and packaging rather than added ingredients. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES "A shorter shelf life does not automatically mean a food is healthier," Kelly Springer, a New York-based registered dietitian and founder and CEO of Kelly's Choice, told Fox News Digital. "Better seals, oxygen barriers and moisture-control packaging help foods stay fresh longer while maintaining quality and safety." Springer pointed to some packaged items such as guacamole, which can have a longer refrigerated shelf life because of high-pressure processing and packaging technology rather than added preservatives, yet are still healthy choices. Other items such as milk, yogurt and kefir can stay fresh longer due to pasteurization and fermentation — not necessarily added ingredients. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "Don't judge a food by its shelf life," Springer, who was not involved in the research, added. "Turn the package over, read the nutrition label and make decisions based on what's inside." She recommends consumers focus on fiber, protein, added sugar and sodium rather than the expiration date alone. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Cornil added that saturated fat content can also be problematic. "Too many ingredients, in particular ingredients [such as] additives and preservatives that you can't recognize, or can't even pronounce, may be a signal of too much processing and unhealthiness," Cornil said. "It's not always true, but I would say that it is more diagnostic than shelf life information." The findings are especially relevant as many seek to reduce how much ultra-processed food they eat. Roughly 55% of Americans' daily caloric intake is from ultra-processed foods, the researchers noted. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac681be75342cf4db8d2fb3 SANDRA SMITH: I walked into Fox News 19 years ago. The people and viewers changed my life te 2026-10-07T17:30:38.961Z SANDRA SMITH: I walked into Fox News 19 years ago. The people and viewers changed my life Nineteen years ago today, I walked through the doors at 1211 and hit the ground running — covering some of the biggest stories of our lifetimes, from the 2008 financial crisis to presidential elections that reshaped the country. What followed has been an intense, exciting and incredibly rewarding career at Fox News. I’ve had the privilege of moderating presidential primary debates, conducting the first live interview inside the Vice President’s Ceremonial Office, interviewing Supreme Court justices, presidents, military leaders and Wall Street CEOs, and reporting live from the trading floors of New York and Chicago. LAUREN GREEN: I WAS FOX NEWS CHANNEL'S FIRST ON-AIR HIRE. HERE'S HOW A DREAM BECAME A POWERHOUSE I’ve also been fortunate to help launch some great shows — "Outnumbered" in 2014, the relaunch of "America’s Newsroom" in 2018, and "America Reports with John Roberts and Sandra Smith" in 2021.  Today, those shows are a driving force behind Fox News’ No. 1 position in daytime — a testament to the extraordinary teams that show up every day ready to fight for the story. And somewhere along the way, I took on my most important role of all: becoming a mom, twice. Balancing motherhood and this career has taught me more about discipline, sacrifice and perspective than anything else ever could. DANA PERINO: THE UNTOLD STORY OF THE REMARKABLE PEOPLE WHO MAKE FOX NEWS POSSIBLE But after 19 years, it’s not the stories or the interviews that stand out most. It’s the people. Fox has become a second family. I’m incredibly grateful to Lachlan, Suzanne and Jay for their leadership and for continuing to give me the opportunity to grow, take on new challenges and do work that I genuinely love. FOX NEWS MEDIA CEO SUZANNE SCOTT INDUCTED INTO BROADCASTING+CABLE HALL OF FAME And after all these years, what drives me is still the same thing that drove me on day one: the viewers. They deserve someone who is prepared, asks the hard questions and never stops working for them. Nineteen years in, I’m still here. Still fighting for the story. Still loving the work. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION And I’m more excited than ever for what comes next. Here’s to the next 30. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM SANDRA SMITH Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac681ac75342cf4db8d2f95 The failed execution has roiled the state prison agency. te 2026-10-07T17:30:20.841Z The failed execution has roiled the state prison agency. The leader of the agency who oversaw it stepped down as Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac681aa75342cf4db8d2f8c More Than 600,000 Gallons of Fuel Bound for Cuba Seized at U.S. Ports te 2026-10-07T17:30:18.465Z More Than 600,000 Gallons of Fuel Bound for Cuba Seized at U.S. Ports The biodiesel, worth more than $2.8 million, was procured for a company sanctioned by the Treasury Department, federal officials said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac681a775342cf4db8d2f6e Cornell Students Plan Sit-In for Solidarity Over Alleged Fraternity Assault te 2026-10-07T17:30:15.122Z Cornell Students Plan Sit-In for Solidarity Over Alleged Fraternity Assault Students are holding a sit-in on Wednesday at Cornell University in the wake of an alleged gang rape in 2024. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac681a275342cf4db8d2f65 Why South Florida’s Migration Boom Is Running Out of Steam te 2026-10-07T17:30:10.108Z Why South Florida’s Migration Boom Is Running Out of Steam For low- and middle-income movers from the Northeast, moving to South Florida, especially Miami, no longer makes financial sense. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6819d75342cf4db8d2f5c Michigan's Mike Rogers Seizes on October 7 Anniversary to Attack El-Sayed te 2026-10-07T17:30:05.748Z Michigan's Mike Rogers Seizes on October 7 Anniversary to Attack El-Sayed Mike Rogers used the third anniversary of the Hamas attack to accuse Abdul El-Sayed of antisemitism in Michigan's Senate race. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac67f5c75342cf4db8d2f21 The Athletic column urging Indiana Fever to part ways with Sophie Cunningham draws widespread criticism te 2026-10-07T17:20:28.836Z The Athletic column urging Indiana Fever to part ways with Sophie Cunningham draws widespread criticism The phrase "80-20 issue" is thrown out quite a bit in spaces such as these. But Tuesday, a 95-5 issue seems to have emerged. The 95% in this case? The people on the internet bashing a piece from The Athletic that attacked WNBA guard Sophie Cunningham. Columnist Candace Buckner argued that the soon-to-be free agent was a "combustible" figure whose "turbulent" opinions were a distraction to the Indiana Fever. Never mind that Cunningham's most publicized stance — that biological males shouldn't compete in female sports — is shared by the vast majority of the country. SOPHIE CUNNINGHAM SENDS MESSAGE TO HER HATERS AFTER SAYING MEN DON'T BELONG IN WOMEN'S SPORTS Buckner's conclusion? That the Fever must part ways with Sophie so that they "can go back to being a basketball team." This sparked the public to break out their drivers. Among the most prominent critics teeing off was nine-time Wimbledon winner Martina Navratilova, a staunch advocate of keeping men out of women's spaces. Said the tennis legend on X: "Buckner seems to forget the W in @WNBA stand for women. There was nothing wrong with what Sophie said originally. It’s the response from WNBA that made it blow up. The policy is the problem, not Sophie Cunningham." This is hard to deny. The "circus" Buckner says surrounds Cunningham wouldn't exist if the WNBA could simply define what a woman is. Doing so would have kept former NBA players such as Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White from declaring their intent to enter the WNBA Draft. But the W doesn't want to have that discussion. Its leaders are too afraid of the internal blowback. They opt for the more widespread external blowback instead. Another Buckner critic was podcast host Stephen L. Miller, who focused less on the trans issue and more on the media's hypocrisy. Mocking the Athletic's post on X, Miller wrote: "If the San Francisco 49ers want to go back to being a football team, Colin Kaepernick has to go." KAEPERNICK TELLS 'THE VIEW' THAT NFL OWNERS KEPT HIM OUT OVER POLITICS AND POWER, CLAIMS THEY DONATE TO TRUMP Yes. I can make a Namath-esque guarantee that nobody in media decrying Cunningham as a distraction had that same energy for Kaepernick 10 years ago. Forget that Kaepernick made a conscious decision to enter the political fray whereas Sophie simply answered a question about trans athletes in an ESPN interview. The problem for media pundits isn't that Cunningham has "big opinions," as Buckner said — it's that she has the wrong opinions. But the disdain players and critics have for Sophie is often projected onto her fans as well. There seems to be this idea that Fever supporters are these backward hillbillies filled with hate because they back players embraced in conservative circles. So, you'll get players such as Angel Reese claiming that they heard racist comments from attendees in Indiana, or Brittney Griner saying that the league's "new fans" shouted racial slurs at her. Except, there hasn't been an ounce of evidence that any of this "hate" it taking place in real time. Which led to this rather on-the-nose post from the X account Veritas Explorer, which wrote "The real story was the anti-Fever, racist media campaign led by Jussie Smollett." SOPHIE CUNNINGHAM SEES SUPPORT SURGE AFTER STAR PUTS CAREER ON LINE FOR GIRLS SPORTS All in all there were 1.3K comments on The Athletic's tweet linking to Buckner's column against 1.1K likes. That's a standard "ratio" — as the repulsed replies flooded in. What was interesting is that Buckner didn't tweet the column out on her personal account, which she often does. She likely knew what kind of reaction awaited her. To be fair, though, this is X — whose political tenor has shifted rightward since Elon Musk bought the platform four years ago. So maybe the readers over at The Athletic/New York Times were digging the take? Eh...not so much. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! The most "liked" comment (by far) under her column read as follows. "Hold up. I clicked on this article because I wanted to see the basketball reasons why they should trade Cunningham. Turns out there are none, and the issue is because of off the court issues with something she said. And that is just stupid. I currently live in a city with a football team that employs Deshaun Watson, someone who is far far more destructive to the dignity of women and yet he plays and we don’t get constant columns how he should be. The WNBA should be about the top level of Women’s Basketball. Not the top level of women’s basketball who happen to agree with you. That alone will harm this league more than anything." The second-most "liked" comment was more succinct. "Candace had this one in the drafts for 6 months lol. Sophie did nothing wrong." No, she did not. She stood up for what she believed in. And in the wake of this Buckner column, the public stood behind her. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac67f5a75342cf4db8d2f18 Super Bowl LXI will stream on Disney+ alongside ABC and ESPN broadcast from Los Angeles te 2026-10-07T17:20:26.871Z Super Bowl LXI will stream on Disney+ alongside ABC and ESPN broadcast from Los Angeles With ESPN set to broadcast its first Super Bowl, its parent company is making yet another big move for the big game. Along with ABC, which will air the game for the first time since Super Bowl XL in 2006, it was announced Wednesday that the game will be streamed on Disney+. The streaming option means that Super Bowl LXI in Los Angeles will now be available in more than 55 international markets. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! This will be the fourth consecutive year a Super Bowl will be available on a streaming service, beginning with Super Bowl LVIII, as the CBS broadcast was also available on Paramount+. The following year's Super Bowl was streamed on Tubi, owned by Fox, and last year's NBC game was available on Peacock. The Walt Disney Company also announced that two "Monday Night Football" games will be available through the service: a Philadelphia Eagles-Dallas Cowboys bout on Oct. 26 and a second game to be announced. Those games will still be available on ESPN and ABC. SAINTS STAR QUARTERBACK TYLER SHOUGH REACTS TO FANS' BOOS AFTER DISMAL PRIME-TIME PERFORMANCE VS FALCONS ESPN was awarded this season's game in 2021 as part of the NFL's new media rights deal that added the network to the existing rotation of Fox, CBS and NBC. The Super Bowl will be Joe Buck's and Troy Aikman's return to the booth for the NFL's championship, last calling the game in 2020 when the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers for Fox. The game will be played on Valentine's Day. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac67f4c75342cf4db8d2efb Christa Pike may have regained consciousness, but her injuries could be profound. te 2026-10-07T17:20:12.660Z Christa Pike may have regained consciousness, but her injuries could be profound. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac67f4875342cf4db8d2edd NFL Rescinds Punishment for Dallas Cowboys TE Jake Ferguson te 2026-10-07T17:20:08.015Z NFL Rescinds Punishment for Dallas Cowboys TE Jake Ferguson The NFL is walking back its $13,611 fine levied against Dallas Cowboys TE Jake Ferguson, according to a report from Adam Schefter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac67f4675342cf4db8d2ed4 Urban Meyer Names Only 1 Michigan Player Worthy of NFL First Round te 2026-10-07T17:20:06.386Z Urban Meyer Names Only 1 Michigan Player Worthy of NFL First Round Urban Meyer stood on the Michigan Wolverines' sideline at Minnesota and saw just one first-round talent, with a twist. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac67f4475342cf4db8d2ecb NHL Insider Links Flyers to Red Wings Star Amid Brutal Start te 2026-10-07T17:20:04.552Z NHL Insider Links Flyers to Red Wings Star Amid Brutal Start The Philadelphia Flyers are expected to be among the teams interested in Detroit Red Wings star Simon Edvinsson. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac67cff75342cf4db8d2e8f Tennessee Sports Betting — Best Sportsbooks and Apps | Outkick te 2026-10-07T17:10:23.556Z Tennessee Sports Betting — Best Sportsbooks and Apps | Outkick Tennessee sports betting has been live since Nov. 1, 2020, when the Tennessee Education Lottery licensed its first online operators. Since then, the Tennessee Sports Wagering Council has taken over regulatory oversight. Bettors in the state can now choose from 12 legal sportsbook apps. Yes, sports betting is legal and has been since November 2020 in Tennessee for anyone who is 21 years of age or older and managed by the Tennessee Sports Wagering Council.  Below is a list of some of the best sportsbooks and betting apps in Tennessee. We’ve compiled feedback and used the apps to share some of the best features of the app and some of the drawbacks. This is by no means a complete list, so try different apps to gain your own perspective as well, but use this as a guide.  Welcome offers from Tennessee Sportsbooks vary, but the most common are bet-and-get, deposit match, or profit boost options. If a user utilizes a bet-and-get option, they have to wager, usually a small amount, and they receive a specified amount of funds in bonus bets. Deposit matches are provided to boost your funds immediately, you get 50-100% of your deposit instantly as bonus funds in your account. The other option is a profit boost, which provides you with a chance to earn extra funds if you win bets.  Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed House Bill 1, also known as the Tennessee Sports Gaming Act, on May 29, 2019. On November 1st, 2020, mobile sportsbooks officially launched in Tennessee. On January 1, 2022, the Tennessee Sports Wagering Council took over regulatory oversight of sports gambling.  Tennessee has plenty of professional teams to bet on, with the Tennessee Titans being the most prominent. Additionally, there are the Nashville Predators in the NHL. There are rumors of them also getting an MLB or NBA team soon. Colleges, like the Tennessee Volunteers, are also popular teams inside the state.  You can bet on college sports in Tennessee, including in-state teams. However, there are no player prop bets allowed.  There are no retail sportsbooks in Tennessee, which made it the first US State to offer entirely online-only sports betting.   Yes, sports betting is legal in Tennessee for anyone over 21 and physically located inside the state at the time of the wager. Picking the best sportsbook is a challenge and each user is encouraged to download as many apps as they can manage, to discover which is the best for them.  You need to be 21 years or older to bet on sports in Tennessee. Yes, you can bet on college sports in Tennessee, but you cannot bet on player props. You can bet on in-state teams.  You do not need to live in Tennessee to wager there, but you must be physically located there when the wager is placed.  There are currently 12 legal sportsbook apps in Tennessee.  No, you cannot bet on sports in Tennessee without an app, there are no retail sportsbooks in the state. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac67cf575342cf4db8d2e5f Panthers React to NFL Announcement for WR Tetairoa McMillan te 2026-10-07T17:10:13.867Z Panthers React to NFL Announcement for WR Tetairoa McMillan The Carolina Panthers reacted to an impressive NFL announcement for wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan after his Week 4 performance. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac67cf475342cf4db8d2e56 Interview with Patty Mishic O’Brien, Chief Growth & Sustainability Officer, Teknor Apex Company te 2026-10-07T17:10:12.432Z Interview with Patty Mishic O’Brien, Chief Growth & Sustainability Officer, Teknor Apex Company Interview with Patty Mishic O’Brien, Chief Growth & Sustainability Officer, Teknor Apex Company Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac67cf275342cf4db8d2e4d Oilers & Penguins Complete Intriguing 1-for-1 Trade te 2026-10-07T17:10:10.952Z Oilers & Penguins Complete Intriguing 1-for-1 Trade The Pittsburgh Penguins and Edmonton Oilers have made a one-for-one trade during the early stages of the 2026-27 season. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac67cf175342cf4db8d2e44 Eagles Make Move at RB Amid Saquon Barkley Injury Concerns te 2026-10-07T17:10:09.492Z Eagles Make Move at RB Amid Saquon Barkley Injury Concerns The Eagles are adding a former Texans running back with Saquon Barkley questionable for Week 5 and Tank Bigsby on injured reserve. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac67cf075342cf4db8d2e3b FBI Says Second Transgender Woman Linked to Canada School Massacre te 2026-10-07T17:10:08.018Z FBI Says Second Transgender Woman Linked to Canada School Massacre James Cody Bryant was arrested on Tuesday on a charge of conspiracy to murder persons in a foreign country. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac67cee75342cf4db8d2e1e CIA officer admits to creating fake top secret government program to steal over $190 million, including gold bars te 2026-10-07T17:10:06.105Z CIA officer admits to creating fake top secret government program to steal over $190 million, including gold bars CIA officer David Rush, who worked on highly sensitive intelligence programs, reached a plea deal with U.S. prosecutors after he was caught siphoning money and gold with a fake government contract. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac67aa775342cf4db8d2df9 Bassmaster pro Cooper Gallant says bass fishing is actually more fun without LiveScope sonar te 2026-10-07T17:00:23.445Z Bassmaster pro Cooper Gallant says bass fishing is actually more fun without LiveScope sonar There's no more divisive piece of equipment in bass fishing than forward-facing sonar. Depending on whom you ask, technology like Garmin LiveScope is either one of the greatest tools ever handed to an angler or the thing that's sucking the fun and skill out of fishing. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE FROM OUTKICK OUTDOORS Cooper Gallant sees both sides. The Bassmaster Elite Series pro certainly isn't anti-technology. He uses LiveScope, knows how valuable it can be and understands that, at his level, refusing to adapt isn't really an option. But is fishing actually more fun without it? Yeah, maybe. The timing of Gallant's comments is especially interesting now that we know exactly when Elite Series anglers will — and won't — have access to the technology next season. B.A.S.S. revealed the results of its 2027 live-sonar coin flips Tuesday, and perhaps the most intriguing result is Lake St. Clair. When the Elite Series visits the famed smallmouth fishery Aug. 5-8, forward-facing sonar will be prohibited. That's notable because St. Clair has become closely associated with the electronics-driven techniques that have transformed modern smallmouth fishing. It'll also be the eighth event of the season, with Angler of the Year points and Bassmaster Classic qualification increasingly important. The coin also determined that live sonar will be allowed at the 2027 Bassmaster Classic on Lake Hartwell, while the 2028 Classic will be contested without it. Gallant will have to compete under both sets of rules next season. And while he's certainly not giving up his electronics when they're allowed, he admitted there's something to be said for fishing without them. Gallant gave me a crash course in LiveScope while we were fishing Table Rock Lake in Missouri last week. Watch the full video here: For those who don't know, forward-facing sonar allows anglers to see what's happening beneath the water in real time. Instead of simply casting toward a promising spot and hoping there's a fish hanging around, an angler can use the technology to locate fish and even watch how they react to a lure. "This transducer basically shoots wherever my trolling motor is facing," Gallant explained. "I have it set at 120 feet, so I can see 120 feet out in front of me." Fish, trees, rocks — whatever is down there, he can see it. And, more importantly, he can see what the fish does next. "You can see your bait, you can see the fish react to your bait," he said. "It's all in real time." That's obviously incredibly useful when you're trying to make a living catching bass. It's also a heck of a time-saver. Of course, not every tournament allows LiveScope. So I asked Gallant whether fishing without all that technology feels like a welcome challenge or a daunting task. Turns out, he actually enjoys it. "I think sometimes without it, it’s more fun," Gallant said. "There’s more unknown. You don’t know if there’s a fish there, and when you get a bite, it’s more of a surprise." That's a pretty interesting admission from someone who competes at the highest level of a sport that has spent the past several years arguing about this exact technology. Without LiveScope, you might know you're fishing a good-looking spot. You might have a pretty good idea there are bass nearby. But you don't get to watch the whole thing unfold on a screen before the bite ever happens. Gallant isn't saying he'd throw his electronics overboard. Far from it. "It's incredible technology," he said. He's simply acknowledging something plenty of recreational anglers probably understand. The most efficient way to catch a fish isn't necessarily the most fun way to catch one. Sometimes there's something to be said for chucking a lure into the water and having absolutely no idea what's about to happen. Of course, Gallant doesn't have the luxury of approaching every day on the water like a casual Sunday fishing trip with a novice like me. For professional anglers, technology is part of the job. And when I asked him about some veteran anglers' reluctance to embrace forward-facing sonar, he was sympathetic — to a point. "I think the older generation, they're just hesitant to learn it," Gallant said. "But it's just like anything. The sport evolves." And so does the technology. Gallant said younger anglers may have an advantage simply because many of them grew up learning to fish with advanced electronics. But for anyone trying to compete at the highest level, ignoring that evolution isn't much of an option. "You have to learn it, or you're going to get left behind," he said. That's not a new position for Gallant, either. Before the 2025 Elite Series season, he wrote for Bassmaster that professional anglers had to adopt forward-facing sonar when LiveScope arrived to avoid falling behind their competition. Still, B.A.S.S. has spent the past year experimenting with what competition looks like when anglers don't have access to it. COOPER GALLANT SLEPT IN HIS TRUCK FOR YEARS CHASING PRO FISHING DREAM: 'I DIDN'T HAVE A PLAN B' In 2026, the organization introduced a split format for the Elite Series, with forward-facing sonar permitted at five of nine regular-season tournaments and prohibited at the other four. Lake Guntersville, where FFS was prohibited, became the most-watched Elite event of the regular season with more than 21 million minutes viewed across B.A.S.S. digital platforms. The St. Lawrence River finale, where anglers could use FFS, was second with more than 20 million minutes viewed. B.A.S.S. apparently liked the balance. The organization announced last month that the 50/50 format will return for 2027, with Tuesday's coin flip determining which events land on which side. For the first time, the Bassmaster Classic is getting the same treatment: One flip will determine whether forward-facing sonar is allowed at the 2027 Classic, with the opposite rules automatically applying in 2028. Now we know how that split will look in 2027. Live sonar will be permitted at Lake Okeechobee, Lake Fork, Santee Cooper Lakes, the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway and the Mississippi River. It will be prohibited at Kissimmee Chain of Lakes, the Sabine River, Lake Seminole and Lake St. Clair. And for the first time, the Classic will join the experiment. Live sonar will be allowed at the 2027 Bassmaster Classic on Lake Hartwell, while the technology will be banned at the 2028 Classic, regardless of where that tournament is ultimately held. It's an interesting compromise for a sport still figuring out exactly how much technology it wants at its highest level. And Gallant's perspective might be a pretty good summary of the whole debate. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER LiveScope can make you more efficient. It can show you fish you might never have known were there. At the professional level, learning how to use it can be the difference between keeping up and getting left behind. But take it away? And hey, you might just have a little more fun. Love all things fishing and outdoors? Follow OutKick OutDoors on Instagram and TikTok! Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac67aa675342cf4db8d2df0 Michigan Sports Betting — Best Sportsbooks and Apps | Outkick te 2026-10-07T17:00:22.251Z Michigan Sports Betting — Best Sportsbooks and Apps | Outkick Michigan sports betting launched in March 2020 for retail locations and started allowing online books in January 2021. This was part of the Lawful Sports Betting Act (House Bill 4916) that was passed in December 2019. There are currently 13 active online sportsbooks, and all are regulated by the Michigan Gaming Control Board.  Yes, sports betting is legal in Michigan, and has been since March 2020, with online betting becoming legal in January 2021. You need to be 21 in order to place a wager. If you’re at a tribal casino, you can place bets at 18.  Evaluating sportsbooks offered in Michigan is a fun opportunity for anyone interested in sports betting. Consider things like welcome offers, user experience, loyalty programs, and much more. Below are some highlights and concerns for some of the more popular sportsbooks within Michigan.  Michigan Sportsbooks set up new users with welcome offers such as Bet-And-Get which requires someone to bet a small amount and after the wager is graded, they receive bonus funds into their account. Another option is a Deposit Match, which provides users with an equal amount of funds in their account to whatever they deposit. The other main offer that Michigan Sportsbooks use is Profit Boost options. These usually allow you to boost the winnings on a wager for a set number of bets.  In 2019, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the Lawful Sports Betting Act (House Bill 4916) into law. March 11th of 2020 saw retail options open in Michigan. It took until January 22, 2021, for the online sportsbooks to be live. Entities are now regulated by the Michigan Gaming Control Board.   Detroit is home to the majority of the major sports teams in Michigan. They have the Pistons, Tigers, Lions, and Red Wings representing all of the big four sports. The Michigan Wolverines are one of the more popular schools in America at the college level.  College sports betting is allowed in Michigan. You can bet on local and in-state college teams, and you can bet on player props for sports like basketball and football college players.  Michigan offers over 20 retail sportsbook locations, with them all being inside of casinos. They are located throughout all of Michigan. Licensed Retail Locations: MGM Grand Detroit (BetMGM Sportsbook) – Detroit MotorCity Casino Hotel (FanDuel Sportsbook) – Detroit Hollywood Casino at Greektown (theScore Bet Sportsbook) – Detroit FireKeepers Casino Hotel (Dacey's Sportsbook) – Battle Creek Four Winds Casino New Buffalo (Four Winds Sportsbook) – New Buffalo Four Winds Casino Dowagiac (Four Winds Sportsbook) – Dowagiac Four Winds Casino Hartford (Four Winds Sportsbook) – Hartford Gun Lake Casino (131 Sportsbook) – Wayland Island Resort & Casino (Island Sportsbook) – Harris Kewadin Casino Sault Ste. Marie (Caesars Sportsbook) – Sault Ste. Marie Kewadin Casino St. Ignace (Caesars Sportsbook) – St. Ignace Kewadin Casino Manistique (Caesars Sportsbook) – Manistique Kewadin Casino Hessel (Caesars Sportsbook) – Hessel Kewadin Casino Christmas (Caesars Sportsbook) – Christmas Leelanau Sands Casino & Lodge (Caesars Sportsbook) – Peshawbestown Little River Casino Resort (BetRivers Sportsbook) – Manistee Northern Waters Casino Resort (Fanatics Sportsbook) – Watersmeet Ojibwa Casino Baraga (Ojibwa Sportsbook) – Baraga Ojibwa Casino Marquette (Ojibwa Sportsbook) – Marquette Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort (Ascend Sportsbook) – Mt. Pleasant Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel (Caesars Sportsbook) – Williamsburg Yes, sports betting is legal in Michigan as long as you’re physically in the state and at least 18 at tribal casinos or 21 for other casinos or using the mobile app.  Choosing the best sportsbook in Michigan is subject to the user. You can try as many betting apps as you’d like and discover which is best for you.  You have to be 18 to bet at tribal casinos. Everywhere else, you must be 21 years of age to bet in Michigan.  Yes, you can bet on college sports in Michigan, including on player props. You do not need to live in Michigan, but you need to be physically located within Michigan's borders to place the wager.  There are 13 licensed and legal online sports betting apps within Michigan.  Yes, you can bet on sports in retail locations. If you are 18, you can bet at tribal casinos. If you are 21, there are multiple other casinos you can wager at. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac67aa475342cf4db8d2de7 Christen Goff drops 'game day archives' to remind everyone that the Lions quarterback is going to be just fine te 2026-10-07T17:00:20.911Z Christen Goff drops 'game day archives' to remind everyone that the Lions quarterback is going to be just fine Trust me, Christen Goff would have much rather done a victory Monday post following the Detroit Lions game on Sunday Night Football. Unfortunately for her, the defense let her, her husband Jared and the rest of the team down. Simply put, they couldn’t stop Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers offense. So she regrouped like the veteran that she is and instead waited until Tuesday to share her "Game day archives." Victory Mondays are easy. Coming in hot on a Tuesday with a reminder that the season is long, it's by no means over, and that whatever happens the Lions quarterback is going to be just fine requires focus and discipline. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Christen had no problem flushing the loss in primetime. She turned the page with an impressive attention to detail and focus. This is what it's like to watch someone in their prime feel comfortable in the pocket. Now there's no excuse for Jared. So he went 32-of-52 for 412 yards and a touchdown against the Panthers. He has to show up and put up numbers this weekend in Arizona as the Lions take on a 1-3 Cardinals team. He can't overlook any opponent. He can't take any drives off. NFL WEEK 4 SUNDAY TAKEAWAYS: COWBOYS GET SEASON-DEFINING WIN OVER TEXANS, 49ERS ARE LEAGUE'S BEST TEAM Jared has to stay focused on doing what he can do with the ball in his hands to help his team win. If you didn’t get that from Christen's Instagram post, I don’t know what you're looking at. There's a lot going on in each of these pictures she's included. But the overall message is as clear to me as any message I've ever seen. At 2-2 heading into Week 5, the Detroit Lions are right in the middle of it in the NFC. Now isn’t the time to lose focus. Sometimes you need a kick in the pants from the quarterback's model wife to remind you of that. Consider this that kick in the pants for the Lions. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac67a9c75342cf4db8d2db5 Jazz Rookie Darryn Peterson Proves He's the Real Deal in Home Debut te 2026-10-07T17:00:12.288Z Jazz Rookie Darryn Peterson Proves He's the Real Deal in Home Debut Jazz rookie Darryn Peterson bounced back from a quiet debut with a performance that has Utah excited about his future. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac67a9a75342cf4db8d2dac Patriots QB Drake Maye Bounces Back to Receive NFL Honor te 2026-10-07T17:00:10.427Z Patriots QB Drake Maye Bounces Back to Receive NFL Honor New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye bounced back with an impressive Week 4 performance against the Bills. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac67a9875342cf4db8d2da3 Donald Trump Faces New Democratic Calls to Invoke 25th Amendment: List te 2026-10-07T17:00:08.609Z Donald Trump Faces New Democratic Calls to Invoke 25th Amendment: List California Governor Gavin Newsom called for Trump to be removed from office after his comment about Iran bombing San Diego and LA. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac67a9675342cf4db8d2d85 Meta rolls out new AI tools to detect ads that secretly lead to child sexual abuse material te 2026-10-07T17:00:06.335Z Meta rolls out new AI tools to detect ads that secretly lead to child sexual abuse material Meta launches new AI tools after discovering ads on its platforms that may look normal but direct users to harmful content elsewhere online. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6784c75342cf4db8d2d55 New Jersey Sports Betting — Best Sportsbooks and Apps | Outkick te 2026-10-07T16:50:20.059Z New Jersey Sports Betting — Best Sportsbooks and Apps | Outkick New Jersey sports betting has a very extensive history. In 2012, the state kicked off a multi-year legal battle with the Supreme Court for legalization of sports betting. Retail sportsbooks became legal in June 2018 and mobile apps were legalized in July 2018. There are over a dozen legal sports apps, thanks to Bill A4111. Yes, sports betting is legal in New Jersey and has been legal via mobile apps since July 11, 2018. You must be 21 years or older and physically located in the state to place a wager.  Below is a list of some of the best New Jersey Sportsbooks and betting apps. This is not a comprehensive list, and we encourage you to review all apps for yourself, but we do provide some highlights and things to consider, such as loyalty programs, lines, interface evaluation, and bonuses offered.  Whether it is a Bet-And-Get model, First-Bet Match, or Deposit Match, there are often welcome promotions from New Jersey Sportsbook for new users. With Bet-And-Get, users place a wager and get bonus bet funds after the initial wager. A First-Bet Match allows new users a chance to deposit money, place a wager, and if it loses, receive the funds back in a bonus bet. A Deposit Match is given to users so they can deposit an amount and then receive a match of (typically) 50–100%.  After years of legal battles with the Supreme Court, New Jersey led the way with the unanimous passing of Bill A 4111 on June 7, 2018. On June 11th of the same year, Governor Phil Murphy signed the bill into law. Retail sportsbooks were ready to go weeks later. Roughly a month later, the Division of Gaming Enforcement authorized licensed operators to roll out online and mobile sports betting. Since then, New Jersey has opened and approved over a dozen sports betting apps.  New Jersey has plenty of professional sports teams to wager on or against. The New Jersey Devils are probably the most associated with New Jersey considering it is in their name. Technically, the Giants and Jets — both tagged as New York — play in New Jersey. There are college teams that you can enjoy, including Seton Hall, Princeton, and Rutgers, among others, but you cannot bet on their games in the state.  New Jersey has regulations for betting on sports teams, including that you cannot wager on or against in-state teams. You also cannot bet on any game that is played within New Jersey, regardless of who participates in the game. However, there is one exception — if the game is part of a large tournament like March Madness and plays in New Jersey, you can wager on it. Additionally, player props are allowed, but there is a bill proposing to ban them.  There are multiple locations that offer retail sportsbetting as an option. A lot of them are located inside of casinos, but there are locations that have been built specifically for sports betting. You can also find stand alone locations and sportsbooks at racetracks.  Licensed Retail Locations: Bally's Atlantic City (Bally Bet Sportsbook) – Atlantic City Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa (BetMGM Sportsbook) – Atlantic City Caesars Atlantic City (Caesars Sportsbook) – Atlantic City Freehold Raceway (betPARX Sportsbook) – Freehold Golden Nugget Atlantic City (The Sportsbook) – Atlantic City Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City (Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook) – Atlantic City Harrah's Resort Atlantic City (Caesars Sportsbook) – Atlantic City Meadowlands Racetrack (FanDuel Sportsbook) – East Rutherford Monmouth Park Racetrack (Caesars Sportsbook) – Oceanport Ocean Casino Resort (The Gallery Bar Sportsbook / Fanatics) – Atlantic City Tropicana Atlantic City (Caesars Sportsbook) – Atlantic City Sports betting is legal in New Jersey for anyone over the age of 21 and physically located inside of New Jersey’s borders. The best sportsbook in New Jersey is dependent on what you’re looking for out of an app. Try all of them and see which one works best for you, as there is no limit to the number of sportsbook apps you can have.  You must be 21 years or older to bet on sports in New Jersey. Yes, you can make wagers on college sports in New Jersey. However, you cannot bet on college events involving any New Jersey college, or ones that take place in New Jersey, regardless of the origins of the school. You can bet on college player props as long as they don’t involve a New Jersey college.  You do not need to live in New Jersey to place a wager at a sportsbook, but you do need to physically be within the state borders.  There are dozens of legal sportsbooks in New Jersey that you can try.  Yes, there are retail locations for you to bet on in New Jersey without an app. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6784475342cf4db8d2d39 Man Posing as ICE Agent at Miami Polling Site Faces Felony Charges te 2026-10-07T16:50:12.512Z Man Posing as ICE Agent at Miami Polling Site Faces Felony Charges Danilo Alves Silva wore an Immigration and Customs Enforcement costume from Amazon at a polling location for the Brazilian presidential election. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6717575342cf4db8d2bbb Best Sports Betting Apps and Sites 2026: Top Sportsbooks Reviewed te 2026-10-07T16:21:09.213Z Best Sports Betting Apps and Sites 2026: Top Sportsbooks Reviewed There are more betting sites and sports betting apps than most bettors know what to do with. The best sports betting app depends on where you live, how you bet and whether you prefer a mobile app or a desktop site. You don’t have to stick with one sportsbook, so we compare the best online sportsbooks based on their apps, desktop sites, odds, promotions and available betting features. We also look at app and site usability and market depth to help you find the best fit. Last updated: Oct. 7, 2026 Welcome offers can be the difference-maker when you’re choosing a sportsbook, but the biggest headline number isn’t always the best deal. FanDuel keeps the initial risk low, while BetMGM offers a larger safety net and bet365, Fanatics, theScore Bet and Hard Rock Bet each target different types of bettors. Compare the terms, state availability and how the bonus actually pays before you sign up. If you want to see what the best sportsbook promos on offer, check out this page here. The self-proclaimed "King of Sportsbooks," BetMGM is the joint venture powerhouse of MGM Resorts International and Entain. BetMGM stands out for its high-stakes promotions, integration with luxury retail casino rewards, and extensive market depth. First Bet Offer: Get up to $1,500 back in Bonus Bets if your first bet doesn't win +$50 BetMGM Reward Bonus. This high-value safety net is ideal for players taking a bigger swing on their initial wager, offering a complete refund in site credit (divided into five 20% bonus chunks for bets over $50) if your wager falls short. If you’re a fan of the New Orleans Saints, you’ll love the look of this app. With a black, white, and gold visual aesthetic, the app is very sleek. Navigation is straightforward, featuring a top horizontal slider for major leagues and quick-access tabs for live in-play betting, current promotions, and your active bet slip.  On desktop, BetMGM presents a spacious three-column layout that makes building parlays or analyzing game markets seamless without jumping between pages. This is very helpful if you’re not 100% sure what you want to bet on when you first come to the site. It can be a bit hard to navigate at first, and the site is bulky, so if you don’t have cookies on or don’t visit often, you may get frustrated with load times. BetMGM holds strong sentiment overall across major app marketplaces. Positive user feedback frequently highlights the seamless integration with MGM Rewards, generous daily odds boosts, and reliable payout processing. Negative reviews focus primarily on occasional app lag during high-volume sports hours, strict geolocation checks, and a slightly higher learning curve for absolute beginners navigating the deep prop menus. It is hard to identify why Android users like the app much less than iPhone users.   BetMGM shines in its expansive market variety. Beyond comprehensive coverage of mainstream U.S. sports (NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, College Sports), it delivers extensive global options like European soccer leagues, tennis, golf, rugby, and cricket. Market depth is particularly strong for player prop alternatives and game futures, with pricing that consistently competes with top-tier sportsbooks.  BetMGM supports online banking, debit cards, PayPal, Venmo, Apple Pay, VIP Preferred ACH and cash withdrawals at participating MGM properties. Withdrawal requests are typically reviewed within 24 hours, while e-wallet payouts are generally the fastest option.  BetMGM’s biggest advantage is its connection to MGM Rewards, giving bettors a reason to use the book beyond the app itself. The mobile experience can feel heavier than some other sportsbooks, but BetMGM offers a deep menu of mainstream and international markets. Final take: A strong choice for bettors who want a full sportsbook and rewards they can use at MGM properties. FanDuel has grown well beyond its daily fantasy roots and is now one of the biggest sportsbooks in the country. Bettors like the app’s clean navigation, frequent odds boosts and wide selection of markets, making it an easy option for both newcomers and experienced players. Bet $5 per day for five days and get $250 in Bonus Bets. For users looking to get into the sports betting lifestyle, this is a great offer. You can make low-risk investments and get a nice return (paid out over five days at $50 per day in bonus bets).   FanDuel’s app is clean and easy to navigate. Bettors can search by sport, use the top banner to jump into popular leagues or start with prebuilt bets if they don’t want to build a parlay from scratch. The bet slip is simple enough for newcomers without getting in the way of more experienced bettors. The desktop site is easy to use, but finding a specific market can take more digging than it does on some competing sportsbooks. You may have to move through multiple categories before reaching the exact prop or bet type you want. It’s a minor issue, but bettors who prefer to compare several markets quickly may find the layout a little less efficient. FanDuel has more than 300,000 Google Play reviews, with positive feedback often highlighting the app’s easy navigation and quick payouts. Negative reviews commonly mention customer-support frustrations, occasional glitches and lag during busy betting periods.    If you can bet on it, there are likely odds listed on FanDuel. They offer all the major sports and a wide variety of options on virtually every game and future ticket you can think of. They also cover more obscure sports, including snooker, Korean baseball and darts. In general, the odds are in line with most other major sportsbooks, though it’s always worth comparing lines before placing a bet. It is simple to both deposit and withdraw money from FanDuel. Online banking and credit cards are options, as are Venmo and PayPal. These options are generally secure and quick. Payouts are processed quickly, and the money is often in your bank account within two or three days. FanDuel is a good app for beginners and experts alike. Beginners get a solid welcome offer and a straightforward app for placing bets, while experienced bettors will appreciate the wide range of markets and quick payouts.  Final take: One of the easiest sportsbooks to use and one of the few that almost every sports bettor should consider. One of the fastest-growing forces in the betting industry is Fanatics Sportsbook. Leveraging its powerhouse sports merchandise brand, Fanatics has built on PointsBet’s infrastructure to create a custom-built, app-first betting platform. Users praise its integration with official team gear, NFL streaming and modern user experience.  Bet $20 and get $350 in FanCash using the code FOXNEWS350. Fanatics are offering fan cash to new customers who deposit only $10, using that money to make a $20+ cash bet of -500 or longer per day for seven days for a total of $350 back in FanCash. If you're looking to bag your team's merchandise, this is a great offer to keep you in the game, and looking fresh with official merch. Fanatics took a mobile-first approach, designing its app from the ground up for smartphones. The navigation relies heavily on personalized feeds, quick search features, and an intuitive betting slip that lets you track live bets effortlessly. Unlike legacy sportsbooks, Fanatics focuses almost entirely on its app rather than a traditional desktop site. While desktop access is restricted primarily to account management and QR downloads, the app is the primary focus. The layout eliminates unnecessary menu clicks by prioritizing targeted games, live events, and tailored recommendations right on the home screen. Fanatics maintains high customer satisfaction across hundreds of thousands of app store reviews. Users consistently praise the reward system, fast load times, and sleek layout. Critical reviews mostly focus on the lack of a full desktop experience, strict daily opt-in requirements for promos, or withdrawal verification delays. Fanatics offers comprehensive betting markets covering all major leagues (NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, college sports) along with international sports like soccer, tennis, golf, and motorsports. Their prop market depth and Same Game Parlay coverage rival top competitors, featuring competitive odds pricing and daily profit boosts across high-profile match-ups.  Depositing and withdrawing money on Fanatics is direct and secure. Supported options include online banking, debit cards, PayPal, Venmo, and wire transfers. Because of their modern payment architecture, digital wallet withdrawals, like PayPal and Venmo, are often processed in a few hours.  Fanatics Sportsbook is a top choice for sports fans who value mobile-first technology and real-world perks. Beginners will appreciate the intuitive mobile layout, while sports enthusiasts will love turning their regular wagers into rewards they can use on team jerseys and apparel. Final take: An innovative, reward-heavy sportsbook, but its personalization can be either helpful or concerning, depending on how you view technology.  theScore Bet combines real-time sports news, live box scores, and instant wagering capabilities; it caters directly to fans who want media and betting wrapped into a single platform. Users love the seamless ecosystem, media-to-bet functionality, and clean design. 100% Bet Reset Up to $1,000 in Bonus Bets. If you’re looking to put in a big bet to start your betting journey, this is the place for you. You can bet and get back the wager if it loses in the form of bonus bets.   theScore Bet’s greatest advantage lies in its seamless synchronization with the main "theScore" sports news app. Users can research team stats, monitor breaking updates, and build a bet slip directly within news feeds before jumping over to place the wager in seconds. The desktop site mirrors the app’s clean, content-first presentation. Navigating between odds, live stats, and active slips requires very little clicking, allowing users to track their action alongside real-time game updates without feeling overwhelmed by complex menus. theScore Bet receives strong marks from users. Positive reviews often point to the media app integration, slick interface and rapid live-score updates, while negative feedback focuses on occasional sync delays between the media app and sportsbook, stricter Android location checks and a slightly smaller selection of niche props than legacy sportsbooks.  theScore Bet provides all the main events from the major sportsbooks. However, there are some of the less popular international markets or games that may not be offered.  Managing your funds on theScore Bet is straightforward and fast. Accepted deposit options include online banking, credit/debit cards, PayPal, Venmo, and e-transfers. Withdrawals are processed rapidly, with digital wallet payouts generally hitting user accounts within 24 hours of approval. The most beneficial thing about theScore Bet sportsbook app is the ability to review news in real time. Using the app and seeing stats and other information is nice, so you’re not bouncing between things.  Final take: You should always be informed when betting, and theScore Bet makes it easy to find stats and then wager.  Hard Rock Bet is not spread across the country quite as much as other betting platforms, but there is one major advantage they have — they are the only online sportsbook in Florida.  Bet $5 and get $500 in Bonus Bets. The Bonus Bets are given as five $20 bonus bets over five weeks. The five-week payout is a little frustrating, but if you are using them for football betting, it really isn’t a big deal.  Hard Rock Bet boasts one of the highest-rated sports betting apps on the market and has the highest iOS rating of any app listed here. The interface is clean, dark-themed and responsive, prioritizing smooth scrolling over dense menus. Searching for specific games, player props or daily odds boosts takes minimal effort thanks to the intuitive search feature and smart category tabs. The desktop experience mirrors the app’s modern design without relying on complex, multi-column layouts that require excessive clicking. Navigating through different markets is straightforward, making it easy to build parlay tickets or jump into live betting lines.  Hard Rock Bet maintains elite user feedback across both iOS and Android stores. Positive reviews consistently praise the app's fast loading speeds, simple layout, and daily "Overdrive Boosts". Critical feedback mainly centers on its smaller geographic footprint compared to FanDuel, as well as fewer withdrawal options relative to legacy operators. There have also been complaints about limiting winners after big payouts.   Hard Rock Bet provides lines for essentially every sport you could imagine. Its game lines and player prop offerings for major sports are priced competitively.  Funding your account on Hard Rock Bet is simple, fast, and secure. Standard payment options include online banking, credit/debit cards, PayPal, Venmo, ACH/e-check, and cash at participating Hard Rock retail casino cages. Payouts are processed efficiently, with digital wallet and online banking withdrawals typically clearing within 24 to 48 hours.  Hard Rock Bet provides a visually appealing app. It isn’t available everywhere, but if it is offered in your state, it is worth using. The ability to deposit at participating casinos is a nice touch if you plan to visit one anyway. Final take: Hard Rock Bet offers some strong bonuses and player props. Its limited availability hurts it a bit, but it might be worth adding to your sportsbook arsenal if it is available in your area.  Before we go to the movies or to dinner, we often check the reviews and ratings to decide if it is worth our time and money. Sportsbetting apps should be no different. Check out the table below to see how these sports betting mobile apps stand out for their ratings, usability and overall customer experience. The best betting app for you may not be the same one another bettor prefers, which is why comparing several sportsbooks matters. Maybe welcome promos are most important to you. Perhaps you like reviewing stats before you bet. Or maybe you’re in Florida, where there is really only one option. If you can, consider using multiple sportsbooks, since different apps offer different lines, markets and promotions. Sports betting should stay fun. If gambling starts to affect your finances, relationships, or wellbeing, these free and confidential resources can help. The best sports betting sites offer different advantages, so the right choice depends on the odds, promos and features you value most. Each sportsbook offers fairly similar betting options, but the lines can be drastically different. There are also plenty of welcome and promo offers to evaluate before choosing the right app for you.  Typically, the navigation will be slightly different. Some sites, like Fanatics, are built more for mobile accessibility than desktop navigation. For the most part, though, all offerings are the same on both channels. Most betting apps and desktop sites use the same account and offer access to the same basic sportsbook markets. Yes, you can use the same account for the sportsbetting app. You can typically register for the sportsbook on either the app or desktop.  Yes. The app and website for a sportsbook should offer the same odds. However, the odds will vary between betting sites such as FanDuel.  Yes, you can sign up for more than one sportsbook as long as each book is legal in your state and you meet its eligibility requirements. Using multiple betting sites also lets you compare lines and find the best price before placing a wager. Almost all sportsbooks now pay out within 24–48 hours of the request. Larger payouts may require more time to process.  No. Although sports betting has expanded rapidly, many states still do not have legal sports betting apps. Check your state’s current laws before signing up or placing a wager. Legal sports betting apps use identity verification, geolocation and security protections to keep accounts safe. The safest choice comes down to using a regulated sportsbook in your state and choosing an app you trust. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6717375342cf4db8d2bb2 Sports radio legend piles onto Jets' woes after bizarre social media post: 'Can screw up a one-car funeral' te 2026-10-07T16:21:07.355Z Sports radio legend piles onto Jets' woes after bizarre social media post: 'Can screw up a one-car funeral' The New York Jets shared an odd post on social media during the team’s Week 4 loss to the Chicago Bears on Sunday and it left sports radio legend Mike Francesa just as confused as anyone else. The Jets’ social media hyped up running back Braelon Allen’s 26 rushing yards on four consecutive attempts to start the second half. New York, at that point, was down 13-3. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Francesa appeared on NBC Sports’ "Fanta in 60" and was asked about the post. First, he didn’t think it was real. "I’m not familiar with this. You’re saying the Jets themselves … Now, I don’t know if that’s real or not. In this day and age, we don’t know what’s real or what’s not. That’s a big problem in every part of news, including sports," Francesa said. "But if it is real and that’s the first I’ve seen of it, let me just explain one thing to you as someone who has been around the Jets, viewed the Jets, and know the Jets very well – the Jets can screw up a one-car funeral. "They are a mess. They are terribly run – from the owner on down. So, nothing they would do that is stupid would ever surprise me. The bottom line is, and I don’t know if that’s real. … I don’t know how you verify it, but if it is real, OK, in this day and age, because of what we’re living through, we don’t know what’s real and what’s not real and that’s a big problem, but if it is, nothing they would do would ever surprise me." CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE The post is real and was still up on X as of Wednesday. It appears we are long gone from the Jets and the New York Giants celebrating being 1-0 together for the first time in a dog’s age. Jubilation from the Jets after ending their interception drought quickly went downhill. The Bears held the ball for 42 minutes and 15 seconds. The Jets only had the ball for 17 minutes and 15 seconds. Chicago ran 89 plays to New York’s 32. Chicago linebacker Devin Bush even said it was one of the "easiest" games he ever played in the NFL. New York is 1-3 on the year and hosts the AFC North-leading Cleveland Browns this Sunday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6717175342cf4db8d2ba9 New Hampshire fishermen smash state record by snagging insane 1,116-pound bluefin tuna te 2026-10-07T16:21:05.258Z New Hampshire fishermen smash state record by snagging insane 1,116-pound bluefin tuna About a month ago, I wrote a story about a record-breaking bluefin tuna caught off the coast of San Diego. That monster weighed in at nearly 500 pounds and probably could have fed a small village. Now imagine you caught another fish the same size and combined them. You would still be more than 100 pounds short of the absolute mammoth that was reeled in off the coast of New England this past weekend. NORTH CAROLINA ANGLER CATCHES 212-POUND BLUEFIN TUNA WHILE RIDING A JET SKI OFF THE OUTER BANKS According to local ABC affiliate WMUR9, fisherman Brandon McGirl boarded the "Out of Line" of Savage Charters NH with Captain Jamie Savage on Saturday, not expecting anything out of the ordinary. "It was very difficult conditions to try and fish. It was a little bit rougher than we were hoping for," McGirl said. Just as they were about to call it a night, they heard the all too familiar sound of their reels whirring. Then, it was game on. According to McGirl and Savage, they chased the tuna for over a mile, but dragging the bad boy into the boat might have been the hardest part of the night. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "We lifted it out of the water and immediately knew it was way bigger than what we thought and bigger than anything either of us had seen before," Capt. Savage said. The final number was staggering: 1,116 pounds, over 150 pounds heavier than the previous New Hampshire record holder caught back in 2013. "If you tuna fish for long time, to catch a 1,000-pound fish, is, I mean, it's something that you dream of," McGirl said. The pictures, provided courtesy of Capt. Savage, are almost too insane to believe. Both men in the shot are dwarfed by the bluefin, and the fish is so big it hardly fits in the boat. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE FROM OUTKICK OUTDOORS WMUR9 reports that the tuna will be sent to the market, meaning a lot of very happy customers are about to enjoy one of the sea's greatest delicacies. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6716e75342cf4db8d2ba0 Imperiled House Democrat gets ripped by left and right after flip-flop on transgender sports te 2026-10-07T16:21:02.552Z Imperiled House Democrat gets ripped by left and right after flip-flop on transgender sports One of the most vulnerable House Democrats of the 2026 election cycle is being hammered from the left and right for her stance on transgender youth. Longtime Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, is facing one of her toughest re-election battles yet, partially thanks to Buckeye State Republicans redrawing the boundaries of her district to include more GOP voters. In what appears to be an appeal to those voters, Kaptur recently sent out mailers touting her opposition to biological males playing on girls' school sports teams. "Unlike the far left, I believe boys shouldn't play girls' sports," the mailed campaign ad, obtained by Fox News Digital, said. The other side touted that Kaptur "voted to ban schools from touting gender ideology in classrooms." VULNERABLE DEMOCRATS FLIP ON WOMEN'S SPORTS VOTE AFTER OPPOSING SIMILAR BILLS AS MIDTERMS LOOM The moderate Ohio Democrat was referring to her vote in May of this year in favor of the Stopping Indoctrination and Protecting Kids Act, which would condition federal funding to public elementary and middle schools on those schools obtaining parents' permission before any sex or gender accommodations for students are made. POWERFUL LGBTQ+ GROUP'S ENDORSEMENTS COULD TANK VULNERABLE DEMS OVER RADICAL YOUTH TRANS AGENDA She also referenced that vote in a campaign ad, in which she said, "I voted with Republicans to keep transgender ideology out of our schools, because parents know best for their kids. And boys should not play in girls' sports." House Republicans' campaign arm pointed out, however, that Kaptur is also a supporter of the Equality Act. That bill, introduced in April 2025, includes language to prohibit public schools from discriminating based on sexual orientation or gender identity. Kaptur is a co-sponsor of the bill. VULNERABLE DEM'S CAMPAIGN PITCH CLASHES WITH 'RADICAL' VOTING RECORD ON TOP CULTURE WAR ISSUE She also previously voted against the GOP-led Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act in April 2023 and January 2025. The former instance received no Democratic support, while two Democrats voted with Republicans on the bill last year. "Lies from desperate Democrat Marcy Kaptur can't erase her radical record. Kaptur is in damage control, and she must remove herself as a co-sponsor of the Equality Act and disavow her previous votes or remove her lies from the airwaves," National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) spokesman Zach Bannon told Fox News Digital. That stance is creating political headaches for Kaptur on the other side of the aisle, as well. Ohio progressives are accusing Kaptur of throwing transgender kids under the bus to score electoral points. LGBTQ advocacy group Equality Ohio graded Kaptur a "D" for having "recently released anti-trans ads." Lucas County Stonewall Democrats wrote in an open letter to Kaptur, "Shame on you and your campaign staff for pushing this incredibly harmful anti-Trans rhetoric." And an opinion piece in the Buckeye Flame, an LGBTQ news site, stated, "[A]s a 27-year-old working journalist who challenges oppression and interrogates transphobia daily, I am embarrassed at Rep. Kaptur’s name on my resume. So much so that I removed it." Kaptur has survived prior redistricting bids by Republicans to serve her Toledo-area district for over four decades. But in an election cycle where turning out the base matters to both sides, it's not clear what kind of effect her position on the issue will have. Fox News Digital reached out to Kaptur's campaign but did not receive a response. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6716c75342cf4db8d2b97 Nolan Wells' friends sue Terrell Owens for defamation after he demanded their arrests te 2026-10-07T16:21:00.886Z Nolan Wells' friends sue Terrell Owens for defamation after he demanded their arrests Three friends of Nolan Wells, the college student who disappeared from a Fourth of July celebration on a Mississippi island and was later found dead, have sued former NFL star Terrell Owens for defamation. The friends — Warren Hudson, Jax Pitalo and Morgan Seymour — accused the Hall of Fame wide receiver of defaming them after he posted on X: "ARREST THEM IMMEDIATELY!!" The fathers of the three friends filed the federal lawsuit on their sons' behalf Monday. All three are under 21, making them minors under Mississippi law. Hudson, Pitalo and Seymour were among a large group of friends who traveled by boat with 18-year-old Wells to Horn Island on the Fourth of July. The three all said Wells did not return to mainland Mississippi with the group because he was talking to a girl, an account his family has disputed. Wells' body was found two days later off the island's coast. NOLAN WELLS' FRIENDS CLEARED BY GRAND JURY AS THEIR LAWYERS VOW TO HOLD ONLINE ACCUSERS ACCOUNTABLE Images showing Wells, who was Black, with his white friends before his disappearance circulated widely online, with some social media users viewing the circumstances surrounding his death through a racial lens and directing suspicion toward his friends. Owens joined the public criticism in a Sept. 26 post that remains online. The post links to an Instagram reel by content creator Trent Out Loud that accused the three young men of deleting Snapchat messages from Wells' phone after his death while also suggesting they may have been responsible for killing him. However, Andrew Garrett, a digital forensics expert hired by attorney Benjamin Crump, examined Wells' phone and concluded that no one accessed it between 2:18 p.m. on July 4, when Wells last unlocked it, and 3:14 a.m. on July 5, when his parents gained access to the device. Garrett also clarified that Snapchat messages can disappear from a recipient's phone when they are remotely deleted by the person who sent them. 'THE WIND AND DRIFT PATTERNS TELL A STORY,' CAJUN NAVY OFFICIAL SAYS OF MISSING MISSISSIPPI TEEN FOUND DEAD In the lawsuit, the friends say Owens, 52, circulated a false narrative about them and accused them of crimes they did not commit. "The Defamatory X Post also placed Warren, Jax, and Morgan before Owens’ audience in a false light, as murderers and participants in a murder coverup who had escaped justice," according to the lawsuit. "There was absolutely no evidence to prompt an arrest of the Plaintiffs because they had done nothing wrong, and there was no probable cause to arrest Plaintiffs because they had not committed a crime." Fox News Digital reached out to Owens for comment through his social media accounts and SMAC Entertainment, which lists him as a client on its website. GOVERNOR BLAMES ACTIVISTS IN NOLAN WELLS CASE FOR ‘STOKING DIVISION,’ OFFICIAL SAYS FBI PROBING THREATS On Sept. 22, days before Owens' post, a grand jury said Wells' death was "consistent with drowning" and declined to recommend charges against anyone. The grand jury did note that the state's autopsy report, which has not been made public, and an independent autopsy commissioned by the family found that Wells had bruising on the back of his head. The family's forensic pathologist, Roger A. Mitchell Jr., classified Wells' death as "undetermined," saying he could not rule out non-accidental factors because Wells did not appear too intoxicated to swim and had "apparent acute blunt force injuries to the head and body prior to his death." On Monday, Wells' family called for a federal investigation into his death following the grand jury decision. "Our son was found on ​federal ⁠land and we are asking the FBI to step in and do a full investigation," said Elmore Wonsley, Wells' father. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6716175342cf4db8d2b75 Stephen Curry Pays Tribute to 'Iconic' Warriors Coach Before Lakers Game te 2026-10-07T16:20:49.235Z Stephen Curry Pays Tribute to 'Iconic' Warriors Coach Before Lakers Game Stephen Curry delivered a heartfelt tribute to his former head coach, Don Nelson, ahead of the Warriors' preseason game. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6715e75342cf4db8d2b6c Scientists May Have Found How to Limit Weight Regain After Stopping GLP-1s te 2026-10-07T16:20:46.743Z Scientists May Have Found How to Limit Weight Regain After Stopping GLP-1s A review of almost 40 studies found that, when people stopped taking GLP-1s, they typically regained around a pound a month. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6715c75342cf4db8d2b63 Migrant Caravan Faces Food Shortages As It Heads Towards US Border te 2026-10-07T16:20:44.671Z Migrant Caravan Faces Food Shortages As It Heads Towards US Border "There are many women with children who have no money; sometimes, we support each other—we share a plate of food," said a migrant. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6715a75342cf4db8d2b5a Europe Hits Putin With Double Whammy on His Birthday te 2026-10-07T16:20:42.561Z Europe Hits Putin With Double Whammy on His Birthday Putin's war machine and his allies targeted as the Russian marks his birthday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6715875342cf4db8d2b51 Maxx Crosby Gets Honest About Patrick Mahomes After Chiefs Defeat Raiders te 2026-10-07T16:20:40.791Z Maxx Crosby Gets Honest About Patrick Mahomes After Chiefs Defeat Raiders Maxx Crosby got honest about his battle with quarterback Patrick Mahomes after the Raiders' loss to the Chiefs. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6715775342cf4db8d2b48 Red Wings Linked to 2 Free Agent Forwards Amid Dylan Larkin Drama te 2026-10-07T16:20:39.041Z Red Wings Linked to 2 Free Agent Forwards Amid Dylan Larkin Drama The Detroit Red Wings are being linked to free agent forwards Patrik Laine and David Perron as the Dylan Larkin drama continues. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6715475342cf4db8d2b3f Millions of Kids Enrolled in Trump Accounts: Who Gets the $1,000 Payment? te 2026-10-07T16:20:36.600Z Millions of Kids Enrolled in Trump Accounts: Who Gets the $1,000 Payment? Trump to announce completion of automatic enrollment in Trump Accounts. Here's what it means for families. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6715275342cf4db8d2b36 Commanders Worked Out UFL QB Amid Jayden Daniels, Marcus Mariota Injuries te 2026-10-07T16:20:34.936Z Commanders Worked Out UFL QB Amid Jayden Daniels, Marcus Mariota Injuries A star UFL quarterback worked out with the Washington Commanders, who are dealing with two key injuries at the position. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6715075342cf4db8d2b2d Alex Cora Turns Down Phillies, Plans to Sit out 2027 Season: Report te 2026-10-07T16:20:32.937Z Alex Cora Turns Down Phillies, Plans to Sit out 2027 Season: Report World Series champion Alex Cora reportedly reportedly again declined a chance to manage the Philadelphia Phillies. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6714f75342cf4db8d2b24 How Trump's Ranking of Best Presidents Compares to America's te 2026-10-07T16:20:31.583Z How Trump's Ranking of Best Presidents Compares to America's President Donald Trump's ranking of presidents diverges from the American public's opinion on the subject. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6714d75342cf4db8d2b1b Colts Add Veteran DE Carl Lawson to Bolster Struggling Pass Rush te 2026-10-07T16:20:29.111Z Colts Add Veteran DE Carl Lawson to Bolster Struggling Pass Rush The Colts add veteran pass rusher Carl Lawson to strengthen their defensive front after Arden Key's injury. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6714a75342cf4db8d2b12 AI Needs Access to Data. That Doesn't Mean It Needs to See It | Opinion te 2026-10-07T16:20:26.856Z AI Needs Access to Data. That Doesn't Mean It Needs to See It | Opinion AI can improve financial services, but organizations need stronger access controls and privacy safeguards for sensitive data. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6714875342cf4db8d2b09 Jason Kelce Reacts to Eagles Star Lane Johnson's Abrupt Retirement te 2026-10-07T16:20:24.884Z Jason Kelce Reacts to Eagles Star Lane Johnson's Abrupt Retirement Jason Kelce responded to former Philadelphia Eagles teammate Lane Johnson announcing his retirement on Tuesday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6714675342cf4db8d2b00 Social Security COLA Forecasts Predict Biggest Boost Since COVID te 2026-10-07T16:20:22.630Z Social Security COLA Forecasts Predict Biggest Boost Since COVID Forecasters expect the COLA to boost benefits by around 3.5 to 3.6 percent in 2027. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6714475342cf4db8d2af7 Map Shows Countries Raising Border Controls After Possible Russia Lab Leak te 2026-10-07T16:20:20.388Z Map Shows Countries Raising Border Controls After Possible Russia Lab Leak Countries from Kazakhstan to Indonesia have strengthened border checks as officials monitor concerns over a lab worker's death. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6714275342cf4db8d2aee How New York Failed to Change Consent Laws as Cornell Case Raises Scrutiny  te 2026-10-07T16:20:18.235Z How New York Failed to Change Consent Laws as Cornell Case Raises Scrutiny  As scrutiny grows amid a Cornell student's alleged sexual assault, experts weigh in on the law on intoxication and sexual assault. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6713f75342cf4db8d2ae5 How To Find Out Exactly What Amazon Thinks About You te 2026-10-07T16:20:15.894Z How To Find Out Exactly What Amazon Thinks About You With assertions like "has a cat," Amazon may know more about you than you'd expect. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6713c75342cf4db8d2adc AI Pays Off, But Few Leaders Are Very Confident Explaining Its Decisions te 2026-10-07T16:20:12.340Z AI Pays Off, But Few Leaders Are Very Confident Explaining Its Decisions A FICO survey finds strong ROI claims but a steep confidence gap when leaders must explain customer-facing AI decisions. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6713a75342cf4db8d2ad3 Meghan Markle's Web Traffic Slumps Ahead of Crucial Sales Period te 2026-10-07T16:20:10.021Z Meghan Markle's Web Traffic Slumps Ahead of Crucial Sales Period Traffic to Meghan Markle's As Ever shop had spiked after news broke she was returning to Britain but the boost was short lived. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6713575342cf4db8d2aca Joe Rogan Warns AI Will Realize 'Folly of the Human Way' te 2026-10-07T16:20:05.769Z Joe Rogan Warns AI Will Realize 'Folly of the Human Way' Joe Rogan revealed his "fear" with artificial intelligence during a debate with LL Cool Jay on 'The Joe Rogan Experience.' Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac66ee875342cf4db8d2a8d Cornell Jane Doe allegedly doxxed a US Marine with no ties to university with wrong address in filing te 2026-10-07T16:10:16.802Z Cornell Jane Doe allegedly doxxed a US Marine with no ties to university with wrong address in filing FIRST ON FOX: A lawyer for a U.S. Marine with the same name as one of the former Cornell University fraternity members named in a civil lawsuit says his client's family has been doxxed, threatened and harassed after plaintiff Jane Doe's lawyers incorrectly used his address in place of the accused's in court filings. Attorney Elliot Hallak wrote to New York Judge Phaedra Perry-Bond asking for the filing with his client's address to be stricken from the record "to alleviate the fallout" for his client and his client's family. Doe's lawyers acknowledged the error and filed an amended document using the correct person's address, however, the incorrect filing remained publicly available, which left his client's family exposed, Hallak wrote. BAR NAMED IN CORNELL RAPE LAWSUIT DISPUTES ACCUSER'S ACCOUNT, SAYS SHE WAS NEVER SERVED ALCOHOL WHILE UNDERAGE "The continued inclusion...of an incorrect address...is causing great hardship to the family of an active United States Servicemember who has absolutely no connection or involvement to this matter," Hallak wrote. His client "has never been to Cornell University" and was stationed in North Carolina during the 2024 alleged gang rape central to Doe's lawsuit, Hallak wrote. However, after filings in the case listed his address for the defendant with the same name, his family was harassed and received death threats, and their phone numbers were published online, according to Hallak. Doe's lawsuit has sparked protests and vandalism at the school, and at least one other person with the same name as one of the defendants has also reported being harassed by strangers as a result. CORNELL SEXUAL ASSAULT CASE REVIVES SCRUTINY OF A LITTLE-KNOWN NEW YORK LAW ON INTOXICATED VICTIMS Doe reported allegations of sexual assault to university police on Nov. 8, 2024, telling investigators that she was attacked between 11 p.m. on Oct. 19 and 5:45 a.m. on Oct. 20 at the Chi Phi fraternity house. She also alleges she had been pressured into snorting ketamine. GOT A TIP? The school suspended the fraternity and disciplined some of the accused students, but no criminal charges were filed. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST The lawsuit names seven former Chi Phi members, including one with the same name as Hallak's client, as well as the fraternity and affiliated entities, Cornell University, Doe's own sorority and a local bar where she alleges she was served drinks underage. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL CORNELL PICKS FORMER DEPUTY US ATTORNEY GENERAL TO REVIEW SEX ASSAULT RESPONSE In another new filing, Moonies Bar and Nightclub is asking for a change of venue out of New York City and into Tompkins County, where the allegations outlined in the lawsuit and many of the defendants are based. CORNELL RAPE ALLEGATIONS PROMPT NY ATTORNEY GENERAL LETITIA JAMES TO OPEN ‘ACTIVE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION’ New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has assigned Attorney General Letitia James to open an investigation into the case. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac66c9975342cf4db8d2a25 Nickelodeon parent guides tackle gender identity, anti-racism and Islamophobia te 2026-10-07T16:00:25.440Z Nickelodeon parent guides tackle gender identity, anti-racism and Islamophobia The popular children’s network Nickelodeon is facing criticism over its "Parent Resources" webpage, which provides guides for discussing anti-racism, gender identity, and other social issues with children. The resources touch upon various controversial topics, such as "countering Islamophobia" and "How to talk to kids about the attack on the Capitol," while providing talking points for parents and caregivers on how to approach each subject with their children, according to the website. In one 31-page document, Nickelodeon — in partnership with the LGBT organization Glisten, formerly known as GLSEN — lays out a step-by-step guide for teachers titled "Talk & Take Action: An Educators' Guide to Combating LGBTQIA+ Discrimination." "When preparing to talk about topics around identity, gender, and sexuality with students, it’s important to frame those discussions in ways that maximize opportunities to learn, while at the same time ensuring that students don’t leave the encounter confused, afraid, or traumatized," the guide reads. PORTLAND PARENT BANNED FROM SCHOOL EVENTS AFTER OPPOSING GENDER IDENTITY ASSIGNMENT FILES LAWSUIT "This guide delves into misgendering, discriminatory acts, and other forms of discrimination the LGBTQ+ community has endured, which can be challenging for all of us to read and talk about," it continues. The guide goes on to provide educators with a glossary of terms relating to the LGBTQ community and tips on how to "foster an inclusive classroom" for students — such as displaying LGBTQ flags and posters in their classrooms. Another resource titled "Talk and Take Action: Parents', Caregivers' and Educators' Guide to Countering Islamophobia" lays out the "history of activism against Islamophobia," while also providing parents with a discussion guide on educating children about the Muslim faith. "Explore the basic tenets of Islam. Similar to Judaism and Christianity, people who practice Islam believe in one God, called Allah," the guide states. The guide goes on to provide talking points for young children regarding how they can speak up if they encounter an individual who is being bullied for their faith, while encouraging the reader to be an "Upstander" for their peers. HARVARD OFFERS ‘ANTI-RACIST’ RESOURCES FOR PARENTS AS STUDENTS HEAD BACK TO SCHOOL It then lists examples of ways a child could respond if they encounter someone who is being bullied because of their Islamic faith, such as saying, "Hey, that is mean. Remember, your words can hurt people." Another Nickelodeon document, "Talking to Kids: Capitol Attack Resources," provides links for adults discussing the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021, with children. The webpage and its resources have drawn criticism from social media users and a psychotherapist who told Fox News Digital that the guides go beyond the network's traditional entertainment role. In a reply to Libs of TikTok’s X post sharing the guides, one user wrote, "Kids network with a parent guide on gender and anti-racism. That’s not cartoons and that’s NOT fun. That’s recruitment. Keep them off it." MS RACHEL DEFENDS HER ACTIVISM BY POINTING TO MISTER ROGERS' POLITICAL LEGACY ON CHILDREN'S TV HOW MS RACHEL'S POLITICAL ACTIVISM IS SPARKING PUSHBACK FROM PARENTS Another user blasted the content, writing on X, "A kids’ network pushing ‘anti-racism,’ gender ideology, and the rest to parents as official resources. They’re not hiding it anymore. Parents, check what your kids’ shows are linking." Jonathan Alpert, a New York-based psychotherapist and author of "Therapy Nation," told Fox News Digital the guides could force children to begin looking at the world from a political lens prematurely, therefore harming their ability to relate to their peers. "There’s nothing controversial about teaching kids not to bully someone because of their religion. That’s basic decency and every parent should support and get behind that," Alpert told Fox News Digital. "But once you start teaching 7-year-olds about systemic discrimination and white supremacy, you’ve crossed into something very different." Alpert added that young children are not focused on "weighing different ideas about race and society," adding that "kids absorb what an adult in authority tells them is true." According to Alpert, the network’s encouragement of parents and educators discussing controversial — and often political — topics could have an unintended negative impact on the children they are teaching. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac66a3675342cf4db8d2960 'Saved by the Bell' star Dennis Haskins' cause of death revealed: report te 2026-10-07T15:50:14.790Z 'Saved by the Bell' star Dennis Haskins' cause of death revealed: report Dennis Haskins, best known for starring as Principal Richard Belding on "Saved by the Bell," died on Sept. 27, and his cause of death has now been revealed. The actor died from Parkinson's disease at a hospital in Burbank, California, according to a death certificate obtained by TMZ. He was 75. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health document lists Parkinson's disease as the immediate cause of death. Irritable bowel syndrome, depression, hypertension and benign prostatic hyperplasia were also listed as other significant conditions. ‘SAVED BY THE BELL’ STAR DENNIS HASKINS DEAD AT 75 Haskins' representative previously confirmed his death to Fox News Digital, describing the actor as a beloved friend who maintained a special connection with his fans. "It's a tragic loss. Everyone loved Mr. Belding and those of us who got to know Dennis loved him even more. He was a great person, and he loved, I mean absolutely LOVED his fans. He always had time for them, no matter what. He was my client and dear friend for over 20 years, and I will miss him terribly. I'm heartbroken." ‘DAYS OF OUR LIVES’ STAR ROBERT KELKER-KELLY DEAD AT 62 Haskins' former "Saved by the Bell" co-stars remembered the actor, who became a familiar and reassuring presence during their teenage years on the series. Elizabeth Berkley, who portrayed Jessie Spano, reflected on the special relationship Haskins had with the young cast. "I started Saved by the Bell when I was 15 years old. We were six teenagers at such a formative and impressionable time in our lives. Dennis was kind, protective and deeply caring. He gave us space to be ourselves and to figure out who we were becoming, while always making us feel that he was there if we needed him," she posted on her Instagram with a photo of her "Saved by the Bell" co-stars. "He treated us as equals, as the professionals that we were. He respected and trusted us. He was an incredible scene partner who cared deeply about the craft, the work, and about us. You could feel it in the way he showed up, both as an actor and as a person. Mr. Belding couldn’t have been anyone else. So much of what made him so loved came from Dennis’s inherent goodness, the same goodness we were lucky enough to receive and be around every day." Tiffani Thiessen, who played Kelly Kapowski, also remembered Haskins as a steady presence during her teenage years. "Dennis Haskins was a steady presence in my teenage years, the kind of figure who kept us in line while making sure we knew he was in our corner. I will always remember his kindness and be grateful for the memories we as a cast got to share with him. RIP Mr. B." LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Mario Lopez, who played A.C. Slater, also paid tribute to his former co-star, remembering Haskins for the playful personality he brought to the set. "Heartbroken to hear about my old friend Dennis Haskins. He played the principal, but Dennis was the biggest kid on the SBTB set. If you knew him, you loved him—and if there was karaoke, you knew Dennis was getting on that mic!" GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE Haskins was born Nov. 18, 1950, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He became one of the most recognizable faces of the "Saved by the Bell" franchise, portraying the often-exasperated Principal Belding as he tried to keep Zack Morris, played by Mark-Paul Gosselaar, and his fellow Bayside students in line. His journey as Mr. Belding began before "Saved by the Bell" officially became a television hit. Haskins originated the role on the Disney Channel series "Good Morning, Miss Bliss," which was reworked into "Saved by the Bell." He continued playing Belding throughout the original series and later reprised the character on "Saved by the Bell: The New Class," extending his run as the beloved principal for more than a decade. Haskins became closely identified with the character, whose frequent "Hey, hey, hey, what is going on here?" catchphrase became a signature part of the series as Principal Belding attempted to rein in Morris and his classmates. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE Beyond "Saved by the Bell," Haskins' television credits include "The Dukes of Hazzard," "The West Wing," "7th Heaven," "Mad Men," "New Girl," "Hot in Cleveland" and "It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia." Haskins is survived by his son, Dustin. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac66a3475342cf4db8d294a Potent kratom compound 7-OH is driving a wave of new state regulation te 2026-10-07T15:50:12.583Z Potent kratom compound 7-OH is driving a wave of new state regulation Liquid kratom extracts and capsules containing 7-OH are displayed for sale at a smoke shop in Buffalo, N.Y. A growing market is prompting state lawmakers to reconsider how the substance should be regulated. (Photo by Amanda Watford/Stateline) For years, the psychoactive compound kratom has been sold across much of the United States as an herbal supplement, available in powders, capsules and extracts with few of the restrictions applied to controlled substances. But the market is changing. Products containing a potentially dangerous kratom derivative known as concentrated 7-hydroxymitragynine, or 7-OH, and other chemically modified kratom compounds are increasingly being sold alongside traditional kratom leaf products, prompting state lawmakers and federal regulators to reconsider how the substances should be regulated. The evolution has put states in the middle of a difficult policy question: how to address concerns about increasingly potent kratom-related products without treating traditional kratom leaf the same way. At least 31 states regulate kratom, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. Some have banned or scheduled kratom, while others have imposed age limits, labeling requirements or restrictions on 7-OH and synthetic compounds.  During the 2025 and 2026 legislative sessions, lawmakers in 36 states introduced legislation to regulate kratom, 7-OH or synthetic kratom compounds, according to the Rockefeller Institute of Government. Many cities and towns nationwide have adopted sales restrictions. Federal regulators are increasingly taking a similar approach, targeting certain high-potency and synthetic compounds while leaving traditional botanical kratom outside the latest federal scheduling actions. The issue gained new attention recently in Mississippi, where local police found the same potent synthetic kratom-derived product while investigating the separate deaths of two University of Mississippi students last month. Authorities have not established that the product contributed to either death, and toxicology results are still pending. Lawmakers in a growing number of states, including Mississippi, are calling on their legislatures to act swiftly against concentrated 7-OH products, commonly referred to as “gas station heroin.”  Pennsylvania lawmakers also are considering legislation that would allow registered retailers to sell natural-leaf kratom to people 21 and older while banning synthetic and adulterated products, including those containing more than 0.5% 7-OH. The bill unanimously cleared a House committee last week and now heads to the full House.  This year, lawmakers in Connecticut, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, North Dakota, Tennessee, Virginia, Washington and Wyoming have considered or adopted bans and regulations on kratom and its synthetic variants. The number of kratom-related reports to U.S. poison centers has also risen sharply recently. An analysis published on the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website in March reported 14,449 kratom exposure reports from 2015 through 2025, including 3,434 in 2025 — about 1,200% more than in 2015. But this data does not identify whether those exposures involved traditional leaf products or newer concentrated and semisynthetic formulations such as 7-OH, limiting what researchers can conclude about the risks of particular products. Quotation It’s easier to become dependent and more euphoric with the 7-OH, and so coming off of it is more dramatic as well. – Dr. Alta DeRoo, chief medical officer, Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation Poison centers have logged 3,190 reports involving kratom or its derivatives through June, according to a news release. If that pace continues, the number of reports in 2026 would be nearly 68% higher than in 2025. Addiction medicine experts and researchers say significant questions remain about the safety and effects of these largely unregulated products, including how they affect people of different ages, what doses may be safe or effective, and whether they have potential therapeutic uses. More research is needed to better understand the risks and potential benefits of kratom and its newer formulations. “These products are unregulated,” said Dr. Sarah Kawasaki, an associate professor of psychiatry and internal medicine at Pennsylvania State University. “There’s no quality control needed to make sure that what is stated is on the bottle is actually in the bottle. “What we don’t know, and its accessibility, should scare us all,” Kawasaki added, referring to the lack of research on dosing and effects across different age groups. The changing kratom market Kratom comes from the leaves of Mitragyna speciosa, a tree native to Southeast Asia. Traditionally, the leaves have been chewed, brewed into tea or dried and ground into powder. The plant contains dozens of alkaloids, including mitragynine and smaller amounts of naturally occurring 7-OH. Those compounds interact with opioid receptors in the brain. Kratom, which is most commonly sold as powder, capsules and tablets, can have stimulant effects at lower doses and more sedating effects at higher doses. “With kratom, it’s weaker and it’s hitting more than just the opioid receptor. When you go with 7-OH, it’s very targeted at the mu-opioid receptor –– the same receptor that morphine or fentanyl would hit,” said Dr. Alta DeRoo, the chief medical officer of the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, one of the largest nonprofit treatment providers for addiction and mental health. DeRoo also is a board-certified addiction medicine physician and OB-GYN. “It’s easier to become dependent and more euphoric with the 7-OH, and so coming off of it is more dramatic as well,” she said. Kratom-infused drinks are stacked in a refrigerator at a smoke shop in Howard County, Md. (Photo by Amanda Watford/Stateline) People use kratom or 7-OH for a variety of reasons, according to addiction medicine experts. Some report using it for pain, energy or focus, while others use it in an effort to manage opioid withdrawal or reduce their reliance on opioids.  “7-OH products are really the first thing in almost two decades that have helped me sleep for more than about a half hour at a time, so they’ve helped me deal with that kind of chronic pain,” said Jeff Smith, the executive director of the Holistic Alternative Recovery Trust, an advocacy group that represents some 7-OH manufacturers.  Government health officials and addiction medicine experts have also raised concerns about 7-OH’s potential to cause dependence, withdrawal and other adverse effects. Some newer products in the market may contain concentrated amounts of 7-OH and chemically modified or semisynthetic kratom-derived compounds, including mitragynine pseudoindoxyl, MGM-15, and MGM-16. These products are sometimes marketed or sold under the broad label of “kratom,” which some experts say creates a challenge for both consumers and regulators. These types of products also are widely accessible. Concentrated 7-OH products that may also contain other kratom-derived compounds are sold online and at gas stations, convenience stores and smoke shops as tablets, capsules, extracts or shots, drinks, gummies and dissolvable strips.  Latest regulatory changes State and local governments have taken increasingly different approaches as the market has changed. Some have banned kratom, while others have classified it or its components as controlled substances under state law.  Others have focused on sales restrictions, including minimum-age requirements, labeling rules and manufacturing standards. A growing number of states are specifically targeting concentrated 7-OH or synthetic kratom-derived compounds rather than banning traditional leaf products. A Rockefeller Institute of Government analysis lists three states that ban or schedule non “pure leaf kratom,” 14 states that ban or schedule kratom, 13 with potency limits and 24 with sales restrictions. The categories overlap because states can impose multiple types of restrictions. A new Tennessee law went into effect in July that prohibits the possession, sale and distribution of kratom statewide, joining the other 13 states that have chosen prohibition rather than regulation. In Massachusetts, Democratic Gov. Maura Healey issued an executive order in August temporarily placing all forms of kratom in Schedule I under state law for one year. States taking a more targeted approach include Oklahoma, which has set a 1% ceiling for 7-OH as a share of the total kratom alkaloids in a product and bars the sale of products containing synthetic kratom-derived compounds or other contaminants. The state also requires manufacturers to disclose the amounts of total kratom alkaloids, mitragynine and 7-OH on product packaging. Kratom alkaloids found in cat’s claw tablets linked to multiple overdoses, Utah agencies warn But some Oklahoma officials say those restrictions do not go far enough.  Republican state Rep. Tim Turner, a former sheriff and narcotics officer, announced plans in September to introduce legislation targeting concentrated or synthetically enhanced kratom compounds, including 7-OH and MGM-15, during the 2027 session. “It is time to stop treating this like just another product on a convenience store shelf,” Turner said in a news release. “If companies knowingly manufacture, market, distribute or sell dangerous products that are killing Oklahomans, there needs to be accountability.” Donnie Anderson, the director of the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control, also said that gaps in state law make it difficult for investigators to pursue suppliers of synthetically enhanced kratom products. Rhode Island took a different approach this year, becoming the first state to replace a statewide kratom ban with a regulated market for people 21 and older. The state still prohibits products containing synthetic kratom alkaloids or other synthetically derived compounds, including mitragynine and 7-OH. Mississippi falls somewhere in between. A 2025 law prohibits kratom sales to people under 21 and prohibits products containing certain synthesized or semisynthesized kratom compounds. It also establishes registration requirements and preserves local governments’ ability to restrict kratom. But state Rep. Lee Yancey, a Republican who has pushed for additional restrictions, has called for lawmakers to revisit the issue in 2027 following the Ole Miss deaths, including the consideration of a statewide kratom ban. A public health approach Federal regulators have also increasingly focused on the newer products. In July, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration announced plans to temporarily place 7-OH above a 0.05% concentration threshold and three related compounds — mitragynine pseudoindoxyl, MGM-15 and MGM-16 — in Schedule I of the federal Controlled Substances Act. The three related compounds were placed in Schedule I effective Aug. 26 and will remain there through Aug. 26, 2028. The separate 7-OH scheduling action has not yet taken effect. The change does not apply to botanical kratom containing naturally occurring 7-OH below the threshold. “We support what the feds are doing,” said Matthew Lowe, the executive director of the Global Kratom Coalition, an industry advocacy group representing kratom businesses and consumers. “It’s the right thing to do from a public health perspective.” The New York Times also reported in June on efforts by kratom industry groups to build relationships with Trump administration officials and influence federal policy. The industry has sought to distinguish traditional kratom leaf from newer, more potent 7-OH products, while pushing for tougher restrictions on those synthetic products. “This is pretty much overblown by the critics of kratom, who are saying that some in the industry are trying to buy their way in to get a policy that they’re pursuing, when in fact both sides are doing that,” said Mac Haddow, the senior fellow on public policy at the American Kratom Association, one of the nation’s leading kratom industry groups. The authors of the CDC analysis found that 233 deaths were associated with kratom exposure reports between 2015 and 2025. In 184 cases, or 79%, more than one substance was involved. Opioids were detected in 62% of the deaths, while benzodiazepines, stimulants and alcohol also appeared in some cases. Multiple-substance exposures were more likely to result in hospitalization and serious medical outcomes than exposures involving kratom alone. But the researchers could not determine whether people had used traditional leaf kratom or concentrated or semisynthetic products such as 7-OH. They also could not determine which substance was most responsible for a medical outcome or death when multiple substances were involved. John Puls, a Florida psychotherapist and addiction specialist, said clinicians treating kratom or 7-OH dependence often approach detox similarly to opioid withdrawal: After assessing what a patient has been using and how much, providers may use a short taper of buprenorphine, commonly known by the brand name Suboxone.  Kellen Russoniello, the director of public health at the Drug Policy Alliance, said the organization shares public health concerns about 7-OH and other kratom derivatives but opposes criminalization as the response. Russoniello said safety information and a regulated market could instead give consumers more reliable information through product testing, accurate labeling and limits on active ingredients. “In a sensibly regulated model, the consumer would have much more information by being able to read the bottle and see what’s in it, what percentage of certain substances are in there,” he said. “It’s a much better approach for protecting the consumer.” Stateline reporter Amanda Watford can be reached at awatford@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/6ac667df75342cf4db8d2901 BetMGM Sportsbook Promo Code 2026: Up to $1,500 Back in Bonus Bets if Your First Bet Loses te 2026-10-07T15:40:15.409Z BetMGM Sportsbook Promo Code 2026: Up to $1,500 Back in Bonus Bets if Your First Bet Loses The BetMGM Sportsbook welcome offer for October 2026 gives new users up to $1,500 back in Bonus Bets if your first bet loses. The offer is open to new customers who are 21 or older in BetMGM Sportsbook's 23 legal states, and it takes only a few minutes to claim. Last updated: Oct. 7, 2026. New users to BetMGM will be able to swing for the fences if they want to pursue this promotion. Users will receive up to $1,500 back in Bonus Bets if their initial wager loses. If you were to bet $1,000 you would receive five $200 Bonus Bets if your bet loses.  Sports betting should stay fun. If gambling starts to affect your finances, relationships, or wellbeing, these free and confidential resources can help. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6658d75342cf4db8d28a0 Yankees' Max Fried won't let impending fatherhood derail his game plans as team faces elimination te 2026-10-07T15:30:21.497Z Yankees' Max Fried won't let impending fatherhood derail his game plans as team faces elimination The New York Yankees will take their home field Wednesday night with their backs against the wall. The Yanks are facing elimination as they trail the Tampa Bay Rays 2-0 in the American League Division Series, needing three straight wins to move on. It goes without saying that the Yanks should like their chances to survive at least one more day, as Max Fried will toe the slab in the Bronx - unless the offense continues to have other plans. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE However, rumors swirled that Fried is expecting a baby at any moment, potentially putting his start in jeopardy. Fried, without getting "too into the personal stuff," confirmed Tuesday the news that he is having a baby "any day now." However, no matter what happens, Fried will be on the bump in the Bronx. "I've got a really supportive family that understands that this is my job, and it's not going to affect what happens tomorrow," Fried said. When asked if the baby "complicated" any plans, he simply answered, "No." THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Fried's commitment to the Yanks came just hours before the San Diego Padres announced that star closer Mason Miller would miss one to three days after going on the paternity list for the birth of his firstborn. Miller blew a save in Game 2, but his Padres survived without him in Game 3 and trail their series with the Milwaukee Brewers, two games to one. Fried has missed some time with injuries this season, but when he's been on the mound, he's been his typical ace-like self. He pitched to a 2.80 ERA (35 earned runs/112.2 innings) and is coming off a six-inning, one-run gem against the Boston Red Sox in the Wild Card Round. The Yankees, however, are hitting .086 this series, and players not named Ben Rice and Austin Wells are a combined 1-for-46. First pitch in the Bronx is shortly after 8 p.m. ET. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6658c75342cf4db8d2897 Biden's 'weaponized' Mar-a-Lago raid slammed by White House as declassified docs reveal FBI's legal doubts te 2026-10-07T15:30:20.014Z Biden's 'weaponized' Mar-a-Lago raid slammed by White House as declassified docs reveal FBI's legal doubts The White House ripped Joe Biden after documents declassified by President Donald Trump on Monday revealed internal strife between the former president's Department of Justice (DOJ) and the FBI's Washington Field Office (WFO) before carrying out a raid on Mar-a-Lago in 2022. In the months leading up to the raid, internal emails between FBI agents in the field office expressed frustration that the DOJ, led by then-Attorney General Merrick Garland, was unresponsive to their requests and unwilling to consider alternative options to raiding Trump's estate in Palm Beach, Florida a year-and-a-half after he left office after his first term. Fox News Digital exclusively reported on the internal emails, which show the FBI didn't believe it had probable cause to execute the warrant, in December. "Spying on political opponents is weaponization of law enforcement, plain and simple," the White House said Tuesday. "This is further proof the Biden administration weaponized the DOJ to target political opponents. Those responsible must be held accountable." TODD BLANCHE REVEALS DOJ UNEARTHED CACHE OF JACK SMITH DOCUMENTS INSIDE FORGOTTEN ROOM An email dated May 24, 2022 with the subject line "PE (Plasma Echo) Next steps - timeline preference - UNCLASSIFIED," the special agent in charge of the counterintelligence division of the WFO sent an internal email detailing a proposed timeline for the investigation, ending with the execution of a search warrant. That target date was June 6 of that year. The raid would eventually take place on Aug. 8, 2022. Another agent replied asking the first to loop the DOJ in on the timeline. What followed was skepticism that the raid was even necessary. "[REDACTED] and I also agreed if there was a way to obtain the records via the [REDACTED], without the execution of the SW (search warrant), it would be preferable," the special agent in charge said. Another batch of internal emails from June 1-2, 2022, shows the FBI seeking a potential off-ramp from the investigation that was heading towards the execution of the raid. "Even as we continue down the path towards a search warrant, WFO believes that a reasonable conversation with the former President's attorney, [REDACTED], ought not to be discounted," the email said. "At a minimum, even if the former President's attorney is correct and that the documents were all declassified (or believed to be declassified), it can be reasonably argued that the documents remain sensitive and should be properly secured until the matter of classification is sorted out. This conversation could easily be accomplished at the same time that WFO presses forward with the investigation and continues building out the search warrant." JACK SMITH'S TRUMP PROBE SWEPT UP FOX NEWS, OTHER MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS AS INVESTIGATION WENT BEYOND LAWMAKERS The emails noted that Trump's defense attorneys would likely argue that the president has the absolute authority to declassify documents, expressed frustration that the DOJ, despite being asked, had not provided the FBI with a list of the charges they might file. An internal email from July 13, 2022, less than a month before the raid, the assistant special agent in charge of the WFO said flatly that the FBI didn't believe their was probable cause for the raid. "WFO does not believe (and has articulated to DOJ CES), that we have established probable cause for the search warrant at Mar a Lago. DOJ has opined that they do, requesting the a wide scope including residence, office, storage space," that email says. The agent annoyedly continued by implying that the DOJ wasn't interested in recovering the allegedly mishandled classified documents, intimating that their may have been an ulterior motive. "Finally, if the goal is to identify and recover classified records quickly, so as to protect the information, the 5 weeks spent fixated on probable cause for a search warrant have been counterproductive," the email said. The agent offered other solutions to the raid, including re-interviewing Trump's attorney and attempting to find other material witnesses. BIDEN-ERA FBI TRACKED TRUMP FAMILY TRAVEL AND WILES' CALLS WITH LAWYERS IN SECRET PROBE: DOCS "A reasonable step would be to recontact the attorney and inquire about any further documents. WFO has made numerous suggestions to DOJ over the course of this investigation that the most expedient way to ensure recovery of all classified documents would be to go through [REDACTED]. DOJ has persistently disagreed. Other documents declassified by the White House Monday showed that the FBI tapped now White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles' phone, and tracked the movements of Melania and Barron Trump. The raid of Trump's Florida estate was viewed as politically driven by many, who was at the time mulling what became a successful bid for the presidency in 2024. DOJ-appointed Special Counsel Jack Smith investigated the alleged retention of classified materials. Trump pleaded not guilty to all 37 felony charges from Smith’s probe, including willful retention of national defense information, conspiracy to obstruct justice, and false statements. A superseding indictment charged Trump with three more alleged crimes: another count of willful retention of national defense information and two additional obstruction counts. Trump pleaded not guilty. and Smith dropped after Trump won the 2024 presidential election. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6658a75342cf4db8d288e Guardians face elimination as White Sox chase second straight postseason series win te 2026-10-07T15:30:18.521Z Guardians face elimination as White Sox chase second straight postseason series win Can you believe we get another closeout game this early in the American League Division Series? Baseball always brings the heat in the postseason, and this one has been no different. The Guardians are heading to Chicago to face the White Sox, and they look to keep their season alive for at least one more game. The Cleveland Guardians won the American League Central again this season, but their backs are against the wall. They lose one more game, and they will be out of the playoffs. The Guardians won the division last year and were bounced by the Wild Card-winning Tigers. After losing both games in Cleveland, they are in danger of it happening once again. I’m not quite sure why the Guardians didn’t have Foster Griffin make a start for them in either of the first two games, but he is likely to go today either as a starter or reliever. He finished the season 21st in ERA with a 3.60 mark, and 27th in WHIP at 1.21. He faced the White Sox twice this season. With the Nationals, he went seven scoreless innings, allowing just two hits. That game happened at Guaranteed Rate Field. WHITE SOX RIDE ANOTHER DRAMATIC COMEBACK WIN TO BEAT GUARDIANS AND TAKE COMMANDING 2-0 ALDS LEAD The Chicago White Sox are on the verge of winning their second-straight postseason series. Keep in mind this is a team that has lost over 300 games in the past three seasons. Just getting here is a good accomplishment for the team. It isn’t enough, and blowing a 2-0 lead would still be a shortcoming or disappointment. Getting to the American League Championship Series would be awesome. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! In order to take Game 3, the White Sox are uncertain about their starter. Rumor has it that they will start Hagen Smith or someone else in what will ultimately be a bullpen game. The team really doesn’t have a reliable starter outside of Sean Burke or maybe Anthony Kay. Even Kay has been used more as an opener than anything, though. It will be interesting to see if Davis Martin makes any appearance in this game. He carried them for much of the first half of the season. The White Sox might be able to win this game just based on the crowd energy alone. Chicago is ready to explode because this team has been so fun to watch. They are playing loose, confident, and winning against all expectations and odds. Unfortunately, I think the Guardians will win this one with their combination of arms. It just feels like Cleveland won’t go down without a fight. I also like the over 7.5 in this one because neither team seems to have that shut-down arm that most other teams have. For more sports betting information and plays, follow David on X/Twitter: @futureprez2024 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6658975342cf4db8d2885 Nick Martinez looks to shut the door on the New York Yankees as Rays take 2-0 series lead te 2026-10-07T15:30:17.158Z Nick Martinez looks to shut the door on the New York Yankees as Rays take 2-0 series lead I love looking back at how expectations and years start, and then where they end up. There are four teams remaining in the American League right now, and I’d argue two of them were expected and the other two have defied the odds. Both were up 2-0 in their series coming into today. Now the Yankees face the Rays with their hopes of continuing the season on the line. The Tampa Bay Rays have won both of the first games of the series, and both were very different games. In the first game, Drew Rasmussen was a wizard on the mound and flustered the Yankees hitters. Then in Game 2, the fault really fell on the Yankees fielders as they played sloppy defense. Combine terrible defense from New York with solid pitching from Tampa, and they are up 2-0. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Looking to shut the door on the Yankees season is Nick Martinez. For the year, Martinez went 15-6 with a 3.10 ERA and a 1.09 WHIP. His wins, ERA, and WHIP are all top 14 or better in the majors. On the road, his ERA actually improves to 2.38. He faced the Yankees in three games this season and allowed just four earned runs over 16.2 innings. YANKEES LOSE ALDS GAME 1 TO RAYS AS AUSTIN WELLS IS THROWN OUT AT THIRD AFTER BREAKING UP NO-HITTER The New York Yankees have their backs against the wall, but they are returning to New York for these next two games (if they can win tonight). The Yankees are 12 games over .500 at home this season, and they dominated in both of the Wild Card games against the Red Sox. The problem may be that they have been a bit home run reliant to score, and it seems to be exposed in this series. In an effort to extend the series, and hopefully their season, the Yankees are sending out Max Fried to the mound. He already made one postseason start, and he allowed just three hits and one walk in six innings. The lone run that he allowed was a solo shot. There is some reason for concern as the Yankees’ lefty has a higher home ERA, and he has struggled against the Rays. In two starts this season, he has allowed seven earned runs over 14.2 innings, and it wasn’t just one bad start. FANATICS SPORTSBOOK PROMO CODE FOXNEWS350: BET $20, GET $350 ON RAYS-YANKEES OR GUARDIANS-WHITE SOX I’m not really sure why the Rays should be faded here. They have a pitcher that can likely stack up with Fried. Outside of this strong start against the Red Sox, Fried has also not been very good in the postseason. The Yankees have been good at home, and the Rays haven’t been good outside of Tampa, but they have all the momentum. I’m taking the Rays here at plus money. For more sports betting information and plays, follow David on X/Twitter: @futureprez2024 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6632d75342cf4db8d2826 On Oct 7, Christians must remember and stand with Israel te 2026-10-07T15:20:13.921Z On Oct 7, Christians must remember and stand with Israel I have spent years helping American leaders understand the realities of the Middle East. I have worked with policymakers, pastors, diplomats and families. On this anniversary of the brutal Oct. 7 massacre, we must all remember that day without moral confusion or political convenience. On Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas, other armed groups and many Gaza civilians crossed into Israel and carried out a coordinated assault on innocent people living their lives. Nearly 1,200 people were killed and 252 were abducted. Men, women, children and the elderly were hunted, murdered, tortured and kidnapped. Any honest discussion of the war that followed must begin there. Israel responded as any sovereign nation must when its people are slaughtered and taken hostage. Governments have a primary duty to protect their citizens. That duty requires us to distinguish between a democracy defending its people and terrorists that made civilians their prey. DANNY DANON: FROM OCT 7 TO FLIGHT 1073: THE RESILIENCE THAT KEEPS ISRAEL STANDING ISRAELI MEDICAL WORKERS WHO TREATED OCT 7 WOUNDED RELIVE DAY TERROR HIT HOME American leaders need to continue to visit the region in order to understand the threats Israel faces from Hamas, Hezbollah, Iran and their allies with the understanding that Israel’s enemies also attack American targets. And, they need to continue to recall the history. The Middle East won’t be understood by removing the Jewish people from their roots. Judea, Samaria, Hebron, Shiloh and Jerusalem are places woven into the biblical record and the ageless memory of the nation of Israel. That story still pulses through the hills of Judea and Samaria. The Jewish communities there, too often described only through accusations of "settler violence," are alive with families, farmers, teachers, business owners and children. Near the ancient sites that have shaped Jewish and Christian faith for generations, the Jewish residents face terrorism almost daily. Of course, the law should act against any individual who commits violence against Palestinians. But it is wrong to treat Jewish civilians collectively as criminals because of where they live. THE WAR ON AMERICA’S JUDEO-CHRISTIAN ROOTS THREATENS EVERYTHING WE SHARE The threat has grown beyond rhetoric. In Europe and elsewhere, governments and institutions increasingly seek to isolate Israeli businesses and communities through boycotts, import restrictions, and punitive trade measures. Such policies punish ordinary workers and legitimate businesses, including people never accused of violence. Collective economic punishment of Jewish businesses in the biblical heartland should alarm anyone who understands the legal legitimacy of the Jewish presence there along with their rich and ancient history. CHRISTIAN ZIONISTS TAKE ON ANTI-ISRAEL ‘PROPAGANDA’ FROM BIBLICAL HEARTLAND America must resist that drift. Dozens of states have adopted laws or executive orders opposing boycotts of Israel. Yet legislation alone is not enough. American leaders must speak clearly, reject antisemitism from every quarter and preserve the strategic alliance with Israel because it serves both moral principle and American interests. For Christians, this responsibility goes deeper than policy. It rests on a promise. God told Abraham, "I will establish my covenant between me and you, and your offspring after you throughout their generations, for an everlasting covenant, to be God to you and to your offspring after you" (Genesis 17:7). SIGN UP FOR ANTISEMITISM EXPOSED NEWSLETTER Two thousand years later, the apostle Paul affirmed that the promise still stands. Writing about the Jewish people, he said, "as regards election, they are beloved for the sake of their forefathers. For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable" (Romans 11:28-29). Everlasting means everlasting. For American Christians, standing with Israel is more than a foreign-policy preference. God’s purposes for the Jewish people and their biblical heritage have not been canceled. Christian support for Israel does not require pretending that every Israeli decision is beyond criticism, but it does require refusing the theology of abandonment and the politics of erasure. It requires remembering that the Jewish people are not strangers in their ancestral homeland, and that Israel's enemies openly exploit international confusion to advance their own violent aims. The anniversary of Oct. 7 is therefore more than a date of mourning. It is a test of moral clarity. I have seen Israel's grief, but I have also seen its resilience. Families rebuild. Communities pray. Soldiers defend their neighbors. Leaders wrestle with impossible decisions. The Jewish people continue to live, create, worship, and hope in the land that has carried their story for millennia. That perseverance should command respect. Americans must stand with Israel because it is in our interest, but also out of conviction. We should oppose terrorism, confront antisemitism, and affirm the enduring bond between the Jewish people and their homeland. October 7 showed where hatred leads. Our response must show what remembrance requires. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6632675342cf4db8d2800 Texas Plans Execution After Botched Lethal Injection in Tennessee te 2026-10-07T15:20:06.375Z Texas Plans Execution After Botched Lethal Injection in Tennessee Jamaal Howard’s lawyers are seeking information about the lethal injection drug, the same medication used in Tennessee’s failed attempt last week. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac660e375342cf4db8d27b7 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk successfully appeals NFL beer fine by invoking his 'Juice' nickname te 2026-10-07T15:10:27.381Z 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk successfully appeals NFL beer fine by invoking his 'Juice' nickname Sometimes cooler heads at the NFL prevail because they recognize obvious missteps and correct them – such as the fining last week of San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk. The league has informed Juszcyek that the $14,926 fine it imposed on Sept. 24 for doing a celebration that it originally believed imitated drinking a beer wasn't about drinking a beer after all. Juszczyk built a good defense that it wasn't. Firstly, he doesn't generally drink. Secondly, the guy's nickname is "Juice," which 49ers fans often chant when he makes a play. So, he claimed, he was imitating drinking juice. As ESPN first reported, the NFL hearing officer listened to the juice drinking explanation and, like any sane person, considered it justifiable. Why? NEW NFL FINE SCHEDULE IS GOING TO A POINT SYSTEM THAT COULD LEAD TO SUSPENSIONS BUT ALSO REFUNDS "... Because his celebration was simulating drinking a juice box." The league had originally called Juszczyk's celebration "an offensive demonstration" that could "reasonably be construed as being in poor taste." But during the appeal, which was heard on a Zoom meeting with the league on Tuesday, "Mr. Juszczyk finally stated that the fine is hypocritical with the amount of Bud Light sponsorships surrounding the NFL." Ziiiing! It worked, because it is true. When news of the original fine got out, Juszczyk made it very clear he was stunned by it because he's been doing the same celebration for years. And it has never been about beer. "I don't know how else to say it. I wasn't drinking beer in my celebration," Juszczyk said. "I think you guys all know my nickname is 'Juice.' I have juice [inscribed] on my pads, and the stadium yells, 'Juice' when I catch the ball." NFL RESTARTS SOCIAL JUSTICE MESSAGING WHILE BATTLING DOMESTIC ABUSE, DRUNK DRIVING AND PROSTITUTION ARRESTS THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! And this: "I don't even drink beer," Juszczyk added. "I may be drinking like five times a year and always in the offseason, and it's usually with [teammate] George [Kittle] because he peer pressures me." The voiding of the fine is the best news Juszczyk has gotten this week. That's because in Sunday's game against the Denver Broncos he suffered a knee injury. An MRI on Monday revealed Juszczyk suffered a hyperextension and bone bruise, and he will miss "a few weeks," coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed. So all juice drinking celebrations are on hold for now. FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac660e175342cf4db8d27ae The Ninja Flip air fryer is 40% off in the final hours of October Prime Day — now $150 te 2026-10-07T15:10:25.766Z The Ninja Flip air fryer is 40% off in the final hours of October Prime Day — now $150 Whether you're short on time during the workweek or feeding a crowd on football Sunday, the Ninja Flip toaster oven and air fryer can handle both. The eight-in-one countertop appliance is down to $150 (from $250) during the final hours of Amazon's October Prime Day — its lowest price in 90 days. Original price: $249.99  What makes the Ninja Flip unique is its space-saving design: flip it up against your backsplash after cooking to clear more room on your countertop. It also works as an air fryer, toaster and convection oven, with eight cooking functions for weeknight meals and game-day snacks.  READ MORE: October Prime Day ends today: Get 50% off a Shark vacuum, AirPods for $70 off and more The stainless steel exterior gives the Ninja Flip a sleek look that fits in with other kitchen appliances. It can handle everything from toast and bagels to pizza and chicken dinners. Temperature settings vary by function, ranging from 85 degrees Fahrenheit for dehydrating to 450 degrees for air frying, baking and roasting. Currently listed at one of its lowest prices to date, the eight-in-one Ninja Flip air fries, bakes, toasts and more. Its roomy interior can handle up to 4 pounds of food or a 12-inch pizza, while the flip-up design helps clear counter space when you're finished cooking. The deal is available during the final day of Amazon's October Prime Day, so shop soon if you want to lock in the savings before the price changes. The Ninja Flip has a 4.3-star rating on Amazon, with reviewers praising its versatility, roomy interior and space-saving design. "Despite having a low, sleek profile, the inside is surprisingly wide," one reviewer wrote. "It easily fits a full 12-inch pizza, six slices of toast or a solid sheet pan of chicken and veggies." The reviewer also said that the air fry and roast settings produce crispy food without over-drying it. Another reviewer said that the oven cooks faster than a standard oven and appreciated its 90-second preheat. "It's so efficient, I couldn't possibly recommend it enough," they wrote. "The flip function is genius," a third reviewer wrote. "The compact design makes it perfect for small kitchens, and it flips open to provide a wider cooking area when you need it." READ MORE: October Prime Day deals, all 40% off or more: A $50 Waterpik, $150 Shark vacuum and more The oven's low profile also creates a tradeoff: Its limited vertical clearance means it may not accommodate taller dishes, such as a whole chicken. Reviewers say it works best for flat sheet-pan meals, reheating leftovers and crisping snacks, particularly in smaller kitchens where counter space matters. Chefman 8-quart air fryer: $69.99 (42% off) Ninja air fryer pro: $89.99 (36% off) Emeril Lagasse 26-quart French door air fryer: $149.99 (29% off) Cuisinart 4.5-quart air fryer: $61.74 (23% off) Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac660d975342cf4db8d2790 Lake Havasu City woman gets 4 years in prison in fentanyl case te 2026-10-07T15:10:17.885Z Lake Havasu City woman gets 4 years in prison in fentanyl case A Lake Havasu City woman who missed her Oct. 1 sentencing hearing was able to make it to Court the next day. Defense attorney Brad Rideout told Judge Ryan Esplin that Kathleen Orness was unable to attend the first hearing… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac660d775342cf4db8d2786 Biggs, Hourihan spar over data centers, Medicaid and water as Hobbs skips debate te 2026-10-07T15:10:15.865Z Biggs, Hourihan spar over data centers, Medicaid and water as Hobbs skips debate SCOTTSDALE -- Gubernatorial hopefuls sparred publicly for an hour Tuesday night over regulation of data centers, new restrictions on Medicaid and whether Arizona is running out of water. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac660d275342cf4db8d275c SpaceX alumni nab $100M to rethink shipping with autonomous freight trains te 2026-10-07T15:10:10.622Z SpaceX alumni nab $100M to rethink shipping with autonomous freight trains Parallel Systems raised $100M to scale production of its autonomous electric rail vehicle, which can shuttle thousands of pounds of freight up to 500 miles. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac660d075342cf4db8d2753 Bloom raises $3.6M to become the Alibaba of American manufacturing te 2026-10-07T15:10:08.735Z Bloom raises $3.6M to become the Alibaba of American manufacturing The Detroit startup has widened its scope beyond mobility to help drone and robotics companies find U.S. based manufacturers, shippers, and more. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac660cd75342cf4db8d274a Healthleap raises $38M for its AI that flags hospital patients who may need a closer look te 2026-10-07T15:10:05.994Z Healthleap raises $38M for its AI that flags hospital patients who may need a closer look The financing includes an $8M seed round co-led by Sequoia Capital and First Round Capital, and a $30 million Series A led by Hummingbird Ventures. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac65e8675342cf4db8d2723 Trump reveals surprise American taxpayer stake in new $6.6B submarine deal te 2026-10-07T15:00:22.308Z Trump reveals surprise American taxpayer stake in new $6.6B submarine deal President Donald Trump announced the U.S. government will take a 40% stake in the new shipyard being built in Baltimore to boost submarine production, adding a major government ownership component to the $6.6 billion project. "The ultimate proof of our commitment to ensuring the shipyard's enduring success: American taxpayers will receive a 40 percent stake in the new shipyard," Trump said during remarks in Sparrows Point on Tuesday. "We get 40 percent." Anduril has said the stake will be in a new subsidiary created to operate the Arsenal-2 shipyard, rather than in the defense tech company itself. Further details about what rights come with the government's 40% interest, what the government is providing in exchange and how it could ultimately generate a return have not yet been publicly released. Fox News Digital has reached out to Anduril and the White House for details. STARTUPS BRING INNOVATION TO DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE The size of the stake stands out even as the Trump administration has increasingly taken direct government interests in companies and projects it considers critical to national security. The administration has struck equity arrangements involving chipmaker Intel, rare earths producer MP Materials and other strategic industries. The arrangement is part of a broader $6.6 billion effort to expand production of Virginia-class attack submarines as the U.S. struggles to keep pace with China's vast shipbuilding capacities and the Navy falls behind on its production goal. Anduril is committing $3.7 billion of its own capital to build the facility and manufacturing capacity, while the Navy could spend up to $2.9 billion purchasing what it produces. The project is aimed at closing a persistent U.S. submarine production shortfall as China rapidly expands its naval and shipbuilding capacity. American shipyards are delivering roughly 1.3 Virginia-class attack submarines a year, short of the Navy's goal of two, which it does not expect to reach until around 2032. Once fully operational, Arsenal-2 is expected to add about 9 million labor hours annually to the submarine industrial base, increasing Virginia-class production capacity by roughly 15%, an administration official told reporters on a call before Trump’s remarks. LARGEST-EVER US STEEL PLANT IS COMING TO A KEY RED STATE AS TRUMP UNVEILS $15B INVESTMENT An industry official on the call emphasized that Anduril would finance the new production capacity itself while the government paid for the resulting output. "I wouldn't say that the government's paying us back. We feel the government [is] buying the results of what we're able to produce," the industry official said. The 40% government stake was not disclosed on the call, which included questions from reporters about how the project would be financed. The submarine crunch is part of a broader shipbuilding gap with China, whose vast commercial maritime industry also supports its rapidly expanding navy. China now accounts for more than half of global commercial shipbuilding output, while the U.S. accounts for only a fraction of 1%, giving Beijing an enormous industrial base that can also support military ship construction. Anduril plans to begin with critical components including torpedo tubes, which a senior administration official described as a current "gating component" slowing Virginia-class production. The company eventually plans to manufacture larger modules and sections of submarines at Arsenal-2. The more than 2 million-square-foot facility is expected to create 3,100 direct jobs and roughly 11,000 indirect jobs nationwide, with operations slated to begin around 2030. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac65e7775342cf4db8d26fd If the Kennedy Center Is ‘Dangerous,’ Why Is the Symphony Rehearsing There? te 2026-10-07T15:00:07.889Z If the Kennedy Center Is ‘Dangerous,’ Why Is the Symphony Rehearsing There? The National Symphony Orchestra is practicing inside a building that President Trump and his allies say could fall on their heads. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac65c2a75342cf4db8d2407 SCOTUS slams door on Dem judge’s career fight after years of pro-Biden Facebook posts te 2026-10-07T14:50:18.336Z SCOTUS slams door on Dem judge’s career fight after years of pro-Biden Facebook posts The Supreme Court declined Monday to hear an appeal from a former Pennsylvania judge who was suspended after repeatedly posting partisan political content on Facebook, including praise for former President Joe Biden and his policies. Former Judge Mark Cohen, a former Democratic state lawmaker who began serving on the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas in 2018, made dozens of politically charged Facebook posts while on the bench, even after being warned to stop. Cohen appealed to the Supreme Court in April, with his lawyers arguing that the former judge’s First Amendment rights had been violated. "Allowing judges to be disciplined based on the perceived ‘tone’ or ‘volume’ of lawful speech promotes arbitrary enforcement, invites political interference in the judicial branch, and threatens to undermine the rule of law," Cohen’s lawyer told Law.com at the time. "This case presents an urgent opportunity for the court to restore constitutional clarity and reestablish the First Amendment’s protection of the rights of sitting judges to speak on matters of public concern." DOJ MOVES TO BOOT FEDERAL JUDGES FROM IMMIGRATION CASES OVER NYT INTERVIEW The Supreme Court declined to take up Cohen’s case, denying his petition without comment. Pennsylvania’s Judicial Conduct Board argued that the Supreme Court did not need to hear Cohen’s appeal because his social media activity amounted to "partisan cheerleading" and his suspension reflected a "straightforward application of familiar rules that judges around the country have followed for decades." FETTERMAN WEIGHS IN AFTER PA SUPREME COURT JUSTICE APPARENTLY SPLITS FROM DEMOCRATIC PARTY OVER ANTISEMITISM Pennsylvania’s highest court concluded that the volume and tone of Cohen’s posts made him appear to be an advocate for the Democratic Party. In November 2021, Cohen promoted Biden’s Build Back Better legislation, saying its passage would improve "many, many American lives." A year later, on Biden’s birthday, Cohen called him "an excellent President" and said he looked forward to "many more achievements." FEDERAL APPEALS COURT UPHOLDS CONTROVERSIAL ILLINOIS BAN ON SEMIAUTOMATIC GUNS Cohen also made posts taking specific policy positions, including one in favor of higher minimum wage laws and another against restrictions on elective abortions. Cohen also highlighted his record on gun policy, including a post noting that he had consistently received an "F" rating from the National Rifle Association while serving in the state legislature. Cohen’s Supreme Court petition says the suspension also triggered the forfeiture of his judicial and prior public-service pensions. DLA Piper, the law firm representing Cohen, did not respond Wednesday to Fox News Digital’s request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac65c2375342cf4db8d23e9 Arizona to study desalination, water reuse projects in Mexico te 2026-10-07T14:50:11.147Z Arizona to study desalination, water reuse projects in Mexico Arizona is investing nearly $8.5 million on a study of a seawater desalination project in Mexico, the second such Gulf of California proposal that the state’s water augmentation authority has agreed to investigate this year. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac65c2175342cf4db8d23e0 Mesa man gets probation in attempted $500,000 Yucca sneaker theft te 2026-10-07T14:50:09.654Z Mesa man gets probation in attempted $500,000 Yucca sneaker theft A Mesa resident accused in the attempted theft of about $500,000 worth of high-end tennis shoes from a cargo container along the railroad tracks in Yucca has been placed on probation with no further jail time. Angel Ochoa, 21, was… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac65c1c75342cf4db8d23b5 Tony Fadell on why the first wave of AI gadgets failed — and what comes next te 2026-10-07T14:50:04.896Z Tony Fadell on why the first wave of AI gadgets failed — and what comes next The “father of the iPod” says the first generation of AI gadgets failed to solve real problems — and the next wave will need to earn consumers’ trust. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac659d175342cf4db8d2390 Former CIA officer John Kiriakou's unexpected second act: From whistleblower to viral sensation te 2026-10-07T14:40:17.430Z Former CIA officer John Kiriakou's unexpected second act: From whistleblower to viral sensation John Kiriakou spent 15 years working in the shadows as a CIA officer. Today, at 62, he's walking the runway at New York Fashion Week, racking up millions of views across social media and becoming an unlikely Gen Z internet sensation. His videos regularly attract millions of views, and his audience of hundreds of thousands of followers has transformed the former intelligence officer into an unexpected voice for a generation that was too young to remember the events that once defined his life. "I never thought that I would be this figurehead for thousands and thousands of young men between 15 and 35," Kiriakou told Fox News Digital. That newfound popularity has opened doors he never imagined, including one into the fashion world. Kiriakou is the first to admit he has never considered himself fashionable. During the interview, he joked that the black T-shirt he was wearing cost about $12 and said he only occasionally flipped through GQ to see what men were wearing. Yet in September, he found himself walking the runway for designer Elena Velez at New York Fashion Week — an unexpected appearance for a man better known for the CIA, national security and exposing the agency's interrogation program. HOUSE GOP BILL MOVES TO CLOSE WHISTLEBLOWER GAPS EXPOSED BY MINNESOTA MEDICAID FRAUD SCANDAL "I'm 62 years old. When in life am I ever going to get the chance to be on the catwalk at New York Fashion Week?" he said. Velez, whose runway shows are known for avant-garde fashion and unconventional casting, reached out after hearing Kiriakou's appearances on several podcasts. But the runway is only one chapter in what has become an unlikely second act. His online popularity accelerated after appearing on Steven Bartlett's "The Diary of a CEO" podcast. Clips from the interview spread rapidly across social media, introducing millions of younger viewers to stories from his years inside the CIA. For many members of Gen Z, Kiriakou represents a world they never experienced firsthand. He joined the CIA in 1990, serving as both an analyst and counterterrorism officer before leaving the agency in 2004. His online reach now extends well beyond short-form videos. Kiriakou also connects directly with supporters through Cameo, where users can purchase personalized video messages. Long before he became an internet personality, Kiriakou was at the center of one of the most contentious national security controversies of the post-9/11 era. In 2007, he publicly discussed the CIA's use of waterboarding during the war on terror. He later pleaded guilty to one count of intentionally disclosing information identifying a covert CIA officer and was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison. CIA WHISTLEBLOWER CLAIMS OBAMA-ERA ESPIONAGE CHARGES AGAINST HIM WERE A TEST RUN FOR TARGETING TRUMP Many of the young people who now follow him, however, know him first through viral videos rather than the headlines that once defined his career. Most were born after the September 11 attacks and did not experience those events as they unfolded. Kiriakou believes that generational distance is part of what draws Gen Z to his story. "There is a special place in my heart for Gen Z," he said. "It's because of Gen Z that I’ve been able to turn my life around and to do things that I had, for the last 62 years, never thought I could do." Kiriakou believes his growing popularity reflects something larger than internet algorithms. He said many young Americans are increasingly skeptical of traditional politics and are searching for voices they view as more authentic. "Gen Z has the largest number of political independents of any generation," Kiriakou said. "They don't like the Democrats. They don’t like the Republicans because they feel like they’re being lied to." Kiriakou, who described himself as an "equal opportunity hater," said he believes frustration with both parties has made younger audiences more willing to listen to voices outside the political establishment. "I think that's why I’m popular with Gen Z — because I’m seen as somebody who’s telling them the truth," he said. He argues that his appeal isn't rooted in perfection, but in transparency. Rather than trying to present himself as flawless, Kiriakou said he speaks openly about government, politics and his own personal mistakes. "I have literally nothing to lose," he said. "I have nothing to gain by lying." That willingness to speak candidly, he said, has allowed him to build an audience that stretches across the political spectrum. Despite his criticism of modern politics, Kiriakou remains optimistic about the next generation. "I think that these are real leaders in waiting," he said. "I think they're the ones who are going to save the country." His confidence in Gen Z is shaped in part by his own improbable second act. The life Kiriakou leads today bears little resemblance to the one he expected after leaving the CIA. In addition to hosting a podcast, he has advised a royal family in the Persian Gulf and is set to appear in an upcoming movie. "I never thought that I would walk in New York Fashion Week, that I'd be an adviser to a royal family in the Persian Gulf, that I’d have my own podcast," he said. "I never thought that I’d act in a Hollywood movie." FORMER CIA AGENT JOHN KIRIAKOU REVEALS HOW SEX PLAYS A MAJOR ROLE IN ESPIONAGE AND SPYING Those experiences have reinforced a lesson he now tries to pass along to younger people: don't be afraid to pursue opportunities that fall outside the life you originally envisioned. "One of the things that I've learned, especially this year since February, is to embrace everything life has to offer," Kiriakou said. For young people uncertain about what comes next, he said the answer is often simpler than they think. "You just have to grab it," he said. "Grab it and do it. And have fun and enjoy yourself." Kiriakou's online following has also given him a new audience for issues he believes will shape the future, including artificial intelligence and national security. During his interview with Fox News Digital, he warned that AI is advancing faster than governments are prepared to manage. "This is the new frontier, AI," Kiriakou said. "It’s developing so quickly." TRUMP LAUNCHING 'SUPER INTELLIGENCE FORCE' TO ENSURE AMERICAN DOMINANCE From his perspective, the technology presents two major risks. One is the possibility that artificial intelligence eventually becomes difficult for humans to control. The other is the growing ability of foreign adversaries to weaponize AI against the United States. "There are two things to worry about here," he said. "One is that AI goes out of control, but two, it’s that our enemies use AI against us." Kiriakou said the United States has not kept pace with those emerging threats. "We’re not prepared. No, we’re not," he said. He pointed to one example that concerns him most: the impact AI could have on undercover intelligence operations. As facial recognition and biometric technology continue to improve, he questioned whether intelligence officers operating under aliases will be able to remain anonymous. "How in the world do undercover CIA officers or undercover intelligence officers from any country cross borders now or go through airports in an alias, in disguise?" FOLLOW US ON X Kiriakou argued that the United States should continue investing in both defensive and offensive AI capabilities while also building stronger safeguards around the technology before its development outpaces existing security measures. Questions surrounding national security have also remained central to Kiriakou's own legal battle. He is seeking a presidential pardon related to his conviction for disclosing classified information. His message to President Trump: "Barack Obama, Eric Holder and John Brennan ruined my life, and Donald Trump is the only person who can give it back to me," Kiriakou said. Kiriakou said what happened to him is part of a broader debate over government secrecy, whistleblowers and public accountability, issues he said also influence his views on artificial intelligence and modern surveillance. As one example, Kiriakou pointed to Flock Safety's automated license plate readers, which use artificial intelligence to capture license plates and vehicle information. He said the technology reflects broader questions about privacy and surveillance that Americans across the political spectrum are increasingly debating. GOT A TIP? Whether discussing espionage, artificial intelligence or his own unlikely rise as an online personality, Kiriakou said the past few years have reinforced one lesson above all else: life rarely unfolds the way you expect. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac659d075342cf4db8d2387 US, WHO request details from Russia amid reports of second pneumonia case te 2026-10-07T14:40:16.142Z US, WHO request details from Russia amid reports of second pneumonia case Amid global public health concerns surrounding the death of an Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute of Siberia and the Far East worker, the World Health Organization noted in a statement issued Tuesday on the X account of Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus that it had requested more information from Russia regarding the matter, including on "media reports of a second employee with pneumonia of undetermined cause." "The individual died on 2 October 2026 after being hospitalized with severe pneumonia. Initial media reports suggested pneumonic plague following an alleged accidental laboratory exposure," the WHO statement noted. "In response to WHO’s verification request under the International Health Regulations, the Russian health authorities reported that no case of plague had recently been registered in Irkutsk oblast. They informed WHO that an epidemiological investigation had been conducted, preventive and control measures implemented, and identified contacts placed under medical observation and tested. They reported that no high-threat pathogens had been detected among the contacts and that medical observation of all identified contacts had been completed," the statement explained. "WHO has requested further information to clarify the cause of the severe pneumonia, the pathogen that prompted the public health measures, and media reports of a second employee with pneumonia of undetermined cause," the statement notes. Reuters reported that when questioned about the WHO's request to respond to reports of a second individual in Siberia allegedly becoming sick, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov called for caution when it comes to media reporting. "There is a great deal of media coverage, and the vast majority of what the media are reporting about this situation is false information," Peskov said, according to the outlet. TRUMP SAYS PUTIN CALL COMING 'VERY SOON' AS US TRACKS SUSPECTED PLAGUE DEATH IN RUSSIA The U.S. State Department has formally requested more information from the Russian government regarding the death of the woman who worked at the anti-plague research facility, issuing what is known as a démarche, defined as a request or intercession with a foreign official. "We have officially requested additional information from the Russian government," a U.S. State Department spokesperson noted. "We are also in official communication with other countries around the world to share information." Fox News Channel senior foreign policy correspondent Gillian Turner reported that State Department health experts had been in touch with Russia's foreign ministry about the public health matter since Friday, but that the démarche arose due to Russian officials being unforthcoming via back channels. RUSSIAN RESEARCHER'S MYSTERY DEATH COULD BE 'FAR WORSE' THAN THE PLAGUE, FORMER SENIOR TRUMP OFFICIAL WARNS The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) noted in a post on Tuesday that the "CDC is aware of and closely monitoring reports of a suspected case of pneumonic plague in the Irkutsk region of Russia that resulted in a death. We are working across the U.S. government to assess developments as additional information becomes available. "While the circumstances of this reported case remain unconfirmed, plague is a serious bacterial disease that is treatable with antibiotics, particularly when recognized and treated early. Pneumonic plague can spread person-to-person through respiratory droplets during close contact, which is why rapid identification and treatment of infected individuals, and monitoring of potentially exposed individuals, are important public health measures. TRUMP RESPONDS TO CONCERNS OVER SUSPECTED PLAGUE CASE IN RUSSIA, SAYING US 'WILLING TO HELP' "At this time, there is no indication of a broader threat to the United States, but CDC and our interagency partners are prepared and will continue to monitor the situation closely," the CDC's post concluded. Fox News Channel's Nick Kalman and Gillian Turner contributed to this report Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac659ce75342cf4db8d237e Dems’ latest Trump attack backfires as frequent critics refuse to play along te 2026-10-07T14:40:14.744Z Dems’ latest Trump attack backfires as frequent critics refuse to play along Some of President Donald Trump’s most frequent media critics are turning on Democrats’ latest attack on the president, rejecting claims that Trump suggested Iran should "take out" Los Angeles and San Diego. "Trump's point here is that if he didn't start a war with Iran, then San Diego and LA would be at risk from nuclear war," wrote The Atlantic writer Michael Scherer on X. Trump was discussing the war with Iran and the threat of Tehran obtaining a nuclear weapon during a Nebraska rally on Monday before invoking Los Angeles and San Diego. "They can take out a city. Let them take out Los Angeles. Let them take out San Diego. This is a very small price to pay," Trump said. DONALD TRUMP ACCUSES 'FAKE NEWS' OF WANTING US TO LOSE IRAN WAR, BLASTS NYT REPORTING The remarks quickly triggered a fight over what Trump meant, with Democrats and multiple media outlets characterizing them as a suggestion that Iran be allowed to attack the two California cities. One of the accounts amplifying the clip, Headquarters (@HQNewsNow), previously operated as "KamalaHQ" after originally serving as the Biden campaign’s "BidenHQ" rapid-response account. Several prominent journalists who have frequently scrutinized Trump are pushing back on Democrats’ latest attack on the president, rejecting claims that Trump suggested Iran should "take out" Los Angeles and San Diego. "This isn’t a direct quote from Trump, and I very much don’t think it’s a correct paraphrase. Trump has repeatedly argued that the consequences of the war, like higher gas prices, are a small price to pay compared to what an unchecked Iran could allegedly do," CNN fact checker Daniel Dale said. "My read: The "small price to pay" comment refers back to the costs of the war -- like gas prices -- not to the idea of Iran nuking LA and SD," wrote CNN senior reporter Aaron Blake. "Unpopular opinion: I don’t think Trump was suggesting letting Iran to attack ‘blue cities.’ I think he meant if Iran gets a nuke, LA and San Diego could be targets considering they’re two major West Coast cities," wrote former Trump staffer turned Biden voter Sarah Matthews. FETTERMAN RIPS DEMS FOR HATING ANYTHING TRUMP DOES, SAYS PARTY CAN’T RESIST WORST IMPULSES Democrats quickly seized on clips and quotes from Trump’s rally, claiming he was suggesting Iran should be allowed to attack two California cities. "After sending the National Guard and Marines to occupy California, Donald Trump is now saying our foreign enemies should ‘take out’ Los Angeles and San Diego. He is deranged and dangerous," said California Gov. Gavin Newsom. "Thirteen million Californians call LA and San Diego counties home. Their lives are not a ‘small price to pay’ or a punchline for Donald Trump," said California gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra. 4 HOUSE REPUBLICANS REBEL AGAINST TRUMP, VOTE WITH DEMS TO BLOCK IRAN WAR POWERS "The President of the United States suggested that a foreign government attack Los Angeles. His statements against our city are dangerous and could potentially compromise our safety. The role of a president is to protect the country, not to actively threaten it and encourage attacks on American lives. In the face of irresponsible threats, as Angelenos, we know how to stand together and protect our city," said Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. "Deranged. Delusional. And soon to be defeated. Calling millions of Americans collateral damage in his illegal war that nobody asked for takes a special kind of depravity, the kind only a man as weak and feeble as Donald Trump could sink to," said Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. "This is such a sick, evil thing to say. Especially because he’s not saying this as a joke. Just as sick that his supporters are laughing at it," said Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy. White House Communications Director Steven Cheung addressed the "media freakout," saying critics’ claims are "not rooted in reality." "He was clearly stating U.S. cities would have been threatened if a nuclear Iran hadn't been stopped. America is safer because of the President. Iran has no nuclear, no navy, no air force, and no money," Cheung wrote on X. "No, he didn't, you buffoons. He was saying the U.S. is fighting to STOP Iran from having the ability to take out LA and San Diego with a nuclear weapon — which they would if they had the chance," clarified the White House Rapid Response account. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac659c575342cf4db8d2340 OpenAI’s Alexander Embiricos is coming to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 — days after the launch of Dots te 2026-10-07T14:40:05.797Z OpenAI’s Alexander Embiricos is coming to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 — days after the launch of Dots OpenAI’s Alexander Embiricos is coming to the AI Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, just days after the launch of Dots. Join this conversation by registering for your pass. Get you pass now to save up to $100 and get a second at 50% off. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac659c375342cf4db8d2337 Google experiments with an AI-powered gaming platform te 2026-10-07T14:40:03.654Z Google experiments with an AI-powered gaming platform Google Labs is working on a new AI-powered game-creation platform called Playground for users to build browser-based games using simple text prompts. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6577675342cf4db8d22f9 Private investigator’s wild testimony about NASCAR driver’s salacious hotel encounter leads to $850K bill te 2026-10-07T14:30:14.765Z Private investigator’s wild testimony about NASCAR driver’s salacious hotel encounter leads to $850K bill Gentleman, start your engines ... Ladies, too. North Carolina's 'Homewrecker Law' cost a NASCAR driver nearly $1 million last last month, and now we got our smoking gun. Not that we needed one. But, it's still good to know the right team won. Truck Series driver Jennifer Jo Cobb, 53, was slapped with a $850,000 bill after a court sided with the now ex-wife of the man she "willfully, intentionally, and deliberately seduced, enticed and alienated the affections" of back in 2021. The man? Longtime NASCAR spotter, Clayton Hughes. NASCAR STAR RIPS SPORT FOR BEING SLOW AND SOFT, ANOTHER MAKES A SHOCKING COMEBACK & SCORNED WIFE BITES BACK Jim Rorie, a private instigator hired by Hughes' wife, told a court that he heard Jo Cobb and Clayton Hughes having "rambunctious" intercourse in a Comfort Inn in Oct. 2020 after he followed him to the hotel via a tracking device planted on his car. A lot of times it's hard to know exactly what you're hearing through a hotel wall. This was apparently NOT one of those times, according to a criminal complaint obtained by the Daily Mail. "There was no doubt about what I was hearing," he told a court, adding that he heard "the squeaking of the bed, quite a bit of that, female tones moaning — and occasionally a male’s voice." Well, this is how the sausage is made, folks. This is how PI's make a living. It's why they get paid the big bucks ... To track down Toyota Camry's in the hills of Martinsville, Virginia, and sit in a Comfort Inn all night listening to what sounds like one heck of an evening. "As the squeaking continued, the tones of a male moaning and saying, ‘Oh f–k’ and ‘Oh my God’ were distinctly heard," Rorie continued. "I believe there was one point where I heard the female yell, ‘Don’t stop.'" Adultery is a moral no-no all over the country (at least it should be), but it's a legal no-no in certain states. North Carolina is one of them. Stacey Hughes filed a lawsuit against Jo Cobb in 2024, accusing her of having an affair with her husband months before their divorce in 2021. MAN IN TROUBLE FOR USING ROBOT VACUUM TO RECORD WIFE'S AFFAIR, FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS LEASE UP & HALL PASS WINS Hughes accused Cobb of alienation of affection, which is basically a civil tort that allows individuals to sue another for intentionally spurring the end of a marriage. Hughes also filed a second claim, saying her husband "dishonored" the couple’s "marital bed," which seems like a fair conclusion to make given the testimony from the private investigator. Didn't sound like anything honorable was going on in that Comfort Inn. North Carolina's 'Homewrecker Law,' as it's been aptly dubbed, was triggered, and last month a Davidson County judge ordered Jo Cobb to pay $50,000 for alienation of affection, and $800,000 for criminal conversation For those who aren't up-to-date on their legal terms, criminal conversation is a civil lawsuit that allows a spouse to sue a third party for having sex with their partner while the marriage is still intact. Each act of adultery can give rise to a separate claim for criminal conversation. Unfortunately, it sounds like there were plenty of acts to choose from. Cobb has 31 NASCAR O'Reilly Series starts over a 15-year career, and a whopping 234 Truck Series starts. She finished sixth at Daytona in 2011. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6551f75342cf4db8d1fde Reddit thread on life cheat codes goes viral with advice on fitness, sleep and compound interest te 2026-10-07T14:20:15.002Z Reddit thread on life cheat codes goes viral with advice on fitness, sleep and compound interest Reddit is popping with an entertaining thread about cheat codes for life. It's been a minute since we dived into the Reddit bucket here at OutKick. I guess all the geo-political events around the world have been dominating my attention. For those of you who might not be familiar with Reddit, it's truly one of the final untamed frontiers of the internet. It's a wild place full of a wide variety of content and discussions. Some are downright bonkers, and others can be more uplifting. The latter is what brings us here today. DR OZ REVEALS 3 FREE WAYS TO BOOST YOUR HEALTH — NO MEDICATION REQUIRED A Reddit thread titled, "What 'cheat code' for life do you wish you'd discovered earlier?" is putting up big numbers on r/AskReddit. The responses are all over the place, and will be among the most interesting things you read today. Check out some of the top ones below, and let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com: SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Overall, lots of interesting advice. I will tell you the single "cheat code" I use in life that is awesome. I turned on the do not disturb setting on my phone about six months ago, and never turned it off. I also turned on the setting where you can't even get through unless you're in my contacts. It's amazing. Now, I do have a small list of favorites who can ring through in the event of a critical event, but other than that, I get zero notifications for calls, texts, social media or anything else. It's honestly nothing short of amazing. One of the best pieces of advice I ever got in life (the person was more successful than me by orders of magnitude) was to limit how accessible you are for people. I was a teenager when I was told that, and I never forgot it. Unless nukes are in the air, the odds that I need to take any given phone call immediately are hovering barely north of zero percent. Give it a shot. You might be surprised by how much you enjoy it. What are your life hacks? Let me know at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6551575342cf4db8d1f96 Get hands-on: The full lineup of interactive roundtables at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 te 2026-10-07T14:20:05.046Z Get hands-on: The full lineup of interactive roundtables at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 From Nvidia and Chime to Obvious Ventures and Anthropic, explore the entire roundtable agenda at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Register now to save up to $100 on your pass and get a second pass at 50% off. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac652dc75342cf4db8d1f8b VVAC hosts Indigenous Peoples Day te 2026-10-07T14:10:36.345Z VVAC hosts Indigenous Peoples Day Celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day at the Verde Valley Archaeology Center and Museum on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a fun day recognizing the heritage, culture and continued contributions of Native Americans and indigenous peoples. The festivities include a Native American Artist Mar Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac652d775342cf4db8d1f68 Holly Madison blasts ‘puppet masters’ for Playboy girlfriends’ feud te 2026-10-07T14:10:31.826Z Holly Madison blasts ‘puppet masters’ for Playboy girlfriends’ feud Holly Madison has no problem with reality TV drama – as long as everyone is in on the joke. The "Girls Next Door" alum told Fox News Digital she would "100%" embrace manufactured conflict on a show like "Real Housewives of Las Vegas," but claimed manipulation by the "puppet masters" behind her former series contributed to lasting rifts among the cast. For years, Madison had seemingly closed the door on reality television, previously saying she would never return after her experience on "The Girls Next Door." But with time and a different perspective on how manufactured drama could work, she admitted she has reconsidered that hard-line stance. "You know what, I've changed my thought on that," the Grant a Gift Gala ambassador explained. "I would do manufactured drama if I was in on the joke. I always say that to Bridgette watching 'Girls Next Door,' I'm like, if we knew what the drama was and the three of us were gonna play it out on screen and not take it home with us, so to speak, when the cameras are done rolling, that would have been so much more fun to me than being manipulated from the puppet masters above." HOLLY MADISON SAYS PLAYBOY MANSION FELT LIKE A 'SAFE HARBOR' AFTER SHE ENCOUNTERED HOLLYWOOD'S DARK SIDE "Some of us from the cast are still not speaking today because of things like that, so. I would actually do manufactured drama, 100%. I would throw down on like a 'Real Housewives of Las Vegas.' I just don't want to be puppeted again." The former reality star also pointed to another major difference between the television landscape then and now: the audience. "Editing's crazy," she noted. "But I also appreciate that viewers are a little more sophisticated now. I mean, back in the 'Girls Next Door' days, they could edit something to be not what it was. And everybody watching was like, 'Nope, that's your character. That's who you are.'" WATCH: HOLLY MADISON SAYS SHE'D EMBRACE ‘MANUFACTURED DRAMA’ ON REALITY TV UNDER ONE CONDITION ‘DUCK DYNASTY’ STAR SADIE ROBERTSON HUFF ADMITS ‘FEARS’ OVER PUTTING HER KIDS ON REALITY TV There is one non-negotiable for the former Playboy model. "I would never put my kids on TV, ever, ever, ever," she told Fox News Digital. Madison shares a daughter, Rainbow, and a son, Forest, with ex-husband Pasquale Rotella. She said her kids know bits and pieces about her Playboy past, but the once-iconic brand barely registers with their generation. "So it's all kind of vague, and they don't see it as like a bad thing. Like anytime it's brought up or mentioned, it's kind of laughed about," Madison added. "So I'm glad that whoever's bringing it to their attention or bringing it up – because it's not me or their dad – whoever's bringing it up is bringing it up like it's a positive or a cool thing or a funny thing. It's not like bad or shameful or gross or anything." HOLLY MADISON EXPOSES HUGH HEFNER’S ALLEGED 'CULT-LIKE' TACTICS, 'WEIRD' GROUP SEX NIGHTS AT PLAYBOY MANSION Madison became a household name through her years at the Playboy Mansion and her relationship with Playboy founder Hugh Hefner. She later moved to Las Vegas, headlined the stage production "Peepshow" and starred in her own reality series, "Holly’s World." Madison also became a bestselling author: her 2015 memoir, "Down the Rabbit Hole," debuted at No. 1 on The New York Times bestseller list. But Madison’s perspective on those years has continued to evolve. An autism diagnosis later in life gave her a new framework for understanding everything from the people she gravitated toward to why she thrived in certain environments and struggled in others. She was formally diagnosed with autism in 2023, although she had speculated for years she might be on the spectrum. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE "I understand some of the people I would gravitate to and some of decisions I made differently," she told Fox News Digital. "I always felt like not being able to connect with other people and not being able to connect with boys my age was some kind of like mystical fated thing. Like I'm just not meant to do this." Madison said those struggles led her down different paths as she tried to navigate social situations she didn’t always understand. "Sometimes I would look back and think, 'Oh, that person hated me and I could never figure it out.' And now I'm like – I kind of get it," she explained. "I think they were taking some of my mannerisms and some of ways of communication the wrong way. So, it's just really opened everything up for me." LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Looking back, Madison said she better understands why her role at the Playboy studio suited her. Working with incoming Playmates gave her a clear framework: She could give them tours, explain how things worked and ask questions about their lives rather than having to navigate an unstructured social situation. "So I can definitely see why I was thriving where I was thriving and why I was failing where I was failing," Madison said. Madison’s own experience has also given her a personal connection to the autism community. She is now using her platform to support Grant a Gift Autism Foundation, a Southern Nevada nonprofit that provides resources and services to individuals with autism and their families. WATCH: HOLLY MADISON HOPES TO RECREATE ONE OF HER FAVORITE MOMENTS AT GRANT A GIFT GALA PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE She's returning as an Event Ambassador for the 16th annual Grant a Gift Gala, supporting Grant a Gift Autism Foundation, Ackerman Center – on Oct. 22. "It's so helpful, you know, to give them some steps and some therapies and some things the kids can do," Madison explained. "And it's also important to remember that autism is such a spectrum. You know, there are families who are really struggling with kids that need a lot of support." "So, I love being a part of that and being able to help with that." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac652d575342cf4db8d1f5f ‘Ruthless’ podcast discusses new details in Michigan and Maine's Democratic campaigns te 2026-10-07T14:10:29.165Z ‘Ruthless’ podcast discusses new details in Michigan and Maine's Democratic campaigns In an episode published Wednesday morning, the "Ruthless Podcast" discussed Senate and House campaign details from Michigan and Maine unreported by other media outlets. "It's almost like they understand what a Trojan horse is," podcast co-host Comfortably Smug said. "Where it's like you get elected, and then you do the Looney Tunes s---, because that’s the plan here." The hosts outlined a series of tweets where Michigan’s Democratic nominee for Senate, Abdul El-Sayed, revealed close proximity to the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) movement. UNEARTHED SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS CONTRADICT EL-SAYED’S ‘CAPITALIST’ NARRATIVE In the posts, El-Sayed is seen at DSA events with key movement figures such as Linda Sarsour and Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., and also backing central causes like the ‘Green New Deal.’ "It’s interesting for a guy who [claims to] not be a socialist, [and that] he's a capitalist, to be a featured speaker at an event that labels itself the climate crisis is a crisis of capitalism," podcast co-host Josh Holmes said of a tweet from 2019 highlighting an event co-sponsored by the DSA and Sunrise Movement. The series of tweets displayed by the hosts contrasts with El-Sayed’s recent claims from the candidate that he was not a member of the DSA. A recent poll by Fox News showed El-Sayed leading Republican nominee Mike Rogers 50% to 49%. DEMOCRATS THINK A BLUE WAVE IS BUILDING. HERE ARE 3 FORCES THAT COULD STOP IT The "Ruthless" hosts also discussed the posts of another Michigan Democrat. In the seventh congressional district, CNN reported that William Lawrence has deleted hundreds of social media posts featuring radical opinions. The tweets included rhetoric like "f--- … the nuclear family," and calls to abolish the Senate and defund the police. "I think that this is so much of what the left has become," Smug said of the uncovered tweets. "It's just like these insane weirdos who are like, 'My defining belief is I hate the nuclear family," Lawrence will face incumbent Tom Barrett, R-Mich., in the general election. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE With weeks to go before the November 3rd midterms, the hosts turned their attention to Maine. In a competitive House race in Maine’s second congressional district, Democratic nominee Matt Dunlap has come under fire for voting to increase the gas tax. Townhall previously reported that as a state legislator, Dunlap supported increasing the gas tax and the vehicle registration fee. In recent weeks, Dunlap doubled down, saying it was "absolutely ... the right vote." In another vote in Augusta, Breitbart reported that Dunlap voted against giving lifetime probation to repeat sex offenders. "They're deeply unpopular," Smug said of the two votes. "But you got to take a stand somewhere. It's principle. That's what you can count on," he added jokingly. "Raise the cost of your gas and let pedophiles off the hook," podcast co-host Michael Duncan added. Dunlap faces former Gov. Paul LePage in the general election. "We’ve said it numerous times on the show, but it feels like the politics that they have is really just downstream of the failures of their own lives," Duncan told his fellow co-hosts. "It's like they're just losers and have no friends that can't split an apartment." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac652c475342cf4db8d1f3a Rubio Stresses Need for U.S. Security Work With Greece on Migration and Terrorism te 2026-10-07T14:10:12.690Z Rubio Stresses Need for U.S. Security Work With Greece on Migration and Terrorism Secretary of State Marco Rubio praised Greece for spending more on defense, while saying it needs to address “mass migration.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac652c175342cf4db8d1f19 Google’s new SynthID website can identify AI-generated media te 2026-10-07T14:10:09.031Z Google’s new SynthID website can identify AI-generated media Google on Tuesday launched a new site that lets anyone verify whether a piece of media, be it an image, a video or an audio clip, is generated using AI. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac652bd75342cf4db8d1f10 6 days to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Save on your pass before doors open te 2026-10-07T14:10:05.856Z 6 days to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Save on your pass before doors open In 6 days, 10,000+ people from across the global startup and tech ecosystem will come together at San Francisco’s Moscone West for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. If you’re planning to be one of them, don’t wait to register your ticket before prices increase at the door. Save up to $100 on your pass, plus Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6507375342cf4db8d1ee1 Memphis City Council devolves into chaos after data center moratorium vote postponed te 2026-10-07T14:00:19.179Z Memphis City Council devolves into chaos after data center moratorium vote postponed A Memphis City Council meeting descended into chaos Tuesday night after lawmakers postponed a vote on a proposed yearlong moratorium on new data centers, as protesters chanted inside City Hall, police cleared the chamber and a fight broke out in the lobby. The proposal comes as Elon Musk’s SpaceXAI operates its massive Colossus supercomputer facilities in the Memphis area, where some residents have raised concerns about data centers' use of power and water, along with their effects on air quality, noise and nearby neighborhoods. The council voted 7-5 to delay the moratorium vote until Oct. 20. ERIC ADAMS BATTLES TENSE CROWD AS WISCONSIN AUDIENCE ERUPTS OVER AI DATA CENTER PROPOSAL After the vote was postponed, protesters chanted, "This is our city," and, "Show me what democracy looks like," as police moved to clear people from the chamber. A fight between two women also broke out in the lobby, with video showing punches being thrown, according to Action News 5. A Memphis Police Department spokesperson told the outlet that no one was detained or injured. It was unclear what sparked the fight or whether it was connected to the council meeting. Council members also clashed during the meeting. Councilwoman Yolanda Cooper-Sutton exchanged words with protesters before turning her criticism toward Councilman J.B. Smiley Jr., the lead sponsor of the moratorium proposal, according to the outlet. "That’s all he does; he brings up mess," Cooper-Sutton said of Smiley. "That’s all you do, J.B. Smiley, confuse the people over, over, over and over!" Smiley had pushed the council to hold the final vote Tuesday, arguing that residents had shown up expecting a decision. DATA CENTERS COULD BE THE SLEEPER ISSUE OF THE 2026 MIDTERM ELECTIONS Seven council members voted to postpone the measure, while five opposed the delay. Councilman Edmund Ford Sr. was absent, according to Action News 5. The proposed ordinance would pause new data center projects for 12 months while the city studies their effects on health and Memphis' power, water and other infrastructure. Musk's SpaceXAI has established a major computing operation in the Memphis area with its Colossus facilities, raising concerns from some residents about air pollution, noise and the amount of electricity and water needed to run large data centers. Councilman Jeff Warren, who opposes the moratorium, warned that a year-long pause could push companies to build outside Memphis. "If we pass a moratorium, there’s no reason for them to think they need to come here," Warren said, according to WREG. "They get the same benefit from going to DeSoto County, Crittenden County, Fayette County, Tipton County." Memphis Mayor Paul Young has called for more rules governing data centers while also pointing to the tax revenue they generate. Young said the city should address their water and electricity use, air quality, noise and where the facilities can be built. "We need to keep the pressure high and make sure that we get the guardrails in place that we need for our community to feel protected," Young told WREG. "There’s a role for all of our agencies to play in ensuring we put the proper guardrails in place. The thing that I want to make sure is that we do it expeditiously." Smiley said council members should have done more to listen to residents who attended the meeting. "When the community shows up, we just have to listen to them," he said, according to Action News 5. "I’m disappointed that we didn’t listen with ears, okay, I hear you, I understand. Let’s figure out how we can do what you want, but also what we believe would be in the best interest of the community." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6506675342cf4db8d1ea3 Ring’s first smart lock can be hand-cranked when its battery dies te 2026-10-07T14:00:06.199Z Ring’s first smart lock can be hand-cranked when its battery dies Amazon-owned Ring is entering the smart lock market with a device designed to tackle a common concern: getting locked out when the battery dies Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac64e2275342cf4db8d1d5d FOX News Media CEO Suzanne Scott rings Nasdaq Closing Bell as network celebrates 30th anniversary te 2026-10-07T13:50:26.855Z FOX News Media CEO Suzanne Scott rings Nasdaq Closing Bell as network celebrates 30th anniversary FOX News Media CEO Suzanne Scott rang the Closing Bell on Tuesday at Nasdaq MarketSite in New York City as the company celebrates Fox News Channel’s 30th anniversary. Fox News Channel debuted on Oct. 7, 1996, and original hosts Lauren Green, Trace Gallagher, Steve Doocy and Brit Hume were in attendance, alongside FOX News Media President and Executive Editor Jay Wallace and other 30-year employees who are now at the executive level, to help Scott celebrate three decades since they helped launch the network. "It's a tremendous honor to be here at NASDAQ as we celebrate a remarkable milestone, 30 years of Fox News," Scott said when delivering remarks before ringing the bell. LAUREN GREEN: I WAS FOX NEWS CHANNEL'S FIRST ON-AIR HIRE. HERE'S HOW A DREAM BECAME A POWERHOUSE "Three decades ago, Fox Corporation Chairman Emeritus Rupert Murdoch launched Fox News with an ambitious idea to give audiences another voice in the national conversation and to build a news organization that provided balance to all Americans," Scott continued. "Thirty years later, his vision has grown from one linear network to a multi-platform powerhouse of digital, streaming, audio, books and beyond, made possible by the leadership of Fox Corp Executive Chair and Chief Executive Officer Lachlan Murdoch." Scott noted that FOX News Media platforms have an enduring connection with the audience and reach over 200 million people on a monthly basis. "Milestones like this are about recognizing the people behind our success, the journalists, producers, technicians, correspondents, executives, and countless colleagues who show up every day with inspiring skill, energy, determination, and a genuine commitment to their craft," Scott said. "And they are about the viewers who have welcomed Fox News Channel into their homes, their workplaces, and their daily lives as we meet them wherever they are," Scott added. "So today, as we celebrate 30 years of stories reported and analyzed, and history witnessed at each turn, we also look ahead because the next chapter of media is being shaped right now by new technology, new platforms, and new ways of connecting with audiences." DANA PERINO: THE UNTOLD STORY OF THE REMARKABLE PEOPLE WHO MAKE FOX NEWS POSSIBLE Scott, who joined Fox News in its inaugural year of 1996 and was recently inducted into the Broadcasting+Cable Hall of Fame, held several production and creative positions before taking over as CEO in 2018. Under her leadership, Fox News has dominated cable ratings and regularly beats broadcast networks. "On behalf of everyone at Fox News Media, thank you to all of our viewers and to all of our colleagues who made all of this possible. And now, with great pride and gratitude, we celebrate 30 years of Fox News Channel," Scott said to wrap up her remarks. 'THE FIVE' LEADS CABLE NEWS FOR 20TH STRAIGHT QUARTER AS FOX NEWS OUTDRAWS CNN AND MS NOW COMBINED Scott was then surrounded by longtime colleagues to officially halt transactions for the day as Fox News-themed red, white and blue confetti rained down. The iconic Closing Bell, which ends market trading, has been rung by influential figures ranging from Jeff Bezos and Oprah Winfrey to Michael Jordan. Nasdaq Executive Vice President Jeff Thomas presented Scott with a Closing Bell crystal prior to the ceremony, calling FOX News Media "one of the most recognized and influential media brands in the world." As part of Scott’s ongoing efforts to expand across platforms, Scott launched FOX News Books in 2020 and also spearheaded the brand refresh of FOX News Digital, FOX News Audio and FOX Business. She has also created three new streaming offerings, the subscription-based FOX Nation in 2018 and FOX News International in 2020, and FOX Weather in 2021. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac64e2075342cf4db8d1d42 Miranda Lambert, Carrie Underwood 'should get a ribbon' for surviving country music in male-dominated era te 2026-10-07T13:50:24.650Z Miranda Lambert, Carrie Underwood 'should get a ribbon' for surviving country music in male-dominated era Miranda Lambert believes she deserves more recognition for her fight to be included in country music. "The House That Built Me" singer reflected on the changes in her industry since dominating charts as one of only a few prominent women in the genre. "Early 2000s, that was kind of the thing," Lambert explained on a "Popcast" episode. "It's like, dress sexy, be sexy, be a pretty girl. And I was like, 'I'm a gun-totin' redneck,' do you know what I mean? And I wanted to make sure that it didn't get lost in translation." MIRANDA LAMBERT SAYS SHE AND ELLA LANGLEY CLASHED WHILE MAKING HIT RECORD After Lambert, 42, rose through the ranks in the male-dominated country music scene, she recognized that her fellow female artist was somewhat by her side through the fight. "And then, in like 2010 era, it was like, there were no females at all," Lambert said. "Carrie Underwood and I made it through pretty much a solid at least seven years of only guy artists coming out of country music." ELLA LANGLEY JOINS MUSIC ROYALTY WITH ‘INSANE’ MILESTONE FOR ‘CHOOSIN TEXAS’ "It's like, 'Wow, this is really off kilter a little bit," you know what I mean," she said. "And now, I feel like it is really balanced. I really do, and I think a lot of that has to do with the way music is consumed and there's finally room for every damn body." GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE Lambert added, "I feel like we should get a ribbon for surviving that. Like, that was a hard time, honestly." Advertisement The "Mama's Broken Heart" singer revealed that she only recently was able to attend one of Underwood's shows, and the "American Idol" winner-turned-judge reciprocated with her own ticket to a Lambert concert. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "Carrie and I went to each other's residencies in Vegas, and it was a really cool bonding moment because, first of all, her show is incredible, and we had never seen each other," she said. "You know why? There were only two girls for so long. We weren't playing the same shows ever." PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE She added, "It's gotten so much better, and I'm so thankful that, like, that there's, you know, room for a crowd now. Everybody has something different. "I feel like all the voices can be heard, all the messages can be heard. You don't have to love them all, but at least there's a way to hear them." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac64e1875342cf4db8d1d00 Green Party candidates balk at records demands as they scramble to stall fraud investigation te 2026-10-07T13:50:16.733Z Green Party candidates balk at records demands as they scramble to stall fraud investigation The Arizona Green Party says that Risa Lombardo and Duwayne Collier are fraudulent candidates backed by Republicans who hope to siphon votes away from Democratic incumbents in the gubernatorial and secretary of state races, respectively. So far, their campaign spending shows more than $1 million going to an out-of-state firm tied to veteran GOP political operatives. (Photo by Jim Small/Arizona Mirror) Two Green Party candidates under investigation for fraudulently obtaining millions in public campaign funds are attempting to dodge subpoenas for records related to the accusations against them.  And the Arizona Court of Appeals on Tuesday rejected their bid to block the investigation from happening at all, the second court to do so in as many weeks.  The Citizens Clean Elections Commission in August launched a civil investigation into whether Risa Lombardo and Duwayne Collier, the Green Party nominees for governor and secretary of state, and Republican Scott Neely, who lost his primary for governor to Andy Biggs, fraudulently qualified for public campaign money. The Arizona Attorney General’s Office is conducting a separate criminal investigation into the three campaigns.  The three candidates are accused of falsifying documentation for enough $5 qualifying contributions from voters to qualify for a collective $4.7 million in public campaign funds.  GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE Like other Clean Elections candidates, Lombardo, Collier and Neely agreed to forgo large contributions and money from PACs in exchange for a fixed amount of public funding, based on the office they seek.  In August, the Arizona Mirror exclusively reported that six people who were listed in campaign finance records as having made $5 contributions to all three candidates were adamant they didn’t give any money to the candidates. The candidates, the ballot measures, and the tools you need to cast your vote. Arizona Votes: 2026 Last week, a Maricopa County Superior Court judge dismissed a lawsuit from Lombardo and Collier that asked the court to block the Clean Elections Commission from ordering the candidates repay the public funding they received. Judge Melissa Iyer Julian ruled that it was too early for the court to step in because the investigation was still under way, and on Tuesday a three-judge appellate panel agreed.  During a Sept. 24 hearing in the lower court, Tim La Sota, an attorney for the Green Party candidates, told Julian that the candidates planned to comply with the Clean Elections investigation and were not trying to stop it.  But on the same day, La Sota sent an email to Tom Collins, the commission’s executive director, saying that Lombardo and Collier objected to the commission’s subpoenas for numerous records regarding their campaign spending, who their campaigns worked with and how they collected the $5 contributions.  In the email, La Sota described the subpoena as “overly burdensome and harassing, and said it was intended to further harm the candidacies of Lombardo and Collier, who the Commission’s Executive Director opposes politically and has suggested are ‘sham’ candidates.”  Collins used that phrasing in letters to the candidates telling them they were under investigation, but it wasn’t his opinion — rather, he was quoting the Arizona Green Party, which initially described Lombardo and Collier as “sham” candidates. That’s because they had no connection to their registered party and numerous ties to the Republican Party. Lombardo was a Republican precinct committeewoman, an elected position that is typically held by people who are highly involved in partisan politics, until days before she filed a statement of interest to run for governor as a Green Party candidate. La Sota wrote that the subpoena should be thrown out for being overly broad with too tight of a deadline for compliance, and he called it “obvious retaliation against my clients for criticizing the Commission and its Executive Director.” In emails with Craig Morgan, an attorney for Collins, La Sota promised to explain which parts of the subpoenas he considered overbroad. He never did.  During previous Clean Elections meetings, and in court filings, La Sota accused Collins of attempting to bully his clients into ending their campaigns by sending letters to them on Aug. 25 informing them of the investigation into their campaigns and telling them that they might be ordered to repay the millions in public funding they received.  During a Tuesday afternoon meeting, the Clean Elections commission unanimously voted to deny the Green Party candidates’ request to quash the subpoena. If they don’t comply with the subpoenas, the commission could take them to court to force them to.  Mark Kimble, the commission’s chairman, had some choice words for La Sota, who didn’t attend the meeting.  Kimble called La Sota’s comments about the commission and Collins “totally irresponsible.”  “This is the opportunity for La Sota to back up those claims with some evidence,” Kimble said. “He’s chosen not to appear. We are here because of him, and it irritates me that he has chosen not to appear after sending us this letter.” During the same meeting, the five-person commission voted unanimously to extend the Oct. 29 deadline for Collins to complete his investigation into the three candidates, given their refusal so far to comply with the subpoenas. Morgan pointed out in emails with La Sota and in court filings that, when the candidates joined the Clean Elections program, they agreed to provide any records pertaining to their campaigns to the commission for auditing purposes.  Clean Elections candidates are required to retain records for every campaign expenditure for three years and, when asked, to provide those records to the commission. The subpoenas issued to Lombardo and Collier are wide-ranging and ask for communications between the candidates and various businesses and people, as well as financial documents and records of campaign planning.  Subjects of the subpoenas include:  Gigs AZ, a business owned by Arizona Republican Party employee Jose Acuna, which did work for both campaigns. Uncle Sam Petitions, a petition gathering company that typically works with Republican candidates that did work for both campaigns but was left out of their campaign finance reports. Neither candidate reported spending any money on petition gathering. Bruce Gorshe, the owner of Uncle Sam Petitions. Bootstrap Campaigns, a shadowy Nevada business created by California GOP political operatives weeks before Lombardo’s campaign made her first payment to it. Together, Lombardo and Collier paid more than $1.2 million to the firm in May, June and July for wide-ranging campaign services. Some of those services, like mailers and sign installation, were actually provided by Uncle Sam Petitions and O’Neil Printing, both located in Arizona. Clean Elections candidates are required to disclose all of their subvendors in their campaign finance reports.  David Wilson and Bryan McPartlan, experienced GOP campaign operatives from California who were listed as the officers for Bootstrap Campaigns when it was created on May 12.  Christopher Silva, who replaced Wilson and McPartland as the only officer for Bootstrap 10 days after it was created. Instead of complying with the subpoenas, La Sota told Morgan that the accountant for both campaigns, Tim Sifert, a former communications director for the Arizona Republican Party, was working to amend their campaign finance reports to include the subcontractors that were initially left out.  La Sota wrote that the amendments to the campaign finance reports “should supply what I feel is an appropriate response to the subpoena.”  But the candidates could still be out of compliance if they didn’t actually pay the subvendors, like O’Neil Printing and Uncle Sam Petitions, because state law requires the payments go directly to vendors and not to consultants, like Bootstrap, who don’t actually do the work. Collins told the commission in a Sept. 30 letter that La Sota’s suggestion was “not nearly adequate,” and added that the candidates refused to supply the subvendor information to the commission, or even to their own accountant. YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac64e0c75342cf4db8d1c87 Another personal AI assistant has launched — Meet Tab, which emerged from stealth with a $300M valuation te 2026-10-07T13:50:04.650Z Another personal AI assistant has launched — Meet Tab, which emerged from stealth with a $300M valuation A new personal AI assistant has arrived. Meet Tab, which announced Tuesday that it had officially emerged from stealth. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac64bb575342cf4db8d16c4 Suit Seeks $549 Million for Historically Black College, Citing Disparities te 2026-10-07T13:40:05.810Z Suit Seeks $549 Million for Historically Black College, Citing Disparities The case argues that Missouri persistently underfunded Lincoln University, treating it different than the University of Missouri. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6496675342cf4db8d15fc Caitlin Clark crushes a drive as she works to dial in her golf game with Lexie Hull, Saints fan fight & donuts te 2026-10-07T13:30:14.809Z Caitlin Clark crushes a drive as she works to dial in her golf game with Lexie Hull, Saints fan fight & donuts 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. This morning we get rolling with Caitlin Clark hitting the links in Carmel, Indiana now that her season is over after a first-round exit. Clark's teammate, Lexie Hull, says they played Crooked Stick, which Golf Digest says "is ranked as one of the best golf courses in the country." How'd Clark play? Not great. Hull says there were a lot of bad shots, but "this was a good one." DANICA PATRICK & HER GIRLFRIENDS GO ON EPIC GOLF TRIP TO NEW ZEALAND, BEARS FAN ATTACKED, PLUS DANA'S BIG BET This had to go at least 295 with the roll out. 📩 Email: joe.kinsey@outkick.com Send photos, stories, tips, rants—whatever you've got. 📰 Screencaps Page: 👉 Read the latest Screencaps ▶️ YouTube: Screencaps with Joe Kinsey Subscribe for videos, rants, and behind-the-scenes. 🐦 Twitter/X: @JoeKinseyexp Tag me or drop a DM. 📸 Instagram: @OutKickScreencaps You guys need to start tagging me on content you're seeing. 📘 Facebook Page: Screencaps on Facebook 👥 Facebook Group: Join the Screencaps Community 📬 Mail (Thursday Night Mowing League): 27072 Carronade Dr, Unit A 155 Perrysburg, OH 43551 Cig could at least schedule a semi-hard game at least once in four years. INDIANA COACH CURT CIGNETTI HAS MESSAGE FOR ANTSY HOOSIERS FANS: 'DON’T B---- ABOUT A 38-0 WIN' Here are the out of conference games Cig has opened with during his first three years at IU: Florida International, Western Illinois, Charlotte, Old Dominion, Kennesaw State, Indiana State, North Texas, Howard and Western Kentucky. And now we get this news on 2027. Between that fraudulent preseason schedule and playing four road games, not enough attention is being given to what's going on in Bloomington. COCKY CURT CIGNETTI CALLED OUT THE SEC, BUT HE SHOULD GOOGLE INDIANA'S LAUGHABLE SCHEDULE FIRST You're telling me Indiana can't get a home-and-home against someone like West Virginia? Virginia? Oklahoma State? Readers are starting to send this in since I'm now deep into the world of cross country. The story is that a boy in the Pacific Northwest decides to switch from running against boys to running against girls. A tale as old as time, right? And it's odd how often we hear about this stuff in the Pacific Northwest. So odd. WOMEN WHO FACED BIOLOGICAL MALES IN GIRLS' SPORTS AND LOCKER ROOMS SPEAK OUT AHEAD OF WASHINGTON STATE VOTE Anyway, the boy goes from fairly poor JV race finishes to finishing second in a girls' JV open race at a Nike Portland XC race. I don't want you guys to fall for the narrative that's being spread that this teen boy would've won some varsity girls race. He ran a 19:17:7 at the Portland race. He wouldn't have dominated the varsity race where the females were running in the 17:20:00 range. However, once again, here we go with this stupidity. How'd the school address this? Oh, it's up to the student to figure out his gender identity and if he thinks he should be running against the girls, then so be it. Do you feel like a girl? Boom, you're in the girls' race. The school says it is just following state law. – Scott K. makes a good point: 2026 and we can't get two cameras on each post for field goals as well as on foul poles to see if balls are fair, foul, good, or wide. Incredible. I'm not going to reveal who had the item dropped off, but it's someone I personally know. He said the fairly mainstream freight delivery company (not Amazon, FedEx, UPS or USPS) just left the rather large item at the door Monday without even giving him a heads up, or requiring someone to sign for the delivery. Can anyone beat that? Ever had someone more valuable than that just show up like it's a pair of shoes being delivered by Amazon? – 'Sheriff' John in Texas checks in: I think that's funny as heck. I don't think there's anything wrong with the sign. It's not vulgar and it's meant to be funny. Is she pretty? Sure. But not drop dead gorgeous, either. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Back in the day when I listened to Howard Stern a long time ago (before he went off the deep end), he had some great lines about Taylor Swift and her love life. Again, meant to be funny and meant to tease a billionaire pop singer (who's now married to an NFL star). What he said would be inappropriate for an NFL sign, but that's not what this was. Get over it. It's funny. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Anyone sick of the text messages begging for money? I'll just go ahead and say it, I cannot wait for November 4. I'll estimate that I've seen 15,000 political commercials since August 1. ############ SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER And on that note, I'm done this morning. The sun is out. There's a breeze. Fall is motoring along and it's a going to be a good night to sit back and watch some baseball. Remember, games start at 4 ET and go all the way past midnight. Go enjoy your day. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6470c75342cf4db8d1597 Rubio to deliver urgent plea to save Western civilization during speech in its birthplace te 2026-10-07T13:20:12.737Z Rubio to deliver urgent plea to save Western civilization during speech in its birthplace Secretary of State Marco Rubio will deliver a speech in Greece on Wednesday calling for the renewal of Western civilization and urging allies to join the United States in rejecting the decline of the West. The renewal of the West has been a theme during Rubio's tenure at the helm of the State Department. He has often railed against what he views as an erosion of the values upon which Western civilization was built. And his speech Wednesday will build on that. The remarks will commence at 11:30 a.m. ET, 6:30 p.m. local time in Greece, and is set in the ancient ruins of the citadel Acropolis. "Secretary Rubio will deliver an address from the birthplace of Western civilization, where he will call upon Americans and Europeans alike to join together in a great renewal of the Western spirit - an inheritance stretching from Athens and Rome to Christendom to the founding of the American Republic," Dylan Johnson, the State Department's assistant secretary for global public affairs, told Fox News Digital. TRUMP’S COUNTERTERRORISM STRATEGY SCORES BIG WINS AGAINST GLOBAL TERROR THREATS "Against the backdrop of the Acropolis, Secretary Rubio will look to the history of ancient Greece as the first full expression of the qualities that would come to define the West: curiosity, courage, ambition, and a restless spirit of exploration and discovery of the unknown," Johnson added. "He will warn that too much of our civilization has forgotten these essential qualities and urge our allies across the West to join the United States in rejecting decline, defending our shared heritage, and confronting a new era of great-power competition together." During his visit, Rubio announced a new counterterrorism partnership between the U.S. and Greece. He emphasized the strategic importance of Greece on Wednesday, calling it a "source of stability in an unstable world." "As you see a world that faces these destabilizing events, you recognize how important this alliance with Greece is to the United States," Rubio said. "It is a source of stability in an unstable world." At the Munich Security Conference in Germany in February, Rubio delivered a speech on the topic that earned him a standing ovation from European leaders, and racked up millions of views online. One popular X user described it as "one of the greatest" speeches by a Secretary of State in decades. Many others insisted the speech upped Rubio's potential 2028 presidential chances. AS AMERICA MARKS 250 YEARS, OUR GREATEST CHAPTERS ARE STILL AHEAD OF US Rubio described that the for the five centuries before the end of World War II, the West had expanded across the globe, building "vast empires." But, he said, after the war, Europe was in ruins, and "godless communist revolutions" in Europe caused people to believe that the West's dominance was forever finished. "Against that backdrop, then, as now, many came to believe that the West's age of dominance had come to an end, and that our future was destined to be a faint and feeble echo of our past. But together, our predecessors recognized that decline was a choice, and it was a choice they refused to make," he said. AMBASSADOR JEFF BARTOS: UN MUST ABANDON ANTI-AMERICAN, ANTI-WESTERN LEGACY OF DURBAN CONFERENCE Rubio urged the European leaders to reinvigorate that spirit. "This is why we do not want out allies to be shackled by guilt and shame," he continued. "We want allies that are proud of our culture and our heritage, and understand that we are heirs to the same great and noble civilization and who together with us, are willing and able to defend it." "And this is why we don't want allies to rationalize the broken status quo, rather than what is necessary to reckon with what is necessary to fix it. For we in America have no interest in being polite and orderly caretakers of the West's managed decline. We do not seek to separate, but to revitalize an old friendship and renew the greatest civilization in human history." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac644b775342cf4db8d153c DHS orders deportation of illegal migrant who sold fraudulent DHS, FBI 'immunity' cards te 2026-10-07T13:10:15.225Z DHS orders deportation of illegal migrant who sold fraudulent DHS, FBI 'immunity' cards FIRST ON FOX: A Brazilian illegal immigrant who admitted to creating a fake branch of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and selling counterfeit DHS and FBI identification cards — which he claimed would provide immunity from federal immigration officers — has been ordered deported. Mario Cesar Dos Santos, Jr., 50, who entered the United States in 2016 and overstayed his visa, is currently in removal proceedings, according to DHS. He was arrested in February at Orlando International Airport after arriving on a flight from Boston. Dos Santos pleaded guilty to wire fraud and the fraudulent use of government seals. WOMAN EXPOSED RUNNING VISA FRAUD SCHEME SPANNING YEARS, POSING AS IMMIGRATION OFFICER As part of the scheme, Dos Santos claimed to be the president of the "Chaplain Emergency Management Agency" (CEMA), a fictitious federal agency he created to trick attendees at training seminars into paying for immunity from immigration enforcement. While the training courses were offered for free, participants were charged $400 to $450 for bogus certificates they believed would protect them from deportation, authorities said. Each seminar drew approximately 30 to 45 participants. FORMER USCIS OFFICIAL, ACCOMPLICE CHARGED IN ALLEGED $960K CITIZENSHIP BRIBERY SCHEME In addition to the counterfeit certificates, Dos Santos sold clothing, badges, stickers and other merchandise bearing official seals for DHS and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) — the agency responsible for coordinating federal responses to natural and human-made disasters. A confidential informant purchased several of these items at a training seminar last year, according to authorities. TRUMP ADMIN’S FRAUD CRACKDOWN TARGETS FOREIGNERS ACCUSED OF INFILTRATING US FEDERAL PROGRAMS The CEMA website, its social media accounts, and a group chat — which had more than 750 members when the investigation launched in August 2025 — actively promoted upcoming courses and displayed an altered DHS seal, authorities said. The organization also falsely claimed to be accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and the American Council on Education. Dos Santos faces up to 20 years in federal prison when he is sentenced on Dec. 18. The Trump administration has prioritized eliminating fraud, government waste and abuse, establishing the Task Force to Eliminate Fraud led by Vice President JD Vance. FEMA alone investigated more than 2,000 fraud cases in fiscal year 2025, according to DHS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac644ad75342cf4db8d1516 2026 Arizona voter guide: Who’s on your ballot in Pima County te 2026-10-07T13:10:05.464Z 2026 Arizona voter guide: Who’s on your ballot in Pima County As the Nov. 3 election approaches, Arizona voters will be choosing officials and ballot measures at the local, state and federal levels. Jump to a Voter Guide section Register Key dates Voting FAQs Voting rights U.S. House Governor and cabinet Arizona Senate Arizona House School boards How can I check my own voter registration details? Use this tool to check whether you’re registered to vote, which party you’re registered with, whether you need to update your address, or whether you’re on the early voting list (called AEVL). You must have registered to vote by Oct. 5 to participate in the general election. Key election dates Oct. 5 Deadline to register to vote Oct. 7 Mail ballots are sent; early voting begins Oct. 23 Last day to request a mail-in ballot Oct. 27 Last day to mail your ballot back Oct. 30 Last day to vote early in person Nov. 3 General Election Day Voting FAQs How can I find a polling place or a vote center? You can vote early in-person Oct. 7-30. You can also vote in-person on Election Day, Nov. 3.  Pima County: Use this tool. Around the state: Use this tool to find a polling place. What to bring to the polls At the polls on Election Day you must provide your name and place of residence and present identification to the election official.  The photo ID can be one of the following: Valid Arizona driver license Valid Arizona non-operating identification card Tribal enrollment card or other form of tribal identification Valid United States federal, state, or local government-issued identification If you don’t have any of those IDs, you can provide two of the following: Utility bill of the elector that is dated within 90 days of the date of the election. A utility bill may be for electric, gas, water, solid waste, sewer, telephone, cellular phone, or cable television Bank or credit union statement that is dated within 90 days of the date of the election Valid Arizona vehicle registration Indian census card Property tax statement of the elector’s residence Tribal enrollment card or other form of tribal identification Arizona vehicle insurance card Recorder’s Certificate Valid United States federal, state, or local government-issued identification, including a voter registration card issued by the county recorder Any mailing to the elector marked “Official Election Material” If you don’t have two of those, there’s a third option:  Any valid photo identification from the first list in which the address does not reasonably match the precinct register accompanied by a non-photo identification from the second list in which the address does reasonably match the precinct register U.S. passport without address and one valid item from List 2 U.S. military identification without address and one valid item from List 2 Valid identification is also required prior to receiving a ballot at any in-person early voting location or emergency vote center or from a special election board.  How can I vote by mail? Ballots will be mailed to registered voters on the early voting list on Oct. 7. You can also request a one-time early ballot by Oct. 23. Go to the Arizona Voter Information Portal. Or in Pima County, request a ballot by mail from the county recorder’s office. Find links for other counties. To join the Active Early Voting List (AEVL) and get a ballot-by-mail for all future elections, update your voter registration here and select AEVL. The recommended deadline to mail your ballot is Oct. 27. Remember to sign your early ballot or your vote may not count. Curing (fixing) an early/mail-in ballot A ballot needs to be “cured” if poll workers question the validity of your signature or if you forgot to sign your early ballot. Voters who need to address an inconsistent signature between their ballot and registration card must do so no later than the fifth business day after a primary, general or special election day that includes a federal office, according to Arizona law. The 2024 election includes races for federal office.  If a voter submits a ballot without a signature, the county recorder or other officer in charge of elections must make an effort to contact the voter, advise them of the missing signature and allow the voter to add their signature no later than 7 p.m. on Election Day, according to Arizona law. In Pima County, you can get a replacement ballot at any Ballot Replacement Site or Vote Center, and you will need ID. You can request a new ballot here. In Maricopa County, more info about curing is available here. Have more questions or live outside of Pima and Maricopa counties? The Arizona Secretary of State’s Office has the contact information and county recorder websites for all county elections officials here. Voting rights Pima County voters can track the status of their early ballot here. Maricopa County voters can track their early ballot here. Voters in other parts of Arizona can track their early ballot here. Find out more about election security here. Need language assistance or have questions about your voting rights?  Know your voting rights / Spanish version NALEO ¡Ve y Vota! Spanish/English languages: Call 1-888-VE-Y-VOTA or 1-888-839-8682 Arizona Native Vote Election Protect Project: If you experience issues voting call this hotline: 1-888-777-3831 APIA VOTE and AAJC Asian languages: Call 1-888-API-VOTE or 1-888-274-8683  Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law/10 languages:  1-866-OUR-VOTE  1-888-VE-Y-VOTA (Spanish/English)  1-844-YALLA-US (Arabic/English)  1-888-API-VOTE (English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Urdu, Hindi, and Bengali)  Text MYVOTE to 1-866-687-8683 to get voting help from a trained volunteer  Disability Rights Arizona: 602-274-6287 or 1-800-927-2260 from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day. See more resources for voters with a disability from the Citizens Clean Elections Commission. More general voting resources from the Arizona Secretary of State’s Office. Native voters Native voters in Arizona and elsewhere have long faced discrimination and obstacles when it comes to casting a ballot. For more information about your rights, Arizona’s Native voters can sign up with Arizona Native Vote, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping Indigenous and rural communities participate in elections. Arizona Native Vote Election Protect Project: If you experience issues voting call this hotline: 1-888-777-3831 Members of federally-recognized tribes are not required to have an address or photo on their tribal identification in order to cast a provisional ballot, according to the Citizens Clean Elections Commission. Keep Arizona Informed Arizona Luminaria’s staff is working tirelessly to bring you in-depth reporting on Arizona’s 2026 elections. Help us continue this important work by donating to our nonprofit newsroom today. U.S. House of Representatives This district is considered a swing district with a history of close elections and it’s been called a toss up again this year. It includes all of Greenlee and parts of Pima, Pinal, Cochise and Graham counties. Use this tool to look up which district you live in. Juan Ciscomani has held the position since 2023 and before that he was a senior adviser to former Governor Doug Ducey. Ciscomani is a moderate Republican and he got an A grade for bipartisanship from Bridge Grades, a project of the Colorado-based Mediators Foundation. He won his first race in 2022 by 5,232 votes, and won reelection in 2024 by 10,822 votes. In both cases his opponent was Democrat Kirsten Engel. Now, with two terms of experience in Congress, he faces a new challenger in Democrat JoAnna Mendoza. Mendoza served 20 years in the Navy and Marine Corps and deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. She served as a Marine Corps drill instructor before returning to Arizona, where she worked as a staffer for Rep. Tom O’Halleran. Mendoza has not previously held elected office. She ran and lost in an Arizona State Senate race in 2020. Both parties are investing heavily in winning this race. As of July 1, Ciscomani had raised $6.17 million and Mendoza had raised $7.35 million. Voters can also choose third-party candidates in this race — Libertarian Jereme Peters and Green candidate Gary Swing. Swing has run for office more than a dozen times as a third-party candidate in Colorado and Arizona. Third-party candidates have factored into recent CD6 election outcomes. In 2024, Green candidate Athena Eastwood won 10,759 votes — nearly matching Ciscomani’s 10,822-vote margin over Engel. Independent Michael Dorland is running a write-in campaign. Juan Ciscomani Republican Official Facebook Campaign Facebook Personal Facebook Official X Campaign X Official Instagram Campaign Instagram Official YouTube Campaign YouTube LinkedIn Ballotpedia Federal Election Commission Wikipedia ID Open Secrets Campaign Website JoAnna Mendoza Democrat Campaign Facebook Campaign X Campaign Instagram Campaign YouTube Ballotpedia Campaign Website Jereme Lance Peters Libertarian Campaign Facebook Personal X Campaign Instagram Gary Swing Green Party Campaign Facebook Personal Facebook Campaign X Campaign Website This Democratic-leaning district stretches along the U.S.-México border and includes parts of six counties: Pima, Santa Cruz, Yuma, Cochise, Maricopa and Pinal as well as several tribal nations including the Pascua Yaqui and Tohono O’odham. Use this tool to look up which district you live in. Voters chose Democrat Adelita Grijalva in a special election in September 2025 to finish the term of her father, the late Rep. Raúl Grijalva. Before she was elected to Congress, she served on the Pima County Board of Supervisors and the Tucson Unified School District governing board. Her opponent is Republican Daniel Butierez, a painting contractor who has not previously held elected office. He lost to her in the special election by 40,204 votes and previously lost to her father in 2024 by 72,897 votes. Daniel Francis Butierez Sr. Republican Campaign Facebook Personal Facebook Campaign X Campaign Instagram LinkedIn Ballotpedia Federal Election Commission Campaign Website Adelita Grijalva Democrat Official Facebook Campaign Facebook Official X Campaign X Official Instagram Campaign Instagram Official YouTube Campaign YouTube LinkedIn Ballotpedia Federal Election Commission Wikipedia ID Campaign Website State-level elected officials Arizona Governor For the first time in Arizona, candidates for governor run as a joint ticket with a lieutenant governor candidate, after voters approved Proposition 131 in 2022. Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs is seeking a second term. She was a social worker before winning a seat in the Legislature in 2010, was elected secretary of state in 2018, and beat Republican Kari Lake for governor in 2022. That race was close: Hobbs won by 17,117 votes, 50.3% to 49.6%. Hobbs points to a state budget she signed with a $1.4 billion tax cut and no state tax on tips and overtime pay. She also helped erase medical debt for nearly 700,000 Arizonans. Hobbs is a sharp critic of President Donald Trump and blames his tariffs for rising costs. Her running mate is John Giles, who was Mesa’s mayor until 2025. He was a Republican until May, when he registered as an independent. Republican Rep. Andy Biggs was elected to Congress in 2016. Before that he served in the state legislature for more than a decade, including as Senate president from 2013 to 2017. He chaired the House Freedom Caucus from 2019 to 2022, and he voted against accepting Arizona’s electoral votes after the 2020 election. Biggs won the July primary with about 74% of the vote, beating Rep. David Schweikert. His running mate is Sine Kerr, a former state senator and Senate majority whip with a background in agriculture. Biggs wants to eliminate Arizona’s 2.5% flat income tax. Trump endorsed him and Turning Point Action backs him. Both campaigns say they’ll lower costs, and both are running attack ads. Biggs has attacked Hobbs over rate increases for Sunshine Residential, a contractor for the state Department of Child Safety. Attorney General Kris Mayes, a Democrat, announced Aug. 21 that her office found no evidence of pay-to-play and would not file charges. Hobbs’ office says she did not direct the rate increases. Risa Lombardo is the Green Party candidate. She is a retired legal secretary. She says she would stop data centers and end the use of Flock cameras. The Arizona Green Party is “actively opposed” to her candidacy. Teri Ann Hourihan is the No Labels candidate. She is a Phoenix mental health counselor. Hourihan says her top priority is rooting out corruption in state agencies. She also wants to address the water shortage through conservation and desalination and improve health care access. Two additional Republicans are running write-in campaigns: Gertritrude Gonzalez and Alice Novoa. Andy Biggs Republican Running mate: Sine Kerr Official Facebook Campaign Facebook Official X Campaign X Official Instagram Campaign Instagram Official YouTube Campaign YouTube Ballotpedia Federal Election Commission Campaign Website Katie Hobbs Democrat Running mate: John Giles Campaign Facebook Personal Facebook Campaign X Campaign Instagram Campaign Website Risa Lombardo Green Party Running mate: Lisa Castillo Campaign Facebook Campaign Instagram Campaign Website Teri Ann Hourihan No Labels Party Running mate: Angela Harrolle Mohan Campaign Facebook Campaign X Campaign Instagram Campaign YouTube Campaign Website Arizona Secretary of State The highest-profile duty of this office is overseeing elections. Since the 2020 election, this office has drawn more attention, and the winner will run elections in 2028, when Arizona is expected to be a presidential battleground again. Democrat Adrian Fontes has held the office since 2023. He is a Marine Corps veteran and a former prosecutor. He was elected Maricopa County recorder in 2016. Fontes says Arizona’s elections are fair and secure and don’t need a major overhaul. He has fought the Trump administration’s effort to get the state’s unredacted voter rolls. Federal judges rejected that bid in Arizona and in about two dozen other states. Republican state Rep. Alexander Kolodin is an elections lawyer and a member of the Arizona Freedom Caucus. He was elected to the Arizona House in 2022 and won the July primary over former Arizona Republican Party Chair Gina Swoboda. Kolodin was part of a lawsuit filed after the 2020 election that alleged the presidential race was stolen from President Donald Trump. The State Bar of Arizona sanctioned him in 2023 for his role in that case and others and placed him on 18 months of probation. At an Aug. 31 debate, Fontes called him an architect of the “Big Lie.” Kolodin blamed Fontes for problems with the state’s election system. He says his changes would restore trust in Arizona’s elections and make sure ballots are counted on time. He backs Proposition 144, a legislative referral on the ballot that would require ID for all voters, including those who vote by mail, and allow polling places to count early ballots dropped off in person. The Green Party nominee is Duwayne Collier. The party says it opposes Collier’s candidacy. Adrian Fontes Democrat Campaign Facebook Personal Facebook Campaign X Campaign Instagram Campaign YouTube Campaign Website Alexander Kolodin Republican Campaign Facebook Personal Facebook Campaign X Personal X Campaign Instagram Campaign Website Duwayne Collier Green Party Campaign Facebook Campaign X Campaign Instagram Campaign Website Arizona Attorney General The AG is the state’s chief law enforcement officer, with a focus on consumer protections, civil rights, enforcement actions, litigation, and defending or challenging state laws. The AG has significant discretion about which laws to defend or challenge. Incumbent Democrat Kris Mayes narrowly won in 2022 by 280 votes. Mayes has filed nearly 50 lawsuits against the Trump administration. Whoever wins will decide whether Arizona keeps suing the Trump administration. Mayes was a journalist, worked in Gov. Janet Napolitano’s administration, served on the Arizona Corporation Commission and taught at the Arizona State University law school before she was elected attorney general. Republican challenger Warren Petersen is currently president of the Arizona State Senate. The Republican-led Senate passed a resolution calling for Mayes to resign after she said an armed Arizonan and a masked federal immigration agent could be a “recipe for disaster.” Mayes later clarified that her concern is for the safety of both residents and law enforcement. Petersen, a real estate broker and lawyer, has served in the Legislature since 2013. Petersen has said the 2020 election results were certified “prematurely,” and he helped launch the Cyber Ninjas audit of Maricopa County’s 2020 results, but he disputes being called an election denier. Mayes declined to defend some abortion restrictions in court and said she would not prosecute under the 1864 ban. (It was repealed in 2024.) Petersen intervened to defend a 2021 abortion law Mayes would not defend. Kris Mayes Democrat Campaign Facebook Personal Facebook Campaign X Campaign Instagram Personal Instagram Campaign YouTube Campaign Website Warren Petersen Republican Campaign Facebook Personal Facebook Campaign X Campaign Instagram Campaign Website Superintendent of Public Instruction State Treasurer Kimberly Yee and former Glendale Community College president Teresa Leyba Ruiz are competing for the state’s top education role. The superintendent heads the Arizona Department of Education, oversees the state’s K-12 public school system and sits on the Arizona Board of Regents. The office also runs the state’s Empowerment Scholarship Account program, known as ESAs, which pays for private school tuition and other education costs. The superintendent can’t raise school funding alone and would have to persuade the Legislature to do that. Yee was elected state treasurer in 2018 and reelected in 2022, and she can’t run for that role again. She is a former state senator who has championed ESAs and school choice since her time in the Legislature. Leyba Ruiz is a first-time candidate and a former math teacher who retired as president of Glendale Community College. She now works for the nonprofit Education Forward Arizona. Ruiz says she would end the automatic approval of ESA purchases of $2,000 or less and push for more oversight of the program. She blames ESAs and low per-pupil funding for school closures and crowded classrooms. Two people are running write-in campaigns: Gerard Davis, of the Green Party, worked as a case manager for the Department of Child Safety and the Department of Economic Security. Stephen Neal Jr., of the No Labels party, worked as a school psychologist and a special education director. Terry Leyba Ruiz Democrat Campaign Facebook Campaign Instagram LinkedIn Campaign Website Kimberly Yee Republican Official Facebook Campaign Facebook Personal Facebook Official X Campaign X Campaign Website Arizona Corporation Commission The five-member Arizona Corporation Commission decides how much Arizonans pay for electricity, gas and water — and they will address rising concerns about data centers and renewable energy. Also at stake is Tucson Electric Power’s rate case. Two seats are up in 2026. Thompson is the only incumbent on the ballot. Voters will choose two of the candidates on their ballot to serve four-year terms. Currently all five commissioners are Republicans. Ralph Heap Republican Campaign Facebook Campaign X Campaign Website Kevin Thompson Republican Campaign Facebook Campaign X Campaign Website Mike Cease Green Party Personal Facebook LinkedIn Jonathon Hill Democrat Campaign Facebook Campaign X LinkedIn Campaign Website Clara Pratte Democrat Campaign Facebook Campaign X Campaign Instagram Campaign Website Arizona State Senate featured race District 17 Candidates are vying for an open seat as Republican Sen. Vince Leach retires. This district is one of the most competitive in the state and it has a history of close elections, with the 2024 and 2022 races decided by about 2 percentage points. District 17 covers a small part of Pinal County and parts of northeastern Pima County, including Oro Valley, Marana, SaddleBrooke, Catalina, Tucson’s east side and Vail. Use this tool to look up which district you live in. Republican Christopher King is a member of the Vail Unified School District governing board and works as a substitute teacher in the district. He was elected in 2020 and reelected in 2024. King is a retired Air Force veteran who served as a bomb disposal technician. He also serves on the Arizona School Boards Association board. Democrat Edgar Soto is a Marine veteran and vice president of Pima Community College’s Desert Vista campus. He serves on the board of the Southern Arizona Sports, Tourism and Film Authority. Soto previously ran and lost a race for Pima County Board of Supervisors in 2024. Chris King Republican Campaign Facebook Campaign X Campaign Instagram LinkedIn Campaign Website Edgar Soto Democrat Campaign Facebook Campaign Instagram LinkedIn Campaign Website Arizona State House featured races District 16 Voters will choose two representatives in this highly competitive district. District 16 includes parts of Tucson’s west side and parts of Pima County, plus parts of Pinal and Maricopa counties. Use this tool to look up which district you live in. Casa Grande Republican incumbents Teresa Martinez and Chris Lopez are both seeking reelection. Martinez was appointed in 2021 to represent another district and was elected to District 16 in 2022. Lopez has served for one term. Democrat Julia Romero Gusse served two terms on the Maricopa City Council and she served as a senior adviser at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Teresa Martinez Republican Campaign Facebook Campaign X Campaign Instagram LinkedIn Campaign Website Chris Lopez Republican Campaign Facebook Campaign Website Julia Romero Gusse Democrat Campaign Facebook Campaign Instagram LinkedIn Campaign Website District 17 Voters will choose two representatives in this highly competitive district, which covers a small part of Pinal County and parts of northeastern Pima County, including Oro Valley, Marana, SaddleBrooke, Catalina, Tucson’s east side and Vail. Use this tool to look up which district you live in. The incumbents, Republican Rachel Jones Keshel and Democrat Kevin Volk are seeking reelection. The challengers are Republican John Winchester, who previously ran for the Pima County Board of Supervisors in 2016, and Democrat Hollace “Holly” Lyon, who previously ran for the House in 2018 and 2014 in a different district. Rachel Jones Keshel Republican Campaign Facebook Personal Facebook Campaign X Campaign Website Kevin Volk Democrat Campaign Facebook Campaign X Campaign Instagram LinkedIn Campaign Website Holly Lyon Democrat Campaign Facebook Campaign Instagram Campaign Website John Winchester Republican Campaign Facebook Campaign X Campaign Instagram LinkedIn Campaign Website School boards Amphitheater Public Schools Five candidates are running for three seats on the Amphitheater Public Schools Governing Board. The Amphi board will continue to navigate right-sizing the district, which closed four schools last spring. It will also vote next year on a new superintendent, as Todd Jaeger is set to retire at the end of this school year. The two-year term open seat is a race between Michael Gemma and Kimberly Outlaw Ryan. Both applied for the seat a year ago when it was vacated because of a death on the board. Former Canyon del Oro High School principal Gemma was appointed in 2025. Ryan is the deputy general counsel of the Tucson Airport Authority. The Amphi district runs from north Tucson through unincorporated Pima County, Oro Valley and Catalina. Amphitheater Public Schools – two-year term Mike Gemma Incumbent Personal Facebook LinkedIn Kimberly Outlaw Ryan Challenger LinkedIn Amphitheater Public Schools – four-year term Running for two, four-year seats are John Fife, a retired 30-year teacher, Nina Godlewski, a retired teacher after nearly two decades, and Elizabeth Slater, the chief executive officer of Youth on Their Own, a nonprofit dropout prevention organization. John Fife Challenger Campaign Facebook Campaign Instagram LinkedIn Nina Godlewski Challenger Campaign Facebook Campaign Instagram Elizabeth Slater Challenger Campaign Facebook Campaign Instagram Pima JTED – District 2 Pima County’s Joint Technical Education District has one open seat and two candidates. As JTED navigates explosive growth, it also has a bond on the ballot. Incumbent Cindy Rankin is a physiology professor at the University of Arizona who has served nearly 12 years on the JTED board. Challenger Beth Lehr has been an educator for over 20 years and most recently was the assistant principal at Sahuarita High School. Beth Lehr Challenger LinkedIn Cindy Rankin Incumbent LinkedIn Sahuarita Unified School District Three candidates are running for  two seats on the Sahuarita Unified School District Governing Board. Incumbent John Sparks is the president of the board and seeks his fourth term. He is a mental health nurse practitioner. Incumbent Raul Rodriguez, a Pima County corrections officer, seeks his second term. Christen Sundberg is a write-in candidate. Raul Rodriguez Incumbent Campaign Facebook LinkedIn John Sparks Incumbent Personal Facebook Personal Instagram LinkedIn Tucson Unified School District Five candidates are running for two seats on the Tucson Unified School District Governing Board.  Two incumbents, Jennifer Eckstrom, a Pima County employee, and businessman Val Romero are running for reelection. Those two face Pilar Acosta Ruiz, a civic leader with a background in bookkeeping and nonprofit work, educator Skye Fernandez and University of Arizona student Tre’Davon Rhodes. Pilar Acosta Ruiz Challenger Campaign Facebook Personal Facebook Campaign Website Jennifer Eckstrom Incumbent Campaign Facebook Personal Facebook Campaign Instagram Campaign Website District Website Skye Fernandez Challenger Campaign Facebook Campaign Instagram Campaign Website Tre’Davon Rhodes Challenger Campaign Instagram Campaign YouTube Campaign Website Val Romero Incumbent Campaign Facebook Personal Facebook Personal Instagram Campaign Website District Website Tanque Verde Unified School District Four candidates will vie for two seats on the Tanque Verde governing board. Incumbent Beth Peterson is a software engineer. Piper Jordan is a former Tanque Verde teacher. Write-in candidate Erik Nystrom is the chief financial officer of Pima Medical Institute. Thomas Trask is an Air Force veteran and educator. Piper Jordan Challenger Personal Facebook Campaign Instagram Campaign Website Erik Nystrom Write-in candidate LinkedIn Beth Peterson Incumbent LinkedIn District Website Thomas Trask Incumbent Campaign Website District Website Keep Arizona Informed Arizona Luminaria’s staff is working tirelessly to bring you in-depth reporting on Arizona’s 2026 elections. Help us continue this important work by donating to our nonprofit newsroom today. The post Thomas Trask appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac63b5275342cf4db8d1255 MLW star Donovan Dijak talks tag team wrestling being a 'lost art,' partnering with Josh Bishop and growth te 2026-10-07T12:30:10.818Z MLW star Donovan Dijak talks tag team wrestling being a 'lost art,' partnering with Josh Bishop and growth It has been more than two years since Donovan Dijak joined Major League Wrestling (MLW) and just as he was in WWE NXT, he continued to be a force to be reckoned with. The average pro wrestling might feast their eyes on the 6-foot-7, 270-pound Massachusetts native and believe he should be a singles competitor in the ring. However, Dijak has torn it up in MLW as part of The Skyscrapers tag team with Bishop Dyer and now Josh Bishop. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK PRO WRESTLING COVERAGE Dijak and Bishop are set to have a massive tag team match against MLW world heavyweight champion Killer Kross and Matt Riddle. Kross and Riddle have had their differences in the past. Kross won the title in a Battle Riot earlier this year. Riddle had done the same in 2025. A win for Dijak and Bishop might catapult each of them into a shot at the world title down the line. "I'm banking on them not being able to coexist," Dijak told OutKick Dropkick. "Hopefully me and Josh can coexist. I know there's some volatility there. But he (Bishop) has all the potential in the world. He's just an incredible dude. Big, strong, exactly what you want in a tag team partner, especially in a tag team called The Skyscrapers. I'm very excited for his future. "I'm very excited to help mold his future and give him the path and the avenue and the direction and the instruction that is necessary for success at the level against guys like Killer Kross, against guys like Matt Riddle, who I've been wrestling for years and years and years, both of them. So, I'm super excited to get back in the ring with those guys and to be in the ring with Josh as well because he's just an unbelievable competitor." Dijak said he was a big fan of tag team wrestling as well as singles wrestling. He teamed with Mace in WWE and wrestler Mikey Webb. He also credited Tommaso Ciampa with helping him learn the psychology of a tag team match. Dijak held the MLW tag team titles with both Dyer and Bishop for nearly a year before dropping it to The Good Brothers – Karl Anderson and Doc Gallows. Pro wrestling fans have expressed some dismay about tag team wrestling over the years. OutKick Dropkick asked Dijak whether the style was a "lost art" in the sport. "Absolutely. There's so many points and purposes around tag team wrestling that I think kind of get lost in today's sort of system of professional wrestling. And I understand why, right? Because my perspective — and I teach a lot of this," Dijak said, pointing to his work at the New England Pro Wrestling Academy in Massachusetts and the course he offers online at Dijakwrestling.com. "A big piece of tag team psychology that kind of gets lost is how different and unique of a platform it is as opposed to a singles match or singles wrestling. People get so caught up — and I know this happens because it happened to me back in 2014, 2015, 2016 when I was a younger wrestler and I was really champing at the bit to prove myself as an elite wrestler — I would get put in tag team matches or triple threat matches, and my first thought would be, ‘I wish it was a singles match because I really want to show what I can do as a singles competitor.’ When you have that mindset, it can take away from a match because you get hyper-focused on, ‘Let me show them how good of a singles wrestler I am,’ and that doesn't fulfill the potential of the unique situation of what a tag team match is. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "Once you allow yourself to tell the story of tag team professional wrestling or triple threat professional wrestling or whatever your unique stipulation is, that proves how valuable of a commodity or an asset you are. It gives the fans a new experience because most cards have a ton of singles matches on them. It’s usually, singles, singles, singles, tag, singles, singles, triple threat, singles. So, if you take that opportunity to be like ‘Whoa, we got a tag team match now, let me show them everything that's unique about tag team wrestling,’ that can be such a fun experience for both you as a wrestler and the crowd as viewers because, now, they're getting something completely different. It's a completely different story that’s worth telling, and a lot of wrestlers miss out on that. Myself included back when that was my mindset. I hope that through my training and my teaching and hopefully saying this, more people can start to evolve and understand the gift they're being given." MLW has grown over the last two years since Dijak joined the company. The promotion struck distribution deals with Tubi and Veeps, allowing for "Fusion" to be aired on those channels – all for free. Dijak told OutKick Dropkick the growth was one of the reasons why he wanted to be a part of MLW in the first place. "I love being part of that growth. That's exactly why I wanted to be part of MLW in the first place was because I could see the upward trajectory," he said. "You get a sense of it when you’re an outsider but from the inside, you get a perspective of, ‘OK, what are the company goals, what are the company aspirations, how are they trying to get there, what are they doing to get there?’ I got to see all of that over the course of two years, and it always trended in an upward direction. You could see the pieces being put in place for a weekly show, and then you can see the weekly show appear and then you’re like, OK, this is clearly meant for a different level of viewership, when’s that announcement coming? When they say a big announcement is coming, you always know in the back of your mind it actually is going to be a big announcement. "It's exciting to see that come to fruition. Now we're on Tubi, with this amount of viewership and subscription service now the live streaming is going to be on this platform. So, to be able to see that and while doing that to sustain the live event crowds that we’ve had. We've been sold out for like three years straight now. It's just incredible to be part of that and to be someone who helps facilitate that upward trajectory is incredibly important to me. I love being part of MLW and hope to continue as we make this ascent in what is a clear, clear upward trajectory." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac636a575342cf4db8d119d KARL ROVE: Fox News changed the media 30 years ago. The best is yet to come te 2026-10-07T12:10:13.542Z KARL ROVE: Fox News changed the media 30 years ago. The best is yet to come Thirty years ago, on Oct. 7, 2026,  Fox News burst on the scene. It arrived just in time. Journalism as practiced in print, television and cable had become, on the national level, infected by subtle bias. Important stories went unreported because they didn’t fit into the mindset of a largely insular community. This community dominated the major national channels. It consisted of executives, producers, anchors, reporters, writers and researchers. The closer these individuals were to the top of their networks, the more they tended to come from the same universities, live in the same towns, and socialize with each other. They tended to share liberal or left-of-center attitudes and biases that permeated their choice of stories and the nature of their coverage. They were mostly unaware of this bias. If they were aware, some didn’t care. They were in a position to set the agenda and shape the storyline and were happy to do so. Then along came Fox News. On the news side, it aimed for fairness and balance. Its anchors and on-air personalities strove to cover issues and events that were important to the audience and the country, not just what advanced someone’s bias. Like most Americans, the news side of Fox consists of people who love our country, see her greatness as well as her challenges, and connect with people all across the nation who want fairness and balance. DANA PERINO: THE UNTOLD STORY OF THE REMARKABLE PEOPLE WHO MAKE FOX NEWS POSSIBLE Over the years, these Fox News figures have won the respect of both competitors and the nation’s newsmakers. They’ve interviewed leaders of our country and the world. Fox anchors have been on the stage asking questions in presidential primary and general election debates involving both parties. Fox Sunday morning programs, both on the channel and on Fox Business, have become must-do stops for newsmakers and must-watch television for Americans who want to learn what is actually going on. In all these settings, Fox News on-air personalities have raised important issues other networks ignored or downplayed. They’ve developed reputations as hard-working journalists who do their homework, know the facts and ask tough, fair questions of all who sit before their cameras. JENNIFER GRIFFIN: I COVERED WARS, TERROR AND TRAGEDY FOR FOX NEWS. WHAT I FOUND WAS A FAMILY On the opinion side of Fox, the on-air personalities are conservative, patriotic, and proud of our country. They’re passionate about sharing their views. And as they strive for a respectful national conversation, they’re confident enough to share their studios with figures to the left of center. That is why, for example, "The Five," originally an experiment to fill space while programming was rejiggered, has turned out to be such a popular and durable part of the Fox lineup. Imagine — people from the left and right talking about issues, often disagreeing and sometimes agreeing, but always doing so with empathy, intelligence, wit and, oh, yes, good humor! MARTHA MACCALLUM: AFTER 22 YEARS, HERE'S WHY I'M GRATEFUL TO CALL FOX HOME This combination of fair and balanced news coverage and an opinion voice for a large element of the country that was ignored — and, in some cases, looked down upon by those who ran the existing national media — has made for an exciting three decades for Fox. This network has become a vital part of America’s national dialogue, and I’ve been honored to be part of it since January 2008. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION The past 30 years of success for Fox News are just the start. What an exciting time lies ahead as the channel’s leadership encourages even greater efforts toward fair and balanced coverage of the big events affecting our country and the world. Stay tuned. The best is yet to come. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM KARL ROVE Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac636a475342cf4db8d1194 WWE star Joe Hendry drops music album, stands by calling for Logan Paul's firing and not jumping to use AI te 2026-10-07T12:10:12.783Z WWE star Joe Hendry drops music album, stands by calling for Logan Paul's firing and not jumping to use AI Joe Hendry was a WWE NXT champion, a Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) champion and made a surprise WrestleMania appearance in 2025 to take on Randy Orton. But did anyone have Hendry being a chart-topping musician on their bingo cards? Call it if you did. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK PRO WRESTLING COVERAGE Hendry’s "Beyond Belief" was released this week, which includes 11 songs. He told OutKick Dropkick he had been performing live since he was a kid growing up in Scotland and before he started to pursue pro wrestling as a career. "It’s been an incredibly rewarding journey. It's very exciting. I had such fun when I released ‘I Believe in Joe Hendry’ as a single, but like an album is a whole different beast. That’s a big commitment for our fans and music listeners a full feature-length album," he said. "I appreciate people taking the time to listen to it and buy it, and it's just been very humbling to see the response." Hendry said he wrote the album in a span of about 34 days. At first, he said WWE Music wanted to put out a song about The Miz. The idea transformed into a possible EP and then into a full album. One of the songs on "Beyond Belief" is about firing Logan Paul, who Hendry has been in a feud with for a few months. He’s performed it live on "Monday Night Raw" multiple times and interrupted Judgment Day matches with his vocals. He said he had about a week’s notice before getting the song together because it was going to be about his Raw debut. But with a small storyline change, the lyrics changed with it. "I was told that I'd be debuting on the Raw after WrestleMania, so I had about a week's notice to come up with a song, but it was gonna be, ‘Raw, Raw, Joe Hendry signed to Raw,’ but then they announced my appearance, it was delayed, and they announced my appearance the following week, so me signing to Raw was no longer the story. And I needed to go after someone, and I've always been of the opinion you go after the biggest name in the building, and that's Logan Paul. "He's our most Googled WWE superstar. And so, to me, that was the person to go after and that's where ‘Fire Logan Paul’ came from. So, I'd say about a week for that one." Hendry said Paul hates the song, but he has no plans of backing off it. "Obviously, he hates it. He despises it. It tells the truth. It’s ‘Logan Paul should be fired.’ We all know this. This is a campaign that I've been on. It’s why it's an important part of the album. I think when you have a platform like mine, you have to use it for good, and that will probably involve trying to get Logan Paul fired, and that feels like a quest that I'll never stop." THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Artificial intelligence in the music industry has been more rampant in the last few years. AI has been shown to create music, generate melodies and essentially creating a band when you have no instruments available. But Hendry told OutKick Dropkick he would trust himself before he trusts a machine. "For me and my songwriting, I feel like that's my skill, and I don't want to use AI to write songs because I don't know, I can just, I can personally tell the difference between a song that's been AI generated and that's been written by a human being and it's a skill that I've worked very hard on. "So I understand that we live in a world where there are tools that you can use. For example, there are amazing keyboard sounds and drum sounds that you can get just by pressing buttons on your keyboard, which obviously as musicians like those are amazing tools. But in terms of the actual creation of music, I think I'm going to trust Joe Hendry before I trust the machine." Hendry is far from the only one who has recorded songs on the WWE roster. Liv Morgan released "Trouble" before WrestleMania 42 and made it her entrance music. Alexa Bliss is set to release a song with her husband Ryan Cabrera later this week. Hendry said he was open to collaborations but might have to wait a bit on Morgan given her associations with The Judgment Day. "I'm always open to that. I'm always open to that. Right now, I will say, look, I'm open to collaborations, but right now myself and Liv Morgan are not on very good terms," he said. "She is obviously in the judgment Day who I have frequent problems with, so, I'm afraid that, I'm not going to lend my songwriting skills to the Judgment Day at this time." Hendry noted on X on Tuesday his album was rising on the iTunes, scoring as high as No. 2 on one chart. It just goes to show you, never stop believing in Joe Hendry. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac636a375342cf4db8d118b Man hunting for gems at state park spots something 'glowing' in the gravel: 'I was shaking' te 2026-10-07T12:10:11.960Z Man hunting for gems at state park spots something 'glowing' in the gravel: 'I was shaking' A longtime gem hunter who struck it big with a rare yellow diamond is now opening up about the remarkable discovery — and what it may be worth. Jack Pearadin, a Navy reservist, found the gem at the Crater of Diamonds State Park earlier this year. The gem, which Pearadin named the "American Dream," weighs 6.03 carats. It has a striking golden-yellow color and an unusual, almost square shape. STUNNED COUPLE UNEARTHS 150-POUND MYSTERY HIDDEN BENEATH THEIR BACKYARD FOR DECADES Though the discovery was first announced earlier this year, Pearadin recently opened up about the find to The Associated Press. Arkansas state officials said Pearadin discovered the diamond during a Jan. 25 TikTok livestream while processing a bucket of gravel that he and his friend, Michael Schumacher, had collected from the park's search area in late December.  Schumacher was traveling at the time. The hunt came shortly after a winter storm coated the area with more than an inch of ice, making it especially difficult to sift and wash the gravel. "I was about eight feet away, and for some reason I turned back and saw [the gem] glowing from the center of the pile," Pearadin said. ARCHAEOLOGISTS UNCOVER MYSTERIOUS FACE HIDDEN FOR CENTURIES IN BOOK OF REVELATION CITY "I had to go almost to the bottom of the pile to pull it out, it was so big. I was shaking!" Pearadin's reaction was captured in real time during a TikTok livestream. "Oh my God! Oh my God!" he was recorded as saying. "We got a big one!" Pearadin told the AP that some collectors said the diamond could be worth as much as $1 million. Park officials previously told Fox News Digital that park employees "are not trained to grade or appraise diamonds or other rocks and minerals." POLICE OPERATION TAKES UNEXPECTED TURN WHEN OFFICERS STUMBLE UPON ANCIENT BURIAL CAVE "Our primary training involves properly identifying and registering diamonds for guests who find them," an Arkansas State Parks official said. "Anyone interested in having their diamonds graded or appraised can reach out to a certified gemologist, who has had special training to properly grade gemstone quality and estimate value." Laura Stanley, a certified gem appraiser in Little Rock, told the AP that a high-quality six-carat yellow diamond from the park could sell for about $250,000. "They are their own entity," Stanley said.  CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "It’s the only place in America where you can go find your own diamond, and you can’t compare that to a diamond from anywhere else." Pearadin has been searching for diamonds at the park since 2013 and even moved to nearby Murfreesboro to pursue the hobby, according to the AP. "I love it that much," he told the outlet. Pearadin has sold most of the diamonds he has personally found through online sales. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS For the "American Dream," Pearadin said he plans to split any profits with Schumacher, who helped collect the gravel containing the stone. He hopes to use the money to open his own crystal mine. Fox News Digital reached out to Pearadin for further comment. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Pearadin's discovery is one of several notable diamonds unearthed at Crater of Diamonds State Park this year. This summer, officials announced that a grieving Pennsylvania woman had discovered a 3.09-carat diamond at the park, just days after burying her father and months after losing her son. On Aug. 29, officials announced that a Tennessee grandfather had discovered a 2.29-carat yellow diamond while searching the park. The Associated Press contributed reporting. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6344d75342cf4db8d112e Newsom again calls for Trump’s removal under 25th Amendment, White House hits back te 2026-10-07T12:00:13.751Z Newsom again calls for Trump’s removal under 25th Amendment, White House hits back California Gov. Gavin Newsom called for invoking the 25th Amendment against President Donald Trump, calling the president "mentally ill" following Trump's controversial remarks involving Los Angeles and San Diego. "Donald Trump is mentally ill. TIME FOR THE 25TH!" Newsom said in statements provided to multiple media outlets. The Democratic governor's comments came after Trump referenced the two California cities while discussing Iran during a campaign rally in Grand Island, Nebraska, on Monday. "They can take out a city. Let them take out Los Angeles. Let them take out San Diego," Trump said. "This is a very small price to pay." GAVIN NEWSOM ACCUSES TRUMP OF EXPLOITING WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENTS' DINNER SHOOTING TO ATTACK ENEMIES Newsom blasted the president as "deranged and dangerous" in a post on X responding to the remarks. It is not the first time Newsom has called for using the 25th Amendment against Trump. In July, the California governor said Trump's election integrity speech represented a "legitimate 25th Amendment moment" and described it as "the rambling of a mad king." That earlier call drew sharp pushback from Republicans, who accused Newsom and other Democrats of applying a double standard after defending former President Joe Biden amid questions about his age and cognitive fitness while he was in office. HOUSE DEMS UNVEIL BILL TO EXAMINE REMOVING TRUMP USING 25TH AMENDMENT The 25th Amendment, ratified in 1967, provides a process under which the vice president and a majority of the Cabinet — or another body designated by Congress — can declare a president unable to discharge the powers and duties of the office. The White House has pushed back on interpretations of Trump's latest comments, saying the president was arguing that American cities could have faced threats from Iran if Tehran had obtained a nuclear weapon. White House communications director Steven Cheung said the ensuing "media freakout" was "not rooted in reality," adding that Trump "was clearly stating U.S. cities would have been threatened if a nuclear Iran hadn't been stopped." "America is safer because of the President. Iran has no nuclear, no navy, no air force, and no money," Cheung said. Trump's remarks came as he discussed the costs associated with the conflict with Iran, telling the Nebraska crowd that Americans were paying a "small price ... for keeping the world safe, keeping our country safe," before referencing the potential threat to U.S. cities. Fox News Digital reached out to Newsom's office and the White House, but did not immediately receive responses. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6344c75342cf4db8d1125 Last-chance October Prime Day deals — including 50% off this Shark vacuum te 2026-10-07T12:00:12.859Z Last-chance October Prime Day deals — including 50% off this Shark vacuum FOX News Deals may be compensated for, or earn a commission if you buy through our links. I recently bought this Shark Pet cordless vacuum myself, and it's quickly become one of my go-tos for everyday cleanup. It's 50% off for the final day of October Prime Day, bringing the price down to $150. I love the lightweight, cordless design for quick cleanups, and the LED headlights make it easier to spot pet hair, dust and debris I might otherwise miss. If you need a vacuum upgrade, now's the time to shop before the sale ends. READ MORE: October Prime Day deals: AirPods under $180, Shark vacuums at 50% off and more Take it from me: These last-chance October Prime Day deals are worth a look. If you've been waiting to replace a well-loved coffee maker or pick up new earbuds, now's the best time to save before the holiday shopping rush. — Caitlyn Martyn, Commerce Editor  Upgrade your listening experience with Apple AirPods Pro 3 earbuds, now $70 off. Make mornings easier with a $100 Keurig and bulk buy K-Cup pods while they're on sale. Layer up as temperatures drop with a bestselling Hanes hoodie, now just $10. -- Editor's Pick: Hisense 65-inch LED TV: $827.99 (45% off) Why it's worth it: Follow every pitch and play with clear picture and crisp sound. The 65-inch TV is at a record-low price (over $650 off), making it a timely upgrade for MLB postseason games and NFL Sundays. -- Here are three items our team bought during October Prime Day. "I snagged this LEGO Advent calendar as a gift for a family member who loves to build. This will surely go out of stock the closer we get to the holidays." — Caitlyn Martyn, Commerce Editor "I like home-cooked meals during the week, but I have limited time. I got this Ninja air fryer to prep a lot of food quickly." — Brianna DiCamillo, Commerce Analytics Manager "I have a lot of Craftsman tools, so I like to have extra batteries on hand. With this substantial discount, I had to buy these." — Christopher Murray, Commerce Writer -- Michael Kors crossbody bag ($80.17) — now 52% off: This stylish crossbody is made from 100% leather. Samsonite two-piece luggage set ($175) — now 35% off: Prep for holiday travel with these two hardshell roller bags. Gildan men's T-shirts, 5-pack ($15.75) — now 25% off: Stock up on everyday tees for less. iRestore red light mask ($759) — now 16% off: Amp up your skincare routine with this LED face mask. Apple AirTag ($24) — now 17% off: Keep tabs on keys, luggage and other essentials. -- Last-chance October Prime Day home deals: A $150 Ninja air fryer, 50% off Roombas and more 50% off Shark, $120 off Dyson and more last-chance October Prime Day vacuum deals Last-minute October Prime Day tool deals: Up to 45% off DeWalt, Craftsman and more -- Shop the final hours of October Prime Day with deals on home, tools, tech and more. Wayfair's 5 Days of Deals offers up to 60% off furniture for every room, plus up to 40% off Christmas trees and seasonal decor. Cook like Gordon Ramsay for less with HexClad’s Prime Time sale, featuring up to 52% off pots, pans and knives. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac631f575342cf4db8d10c0 Declassified docs raise questions about Jack Smith’s Trump trial testimony and more top headlines te 2026-10-07T11:50:13.561Z Declassified docs raise questions about Jack Smith’s Trump trial testimony and more top headlines 1. Jack Smith’s Senate testimony faces new questions  2. Vance lays down ‘very basic threshold’ for any Iran deal  3. New super PAC launches $1.2M push to block AI-backed candidates   STORMING THE BEACH — Federal agents intercept boat carrying 14 illegal aliens before unloading in wealthy coastal enclave. Continue reading … TRADE ROUTE FEAR — Ship sunk with crew missing after brazen strike inside NATO member's waters. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac631f475342cf4db8d10b7 Talarico camp says he opposes trans athletes if unsafe or unfair but accuses politicians of bullying students te 2026-10-07T11:50:12.795Z Talarico camp says he opposes trans athletes if unsafe or unfair but accuses politicians of bullying students Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico's campaign claims he opposes transgender athletes competing in girls' sports when safety or fairness is at risk, but also suggested political efforts to address the issue "bully students." "As a former public school teacher, James cares about our student athletes — that’s why throughout his career he has opposed trans athletes playing girls’ sports when it jeopardizes safety or fairness," campaign spokesperson JT Ennis told OutKick on Tuesday. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "At the same time, he’ll always stand against discrimination, especially when the most powerful politicians in the country bully students to score political points, because his faith teaches him that every child is made in the image of God." His campaign did not say whether he would support a federal law broadly protecting women's and girls' sports from male competitors when asked, including the Protection of Women's and Girls' in Sports Act, which failed to advance in the Senate last March when every Democrat senator voted against it. Meanwhile, his record as a state lawmaker shows he's voted against statewide restrictions on transgender participation, while frequently pushing for amendments that would have allowed male athletes in girls' sports through exceptions. Talarico expressed his conditional opposition to males in girls' sports in a September Fox News interview. "I oppose trans athletes playing in girls’ sports if it endangers safety or fairness," he said. VULNERABLE DEMOCRATS FLIP ON WOMEN'S SPORTS VOTE AFTER OPPOSING SIMILAR BILLS AS MIDTERMS LOOM But in 2021, Talarico opposed House Bill 25, which required public-school athletes in interscholastic competition to compete according to the sex recorded on their birth certificates at or near birth, with limited exceptions. Earlier that year, he voted against a bill with a similar purpose, SB 29. Talarico authored an unsuccessful amendment removing the HB 25's requirement that birth-certificate sex entries be made at or near birth, except for clerical corrections. Before HB 25, the University Interscholastic League accepted legally modified birth certificates reflecting gender identity. Other amendments he supported would have allowed a coach, principal or school board to approve otherwise prohibited transgender participation. Those provisions did not specify the safety or fairness tests officials would have to apply. His opposition to laws protecting female athletes from male competitors extended to college sports. In 2023, he voted against Senate Bill 15, which would have banned biological males from competing on women's college sports teams in Texas. He also supported an unsuccessful amendment allowing transgender athletes to compete under NCAA or NAIA eligibility requirements, with those organizations’ previous rules allowing males to compete in women's sports. Those organizations have since changed their rules. The NCAA now bars male athletes from women’s competition, while the NAIA reserves its female sports category for athletes whose biological sex is female. Speaking at the Texas Tribune Festival in September, Talarico rejected any suggestion that his core stance on the issue had shifted. "No, my position is exactly the same," he stated, reiterating his view that sports eligibility decisions should be made locally on an athlete-by-athlete and sport-by-sport basis, rather than through blanket state bans. When pressed to explain a controversial 2021 comment where he asserted that "some things are more important than perfectly fair competition in sports," Talarico claimed his original remark had been taken out of context. He explained that he was specifically talking about elementary school recreation and T-ball. In January, he told "The Ezra Klein Show" that local officials should weigh eligibility and acknowledged that participation would sometimes be prohibited. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE OutKick asked Talarico’s campaign whether he would vote for the federal Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, which would prohibit male participation in female-designated athletics at federally funded institutions and define sex through reproductive biology and genetics at birth. The campaign’s response did not answer that question, identify a federal alternative or say whether Talarico would vote differently on HB 25 today. In a follow-up inquiry, OutKick asked how Talarico would measure safety and fairness, including the effects of male puberty, physical advantages, injury risks and lost roster spots or scholarships. The inquiry also asked whether his criteria would vary by age or sport and what binding safeguards he would require under local decision-making. OutKick also sought an explanation for his amendment removing HB 25’s birth-certificate timing requirement and asked whether he still supports eligibility based on legally amended certificates. It also asked whether he still favors the NCAA/NAIA approach he backed for college sports. His campaign has not responded to those questions, aside from providing the original statement. Talarico’s position on the issue returned to the spotlight after Dallas Cowboys legend Randy White challenged his consistency while endorsing Paxton in an exclusive OutKick interview published Oct. 4. When asked about Talarico’s past votes and recent statements on trans issues, White questioned his motives. "I think that’s a sign that we can’t trust him," White said. "He’s going to go with the way the wind flows, whatever he feels like is the best thing for him and what his goals are." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac631f375342cf4db8d10ae French school riots deepen as experts point to far-left alliance fueling ‘broader confrontation’ te 2026-10-07T11:50:11.950Z French school riots deepen as experts point to far-left alliance fueling ‘broader confrontation’ An unholy alliance is being blamed for instigating the violence seen across France as experts point to a bond between extreme left and radical Islamic groups. What began as protests over school conditions and funding is entering its third week, and the factors behind the widespread, more violent protests are being debated. "The protests started in an apparently spontaneous way in the disadvantaged, immigrant suburbs of Paris," Nathalie Szerman, researcher in radicalization and extremism in France at MEMRI, told Fox News Digital, but "it quickly became clear that the violence demonstrated in these protests conveyed a huge amount of hate towards the ‘system’ and not much concern for better material conditions in schools, as dozens of schools across France have suffered vandalism and blockades, and many were even set on fire." FRANCE ROCKED BY STUDENT RIOTS AS HUNDREDS ARRESTED, VIOLENCE SPREADS NATIONWIDE Szerman said that while demonstrations over school conditions at the beginning of an academic year in France "is not a new phenomenon," the "scope of these demonstrations and their character should raise concerns." She points to protestors taking to the streets carrying Palestinian flags. "Pro-Palestinian organizations, such as Urgence Palestine, have declared the month of October to be a month of revolt, and these groups are supporting and fueling these demonstrations." "The French are notorious for strikes, labor shortages and street demonstrations," former U.S. Assistant Attorney General Theo Wold told Fox News Digital, but these protests are "a consequence of mass immigration. The rioters are not of French culture, and they don’t respect the rule of law… France is learning that importing an underclass of foreigners causes broader societal damage." ISRAELI AMBASSADOR COMPARES FRANCE'S FAR-LEFT LEADER'S RHETORIC TO HITLER AS ANTISEMITISM SURGES Nile Gardiner, director of The Heritage Foundation's Margaret Thatcher Center for Freedom, told Fox News’ Outnumbered on Tuesday, "I think at the very heart of this, is the far-left and the Islamists combining forces to undermine France itself… This is a form of uprising, frankly, by far left wing forces together with second, third generation migrants. And also, at the same time, France is in real economic trouble." Simone Rodan-Benzaquen, senior envoy to Europe at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies told Fox News Digital that, "Students have reason to be angry about overcrowded classrooms and absent teachers." She added but "What does Gaza have to do with a shortage of teachers in France? I’ll tell you what: [the far-left La France Insoumise party] has spent years making hostility to Israel a central part of its appeal to young voters. Bringing that cause into the school protests helps fuel the racial dynamics and turn a demand for better classrooms into a much broader confrontation with the government," she said. EUROPE’S LEFT COURTS MUSLIM VOTERS AS ANTI-ISRAEL POLITICS RESHAPE CONTINENT "LFI is the perfect embodiment of the Red-Green alliance – the alliance between leftists and Islamists," adds Szerman. "LFI rallies Islamist and pro-Palestinian groups on the one hand, and other French anti-system leftists who accuse the elite of enriching itself at the expense of the poor on the other. It is a revolutionary party using Islam as an inner drive. Politicized Muslims are aware of this and are also using LFI to promote their own agenda. "They are fueling and empowering each other, the common ground being the claim that they are the people," Szerman continues. "The people are seen as the enemy of the ‘elite’ running the country, which therefore has to be overthrown." Rodan-Benzaquen said, "French students need their teachers to show up to class, and their parents need to know they will be safe at school. But [LFI leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon] is not interested in these goals." She says he is "encouraging the citizens to see their schools as a front in a larger political battle, one whose real prize is the presidency." FRANCE’S TEEN RIOTS TAKE EXPLOSIVE NEW TURN AS GOVERNMENT POINTS FINGER AT HARD LEFT French President Emmanuel Macron is term-limited and cannot run for a third consecutive term in elections this coming Spring. Many observers believe a runoff match-up between the far-left Mélenchon and right-wing populist Marine Le Pen of the National Rally party could be on the horizon. "No matter how the protests play out, Mélenchon will likely benefit," said Rodan-Benzaquen. "If the unrest drives voters toward the far right, he can hope to emerge as the leader of the opposition. If he succeeds in mobilizing enough voters himself, he could reach the presidency. Either prospect gives him a reason to keep the confrontation going. Neither gives him much incentive to lower the temperature." "I do not think that the LFI leadership made a conscious decision to trigger destructive demonstrations all over France," adds Szerman, "but once the movement was launched, LFI did provide a backbone for the violence, as it will never blame any of its followers." FRANCE EXPLODES AGAIN AS STUDENTS RIOT OVER EDUCATION So far, the protests have not spread across the continent even as spending on education seems close between countries. According to the latest available figures from Eurostat, the European Union’s official statistical office, in 2024 France spent over 5% of its GDP on education, more than it spent on defense. In that same year, neighboring Germany spent only 4.5% of its GDP on education. In Macron’s latest proposed budget, about $74 billion is earmarked for French schools, more than proposed for defense, but both are cuts from the last official budget narrowly approved by Parliament over the winter. Germany’s Federal Statistical Office reports spending on education was up to 7% of GDP at over $340 billion when including federal, state and local government spending. Meanwhile, in the U.K., Department for Education spending for the 2025/26 school year was estimated at around $142 billion. When comparing the latest figures for expenditures per student, France’s ministry of education says in the 2024/25 school year, it spent $9,950 per student, Germany’s Federal Statistical Office says $12,000 was spent per student in 2025, and the U.K. spent about $10,100 per student in 2024/25. Meanwhile, the Organization for European Economic Co-operation says the Europe-wide average is around $12,000 per student per year. Some 500 high schools are closed in France on Wednesday, down from 891 on Tuesday. The schools have been ordered by the ministry of education to replace normal lessons through Friday with structured dialogue and staff crisis management meetings in an effort to calm tensions, to avoid confrontations at school gates and to give staff time to reorganize. The Associated Press reports more than 6,100 people have been arrested since the protests began, with the Interior Ministry saying 715 police officers have been injured. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac631f375342cf4db8d10a5 LeBron James shuts down Joel Embiid rift rumor, but Sixers leadership tension is real te 2026-10-07T11:50:11.250Z LeBron James shuts down Joel Embiid rift rumor, but Sixers leadership tension is real Well, that didn't take long. LeBron James' tenure in Philadelphia is starting with immediate friction, placing the 41-year-old superstar right at the center of the team's initial practice reports. LEBRON JAMES ADMITS HE NEARLY JOINED THE KNICKS BEFORE JALEN BRUNSON WON THE NBA TITLE WITHOUT HIM During a preseason broadcast against the New York Knicks, veteran announcer Mike Breen reported that Joel Embiid arrived a couple of minutes late, prompting LeBron to "let him hear it" in front of the team. LeBron quickly shot down the report on Instagram, posting a photo alongside Embiid captioned: "[billed cap emoji]! He ain't been late so stop the lies." The report gained immediate traction because of Embiid’s history with punctuality. During the 2024-25 season, Tyrese Maxey confronted Embiid in an hour-long team meeting, explicitly calling him out for being late "for everything" and demanding he show up on time. Given that history, Breen's account sounded familiar to everyone listening. NBA STAR JAYLEN BROWN SAYS IN RIDICULOUS INTERVIEW HE'S AN INFLUENCER, NOT AN ENTERTAINER FOR FANS LeBron's denial followed recent public praise for Embiid’s conditioning. Before this whole mess surfaced, LeBron noted that the center had not missed a single practice and looked significantly better than he did during their gold-medal run with Team USA in 2024. The moment reopens the real question in Philly: who actually runs a locker room suddenly stuffed with too many 'alphas'? THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! When teammate Jaylen Brown shut down questions about the team's "alpha," he signaled what everyone knew: fitting a 41-year-old James alongside Embiid and Maxey is an ego powder keg waiting to pop. Meanwhile in L.A., Lakers coach JJ Redick used his opening news conference to credit a refreshed locker room culture to moving past the LeBron era, underscoring just how heavy James' shadow really is. On top of the locker room dynamics, LeBron is also managing diagnosed arthritis. Managing public drama around his co-star's work ethic is just extra noise he doesn't need. This season is shaping up as a volatile, potential one-and-done run for LeBron in Philly. Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac631f275342cf4db8d109c AI voice scam traps mom in 5-hour kidnapping nightmare te 2026-10-07T11:50:10.443Z AI voice scam traps mom in 5-hour kidnapping nightmare I want you to think about the voice of someone you love. You know how that person sounds when they're laughing, and you also know the voice you would hear if they were terrified. So what would you do if your phone rang and you heard that voice begging you for help? That's what happened to Deborah Del Mastro. I recently sat down with Deborah on The CyberGuy Report podcast to hear her tell this story in her own words. Even after everything she has been through, you can hear how deeply the experience still affects her. Months after the scam, she also told a U.S. Senate committee that she remained "completely traumatized." The California mother and Navy veteran was having breakfast with her husband when a local number appeared on her phone. The man on the other end claimed a Mexican drug cartel had taken her 37-year-old daughter Sarah. Then Deborah heard the voice that made the threat feel terrifyingly real. "It's my daughter's voice," she told me. "And she's having a panic attack." For the next five and a half hours, the caller threatened Deborah and her family, sent her and her husband from place to place and demanded thousands of dollars. What Deborah didn't know was that the story unfolding on the phone was very different from what was actually happening to Sarah. Join us for a free CyberGuy LIVE class. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson shares practical ways to stay safer, smarter and more confident with technology. Explore classes on stopping spam, phone security, financial protection and using AI to get better healthcare. Each class is free, easy to follow and comes with a free printable checklist. See the classes and register at CyberGuyLive.com THE FAMILY GROUP CHAT IS A GOLDMINE FOR SCAMMERS The call started strangely enough. "I get a local phone call, my area code," Deborah told me. When she answered, the man asked, "Who is this?" Deborah turned the question back on him, and he replied that he was "someone you need to talk to." Then he asked whether Deborah's daughter was prone to panic attacks. That question immediately got her attention. Deborah could hear commotion in the background before the caller put someone else on the line. She heard Sarah. The voice was crying and struggling to breathe. "I'm so sorry, Mom. I'm so scared," Deborah remembers hearing. "It was exactly her voice," she told me. There was another reason Deborah believed she was hearing her daughter. Sarah had recently gone through a breakup, and Deborah had heard her daughter sobbing like that only days earlier. The sound on the phone matched something painfully familiar, which made the call even more convincing. The man told Deborah that Sarah had witnessed something she was never supposed to see in a parking lot. He claimed ties to a Mexican drug cartel and said Sarah had her phone out when she saw what happened. According to Deborah, his boss had ordered him to take her. Then he told Deborah what they wanted. "They were going to sell her for $20,000 unless I could come up with the money," Deborah told me. The threat became even darker. She said the caller repeatedly talked about selling Sarah and suggested she could "pay her way in other ways," leaving Deborah terrified that the criminals could sexually traffic her daughter. At that point, she believed violent criminals had Sarah. One of his first instructions was to bring a phone charger. "He tells me that I better charge my phone or bring a phone charger because if my phone dies before we're finished, I'll never see her again," Deborah recalled. That told me a lot about how carefully this scam was run. The caller needed control. He demanded that Deborah keep the phone connected so he could hear what was happening around her. He wanted to know when she moved, what she was doing and who she was talking to. At one point, Deborah muted the call so she could speak privately with her husband. The caller noticed and began screaming. He warned her against trying "funny business." Deborah told me, "He wants to keep my phone open right here so he can hear everything." That control continued for five and a half hours. YOUR FAMILY COULD BE ONE PHONE CALL FROM A BANK SCAM The caller initially wanted $20,000. Deborah didn't have it. "We just don't have that," she remembers telling him. So she started negotiating for what she believed was her daughter's life. "Now I'm bargaining with the devil," she told me. Deborah said she had roughly $2,000 in savings. The caller instructed her to go to a nearby Walmart and use MoneyGram to wire money to Mexico. She went, keeping the phone where he could hear everything happening around her. The man warned that people were watching her in the parking lot and claimed undercover police officers were nearby. He also gave Deborah a story to use if anyone questioned the transfer. The caller told her to say she was helping a relative with medical expenses. "Be discreet," she remembers him telling her. That detail bothers me because scammers often go beyond demanding money. They prepare victims to get around the very people who might recognize that something is wrong. Deborah moved from location to location sending money. When I asked whether anyone challenged her or asked whether she was OK, her answer was immediate. "No. No. Not at all." By then, the scammer had already given her a cover story. He had also spent hours convincing Deborah that talking to someone could get Sarah killed. In the end, Deborah sent $5,400 through four separate transactions using MoneyGram and Western Union. She said the transfers took all the accessible money she and her husband had. Later, she put it to me another way: "We were held hostage for 5.5 hours." Deborah and her husband could physically move, but emotionally, the caller had them exactly where he wanted them. Several hours into the call, Deborah kept asking to speak with her daughter again. Eventually, the caller agreed, but even that conversation came with instructions. He told Deborah exactly what she could say: "This nightmare is nearly over. We're going to come get you as soon as we can." Then Sarah's voice responded. "I'm so sorry, Mom. I love you." I asked Deborah again whether it really sounded like her daughter. "It was her voice," she said. "It was absolutely her voice." Immediately afterward, another man came onto the phone. Deborah described him as an "enforcer" whose threats sounded even harsher. Soon, the scammers demanded more money. There's something Deborah later said that gives you an idea of where her mind had gone during those hours. While her husband drove and the caller listened over the phone, Deborah spent much of the trip sitting silently. Instead of wondering whether this could be a scam, her mind went to Sarah and whether she would survive it. Deborah was already trying to figure out how her daughter would get through life after an experience like this. Paying the ransom was only part of what was running through her mind. She believed something terrible had already happened to her child and started thinking about how she would help Sarah recover afterward. That shows you how completely real this had become to her. Eventually, the man told Deborah the ordeal was over. He claimed they had released Sarah outside a Walmart where Deborah and her husband were waiting. "Go get her," Deborah remembers him saying. Then he hung up. Deborah could see the front entrance, so she got out of the car and looked for her daughter. Sarah wasn't there. For a moment, Deborah thought the criminals still had her even after taking every dollar she could reach. She frantically looked around before finally calling Sarah herself. Her daughter answered. "Hi, Mom. What's going on?" Sarah was at work. For more than five hours, Deborah believed people were holding her daughter and might kill her or sell her. Then Sarah simply answered her phone from work. "I'd never been so relieved to be scammed in my life," Deborah told me. She believes she screamed in the parking lot before the tears came. Deborah told Sarah she loved her, and after work, Sarah came to her parents' home. Her mother hugged her and sobbed. The family then went to the local police department to report what had happened. Losing the money hurt, but Sarah was alive. When Deborah explained what had happened, Sarah had an immediate reaction. "Mom, that was probably an AI clone of my voice," Deborah remembers her saying. Both of Deborah's adult children work in IT, so they already knew this kind of technology existed. Deborah didn't. "I didn't know," she recalls. Deborah firmly believes she heard an artificial intelligence-generated version of Sarah's voice. We do know the technology exists, and federal authorities have warned about criminals using it. The FTC says scammers can take a short clip of someone's real voice, including audio posted online, and use voice-cloning technology to make a call sound like that person. The underlying scam has been around much longer than today's AI tools. The FBI calls it "virtual kidnapping." Criminals claim they have taken someone you love even though no kidnapping occurred. One classic warning sign closely matches Deborah's experience. The FBI says virtual kidnappers often work hard to keep victims on the phone so they can't check where their loved one actually is. The agency has also warned about ransom demands involving wire transfers to Mexico. More recently, the FBI warned that criminals are using altered media in virtual kidnapping schemes. AI can make an old scam much more convincing. Deborah put it perfectly: "It is an old scam with new technology." One reaction Deborah still encounters is the question some people ask after a scam: Why didn't you hang up? Why didn't you know? Why didn't you tell someone? She understands those questions, but she also knows what was happening inside that call. As a Navy veteran, Deborah describes herself as someone who stays calm in a crisis. "I always say I am the person that runs to the fire, not away from it." Yet the voice on the phone convinced her completely that Sarah was in danger. That's something I want people to remember before judging anyone who falls for one of these calls. You can know about scams and handle pressure well. Then someone puts the terrified voice of your child in your ear. Criminals understand exactly what kind of emotional reaction they're trying to trigger. The $5,400 represented every readily available dollar Deborah and her husband could access. She says they are seniors living on Social Security along with income from other work, so the loss hit them hard. The following morning, Deborah went to Facebook and told her community what had happened. She also warned that criminals now had "high-tech capability." Friends began sending money, but Deborah initially resisted because she didn't want to profit from what happened. Eventually, they convinced her to create a fundraiser on GoFundMe limited to replacing what the couple had lost. Her community raised the money back. That support couldn't erase the five-and-a-half-hour ordeal, but it meant a great deal to Deborah. Her community had shown up for her before, and they showed up again. You don't have to become an expert at detecting synthetic audio. In fact, I wouldn't build your family's defense around your ability to recognize a fake voice. A better approach is to decide now how your family will verify an emergency. If someone claims your child, spouse or another relative has been kidnapped or injured, contact that person directly at the number you already have saved. If they don't answer, try someone who should know where they are. The FTC specifically recommends verifying the story through a phone number you know belongs to your loved one. Choose a word or phrase that someone couldn't easily discover through social media. The FBI recommends establishing a family code word for situations like virtual kidnapping scams. Deborah also recommends a safe word now, although her experience shows why you need more than one way to verify an emergency. "There was no way I could have done any of that in this particular situation," she told me. The caller controlled when she could speak with Sarah, so don't make a safe word your family's only verification method. After the scam, Deborah and Sarah began using a location-sharing app so each could see where the other was. Apple and Google also offer built-in location-sharing options. If you want to set this up on your phone, see our guide on how to share your whereabouts in any situation using your cell phone. Location sharing comes with its own privacy considerations, so only share your location with people you trust. An agreed-upon way to check someone's whereabouts can give your family another verification tool during an emergency. Secrecy played a major role in Deborah's ordeal. The caller told her not to speak to anyone, listened during the transactions and gave her a fake explanation to use if someone asked questions. The FTC says urgency and secrecy are common characteristics of family emergency scams. If someone claims a loved one's survival depends on keeping you from contacting anyone else, treat that as a major warning. Scammers like payment methods that move money quickly and make recovery difficult. The FTC specifically warns about emergency scammers demanding wire transfers, cryptocurrency and gift cards. If you've already sent money, contact the bank or transfer company immediately and ask whether it can stop or recall the transaction. Then report what happened to local police and the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center at ic3.gov. Your name, relatives, phone numbers and other family connections can appear across people-search sites and data broker databases. That information can make a fake emergency more believable. I've tried manually removing my own information from these sites before, and keeping up with it can turn into a job because the information often returns. A data removal service can help automate some of that work by requesting removal of your information from people-search sites and data broker databases. You can also learn more in our CyberGuy guide on removing your personal information from the web. Get my picks for the best 2026 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android and iOS devices at CyberGuy.com. This may be the most useful conversation you have with your family this week. Tell them that a familiar voice can be faked. Agree that nobody sends emergency money until someone verifies the situation another way. A few minutes spent setting that expectation today could become extremely important when someone tries to scare you tomorrow. I've talked with a lot of scam victims over the years, and Deborah's story hit me hard. This wasn't some robotic impersonation that immediately made her suspicious. The voice sounded like her daughter having the kind of panic attack Deborah had heard before. For more than five hours, this guy kept her terrified and focused on one thing: getting Sarah home alive. What stays with me most is where Deborah's mind went during that ordeal. Sitting in the car, she was already wondering how she would help Sarah recover from whatever these supposed kidnappers had done to her. That's a parent's mind at work. The money came later. Sarah came first. I don't think the answer is expecting people to become experts at spotting fake audio. As the technology improves, a convincing voice could fool any of us. Instead, build another way to verify an emergency before one happens. Have a safe word, call your loved one directly and check with someone who may be physically near them. If your family feels comfortable using location sharing, set that up ahead of time. Most importantly, talk about this with the people you love. Deborah had no idea this kind of voice scam was possible before that phone rang. Now she's sharing what happened because she doesn't want another parent sitting in a parking lot wondering whether their child is coming home. Watch or listen to my full conversation with Deborah on The CyberGuy Report podcast at CyberGuy.com. If you heard what sounded exactly like your child or spouse crying and begging you not to hang up, would you remember to verify the call before sending money? What does your family have in place right now? 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/6ac62d6475342cf4db8d0fd0 Boxing legend Mike Tyson talks going to juvie and trading cigarettes for cookies as a young boy te 2026-10-07T11:30:44.202Z Boxing legend Mike Tyson talks going to juvie and trading cigarettes for cookies as a young boy Boxing titan Mike Tyson swung by Jesse Watters' show Tuesday night to chop it up about his past, covering everything from managing exotic cats to growing up in Brooklyn. First up was the tiger. When you have Tyson on the couch, the famous tiger era is bound to come up. As Tyson tells it, keeping a massive tiger was a real grind. "A lot of responsibility," Tyson on "Jesse Watters Primetime." MIKE TYSON CLAIMS HE CAUGHT BRAD PITT WITH HIS EX-WIFE IN WILD THEO VON INTERVIEW He explained that building a bond with a big cat requires showing up every single day without fail. "So the name of the game, normally, you have to be with a tiger for two years every day. Can't skip a day or nothing," he said. And if you think traveling with a pet is tricky, try moving a tiger across state lines. Tyson broke down what it actually took to move his pet around. "So when I had to travel across the country, I had to get an 18-wheel van to take my cat. So if I'm in Vegas and I gotta go to New York, I gotta get an 18-wheeler for that cat to be driven to New York from Vegas." THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! From there, the conversation shifted back to his childhood in Brooklyn. Long before he was fighting in packed arenas, people on his block realized he could throw hands. "Well, listen, my friends saw me in some fights and they saw me hit some guys who were bigger than me, and I knocked out some of them," Tyson said. His neighborhood friends saw an opportunity and quickly put young Tyson to work on the street. SYLVESTER STALLONE SHOWERED IN HIS CLOTHES TO SURVIVE BEFORE ‘ROCKY’ FAME "So they said I was gonna be the punch guy to knock the guys out, and they were gonna go in the guy's pockets. And that's what they had me do," he recalled. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE That work landed him in juvenile detention as a kid. Looking back, Tyson didn't offer any heavy life lessons about his time behind bars. Instead, he joked that his main takeaway was "that I could keep coming back and eat some good food." "When I went there, listen, I went to juvie, and when I first got there, they gave me two cookies, a milk, and two cigarettes. I'm 12 years old," Tyson said. When asked if he ended up smoking those cigarettes, Tyson showed he had his priorities sorted out early on. "No, I traded them for cookies." Just your average stories from a guy who has seen a little bit of everything. Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac62b3f75342cf4db8d0f7f America cannot win the global AI race if Americans are afraid to use AI te 2026-10-07T11:21:35.547Z America cannot win the global AI race if Americans are afraid to use AI The leaders of Anthropic, Google, Meta, OpenAI, Nvidia and xAI recently joined President Trump at the White House to sign a voluntary accord on artificial intelligence. Its commitments are concrete: stronger internal controls, independent outside evaluation and board-level review. The harder question, which remains to be seen, is whether it will earn the confidence of the people expected to live and work with these systems, who have been increasingly resistant to AI proliferation. America cannot win the AI race if Americans are afraid to use AI. AI ISN’T JUST A PROBLEM, IT’S A SOLUTION. SOME PEOPLE ARE ALREADY MAKING THE MOST OF IT I often say that one of the biggest challenges we have to fear about AI is the fear of AI itself. That fear is becoming a national liability. In a new EqualAI survey conducted by YouGov, 46% of Americans said they would be uncomfortable with a company using AI in a way that involves them or their data, regardless of safeguards. Yet 71% said a positive experience with an AI system would increase their confidence in it, and 63% said the same of a positive evaluation by independent scientists. That 63% is an important window into mechanisms to trust — and offers a bridge to build it. People do not want assurances; they want verification. AI will deliver for our economy, national security and competitiveness in the ways we are envisioning only if Americans actually use it. A nurse who does not trust an AI-enabled diagnostic tool will not rely on it. A manufacturer that cannot understand what its AI agents are doing will not deploy them at scale. AI 'DOOMERS' RISK KNEECAPPING US VS CHINA, BUT EX-PENTAGON VET SAYS BOTH EXTREMES MISS THE MARK That is why we need to be thoughtful when discussing "pause," because if it does not include capable competitors, such as Chinese companies, the technology continues to advance but elsewhere and without the guardrails we’d like to establish. The question we need to answer is: what will make Americans confident enough to adopt AI? The debate is too often framed as more rules versus fewer rules. A more useful dialogue centers on how we can build the governance capacity to let AI scale. The public is telling us we have work to do. A recent Reuters/Ipsos poll found that 73% of Americans believe AI companies have not done enough to prevent serious harm from their technology; 55% said they would support slowing AI development. The EqualAI polling points to what could change that equation: 63% want independent scientific review of AI systems, while 60% support third-party audits. Sixty-eight percent say it is essential to be able to correct wrong information, and 65% say the ability to appeal an AI-driven decision is essential. When I testified before the House Select Committee, I heard strong, bipartisan interest in getting this right. My message was straightforward: American leadership on AI requires leadership in AI governance. Congress can use authorities it already has, including procurement, agency governance, and consumer protection, as well as clarifying AI-specific protections, such as establishing definitions and protocols for AI incident reporting, as they’ve done for cyber incidents, and defined accountability for AI use cases with higher risk levels and making AI literacy a national competitiveness priority. And companies don't need to wait for Washington. Every leadership team deploying AI should ensure they’ve taken these four steps: First, make AI visible. You cannot govern what you cannot see. Organizations should know the Who, What, Where, When and How: where AI is deployed, what it can do and access, who owns it, when it will be tested and how unexpected outcomes will be addressed. WHEN AI TESTS CAUSE DAMAGE, WE NEED STRONGER SAFEGUARDS AND REAL ACCOUNTABILITY Second, establish independent evaluation. The institutional model is open to debate. The underlying questions are not: Who evaluates AI systems? Against what benchmarks? And what happens when a system fails? Third, create a system to identify and handle significant AI incidents. Define incidents and ensure all responsible parties understand escalation pathways and reporting obligations. We also need the federal government to establish these Fourth, require accountability. Every organization should have a point person for deployments in certain risk categories. As AI becomes more agentic, systems can take actions rather than simply generate information. Responsible officers should ensure an agent only has the minimum access required. Finally, ensure your workforce and families are AI literate. People do not need to become engineers. They need to understand what AI can and cannot do, when to question it and when human judgment must remain in charge. We have navigated technological inflection points before. Cars did not become less innovative when we established licenses, traffic lights and global safety standards. Those institutions made mass adoption possible. AI will be no different. Governance accelerates trust and as a result, adoption. The answer is not to slow technological progress until we eliminate every risk. Nor is it to tell Americans to trust AI just because we want them to. As we accelerate AI development and capabilities, we need to match pace with the mechanisms that enable our capacity to govern it. America's advantage has never been simply building powerful technologies. It is that we build along with the institutions and standards that allow powerful technologies to be trusted and adopted at scale. This moment asks us to do that. again. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac62b3875342cf4db8d0f76 Mamdani’s $30M plan to fight antisemitism includes increased funding for anti-Israel group te 2026-10-07T11:21:28.302Z Mamdani’s $30M plan to fight antisemitism includes increased funding for anti-Israel group Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s plan to combat antisemitism indirectly furthers funding to an Arab-American group critical of U.S. – Israel relations. As part of $30 million in investments to push back persecution of the Jewish community, the strategy includes a $6.4 million grant to the Partners Against Hate (PATH). To carry out its mission to "enhance awareness and reporting of hate crimes," PATH partners with a group of six other groups — including the Arab American Association of New York (AAANY), which was formerly led by disgraced Women's March co-founder and notorious anti-Israel activist Linda Sarsour. The link between New York City and AAANY comes as Mamdani struggles to overcome skepticism among Jewish communities that its first Muslim mayoral administration has done enough to adequately combat rising levels of antisemitism in the Big Apple. MAMDANI PLEDGES MILLIONS TO COMBAT ANTISEMITISM WHILE LEAVING KEY QUESTION UNRESOLVED Antisemitic acts make up the greatest slice of the city’s tracking for hate crimes in 2026, accounting for roughly 9% of the picture, according to NYPD reporting. In the first eight months of 2026, the city has recorded a hate crime uptick of 16% over last year’s levels. Recorded hate crimes in the "homosexual" category, for instance, make up 29 incidents, and those against Muslims make up another 21. Hate crimes against Jews have reached 181. One hundred and thirty-one of those are felony offenses. The surge prompted Mamdani to unveil his $30 million plan earlier this month, calling it a key step towards combatting hate towards Jewish communities. "My administration has a responsibility to ensure New York City remains a place where Jewish New Yorkers can live their lives peacefully and safely, where they can walk down the street, enter their houses of worship and build their lives knowing that this city will stand with them," Mamdani said in a strategy document. Notably, the indirect partnership between New York City and AAANY, the Arab-American group, is not new. AAANY’s link to PATH was listed in a 2021 press release from then-mayor Bill de Blasio. In those remarks, de Blasio listed out the organizations that would partner with PATH to combat racial crimes through a $3 million grant distributed among its partners. "The anchor organizations will work closely with the [Office for the Prevention of Hate Crimes] and other city agencies to ensure a comprehensive, community-based approach to preventing hate crime," the press release states. PROMINENT HOLOCAUST MUSEUM CHALLENGES MAMDANI WITH OFFER IN RESPONSE TO CLAIMS ABOUT 'GENOCIDE' IN GAZA "In New York City, we do not tolerate hate, violence, or bigotry in any form. As we drive a recovery for all of us, we must lift up the community leaders standing up against America’s hate epidemic. We are taking action to make sure the hate in our beloved city is eliminated— once and for all," de Blasio said at the time. In the years since, however, AAANY has come under scrutiny for its advocacy against the state of Israel, a position that, in the view of some critics, goes outside the scope of its mission to combat racial prejudice. Since 2021, AAANY has reportedly given over $223K to Council on American-Islamic Relations, New York (CAIR-NY). The national CAIR organization has long been the subject of controversy over its alleged ties to Hamas. In 2007, federal prosecutors named the organization an unindicted co-conspirator in the Holy Land Foundation terrorism financing case, the largest terrorism financing prosecution in U.S. history. Alongside recognizing Israel’s war as a form of genocide, AAANY has pushed for the U.S. to distance itself from Israel. During Mamdani’s time as a state legislator, the group rallied around his "Not On Our Dime" bill. That legislation sought to restrict New York nonprofit donations from going to Israeli settlement activity, citing what it called a "violation of the Geneva Conventions." The group’s executive director, Marwa Janini, has similarly pressed for the city to oppose the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, citing humanitarian concerns. "I visited Cairo to pack food aid for Gaza and support Palestinian refugees. Despite their resilience in the face of the unimaginable loss and hardships they are facing, it is evident that merely sending aid to Gaza is not enough. The NYC City Council must pass a ceasefire resolution to end this U.S.-funded genocide and bring hope and stability to Gaza," Janini said in a statement. Longstanding critics of AAANY have argued that the organization has tried to delegitimize the state of Israel. In 2017, AAANY received backlash from groups like the Anti-Defamation League, a group that combats antisemitism, when Linda Sarsour, who was one of its executive directors, espoused a similar position. "We profoundly reject Linda Sarsour’s positions that delegitimize Israel. We have vigorously opposed efforts like the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement, which she supports, and we oppose her stance that one cannot be simultaneously a feminist and pro-Israel," the Anti-Defamation League wrote. Sarsour was previously pushed out of the Women's March, alongside a couple of other co-founders, for allegations of antisemitism and their embrace of notorious antisemite Louis Farrakhan. NETANYAHU ACCUSES MAMDANI OF 'FOMENTING HATE,' SAYS RHETORIC IS MAKING NEW YORK JEWS AFRAID Sarsour is a longtime political ally of Mamdani. In 2020, she endorsed his bid for the New York Assembly, calling him her "favorite guy" and was a major backer of his mayoral campaign. The New York Mayor’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Fox News Digital on whether it is concerned that ties to AAANY may undermine efforts to combat antisemitism. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac62b3075342cf4db8d0f6d Shingles rates fall off a cliff among some Americans as researchers reveal likely reason te 2026-10-07T11:21:20.764Z Shingles rates fall off a cliff among some Americans as researchers reveal likely reason Shingles rates have dropped sharply among younger U.S. adults, as the first generation eligible for routine childhood chickenpox vaccination is now in their late 20s. That’s according to a major study led by Epic Research, which analyzed the electronic health records of more than 85 million adults. The biggest drop was between people born from 1991 to 1995 and those born from 1996 to 2000. FDA APPROVES FIRST-EVER MRNA FLU VACCINE FOR MILLIONS OF OLDER AMERICANS "Shingles is caused by a virus that is harbored in the peripheral nerves — varicella-zoster, the same virus that causes chickenpox — which can remain dormant and later reactivate, particularly during stress or other decreased immune responses, resulting in a shingles risk," Dr. Marc Siegel, Fox News senior medical analyst, told Fox News Digital. About 46 out of every 10,000 people in the older group were diagnosed with shingles, compared with just 17 out of every 10,000 in the younger group — a 62% decrease. The study period was between January 2017 and June 2026, with the findings published on Oct. 2, 2026. CANCER VACCINE PREVENTS DEADLY MELANOMA FROM RETURNING OR SPREADING IN LANDMARK TRIAL Overall, shingles was found to be much more common in older adults. About 182 out of every 10,000 people born between 1968 and 1975 were diagnosed with the condition, compared with just seven out of every 10,000 born between 2006 and 2008. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER "Shingles diagnoses rise steeply with age, but the newer signal is a sharp drop that begins with people who were eligible for the childhood chickenpox vaccine in the mid-1990s," study author Kersten Bartelt, a research clinician in Verona, Wisconsin, told Fox News Digital. "This is the pattern we would expect if childhood chickenpox vaccination lowers the risk of developing shingles later in life." If the trend continues as vaccinated groups grow older, it would suggest that childhood chickenpox vaccination could offer a lasting benefit in reducing shingles, "which is something continued follow-up and research will clarify," Bartelt added. Siegel agreed that this data aligns with previous research showing that by preventing the initial infection via the chicken pox vaccine ("or causing a very mild version of a live virus vaccine") the risk of shingles is significantly reduced. He noted that the vaccine uses a weakened form of the virus, which is much less likely to reactivate later in life and cause shingles. There were some limitations of the study, including that the researchers did not determine whether individual patients had actually received the varicella vaccination during childhood. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES "This is a descriptive, observational study, so it shows associations rather than cause and effect," Bartelt said. Healthcare disruption due to the COVID pandemic in 2020-2021 could have also affected diagnosis rates and skewed the results, the researchers noted. Future studies are needed to confirm a link between childhood vaccination histories and long-term shingles outcomes. "People should continue to follow established vaccine recommendations and talk with their clinician about the shingles vaccine when they're eligible," Bartelt advised. "It's also a reminder that shingles can occur in younger adults, so anyone with a painful, blistering rash should seek timely evaluation." TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ While people who received the chickenpox vaccine have a lower risk of developing shingles, Siegel said he still recommends that eligible people get the shingles vaccine to further reduce that risk. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends shingles vaccination for adults 50 and older, as well as certain immunocompromised adults 19 and older, including people who previously received the varicella vaccine. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac62b2775342cf4db8d0f64 Alex Murdaugh prosecutors torch ‘manufactured’ cellphone claim, ‘glad’ to offer evidence again for 2TB drive te 2026-10-07T11:21:11.490Z Alex Murdaugh prosecutors torch ‘manufactured’ cellphone claim, ‘glad’ to offer evidence again for 2TB drive New court documents reveal South Carolina state prosecutors are rejecting claims by Alex Murdaugh’s defense that the state withheld critical "raw" cellphone evidence. The motion, filed Tuesday, is the state's response to a motion Murdaugh's legal team filed in September claiming it never received extraction files, keychain files and extraction logs from seized smartphones. In March 2023, Murdaugh was convicted of the 2021 killings of his wife, Maggie, and son, Paul. ALEX MURDAUGH MURDER SAGA LANDS RIGHT BACK WHERE IT STARTED BEFORE NEXT LOWCOUNTRY COURTROOM BATTLE FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X He was sentenced to two life terms. However, his conviction was overturned in May 2026 after the South Carolina Supreme Court found that former Colleton County Clerk of Court Rebecca "Becky" Hill improperly influenced jurors. MURDAUGH DEFENSE SAYS DETECTIVES FOUND MALE DNA UNDER VICTIM'S NAILS BUT SKIPPED KEY TESTING Murdaugh is scheduled for a new trial in April 2027. JUDGE ORDERS ALEX MURDAUGH MURDER RETRIAL MOVED TO NEARBY COUNTY In this new round of court documents related to the case, prosecutors claim the defense already had the evidence — in some instances multiple times — and that its new account is "false," "manufactured" and contradicted by its own emails. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB The state released 40 pages of emails, file folder screenshots and signed discovery receipts spanning late 2022 to early 2023. SEND US A TIP Court records reveal South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) investigators provided full, unredacted raw extractions, password logs, keychain files and reports to defense experts as early as October and November 2022. MURDAUGH LAWYERS ALLEGE PROSECUTORS WITHHELD WITNESS CLAIM THAT POLICE CHIEF HANDLED MURDER WEAPONS: FILING GOT A TIP? Furthermore, prosecutors produced emails from Jan. 20, 2023 — three days before jury selection began in the first trial — showing the defense team requesting a duplicate copy of Murdaugh’s phone extraction because they had misplaced the original. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST "The State will be glad to send the cell phone evidence to the defense yet one more time if they have somehow messed up or lost their copies again," the motion states. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Read the new motion: Fox News Digital has reached out to Murdaugh's defense team for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac62b2175342cf4db8d0f5b Michael Douglas reveals he made five phone calls to five women the day he chose Catherine Zeta-Jones te 2026-10-07T11:21:05.282Z Michael Douglas reveals he made five phone calls to five women the day he chose Catherine Zeta-Jones Michael Douglas didn’t just choose Catherine Zeta-Jones — he called five other women in one day to make sure she was the only one. The two-time Oscar winner pulls back the curtain on his extraordinary life in his new memoir, "One Helluva Ride," revealing his struggle to escape his father Kirk Douglas’ towering shadow, his past affairs and drug use, his terrifying battle with stage IV cancer — and the highs and lows of his decades-long love story with the actress. Douglas first fell head over heels for Zeta-Jones when she caught his eye in the 1998 movie "The Mask of Zorro." Douglas, who is 25 years older than Zeta-Jones, later came across an interview in which she said she liked older men. He thought he had a chance. MICHAEL DOUGLAS CONFIRMS SECRET AFFAIR WITH KATHLEEN TURNER ON 'ROMANCING THE STONE' SET Douglas went on to meet Zeta-Jones at the Deauville Film Festival in France. As the evening came to an end, Douglas blurted out, "I'm going to be the father of your children." Fox News may be compensated for or earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. Zeta-Jones wasn't exactly swept off her feet. She knew about Douglas’ reputation as a Hollywood womanizer and remained wary of his intentions. Douglas, however, was determined to convince her that this time he was serious. Eventually, Zeta-Jones was willing to give Douglas a chance, but under one condition: he needed to be monogamous. WATCH: MICHAEL DOUGLAS SHARES LESSONS ON CANCER, MARRIAGE AND FAMILY "I'm not interested in dating you if you're dating other people," she told him. "You can either continue with them or end it and be with me." That day, Douglas wrote, he made five phone calls to five women he was seeing who lived in different cities. "Just after my marriage, I had been seeing five other women," he wrote. "They knew I was recently separated and in the process of getting a divorce. I made sure they all lived in different cities, which felt like a respectful way to be nonmonogamous. None of them asked for a commitment or even asked what else I was up to. I am sure they were seeing other people, too." He told each woman he had met someone and could no longer see her. According to Douglas, "they all took it well." The couple married in 2000. They welcomed their son, Dylan, that year, followed by their daughter, Carys, in 2003. Today, the couple split their time between New York, Mallorca and Santa Barbara. But their Hollywood love story hasn’t always been picture-perfect. In the book, Douglas wrote that in 2013, the couple went on vacation and, upon returning, "had a heart-to-heart" about their relationship. "We had been married for more than a decade," Douglas recalled. "We had just gone through a period where a number of challenges came at us all at once. We decided to take some time apart. We still loved each other immensely, but we needed to make sure that being married was the right thing for all of us." GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE "The entire ordeal was incredibly difficult," Douglas wrote. "Catherine and I have a very intense, deep love for each other. And we love our kids dearly. We worked hard to make sure they understood that this wasn't their fault. It wasn't anyone's fault. I had learned the hard way that staying together for the children isn't always the right course of action. Sometimes you need to take a step back and make sure you're doing what's best for your whole family." Douglas and Zeta-Jones had weathered an extraordinarily difficult stretch for their family. In 2010, Douglas was diagnosed with cancer. That same year, his eldest son, Cameron Douglas, was battling addiction and was sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to drug charges. At the same time, Douglas was embroiled in a legal dispute with his ex-wife, Diandra Luker, over proceeds from "Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps." In his memoir, Douglas acknowledged that the mounting pressure took a toll on his wife, writing that "all of that stress" was "heaped onto" Zeta-Jones. Zeta-Jones and the couple’s two children, Dylan and Carys, stayed in the family’s home in Bedford, New York. Douglas rented another place nearby so he could still see the children. He and Zeta-Jones "spoke regularly, but not every day." "Part of taking a break is actually taking a break, something Diandra and I had struggled to do productively," he wrote of his past marriage. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "It was hard on the kids, and they were so strong during the entire ordeal," Douglas wrote. "They knew that we both loved them more than anything, and their trust in us never wavered." As Douglas navigated the separation, he wrote that he never gave up hope that he and Zeta-Jones would reconcile. "I love Catherine in a way that I have never loved any other woman," he wrote. "She's my wife, my best friend, and my life partner. I could never lose her." "As Catherine and I were seeing each other more surrounding the kids — school functions, drop-offs, extracurricular activities — we realized we both missed each other enormously," he wrote. "Taking time away helped reignite the spark that had brought us together." The couple reconciled in 2014. "Thank God we found our way back to each other," Douglas wrote. "Our marriage deserved a second chance. Today, our marriage is stronger than ever, and we recently celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary. We still love spending time together. We can play 18 holes or walk on the beach, or we can just sit on the couch all day long talking. After all these years, wherever we are in the world, Catherine Zeta-Jones is still an incredible date." PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE After decades together, Douglas told Fox News Digital he has learned a major lesson about making a marriage last in Hollywood. "Making that person, that partner, as special as 25 years later," he said. "Make her feel as special 25 years later as the first day you started wooing her. What happens sometimes, after a while, is compatibility, and we end up making more of an effort with strangers than the person closest to you. So, I think it really calls for mutual respect and a good sense of humor." When asked what Zeta-Jones, 57, does that still makes him feel like the luckiest guy in the world, he didn't miss a beat. "Walk into a room," he said with a smile. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac62b1975342cf4db8d0f52 Chinese military activity nearly doubles around key US ally in disputed waters te 2026-10-07T11:20:57.339Z Chinese military activity nearly doubles around key US ally in disputed waters China nearly doubled the number of military and coast guard ships it sent to a key flashpoint in the South China Sea last month, according to Manila's military. It comes as a series of increasingly tense encounters raises the risk of confrontation with a U.S. treaty ally located in the disputed waters. The Armed Forces of the Philippines said it tracked 101 different Chinese navy and coast guard vessels around four disputed areas over the course of September, up from 56 in August and 48 in July. The sharp increase comes as Chinese and Philippine forces have faced off both at sea and in the air, including an encounter over the weekend in which Manila accused a Chinese fighter jet of repeatedly maneuvering dangerously close to an unarmed Philippine patrol plane. China claims sovereignty over most of the South China Sea, including waters that fall within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone, and uses coast guard ships, naval vessels and aircraft to assert those claims. Manila has continued patrolling the waters and resupplying Philippine positions, bringing forces from the two countries into repeated close contact. US, CHINA STRIKE DEAL TO LOWER TARIFFS ON $30B IN GOODS AFTER TRUMP-XI WASHINGTON SUMMIT The confrontations carry particular stakes for Washington: the Philippines is a U.S. treaty ally, and the U.S. has repeatedly said its Mutual Defense Treaty with Manila applies to armed attacks on Philippine armed forces, public vessels and aircraft — including in the South China Sea. The latest Philippine count showed the largest number of Chinese vessels around Scarborough Shoal, where 39 different Chinese coast guard and People's Liberation Army Navy ships were observed during September. Another 28 were tracked around Thitu Island, known in the Philippines as Pag-asa; 23 around Second Thomas Shoal; and 11 around Sabina Shoal. Rear Adm. Roy Vincent Trinidad, an Armed Forces of the Philippines spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, said the figures showed China's continued "illegal, coercive, aggressive and deceptive" activities in the region. But Philippine officials stopped short of concluding that the jump represented a broader shift in China's strategy. Asked why the number had nearly doubled from August, Trinidad said the military wanted to examine a longer period before drawing conclusions about the trend. The increase comes as the two sides have repeatedly confronted each other around some of the same contested waters. On Saturday, a Philippine C-208 maritime patrol aircraft was flying near Scarborough Shoal when it encountered two Chinese military aircraft, according to the Philippine military. Manila said one of the aircraft, a Chinese J-16 fighter, repeatedly approached the unarmed Philippine plane and maneuvered in front of and behind it at what the military described as an unsafe distance. "This incident is part of a recurring pattern of unsafe and coercive behavior against Philippine government vessels and aircraft conducting lawful operations," the Philippine military said. The Philippine aircraft completed its mission and returned safely to base. TRUMP ENVOY WARNS CHINA'S POWER MOVE AT SEA IS THREAT 'WE CANNOT AFFORD TO IGNORE' Beijing offered a sharply different account, saying the Philippine aircraft had entered airspace over Huangyan Dao, China's name for Scarborough Shoal, without permission and that Chinese forces took "necessary measures" in response. Scarborough Shoal sits about 120 miles west of the Philippine island of Luzon and has become one of the most persistent flashpoints between Beijing and Manila. China has effectively controlled access to the shoal since a 2012 standoff, while the Philippines maintains that it falls within its exclusive economic zone. China claims sovereignty over Scarborough and much of the South China Sea, overlapping claims by the Philippines and several other Southeast Asian nations. An international tribunal ruled in 2016 that China's sweeping historic-rights claims in the South China Sea had no legal basis, a ruling Beijing rejects. The encounters have continued despite a recent diplomatic thaw between Washington and Beijing, with President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasizing stability in the relationship during Xi's state visit to Washington. Days before the latest air encounter, Chinese coast guard and naval vessels moved to block a Philippine resupply mission to Second Thomas Shoal, another major flashpoint in the dispute. The Philippines deliberately grounded the aging BRP Sierra Madre at Second Thomas in 1999 and keeps a small contingent of troops aboard the rusting ship to maintain its presence. Chinese vessels have repeatedly tried to block missions carrying food, water and other supplies to those troops. The latest incidents put renewed attention on Washington's defense commitment to Manila. The two countries have been bound by their Mutual Defense Treaty since 1951, and the U.S. has said an armed attack on Philippine armed forces, aircraft or public vessels anywhere in the South China Sea would invoke U.S. obligations under the treaty. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac62b1275342cf4db8d0f49 Bar named in Cornell rape lawsuit disputes accuser's account, says she was never served alcohol while underage te 2026-10-07T11:20:50.715Z Bar named in Cornell rape lawsuit disputes accuser's account, says she was never served alcohol while underage A bar named in the lawsuit at the center of the Cornell University sexual assault firestorm is disputing the alleged victim's claim that it served her alcohol while she was underage on the night of the alleged assault — a denial the bar has now also lodged in court. Moonies Bar & Nightclub, a downtown Ithaca, New York bar popular with Cornell students, told Fox News that underage guests at a private Tri Delta sorority event on Oct. 19, 2024, were marked on their hands, while guests over 21 received wristbands. The bar says its bartenders served alcohol only to guests wearing wristbands. The complaint and Moonies' account both say Doe was marked as underage. They differ over whether she was then served alcohol. Doe's lawsuit alleges a Moonies bouncer placed an "X" on each of the then-20-year-old's hands to signify she was under 21, but that she was nevertheless served and consumed at least one alcoholic beverage inside the bar. INSIDE EXPLOSIVE CORNELL RAPE ALLEGATIONS: 7 MEN ACCUSED, CONFLICTING ACCOUNTS AND A POLITICAL FIRESTORM "No alcohol was served to anyone who had mark on their hands," Moonies said in a statement to Fox News Tuesday, disputing the allegations. CORNELL PRESIDENT SAYS UNIVERSITY 'MUST DO BETTER' ON HANDLING OF SEXUAL ASSAULT ALLEGATIONS Moonies also told Fox News that Doe later worked for the company from February to March 2025 and discussed the October 2024 incident during that period. According to the bar, Doe never said during those conversations that she had been intoxicated at Moonies or served alcohol by one of its bartenders. Fox News Digital contacted Doe's attorney for a response to both of Moonies' assertions. In a formal answer filed Sunday in New York Supreme Court, Zareen Enterprises LLC, which does business as Moonies Bar & Nightclub, denied unlawfully selling or furnishing alcohol to anyone under the legal drinking age and denied selling or furnishing alcohol to any visibly intoxicated person. The filing specifically denies the paragraph of Doe's complaint alleging she was served alcohol at Moonies despite having been marked as underage. Moonies also denied that any act or omission on its part caused Doe's alleged injuries. The bar asked the court to dismiss the complaint against it in its entirety. The dispute comes as the case has roiled Cornell and drawn national attention, with thousands rallying on campus Monday and faculty senators now pushing a no-confidence resolution against the university's central administration over its handling of sexual assault. Gov. Kathy Hochul has also appointed the New York Attorney General's Office as special prosecutor, with Attorney General Letitia James leading an "active criminal investigation." Moonies said it hosted the private Tri Delta event from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. that night with about 185 guests, including roughly 150 who were over 21 and 35 who were underage. The bar said it had a contract with the sorority and marked underage guests' hands while providing wristbands to those over 21. In the statement, Moonies called Doe's allegation that she was served alcohol "completely inaccurate," saying its employees "strictly followed the rules and did not serve alcohol to any underaged guests." WATCH: CORNELL STUDENTS PROTEST SCHOOL'S HANDLING OF SEXUAL ASSAULT INVESTIGATION: CORNELL PICKS FORMER DEPUTY US ATTORNEY GENERAL TO REVIEW SEX ASSAULT RESPONSE In its court filing, Moonies also asserted as affirmative defenses that Doe cannot establish that it unlawfully sold alcohol to an underage or visibly intoxicated person, or that any alleged unlawful sale caused her injuries. The bar maintained that it complied with all applicable laws and regulations governing alcohol sales. The dispute concerns one part of Doe's account of the hours preceding the alleged assault and what happened at Moonies before she arrived at Chi Phi. According to her lawsuit, Doe began the evening drinking vodka at her Tri Delta sorority house before a sorority house mother accompanied her to Moonies. She later went to another Ithaca bar before leaving alone around 11 p.m. and walking to the Chi Phi fraternity house to meet a friend who was a member. By the time she arrived at Chi Phi, Doe was visibly intoxicated and had consumed roughly 10 standard drinks over three hours, according to her complaint. Once inside, Doe alleges she was given another beer before going upstairs, where two fraternity members pressured her into snorting what they said was ketamine, a drug she says she had never previously taken. She alleges they also gave her marijuana and high-proof liquor before sexual activity began. Doe alleges other fraternity members became involved as the night progressed and that she eventually became "completely incapacitated." Seven former Chi Phi fraternity brothers are accused in her lawsuit of sexual assault and rape. The men have denied wrongdoing, with some maintaining that sexual activity was consensual and others denying they participated. No criminal charges have been filed against the seven men. The case burst into public view when Doe filed the 101-page lawsuit Sept. 16, nearly two years after the alleged encounter. In addition to the seven former fraternity members, Doe sued Cornell University, Chi Phi and affiliated entities, her own Tri Delta sorority and Moonies, among others, alleging that institutions around her failed to protect her before, during and after the events of that night. The lawsuit's allegations prompted renewed scrutiny of the original criminal investigation. Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten, who initially declined to pursue charges, has said the six-page sworn statement his office received from Cornell University Police in 2024 did not allege that Doe was drugged against her will or gang-raped and instead described her participation in drug use and sexual conduct as "voluntary, conscious, and consensual." A fuller transcript of Doe's November 2024 police interviews later obtained by CBS New York included statements in which she distinguished the initial sexual encounter from later activity and explicitly told investigators she had been raped. Van Houten said his office had never received that transcript. Fox News' Michelle Langer contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac62b0a75342cf4db8d0f40 Ravens players ride with President Trump in motorcade, get shoutout during speech at Baltimore shipyard event te 2026-10-07T11:20:42.984Z Ravens players ride with President Trump in motorcade, get shoutout during speech at Baltimore shipyard event President Donald Trump spent some time with a handful of Baltimore Ravens players on Tuesday during his event at Tradepoint Atlantic, where he touted the site for Anduril Industries' $3.7 billion "Arsenal-2" high-tech shipyard to manufacture submarine components. During his remarks on the billion-dollar project at the 3,300-acre multimodal industrial and global logistics center located at Sparrows Point in Baltimore County, Maryland, Trump singled out four Ravens players in the audience on their day off. Four-time Pro Bowl cornerback Marlon Humphrey, kicker Tyler Loop, long snapper Nick Moore and punter Ryan Eckley put on suits to attend the event and met with Trump. TRUMP TURNS TO EMERGING TECH GIANT IN MULTI-BILLION BID TO RAMP UP US SUBMARINE PRODUCTION And the president, who is probably the most sports-minded man to ever serve in the Oval Office, pointed them all out and gave the Ravens a shoutout. "What a team you have this year," Trump said. "What a great team." The Ravens have a 3-1 record and lead the AFC North division. Trump met all the players prior to his remarks and then singled them out in front of the assembled audience and media. "Could you stand up?" Trump asked the players. "You guys are where are you? Big stars. Where are you guys? There they are. Good looking guys." For some reason, Trump paid particular attention to Moore who is the oldest of the group but perhaps the least recognized player on the team unless he does something wrong when he long snaps on punts and kicks. "I said, tell me, are you a coach? They said, 'No, he's a snapper,'" Trump said. "You know, nowadays, those long snappers are very valuable. It's an amazing job you do with that. And he's got an unblemished record. "How far is that, like, 10 yards deep or more? Fifteen yards and you throw strikes, you throw strikes. I don't know how to hell you do it. So, he's got a little gray hair right now, this, but you know, they don't care. They want them him for one play." JON GRUDEN FIRES UP TRUMP RALLY CROWD IN OHIO AS IF DELIVERING A LOCKER ROOM SPEECH THEN DELIVERS ENDORSEMENT As part of the event at least a couple of the players got a bit of a surprise in that they joined Trump in the tour of the facility in the presidential motorcade. Humphrey sat directly behind Trump and shot a video of the president and Moore talking about a past Super Bowl. He posted the video on X and within hours the post had one million views. And, of course, some folks loved it. And some folks didn't. A lot of the discussion in the comments revolved around – surprise! – racism. Here are some of the comments: nope, on second thought, not worth the energy of typing them. One can be certain, however, that this meeting will be a topic of conversation in the Ravens locker room when players return to work on Wednesday. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, the team's biggest star, was not present at Tuesday's event. He is nursing an ankle injury and his status for Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons is uncertain. But Jackson was on the president's mind. "Say hello to your quarterback," Trump told the other players. "He’s a little bit injured. And tell him I know his mother. I met his mother a few times in Palm Beach. And she’s a fantastic, beautiful woman. Give him my regards. He is some player." FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac62b0375342cf4db8d0f22 Fighting Forward: What I wish I had known on Day One te 2026-10-07T11:20:35.806Z Fighting Forward: What I wish I had known on Day One This will be the final column in my Faith, Hope, and Fighting Forward series. Over these past columns, I’ve shared the fear, frustration, waiting, laughter, faith and lessons that have come with a journey I never asked to take. So… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac621a475342cf4db8d0a65 Trump's daylight saving push gets new pressure campaign from House GOP leaders te 2026-10-07T10:40:36.527Z Trump's daylight saving push gets new pressure campaign from House GOP leaders House GOP leadership is ratcheting up pressure on its Senate counterparts to pass legislation making daylight saving time permanent after President Donald Trump called on Congress to act. The House's No. 2 leader, Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., told Fox News Digital that "there's no reason Americans should lose an hour of sunlight at the end of the day when more daylight means more time with our families, more activity for our businesses, and safer communities." "President Trump has been pushing to make daylight saving time permanent, and House Republicans delivered by overwhelmingly passing the Sunshine Protection Act. It's a commonsense change and the Senate should take it up," Scalise said. HOUSE PASSES DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME REFORM AS TRUMP SIGNALS SUPPORT FOR ENDING CLOCK CHANGE The debate over the twice-annual changing of clocks has raged for decades in Washington. Former President Richard Nixon's administration led the country through a temporary 16-month trial of year-round daylight saving, but mounting public frustration forced the experiment to end six months early. But the appetite for such a change appears to have returned. The House passed the Sunshine Protection Act in a bipartisan 308 to 117 vote in July, and Trump posted on Truth Social Friday, "A ridiculous Clock changing process that takes place twice a year, costs our Country a fortune, is bad for Crime, stress on people, Sports, and just about everything else you can imagine." But the legislation is stalled in the Senate, where Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., told Politico there was "no clear path forward." TRUMP URGES SENATE TO PASS BILL MAKING DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME PERMANENT AFTER OVERWHELMING HOUSE VOTE It's created yet another rift between Trump and the Senate GOP majority, which he has clashed with on multiple fronts so far this term. Trump's frustration boiled over on the weekend when he targeted Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., one of the bill's most prominent critics. BATTLE OVER DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ERUPTS AS PUSH TO STOP CHANGING CLOCKS HITS SENATE WALL "Almost everybody wants ‘The Sunshine Protection Act’ to pass, except for Tom Cotton," Trump said Saturday, sharing the senator's cell phone number. "To the Great People of Arkansas, please let your Senator know it would be a GREAT Bipartisan WIN for the United States Senate, and for America, itself." Cotton responded, noting that Congress has tackled daylight saving time before, only to roll back the change shortly after. SLEEP DOCTOR REVEALS THE BRUTAL HEALTH DOWNSIDE OF DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME "No one likes changing the clock, me included, but Congress has enacted permanent Daylight Saving Time multiple times before and repealed it each time once Americans experienced absurdly late sunrises in the winter," Cotton said on X. "Arkansans don’t want their kids going to school in the pitch dark, and I’ll always put Arkansas first." It's a unique issue that has divided lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. There are others who agree with Cotton, who argue that sending kids to school in their states in the dark is a no-go for making the change. But there are also those who support the option and believe that Trump's added pressure could see the legislation resurface. But that will have to contend with an already stacked lame-duck schedule that will be heavily dictated by the outcome of the Nov. 3 election. "Look, obviously, Tom has very strong feelings, he's made those known both publicly and within the conference, so I don't expect that to change," Sen. Katie Britt, R-Ala., said. "You know, it's something, obviously, the people of Alabama, for the most part, have said that they're for." "And so, we'll look for a pathway to have dialogue about it ... but I would anticipate, given the president's energy around it, that we'll have that dialogue and debate when we get back," she continued. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac61ae175342cf4db8d0963 Celebrity chef leaves one iconic ingredient out of her French cooking and diners can't tell te 2026-10-07T10:11:45.771Z Celebrity chef leaves one iconic ingredient out of her French cooking and diners can't tell For a French chef, cooking without butter might sound like culinary sacrilege. But for Olivia Ostrow, it's part of the job. The Paris-born restaurateur and contestant on Food Network's "24 in 24: Last Chef Standing" serves French-Mediterranean cuisine at Maison Ostrow, her kosher restaurant in South Florida, where the meat-based menu means dairy cannot be mixed into dishes. That presents an unusual challenge for a chef working in a cuisine famous for its reliance on butter, cream and cheese. CHEF WHO FLED COMMUNIST COUNTRY OPENS WORLD'S FIRST MICHELIN-STARRED CUBAN RESTAURANT "Can you really make great French food without butter? Yes and no," Ostrow told Fox News Digital. One solution comes from another ingredient long associated with French cooking. "There's a little secret called duck fat," she said. But Ostrow and her culinary team have also developed their own non-dairy versions of ingredients that would otherwise be off-limits. SCIENTISTS MAY HAVE FOUND A WAY TO MAKE SAUSAGE ROLLS AND FLAKY PASTRIES MUCH HEALTHIER "We started making our cheese and we started our butter," she said. Maison Ostrow serves its house-made baguettes with roughly seven varieties of its butter alternative, Ostrow said, including truffle, spicy and Provençal versions. Diners are sometimes surprised when they learn what they're eating isn't traditional butter, Ostrow said. Yet butter isn't necessarily the toughest obstacle in adapting French cuisine to kosher requirements. YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR TURNS HUMBLE DESSERT SHOP INTO RAPIDLY EXPANDING EMPIRE "Desserts," Ostrow said when asked about the toughest dish to recreate for kosher palates. "It's hard." Her team developed an alternative to mascarpone for a tableside take on tiramisu, she said. Steak au poivre posed another challenge because the traditional peppercorn sauce is typically creamy. Not every attempt succeeds. If a creation doesn't live up to what Ostrow believes diners would receive at a traditional French restaurant in Paris, she said she doesn't want it on the table. The experimentation comes with another cost: time. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Ostrow said her chefs spend hours working on sauces, dressings and substitutes, including developing something that tastes like blue cheese that isn't made with dairy. Another restaurateur examining her books might question the restaurant's labor expenses, she acknowledged. "Yeah, my labor's a little high because we work a little harder," she said. Kosher cooking has also taken on deeper significance for Ostrow. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS She opened her first glatt kosher restaurant about a month before the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attacks in Israel. Jewish identity had long been central to her life, but Ostrow said the aftermath strengthened her resolve to use her growing restaurant business as a public expression of that identity. "I did not feel that I needed to go into hiding," she said. "I felt like I needed it to grow my business and make it even more of a statement." TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Today, Ostrow is expanding beyond her original restaurant, with plans to grow the Maison Baguette sandwich concept and Ostrow Privé, a kosher fine-dining operation serving private jets and yachts. The company is also moving toward grab-and-go food at airports, she said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac61adb75342cf4db8d095a DANNY DANON: From Oct 7 to Flight 1073: The resilience that keeps Israel standing te 2026-10-07T10:11:39.403Z DANNY DANON: From Oct 7 to Flight 1073: The resilience that keeps Israel standing Among the passengers of Flydubai Flight 1073 on Sept. 30 were Israelis returning to Israel to mark the third anniversary of Oct. 7. Little did they know, their flight nearly became one of the worst terrorist attacks in Israel’s history. Three years ago, on Oct. 7 2023, Hamas terrorists launched the deadliest attack on the Jewish people since the Holocaust. Hamas stormed across Israel’s border, slaughtering roughly 1,200 people, murdering families in their homes and young people at a music festival. They took 251 men, women, and children hostage into Gaza. HAMAS ALLEGEDLY BUILT WEAPONS DEPOTS ACROSS EUROPE, PLANNED TERROR ATTACKS AS OCT 7 ANNIVERSARY NEARED Oct. 7 was not simply an attack on Israel. Hamas sought to shatter Israel’s sense of security, terrorize Jews around the world and destroy the possibility of a different Middle East. They wanted to turn the Arab world against Israel and make peace between Israel and its neighbors impossible. Documents captured by the IDF in the Gaza Strip show that Hamas closely monitored efforts to advance normalization between Israel and Saudi Arabia. Oct. 7 was meant, in part, to derail that process. Hamas succeeded in delaying it, but it failed to destroy the broader framework of peace and cooperation that Israel had built with its Arab neighbors. Three years later, Flight 1073 was another attempt to strike at that same reality. The idea that an Israeli family could board a plane in Dubai on a Jewish holiday and fly home to Israel was once unimaginable. Today, it is part of a new Middle East, one in which Israelis and Arabs travel, trade and build relationships across borders. That is precisely the reality that terrorism sought to destroy. As Flight 1073 flew over Saudi Arabia, its terrorist co-pilot stabbed the captain and attempted to seize control of the aircraft. He sent the plane into a drastic dive, with the apparent intention of crashing the aircraft and its 174 passengers into Ben Gurion International Airport. WHEN HATE BECOMES A BUSINESS: THE MONETIZATION OF ANTISEMITISM Neither Oct. 7 nor Flight 1073 could break the Israeli spirit of resilience. On the morning of Oct.7, Israeli civilians left their homes and fought Hamas terrorists with their bare hands to protect their families and communities. On Flight 1073, heroic passengers likewise rushed the cockpit, putting their own lives on the line to stop the terrorist and save everyone on board. They were defending more than themselves. They were defending the possibility of a different future, one in which Israel is secure, connected to its neighbors and at peace. We have continued to see this Israeli resilience in the years following October 7. Israel has rebuilt its security posture. Hamas has been severely weakened, Hezbollah’s military capabilities have been substantially degraded, and Israel has established new security realities in Gaza and along its northern border. The threats have not disappeared, but the strategic environment Israel faces today is fundamentally different from the one it faced on three years ago. We also never stopped fighting for our hostages. Three years after Oct. 7, they all came home. Our efforts included bringing former captives to the United Nations Security Council to advocate for the immediate release of the remaining hostages. In January, Israel announced that the final hostage, Master Sgt. Ran Gvili, had been identified and returned for burial. We thank the Trump administration for helping secure the deal that brought them all home. ISRAELI MEDICAL WORKERS WHO TREATED OCT 7 WOUNDED RELIVE DAY TERROR HIT HOME That is what Israeli resilience looks like. A nation that leaves nobody behind. A nation that could not begin to truly rebuild until all our hostages came home. Israel has also shown diplomatic resilience in the past three years. September marked six years since the Abraham Accords. Before the recent U.N. General Assembly, it was my honor to celebrate that milestone with distinguished officials from the United States, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco and Kazakhstan as a prospective member. SIGN UP FOR ANTISEMITISM EXPOSED NEWSLETTER Although we continue to face criticism over the war in Gaza, Israel remains deeply engaged with the world and is building new partnerships in the Middle East and beyond. Our history has taught us that resilience is not simply the ability to survive tragedy. It is the strength to rise from it, to rebuild, and to choose life. We saw it in the aftermath of World War Two. The survivors of the Holocaust dedicated their lives to rebuilding the Jewish state. Now, after Oct. 7, we see the same resilience: the resilience of the families who lost so much, yet found the strength to stand, rebuild, and carry Israel forward. Resilience is part of our national DNA. Three years ago, on Oct. 7, Hamas tried to break us. They failed. They changed us, wounded us and left scars that will never fully heal. But they did not break us. Not on Oct. 7, not in the skies above the Middle East and not ever. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac61ad475342cf4db8d0951 Unearthed clip exposes stunning Talarico claim about 'students of color’ in Texas public schools te 2026-10-07T10:11:32.320Z Unearthed clip exposes stunning Talarico claim about 'students of color’ in Texas public schools FIRST ON FOX: Texas Senate candidate James Talarico once criticized the Texas public school system for focusing too heavily on academics while arguing that social-emotional learning should receive greater attention, and also declaring that Texas schools were "not built" for "poor students" or "students of color." "I was trapped in a system that was focused purely on academics, reading, writing, arithmetic. And there wasn't time to talk about social-emotional learning," Talarico said in a 2020 discussion with Texas Rising — a progressive youth activist group. "All the things that we all know on this call are more important than whether or not you memorize the quadratic equation," he continued. 'FAKE' MODERATE TALARICO'S TEXAS SURGE TESTS PAXTON IN FIGHT TO HOLD CRUCIAL GOP SENATE SEAT Talarico made the comments while serving in the Texas House of Representatives, representing the 52nd District, after working as a public school teacher for just two years. His time working in education became a central point in his work in the legislature and now in his Senate campaign. In the unearthed discussion, Talarico said that he felt like he wasn’t able to have "the really important conversations" with his students that "would allow them to live a fulfilling life." He said that he was, instead, forced to focus on teaching the school curriculum rather than "social-emotional" lessons. He also used the discussion to slam the Texas public school system as "not built" for "poor students" and "students of color." "Our public education system, particularly here in Texas, is not built for poor students," Talarico said. "It's not built for students of color. " UNEARTHED CLIP SHOWS TALARICO CALLING PARENTS 'ABUSIVE' FOR DENYING CHILDREN'S GENDER IDENTITY Talarico claimed this motivated him to introduce his "Whole Student Agenda" in 2019 — a series of 24 bills which pushed for a variety of reforms including modifications for "scientifically-accurate" sex education and encouraging restorative justice programs. Despite Talarico saying the system is "not built for students of color," the package does not specifically address race-related issues. The Texas Democrat has repeatedly been under fire for his progressive education work in the legislature, particularly his push for sexual education, DEI policies, law enforcement reforms and climate conversations. Talarico described sex education as "maybe the most important topic" for Texas students to learn during a Texas House hearing in 2022. He also characterized bills addressing concerns about inappropriate school materials as "conspiracy theory-driven" and "kooky stuff." TALARICO CAMPAIGNS WITH SURGEON WHO OPERATED ON TRANSGENDER MINORS: ‘WOLF IN SHEEP’S CLOTHING’ He led a bill in the Texas House requiring most Texas school districts to hire a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion officer, as well as for DEI to "explicitly" be taught in every classroom in the public school system. Talarico has also faced scrutiny over his education consulting work while serving on the Texas House Public Education Committee.  Fox News Digital previously reported that a firm employing Talarico received millions of dollars in contracts from the Texas Education Agency while he served on the committee. His campaign denied wrongdoing, calling the allegation a "lie." Talarico will go head-to-head with GOP Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton in the upcoming midterm elections, a race expected to be crucial in determining which party will take control of the Senate. Talarico’s campaign did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac61ace75342cf4db8d0948 WWE legend Kane open to Tennessee Senate appointment as Blackburn eyes governor's mansion te 2026-10-07T10:11:26.025Z WWE legend Kane open to Tennessee Senate appointment as Blackburn eyes governor's mansion Former Knox County Mayor and WWE legend Glenn Jacobs confirmed last Wednesday he is open to being appointed to Sen. Marsha Blackburn’s, R-Tenn., seat if she wins the Tennessee governor’s race. Speaking on the "Fox News Rundown" podcast, Jacobs was asked directly if he’d accept the role if Blackburn appointed him, as speculation continues over who could fill the seat if her gubernatorial bid succeeds. "Your name is floating around as a possible replacement in the Senate for Senator Marsha Blackburn if she were to win the governor's race in Tennessee. The idea being she would appoint you to her old seat," Fox News’s Bill Melugin said. "Do you have interest in that?" CONSERVATIVE FIREBRAND WHO WENT VIRAL WITH ANTI-CCP AD SURVIVES KEY PRIMARY Jacobs, who spent decades in the ring as WWE Hall of Famer "Kane" before entering politics in 2018, didn’t immediately confirm whether he’d considered the position, instead saying he’s focused on helping Blackburn win. If Blackburn wins the governorship in November, she would officially take office in Jan. 2027, giving her the authority to appoint an interim U.S. senator to serve out her vacated term. "Well, for me, that is something that I'm very honored that people would say about me. At the same time, there's still a gubernatorial race that Gov. Blackburn needs to win. And she's going to. I'm a big part of that," Jacobs said. TRUMP-BACKED INCUMBENT OUSTED IN HOUSE PRIMARY AS GOP REDISTRICTING PUSH SET TO RESHAPE TENNESSEE "I'm her campaign treasurer, and I've been traveling around with her. So at this point, that's the most important part is to make sure that Marsha Blackburn is the next governor of the great state of Tennessee," Jacobs continued. Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee is term-limited in 2026, and Blackburn launched her bid for the job on a platform focused on economic growth, border security and supporting law enforcement. She secured the Republican nomination in August.  TENNESSEE PASSES NEW CONGRESSIONAL MAP LIKELY TO FLIP FINAL DEM SEAT AS PROTESTS ERUPT INSIDE CAPITOL Jacobs, who served as the mayor of Knox County, Tennessee, until his second term ended in Sept. 2026, had previously prepared his own gubernatorial bid through his Big Red PAC. However, he ultimately stepped aside to endorse Blackburn, becoming her campaign treasurer and prompting speculation about a potential Senate appointment. Jacobs then confirmed that if Blackburn were to win, and he was asked to accept an appointment to the seat, he would consider the offer. "Yeah, obviously it's a huge honor for me, so I would consider it very seriously," Jacobs said. He also reiterated that response on Sunday while speaking on the "Brian Kilmeade Show" podcast, noting that if she tapped him, he "would do it." "I would say that I would do it. Yes, yes, I would," Jacobs added. "I had a great time as mayor, and it's a difficult job because you know you're the face of everything, and you're also the closest to the flame, so you feel the heat. But that service and feeling you make a difference is truly priceless. I mean, it's immeasurable." Blackburn will face Memphis City Councilwoman and Chief Public Defender Jerri Green, the Democratic nominee, on Nov. 3. Following her victory in the primary, President Donald Trump endorsed her, writing on Truth Social: SQUAD-BACKED ‘TENNESSEE THREE’ LAWMAKER WINS HOUSE PRIMARY IN NEWLY REDRAWN DISTRICT "Congratulations to our Great Senator from Tennessee, Marsha Blackburn, who had a tremendous WIN for Governor last night, against a very strong and talented opponent, John Rose," Trump wrote in August. "I know Marsha well, and she has my Complete and Total Endorsement to be the next Governor of the Great State of Tennessee. Congratulations Marsha!" he added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac61ac975342cf4db8d093f Federal agents intercept boat carrying 14 illegal aliens before unloading in wealthy coastal enclave te 2026-10-07T10:11:21.085Z Federal agents intercept boat carrying 14 illegal aliens before unloading in wealthy coastal enclave Federal agents intercepted a boat packed with 14 illegal aliens off Newport Beach, the latest in a string of vessels carrying migrants near the wealthy Southern California enclave. A U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Air and Marine Operations crew stopped the vessel south of Newport Beach at about 1:30 p.m. Friday, CBP told Fox News Digital. The group included 11 men, two women and an accompanied boy, all of whom were identified as Mexican nationals. COAST GUARD OPENS FIRE ON BOAT SMUGGLING 25 CHINESE NATIONALS NEAR FLORIDA AFTER IT REFUSED TO STOP Agents transported the group and vessel to a U.S. Coast Guard dock in Newport Beach before turning all 14 over to Border Patrol for processing and seizing the boat. One person was evaluated for possible dehydration and seasickness but was stable and cleared by emergency medical personnel, CBP said. TOP DOJ OFFICIAL WARNS OF DEADLY SMUGGLING ROUTE AFTER 42 VANISH AT SEA "Maritime migration is dangerous and can too often result in death," CBP said. "Illegal aliens should not embark on a dangerous journey. The United States border will remain closed to illegal migration by sea, air, and land." The interception is the latest in a series of suspected migrant boat incidents in and around the coastal city. TRUMP DHS HITS 16 STRAIGHT MONTHS WITH 0 RELEASES AT THE BORDER Surveillance video obtained by FOX 11 Los Angeles last month showed another boat pull into Newport Harbor before at least a dozen people got off and dispersed into the community. In a separate incident last month, 37 migrants were rescued offshore after reportedly spending two days without food, water or fuel. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X Cellphone video from another incident about two years ago showed more than 20 suspected migrants getting off a panga boat in Newport Harbor before scrambling into waiting vans. The repeated incidents have prompted Newport Beach City Councilmember Erik Weigand to push for surveillance cameras near the harbor entrance. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS "The last Saturday, then the Saturday before, and a few Saturdays before that. These guys have been trying to unload illegal migrants into our city and then off into the community," Weigand told FOX 11. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB Weigand is proposing two cameras that could use existing infrastructure around the jetties or seawall to monitor boats entering and leaving around the clock. SEND US A TIP The councilmember said additional surveillance could give authorities an early warning when suspicious vessels approach and potentially allow law enforcement to respond before passengers reach shore. GOT A TIP? "Yeah, we have to have some sort of discussion, but it would be a feature for security," Weigand said. "I think having technology is a good thing. If we can have eyes and ears on something that looks suspicious, we could send up a drone." LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST Weigand said the larger concern is that authorities may have little information about who is aboard vessels approaching the coast or what they are carrying. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL "They could be smuggling drugs, they could be simply just be looking for a better opportunity in America, or they could be up to terrorist activities," Weigand said. "We don't know, that's the problem." Fox News Digital has reached out to Weigand for additional comment on the recent incidents and his concerns about suspected maritime smuggling operations targeting the area. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac61ac075342cf4db8d0929 Flu Season Is Here: 3 Steps to Take Now te 2026-10-07T10:11:12.969Z Flu Season Is Here: 3 Steps to Take Now (NAPSI)—Influenza (flu) is nothing to sneeze at. It’s a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs. There are two main types of flu virus: A and B. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac61ab975342cf4db8d0920 Flu Season Is Here: 3 Steps to Take Now te 2026-10-07T10:11:05.339Z Flu Season Is Here: 3 Steps to Take Now It’s a healthy idea to get your annual flu vaccine early in the fall flu season. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac61ab275342cf4db8d0915 7 Lifesaving Furniture Safety Tips te 2026-10-07T10:10:58.483Z 7 Lifesaving Furniture Safety Tips (NAPSI)—When buying furniture, consumers look for style and comfort, but it’s important to consider safety, too. Here are seven tips to help: Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac61aaa75342cf4db8d090c 7 Lifesaving Furniture Safety Tips te 2026-10-07T10:10:50.751Z 7 Lifesaving Furniture Safety Tips Keep your family safe at home by heeding these seven hints. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac61aa375342cf4db8d0901 Ask the doctors: Owning a dog may protect against later mental illness te 2026-10-07T10:10:43.018Z Ask the doctors: Owning a dog may protect against later mental illness Dear Doctors: My wife read somewhere that when kids grow up with a dog in the house, it can keep them from getting schizophrenia. I know that having a pet can help kids develop responsibility, but preventing mental illness seems… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac61a8475342cf4db8d08ec Trump Officials Ramp Up Investigations Into Voter Registration Groups te 2026-10-07T10:10:12.379Z Trump Officials Ramp Up Investigations Into Voter Registration Groups The Trump administration is investigating nonprofits that it says may be recruiting noncitizens for voter registration, documents show, even though noncitizen voting in the United States is rare. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac613a075342cf4db8d07ee Congress killed the penny — now it's coming for the 13-cent nickel te 2026-10-07T09:40:48.486Z Congress killed the penny — now it's coming for the 13-cent nickel It's common sense that common cents are getting less use in Americans' daily lives. Congress already took action to eliminate the lowest rung — the penny — and now another coin collecting dust in people's wallets could be on the chopping block next. The House and Senate both passed bills earlier this year aimed at eliminating the penny once and for all. The bipartisan Common Cents Act was unanimously approved in each chamber, but has yet to get President Donald Trump's signature to become law. It followed the Treasury Department announcing last December that the U.S. Mint would no longer produce pennies, which at the time cost more than three times their value to make. TRUMP’S FIRST-YEAR GOVERNMENT OVERHAUL DELIVERS CHANGE WASHINGTON HASN’T SEEN SINCE THE 1960S Now, lawmakers want the administration to act on another portion of their bill, which would direct the Treasury to study the potential of making the nickel with cheaper materials than are currently used. "If it costs 13 cents to make a five-cent coin, Washington should fix the problem instead of wasting more taxpayer money," House GOP Conference Chair Lisa McClain, R-Mich., told Fox News Digital. "My bill gives Treasury a path to make nickels at a lower cost without disrupting how Americans use them. It is a simple reform that saves money and brings a little more common sense to government. Sen. Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo., who led the bill in the Senate, told Fox News Digital, "More and more Americans are paying with credit cards, debit cards, and stablecoins for everyday purchases that once would have been made with cash or coins." "The half-cent coin was retired when it was no longer needed, and the penny has now reached that same point. It’s my hope that we can find a cheaper way to produce the nickel so that it remains economically viable for years to come," Lummis said. Nickels are produced at a loss to taxpayers of roughly eight cents per coin, according to the latest data. They are currently made of a mixture comprised of 25% nickel and 75% copper. The Common Cents Act "authorizes a lower-cost nickel composition if testing shows it will reduce production costs without significantly disrupting coin-operated machines," such as vending machines, according to a release on McClain's site. But it's not clear that there is much appetite for ending nickel production altogether, at least not yet. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Fox News in May 2025 that he believed the U.S. could "retool" the nickel to make it cheaper to produce. In its December 2025 announcement, the Trump administration projected immediate cost savings of $56 million in stopping penny minting. But the decision could be reversed by any future administration unless Trump signs the bill into law. The White House did not respond to a request for comment on whether and when the president plans to do so. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6139875342cf4db8d07ca Ex-Obama spy chief prepped for anti-Trump trial by Biden-era special counsel's team, new records reveal te 2026-10-07T09:40:40.199Z Ex-Obama spy chief prepped for anti-Trump trial by Biden-era special counsel's team, new records reveal Former Special Counsel Jack Smith told lawmakers he had "never met" former CIA Director and vocal Trump critic John Brennan when pressed about whether Brennan provided consultation or counsel during his tenure, but records just declassified by the White House reveal members of Smith's team met with Brennan while preparing the classified-documents case against President Donald Trump. The revelation about Brennan's meeting with Special Counsel Smith's team adds another wrinkle to Republicans' broader scrutiny of Smith's investigations into Trump, which has included claims of political bias, overreach and other investigative missteps. "Jack Smith was a tool of the Biden administration to put Trump in prison," said Harvard Law professor and former Trump impeachment counsel, Alan Dershowitz, who described Smith's work as "a partisan weapon that broke the rules, lied to the court and engaged in bad faith throughout" in an 2025 Op-Ed for the Wall Street Journal. Another critic, investigative reporter John Solomon, recently described the probes as among a "10-year conspiracy to stop Donald Trump using the resources of the United States government." EXPLOSIVE NEW REPORT PUTS JACK SMITH BACK IN HOT SEAT AS JIM JORDAN ALLEGES HE TRIED TO 'SWAY' 2024 ELECTION Two assistant special counsels working under Smith joined FBI agents for a November 2023 meeting with Brennan at CIA headquarters in McLean, Virginia, according to documents that were declassified Monday by the White House. The meeting was held "to discuss expert testimony to National Defense Information in the forthcoming trial," indicating prosecutors were exploring the possibility of using the former CIA chief's national security expertise as they prepared their case against Trump. Meanwhile, Smith appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee last week as part of the Republican-led panel's oversight of his investigations into Trump. During the hearing, GOP lawmakers pressed Smith over allegations of political bias, investigative overreach and misconduct in both the Arctic Frost 2020 election probe and his classified-documents case known as "Plasmic Echo." In particular, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, asked Smith whether he had ever received "consultation or counsel" from Brennan, including during his tenure as special counsel. EX-CIA CHIEF ACCUSED OF ORCHESTRATING 'RUSSIA HOAX' SUES TRUMP ADMIN FOR 'VINDICTIVE PROSECUTION' "Have you ever received any consultation or counsel by John Brennan, former CIA director, whether during your time as special counsel or otherwise? If so, when and for what purpose?" Grassley asked. "I've never met John Brennan," Smith responded. FORMER CIA DIRECTOR BRENNAN SUBPOENAED TO TESTIFY IN FEDERAL TRUMP CONSPIRACY CASE Grassley's question, however, was broader than whether Smith personally met Brennan, and the newly declassified records show prosecutors working directly under Smith met with the former CIA director as they prepared the government's case against Trump. "This meeting occurred during Jack Smith’s time as Special Counsel and constitutes ‘consultation or counsel’ from John Brennan to Smith and his team," Grassley told Fox News Digital. "Smith’s response before the Senate Judiciary Committee was highly evasive and misleading, at minimum." During the hearing, Grassley later returned to the issue, asking Smith whether he had ever had a conversation with Brennan. "I have no recollection of having a conversation with John Brennan," Smith responded. FBI QUESTIONING CURRENT AND FORMER CIA OFFICIALS IN DOJ PROBE INTO JOHN BRENNAN'S ROLE IN RUSSIA ASSESSMENT In addition to the memo outlining the 2023 Brennan meeting, the declassified release also included two pages of notes bearing CIA Headquarters headers where lines of text beneath Brennan's name are blacked out by government redactions, leaving the remainder of the ruled pages blank. Brennan was not serving as CIA director during the period covered by Smith's classified-documents case and the released records do not indicate he had firsthand knowledge of Trump's alleged handling of the documents. JACK SMITH'S TRUMP PROBE SWEPT UP FOX NEWS, OTHER MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS AS INVESTIGATION WENT BEYOND LAWMAKERS Grassley, as well as other GOP lawmakers and critics, have accused the former special counsel of investigative overreach and political bias, including pointing to records showing his Arctic Frost investigation obtained financial information involving thousands of Trump donors and phone records of Republican lawmakers, among other investigative steps. Grassley has separately raised questions about the origins and conduct of Smith's classified-documents prosecution. Smith, meanwhile, has rejected allegations that his investigations were politically motivated, and has maintained that his decisions were driven by the evidence and defending the work of prosecutors and investigators on his team. Fox News Digital reached out to attorneys for Smith to obtain comment about the Brennan meeting, as well as the Justice Department, but did not receive a response. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac60ed875342cf4db8d05b5 After a Storm, Rotting Food and a Foul Stench Haunt a Honolulu Restaurant te 2026-10-07T09:20:24.761Z After a Storm, Rotting Food and a Foul Stench Haunt a Honolulu Restaurant Rain from Hurricane Lala collapsed the roof of the Happy Days eatery in August, but the cleanup still isn’t done, and nearby businesses and residents are kicking up a stink. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac60ed175342cf4db8d05ac DNA From Water Bottle Leads to Arrest in Decades-Old Murder Case te 2026-10-07T09:20:17.850Z DNA From Water Bottle Leads to Arrest in Decades-Old Murder Case Rhode Island authorities had a breakthrough in a case from 1985 after they tailed a suspect to a rock concert and collected his DNA from a discarded water bottle. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac60ec975342cf4db8d05a3 Could Gina Hinojosa Win the Texas Governor’s Race? JB Pritzker Thinks So. te 2026-10-07T09:20:09.495Z Could Gina Hinojosa Win the Texas Governor’s Race? JB Pritzker Thinks So. Gov. JB Pritzker of Illinois and the Democratic Governors Association are each sending $1 million to back Gina Hinojosa in a bid for Texas governor that appears increasingly competitive. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac60cc375342cf4db8d0567 DR MARC SIEGEL: I went looking for miracles after Oct. 7. I found angels hiding in plain sight te 2026-10-07T09:11:31.396Z DR MARC SIEGEL: I went looking for miracles after Oct. 7. I found angels hiding in plain sight The Hamas attacks on October 7, 2023, involved more than 6,000 Hamas and related military operatives. The massive damage inflicted by these demons caused a countersurge of angels released by God. There were miraculous recoveries and narrow escapes in the wake of these attacks, as well as good-versus-evil events that continue to this day. On September 30, 2026, Flydubai Flight FZ1073 (note the coincidence — three years after 10/7) was nearly destroyed by evil as co-pilot Hamam al Hamami, a reported radical extremist, repeatedly attacked the pilot, only to be sidelined himself by several passengers, including a plumber, a dentist (who saved the pilot’s life by treating his wounds) and two off-duty pilots who happened to be on board. The angels of Flight FZ1073 saved not only the pilot but the plane and its passengers. They are messengers from God. Miracles are often an accumulation of meaningful coincidences guided by messengers. In my new book, "The Angels Among Us," I tell the story of an Israeli medic named Shlomi who, a few weeks before October 7, 2023, gets a question wrong on a paramedic test about the application of combat gauze to a high thigh wound.  He studies his mistake until he becomes an expert on combat gauze. On January 11, 2024, the 55th Paratroopers Brigade is planning an incursion into Gaza in search of hostages. It is the 99th day of the war. Bezalel is an intelligence officer, drawing up a map with a photograph and a number on each building to help plan rescue operations. "I make a mistake in the number on one of the buildings. I give it the wrong number on the map in terms of the order… One officer peers at the sheet particularly closely. I have no idea at the moment about the role he will play in my survival." DR. MARC SIEGEL: 'THE ANGELS AMONG US' -- A DYING WOMAN, THE SHOFAR AND THE MIRACLE THAT FOLLOWED The officer figures out the right number for the building, and Bezalel corrects it on the map. "This particular building remains etched in his mind." Shlomi is supposed to go on vacation but has a premonition and stays with his troop, the 55th Paratroopers Brigade. The next day, they conduct an infantry raid on the city of Khan Yunis in Gaza. Bezalel is inside a building, and as he passes near a window, an explosive is detonated outside. "There is shrapnel in my left leg, up at the beginning of the leg, and it damages the biggest blood vessel in my leg, the femoral artery, and there is no way to stop the blood, no tourniquet can help." POPE LEO VISITS SITE OF MIRACLE CURES, MEETS PEOPLE WHOSE UNEXPLAINED HEALINGS STUNNED DOCTORS Shlomi happens to be only five meters away from Bezalel. He successfully applies the combat gauze to save Bezalel’s life. He succeeds because he got the test question wrong and memorized the correct answer. The building they are in is the one that Bezalel mislabeled on the map of the area. The officer who comes to rescue Bezalel in the Humvee is the same one who corrected the number on the map. As a result, he gets there in time to save Bezalel’s life. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Bezalel is taken by helicopter to Ichilov Hospital in Tel Aviv, where a team of highly trained surgeons operates on his artery. Afterward, he fights for his life in the ICU, followed by a long rehab process. Bezalel encounters God’s messengers every step of the way. Many other miracles have taken place in Gaza since the start of the October 7 war. I have discovered countless examples of physical and psychological recovery among severely wounded soldiers and civilians in hospitals in Israel, thanks to courage combined with advanced medical care. Perhaps most striking is the story of one soldier who reportedly had a bullet stopped by a book of Psalms he was carrying in his vest. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM DR MARC SIEGEL Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac60cbb75342cf4db8d055e 'I am Omer': Former Hamas hostage reflects on surviving 505 harrowing days in captivity te 2026-10-07T09:11:23.771Z 'I am Omer': Former Hamas hostage reflects on surviving 505 harrowing days in captivity On Oct. 6, 2023, Omer Shem Tov and his family were celebrating his mother's birthday. Less than 24 hours later, Hamas terrorists kidnapped Shem Tov from the Nova Music Festival and held him hostage in Gaza for 505 days. Nearly three years later, Shem Tov is telling his story while trying to regain his sense of self. In a conversation with Fox News Digital, Shem Tov recalled that when Hamas' attack started at 6:29 a.m. on Oct. 7, 2023, people at the festival took precautions, but were not panicked. He explained that "in Israel, we're very used to it." Thinking that the aerial attack was the only thing coming, festival goers, including Shem Tov and his friends, began packing up and heading to their cars to drive home. However, many of them never made it home and, as in Shem Tov's case, some came back much later. In his book, "Light From the Darkness," Shem Tov recounts his experience of the attacks and throughout his time as a hostage in Gaza. He also opened up about having taken ecstasy shortly before the attacks began. ISRAELI MEDICAL WORKERS WHO TREATED OCT 7 WOUNDED RELIVE DAY TERROR HIT HOME "In my book, I talk about it, first of all, very openly, because I mean I want people to understand that I'm just like any other 20-year-old," Shem Tov told Fox News Digital. "I wanted to party. I wanted to have fun." Shem Tov explained to Fox News Digital that he felt that the ecstasy, combined with his adrenaline, actually helped him "run faster and without stopping" as the attack began. He said that the feeling disappeared suddenly as terrorists got closer and began firing at him and his friends. Hours after being taken into Gaza, Shem Tov felt the effects again. He said it was "a very scary feeling." The first 50 days of his captivity were spent in total darkness, in a cage so small he could not stand up or spread out his arms. Shem Tov, who is an asthmatic, said he had trouble breathing in the tiny space and that he was "starved in the most extreme way." "I was in complete darkness, I couldn't see anything, and I just went crazy," Shem Tov told Fox News Digital, adding that in his mind, he was blaming God and "everyone else" for what had happened. "After a week, I got to a point where I realized that God has created me with the power of free will. I can choose to do whatever I want. I can choose to believe, I can choose not to believe. I can choose between good and bad and evil." FORMER HAMAS HOSTAGE COUNTERS HASAN PIKER’S UT AUSTIN EVENT WITH HER STORY OF SURVIVAL "I realized that I have two choices: Either I sink into depression and I blame everyone and God for everything that happened to me and I just sink deeper and deeper until eventually I think that I would have just died of depression and broken heart, or either I look at the situation, and I try to make something good in some way out of it," he said. While in complete darkness, Shem Tov said he was "crying to God" and telling Him, "God, from now on I trust you and I know that I'm in the right place, in the right time. This is exactly where I am supposed to be, and I'm in your hands from now on. Do as you wish, do as you will." "From that moment on, I just saw light. I really did see light in complete darkness," he added. While in captivity, Shem Tov faced extreme pressure from his captors, yet he refused to break even under the threat of death. When they ordered him to detonate traps against advancing Israel Defense Forces soldiers, he flatly refused. Even when his captors threatened to shoot him on the spot, Shem Tov held his ground and dared them to pull the trigger. ISRAEL'S NEW EXHIBIT EXPOSES YEARS OF HAMAS TERRORIST PLANNING BEFORE OCT 7 MASSACRE "There was some kind of red line that I cannot cross. I will just, I will not do it," Shem Tov told Fox News Digital. "If I wasn't in captivity, maybe I would be up there. Maybe I would fight for my brothers and my sisters that were hostages. So, that was my red line and I just couldn't do it, and I preferred to die than do it." On Feb. 22, 2025, after enduring 505 days as a hostage, Shem Tov returned to Israel in a prisoners-for-hostages exchange between Israel and Hamas and was reunited with his family. He spent months advocating for the hostages still left in the Gaza Strip. The last of the living hostages were released on Oct. 13, 2025. Shem Tov still travels to tell his story and speaks out against what he sees as a dangerous narrative gap in how the war is portrayed abroad. Recently, he wrote an op-ed in The Wall Street Journal criticizing a controversial documentary called "NAZA," the Hebrew military acronym for "collateral damage." The film depicts casualties in Gaza and received a 25-minute standing ovation at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival. Shem Tov did not mince words when criticizing the film. "It felt like 25 minutes of a rain of knives that just stabbed me," he told Fox News Digital. "The war in Gaza was horrible, horrible for both sides, but in the movie 'NAZA' they only showed one side. They didn't show my side. What about me? I was NAZA. I was collateral damage." OPINION: THE WORLD IS DEBATING SANCTIONS AGAINST ISRAEL. I AM WATCHING YOUNG WARRIORS REBUILD THEIR LIVES When reached for comment, representatives for the team behind "NAZA" referred Fox News Digital to previous statements made by directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor. During a Q&A following the North American premiere of NAZA, which took place at the 64th New York Film Festival, Abraham addressed the criticisms of the film, calling the Oct. 7 attacks "unjustified," while arguing that the barbarism of that day could not be used to defend Israel's actions. "I think it's important for me to say that, you know, it's in the film, and it's — completely unjustified, the massacre of October the 7th, but it also cannot justify what you've seen in the film, doesn't justify the slaughter of so many civilians in Gaza, the the the massacres at food sites," Abraham said. "When I was looking at those trucks, I thought, like, I don't want to live in a world where empathy, rightful empathy to Israeli victims is weaponized by leaders like Netan — you know, cynical people who promise nothing other than perpetual occupation and war, is weaponized to mean a lack of empathy to Palestinians," he continued. Abraham was referring to protest trucks outside the screening that showed images of Oct. 7. MS RACHEL CALLS GAZA JOURNALIST ‘FRIEND’ IN RESURFACED CLIP AFTER HE ADMITS HIDING OCT 7 HOSTAGE FOOTAGE Shem Tov, however, maintains that the film's framing erases the reality of what happened during the Oct. 7 attacks and what brought the war to Gaza in the first place. He told Fox News Digital that he witnessed Hamas deliberately weaponizing the suffering of both the hostages and Palestinians as means of propaganda. "They don't really care about who dies," Shem Tov said of Hamas. "For them, the more dead, the better." "Seeing a standing [ovation] of 25 minutes was just, well, I can't explain how hurtful it was, how hurtful it was. Not seeing me, not seeing the true reason of what's happening there. And I mean, I think people just should know more, should learn more, should see more," he added. Since his release from captivity, Shem Tov has witnessed this ideological divide firsthand while speaking at college campuses. He said that his visit to Columbia University was particularly triggering, as he had seen the encampments and people clad in keffiyehs on TV while he was being held hostage. "It's sad that people are following trends in some ways," he told Fox News Digital. "Most of the students get their information from social media, and on social media, you can see a lot of lies, a lot of propaganda, and I think they should open a book. They should read more. They should learn more." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Three years after he was taken from the Nova festival, Shem Tov continues to tell his story while also looking towards the future. He told Fox News Digital that, while he has embraced what he sees as a duty to tell his story for all those who cannot tell their own, he will not let the 505 days he spent as a hostage define his life. "I don't run away for a second from what I've been through because I think what I've been through taught me a lot," he said. "I have my duty and I know what's my duty, and I will do anything to complete my job, but I'm much more than this, I am Omer." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac60cb575342cf4db8d0555 Eco-warriors want to turn up the heat on your wallet to fund their climate agenda te 2026-10-07T09:11:17.157Z Eco-warriors want to turn up the heat on your wallet to fund their climate agenda If you think your energy bills are high now, just wait until the climate activists get their way. They’ve launched a massive, nationwide campaign of lawfare which, if successful, would raise the average household’s annual energy bill by almost $1,500 per year and nearly $15,000 over a decade. The Supreme Court is currently hearing one such case (Suncor Energy Inc. v. County Commissioners of Boulder County). The campaign essentially has three avenues of attack: tort litigation, state "climate superfund" statutes and federal legislation. Each category represents enormous charges on upstream suppliers which, of course, will then move downstream to households at the pump and the meter. Over 30 lawsuits demand that energy companies pay for unproven impacts on global climate change, with filings by 11 states, D.C., and dozens of cities. New York and Vermont simply legislated this liability into existence through climate superfund laws — the former capped at $75 billion with the latter leaving liabilities uncapped. SUPREME COURT CAN RESTORE SANITY AND STOP THE LEFT’S RADICAL CLIMATE AGENDA A dozen other states have tried similar penalties, as have members of Congress with the so-called Polluters Pay Climate Fund Act, which would confiscate $1 trillion over 10 years. Supporters insist none of this will hit families’ wallets, that assessments target past production and that shareholders will pay for it. Those claims don’t stand up to the facts. Businesses must pass costs to consumers, and that’s exactly what will happen here, regardless of whether some government bureaucrat decrees specific costs to be from yesteryear. Those same firms must also price future risk, which would increase dramatically if business could be retroactively punished for legal activity 30 years ago. LAWMAKERS TARGET ENERGY AFFORDABILITY THROUGH SWEEPING PERMITTING OVERHAUL IN NEW HOUSE BILL For many power plants and energy infrastructure projects, which take decades to pay off and recoup initial investments, this additional risk means such projects may never even be undertaken. For those that do move forward, firms must charge consumers higher prices to counter the additional risk of fickle government potentially imposing massive fines. And even if costs were confined to shareholders, as opposed to ratepayers or drivers filling up their tanks, those shareholders are still middle-class Americans. Energy stocks are held in pension funds and 401(k)s of blue-collar workers like teachers, pipefitters, firefighters, electricians and police officers. THE DSA’S DANGEROUS FINE PRINT. THEY'RE COMING FOR MILLIONAIRES (AND YOU) "Making shareholders pay" means raiding retirement accounts to finance the pet projects of climate activists, like carbon taxes. In fact, one of the lawyers who helped launch this climate lawfare crusade, David Bookbinder, even admitted that the desired outcome is an indirect carbon tax, with companies passing costs to consumers in the form of higher prices. Our analysis agrees, putting the tab for all these lawsuits and legislative efforts at roughly $194 billion annually. For context, that’s an average of about 41 cents on a gallon of gasoline and 1.5 cents per kilowatt-hour, or a 9% jump in your electricity rate, while 41 cents per gallon is about four-fifths of all the federal and state gas taxes consumers already pay. DEMS KILL REPUBLICAN'S CHANCES OF LOWERING AMERICANS' ELECTRICITY BILLS IN KEY ELECTION FLASHPOINT The timing couldn’t be worse with electricity prices already up 7% last year and 9% again early this year. One in six households is behind on their energy bills, and one in four has cut spending on food or medicine to pay for them. And since low-income families spend nearly four times the share of their income on energy as everyone else, the pseudo-carbon taxes of climate activists would be highly regressive. Perhaps to hide this fact, New Jersey legislators renamed their $50-billion assessment to the proposed "Polluters Pay to Make New Jersey More Affordable Act." NEW YORK WANTS TO GOVERN IOWA AND MISSOURI — WE'RE SUING TO STOP IT COLD But a nationwide carbon tax is unlikely to pass because Congress could be held accountable by voters for such an unpopular and costly measure. Conversely, a carbon tax cobbled together from court verdicts and retroactive assessments is an unconstitutional way to short-circuit voters’ ultimate veto. That’s why Maryland’s Supreme Court threw out three of these suits early this year, observing that even precautions like perfect warning labels would’ve been a drop in the bucket of global emissions. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION But lawfare isn’t only about winning because the process is the punishment. Dismissals don’t absolve legal fees and other costs. Risk premiums rise in the face of lawfare, even when energy companies consistently win, and the associated costs eventually reach customers’ bills. The better path is to produce more energy, not less, and thereby lower costs for consumers. Reliable power plants need to keep running and new ones should be added to fuel growing demand. The alternative from the other side is a $1,500 annual tax on households that no one voted for. E.J. Antoni, Ph.D., is Chief Economist and the Richard F. Aster fellow at the Heritage Foundation and a senior fellow at Unleash Prosperity. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM E.J. ANTONI CLICK HERE TO READ MORE BY DANIEL TURNER Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac60caf75342cf4db8d054c A blue wave in governors' mansions could hurt families more than a blue Congress te 2026-10-07T09:11:11.061Z A blue wave in governors' mansions could hurt families more than a blue Congress Unless we’re in for a surprise, polling suggests Republicans are on track to lose the House and possibly the Senate this November. The question is no longer whether Democrats will gain ground, but how big the blue wave will be. The battle for Congress has drawn plenty of attention and will continue to as we inch closer to Election Day. What’s flying under the radar is that Republicans could lose not only Congress but their grip on governors' mansions, as well. As former Republican Governors Association chair Chris Christie told Politico, "for the first time in 15 years, we could be in a position to lose a majority of the governorships." That loss would be an even bigger blow than losing Congress. Losing the House and the Senate to the Left is nothing to take lightly, especially if some of those candidates are aligned with the Democratic Socialists of America. But losing the states would be more consequential for Americans. DEMOCRATS THINK A BLUE WAVE IS BUILDING. HERE ARE 3 FORCES THAT COULD STOP IT Governors rarely dominate the national news cycle, but few elected officials have more influence over the lives of American families. They oversee everything from education to public safety to infrastructure, and many control their state’s budget — setting spending priorities and deciding which programs receive funding. Working with their legislatures, they set the agenda on the issues that touch individuals most directly. While Congress is inert, ineffective, and operating from the Imperial City, a governor shapes policies that reach into communities and neighborhoods. Right now, Republicans hold 26 governorships to Democrats’ 24. The GOP has held that majority since 2011. But it may slip away come November. Democrats’ momentum began last fall when Abigail Spanberger flipped Virginia’s governorship and Mikie Sherrill held New Jersey for her party. Just look at what Spanberger has advanced in Virginia with less than a year in office. She has revived DEI policies, backed an effort to bypass the bipartisan redistricting commission that the state Supreme Court ultimately struck down, and raised the minimum wage, making it harder for small businesses to keep up with rising costs. Thirty-six states will choose a governor on November 3, with Republicans and Democrats each defending 18 seats. Of the 14 states not holding elections, Democrats hold six and Republicans hold eight. IOWA DEM GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE SAYS HE WOULD NOT WANT BIDEN OR HARRIS TO CAMPAIGN FOR HIM According to the Cook Political Report , 13 of this year’s races are solidly Democratic, including a few incumbents who’ve got their eyes on 2028 presidential aspirations: Illinois’ JB Pritzker, Maryland’s Wes Moore, and Pennsylvania’s Josh Shapiro. Arizona, Oregon, Michigan, and, most troubling for Republicans — Iowa — all lean Democratic. Iowa hasn’t elected a Democratic governor in two decades but that could change this year as polls show gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand leading his Republican opponent Zach Lahn. Republicans’ best pickup opportunity is Kansas, where Democratic Governor Laura Kelly is term limited. Then there are the five toss-ups: Alaska, Georgia, Nevada, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Four of them are Republican-held, leaving Wisconsin as the only one Democrats are defending. If Democrats just net two seats, they take the majority. HASAN PIKER MAKES AOC HIS 2028 PICK FOR PRESIDENT, SAYS IT'S 'NOT EVEN A QUESTION’ These races are more than a scorecard of red versus blue. They’ll decide which party’s approach to governing shapes daily life in three dozen states for the next four years. What’s more, the states and the governors who lead them serve as the last line of defense against an overreaching federal government. Democratic Socialists already have their eyes on 2028, with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez increasingly talked about as a potential presidential contender. In the face of threats emanating from DC, governors could be the ones standing between a socialist agenda and the rest of the country. Americans should keep that in mind as they cast their votes for governor this fall. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac60ca875342cf4db8d0542 Reps. Crane, Davids Introduce Bill To Redirect Unused Housing Vouchers To Tribal Veterans te 2026-10-07T09:11:04.210Z Reps. Crane, Davids Introduce Bill To Redirect Unused Housing Vouchers To Tribal Veterans By Matthew Holloway | Arizona Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ-02) and Kansas Democratic Rep. Sharice Davids introduced bipartisan legislation this week to help tribal communities access unused federal housing vouchers for Native American veterans. The Tribal Veterans Voucher Flexibility Act would establish a voluntary process for returning and reallocating assistance through the Tribal Housing and Urban Development–Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing program, known as Tribal HUD-VASH. According to Crane’s announcement, tribes and tribally designated housing entities could notify HUD of vouchers they expect to leave unused during the following fiscal year. Returning vouchers would not affect their consideration for future allocations. Communities needing additional assistance could request available vouchers. HUD would have 180 days after enactment to establish the process and submit a congressional report examining unused vouchers, reallocations, shortages, and whether the overall supply should increase. Participants could report unused assistance electronically, by telephone, or through the mail. As the representative for more than half of the Tribes in Arizona, I’m honored to partner with @RepDavids on legislation to help house more Tribal veterans. We’ve made real progress together before, and I look forward to building on that success: https://t.co/a05EhhWKRv — Rep. Eli Crane (@RepEliCrane) October 6, 2026 “Some Tribes have leftover vouchers they cannot use while others lack the resources to take care of our veterans,” Crane said. “Our legislation aims to resolve this longstanding issue by getting unused vouchers into the hands of Tribes that can put them to use. This is a sensible approach that makes better use of existing support without expanding the size and scope of the federal government.” The existing program provides rental assistance for eligible Native American veterans experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless. HUD’s program guidance explains that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) determines initial veteran eligibility, including requirements involving access to VA health care and a need for case management. Tribal housing providers determine whether participating households meet income requirements. HUD’s guidance generally sets the income threshold at 80% of the applicable area median income and excludes certain VA disability and survivor benefits from that calculation. Rental assistance can support several housing arrangements, including single-family homes, apartments, shared housing, and residential treatment housing. Associated medical expenses must be covered through other funding sources. The proposal follows earlier cooperation between Crane and Davids on tribal economic-development legislation. Crane has been heavily involved in tribal health care initiatives. In December, Ak-Chin Indian Community leaders credited his support for the tribe’s selection for an Indian Health Service partnership supporting a new health center. In August, Crane joined Rep. Greg Stanton and Gila River Indian Community officials to mark a University of Arizona partnership establishing a medical school branch on tribal land in Sacaton. In June, the House unanimously passed the Native American Entrepreneurial Opportunity Act, which the lawmakers supported alongside Republican Rep. Jake Ellzey of Texas and Democratic Rep. Kelly Morrison of Minnesota. That legislation would place the Small Business Administration’s Office of Native American Affairs into statute and define its responsibilities, including outreach involving business development, contracting, and access to capital. An earlier version passed the House during the previous Congress but stalled in the Senate. 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 Reps. Crane, Davids Introduce Bill To Redirect Unused Housing Vouchers To Tribal Veterans first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac60c9f75342cf4db8d0539 Warren Petersen Promises To Protect Girls Sports In New Campaign Ad te 2026-10-07T09:10:55.495Z Warren Petersen Promises To Protect Girls Sports In New Campaign Ad By Staff Reporter | Warren Petersen believes that Arizonans want their next chief law enforcement officer to prevent the extinction of female-only spaces, like girls sports and locker rooms. Petersen, the Arizona Senate President and Republican nominee for attorney general, released a new, 30-second campaign ad on Tuesday featuring young female athletes declaring that “boys don’t belong in girls’ sports.”  “I work so hard. I practice every day after school. But some grown-ups think boys should be able to play against me, and use our locker rooms. That’s not right. Boys don’t belong in girls’ sports. Thank you, Warren Petersen, for fighting for me, at the capitol and at the Supreme Court, and for every girl in Arizona.” Attorney General Kris Mayes, the Democratic incumbent, has had a “radical” and “extreme” tenure by refusing to respect the biological differences between genders and protect single-sex spaces, according to Petersen. “Kris Mayes showed how radical she is by refusing to defend Arizona’s commonsense law to keep guys out of women’s sports and locker rooms,” said Petersen. “As Senate President I fought to protect girls. I will continue protecting girls as Arizona’s next Attorney General.” 🚨 NEW AD: I just launched my latest general election campaign ad, highlighting my proven commitment to protecting girls. Kris Mayes showed how radical she is by refusing to defend Arizona’s commonsense law to keep guys out of women's sports and locker rooms. As Senate President… — Warren Petersen (@votewarren) October 6, 2026 The debate between Mayes and Petersen last month further illustrated the conflict between parties on law enforcement’s duty to define gender and police gender-based activities and spaces. Petersen attacked Mayes for lacking the “common sense” to understand the biological differences between boys and girls. “Talk about delusional,” said Petersen. “She thinks men can beat women, and boys are okay in girls’ sports.”  Mayes avoided the nitty-gritty of the more partisan political subjects like gender identity, instead arguing that the attorney general should be concerned with the areas where both parties could find more common middle ground, specifically naming fraud in the consumer, school choice, and Medicaid spaces; antitrust violations; environmental pollution; child support nonpayment; and drug trafficking as her examples of better office priorities.  “The primary objective of this office is to protect the people of Arizona and to make sure that corporations don’t take advantage of our state,” said Mayes.  Mayes declined to defend the Arizona Department of Education against a lawsuit filed in 2023 by the families of two transgender students challenging the state’s “Save Women’s Sports Act,” a state law passed in 2022 requiring students to play on sports teams aligning with their biological sex. That lawsuit was dropped over the summer following the Supreme Court’s June ruling in West Virginia v. B.P.J., affirming that biology, not gender identity, defines sex.  During Pride Month in 2023, several months after the transgender students sued, Mayes issued a press release condemning the Save Women’s Sports Act and all other “anti-LGBTQ bills” passed in Arizona and the nation. Mayes declared gender identity to be a civil right. “With LGBTQ Americans – and particularly transgender Americans – increasingly targeted by extremist legislation designed to restrict their rights, I am reaffirming my office’s commitment to protecting the civil rights of all Arizonans,” said Mayes. “Federal and state civil rights laws protect the right of LGTBQ Arizonans to live, work, and freely access public accommodations without being subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or threats of violence because of who they are. My office is fully committed to enforcing these laws.” Following Mayes’ refusal to join the case, Petersen joined the case alongside Arizona House Speaker Steve Montenegro (R-LD29) to defend the state law in the highest court through an amicus brief filed last September.  Petersen has fought in court in defense of the law for years. AZ Free News is your #1 source for Arizona news and politics. You can send us news tips using this link. The post Warren Petersen Promises To Protect Girls Sports In New Campaign Ad first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac60c9775342cf4db8d0530 Rep. Ansari Romantically Involved With Progressive Influencer Under Investigation By Her Committee te 2026-10-07T09:10:47.691Z Rep. Ansari Romantically Involved With Progressive Influencer Under Investigation By Her Committee By Staff Reporter | Democratic Rep. Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) is romantically involved with a 24-year-old Democratic influencer under investigation by her committee.  Ansari is dating Jack Cocchiarella, a progressive political commentator with more than two million followers across YouTube, X, Instagram, and TikTok. Cocchiarella turned 24 last Friday, and Ansari is 34.  TMZ was first to publish their report as an exclusive, reportedly minutes after the deadline given by another reporter, Juliegrace Brufke of Sources Say News.   Oh man – this @juliegraceb detail on the timing of @TMZ's @YassaminAnsari scoop "Neither Ansari nor her office responded to multiple requests for comment … We sent that request this afternoon with an 8 p.m. deadline. TMZ's story posted at 8:03."https://t.co/72LswHWS6v — Brian Anderson (@AZBrianAnderson) October 2, 2026 According to TMZ, Ansari met Cocchiarella for an interview last spring. Cocchiarella is based in Washington, D.C., and graduated from Columbia University last year.  Ansari told TMZ that her personal relationships have no bearing on her standing as an elected official, and that other political issues are of far greater importance.  “I’m not commenting on my personal life, nor is it anyone’s business,” said Ansari. “Right now, ICE is terrorizing communities across the country with zero accountability, and Trump’s reckless war in Iran continues raging on. I’m focused on helping to flip the House so we can pass meaningful legislation — that’s what we should all be focused on.” However, Ansari’s relationship with Cocchiarella does have some overlap with congressional affairs.  Last November, the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (Oversight Committee), on which Ansari sits, opened up an investigation into Chorus, a project of the Sixteen Thirty Fund which pays progressive content creators for political posts and on whose council Cocchiarella sat until recently. Following reports of Cocchiarella’s relationship with Ansari, his profile page and inclusion on the creator council have been removed.  Chorus is alleged to have circumvented federal campaign finance disclosure requirements by paying content creators up to $8,000 per month to further Democratic messaging online in secret.  Chorus was established in the weeks following Kamala Harris’ loss to President Donald Trump in the November 2024 election. The New York Times cited Chorus charter members at length about Democratic efforts to match right-wing content creators that carried Trump to a delayed second-term victory.  Key organizers behind Chorus included Stuart Perelmuter, a Democratic operative paid by the Harris campaign; Josh Cook, former President Barack Obama’s digital strategist; Brian Tyler Cohen, another top YouTube influencer.  Chorus struggled to pull financial backing in its first few months of existence; then a report came out about these struggles last April, and the Sixteen Thirty Fund became the organization’s sponsor that same month. In March, the Oversight Committee submitted a letter to those behind Chorus to address “a disturbing pattern of activity” to evade transparency about the Chorus project following the committee launching its investigation.  In May, the committee subpoenaed the Sixteen Thirty Fund to compel production of documents concerning Chorus.  So far, the committee’s investigation has found that Chorus-paid influencers created content advocating for candidates, ballot initiatives, and political parties.  Chorus has denied paying creators to support or oppose candidates.  The committee has not held a hearing on the investigation. AZ Free News is your #1 source for Arizona news and politics. You can send us news tips using this link. The post Rep. Ansari Romantically Involved With Progressive Influencer Under Investigation By Her Committee first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. 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U.S. District Judge George O'Toole in Boston issued the ruling on Monday in response to a class-action lawsuit filed last year by two of the thousands of migrants who have received civil penalties from the Department of Homeland Security. The judge granted preliminary relief to the plaintiffs, finding that the administration's process for imposing the fines violated federal law, and that migrants in the  "economically precarious position" of addressing the fines could be pushed into "insolvency." "The plaintiffs live in an economically precarious position even without the imposition of the government’s exorbitant fines," he wrote. DHS ISSUES $84B IN FINES TO ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS UNDER TRUMP ADMINISTRATION "They face the possible garnishment of their already modest wages, loss of any vehicles and homes, federal collections lawsuits and other adverse collateral consequences," O’Toole added. "If they were ultimately successful in this suit, there is no indication that simply requiring the government to vacate their fine notices would –– or even could, at that point –– make the plaintiffs whole or return the circumstances to the status quo." O’Toole, an appointee of former President Bill Clinton, described how the plaintiffs worked for low salaries and had come to the U.S. to escape political violence. "Nancy M. was fined over $1.8 million," O’Toole wrote, referring to one of the plaintiffs. "She is a laborer working over 60 hours a week with two jobs, and she reports feeling serious anxiety affecting her ability to sleep, eat and live a normal life." The judge also found that the administration's fine notices violated the Administrative Procedure Act by failing to provide specific allegations explaining why an individual's conduct warranted a penalty. Fox News Digital reached out to DHS for comment. As recently as July, DHS said it had issued more than 103,000 fines to migrants totaling about $84 billion since President Donald Trump returned to the White House in January 2025. DHS has defended the penalties, saying people who refuse to leave the country after receiving a final order of removal could face fines of $998 per day. Although Congress authorized civil penalties under the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996, no administration had attempted to impose the fines until Trump's first term. Last year, the Trump administration began imposing fines of $998 per day for migrants who did not leave the country following a final order of deportation. The fines have been imposed retroactively for up to five years, with a maximum penalty of $1.8 million. 20 STATES SUE TO BLOCK TRUMP ADMIN RULE THAT WOULD MAKE IT HARDER FOR IMMIGRANTS TO OBTAIN VISAS, GREEN CARDS In July 2025, DHS and the Department of Justice implemented changes aimed at streamlining the assessment of fines by scrapping a 30-day notice period and shortening the process for challenging penalties. The plaintiffs successfully challenged that policy and what they described as an Immigration and Customs Enforcement policy of issuing fines using boilerplate forms without independently assessing whether a person's failure to leave was "willful" or "voluntary." O’Toole also found that the administration had failed to comply with rulemaking processes in implementing its streamlined fine-imposition process because it did not offer the public a chance to first comment on the policy change. Congressional lawmakers have attempted to challenge the administration’s fines against migrants through the Immigration and Nationality Act. Sens. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., and Dick Durbin, D-Ill., urged DHS and DOJ to pause the "improper application of certain civil penalties" in the law to "law-abiding immigrants." Reuters contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5e6f575342cf4db8cfa13 Padres Manager Updates Adrian Morejon's Status After NLDS Game 3 Absence te 2026-10-07T06:30:13.227Z Padres Manager Updates Adrian Morejon's Status After NLDS Game 3 Absence Manager Craig Stammen revealed why the Padres' most-used reliever during the regular season didn't pitch in Game 3 of the NLDS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5d8fb75342cf4db8cec86 Padres hold off Brewers in must-win Game 3 to survive elimination and force Game 4 at Petco Park te 2026-10-07T05:30:35.447Z Padres hold off Brewers in must-win Game 3 to survive elimination and force Game 4 at Petco Park The first two games of the National League Division Series matchup between the San Diego Padres and Milwaukee Brewers have been playoff baseball at its best. Drama, late-inning heroics, the American Family Field roof suddenly coming into play, and series-changing moments between two of the best players in Major League Baseball. Game one saw William Contreras launch a go-ahead homer in the 7th inning, while Ty France tried to hit a go-ahead one in the top of the ninth, only to be thwarted by the roof support system in Milwaukee. The Brewers held on to win that game, 3-2, setting up a must-win for the Padres in game two. Michael King out-dueled Logan Henderson, and the Padres' talented bullpen mostly held Milwaukee's lineup at bay ... until the bottom of the ninth inning. CLOSER MASON MILLER HITS PATERNITY LIST 45 MINUTES BEFORE THE PADRES' SEASON IS ON THE LINE All-world closer Mason Miller, starting his second inning of work, suddenly couldn't find the plate. After three walks in the inning, star outfielder Jackson Chourio crushed a line-drive single to center field, walking off the Padres and giving the Brewers a commanding 2-0 series lead with the series shifting to Petco Park. With Miller pushed to 40 pitches on Sunday, his availability for Tuesday's must-win matchup was already in question. But some stunning pregame news, that he'd be placed on the paternity list and unavailable, removed any doubt. Fortunately for San Diego, they had Nick Pivetta starting against Dustin May, seemingly providing a clear matchup advantage. Through the early part of the game, that's exactly how it played out. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Pivetta used some spectacular defense from Jackson Merrill to work a scoreless first inning, with the young center fielder making a fantastic catch to rob Chourio of a double. While Dustin May got through the first few innings unscathed, the third quickly unraveled. Samad Taylor singled and stole second, with Jake Cronenworth bunting him to third. Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a run-scoring grounder to make it 1-0, followed by Merrill lacing a single to center. He too stole second, and Manny Machado, struggling through the first two games, finally came through and drove in the second run to send the San Diego crowd into a frenzy. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER In the top of the fourth, Milwaukee struck back. William Contreras, coming off a down year by his standards, delivered again, launching a mammoth homer to left field off Pivetta. And he took his sweet time admiring it, adding some celebrations while rounding the bases. That made it 2-1, and when the Padres worked a lead off walk in the bottom of the fourth, Brewers manager Pat Murphy didn't hesitate, removing May from the game and going to the strong Milwaukee bullpen. Milwaukee didn't stay down for long. In the top of the fifth, Cooper Pratt and Sal Frelick set the table with back-to-back singles, allowing Jackson Chourio to knot the game at 2-2 with a sacrifice fly to center. But Jake Cronenworth wasn't having it. In the bottom of the fifth, Cronenworth launched a majestic solo shot to right field off Antonio Senzatela, restoring San Diego's lead at 3-2 and sending Petco Park into a frenzy. The Padres tacked on a crucial insurance run in the sixth when Xander Bogaerts came home on a Cooper Pratt throwing error to push the lead to 4-2. Milwaukee battled back in the eighth, scratching across another run off Bradgley Rodríguez to cut the deficit to 4-3. But Padres manager Craig Stammen turned to starter-turned-reliever Michael King to finish the job. King tossed two gritty innings out of the bullpen, stranding the tying run in the ninth to secure the 4-3 victory. With the 4-3 win, San Diego fended off the sweep, cut Milwaukee’s NLDS lead to 2-1, and set up a massive Game 4 at Petco Park. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE This entire series has been a showcase of top-tier baseball; elite pitching, powerful bullpens, and stars coming through in big moments. If this doesn't go five games, it'll be a missed opportunity for neutral fans who enjoy the drama of playoff baseball. Though Milwaukee is certainly hoping it doesn't. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5d6ab75342cf4db8cebf2 French PM rejects police brutality claims after teens severely injured in protests: 'Accidents happen' te 2026-10-07T05:20:43.725Z French PM rejects police brutality claims after teens severely injured in protests: 'Accidents happen' French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu defended the police response to student protests after one teenager lost a hand in an incident involving a police grenade and another lost sight in one eye after being struck by a projectile. In parliament on Tuesday, Lecornu pushed back on accusations of police brutality or state repression, adding that the term "police brutality" implies that officers had been instructed to use force, according to Politico. "What triggers police action is the occurrence of urban violence," Lecornu said. "Can accidents happen? The answer is yes," he added. FRANCE EXPLODES AGAIN AS STUDENTS RIOT OVER EDUCATION Lecornu and Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez have both argued that the police response was sparked by urban violence, arson and vandalism, while maintaining that officers have acted within their authority. Nuñez also called the police response proportionate in "almost all cases." The prime minister also accused opposition party France Unbowed of exploiting the student protests to sow chaos and score political points ahead of next year’s presidential election. President Emmanuel Macron convened an emergency meeting with senior ministers to address the nationwide student protests and their potential political fallout. The French government is facing mounting pressure after more than 6,500 people were arrested and hundreds were injured as students demand better funding and learning conditions in schools. Most of those arrested were minors, according to the Associated Press. Lecornu said 215 students and 85 school staff members had been injured since the protests began, while his office said 715 police officers had also been injured. "I hope we can provide a political response to a very real anxiety among high school students," Lecornu acknowledged. As Lecornu delivered his remarks on Tuesday, demonstrators from several French unions and teachers’ groups gathered with high school and university students. Members of France’s left-wing parties were also at the protest, according to Politico. The Interior Ministry estimated that 266,000 people took part in demonstrations nationwide Tuesday, including 56,000 in Paris. The Paris demonstration was largely peaceful, although smaller groups later clashed with riot police, according to the Associated Press. The protesters' movement began at high schools in the Paris region in mid-September before spreading nationwide. TEEN'S HAND BLOWN OFF BY POLICE GRENADE DURING FRENCH STUDENT PROTESTS: REPORT On Monday, a 15-year-old boy in northern France lost a hand after a police grenade exploded during the protests, Politico reported. A prosecutor said he could not "say for certain whether the student picked up the grenade or whether it was thrown at him." In the city of Tours, a 16-year-old lost sight in one eye after being hit by a projectile, according to the outlet. The prosecutor said the projectile may have been fired from a sub-lethal riot-control weapon used by police. Boris Vallaud, leader of the center-left Socialist group in parliament, said the group's lawmakers would introduce legislation restricting the use of sub-lethal riot-control weapons at student demonstrations, warning that they can cause irreversible injuries, the outlet reported. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5d68d75342cf4db8ceb8e Ben Roethlisberger Sounds Off on TJ Watt Exploding on Steelers DC During Browns Loss te 2026-10-07T05:20:13.101Z Ben Roethlisberger Sounds Off on TJ Watt Exploding on Steelers DC During Browns Loss Former Steelers star Ben Roethlisberger comments on TJ Watt's sideline outburst towards DC Patrick Graham in Week 4. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5c88f75342cf4db8ce8a3 David Pollack Apologizes for Disrespecting Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith te 2026-10-07T04:20:31.386Z David Pollack Apologizes for Disrespecting Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith Former Bulldogs star David Pollack apologized to Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith after the wide receiver's dominant performance. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5c3f375342cf4db8ce7dc Former German spy chief arrested on suspicion of espionage, attempted treason te 2026-10-07T04:00:51.146Z Former German spy chief arrested on suspicion of espionage, attempted treason A former spy chief for Germany's foreign intelligence service was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of espionage and attempted treason over allegations that he obtained classified documents and used secret information to prepare an analysis for an employee of a foreign intelligence service, prosecutors said. August Hanning, 80, led Germany's Federal Intelligence Service, known as the BND, from 1998 to 2005. According to federal prosecutors, Hanning is "strongly suspected of treasonous espionage, spying out state secrets, attempted treason, and espionage." A former aide, identified as Manfred D., was also arrested in western Germany and is accused of aiding and abetting attempted treason and treasonous espionage in connection with the case. RUNAWAY BRAZILIAN EX-SPY CHIEF CONVICTED IN COUP REPORTEDLY DETAINED BY ICE AT FLORIDA TRAFFIC STOP Prosecutors said Manfred D. worked as Hanning’s chief of staff before going on to serve as chief of staff to several of Hanning's successors at the BND between March 2012 and March 2026, giving him access to confidential information. Beginning in 2010, the men allegedly reached an agreement under which Manfred D. would routinely transmit intelligence to Hanning in exchange for payment. The arrangement continued until June 2022, with Manfred D. allegedly providing Hanning with roughly 2,000 documents, many of which contained classified information intended strictly for internal use, according to prosecutors. Hanning allegedly used the information in his private consulting work. US COUNTERINTELLIGENCE ‘WAY BEHIND,’ POST-9/11 RECORD ‘EXTRAORDINARILY NEGLIGENT’, FMR TRUMP WH OFFICIAL WARNS A spokesperson for the federal prosecutor’s office told German broadcaster RTL that investigators believe Hanning used classified information to prepare an analysis for an employee of a foreign intelligence service. Prosecutors also said Hanning passed along information following extensive exchanges with an employee of another intelligence service. German authorities have not publicly identified the foreign intelligence services allegedly involved. The investigation grew out of an apparently unrelated case involving the 2024 abduction of the children of Hamburg businesswoman Christina Block during a custody dispute. Prosecutors said Hanning's arrest stemmed from evidence gathered during that investigation. CALIFORNIA REALTOR NABBED AT LAX IN ALLEGED CHINA SPY CASE TARGETING TAIWAN PRESIDENT’S RELATIVE Hanning's arrest marks the first detention of a former head of Germany's foreign intelligence service, according to Reuters. Hanning and Manfred D. were expected to appear before a judge at Germany's Federal Court of Justice following their arrests. Fox News Digital has reached out to GLOBSEC, where Hanning previously held an affiliation, for comment on his arrest and the allegations against him. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5c3d575342cf4db8ce79d University of Arizona Suspends Fraternity Activities, Citing Misconduct Reports te 2026-10-07T04:00:21.780Z University of Arizona Suspends Fraternity Activities, Citing Misconduct Reports The university said it was putting its fraternity chapters on “activities suspension” while it investigated allegations that included assault, drug use and hazing. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5c3cc75342cf4db8ce78e What’s behind the calaca? Mask artist Zarco Guerrero tells the story  te 2026-10-07T04:00:12.755Z What’s behind the calaca? Mask artist Zarco Guerrero tells the story  Masks, characters and stories that look death straight in the eye. Each of these masks has a distinct identity and its own way of understanding Día de los Muertos: what it means, what it reminds us of and, above all, what it has to tell us about life. Behind them is Zarco Guerrero, the artist who for decades has used theater, humor and other forms of art to explore Mexican American identity and memory in Arizona. On Oct. 10, he will perform  “Masked Storytelling with Zarco Guerrero!” , at the University of Arizona Museum of Art. The show is part of the university’s opening activities for its Museum of Art exhibition “Staged: The Art of Performance,” which seeks to confront “key ethical issues and the personal sacrifices demanded by the spotlight.” The museum invites Tucsonans to watch Zarco unveil “unique masked characters as they celebrate Día de los Muertos through hilarious and moving storytelling.” Zarco Guerrero, the artist who for decades has used theater, humor and masks. Credit: Zarco Guerrero His characters come to life through monologues. “El Vato Poeta,” “La Comadre,” “El Abuelito,” “El Narizón” and others explore the meaning of miquiztli, a Nahuatl word meaning “death.” Nahuatl is an Indigenous language of México, spoken by various Indigenous peoples since pre-Hispanic times. But for the 74-year-old artist, talking about death goes deeper. It dates back to pre-Hispanic times. “Miquiztli does not simply represent death,” he tells Arizona Luminaria. “But transcendence.” “I tell that ancestral story and what the calaca means,” Zarco says in the joking tone of someone talking about death as an old acquaintance. Día de los Muertos is commemorated on Nov. 2. It is one of the most deeply-rooted celebrations in México and in other communities across Latin America and the U.S. It is a time to honor those who have transcended and keep their memory alive through prayers, food, flowers, music, verses and altars with mementos of things they loved. Calacas, represented by smiling skeletons adorned with flowers, are part of the celebration. Born and based in Mesa, Arizona, and faithful to his Indigenous roots, Zarco says “it is a source of pride to be descended from Ópatas and Yaquis.” He says his parents instilled in him from an early age “a love for and recognition of the importance of Indigenous identity,” which is where his interest in storytelling and traditions such as Día de los Muertos comes from. The artist is celebrating 50 years of his career with the exhibition “Zarco Guerrero: A Mask Maker’s Legacy,” bringing together 120 pieces from different stages of his performances. The exhibition is open now through Jan. 24, 2027, at the Mesa Arts Center. The gallery showcases his work in various techniques, including wood and bronze carving, puppets, installations and, of course, colorful masks. The display also reflects his artistic journey through countries such as México, Brazil, Japan and Indonesia, where he worked with master carvers who shared their traditions and knowledge with him. Now he is preparing to bring these creations and stories to Tucson. “It is a play with masks about Día de los Muertos,” Zarco says. Zarco Guerrero: Masked storytelling The free event is part of the exhibition opening for: “Staged: The Art of Performance.” *Oct. 10, 2026, 1–2 p.m. *University of Arizona Museum of Art, 1031 N. Olive Rd., Tucson *Art station throughout the day *Drew’s Dogs: 12–4 p.m. Death, a celebration of life The first character on stage is “El Vato Poeta,” who, through Zarco, introduces the audience to the ancestral history of Día de los Muertos and develops a dialogue about another conception of death. Then comes “El Narizón,” a colorful character who arrives without knowing the Nov. 2 tradition, convinced that it is some kind of Mexican Halloween. “He doesn’t like spooky things,” Zarco says. But through his friends, “El Narizón” discovers that the celebration is not about death but about life. About flowers, music and memories of loved ones. “Along the way, he discovers that he wasn’t afraid of death, but of living. Finally, he accepts that truth and begins to celebrate Día de los Muertos every year, with joy,” Zarco says. Día de los Muertos is commemorated on Nov. 2. It is one of the most deeply rooted celebrations in México and in other communities across Latin America and the United States. Credit: Zarco Guerrero “At last I can die in peace” Zarco tells what he considers the deepest story, that of “El Gringo,” a white man who despises Mexican culture and supports former Sheriff Joe Arpaio. “But this man is very sick, he has lung cancer. He is alone and depressed,” the artist says of his character. One Nov. 2, “El Gringo” goes to a park. “He finds it full of Mexicans dressed in folkloric costumes, mariachi musicians, music, the fragrance of copal, the smell of carne asada, entire families, grandmothers with their grandchildren.” For him, Zarco says, it was “another world.” Back home, “El Gringo” creates his own altar: “he takes out photographs he has kept, prepares food and does everything he learned.” Then, he invites his children, whom he has not been in contact with for a long time. He tries to convince them to come and bring the grandchildren. When they arrive, “El Gringo” is surprised to see that his grandchildren are of different colors and cultures, “because his children married Mexicans, Black people, Chinese people, people from different backgrounds,” Zarco says. One of his grandchildren approaches him and tells him that he loves him very much, and that when he is no longer around, he will build an altar in his honor every year. He realizes that he is not alone and says: “At last, I can die in peace, thanks to Mexican culture.” The dead return Calacas made by artist Zarco Guerrero. Credit: Zarco Guerrero In another monologue in Zarco’s performance, “La Comadre,” an older woman, creates an altar for her deceased husband. She places his favorite food, lights candles, arranges flowers and plays music while explaining every detail of the offering she is preparing to welcome her husband’s spirit. At times, “La Comadre” — personified by Zarco — appears cheerful as she prepares the altar. Then she breaks down in tears because she misses her husband. “She tries to get her husband’s spirit to come and be with her,” Zarco says. And he comes. “She knows that there is a season of the year when the ancestors, the deceased, come, and above all, her husband comes, the man she is still so deeply in love with,” he says. The artist says the scene speaks to a way of understanding death that does not end with absence, but remains in memory. A form of resistance Zarco wants those who hear his stories to discover the depth and beauty of Mexican traditions and the way they can enrich a life. His message takes on another weight in the political and social moment the United States is going through. “Especially now, with the attacks on immigrants, with ICE, with all this hatred toward immigrants,” he says. For the Arizona artist, art can become a form of resistance. He wants Mexicans and Chicanos to recognize the value of what identifies them and not allow others to dictate who they are. Zarco Guerrero presents unique masked characters while celebrating Día de los Muertos through storytelling. Credit: Zarco Guerrero “I want them to feel proud, to see how precious and important it is to have an identity. Because without identity we have no dignity; we are slaves,” he says. Zarco pauses briefly before finishing the thought. He takes a breath. “And this system is trying to erase our identity,” he adds. His voice becomes firmer. He speaks of identity not only as memory, but as a way of healing. “Culture heals, and we are sick physically and spiritually,” the artist says. “Our community needs medicine, not only for the body, but for the spirit.” The post What’s behind the calaca? Mask artist Zarco Guerrero tells the story  appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5bcdc75342cf4db8ce607 Man pleads guilty to 2023 killing of Lauren Heike on Phoenix hiking trail te 2026-10-07T03:30:36.938Z Man pleads guilty to 2023 killing of Lauren Heike on Phoenix hiking trail Zion Teasley has pleaded guilty to the 2023 murder of Lauren Heike, who was found dead with multiple stab wounds along a trail in north Phoenix. Teasley entered the plea last Friday to first-degree premeditated murder, as well as a separate sexual exploitation of a minor charge stemming from conduct dating to 2019, according to the Maricopa County Superior Court. Under the plea agreement, Teasley is expected to be sentenced to natural life in prison, and prosecutors will withdraw their pursuit of the death penalty. His sentencing is scheduled for Dec. 4. He was also charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and first-degree burglary in 2020, but prosecutors voluntarily dismissed those charges last week as part of the plea agreement. In the aftermath of Heike's killing, a police report revealed that Teasley had been struggling with his sexuality and gender identity, ABC 15 said. Police previously said they believed Heike's killing was a random attack, and investigators found no prior communication between Heike and Teasley, according to the outlet. He was also a former Marine recruit who was separated from recruit training just months after enlisting in 2019, the outlet said.  PHOENIX WOMAN, 29, FOUND DEAD ON HIKING TRAIL "Our records indicate that Zion W. Teasley entered recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Training Depot San Diego on March 25, 2019. He was separated June 17, 2019, prior to completing boot camp," the U.S. Marine Corps told the outlet.  When questioned by the police, Teasley said Heike appeared to be "what I would want to look like," according to the outlet. Investigators also uncovered a screenshot that they believed shed light on Teasley's state of mind. It read, "When I see a beautiful woman and I'm a man," ABC 15 said. The outlet added that Teasley was fired from one of his jobs for being "aggressive toward female employees" and was "suspected of stealing merchandise." PHOENIX POLICE ARREST SUSPECT IN CONNECTION TO LAUREN HEIKE'S DEATH Heike was killed in April 2023 when a resident found her body along a community trail, officials said. She was found with 15 stab wounds and injuries to her hands and forearms, police reported. Investigators said DNA, surveillance video and cellphone location evidence linked Teasley to the crime. Heike's family said they had supported prosecutors' initial decision to seek the death penalty but ultimately agreed with the plea agreement, which ensures Teasley will spend the rest of his life in prison without the possibility of release. Based on the condition of Heike's clothes and officials finding her belongings scattered along the trail, investigators believe Heike was chased over a barbed wire fence during the attack. "The suspect ran after Lauren and then sprinted away before returning to the location where Lauren's body was found and climbing over the barbed wire," Teasley's probable cause statement read. Fox News Digital's Sarah Rumpf-Whitten contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5ba6b75342cf4db8ce535 ¿Qué hay tras la calaca? Zarco Guerrero, el artista de las máscaras, te lo cuenta te 2026-10-07T03:20:11.760Z ¿Qué hay tras la calaca? Zarco Guerrero, el artista de las máscaras, te lo cuenta Máscaras, personajes e historias que miran de frente a la muerte.  Cada una de estas máscaras tiene una identidad distinta y una manera propia de entender el Día de los Muertos: qué significa, lo que nos recuerda y, sobre todo, lo que tiene que decirnos sobre la vida.  Detrás de ellas está Zarco Guerrero, el artista que durante décadas ha utilizado el teatro, el humor y otras formas del arte para explorar la identidad y la memoria mexicoamericana en Arizona. El 10 de octubre, presentará “Masked Storytelling with Zarco Guerrero!” en el Museo de Arte de la Universidad de Arizona. El espectáculo forma parte de las actividades de inauguración de la exposición del Museo de Arte de la universidad, “Staged: The Art of Performance”, que busca abordar “cuestiones de ética que son clave y los sacrificios personales que exigen la atención pública”. El museo invita a los tucsonenses a ver a Zarco presentar “personajes únicos enmascarados mientras celebran el Día de los Muertos a través de relatos ‘divertidísimos y conmovedores’”. Zarco Guerrero, el artista que durante décadas ha utilizado el teatro, el humor y las máscaras. Credit: Zarco Guerrero Sus personajes cobran vida a través de monólogos. “El Vato Poeta”, “La Comadre”, “El Abuelito”, “El Narizón”, entre otros, exploran el significado del miquiztli, palabra náhuatl que significa “muerte”. El náhuatl es una lengua indígena de México, hablada por diversos pueblos originarios desde la época prehispánica.  Pero para el artista de 74 años, hablar sobre la muerte es algo más profundo. Se remonta a la época prehispánica. “Miquiztli no representa simplemente la muerte”, le dice a Arizona Luminaria. “Sino la trascendencia”. “Cuento esa historia ancestral y lo que quiere decir la calaca”, dice Zarco con el tono jocoso de quien habla de la muerte como una vieja conocida. El Día de los Muertos se conmemora el 2 de noviembre. Es una de las celebraciones con raíces más profundas en México y en otras comunidades de América Latina y Estados Unidos. Es un tiempo para honrar a quienes han trascendido y mantener viva su memoria mediante oraciones, comida, flores, música, versos y altares adornados con recuerdos de las cosas que los difuntos amaban. Las calacas, representadas por esqueletos sonrientes adornadas con flores, son parte de la celebración. Nacido y radicado en Mesa, Arizona, y fiel a sus raíces indígenas, para Zarco “es un orgullo ser descendiente de ópatas y yaquis”. Dice que sus padres le transmitieron desde niño “un amor y un reconocimiento de la importancia de la identidad indígena”, de donde surge su interés por la narración de cuentos y las tradiciones como el Día de los Muertos.  Zarco está celebrando 50 años de trayectoria artística con la exposición “Zarco Guerrero: A Mask Maker’s Legacy,” que reúne 120 piezas de distintas etapas de sus presentaciones. La exposición estará abierta al público hasta el 24 de enero de 2027 en el Mesa Arts Center. La galería muestra su trabajo en diversas técnicas, entre ellas el tallado en madera y bronce, títeres, instalaciones y, por supuesto, coloridas máscaras. La exposición también refleja su trayectoria artística por países como México, Brasil, Japón e Indonesia, donde trabajó con maestros talladores que compartieron con él sus tradiciones y conocimientos. Ahora se prepara para llevar estas creaciones e historias a Tucson. “Es una obra con máscaras sobre el Día de los Muertos”, dice Zarco. Ahora se prepara para traer a Tucson relatos narrados por sus personajes enmascarados. “Es una obra de teatro con máscaras sobre el Día de los Muertos”, explica Zarco. Zarco Guerrero: Masked Storytelling Parte de las actividades de apertura de la exposición “Staged: The Art of Performance”. *10 de octubre de 2026 1–2 p.m. *Evento gratuito en Museo de Arte de la Universidad de Arizona, 1031 N. Olive Rd., Tucson *Estación artística durante todo el día *Drew’s Dogs: 12–4 p.m. La muerte, una celebración de vida  El primero en el escenario es “El Vato Poeta”, quien a través de Zarco introduce al público en la historia ancestral del Día de los Muertos y desarrolla un diálogo sobre otra concepción de la muerte. Luego, aparece con “El Narizón”, un personaje pintoresco que llega sin conocer la tradición del 2 de noviembre, convencido de que es una especie de Halloween mexicano. “No le gustan las cosas tenebrosas”, dice Zarco. Pero a través de sus amigos, “El Narizón” descubre que la celebración no se trata de la muerte sino de la vida. De flores, música y recuerdos de los seres queridos.  “En el camino descubre que no le tenía miedo a la muerte, sino a vivir. Finalmente, acepta esa verdad y empieza a celebrar el Día de los Muertos cada año, con alegría”, cuenta Zarco. El Día de los Muertos se conmemora el 2 de noviembre. Es una de las celebraciones con raíces más profundas en México y en otras comunidades de América Latina y Estados Unidos. Credit: Zarco Guerrero “Por fin puedo morir en paz” Zarco narra la que para él es la historia más profunda, la de “El Gringo”, un hombre blanco que desprecia lo mexicano y que apoya al ex sheriff Joe Arpaio. “Pero este hombre está muy enfermo, tiene cáncer en los pulmones. Está solo y deprimido”, dice el artista sobre su personaje. Un 2 de noviembre, “El Gringo” llega a un parque. “Se encuentra con que está lleno de mexicanos vestidos con trajes folclóricos, mariachis, música, la fragancia del copal, el olor a carne asada, familias enteras, abuelitas con sus nietos”. Para él, dice Zarco, era “otro mundo”. De regreso a casa, “El Gringo” crea su propio altar: “saca fotografías que tiene guardadas, prepara comida y hace todo lo que aprendió”. Luego invita a sus hijos, con quienes no ha tenido contacto durante mucho tiempo. Procura convencerlos de que vayan y lleven a los nietos. Cuando llegan, “El Gringo” se sorprende al ver que sus nietos son de diferentes colores y culturas, “porque sus hijos se casaron con mexicanos, negros, chinos, personas de diferentes orígenes”, cuenta Zarco.  Uno de sus nietos se acerca y le dice que lo quiere mucho, y que cuando él ya no esté levantará un altar en su honor cada año. Comprende que no está solo, y dice: “Por fin puedo morir en paz, gracias a la cultura mexicana”. Los muertos regresan Las calacas hechas por el artista Zarco Guerrero. Credit: Zarco Guerrero En otro monólogo de la obra de Zarco, “La Comadre”, una señora mayor, crea un altar para su esposo fallecido. Coloca su comida favorita, enciende velas, acomoda flores y pone música mientras explica cada detalle de la ofrenda que prepara para recibir el espíritu de su marido. Por momentos, “La Comadre” 一personificada por Zarco一 se muestra alegre mientras prepara el altar. Después rompe en llanto porque extraña a su esposo. “Trata de llamar la atención del espíritu de su marido para que venga y esté con ella”, dice Zarco. Y él viene. “Ella sabe que existe esa temporada del año en la que vienen los antepasados, los fallecidos y, sobre todo, viene su marido, del que está tan enamorada aún”. El artista dice que la escena habla de una manera de entender la muerte que no termina con la ausencia, permanece en la memoria. Una forma de resistencia Zarco dice que busca que quienes escuchen sus historias descubran la profundidad y la belleza de las tradiciones mexicanas y la manera en que pueden enriquecer una vida.  Pero su mensaje adquiere otro peso en el momento político y social que atraviesa Estados Unidos. “Sobre todo ahora, con los ataques a los inmigrantes, con ICE, con todo ese odio contra los inmigrantes”, dice. Para el artista de Arizona, el arte puede convertirse en una forma de resistencia. Quiere que los mexicanos y los chicanos reconozcan el valor de aquello que los identifica y que no permitan que otros les dicen quiénes son.  Zarco Guerrero presenta personajes únicos enmascarados mientras celebra el Día de los Muertos a través de relatos. Credit: Zarco Guerrero “Quiero que sientan orgullo, que vean lo precioso y lo importante que es tener una identidad. Porque sin identidad no tenemos dignidad, somos esclavos”, dice. Zarco guarda un breve silencio antes de terminar la idea. Respira. “Y este sistema está tratando de borrar nuestra identidad”, agrega.  Su voz se vuelve más firme. Habla de la identidad no solo como memoria, sino como una forma de sanar.  “La cultura cura y estamos enfermos física y espiritualmente”, dice el artista. “Nuestra comunidad necesita medicina, no solo para el cuerpo, sino para el espíritu”. The post ¿Qué hay tras la calaca? Zarco Guerrero, el artista de las máscaras, te lo cuenta appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5b82b75342cf4db8ce4db Closer Mason Miller hits paternity list 45 minutes before the Padres' season is on the line te 2026-10-07T03:10:35.894Z Closer Mason Miller hits paternity list 45 minutes before the Padres' season is on the line San Diego Padres All-Star reliever Mason Miller will miss an elimination game against the Milwaukee Brewers after being placed on Major League Baseball’s paternity list ahead of Game 3 of the National League Division Series. Miller couldn't have picked a worse time to step away, leaving San Diego without its top bullpen weapon right before a win-or-go-home Game 3. The team placed him on the paternity list 45 minutes before the start of the game. Under MLB’s postseason paternity rules, Miller is allowed up to three days off. The Pads plugged that hole by putting veteran lefty Wandy Peralta on the active roster. If San Diego somehow manages to keep its season alive, Miller gets his spot back whenever he returns. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Baseball fans couldn't help but draw comparisons to Yankees starter Max Fried, who finds himself in the exact same boat. Fried is slated to pitch a crucial Game 3 with his girlfriend due any day, but he publicly confirmed he isn't skipping his start for anything. Seeing Fried post up for his team while Miller sits out an elimination game brought the debate over playoff priorities right to the forefront. Making matters worse, Miller’s last act on Sunday was a total disappointment. Trusted to secure a six-out save in Game 2, he unravelled with two outs and two strikes in the ninth, giving up a walk-off single to Jackson Chourio. Congratulations are in order for the new dad, but if San Diego gets eliminated, fans won't be in much of a mood to celebrate. Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5b10675342cf4db8ce315 Takeaways From the First Maine Senate Debate Between Susan Collins and Troy Jackson te 2026-10-07T02:40:06.229Z Takeaways From the First Maine Senate Debate Between Susan Collins and Troy Jackson Senator Susan Collins, one of the most vulnerable Republicans in the midterms, clashed with the Democratic challenger Troy Jackson over President Trump, ICE and more. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5b10475342cf4db8ce2f7 Dan Orlovsky Makes Strong C.J. Stroud Claim Amid Texans' 0-4 Start te 2026-10-07T02:40:04.726Z Dan Orlovsky Makes Strong C.J. Stroud Claim Amid Texans' 0-4 Start Dan Orlovsky makes a strong claim about C.J. Stroud despite the Texans' winless start to the season. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5aeb475342cf4db8ce2b8 Super Bowl-winning coach Bruce Arians partners urges prostate cancer screenings: 'It will save your life' te 2026-10-07T02:30:12.626Z Super Bowl-winning coach Bruce Arians partners urges prostate cancer screenings: 'It will save your life' This week, the NFL continues its "Crucial Catch" initiative, an annual partnership with the American Cancer Society focused on fighting cancer through early detection, risk reduction and screening awareness. For former Super Bowl-winning head coach Bruce Arians, it’s the perfect time to share his prostate cancer survival story, and more importantly, stress how simple it is to get screened today. Arians partnered with Novartis for it’s "Relax, It’s a Blood Test" campaign to raise awareness about prostate cancer screening and the importance of early detection. It was a no-brainer because, in 2007, early detection helped his doctors find the prostate cancer he was diagnosed with and remove it. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "Being Crucial Catch just being kicked off this week in the NFL, it’s a great partnership. Getting the message out to all men about early detection. One in eight men in the United States are going to have prostate cancer, and early detection is the key. It’s a simple finger-free blood test," Arians told OutKick in a recent interview. Arians admitted the moment he heard his diagnosis, it was "devastating." But if it wasn’t for his PSA, or prostate-specific antigen, blood test, perhaps things could’ve been much worse. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "I thought I was just like every other man going to the bathroom too much at night. I had started my scorecard at 40, and when I say start a scorecard, get your PSA level checked every year by your doctor. Know your risk and get screened," Arians said. "For me, I went in, got the diagnosis. Doctor said, ‘You know, let’s just do a biopsy just in case.’ Fortunately, we found the prostate cancer and had it removed. I was 51 and had all those anxieties that all men have for what’s to come. But the doctors, they have such a great way of saving the nerves and everything else. And you want that cancer out of your body. For me, it was very easy. Just went to work the next 10 days with a catheter and got ready for the draft. "I was very, very fortunate to have a fantastic doctor, and the personal part of it is why I’m so involved with Novartis and the campaign." It’s a serious initiative by Novartis, but Arians did have a bit of fun with some play-on football worlds. In the campaign, he urges athletes to "relax their tight ends," emphasizing how prostate cancer screenings can begin with the PSA test rather than a rectal exam. Legendary tight ends Rob Gronkowski and Tony Gonzalez were involved with the campaign as well. The truth is, if detected early, the five-year relative survival rate of prostate cancer is over 99%, making screenings super important for men. "I think it’s so easy to try and make sure that this does not happen to you. A simple thing: start your scorecard. Get your PSA level checked every single year and stay in tune with your doctor. If you’re not one of those guys that goes to the doctor very often, this is the one you need to go to. It will save your life." SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5aeb375342cf4db8ce2af Debra Messing says cost of living, subway violence pushed her to back Trump-endorsed Republican te 2026-10-07T02:30:11.834Z Debra Messing says cost of living, subway violence pushed her to back Trump-endorsed Republican Debra Messing defended her decision to support Trump-backed Republican Bruce Blakeman for governor of New York on Tuesday. The "Will & Grace" actress wrote in a lengthy Instagram post that while she has been a Democrat her whole life and for years her focus has been on voting rights, the gay community and gun control, she is increasingly concerned about the quality of life in New York City. "I still stand by every one of those principles," the 58-year-old said, adding, "What has changed is how I feel about the city and state I love dearly." DEBRA MESSING DITCHES DEMOCRAT FOR TRUMP-BACKED REPUBLICAN AS SHE SOUNDS ALARM OVER NEW YORK In the past, Messing has supported candidates like former President Joe Biden, Hillary Clinton and Cynthia Nixon before she endorsed the Republican Nassau County executive. And she has frequently criticized President Donald Trump. "I know I’m not someone choosing between rent and groceries. But many of the people who make New York what it is: small business owners, teachers, nurses, and young people trying to start their lives here, are struggling with the rising cost of living, and policies like congestion pricing are making it difficult to afford," she wrote. She said when the people who live in the city can’t afford to live there, "we risk losing part of what has long made New York an extraordinary place of opportunity." GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE Messing explained that she has also become "increasingly concerned about public safety," saying that the "violence we see on our streets and subways frightens me. VIOLENT TRANSIT ATTACKS IN ATLANTA, NEW YORK AND CHARLOTTE FUEL CALLS FOR TOUGHER TRACKING OF REPEAT OFFENDERS Explaining that she voted for New York Gov. Kathy Hochul for years ago and recently reflected that she didn’t feel better off than she was four years ago, she said, "So I asked myself the question I’d encourage everyone to ask. Not: ‘Which party am I supposed to vote for?’ But: ‘Who do I believe will actually make life better for the people I love and the place I live?’" She said for her, that was Bruce Blakeman because of his focus on affordability and safety. She noted that his campaign has said he’s pro-choice and supports gay rights. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5aeb275342cf4db8ce2a6 Alleged killing by Marine prompts US military to restrict off-base liberty in Okinawa te 2026-10-07T02:30:10.973Z Alleged killing by Marine prompts US military to restrict off-base liberty in Okinawa The U.S. military in Okinawa, Japan, is beginning an operational pause for 48 hours, prohibiting off-base liberty and ordering training after a Marine was arrested on suspicion of killing and robbing a woman. Lt. Gen. Benjamin Watson, Okinawa Area Coordinator and commander of III Marine Expeditionary Force, said in a letter on Tuesday that incidents like this "demand we pause for reflection" and that serving on the island "comes with responsibility." "We speak often about standards and discipline. Standards are what we expect, and my standards are clear: be accountable for your actions; do the right thing, especially when no one is looking; and always be guided by our core values that govern our conduct at every rank," he wrote. "We live, work, and socialize alongside the people of Okinawa; their home is our home. Every interaction with our neighbors either builds or undermines the trust that is essential to our team. When that trust is damaged, it affects the strength of our alliance and the security of this region. Accordingly, we will take time to think hard about discipline, standards and our alliance responsibilities," Watson added. THAI RESORT CITY CRACKS DOWN ON PROSTITUTION AHEAD OF USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN ARRIVAL The arrest of the Marine has sparked protests against the heavy American military presence on the southern Japanese island and concerns over military-related crime. Japanese officials have also lodged a formal protest with the U.S. government. Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi summoned U.S. Ambassador George Glass and called for cooperation with the investigation, stricter discipline among U.S. personnel and measures to prevent similar incidents. The killing could complicate Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s push to both strengthen the Japanese military on Okinawa and work more closely with the U.S. military to deter China. The pause in operations will last from Wednesday through Friday, during which no "off-base liberty" or alcohol will be allowed. Restricting troops from leaving military bases and interacting with the local community is a common response by military leaders to major crime incidents. Service members will receive training on standards, discipline and "our responsibilities as members of the Okinawan community," Watson said. "This Period of Training will include discussions on liberty policy, enforcement mechanisms, alcohol awareness, Okinawan culture, and alliance responsibilities. Every member of this force must understand that individual conduct has consequences," he said. After the training, which will begin on Friday, troops will transition into a 30-day "Period of Reflection." NAVY SAILOR SENTENCED TO 44 YEARS FOR STRANGLING FELLOW SERVICEMEMBER IN VIRGINIA BARRACKS ROOM During this period, Watson said there will be "restrictions on liberty" to remind all military personnel that "liberty is a privilege and a collective responsibility." These restrictions will include a curfew and enhanced supervision. "Liberty is a mission, and like any other mission it requires discipline, trust and teamwork to complete it successfully," he said. "Take care of your teammates. Hold one another accountable. Live up to the high standards that come with the uniform you wear." Okinawa prefectural police said they arrested Lance Cpl. Devin Jacob Ballard, 20, who is stationed at Futenma Air Station, on suspicion of strangling Anna Yagi, 39, at a hotel in the island’s capital city of Naha early Saturday and stealing her wallet and backpack. Ballard has denied the allegations. Security camera footage showed a man entering the hotel with the woman and later leaving alone. Ballard was arrested after a patrolling officer spotted him walking later on Saturday in an entertainment district in Okinawa City, about 15 miles northeast of Naha. His shaved head and the tattoos on his arms matched those of the man seen in security footage, Kyodo News agency reported. People in Okinawa have long opposed the heavy U.S. military presence on the island, although some have acknowledged its strategic benefit due to what is seen as a growing threat from China. Okinawa was under U.S. occupation from World War II until 1972. Now, the U.S. population on the island is nearly 80,000, with nearly 30,000 being active duty troops from all four branches of the armed forces. The Marines make up most of the service members on the island. A rise in crime linked to U.S. military-related personnel has led to renewed protests on the island. The number of criminal cases involving U.S. military-related personnel rose from about 40 in 2020 to 101 in 2025, according to Okinawa prefectural police. After three U.S. service members raped a 12-year-old girl in 1995, huge crowds protested the U.S. military presence on Okinawa. There was also frustration over a U.S. service member's rape of a teenage girl in 2024 and the delayed disclosure of the case. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5aeb275342cf4db8ce29d USMNT adds to sports wins over Canada this year with international friendly victory in Minnesota te 2026-10-07T02:30:10.168Z USMNT adds to sports wins over Canada this year with international friendly victory in Minnesota The latest clash between the United States and Canada in sports has led to another victory for the Stars and Stripes. It may have only been an international friendly for the U.S. men’s national soccer team, but victory was had against their rival north of the border during the match in St. Paul, Minnesota on Tuesday night. The USMNT defeated Canada, 1-0, to complete their international break undefeated in their first stretch since a tough Round of 16 loss to Belgium in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE There was no Christian Pulisic on the pitch for the U.S., as he continues to rehab from the bone bruise and microfracture he suffered in that loss to Belgium on home soil during the World Cup. But others stepped up to get the job done against a tough Canadian group that made it out of their Group B and into the knockout stages this summer. It was Justin Ellis, a 19-year-old from Florida who stars for Orlando City SC in Major League Soccer, who scored the lone goal for the USMNT. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Ellis was called up to the U.S. senior team by manager Mauricio Pochettino for friendlies against Peru, Chile, and Mexico prior to this meeting with Canada. He was among those called up to get the international experience, but he was notable considering Uruguay head coach Diego Forlán visited him the week prior. Ellis is eligible to also represent Uruguay on the international stage through his mother. But the youngster seemed to fit in naturally for the U.S., as he drilled home a cross from World Cup standout Alex Freeman in the 29th minute of the match against Canada. It marked Ellis’ second goal during these friendlies, as he scored in his debut match against Peru on a free kick. Ellis has been described as a complete striker and could be a name not to forget as the USMNT eyes some revenge in the 2030 World Cup. But before taking down Canada, the U.S. handled their friendly opponents in dominant fashion. They defeated Peru, 4-1, followed by wins over Chile, 4-2, and Mexico, 3-0. These players will head back to their respective clubs across the globe feeling good about the development that continues under Pochettino. And the U.S. can say they took down Canada in yet another sport this year. Of course, the Winter Olympics gold medals in both men’s and women’s ice hockey are the highlights, but the U.S. also took down Canada, 5-3, in the group stage of the World Baseball Classic just a month after winning gold. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5aeac75342cf4db8ce249 Browns Star Says Jared Verse is Better Than Myles Garrett at This 1 Thing te 2026-10-07T02:30:04.294Z Browns Star Says Jared Verse is Better Than Myles Garrett at This 1 Thing Browns star cornerback Denzel Ward claims that Jared Verse is a "more vocal leader" than Myles Garrett was while with the team. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5aa0275342cf4db8ce175 Passenger jet bound for US plunges 27,000 feet before circling for hours te 2026-10-07T02:10:10.089Z Passenger jet bound for US plunges 27,000 feet before circling for hours A plane bound for the U.S. experienced a dramatic change in altitude shortly after taking off from London before spending hours circling in the air. The British Airways flight was traveling from London Heathrow Airport to Chicago on Monday when the Boeing 777 descended roughly 27,000 feet, reaching an altitude of about 9,000 feet, according to reports. A British Airways spokesperson told Fox News Digital the aircraft returned to Heathrow following a "technical issue." CO-PILOT BECOMES SICK MIDAIR AS CREW ILLNESS REPORTS EMERGE AFTER OVERNIGHT LAYOVER "The safety of our customers and crew is always our top priority, and the aircraft landed safely after our highly-trained pilots returned to Heathrow following a technical issue," the spokesperson said. "Customers disembarked the aircraft normally and our teams worked to get their travel plans back on track as quickly as possible," the British Airways spokesperson said. FlightAware, a flight-tracking website, showed the aircraft turning back toward London but remaining airborne for several more hours. It circled over England before eventually returning to Heathrow. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Matthew "Whiz" Buckley of Florida, a retired U.S. Navy F/A-18 fighter pilot with nearly 40 years of flying experience, told Fox News Digital the flight pattern appeared consistent with an emergency descent that could follow a pressurization problem. Buckley said getting the aircraft below 10,000 feet would eliminate the need for supplemental oxygen if cabin pressure had been lost. "They did everything by the book," Buckley said. "It sounds like everything worked as advertised." For passengers, however, the sharper descent can be an unsettling experience — particularly if oxygen masks were deployed. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES "If you're just used to regular boring airline flights, this one's gonna get your attention," Buckley said. "It's a roller-coaster ride." The aircraft's hours of circling after turning back also raised questions about why it did not immediately land. Buckley said a plane beginning a transatlantic flight would be carrying a significant amount of fuel and might need to reduce its weight before returning to the runway. If fuel could not be dumped, he said, the aircraft could remain airborne and circle while burning enough fuel to reach an appropriate landing weight. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "You cannot land heavy," Buckley said, explaining that the additional weight can put greater strain on the aircraft's landing gear and brakes. Pilots facing an in-flight problem have to assess the aircraft's condition and determine the safest course of action before returning to the ground, Buckley added. "You don't want to turn one emergency into another," he said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5aa0175342cf4db8ce16c Dodgers hit two homers off Chris Sale to steal game three of NLDS behind Yoshinobu Yamamoto te 2026-10-07T02:10:09.231Z Dodgers hit two homers off Chris Sale to steal game three of NLDS behind Yoshinobu Yamamoto The division series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves pitted two very good, division-winning teams against each other. And through three games, it's been the tight, hard-fought contest you'd expect given the impressive collection of talent on both teams. While the Dodgers jumped out to a 5-1 lead thanks to home runs from Teoscar Hernandez, Kyle Tucker, and Max Muncy, the Braves battled back in the 9th inning with a two-run homer of their own from Ozzie Albies. It was a sign of things to come in the ensuing games. Game two seemed to set up perfectly for Los Angeles to take command of the series. Instead of using Chris Sale, the Braves decided to give their superstar starter another few days of rest, as they did for much of the regular season. Instead of Chris Sale, the Braves went for a bullpen game, opened by Ray Kerr. WHITE SOX RIDE ANOTHER DRAMATIC COMEBACK WIN TO BEAT GUARDIANS AND TAKE COMMANDING 2-0 ALDS LEAD Two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell, going up against the Braves bullpen and Ray Kerr. But as is so often the case in Major League Baseball, particularly postseason baseball, it didn't work out that way. Kerr was excellent, and reliever Didier Fuentes was even better, going 3.2 innings with just one run allowed. Snell didn't have it, walking five hitters, though limited the damage to just one run himself. Atlanta pushed across two runs, one coming on a series of uncharacteristic Dodger misplays. Left fielder Teoscar Hernandez misplayed a fly ball to left field, turning an out into a triple for Michael Harris II. Harris then immediately scored on a wild pitch from reliever Kris Bubic, before doubling in the third run of the game in the 7th inning. Max Muncy homered with the Dodgers down to their last strike to make it 3-2, but Josue De Paula popped up to end it and even the series at a game apiece. That set up a pivotal game three in Atlanta, with Sale now available on regular rest, going against World Series MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Exactly what postseason baseball should be. Sale, who'd obliterated the Dodgers in August, allowing just five hits and striking out 11 in a complete game shutout, looked to be the overwhelming favorite to take down the Dodgers' struggling lefties. Including Shohei Ohtani, who's been far from himself after a number of mid-season injuries. But Yamamoto is pretty exceptional himself, a fact both starters acknowledged in a fantastic pregame tribute from one star to another. Surprisingly though, Sale didn't have his best stuff. Two first inning baserunners and long counts ran his pitch count up, and only the Dodgers' prolific incompetence with runners in scoring position prevented the score from spiraling out of control. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE With Yamamoto cruising, the Dodgers once again had an opportunity to take control of the game in the third inning. With Mookie Betts on first, Freddie Freeman hit a deep fly ball to left field that looked like it was headed over the wall...until Mauricio Dubon made a spectacular play to bring it back. In the fourth though, the Dodgers finally broke through. The struggling Andy Pages singled off Sale to lead off the inning, before Kyle Tucker struck out. That brought postseason hero Kike Hernandez to the plate, starting his first game of the postseason. And Hernandez struck again in October, crushing a low change up into the left field seats for a 2-0 lead. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! A few hitters later, Freeman came up and hit another bomb, this time well out of Dubon's reach. Yamamoto kept dealing until the bottom of the 5th, when the Braves mounted a rally behind singles from Dubon and Lane Thomas. Rowdy Tellez walked in a bout of unusual wildness from the Dodgers starter, loading the bases for the top of the Atlanta lineup. STAY "FEARLESS" ON THE GO! TAKE TOMI LAHREN WITH YOU. DOWNLOAD THE TLIF PODCAST NOW! Drake Baldwin grounded out to first to bring in a run, but Yamamoto bore down and got Ronald Acuna Jr. to ground out to second and end the inning. Neither team mounted much of an attack, with Yamamoto finishing out another spectacular seven-inning start with just one run allowed and 10 strikeouts. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER That set up yet another drama-filled bottom of the 9th inning, with Dodgers manager Dave Roberts making a gutsy, and controversial, choice to close it out. After using Tanner Scott in the 8th against 9-1-2, and eventually 3, Roberts turned to ... Edwin Diaz for the final three outs. Diaz finished the regular season with an 8.68 ERA in 21 games, blew four saves in 11 opportunities, and wasn't guaranteed a spot on the postseason roster. Immediately, it looked like the move would backfire. Diaz gave up a ringing lead-off double to Ozzie Albies, putting the tying run at the plate for Michael Harris, Dubon, and pinch hitter Mike Yastrzemski. But Diaz got out of it, getting Harris to ground out, Dubon flew out in foul territory without allowing the run to score, and Yastrzemski hit a soft grounder to short to end it. Another close, exciting playoff game, in a postseason filled with them. For the Dodgers, beating Sale gives them a tremendous advantage to close out the series. Tyler Mahle starts game four on Wednesday night, and while he's been outstanding since the trade deadline, his career track record is less impressive. LA now knows the worst case scenario is Tyler Glasnow for game four, and Tarik Skubal for game five. The Braves, though, can point to their offense as a place for improvement. Baldwin, Acuna, and Olson haven't done much in the series, with Harris providing most of the offense. And if they can extend the series to a decisive game five, Sale will be available again out of the bullpen. But their season is now on the brink, and the Dodgers will likely go all out to avoid a return trip to LA and set up their rotation for the NLCS. As always, must-see TV. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5a7ac75342cf4db8ce0e2 Music legend slams LA festival after woman's body allegedly left in the crowd following her death te 2026-10-07T02:00:12.609Z Music legend slams LA festival after woman's body allegedly left in the crowd following her death Sheila E. slammed festival organizers following the death of a woman at the concert whose body was allegedly left in the crowd until after her performance. The legendary musician admitted she was heartbroken upon hearing how Shari Sanders died at the Carson Jazz Festival amid sweltering temperatures over the weekend in Southern California. On social media, Sheila told her followers about a "very important" situation where a concertgoer died either "during or before" her performance. ROD STEWART CONFIRMS FINAL TOUR AFTER HEART PROCEDURE AND HEALTH SCARES "This has never happened to me in my entire career," she said. "It was devastating. Her name was Shari Sanders." The musician explained that it was "very hot that day" with temperatures soaring above 100 degrees in Southern California. "When we got there at 7:30 a.m., people were already in line sitting in their chairs waiting to get in," she said before noting that organizers opened the grounds 30 minutes early to let attendees in. She noted witnessing emergency crews "going through the crowds like crazy," while waiting with her band for her set at the festival. "We were thinking, it's so hot outside ... maybe people were dehydrated, and we could see that through the window of the dressing room," she said. "We never got our sound check, so things were running late. Production wasn't there, stuff was just happening." GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE "We were waiting for the next band ... all of a sudden everything just stopped." She explained, "The lady, Shari Sanders, was saving seats – this is what we were told – was saving seats for her family and I guess someone saw her kind of slumped over a little bit, again this is what we were told." Sheila said that the bystander asked her if she was "OK" and she was "not responsive." "Then that lead to, you know, people coming and trying to find out what's going on," she said. "We then saw paramedics, but this was like 20 minutes later." EARTH, WIND & FIRE ABRUPTLY POSTPONES SHOW AFTER BAND MEMBER’S MEDICAL EMERGENCY The drummer said she was told the woman had passed. "We were all heartbroken because that's never happened, to have someone pass away before ... and it was outside," she noted. "It was at the park." "The devastating part is she passed away," Sheila said before relaying that she heard there was minimal access to hydration stations throughout the venue. "Carson City, you need to do better ... They've been bragging about that they've been doing it for 40 years, but this is not good to have people sitting outside for three hours to be able to come to a festival." LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Sheila admitted that she, along with the band, prayed for the woman before going on stage. "I stopped after the first song and dedicated the show to her and her family, and had a moment of silence for her," she said. "Little did we know, that after we were done performing, we went back to the dressing room, we were then told at 5 p.m. – we were done around 4:30 – they had just picked up her body." "That is uncalled ... that is not even uncalled for. It's devastating," she said. "I just want to say to the community, that I would have never – never gotten on stage if I would have known that her body was still sitting there with her family surrounding her." Sheila said that production should have "stopped the festival" and said that the situation was "uncalled for." PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE "It made me sick to my stomach when I heard later on that ... that her body did not get taken until after we were off stage. I am so sorry to the family. I am sorry that you lost a family member," she said. "I want to send my personal condolences to you." She added, "I should not have played. Someone should have told me that she was still there." In a statement shared on social media, Mayor Lula Davis-Holmes wrote that "hearts are heavy following the tragic loss of a life at our community event." "On behalf of the City, I extend our deepest condolences to the family, loved ones, and everyone affected by this tragedy," she wrote. "I have personally reached out and have spoken to the family during this painful time, and I ask our entire community to join me in keeping them in your prayers – surrounding them with strength, comfort, and peace during this unimaginable moment." Fox News Digital reached out to the Mayor's office and the city of Carson for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5a7a475342cf4db8ce08d Colts Owner Addresses Backlash Regarding Her Presence on Team’s Sidelines te 2026-10-07T02:00:04.312Z Colts Owner Addresses Backlash Regarding Her Presence on Team’s Sidelines Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon addressed the ongoing attention and scrutiny surrounding her presence on the sidelines. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5a55a75342cf4db8ce05b Copa Farmers Market returns to the outdoors te 2026-10-07T01:50:18.278Z Copa Farmers Market returns to the outdoors It’s fall in Maricopa and that means outdoor market season has finally arrived.   Copa Farmers Market has officially moved from its summer spot at Central Arizona College to the Lowes parking lot at 43301 Maricopa–Casa Grande Highway until next summer. It’s held 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. every Sunday.  “It’s been great, everyone loves being outdoors,” said organizer Kevin Okuma.   Despite the wind, the first outdoor Copa Farmers Market in months was a success, according to Okuma.   The vendors secured their tents — or took them down altogether — and enjoyed the cooler weather.   Pet parents were especially excited about the return to an outdoors space as they were able to bring their furry buddies along with them again.  “All the pet moms and dads came back,” Okuma said. “It was good to see so many familiar faces.”  Which vendors are you likely to see in the coming weeks?   Ibarra Farms will be returning, offering hydroponics and specialty greens, and Sea Hunt Seafood will sell wild-caught Alaskan salmon through the fall.  Since there’s more space in the outdoors market, Okuma has lifted the waiting list for bakers, bread-makers and salsa producers.   The only thing missing from the vendors is produce, an issue the market has dealt with before. Okuma encourages everyone who grows their own fruit and vegetables to become a vendor for the next open-air market.  “Is there a better way of sharing your homegrown talents?” Okuma laughed. The post Copa Farmers Market returns to the outdoors appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5a55475342cf4db8ce03a Denver man’s escape exposes chilling Tren de Aragua kidnapping plot that lands trio in prison te 2026-10-07T01:50:12.099Z Denver man’s escape exposes chilling Tren de Aragua kidnapping plot that lands trio in prison A Denver man’s roommates turned his home into a torture chamber after uncovering his family’s law enforcement ties, launching a brutal ransom plot at the direction of violent Tren de Aragua (TdA) leaders, federal prosecutors said Monday. The alleged victim survived days of abuse before escaping and walking into a police station missing a finger, prosecutors said. His captors had recorded the torture and sent the video to his wife, demanding money from his family in Venezuela. Darwin Veliz-Gonzalez, Jefferson Balza-Delfin and Yender Enrique Campos-Malave, all Venezuelan nationals, were each sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for the kidnapping and torture, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado announced.  A fourth defendant’s sentencing was postponed. BIDEN ‘MADNESS’ STILL BEING REVEALED AS FATHER KILLED, CHILDREN KIDNAPPED BY TERROR GROUP MEMBER: DOJ "This is what Tren de Aragua was doing in our community," U.S. Attorney Peter McNeilly said. "Colorado is safer with these violent criminals in federal prison for the next 20 years, and we will continue to pursue every member of Tren de Aragua until there are no more left in our state." The victim had been renting a room in the Denver home, when his roommates learned that he and his father were police officers in Venezuela and took him captive, prosecutors said.  They tied him up with rope and held him for several days without food and with very little water. SIX MEN ALLEGEDLY KIDNAPPED TWO PEOPLE AT VACATION RESORT, TORTURED THEM AT BOAT RAMP: FBI During that time, the men filmed themselves strangling him with a rope until he nearly lost consciousness, repeatedly holding his head in a bucket of water for 30 seconds or longer, threatening him with a gun and pistol-whipping him. They sent the recordings to his wife to demand ransom from his family in Venezuela and shared them with international TdA leaders, whom they consulted about the kidnapping, prosecutors said. When the family did not pay, one gang leader explicitly suggested cutting off a finger to pressure them into sending money.  TRUMP SAYS US MILITARY ELIMINATED 'INFAMOUS' TREN DE ARAGUA LEADER IN LETHAL STRIKE The victim heard his captors discussing the plan before Balza-Delfin used pliers to sever his right pinky finger, an act the men also filmed. Denver police came to the South Hazel Court home on Oct. 16, 2024, after receiving a welfare call reporting that someone had been kidnapped there. Officers conducted a limited visual search but found no one in distress because the victim, who was still inside, was too afraid to make himself known, prosecutors said. After the visit, three of the men fled the residence, giving the victim an opportunity to escape. He walked into a Denver police station the next morning, reported the kidnapping and assault and showed officers his missing finger. Denver Police Chief Ron Thomas praised the victim for coming forward. "I applaud the victim of this heinous crime, and all victims, regardless of immigration status, for reporting criminal behaviors and helping us arrest those who prey on our community members," Thomas said. A federal grand jury has separately indicted Brawins Dominique Suarez Villegas, also known as "Chino San Vicente," for his alleged role in the kidnapping and torture. PATEL SAYS FBI IS 'MANHUNTING' TERROR SUSPECTS AROUND THE GLOBE AFTER TWO HIGH-VALUE CAPTURES He is also accused of participating in a broader TdA criminal operation involving robbery, extortion, kidnapping, money laundering and drug crimes between May 2024 and approximately March 2025.  The FBI’s Denver Field Office and Denver police investigated the case, which FBI Denver Special Agent in Charge Amanda Koldjeski cited as part of the bureau’s efforts to dismantle the gang. "The FBI, alongside our local, state, federal, and international partners, is working to disrupt and dismantle TdA through intelligence-driven investigations like this from our Violent Criminal Enterprise Task Force," Koldjeski said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5a54e75342cf4db8cdfe5 Ex-Aaron Rodgers Teammate Not Shocked at Tension Between Him, Mike McCarthy te 2026-10-07T01:50:06.366Z Ex-Aaron Rodgers Teammate Not Shocked at Tension Between Him, Mike McCarthy Aaron Rodgers' former teammate, Jeff Saturday, says he is "not shocked" at the Steelers QB's viral interaction with Mike McCarthy. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5a54d75342cf4db8cdfdc Padres Lose Mason Miller Before Elimination Game in Surprising Coincidence te 2026-10-07T01:50:05.156Z Padres Lose Mason Miller Before Elimination Game in Surprising Coincidence For the second time in three games, the Padres removed a pitcher from their NLDS roster for a surprising but familiar reason. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5a2f875342cf4db8cdf97 Former TV anchor who pleaded guilty to killing mother last Halloween gets life sentence te 2026-10-07T01:40:08.424Z Former TV anchor who pleaded guilty to killing mother last Halloween gets life sentence A former St. Louis television news anchor who admitted to fatally stabbing her mother in Kansas last Halloween has been sentenced to life in prison. Angelynn "Angie" Mock, 48, will be eligible for parole after 25 years, according to a Sedgwick County District Court judge, KWCH reported. The ruling comes after Mock reached a plea agreement in the case, in which she was charged with first-degree murder. TEEN PLANNED MIDDLE SCHOOL MASSACRE BEFORE MAKING DEADLY ‘LAST-MINUTE CHOICE’ TO KILL MOM: OFFICIAL On the morning of Oct. 31, 2025, officers discovered Anita Avers, 80, with several stab wounds inside her Wichita, Kansas, home, which she shared with Mock and Mock’s stepfather. According to a probable cause affidavit, Mock made several statements suggesting she believed her mother was the devil and that she killed her to "save herself." Mock’s stepfather told KAKE-TV that she had been diagnosed with mental illness and suffers from delusions and depression. KWCH added that Mock’s stepfather said she may have suffered from bipolar disorder, which was later believed to be schizoaffective disorder. PSYCHOSIS EVIDENCE CHANGES EVERYTHING IN CLANCY JUDGE'S OTHER KILLER MOM CASE: RETIRED JUDGE Despite those claims, a judge found Mock competent to stand trial in July. In August, Mock pleaded guilty to one count of first-degree murder. According to her LinkedIn profile, Mock entered software sales after working as a news anchor and reporter for Fox 2 KTVI in St. Louis from 2011 to 2015. From 2007 to 2011, she was listed as a morning anchor at KOKH-TV in Oklahoma City. Fox News Digital’s Louis Casiano contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac59e4c75342cf4db8cde7a Woman allegedly stabs girl after SUV hits semi as soldiers step in to stop horrific roadside attack te 2026-10-07T01:20:12.914Z Woman allegedly stabs girl after SUV hits semi as soldiers step in to stop horrific roadside attack A woman allegedly stabbed a young girl after sending her SUV careening into a semi-truck and rolling over on a Washington state freeway, prompting two soldiers to tackle her and disarm her. The 35-year-old woman from Steilacoom allegedly threatened two girls with a knife following Monday morning’s crash on southbound Interstate 5 near DuPont, FOX 13 Seattle reported, citing Washington State Patrol. A 9-year-old girl suffered multiple broken bones and a stab wound, while a 15-year-old girl was hospitalized without serious injuries, according to the outlet. WATCH: BYSTANDERS, POLICE LIFT VOLKSWAGEN OFF WOMAN PINNED UNDERNEATH AFTER DRAMATIC E-BIKE CRASH Witness Nathan Wilkinson told KING 5 he was driving to work when he came upon the wreck and saw two men in military uniforms from Joint Base Lewis-McChord intervene. "There's people standing around, then all of a sudden there was a flash, and then the two soldiers jumped on a person. … I heard a scream at that time," Wilkinson told the outlet. "I saw one of the soldiers had a knife in his hand that he had dislodged from the person they tackled." SOUTH CAROLINA WOMAN ACCUSED OF STABBING LYFT DRIVER 11 TIMES CLAIMS MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS Wilkinson called 911 as bystanders subdued the woman, KING 5 reported. FOX 13 reported that two soldiers stopped to help and that photos from the scene appeared to show one holding someone down. CALIFORNIA MOM HAS BOTH LEGS AMPUTATED AFTER SUSPECTED IMPAIRED DRIVER PLOWS INTO HER RESTAURANT LUNCH TABLE Troopers investigating the crash said the SUV struck the left-side barrier, veered toward the right shoulder and then swerved back across the freeway, hitting a semi-truck in the middle lane, according to FOX 13. The SUV struck the barrier again and rolled over. The semi-truck driver was not injured, the outlet reported. FLORIDA MAN ARRESTED FOR DUI AFTER TROOPERS ALLEGEDLY FIND 34 OPEN ALCOHOL CONTAINERS IN VEHICLE Officers told KING 5 that the woman was allegedly driving erratically before the crash. The woman was initially taken to a hospital for evaluation. FOX 13 reported Monday that authorities were investigating her for DUI, vehicular assault and first-degree assault. In a Tuesday morning update, KING 5 reported that she had since been booked into the Pierce County Jail and was expected to face two counts of assault, vehicular assault and two counts of reckless endangerment. Whether those charges had been formally filed was not immediately clear. The cause of the crash remained under investigation, and the woman’s relationship with the girls was not specified in the reports. ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT SUSPECT CHARGED IN CRASH THAT KILLED POLICE OFFICER AND HIS GIRLFRIEND The service members’ names were not immediately available.  Wilkinson said that he hoped they would be recognized for stepping in. "They didn't run away, they didn't pass, drive on by. They stopped and helped," he told KING 5. Fox News Digital reached out to the Washington State Patrol and Joint Base Lewis-McChord for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac59e4775342cf4db8cde23 Rob Gronkowski Makes Bold Claim About Kenneth Walker Involving Patrick Mahomes te 2026-10-07T01:20:07.052Z Rob Gronkowski Makes Bold Claim About Kenneth Walker Involving Patrick Mahomes After the Chiefs beat the Raiders to stay undefeated, Rob Gronkowski had a bold take involving Kenneth Walker and Patrick Mahomes. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac59e4575342cf4db8cde1a Dodgers' Postseason Hero Exits NLDS Game vs Braves With Back Injury te 2026-10-07T01:20:05.934Z Dodgers' Postseason Hero Exits NLDS Game vs Braves With Back Injury A 37-year-old infielder was escorted off the field with a trainer in the middle of an eighth-inning at-bat in Game 3 of the NLDS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac59e4475342cf4db8cde11 Ravens Lose Key Offensive Piece to Season-Ending Injury te 2026-10-07T01:20:04.573Z Ravens Lose Key Offensive Piece to Season-Ending Injury An MRI confirmed that Ravens TE Durham Smythe suffered a season-ending torn Achilles. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac59bf575342cf4db8cddd6 'The View' co-host Ana Navarro offers one key reason for why she still identifies as a Republican te 2026-10-07T01:10:13.119Z 'The View' co-host Ana Navarro offers one key reason for why she still identifies as a Republican Former Republican strategist and vocal critic of President Donald Trump Ana Navarro explained to actor Michael Douglas on Tuesday's "The View" that she only stays registered as a Republican voter so she can influence the primaries in Florida. "I have to ask you something," Douglas began. "I've admired you now so much for the last couple of years … But why aren't you independent? How can you still be a Republican?" Navarro, her co-hosts and the audience erupted in laughter. "I'll tell you why, because I live in Florida where the primaries are closed, and I want to be able to vote in the primaries and vote against those sons of b----es," Navarro said, adding, she hoped to "make a difference in the primaries." ABC'S 'THE VIEW' CO-HOST ANA NAVARRO URGES VIEWERS TO VOTE FOR DEM IN KEY FLORIDA CONGRESSIONAL RACE Over the years, Navarro has faced criticism from conservatives for identifying as a Republican while advocating for many of the same policies as her left-leaning co-hosts. Navarro also was a host at the 2024 Democratic National Convention and supported former Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election. During an interview this week with Entertainment Weekly, Navarro addressed those criticisms directly. "I’d argue that anybody who espouses the same views as Donald Trump isn’t much of a traditional Republican," Navarro said. "I’m not going to be lectured to about what a Republican is or isn’t." 'THE VIEW' HOST ANA NAVARRO BOYCOTTS WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENTS’ DINNER, SAYS 'NO WAY IN HELL' In 2019, Navarro explained to her co-hosts that she had previously supported former Florida Governor Jeb Bush's 2016 presidential bid, noting she identifies as an "old-fashioned Republican." When a co-host pressed her for more details on what this means, Navarro said she believed in free trade, strong foreign policy, and is "pro-immigration." This point of debate came up again in 2022 when she was confronted by co-host Sunny Hostin, over why she still sees herself as a Republican. "Why are you still a Catholic?" responded Navarro. "You don’t agree with everything about the Catholic Church." Last month, ABC and "The View" faced scrutiny after Navarro urged viewers to vote for a Democratic candidate in a key congressional race in Florida. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Republican consultant Mary Marslender spoke to Fox News Digital and argued that Navarro is nothing more than a token "fake Republican" for "The View." "Ana Navarro doesn’t represent a broader phenomenon of GOP dissidents; she represents a total grift," she said. "She hasn’t supported anything from her supposed party in over a decade, but she won’t surrender her Republican voting card because it’s a credential that gets her on news programs." "‘The View’ needs a fake Republican who will constantly criticize actual Republicans, the president, and party donors, and she’s keeping the title because it’s her business plan to pull the Republican card meaninglessly," Marslender added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac59bf475342cf4db8cddcd Hurricane Isaias threatens Georgia vs. Alabama SEC showdown as Trump plans Tuscaloosa visit te 2026-10-07T01:10:12.106Z Hurricane Isaias threatens Georgia vs. Alabama SEC showdown as Trump plans Tuscaloosa visit BIRMINGHAM, AL - We are on the cusp of seeing the first named hurricane of the 2026 season, and it comes at a busy time on the calendar, especially with Georgia scheduled to face Alabama in a college football game on Saturday in Tuscaloosa. Right now, meteorologists around the south are waiting on information to come in from the National Hurricane Service on what the potential impact location will be when 'Isaias' comes ashore somewhere along the Alabama, Florida or Mississippi panhandle in the coming days. There are a number of big events scheduled for this weekend in Alabama, with the SEC showdown in Tuscaloosa at the top of that list. SEC KICKOFF TIME DEBATE IS WARRANTED, BUT ESPN HAD TO SNAG NOTRE DAME WITH FOX GETTING BIG TEN REMATCH BETWEEN OHIO STATE AND INDIANA But to give you a sense of the resources being allotted around the state, there is also the National Shrimp Festival in Gulf Shores, while country music star Zach Bryan is set to play Saturday night at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn. Now the question turns to what the Southeastern Conference, along with the University of Alabama, will do about the impending weather event. Officials from both schools involved, and the SEC, have been monitoring the situation over the past two days. "Like we do every week at this time, we’re keeping an eye on forecasts and staying in communication with schools with games that could be impacted by weather," the SEC noted in a statement to OutKick on Tuesday. If this storm continues to strengthen, I would imagine these entities will be doing more than just monitoring. Every school, and conference, has contingency plans for events like this, especially in areas prone for hurricanes. On Tuesday night, the University of Alabama released a statement regarding the weather and upcoming game against Georgia. "Alabama atheltics is closely monitoring the weather forecast ahead of Saturday's football game vs. Georgia," the school noted. "At this time, there are no plans to alter the contest. We will continue to observe conditions throughout the week and remain in communication with the Southeastern Conference office, as needed. "Fans are encouraged to rely on official Alabama athletics and SEC channels for the latest information regarding Saturday's game." But right now, the unknown centers around the strength of this storm and its final on-shore landing, with the east side of every hurricane being the worst. Would the game be moved to an alternate location? One place the SEC cannot rely on is Atlanta, with the Falcons hosting the Ravens, while its MLS team is playing Saturday night inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium. There are other choices that could potentially be called upon if needed in short notice, like Atlanta or Nashville, but the University of Alabama would prefer to not lose out on millions of dollars in revenue that would come with a change of venue. By Wednesday, we should have a better understanding of what direction the SEC is looking in terms of the weekend, as it gathers information on the storm. Also adding to this chaotic weekend is the University of Alabama preparing to host President Donald Trump, who is scheduled to attend the football game this weekend. This will be Trump's second game of the season, after attending the Texas versus Tennessee matchup two weeks ago. On Tuesday, the Secret Service was on Alabama's campus, going through normal procedures in preparation for a presidential visit, according to sources. DONALD TRUMP ADDS POLITICAL STAKES, ANTICIPATION AND POTENTIAL SIDELINE CHAOS TO TEXAS-TENNESSEE SHOWDOWN At the moment, officials from each school involved are gathering information on how to proceed, while relying on experts to determine the potential impacts the forecasted hurricane would have on the Tuscaloosa area. OutKick will have you covered this weekend from Alabama, as Kirby Smart is preparing to bring his Bulldogs to Bryant Denny Stadium for a highly-anticipated SEC showdown against the Crimson Tide. Continue following OutKick for updates on any changes or news regarding the upcoming game amid the ongoing situation with what is projected to be Hurricane Isaias. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac59bef75342cf4db8cdda3 Potential Iranian Drone Attack Led to Exit of U.S. Bombers From U.K. Air Base RAF Fairford te 2026-10-07T01:10:07.974Z Potential Iranian Drone Attack Led to Exit of U.S. Bombers From U.K. Air Base RAF Fairford According to U.S. and British officials, 12 B-1 Air Force bombers from R.A.F. Fairford air base were withdrawn because of the risk of a drone attack ordered by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac59bee75342cf4db8cdd98 How Alaska’s Fish Became a Defining Issue for the Midterms te 2026-10-07T01:10:06.926Z How Alaska’s Fish Became a Defining Issue for the Midterms In the battle for an Alaska Senate seat and the governor’s mansion, the oil-dependent state’s declining fisheries loom large, but no one wants to look at the biggest culprit, climate change. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac59bec75342cf4db8cdd71 Investigators Search Site of Warehouse Fire in Los Angeles te 2026-10-07T01:10:04.609Z Investigators Search Site of Warehouse Fire in Los Angeles State and local investigators executed a warrant on Tuesday to search the Boyle Heights building, which burned for days in June. A community group also sued the E.P.A. to get environmental data. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5999875342cf4db8cdced Here’s the latest. te 2026-10-07T01:00:08.176Z Here’s the latest. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac594e475342cf4db8cdbec USC Legend Makes Feelings Clear on Lincoln Riley Ahead of Penn State Game te 2026-10-07T00:40:04.365Z USC Legend Makes Feelings Clear on Lincoln Riley Ahead of Penn State Game USC legend Carson Palmer pushed back on the Lincoln Riley hot seat narrative before the Trojans' trip to Penn State. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5929b75342cf4db8cdbc3 Maricopa recognizes National Newspaper Week te 2026-10-07T00:30:19.906Z Maricopa recognizes National Newspaper Week Maricopa is taking a week to recognize the people who document the stories, milestones and everyday happenings that make up a community. Mayor Nancy Smith has proclaimed Oct. 4-10 as National Newspaper Week, recognizing the role local news plays in keeping residents informed and connected. The proclamation notes that community media outlets cover everything from public safety and education to local businesses, community events and issues affecting residents’ daily lives. It also recognizes a role that can be easy to overlook: preserving a community’s history. Local media outlets document a community’s “challenges, achievements, milestones, and the stories of the people who call it home,” according to the proclamation. The proclamation also recognizes local news as a resource for businesses, nonprofits, schools and civic groups to connect with residents. And the people producing that coverage don’t stop with reporters. Smith recognized journalists, publishers, photographers, editors, delivery personnel and others who help keep local news moving. National Newspaper Week has recognized newspapers in the United States and Canada since 1940, according to the proclamation. The post Maricopa recognizes National Newspaper Week appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5929475342cf4db8cdba2 Tyreek Hill's NFL return seemed imminent and then his divorce trial began with domestic abuse allegations te 2026-10-07T00:30:12.849Z Tyreek Hill's NFL return seemed imminent and then his divorce trial began with domestic abuse allegations Multiple reports that surfaced recently linked Tyreek Hill to a Kansas City Chiefs return and one report even quoted his agent as saying he expected the former All-Pro wide receiver to sign with a team in the coming days. That's before Hill's divorce trial began Tuesday. And testimony from Lakeeta Vaccaro, the player's estranged wife, outlined incidents of domestic abuse. Her suit complaint outlined eight instances of abuse. The divorce itself is of no interest to the NFL. But the allegations of abuse definitely are and could derail or at least significantly delay Hill's return to the field under the league's Personal Conduct Policy. NFL FACES DOMESTIC ABUSE EPIDEMIC THIS OFFSEASON Hill is a free agent but the NFL review of his domestic violence allegations by Vaccaro is ongoing with no timetable for a conclusion, a league source confirmed to OutKick. Tuesday's accounting of those allegations in open court almost definitely will be taken into account as part of that review that will determine Hill's status to play when healthy. RAVENS' RASHOD BATEMAN FACES DOMESTIC CHARGES FOR ALLEGED ATTACK ON CAR CARRYING EX-GIRLFRIEND AND THEIR BABY Vaccaro, who is suing Hill for punitive and compensatory damages, testified during direct examination that in July 2024, she and Hill visited the ESPN campus in Orlando. Vaccaro said Hill became upset because she did not get professional hair and makeup done for potential interviews there. Later, at their hotel, Hill remained upset and became so heated he tried to punch her stomach, Vaccaro testified. She said she blocked the blow by putting her hands on her stomach, but the strike did hit her hands. Vaccaro was pregnant at the time. Vaccaro added that Hill told her that he didn’t want the baby. Vaccaro, the sister of former NFL safety Kenny Vaccaro, alleged a history of abuse during her time with Hill. Their 18-month marriage, she testified, was punctuated by periods of relative peace followed by trouble. "During this whole period, 18-month marriage, it was a consistent two-week on, two-week off situation," Vaccaro testified. "Of course we had our moments when it was, you know, beautiful. "But then the two weeks of, when it went back to this angry man, it was bad." Vaccaro said Hill once picked her up physically to throw her out of their house. She said he once pushed her into a car door during an argument. She accused Hill of grabbing and hurting her breasts during multiple arguments. She accused Hill of once leaving her on the side of a road after an argument in their car. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Hill’s counsel tried to establish discrepancies between Vaccaro's deposition and her testimony on Tuesday and pressed the point no physical evidence of abuse exists. And Hill's lawyer said that while the allegations are serious, taking them seriously does not mean accepting them merely because they were made. Hill has a history of alleged or proven abuse against women: TYREEK HILL ACCUSED BY 250-POUND ONLYFANS MODEL OF BREAKING HER LEG, THEN GIVING HER A PIGGYBACK RIDE TO SEX Tuesday’s proceedings wrapped up just after 5 p.m. and neither Hill nor Vaccaro spoke with reporters afterward. The trial is scheduled to continue on Wednesday. FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5928e75342cf4db8cdb5b Matt Rhule Faces 'Landmark' Moment in Nebraska's Showdown With Indiana te 2026-10-07T00:30:06.988Z Matt Rhule Faces 'Landmark' Moment in Nebraska's Showdown With Indiana ESPN's Rece Davis says Saturday's game against Indiana is a "landmark opportunity" for Matt Rhule and Nebraska. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5928d75342cf4db8cdb52 Tennessee Making QB Change Before Road SEC Game te 2026-10-07T00:30:05.659Z Tennessee Making QB Change Before Road SEC Game The Tennessee Volunteers are making a quarterback change before they go on the road to play Arkansas on Saturday in Week 6. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5903e75342cf4db8cdb17 Eva Marie Saint, Oscar-winning ‘On the Waterfront’ and ‘North by Northwest’ star, dead at 102 te 2026-10-07T00:20:14.828Z Eva Marie Saint, Oscar-winning ‘On the Waterfront’ and ‘North by Northwest’ star, dead at 102 Eva Marie Saint, the Oscar-and Emmy-winning actress who became one of the defining stars of Hollywood’s Golden Era, has died. She was 102. Saint died Tuesday of natural causes at her Los Angeles home surrounded by family and loved ones, her representative confirmed to Fox News Digital. The actress made an extraordinary film debut opposite Marlon Brando in the 1954 classic "On the Waterfront," winning the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in her performance as Edie Doyle. POST MALONE, EVA MARIE SAINT AND OTHER CELEBRITIES WHO SHARE A BIRTHDAY WITH THE FOURTH OF JULY Five years later, Saint then firmly cemented her place in Hollywood's Golden Era history while starring opposite the legendary Cary Grant in Alfred Hitchcock’s "North by Northwest," playing mysterious "Hitchcock Blonde" Eve Kendall in the cult-classic 1959 thriller. Over an incredible career spanning more than seven decades, Saint worked alongside some of Hollywood’s most celebrated leading men, including Montgomery Clift, Henry Fonda, Paul Newman, Gregory Peck, Richard Burton, Warren Beatty, James Garner, George C. Scott, Burt Lancaster and Tom Hanks. OSCAR-WINNER BRENDA FRICKER, 'PIGEON LADY' FROM 'HOME ALONE 2,' DEAD AT 81 Other notable films featuring the actress included "A Hatful of Rain," "Raintree County," "Exodus," "The Russians Are Coming the Russians Are Coming," "Grand Prix," "Nothing in Common" and, later in her career, "Superman Returns." Saint was also a regular fixture of television and the stage. She earned five Emmy nominations, winning in 1990 for the miniseries "People Like Us," and appeared on Broadway in "The Trip to Bountiful" before director Elia Kazan cast her in "On the Waterfront." SHELLEY FABARES, STAR OF 'THE DONNA REED SHOW' AND 'COACH,' DEAD AT 82 Born in Newark, New Jersey, and raised in Albany and Delmar, New York, Saint attended Bowling Green State University in Ohio with plans to become a teacher before acting ultimately changed the course of her life. Saint was married to director Jeffrey Hayden for 65 years until his death in 2016. She is survived by their two children, Darrell and Laurette, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Saint's death closes a remarkable chapter in the Golden Era of Hollywood history, leaving behind performances alongside some of the biggest and brightest stars and filmmakers of the 20th century. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5903d75342cf4db8cdb0e Trump says Putin call coming ‘very soon’ as US tracks suspected plague death in Russia te 2026-10-07T00:20:13.903Z Trump says Putin call coming ‘very soon’ as US tracks suspected plague death in Russia President Donald Trump said Tuesday he will speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin "very soon" as his administration closely tracks reports of a suspected pneumonic plague death in Siberia that have prompted a U.S. health alert and heightened health precautions across several countries bordering Russia. Trump revealed the planned call while taking questions from reporters Tuesday. Asked whether he had spoken with Putin about the situation, Trump said he already had a call scheduled. "I have a call scheduled, yup," Trump said. TRUMP RESPONDS TO CONCERNS OVER SUSPECTED PLAGUE CASE IN RUSSIA, SAYING US 'WILLING TO HELP' Asked when the call would take place, the president responded, "Very soon." Trump said the administration was in "very deep discussions" when asked what U.S. intelligence agencies were saying about the reports. The president's comments came as the U.S. Embassy in Moscow issued a health alert Tuesday saying it was aware of press reports from Russia's Irkutsk region of "suspected pneumonic plague resulting in the death of an individual," along with associated quarantine measures and hospital closures. "We continue to track the situation closely," the embassy said. NEW YORK DECLARES MEASLES DISASTER EMERGENCY AS CASES SURGE IN PENNSYLVANIA A State Department spokesman told Fox News Digital that the department, along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other interagency partners, is "closely monitoring the fatal case of suspected pneumonic plague" in Russia's Irkutsk Oblast. "The Trump Administration has no higher priority than the safety and security of Americans," the spokesman said. The spokesman cautioned that "many details remain unconfirmed" and called on Moscow to provide greater clarity. "We encourage Russian authorities to share accurate information quickly and openly," the spokesman said. The alert advised Americans in the area to follow local health guidance, avoid affected medical facilities and seek prompt medical care if they develop fever or respiratory symptoms. Those who have traveled to an area experiencing an outbreak were advised to monitor their health for 14 days. The State Department's existing Level 4 "Do Not Travel" advisory for Russia remains unchanged. The embassy reiterated that Americans currently in Russia should depart and warned that the U.S. government's ability to assist citizens there is limited, particularly outside Moscow. UKRAINE STRIKES DEEP INTO RUSSIA’S ARCTIC GAS HEARTLAND AS TRUMP PUSHES PUTIN TOWARD PEACE Several countries bordering Russia are also implementing new health precautions in response to the reports. Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan are moving to implement what their governments have described as "enhanced health and sanitary measures" in response to reports of pneumonic plague in Siberia. A 28-year-old employee of the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Institute of Siberia and the Far East died last week from what Russian authorities described as pneumonia of undetermined origin. Russia has not said the woman died of plague and said testing found no microorganisms in her body linked to her work. Russian officials told the WHO that her contacts tested negative for dangerous infectious pathogens. The WHO has assessed the risk to the general population as low. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has also said it is closely monitoring the reports and working across the U.S. government as additional information becomes available. The agency said there is currently no indication of a broader threat to the United States. Pneumonic plague is a serious bacterial infection caused by Yersinia pestis. It can spread between people through respiratory droplets during close contact and can progress rapidly if untreated. The disease can be successfully treated with antibiotics, particularly when identified and treated early. For now, U.S. officials are continuing to seek additional information about what occurred in Irkutsk and whether the incident poses any wider threat. The president suggested his administration could have more to say as soon as Wednesday. "We'll be able to report about it probably tomorrow," Trump said. The White House did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's requests for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5903775342cf4db8cdac2 Jeff Stoutland Shares Heartfelt Reaction to Lane Johnson's Retirement te 2026-10-07T00:20:07.297Z Jeff Stoutland Shares Heartfelt Reaction to Lane Johnson's Retirement Long-time Philadelphia Eagles offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland shared a heartfelt reaction to Lane Johnson's retirement. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5903575342cf4db8cdab9 Caitlin Clark Draws Historic Viewership Numbers for ESPN's College GameDay te 2026-10-07T00:20:05.991Z Caitlin Clark Draws Historic Viewership Numbers for ESPN's College GameDay Caitlin Clark helped ESPN reach historic viewership numbers for this past weekend's College GameDay episode in Iowa. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5903475342cf4db8cdab0 Michigan TE Issues Apology After Trashing Coaching Staff in Leaked Text Thread te 2026-10-07T00:20:04.411Z Michigan TE Issues Apology After Trashing Coaching Staff in Leaked Text Thread Michigan TE Zack Marshall addressed the viral leaked text messages in which he ripped into his offensive coordinator. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac58de375342cf4db8cda6b Anthony Rizzo, 2016 World Series champion, reveals most important piece to winning it all in MLB postseason te 2026-10-07T00:10:11.332Z Anthony Rizzo, 2016 World Series champion, reveals most important piece to winning it all in MLB postseason With the MLB postseason in full swing, every team and its fan base vying for the World Series trophy is hoping that their superstars can rise to the occasion and get the job done. However, every great team who has hoisted the hardware at the end of a grueling season knows it takes more than just those All-Stars to win it all. In fact, it takes every single person from the top down. Just ask World Series champion and three-time All-Star first baseman Anthony Rizzo, who helped the Chicago Cubs break its 108-year streak without winning a World Series in 2016 after defeating the Cleveland Guardians in Game 7. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Of course, it was stars like himself, Kris Bryant and others celebrating on the field after he secured the final out at first base. But Rizzo can’t help stressing the importance of every player, coach, clubhouse attendant and more during October baseball. "I just think that on every team you have the stars, the middle-of-the-tier players, and your role players. Everyone’s so important to a team," Rizzo told OutKick, while highlighting PAYDAY’s "Low Key Legends" initiative, which emphasizes the importance of the unsung heroes within an organization. "It takes all 26 guys, it takes your entire staff. So, in order for the superstars to win their championship – let’s say Aaron Judge. He’s the MVP of the Yankees, of the whole league. For him to win a championship, it’s going to take every single guy on that roster. It’s not just one guy who carries you. "It’s the small things. It’s the baserunning, the pickoffs, the relays. It’s all the lowkey things that maybe don’t look as glitzy and glammy, but that’s what it takes to win a championship." THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! We asked Rizzo who his "Low Key Legend" would be, and he didn’t even hesitate when thinking back to his career. "In the baseball world, I would definitely say Danny Mueller," he responded. "He was the clubhouse attendant in Chicago. He was my guy. He always had me high-energy, ready, and always a bundle of joy when I walked in. Whatever I needed, he was there. Then, the hitting coaches. They are just behind the scenes doing their scouting reports, knowing everything I’m thinking, so when I walk in, I don’t have to think. They just have everything ready for me, knowing what I want so I can go out there and play effortlessly. "Those are the guys behind the scenes that are just fueling this greatness you see on the field." At this stage of the season, teams have completely bonded into a family rather than just colleagues, if they didn’t do so during spring training and the early-season grind. Rizzo enjoyed every "family" he was a part of in the bigs, where October baseball brought out that team chemistry. "I think we’re together forever. We’re together for 200-plus days a year," he said. "In October, win or go home, you’re still saying to each other, ‘In a few weeks, I get to pick my own friends.’ So, we’re like family in the clubhouse. Guys know when to get on guys, when they need a little more love, when to back off – maybe they’re a little more sensitive. That’s the family and bond that’s created in a season. Every year is different. Every year is unique, but for me over my career, Danny’s been a low-key legend for me forever, and my hitting coaches I’ve always had a good relationship with them where they always had my dialed in." Then, when it’s time to play ball, it’s not just the clean-up hitter or the ace that carries the load of winning a postseason game. It takes a village, and the Milwaukee Brewers gave a prime example of that in Game 2 of their NLDS series against the San Diego Padres. YANKEES' JAZZ CHISHOLM JR MAKES WILD ADMISSION ABOUT COSTLY ERROR AS TEAM FACES POSTSEASON ELIMINATION Of course, the highlights will capture the moment Jackson Chourio walked it off in the bottom of the ninth inning with bases loaded and two outs against the Padres’ dominant closer, Mason Miller. That grabs the headlines and fan appreciation. However, Rizzo pointed to an unsung hero – a "Low Key Legend" – that helped make it all possible. "It’s a team of destiny because they’re a smaller market, but this is how they’ve been all year. To stay on brand with Payday and low-key legends, Gary Sanchez in the at-bat before, pinch hitting, taking the walk to get the bases loaded. That’s the low-key legend moment of the game. The superstar moment is when Jackson Chourio coming up and getting that base hit." So, while your stars need to step up in the biggest ways possible in crucial moments throughout the postseason, always remember the "entire army" behind each franchise all battling for the same prize at the end of the year. Those unsung heroes could be the difference between going home with nothing, or forever being called a champion. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac58ddc75342cf4db8cda1d Alabama Star Keelon Russell Getting Major Buzz Ahead of Georgia Clash te 2026-10-07T00:10:04.455Z Alabama Star Keelon Russell Getting Major Buzz Ahead of Georgia Clash Keelon Russell has Alabama 5-0 heading into the Georgia game, and Rece Davis says the quarterback has the fanbase fired up. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac58b9475342cf4db8cd9da Drone strike sinks ship in NATO waters as Zelenskyy warns of looming ‘massive strike’ te 2026-10-07T00:00:20.107Z Drone strike sinks ship in NATO waters as Zelenskyy warns of looming ‘massive strike’ A commercial ship sank and its crew vanished Tuesday after an apparent coordinated air-and-sea drone attack off NATO member Bulgaria, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy blamed Russia before warning Moscow was preparing a broader "massive strike." A second vessel was also heavily damaged and set ablaze inside Bulgaria’s exclusive economic zone, with a drone expert warning the dual precision strikes signaled a dangerous escalation and possible "larger invasion posture" by Russia. "They were likely using the Geran-4 aerial drone to take the vessel out or the Maran surface vehicle to take it out," Cameron Chell, founder of drone manufacturer Draganfly, told Fox News Digital on Tuesday of the first strike. RUSSIA MAY BE USING HIDDEN 'LUNCHBOX-SIZE' DRONE DEVICES TO COUNTER UKRAINE DEFENSES: EXPERT "The reason it wasn't just an air vehicle or an air drone that took this ship out was that the Gerans generally come in at a pretty steep angle when they're on final attack," Chell said. "There are not really any precision drones that fly closely above the surface, which is where they would have had to hit in order to create an impact that would sink this ship fast enough," he added. "The nature of this strike suggests there was a combination of an air attack and surface attack," Chell said. The dual attack occurred roughly 70 nautical miles off the eastern Bulgarian coastal town of Byala, according to Reuters, bringing the conflict into the economic zone of a NATO member. Zelenskyy said Ukrainian intelligence and security services were working to determine the full circumstances surrounding the attack. US ALLIES NEED TO SHOOT DOWN RUSSIAN AIRCRAFT TESTING NATO BOUNDARIES, CZECH PRESIDENT WARNS "Our intelligence and special services are now working to establish all available information about yet another attack in the Black Sea targeting civilian vessels," he wrote on X. "Our Navy contacted its counterparts in Bulgaria, and it has been established that this was a combined Russian attack using maritime and aerial drones." Chell suggested the attack’s location and hybrid nature could serve Russia by sowing greater uncertainty across the region. "We can see the amount of geopolitical chaos that's involved, and this is exactly the type of thing that would benefit Russia in the region," Chell said. "The hybrid element here is really blurring the lines between traditional military actions," he added, describing the attack as "an expansion of strategy and tactics." "This is indicative of this larger invasion posture that seems to be unfolding for Russia," Chell said. "And a real desire, what appears to be, for Russia to take things up a notch." RUSSIA'S SHADOW WAR IS PUTTING EUROPE ON EDGE AS GERMANY CONFRONTS A GROWING THREAT Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev also confirmed that aerial and maritime drones targeted two commercial vessels in shipping lanes inside Bulgaria’s EEZ, calling the attack a "gross, flagrant violation of international law," according to Reuters. The sunken vessel, identified by British maritime risk group Vanguard as the cargo ship Alfa Watan, suffered catastrophic structural damage before submerging with an undisclosed cargo and an unknown number of crew members aboard. A nearby Bulgarian ferry, the Dioscuria, diverted to the scene after witnessing an explosion and receiving distress signals, Reuters reported. Rescuers found an overturned lifeboat, life rafts and life jackets floating in the debris field. RUSSIA PREPARING HYBRID ATTACKS ON NATO'S EASTERN FLANK, INTELLIGENCE WARNS Search-and-rescue operations involving the Bulgarian Navy, Air Force and Border Police remained underway to locate the missing crew and monitor for environmental threats, the outlet said. Chell suggested the apparent coordination between the attacks was particularly significant. "Not only are you using pretty sophisticated equipment, but you're also doing it in a coordinated manner," Chell said. "These two ships were going opposite directions. One was actually just coming, and had left Ukraine the day before," he said. "These things coordinated and were struck relatively at the same time. So another level of coordination has unfolded here," Chell added. UKRAINE POUNDS BLACK SEA FLEET’S ‘LAST MAJOR STRONGHOLD’ WHILE PUTIN FLEXES NAVAL POWER IN PACIFIC The second ship, identified by Vanguard as the general cargo vessel ABLE, caught fire after being struck while carrying grain. A Bulgarian ferry crew evacuated all 18 seafarers aboard — 11 Turkish nationals and seven Indian nationals. Two crew members suffered severe injuries and were airlifted to a medical facility in Varna, while the remaining 16 were transported safely to shore. Radev convened an emergency government session following the strikes. While acknowledging it remained unclear whether the drones originated from Russia or Ukraine, he warned of the widening scope of the war. "Such an attack within the Bulgarian exclusive economic zone is absolutely unacceptable," Radev told reporters. REPORT WARNS RUSSIA USING SHADOW FLEET TO PROBE NATO DRONE DEFENSES "If this war is not ended in time, it will continue to expand its spatial scope and increase the risk of even a global conflict." Chell said striking the two ships inside Bulgaria’s exclusive economic zone could also have the effect of disrupting a crucial shipping corridor and creating fear among commercial operators. "It all adds up to a perfect little scenario for the Russians to create chaos there, not just to disrupt the lane of economics for the region and in particular for Ukraine — a lifeline," Chell said. "The Russians are really taking a playbook out of the Iranians who have basically created enough chaos in the Strait of Hormuz where the operators can't take the chance to put their ships through there," he added. The strikes came amid a surge in attacks on commercial shipping in the Black Sea, including an incident off Romania’s coast Monday in which two people died in a ship fire. Ambrey, a British firm specializing in global maritime risk, recorded more than 210 strikes on commercial ships between July and the end of September. UKRAINE LAUNCHES WHAT APPEARS TO BE ONE OF ITS LARGEST DRONE ATTACKS AGAINST RUSSIA: REPORT Zelenskyy later warned that Ukrainian intelligence had obtained information indicating Russia was preparing a major new assault. "We’ve got updated intel on Russia’s preparations for a massive strike," Zelenskyy wrote on X. "I ask you, please, to take care of yourselves and respond to missile threat alerts." "Ukrainian services and our Air Force are ready to respond — as much as our defenses allow," Zelenskyy continued. "And a lot depends on our partners — every country in the world that has the defensive capabilities we need and can provide them to us." "It’s very important that there be the political will to do this — particularly in the United States and in Europe," he added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac58b9375342cf4db8cd9d1 Nicole Scherzinger flashes abs in sports bra while revealing dangerous injury hidden from fans te 2026-10-07T00:00:19.027Z Nicole Scherzinger flashes abs in sports bra while revealing dangerous injury hidden from fans Nicole Scherzinger is showing fans what goes on behind the glamour. The 48-year-old Pussycat Dolls singer led a new Instagram carousel with a polished backstage selfie, posing with her long dark hair styled in voluminous waves, glamorous makeup and her toned abs on display in a black sports bra and gray sweatpants. But the next image told a very different story. Scherzinger shared a close-up of her injured leg, revealing extensive red marks and healing burns stretching across the area around her knee and down her leg. CÉLINE DION REVEALS 17-YEAR SECRET HEALTH BATTLE BEFORE RARE DIAGNOSIS "What they see vs. what they don’t see..." she captioned the post. CELINE DION BREAKS DOWN ONSTAGE DURING EMOTIONAL RETURN AFTER 6-YEAR HIATUS The injury dates back to the Pussycat Dolls' Sept. 26 performance in Düsseldorf, Germany, when Scherzinger said boiling water fell on her leg approximately one hour before she was scheduled to take the stage. Despite suffering burns and blisters, Scherzinger went ahead with the performance. "Nothing like boiling water falling on your leg an hour before your set," she wrote on Instagram Stories at the time. "But the show must go on." The singer's latest photos gave followers another look at the aftermath, contrasting the carefully put-together image audiences see backstage with the physical toll she has been managing behind the scenes. Fans quickly praised Scherzinger for continuing to perform through the injury. "How you continued to put on a show even after that! Incredible," one person wrote. "You are truly the meaning of warrior Nicole Scherzinger," another commented. Singer Gloria Gaynor also offered encouragement, writing, "you are a warrior, @nicolescherzinger!" PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE Another follower called the injuries her "Battle scars." Scherzinger has continued performing with the Pussycat Dolls throughout their "PCD Forever" tour, including a stop at Dublin's 3Arena on Oct. 5. The current lineup features Scherzinger alongside Ashley Roberts and Kimberly Wyatt, who have reunited as a trio for the tour. In Dublin, Scherzinger returned to the stage roughly a week after the accident, performing alongside Roberts and Wyatt as the group continued its European and U.K. run. ROD STEWART CONFIRMS FINAL TOUR AFTER HEART PROCEDURE AND HEALTH SCARES The tour continues Oct. 7 in Glasgow before moving through Newcastle and Manchester, with an Oct. 13 stop scheduled at London's O2 Arena. Scherzinger's injury has been one of several challenges surrounding the group's latest reunion. The "PCD Forever" tour marks the Pussycat Dolls' return to major arenas, but only three members of the group's best-known lineup are participating. Jessica Sutta, Carmit Bachar and Melody Thornton are not part of the current tour. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE Sutta addressed the reunion in an exclusive video published on The Sun Tuesday, making clear that she has no interest in returning to her former role within the group. "I'm not going to lip sync ‘Don’t Cha’ behind Nicole ever again," Sutta said in the clip. Sutta said being left out of the reunion initially "broke my heart," though she also praised Scherzinger, Roberts and Wyatt for their performances. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "I will say they need Carmit and Melody back as I think it’s better as a five," Sutta told the outlet. "But those three girls are killing it." Sutta is currently focused on her solo career, with her new single, "Don't Take Much," set to be released Oct. 7. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac58b9175342cf4db8cd9c8 Foreign adversaries running 'psyop' to fuel anti-AI and anti-data center movement, war official says te 2026-10-07T00:00:17.875Z Foreign adversaries running 'psyop' to fuel anti-AI and anti-data center movement, war official says A top official at the Department of War discussed how artificial intelligence is playing a role in war readiness strategy, and said foreign adversaries are carrying out "psyop" operations to fuel the anti-data center and anti-artificial intelligence movement across the U.S. During an interview with Fox News Digital in the White House, Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering Emil Michael warned that the movement to decrease production for artificial intelligence infrastructure is being pushed by America’s adversaries. "It is natural from a propaganda standpoint that your adversary, who doesn't want you to be developing super intelligence ahead of them, is going to try to psyop your population into believing that. And to some degree, it's worked. And I think that's why you see the president push back and say, ‘no, this is a good thing,’" he said. CRUZ SAYS WINNING AI RACE AGAINST CHINA IS 'SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT ECONOMIC QUESTION' FOR AMERICA Data center production has been at the center of debate ahead of the midterm elections, with lawmakers taking near-partisan stances as to whether developments should continue. Michael referred to data centers as the "electricity that fuels the superintelligence revolution," and explained that continued production of facilities are a crucial part of ensuring the U.S. maintains the lead in the artificial intelligence race. Protests have popped up across the country against data centers and artificial intelligence advancements in general, with some lawmakers raising questions about the role that foreign influence plays in the demonstrations. DATA CENTERS COULD BE THE SLEEPER ISSUE OF THE 2026 MIDTERM ELECTIONS "It's the same reason we saw Middle Eastern countries paying for anti-fracking movements," Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, told Fox News Digital in an interview last month. "Because if they can convince America, 'Don't develop your oil and gas, just buy it from us,' well, that's great for them and terrible for us. "The same is true on data centers. If they can convince Americans, 'You don't want data centers here, you want to just rely on the Chinese for AI,' that's great for China, and it's terrible for America." CHINA ‘THROWING GASOLINE ON THE FIRE’ IN AI DATA CENTERS RACE, SAY LAWMAKERS Michael echoed some of Cruz’s concerns about foreign influence, though he did not specifically name China as the culprit. Lawmakers have raised questions about hundreds of millions of dollars that American-born communist tech tycoon Neville Roy Singham pumped into nonprofits and organizations that are now among the leading organizations fighting data center development throughout the country. Recipients of Singham's largesse include the Party for Socialism and Liberation and the ANSWER Coalition, both self-described pro-China communist groups. HOUSE PANEL TO PROBE FOREIGN ‘TROJAN HORSES’ AS SINGHAM SCRUTINY WIDENS Last month, activists from both groups carried signs in a Chapel Hill, N.C., protest, merging anti-Trump sentiments with support for communist Cuba and opposition to data centers and AI development, including the message, "SHUT IT DOWN!" Singham, a 72-year-old American who sold his tech company for $785 million in 2017 and now lives in Shanghai, is known to fund pro-Chinese Communist Party groups that operate in the U.S. He has funneled $278 million into the broad network of nonprofits since 2017, according to a Fox News Digital investigation. MARXIST ORGANIZER LEADS CAMPAIGN AGAINST VIRGINIA AI DATA CENTER AS FOREIGN INFLUENCE CONCERNS MOUNT The Party for Socialism and Liberation Boston, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose national chapter regularly partners with and supports the Singham network, posted to social media in July openly opposing data centers, saying the control of AI and data centers is in the hands of billionaires. "Workers are rising up across the country in a growing movement against the tech billionaires – from fights against data centers in hundreds of cities, to labor organizing at the world’s biggest tech corporations," the post read. As for how the Department of War utilizes artificial intelligence, Michael told Fox News Digital that usage has skyrocketed since Secretary Pete Hegseth assumed the cabinet role, growing from roughly 70,000 users out of a 3.5 million-person workforce to approximately 1.7 million today. He explained that the Department of War is deploying artificial intelligence across three main areas: enterprise operations, warfighting and intelligence. "We have incredible vignettes and stories about how people took 200 hours of work and combined it down to two hours," he added. "They can see what we have as assets. They can see what the adversary has as assets – they can time things better, they write quicker, they can consolidate orders quicker." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac58b8c75342cf4db8cd996 One of Patty Hearst’s Kidnappers Has Died te 2026-10-07T00:00:12.343Z One of Patty Hearst’s Kidnappers Has Died Bill Harris was a disillusioned Vietnam veteran looking for purpose when he joined a revolutionary group known as the Symbionese Liberation Army. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac58b8b75342cf4db8cd98d After Death of Bill Harris, a Look Back at the Symbionese Liberation Army te 2026-10-07T00:00:11.222Z After Death of Bill Harris, a Look Back at the Symbionese Liberation Army A small band of urban guerrillas, they hoped to topple the “ruling class” using guns and bombs. Instead, their efforts brought death and ruin. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac58b8975342cf4db8cd972 Ravens QB Lamar Jackson Could Miss Multiple Games After New Injury Development te 2026-10-07T00:00:09.452Z Ravens QB Lamar Jackson Could Miss Multiple Games After New Injury Development The Baltimore Ravens got some disappointing news on QB Lamar Jackson's injury prognosis on Tuesday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac58b8775342cf4db8cd969 Stephen A Smith Urges AFC Team to Fire Head Coach te 2026-10-07T00:00:07.763Z Stephen A Smith Urges AFC Team to Fire Head Coach ESPN broadcasting personality Stephen A. Smith called on the Cincinnati Bengals to replace head coach Zac Taylor. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac58b8675342cf4db8cd960 CBS Announces Historic Viewership Numbers for Chiefs-Raiders Clash te 2026-10-07T00:00:06.242Z CBS Announces Historic Viewership Numbers for Chiefs-Raiders Clash CBS announced historic viewership numbers for its Week 4 clash between the Kansas City Chiefs and Las Vegas Raiders. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac58b8475342cf4db8cd957 Rob Gronkowski Believes the Giants Have a Clear Answer at Quarterback te 2026-10-07T00:00:04.500Z Rob Gronkowski Believes the Giants Have a Clear Answer at Quarterback All-time great NFL tight end Rob Gronkowski believes the New York Giants have a clear answer at the quarterback position. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5893475342cf4db8cd909 Urgent warning issued for island hot spot as State Department tells travelers to 'stay alert' te 2026-10-06T23:50:12.435Z Urgent warning issued for island hot spot as State Department tells travelers to 'stay alert' U.S. officials are warning Americans to steer clear of a popular tourist island on Wednesday, as heightened threats loom around the anniversary of the Oct. 7 terrorist attacks on Israel. The U.S. Embassy in Tunisia issued the alert on Sunday concerning Djerba, a major tourist island off Tunisia's southern coast known for its white-sand beaches and resorts. "Avoid travel to the island of Djerba on or around Oct. 7, 2026," the embassy said in a statement. US WARNS AMERICANS TO STAY VIGILANT AS TERROR RISK LOOMS AT MAJOR VACATION HOT SPOT Officials also asked Americans to avoid crowds and "stay alert and be aware of your surroundings." "Avoid areas where there is a heavy police presence," the advisory said. "Monitor local media. Keep a low profile." Wednesday marks the three-year anniversary of Oct. 7, 2023, when Hamas terrorists launched a major terrorist attack on Israel. At the time, more than 1,200 people were killed and thousands more injured, beginning the Israel-Hamas war. AMERICANS WARNED AGAIN TO RETHINK TRAVEL AS MISSILE ATTACK RATTLES HISTORIC REGION The attack and ensuing war also fueled a rise in antisemitism worldwide, a potential concern in Djerba given the island's Jewish community. Djerba, which became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2023, has a long history of Jewish settlement dating back nearly 2,000 years, according to the World Jewish Congress. Thousands of Jewish visitors from around the world travel to Djerba each year to celebrate the Lag B’Omer festival between Passover and Shavuot. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "According to some traditions, there has been a Jewish presence in Tunisia since the days of the Punic Empire and even earlier," the site states. "More than 100,000 Jews have emigrated from Tunisia over the course of the last century and only around 1,000 live there today." Tunisia as a country currently sits at "Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution," as the State Department's website notes. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS "Petty crime is common, especially in popular tourist locations," the site warns. "Violent crime can occur and is more common after dark. Do not walk or drive at night." Some parts of the country, particularly areas along its borders with Libya and Algeria, are rated at "Level 4: Do Not Travel" due to terrorism concerns. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Tunisia," the State Department's website says. "Terrorist groups and individuals may attack, and may do so without warning or a pre-meditated target." Fox News Digital reached out to the State Department for further details and comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5892e75342cf4db8cd8d1 Judge declines to drop deportation case against Tucson DACA recipient Karla Toledo  te 2026-10-06T23:50:06.900Z Judge declines to drop deportation case against Tucson DACA recipient Karla Toledo  A federal immigration judge declined Tuesday to drop the deportation case against Tucson resident Karla Toledo, who is enrolled in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, despite her attorney’s efforts to raise concerns about how the government has communicated with her so far.  That moves Toledo’s case to another hearing in March, where attorneys can once again argue on her behalf. They say her case represents many others around the country.   Toledo’s experience has been in the spotlight after immigration agents’ targeted her and revealed the vulnerability of the community of young people brought to the United States as children without long-term immigration papers.  The arrest of DACA recipients who had no criminal charges was rare under other U.S. administrations. It is among the hallmarks of the second Trump presidency and has introduced a new undercurrent of terror and uncertainty in immigrant communities.  When she arrived to federal court on Tuesday for her hearing with Judge Michael W. Lloyd, Toledo was met outside the building and embraced by Rep. Adelita Grijalva, who has been a consistent supporter since Toledo’s arrest in May.  Since the initial incident, Toledo had one court case against her dropped but then a removal order was filed against both Toledo and her husband.  At issue in her deportation case is what protections DACA offers. Her attorneys also argue that paperwork mistakes, like a misspelled name and missing proof that she received a notice to appear, should invalidate the government’s case. “This is unfortunately just the beginning of this battle, and we’re gonna have to continue to fight this,” attorney Mo Goldman said.  Toledo’s attorneys also noted that her DACA status was renewed, even as she continued to fight her deportation.  At a news conference after the hearing, Toledo reminded those who could vote that they represented many neighbors who could not. “Those who have the right to vote, it’s the time to use your voice,” she said. “There’s people like me, a lot of people who are in our community and cannot vote, but you represent us.”  Toledo’s next court date is set for March 26 at 8:30 a.m. The post Judge declines to drop deportation case against Tucson DACA recipient Karla Toledo  appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5892d75342cf4db8cd8b6 Eva Marie Saint Dies at 102: Closing a Chapter on Hollywood's Golden Age te 2026-10-06T23:50:05.569Z Eva Marie Saint Dies at 102: Closing a Chapter on Hollywood's Golden Age Eva Marie Saint Dies at 102, Closing a Chapter on Hollywood's Golden Age. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5892c75342cf4db8cd8ad Bears Urged by CBS Analyst to Make Blockbuster Trade for Familiar Face te 2026-10-06T23:50:04.417Z Bears Urged by CBS Analyst to Make Blockbuster Trade for Familiar Face Former Bears star Kyle Long calls for his former team to trade for Khalil Mack ahead of the NFL trade deadline. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac586dc75342cf4db8cd868 Veterans of 'unbearable' Chinese factory in Ohio detail brutal work conditions amid top Dem's oversight visit te 2026-10-06T23:40:12.657Z Veterans of 'unbearable' Chinese factory in Ohio detail brutal work conditions amid top Dem's oversight visit Former employees of Fuyao Glass America Inc., a Chinese-linked glass manufacturer that moved into an old General Motors plant in Ohio, gathered around one of the most prominent congressmen in the U.S. today to share their stories of misery, pain and neglect they claimed to have suffered while working for the CCP-linked corporation. "My experience at Fuyao was not a good experience," Tiffany Moore, a woman who identified herself as a three-year veteran of the factory, told a group that gathered at the International Union of Electrical Workers in Dayton, Ohio, on Tuesday.  "The heat in there is unbearable; they don’t care," she told the group — a group that included Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif. WHAT THE GOLF CART INDUSTRY CAN TEACH US ABOUT CHINA’S THREAT TO AMERICAN JOBS Khanna, the ranking member on the House Select Subcommittee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), made the trek to Dayton to conduct Congressional oversight on Fuyao. Khanna had previously sent Fuyao a letter asking them to submit a packet of information to his committee, including information on wage suppression, worker conditions and violating U.S. immigration and labor laws. DEMAND TO END 'SCAM' VISA PROGRAM REPLACING AMERICAN WORKERS SURGES, WEST VIRGINIA CONGRESSMAN REVEALS "Fuyao Glass America Inc. (FGA) has only provided a single supposed reply letter, dated September 23, that answers virtually none of the Committee’s questions in a material way and fails to include any document submissions," Khanna wrote in an Oct. 1 letter to the company’s leadership. "Thus far, a generous interpretation of your approach toward this investigation would be that Fuyao does not appreciate Congress’s oversight function and the American system of government," Khanna wrote. "A less generous interpretation of your lack of transparency would be that your companies have something to hide, beyond even what multiple federal investigations, documentaries, and press reports about Fuyao’s conduct have already uncovered," the letter, shared exclusively with Fox News Digital, read. Khanna, despite requesting permission to visit the Lorraine, Ohio, factory, did not receive express permission from the company to do so. Despite the lack of response, Khanna continued to conduct his business, convening a roundtable that included a wide swath of former Fuyao workers. BLUE STATES SET TO TRIGGER FRESH MINIMUM WAGE HIKES WITH PAY FLOORS MORE THAN DOUBLE FEDERAL RATE Demetria Hodges, who identified herself as having worked at Fuyao for five years, explained how she believed the company went to great lengths to prevent the workers from unionizing. "First they were trying to use scare tactics to get us to not vote for the union," Hodges said. DAVID MARCUS: WHY JD VANCE'S RESHORING MESSAGE IS A PERFECT FIT FOR STRUGGLING SMALL TOWNS LIKE ST. CLOUD "Then they offered a $2 an hour pay raise … which they have never given again. And that was like 10 years ago," she added. An attendee named Darrell, who identified themselves as a former employee, also pointed out the company’s failure to cease operations when 57-year-old Ricky Patterson was killed in a grisly industrial accident in the factory. LARGEST-EVER US STEEL PLANT IS COMING TO A KEY RED STATE AS TRUMP UNVEILS $15B INVESTMENT "When that guy got smashed by … glass, we had to work the next day, we were stressed out. He was trying to load up the glass. He was a little shaky because he had just lost his mom," Darrell told the roundtable. "They made us work," he told the group, who all expressed shock at the revelation. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac586d675342cf4db8cd824 Analyst Facing Backlash After Urging Fever to Part With Sophie Cunningham te 2026-10-06T23:40:06.741Z Analyst Facing Backlash After Urging Fever to Part With Sophie Cunningham Indiana fans flooded the New York Times‘ X comment section with racist and other hateful remarks in response to the opinion piece. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac586d575342cf4db8cd81b Poll Shows Progressives Are Winning America's Healthcare Debate te 2026-10-06T23:40:05.572Z Poll Shows Progressives Are Winning America's Healthcare Debate A new survey from KFF found that 66 percent of U.S. adults support what many refer to as “Medicare for All." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac586d475342cf4db8cd812 LeBron James Called Out Joel Embiid for Being Late to 76ers Practice: Report te 2026-10-06T23:40:04.409Z LeBron James Called Out Joel Embiid for Being Late to 76ers Practice: Report ESPN broadcaster Mike Breen said LeBron James called out Joel Embiid for being late to a recent Philadelphia 76ers practice. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5848475342cf4db8cd7d6 Coyotes choose the front of a couple's Southern California cabin for an early morning scrap te 2026-10-06T23:30:12.010Z Coyotes choose the front of a couple's Southern California cabin for an early morning scrap The mystery surrounding why a couple's dog barks in the middle of the night at their Southern California cabin has been solved thanks to some early morning surveillance footage. The footage revealed three coyotes right outside David and Annette Simpson's front door of their cabin in the San Bernardino Mountains. These wild animals weren't there to ask to borrow any sugar either. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE FROM OUTKICK OUTDOORS They were there to fight. And fight they did for about 40 minutes, starting at around 1 a.m. Sunday morning. The couple wasn't at home during the scrap in front of their cabin, but the action was caught on their surveillance cameras. What do you with forty minutes of a coyote fight? Well, naturally, you don't want it to go to waste, so you post it on social media, then sit down for an interview with the local news. "We wonder why our dog barks in the middle of the night, and now we know," Annette Simpson told KTLA. TWO MASSIVE ALASKAN BROWN BEARS FIGHT OVER PRIME FISHING SPOT AT LAKE CLARK NATIONAL PARK Indeed. It must be due to those rambunctious coyotes. While nature doesn’t come calling at your door every day, a dog will certainly know when it does. They've seen bears, squirrels and other wildlife before, but not a coyote scrap on the walkway in front of the cabin. That's a new one for these two. Are they worried about how close the coyotes were to their cabin? Not Annette. She's into it. "I think it’s pretty cool. We really enjoy watching the wildlife and just so close," she said. "Those stairs just lead right to our front door, and they came up those stairs." They enjoy watching it, but they don’t want it messing with their own domesticated animals. Annette, who said she sometimes lets her cats out on the patio, is reconsidering after watching the footage of these coyotes. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5847b75342cf4db8cd78b Two Clear Favorites Emerge to Sign Pro Bowl WR Tyreek Hill te 2026-10-06T23:30:03.752Z Two Clear Favorites Emerge to Sign Pro Bowl WR Tyreek Hill Ahead of his anticipated signing with an NFL team, Pro Bowl wide receiver Tyreek Hill has been linked to two AFC contenders. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5822b75342cf4db8cd744 People who live to 100 have 3 drinks in common, longevity expert says te 2026-10-06T23:20:11.773Z People who live to 100 have 3 drinks in common, longevity expert says In the world’s "blue zones" — regions such as Sardinia, Italy, and Okinawa, Japan, known for unusually high concentrations of long-lived residents — researchers have studied dietary and lifestyle habits for clues to healthy aging and longevity. In a recent video post, longevity researcher Dan Buettner highlighted three beverages commonly consumed in blue zones — and studies offer some clues about how each may affect health and longevity. Buettner ranked water first among his three longevity drinks. FILTERED WATER AT SPECIFIC AGES COULD ADD MONTHS TO YOUR LIFESPAN DECADES LATER, NEW STUDY FINDS "The indisputable, best thing you can drink to live to 100 [is] water," he stated. "People in blue zones are drinking six to seven glasses of water. You want to make sure it is purified water. Water helps lower your blood pressure, helps keep your blood thin and keeps you hydrated." Research from the National Institutes of Health has linked better hydration with healthier aging, including lower risks of chronic disease and premature death, although researchers noted that the findings do not prove cause and effect. Other health experts note that adequate water intake supports kidney function, helps regulate blood pressure and keeps blood circulating effectively. Coffee consumption is another daily habit highlighted by Buettner, who said it is associated with lower rates of diabetes and Parkinson's. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER "Drink it black, one to two cups a day, quit by noon, it'll help you live longer," he added. Coffee contains antioxidants and polyphenols, plant compounds that have been studied for their potential anti-inflammatory effects. Routine coffee consumption has also been associated with lower risks of type 2 diabetes and neurological conditions. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES Limiting added sugars and heavy creams can help avoid extra calories, while consuming caffeine earlier in the day may reduce its impact on sleep. Residents in blue zone areas, like Sardinia, often consume small amounts of red wine during meals. Buettner acknowledged that red wine's place in a longevity-focused diet is "controversial." "I'm very well aware of all the negative press wine is getting lately, but it's consumed in the blue zones and it seems to add years to life." Red wine contains plant compounds such as resveratrol and flavonoids, which have been studied for their potential cardiovascular effects. However, experts have increasingly questioned whether any benefits attributed to red wine outweigh the known risks of alcohol. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Alcohol consumption has been linked to numerous health risks, including an increased risk of at least seven types of cancer, according to the U.S. Surgeon General. People with underlying health conditions or those taking medications should consult a healthcare professional before making significant dietary changes. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5822575342cf4db8cd70d London Zoo: Primary and secondary defenses te 2026-10-06T23:20:05.142Z London Zoo: Primary and secondary defenses This week's London Zoo column from Karen London. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac57fcf75342cf4db8cd691 Five Takeaways in New Book From Thom Tillis, Who Turned on Trump te 2026-10-06T23:10:07.334Z Five Takeaways in New Book From Thom Tillis, Who Turned on Trump In “How to Lose Friends and Antagonize Presidents,” Senator Thom Tillis details his regrets about backing President Trump’s agenda. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac57fcd75342cf4db8cd674 Trump Rips Fox News Over Interviewing Foes of GOP, Including Abdul El-Sayed te 2026-10-06T23:10:05.343Z Trump Rips Fox News Over Interviewing Foes of GOP, Including Abdul El-Sayed Trump's criticism highlights tensions between the president and one of the most influential networks for Republican voters. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac57d7c75342cf4db8cd5ea Chris Rock exposes brutal reality of Hollywood after decades of fame te 2026-10-06T23:00:12.305Z Chris Rock exposes brutal reality of Hollywood after decades of fame Chris Rock says Los Angeles is where people go to chase their dreams – and where many of those dreams die. The comedian reflected on his decades in Hollywood during an appearance Monday on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," while discussing "Misty Green," a movie he stars in and directs that releases Oct. 9. The movie follows an actress who moves to Los Angeles to pursue her dreams. After her career stalls, she begins searching for purpose in a second act. Rock said he related to the story, recalling that he thought Los Angeles was "so beautiful" when he first moved there. CHRIS ROCK EXPOSES LA'S DARK ‘UNDERBELLY’ THAT PEOPLE PRETEND DOESN'T EXIST "And it's still beautiful, but there's homeless people everywhere. Like even on Rodeo Drive sometimes. It's where people go to find their dreams, but so many dreams die," Rock said. He added that "everybody you meet there had grand plans," but "LA will send you home." GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE During the talk show appearance, Rock told Fallon that the reality of making it in Hollywood is not all glitz and glamour. "You get a job on television and people somehow think that money’s going to last you the rest of your life," Rock said. "You had a show 10, 15 years ago. That doesn’t cover it now." LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS When speaking on his own residuals that he earns, Rock said that he is still getting checks from his time on "Saturday Night Live" for nine cents. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE Rock began performing stand-up in New York City as a teenager and broke through to a national audience as a cast member on "SNL" from 1990 to 1993. His 1996 special "Bring the Pain" became a career turning point, earning him wide acclaim and an Emmy. More than three decades later, Rock remains a major force in comedy, with four Emmy Awards and three Grammys to his name. He has also built a career as an actor, writer and director, and is now returning to feature film-making with "Misty Green." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac57d7575342cf4db8cd58e Apple is reportedly partnering with LG to launch a smart lock, thermostat, and doorbell te 2026-10-06T23:00:05.079Z Apple is reportedly partnering with LG to launch a smart lock, thermostat, and doorbell Apple appears poised to push into the smart home market with a slate of new devices and a key partner. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac57d7375342cf4db8cd585 How to find out if Amazon thinks you have ‘flat buttocks’ te 2026-10-06T23:00:03.352Z How to find out if Amazon thinks you have ‘flat buttocks’ "I stumbled upon a page of assumptions that Amazon has made about me based on my purchases and I’m literally speechless," one shopper wrote on Threads. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac57b2075342cf4db8cd52d Democrats Look Strong in Polls, Thanks to These Voter Groups te 2026-10-06T22:50:08.765Z Democrats Look Strong in Polls, Thanks to These Voter Groups Different blocs are moving left. They could swing key Senate races. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac57b1f75342cf4db8cd524 In Iceland, Rubio Dodges a Diplomatic Flap Over a Trump Map te 2026-10-06T22:50:07.931Z In Iceland, Rubio Dodges a Diplomatic Flap Over a Trump Map President Trump had posted a map on his Truth Social account in September depicting Iceland as part of U.S. territory. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac57b1f75342cf4db8cd51b Here are 5 things to know about Senator Susan Collins. te 2026-10-06T22:50:07.018Z Here are 5 things to know about Senator Susan Collins. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac57b1e75342cf4db8cd512 Here are 5 things to know about Troy Jackson. te 2026-10-06T22:50:06.006Z Here are 5 things to know about Troy Jackson. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac57b1c75342cf4db8cd4f5 Hochul Says AI Data Centers Can Bring 'Tremendous Benefits' te 2026-10-06T22:50:04.213Z Hochul Says AI Data Centers Can Bring 'Tremendous Benefits' They have become a major political issue across the U.S. as companies race to build infrastructure to support demand for AI. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac578d475342cf4db8cd4b9 Costco rolls out new Disneyland ticket deal but there's a catch for parkgoers te 2026-10-06T22:40:20.590Z Costco rolls out new Disneyland ticket deal but there's a catch for parkgoers Disneyland visitors have a new ticket option that bundles park admission with other perks — but there are some restrictions that travelers may want to know about.  Costco is offering a two-day Disneyland Resort Park Hopper ticket with Lightning Lane Multi Pass and a $60 dining card for $329.99 at select locations in California. Disneyland Resort officials confirmed the offer to Fox News Digital, saying it rolled out last week at select Costco stores across the state. DISNEYLAND CRACKS DOWN ON GUESTS WITH SWEEPING NEW RESTRICTIONS, SPARKING BACKLASH The resort regularly makes limited-time ticket offers available throughout the year, including through third-party retailers, according to Disneyland Resort officials. The Costco package has since caught the attention of theme park fans online as travelers compare the price with the cost of purchasing tickets directly from Disneyland. In a recent Instagram post, one theme park content creator highlighted the $329.99 price and the included Lightning Lane access and dining card. "Costco has a Disneyland deal right now that is actually WORTH talking about!" the user wrote. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER By comparison, a two-day Park Hopper ticket is currently listed at $445 for one adult on Disneyland's website, before adding Lightning Lane — though pricing is subject to change. That puts the Costco package about $115 below the currently listed two-day Park Hopper price, although the two options come with different terms and restrictions. The offer also comes as Disneyland adjusted some of its ticket prices this week.  Mid-tier single-day tickets increased by $5, while the least expensive $104 ticket and the highest-priced $224 ticket remained unchanged, according to the Los Angeles Times. The cost of Lightning Lane can now reach $38, up $1, while the Park Hopper add-on for single-day tickets increased by $5 to $10, depending on the date, the outlet reported. Multi-day ticket prices were unchanged. Hugh Johnston, CFO of The Walt Disney Company, speaking at the recent Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference, said the company is keeping ticket prices accessible for younger families by offering lower rates during off-peak value periods. "It's something that we're acutely sensitive to because we want to make sure we continue to bring young families, in particular, into the parks and develop that Disney love, right?" he said. "So we're super sensitive to the fact that, particularly in the value times of the year, we keep those ticket prices relatively low so that we can actually encourage those young families to come in," he added. The Costco ticket can be used between Oct. 2 and Dec. 18, according to information shared by the Instagram user. Once a guest uses the ticket for the first time, the second park day must be used within 13 days, the video said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES Theme park reservations are also required for each visit, and the ticket is nonrefundable, according to the information shared online. The same person must use both days of the ticket, meaning the two visits cannot be split between different travelers. The offer is currently limited to select Costco locations in California, Disneyland Resort officials told Fox News Digital. The package has generated mixed reactions among Disney fans online, with some questioning the cost of park visits and others praising the bundled price.  TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "Sadly, that's still not affordable for us right now," said one person on Reddit.  Others were more enthusiastic about the offer. "That's actually a pretty good deal," one user wrote. Fox News Digital reached out to Costco for further comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac578d375342cf4db8cd4b0 Dan Dakich calls Deion Sanders' Colorado program a 'Trojan horse': 'This is a s— show' te 2026-10-06T22:40:19.806Z Dan Dakich calls Deion Sanders' Colorado program a 'Trojan horse': 'This is a s— show' The Colorado Buffaloes have suffered three straight losses after beginning the year 2-0, and speculation has come up again regarding Deion Sanders’ job security as the team’s head coach. If you ask Dan Dakich, the "Deion experiment" has failed in Boulder. "The truth of the matter is this is a s--t show," he said on the latest episode of OutKick’s "Don’t @ Me with Dan Dakich." CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "It’s unfortunate because I said this earlier: I liked when Sanders’ team was good. But as more you watched it, the more you knew this was a Trojan horse, a house of cards, whatever you want to do." The reason for Dakich’s opinion about Sanders’ program being a bust doesn’t just revolve around the team’s record, though the last three games have not been pretty. It revolves around the respect players have for Sanders and the rest of the coaches. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! After the 41-7 blowout loss to Northwestern, Sanders revealed that multiple players were dismissed from the team because they were caught laughing in the locker room despite the poor result on the field. Players were also captured on video talking trash about the size of Northwestern’s crowd before the game.\ Dakich said those actions would never fly within a program where players have respect for the coaching staff and the team itself. "Last week, Sanders made the decision to dismiss three players from the program after a number of incidents. Some players laughing in the Northwestern locker room after they got their a– beat. Well, see, it’s not that the fact he dismissed them. It’s the fact people felt comfortable enough to laugh in the locker room," Dakich explained. "That’s the coaches’ fault, including Sanders. That’s not the players’ fault. No, no, no. We know, we know, we know. I know as a player, I know as a coach, I know as a broadcaster being around: players will act a certain way depending on the environment of the program. At Indiana University and Bowling Green State University, if you even thought about laughing in the locker room after a loss, the whole team would shut you down because, quite frankly, the whole team didn’t want to get up at 2 a.m. and start running. "You never even thought about doing that. Even if you’d play well and the team played bad, and you ain’t all that upset like I did against Kentucky my freshman year. I knew there ain’t gonna be no happiness. But that’s the organization Sanders has put in there." It seemed Sanders had the program on the ups after going 9-4 in 2024 and earning a bowl game, though they lost to BYU, 36-14, in that contest. But as his son, quarterback Shedeur Sanders, cornerback Travis Hunter and more from that Buffaloes squad entered the NFL, the program hasn’t been able to sustain its winning ways. Last season, the Buffaloes went 3-9, and though they are 2-3 now, the vibes in Boulder are not high considering more ranked opponents are still on the schedule. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Colorado is set to host No. 12 Utah next weekend, followed by games against No. 18 Oklahoma State and No. 22 Houston, among others. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac578d075342cf4db8cd496 Winslow hosts 30th Annual Dave Canatser Invitational te 2026-10-06T22:40:16.890Z Winslow hosts 30th Annual Dave Canatser Invitational By K. Conner On Oct. 2, the Winslow Cross Country teams hosted the 30th Annual Dave Conatser Invite with 18 teams competing at McHood Park. In the 5000-meter girls varsity race, Winslow would take fourth place with 112 points. Winslow results include Sonway Masayesva in fifth place with a time of 21:33.8, Emiah Yazzie in 25th with a time of 23:42.8, Lilyana Jones in 29th with a time of 24:02.3, Naomi Yazzie in 33rd with a time of 24:27.6 and Kyleigh Hosteen in 34th with a time of 24:33.1. In the 5000-meter boys varsity race, Winslow would finish in fifth place with 140 points. Winslow team results include Juelz Soke in 20th with a time of 18:18.4, Riley Dahozy in 23rd with a time of 18:41.4, Angel Machado in 29th with a time of 19:08.4, Jerron Jordon in 31st with a time of 19:10 and Hehiwalani Tsosie in 37th with a time of 19:27.4. In the 5000-meter girls open race Winslow would finish in fourth place with 90 points. Winslow team results include Jordann Nez in 19th place in a time of 27:22.4, Kaidance Dick in 20th place with a time of 27:33.0, Justine Coochwikvia in 25th with a time of 27:43.9, Tatum Upshaw in 26th with a time of 27:52.4 and Tamora Chee in 28th with a time of 28:09.2 personal best. In the 5000-meter boys open Winslow would finish in fifth place with 151 points. Winslow team results included Tylor Puhuyaoma in 20th place with a time of 20:43.9, Montrell Masawytewa in 29th with time of 21:30.5, Keoni Kvien was 38th with a time of 22:12.3, Shayne David was 61st with a time of 24:00.3 and Terron Manuel was 62nd with a time of 24:05.8. The post Winslow hosts 30th Annual Dave Canatser Invitational first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac578cf75342cf4db8cd48d Holbrook and Winslow runners shine in championship races te 2026-10-06T22:40:15.966Z Holbrook and Winslow runners shine in championship races By K. Conner On Oct. 2, the Winslow cross country teams would host the White Mountain League Cross Country Championship following the Dave Conatser Invite at McHood Park. With five middle schools participating Blue Ridge, Canyon Day, Holbrook, Show Low and Winslow. In the 2-mile girls’ race there were 50 runners, with Holbrook taking first place with 36 points. Holbrook runners included Taeleena Begay in second place with a time of 15:13.8, Gabriella Gallegos in third place with a time of 15:25.9, Tasheena John in seventh place with a time of 15:59.5, Keiley Begaye in 11th place with a time of 16:49.2 and Kylee Smith in 13th place with a time of 16:52 season best. Winslow finished in second place with 41 points. Winslow runners included Nevaeh Fuson in first place with a time of 15:00.3, Kiana Lee in fourth place with a time of 15:43.8, Bailey Littleboy in ninth place with a time of 16:23.1, Abbygail Lee in 10th place with a time of 16:44.9 and Hailey Begay in 18th place with a time of 17:49.9. In the 2-mile boys’ race there were 56 runners. Winslow would take first place with 34 points. Winslow runners included Eric “Five” Greer in first place with a time of 13:07.6, Pilamnizu Kachinhongva in second place with a time of 13:27.4, Dewayne Quochytewa in eighth place with a time of 14:34.7, Sorin Leonard in ninth place with a time of 14:34.7 and Kai Martinez in 14th place with a time of 15:10.6. Holbrook would take second place with 43 points. Holbrook runners included Zayne Kee in third place with a time of 13:50.3, Andre Huma in fourth place with a time of 14:15.3, Benjamin Guzman in seventh place with a time of 14:31.9, Ethyn Coleman in 12th place with a time of 15:05 and Ethan Jackson in 17th place with a time of 15:46 season best. The post Holbrook and Winslow runners shine in championship races first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac578cf75342cf4db8cd484 Lobos score 165 team points at Dave Conatser Invitational te 2026-10-06T22:40:15.187Z Lobos score 165 team points at Dave Conatser Invitational By Greg Perkins Snowflake’s boys team placed in the middle of the pack at the Dave Conatser Invitational held near Winslow on Friday afternoon. Eighteen schools entered the event, with 14 having full teams in the boys’ division.  The Lobos scored 165 team points. Hopi won the team crown with 31, followed by Ganado with 114, Chinle with 117, Coconino with 132 and Winslow with 140. Logan Jones led Snowflake’s team, crossing the line in 22nd place with a time of 18:40.9. John Young was 30th; Cody Potter, 32nd; Woodrow Lowry, 35th; Eil Hargrave, 46th; Talmage Flake, 49th; and Brayden Bently placed 51st.  The Lady Lobos had only two runners in the varsity event. Lila Steward placed 67th with a time of 29:36.5 and Violet Packer was two positions behind her with a time of 30:01.8.  Snowflake’s team has a three-week break in their Invitational schedule and will next compete at the Holbrook Invitational meet held at Hidden Cove Golf Course on Oct. 23. The post Lobos score 165 team points at Dave Conatser Invitational first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac578ce75342cf4db8cd47b Lady Lobos in top four position te 2026-10-06T22:40:14.418Z Lady Lobos in top four position By Greg Perkins The initial volleyball rankings were released last week. Snowflake found themselves in a customary top four position. Their 8-2 regular-season mark isn’t typical for the team at this point, but it is still a solid record with three weeks left in the regular season.  Their two losses came against fifth-ranked Monument Valley in the season opener and against eighth-ranked Blue Ridge two weeks ago.  Last week, the team won its only regular season match with a resounding 3-0 win on the road at ALA Vista in Peoria. The Defenders are winless in 3A conference play thus far this season. This week, Snowflake will host Ganado on Tuesday, then travel to Round Valley on Thursday. Next week, they take on the top-ranked team in 3A when they host unbeaten Gilbert Christian. The post Lady Lobos in top four position first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac578cd75342cf4db8cd472 Bulldogs come up short against the Mustangs te 2026-10-06T22:40:13.509Z Bulldogs come up short against the Mustangs By K. Conner On Oct. 2, the Winslow Bulldogs traveled to Kayenta to take on the Mustangs of Monument Valley. The Bulldogs have had a rough go this season and consequently due to injuries have been forced to cancel the rest of the junior varsity football games to field a varsity team the first time in school history. In the first quarter the game would remain scoreless. In the second quarter the Bulldogs would take seven plays and go a total of 70 yards when Marquez Romero would get the touchdown on a 7-yard rush. No point after. The Mustangs in 13 plays and with a 1-yard run Jason Franklin would score, followed by a 2-point conversion for a halftime score of Monument Valley 8, Winslow 6. In the third quarter the Bulldogs would retake the lead when Ziayre Baker would score on a 1-yard run but no point after. In the fourth quarter the lead would again change three times, first when the Mustangs scored on a 46-yard Nicodemus Holmes carry, with no point after. The Bulldogs would answer when Deiondre John would score on a 32-yard rush. Before time ran out the Mustangs would take the win with a 4-yard Franklin run for a final score of Monument Valley 20, Winslow 18. Winslow will be heading back to Safford on Oct. 8 to finish the Battle of the Bulldogs with the Safford Bulldogs leading 14 to 0 in the first quarter, which had to be stopped due to weather. The post Bulldogs come up short against the Mustangs first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac578cc75342cf4db8cd469 Lobos take down Poston Butte, 42-7 te 2026-10-06T22:40:12.615Z Lobos take down Poston Butte, 42-7 By Greg Perkins Snowflake won its first region game of the season on Friday night when they dismantled visiting Poston Butte 42-7. The win extended the Lobo’s season-long winning streak to six straight games and leaves them atop the 4A power rankings. The game was surprisingly close at the half, with the Lobos holding a 14-7 lead. The third quarter quickly changed the tone of the game, with Snowflake finding the end zone four times.  Snowflake’s first possession ended on downs, but their second was successful when Brenner Green capped a 67-yard drive with a 32-yard scoring run. McCoy Norton’s point-after-kick was good, and the Lobos led 7-0 early in the quarter.  Green found the end zone for the second time in the quarter, this time from 23 yards out. Norton’s boot pushed the lead to 14-0.  The Broncos’ only second-quarter score came when they capped a long scoring drive with a short touchdown pass. Their PAT was good, making the score 14-7 at the half.  The Lobos dominated the third quarter. Jacob LaDuke connected with Colter Willis for a 28-yard strike to make it 21-7.  Their next possession ended with a LaDuke 35-yard scoring pass to Edge Bryant, moving the lead to 28-7.  Green scored his third touchdown of the night on a short 10-yard run, making it 35-7.  Late in the third quarter, Green scored on a short 2-yard run, ending the scoring for the night with Snowflake on top 42-7.  LaDuke completed 8 of 15 passes for 179 yards and 2 touchdowns. Bryant caught 2 passes for 74 yards and 1 touchdown. Colter Willis caught 2 passes for 48 yards and scored. Mason Raban caught 3 for 52. Eli Willis had 1- 5-yard reception.  Green led the ground attack with 106 yards and four touchdowns on just 15 carries. LaDuke gained 43 yards on 7 carries, and Colter Willis rushed once for 6 yards.  This week, the top-ranked Lobos will travel to Combs to face the 29th-ranked Coyotes, who are 3-3. They won their first three games of the season, but have now dropped their last three, including last week’s 42-7 loss to Arcadia.  Snowflake won this game last year 31-14. Not sure this year’s outcome will be that close. Look for Snowflake to move to 7-0 heading into their game with eighth-ranked Eastmark in two weeks. The post Lobos take down Poston Butte, 42-7 first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac578cb75342cf4db8cd460 Lady Roadrunners win against Chinle, 3-2 te 2026-10-06T22:40:11.688Z Lady Roadrunners win against Chinle, 3-2 By Greg Perkins The Lady Roadrunners need a few more wins to reach the top 24 in the 3A volleyball standings and secure a postseason berth. Holbrook ranked 33rd last week, before their big north region win over visiting Chinle on Friday afternoon. With that win, they should move a little closer to that coveted 24th spot.  The week didn’t start well for the Lady Birds when they fell to sixth-ranked Tuba City on Tuesday evening. The Warriors controlled the game from the onset, winning in three games: 25-14, 25-17 and 25-15.  Holbrook made up for that loss with a big home-court win over Chinle. Holbrook dropped the first game 20-25 but bounced back to win the second 25-11. Chinle went back on top with a 17-25 win in game three. Holbrook then rallied to win the final two games, 25-18 and 15-11 in the fifth.  Holbrook hits the road twice this week before competing in the Joseph City Tournament on Friday and Saturday. Monday, they will be in Round Valley, then Wednesday the team travels to Window Rock to take on the 20th-ranked Lady Scouts. Next week, Holbrook will only play once, when they travel to Alchesay on Thursday.  Holbrook has a regular season record of 4-8 heading into this week’s action. The post Lady Roadrunners win against Chinle, 3-2 first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac578ca75342cf4db8cd457 Wildcats winning streak snapped te 2026-10-06T22:40:10.844Z Wildcats winning streak snapped By Greg Perkins The Wildcat football team’s four-game winning streak ended at home on Friday night with a 46-14 defeat to top-ranked Williams. The loss dropped Joseph City’s record to 5-2 but should still leave them ranked inside the top 10 when this week’s rankings come out on Tuesday. Joseph City will look to rebound when they host a winless Sedona Red Rock team ranked near the bottom of the 1A rankings.  The Scorpions were soundly beaten by fifth-ranked Mogollon last week, 54-24. This matchup was one of four wins for Joseph City last season, when they beat the Scorpions 39-16 in Sedona. Wildcat fans can expect a similar outcome this season.  That would set Joseph City up for a big season finale at Mogollon in two weeks. The post Wildcats winning streak snapped first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac578c975342cf4db8cd44e Roadrunners wrangled by the Cowboys, 70-6 te 2026-10-06T22:40:09.985Z Roadrunners wrangled by the Cowboys, 70-6 By Greg Perkins The Roadrunners knew their trip to Camp Verde would be tough, but they probably didn’t expect the outcome to be so lopsided. The Cowboys controlled the game throughout, except for one long pass play by Holbrook in the 70-6 loss to Camp Verde. Holbrook’s bright spot was a couple of long pass plays. Drayden Baldonado connected with Adrian Stump for an 80-yard catch-and-run in the second quarter, posting the Roadrunner’s only points of the night.  Junior Sample returned from several weeks out due to an injury and completed 7 passes for 44 yards but did have 1 interception and lost 2 fumbles. Baldonado completed 11 passes for 125 yards and threw one long touchdown pass. He also threw an interception and fumbled twice.  Ordell Laughter carried 13 times, gaining only 16 yards against a stout Cowboy defense. Jeremiah Ross had 3 runs for 9 total yards.  Stump caught 2 passes for 99 yards, including an 80-yard touchdown. Nathaniel Chatto had 2 receptions for 70 yards.  Myles Nockideneh returned 3 kicks for 37 yards, including a 27-yard return.  Laughter had 4 kick returns for 30 total yards.  This week, things will get considerably easier when Holbrook hosts Red Mesa for Homecoming night on Friday. The Warriors have limited numbers but do have two wins this season. Overall, they are 2-4 and coming off a 0-44 shutout loss to Pinon last week. Holbrook defeated Pinon by one score two weeks ago, so Roadrunner fans should expect an easy Homecoming win on Friday night.  With the Birds sitting well outside the top 24 in the overall standings, they need to win their final regular season game on Friday, then will have to win the region crossover game on Oct. 23, to have a chance for the postseason. The opponent for the crossover game won’t be determined until the final regular season region games are played on Oct. 16. Holbrook currently has a bye on the 16th.  Holbrook is now 3-4 on the season heading into Friday’s game. The post Roadrunners wrangled by the Cowboys, 70-6 first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac578c975342cf4db8cd445 Roadrunner teams finish in top 10 at Conatser meet te 2026-10-06T22:40:09.210Z Roadrunner teams finish in top 10 at Conatser meet By Greg Perkins Holbrook finished ninth in the boys’ division of the Dave Conatser Invitational meet on Friday afternoon. Hopi’s team claimed the top spot with 31 points, followed by Ganado, Chinle, Coconino and Winslow in the top five.  The Roadrunners scored 218 team points, led by Tyler Begay who placed 12th overall with a time of 17:55.6. Anthony Moyte was 25th; Ethan Nez, 55th; Daman Nez, 62nd; Brayden Smith, 64th; Gerald Belin, 69th; and Anthony Hunzeker finished 74th.  The Lady Roadrunners finished sixth overall with 145 team points. Coconino took the top spot with 46, followed by Chinle with 78, Hopi with 91, Winslow with 112 and Alchesay with 127. Holbrook’s top runner was freshman Krishauna Monongya who placed 12th overall with a time of 22:23.5. Ariel Begay was 27th; Hanna Nez, 30th; Tresa Poola, 41st; Kylie Dashee, 52nd; and Haylee Kabinto finished 73rd.  Holbrook is scheduled to join 12 other teams at the Bradshaw Mountain Invitational meet next Saturday. The post Roadrunner teams finish in top 10 at Conatser meet first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac578c675342cf4db8cd433 Collins’s vote for Kavanaugh haunts her on the campaign trail. te 2026-10-06T22:40:06.429Z Collins’s vote for Kavanaugh haunts her on the campaign trail. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac578c575342cf4db8cd42a Couple Charged With Conspiring to Abuse Numerous Surrogate Children te 2026-10-06T22:40:05.396Z Couple Charged With Conspiring to Abuse Numerous Surrogate Children A Southern California couple were arrested and charged with conspiring to abuse 15 children, nearly all of whom were born to surrogate mothers, prosecutors said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac578c275342cf4db8cd3f7 Ex-Ramp engineers raise $20M for platform Melius after scrapping their first product te 2026-10-06T22:40:02.923Z Ex-Ramp engineers raise $20M for platform Melius after scrapping their first product The startup crossed over $1 million in anualized revenue within two months of its post-pivot launch. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5767475342cf4db8cd3bc Winslow Swim Club awarded grant from Elks Lodge te 2026-10-06T22:30:12.278Z Winslow Swim Club awarded grant from Elks Lodge Photo courtesy of Darcey McKee The Winslow Elks Lodge recently awarded funding to the Winslow Swim Club through an Arizona Elks Major Projects Community Rewards Grant. The grant helps support children’s programs in the community, with several local youth organizations invited to apply this year. The Winslow Elks said they are proud to support programs that help young people develop discipline, a strong work ethic and a commitment to community service. Pictured are (left to right) club members Lynnissa DeSpain, Zach DeSpain, Elks secretary Darcey McKee, club member Codie Rivera, club president Kale Rivera, Elks Leading Knight Jeremy Flores, swim team captain Jaylyn Hartman and club member Jackie Hartman. The post Winslow Swim Club awarded grant from Elks Lodge first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5767375342cf4db8cd3b3 Classic cars take over downtown Winslow te 2026-10-06T22:30:11.412Z Classic cars take over downtown Winslow Photos by Shawn White Classic and custom cars fill the streets of downtown Winslow during the Just Cruis’n Car Show. More than 100 entries took over downtown for the annual event Oct. 2 and 3. Memphis Scofield sits in the dragster she races, during the Just Cruis’n Car Show. Kevin Arnold sits in his bright yellow 1965 Mercury Comet during the Just Cruis’n Car Show in downtown Winslow. Winslow’s Andy Lowry, of Big Lowry’s Customs, sits behind the wheel of his drag racing car during the Just Cruis’n Car Show in downtown Winslow. Spectators gather around the car during the annual event last weekend. Spectators surround the cars during the Nitro Cacklefest at the Just Cruis’n Car Show in downtown Winslow. The engine demonstration was part of the annual event Oct. 2 and 3. By Shawn White The 31st annual Just Cruis’n Car Show brought more than 100 entries to downtown Winslow Oct. 2 and 3, as part of the city’s Route 66 centennial celebrations. First and Second streets around Standin’ on the Corner Park were closed for the event, making room for vehicles and spectators. Classic cars, custom builds and drag racing vehicles filled the downtown display area during the two-day show. Vendors served fan favorites including Mexican food, doughnuts and homemade root beer. Local businesses saw a second consecutive weekend of busy foot traffic. The previous week’s Standin’ on the Corner Festival had similarly filled downtown with tourists. Friday evening’s activities included the Nitro Cacklefest, with spectators gathering around the race cars as participants fired up their engines. A burnout contest also was part of the program, offering more than $1,000 in prize money. Live music was scheduled on the stage following the burnout contest. A Friday afternoon poker run gave participants an opportunity to drive their show entries and compete for cash awards. The run offered $1,000 in prizes, with $400 for first place, $300 for second, $200 for third and $100 for fourth. Participation was free for car show entrants, who were required to use their entered vehicles for the run. The show featured 39 competition classes along with special awards recognizing vehicles and their owners. Categories included Best of Show, Best Engineered, Best Engine, Best Muscle Car, Best Paint and Best Interior, as well as honors for Chevrolet, Ford and Mopar entries. Additional awards included the Mayor’s Award, People’s Choice, Best Represented Club and Long Distance Award. The post Classic cars take over downtown Winslow first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5767275342cf4db8cd3aa Have a seat on Historic Route 66 te 2026-10-06T22:30:10.500Z Have a seat on Historic Route 66 Photo courtesy of Twyla Taylor Wes King, a welding professor at Northland Pioneer College in Holbrook, is who created the Route 66 Shield featured on the wooden bench. Photo courtesy of Twyla Taylor Andrea Romo is shown here painting the Route 66 bench before it was placed at the corner of Navajo Blvd. and Hopi Drive. Photo courtesy of Twyla Taylor LaDanien Scott is one of the advanced welding students along with Adrian Benally and James Zimmeran that helped to create the metal shield. Photo courtesy of Twyla Taylor Rick Taylor (pictured) built the bench that goes with the metal shield. Rick and his wife Twyla spearheaded the idea of a bench on the corner in Gillespie Park and paid for the supplies for it to be completed.” By Linda Kor With the celebration of the Route 66 centennial comes more spaces to enjoy and Holbrook has added a special one. Last month a Route 66 bench was added to Gillespie Park at the corner of Navajo Blvd. and Hopi Drive. The bench replaces the large sandstone rock that has the Route 66 shield that was painted on it. That rock was moved north on the hill off Navajo Blvd. as the city looks to expand beautification of the small available spaces along the route. The bench was a project of love for residents Rick and Twyla Taylor who donated the supplies and covered the cost for the project. Twyla noted, “You can stand on the corner for only so long, but you can sit on the corner as long as you want” and plenty of visitors are doing just that. The project was completed by Rick Taylor along with Northland Pioneer College Professor Wes King with his advanced welding students LaDanien Scott, Adrian Benally and James Zimmeran. Assisting with painting the sign was Andrea Romo. The corner is a notable point along the Route 66 drive, being one of the few 90-degree turns for the historic road. Route 66 was established in 1926 when the U.S. Highway System was officially created and travels from Chicago, Ill. to Santa Monica, Calif. The route encouraged cross country travel with stops in small communities to make it interesting and draw in travelers including the famous Wigwam Motel and the dinosaurs at the Rainbow Rock Shop, both which remain in operation today. In 1979, Interstate 40 was created, bypassing many small towns, including Holbrook, Joseph City and Winslow. The bypass had a dramatic impact on local businesses but even today travelers come from across the globe to experience the wanderlust of traveling the Mother Road in search of not only the remnants of a past era but the new additions such as the bench that bring new celebration to taking the road less traveled. The post Have a seat on Historic Route 66 first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5767175342cf4db8cd3a1 Atlas Global late on first two payments for Winslow tradeport land te 2026-10-06T22:30:09.529Z Atlas Global late on first two payments for Winslow tradeport land By Shawn White The City of Winslow had not received either of the first two monthly payments due from Atlas Global Development Group LLC on approximately 1,094 acres of former city land. The payments of $31,408.18 each came due Sept. 1 and Oct. 1 under a financing arrangement the City Council approved in February. When asked regarding the matter City Manager David Coolidge stated, “I couldn’t find it anywhere and if I can’t find it that most likely means they did not make the payment.” Dan Lupien, managing director of Atlas Global Development, claimed he sent the city a check in late August. Adding that the city never told him the check had not arrived and that the Tribune’s request for comment was what alerted him that the payment had not been received. Lupien then stated he had arranged with the city to send an ACH transfer covering both the September and October payments but no confirmation on the receipt of payment was received by press time. The payments stem from the seventh amendment to a purchase and sale agreement between the city and Atlas Global. It sets the price at $1,200 an acre, or $1.3 million for approximately 1,094.13 acres. Credits and adjustments bring the amount Atlas Global owes to $1 million. Those credits depend on the company ending its own purchase agreement for a separate 287.5-acre tract that the city bought for a logistics hub. The city is financing that balance itself. A promissory note calls for 36 equal monthly installments of $31,408 at 5% interest, beginning Sept. 1, 2026, with any remaining balance due Sept. 1, 2029. Paid on schedule, the installments total $1.1 million, including $82,738 in interest. The note approved by council says payments are to be made by wire transfer to a bank account the city designates. Under the amendment, a single missed payment is spread in equal amounts across the remaining installments. Three consecutive missed payments constitute a default and the third installment comes due Nov. 1. On default, the city may terminate the agreement. The land and any improvements on it would revert to the city and the city would keep the money already paid. A deed of trust naming the city as beneficiary secures the debt. The city and Atlas Global entered the original purchase agreement Feb. 13, 2023, and amended it six times, all of which were extensions on the timeline for buying the land, between January 2024 and August 2025. The council approved the seventh amendment Feb. 24. Navajo County Assessor records show 20 parcels passing from the city to Atlas Global with a recording date of March 10. The assessor lists those parcels at 1,051.7 acres, about 42 acres fewer than the agreement describes. With the city land, Atlas Global holds 44 parcels totaling about 2,658 acres around Winslow, according to assessor records reviewed by the Tribune. The company has proposed I-40 Tradeport Winslow, a 1,384-acre commerce and industrial park, according to a 2024 economic study prepared for the project. The post Atlas Global late on first two payments for Winslow tradeport land first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5766e75342cf4db8cd390 Here are 5 takeaways from the most recent Times/Siena poll on the Maine Senate race. te 2026-10-06T22:30:06.563Z Here are 5 takeaways from the most recent Times/Siena poll on the Maine Senate race. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5766b75342cf4db8cd373 Three Senate Races Shift Toward Democrats with Midterms 4 Weeks Away te 2026-10-06T22:30:03.519Z Three Senate Races Shift Toward Democrats with Midterms 4 Weeks Away Midterm elections are commonly viewed as a test of the political environment facing the party in power. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5741f75342cf4db8cd335 Unearthed social media posts contradict El-Sayed’s ‘capitalist’ narrative te 2026-10-06T22:20:15.624Z Unearthed social media posts contradict El-Sayed’s ‘capitalist’ narrative Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate in Michigan, recently embraced the "capitalist" label and pushed back against being called socialist, but unearthed social media posts contradict that narrative. Recently unearthed social media posts show the Detroit Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) chapter applauding his views on climate advocacy, going so far as to call him a "comrade" in its efforts. "Welcome to the team comrade," the group’s Detroit chapter wrote in a post in 2019 alongside a picture of El-Sayed, then a recent candidate for Michigan governor. Shortly after El-Sayed endorsed Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., in his presidential bid, the account again praised his support. MICHIGAN SENATE CANDIDATE ENDORSED BY AOC AND BERNIE SANDERS INSISTS HE'S NOT A SOCIALIST "Thank you to our friend and ally Abdul El-Sayed for endorsing Bernie Sanders. Our movement is unstoppable," the group wrote. Although the DSA has not officially endorsed El-Sayed in his Senate bid or affirmed his platform, the DSA’s local support for him may raise questions of increased overlap between his platform and the DSA's official stances. In an interview with The New York Times, El-Sayed described his views on capitalism. "Capitalism is about leveraging the laws of supply and demand to efficiently allocate capital expenditure to maximize value. When capitalism works, it’s because you have free entry and exit into markets," El-Sayed said. "So if you believe in capitalism, you have to believe in government regulation to protect markets. In fact, right now, we have exactly the opposite. You don’t have to be a socialist to believe that you should be taxing billionaires their wealth," he continued. "In fact, if you are a capitalist, you should believe in that. So, I’m a capitalist who just knows about capitalism. I have a bad habit of reading; I’m so sorry." Among other stances, El-Sayed has championed policies like Medicare for All, increasing taxes on the country’s top earners and implementing more stringent penalties on businesses that, in his view, abuse natural resources like water supply and air quality. In his 2018 campaign for governor, El-Sayed espoused many of the same views, garnering support from the DSA — especially for his platform on climate. At one point, El-Sayed joined in calls to seize plants owned by General Motors after the company announced it would cut about 14,000 jobs from sites across the country. GREEN NEW DODGE: EL-SAYED RUNS FROM POLICY AS NEWLY SURFACED DELETED POSTS SHOW YEARS OF SUPPORT "Today, Abdul El-Sayed signed onto our bold demand to seize abandoned [General Motors] plants and convert them into green, public use. This is the courage and vision we need from our leaders to make the Green New Deal a reality. Thank you, Dr. El-Sayed! Onward!" The group wrote. El-Sayed was among 140 co-signers for the plan, including figures like Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., and Natasha Fernández-Silber, the co-chair of the Detroit DSA. "These facilities are not just the ‘property’ of a corporation. They belong to the workers who have contributed their labor, and the taxpayers who have provided enormous tax breaks, public subsidies and bailouts to GM," the resolution read. Between 2017 and 2020, the Michigan Democrat spoke at six events held by Democratic Socialists of America chapters, including a 2019 fundraiser where he served as the keynote speaker. Additionally, DSA officials told Politico in July that they were mobilizing resources to help El-Sayed win his Democratic primary election. "I'm not technically or practically DSA," El-Sayed told the Wall Street Journal in July. Socialist organizers, however, have called him "a longtime friend of Detroit DSA." "Our annual fundraiser is going to be [fire] this year. Chaired by the one and only Rashida Tlaib, with guest speaker Abdul El-Sayed," another post reads. "Our annual Douglas-Debs Dinner is THIS SATURDAY! The one and only Rashida Tlaib will give the keynote, with special guest speaker Abdul El-Sayed. Don’t miss out. Get your tickets today!" another stated. For its own part, the national platform for the DSA goes well beyond the proposals that El-Sayed has made a part of his Senate bid. JONATHAN TURLEY: ABDUL EL-SAYED’S WEALTH-TAX FANTASY COULD WRECK THE MICHIGAN ECONOMY Among other positions, the group has championed abolishing the U.S. Senate, establishing public ownership of the country’s largest corporations and defunding the Department of Defense — stances that El-Sayed has not voiced support for. El-Sayed’s campaign did not immediately respond to requests for comment on whether El-Sayed believes the past support from the Detroit DSA undermines his claims about what he believes about capitalism. Having cleared the Democratic primary, El-Sayed will face off against Republican Senate nominee Mike Rogers on Nov. 3. Fox News' Robert Schmad contributed to this report Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5741e75342cf4db8cd32c Fanatics Sportsbook Promo Code FOXNEWS350: Bet $20, Get $350 on Padres vs Brewers te 2026-10-06T22:20:14.556Z Fanatics Sportsbook Promo Code FOXNEWS350: Bet $20, Get $350 on Padres vs Brewers If you’ve missed the first two games of the Milwaukee Brewers and San Diego Padres series, you’ve been missing some of the best postseason baseball we’ve seen. Fanatics is trying to ensure you don’t miss out on that, or a great welcome bonus. When you wager $20 on the Padres vs. Brewers using promo code FOXNEWS350, you can earn $350 in FanCash.  In Game 1, the Brewers came in with the heavy upper hand. The Padres had already played two games and now had to travel, and their road record was slightly below .500 for the season at 40-41. The other part of the mix was the Brewers sending the best pitcher in baseball this season, Jacob Misirowoski, to the mound.  The Padres actually managed pretty well against Misirowski, forcing him out of the game after just four innings because he threw 88 pitches. Unfortunately for the Padres, he left with the game tied because Jackson Chourio hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the third. William Contreras homered in the 7th to give the Brewers a 3-2 lead, and eventually a win by the same score. Game 2 was a doozy as well. Milwaukee was behind for the entire game. They gave up a run in the top of the first, and the Padres never relinquished the lead. However, the Brewers never gave up. In the fifth, when the Padres scored again, the Brewers put one up of their own in the bottom of the inning.  Then came the seventh, when both teams scored once again. Heading into the ninth, the Brewers were facing one of the best closers in baseball. 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Odds subject to change Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5741d75342cf4db8cd323 Transgender Washington state resident accused of fueling deadly Canadian school massacre that killed 8: DOJ te 2026-10-06T22:20:13.571Z Transgender Washington state resident accused of fueling deadly Canadian school massacre that killed 8: DOJ A transgender Washington state resident allegedly helped fuel a Canadian school massacre that left children dead, choosing to aid the shooter, who also identified as a transgender, instead of sounding the alarm, federal officials said Tuesday. James Cody Bryant, 30, was arrested Tuesday morning in Bellingham north of Seattle, accused of sending money, offering advice and agreeing to broadcast the Feb. 10 attack at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia. "Bryant had the information and ability to alert law enforcement, and even discussed that possibility with the shooter, but he chose not to," Acting U.S. Attorney Neil Floyd said at a Seattle news conference. "Instead, he encouraged and offered assistance to a murderer." TRANSGEDNER EX-STUDENT IDENTIFIED AS ALLEGED SUSPECT IN CANADA SCHOOL MASS SHOOTING Bryant faces a federal charge of conspiracy to murder persons in a foreign country. Prosecutors allege Bryant helped the shooter, 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar, start a car to reach the school after the killings had begun. "So even after the shooter had already tragically killed two family members, Bryant assisted the shooter in successfully traveling to the second location to take even more lives," FBI Seattle Special Agent in Charge W. Mike Herrington said. "In the complaint, Bryant even admits to being maybe the only one who could stop the shooter." Herrington confirmed that Bryant and Van Rootselaar both identified as transgender, and said Bryant identifies as female. The two met through a random pairing on the online chat service Omegle roughly three years before the attack.  Investigators have no indication what their transgender identities were, why they remained in contact, or that they ever met in person, Herrington said. TEEN PLANNED MIDDLE SCHOOL MASSACRE BEFORE MAKING DEADLY ‘LAST-MINUTE CHOICE’ TO KILL MOM: OFFICIAL Their online friendship developed into discussions of violence over at least six months, according to Herrington. "This complaint was particularly difficult to read, in part because of the casual tone these two individuals used when discussing the mass taking of innocent lives that was being planned," he said. Bryant allegedly agreed to record and broadcast a livestream to maximize the shooter’s notoriety. "Bryant even stayed awake after an overnight work shift to make sure this horrific act could be widely viewed online," Herrington said. FLORIDA MAN INDICTED FOR ALLEGEDLY PLOTTING MASS SHOOTING TARGETING JEWISH EMPLOYEES AT ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION "We certainly know the shooter was concerned that not enough people would see the livestream without Bryant broadcasting it, and was depending on Bryant to amplify the livestream because the shooter did not have many followers on social media." Floyd said the attempted livestream on Twitch lasted about 20 seconds before shutting down. Herrington said investigators do not know whether Van Rootselaar would have carried out the attack without Bryant’s willingness to operate it. Officials also described financial assistance, including a little more than $100 for shoes. An attempted transfer of roughly $15 for a lighter was ultimately reversed. NAVY VETERAN AMONG TRIO WHO ALLEGEDLY WANTED TO BEHEAD SOLDIER AND FUND ISIS DRONE ATTACKS ON AMERICANS Floyd said Bryant and the shooter discussed sending weapons to Canada, but Bryant was uncomfortable doing so. Herrington said investigators had no indication the guns used in the attack came from the U.S. Asked about a possible political ideology or group affiliation, Floyd said investigators had no information indicating either. Herrington pointed to the shooter’s suffering and "a very keen focus on notoriety" as themes in the communications. The pair discussed other mass shootings, how the public reacted and a desire for the Tumbler Ridge attack to receive similar attention, he said. The investigation crossed the border within days of the massacre, when Canadian police received information from an online platform used by the shooter and contacted the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), British Columbia RCMP Assistant Commissioner Elija Rain said. Floyd said investigators obtained subpoenas and warrants and reviewed thousands of communications, many on Discord, before making the arrest. Canadian investigators have reviewed more than 90 statements from students, educators and first responders and continue to examine other online contacts, Rain said. GEORGIA HIGH SCHOOL SHOOTING SUSPECT COLT GRAY CHANGES PLEA TO GUILTY, NOW FACES LIFE IN PRISON "Our RCMP criminal investigation remains ongoing and the possibility of further charges being pursued in Canada remains under active consideration," he said. Herrington warned that assisting a mass shooting from afar does not shield someone from prosecution. "If you think you are safe from prosecution because you did not pull the trigger, or were not physically present at the scene of the crime, think again," he said. "The FBI and our partners will use all of the considerable investigative tools at our disposal to hold accountable those who enable or assist in acts of mass violence." The Feb. 10 attack killed eight victims, including five students, an educator and the shooter’s mother and 11-year-old stepbrother, according to Canadian authorities. Van Rootselaar was found dead inside the school from an apparent self-inflicted injury. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5741c75342cf4db8cd31a Miami Hurricanes coach comes out in favor of ending preseason college football polls, blasts SEC te 2026-10-06T22:20:12.574Z Miami Hurricanes coach comes out in favor of ending preseason college football polls, blasts SEC There may not be a better season than 2026 to exemplify the problems with preseason polls in college football. The advent of NIL and the transfer portal has already made gauging the "best" teams in early August nearly impossible, and as the jaw-dropping 2025 Indiana Hoosiers championship season demonstrated, the modern era has created more surprise teams than in the past. Preseason polls then, despite being a part of the college football process for years, are less useful than ever before. And one prominent offensive coordinator thinks we should get rid of them entirely. He's probably right. Miami Hurricanes OC Shannon Dawson recently addressed the preseason polls, specifically addressing how they consistently seemingly favor one specific conference. A conference that already more often than not gets the benefit of the doubt from poll voters. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "First of all, there should be no such thing as preseason rankings," Dawson said during a press conference. "That’s the most ridiculous thing on the planet. That is the stupidest thing, because people weigh those things way heavier than they should. "You shouldn’t have a ranking until October. How do you know? (Texas) A&M was ranked in the top-five, but how does that look right now? If anything, it isn’t predictable for the future, it’s the past. Go look at the top-10 last year. I did. Five of them weren’t even in the (end of season) top-25." It's impossible to argue with that, because it's true. And despite A&M, and others, looking far worse than their preseason expectations, the first few weeks of games and rankings reflect that initial set. Texas A&M loses to LSU, which must mean LSU is good, because A&M was a preseason top-5 team. Missouri was ranked in the preseason, for some reason, which must mean Mississippi State is also good, because they beat a preseason top-25 team. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Obviously the preseason poll doesn't only affect one conference; Big Ten teams like Michigan, Penn State and Washington have looked far worse than preseason polls suggested. On the other hand, though, Nebraska and Wake Forest have received little attention and respect from voters, despite deserving it, because they didn't start the year in the top-25. Dawson continued, specifically calling out the SEC and how those teams fluctuate from week-to-week. "So we sit here and look at schedules, and obviously everything is SEC, SEC. Well look… they have all of their teams in the top-25. Guess what. Good for you. At the end of the year, half of them won’t be in the top-30. That’s just the way it is. We can’t sit here and say, ‘hey, we play X number of top-25 teams’. We don’t know that. We’ll count those chips up at the end of the year. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER "That’s why there shouldn’t be rankings, because you give people talking points that are idiots. They don’t know what they’re doing. Play the game. Play every week." It's like Dawson's been reading a certain OutKick writer's columns complaining about the polls each week. Ahem. Voters are humans, and humans are biased. They don't always watch all the games, and some have even forgotten to rank elite teams like Miami periodically. Some, like ESPN's Heather Dinich, post about the importance of winning "SEC road games," as if that some sort of remarkable achievement. Her specific example, Kentucky, beat a bad Texas A&M team and a bad South Carolina team. Great, so what? Why should that be rewarded by placing the Wildcats at No. 17, just because it's the SEC and those teams have big stadiums? At the end of the day, using a blend of analytics and efficiency driven rankings would lead to a better result than trusting voters. Especially before anyone's even seen teams play on the field. But because there are vested interests who want preseason polls to continue, they will. Many valuable college football traditions have gone by the wayside in the modern game, but somehow not that one. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5741b75342cf4db8cd311 Iranian director decries Hollywood portrayal of foreign countries, calls American democracy 'a lie' te 2026-10-06T22:20:11.470Z Iranian director decries Hollywood portrayal of foreign countries, calls American democracy 'a lie' Oscar-winning Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi called out Hollywood's depiction of Iran and other foreign countries at the Rio Film Festival in Brazil on Friday, claiming it is a "lie" to call America a "democracy." While promoting his film "Parallel Tales," Farhadi was asked about the 2012 movie "Argo" winning Best Picture just one year after his film "A Separation" won Best Foreign Language Film at the Oscars.  "Argo," directed by Ben Affleck, stars Affleck as CIA operative Tony Mendez in a loose adaptation of Mendez's memoir on the rescue of six U.S. diplomats from Iran by pretending to film a science-fiction movie in the nation. BEN AFFLECK REJECTS 'PROPAGANDA' OPPOSING AI, INSISTS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY WILL HELP FILMMAKERS Farhadi described the film as a "Hollywood thing" and suggested it was "not deep" based on its plot involving a "White guy" saving others, though Mendez in real life was of Mexican descent. "They make these movies for money; it’s a business," Farhadi said, according to Variety. "And in these films it’s always a [W]hite guy from the United States saving others. My question is: Why? Why does an American go to Cuba or Iran to save people? People understand they can save themselves. Who asked you to come and save us?" Farhadi also accused "Argo," which took place after the 1979 Iranian Revolution, of portraying Iran "like you're in hell." AMERICAN WHO FLED IRAN SAYS CITIZENS 'DESPERATE' FOR FREEDOM, PRAYING FOR ISLAMIC REGIME TO FALL "The problem with these kinds of films in Hollywood [and] some people in the United States [is that] they look at the world from up to down," Farhadi said. "Someday you should ask them: Why do you feel you’re up and we’re down? I don’t understand why they have this ego that they’re up." Farhadi also denied Americans' claim to "have democracy," saying he believed the "real America" exists among Black and foreign prisoners. "You don’t have democracy. It’s a lie," Farhadi said. VICTOR DAVIS HANSON DISSECTS HOW CRITICS COMPLETELY MISREAD THE IRAN DEAL Fox News Digital reached out to Farhadi's and Affleck's representatives for comment. Media Research Center President David Bozell called out Farhadi's negative view of America and American films in a comment to Fox News Digital. "America was asked to save the world, and we did, not once, but twice. And we’re always preparing to do it again, if we’re asked to, at a moment’s notice. Maybe Hollywood makes movies about Americans saving the world for a reason," Bozell said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac571c675342cf4db8cd297 ‘Digger’ bombs: A rare box-office misfire for Tom Cruise te 2026-10-06T22:10:14.195Z ‘Digger’ bombs: A rare box-office misfire for Tom Cruise You can’t win ’em all. That’s a phrase Hollywood’s global cinematic icon and producer Tom Cruise isn’t likely to hear often. But this past weekend, what many consider Hollywood’s biggest movie star in history suffered one of the worst debuts of his career. The painful performance at the box office of the dark comedy "Digger" was one for the headlines. Cruise earned legendary praise for keeping Paramount’s "Top Gun: Maverick" out of streaming services during the pandemic, forcing a theatrical-only release that grossed $1.5 billion worldwide, and has long been viewed as the studio’s "golden boy," anchoring multibillion-dollar intellectual properties and protecting the traditional theatrical experience. TOM CRUISE UNVEILS DRAMATIC TRANSFORMATION IN FIRST LOOK AT ALEJANDRO IÑÁRRITU’S HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED 'DIGGER' The Alejandro G. Iñárritu-directed "Digger," however, delivered a disappointing farewell note for Warner Bros. as a standalone studio. It grossed only $8 million domestically and $12 million internationally, where Cruise is ordinarily a big draw. That’s despite the film reportedly costing between $125 million and $150 million to make, with marketing expenses estimated at $100 million. "Given his extraordinary history with Paramount, the timing certainly adds an interesting layer to the story, but one movie doesn’t erase decades of success or the value he brings to a studio," Paul Dergarabedian, head of marketplace trends for global media measurement and data analytics company Rentrak, told Fox News Digital. "There are lessons to be learned from ‘Digger,’ particularly around budget, positioning and expectations, but I don’t see this changing the fact that studios will continue to want to work with him." Meanwhile, the weekend’s No. 1 box office draw, debuting with $32.6 million, went to Amazon MGM’s erotic psychological thriller "Verity," directed by Michael Showalter and starring Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson and Josh Hartnett. The film’s strong showing extends a winning streak for adaptations of author Colleen Hoover’s work at the box office. SAUDI-BACKED 'DESERT WARRIOR' GROSSES JUST $472K ON A $150M BUDGET IN HISTORIC BOX OFFICE DISASTER Following "Verity," Zach Cregger’s video game adaptation "Resident Evil" came in second for Sony Pictures with $12.5 million, while Paramount’s "Heart of the Beast," starring Brad Pitt as a former special forces soldier trapped in the Alaskan wilderness with his combat dog, grossed $11 million. That was followed by director Lance Oppenheim’s "Primetime" and "Digger." In the case of "Digger," critics weren’t especially kind, with the film earning a 51% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Cruise pulled out all the stops, giving a rare one-on-one interview with GQ magazine as part of the promotional campaign for the climate satire. The film’s London premiere on Sept. 22 at the ODEON Luxe Leicester Square brought out Prince William and Princess Catherine, as the event also served as this year’s royal charity screening benefiting the UK’s Film and TV Charity. While Cruise welcomed the two on the red carpet, David Beckham also made an appearance with his two sons, Cruz and Romeo. TOM CRUISE ADMITS RUMORS ABOUT HIS 'INTENSE' BEHAVIOR ON MOVIE SETS ARE TRUE The underwhelming opening comes as Paramount Skydance closes its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery in a $110 billion deal. Despite "Digger’s" poor showing, Dergarabedian said it won’t ultimately affect Cruise as a Hollywood powerhouse. "I think the interesting thing here is that the result really doesn’t change the fundamental reality that every studio wants to be in the Tom Cruise business," he said. "‘Digger’ was always a much tougher commercial proposition than the kind of broad, action-driven, franchise-oriented films audiences traditionally associate with Cruise."  "The challenge was that having Tom Cruise as the star didn’t automatically make it a Tom Cruise blockbuster, nor was the movie necessarily designed to be one," Dergarabedian added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac571c475342cf4db8cd280 Voting rights groups mobilize volunteers amid fears of federal interference and voter intimidation te 2026-10-06T22:10:12.542Z Voting rights groups mobilize volunteers amid fears of federal interference and voter intimidation Voters head into a polling site at Grand Park in Westfield, Indiana, on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. (Photo by Tom Davies/Indiana Capital Chronicle) As President Donald Trump refuses to rule out taking extreme action in the midterm elections, voting rights advocates and civil rights leaders are bolstering their voter protection efforts in anticipation of possible federal interference. The focus by activists comes amid uncertainty among advocates and election officials over what Trump may do before, during and after Election Day. Some organizations are preparing to deploy volunteers to the polls to help assure voters in places where fear of federal intimidation may run high. On Tuesday, several groups — including the Save America Movement, the American Federation of Teachers labor union and the National Action Network — launched Vote Safe, an initiative that will put local volunteers at polling locations in areas where they say pressure on Black, Latino and Asian voters is highest.  The program will include Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina and Ohio. The volunteers will document any intimidation and serve as a reassuring presence for voters, organizers said. “The fear is the point and we must do something about it,” Mary Corcoran, executive director of the Save America Movement, a nonpartisan pro-democracy group, said on a call with reporters. “Left unaddressed, fear does the work of keeping people home without a single agent setting foot at a polling place.” Volunteers will include clergy members, veterans, teachers and others trained to provide clear answers on voters’ rights, Corcoran said. In Ohio, where Vote Safe will launch on the first day of early voting, Republican Sen. Jon Husted is facing former Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown in one of the most closely watched Senate races in the country. Springfield, Ohio, also has a large Haitian immigrant population that has been repeatedly attacked by Trump, who is seeking to deport them. The Rev. Al Sharpton, a civil rights leader who founded the National Action Network, suggested on Tuesday’s press call that some Americans in Ohio fear they could also be detained or even deported by ICE because of their skin color. “‘You don’t understand, any Black looks like a Haitian in Ohio,’” Sharpton said, recalling a previous conversation with a journalist in Ohio. “You’ve got to prove you were from Alabama, not Port-au-Prince, after you’re deported.” ProPublica reported on Tuesday that more than 500 U.S. citizens have been detained by immigration agents during the second Trump administration. About a dozen citizens, mostly children, have been deported. What Trump has said Trump, who has long made false claims about stolen elections and voter fraud, has maintained ambiguity surrounding what election-related actions he may take after the U.S. Supreme Court blocked his plan to use the U.S. Postal Service to restrict mail ballots. Congress also didn’t pass the SAVE America Act, a measure he championed that would require voters to offer documentary proof of citizenship. In a recent TIME magazine interview, Trump said he hadn’t thought of deploying Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, agents to the polls.  But he also left open the possibility of declaring a national emergency, which legal experts say would give him no power over elections. Under the Constitution, states administer elections, not the federal government. Earlier this year, Trump told reporters he would “do anything necessary to make sure we have honest elections.” Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has said ICE agents can serve warrants at election sites, despite a ban on armed federal personnel at polling places. At the same time, DHS has denied any plans to target polling places. DOJ election monitors The Department of Justice’s plans to deploy 1,000 election monitors at polling places has also fueled concern among Democrats and voting rights advocates — and some Republicans.  While the DOJ regularly dispatches monitors each election cycle, the scope of the effort and Trump’s history of pressuring election officials has led to unease about how the monitors will behave.  Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon, a Republican, earlier this year expressed reservations about Justice Department monitors, calling their actions “very odd” after DOJ personnel watched voting in the state’s primary election.  On Monday, the NAACP sued the Justice Department for records about its election monitor program, alleging the DOJ didn’t comply with Freedom of Information Act timelines. “Americans deserve to know whether the Justice Department is abusing its law enforcement powers to the detriment of voters and the election officials tasked with running our elections,” Kristen Clarke, the NAACP’s general counsel, said in a statement. Justice Department spokesperson ​​Kiersten Pels wrote in an email to States Newsroom that monitors comply with all legal and ethical requirements. Pels added that they don’t interfere with the voting process and that their work “is consistent with longstanding Department practice of monitoring elections for compliance with federal law.” U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche dismissed concerns about the monitors in an interview on “Fox News Sunday.” While confirming plans for about 1,000 monitors, he emphasized that the department sends out monitors every federal election. “They’re not going to Republican states, they’re not going to Democrat states. They’re going to every state to make sure that our elections are carried out legally, fairly and appropriately,” Blanche said. After Election Day The preparations by civic groups also include post-election planning for potential disruptions to vote counting or attempts to overturn losses. The FBI seized ballots from the 2020 election in Fulton County, Georgia, in January. The then-director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, was present at the raid at Trump’s request, underscoring its importance to the president.  The Justice Department also spent months seeking information on election workers in Fulton County during the 2020 election before a federal judge quashed the subpoena in July. The raid raised questions among activists and election experts about whether federal law enforcement would seek search warrants to obtain ballots after Election Day. Ballot seizures are a point of concern, said Andrew Walchuk, senior policy director and counsel for voting and fair representation at Common Cause, a voting rights group. The raid was “an alert” to election offices that a seizure is something they need to prepare for, Walchuk said. “It is definitely something that groups across the country are ready for, that we’re watching,” Walchuk told reporters last week. Like other groups, Common Cause’s election preparations include training a network of volunteers who can help voters and identify potential problems. In Texas alone, more than 400 volunteers are already, said Marliza Marin, Common Cause’s Texas program manager.  “It’s kind of unheard of to have this many volunteers already trained,” Marin said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac571be75342cf4db8cd263 Troy Jackson, a progressive brawler, tries to flip a Senate seat in Maine. te 2026-10-06T22:10:06.156Z Troy Jackson, a progressive brawler, tries to flip a Senate seat in Maine. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac571bc75342cf4db8cd25a Collins has distanced herself from Trump and his record in hopes of re-election. te 2026-10-06T22:10:04.833Z Collins has distanced herself from Trump and his record in hopes of re-election. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac56f7075342cf4db8cd1ff NHL team avoids nightmare scenario as coach reveals latest on star captain after terrifying injury scare te 2026-10-06T22:00:16.995Z NHL team avoids nightmare scenario as coach reveals latest on star captain after terrifying injury scare If you just heard a sigh of relief at some point on Tuesday, there's a good chance it came from the Florida Panthers after the team gave an update on the condition of Aleksander Barkov. The Cats captain missed all of last season with a knee injury and went down with an apparent lower-body injury to the other knee in the team's second game of the season. And while the injury will cause him to miss an extended period of time, it's not quite as bad as many had feared. FLORIDA PANTHERS CAPTAIN ALEKSANDER BARKOV EXITS SHARKS GAME WITH APPARENT LEG INJURY AS FANS HOLD BREATH "He’s scheduled to be out 6–8 weeks, non-surgical rehab, and that’s our best window," head coach Paul Maurice said. "Could be a little less, could be a little more, but we think 6-8 is the right rehab time." THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! The injury occurred when Barkov fell awkwardly along the boards during Florida's overtime loss to the San Jose Sharks on October 1. The 31-year-old immediately headed off the ice and could be seen throwing his gloves in frustration. It certainly looked bad — and still wasn't just a bruise — but hopefully, getting Barkov back in the lineup before Christmas and maybe even Thanksgiving would be a big break for the team. Injuries were a huge issue for the Panthers last season, and it's been a story early in this one as well. In addition to Barkov, defenseman Aaron Ekblad is listed as day-to-day, while winger Jonah Gadjovich is on LT-IR with an upper-body injury. Veteran forward Brad Marchand returned to action on Sunday for the first time since suffering an injury last March, and scored in an overtime loss to the Anaheim Ducks. He was expected to miss the first month of the season, according to ESPN, but returned to action much sooner. The Panthers have one win so far this season, which came in their opener against the Carolina Hurricanes. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac56f6f75342cf4db8cd1ed Rising diesel prices push Arizona school districts to rethink transportation costs te 2026-10-06T22:00:15.683Z Rising diesel prices push Arizona school districts to rethink transportation costs CAVE CREEK – On a typical early weekday morning, the bus lot at Cave Creek Unified School District comes to life with drivers positioning their vehicles at diesel fuel pumps and patiently waiting for the 100-gallon tanks to fill up enough to complete their daily route. These days, that fill up is impacting not only the bus ride but the entire district.  Pumping diesel into school buses, analyzing their routes and managing budgets is a regular part of Ken Doss’ 9-to-5 job as the fleet supervisor for Cave Creek Unified School District. Managing these budgets has become increasingly difficult for Doss with the spike in diesel fuel prices.  According to the AAA, one year ago the national average price of diesel was $3.69 per gallon; today, it sits at $6.32.  After 13 years on the job, Doss has witnessed first-hand the effects of higher diesel prices on school budgets, faculty and students. In a typical month, Doss places an order for 7,000 gallons of diesel to keep the 24-bus fleet on the road.  On average routes, bus drivers are filling up twice a week, sometimes three, Doss said. But for drivers that pick up students in the Valley’s outskirts, such as Rio Verde or toward Fountain Hills, filling up daily is required.  The increased costs stem from the ongoing Iran war that has hindered supply chains across West Asia and slowed traffic in the Strait of Hormuz – a critical passageway that carries one-fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas supply, according to reporting by the Associated Press.  Doss said the rising diesel prices have already greatly affected the district. To manage transportation costs the district is combining routes, trying to be more efficient.  “It’s caused us to really look at every little detail of routes,” Doss said. “It has us look at tracking, so we track all the buses through GPS … So we’re watching all the mileages. So if there’s a route that we know we can combine and bring that mileage down, we’re definitely doing it.”   Doss said the district has also attempted to take more gasoline powered buses out that get about 14 miles per gallon compared to the five miles per gallon from the diesel buses.  Diesel for Cave Creek Unified School District buses is having an impact on the district’s budget. (Photo by Serenity Reynolds/Cronkite News) Another way Doss is making fuel more efficient is by focusing on bus maintenance, like being more aggressive with things such as air filter changes, he said.. The price increase effects aren’t only seen on the managerial side. Bus drivers have also noticed the changes. Janelle Brabec, a lead bus driver and trip coordinator for the district, has been in the transportation industry for eight years.  Brabec’s route requires a fill up about every three days. In case there is an emergency drivers don’t let the fuel fall under half a tank. Brabec said the significantly higher diesel costs affect any kind of trip, whether it is transporting students to class or athletes to an event.  “I don’t know that it affects my day-to-day because we have to pick up kids,” Brabec said. “So it more affects our bottom line more than it does our daily job.” If the costs grow beyond the allotted transportation budget it could potentially affect the drivers. Brabec said higher fuel prices cut down the ability for the district to raise their pay and attract new drivers. Jim Migliorino, the executive director and chief financial officer for the Arizona Association of School Business Officials, said most districts in Arizona are facing added pressures due to increased costs. The exception includes some that have opted for alternative fuel options but the vast majority of districts have some form of diesel fleet.  In terms of budget, there is not much flexibility for districts when fuel costs exceed the budgeted amount. Most districts have a contingency fund, which they will likely pull from first. If that’s not enough, the district would then move on to other efficiencies or savings that they can implement to cover the increased cost, Migliorino said.  “The fuel cost could be great enough, as we have seen it for the start of the school year, to be greater than the contingency. And then the district has a legal obligation to spend no more than the budget capacity that they have authorization to do,” Migliorino said. “So they could have to forgo an expense to be able to afford the increased fuel cost.” Doss said the fuel cost for the fiscal year is a set amount and not something they can change, which is why it’s important to track information and be efficient. Working for a different district a few years ago, Doss witnessed high fuel prices lead to the cancellation of summer field trips entirely.  “Currently here, it’s definitely made us look at things differently,” Doss said. “We’ve actually raised our prices on what we bill the schools for field trips to mitigate some of that fuel cost. So it’s a big difference.”  Doss said they are still able to run all their sport routes, which some neighboring districts aren’t  currently able to do.  “We do whatever we can to facilitate the kids and make sure they’re going to events, they’re going to field trips, ” Doss said. “A lot of other districts have really cracked down on field trips. We’re still doing them, so we make it work.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac56f6a75342cf4db8cd1cf Federal ruling allows transgender people to change birth certificates with court order te 2026-10-06T22:00:10.087Z Federal ruling allows transgender people to change birth certificates with court order Key Points: The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled transgender individuals do not need sex-reassignment surgery to change the gender on their birth certificate State law allows the Department of Health Services to make the birth certificate change if there is a court order Some state Republicans have been trying to further restrict who can make such a change on their birth certificates PHOENIX — Transgender Arizonans can get amended birth certificates showing their gender identity without first undergoing surgery, a federal appeals court ruled Tuesday. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said Arizona law provides two ways to change the gender marker on a birth certificate: documentation of sex-reassignment surgery or a court order directing the Arizona Department of Health Services to make the change. The ruling is a victory for transgender Arizonans who do not want or are not ready for surgery and have been unable to obtain amended birth certificates. The court said state judges must consider such requests and that the health department must honor them. Judge Roopali Desai, writing for the 9th Circuit, rejected arguments by Senate President Warren Petersen and House Speaker Steve Montenegro that surgery is the only way to obtain an amended birth certificate. Desai said there is a separate Arizona statute directing the health department to amend a birth certificate when a court orders it. The ruling stems from a 2020 lawsuit filed by transgender individuals. Rachel Berg, an attorney for the National Center for Lesbian Rights who represented two of the plaintiffs, said changing a birth certificate can be an important part of the process of aligning a person’s life with their gender identity. That process can include hormone therapy or surgery, she said, but also can begin with changing a person’s name, using different pronouns, and adopting clothing and grooming habits associated with their gender identity. Without an amended birth certificate, Berg said, transgender people can effectively be forced to disclose their status whenever they are required to present the document. U.S. District Court Judge James Soto sided with Berg in an earlier ruling. He said the health department had previously interpreted the law to deny amended birth certificates except in cases where a doctor attested that the person had undergone surgery. So he issued an order deleting the word “operation” from the statute and related regulations. Montenegro and Petersen appealed, arguing that there are legitimate reasons to limit who can get an altered birth certificate, including “preventing fraud and preserving the stability of the vital-records system.” Their attorney, Justin Smith, said there are other reasons to preserve the surgery requirement. “The new sex listed on an amended birth certificate could be objectively verified,” he said on their behalf. “The new sex generally could be verified through a physical examination by a medical professional.” That, he said, is not possible if the person has not gone through a surgical sex change. An ‘unnecessary’ ruling In her ruling Tuesday, Desai said Soto and the lawmakers are wrong. She said it was unnecessary for the trial judge to order the removal of the word “operation” from state law because transgender individuals can get a court order directing the health department to issue an amended certificate. Desai acknowledged that some Arizona judges have previously refused to order the Department of Health Services to issue amended birth certificates without proof of surgery. “Indeed, two of the named plaintiffs were apparently denied a court order for that reason,” she wrote.  And Desai said there was some testimony that the judges ruled that way because they didn’t think the health department would honor their orders absent the evidence of a sex-change operation. But Desai said such a move by trial judges “is improper based on the plain text of the statute.” “And for a court to decline to issue an order because it predicts that the Arizona Department of Health Services ‘wouldn’t honor it,’ is doubly improper,” she wrote, pointing out that, at least at present, the department is not taking such a position. “The statute leaves no discretion to the agency,” Desai said.  Conversely, she said, the fact that there is that other option — the one that does not require surgery — undermines the arguments by Montenegro and Petersen that it is only on receipt of medical certification of a sex-change operation that the health department can issue a new birth certificate. There was no immediate response from the Republican legislative leaders. GOP attempts to tighten the rules Arizona Republicans sought to go further in 2025. State Rep. Rachel Keshel, R-Tucson, introduced legislation that would have eliminated all options for changing the gender marker on a birth certificate, even after sex-reassignment surgery. She said the proposal would protect “the integrity of government-issued documents with true biological facts.” She had the backing of a number of Republican lawmakers.  “I was born on a certain day,” said Rep. Alexander Kolodin of Scottsdale. “I don’t have a constitutional right to have a different birth date on my birth certificate.” State Rep. Khyl Powell of Gilbert called it a matter of “natural law.” “When we are born under the natural law of procreation, we are given either one or the other of the biological sex,” he said, something he said is reflected in a birth certificate and should not be subject to alteration. Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed the measure.  She did not address the underlying question of whether the state should allow amended birth certificates. Instead, she chided lawmakers for even sending her the proposal. “This bill will not lower costs, will not increase opportunity, and will not enhance security or freedom for Arizonans,” the governor wrote. “I encourage the Legislature to focus on real issues that matter and impact people’s everyday lives.” The post Federal ruling allows transgender people to change birth certificates with court order first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac56f6675342cf4db8cd1b4 Amid Midterm Crunch, Trump Advisers Took Time to Help Russia-Aligned Government te 2026-10-06T22:00:06.777Z Amid Midterm Crunch, Trump Advisers Took Time to Help Russia-Aligned Government James Blair and Chris LaCivita, who are leading the president’s congressional campaign operation, traveled to Republika Srpska to provide election advice. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac56f6475342cf4db8cd197 Ohio Republican Facing Abuse Allegations Slams Home State Senate Candidate te 2026-10-06T22:00:04.261Z Ohio Republican Facing Abuse Allegations Slams Home State Senate Candidate Miller allegedly said Husted is “as smart as a box of rocks” during a campaign stop, according to a report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac56d1475342cf4db8cd14a Michael Douglas admits he almost left his wife for his 'Basic Instinct' co-star after affair te 2026-10-06T21:50:12.987Z Michael Douglas admits he almost left his wife for his 'Basic Instinct' co-star after affair Michael Douglas is letting go of all his secrets in his new memoir. According to Page Six, the 82-year-old actor disclosed in his new book, "One Helluva Ride, that he had an affair with a co-star almost 20 years his junior while filming the 1992 movie, "Basic Instinct." While many at the time believed Douglas and his on-screen love interest, Sharon Stone, were having an affair in real life, the actor admitted in the memoir that it was actually actress Jeanne Tripplehorn with whom he was having the affair. "The truth is, I fell very hard for Jeanne despite our nearly 20-year age difference," he said in the book. "In fact, I was ready to officially leave my wife for Jeanne. I was crazy about her." MICHAEL DOUGLAS CONFIRMS SECRET AFFAIR WITH KATHLEEN TURNER ON 'ROMANCING THE STONE' SET At the time, Douglas was still married to his first wife, Diandra Luker, although he has said they were separated and living separate lives. Luker eventually filed for divorce in 1995. He went on to say that his "relationship with Jeanne lasted through production," but that they "went our separate ways" once they were done making the film. "But I will always think of her as an amazing actress and a truly terrific woman that I was very fortunate to spend time with," he added. "Basic Instinct" follows Douglas' character, homicide detective Nick Curran, as he is seduced by a crime novelist and prime murder suspect, played by Sharon Stone. Tripplehorn portrayed police psychologist Dr. Beth Garner, who was also Curran's lover. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE Elsewhere in the book, the "Wall Street" actor admitted to engaging in an affair with Kathleen Turner when they worked together on the 1984 movie, "Romancing the Stone." This admission came after more than 40 years of the two of them denying they had an extramarital affair on set, with Douglas writing they lied about the affair to protect Luker and their son, Cameron. "The truth is that during the production of Romancing the Stone, Kathleen and I fell hard for each other and began a relationship," he wrote in an excerpt obtained by People. "It wasn’t a fly-by night affair; it grew naturally from how closely we were working together, how much pressure we were under, how much we respected and cared for one another, and how attracted we were to each other. Like every other guy in the world at the time, I was knocked sideways by Kathleen." He wrote that when he left home to film the movie, he and Luker were "still technically married, but separated," and that while audiences were "certain for years that we were in a relationship together" while making the movie, they denied it, even through the making of the sequel and years later when they reunited on "The Kominsky Method." LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS They not only kept the affair a secret from the public, but also the movie's other cast and crew, with Douglas noting they would sneak into each other's rooms after filming had wrapped for the day. Turner and Douglas decided to end things after Luker visited them on set with Cameron "and made it clear to her [Turner] that we were still married." PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE Luker eventually filed for divorce from Douglas in 1995, and after 23 years of marriage, their divorce was finalized in 2000. He then went on to marry actress Catherine Zeta-Jones in November 2000, and they share two children; son Dylan, 26, and daughter Carys, 23. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac56d1475342cf4db8cd141 Caitlin Clark's lowest-rated playoff game still outdrew every non-Fever first-round broadcast te 2026-10-06T21:50:12.078Z Caitlin Clark's lowest-rated playoff game still outdrew every non-Fever first-round broadcast Caitlin Clark's least-watched playoff game this year still drew a bigger audience than every non-Fever first-round game with publicly reported numbers. And it was the one fans needed Prime Video to watch. Indiana's Sept. 29 win over the Las Vegas Aces averaged 1.42 million viewers on Amazon's streaming service, according to Sports Media Watch. The largest reported audience for a first-round game without the Fever was 1.40 million for Golden State's Game 2 loss to Dallas on ESPN. KELSEY MITCHELL’S CAITLIN CLARK COMMENTS DESERVE CONTEXT, INCLUDING THE BENEFITS OF ALL THAT ATTENTION The difference was small, approximately 20,000 viewers. But Clark's lowest number came on a streaming-exclusive broadcast and still finished ahead of every reported non-Fever audience, including those that aired on network television and cable. Two nights later, Indiana's season-ending loss to Las Vegas averaged 2.25 million viewers across USA Network and CNBC, making it the second-most-watched WNBA first-round playoff game ever. Can you guess who played in the most-watched first-round game ever? Yeah, it was Clark and the Fever against the Connecticut Sun in 2024, which saw Game 2 of their first-round series average 2.54 million viewers on ESPN. So, across three games, Clark helped deliver one of the biggest first-round audiences in league history and a streaming audience that exceeded every reported non-Fever telecast. That's a pretty good illustration of what she means to the WNBA. Reported figures were available for nine of the 10 first-round games. For Dallas–Golden State Game 1, this analysis uses a reported audience of 410,000 on USA Network and does not include CNBC viewers. OutKick requested the combined USA/CNBC total and ESPN2's Dallas–Golden State Game 3 audience but had not received a response by publication. Those figures could change which non-Fever game drew the largest audience, though the silence from ESPN could indicate that they aren't in a hurry to make the numbers public. Indiana's three games averaged approximately 1.93 million viewers, compared with 949,000 for the six non-Fever games. That gave Clark's games an average audience approximately 103% larger than the six other first-round games with reported audience numbers. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! And while networks, start times and streaming distribution varied across all those games, the opening Sunday offered a very clean comparison point. ABC aired New York–Minnesota and Indiana–Las Vegas on Sept. 27. The Liberty–Lynx opener averaged 1.20 million viewers while the Fever–Aces opener averaged 2.11 million. Same day. Same network. Approximately 76% more viewers for the Fever. There's also a comparison within Prime Video. Washington–Atlanta's opener averaged 425,000 viewers. Angel Reese, who now plays for Atlanta, famously insisted in 2024 that people watch women's basketball "because of me too." But on the same streaming platform, Clark's Fever drew more than three times the audience of Reese's Dream. Last year, I wrote about the Fever's playoff opener without an injured Clark. Indiana drew 951,000 viewers on ABC, compared with 1.84 million for its opener with Clark the previous year. Both games aired in the same Sunday afternoon slot opposite the NFL. The 2025 All-Star Game offered another example. With Clark sidelined, ABC averaged 2.19 million viewers, down from roughly 3.4 million in 2024. Then, with Clark back in 2026, the number jumped back over 3 million. There is also evidence that fans will watch the league after Indiana is eliminated. In 2024, I noted that the semifinals were delivering strong audiences, including Liberty–Aces games that outdrew every game of those teams' championship series the year before. For the WNBA, the opportunity is to turn fans who arrive for Clark into fans who stay for everybody else. These numbers show there is a long way to go in that department. The two Fever games on traditional television each drew more than two million viewers. Even Indiana's streaming-exclusive game edged the biggest reported non-Fever telecast. The six non-Fever games averaged under one million viewers. The remaining teams now have a chance to make their own case to viewers, with a championship still to be decided. I'll be interested to see those audiences when they're available. The WNBA's biggest draw is done for the season. Now we find out how many viewers are. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac56d1375342cf4db8cd138 American-born Canada soccer coach Jesse Marsch takes aim at home country before USMNT friendly te 2026-10-06T21:50:11.070Z American-born Canada soccer coach Jesse Marsch takes aim at home country before USMNT friendly Jesse Marsch was born in Wisconsin, played professionally in MLS and represented the United States as both a player and an assistant coach before landing premier managerial jobs in Europe and eventually taking over the Canadian national team in 2024. The case could quite easily be made that Marsch owes a significant amount of his career to being born in the United States. After all, he played collegiately at Princeton under coach Bob Bradley before being drafted by D.C. United in 1996. When Marsch retired from playing, Bradley happened to be the coach of the U.S. men's national team. Marsch joined his staff, and his coaching career was off and running. Marsch lived the American soccer dream in a time when one didn't even really exist, but seems to have lost any form of appreciation for that. Who knows, he may have never had any to begin with. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Marsch's Canadian side is set to take on the U.S. men's national team in a friendly on Tuesday in Saint Paul, Minnesota. In the days leading up to the match, the 52-year-old chose to stoke the fires by explaining that his home country is nothing but a propaganda-infused nation hated by the rest of the world. "We, as Americans, have been inundated with propaganda since we were young," Marsch told The Guardian in a piece published on Oct. 4. "We’re the No 1 country in the world, we deserve everything, we dominate everything, No 1 in every aspect of life. This is what we’ve been told. So, when things happen and we don’t feel like we’re in control of it … we feel like we deserve to be treated differently because we’re Americans. That is one of the things that infuriates the rest of the world about Americans. And Americans don’t know that if they don’t ever leave the country." THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Talking about America as if it's North Korea and insinuating that Americans who never travel the world have no sense of reality is bold, but something Marsch clearly feels strongly about, considering he delivered the comments after being asked about U.S. forward Folarin Balogun having a red card rescinded during this summer's World Cup. "So what I feel when the Balogun ruling happens is that would never happen in any other country in the world, and this is why everyone around the world hates America," Marsch continued. "That was proven to be so. The U.S. had had a good World Cup, was doing well. All that switched in one moment. But do I think that that’s about corruption and unfairness? The problem is, football is inundated with this kind of stuff." Marsch's claims of the sport of soccer as a whole being filled with corruption ring true, but the rest of his thoughts feel deeply rooted in the current political climate in the United States. That's because they are. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Speaking with reporters on Monday to preview the friendly, Marsch was asked if he feels more American or Canadian. After admitting he was American but "honored and really proud" to be Canada's national team coach, he stated that he believes he has a "unique perspective" on things. His unique perspective seems to only offer a negative outlook on his home country. "Here we are now, the big talk in America is Lake Ontario, Lake America, this kind of crap," Marsch said, referring to President Donald Trump's executive order for renaming Lake Ontario. "There’s a uniqueness to Canada in terms of how truly multiethnic this country has become," Marsch continued. "You can see that Canada is not just a North American country anymore, you know? That bodes well for our sport and for the makeup of our team, the makeup of our fans." Despite Canada's open border policies and Marsch's outlook on the country, Canada is, in fact, just another North American country. Marsch is 17-14-7 as Canada's manager, but if he keeps bad-mouthing his new country's neighbor to the south and pushing liberal talking points during press conferences, his mediocre record will be overlooked for quite some time. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac56d0b75342cf4db8cd0f3 Conservatives Rip Boomers for Backing Tax Hike to Protect Social Security te 2026-10-06T21:50:03.476Z Conservatives Rip Boomers for Backing Tax Hike to Protect Social Security In a survey, 89 percent of Americans over age 65 said benefits should be protected even if it meant higher taxes. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac56abc75342cf4db8cd090 Jonathan Nez bets on ‘buyer’s remorse’ in rematch against Eli Crane in rural Arizona te 2026-10-06T21:40:12.090Z Jonathan Nez bets on ‘buyer’s remorse’ in rematch against Eli Crane in rural Arizona Democrat Jonathan Nez (left) and Republican U.S. Rep. Eli Crane (right) are vying to represent Congressional District 2. Photos by Shondiin Silversmith/Arizona Mirror and Gage Skidmore/Flickr via CC BY-SA 2.0 Republican incumbent U.S. Rep. Eli Crane, a member of the far-right House Freedom Caucus, handily won a second term in his rural congressional district in 2024. He’s remained loyal to President Donald Trump, even as his approval ratings have been in a freefall for much of the past year.  But Jonathan Nez, the Democrat and former president of the Navajo Nation who Crane defeated by nine percentage points two years ago, hopes Crane won’t be so fortunate in this year’s rematch.  “In the last cycle, the independents went for Trump and Crane and the Republicans,” Nez told the Arizona Mirror in an interview. “So, there is a lot of buyer’s remorse.” GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE Voter attitudes about Trump and the Republican Party have cratered in the past two years, according to public polling. The Nez campaign is leaning into that, focusing on Crane’s votes to continue the Iran War, give tax breaks to companies that build data centers and cut food assistance and healthcare programs.  “My opponent has made some very bad decisions in supporting legislation that is negatively impacting the quality of life in our district,” Nez said. Crane voted last year for President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” which made massive cuts to the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program and to Medicaid. But even with those spending reductions, the cost of the tax cuts in the bill is expected to increase the national debt by $4.7 trillion.  Crane has repeatedly voted to allow Trump to unilaterally go to war with Iran — a conflict now in its eighth month — and has scrubbed his website of his previous opposition to spending money on foreign “forever wars.” The candidates, the ballot measures, and the tools you need to cast your vote. Arizona Votes: 2026 Crane’s campaign did not respond to multiple requests for interviews.  “Instead of funding forever wars and throwing away money we don’t have, Eli believes we should be focused on taking care of those who risked it all for our freedom,” Crane’s site said as recently as July under the heading “fighting for those who fought for us.”  The site was changed this summer, and deleted his opposition to “forever wars” in favor of promising to fight “fraud-ridden nongovernmental organizations” and declaring that “we should be focused on taking care of those who risked it all for our freedom.”  A former Navy SEAL, Crane has spoken against spending money to fund overseas wars during his time in Congress. Nez described this change as another example of a politician courting rural voters during election season and then ignoring them after taking office.  “The frustration is that they have been lied to and ignored for way too long,” Nez said. “Last election, there was a big campaign about America First. And I ask people, ‘Do you all feel like America’s first right now?’ A supermajority of the people say ‘no’. And they feel it. Look at the gas prices right now.” Gas prices in Arizona have shot up by about 45% since the start of the war in February, and now sit at an average of about $4.75 per gallon.  Promises to deliver affordability were tenets of many successful Republican campaigns in 2024, but Trump’s tariffs, along with the Iran War, have only driven up costs further.  “You see those high gas prices throughout the state and this district,” Nez said. “And people are feeling the negative impact on our economy. And it goes back to people that are in office.”  Quotation This country is really divided. The loud ones are the far right, the far left. I think the quiet ones are right in the middle. And the majority is right in the middle, where people want everyone to work together to get things done. – Jonathan Nez While Nez still faces an uphill battle in his campaign to win a district where Republicans have an 11-percentage point voter registration advantage, a poll commissioned by his campaign in August showed him in a statistical tie with Crane. The poll of 500 likely voters in CD2 found that 46% favored Crane to Nez’s 44%, with 10% undecided.  The poll gave Nez a 22-point edge with independent voters, whose support he needs to win the race. The district is the Grand Canyon State’s largest, stretching from south of Phoenix to the borders of New Mexico in the east and Utah in the north, encompassing much of eastern and northern Arizona.  It covers about 60% of Arizona, and tribal land makes up a large portion of it. The district includes 14 tribes in northern, eastern, and central Arizona, and those tribal members make up about 20% of the district’s total population. Crane’s campaign is working to appeal to Native voters by touting his accomplishments, including the introduction of the Yavapai Apache Water Rights Act last December, which he sponsored alongside mirroring legislation in the U.S. Senate that was introduced by Democrats Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego.  If Nez ekes out a win in November, he’ll be the first Native American to represent Arizona in Congress. Nez grew up on the Navajo Nation and was elected to three terms as a delegate to the Navajo Nation Council before a successful run for Navajo County supervisor. In 2018, he was elected president of the Navajo Nation, but lost his reelection bid in 2022 to Buu Nygren. His 20 years in public office have helped him form connections with bureaucrats and local government officials that Nez said will help him accomplish things for the people of his district even if Republicans maintain control of Congress, and with Trump in the White House.  “I wouldn’t start the day that I get sworn in,” Nez said. “I would start after we win this election by bringing federal agencies together and to start talking with the local elected leaders.” Some solutions don’t necessarily require legislation, he said, including protecting Arizona’s share of Colorado River water and working with the Bureau of Land Management to protect public lands from wildfires.  Crane grew up in Yuma and dropped out of the University of Arizona to join the U.S. Navy shortly after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. After 13 years in the Navy and six deployments, Crane co-founded Bottle Breacher, a company that sells bottle openers made from used bullet casings. Crane and his wife took the business on the TV show “Shark Tank” in 2014, and sold the business in 2022.  During his time in office, Crane has introduced legislation focused on veterans, the military, public lands, natural resources and immigration. Crane has accused Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs of failing to protect the state’s Colorado River water allocation and criticized Nez for “standing alongside her.” The fight for the Colorado River is a legal battle that’s been going on for more than 100 years, based on complicated historical legal agreements that divides the water among seven states, numerous Indigenous tribes and Mexico, and hundreds of individual users within those.  Nez accused Crane of failing to do enough to bring federal money into his district, pointing out that Crane lives in Oro Valley, which is in Congressional District 6. Nez said that Crane was too extreme for most Arizonans, and promised to listen to the needs of rural and Indigenous Arizonans.  “This country is really divided,” Nez said. “The loud ones are the far right, the far left. I think the quiet ones are right in the middle. And the majority is right in the middle, where people want everyone to work together to get things done.” YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac56ab475342cf4db8cd059 White House Says Trump Wasn't Promising Taxpayer Reimbursement for Ads te 2026-10-06T21:40:04.222Z White House Says Trump Wasn't Promising Taxpayer Reimbursement for Ads The Trump administration's mixed messaging follows backlash over TV ads that heavily feature the president. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5686775342cf4db8cd01d Washington trans athlete's school district responds to alleged assault victim's SCOTUS injunction request te 2026-10-06T21:30:15.312Z Washington trans athlete's school district responds to alleged assault victim's SCOTUS injunction request The Puyallup School District in Washington state, which has been embroiled in a national scandal after its transgender wrestler allegedly sexually assaulted a female opponent during a match, has responded after the female opponent's family filed a request for an injunction with the U.S. Supreme Court. The female's family is asking for assurances that she won't have to face a trans opponent without warning and the option to forfeit without penalty this season, and she has so far been denied that request. The district said it has received the emergency application filed with the U.S. Supreme Court on behalf of a Rogers High School wrestler and will respond if the Court asks. WASHINGTON FAMILY REQUESTS SCOTUS INJUNCTION AFTER DAUGHTER WAS ALLEGEDLY SEXUALLY ASSAULTED BY TRANS ATHLETE "The district has received the application filed with the U.S. Supreme Court," the district told OutKick. "If the Court requests a response, the district will respond in accordance with the Court’s rules and established process." Both athletes at the center of the case are Puyallup School District students. Kallie Keeler, listed in court as K.M.K., wrestled for Rogers High School when she was paired at the Dec. 6, 2025 Lady Jag Kickoff. Her opponent came from Emerald Ridge High School. Emerald Ridge is also in the Puyallup School District. Keeler has since transferred to another school in the district. The opponent remains enrolled there and eligible for girls’ wrestling, according to the family’s Supreme Court filing. The application, filed by Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) for Keeler and her mother, Stephanie Lynne Brown, asks Justice Elena Kagan for an injunction so Keeler is not matched against a male athlete this season, or at least receives notice and a no-penalty opt-out. LEADER OF FIRM THAT WON SCOTUS WOMEN'S SPORTS CASES OPENS UP ON DEALING WITH LIBERAL MEDIA, TITLE IX LAWSUITS A federal judge denied a preliminary injunction on Aug. 23. The Ninth Circuit refused an injunction pending appeal on Sept. 25. Wrestling season opens in mid-November. The district did not say whether it will oppose the application, or whether it will give Brown the notice she has requested. WIAA and the state superintendent’s office have already said they will keep following Washington’s gender-identity participation law unless that law changes. The Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) and Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) have also responded to the request for a SCOTUS injunction. OSPI, which does not run athletics but enforces state law on extracurricular activities, stood by current state policy. "While OSPI does not oversee athletics in our state, our office is responsible for communicating, upholding, and enforcing the law, including in student athletics and extracurricular activities," the superintendent’s office told OutKick. "OSPI will continue to uphold Washington’s current law unless or until the law changes. OSPI does not have any non-privileged statement, board notice, or guidance that we have issued to schools or staff regarding this appeal." The WIAA also defended current state policy on Monday after Keeler's SCOTUS appeal. "The WIAA remains committed to following Washington State law which permits student-athletes to participate in sports consistent with the gender with which they identify," the association said. "If state law changes in the future, the WIAA holds the authority to revise policies as necessary to remain in compliance with state law. The WIAA will not comment further on a matter in litigation." Keeler has wrestled since she was 4. She left the team in January after the Lady Jag Kickoff and has said she is unsure she will return if she can be paired against a male again without warning. The district previously told her mother that forfeiture was the available remedy and that it would not give advance notice. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5686675342cf4db8cd014 Christa Pike now conscious and talking after surviving 2 doses of lethal injection drug: report te 2026-10-06T21:30:14.123Z Christa Pike now conscious and talking after surviving 2 doses of lethal injection drug: report A Tennessee death row inmate is awake and talking after surviving two doses of a lethal injection drug during a failed execution, her attorneys said Tuesday. Christa Pike remains hospitalized with severe arm injuries following Tennessee’s attempt to execute her last Wednesday, according to The Associated Press.  Her attorneys said her prognosis remains unclear and they expect a long recovery. "Her recovery is medically unprecedented," her attorneys said, adding that Pike remains handcuffed and shackled to her hospital bed. The statement was the first indication of improvement since an ambulance took Pike from a Nashville prison, AP reported.  She survived two doses of pentobarbital during the execution attempt. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5660c75342cf4db8ccf91 Delta Air Lines jet clips Air Canada plane on Los Angeles International Airport tarmac te 2026-10-06T21:20:12.818Z Delta Air Lines jet clips Air Canada plane on Los Angeles International Airport tarmac Two airplanes collided Tuesday on the tarmac at Los Angeles International Airport. A Delta Air Lines Airbus A350-900 slated to depart for Tokyo, carrying 275 passengers and 15 crew members, struck an Air Canada passenger jet with its left wingtip, a Delta spokesperson told Fox News Digital. No injuries were initially reported. "While taxiing at Los Angeles International Airport, a Delta aircraft made contact with an Air Canada aircraft," a Delta statement said. "Nothing is more important than the safety of our customers and people, and we apologize to our customers for the experience and delay in their travel." This story is breaking. Please check back for updates. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5660475342cf4db8ccf4b Christa Pike's Lawyer Says She's Awake, Speaking After Failed Execution te 2026-10-06T21:20:04.413Z Christa Pike's Lawyer Says She's Awake, Speaking After Failed Execution Christa Pike is awake and speaking after surviving Tennessee's failed execution attempt, attorneys say. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac563bb75342cf4db8ccf0f NFL refs have set all-time record for flags this season, and it's changing the outcome of games te 2026-10-06T21:10:19.001Z NFL refs have set all-time record for flags this season, and it's changing the outcome of games Each year, NFL fans complain that officials are throwing more flags than ever before. Most years, the perception exceeds the evidence. This year, the evidence supports the complaint. The NFL is on a historically high penalty pace. According to ESPN Insights, the league has recorded more accepted penalties through Week 4 this season than in any other season since play-by-play data became available in 1978. Week 4 was especially severe. Officials assessed 271 accepted penalties, the second-highest total for any week over that span. That's around 17 accepted penalties per game. BOMANI JONES CALLS JOSH ALLEN A 'MORON' FOR COSTLY INTERCEPTION, WHILE DEFENDING LAMAR JACKSON FOR SAME THING Sharp Football Analysis provided additional context on Tuesday. According to its analysis, officials are flagging offenses at the highest per-snap rate through four weeks of any season since 2000, at 6.18 penalties per 100 snaps. The increase is also occurring at particularly consequential points in games. Officials have set early-season records for accepted flags thrown in the red zone and on third and fourth downs in the second half. These penalties aren't merely disrupting drives. They are erasing points. So far this season, penalties have nullified 17 touchdowns. At the same point last year, that number was five. In 2024, it was four. To be clear, an accepted penalty does not mean officials made the correct call. Last week, Rams coach Sean McVay said the NFL privately acknowledged that officials incorrectly called defensive pass interference against Los Angeles in the closing moments of its Week 3 loss to Denver, nullifying an interception. Without the flag, the interception would've won the Rams the game. Instead, Denver retained possession and capitalized on the erroneous call to win. That example illustrates the larger problem. The proliferation of flags has become one of the defining features of the 2026 season. Fans don't watch football to see officials determine the outcome of drives. Yet listen to almost any broadcast after a significant play, and you'll hear an announcer quickly add, "No flags." There's a reason for that. MICHELE TAFOYA DEFENDS HOLLY ROWE AMID ARCH MANNING, STEVE SARKISIAN INCIDENT Viewers have become conditioned not to trust the initial result of a play. A touchdown, long completion, turnover, or critical stop now routinely produces a moment of hesitation as everyone scans the field for yellow. Waiting to find out whether a play counts has become part of the viewing experience. It shouldn't be. It's a problem. Which raises a more important question: Why are officials throwing flags at such a historic rate? One possibility is that teams are simply playing sloppier football. Reduced offseason work and lighter practice schedules could plausibly contribute to more procedural errors, poor technique, and legitimate penalties. But football has always operated under an inconvenient reality: officials could probably identify some technical violation on nearly every play. Some infractions are obvious and materially affect the play. Others occupy a gray area where enforcement depends largely on judgment and discretion. The distinction matters because officials plainly exercise that discretion later in the season. The same officiating crews that produce flag-heavy games during the regular season generally adopt a more permissive standard in the playoffs. Officials are more inclined to "let them play" in the postseason, particularly in high-leverage situations where a marginal call could dictate the outcome. By effectively raising the threshold in the playoffs, the NFL acknowledges that over-officiating diminishes the product and that marginal penalties should not decide its most important games. That also suggests the league accepts, or at least tolerates, the flag-heavy officiating that has come to define the early months of the season. If it didn't, it would instruct officials to exercise the same restraint in September and October that they routinely exercise in January. Perhaps the league sees officiating controversy as a marketing tool. Questionable calls generate scrutiny, debate, television segments, social-media engagement, and another news cycle surrounding the NFL. Or perhaps the increase reflects an institutional tendency toward over-enforcement. Officiating gives referees considerable authority over the game. It stokes their egos. Whatever the explanation, the league should intervene and stop this immediately. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Obvious infractions should be called. Marginal violations that require slow-motion examination or have no meaningful effect on the play should face a much higher threshold. What's happening this season is bad for fans, broadcasters, teams and the quality of the sport itself. There are too many flags, too many erased touchdowns, and too many pivotal possessions altered by officiating. That's particularly difficult to defend at a time when the NFL has never been more expensive or complicated to watch. Between expanded national windows, streaming exclusives, multiple subscriptions, and an increasingly fragmented broadcast schedule, the league is already asking more of consumers than ever before. In return, the league should at least provide a better product than what it has delivered over four weeks. Enough with the ticky-tack flags. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac563b975342cf4db8ccf06 Super Bowl champion, Eagles legend Lane Johnson abruptly retires at 36 te 2026-10-06T21:10:17.716Z Super Bowl champion, Eagles legend Lane Johnson abruptly retires at 36 Philadelphia Eagles legend and two-time Super Bowl champion Lane Johnson stunningly announced his retirement from the NFL on Tuesday. Johnson, 36, was a surprise inactive in the Eagles’ 24-20 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, and it came out that he was out for unexpected personal reasons. Johnson announced in a statement that he is focusing on his mental health. "Philadelphia. You truly are the City of Brotherly Love. The best fans and the most prideful city in the entire world. I have given it my all for 14 years; season after season pushing my body to the max and tirelessly working my craft to not only live up to the legacy of the guys that came before me, but to set a new standard of success for the best franchise in all of sports," Johnson said in a statement. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "I deeply wanted to gut it out for one more year; to take the field with my brothers for one last season. But after a lot of reflection, I’ve realized that my personal and family priorities in my life have changed. Right now, it is critical that I focus on my mental health. I owe it to my teammates, coaches, the organization and the fans to have my head and heart 100 percent in the game. And right now my heart is telling me that it’s time to say goodbye to football." Johnson was a member of the Eagles’ two Super Bowl-winning teams in 2017 and 2024 and called those rides up Broad Street the ultimate privilege. He thanked the entire Eagles organization for taking a chance on him and the coaches and teammates he played alongside during his 14-year career. "Right now, what’s most important to me is continuing to focus on my mental health and spending more time with my kids and family," Johnson said. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "But Philadelphia will always be home, and I will forever be an Eagle. Thank you for the love and the enduring support." The love is reciprocal as owner Jeffery Lurie called him an "all-time Eagle." "Lane Johnson is an all-time Eagle and one of the best players ever to play his position in NFL history. Lane was a major contributor to our team success for 14 seasons, helping to bring two Super Bowl championships and many other memorable moments to the organization and the city of Philadelphia," Lurie said in a statement. "Beyond his on-field accomplishments, Lane has done a tremendous amount to give back to the community through his numerous charitable endeavors. The courage he has shown using his own personal experiences to advocate for mental health awareness has undoubtedly saved lives. We appreciate everything Lane has contributed to our organization, and we wish him and his family nothing but the best." The Eagles will sorely miss Johnson, as they were 98-42-1 in games he played during his career and just 15-29 when he was out of the lineup. In his 14 seasons, he made the Pro Bowl six times. Johnson was limited to 10 games last season because of an injury, but he had played in all three games prior to missing the Rams game. The Eagles selected Johnson with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft out of Oklahoma, and the Texas native emerged as one of the best right tackles in the sport during his career. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac563af75342cf4db8ccec2 Commanders Get Promising Jayden Daniels News Days Before Giants Game te 2026-10-06T21:10:07.886Z Commanders Get Promising Jayden Daniels News Days Before Giants Game Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is on track to return for the team against the New York Giants. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac563ae75342cf4db8cceb9 Cardinals Urged to Turn to Rookie QB Carson Beck After Giants Loss te 2026-10-06T21:10:06.128Z Cardinals Urged to Turn to Rookie QB Carson Beck After Giants Loss The Cardinals have been urged to turn to rookie Carson Beck after another loss exposed continued problems with Arizona's offense. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac563ac75342cf4db8cceb0 U.S. Embassy Issues Russia Plague Update for Americans te 2026-10-06T21:10:04.118Z U.S. Embassy Issues Russia Plague Update for Americans The episode has attracted international attention because initial reports linked the lab worker’s death to pneumonic plague. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5616e75342cf4db8cce74 Cristiano Ronaldo Is Not Retiring, Blames Coach Jorge Jesus For Portugal Walkout te 2026-10-06T21:00:30.151Z Cristiano Ronaldo Is Not Retiring, Blames Coach Jorge Jesus For Portugal Walkout Cristiano Ronaldo is not following Lionel Messi into international retirement just yet. The Portugal superstar said he will remain available to play for his national team, despite having walked out on the squad during the current international window. In a long statement issued through the Portuguese media Tuesday, Ronaldo said recently hired coach Jorge Jesus had not been true to his word about when he would play the striker in the latest round of Nations League matches. Still, the 41-year-old Ronaldo said he owed his teammates an apology and expects to receive a punishment. "I can promise all my fans, and naturally especially all Portuguese people, that we will have one or more farewell matches. There will be time for that," Ronaldo said. He added: "Therefore, if I am physically fit, playing for my club, hopefully scoring goals, then after serving whatever suspension is imposed on me, I will be available, as I have always been until today, to compete and win for our national team." Ronaldo said he had agreed to a plan for managing his playing time and that he expected the coach to publicly clarify the situation and accept responsibility. He said Jesus did not follow through and instead spoke aggressively at a press conference, causing a breakdown of trust. Reporting by The Associated Press. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5616975342cf4db8cce68 US could play role in united Ireland push after Trump's backing, Irish PM says te 2026-10-06T21:00:25.563Z US could play role in united Ireland push after Trump's backing, Irish PM says NEW YORK — Nearly three decades after the Good Friday Agreement transformed Northern Ireland, Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin said the United States could potentially play a role in a future push for a united Ireland following President Donald Trump's backing for reunification. Martin, whose Fianna Fáil party supports Irish unity, said the landmark 1998 agreement – which largely ended 30 years of sectarian violence in Northern Ireland known as "the Troubles" – created a peaceful mechanism for deciding Northern Ireland's constitutional future, but cautioned that the deep divide between Northern Ireland's nationalist and unionist communities must first be bridged. "I believe in unity and my party believes in unity, but we have to work on it," Martin told Fox News Digital in an exclusive interview. "We have to build reconciliation amongst the different traditions on the island of Ireland." "The U.S. were critical to the success of peace and conflict resolution in Ireland," Martin added. IRISH PM REJECTS ANTISEMITISM CONCERNS IN IRELAND AMID DRAMATIC VOTE OVER BOYCOTTING ISRAEL GAME Martin spoke to Fox News Digital during the U.N. General Assembly in New York at what he described as a global "crossroad," with war raging in Ukraine, conflict across the Middle East and negotiations underway over Iran and the Strait of Hormuz. Throughout the interview, he repeatedly returned to Ireland's own experience of conflict and peace as a guide to how the country approaches crises abroad, while defending the country's longstanding policy of military neutrality despite its growing support for Ukraine. The constitutional question of Irish unity gained renewed attention during Trump's recent visit to Ireland last month, when the president said he would "love" to see Ireland unified and predicted it would eventually happen. Asked during the Fox News Digital whether Washington could play a role again if Ireland eventually moves toward reunification, Martin replied: "To a degree maybe, potentially, yeah." Martin spoke before the latest confrontation over Garvaghy Road erupted in Portadown, Northern Ireland, reviving one of Northern Ireland's most bitter marching disputes and underscoring how potent nationalist-unionist divisions remain. The Parades Commission last month approved a limited Orange Order march along the mainly nationalist Garvaghy Road for the first time in 28 years. Residents and supporters blocked the route, while police declined to force the parade through amid fears of serious disorder. The Orange Order is a Protestant organization whose members generally support Northern Ireland remaining part of the United Kingdom, while many residents of the mainly nationalist Garvaghy Road community, who are predominantly Catholic, favor a united Ireland. The standoff has since spilled into the courts and Stormont, where parliament meets, as efforts to broker a compromise continue. Under the Good Friday Agreement, a referendum can be called if it appears a majority in Northern Ireland would support reunification. But Martin said more work is needed to define what a united Ireland would look like and deepen engagement on both sides of the border. IRISH PM SAYS IRELAND ‘NOT OVERRUN’ BY IMMIGRANTS, LEGAL MIGRATION TIED TO ECONOMIC SUCCESS UKRAINE AND THE SEARCH FOR PEACE For Martin, however, the lessons of Northern Ireland's peace process extend far beyond the island. "Because of our conflict in Northern Ireland, we feel we can make a contribution to that conflict resolution pathway," Martin said. He said Ireland's experience ending decades of violence now shapes how it approaches Russia's war in Ukraine, the conflict in the Middle East and Europe's increasingly uncertain security environment. "We don't get a sense that Russia is really interested at this particular stage," Martin said of efforts to end the war in Ukraine. Martin, who had met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy the previous evening, nevertheless argued that continued channels between Washington and Moscow were important. Asked whether a realistic peace settlement would ultimately require Ukraine to surrender territory to Russia, Martin rejected the premise. "Ukraine can't cede territory that Russia hasn't even conquered, despite four years of war," Martin said. But he said a ceasefire along existing battle lines could provide a starting point for negotiations. "If we even could get a ceasefire on existing lines, and then negotiations to start," Martin said, adding that Kyiv would need protections against renewed Russian aggression. "Ukraine needs security guarantees." Martin also pointed to Ukraine's path toward European Union membership as potentially providing an additional layer of security and said the broader security architecture between Europe and Russia would ultimately have to be addressed in negotiations. "From our perspective, no one has the right to go into another country and take its territory," Martin said. HOW NEUTRAL IS IRELAND? Ireland's extensive support for Kyiv, however, raises a more contentious question at home: how far can a militarily neutral country support one side in a war while maintaining that neutrality? Ireland has committed more than $754 million in humanitarian assistance, military training and other non-lethal support to Ukraine since Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022 while stopping short of providing lethal weapons. Fox News Digital asked Martin whether that level of support undermined Ireland's neutrality. "No, because we don't give lethal aid, we haven't given military weaponry, but we have given non-lethal assistance in terms of training and so on like that, and also humanitarian aid to Ukraine," Martin said. Ireland has also taken in large numbers of Ukrainians fleeing the war. Martin said more than 120,000 had arrived at one point, with roughly 80,000 remaining in the country at the time of the interview. "That's not taking sides, that's taking humanitarian response to a war," Martin said. "And many are contributing, many are working in the economy." Ireland's neutrality has also faced scrutiny over the long-standing use of Shannon Airport by the U.S. military. NATO's top military commander, Gen. Alexus Grynkewich, described Shannon in August as a "very important logistics hub" for the United States and said withdrawing American military access would probably damage U.S.-Irish relations. The airport's role has long drawn protests from Irish neutrality campaigners, who argue that allowing U.S. military personnel and aircraft to transit through a civilian airport undermines the country's neutral status. Despite differing approaches to conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, Martin described the U.S.-Ireland relationship in almost familial terms. "There's a very strong bond between Ireland and the United States," Martin said. He pointed to the long-standing tradition of Irish leaders visiting the White House on St. Patrick's Day and the enormous Irish-American diaspora, which he estimated at roughly 30 million people. "It's just family, there's kinship ties," Martin said. MIDDLE EAST Martin said Ireland's peace-process experience also informs its approach to the Middle East, where Dublin has emerged as one of Israel's strongest European critics. He condemned Hamas' Oct. 7 terrorist attack and defended Israel's right to security while arguing that the subsequent Israeli military campaign in Gaza had been "absolutely disproportionate." "We believe in a two-state solution," Martin said. "We believe that Israel, of course, has a right to exist in security and its people need to be guaranteed of security. But likewise, Palestinians should have a right to live in their homeland in a peaceful way." Martin said Ireland's strongly anti-Israel position was shaped partly by its own history and what he described as a "sense of right and justice and fairness." WATCH: Irish PM explains Ireland's position on Israel, rejects antisemitism concerns amid controversial soccer match TRUMP'S INVESTMENT PUSH HITS EUROPE AS IRISH PM EYES NEXT TARIFF BREAK EUROPE'S SECURITY Ireland currently holds the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union, placing Martin at the center of negotiations as Europe confronts its biggest security challenges in decades. "There's a big realization in Europe that we have to do more to provide greater security to Europe, particularly because of the Russian-Ukrainian war," Martin said. He pointed particularly to Baltic and Nordic countries, where governments have increased defense spending amid fears about Russia. "Many have an existential fear of Russia," Martin said. Martin said Europe was also tightening its approach to immigration, echoing comments he made elsewhere in the interview that asylum applications had fallen across Ireland and that governments across the continent were responding to mounting political pressure. For Martin, those challenges — from Ukraine and the Middle East to Ireland's own unfinished constitutional future —ultimately return to the lessons he believes his country learned through decades of conflict and the peace process that followed. "The world needs to try and turn a page towards a more peaceful sort of coexistence," Martin said. WATCH: Irish PM explains how Ireland is responding to Trump's 'America First' agenda Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5616775342cf4db8cce5f Mother, son among six identified after Boston-bound medevac jet vanishes off Nantucket te 2026-10-06T21:00:23.526Z Mother, son among six identified after Boston-bound medevac jet vanishes off Nantucket The six people aboard a Boston-bound medical jet that disappeared over the Atlantic have been identified as a Bermudian mother and son and a four-person Canadian flight and medical crew. Marilyn Lavonne Bean, 66, was being transported for treatment related to a stroke, with her son, Sergio Wayne Lottimore, accompanying her aboard the medevac flight. The U.S. Coast Guard identified the four Canadians aboard as Philip Gregory Childerhose, Thomas Henry Farquhar, Sarah Jane Paton and Jolene Beth Weir. 1 MISSING, 4 RUSHED TO HOSPITAL AFTER HELICOPTER CRASHES OFF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ISLAND Childerhose was the captain and Farquhar was the first officer, while Paton served as the flight nurse and Weir as the respiratory therapist, according to Latitude Air Ambulance. The Gulfstream G100 disappeared early Saturday while traveling from Bermuda to Boston, triggering a major Coast Guard search off Nantucket. The Coast Guard suspended the search Sunday after debris associated with the aircraft was located. Lottimore was senior vice president and head of specialty reinsurance at Hamilton Re, according to the Bermuda-based company. "The entire Hamilton team is heartbroken by the loss of a respected leader, colleague and friend," Hamilton Re said in a statement. 4 FLORIDA FAMILY MEMBERS FOUND DEAD AFTER SMALL PLANE GOES DOWN OFF THE BAHAMAS Lottimore was also a 2002 graduate of Warwick Academy, where he had served as a prefect. The school remembered him as an "outstanding person." Bermuda Police said a family liaison officer had been assigned to assist the family. The aircraft was operated by Latitude Air Ambulance, a Canadian medical transport company. Latitude previously confirmed to Fox News Digital that the Gulfstream was operating as a medevac flight and was expected to make the journey from Bermuda to Boston in approximately two hours. Latitude Air Ambulance President Peter Byl said the company was mourning an "unimaginable loss." "Our focus now is on supporting their families, supporting our people and assisting the authorities," Byl said. "We will honour our colleagues by remembering the care, professionalism, and commitment they brought to their work every day." The flight departed Bermuda's L.F. Wade International Airport late Friday night and was bound for Boston Logan International Airport. COAST GUARD PLANE WITH DHS SECRETARY MARKWAYNE MULLIN ON BOARD MAKES EMERGENCY LANDING AFTER ENGINE FAILURE The Transportation Safety Board of Canada said the crew reported electrical difficulties as the aircraft approached the Boston area before the jet descended rapidly and air traffic control lost contact south of Nantucket. FlightAware data previously reviewed by Fox News Digital showed the aircraft descending from 24,000 feet to 11,000 feet in roughly three minutes around 1 a.m. Saturday. The Federal Aviation Administration previously told Fox News Digital that it issued a Search and Rescue Alert Notice at approximately 1:20 a.m. ET. Massport later confirmed the aircraft never arrived at Boston Logan. A civilian vessel located debris associated with the aircraft, according to the Coast Guard. "During this incredibly difficult time, our heartfelt condolences go out to the families and friends impacted by this tragic incident," Rear Adm. Matthew Lake, commander of the Coast Guard Northeast District, said Monday. "We are grateful to the crews and partner agencies who quickly responded to this incident, and we will continue to support our Canadian partners as they conduct their investigation," Lake added. Canada is leading the investigation because the aircraft was registered there, in accordance with international agreements, according to the TSB. The National Transportation Safety Board is assisting as an accredited representative for the United States. The cause has not yet been determined. The U.S. Coast Guard and Bermuda Police did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's requests for additional comment Tuesday. Fox News Digital's James Cirrione contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5616375342cf4db8cce56 Loyalty be damned: Did these coaches stick around a season too long and blow their chances at a big gig? te 2026-10-06T21:00:19.846Z Loyalty be damned: Did these coaches stick around a season too long and blow their chances at a big gig? I want to take you all back to January 2025. The Arizona State Sun Devils just completed an improbable run to the College Football Playoff only two years removed from the disastrous Herm Edwards era. Head coach Kenny Dillingham, in only his second year on the job, had guided the program through NCAA sanctions and three-win seasons to a Big 12 championship and had his team on the precipice of a Playoff win over Texas thanks to the contributions of exciting players like Cam Skattebo, Jordyn Tyson, and Sam Leavitt. SLEEPER TEAMS FROM EACH POWER 4 CONFERENCE: WHO WILL EXCEED EXPECTATIONS THIS COLLEGE FOOTBALL SEASON? Just two years later and the Sun Devils now sit at 2-2 with an anemic offense, fresh off a beatdown at the hands of Baylor, a team currently employing a coach who was on a ridiculously hot seat himself just a month earlier. Less than a year after Arizona State's magical CFP appearance, two more coaches were making names for themselves at schools on opposite ends of the country. Jedd Fisch inherited a Washington program in 2024 that had just competed for a national championship the season prior to his arrival, but had to replace almost 100% of the team's production from a year earlier. After a 6-7 campaign that year showed promise, Fisch followed that up with a nine-win season that included a bowl win over Boise State and featured a quarterback by the name of Demond Williams who was the toast of college football. LINCOLN RILEY HOT SEAT RUMORS GET LOUDER AFTER 'FIRE LINCOLN' CHANTS DURING USC-WASHINGTON Meanwhile, more than 2,600 miles to the southeast, Brent Key was turning Georgia Tech into a legitimate threat in the ACC with a super innovative offense and a Heisman hopeful by the name of Haynes King at quarterback. The Yellow Jackets climbed to as high as number seven in the AP Poll, their highest mark in nearly two decades, and even finished the season ranked for the first time since 2014. Ten months later, and both Washington and Georgia Tech - along with the aforementioned Sun Devils - look like shells of their former selves from just a season ago. It happens. These schools are not built to contend for more than a season or two in a row without sharp fluctuations year-to-year. THERE'S A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN COACHES WHO 'CAN'T' WIN A NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP AND COACHES WHO 'HAVEN'T' While programs like Ohio State, Texas, Oregon, and Georgia have the infrastructure, funding, and talent pipelines to be consistently great year in and year out, the Washingtons, Georgia Techs, and Arizona States of the world need to capitalize on razor thin windows and go "all in" whenever they recognize those windows are approaching. That goes for their coaches, too. There was a time when Dillingham, Fisch, and Key were being linked to every major job in college football following their respective "window years." Dillingham was talked about as Mike Norvell's potential replacement at Florida State following their abysmal 2024 season, and the 36-year-old head coach was even discussed for the Michigan job shortly after they fired Sherrone Moore. WHICH HEAD COACH'S SEAT IS HOTTER HEADING INTO 2026 SEASON: SHANE BEAMER OR MIKE NORVELL? Speaking of the Maize and Blue, Fisch was also thought to be the leader in the clubhouse to take the job in Ann Arbor, and both he and Key were heavily considered as candidates for the opening at Florida, with Fisch getting extra attention given his alumni status in Gainesville. These three coaches were some of the hottest names in the last two hiring cycles, and for whatever reason, they chose to stay at their respective spots. There's no shame in that, and for Dillingham and Key, it could also come down to the fact that they are coaching at their alma maters. But the question remains: did they miss their chance to parlay their successful seasons into jobs at bigger, more established programs? If Washington, Arizona State, and Georgia Tech all finish with six or seven losses each this season, their respective coaches likely won't be fielding many calls when high-level jobs come open in November. Perhaps they're happy where they are now, although Dillingham has specifically called out Arizona State's fanbase and booster clubs about a lack of funding in the past, and based on conversations I've had with people close to the Gators' football program regarding the Florida job, it's one that Fisch would readily take under the right circumstances. Time will tell for all three of these coaches, as well as others who are making a name for themselves at the "mid-tier" Power 4 programs. COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEEK 4 CONTENDERS, PRETENDERS: TEXAS SURVIVES, MICHIGAN'S KARMA AND COACHES ARE SWEATING Maybe one of these three will win 10 or 11 games in 2027 and land a tier-one job to make me look like a fool. It worked for Matt Campbell, who had multiple historic seasons at Iowa State in 2020 and 2024 only to turn down other offers. It was only after Penn State came calling a year later that Campbell finally decided to leave the comfort of Ames. Patience is a virtue, as is loyalty, but when it comes to being a college football coach, sometimes those things can come back to bite you in the rear end. You're only as good as your latest season, and a lot of these hiring athletic directors have a bad case of recency bias when it comes to selecting their next football coach. I'll be interested to see where Kenny Dillingham, Brent Key, and Jedd Fisch are a year from today. Will they be settling in at cushy new jobs in Tallahassee, Los Angeles, and Norman? Or will they be the latest victims of the "what have you done for me lately" league that is Power 4 college football? There's only one way to find out. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5616175342cf4db8cce43 A place of their own: Surfing with Nixon creates sense of belonging for children with autism and their families te 2026-10-06T21:00:17.480Z A place of their own: Surfing with Nixon creates sense of belonging for children with autism and their families MESA – The waves roll toward the shore as Nixon Romney waits for his turn in the lineup.  Around him are professional surfers, volunteers and dozens of families who have come to Revel Surf Park for a day built specifically for children like him.  He cannot hear the waves. He cannot tell his parents, at least with words, that he is ready for one. Instead, Nixon communicates the way he has learned – through his hands, pulling and showing his family what he wants.  Then he gets his chance.  A surfboard and a wave. A moment that, years ago, his father was told might never happen.  “We were told since he was 18 months old that he was going to be a vegetable and I couldn’t accept that as a father,” Daniel Romney said.  Nixon was born profoundly deaf. He has cerebral palsy, autism and significant brain damage after the central part of his brain failed to fully develop. He is one of 21 people in the world known to have a rare duplication in a gene called 7Q33.  He has undergone six surgeries, including two that rotated his thigh and shin bones to help him walk.  But Nixon, now 18, has never bowed to the expectations placed upon him.  Neither has his father.  “I tried every way possible to get him resources,” the elder Romney said. “That’s the reason we started this event, because we were struggling for a while to try to get him any type of resources.” Romney eventually realized he could not wait for someone else to create the opportunities his son needed.  “I couldn’t just sit on the sidelines hoping one day it would come,” he said.  So he created Surfing with Nixon. What began as a day just for Nixon and his friends has grown into an annual gathering for families with autistic children, bringing them together for a day in the water.  For Daniel Romney, the event is about giving children like his son something that can be difficult to find: a place where they can simply have fun.  Nixon Romney, center, stands with his cousins Jordan and Easton Jacob at a surf event. (Photo courtesy of the Romney family) “It’s really important for us as a family, and the rest of families, to be able to come and enjoy a day where they could have fun,” Romney said. “At the same time, their kid is getting surfing therapy without even knowing it’s therapy.” The significance of Surfing with Nixon isn’t limited to what happens in the water.  For families who spend much of their lives navigating environments that weren’t designed with their children in mind, Revel Surf Park offers a couple of other things that are just as valuable as the waves.  Acceptance. And memories.  Jacque Cook has brought her daughter to the event for several years. She has watched her daughter become excited about returning each year, building connections with people who understand her.  “They honor them,” Cook said. “I know it’s made a big difference in all her and her friends’ lives, and they can have this special day to just be themselves.” For Cook, that can be difficult to find in everyday life.  “We come here and you know it just doesn’t even matter,” Cook said. “You just feel like you’re at home, like everyone just gets it.” That feeling is at the heart of Surfing with Nixon. “It gives families an opportunity to come somewhere where there’s no judgment,” said Steve Howard, the director of Surfing with Nixon. “They’re kind of all in the same boat, and it’s an even playing field here.” The event gives children an opportunity to experience surfing in an environment built around their needs while giving parents an opportunity to watch their children play and create memories.  “It gives them an opportunity to come out and do something that they’ll remember and build memories on, and cherish for the rest of their lives,” Howard said.  Those moments that build memories often build relationships as well.  Children remember the surfers who helped them. They ask for them when they return the following year. Families stay connected long after the event ends.  The park becomes familiar.  The faces become familiar. The feeling of belonging becomes familiar.  “It creates a real sense of community within the autism world because they can come here and they see people from year to year,” Howard said.  That community has become something Cook’s daughter looks forward to each year.  “She always is talking about how she just feels so honored and touched that people would take the time to do this for them – and be understanding and accept them,” Cook said.  For Romney, that is exactly why Nixon’s story needs to be part of the event.  “It’s important because he’s not alone,” Romney said. “I know that there’s other kids out there that probably feel the same way, but it’s crucial for them to know they’re not alone and that they have help.” That message has become bigger than Nixon.  It can be seen in the families standing along the shore. It can be heard in the cheers when a child catches a wave. It can be felt in the relationships formed between children and surfers who return, year after year.  And sometimes, Romney said, the impact is visible in the faces of parents watching from shore.  “One of my favorites is when a mom or dad is out there seeing their kid in, and they’re smiling ear to ear, and the mom is sitting there bawling because they haven’t seen their kid smile in the last several years,” Romney said.  For a few moments, those parents aren’t thinking about a diagnosis, doctor’s appointments, therapies or all the things that their children might not be able to do.  They’re just watching them surf.  That’s what Romney wanted for Nixon. Not a life defined by what doctors said he couldn’t do; not a childhood defined by limitations.  Just an opportunity. A chance to get in the water, catch a wave and be surrounded by people who understand.  The father who once refused to sit on the sidelines has now created a place where other families don’t have to either.  What started with one boy has become a community.  And every wave that rises gives that community another reason to believe in what is possible. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5615775342cf4db8cce14 Christa Pike Regains Consciousness After Her Failed Execution te 2026-10-06T21:00:07.095Z Christa Pike Regains Consciousness After Her Failed Execution The death row inmate in Tennessee received two doses of a lethal injection drug last week, but lived. She was taken from the execution chamber in an ambulance. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5615575342cf4db8cce0b Justice Dept. Turns to Partisans and Conspiracists to Fill Depleted Ranks te 2026-10-06T21:00:05.114Z Justice Dept. Turns to Partisans and Conspiracists to Fill Depleted Ranks The civil rights unit has recruited people whose questionable work histories and dearth of education and experience might have disqualified them in the past, former officials said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac55f0c75342cf4db8ccdbb Former Hamas hostage counters Hasan Piker’s UT Austin event with her story of survival te 2026-10-06T20:50:20.218Z Former Hamas hostage counters Hasan Piker’s UT Austin event with her story of survival Controversial Twitch streamer Hasan Piker made waves with his visit to the University of Texas-Austin before he even made it into the Lone Star State.  While he was speaking at an event last week hosted by University Democrats, a student group, another speaker with a much different point of view was telling her story of survival. Former Hamas hostage Maya Regev spoke to students with the goal of ensuring that they hear from someone who witnessed the horrors of Oct. 7, 2023, firsthand. In a recent conversation with Fox News Digital, Regev took issue with one of Piker's infamous remarks that "It doesn’t matter if rapes f---ing happened on Oct. 7, like that doesn’t change the dynamic for me." HAMAS USED SEXUAL VIOLENCE 'DELIBERATELY AND SYSTEMATICALLY' ON OCT 7, COMMISSION REPORT FINDS Regev said students concerned about cases like the sexual assault allegations against Cornell fraternity members may be listening to a person who's said "rape doesn't matter." Asked about his controversial remarks about the reported rapes committed by Hamas on Oct. 7, Piker told The New Republic that there was "definitely testimony of sexual violence that had taken place amongst the hostages. But that doesn’t change the dynamic of Israel committing a genocide against the Palestinians, and my opposing that genocide." Regev told Fox News Digital that Chabad, a Jewish organization with representatives across the globe, reached out to her about speaking at UT Austin after Piker's visit to the university was announced. "I'm not here to silence anyone," Regev told Fox News Digital. "I came there to let people hear what I've been through, like the other side of the story, with facts, with pictures, with records." UNIVERSITY EVENT WITH HASAN PIKER IN TEXAS DRAWS BACKLASH FROM BOTH SIDES OF THE AISLE The Anti-Defamation League has criticized Piker for what it calls his "antisemitic conspiracy theories and tropes," and has a list of some of his remarks about Oct. 7, including posting that Hamas hostage and American-Israeli soldier Edan Alexander had volunteered for the "Nazi army." Regev said that while Piker has freedom of speech and "can say whatever he wants," it was important for her to make sure students were getting more than one point of view. Regev also emphasized the fact that she was speaking from her own experience, not things she read about from others. "For me, October 7, it's not a debate, it's not something I read online. It's something that I've lived through, something that will forever be inside me, something that I will have to live with for the rest of my life," Regev told Fox News Digital. "I just think that it's important for them to understand that behind every story there are real human beings." "I was a hostage. I was a Hamas hostage," Regev told Fox News Digital. "I was being held by Hamas, by those monsters, and I think that students might, you know, forget that they are actually real human beings, real families that lost their lives, real women that got raped, men, lives were destroyed on October 7." Regev pushed back on Piker and other online influencers shaping students' opinions without firsthand knowledge. "When they hear an influencer post something, when they read something, it's important for them to check the facts before they are repeating a slogan or celebrating death of innocent people," Regev said. She later added, "I sat with those people. I lived with them for two months, with Hamas people ... I think that people should listen to a person who was really there and not to a person who just sees stuff online and has millions of followers." When asked what influencers like Piker get wrong about the situation in Gaza, she said that they overlook the realities on the ground, particularly Hamas' use of Palestinian civilians as human shields. "Hamas is using children and women and elderly women as a human shield," Regev said. "I think, again, people should know the facts before they're talking, and especially when you're very influencing." HASAN PIKER'S DEFENSE OF HAMAS HAVING 'RIGHT TO RESIST MILITARILY' DRAWS CONDEMNATION FROM HUMAN RIGHTS GROUPS On Oct. 7, 2023, Regev went to the Nova Music Festival with her brother Itay Regev and her friend Omer Shem Tov. When the rocket alerts began sounding at 6:29 a.m., Regev was not so alarmed, explaining, as someone who grew up in Israel, it was something she had experienced several times before that day. "We thought it was just a matter of time before everything will calm down, and we can keep on partying, but after some time we understood that it [was] a lot more serious than what we thought," she said. Regev explained that the group headed towards their cars before being told by police officers to abandon their vehicles and that terrorists had invaded the country. That's when Regev, her brother and Shem Tov began running for what she estimated to be 60 to 90 minutes. They then got a call from Ori Danino, a friend of a friend who was also at the festival. Danino had already gotten out of the danger zone, but decided to turn around and pick up the group to get them to safety. Unfortunately, all of them would be abducted and taken to Gaza. The group drove for about five minutes before "a big pickup truck" with terrorists began shooting at them, hitting Regev in both of her legs. Her brother was also shot. The terrorists dragged Regev, her brother and Shem Tov out of the vehicle before loading them into the pickup truck and driving them into Gaza. While Danino was initially able to escape, he was later caught by another group of terrorists and taken into the Strip. The Regev siblings were released from captivity in late November 2023, within a few days of each other. Regev described her release from Gaza as being bittersweet, feeling grateful to be home while worrying about her friends who were left behind. "It was a total shock. I thought that Omer will return home, like, a few days after me, but then the ceasefire was stopped. So, it was very hard for me. I couldn't believe that I escaped this hell, and they are still there being held, Ori, Omer, all the other hostages," Regev told Fox News Digital. HASAN PIKER CALLS HAMAS 'FAR MORE MODERATE,' DISMISSES TERROR GROUP’S BRUTAL RULE IN GAZA "I felt very guilty that I was saved, that I'm back home with my family. I can get the medical treatment that I needed to receive and there are people there suffering, still hostages suffering, not eating, being abused physically and mentally. But I understood that I have a voice now, and I have to use it, and I'll do anything in my [power] to bring them back home," she added. Danino would survive 11 months in captivity before terrorists executed him, along with Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Eden Yerushalmi, Carmel Gat, Almog Sarusi and Alexander Lobanov. Shem Tov endured 505 days in Hamas captivity and was released on Feb. 22, 2025. With her brother and Shem Tov back home, Regev is finally able to look to the future, something she wasn't mentally ready to do until all of the hostages were returned. Now, she's enjoying the simple things in life, walking outside, looking up at the sky. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE "I just want to do everything that makes me happy," Regev told Fox News Digital. "When I was there in captivity, I promised myself that I will live life. I told myself that if I'll ever be home again, I'll live life, and I'll study, and I'll go travel the world, and I'd be with friends and my family. And it's what I'm doing now, you know, I'm just doing whatever makes me happy." "I think that the only thing I wish for myself is to be happy forever and grateful for everything that I have." Fox News Digital reached out to Piker for comment but did not immediately receive a response. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac55f0275342cf4db8ccd7b NFL Punishes 49ers LB Dre Greenlaw for Aggressive Behavior Toward Sean Payton te 2026-10-06T20:50:10.965Z NFL Punishes 49ers LB Dre Greenlaw for Aggressive Behavior Toward Sean Payton The NFL fined San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw $11,941 for his actions toward Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac55f0175342cf4db8ccd72 Eagles Legendary OT Lane Johnson Announces Retirement te 2026-10-06T20:50:09.316Z Eagles Legendary OT Lane Johnson Announces Retirement Lane Johnson, who spent all 14 years of his NFL career with the Eagles, wrote a lengthy post on Tuesday explaining his decision. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac55eff75342cf4db8ccd69 Oklahoma HC Brent Venables Blames Transfer Portal for Offensive Woes te 2026-10-06T20:50:07.563Z Oklahoma HC Brent Venables Blames Transfer Portal for Offensive Woes Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables appeared to take issue with the way the offensive lien has been built in the transfer portal. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac55efd75342cf4db8ccd60 Disney-FCC Fight Could Test Limits of Presidential Pressure on TV Networks te 2026-10-06T20:50:05.617Z Disney-FCC Fight Could Test Limits of Presidential Pressure on TV Networks Disney's fight with the FCC could reshape limits on government pressure against TV broadcasters. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac55efb75342cf4db8ccd42 Silicon Valley’s AI wunderkind launches Underdog, the most private Instinct/Muse competitor yet te 2026-10-06T20:50:03.184Z Silicon Valley’s AI wunderkind launches Underdog, the most private Instinct/Muse competitor yet Sigil Wen, backed by a Silicon Valley's who-who, has built an on-device AI assistant that promises to be free, fully private, and capable for everyday tasks. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac55cb775342cf4db8ccd17 Comeback canceled: Seahawks ditch plan to sign veteran RB Joe Mixon after failed physical te 2026-10-06T20:40:23.595Z Comeback canceled: Seahawks ditch plan to sign veteran RB Joe Mixon after failed physical So much for Joe Mixon’s NFL return. After bringing the 30-year-old running back in for a workout, the Seattle Seahawks decided not to sign Mixon to their practice squad after his physical, multiple reports said early Tuesday. Instead, the reigning Super Bowl champions plan to sign Robert Henry Jr. off the Washington Commanders' practice squad. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS THROW JOE MIXON ANOTHER CHANCE IN THE NFL FOLLOWING BACKFIELD DISASTER Seattle needs backfield depth despite a 30-23 Week 4 win over the Chargers to reach 3-1. Rookie Jadarian Price is on IR with a chest injury, and Zach Charbonnet is recovering from a torn ACL (though his 21-day practice window opened Thursday). Emanuel Wilson shined against L.A. with 120 total yards and two touchdowns, but head coach Mike Macdonald still needs insurance. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Failing his physical is a massive red flag. Mixon missed all of 2025 recovering from a severe foot injury, wiping out momentum from his 1,000-yard, 11-touchdown Pro Bowl season with Houston in 2024. In seven seasons with Cincinnati, he won the 2018 AFC rushing title (1,168 yards) and earned a Pro Bowl nod in 2021 during their Super Bowl LVI run. He backed that up in 2024 with Houston with his second Pro Bowl selection. Now, after missing all of 2025 and seeing his Seattle deal fall apart before it started, Mixon's path back to an NFL roster looks tougher than ever. Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac55cb575342cf4db8ccd0e Patriots receiver's girlfriend celebrates his game-winning touchdown by peeing her pants te 2026-10-06T20:40:21.473Z Patriots receiver's girlfriend celebrates his game-winning touchdown by peeing her pants While Patriots receiver Efton Chism III was celebrating his one-handed touchdown catch that turned out to be the game-winning score in a 29-26 victory over the Bills, his girlfriend Devynn Warns was peeing in her pants. As might expect from a moment like this, a great catch for a go-ahead touchdown late in the game, the excitement for the undrafted second-year receiver's girlfriend was through the roof. From the footage Devynn shared, the peeing was an unexpected part of the celebration. She was jumping up and down in the front row of Highmark Stadium, losing herself in celebration when she could be heard yelling, "I just peed myself!" THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! A little pee wasn’t going to ruin anything. She wrote in the caption of her celebratory post, "Forever reliving and replaying this moment!!! @efton_chism doing Efton things!!!!!!" Take that C.J. Gardner-Johnson. The Bills' defensive back tried to dismiss Chism as a practice squad player after the game. "An elevated guy made a hell of a catch. Probably won't hear from him again. Respectfully," is part of what Gardner-Johnson had to say. TRAVIS KELCE REACTS TO TAYLOR SWIFT'S VIRAL 'THAT'S MY HUSBAND' MOMENT DURING WIN OVER COLTS His salty insults don't mean anything. Did you see the joy? Did you catch a glimpse of the passion for the game in that incredible celebration? Chism's one-handed grab had to have a celebration that met the moment. Devynn Warns was prepared and executed it perfectly. That's not a catch, nor is it a moment in the game, when you stay seated and give a golf clap. You have to get out of your seat, and you need some actual elevation as you're jumping up and down for joy. If you pee your pants in the middle of it, so be it. Let it all out. Jump, scream, have your jacket start to fall off. This is the biggest moment of Efton Chism III's NFL career. A touchdown grab to pick up a road win against an AFC East rival, you almost expect the unexpected during a celebration. Congratulations to Chism and his girlfriend on executing when their number was called. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac55cb375342cf4db8ccd01 AZFEC: Big Brother Wants to Know How Much You Drive te 2026-10-06T20:40:19.863Z AZFEC: Big Brother Wants to Know How Much You Drive By the Arizona Free Enterprise Club | In George Orwell’s 1984, Big Brother needed telescreens, microphones, and cameras to watch citizens, extinguish the idea of a private life, and to tightly control their “decisions”.  Today, technology makes that job considerably easier. And some policies kick the door wide open to this kind of government invasion of privacy and manipulation.  Programs to tax, track, and limit citizens’ vehicle miles traveled (VMT) are exactly that kind of threat, and many states are experimenting with them to their own detriment. California, as per usual, is the cautionary tale to our West, perfectly demonstrating the extreme costs and loss of freedom that could come with importing these VMT ideas into Arizona.  Arizonans have a chance to stop this kind of government overreach before it takes hold here… >>> CONTINUE READING >>> The post AZFEC: Big Brother Wants to Know How Much You Drive first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac55caa75342cf4db8ccce8 Tom Collins: Upholding the public’s right to know at the Citizens Clean Elections Commission te 2026-10-06T20:40:10.291Z Tom Collins: Upholding the public’s right to know at the Citizens Clean Elections Commission If you ask Tom Collins, the dream of the ‘90s isn’t only alive in Portland, but also at the Citizens Clean Elections Commission.  Voters created the Commission by passing the... Subscribe Already a subscriber?  Login The post Tom Collins: Upholding the public’s right to know at the Citizens Clean Elections Commission first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac55ca475342cf4db8cccb6 How AI decision models could change content moderation te 2026-10-06T20:40:04.821Z How AI decision models could change content moderation On Tuesday, Musubi announced a lightweight decision model made for real-time moderation called PolicyLM-1.7B, released with open weights. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac55a6675342cf4db8ccc87 Steak 'n Shake makes major change to burger ingredient as chain continues MAHA push te 2026-10-06T20:30:30.713Z Steak 'n Shake makes major change to burger ingredient as chain continues MAHA push Steak 'n Shake is now ridding its buns of seed oils. "Starting today, all Steak 'n Shake buns are officially seed-oil free," the fast-food chain announced Monday in a post on X. "The buns are now unapologetically drenched in pure Grade AA Wisconsin butter." The bun change is the latest in a series of moves by Steak 'n Shake, which has about 400 locations nationwide, to overhaul its ingredients and align itself with the MAHA movement. STEAK 'N SHAKE TAPS MAHA OFFICER AS FAST-FOOD CHAIN JOINS RFK JR'S PUSH TO OVERHAUL AMERICAN DIET In June, Steak 'n Shake made the switch to grass-fed beef and began frying chicken tenders, onion rings and tots in 100% beef tallow. "In my opinion, real ingredients taste better than the synthetic additives," Michael Boes, the chain's chief MAHA officer, told Fox News. The chain also has a page on its website dedicated to its transition away from seed oils and its efforts to provide more natural ingredients. Aside from a "commitment to remove seed oils," the page touts offering cane sugar Coca-Cola and its switch to a2 milk last December. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Reaction to the news was largely positive. "MAKE AMERICA HEALTHY AGAIN," U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., commented on X.  Another X user wrote, "Thank you for listening to the people! Amazing." "I haven't enjoyed one of your burgers in quite some time," one commenter said. "I look forward to trying this change!" Seed oils — plant-based cooking oils that are regularly used in processed and packaged foods — are a hot topic in the food and nutrition landscape. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS U.S. Health and Human Services (HSS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been an outspoken critic of seed oils. Other health agencies have said that seed oils are not so bad. The American Heart Association (AHA) stated in 2024 that "there's no reason to avoid seed oils and plenty of reasons to eat them." Board-certified family physician Cate Shanahan told Fox News Digital in 2025 that while some seed oils, such as flax oil and sesame seed oil, have nutritional value, there are certain varieties of which people should steer clear. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Shanahan advised that Americans try to stay away from what she calls "the hateful eight seed oils," which include corn, canola, cottonseed, soy, sunflower, safflower, rice bran and grapeseed. Fox News Digital reached out to Steak 'n Shake for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac55a6475342cf4db8ccc7e Newsom signs first-in-nation law forcing major companies to reveal slavery-era ties: 'Make it public' te 2026-10-06T20:30:28.236Z Newsom signs first-in-nation law forcing major companies to reveal slavery-era ties: 'Make it public' California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a first-in-the-nation law Wednesday requiring large companies doing business in the state to scour historical records and publicly disclose slavery-era transactions, advancing California's broader reparations effort through a new corporate "accountability" mandate. Newsom’s office referred Fox News Digital to an Oct. 1 interview with civil rights attorney Bryan Stevenson, in which the governor signed the bill on camera and framed the measure as an effort to establish accountability through public disclosure. "This is a bill that requires large companies that operated before 1965 to search their records for ties to slavery going back to 1849 and then we make it public. These are insurance policies on enslaved people. Human beings used as collateral, quite literally as collateral for loans. Accountability, as Bryan said, starts with the truth," Newsom said. CALIFORNIA COUNTY APPROVES REPARATIONS PLAN AS NEIGHBORING SCHOOL DISTRICT 'BLACK THRIVING' EFFORT STALLS Assembly Bill 2599, authored by Democratic Assemblymember Isaac Bryan, applies to businesses with more than $100 million in annual worldwide gross receipts that existed, or have a predecessor company that existed, on or before Dec. 31, 1964. Once funded by the Legislature, covered companies must submit affidavits under penalty of perjury verifying searches for records involving the purchase or sale of enslaved people, their use as loan collateral, slave-related insurance and other transactions. The law also calls for the records to become publicly accessible through a state digital platform. For companies doing business in California as of Jan. 1, 2028, the first affidavits are due by Jan. 15, 2029, or later if the state's platform has not yet been developed. Bryan framed the measure as an effort to expose corporate wealth tied to slavery while presenting the bill before lawmakers in June. "For centuries, private corporations across the country benefited from chattel slavery," Bryan said during a Senate Standing Committee on Public Safety hearing. "They benefited from the economic wealth transfer of free labor." TRUMP ADMIN WANTS TO STOP ILLINOIS CITY'S REPARATIONS EFFORT FOR 'SIMPLY HANDING OUT MONEY BASED ON RACE' Fox News Digital reached out to Bryan for comment but did not immediately receive a response. The law came three years after California's first-in-the-nation Reparations Task Force issued more than 100 recommendations for addressing the effects of slavery and discrimination. The task force examined potential monetary compensation alongside policy changes involving housing, education, policing, health and economic disparities. Newsom previously stopped short of endorsing the task force’s proposed direct cash payments. In a 2023 statement to Fox News Digital, the governor said addressing slavery’s legacy extended beyond sending checks to eligible residents. "Dealing with that legacy is about much more than cash payments," Newsom said at the time. CASH PAYMENTS ARE NOT 'RULED OUT' AS CALIFORNIA COUNTY OFFICIALS PUSH REPARATIONS FOR BLACK LOCALS The task force's report cited JPMorgan Chase as one historical example, noting the banking giant apologized in 2005 after research found two predecessor banks had accepted approximately 13,000 enslaved people as collateral for loans and eventually took ownership of about 1,250 people when borrowers defaulted. The legislation faced opposition from several insurance industry groups, including the American Council of Life Insurers and American Property Casualty Insurance Association. California has required insurers to research and disclose slavery-era insurance policies since 2000, and the state maintains those records through its Department of Insurance. The California Senate Judiciary Committee’s analysis of the bill said five insurance industry groups opposed the bill, including the American Council of Life Insurers, the Association of California Life and Health Insurance Companies and the American Property Casualty Insurance Association. The committee analysis summarized their opposition as focused on potential duplication of slavery-era disclosures insurers were already required to make under a 2000 law. "AB 2599 appears to require reporting that substantially overlaps with the work already completed pursuant to SB 2199 and codified in CA INS 13810," the opponents said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac55a5575342cf4db8ccc35 Urban Meyer Sounds Off on Michigan, Bryce Underwood After Loss to Minnesota te 2026-10-06T20:30:13.348Z Urban Meyer Sounds Off on Michigan, Bryce Underwood After Loss to Minnesota Urban Meyer didn't hold back on his assessment after witnessing the Michigan "train wreck" during its loss to Minnesota. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac55a5275342cf4db8ccc2c Stephen A Smith Warns Knicks of Strong Eastern Conference Opponent te 2026-10-06T20:30:10.710Z Stephen A Smith Warns Knicks of Strong Eastern Conference Opponent ESPN broadcast analyst Stephen A. Smith identified the New York Knicks' biggest threat out of the Eastern Conference. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac55a5075342cf4db8ccc23 Fans Roast Eagles for Making Rams-Like Mistake With London Travel Schedule te 2026-10-06T20:30:08.671Z Fans Roast Eagles for Making Rams-Like Mistake With London Travel Schedule The Eagles are traveling to London to face the Jaguars this weekend, and they won't be abroad very long. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac55a4e75342cf4db8ccc1a Stephen A Smith Sounds the Alarm on Eagles HC Nick Sirianni te 2026-10-06T20:30:06.126Z Stephen A Smith Sounds the Alarm on Eagles HC Nick Sirianni ESPN broadcast personality Stephen A. Smith sounded the alarm on Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5580775342cf4db8ccbd6 Ex-CIA officer found with over $40M in gold bars pleads guilty to $194M fraud te 2026-10-06T20:20:23.189Z Ex-CIA officer found with over $40M in gold bars pleads guilty to $194M fraud A former high-ranking CIA official who embezzled nearly $200 million from the federal government lied about his military background and education to climb the ranks at the spy agency, federal prosecutors revealed. David J. Rush pleaded guilty in Virginia federal court to one count of wire fraud. His plea comes months after an FBI raid on his home uncovered 298 gold bars worth $46 million, $2.1 million in cash and dozens of luxury items. "Federal employees are entrusted with serving the American people, not themselves," said Attorney General Todd Blanche. "The Trump Administration is committed to rooting out waste, fraud, and abuse in the federal government, including by prosecuting those who foolishly defraud American taxpayers." UFO WHISTLEBLOWER CLAIMS BILLIONS IN SECRET SPENDING HIDDEN FROM CONGRESS To reach the upper echelons of the CIA and secure top-secret clearances, Rush fabricated extensive credentials. On official job applications, he claimed to be a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School and the director of test operations for a joint Army/Navy unit. In reality, Rush was never a pilot, held no FAA licenses, and served primarily as an information systems technician during his time in the Navy. Once positioned in senior leadership, Rush executed a massive siphon of taxpayer dollars. He created fictitious government entities and fake initiatives — including a phony "Special Access Program" — to redirect federal funds into his own accounts, ultimately stealing $194 million, according to the Justice Department. MILLIONS SAVED BY BLOCKING DEAD PEOPLE PAYOUTS AS TRUMP TREASURY DROPS HAMMER ON FEDERAL FRAUD Rush funneled $145 million into wire transfers to fund an extravagant lifestyle. He purchased high-end real estate, luxury vehicles, and massive quantities of physical gold. "Rush abused his position and betrayed the public trust and should be held fully accountable for his actions," said CIA Director John Ratcliffe. "Following an internal investigation that identified potential crimes, CIA immediately referred this matter to the FBI." Under the terms of his plea agreement, Rush agreed to forfeit all assets seized during the investigation. The forfeiture includes the 298 gold bars, $2.1 million in cash, his real estate holdings, 30 luxury watches, predominantly Rolexes, and two 2026 BMW Alpina vehicles — one valued at $172,000. Rush is scheduled to be sentenced on Jan. 28, 2027. He faces up to 20 years in prison. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5580575342cf4db8ccbcc Macron trashes American free speech as riots grip France — internet unloads: ‘Enormous fool’ te 2026-10-06T20:20:21.098Z Macron trashes American free speech as riots grip France — internet unloads: ‘Enormous fool’ French President Emmanuel Macron is drawing fierce online backlash after criticizing the American conception of free speech and arguing that liberty requires a "common framework" — remarks landing as his government faces mounting pressure from nationwide student protests, school blockades and clashes with riot police across France. "The so-called American ‘free speech’ today, which some people have promoted, is the opposite of free speech," Macron said at Complutense University in Madrid during a discussion on democracy, youth and the digital age on Sept. 29, according to a translation of his remarks. Macron argued that free speech is not absolute and must be bounded by the rights of others and respect for public order, while also arguing that the flow of information must maintain a relationship to truth. He compared those limits to restrictions against assaulting or insulting others or destroying public property. FRANCE’S TEEN RIOTS TAKE EXPLOSIVE NEW TURN AS GOVERNMENT POINTS FINGER AT HARD LEFT "There is no freedom if there is no limit to my freedom, which begins with the freedom of others and respect for a common framework. I know this when I walk down the street: my freedom cannot mean hitting you, insulting you or trashing the public space we all share," Macron added, according to a translation to English. The remarks quickly drew backlash online, with critics seizing on the contrast between Macron’s comments on free speech and the unrest unfolding at home, where protests, blockades and clashes with police are testing his government. FRANCE ROCKED BY STUDENT RIOTS AS HUNDREDS ARRESTED, VIOLENCE SPREADS NATIONWIDE "These people are going to cling to power even if it means burning their countries to the ground," said Federalist senior editor John Daniel Davidson. "Offended by the First Amendment while completely ignoring the fact his own country is literally burning to the ground," wrote one person. "His country is being destroyed by riots. Does he consider that free speech," asked another person. "Emmanuel Macron is an enormous fool," said Wikipedia co-founder Larry Sanger. "Europeans are so stupid about speech," said one user. "At this point, bringing back the Bourbons would be more dignified for France," wrote Republican Utah Sen. Mike Lee’s communication director Billy Gribbin. "The worst president France has ever had, verging on treasonous given his attempts to shut down the nation's remarkable nuclear industry and expertise," wrote Institute of Public Affairs senior fellow Adam Creighton. "We are still free in America and @EmmanuelMacron can pound sand," wrote Dan Gainor. FRANCE’S VIOLENT STUDENT PROTESTS RAISE WARNING FOR AMERICA: ‘A CAUTIONARY TALE’ Macron has previously taken aim at the American conception of free speech, declaring that "free speech is pure bulls—" if people do not know how algorithms are guiding what they see online, while calling for greater transparency and "a sort of public order" to curb racist and hate speech during a Feb. 18, appearance in New Delhi, India. Protests erupted in the Paris suburbs in mid-September over teacher shortages and school resources before rapidly spreading nationwide. Demonstrators have set fires, damaged buildings and clashed with police while France’s Education Ministry said classes were fully or partially suspended at 891 schools Tuesday, while 24 schools have been burned or ransacked since the protests began, according to the Associated Press. Fox News Digital reached out to the White House for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac557fa75342cf4db8ccb8b Surprise Team Emerges in Marvin Harrison Jr Sweepstakes te 2026-10-06T20:20:10.295Z Surprise Team Emerges in Marvin Harrison Jr Sweepstakes A new unexpected team has entered the former superstar Ohio State WR trade sweepstakes chat. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac557f875342cf4db8ccb82 Bijan Robinson Draws Barry Sanders Comparison from Super Bowl Winning Coach te 2026-10-06T20:20:08.198Z Bijan Robinson Draws Barry Sanders Comparison from Super Bowl Winning Coach Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson put on yet another masterful performance in Monday night's primetime win. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac557f675342cf4db8ccb79 Saints Pro Bowler Sends Loud and Clear Message to Teammates After Falcons Loss te 2026-10-06T20:20:06.031Z Saints Pro Bowler Sends Loud and Clear Message to Teammates After Falcons Loss A star Saints defender sent a clear message to his teammates following New Orleans' brutal loss to the Falcons on Monday night. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac555ae75342cf4db8cc984 FBI investigated mom over ties to ‘right-wing’ Moms for Liberty group, bombshell DOJ report reveals te 2026-10-06T20:10:22.679Z FBI investigated mom over ties to ‘right-wing’ Moms for Liberty group, bombshell DOJ report reveals Moms for Liberty co-founder Tina Descovich says her organization feels "vindication" after a new Justice Department report revealed the FBI opened dozens of assessments involving parents following a controversial Biden-era directive targeting threats against school officials, including an investigation stemming from a tip that cited one mother's membership in a "right-wing mom’s group." "My reaction and our reaction at Moms for Liberty is vindication," Descovich told Fox News Digital. "We feel… we're finally being heard." Descovich said parents involved with her organization became fearful of speaking publicly after the Justice Department and FBI's response to heated school board battles beginning in 2021, claiming some received calls asking about their mental health and whether they had weapons in their homes. UNEARTHED DOJ EMAILS EXPOSE TURMOIL OVER BIDEN-ERA MEMO URGING CRACKDOWN ON PARENTS "Parents were afraid to show up," Descovich said. "They were afraid to lose their jobs. They were members of our organization, sometimes privately and silently standing with us, but too afraid to speak out because of what our government did in the United States of America. We need to not forget where we were in 2021 as we go into these midterm elections." The Justice Department's Weaponization Working Group reported Monday that the FBI opened 25 "Guardian assessments" involving parents following then-Attorney General Merrick Garland's Oct. 4, 2021, memorandum addressing threats against school officials. BIDEN-ERA FBI TRACKED TRUMP FAMILY TRAVEL AND WILES’ CALLS WITH LAWYERS IN SECRET PROBE: DOCS The report says an FBI whistleblower disclosed that one mother was investigated following a tip that noted she was a gun owner and belonged to what was described as a "right-wing mom's group." A separate joint DOJ-Education Department release identified that organization as Moms for Liberty. "We have known since 2021 that the DOJ and the FBI under the Biden administration were basically enemies to parents and to Moms for Liberty," Descovich said. "Our parents were getting phone calls after attending school board meetings asking if they had mental health problems, if they had weapons in their home. They were given case numbers and file numbers. And this latest report that's come out and press release from the DOJ and the DOE acknowledging that fact and declaring that, officially, parents are not domestic terrorists. It's almost ridiculous. It's absurd that that's happened in America and that has to be the headline today that we're actually returning to normalcy." JUDGE SAYS ISSUES IN TRUMP ADMINISTRATION ANTI-WEAPONIZATION CASE 'ALIVE AND KICKING' DESPITE DOJ PUSH The press release from the Department of Justice reported that personnel internally called the effort "ridiculous," raised First Amendment concerns and said it appeared political, but that emails show Attorney General Garland issued the memo, persuaded by the Biden White House officials. The Working Group found that the memo, according to the DOJ press release, "was the product of pressure exerted by the White House and wrongly weaponized the Department of Justice against parents." ACTING AG BLANCHE REVEALS FATE OF TRUMP'S 'ANTI-WEAPONIZATION FUND' UNDER PRESSURE FROM HOUSE LAWMAKERS "The effect of Merrick Garland and the DOJ and the FBI under the Biden administration issuing a threat tag, that was founded on the basis of using the Patriot Act against parents in this country that were showing up at school board meetings. It sent a chill through the country," Descovich said. She continued to say that parents "need to not forget where we were in 2021 as we go into these midterm elections." "There needs to be accountability to a government that was out of control," Descovich added. "The first step of accountability was losing their power and their election, and we need to continue that through the midterms, because we cannot give power back to the people that weaponized the government against citizens, against ordinary parents. Beyond that, I really hope the current administration will take further steps to hold the individuals accountable that were driving these attacks against its citizens." Fox News Digital reached out to the FBI and the White House for comment. The Department of Education deferred to their press release and letter on the matter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac555ac75342cf4db8cc97b Ex-CIA officer found with $40M in gold bars pleads guilty to $194M fraud te 2026-10-06T20:10:20.907Z Ex-CIA officer found with $40M in gold bars pleads guilty to $194M fraud A former high-ranking CIA official who embezzled nearly $200 million from the federal government lied about his military background and education to climb the ranks at the spy agency, federal prosecutors revealed. David J. Rush pleaded guilty in Virginia federal court to one count of wire fraud. His plea comes months after an FBI raid on his home uncovered 298 gold bars worth $46 million, $2.1 million in cash and dozens of luxury items. "Federal employees are entrusted with serving the American people, not themselves," said Attorney General Todd Blanche. "The Trump Administration is committed to rooting out waste, fraud, and abuse in the federal government, including by prosecuting those who foolishly defraud American taxpayers." UFO WHISTLEBLOWER CLAIMS BILLIONS IN SECRET SPENDING HIDDEN FROM CONGRESS To reach the upper echelons of the CIA and secure top-secret clearances, Rush fabricated extensive credentials. On official job applications, he claimed to be a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School and the director of test operations for a joint Army/Navy unit. In reality, Rush was never a pilot, held no FAA licenses, and served primarily as an information systems technician during his time in the Navy. Once positioned in senior leadership, Rush executed a massive siphon of taxpayer dollars. He created fictitious government entities and fake initiatives — including a phony "Special Access Program" — to redirect federal funds into his own accounts, ultimately stealing $194 million, according to the Justice Department. MILLIONS SAVED BY BLOCKING DEAD PEOPLE PAYOUTS AS TRUMP TREASURY DROPS HAMMER ON FEDERAL FRAUD Rush funneled $145 million into wire transfers to fund an extravagant lifestyle. He purchased high-end real estate, luxury vehicles, and massive quantities of physical gold. "Rush abused his position and betrayed the public trust and should be held fully accountable for his actions," said CIA Director John Ratcliffe. "Following an internal investigation that identified potential crimes, CIA immediately referred this matter to the FBI." Under the terms of his plea agreement, Rush agreed to forfeit all assets seized during the investigation. The forfeiture includes the 298 gold bars, $2.1 million in cash, his real estate holdings, 30 luxury watches, predominantly Rolexes, and two 2026 BMW Alpina vehicles — one valued at $172,000. Rush is scheduled to be sentenced on Jan. 28, 2027. He faces up to 20 years in prison. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac555aa75342cf4db8cc972 Gia Duddy & Bengals boyfriend go to war with Instagram trolls, Brock Purdy embraces his dad-core fashion te 2026-10-06T20:10:18.977Z Gia Duddy & Bengals boyfriend go to war with Instagram trolls, Brock Purdy embraces his dad-core fashion '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. For all of you, it is Tuesday. For me, it's Friday. Because tomorrow, my happy butt is getting on a plane and flying to Myrtle Beach for a little girl's trip with one of my best friends from grad school. I am looking forward to a few days of beach-rotting, water sports, seafood and... the Mini Golf Masters. Yes, that is a thing. And I will be attending Championship Saturday. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE I have no idea what to expect. Is it like regular golf? Does everyone have to be quiet and silence their phones? Is there a dress code? Will there be green jackets? Do the professionals absolutely nail the windmill hole every single time? Rest assured, I will report back. In the meantime, let's do some Nightcaps! You remember Gia Duddy, right? She went ultra mega viral as Will Levis' hot girlfriend during the 2023 NFL Draft — until they broke up five minutes later, Levis publicly professed his love for mayonnaise and then Gia became an influencer. There was also that video leak... but we won't go there. Anyway, now she's dating Bengals wide receiver Andrei Iosivas. And I know this because Iosivas confirmed it himself while fighting with some random dude in Gia's Instagram comments. It started when Gia posted photos from Sunday's Bengals game, and someone commented asking who her mystery man was. Another guy responded, "WR45 on the depth chart Andrei Iosivas." Which is objectively a pretty funny way to answer that question. Iosivas, however, did not find it funny. "plz get ur husband off my girls page," he responded, tagging the guy's wife. Oh, we're doing this. The guy fired back that Iosivas should "get back to running special teams coverage" and said Gia had been "passed around half the league." Gia then jumped in herself, tagged the wife AGAIN and called the guy a great role model for his daughters. From there, it just got nastier, and I'm not going to reprint the whole thing here. But I do appreciate finding out about a new relationship via an NFL wide receiver fighting for his life in his girlfriend's Instagram comments. Gia does seem to be settling nicely into her second stint as an NFL WAG, though. Well, except for one small problem. She has to live in Ohio. STAY "FEARLESS" ON THE GO! TAKE TOMI LAHREN WITH YOU. DOWNLOAD THE TLIF PODCAST NOW! Last week, Gia posted a TikTok lamenting the less glamorous side of WAG life, namely that roster moves keep taking all her friends away. One of them was apparently headed to Miami. "B****, I'm in Cincinnati, Ohio. You're going to Miami? Bring me with you," she said. Apparently eating Skyline Chili and going to King's Island whenever you want aren't selling points for everyone. Listen, Gia, it could be worse. Your boyfriend might be 45th on the depth chart, but he still makes NFL money. You can fly to Miami. Some people are stuck in Ohio full time. Think of those poor souls! In an NFL where players arrive to the stadium decked out in designer outfits and carrying $20,000 Louis Vuitton bags (what are they even carrying in there?), you have to respect Brock Purdy's commitment to showing up every Sunday dressed like a Kohl's ad. Mr. Irrelevant. Forever humble. Apparently, Purdy's game-day fits have become enough of a thing that his wife, Jenna, showed him a post from a 49ers fan roasting his fashion choices. But this man is not trying to make a fashion statement. He just wants to be comfortable, darn it! And, honestly, Brock Purdy can show up to Levi's Stadium in cargo shorts, Crocs and a Kirkland Signature polo for all I care. The 49ers are 4-0, and through four weeks, he's playing as well as any quarterback in football. The NFL's own QB rankings have him at No. 1. Meanwhile, here in Tennessee, the Titans would settle for a quarterback who shows up dressed like the guy changing your oil at Jiffy Lube if he could win a football game. And at this point, Jiffy Lube guy might actually be an upgrade over Cam Ward. Not that I have any room to talk as a fan of the God-forsaken Miami Dolphins. Tankathon 2026, baby! 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 Last week, I had a dry inbox (very sad), but you all came through for today. I knew you would. Gene in the Rock writes: Your empty mailbag... Positively NOT okay. I know you're up to your arse in largemoth bass with launching OKO, but I think I know what would fill it up. How about a Muttkick Outdoors column? Rocky would love you and so would we. Amber: You know, a weekly column all about dogs is not the worst idea I've ever heard. Let's start with this Corgi named Banana and his ice-cold look back. Eric P. writes: What do ya mean you have an empty mail box..  I look forward to see my friends every week..   -Duke Dusty T. writes: Here is a pic of our family hounds, Monroe (left) and Ladybug. This is what happens when it dips below 80 degrees in Phoenix... I know you were a writer for the Diamondbacks early in your career, so wanted to get your take on Torey Lovullo. Should they keep him? Amber: I like Torey Lovullo. The players seem to like playing for him, and I don't think all of the their recent shortcomings can fairly be pinned on the manager — especially with the injuries they've dealt with and the lack of consistent production at spots like first base and DH. He is the winningest manager in franchise history, after all, and got them to a World Series. At the same time, after 10 years, I understand the fanbase getting antsy. But it doesn’t matter what me or you or the man in the moon thinks because the D-backs already extended him for two more years. Jon C. writes: Hope your training [for the Spartan Race] pays off, as one of their tag lines says "You’ll know at the finish line".  Looks like you’ll have the possibility of rain so more mud more fun.  A few gear tips: 1 - everything dry fit.  Don’t need anything that soaks up water because it will just weigh you down. 2 - knee high socks to cut down scrapes and scratches that you will collect.  3 - trail running shoes, more stable.  Definite no on your typical waffle bottom jogging shoes.  No grip and mud will collect and stick making feel like you are running with ankle weights.  I initially looked at the Nashville race but then the football schedule came out  and Vols home game so making the wife happy. Here is a dog pick from last summer at the UT Gardens on campus. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Amber: Don't be disappointed in me, Jon, but I decided not to do the Spartan Race this time around. First, the friend who was going to do it with me backed out. Then, I ended up having to travel a bunch over the past month, which would have severely derailed my training schedule. Excuses are like a**holes, everyone has one. I know. Or maybe that's what they say about opinions? Regardless, after middle Tennessee turned into a rainy, muddy mess on what would have been my race day this past Saturday, I'm kind of glad I bailed. And, hey, at least I didn't do this: Nebraska Niemo writes: So glad you got to spend some time on the water in Branson. Pretty nice place…not as nice as Pigeon Forge, you’re right…but pretty nice for the middle of America (approximately….I’m not a geographer). Just wanted your e-mail inbox to not be ‘empty’ this time. Here’s a pic of my three golden pups. We have a red (Nalla), Tan (Winston) and English Cream (Cooper)… Amber: Beautiful pups! I love that you have the full golden color spectrum. I want to do that with German Shepherds. I already have a sable — now I just need a white one, a black one, and a black and tan one. But first, I'd have to buy a bigger house, a bigger car and several more vacuum cleaners. Speaking of my time on the water in Branson, though, please like and subscribe: C'mon, y'all had to know I wouldn't make it through a whole Nightcaps column without a shameless OutKick OutDoors plug. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac555a075342cf4db8cc944 Massachusetts Man Pleads Guilty to Selling Plutonium From Russia te 2026-10-06T20:10:08.454Z Massachusetts Man Pleads Guilty to Selling Plutonium From Russia The man, Jacob Miller, 44, had sold the material to dozens of customers through a business he operated from his home, prosecutors alleged. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5559d75342cf4db8cc911 AI computing startup Lambda to raise $4B ahead of planned IPO te 2026-10-06T20:10:05.492Z AI computing startup Lambda to raise $4B ahead of planned IPO Nvidia-backed Lambda is raising up to $4 billion at a $14.5 billion pre-money valuation ahead of a planned 2027 IPO, led by Coatue and Blackstone. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5535075342cf4db8cc897 This Michael Kors crossbody is 52% off on Amazon for October Prime Day — just $80 te 2026-10-06T20:00:16.990Z This Michael Kors crossbody is 52% off on Amazon for October Prime Day — just $80 Grab this Michael Kors crossbody bag while it's on sale for less than $100, and you get three roomy pockets to store all your essentials. The genuine leather can stand up to everyday use, while the subtle Michael Kors logo adds a recognizable finishing touch without feeling flashy. 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But deliberate blocks and anti-bot defenses are getting in the way, leaving consumers caught in the middle. A new standard aims to help. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac550fd75342cf4db8cc7d6 Alan Alda reveals unexpected weapon in his battle against Parkinson's disease te 2026-10-06T19:50:21.751Z Alan Alda reveals unexpected weapon in his battle against Parkinson's disease Alan Alda is sharing his surprising method of coping with Parkinson’s. The actor, 90, best known for portraying Captain Benjamin Franklin "Hawkeye" Pierce in the CBS wartime sitcom "M*A*S*H," was diagnosed with the degenerative motor disease in 2015 and publicly shared the news in 2018.  The diagnosis came after the actor learned that his own behavior of acting out dreams could be an early Parkinson's symptom. DAD JOKES MAY BE GOOD FOR YOUR BRAIN IN ONE SURPRISING WAY, EXPERTS SAY "I had a symptom, which at the time was not that well-known: Acting out your dreams," he said in an Oct. 4 interview with CBS News. "I had a dream that somebody was attacking me. And I picked up a sack of potatoes and threw it at 'em. What I was really doing was throwing a pillow at Arlene, my wife." Alda identified humor as his way of coping with the frustrations and limitations of the disease. While he acknowledged the frustrations of the physical effects and limitations of Parkinson’s, he said "the best way to deal with anything that's a little bit of a problem is to find out what's funny about it and laugh at it." In one example, he shared that when he has trouble controlling the computer mouse while composing an email, he personifies his condition as "Dr. Parkinson," moving his hand all over the screen and deleting things. "I don't let Parkinson's define me," Alda said, joking that he sees the disease as "just a hobby." PARKINSON’S PATIENT’S YEARS-LONG TREMOR VANISHES WITHIN MINUTES OF NEW ULTRASOUND TREATMENT Rather than wishing he didn’t have the condition, the actor said he aims to accept his current reality. "I really think reality is my friend," he said. "I don't want to wish it away. I can't wish it away. I can't hope for a better future. I gotta accept what is." Although Alda acknowledged that everyday tasks, such as buttoning his shirt, have become difficult, he said he treats each one like a "puzzle" to solve. "I do hate it, but the only thing that's helpful is: What haven't I tried? And pretty soon, you get the feeling, 'If I keep looking for new ways to try this, I'll get a solution.' It's a puzzle. Will I be able eventually to put my socks on? The last time I put my socks on was a tremendous moment to celebrate!" SCIENTISTS REVEAL SURPRISING BRAIN BENEFIT OF LAUGHTER: 'IT'S A MENTAL WORKOUT' Dr. Chadrick Lane, a neuropsychiatrist and director of the geriatric and neuropsychiatry clinic at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, agreed that humor can be a helpful wellness tool for those navigating the Parkinson's journey. "Humor involves cognitive reframing, this idea of looking at a circumstance through different angles — not necessarily changing the reality that one is in, but shifting the meaning and the emotional weight of the situation," Lane, who has not treated Alda, told Fox News Digital. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER When something feels frightening or distressing, such as a medical diagnosis, creating some "psychological distance" can make a "big, big change" in perspective, he added. Connection is another important component of humor, Lane noted. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES "Humor is often shared. It brings us together," he said. "We are meant to share our lives with others. The importance of having a sense of belonging and humor can be a glue in that way, bringing us closer with others so that one does not go on the journey alone." Lane shared that he has witnessed the power of humor and connection in his own practice as he cares for people living with Parkinson's disease. "One of the wonderful things that I've seen in those settings is that, just like Mr. Alda, people crack a joke, [it] brings them a smile." TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ The neuropsychiatrist also noted that Alda’s acceptance of his condition is "enormously empowering." "It's the idea of saying to oneself, what are the choices that I can make in the moment?" Lane told Fox News Digital. "Rarely do we ever have control over our entire day and certainly not our entire life, but we often do have control over what we choose in the movement." "Our sense of agency is an important part of our emotional well-being." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac550fb75342cf4db8cc7cd 'Happy Days' star Anson Williams shares shirtless selfie at 77 with a defiant message about aging te 2026-10-06T19:50:19.266Z 'Happy Days' star Anson Williams shares shirtless selfie at 77 with a defiant message about aging Anson Williams is feeling better than ever at 77. The actor, best known for playing Potsie Weber on the beloved sitcom "Happy Days," shared a shirtless selfie Saturday while celebrating his health, creativity and continued career. "My yearly reminder to every Boomer: NEVER let anyone diminish us because of our age," Williams wrote in the Instagram caption. 'X-FILES’ STAR DAVID DUCHOVNY SHARES HOW HE CONQUERED HIS ‘NUMBER ONE FEAR’ LATER IN LIFE "I’m 77. More creative, healthier, busier, more curious — and more alive than I was at 40," he continued, crediting his partner, "good lovin’," kindness, adventure and "a little discipline" for his outlook. He added that there are "mountains still worth climbing," and lastly gave "the absolute refusal to let anyone else decide my worth" as a reason for why he's thriving. Williams also encouraged his followers to continue pursuing their goals. "We didn’t come this far to become invisible," he wrote. "We came this far to become unstoppable. We’re not winding down. We’re still winning — and we haven’t even played our best hand yet." Williams’ message of vitality comes decades after he experienced the overwhelming side of fame while "Happy Days" was at the height of its popularity. In a previous interview with Fox News Digital, Williams recalled being mobbed by thousands of fans during a concert at the Del Mar Racetrack in California. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "I ended up face-down. On the field. Literally, I couldn’t breathe," he said. Williams added that his shirt was torn, and he was bleeding before his manager pulled him into a nearby trailer. "I’m thinking, ‘I don’t know about this fame stuff,’" Williams recalled. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE Williams appeared on all 11 seasons of "Happy Days," which ran from 1974 to 1984. The series also starred Ron Howard, Henry Winkler and Don Most. The longtime friends reunited publicly in 2025 for the first time in five decades during a panel at Steel City Con in Pittsburgh. "It feels like 50 minutes," Howard said during the reunion. "We’re having so much fun hanging, and this is sort of our great excuse to come together." After "Happy Days" ended, Williams shifted his focus behind the camera. He went on to direct episodes of "Beverly Hills, 90210," "Melrose Place," "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine," "Xena: Warrior Princess," "Sabrina the Teenage Witch" and "Charmed." GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE Williams has also remained busy in his personal life. He married writer and real estate broker Sharon MaHarry in 2023 after the pair reconnected years after first meeting when she sold him a home. During a previous interview with Fox News Digital, Williams described their relationship as "selfless love" and "an undefinable chemistry." The couple also collaborated on the off-Broadway production "Crazy Mama: A True Story of Love and Madness," based on MaHarry’s memoir. Williams directed the play, which stars his former "Happy Days" co-star Linda Purl. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac550ed75342cf4db8cc78b Cornell Announces Independent Review Amid Claims of Alleged Rape Cover-Up te 2026-10-06T19:50:05.142Z Cornell Announces Independent Review Amid Claims of Alleged Rape Cover-Up A former deputy attorney general will lead a review into how Cornell handles sexual misconduct complaints, school officials said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac54ea575342cf4db8cc743 Democrats debate Kamala Harris 2028 run as surrogate says party wants to 'move on' from 2024 loss te 2026-10-06T19:40:21.263Z Democrats debate Kamala Harris 2028 run as surrogate says party wants to 'move on' from 2024 loss Allies of former Vice President Kamala Harris, as well as Democratic surrogates, are questioning whether the former Democratic nominee would be the top choice within the party, weighing her name recognition and respect among Democrats against the notion that voters want to move on. "People just want to move on," Fletcher Smith, a former state legislator in South Carolina and Biden 2020 surrogate, told The Washington Post. "We’ve got a number of younger generation of people who are capable of leading — we’ve got governors, we’ve got congresspeople, we have senators. I think what she needs to do is sit out 2028 and let some other people have a shot at saving our democracy." Many Democratic allies noted Harris is well respected within the party, but questioned whether respect translated into support. DEMOCRATS SHY AWAY FROM QUESTIONS ON WHETHER HARRIS SHOULD RUN FOR PRESIDENT IN 2028 "She’s extraordinarily popular in the party and people are very fond of her and want her to be treated with a lot of respect and deference — given all the due of someone in her position," Jamal Simmons, a former communications director for Harris, told the Post. "Many people see it as a service what she did in 2024, where she really stepped up for the party, stepped up for Joe Biden, stepped up for the country. There’s a lot of respect for her. But it’s yet to be seen how much of that becomes support for another presidential run." Podcast host and former South Carolina state senator Bakari Sellers told the Post that though she is" very talented," she has yet to define what a potential 2028 run would look like to key constituencies. "One of the first statements she put out was about AI, when it’s clear she needs to boost her support among Black men," Sellers told the Post. "California has a cost-of-living issue, and she’s not talking about cost of living at all." The Post reported that Sellers said he hasn't spoken to Harris in over a year. He suggested that was concerning for a candidate who would need a victory in South Carolina, according to the report. HARRIS STOPS IN KEY PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY STATE AFTER LEAVING DOOR WIDE OPEN TO 2028 RUN During Sellers' podcast on Monday, he listed Harris as No. 2 in his top five candidates for 2028. He said Harris was talented and intelligent, but questioned whether her team would "let her be great." "Let Kamala be Kamala, and you would have the next president of the United States without a doubt in my mind," he said. The podcast host ranked Maryland Gov. Wes Moore in the No. 1 spot, calling him the "biggest impediment" to Harris being the nominee. WATCH: DEM SENATORS DODGE BACKING KAMALA HARRIS IN POTENTIAL 2028 RUN: ‘VERY MESSY’ Democratic strategist Kaivan Shroff, who was part of Hillary Clinton's 2016 campaign, told Fox News Digital that Harris hasn't done anything differently since 2024. "Harris has not done anything truly new or different since 2024. Her greatest post-VP visibility came from her book tour. Running again without a new chapter or story to tell is like reapplying to the same college after getting rejected, taking a gap year, and coming back with basically the same application. You can rewrite the essay, but if you did nothing new, admissions is still looking at the same file," Shroff said. Shroff suggested somebody new might have the advantage over her because they would be introducing themselves to voters for the first time on a national stage. "She does not get to reintroduce herself. That is the burden of being so well known. She has a real base and a lot of goodwill in the party, but she also lost, and that makes some voters and, importantly, donors nervous. Even if she starts high in the polls, the question is where the growth comes from if there is not much new to add," he said. "Someone like a Pritzker at least gets the advantage of telling his story to a lot of voters for the first time." Shroff added, "What Harris is doing well right now is using her position as a party leader rather than acting like a candidate in waiting. A great example is her showing up for Abdul El-Sayed despite his criticism of her and the bad blood with some on the far left in Michigan. She acknowledged the disagreements, still made the case for him, and used her stature to help unite the party in a critical moment — particularly with outreach to Black voters. That is an example of influence she has right now, regardless of what she does in 2028 and that will continue to matter whether she seeks the nomination or not." California Gov. Gavin Newsom said during a recent interview that he would not run in 2028 if Harris planned to run. DEM MEGADONOR UNLEASHES REALITY CHECK ON HARRIS FOR 2028 WHILE EYEING SOCIALIST FIREBRAND Harris has not been definitive on whether she plans to run, but has said she is thinking about it. Others were more confident in Harris, including Ashley Etienne, another former communications director for the former VP. She told the Post that Harris would need to separate herself from the Democratic establishment, but said she would have major advantages in a national election. CARVILLE DOESN'T 'FEEL SORRY' FOR URGING DEMOCRATS TO MOVE ON FROM THE KAMALA HARRIS ERA "It’s almost like, why not her? She has proven, unlike anyone else in the race, that she’s got these advantages that will matter in a national election," she told the Post. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Virginia Democratic state senator L. Louise Lucas told the Post that Democrats rejecting Harris too fast could be interpreted as a negative political move as well, suggesting it could be seen as overlooking a qualified Black woman for the position. "There’s no question that people would be upset because you see what happened last time," Lucas told the Post. "It could very well be that some folks would be so disillusioned that they would just say, ‘I give up on this process’ — especially people who’ve been fighting as many years as I have, who have come through the civil rights movement and just experienced so much, endured so much, and then to see this happen again would be quite painful." Several members of Congress didn't rush to throw their support behind Harris when asked by Fox News Digital about her possibly running in 2028. "Well, I've backed her before, but there'll be other contenders this time," Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., told Fox News Digital. "I've made no decisions about who I would support." "I think we're going to have a very, very, very messy and very big primary," Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., said. "It's going to be every Tom, Dick and Harry. And that's probably where it should be." "We're focused on 2026," said Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Md. "We're going to win back the House and the Senate." She continued, "I love Kamala Harris. I have a very personal friendship and relationship. She's amazing. I think anybody who wants to run should. She's obviously very well qualified. We need to focus on '26." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac54e9775342cf4db8cc716 Trump Does Not Plan to Reimburse Taxpayers for Promotional Ads te 2026-10-06T19:40:07.196Z Trump Does Not Plan to Reimburse Taxpayers for Promotional Ads A day after the president said his super PAC, would pay for the ads, which had drawn bipartisan backlash, officials said that he meant moving forward. A new taxpayer-funded ad aired Tuesday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac54c6275342cf4db8cc6bb Former All-Star pitcher 'Sudden' Sam McDowell dead at 84 te 2026-10-06T19:30:42.368Z Former All-Star pitcher 'Sudden' Sam McDowell dead at 84 Six-time All-Star pitcher Sam McDowell died Monday at 84. The cause of death is unknown. KDKA first reported McDowell’s death. McDowell pitched in the big leagues for 15 seasons, spending 11 of them with the then-Cleveland Indians, parts of two seasons with the San Francisco Giants, parts of two with the New York Yankees and his final season with the Pittsburgh Pirates. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE McDowell, nicknamed "Sudden Sam," won the American League ERA title in 1965 with a dazzling 2.18 ERA and made the first of his six All-Star Games that season. In his career, McDowell had a 141-134 record with a 3.17 ERA in 425 games. The Pittsburgh native is in the Guardians Hall of Fame. McDowell made his MLB debut at 18 but was out of baseball by 32 in 1975 because of alcohol abuse. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "I was the biggest, most hopeless and most violent drunk in baseball," McDowell told the New York Post in 2001. He recalled jumping off of hotel balconies into swimming pools. In that same interview, McDowell said he had lost his family and career to alcohol. He went to rehab in 1978 and turned things around. He went back to college and became a licensed therapist in sports psychology and addictions. McDowell then returned to baseball, working for the Toronto Blue Jays and Texas Rangers. From 1987-2016, he served as an addiction and recovery consultant for the Baseball Assistance Team. "I truly believe with all my heart, the greatest thing that ever happened to me was that I was an alcoholic and found out about it," McDowell said. "Had I never known and had not been thrown out of baseball, I would not have the great life I have now. I would not have the education. I would not have learned how to live and love. Every day is a kick." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac54c5975342cf4db8cc6b2 Trump, Waltz link France riots to mass immigration as thousands are arrested te 2026-10-06T19:30:33.705Z Trump, Waltz link France riots to mass immigration as thousands are arrested FIRST ON FOX: President Donald Trump warned Tuesday that France’s escalating riots were being driven by "out of control mass migration," as U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Mike Waltz echoed those concerns and blamed unchecked immigration and broader European policy failures for helping fuel the unrest. Asked by Fox News Digital about Trump’s comments and the scenes emerging from France, Waltz condemned the violence while also linking the unrest to European immigration and economic policies. "I think we would always condemn lawlessness, condemn the violence that we're seeing in Paris," Waltz told Fox News Digital. "But I think we also have to recognize that when you have open borders, when you [have] this pro-migration, unchecked immigration kind of policy, coupled with policies over the years that deny people basic energy, that overspend on all kinds of other government programs, that you see a level of frustration boiling to the surface." FRANCE EXPLODES AGAIN AS STUDENTS RIOT OVER EDUCATION Trump weighed in as the unrest intensified, arguing that what was unfolding went beyond the students’ complaints about France’s education system. "What’s happening in France is nothing less than out of control mass migration. This isn’t about schools, this is about Islam wanting to take over a once great Country!" Trump wrote on Truth Social Tuesday. "Unfortunately, I think you're seeing the results of some of that, and President Trump has brought that to light," Waltz added. The comments came as France faced its biggest day of school unrest since the protests began in September. on Tuesday, police fired tear gas in Paris and other major cities, protesters lit fires and hurled projectiles, and France’s Interior Ministry said 6,100 people had been arrested, the overwhelming majority of them minors, according to Reuters. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu describing the clashes as producing the school system’s "heaviest toll in decades". FRANCE’S VIOLENT STUDENT PROTESTS RAISE WARNING FOR AMERICA: ‘A CAUTIONARY TALE’ France’s Interior Ministry said 6,100 people have been arrested so far, the overwhelming majority of them minors. Lecornu told lawmakers Tuesday that at least 215 teenagers and 85 school staff members have been injured, while his office said more than 700 police officers have also been hurt, according to Reuters. The latest demonstrations brought clashes in Paris, Lyon, Strasbourg and Rennes, where police fired tear gas as protesters lit fires and hurled projectiles. More than half of France’s roughly 3,700 high schools were blockaded or expected to close Tuesday, according to the High School Students Union. The ⁠Paris police said the clashes there had come about when some 300 people attempted to face off against security forces, adding that the protest was generally unfolding well elsewhere. Theo Wold, a former assistant attorney general and former White House deputy assistant for domestic policy under Trump, also argued that immigration was contributing to the unrest. FRANCE ROCKED BY STUDENT RIOTS AS HUNDREDS ARRESTED, VIOLENCE SPREADS NATIONWIDE "The French are notorious for strikes, labor stoppages and street demonstrations. It’s a core part of the Fifth Republic’s civic culture," Wold told Fox News Digital. "What’s new is the violence, lawlessness and rioting. This is a consequence of mass immigration." While Trump, Waltz and Wold linked the violence to immigration, Reuters and AP have reported that the protest movement began over school conditions, including teacher shortages, overcrowded classrooms, deteriorating buildings and education funding. Students have cited overcrowded classrooms, teacher shortages and deteriorating school buildings — including water leaks and rat infestations — among their grievances. The unrest has increasingly become part of a broader political fight ahead of France’s presidential election in April and May 2027. Reuters reported last week that French authorities and political opponents have accused lawmakers and mayors from the hard-left France Unbowed party, or LFI, of stoking the demonstrations. LFI has denied the accusations. Fox News Digital's Greg Norman-Diamond and Reuters contributed to this story. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac54c4775342cf4db8cc672 Broncos Hit With Double Crucial Injury Losses Before Chargers Game te 2026-10-06T19:30:15.407Z Broncos Hit With Double Crucial Injury Losses Before Chargers Game The Denver Broncos are placing Pat Surtain and Pat Bryant on injured reserve ahead of their game against the Los Angeles Charger. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac54c4375342cf4db8cc669 Vikings Leave Door Open for Justin Jefferson Return Before Bye Week te 2026-10-06T19:30:11.650Z Vikings Leave Door Open for Justin Jefferson Return Before Bye Week Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell provided an injury update regarding superstar wide receiver Justin Jefferson. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac549fb75342cf4db8cc607 Ex-C.I.A. Officer Who Stashed Gold Bars Admits to Far Larger $145 Million Scam te 2026-10-06T19:20:27.994Z Ex-C.I.A. Officer Who Stashed Gold Bars Admits to Far Larger $145 Million Scam The plea hearing revealed a far larger pattern of fraud against the government, while keeping some key secrets still hidden. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac549f475342cf4db8cc5ee Russian 'Plague' Update: Experts Warn of Possible Biological Agent te 2026-10-06T19:20:20.138Z Russian 'Plague' Update: Experts Warn of Possible Biological Agent The WHO statement comes as biosecurity experts question if Russia's response was consistent with a plague investigation. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac549ef75342cf4db8cc5e5 Ryan Day Has Simple Message for Julian Sayin on Forcing Ball to Jeremiah Smith te 2026-10-06T19:20:15.651Z Ryan Day Has Simple Message for Julian Sayin on Forcing Ball to Jeremiah Smith Ryan Day made it clear that Julian Sayin should keep looking Jeremiah Smith's way as the Ohio State star chases a historic season. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac549eb75342cf4db8cc5dc Lamar Jackson's Social Media Post Sparks Speculation From NFL Fans te 2026-10-06T19:20:11.518Z Lamar Jackson's Social Media Post Sparks Speculation From NFL Fans Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson sparked speculation about his injury status with a social media post on Tuesday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac549e875342cf4db8cc5d3 Braves-Dodgers NLDS Game 3 Pitching Matchup Set to Snap 88-Year MLB Drought te 2026-10-06T19:20:08.989Z Braves-Dodgers NLDS Game 3 Pitching Matchup Set to Snap 88-Year MLB Drought The NLDS Game 3 matchup between the Atlanta Braves' Chris Sale and the Los Angeles Dodgers' Yoshinobu Yamamoto will be historic. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac549e575342cf4db8cc5ca Dodgers Make Shocking Shohei Ohtani Lineup Decision Amid Struggles te 2026-10-06T19:20:05.456Z Dodgers Make Shocking Shohei Ohtani Lineup Decision Amid Struggles The Los Angeles Dodgers moved Shohei Ohtani to the No. 5 spot in the lineup for Game 3 of the NLDS against the Atlanta Braves. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac547af75342cf4db8cc585 The hotel TV privacy mistake that can follow you home te 2026-10-06T19:10:39.902Z The hotel TV privacy mistake that can follow you home You've just arrived at your hotel after a long day of travel. The room looks good, the bed looks comfortable and there's a big TV on the wall with Netflix and your other favorite streaming apps ready to go. So, you grab the remote, sign in and settle in for the evening. Seems harmless, right? Here's the part that's easy to forget. That TV was used by plenty of guests before you, and more will use it after you leave. If you sign into a streaming service and forget to log out, your account could still be accessible after you've checked out and headed home. Before you reach for the remote, here's what to know about hotel TV privacy and the safer ways to stream while you're traveling. Missed CyberGuy LIVE? Watch the replay and discover 5 ways AI can help you get better health care. Our free CyberGuy LIVE class Get Better Healthcare with AI has ended, but you can still watch the full replay. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson walks you through five practical ways AI can help you prepare for appointments, remember important details, understand complicated medical information, research prescription questions and organize your next steps. No technical experience is needed. Plus, recordings of all our past classes are available, including How to Stop Spam, Phone Security and Financial Protection, each with a free downloadable checklist. Watch the free replays and get your checklists at CyberGuyLive.com TRAVEL MISTAKE PUTS PHONE, LAPTOP AND STREAMING ACCOUNTS AT RISK A hotel TV isn't your TV at home. It's a shared device that you don't control. When you sign into a streaming service, the app may create and store a session on that television so you don't have to log in every time you turn it on. That doesn't necessarily mean your password is sitting on the TV in plain text. But if the session stays active after you leave, the next person in the room may be able to open the app and use your account. Depending on the streaming service, that could let someone watch shows using your subscription, switch between profiles or see parts of your viewing activity. Netflix itself warns that a TV from a recent hotel stay can remain connected to your account. Its Manage Access and Devices feature lets you review recently active devices and sign them out remotely. There is another wrinkle here. Some newer hotel entertainment systems are designed specifically for guests and offer secure casting from your phone instead of requiring you to enter streaming credentials on the TV. Some of these systems automatically disconnect your device when you check out. That's a much better setup when it's available. Still, you can't assume every hotel TV works that way. Smart TVs can also collect information about what's being watched. Some television platforms use technology called Automatic Content Recognition (ACR) to identify content displayed on the screen and collect viewing information. The exact tracking depends on the TV, its software and its privacy settings. That doesn't mean every hotel television is tracking you personally or connecting your Netflix identity to everything you watch. Hotel TVs can use specialized commercial software and configurations that work differently from the smart TV sitting in your living room. But it's another reason I wouldn't treat a hotel television like one of my personal devices. FLORIDA SUES NETFLIX, ALLEGES STREAMER TRACKED CHILDREN AFTER PROMISING FAMILIES PRIVACY My preference is simple: keep your streaming accounts on devices you control. Your phone, tablet or laptop already has your streaming apps and account information. If you want to watch on the larger hotel screen, first check whether the hotel offers a casting option that lets you connect from your own device without entering your password on the TV. If it doesn't, an HDMI cable can be another option. Connect your laptop to the TV and switch the television to the correct HDMI input. Depending on your phone or tablet, you may also need a compatible USB-C or other video adapter. HDMI carries audio, video and certain control signals between devices, but connecting your laptop this way generally does not give the hotel TV access to the passwords, documents or other personal files stored on your computer. One caution: some hotel TVs have locked inputs or hotel equipment connected to the HDMI ports. If you disconnect anything to use the port, put it back exactly as you found it before you check out. Hotel Wi-Fi deserves some attention too, although there's an important distinction here. Most major websites and streaming services use HTTPS encryption, which means your password and other information aren't simply sitting out in the open for another hotel guest to read. Still, you're connecting through a network you don't control. A VPN adds another layer of privacy by encrypting the connection between your device and the VPN server. If you use a VPN when traveling, turn it on before connecting to sensitive accounts or doing other private browsing. A VPN service can help reduce what the hotel network or Wi-Fi operator can see about your internet traffic. Just remember that a VPN doesn't make you invisible online. The streaming service you're using still knows you're connected to it. For the best VPN software, see my expert review of the best VPNs for browsing the web privately on your Windows, Mac, Android and iOS devices at CyberGuy.com. BEFORE YOU CONNECT ANOTHER SMART TV, TABLET OR PHONE, LOCK IT DOWN If you're reading this from your hotel room and you're signed into Netflix or another streaming service on the TV, there's no reason to panic. Before you leave, open the streaming app and choose Sign Out. Don't assume that closing the app or turning off the TV signs you out. If you've already checked out and can't remember whether you logged out, do this: Look in your streaming service's account or security settings for recently active devices. Netflix has a Manage Access and Devices section that lets you remotely sign out individual devices. If you see a device you don't recognize or one that appears to be the hotel TV, remove it. Check profiles and viewing activity for anything you don't recognize. Use a strong, unique password for that streaming account. A password manager can help you create and store a long, random password so you don't have to reuse one from another account. If you're changing a Netflix password, keep the Sign out all devices option selected so existing sessions are removed. Some streaming accounts use verification codes or other additional checks for certain sign-ins and account changes. Turn on any additional account protection your service provides. I've stayed in enough hotels to know how tempting it is to drop your bag, turn on the TV and sign straight into Netflix. But I don't like putting my account credentials into a device I don't own, especially when I have other options sitting right in my bag. If the hotel offers secure casting from your phone, that's the first thing I'd look for. Otherwise, I'll use my own laptop or mobile device and connect to the television when possible. I also like using a VPN on hotel Wi-Fi for an added layer of privacy on a network I don't control. And if you do sign directly into that hotel TV, add one thing to your checkout routine: log out before you walk out the door. It takes a few seconds and could save you from discovering days later that somebody else is still enjoying your streaming account. Have you ever checked into a hotel and found someone else's streaming account still signed in on the TV? 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/6ac547ac75342cf4db8cc57c Fanatics Sportsbook Promo Code FOXNEWS350: Bet $20, Get $350 on Braves vs Dodgers te 2026-10-06T19:10:36.390Z Fanatics Sportsbook Promo Code FOXNEWS350: Bet $20, Get $350 on Braves vs Dodgers It is hard to believe that we are already on to Game 3 in the National League Divisional Series, but time flies when you’re having fun. Tonight the Braves take on the Dodgers and Fanatics is offering you a chance to use promo code FOXNEWS350 to earn $350 in FanCash when betting $20 on the game. The Dodgers are not quite on the ropes, but they are not in their best spot after losing Game 2. They’ve lost home-field advantage and if the Braves can take both of the next two, they will end their hopes of winning a third straight World Series title. Los Angeles is coming to the game with Yoshinobu Yamamoto on the mound. Last year’s World Series MVP has to be at his best as he faces off with Atlanta’s ace. This season, Yamamoto was 14-9 with a 2.53 ERA and a 0.87 WHIP. His ERA and WHIP were both top-five in the Majors. The Braves were outmuscled in Game 1, but used small ball and capitalized on Los Angeles' mistakes to win Game 2. They scored first on an infield single in the top of the first inning. After Freddie Freeman tied up the game in the fourth, the Braves grabbed it back in the fifth.  To take a 2-1 lead in the series, the Braves send Chris Sale to the mound. He started the Wild Card round opener against the Phillies, a game the team won, but needed some heroics in order to get there. Still, Sale was solid, going 6.0 innings and allowing just five hits, one walk and three runs. The winner of Game 3 in a best-of-five series goes on to win the series about 72% of the time, so this is a huge game. Fanatics Sportsbook is offering new users a chance to earn $350 in FanCash on a $20 wager when using promo code FOXNEWS350. Odds subject to change Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac547aa75342cf4db8cc573 Suspects wanted for stabbing of off-duty NYPD detective are illegal aliens with long criminal histories te 2026-10-06T19:10:34.682Z Suspects wanted for stabbing of off-duty NYPD detective are illegal aliens with long criminal histories The two suspects wanted for the attempted murder of an off-duty New York City police officer during a robbery have lengthy criminal records and are living in the U.S. illegally, federal officials said. Dangelo Rafael Jean Caraballo, 25, and Sneider Mejia Bautista, 24, both Dominican citizens, are accused of stabbing off-duty NYPD Detective Jose Mercedes. According to police, the two suspects attempted to snatch Mercedes’ gold chain while he was clearing out the trunk of his car. When Mercedes fought back, his attackers stabbed and slashed him multiple times. Despite his severe injuries, the detective chased the suspects for two blocks before collapsing. NYPD DETECTIVE RELEASED FROM HOSPITAL AFTER BEING STABBED MULTIPLE TIMES IN BRONX He was rushed to the hospital and released this week. Both suspects remain at large. "This horrific crime could have been prevented if it weren’t for Biden’s open borders and the America Last policies of New York sanctuary politicians," said Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin. "DHS is calling on New York authorities to cooperate with us so we can get these dangerous criminals off our streets. Our thoughts and prayers are with the detective for a speedy recovery." MAMDANI BLASTS FEDS FOR WAGING 'CAMPAIGN OF VIOLENCE AND TERROR' AGAINST NYC'S IMMIGRANTS According to DHS, both men entered the U.S. unlawfully through the Arizona border at different times, where they were apprehended and subsequently released into the country by the Biden administration. Both have accumulated extensive criminal histories in New York. WATCH: DEM DEMANDS 'ONE CASE' WHERE SANCTUARY CITIES DIDN'T TURN OVER ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS; DHS PROVIDES LIST Caraballo’s prior arrests include charges for reckless endangerment, reckless driving, unlawful fleeing from a police officer in a motor vehicle, possession of burglar’s tools, criminal possession of a controlled substance, criminal possession of a weapon involving a loaded firearm and second-degree menacing with a weapon. Following a December 2024 arrest for possession of burglar’s tools, local authorities released him before U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) could lodge an immigration detainer. Bautista’s criminal record includes arrests for criminal possession of stolen property, possession of burglar’s tools, grand larceny and criminal possession of a weapon. Following an October 2025 weapon charge, ICE lodged a detainer against Bautista, but local officials declined the request under New York City's sanctuary policies. DHS noted that following his other arrests, Bautista was released so quickly that ICE was unable to lodge detainers in time. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac547a775342cf4db8cc55b Young voters favor Democrats across Arizona races, but many haven’t been reached te 2026-10-06T19:10:31.198Z Young voters favor Democrats across Arizona races, but many haven’t been reached (Photo via Getty Images) Young voters in the Grand Canyon State overwhelmingly prefer Democratic to Republican candidates in statewide races, a new survey found.  A new poll conducted by YouGov of 3,310 voters aged 18-29 across eight swing states, including Arizona, found high levels of support for Democrats. With President Donald Trump facing plummeting public opinion over the Iran War and rising concerns about the cost-of-living, Democrats are hoping voters repudiate him and award the party control of Congress in November.  GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE In Arizona, Democrats are making strong pushes for three congressional seats held by Republicans: the open seat in Congressional District 1, Juan Ciscomani’s seat in Congressional District 6 and Eli Crane’s seat in Congressional District 2. And all of the statewide offices are up for grabs this year, and Democrats hope to hold the ones they won in 2022 — governor, secretary of state and attorney general — and flip control of lower profile offices like state treasurer, superintendent of public instruction and corporation commissioner. The candidates, the ballot measures, and the tools you need to cast your vote. Arizona Votes: 2026 A substantial share of young voters in Arizona will be making their voices heard for the first time in November. Roughly 45% are newly eligible to vote this year and about 30% said the midterms will be the first time they cast a ballot. Similar to the rest of the country’s voters, concern over the economy and affordability rank high on the list of issues young Arizonans are most worried about. Nearly 30% said they are worried about the economy and 24% pointed to housing costs and rent as their top problems.  And for younger voters, concern over corruption has reached the same level as concern over the economy. John Ray, the senior director of polling at YouGov Blue, a Democratic research company, attributed that to increased political messaging on the topic.  “It began to creep up early into Trump’s second term. Now, it is a top concern for several pieces of the electorate, particularly for young voters,” Ray said during an Oct. 2 virtual meeting unveiling the data.  In Arizona, the race with the biggest difference was the contest over who should run the governor’s office for the next four years, with nearly triple the percentage of young voters, 63%, favoring Democrat Katie Hobbs over Republican Andy Biggs, who registered just 22% support.  The secretary of state’s race also saw a substantial gap in support: 60% of young voters said they would rather cast their ballots for Adrian Fontes, the Democratic incumbent, compared to 26% who said they’d prefer Republican Alexander Kolodin.  In the congressional races, YouGov found that young Arizona voters believe the state’s seats in the U.S. House of Representatives should be handed over to Democrats. About 62% of young voters sided with Democratic candidates while only 26% said they plan to back the congressional bids of Republicans.  Part of the reason so much of the share of young voters leans toward Democratic candidates is the declining popularity of Trump. Only 20% of young voters in Arizona said they viewed Trump favorably, while 76% said they disapproved of him.  And young men, who have historically been the core of the Republican Party’s base, showed an increased shift to Democrats. In 2024, 55% of men voted for Trump. But the YouGov poll found that 58% of young men in Arizona planned to vote blue in the U.S. House races, while just 32% said they would support Republican candidates.  “By really any measure available of the data, Trump’s reputation among young people is very bad,” Ray said.   But, while the polling shows Democrats hold a sizable lead over Republicans, it’s unclear if that will translate into votes in November. One-third of voters interviewed said they haven’t been contacted about their plan to vote. And while  34% of young Arizonans said they feel prepared to vote, at least 26% said they feel somewhat or very unprepared to do so.  Dakota Hall, the executive director of the Alliance for Youth Power, a national group that mobilizes voters across the country, said that more needs to be done to reach out to young people. “Young people have made up their minds and almost nobody has contacted them with a plan to make sure they’re going out and voting,” he said. “While polls measure opinions, an election measures turnout.” YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5479775342cf4db8cc542 Trump to Announce Investment in Maryland Submarine Facility te 2026-10-06T19:10:15.420Z Trump to Announce Investment in Maryland Submarine Facility The deal is designed to demonstrate that President Trump is focused on one of his main campaign pledges: bringing back manufacturing jobs. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5479475342cf4db8cc525 Trump Writes His Own French Tragedy te 2026-10-06T19:10:12.987Z Trump Writes His Own French Tragedy Trump turns French students’ school protests into an Islamic takeover to stoke American fear. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5479375342cf4db8cc51c White House Denies Trump Blocked Maryland Governor From Major Announcement te 2026-10-06T19:10:11.002Z White House Denies Trump Blocked Maryland Governor From Major Announcement The $3.7 billion investment is set to bring over 3,000 jobs to Baltimore, with both the Governor and president taking credit. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5478f75342cf4db8cc513 Colts Sign Former Eagles WR to Practice Squad te 2026-10-06T19:10:07.637Z Colts Sign Former Eagles WR to Practice Squad The Indianapolis Colts have signed former Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Quez Watkins to their practice squad. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5454575342cf4db8cc4ee Province authors uncorked their stories at literary wine night te 2026-10-06T19:00:21.126Z Province authors uncorked their stories at literary wine night The Province Wine and Province Authors and Writer’s groups last month found the perfect pairing.   Hosted by Brian Agner’s Province Wine Group and emceed by Province Writer’s Group facilitator Susan Ratliff, the Merlot and Manuscripts event Sept. 25 showcased six local authors, pairing writing excerpts with a wine varietal.  “Just as a fine wine reveals its character sip by sip, a good book reveals mystery, comedy, struggle, romance, or tragedy page by page,” Ratliff said. “Tonight, as you taste finely crafted wines, a select group of our authors will give you a taste of the tales they have crafted.”  The literary tasting highlighted local Province authors Yvonne Rose, Joe Vass under pseudonym Max Cossack, Tom Schuman, Pete A. Rathfelter, Roger Evans and Kay Fisher. Each took the stage to read an excerpt of their work to an expectant crowd milling around bottles of wine and accompanying crudité.  Much like the wines offered, the book genres varied, covering everything from nonfiction sports to memoir to fiction.   Rose opened the event with an excerpt from her book “The Messman,” chronicling a story of segregation on Battleship USS North Carolina during World War II.  In the middle of the author lineup, Schuman prefaced his reading with the disclaimer that he “uses sports to tell people stories.” His book “Why Not Us?” is a story about a shared dream that brings a university together.    Fisher closed out the readings with “Water Data Two: Toxic Bubbles,” an environmental mystery led by the president of a large data–mining company. Much like the effervescence of a sparkling wine, Fisher’s excerpt had unexpected twists and turns.  After the authors shared their works, they chatted with the literature-loving crowd over memorabilia and merchandise for purchase.   And for those who may have missed the event, Ratliff said there may be more opportunities in the future.   “You know, we have many more writers than just those featured tonight. It looks like we’ll have to do another night,” she said.  Someone pours wine at the "Merlot and Manuscript" event in Province on Sept. 25, 2026. [Karen Bartunek] The audience at "Merlot and Manuscripts" event on Sept. 25, 2026. [Karen Bartunek] Susan Ratliff's "Merlot and Manuscript" event notes on Sept. 25, 2026. [Karen Bartunek] Wine and literature were abundant at the "Merlot and Manuscripts" event on Sept. 25, 2026. [Karen Bartunek] Authors and attendees deep in conversation at the "Merlot and Manuscripts" event on Sept. 25, 2026. [Karen Bartunek] Susan Ratliff's booth at the "Merlot and Manuscripts event on Sept. 25, 2026. [Karen Bartunek] The post Province authors uncorked their stories at literary wine night appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac542f675342cf4db8cc437 Fox Nation reveals how Rudy Giuliani broke the Mafia's grip on New York te 2026-10-06T18:50:30.039Z Fox Nation reveals how Rudy Giuliani broke the Mafia's grip on New York Before he was "America's Mayor," Rudy Giuliani was a U.S. attorney on the hunt for some of the nation's most notorious Mafia leaders. The newest season of the hit Fox Nation series is peeling back the curtain behind those brave efforts to bring some of the most dangerous men of the 20th century to justice. During the third season of 'Stories of the American Mafia,' narrated by Eric Shawn, the episode "Rudy and the RICO Act" chronicles Giuliani's rise from little-known lawyer to prosecuting some of the country's most feared crime bosses. The show reveals how during the 1980s, soaring crime rates in Manhattan created a perfect breeding ground for the Mafia to tighten their grip on the city. "When you have a vacuum like that, you're gonna have this shadow government step in," former NYPD inspector Paul Mauro explained in a new episode.  But Giuliani had a plan to fight back against the rising tide of organized crime syndicates. TRUMP PICKS JAMES MCDONALD TO LEAD POWERFUL SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK AFTER JAY CLAYTON'S DEPARTURE The former NYC mayor established the Mafia Commission Trial in 1985 and indicted 11 people, including the heads of the infamous 'Five Families.' The indictments were made using the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO), using charges such as murder for hire, extortion, and labor racketeering. In short, New York City prosecutors could target entire Mafia organizations rather than specific individuals, making it easier to hold criminals accountable. "Previously, you had to make these cases based essentially on conspiracies," Mauro said. "What RICO did is change that paradigm. All you had to do is to have agreed to act on behalf of an organization, and then having done something on behalf of that organization. And what it meant was that guys would flip." FORMER GAMBINO ASSOCIATE TURNED NEW JERSEY COUNCILMAN ACCUSED OF RUNNING LOANSHARKING RING WHILE IN OFFICE Former Gambino associate Louis Ferrante described Giuliani's prosecution strategy as cutting "the head off the Hydra," praising his top-down efforts to take down the Mafia groups. "That's not going to be able to repair itself," he said. "Not because they couldn't replace the bosses, but they couldn't replace the boss with the talent that they once had. And that's what led to the beginning of the end for the Mafia. And realistically, I would argue that they've never recovered from that." SAMMY 'THE BULL' REVEALS WHY HIS LOVE FOR JOHN GOTTI TURNED INTO PRISON HATE In other riveting episodes of "Stories of the American Mafia" Season 3, viewers can witness the short rise and fall of Murder, Inc., the brutal murder of William "Billy Batts" Bentvena, FBI agent Joe Pistone's undercover takedown of the Bonanno crime family, and more shocking true stories of the American Mafia. Former FBI undercover operative Giovanni Rocco joins Mauro and Ferrante throughout the season, adding in-depth analysis to these stunning but true mob stories. All five episodes are now available for streaming exclusively on the Fox Nation platform. CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE TO FOX NATION Fox Nation programs are viewable on demand and from your mobile device app but only for FOX Nation subscribers. Go to Fox Nation to start a free trial and watch the extensive library of your favorite FOX Nation personalities. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac542f375342cf4db8cc42e Russian researcher's mystery death could be ‘far worse’ than the plague, former senior Trump official warns te 2026-10-06T18:50:27.505Z Russian researcher's mystery death could be ‘far worse’ than the plague, former senior Trump official warns The unexplained death of a researcher at a Russian anti-plague institute has one former senior U.S. arms official warning it could be 'far worse' than the bacteria that caused the Black Death. Marshall Billingslea, who served as President Donald Trump's special presidential envoy for arms control, said a top Soviet bioweapons defector told him decades ago about secret work on antibiotic-resistant plague at the same facility where the recent plague-related death occurred. "This may not be just 'the plague.' It may be far worse," Billingslea wrote on X. He spent much of the 1990s working on proliferation and arms control issues on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee — and during that time worked with Ken Alibek, the former No. 2 official in the Soviet biological weapons program who defected to the U.S. BIOWEAPON THREAT EXPOSED AS ANTHROPIC SOUNDS ALARM ON FOREIGN ACTORS PLOTTING VIRUS EXPERIMENTS "He claimed that they had engineered a strain of plague that was antibiotic-resistant & that they had worked on plague chimeras (fusing 2 or more pathogens)," Billingslea wrote of Alibek. "He specifically called out Irkutsk for being involved in the BW program," he added. Billingslea's warning comes after a 28-year-old employee of the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Institute of Siberia and the Far East died last week from what Russian authorities have described as pneumonia of undetermined origin. Russia has not said the woman died of plague and said testing found no microorganisms in her body linked to her work. The World Health Organization (WHO) said Tuesday that Russian officials told the agency no plague or other high-threat pathogen had been detected among her close contacts, though they are still awaiting confirmation of what caused her fatal pneumonia. DEFENSE DEPARTMENT SCIENTIST’S ACCIDENTAL DEATH RAISES QUESTIONS AS PROBE INTO MISSING SCIENTISTS GROWS About 60% of the woman's identified contacts have been tested so far, according to Russian authorities, with two cases of COVID-19 and two rhinovirus infections detected — but no other infectious disease pathogens. Still, the unexplained death at a facility that works with dangerous pathogens has drawn scrutiny from biosecurity experts — including questions about why the cause remains unknown. Kevin Esvelt, an MIT professor who studies biological security and catastrophic pandemic risks, said Russia's latest explanation suggests the researcher did not die from plague while leaving unanswered what killed her. "If we take the Russian authorities at their word, it is not plague," Esvelt wrote Tuesday. "But untargeted research-grade sequencing reliably identifies pathogens, and people seldom die of pneumonia without pathogens, let alone 28-year-olds," he added. "It would be surprising if they did not know the cause." Esvelt cautioned that more alarming explanations remain hypothetical. "The concerning possibility is still only a possibility," he wrote. The questions surrounding the death come against the backdrop of the Soviet Union's documented history of secretly developing biological weapons, including weaponized plague, and U.S. assessments that elements of that program continued after the Soviet collapse. In its 2025 arms control compliance report, the State Department assessed that Russia maintains an offensive biological warfare program in violation of the Biological Weapons Convention and that the Soviet program was "absorbed, not dismantled" after the Soviet collapse. The department said the program "has continued and evolved" under the Russian Federation and that Moscow continues activities prohibited under the convention. Russia has repeatedly denied maintaining an offensive biological weapons program. The U.S. assessment does not establish any connection between Russia's biological weapons program and the researcher's death in Irkutsk, and no such connection has been confirmed. NEW YORK DECLARES MEASLES DISASTER EMERGENCY AS CASES SURGE IN PENNSYLVANIA The Soviet program Billingslea referenced was one of the world's largest clandestine biological weapons efforts. Alibek, born Kanatjan Alibekov, rose to become the first deputy chief of Biopreparat, the ostensibly civilian network that formed a major part of the Soviet biological weapons apparatus, before defecting to the United States in 1992. After his defection, Alibek provided U.S. officials with extensive information about the scale and capabilities of the Soviet program. He described Soviet scientists working to weaponize pathogens including plague and developing strains designed to withstand antibiotics. His claims about some aspects of the Soviet program have faced scrutiny over the years, making independent documentation particularly important. But the existence and enormous scale of the Soviet biological weapons effort — conducted despite Moscow's 1975 ratification of the Biological Weapons Convention — is well established. The Irkutsk institute says it was founded in 1934 as a scientific and operational center for combating plague. Its mission later expanded to other highly dangerous diseases, including cholera and anthrax, and it describes itself today as a research and anti-epidemic facility responsible for helping protect the region from infectious disease. The Trump administration has said it is closely monitoring the situation and pressed Moscow for greater transparency about what happened. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Monday that while travel between the U.S. and Russia remains limited, an infectious disease could quickly spread beyond Russia's borders. "If something like that gets out, it could quickly spread," Rubio said. President Donald Trump said the U.S. would offer assistance to Russia if needed. "I hate to see them having it," Trump told reporters Monday. "It's a rough disease." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac542f175342cf4db8cc425 Hazmat crew removes 'glass vials,' vacuum from home linked to missing women in potential serial killer probe te 2026-10-06T18:50:25.261Z Hazmat crew removes 'glass vials,' vacuum from home linked to missing women in potential serial killer probe EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS: PHILADELPHIA — Police have returned again to a home in Philadelphia's Olney neighborhood where they collected "glass vials," a vacuum cleaner, workout equipment and other items, photographs show. This is after city police have said they recovered more than a million pieces of digital evidence from the home, described as a "house of horrors" in some reports. It used to belong to a pornographer named Raymond "RC" Horsch, who died last year at 82. PHILLY SERIAL KILLER PROBE COULD EXPOSE LARGER NETWORK BEHIND APPARENT 'SNUFF' FILMS, EXPERT SAYS One evidence bag was photographed with a partially legible label. It listed "glass vials," a "board" as well as references to a bin and drawers. Investigators were also seen taking out a rowing machine and a vacuum cleaner among boxes and bags of packaged evidence Monday. "The investigation remains active and ongoing," a Philadelphia police spokesperson told Fox News Digital Tuesday. "Additional information will be released as it becomes available and is appropriate for public release." Horsch specialized in sadistic themes — some of which may ultimately prove to be nonfiction after investigators say evidence in the home has been linked to seven separate cases involving missing women. GILGO BEACH SERIAL KILLER REX HEUERMANN KEPT 'DEXTER'-STYLE KILL ROOM BUT WASN'T AS SMART AS HE THOUGHT: DA Philadelphia police have repeatedly revisited the building following the June arrest of his 44-year-old son, Eugene Horsch, on drug, firearms and forgery charges. While searching the home after his arrest, police allegedly found "snuff" videos believed to show multiple missing women, a drum of chemicals hooked up to the water system, and five urns that contained what police said might be human ashes. PHILADELPHIA HOME LINKED TO 7 MISSING WOMEN, LATE RESIDENT'S POTENTIAL 'SERIAL KILLER' MEMOIR INVESTIGATED FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X Four of the seven missing women believed to be connected to the home have been identified in those images, according to authorities. Only some of them have been publicly identified. Philadelphia police identified Maribel Fresses, 26, who vanished in 2018; and Gabrielle Aramando, 27, earlier in the investigation. During Eugene Horsch's arrest, the woman with him had an ID for Blair Tonzelli, 38, who was last seen in Philadelphia in February 2023, police told Fox News Digital in September. Two other women were identified in local reports. Both are listed as missing persons in the National Missing and Unidentified Person System, or NamUs. One is Horsch's ex-wife, Amy McHale, 54, who was 44 when she was last seen on June 13, 2016, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported in June. The other is Nicole "Nikki" Fusaro, 34, according to CBS's Philadelphia affiliate, citing local police sources. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS She was 27 when she vanished near the intersection of Kensington and Allegheny Avenue in July 2019. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB Investigators said they have also identified dozens of other people from the images. Excavation crews have previously been seen searching outside and under the home, including the sewers. GOT A TIP? The younger Horsch has not been charged in connection with any of the missing women. But at the time of his unrelated arrest in a BMW at the city's Independence Mall, authorities allege that the woman with him was carrying one of their IDs. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST Dr. Kris Mohandie, a board-certified forensic psychologist, has warned that the elder Horsch may have been part of a wider network centered on the production and distribution of "snuff films." GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL "The fact that the father was involved in the pornographic industry indicates that there may have been, in addition to the sadistic motives that we usually see in serial murders, that there may have been profit in distribution of so-called snuff films," he told Fox News Digital previously. The older Horsch was a convicted producer of methamphetamines and an author of sexually explicit and violent books. In one, 2014's "Empathy," there is a chapter about dissolving a murdered woman's body with boiling chemicals. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac542ed75342cf4db8cc404 State court system hacked, Supreme Court warns of widespread data breach te 2026-10-06T18:50:21.099Z State court system hacked, Supreme Court warns of widespread data breach Residents who have paid into the Arizona Supreme Court’s Fines/Fees and Restitution Enforcement program may have been the victims of a large-scale data breach, state court officials said this week. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac542df75342cf4db8cc3e9 What, Exactly, Did Trump Say About Iran Taking Out Los Angeles? te 2026-10-06T18:50:07.379Z What, Exactly, Did Trump Say About Iran Taking Out Los Angeles? President Trump’s comments caused an uproar from members of both parties. A White House official said he was taken out of context. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac540a675342cf4db8cc036 LeBron James' deal with Fanatics gives him a unique way to handle his new East Coast commute te 2026-10-06T18:40:38.511Z LeBron James' deal with Fanatics gives him a unique way to handle his new East Coast commute For the first time in his life, let alone his career, LeBron James is calling the East Coast his home. The NBA’s all-time leading scorer is set to begin his unprecedented 24th season later this month as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers after spending his previous eight seasons in Los Angeles with the Lakers. But it does not appear that he has made the Philly area or even nearby New Jersey his home. Instead, James seems to be making the commute over the New Jersey Turnpike and into New York City. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM James has arrived at and left practices via helicopter, which has been shown to be traveling to and from the Big Apple. But better yet, the helicopter is on someone else’s dime. James’ brand deal with Fanatics includes use of the company’s corporate aviation, a source with the company told Fox News. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! A spokesperson for James confirmed as such to Fox News via email. "The deal we signed with Fanatics almost three years ago includes access to their corporate aviation. It’s a feature in many of their deals with their largest athletes, and we appreciate their partnership as LeBron splits his time between New York and Philadelphia," a spokesperson for James said. FIRED TRAIL BLAZERS ANNOUNCER'S LEGAL TEAM DEMANDS REINSTATEMENT AFTER TEAM AXES HIM OVER TEENAGE TWEETS A typical drive from Philly to New York, even without traffic, could be near two hours, but the flight is roughly half an hour. James signed a two-year, $8 million deal with the Sixers, a move he said would be his "last decision." Through his career earnings and sponsorship deals, James has an estimated net worth of $1.4 billion, according to Forbes. The new-look Sixers also added Jaylen Brown via trade, making them a serious threat to the reigning NBA champion New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference. He joins Sixers veterans Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey as they look to finally complete their long-awaited process. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5409775342cf4db8cbfc5 Nick Saban Sounds Alarm on NIL’s Impact on College Football Coaches te 2026-10-06T18:40:23.686Z Nick Saban Sounds Alarm on NIL’s Impact on College Football Coaches Nick Saban warns that NIL and boosters are putting more pressure on college football coaches and changing how programs are run. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5409375342cf4db8cbfb3 Seahawks End up Not Signing RB Joe Mixon for One Reason te 2026-10-06T18:40:19.985Z Seahawks End up Not Signing RB Joe Mixon for One Reason The Seahawks were planning to sign veteran running back Joe Mixon on Monday, but that changed less than 24 hours later. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5409075342cf4db8cbfa1 Flyers Sign Former Maple Leafs 63-Point Forward After Latest Loss te 2026-10-06T18:40:16.930Z Flyers Sign Former Maple Leafs 63-Point Forward After Latest Loss The Philadelphia Flyers have signed former Toronto Maple Leafs forward Michael Bunting as they continue to struggle. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5408e75342cf4db8cbf8f Neil Gorsuch Cautions Supreme Court on Retirement Fund Case Question te 2026-10-06T18:40:14.755Z Neil Gorsuch Cautions Supreme Court on Retirement Fund Case Question A Supreme Court ruling could open the floodgates to employees suing their employers if their retirement fund underperforms. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5408975342cf4db8cbf74 Micah Parsons Sends Clear Message to Falcons on TE Kyle Pitts te 2026-10-06T18:40:09.859Z Micah Parsons Sends Clear Message to Falcons on TE Kyle Pitts Green Bay Packers pass rusher Micah Parsons delivered a clear message to the Atlanta Falcons regarding tight end Kyle Pitts. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5408575342cf4db8cbf59 Rays' Radio Host Takes Shot at Cam Schlittler After Controversial Comments te 2026-10-06T18:40:05.804Z Rays' Radio Host Takes Shot at Cam Schlittler After Controversial Comments Tampa Bay Rays radio broadcaster Neil Solondz took a shot at New York Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler after his ALDS start Monday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac53e5575342cf4db8cbd32 Liberal justices look for 'escape hatch' as high-stakes climate case lands at Supreme Court, experts say te 2026-10-06T18:30:45.717Z Liberal justices look for 'escape hatch' as high-stakes climate case lands at Supreme Court, experts say Justices Ketanji Brown Jackson and Sonia Sotomayor's repeated questions concerning whether the Supreme Court has jurisdiction to hear a high-profile climate case that could expose oil companies to lawsuits across the country steered conservative lawyers to believe that the liberal justices are seeking an "off-ramp." "The fact that they kept going back to trying to create a jurisdictional problem tells me they don't feel confident that they have the votes in this space," Carrie Severino, president of JCN, a conservative judicial group, told Fox News Digital. "Jackson and Sotomayor were looking for an escape hatch." The Supreme Court began its new term Monday, hearing its first oral arguments for Suncor v. Boulder, in which they will rule on whether state tort laws can be used to seek damages from oil companies for climate change, even when the alleged harms are occurring outside the state or continent. The justices will also rule on whether the Supreme Court has jurisdiction to hear this case now, as the case is still before the Colorado Supreme Court. The case before the high court is in an unusual procedural posture, meaning the justices could resolve it without ever reaching the blockbuster state-versus-federal power fight at its center. That dispute centers on whether Colorado can use its own laws to seek damages for alleged harms caused by emissions from other states or whether it's an issue for the federal government and Congress to regulate. SUPREME COURT BEGINS NEW TERM WITH HIGH-PROFILE LOOK AT CLEAN AIR AND FEDERAL AUTHORITY "The questions by Jackson and Sotomayor trying to say it would be premature for the court to issue an opinion are simply the liberal justices trying to find an off-ramp for the case because they are afraid they will be outvoted on the main issue: does federal law such as the Clean Air Act preempt all state claims like those asserted here," Hans von Spakovsky, senior legal fellow with Advancing American Freedom, told Fox News Digital. While questioning Suncor attorney Kannon Shanmugam, Jackson suggested the dispute may have reached the Supreme Court too soon, calling it "premature from the standpoint of this court exercising its jurisdiction." She also repeatedly questioned why the court couldn't wait to hear the case, saying the court doesn't "have the whole set of facts" and that the court doesn't "really know enough to be confident" that the theories posed are applicable. "It feels to me like the defendants ... are bringing it back to federal court before the state courts have really had a chance to sort out who is the source, what is their allegation with respect to how this causation is happening," Jackson told Principal Deputy Solicitor General Sarah Harris, who argued in support of Suncor. Meanwhile, Sotomayor refused to drop her line of questioning on jurisdiction with Shanmugam, proposing that the Supreme Court send the case back to the Colorado Supreme Court. "If we're unsure of your characterization, because there's certainly a number of amici brief who disagree with that characterization, shouldn't we be certifying this question to the Colorado court instead of us deciding it? We have to be sure of our jurisdiction before we take it," Sotomayor said. Republican Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall told Fox News Digital it was clear that the liberal justices were trying to cast doubt on whether they have jurisdiction. SUPREME COURT CAN RESTORE SANITY AND STOP THE LEFT’S RADICAL CLIMATE AGENDA "Well, I think you saw both Justice Jackson and Justice Sotomayor try to find an out for this court, basically saying the court doesn't have jurisdiction at this stage of the case to be able to make a final ruling. I think that you saw the advocates on behalf of Suncor be able to distinguish that." If the Supreme Court declines to reach the federalism issue, the Colorado Supreme Court's ruling allowing Boulder's state-law claims to proceed would remain in place, leaving the broader question of how far states can use tort law to pursue climate claims against energy companies unresolved. Chief Justice John Roberts pressed Boulder attorney Kevin Russell on whether a Boulder win could trigger similar lawsuits nationwide. Russell said there are legal limits, but acknowledged to Justice Clarence Thomas that Boulder's theory could allow other fossil-fuel businesses to be sued. "The chief justice and the court do not like issuing rulings with no limiting principles, rulings that could open up unlimited litigation and claims. Kannon Shanmugam, the lawyer for Suncor, emphasized this again at the very end of the oral argument when he pointed out that there are not only 90,000 political jurisdictions that could sue, but individuals could also sue claiming damages from global warming," von Spakovsky said. "And he also pointed out something the conservative majority frowns upon: that Boulder is trying to resolve a major policy issue in the courts instead of in the legislative branches," von Spakovsky continued. SUPREME COURT KICKS OFF NEW TERM WITH FRESH QUESTIONS OVER ITS LEGITIMACY AND ITS FUTURE Supporters of Suncor say the lawsuits could "bankrupt" oil companies and cause the price for consumers to go up. "It's to basically create a carbon tax on both producers and emitters across the country, which would include, by the way, my cattlemen in Alabama producing beef for our country, those that are creating concrete to be able to build structures and be able to grow our economy," Marshall told Fox News. "They ultimately want to bankrupt that industry to have their preferred climate change policies be in play." "They're literally addressing behavior that takes place all over the world," Utah Attorney General Derek Brown told Fox News Digital. "They want to regulate not just what happens in Colorado, but what happens in my state of Utah or in Saudi Arabia. That's not the way the system works. So, really, this case comes down to one main issue and that is who gets to decide things like energy policy. And ultimately, under our system, it should be Congress." Meanwhile, Boulder alleged ExxonMobil and Suncor knew for decades about the climate risks associated with fossil fuels but misled the public about those risks. The communities estimate that taxpayers could face more than $100 million in costs to adapt to climate-related impacts, including wildfires, drought and damage to roads and other infrastructure. Former Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, a Democrat and longtime advocate for aggressive action on climate change, argued those costs are already being felt by communities across the country. "As governor, I've worked with so many families who've lost their homes," Inslee told Fox News Digital. "So many communities have essentially burned down, and they ought to be able to have a day in court to hear the evidence, to determine whether the lies of the oil and gas industry legitimately, they make it so that they're held accountable." The complaint pointed to a 1977 internal memo from ExxonMobil that circulated among the company's highest-level managers. The memo reported that "current scientific opinion overwhelmingly favors" that fossil fuels contribute to the rise in CO2 emissions. "Their own scientists knew that their product was dangerous, that it was going to cause more fires. And they knew this for decades, 1967, their own scientists told them it could be catastrophic, so they knew about it, they lied about it," Inslee said. "Now it's an American right to be in court. Nobody should bar an American from their day in court." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac53e5275342cf4db8cbd29 Cornell picks former deputy US attorney general to review sex assault response te 2026-10-06T18:30:42.809Z Cornell picks former deputy US attorney general to review sex assault response Cornell University has enlisted former Deputy U.S. Attorney Sally Yates to conduct a review of the institution's responses to sexual assault. Cornell announced the review on Tuesday, saying the review will generally cover Cornell's policies aimed at preventing and responding to sexual assault. Yates will also conduct a "detailed review of the University’s response to the allegations involving Jane Doe and members of the Chi Phi fraternity in October 2024, including whether Cornell followed its policies and procedures in responding to the matter." CORNELL CAMPUS POLICE MADE DRUG ARREST AT CHI PHI FRATERNITY HOUSE HOURS BEFORE ALLEGED GANG RAPE "The review will examine Cornell’s policies, practices and resources across the full range of prevention and response, including how reports are received and investigated; how students are supported; how hearings, disciplinary decisions and appeals are handled; the role, processes and response of campus police; coordination with other law enforcement agencies and prosecutors; campus safety reporting; and policies and oversight involving fraternities, sororities and other student organizations. It will also examine the Board’s oversight of these issues," Cornell said in a statement. Anne Meinig Smalling, who chairs the Cornell University Special Committee of Board of Trustees, said Yates will conduct a "rigorous examination" of Cornell's handling of the issue as student protests have taken over the campus this week. AOC'S DRAMATIC RETELLING OF CORNELL RAPE ALLEGATIONS COLLIDES WITH COMPLAINT DETAILS "Sally Yates brings extraordinary experience, independence and judgment to this work....The questions raised by the Jane Doe matter warrant a rigorous examination of Cornell’s response to that case, but our responsibility is broader," Smalling said in a statement. "We have asked Ms. Yates and her team to examine Cornell’s overall approach to preventing and responding to sexual misconduct, identify where we are doing things well and where we can do better, and recommend changes that will help make our community safer." Seven former Chi Phi fraternity brothers are accused in a lawsuit of drugging and raping a female Cornell student during a night of drinking, drugs and group sex at their fraternity house in October 2024. ATTORNEY FOR ACCUSED CORNELL STUDENT CALLS ON LETITIA JAMES TO STEP ASIDE OVER PRIOR COMMENTS The accuser, identified in court papers by the pseudonym Jane Doe, alleges the men sexually assaulted her after she arrived intoxicated and was pressured into taking ketamine and other substances. The men have denied wrongdoing, with some maintaining the sexual activity was consensual and others denying they participated in it. No criminal charges have been filed against the seven men. The case has now erupted into a political and legal firestorm, with New York Attorney General Letitia James announcing Friday that her office is conducting an "active criminal investigation" after Gov. Kathy Hochul appointed the Office of the Attorney General as special prosecutor. Cornell has separately agreed to retain outside counsel to conduct an independent review of the university's handling of the allegations. At the center of the controversy are sharply conflicting accounts of what happened that night, including differences between what Doe said in the weeks afterward, what prosecutors say they received from Cornell police and the explosive allegations contained in a lawsuit filed nearly two years later. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac53e4475342cf4db8cbcee Lakers May Have Finally Found Their Forward of the Future te 2026-10-06T18:30:28.774Z Lakers May Have Finally Found Their Forward of the Future Lakers newest edition, Zaire Williams, is proving quickly that he can be the Lakers Forward of the future and grow alongside Luka. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac53e4175342cf4db8cbce5 Controversial Star Has Fiery Response to David Ortiz's 'It's Over' Claim te 2026-10-06T18:30:25.266Z Controversial Star Has Fiery Response to David Ortiz's 'It's Over' Claim San Diego Padres All-Star Manny Machado responded to Hall of Famer David Ortiz's "it's over" declaration after Game 2 of the NLDS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac53e3e75342cf4db8cbcdc Where Ohio Republicans Stand on Data Centers Amid Growing Backlash te 2026-10-06T18:30:22.370Z Where Ohio Republicans Stand on Data Centers Amid Growing Backlash A recent poll found Ohio voters are more concerned about data centers than other battleground states. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac53e3b75342cf4db8cbcd3 Steelers TE Pat Freiermuth Reacts to Mike McCarthy's 'Clean House' Comment te 2026-10-06T18:30:19.743Z Steelers TE Pat Freiermuth Reacts to Mike McCarthy's 'Clean House' Comment Mike McCarthy went viral on Monday for the wrong reason when he said the Steelers "need to clean our own house." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac53e3875342cf4db8cbcca King Charles' Authority Is Under Threat From Andrew Lawsuit te 2026-10-06T18:30:16.591Z King Charles' Authority Is Under Threat From Andrew Lawsuit Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor suing the British police may make King Charles look "weak," an expert told Newsweek. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac53e3475342cf4db8cbcc1 Knicks Championship Core Could Be in Jeopardy Amid Contract Disputes te 2026-10-06T18:30:12.556Z Knicks Championship Core Could Be in Jeopardy Amid Contract Disputes Knicks championship core could be in jeopardy after a slow start to contract negotiations with Karl Anthony-Towns and Josh Hart. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac53e2d75342cf4db8cbca3 Hark releases an AI personal assistant with a focus on privacy te 2026-10-06T18:30:05.415Z Hark releases an AI personal assistant with a focus on privacy The AI lab's personal assistant is an operating system from the future designed to compete with Muse, Dots and Instinct. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac53be575342cf4db8cbc7c Former Miss Germany is stepping into the ring for her first professional boxing match te 2026-10-06T18:20:21.268Z Former Miss Germany is stepping into the ring for her first professional boxing match Model Tatjana Genrich is more than a pretty face who was once crowned Miss Germany. She can fight and announced on Tuesday that she's stepping into the ring next month for her first fight as a professional boxer. The 33-year-old model isn't new to lacing up the gloves. Before being crowned Miss Germany 2022 and taking home the "Best in Swimsuit" award and the "Miss Intercontinental Europe" crown at the Miss Intercontinental 2022 pageant, she was an amateur boxer. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Not any amateur boxer either. The German outlet Bild reports that Genrich was an amateur state champion in the flyweight division for three consecutive years from 2007 to 2009. "I became enthusiastic about the sport very early on. I was often bullied at school, and I wanted to fight back somehow," she said. "That's how it all started." Obviously, Genrich had modeling to do and pageants to compete in before finally making her dream of going pro in boxing a reality. But here we are, the former Miss Germany is preparing to step into the ring for a pro fight. DUAL-THREAT TENNIS PLAYER AND LINGERIE MODEL CAMILA GIORGI IS ENDING HER RETIREMENT AFTER TAX DRAMA She was approached about getting back in the ring because she sponsors ring girls for SES Boxing events, and they were apparently aware of her past. She's set to appear on the promotion's November 14 fight card. The former amateur champ, who looks great in a bikini, is working with coach Dirk Dzemski. He previously helped train Robert Stieglitz, a former German boxer who had two reigns as WBO super-middleweight champ. "I want to be a role model for young women and show them that you can be successful in both your career and sports," Genrich added. She's in the gym working on her boxing five days a week preparing for an unknown opponent. She said of the training, "I work up a good sweat. But no pain, no gain. I'm really enjoying it, though." Tatjana Genrich isn't just going through the motions with another best in swimsuit award on her mind. Bild reported "her ultimate goal is to become world champion one day." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac539ad75342cf4db8cbc1e Alleged Jalisco cartel leader accused of drug trafficking and fuel smuggling arrested in Mexico te 2026-10-06T18:10:53.726Z Alleged Jalisco cartel leader accused of drug trafficking and fuel smuggling arrested in Mexico Authorities in Mexico say they arrested a notorious member of the Jalisco drug cartel known as "The Tank" on Tuesday. Mexican Security Secretary Omar Garcia Harfuch announced the arrest in a post on X, identifying the alleged cartel member as Iván Cazarín Molina. Molina was the subject of sanctions by the U.S. in 2024 for his alleged role in fuel theft for the Jalisco New Generation cartel. Mexican authorities arrested him in Zapopan and were in contact with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency. 5 MEXICAN CARTEL BOSSES CHARGED IN WEAPONS, DRUG TRAFFICKING, TIMESHARE FRAUD SCHEMES, DOJ SAYS "Investigations link him to homicides, extortion, illegal deprivation of liberty, hydrocarbon theft, money laundering, and drug trafficking. He is also accused of his alleged involvement in the attack on a Mexican Army helicopter in Jalisco in 2015, in which members of the Army and the Federal Police lost their lives," Harfuch said in a statement. Authorities seized a vehicle, a firearm and various drugs during the arrest. MEXICAN CARTEL BOSS LINKED TO INFLUENCER’S LIVESTREAMED MURDER ARRESTED, OFFICIALS SAY "In September 2024, the United States Department of the Treasury sanctioned him for his ties to the CJNG and identified him as part of the inner circle of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias 'El Mencho,' which led to an exchange of information with [the DEA]. He will be placed at the disposal of the Specialized Prosecutor's Office for Organized Crime Matters (FEMDO), where his legal situation will be determined in accordance with the law," Harfuch added. The arrest comes roughly a week after the U.S. imposed a sweeping set of sanctions aimed at disrupting a Sinaloa cartel network accused of corrupting Mexican officials just across the U.S. border. MEXICAN SENATOR ACCUSES SHEINBAUM OF SHIELDING ‘NARCO-POLITICIANS’ AFTER US CARTEL INDICTMENT Los Mayos, a powerful faction of the Sinaloa cartel, and its U.S.-born leader are accused of funneling fentanyl and drug money through California and hiring hitmen to kill rivals on American soil. The Treasury Department, according to material exclusively obtained by Fox News Digital ahead of their public release on Tuesday, will sanction 21 individuals and 25 entities in a crackdown against Los Mayos and their alleged illegal activity within U.S. borders. The targets of the sanctions include Ismael Zambada Sicairos, known as "Mayito Flaco," a dual U.S.-Mexican citizen born in Anaheim, California, whom Treasury described as the "undisputed head" of Los Mayos. Fox News' Morgan Phillips contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac539a775342cf4db8cbc15 Saints star quarterback Tyler Shough reacts to fans' boos after dismal prime-time performance vs Falcons te 2026-10-06T18:10:47.881Z Saints star quarterback Tyler Shough reacts to fans' boos after dismal prime-time performance vs Falcons Getting blown out at home by your archrival in prime time on the 20th anniversary of the New Orleans Saints’ return to the city after Hurricane Katrina? Yeah, it makes sense that fans would boo. Saints quarterback Tyler Shough said if he were in the crowd for the team's 45-24 loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Monday night, he’d have let the team hear it as well. "Fans understandably are upset," Shough said during his postgame press conference. "We had some opportunities that we didn’t take advantage of and you’re playing the Falcons and you lose like that? I mean, I’d boo, too. That sucks." CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "We want to get everybody going. It’s part of it. You have to have the energy of the crowd and we’re gonna need them next week too against a really good team. That’s the best part about New Orleans. You feel it and we feel it too, and we’re gonna keep going." The convivial scene celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Saints’ return to New Orleans quickly turned to boos after Atlanta Falcons star running back Bijan Robinson scored twice in the first quarter, giving his squad a 14-0 first quarter lead. The Falcons’ offense continued to suck the life out of the boisterous crowd as they dominated and held a multiscore lead for the majority of the game. Understanding how much this game meant to Saints fans, Shough called his squad’s performance embarrassing. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "It's extremely disappointing. It's embarrassing," Shough said. "I mean, I can't say enough good things about the fans showing up, the entire process, what this game meant, and we fell short as a team to not get that win. So that was our mission. That was my message, and we didn't win, and it was a team loss." "We got to do better on all fronts and us as an offense starting faster when it comes to another really good offense as well and being able to do our part and we got to do a lot better there and it starts with myself." Last season, the Saints seemed to build momentum down the stretch by going 4-1, but they are off to a 1-3 start this season. The defense has especially struggled, as it has allowed the most points in the NFL this season. The offense has been good, as the Saints are tied with the Seattle Seahawks for 10th in the NFL with 26.3 points per game, but it hasn’t been enough to overcome the struggling defense. If that unit doesn’t turn things around quickly, the boos from the crowd will only grow louder. The Saints will have an opportunity to bounce back in front of their home crowd Sunday at 1 p.m. ET when they play the 4-0 Minnesota Vikings. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac539a375342cf4db8cbc0c Sophie Cunningham must leave Fever 'circus' so team can focus on basketball, The Athletic columnist says te 2026-10-06T18:10:43.289Z Sophie Cunningham must leave Fever 'circus' so team can focus on basketball, The Athletic columnist says "If the Fever ever want to go back to being a basketball team again and follow the lead of rivals openly clashing with the forces trying to hijack their league, then (Sophie) Cunningham has to go." - The Athletic's Candace Buckner There's a great deal of media that truly despises Cunningham and her supporters. The soon-to-be WNBA free agent is likely the second-most popular player in the league, and perhaps the least popular in certain circles of the press. SOPHIE CUNNINGHAM IS THE OPPOSITE OF MOST WNBA PLAYERS. AND THAT'S WHY SHE IS A MEGASTAR | BOBBY BURACK She's pretty. She speaks out against some of the media's most sacred issues and cows. And she truly does not care what critics think. That's a combo that will quickly put your mug on a journalist's dartboard. Tuesday morning, Buckner was the latest to attack Cunningham in a column that was as hostile as it was hyperbolic. Her thesis was that the "combustible" guard had become too much of a distraction for the Fever to prioritize basketball. "This was the season when the Fever and even the whole Caitlin Clark experience took a backseat to a bench player with big opinions," Buckner wrote. Big opinions, huh? Like what? SOPHIE CUNNINGHAM SENDS MESSAGE TO HER HATERS AFTER SAYING MEN DON'T BELONG IN WOMEN'S SPORTS Like Cunningham thinking biological males should be separated from females in sports? This is something the vast majority of the country — including the majority of Democrats — agree with. And it's not like Cunningham grabbed a megaphone to announce her stance to the world. She simply answered a question about the subject in an ESPN interview and stood by it after some boos and backlash. Or that she thinks WNBA players should grow thicker skin? Players have griped about online harassment all season long. And last week, Aces forward A'ja Wilson furiously charged toward a Fever fan after he pointed at her and said "that (foul) is on you." FEVER STAR SOPHIE CUNNINGHAM TELLS ACES' A'JA WILSON TO 'GROW UP' IN RESPONSE TO HER PLAYOFF MELTDOWN But on her podcast Sunday, Cunningham called Wilson out and said that if WNBA players want to be held in the same regard as their male counterparts, they have to learn to accept the heat that comes with being a professional athlete. "I hands down have probably got s— on the entire season, maybe sometimes two seasons of people coming after who I am, my character, x-y-z and I can go on and on," Cunningham said. "I've heard the worst of the worst — it's part of it." These aren't the words of a woman devoid of empathy. They're the words of a woman speaking candidly about the price of the spotlight. And fans can't get enough of her. Cunningham's signature sneakers sold out on Adidas' website on its first day. She is regularly sought out for autographs, which she signs with an incessant smile. She has 4.4 million TikTok followers and another 4.3 on Instagram. She isn't "combustible" — she's beloved. At least by those who don't write about sports for a living. Buckner said that Cunningham's positions have spawned a "circus" due to figures such as women's-sports activist Riley Gaines— who the writer refers to as a "one-hit wonder" — attending her games. She added that the Trump administration's X account sharing Cunningham's pointing meme was a sign that "things took a wrong turn." She also seemed to justify Wilson's behavior toward the aforementioned fan, arguing that Wilson was shouting at all Fever fans because of "the trans fear that overshadowed the games for a long stretch of the season." CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE What do the kids say these days? "Sure, Jan." This goes back to a point I made last week: The primary reason sports journalists hold Cunningham's fans in contempt is that they're perceived as conservative. But Buckner doesn't seem to like the person those fans are rooting for much better. Regarding where Sophie should play next, Buckner wrote: "Go to Chicago, or Portland. Or maybe Toronto could use a 30-year-old unrestricted free agent who averages fewer than 8 points a game, while her latest TikTok videos are good for about 2 million views. Or perhaps expansion Cleveland can take her in 2028, unless of course, she hasn't already dropped basketball entirely by then to become a professional UFC ring girl, or full-time finger pointer." THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Sorry, but that's pure resentment. For starters, Cunningham is actually an effective bench player, with her three-point percentage (.419) being fifth in the WNBA this season and her true-shooting percentage (.654) being third. And second — big deal that she has a massive TikTok following or did a one-round ring girl spot at a UFC event. This is called having fun. And if you think Cunningham is the only WNBA player using sex appeal to grab attention, take a look at the outfits some of her peers wear to the arena. The truth is this: The Fever are no longer in the playoffs because they lost to a superior team in the Aces. Wilson — bar none the WNBA's best player — tallied 36 points, 10 rebounds and two blocks to oust Indiana in the final game of a best-of-three. This wasn't because of fans wearing XX-XY shirts. This was just X's and O's. I can't help but go back to the quote at the top of this column about how Fever fans are trying to "hijack" the WNBA. No. Fever fans are watching the WNBA, something that wasn't happening before. The problem for certain players and writers is that these fans threaten the political homogeneity of a league long dedicated to left-wing ideals. Cunningham's critics will say that she's leading a cult. The reality is that she's breaking the cult. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5399c75342cf4db8cbc03 Emily Blunt, Benicio del Toro and Josh Brolin all returning for 'Sicario 3' as details emerge te 2026-10-06T18:10:36.396Z Emily Blunt, Benicio del Toro and Josh Brolin all returning for 'Sicario 3' as details emerge "Sicario" updates continue to roll in. There has been serious buzz recently about the film series focused on the United States conducting covert actions against drug cartels. The first film – "Sicario" – was created by Taylor Sheridan and released in 2015. Denis Villeneuve directed. TAYLOR SHERIDAN RETURNS TO MOVIES AFTER FIVE YEARS WITH NASA THRILLER, POLITICAL DRAMA A second film came out in 2018, and it's now been confirmed a third movie is happening. However, information is starting to get a bit murky. Variety recently reported that Sheridan had already written the script for the untitled third "Sicario" film. Fans were extremely excited by the news. However, a new report indicates that might not actually be the case. Deadline reported that Steven Knight is writing the script and Padraic McKinley will direct. Shooting is expected to start in 2027. Emily Blunt, Benicio del Toro and Josh Brolin are all returning, according to the same report. Brolin and del Toro were in both of the first two films. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Blunt only appeared in the first one. It’s hard to believe Sheridan won’t be involved in some capacity, especially considering that "Sicario" laid the foundation for him to become the most influential person in entertainment. Would he really let someone else make all the decisions? Possibly, but Sheridan is famously focused on perfection and crafting a compelling story. The fact that there are competing reports is at a minimum an odd situation. What I will say is both movies are 100% worth watching, and the first one is a masterpiece. Hopefully, "Sicario 3" lives up to what will be incredibly high expectations. Let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5373475342cf4db8cbb93 Dr. Drew Pinsky likens smartphones to a 'crack pipe' in warning over behavioral addictions te 2026-10-06T18:00:20.489Z Dr. Drew Pinsky likens smartphones to a 'crack pipe' in warning over behavioral addictions Dr. Drew Pinsky compared the smartphone in your pocket to a "crack pipe" while warning that these devices place gambling and sexual behavior in the palm of your hand on Tuesday's episode of "Hang Out with Sean Hannity." "I want you to think gambling and sex in the same thought," he said. "It's really on right now, those two behavioral addictions." But these addictive behaviors aren't one-size-fits-all. Gamblers, he said, come in "several different flavors." ‘ADDICTION ECONOMY’ IS A BAD GAMBLE FOR YOUNG MEN. HERE’S THEIR WAY OUT "One is the guys that like to win. That's what we think of with gambling addiction. That's not most of them. Most of them like to lose," said Pinsky. "They don't feel alive unless their back is against the wall. And then there's sociopathic gambling, which is they just like to manipulate the system and find a way to win." As for sex addiction, Pinsky called it a "big problem now, growing fast," pointing to pornography as a major part of the issue. He also defended group-based recovery programs, saying communities of recovering addicts tend to police themselves and treat sexual relationships between participants as a serious threat to recovery. BRYCE HARPER VIDEO TO FANDUEL USER WITH GAMBLING ADDICTION UNDER REVIEW BY PENNSYLVANIA OFFICIALS Pinsky added that alcoholism is "mixed in" with the behavioral addictions he described. The doctor's warning comes as recent research points to shifts in drinking habits among Americans. New data shows that drinking in the U.S. has declined for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic. But overall alcohol use still remains above pre-pandemic levels, with one particular group showing a sharp increase in heavy intake. A study led by the University of Southern California/Keck Medicine found that among adults ages 50 to 64, alcohol use increased by nearly 4% from 2018 to 2024, while heavy drinking increased by more than 36%. Across all age groups, alcohol use declined by nearly 2%, and heavy drinking declined by more than 8% from 2022 to 2024. Among Gen Z adults, alcohol use declined by more than 5%. Millennials drank approximately 17% less from 2022 to 2024. "Hang Out with Sean Hannity" fans can watch or listen to Hannity's full conversation with Dr. Drew Pinsky on iHeartRadio, YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever they get their podcasts. Fox News Digital's Melissa Rudy contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5372975342cf4db8cbb53 Rams Bolster Defense With Former All-Pro LB Ahead of Bills Primetime Clash te 2026-10-06T18:00:09.907Z Rams Bolster Defense With Former All-Pro LB Ahead of Bills Primetime Clash The Rams signed a former All-Pro linebacker to their practice squad as they prepare for a primetime matchup with the Bills. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5372775342cf4db8cbb4a Poland’s US Embassy Condemns Tucker Carlson as Hitler 'Apologist'  te 2026-10-06T18:00:07.887Z Poland’s US Embassy Condemns Tucker Carlson as Hitler 'Apologist'  Warsaw's mission rebuked Carlson after the conservative commentator questioned the U.K.'s decision to fight Nazi Germany. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac534da75342cf4db8cbafb Biden conspicuously absent from campaign trail as Obama, Harris step up for midterm push te 2026-10-06T17:50:18.663Z Biden conspicuously absent from campaign trail as Obama, Harris step up for midterm push Former President Joe Biden has been largely absent from the campaign trail as Democrats fight to win back House and Senate majorities in November, even as former President Barack Obama and former Vice President Kamala Harris step up efforts to boost the party’s candidates. Biden, 83, has kept a limited public schedule while battling advanced, metastatic prostate cancer. He has endorsed candidates and is helping Democrats raise money, according to a source in Biden's political circle. But the former president has made few political appearances this year. The contrast is increasingly visible with four weeks to go until Election Day. Obama is cutting ads for Senate and gubernatorial candidates, helping the party fundraise and preparing to hit the trail during the closing stretch of the midterm campaign. Harris, the Democrats' 2024 presidential nominee, is also campaigning across key battleground states, including a recent stop in Michigan with Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed. MIDTERM MATH: THE THREE FORCES THAT COULD STOP A DEMOCRATIC BLUE WAVE Biden has appeared at just a handful of political events this year. He spoke in February at a reception honoring his 2020 South Carolina primary victory, which propelled him toward the Democratic nomination and eventually the presidency. In June, he addressed a Maryland Democratic Party event. Longtime Democratic strategist Michael Ceraso told Fox News Digital that some in the party's elite and fundraising class are concerned that "if Biden were to be pushed out there in any sort of way for virtual or in-person opportunities, he could be a liability." Veteran Democratic strategist Maria Cardona had a different take, telling Fox News Digital, "there are still a ton of Americans who love Joe Biden." Biden did weigh in on a handful of Democratic primary showdowns this cycle. The former president endorsed former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms for governor. Bottoms, who later served as a senior advisor in the Biden administration, won the Georgia Democratic gubernatorial nomination. The former president also backed Dan Koh, another Biden administration veteran, who captured the Democratic nomination in Massachusetts' 6th Congressional District. HEAD HERE FOR THE LATEST FOX NEWS REPORTING ON FORMER PRESIDENT BIDEN Biden is also advocating on behalf of efforts to secure democracy. "American democracy begins and ends at the ballot box. There is no more important civic duty nor fundamental right to be defended," the former president wrote on social media last month, as he cast his ballot in his home state of Delaware's primary. "Voting defines our freedom and makes everything possible." But mostly, Biden has served as a foil for President Donald Trump, who Biden ousted from the White House in the 2020 election. Four years later, Biden ended his re-election bid after a disastrous debate performance against Trump in their 2024 rematch. Trump and fellow Republicans are repeatedly blaming Biden for high prices at the gas and diesel pumps, even though public opinion polls indicate most Americans now point fingers at Trump and his administration. Biden left the presidency with poor approval ratings, as he faced high inflation, foreign policy divides, and lingering questions about his ability to serve in office. He stood at 42% approval and 57% disapproval in January 2025, in the final Fox News poll during his White House tenure. Post-presidency, Biden held a 71% favorable rating among Democrats in a CNN poll conducted in May. But Biden's favorable rating among Democrats was 25 points lower than that of Obama. DEMOCRACY ’26: STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE FOX NEWS ELECTION HUB Meanwhile, some Democrats still blame him for Trump's 2024 re-election, arguing that Biden did not get out of the race in time to allow Harris to mount a successful campaign. Ceraso, a veteran of two presidential campaigns, pointed back to the 2024 election and told Fox News Digital that Biden left a "bad taste with some Democrats, especially within the in the party's elite and fundraising class." He added, "I do not think Biden has the same level of charisma as Vice President Harris and former President Obama, and if I'm organizing an event to get thousands of people to come out, I would not do that around Biden." Cardona, a Democratic National Committee member, said that Biden's health is stifling requests for campaign trail appearances. "I guarantee you no one would try to bother him to come campaign for them while, at 83-years-old, he is battling cancer and in the toughest fight of his life," Cardona emphasized. Fox News Digital reached out to a Biden spokesman for comment, but did not receive a response at the time this story was published. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac534d075342cf4db8cbab6 James Talarico Texas Senate Race: List of Celebrity Donors and Endorsements te 2026-10-06T17:50:08.630Z James Talarico Texas Senate Race: List of Celebrity Donors and Endorsements Democrat James Talarico's Texas Senate bid has famous backers, from Mark Cuban and Bill Nye to the Chicks and Eagles' Don Henley. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac534ce75342cf4db8cbaad Tropical Storm Isaias Tracker, Spaghetti Models as US Landfall Forecast te 2026-10-06T17:50:06.407Z Tropical Storm Isaias Tracker, Spaghetti Models as US Landfall Forecast Tropical Storm Isaias may form in the Gulf and threaten parts of the northern Gulf Coast this weekend. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5329475342cf4db8cba55 Dre Greenlaw's Sean Payton beef exposes another side of the NFL's most overrated head coach te 2026-10-06T17:40:36.403Z Dre Greenlaw's Sean Payton beef exposes another side of the NFL's most overrated head coach Dre Greenlaw spent Sunday making life miserable for the Denver Broncos. Then, after helping the San Francisco 49ers beat his former team 24-14, he made sure Sean Payton heard about it. Greenlaw finished with 12 tackles and a forced fumble, then needed Fred Warner to pull him away from Payton after the game. Apparently, beating his former coach wasn't quite enough. He had a few things to get off his chest, too. Greenlaw told a San Francisco Chronicle reporter that Payton hadn't spoken to him since Week 12 last season and that he learned about his release from his agent. NFL WEEK 4 SUNDAY TAKEAWAYS: COWBOYS GET SEASON-DEFINING WIN OVER TEXANS, 49ERS ARE LEAGUE'S BEST TEAM "He couldn't be man to man and call my phone and say, 'We're going to cut you,'" Greenlaw said. So, a guy who makes his living dealing with people couldn't pick up the phone? Given how well Payton handles the media, you'd think communication would be one of his strengths. If you've read my NFL columns, you know where this is going. I've been calling Payton overrated since before he took the Denver job, and Greenlaw being furious with him hasn't changed my opinion; it only strengthens it. Sean Payton is the most overrated head coach in the NFL. If you're tired of reading that, imagine how tired I am of hearing people call him a genius. Somehow, we keep having this conversation. I made the same point during a recent appearance on "Don't @ Me with Dan Dakich." Payton is very good at playing the media game. He's friendly with reporters, gives them access and makes them feel important. Those relationships buy him far more favorable coverage than his coaching deserves. Remember the draft-night report comparing Payton's excitement about Bo Nix to his excitement about Patrick Mahomes? That's the kind of coverage I'm talking about. Then there's Mike Macdonald. Earlier this season, the Seahawks coach described a dispute with Payton that got ugly enough for Seattle to threaten a lawsuit. Macdonald said Seattle studied publicly available fan videos of Broncos training camp to prepare for a game between the teams in 2024. Because of that, Payton accused the Seahawks of cheating. According to Macdonald, Seattle threatened to sue if Payton made those accusations public. Payton later acknowledged that he'd reacted before checking where the footage came from. His explanation: "So obviously, I called shooting before I started looking." So, the guy who served a season-long suspension over Bountygate decided to play NFL hall monitor without doing his homework. That's rich. Macdonald apologized for his comments becoming public, called Payton a "phenomenal football coach" and said he respected him. Payton accepted the apology, and both said they'd moved on. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Fine. They can settle it. That doesn't make Payton's original behavior any less ridiculous. Put that story next to Greenlaw's account, and the version of Payton we get from his media admirers starts looking awfully incomplete. Being nice to reporters apparently doesn't guarantee everyone else gets the same treatment. Let's start with the part that always seems to get flipped around. Payton didn't find Drew Brees stocking shelves at a grocery store and teach him how to throw a football. Brees was already a Pro Bowl quarterback in San Diego. In 2004, two seasons before he joined Payton, Brees completed 65.5% of his passes with 27 touchdowns and seven interceptions. Then, after his shoulder injury scared off Miami, New Orleans landed a quarterback entering his prime. That's an incredible break for a first-time head coach. Payton deserves credit for what they accomplished together. But I don't understand why we're supposed to assume he made Brees, rather than acknowledge how much Brees made him. In Payton's 15 seasons coaching the Saints, they made the playoffs nine times, reached three NFC Championship Games and won one Super Bowl. That's a good résumé. It's also six seasons without a playoff appearance, with Brees there for all but the last of those 15 seasons. Then, after one season without Brees, Payton stepped away from the Saints in January 2022 and left the New Orleans roster in tatters. A year later, he was back in the NFL with Denver. Payton wanted out of a bad situation, that he created, so he quit and simply waited for a better opportunity to come around. This part seems to rarely come up. And yes, Denver reached the AFC Championship Game last season. I wrote about Payton then, too. The team had a good season in an unusual down year for the AFC where Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow and Patrick Mahomes all suffered injuries. Payton's reputation seems permanently attached to that championship from the 2009 season. Meanwhile, the NFL suspended him for the entire 2012 season over Bountygate. That part gets considerably less attention when everyone starts gushing about what a great leader he is. Then there's the quarterback-whisperer stuff. Payton handpicked Bo Nix, and I still don't think Nix is nearly as good as the coverage would have you believe. And he hasn't gotten much better. If anything, he's gotten worse. Nix's completion percentage dropped from 66% as a rookie to 63% last year to 60% through four games this season. His yards per attempt and passer rating have fallen, too, and his regular-season touchdown-to-interception ratio has also slipped, from 29 touchdowns and 12 interceptions as a rookie to 30 touchdowns and 14 interceptions since the start of 2025. If Payton gets credit for developing his quarterback, he also gets scrutiny when his handpicked signal-caller starts going backwards. Give me the offensive minds of Sean McVay, Kevin O'Connell and Ben Johnson. Those are the coaches I'd want building an offense today. I'm tired of hearing about Payton as though the rest of the league hasn't learned anything since he and Brees won a Super Bowl over 15 years ago. Which brings us back to Greenlaw. The Broncos were entitled to move on after an injury-filled season. A phone call, though, seems like a pretty reasonable expectation, especially for a longtime NFL veteran like Greenlaw. Payton offered a much warmer assessment publicly after Sunday's game: "I think the world of him. I really love everything about him and he plays with that emotion." That's a nice thing to say, but it doesn't answer the complaint. It's easy to praise a guy at a podium. After all, the podium is where Payton does most of his best work. For his part, Greenlaw said his postgame message to Payton was to "get the f*** off the field." Not particularly subtle, but after 12 tackles and a win, he clearly wasn't interested in subtle. And credit to Greenlaw for telling Payton to his face. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5328a75342cf4db8cba1e Amy Coney Barrett Raises 'Quibble' in Big Oil Supreme Court Case te 2026-10-06T17:40:26.719Z Amy Coney Barrett Raises 'Quibble' in Big Oil Supreme Court Case The potentially landmark case asks whether states can sue fossil fuel giants under state law for their role in climate change. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5328875342cf4db8cba15 Referee Union Has Strong Response to NFL After 2 Officials Were Punished te 2026-10-06T17:40:24.915Z Referee Union Has Strong Response to NFL After 2 Officials Were Punished The NFL Referees Association plans to challenge a league ruling to suspend two officials for their actions during Sunday's games. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5328775342cf4db8cba0c Padres' Mason Miller Sets Record Straight on Pitch Tipping Controversy te 2026-10-06T17:40:23.067Z Padres' Mason Miller Sets Record Straight on Pitch Tipping Controversy San Diego Padres closer Mason Miller reacted to the claims he was tipping his pitches during his team's NLDS Game 2 loss. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5328575342cf4db8cba03 Sean McVay Reacts to Heated Incident With Eagles Fans: 'We'll be Better' te 2026-10-06T17:40:21.272Z Sean McVay Reacts to Heated Incident With Eagles Fans: 'We'll be Better' Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay shared his reaction to the heated altercation between Eagles fans and his staff. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5328275342cf4db8cb9fa Bijan Robinson Makes History With Huge Performance in Falcons 'MNF' Win te 2026-10-06T17:40:18.967Z Bijan Robinson Makes History With Huge Performance in Falcons 'MNF' Win Bijan Robinson set several records in the Atlanta Falcons' "Monday Night Football" win over the New Orleans Saints. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5328175342cf4db8cb9f1 Ex-Olympian Pushes Watchdog Probe After Reflecting Pool Charges Dropped te 2026-10-06T17:40:17.108Z Ex-Olympian Pushes Watchdog Probe After Reflecting Pool Charges Dropped Federal watchdogs should conduct investigations into the prosecution of former Olympian David Hearn, his attorneys said Tuesday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5327f75342cf4db8cb9e8 How Native American Tribes Are Fighting Data Centers te 2026-10-06T17:40:15.256Z How Native American Tribes Are Fighting Data Centers Tribes across the U.S. are taking different approaches to data centers, from bans and reviews to new projects. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5327d75342cf4db8cb9df Rob Sand vs. Zach Lahn: Latest Polls as Iowa Governor Candidates Debate te 2026-10-06T17:40:13.374Z Rob Sand vs. Zach Lahn: Latest Polls as Iowa Governor Candidates Debate Trump won Iowa by more than 13 points in 2024, but polling shows the Democratic candidate with a clear lead. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5327b75342cf4db8cb9d6 Oregon Gets Good News on QB Dante Moore After Scary Concussion te 2026-10-06T17:40:11.586Z Oregon Gets Good News on QB Dante Moore After Scary Concussion Oregon received encouraging news on Dante Moore after the QB returned to practice following a scary concussion against USC. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5327975342cf4db8cb9cd Cam Schlittler Shoulders Blame After Yankees Loss Despite Poor Defense te 2026-10-06T17:40:09.733Z Cam Schlittler Shoulders Blame After Yankees Loss Despite Poor Defense New York Yankees starter Cam Schlittler took ownership of his team's loss to the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 2 of the ALDS on Monday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5327775342cf4db8cb9c4 MLB Investigated Red Sox Star Pitcher Following Yankees Playoff Loss: Report te 2026-10-06T17:40:07.467Z MLB Investigated Red Sox Star Pitcher Following Yankees Playoff Loss: Report MassLive.com Boston Red Sox beat writer Chris Cotillo reported on Tuesday that MLB "looked into" starting pitcher Sonny Gray. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5327475342cf4db8cb9ba Tucson art vending machines dish out $1 prints te 2026-10-06T17:40:04.568Z Tucson art vending machines dish out $1 prints Mini print vending machines have landed in Tucson, with new ones at 1989 Bake House and Bookman's offering locals a dollar's worth of original art. Local artist Debi Crawford installed the Bake House machine. She got the idea on a birthday trip to New York, where she and her daughter tracked down several machines built by Ana Inciardi, the format's originator, around the city. Inciardi's prints are hand-carved linocuts converted into riso prints, a sustainable process using soy-based inks that gives each copy slight variations. Her first machine launched in 2022 as a nostalgic nod to the temporary-tattoo vending machines of her Brooklyn childhood. Inspired by what she saw, Crawford built her own machine with a twist: multiple artists instead of just one. "We have three different artists in there. We each have four prints and our styles are very different," Crawford said. "The attempt is to promote local printmakers. I'm trying to gear it towards a more local flavor." Bake House's mini print machine launched in early August. It holds four prints each from local artists Crawford, Ben Brockman and Joe Marshall. Prints cost a dollar in quarters and are random. Ben Brockman, Debi Crawford and Joe Marshall pose with 1989 Bake House's mini print machine, stocked with their art. Courtesy of Debi Crawford. Bookman's first mini print machine landed at its River Road location Sept. 26, after employee Katie Downing spotted Inciardi's prints on Instagram, said Bookman's Director of Communications Ryan Dillard. The store went from idea to launch in about two months, after Downing set up a Zoom call with members of the Inciardi team to scope out logistics. "I really liked the vibe that they had and their philosophy, and everything seemed to fit in line," Dillard said. "They are very, very efficient. Every time we had a question about something, it was like an immediate response." When a poster meant for the machine's faceplate went missing in shipping, Inciardi overnighted a replacement without being asked, Dillard said. Inciardi's prints aren't made by local artists, but Bookman's chose designs from the company's catalog with Tucson in mind, including a prickly pear, a taco and a playing-card print that nods to the cards the store used to hand out at its trade counter before the pandemic. "We thought that was a nice little nod to our history and a little Easter egg for our longtime customers if they could catch on to it," Dillard said. "We got to be a little bit creative on what we thought was a good representation of where we live." The response has been strong. Bookman's sold several hundred prints in the machine's first few days. "We had a group of women come in and they bought like four or five each and they didn't buy anything else," Dillard said. "They just came into the machine, bought some tokens for it and then came over and just had a blast seeing which designs they got." The recently-installed Inciardi mini print machine at Bookmans dispenses small prints of founder Ana Inciardi's original artwork. Caitlin Schmidt / Tucson Spotlight. Bookman's made a point of letting customers buy tokens with store credit rather than cash only, Dillard said, part of a broader push to keep art accessible. "I know that there's been so many different hobbies and things that didn't feel accessible to me unless it was through Bookman's," Dillard said of his pre-employment days, recalling saving up store credit to buy music as a teenager rather than paying full price for a CD. "It's just a really awesome way that people can get something that is considered a genuine piece of art." Bookman's is weighing adding machines at other locations, though nothing is confirmed. Crawford has similar plans. "I'd be happy if I had a few machines that were strategically placed around Tucson with local images," she said. Part of the draw is how inexpensive and collectible the prints are. Dillard pointed to online groups where collectors trade prints rather than sell them. "You'll find Facebook groups and subreddits that are just dedicated to people trading these prints," he said. "It just seems like people do like straight-across trades … and they find each other and they swap them." Cerese Vaden, a printmaker and art professor at the University of Arizona, said she's glad to see the format spreading locally. "It's a really fun way to get an original piece of art," Vaden said. "A dollar for an original, fun little thing is amazing." Zaida Josephene-White  is a Sahuaro High School student and Tucson Spotlight intern. Caitlin Schmidt is editor and publisher of Tucson Spotlight. Contact her at caitlin@tucsonspotlight.org. 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/6ac52dd075342cf4db8cb909 Biden-era FBI’s ‘Nixonian’ Trump family surveillance draws scrutiny from unlikely corner te 2026-10-06T17:20:16.390Z Biden-era FBI’s ‘Nixonian’ Trump family surveillance draws scrutiny from unlikely corner Revelations that the Biden-era FBI tracked Trump family travel and top aide Susie Wiles’ phone records received a blistering rebuke from a former top Democratic official who compared the behavior to Nixon-era abuses of federal power that surfaced amid the Watergate scandal. The FBI investigation codenamed "Plasmic Echo," later taken over by special counsel Jack Smith, examined Trump’s alleged improper retention of classified and national-defense material and possible obstruction. Records show agents tracked first lady Melania Trump's and Barron Trump’s travel while planning the 2022 Mar-a-Lago search and later logged metadata from now-Chief of Staff Susie Wiles’ calls with attorneys, journalists and others." Julian Epstein, the former chief counsel for the House Judiciary Committee’s Democratic bench, compared the situation to the scandal that brought down President Richard Nixon. JACK SMITH'S PROBE SWEPT UP FOX NEWS, OTHER MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS WITH GOVERNMENT SOURCES "It’s hard to think of good justifications for this. To me, it feels a little Nixonian," said Epstein, who also served as staff director to Democrats on a second powerful panel, the House Oversight Committee. "If this report is true, then it's pretty bad. If true, then those in charge at the time better have some darn good explanations for surveillance of family members and advisors talking privately to lawyers or exercising their free-speech rights with the newsmedia," he said. Nixon, a California Republican, maintained an "Enemies List" developed by White House aides around top adviser Charles Colson and later formalized by White House counsel John Dean. Dean – now a vocal critic of Republicans like Trump – once described it in a 1971 memo as intended to "use the available federal machinery to screw our political enemies." Epstein questioned what legal justification investigators had for monitoring the contacts, particularly those involving lawyers and journalists. VETERAN DEM BREAKS PARTY LINE AS JACK SMITH SPYING SCANDAL GRIPS CAPITOL HILL "[That] seems like a stretch," he said. Epstein appeared to be among the few prominent Democrats publicly criticizing the newly disclosed investigative tactics Tuesday, including the tracking of Melania and Barron Trump’s travel and the collection of Wiles’ call metadata. SECRET PHONE-RECORD SEIZURE SPARKS PERSONAL LAWSUIT FROM GOP SENATOR Fox News Digital reached out to Sen. Richard Blumenthal, a Connecticut Democrat who just months ago similarly broke party-silence to object to prior revelations from Smith’s probe. Blumenthal told Fox News Digital in July that Republicans were right to be upset that some of their communications were subpoenaed without their notice. "I think we need to have more facts. Look into it. Republicans are rightly concerned about the possible breach of norms and improper access to email," Blumenthal said at the time. In a separate disclosure on July 14, the GOP-led Senate Judiciary Committee released records showing that Smith’s 2020-election investigation obtained and reviewed text messages exchanged between Trump White House officials and 44 current and former members of Congress, including Republicans and Democrats. Theo Wold, a former acting assistant U.S. attorney general under Trump who later served as Idaho’s solicitor general, said the new disclosures involving Melania, Barron and Wiles vindicate Republicans who have long warned of a so-called "Deep State." "But now we know that DOJ, the FBI, and the wider intelligence community have targeted Catholics, homeschool families, pro-life prayer warriors, and even the then-leading Republican Presidential candidate and his family," Wold said. "The Deep State is real. They have abused their authority for political gain. They have wielded government power against innocent Americans to coordinate their attack on opposition political figures and dissident movements." The White House also condemned the newly disclosed tracking of Trump family travel and collection of Wiles’ call metadata. "Jack Smith’s surveillance operation was a disgraceful abuse of government power. Spying on political opponents is weaponization of law enforcement, plain and simple," White House spokesperson Lauren Bis told Fox News Digital. "Those responsible must be held accountable." On one day in March 2023, documents showed investigators logged metadata for 39 calls made or received by Wiles. Calls to and from multiple campaign contacts, a lawyer and an extension associated with Melania Trump were among those logged in Wiles’ phone metadata. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER Former RNC official Elizabeth Pipko highlighted Wiles as someone that critics should be emulating not celebrating the surveillance of. "She managed a historic and victorious presidential campaign and became the first woman to serve as White House chief of staff. Her story should inspire young women. Instead, hatred from President Trump’s opponents teaches young people that if you work for the ‘wrong’ candidate, you and those around you can become targets," Pipko told Fox News Digital. The revelations come after Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, told Fox News Digital exclusively that Smith’s probe had also captured communications with dozens of journalists, including some from Fox News. Fox News Digital reached out to counsel for Smith for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac52dc875342cf4db8cb8dc State court system hacked, Supreme Court warns of widespread data breach te 2026-10-06T17:20:08.957Z State court system hacked, Supreme Court warns of widespread data breach Residents who have paid into the Arizona Supreme Court’s Fines/Fees and Restitution Enforcement program may have been the victims of a large-scale data breach, state court officials said this week. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac52dc475342cf4db8cb89b India’s JioHotstar takes partnership route for Middle East expansion te 2026-10-06T17:20:04.340Z India’s JioHotstar takes partnership route for Middle East expansion JioHotstar will be offered inside Starzplay rather than through a standalone service. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac52b7a75342cf4db8cb859 Republicans sound alarm over hidden midterm stakes that could reshape Supreme Court for decades te 2026-10-06T17:10:18.915Z Republicans sound alarm over hidden midterm stakes that could reshape Supreme Court for decades Republicans are quietly warning that the true consequence of losing the Senate could be one that shapes the makeup of courts and the law for years to come. While Republican candidates and surrogates on the campaign trail are warning of a rise in socialism and a return to Biden-era policy should Democrats flip Congress this cycle, some are pushing a different message: if Democrats win the Senate, they’ll block future Supreme Court nominees. "I think the key over the next 34 days is bringing home Republicans. And I think it's important to remind some of these Republicans who are not energized yet that the Supreme Court's on the ballot," Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., told Fox News Digital. BATTLE OVER DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ERUPTS AS PUSH TO STOP CHANGING CLOCKS HITS SENATE WALL Daines, who chaired the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) in 2024, played a key role in flipping the Senate two years ago. That election was dominated by pocketbook issues, much like this midterm cycle, and Democrats have pounced upon that message. But the Supreme Court and the implications of the balance of power in the Senate are a message Daines contended the GOP wasn't pushing enough. "I mentioned that to the White House. And it's — that's not a silver bullet, it's a silver buckshot," of several issues Republicans should be talking about, Daines said. If Trump doesn’t have a GOP majority in the upper chamber, he said, "if we have a vacancy, Sotomayor, Clarence Thomas, who knows — we could not, President Trump could not move through a Supreme Court justice." DEMS HAND GOP FRESH MIDTERM WEAPON BY OPPOSING WIDELY USED VOTER ID The high court is aging, with conservative stalwarts on the bench, Supreme Court Justices Clarence Thomas, 78, and Samuel Alito, 76, nearing octogenarian status. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, 72, and Chief Justice John Roberts, 71, aren’t that far behind. "The Supreme Court as we know it would cease to exist under Troy Jackson, Abdul El-Sayed and James Talarico, who are hell-bent on replacing it with a bloated, lawless body designed to advance Democrats’ socialist agenda," NRSC spokeswoman Bernadette Breslin told Fox News Digital. Speculation has swirled over Alito after NPR earlier this year published a report declaring his retirement before swiftly retracting it. Alito added some fuel to that fire, however, during an interview with CBS earlier this month. When asked if he was considering retirement, he admitted to considering it earlier this year, and noted that "it's something I think that somebody at my age has to think about every term." DEMOCRATS THINK A BLUE WAVE IS BUILDING. HERE ARE 3 FORCES THAT COULD STOP IT Democrats haven’t been keen to support several of Trump’s nominees for a variety of positions throughout the government over the last two years. Notably, Republicans went nuclear last year to change the Senate’s rules to move through bundles of nominees that Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and Democrats were blocking. And Schumer suggested that a Supreme Court pick, should there be a vacancy, and other positions in the judiciary may suffer the same fate. "The bottom line is one of the reasons that we want to make sure we do everything we can to take back the Senate is not let Trump put such horrible justices, MAGA justices on the Supreme Court and the lower courts," Schumer said. Daines noted that sometimes voters look for a shortcut to head to the polls, and that the Supreme Court being a quiet issue on the ballot could very well be that path to energizing a Republican base to getting out and voting as the midterm cycle winds down. "Without a Republican majority, President Trump will not be able to move his Supreme Court nominee through, and that's a nominee that'll be on the bench for 25 years," Daines said. "We need Republicans to connect those dots. Disgruntled Republicans in Texas, come home and vote for Ken Paxton, because the Supreme Court's on the ballot." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac52b7075342cf4db8cb80d Dylan Harper Has Spurs' Brass Buzzing Ahead of NBA Season te 2026-10-06T17:10:08.935Z Dylan Harper Has Spurs' Brass Buzzing Ahead of NBA Season Dylan Harper is already generating buzz in San Antonio, with the Spurs reportedly viewing him as their second-best player. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac52b6f75342cf4db8cb804 Map—Trump Approval Rating in Each Senate Swing State 4 Weeks Before Midterm te 2026-10-06T17:10:07.214Z Map—Trump Approval Rating in Each Senate Swing State 4 Weeks Before Midterm Donald Trump's approval rating is underwater in nearly every state with a competitive Senate race in the 2026 midterm elections. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac52b6c75342cf4db8cb7fb Tucson realtors launch campaign against deed fraud te 2026-10-06T17:10:04.876Z Tucson realtors launch campaign against deed fraud Deed fraud, a scheme in which criminals forge a signature and record a fake deed to sell someone else's property, cost Arizona property owners $50 million last year, and Hispanics, seniors and absentee owners are being targeted most. With $1.3 billion in reported national losses from more than 58,000 victims of deed fraud from 2019 through 2023, the FBI says "true losses are likely far higher because many victims never report or never discover the crime." Victims often don't find out their property was sold out from under them until after the fact, and until now, the only way to reclaim it was to sue. The Tucson Association of Realtors has launched a campaign to fight back. The "Protect Your Title" campaign was created in partnership with the National Association of Realtors and Stewart Title & Trust. Its goal is to enroll Pima County property owners in a free service that alerts them to suspicious activity by notifying them whenever a document is recorded in their name. With less than 2% of the county's estimated 440,000 property owners enrolled in the Pima County Recorder's Office Fraud Notify program, TAR is working to get the word out while also offering services of its own. Its deed fraud class is open to the public for free Saturday, Oct. 17, starting at 10 a.m. at 2445 N. Tucson Blvd. Lisa Nutt, TAR's vice president of education and school administrator, said the class covers what deed fraud is, what it looks like and how criminals carry it out, and walks attendees through enrolling in the notification system step by step. The campaign's website, ProtectYourTitle.org, links directly to the enrollment page. Signing up takes just two steps and a few minutes, but the alert system only helps owners who actually register. We're a nationally recognized newsroom, but we're still a nonprofit that runs on community support. Help us keep telling Tucson's stories. The campaign's website lists owners of vacant land, out-of-state or absentee owners, and owners of inherited or infrequently monitored properties as being at higher risk of deed fraud. Screenshot of the campaign website. The risk isn't spread evenly. Southern Arizona is a frequent target because of its large inventory of undeveloped parcels and properties with out-of-state owners. Until recently, the penalty for getting caught didn't reflect the scale of the problem. "Prior to the legislation which was adopted earlier this year and went into effect on September 12, if you committed deed fraud and were charged, it was a misdemeanor," said TAR Government Affairs Director Shawn Cote. Arizona's new deed fraud law, SB 1479, made filing false property documents a Class 5 felony. It also requires photo identification to record documents in person and requires every county recorder to offer an owner alert system by Jan. 1, 2027. TAR has advocated on the issue since 2022 and introduced the industry's first deed fraud continuing education class in 2024. The course is now required for every Arizona real estate licensee. TAR's multiple listing service has blocked more than 2,400 attempted fraudulent listings through its Property Shield service since 2025, according to the association. TAR isn't done pushing for change. The next step in its advocacy effort is what Cote called a statute of repose, a legal process already in place in four or five other states. "What that is, is a much simpler and expedited legal process. Rather than having to spend thousands of dollars and wait years, a statue of resignation creates a process for the rightful owner to petition a court and say, 'I'm the rightful owner, I'm the victim of this crime. Here's my proof,'" Cote said. After what's usually a 90- to 120-day window, the judge has the statutory authority to restore the title to the rightful owner. "Within three, four and five months it can be done versus in a civil lawsuit, probably two to three years minimum usually and thousands of dollars," Cote said. "Until we get to a statute of repose that expedites the return of the title to the rightful owner, we're going to keep working on this." Founded in 1921, the Tucson Association of Realtors represents more than 5,800 real estate professionals across the region. Abril Ruiz is a student at the University of Arizona School of Journalism and Tucson Spotlight intern. Contact her at abrilruiz@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/6ac5294e75342cf4db8cb7c3 A surprising industry is fueling a new rush for gold — and it’s not slowing down te 2026-10-06T17:01:02.190Z A surprising industry is fueling a new rush for gold — and it’s not slowing down Investors have long prized gold as a hedge against inflation and economic uncertainty, but one of the world’s fastest-growing industries is now fueling a new source of demand for the precious metal. The buildout of artificial intelligence (AI) is driving investment in advanced semiconductors, servers and the sprawling data centers needed to power the technology. That expansion also requires a range of materials used in high-performance electronics, including gold. And the AI boom is creating a growing need at a time when gold is already historically expensive. Despite those high prices, tech companies aren't necessarily switching to cheaper materials — suggesting demand for golf could continue to grow alongside AI. A QUIET RUSH FOR GOLD IS SWEEPING THE GLOBE — HERE'S WHY COUNTRIES ARE STOCKPILING IT Gold is valued in electronics for its conductivity, reliability and resistance to corrosion — and its role in some technology applications is proving resilient despite trading at roughly $4,153 an ounce on Oct. 5, up nearly 6%, or about $225, from a year earlier. Joseph Cavatoni, a gold market expert and senior market strategist for North America at the World Gold Council, said companies would typically consider cheaper alternatives after developing technology that relies on gold. But that isn't necessarily happening. "They might pioneer a technology with gold involved and then say, ‘Let’s find something cheaper like tungsten to replace it,’" Cavatoni told Fox News Digital. "But what we’re finding in this case is they’re not." ONE OF THE WORLD'S HOTTEST INDUSTRIES IS SPARKING A BLUE-COLLAR JOBS BOOM Technology demand is already showing signs of growth. Gold demand from the sector rose 2% from a year earlier to 80.4 metric tons in the second quarter, according to the World Gold Council. Electronics demand climbed 4% to 68.3 tons, fueled by AI infrastructure, high-end semiconductors and advanced components. Cavatoni said gold can offer advantages over substitutes in applications such as chip production and heat conduction. The AI sector may also be less sensitive to elevated gold prices because relatively small amounts of the metal are needed. "This is a rapidly growing space that’s less sensitive to price," Cavatoni said. "It’s going to likely continue to grow as the AI space grows." Still, technology remains a small part of the overall gold market compared with investment, central-bank buying and jewelry. Cavatoni said it is "less likely to be a driver of the price of gold." For now, Cavatoni described technology as an increasingly important contributor to gold demand that "doesn’t appear to be slowing down anytime soon." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5294b75342cf4db8cb7ba This red light therapy cap makes scalp care hands-free — and it's 16% off te 2026-10-06T17:00:59.428Z This red light therapy cap makes scalp care hands-free — and it's 16% off Looking for a hands-free way to support your hair-care routine? The iRESTORE Professional uses red-light therapy in a full-coverage cap that you can wear while reading, watching TV or scrolling on your phone. FOX readers can save $600 for a limited time. READ MORE: October Prime Day starts tomorrow — these early deals are already worth shopping Original price: $899 The iRESTORE Professional light therapy cap is $140 off. It combines 282 lasers and LEDs to deliver red-light therapy across the scalp, including the crown and temples. The lightweight cap features ventilated padding to help keep you comfortable during each session. Use it for 25 minutes three times a week as part of your hair-care routine. READ MORE: October Prime Day 2026: AirPods drop to $199, Keurig is nearly 50% off and more deals The $140 discount lowers the upfront cost of the iRESTORE Professional, while its two-year warranty and 12-month satisfaction guarantee add extra purchase protection. Its full-coverage design reaches the crown, hairline and temples, rather than focusing on one concentrated area. More than 2,500 reviewers gave the iRESTORE Professional five stars, with several saying they noticed changes after about two months. "Wearing this device is a breeze," one reviewer wrote. "I saw visible results within one to two months. My hair looked thicker and was falling out less." Another reviewer said they followed the instructions for six months and noticed a "big difference" after two months, describing the final results as "night and day." Other reviewers also reported noticing changes after a few months: "I got this [cap] and I've never been happier," one reviewer wrote. "In just two months, my hairline started filling in, and by the end of three months, my other thin bald patches were filling in, too." "[I've] already seen results in just a couple of months," another reviewer said. "All you have to do is use it for 25 minutes every other day." For more deals, visit www.foxnews.com/deals "The iRESTORE is easy to use, comfortable and now part of my routine — I just can't provide a comprehensive review until I see results," one reviewer wrote. "It's been three months — hopefully [I] will see some improvement in [my] hairline and thinning by the six-month mark." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5294975342cf4db8cb7b1 ‘Days of Our Lives’ star Robert Kelker-Kelly dead at 62 te 2026-10-06T17:00:57.739Z ‘Days of Our Lives’ star Robert Kelker-Kelly dead at 62 Robert Kelker-Kelly, the actor best known for playing Bo Brady on the long-running daytime soap opera "Days of Our Lives," has died. He was 62. Kelker-Kelly died Oct. 3, a Missouri medical examiner's office told Fox News Digital. Local police said officers were dispatched at approximately 8:16 p.m. that day after receiving a report that Kelker-Kelly was unconscious and not breathing. HOLLYWOOD STARS WHO DIED IN 2026: PHOTOS "Our officers arrived on scene along with the St. Charles County Ambulance District, and life-saving measures were administered but were unsuccessful," police told Fox News Digital. "There was nothing suspicious noted at the scene," police noted. "Mr. Kelly had reportedly complained of chest pain shortly before becoming unresponsive, and the circumstances appeared consistent with a medical event." Police said Kelker-Kelly’s body was released by the medical examiner to a local funeral home. An official cause of death has not been disclosed. Born April 18, 1964, in Wichita, Kansas, Kelker-Kelly built a career spanning several of daytime television’s most recognizable shows. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE He originated the role of Sam Fowler on "Another World" in 1987 and later returned to the soap opera to play other roles, including Bobby Reno and Dr. Shane Roberts. Kelker-Kelly became widely known to "Days of Our Lives" viewers when he took over the role of Bo Brady in 1992, replacing original portrayer Peter Reckell. He remained with the soap opera until 1995. His work on the show earned him the 1994 Soap Opera Digest Award for outstanding lead actor. He also shared the 1995 hottest soap couple honor with Lisa Rinna. He later joined the cast of "General Hospital," where he played the villainous Stavros Cassadine from 2001 to 2003 before returning to the role in 2013 and 2014. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE In addition to acting, Kelker-Kelly was a professional pilot. He was married to Linda Rattner from 1988 to 1992 and later married actress Miriam Parrish. Their marriage lasted from 1997 until 2013. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5294875342cf4db8cb7a8 SEC kickoff-time debate is warranted, but ESPN had to snag Notre Dame with Fox getting the premier rematch te 2026-10-06T17:00:56.344Z SEC kickoff-time debate is warranted, but ESPN had to snag Notre Dame with Fox getting the premier rematch ESPN decided to use one of its rare opportunities to have Notre Dame on its network, and now fans within the SEC are upset over their own scheduled kickoff times. So, just another weekend of college football. We usually see this every season. A few teams are upset about their slotted time for kickoff, even if the network gives each team a glimpse into what each particular weekend could look like before the first game is kicked off. DEION SANDERS DARED THE MEDIA TO WRITE THE TRUTH ABOUT COLORADO FOOTBALL: OK, IT'S TIME TO END THIS CHARADE In the case of Oct. 17, which is stacked with a number of games that will draw significant ratings, it's FOX versus ESPN/ABC in the noon time slot, with the SEC going up against the Big Ten and Notre Dame. And yes, we are lined up for what should be a great day of football, just based off the current rankings. Also, Florida State will travel south to play No. 4 Miami that weekend, which also got a night kickoff. Ok yes, the ESPN family of networks deciding to have four of their best games of the weekend starting at the same time is a real kick to the groin for college football fans. But, there is also a reason to the madness. The Florida versus Texas matchup was announced over the summer as getting the early treatment, along with Mississippi State and LSU. So, for those of you acting surprised by this news, I guess you had forgotten the SEC does an early schedule release in June. SECRET SERVICE, CHEAP BEER AND ARCH MANNING: TENNESSEE PREPARES FOR COLLEGE FOOTBALL CHAOS, WITH TRUMP VISIT But, that's fine, I can somewhat understand the disappointment for some fans, though Florida did just get destroyed by Missouri this past weekend, while Mississippi State was wrangled by Alabama. The outcry for many who enjoy watching SEC football is the evening slate, also known as the 'flex'. Yes, for the second-straight week, the conference will broadcast two games that will garner pretty bad ratings. Then, ESPN/ABC decided it was going to take full-advantage of Notre Dame playing on the road at BYU, especially given that the network has the rights to broadcast Big 12 teams. So naturally, and rightfully, the company decided to air one of the most premier names in all of college football on its main network in primetime. While I understand the sentiment of those looking forward to the Alabama versus Tennessee showdown in Knoxville, I can't say that I'm astonished that it's being played at 3:30 pm ET. Now, I do understand the frustration from those within the Tennessee athletic department who were under the impression that if both teams were good enough, that game would be played at night. Having said that, and knowing the SEC is a bit agitated with its television rights owner, I don't blame ABC one bit for using Notre Dame for ratings. Why not? One of the best teams in the country going on the road to Provo, playing a top-ten BYU squad, is a potential advertising success for the network. Could ESPN have chosen to put its 'premier' (Alabama @ Tennessee) game of the day on ESPN and see who won the ratings war? Sure. It would’ve made for an interesting comparison of ratings. But, ESPN is almost assuredly headed for Provo with their College Gameday, though the Ohio State visit to Indiana would also make for great television, even if Big Noon Kickoff on FOX will be in the same location. At the end of the day, ESPN decided it was best to put two of its best games smack dab in the middle of the afternoon, which used to be the premier spot for the SEC on CBS. Yes, fans have the right to be confused and upset that the conferences will be represented in 'primetime' by two games that look horrid on paper. No, Arkansas @ Vanderbilt, and Kentucky @ Oklahoma will not fill your cup, as you settle in for a night of college football. And for that, you can blame the network. They could have given you at least one of those early-day games in the night slot, even if the network would see a slight dip in the ratings due to going up against Notre Dame. This time, ESPN made the right call with showcasing the Fighting Irish, but also made a terrible mistake in not giving them competition from the Southeastern Conference. Remember, two things can be true at the same time. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5294575342cf4db8cb790 Jonanthan Nez bets on ‘buyer’s remorse’ in rematch against Eli Crane in rural Arizona te 2026-10-06T17:00:53.720Z Jonanthan Nez bets on ‘buyer’s remorse’ in rematch against Eli Crane in rural Arizona Democrat Jonathan Nez (left) and Republican U.S. Rep. Eli Crane (right) are vying to represent Congressional District 2. Photos by Shondiin Silversmith/Arizona Mirror and Gage Skidmore/Flickr via CC BY-SA 2.0 Republican incumbent U.S. Rep. Eli Crane, a member of the far-right House Freedom Caucus, handily won a second term in his rural congressional district in 2024. He’s remained loyal to President Donald Trump, even as his approval ratings have been in a freefall for much of the past year.  But Jonathan Nez, the Democrat and former president of the Navajo Nation who Crane defeated by nine percentage points two years ago, Crane won’t be so fortunate in this year’s rematch.  “In the last cycle, the independents went for Trump and Crane and the Republicans,” Nez told the Arizona Mirror in an interview. “So, there is a lot of buyer’s remorse.” GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE Voter attitudes about Trump and the Republican Party have cratered in the past two years, according to public polling. The Nez campaign is leaning into that, focusing on Crane’s votes to continue the Iran War, give tax breaks to companies that build data centers and cut food assistance and healthcare programs.  “My opponent has made some very bad decisions in supporting legislation that is negatively impacting the quality of life in our district,” Nez said. Crane voted last year for President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” which made massive cuts to the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program and to Medicaid. But even with those spending reductions, the cost of the tax cuts in the bill is expected to increase the national debt by $4.7 trillion.  Crane has repeatedly voted to allow Trump to unilaterally go to war with Iran — a conflict now in its eighth month — and has scrubbed his website of his previous opposition to spending money on foreign “forever wars.” The candidates, the ballot measures, and the tools you need to cast your vote. Arizona Votes: 2026 Crane’s campaign did not respond to multiple requests for interviews.  “Instead of funding forever wars and throwing away money we don’t have, Eli believes we should be focused on taking care of those who risked it all for our freedom,” Crane’s site said as recently as July under the heading “fighting for those who fought for us.”  The site was changed this summer, and deleted his opposition to “forever wars” in favor of promising to fight “fraud-ridden nongovernmental organizations” and declaring that “we should be focused on taking care of those who risked it all for our freedom.”  A former Navy SEAL, Crane has spoken against spending money to fund overseas wars during his time in Congress. Nez described this change as another example of a politician courting rural voters during election season and then ignoring them after taking office.  “The frustration is that they have been lied to and ignored for way too long,” Nez said. “Last election, there was a big campaign about America First. And I ask people, ‘Do you all feel like America’s first right now?’ A supermajority of the people say ‘no’. And they feel it. Look at the gas prices right now.” Gas prices in Arizona have shot up by about 45% since the start of the war in February, and now sit at an average of about $4.75 per gallon.  Promises to deliver affordability were tenets of many successful Republican campaigns in 2024, but Trump’s tariffs, along with the Iran War, have only driven up costs further.  “You see those high gas prices throughout the state and this district,” Nez said. “And people are feeling the negative impact on our economy. And it goes back to people that are in office.”  Quotation This country is really divided. The loud ones are the far right, the far left. I think the quiet ones are right in the middle. And the majority is right in the middle, where people want everyone to work together to get things done. – Jonathan Nez While Nez still faces an uphill battle in his campaign to win a district where Republicans have an 11-percentage point voter registration advantage, a poll commissioned by his campaign in August showed him in a statistical tie with Crane. The poll of 500 likely voters in CD2 found that 46% favored Crane to Nez’s 44%, with 10% undecided.  The poll gave Nez a 22-point edge with independent voters, whose support he needs to win the race. The district is the Grand Canyon State’s largest, stretching from south of Phoenix to the borders of New Mexico in the east and Utah in the north, encompassing much of eastern and northern Arizona.  It covers about 60% of Arizona, and tribal land makes up a large portion of it. The district includes 14 tribes in northern, eastern, and central Arizona, and those tribal members make up about 20% of the district’s total population. Crane’s campaign is working to appeal to Native voters by touting his accomplishments, including the introduction of the Yavapai Apache Water Rights Act last December, which he sponsored alongside mirroring legislation in the U.S. Senate that was introduced by Democrats Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego.  If Nez ekes out a win in November, he’ll be the first Native American to represent Arizona in Congress. Nez grew up on the Navajo Nation and was elected to three terms as a delegate to the Navajo Nation Council before a successful run for Navajo County supervisor. In 2018, he was elected president of the Navajo Nation, but lost his reelection bid in 2022 to Buu Nygren. His 20 years in public office have helped him form connections with bureaucrats and local government officials that Nez said will help him accomplish things for the people of his district even if Republicans maintain control of Congress, and with Trump in the White House.  “I wouldn’t start the day that I get sworn in,” Nez said. “I would start after we win this election by bringing federal agencies together and to start talking with the local elected leaders.” Some solutions don’t necessarily require legislation, he said, including ensuring protecting Arizona’s share of Colorado River water and working with the Bureau of Land Management to protect public lands from wildfires.  Crane grew up in Yuma and dropped out of the University of Arizona to join the U.S. Navy shortly after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. After 13 years in the Navy and six deployments, Crane co-founded Bottle Breacher, a company that sells bottle openers made from used bullet casings. Crane and his wife took the business on the TV show “Shark Tank” in 2014, and sold the business in 2022.  During his time in office, Crane has introduced legislation focused on veterans, the military, public lands, natural resources and immigration. Crane has accused Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs of failing to protect the state’s Colorado River water allocation and criticized Nez for “standing alongside her.” The fight for the Colorado River is a legal battle that’s been going on for more than 100 years, based on complicated historical legal agreements that divides the water among seven states, numerous Indigenous tribes and Mexico, and hundreds of individual users within those.  Nez accused Crane of failing to do enough to bring federal money into his district, pointing out that Crane lives in Oro Valley, which is in Congressional District 6. Nez said that Crane was too extreme for most Arizonans, and promised to listen to the needs of rural and Indigenous Arizonans.  “This country is really divided,” Nez said. “The loud ones are the far right, the far left. I think the quiet ones are right in the middle. And the majority is right in the middle, where people want everyone to work together to get things done.” YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5248475342cf4db8cb605 Brewers vs Padres NLDS Game 3 picks favor the over 7 runs with Dustin May on the road te 2026-10-06T16:40:36.318Z Brewers vs Padres NLDS Game 3 picks favor the over 7 runs with Dustin May on the road It almost isn't fair that we only get five games in these National League Division Series. I mentioned the same about the Wild Card round, specifically with the Braves vs. Phillies series, but the two games between the Brewers and Padres have been fantastic. The only bad thing about tonight's game is that the Brewers are up 2-0, and this could be the last game between the two squads. The Milwaukee Brewers are the best team in baseball, and they've found a way to carry that success into the postseason. They've repeatedly been one of the best teams for years, but winning in the postseason has escaped them. At least through two games, this season has felt a little different. They seem to be more resilient, more locked in, and their pitching has been great. I know it is only two games, but it is encouraging for the Brewers and their fans to be in this position. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM I'm not 100% sure they are setting themselves up for the best opportunity tonight. Milwaukee is leading in the series and can always send Jacob Misiorowski on full rest when needed. However, Dustin May is starting today, and he is their third starter. In the regular season, he went 7-9 with a 4.70 ERA and a 1.32 WHIP in his time with the Brewers and Cardinals. He had bad splits this year, posting a 5.88 ERA on the road. He did face the Padres twice this season, going 15 innings and allowing just two earned runs on four hits. That includes a home start when he was with the Cardinals and threw a complete-game, one-hit shutout. The San Diego Padres have to be incredibly frustrated by the end results of their two games in Milwaukee. In the first game, they jumped out to a lead and chased the Brewers' best pitcher after just four innings. Unfortunately for them, the game was tied before he left. Then they gave up a homer in the seventh that broke the tie. In the top of the ninth, Ty France hit a bomb that hit the roof and was then caught for an out. It is an odd rule, but it is the rule. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Game 2 was one the Padres were in position to win until their closer, Mason Miller, walked three hitters. He then had the Brewers on the ropes, but gave up a two-run single and the game went to the Brewers. Tonight, the Padres are asking Nick Pivetta to keep them alive. Pivetta was just 3-2 with a 2.86 ERA and a 1.01 WHIP for the year. He didn't go overly deep into his postseason start against the Cubs, throwing 3.1 innings and allowing three hits, two walks, and one run. Brewers hitters have rocked him in the past, going 21-for-69 against Pivetta. Christian Yelich is a guy I'm going to back tonight for a player prop. He is 7-for-18 against Pivetta in his career with four extra-base hits. I'll take him for 2+ total bases. For the game, I'm also going to back the over seven runs and the Padres. I think Pivetta could struggle and allow a couple of runs, but I have even less confidence in May on the road. San Diego at home has gone 53-30, including the playoffs. Give me the Padres, the over, and Yelich to get 2+ total bases. For more sports betting information and plays, follow David on X/Twitter: @futureprez2024 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5248275342cf4db8cb5fc Underdog Promo Code FOXNEWS: Play $5, Get $100 Ahead of Braves-Dodgers te 2026-10-06T16:40:34.957Z Underdog Promo Code FOXNEWS: Play $5, Get $100 Ahead of Braves-Dodgers The Braves and Dodgers take the field tonight as they prepare for a major battle in Game 3. Underdog is giving you a chance to heighten the excitement with an offer to wager $5 to earn $100 when using promo code FOXNEWS.  When two of the best teams square off in any series, it is always exciting. Put some elimination potential behind the games and it is even more interesting. The Dodgers and Braves are tied 1-1, and the winner of Game 3 in a best-of-five matchup tied at 1-1 goes on to advance about 72% of the time. The Dodgers are sending out Yoshinobu Yamamoto to the mound for Game 3. He was last year’s World Series MVP and this year looks to reclaim that with more stellar postseason pitching. In 37.1 innings last postseason, he allowed just six earned runs, including two postseason complete games. Yamamoto has had the Braves number over his brief career, holding them to just 10 hits in 51 at-bats. Half of those hits have gone for extra bases, though.  Atlanta brings an Ace of their own with Chris Sale on the mound. Since coming to the Braves, Sale has reinvented himself. In the Wild Card round, Sale and the Braves needed all three games to get the win. Sale started Game 1 and went six innings, allowing three earned runs. He pitched just 1.1 scoreless innings in Game 3. He has been great against the Dodgers in his career, holding their hitters to 28 hits in 140 at-bats.  Tonight is one of those games that should live up to the billing. There are two dominating pitchers on the hill, and you have a chance to make the call on which will win. Underdog is offering new users a chance to earn $100 in bonus funds when using code FOXNEWS. 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They lost the game 3-2, but it was a late-game homer that made the final score closer than most of the game actually looked.  It seems like if the Braves can keep the ball in the yard, they will stop the Dodgers from scoring altogether. Chris Sale comes to the mound today looking to keep Los Angeles off the scoreboard. Whoever wins this game is an overwhelming favorite to win the entire series.  In the night game, the Padres are battling for their lives. Sure, a case can be made that they should be up 2-0 in the series, or maybe even 1-1. However, that’s not the case; they are down in the series, and the only way to win is to take three straight from their opponent. Luckily, they’ve been good at home this season.  The Brewers are looking like a team of destiny. They ripped the hearts out of the Padres in Game 2 with a bases-loaded single to center field, scoring two runs and giving them a win against one of the toughest pitchers in baseball. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5247b75342cf4db8cb5d8 BetMGM Bonus Code FOXNEWS Unlocks $1500 in Bonuses for the MLB Playoffs te 2026-10-06T16:40:27.572Z BetMGM Bonus Code FOXNEWS Unlocks $1500 in Bonuses for the MLB Playoffs Tuesday brings us a great day of sports, one that is highlighted by a pair of Game 3s in the National League. BetMGM is offering new users up to $1,500 in bonus bets. Register with promo code FOXNEWS, and if your bet loses, they will give you up to $1,500 in bonus bets.  The first game of the evening is between the Dodgers and the Braves. First pitch is scheduled for 6:00 ET, and it is going to be one of the best matchups of the postseason. The Dodgers are sending out last year’s World Series MVP, Yoshinobu Yamamoto. This is his first postseason appearance, but he was absolutely dominant last postseason.  This year, the Dodgers are in need of another great performance. They haven’t looked great so far, with all of their runs being scored via the long ball in this series. This team can win with that approach, but manufacturing runs is more important, so you’re not relying on a homer to save you.  The Braves are in a great position. They only needed to steal one game from the Dodgers in Los Angeles. They did that by taking Game 2, one they were in control of from the start of the game. Now, if they can defend their home field, they will win this series. They send out Chris Sale to get the job done today. Sale has already seen action in two of the four Atlanta games this postseason. The Braves are great at home this season, 23 games over .500 in Truist. At home, he sports a 1.66 ERA. His arm might be a bit tired, but if not, the Braves could be primed to win just one of the final two games of the series.  The Padres and Brewers also go at 9:30 ET. With a loss here, the Padres will go home, and the Brewers will advance to the National League Championship Series once again. The Brewers stole Game 2 from San Diego, and now the Padres have to bounce back.  The pitching matchup sees Dustin May, a midseason acquisition, throwing for the Brewers. The Padres turn to Nick Pivetta to give themselves some much-needed life in Game 3. Will the Brewers close it out, or will the Padres extend the series? Tonight brings us two great games in the National League Division Series. BetMGM brings new users a great offer of up to $1,500 in bonuses using promo code FOXNEWS. Place your wager on one of the games, and if the bet loses, BetMGM will refund you up to $1,500 in bonus wagers.  Odds subject to change Odds subject to change Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5247975342cf4db8cb5cf Nick Saban tells Theo Von his famous sideline intensity was a calculated strategy, not emotion te 2026-10-06T16:40:25.728Z Nick Saban tells Theo Von his famous sideline intensity was a calculated strategy, not emotion Nick Saban's famous sideline behavior sounds like it was manufactured to light a fire under other people. The former Alabama coach is widely-viewed as the greatest coach in college football history. He won six national titles with the Crimson Tide and one with the LSU Tigers. Saban's intensity is legendary in the college football world. There are too many examples to count of him being fired up on the sidelines, even during blowout wins at Alabama. NICK SABAN'S COMMENTS DURING SENATE HEARING DON'T CHANGE HIS LEGENDARY STATUS AS HEAD COACH But was it all a ploy to get the attention of his players? Sounds like that might be the case. The former Alabama coach sat down with famous comedian Theo Von for an interview released Tuesday, and he pulled back the curtain on the reality of his sideline antics. "You got to understand that in a competitive environment, I was trying to show intensity. Does that make sense? I don't think I was ever, I mean, you want players to play with emotion. Have intensity, but you don't want them to be emotional. So, most of those times when I look crazy, I really wasn't being emotional. I knew exactly what I was doing, but I was trying to affect other people. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "Wow, chess. That's chess, Nick," Von responded. You can watch the moment below starting around 21:00, and make sure to let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. Nothing about Saban's comments are overly surprising. The man is unbelievably smart and impressive. That's why he has seven national titles. He was willing to do whatever it took to gain an edge and secure a victory. If that means he needs to be fired up in order to get the attention of his players and staff, then so be it. The strategy clearly worked. Having said that, I have a feeling his infamous shredding of Lane Kiffin was about as organic and authentic as it gets. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER That was an all-time college football moment. What do you think of Saban's strategy? Let me know at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5247475342cf4db8cb5c6 Commanders plan to add famous spear logo to helmets while not admitting it's obvious nod to Redskins history te 2026-10-06T16:40:20.180Z Commanders plan to add famous spear logo to helmets while not admitting it's obvious nod to Redskins history The Washington Commanders are planning to take a not insignificant step toward returning to their Washington Redskins history next season by altering their permanent uniforms and changing their helmet logo to include the famous spear the club wore in the 1960s. No, they're not calling the add-on a Native American spear. That would be too politically incorrect for the franchise that in 2020 abandoned the Redskins nickname and accompanying logos it had carried since 1937. JASON KELCE CALLS THE COMMANDERS THE 'REDSKINS' DURING GAME, IMMEDIATELY APOLOGIZES SO AS TO NOT GET CANCELED They're instead trying to somehow thread a proverbial needle between the politically correct present and their traditional past by calling it a Commanders spear. Whatever that is. The looming change was first reported by uniform and design expert Zach Cohen and confirmed by an NFL source. But we should have known this was possible in April when the club rolled out the spear as part of its 2026 alternate uniform. And then club owner Josh Harris attended a fan rally in London on Saturday – before his team played the Indianapolis Colts the following day – and he wore a cap with the spear piercing the W on it. "I like the spear," Harris told reporters at the rally. "I mean, what can I say? It brings everything together a little bit. It brings obviously the special forces, and Native Americans and Roman gladiators. "I like the spear. And, obviously, we had it on our helmet way back." Yeah, who knew the spear is about special forces? Hopefully, American special forces aren't carrying those around in Iran. SUPER BOWL CHAMPION JOE THEISMANN EXPLAINS WHY COMMANDERS ARE POISED TO BOUNCE BACK FROM DISAPPOINTING SEASON The decision is not yet final, the NFL source confirmed to OutKick. There are branding issues, legal issues and financial issues involved. So there will be lawyers. But clubs are allowed to change their primary uniforms and logos within the first five years of new ownership taking over a franchise. Harris completed his purchase of the Commanders in July of 2023 for $6.05 billion, then a record for a North American professional sports franchise. From 1965 to 1969, the Redskins donned burgundy helmets that featured a spear and feather on each side. The new spear is not expected to include the feather. Again, the politically correct Commanders wouldn't want to insult Native Americans or maybe birds by including a feather. The new uniform, if finalized, is expected to include the spear piercing the W. The club plays in Washington, get it? The team used the original, much cooler Native American spear uniform as an alternate uniform in 2002-2003. Fans loved it. And, if everyone was being honest, fans today still have a kinship to the Redskins nickname and logos, including the Indian head logo inspired by Blackfeet Chief John Two Guns White Calf, that they simply don't have for the current W logo and Commanders nickname. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! But "Redskins" was banished six years ago, under pressure from certain political and marketing sectors that claimed it was racist. Harris has said the team is never returning to the Redskins nickname. But as the Maryland-born owner continues to inch toward the uniform and traditions he rooted for as a kid, the question of a nickname change remains on the margins. "Everyone is enjoying what we’re doing, which is embracing the past as much as we can in a respectful way," Harris said in London. "We’re going to keep looking at how we keep doing that." FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5247275342cf4db8cb5bd Underdog Promo Code FOXNEWS: Play $5, Get $100 for Padres vs. Brewers Tonight te 2026-10-06T16:40:18.615Z Underdog Promo Code FOXNEWS: Play $5, Get $100 for Padres vs. Brewers Tonight Closeout games are always one of the more interesting ones to watch because so much is on the line. Tonight we have one between the Padres and Brewers, and Underdog is offering users a chance to wager $5 and earn $100 when using promo code FOXNEWS. First pitch tonight is at 9:30 ET. The Milwaukee Brewers were one of the better road teams in baseball, which should be expected considering the team won 103 games this season. They have been postseason mainstays for years, but there has never been the success they are looking for.  After coming from behind in Game 1, they staged an all-out robbery in Game 2. The bottom of the ninth saw them down by one. They had to face Mason Miller, one of the best closers in the game. He walked three hitters, and Jackson Chourio made him pay, hitting a two-run single to win the game.  The Padres should probably feel like this series could be tied. However, they also might think this series could actually be 2-0 in their favor. In Game 1, they had one of the oddest plays happen. The roof was closed at Miller Park, and Ty France hit a bomb to left field. It hit the roof, and the Brewers caught the ball, resulting in an out. That would’ve given the Padres the lead.  Now they return home, and they have to win all three remaining games to take the series. The question is whether that can be done. An optimistic team recognizes they were right there in both games and things didn’t go their way. A pessimistic team will say they lost both games and put up their best effort. It still wasn’t enough.  This is a good test for the Padres to see what they are made of. They have the advantage in starting pitching, and they’ve been phenomenal in San Diego this season. However, this Brewers team seems like they are a team of destiny. Underdog is offering new users the promo code FOXNEWS to play $5 and earn $100 in bonus tokens. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5222375342cf4db8cb554 Lane Kiffin shares why he declined to have a running clock in second half of LSU's blowout win over McNeese te 2026-10-06T16:30:27.380Z Lane Kiffin shares why he declined to have a running clock in second half of LSU's blowout win over McNeese LSU hosted McNeese in Week 5 in what was the Tigers' final out-of-conference game before beginning a seven-game gauntlet in the SEC. With the result never in doubt from the opening whistle, one may have assumed Lane Kiffin would have wanted to see his team get off the field as quickly as possible, but when given the option, the head coach opted to decline. LSU led the Cowboys 35-0 at halftime, and according to Kiffin, officials approached him and asked whether he wanted to run the clock in the second half. It's not necessarily common, but in the circumstance of a blowout, quarters can be shortened via an always-running clock. Addressing the situation after the Tigers secured their 63-14 win, Kiffin explained that shortening a game isn't a part of the standard within his program. WEEK 5 AP TOP 25 POLL IS A HODGEPODGE WITH SEC AND BIG TEN TEAMS MOVING EVERY WHICH DIRECTION "We talked in the locker room and then came out, and there was a conversation where [officials] asked me about, do you want to run the clock in the third and fourth quarter? And said no, I don't believe in that," Kiffin explained. "You play the game, we decide when the game's over by the way that we play. And how physical that we play. "So I told the guys, I told them that we don't do that, and challenged them to come out and play really well. And set a tempo of how you play and a standard regardless whether you're first, second or third team of how you play at LSU." LANE KIFFIN CAUGHT LYING ABOUT LSU-OLE MISS SERIES WHILE COMPLAINING ABOUT NINE-GAME SEC SCHEDULE THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Kiffin's bunch has been bitten by the injury bug in recent weeks, so getting done with the blowout win as fast as possible may have been a benefit, but on the other hand, the Tigers were able to play a lot of players well down the depth chart. Starting quarterback Sam Leavitt threw for three touchdowns in the game, but backup quarterbacks Landen Clark and Husan Longstreet threw a combined 25 passes in the game as well. Eight different players managed at least one rushing attempt in the game, and 10 players hauled in at least one reception. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER LSU and McNeese each scored 14 points in the third quarter before the Tigers blanked the Cowboys 14-0 in the final frame. The Tigers travel to Lexington, Kentucky, in Week 6 to take on a Kentucky team that should have plenty of confidence after pulling off a comeback win on the road against South Carolina a week ago. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5221e75342cf4db8cb54b Trump turns to emerging tech giant in multi-billion bid to ramp up US submarine production te 2026-10-06T16:30:22.834Z Trump turns to emerging tech giant in multi-billion bid to ramp up US submarine production The Trump administration is turning to a defense technology giant in a $6.6 billion effort to speed production of submarines as the U.S. struggles to keep pace with China's vast shipbuilding capacity. The ramp-up in production brings a Silicon Valley-style manufacturer into one of the Pentagon's most troubled industrial bases as they fall behind expected pace of two Virginia-class attack submarines per year. Anduril will build a more than 2-million-square-foot shipyard at Sparrows Point shipyard just outside of Baltimore to manufacture critical submarine components, eventually scaling up to large sections of the vessels. A senior administration official said the facility could add roughly 9 million labor hours a year, equivalent to about a 15% increase in submarine production capacity. President Donald Trump will visit the shipyard on Tuesday afternoon to formally announce the new initiative in Baltimore alongside Anduril leadership. NAVY SECRETARY WARNS SHIPYARDS MUST ‘ACT LIKE WE’RE AT WAR’ AS CHINA’S AI-POWERED FLEET RACES AHEAD The investment takes aim at a problem the Navy has struggled for years to solve: shipyards are delivering roughly 1.3 Virginia-class submarines a year, well short of the Navy's goal of two, even as demand for the nuclear-powered attack boats grows. The Navy currently projects reaching the two-per-year rate around 2032. It currently has 26 Virginia-class submarines and expects to add two more in the spring, according to a senior administration official.and For the submarine project, Anduril plans to invest $3.7 billion of its own capital to build the facility, workforce and manufacturing capacity. The Navy could spend up to another $2.9 billion purchasing the resulting production. The deal represents an unusual bet on a commercial model for fixing one of the Pentagon's most stubborn industrial problems: Anduril will risk billions of dollars of its own capital building new submarine production capacity, while the Navy pays for what the company can successfully produce. "I wouldn't say that the government's paying us back. We feel the government [is] buying the results of what we're able to produce," an industry official told reporters of the deal. EMERGING TECH HAS NEW ARMY LEADERS WARNING TROOPS CAN'T ‘AI’ THEIR WAY TO VICTORY ON THE BATTLEFIELD The deal also deepens Anduril's growing relationship with the Pentagon just days after War Secretary Pete Hegseth tapped company founder Palmer Luckey, along with Elon Musk and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, to launch Project Meridian — a 120-day study of how future wars will be fought and what weapons and technologies the U.S. military will need. The arrangement puts Luckey in a position to help shape recommendations about the Pentagon's future technology needs as the company he founded expands its own business selling weapons and other systems to the department. Project Meridian does not have procurement authority, and the Pentagon has said "appropriate" safeguards will be used to address potential conflicts of interest. Anduril will work under General Dynamics Electric Boat and alongside HII's Newport News Shipbuilding, initially producing components that have become bottlenecks in the construction of new Virginia-class boats. Among the first will be torpedo tubes , which a senior administration official described as a current "gating component" holding up production. The official said getting those tubes earlier could allow the Navy to move. Anduril has already begun work on torpedo tubes at a facility in California and plans to shift that production to Baltimore as the new shipyard, dubbed Arsenal-2, comes online. The company eventually hopes to move from individual components to complex modules and large sections of submarines. "We just need new production capacity," an industry official said. "We need to grow the maritime industrial base, the submarine industrial base, so that we can produce more submarines." The company plans to build Arsenal-2 around software, automation and digital manufacturing to break historically complex shipbuilding work into simpler tasks that can be done without years of shipyard experience. The push comes as the Navy faces growing pressure to expand the attack-submarine fleet while also preparing to transfer Virginia-class submarines to Australia under the AUKUS security pact. Meeting those commitments will require the industrial base not only to reach the Navy's longstanding two-per-year goal, but eventually move beyond it. Arsenal-2 is expected to create 3,100 direct jobs and another 11,000 indirect jobs nationwide. Anduril expects the Baltimore facility to begin operations around 2030, though the company said production of some submarine components is beginning now in California. The approach will still have to clear the certification and safety requirements that govern nuclear submarine construction. Anduril acknowledged that it will have to prove it can meet those standards before graduating from individual components to increasingly complex sections of the boats. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5220c75342cf4db8cb509 Furientis lands $25M from Benchmark to mass-produce low-cost missile interceptors te 2026-10-06T16:30:04.414Z Furientis lands $25M from Benchmark to mass-produce low-cost missile interceptors The storied Silicon Valley firm makes its first pure defense investment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac51fca75342cf4db8cb4e3 Dad vanishes on trip with friend to see Cleveland Browns game; police call case 'concerning' te 2026-10-06T16:20:26.956Z Dad vanishes on trip with friend to see Cleveland Browns game; police call case 'concerning' A Maryland father who traveled to Cleveland to watch his beloved Pittsburgh Steelers play the Browns disappeared hours after the game, leaving his family desperately searching for him. Phoenix Phillips, 24, was last seen at about 6 a.m. Friday in downtown Cleveland, the Cleveland Division of Police said in a missing-person alert. Police said Phillips may be traveling on foot and described the circumstances surrounding his disappearance as "concerning." FAMILY OF CRITICALLY MISSING DC MOTHER SAYS POLICE STILL TREATING HOME AS ACTIVE CRIME SCENE Phillips is 6 feet, 1 inch tall and weighs about 170 pounds, police said. He has blue eyes and was last seen wearing a gray hoodie, beige pants and white tennis shoes. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB Fox News Digital has reached out to the Cleveland Division of Police for additional details surrounding Phillips' disappearance. ILLINOIS MAN MISSING MORE THAN A WEEK AS CREWS SCOUR GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK Phillips, a father of a 2-year-old boy, is from the Baltimore area and traveled to Cleveland with a friend to attend Thursday night's Steelers-Browns game, Cleveland Missing co-founder Sylvia Colon told Fox News Digital. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X Phillips became separated from the friend he was with before he disappeared, Cleveland police spokesperson Sgt. Freddy Diaz told ABC affiliate WEWS. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS "He's from out of state, so he was in town visiting and at some point kind of got separated from the person he was with, and after that, you know, we're still trying to determine what actually happened," Diaz said. SEND US A TIP Detectives are searching the area where Phillips was last seen, looking for surveillance video and following tips that could help determine his whereabouts, Diaz told the station. GOT A TIP? Members of Phillips' family have since traveled to Cleveland and are assisting with efforts to find him, Colon told Fox News Digital. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST Colon planned to meet with Phillips' family in person Tuesday as Cleveland Missing works to support them during the search. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL The organization is helping provide fliers the family can use to canvas the area and will serve as a conduit with law enforcement while determining what other assistance the family needs. Anyone with information about Phillips' whereabouts is asked to contact Cleveland police. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac51fc775342cf4db8cb4da Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr makes wild admission about costly error as team faces postseason elimination te 2026-10-06T16:20:23.238Z Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr makes wild admission about costly error as team faces postseason elimination The New York Yankees face an all-too-familiar 2-0 deficit in the postseason, largely due to an all-too-familiar mind-numbing facet of the team. The Yanks committed three errors in the first four batters of the bottom of the first inning in Game 2 of the American League Division Series on Monday night, and one of them was the result of an additional mental error that's not in the box score. In an attempt to make a highlight-reel double play that had no chance of being turned, second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. airmailed a throw that brought in the first run. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE It has long been said that there is a lack of accountability in the Yankees' clubhouse, and that appeared to be the case postgame with Chisholm. When asked if he'd "hold" the ball if he had to do it all over again, Chisholm showed no regrets. "Honestly, I'd probably still throw it," he admitted without hesitation. "The play was trying to be made. I just feel like I could have probably tried to make an even better throw." And if it were to happen again, Chisholm has an easy solution. "Where I'd throw it, I'd try and throw it a little more closer to the base," he said. RAYS CAPITALIZE ON FOUR YANKEES ERRORS TO TAKE COMMANDING 2-0 ALDS LEAD Likely Cy Young Award winner Cam Schlittler did not have his best stuff, striking out only two batters while allowing hard-hit contact throughout the night, but the defense did him zero favors. Later in the first, Chisholm also threw a potential double-play ball high. Chisholm's quote came roughly 24 hours after catcher Austin Wells seemed to have no regrets about making the final out at third by attempting to stretch an eighth-inning double, the Yankees' first and only hit of Game 1, into a triple. "You have to take risks," Wells said. The Yanks scored their only runs of Game 2 via two Ben Rice solo homers, while the Rays took advantage of shoddy Yankees defense and timely hitting to win, 5-2. The series heads to the Bronx on Wednesday night, where the Yankees need to win three in a row to avoid yet another early exit and come within one year of tying their longest championship drought since 1923. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac51fc575342cf4db8cb4d1 Randy Moss, Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell bond over shared love of fishing and football te 2026-10-06T16:20:21.115Z Randy Moss, Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell bond over shared love of fishing and football Randy Moss loves football. You probably didn't need an OutKick OutDoors article to tell you that, but what you might not know about the Vikings Hall of Fame wide receiver is that he is an avid fisherman as well. Moss even has his own Pro-Am Bassmaster fishing tournament that our very own Amber Harding was lucky enough to attend, as well as a fishing show on YouTube called "Chasing 10." HALL OF FAMER JOE THOMAS ON SKIPPING THE NFL DRAFT TO FISH, RAISING WAGYU AND TRANSFORMING HIS HEALTH The man is a fishing fiend, and on the latest episode of his show, he had former teammate and current Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell join him on the water to discuss their bond and shared love for both sports. It's easy to forget these elite athletes aren't cyborgs and that they have hobbies outside of football, and Moss and O'Connell are no exception. DENNY HAMLIN CHASES MONSTER LARGEMOUTH BASS IN TEXAS WITH BASSMASTER PRO CHRIS ZALDAIN "I fell in love with it. Grew up with it," Moss replied when asked if he always loved to fish. "I grew up in the banks of West Virginia fishing. My brother fished. My best friend, his brother fished. A lot of people from my community fished." You can tell Moss loves being on the water, it's almost like his second home (or third, if you count the football field). For the man they affectionately refer to as KOC in the Twin Cities, he inherited his love of fishing from his father, as most boys do, though in contrast to Moss's freshwater upbringing, O'Connell cut his teeth on saltwater fishing. "My dad didn’t golf. He didn’t do a whole lot, but … we fished on the ocean," he reminisces. "I can remember 12-hour trips, man, out there with some of those big old waves, and I’m out there just having the time of my life out there fishing with him." PANTHERS GREAT JONATHAN STEWART EXPLAINS WHY YOUTH SPORTS MATTER FAR BEYOND THE FIELD And now, he says, his sons are inheriting that love from the same man who passed it onto their dad. "Now he lives out in San Diego now. So now he’s taking my boys out... That's what life is." "Making memories," Moss replies. The two former NFL players talked about more than just bait and tackle. The pair discussed the challenges of professional football, the pressures of the week-to-week grind in the league, how hard they handle losing, and more. O'Connell and Moss didn't catch a single fish that day out on the water (otherwise they'd call is "catching"), but if you asked them, I'm sure they'd tell you it was a perfect morning regardless. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE FROM OUTKICK OUTDOORS THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Just being out on the water with a good friend, laughing and trading stories is what makes a fishing trip special. We could all learn a thing or two from Moss and KOC's time on the lake. It doesn't have to be a perfect day, and you don't need to come home with a cooler full of fish. Just make some time to get out on the water and leave your stress and responsibilities on the shore for a few hours. Your soul will thank you for it. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac51fb575342cf4db8cb48f Learn all about scaling, fundraising, founder how-tos, and more at TechCrunch Founder Summit, November 4 te 2026-10-06T16:20:05.867Z Learn all about scaling, fundraising, founder how-tos, and more at TechCrunch Founder Summit, November 4 There isn’t a single manual to read or prompt to give an LLM that can equip you with the skills and knowledge to build a company. But on November 4, TechCrunch Founder Summit gives founders the next-best thing: A packed day at Boston's SoWa Power Station, where investors and operators share how they Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac51d7b75342cf4db8cb45f Blue city emerges as 'suspected hotspot' of visa fraud as swing state lawmaker demands answers te 2026-10-06T16:10:35.837Z Blue city emerges as 'suspected hotspot' of visa fraud as swing state lawmaker demands answers FIRST ON FOX: A blue city in one of the country's hottest battleground states is accused of being a potential hotbed of foreign worker visa fraud, according to the House lawmaker who represents the area. Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Ga., is writing to the Trump administration on Tuesday asking for an investigation into alleged abuse of the H-1B work visa program in his own district. He warned in the letter that his district is a "suspected hotspot of this fraud" and offered himself as "an interlocutor to help enable cooperation with state-level agencies and law enforcement." Georgia's 7th Congressional District, which McCormick represents, encompasses part of the Atlanta metro area including the city's northern suburbs. That includes part of Fulton County, whose top prosecutor, Fani Willis, has been under heavy scrutiny by Republicans in recent years. FEDERAL JUDGE STRIKES DOWN TRUMP’S $100K H-1B VISA FEE, RULING IT AN UNCONSTITUTIONAL TAX "Established by the Immigration Act of 1990, the purpose of the H-1B program is to allow American businesses to temporarily bring in foreign citizens to fill key, high-skill employment positions when the domestic workforce demonstrably cannot provide the necessary labor," McCormick wrote. "Unfortunately, the H-1B program has become the subject of rampant fraud and abuse for the nefarious purposes of obtaining labor that bad actors can exploit below-market-rate wages and abusive work conditions given H-1B holders’ dependence on retaining their employment in order to avoid removal back to their country of origin." FURY ERUPTS AS US BRAND FIRES 1,600 EMPLOYEES AFTER SECURING THOUSANDS OF FOREIGN WORKER VISAS He said the alleged fraud is sowing uncertainty in the U.S. labor market by undercutting wages and unfairly increasing competition for American workers, particularly those fresh out of college. "Bad actors have developed illicit methods for meeting the requirements for obtaining H-1B visas and the necessary work authorizations, and they employ these methods at scale to enrich themselves through fraud and exploitation via the most threadbare compliance with the letter of the law," McCormick wrote. VICE PRESIDENT VANCE SAYS MIGRANT COMMUNITIES SHOW 'CLEAR PATTERN' IN FEDERAL FRAUD AS INVESTIGATIONS WIDEN The Georgia Republican said his suspicions were raised by "stakeholder engagement, reports from my constituents, and recent federal investigation and enforcement activity targeting entities in and around GA-07." And while he did not name specific businesses or people he believes are associated with such fraud, McCormick argued, "Metro Atlanta’s recent economic growth and international airport unfortunately make it a logical area of concentration for these bad actors." EXCLUSIVE: ‘PHANTOM EMPLOYEES' SCANDAL SPURS GOP CRACKDOWN ON $36B INCENTIVE FOR COMPANIES TO BYPASS AMERICANS The Trump administration launched an investigation into suspected H-1B visa fraud in July. H-1B visas have become the subject of fierce debate on the right, with prominent critics like Vice President JD Vance calling it a "broken" system while calling to eliminate it altogether. Supporters of H-1B visas, like Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, have argued it's critical for attracting global talent in fields like technology and engineering that are key to keeping the U.S. at the forefront of global innovation. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac51d7875342cf4db8cb456 France explodes again as students riot over education te 2026-10-06T16:10:32.897Z France explodes again as students riot over education Violent scenes are emerging from France Tuesday as tens of thousands of people have taken to the streets to demand education reform, forcing the reported closure of more than half of the country's high schools. France's interior ministry said 6,100 people have been taken into custody since the protests began in September, while at least 715 police officers and 215 teenagers have been injured in clashes, according to Reuters. Video taken in cities including Paris, Lyon and Strasbourg showed demonstrators facing off with police, lighting fires and dodging tear gas. In other areas such as Marseille and Nantes, protesters held up signs with messages like, "The state has killed national education," Reuters reported. The Interior Ministry estimated that 86,000 people took part in demonstrations outside Paris on Tuesday morning. More were gathering in the capital for a protest scheduled for the afternoon. "What’s happening in France is nothing less than out of control mass migration. This isn’t about schools, this is about Islam wanting to take over a once great Country!" Trump wrote Tuesday on Truth Social. TEEN'S HAND BLOWN OFF BY POLICE GRENADE DURING FRENCH STUDENT PROTESTS: REPORT Authorities began shutting schools last week to try to diffuse tensions after widespread damage to schools and mounting injuries among staff, students and police. Classes were totally or partially suspended Tuesday at 891 schools, according to the Education Ministry. The High School Students Union also told Reuters that over half of France's high schools were closed or blockaded Tuesday. Students have drawn attention to rundown classrooms that lack basics such as desks and chairs, become sweltering in summer without air conditioning and, in some cases, are infested with rats. Other common complaints include staff shortages and exhausting workloads. French high school students’ compulsory classroom hours are among the highest in Europe. "We want more money for the national educational system so that high schools are renovated," Roberta, a recent high school graduate in Paris, told Reuters. FRANCE ROCKED BY STUDENT RIOTS AS HUNDREDS ARRESTED, VIOLENCE SPREADS NATIONWIDE In one of the recent demonstrations on Monday, a 15-year-old had picked up a police dispersal grenade that detonated in the town of Lens, losing his hand and part of his lower arm, officials said. Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu has asked ministers in France to address student demands including repairs to aging buildings, a call for longer lunch breaks and a review of the 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. school day, according to Reuters. Felix Barney, a university student, told The Associated Press that the police response as disproportionate. "It doesn’t have any sense to hit minors," he said. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez on Tuesday defended policing methods used against high schoolers, saying the police response has been proportionate in "almost all cases." Fox News Digital's Louis Casiano and The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac51d7575342cf4db8cb444 Isabella Costantini embraced change on circuitous journey to ASU volleyball te 2026-10-06T16:10:29.399Z Isabella Costantini embraced change on circuitous journey to ASU volleyball TEMPE – Not long after Isabella Costantini arrived at Arizona State, a trip to a Tempe coffee shop helped turn a new roommate into a close friend.  Costantini had transferred to ASU after two seasons at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, leaving behind a program she loved for another challenge on a college volleyball journey that began thousands of miles away in Curitiba, Brazil. Finding her place in Tempe took time. Coffee helped.  Jadyn Wilgus, Costantini’s roommate and teammate, remembers their early trips together in search of the perfect cup as the beginning of their friendship. The two now explore coffee shops together about twice a week, with Laymoon Cafe in Tempe becoming one of their regular spots.  “Just a bubbly personality, overall,” Wilgus said of Costantini. “She’s just a positive impact wherever she goes.” For Costantini, developing new relationships has become a familiar part of a journey defined by new countries, new schools and new challenges. But through each transition, one characteristic has continued to push the Sun Devils setter forward: She is rarely satisfied with where she is.  “I always want more, and I know my limits,” Costantini said.  From Curitiba to the United States Born and raised in Curitiba, Costantini grew up with influences from two South American cultures. Both of her parents are from Argentina, and her family shared a passion for soccer.  Costantini tried dancing and swimming before discovering volleyball at 11 years old.  “Nothing really clicked until I tried volleyball,” Costantini said.  Her interest in playing college volleyball in the United States developed partly from watching an older cousin attend high school in Florida and later play soccer at the University of Pittsburgh.  The American college system offered Costantini something she said was difficult to find at home: an opportunity to pursue a degree while continuing to play competitive volleyball.  “Back home, once you’re done with high school, you either have got to go pro or quit volleyball and just have it as a side thing,” Costantini said. “Being able to understand that there’s an opportunity to both play volleyball and get my college degree was something that really excited me.”  Getting that opportunity was not guaranteed.  During the recruiting process, Costantini said she was told she would never play Division I volleyball or be picked up by any team.  The uncertainty weighed on her during her senior year of high school as she tried to determine what came next.  “It was just a rough year, just trying to figure out what I wanted to do with my life, and then being told that I would never be able to achieve my goal and my dream,” Costantini said.  Her first opportunity came from Tyler Junior College in Tyler, Texas.  Leaving Brazil brought a different set of challenges. Costantini had studied English throughout her childhood, including attending additional English classes twice a week, but learning the language in a classroom was different from using it every day in a new country.  Her parents accompanied her when she first moved to the U.S., something Costantini said made the transition easier.  “It was so scary,” Costantini said. “I honestly do not know what I would have done if they weren’t with me.” The first month required her to adjust to a different language, new food and unfamiliar culture, all while beginning her college volleyball career without the international community she would later find at other programs.  Proving she belonged One season at Tyler Junior College was enough for Costantini to know she wanted another challenge.  “I was not really satisfied,” Costantini said. “I still felt like I had more, and I wanted more.” That desire led her to UTRGV and the Division I opportunity she had once been told she would never reach.  Receiving the offer meant more than simply changing schools.  UTRGV also provided a stronger international community. After spending her first season without international teammates at Tyler, Costantini found other Brazilians and international athletes who could relate to her experience away from home.  On the court, she also received an opportunity to take on a larger role.  Costantini ran a 6-2 offensive system at Tyler before UTRGV coach Todd Lowery entrusted her to run a 5-1, allowing her to direct the offense throughout the rotation.  “I’m honestly very grateful that the UTRGV coaches trusted me to play my game,” Costantini said.  Costantini found the Division I success she had chased, but eventually faced another decision.  She could remain comfortable or challenge herself again.  Choosing discomfort again After two years at UTRGV, Costantini had built relationships, found success and earned recognition.  In fact, she called it the hardest decision she had ever made.  “I loved UTRGV so much,” Costantini said. “I did great. I got recognized there, something that I never thought I would.” Staying would have meant finishing her college career in a familiar environment. But Costantini’s aspirations extended beyond college volleyball.  She wants to play professionally.  “The easy choice was just to stay in my comfort zone and stay there and finish my senior year there,” Costantini said. “But again, I’m never satisfied. I always want more, and I know my limits. At UTRGV, I knew that I hadn’t reached my limits.” Costantini entered the transfer portal, where Arizona State coach JJ Van Niel and his staff saw a player they believed could contribute to the Sun Devils.  “Good athlete, really good serve,” Van Niel said. “She’d been a two-time setter of the year in that conference. She won a lot, and we thought she could come in and run our offense.” Costantini arrived at ASU in January, beginning another transition.  ASU’s fast tempo and structured offensive system forced her to adjust her game. Having the spring to learn the offense and develop connections with hitters gave her time to work through those challenges before the season.  Van Niel said the adjustment has been a process, but Costantini’s competitiveness has remained evident.  “She competes really hard,” Van Niel said. “I think she’s handled it great.”  When Van Niel considers the path that brought Costantini from Brazil to multiple college programs and eventually ASU, two qualities stand out. “Grit and perseverance,” Van Niel said.  Finding a home in Tempe Adjusting to ASU was not limited to volleyball.  Costantini said her first few months were difficult as she entered another unfamiliar environment and tried to understand her new teammates. Eventually, she began to open up.  “These girls are so easy to get along with that it was just something so natural,” Costantini said.  Wilgus has seen another side of that transition.  She describes Costantini as bubbly, personable and a little feisty and fiery.  Their friendship extends beyond their coffee shop trips. The two have gone cycling and attended yoga classes together, activities that match Costantini’s preference for staying active even when volleyball gives her a rare day off.  Costantini has also found support among ASU’s international players.  The distance from home can become particularly noticeable after matches when teammates reunite with parents and family members. Costantini said the international players share an understanding of what those moments are like.  “You look around and we kind of have that sort of understanding about each other and how we feel about that,” Costantini said. “It’s good to have people that understand you in that way.”  Her impact on teammates is also evident on the court.  Wilgus describes Costantini as a vocal leader who is quick to notice when a teammate is struggling and ask what’s wrong. Her energy can also provide reassurance during matches.  “She brings the vibes up for sure,” Wilgus said. “Especially if we’re down or whatever, and we see Isa, and it’s like, ‘OK, we can breathe. We can relax.’” Wilgus recalled moments early in the season when Costantini entered matches off the bench to serve and immediately produced service runs, providing the team with a spark despite entering cold. Costantini’s impact has extended beyond the service line. She recorded a season-high 35 assists in ASU’s 2-3 loss to West Virginia and surpassed 100 career aces in a 3-1 win over Oregon.  Van Niel shares that confidence in her ability from the service line. “Every time she goes back to serve, we’re going to get a serving run,” Van Niel said.  Still chasing more  The moves from Brazil to Texas, from junior college to Division I and eventually from UTRGV to ASU have forced Costantini to adapt repeatedly.  Each stop in Costantini’s college career has required her to adjust to a new team, system and community while carrying the same competitive mindset with her.   “Just because I change environments, that doesn’t mean that I have to change who I am,” Costantini said. “I think that’s the biggest lesson I’ve learned.” For Costantini, the relationships she has developed have become one of the most meaningful parts of a journey that began when she left Curitiba.  She has met people she never expected to meet and formed friendships she believes will remain long after her college volleyball career ends.  Van Niel hopes Costantini ultimately looks back on her decision to become a Sun Devil without regret.  “The biggest thing for me, especially when it comes to someone like a transfer, is that they leave going, ‘If I had to make that decision again, I’d make it again,’” Van Niel said.  Costantini still has another ambition ahead of her: professional volleyball. But wherever the sport takes her next, she already knows how she hopes the people she met along the way will remember her.  “Somebody that just worked hard and had fun doing what she loved,” Costantini said. “I love playing volleyball, and it gives me so much joy.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac51d5f75342cf4db8cb40c Anthropic is giving startups a free year of Claude Team and $1,000 in credits te 2026-10-06T16:10:07.193Z Anthropic is giving startups a free year of Claude Team and $1,000 in credits "We created this program because we believe the benefits of AI will reach most people through the companies that build on top of models, rather than through the models alone." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac51b1775342cf4db8cb22b Fan fest connects Suns with supporters as team looks to build upon surprise success last season te 2026-10-06T16:00:23.229Z Fan fest connects Suns with supporters as team looks to build upon surprise success last season PHOENIX – Suns fans came to Mortgage Matchup Center in numbers to see their 2026-27 team for the first time,  watch the friendly competition and collect some free merchandise at the team’s fan fest on Friday. Suns players got to see and hear their fans up close – and loud – but it was also a good time for the players to put on a show before the preseason began on Monday. “It was cool,” said rookie forward Koa Peat and Valley native. “All the fans were great. First time being out here on this court as a Sun. It was fun.”  Peat was born in Gilbert and played high school basketball at Perry, where he won four straight state championships. He committed to the University of Arizona, where he helped the Wildcats reach the Final Four last April during his lone season with the team. The Suns made a deal to obtain the 30th overall pick to select Peat. Peat said giving back to  the community has always been a priority, and he would be active in  the community even if he didn’t live his entire life in Arizona. “I feel like I’ve made a difference already,” Peat said. “Me and my family, it’s been something we’ve been (focused on) since I was a young kid, is give back to the community. It’s something I’m big on.” Despite growing up in the state, this was a new experience for Peat.   “I didn’t go to any fan fests, but I went to a lot of games,” Peat said. “One game I really remember is Game 1 of the (2021) NBA Finals.” Second-year center Khaman Maluach spoke highly of the fans and the way they welcomed him. “The fans really welcomed me when I came here, as an 18-year old from Duke,” Maluach said. “They’re trusting the process with me.” Maluach is originally from Rumbek, South Sudan, and over time he worked his way up through the Basketball Africa League (BAL) and the NBA Africa Academy.  He went to Duke as a highly regarded center prospect and played there for one season before declaring for the 2025 NBA Draft.  The  Houston Rockets selected him 10th overall and sent his draft rights to the Suns as part of a seven-team blockbuster trade that shipped superstar Kevin Durant to the Rockets.  Maluach is one of the young players on the team primed to have a big role this season due to the long-term injury of last season’s starting center, Mark Williams.  Maluach and Oso Ighodaro are competing for the starting center spot. While the competition has fans unsure of what the lineup will look like, Maluach is embracing the competition.  “It’s going great because we’re getting each other better,” Maluach said. “It doesn’t really matter (who starts), it’s whatever the team needs best. If the team needs Oso or the team needs me, we’ll both be available.” Last offseason saw the Suns trade Durant and used the waive-and-stretch provision for guard Bradley Beal, leaving expectations for the club low. The Suns didn’t let the perceptions affect them, and they ended up being one of the surprise teams in the league, clinching a playoff berth as the Western Conference’s eight seed.  Despite losing 4-0 to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round after splitting two play-in games, there is a lot of optimism within the fanbase and organization that the Suns can take another step forward this season.  “A lot of people counted us out last year,” Suns guard Jalen Green said. “We over-exceeded expectations. That’s the same goal here: to do it all over again.” Green’s first season in Phoenix wasn’t what he envisioned from a personal perspective. He dealt with ongoing hamstring injuries that limited him to only 32 games after playing all 82 games both years prior.  “I’m happy that I’m healthy,” Green said. “Everything else just falls in line after that. Being here, the energy, the vibes. I’m excited to get back to that.” The Suns mainly focused on continuity this offseason. They brought back their entire coaching staff and 14 players that were on their roster last season.  They hope new additions such as Peat, forward Miles Bridges and sharpshooter Luke Kennard will help build upon the foundation that the team laid last season. “Identity isn’t built in a year,” Suns general manager Brian Gregory said. “We have a good foundation.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac51b1575342cf4db8cb21e Democrats more trusted on healthcare costs heading into the midterms, poll finds te 2026-10-06T16:00:21.581Z Democrats more trusted on healthcare costs heading into the midterms, poll finds A new KFF poll shows voters trust Democrats more than Republicans to address rising healthcare costs. (Photo illustration by Getty Images) WASHINGTON — Democrats are more motivated to vote in November’s midterm elections than Republicans, potentially giving the party an advantage to flip at least one chamber of Congress, according to a poll released Tuesday by the nonpartisan health organization KFF. Democratic candidates also held an edge with voter confidence in their ability to address the rising cost of healthcare and everyday goods as well as abortion policy, though the parties were mostly tied when it came to addressing fraud in government programs. Republicans are trusted “to do a better job handling” immigration.  “Of all the cost-of-living worries hitting voters now, a big health care bill is the least predictable, and that’s a big reason why health care costs are right up there with gas prices and the costs of food and housing on voters’ minds,” KFF President and CEO Dr. Drew Altman said in a statement.  A majority of respondents, 66%, said they favor a candidate who supports a national health plan, which Democrats often refer to as Medicare-for-all. That support, however, fluctuates depending on how the question was asked.  Seventy-six percent of those polled said they support a nationwide health plan when told it would “guarantee health insurance for all Americans.” The level of support was about the same, 75%, when people were told it would “eliminate all insurance premiums and reduce out-of-pocket costs for most Americans.”  A slight majority, 52%, of respondents said they’d support a Medicare-for-all type plan when told it would “eliminate private health insurance companies.” Approval dropped to 38% when those polled were told it could “threaten the current Medicare program” and then to 35% when informed it would “require most Americans to pay more in taxes.”  Support for a nationwide health plan decreased to 24% when those polled were told it could “lead to delays in people getting some medical tests and treatments.” When broken down by political party, far more Democrats, 84%, than Republicans, 35%, supported a nationwide health plan like Medicare-for-all.   Voters seek change Regardless of which party secures control of the U.S. House and Senate following the November midterm elections, a significant number of those polled want to see lawmakers work to change the country’s healthcare system.  Forty-nine percent said that “there are some good things about our healthcare system, but major changes are needed.” An additional 36% said “there is so much wrong with our healthcare system that it needs to be completely overhauled.” Another 13% said the country’s health system “works pretty well, but minor changes are needed.” And just 2% said there should be no changes.  When asked what motivates people to vote in this year’s election, 20% of those polled said they wanted to bring about change, 19% said to stop President Donald Trump, 15% said they believe the country is in a crisis, 11% said the rising cost of living, 10% said to vote out Republicans, 9% said to protect democracy, 8% said to keep Democrats out of power, 7% said to end corruption and 6% said it was due to concerns about socialism or communism.  Dems hold enthusiasm edge Forty-seven percent of those polled said they were more motivated to vote in this year’s elections than they were in the past, while 41% said they were about as motivated and 12% said they were less motivated.  Democrats had a clear motivation advantage over Republicans with 63% of Democratic supporters saying they were more motivated and 28% saying they were about as motivated as they were during earlier elections.  Thirty-eight percent of Republicans are more motivated and 53% said they were about as motivated as past elections.  KFF polled 1,328 U.S. adults, including 1,013 voters, in English and in Spanish between Sept. 16 and Sept. 21. The margin of error is plus or minus 3 percentage points. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac51b0d75342cf4db8cb200 Multiple CSAM cases working way through Coconino County Superior Court te 2026-10-06T16:00:13.055Z Multiple CSAM cases working way through Coconino County Superior Court At least four cases are currently ongoing, and one concluded with a sentencing earlier this month. Two more ended with sentencings in July. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac51b0a75342cf4db8cb1f7 As cases climb, Coconino County Superior Court looks for efficiencies te 2026-10-06T16:00:10.492Z As cases climb, Coconino County Superior Court looks for efficiencies Data kept by the court shows felony case filings previously peaked in 2006, dropped to a lower level for the subsequent decade, and particularly post-pandemic, have climbed back up. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac51b0775342cf4db8cb1ee Kaibab National Forest Christmas tree permits available Oct. 8 te 2026-10-06T16:00:07.994Z Kaibab National Forest Christmas tree permits available Oct. 8 Up to five trees may be purchased on a single permit at $15 per tree. A processing fee will be applied to the transaction. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac518bd75342cf4db8cb1a7 Coco Gauff calls out 'insane' racist comments after 16-year-old opponent gets emotional following controversy te 2026-10-06T15:50:21.303Z Coco Gauff calls out 'insane' racist comments after 16-year-old opponent gets emotional following controversy Coco Gauff found herself in some controversy in her match at the China Open against 16-year-old Sun Xinran, who was playing on home soil. Gauff stopped a rally after electronic advertising boards lining the court flickered during a point late in the first set of her 7-5, 6-1 third-round victory over Xinran, a 16-year-old who recently won the U.S. Open junior title. Sun appeared about to win the point when Gauff stopped playing, but the chair umpire then ordered the point to be replayed. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Gauff explained what occurred in the moment, but not before replying to a post on X calling her a racial slur. "hey everyone, you can dislike me or disagree about what happened without being racist. the amount of racist comments/dms I’ve received in the last few hours is insane," Gauff said, adding that she is "not a cheater or a thief." Gauff has called out racism in the past, saying she received similar comments from gamblers earlier this year. Gauff then said that she saw a light "flicker" early on in the point "but was not sure if that is what I actually saw." "We are told before the matches we are allowed to continue to finish play so KEEP IT (sic) MIND i am thinking about all of this while i’m playing the point. anything can be challenged after the point is over... If I would’ve lost the point my opponent is also free to do the same thing and ask for a replay and she would’ve have been completely in her right to do so," Gauff explained. Gauff said she saw the light flicker again and raised her hands. PATRICK MCENROE ON U.S. OPEN WEED SMELL, TRANS ATHLETES, FOREIGN RECRUITS RESHAPING COLLEGE TENNIS "It was an unfortunate situation but it is out of my control, the think pieces and calling me an unfair is ridiculous when those are the rules. I did not make them, I think it’s weird i’m getting hate for following the rules," Gauff said. "Xinran is incredible talent and player, I apologized for the situation at the end of the match and she completely understood." Sun, who was given a wild-card entry by tournament organizers and was making her WTA Tour debut, appeared distraught after the loss. Gauff, who reached the fourth round of Wimbledon as a 15-year-old in 2019, sympathized with Sun. "I did not like to see her so emotional as I’ve been there and I really understand what it is like but this is just the beginning of an incredible career. It was an honor to share the court in front of her home crowd." SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Gauff will now play in the round of 16 on Wednesday against Elise Mertens. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5140675342cf4db8cb0e8 Yoshinobu Yamamoto vs Chris Sale in pivotal NLDS Game 3 as Dodgers and Braves meet tied 1-1 te 2026-10-06T15:30:14.353Z Yoshinobu Yamamoto vs Chris Sale in pivotal NLDS Game 3 as Dodgers and Braves meet tied 1-1 It is hard to believe that we are already at the middle mark of the National League Division Series. Winners of Game 3 of the series go on to win about 72% of the time when teams come into the match tied 1-1. I don't think many more words need to be written to state the importance of this game. That is the situation facing the Dodgers and Braves today. It isn't a death sentence by any means, but one team will move forward with their backs against the wall, and another will be in a bit more control. The Los Angeles Dodgers have been one of the best teams in baseball for years. They've won the past two World Series, they've gotten big name after big name and they continue to push to keep winning more trophies. Every fan should want their team to be like the Dodgers. A season after winning the World Series for the second straight year, they went out and signed the best closer available — a weakness for the team — and the best hitter available. Not only that, but they went out and traded for the best pitcher on the market, Tarik Skubal. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Investing in your team is what should be done, not something other franchises should be jealous of. Prior to the additions this year, they've obviously added key pieces to help them nab two World Series trophies. Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who starts this evening for them, is one addition who certainly helped last season. He took home the World Series MVP trophy and was arguably their best player in the entire postseason. He allowed just six earned runs over 37.1 innings, including two complete games and a major stretch Game 7. Braves hitters haven't done all that well against Yamamoto, batting just .196 over 51 at-bats. The Atlanta Braves had a down season last year, but came back with vengeance this year. For all intents and purposes, they led the National League East for the entire season. Sure, the Phillies may have taken a lead briefly, but they couldn't hold on to it the way that Atlanta did. It is actually a bit surprising they've been this successful, considering their pitching staff has suffered all sorts of injuries this year. Those who are available have seemed to step up. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Tonight, the guy who has been most reliable, Chris Sale, is taking the mound for the Braves in this pivotal game. Sale in the postseason has appeared in two games, going 7.2 innings, allowing five hits, and striking out 12 hitters. Sale pitched in Game 1 for the Braves, going six innings. He also threw in Game 3 on short rest, but today would be normal rest for him. Most Dodgers hitters have struggled against Sale in his career. Mookie Betts has been good against him, but without him, the Dodgers are 21-for-122. This is probably as close to a pick'em as you're going to get in the playoffs. That's what happens when you get two great teams facing off. The Braves are 23 games above .500 at home, but the Dodgers are no slouches on the road. I honestly believe this game could go either way, but I feel like the Dodgers are the correct side. Most of this is because Sale had to throw in Game 3, and I do think that can alter his rest a bit, even with the time between then and now. Yamamoto seems to be a big-game pitcher as well. Give me Los Angeles. For more sports betting information and plays, follow David on X/Twitter: @futureprez2024 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac513fd75342cf4db8cb0a9 LibreOffice says ‘no AI’ is now a software feature te 2026-10-06T15:30:05.196Z LibreOffice says ‘no AI’ is now a software feature The maker of the open source document editor says it has no plans to add AI to its software's default configuration, citing user privacy. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac511ac75342cf4db8cb06f Pete Davidson takes fresh aim at Zohran Mamdani with biting critique te 2026-10-06T15:20:12.762Z Pete Davidson takes fresh aim at Zohran Mamdani with biting critique Pete Davidson questioned Mayor Zohran Mamdani's affiliation with his beloved hometown of Staten Island. Davidson – a loud and proud local – wondered if the mayor had any connection to the borough during a recent sit-down with Variety. "Zohran Mamdani ... is he Staten Island? I don't know," Davidson said. "I don't think he's from Staten Island." PETE DAVIDSON CALLS OUT NYC MAYOR ZOHRAN MAMDANI OVER HIGHWAY MESS The "Saturday Night Live" comedian debated if Mamdani had "Staten Island's heart," before admitting, "I don't think he's Staten Island." He added, "I don't have a problem with the guy, but I definitely don't think he's Staten Island at all. Staten Island's the only red place in New York, and it's violently red." PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE Davidson, 32, explained, "You know, most of my family is, you know, on the red side. It's not that, like, storm the capital vibe. It's more just like, '[Trump is] funny. Like, I don't care. I just need something different.'" He continued, "Like, it's not like a racist, misogynistic sort of thing, it's just like ... it's 1985 over there. You are not a real Staten Island politician unless you have a secret family and know one mobster." "I would not trust you to run Staten Island," he added. Last week, Davidson pleaded with the New York City mayor to make a few improvements around his neck of the woods during an appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" When Kimmel noted that Mamdani was his next guest, the talk show host asked if the "King of Staten Island" star had any questions for the mayor. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE "Yes, could he fix the "f---ing BQE, please?" Davidson said in a clip shared on the show's Instagram page. The BQE, short for the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, is a major New York City highway that runs through Brooklyn and Queens and has long been criticized for traffic congestion and aging infrastructure. Davidson's request was immediately met with cheers and thunderous applause from the studio audience. "You hit on something," Kimmel said. DEBRA MESSING DITCHES DEMOCRAT FOR TRUMP-BACKED REPUBLICAN AS SHE SOUNDS ALARM OVER NEW YORK "Look at that," Davidson said, gesturing toward the crowd before Kimmel noted, "That's the loudest response I've ever gotten." "The BQE has been under construction since before I was born. And here’s my problem with it," Davidson said. "They’re never doing anything. Someone’s just standing there eating a sandwich or on the phone, and there’s all these cones around." He added, "So I don't know what mob front or whatever, who's getting money from whatever, but just fix it, please." At the end of Mamdani's appearance on the show, Kimmel presented the mayor with Davidson's question as promised. "Pete Davidson wants to know what's going on in the BQE," Kimmel said. "He says he drives by it and he sees nobody doing anything. He said it's been like since before he was born." Mamdani responded by highlighting his office’s BQE Central Project, a $4 billion plan to rehabilitate the city-owned section of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway between Atlantic Avenue and Sands Street, with construction expected to begin in 2030. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "We're going to be putting a multibillion-dollar plan to actually repair the part the city owns," Mamdani said. "Which is the part that is currently the most at risk and that's going to be proceeding over the next 10 years. Full safety. No diversion of traffic into local neighborhoods and actually bring it back." "So you’re saying Pete’s daughter will also be complaining about this," Kimmel joked as Mamdani and the audience laughed. Fox News Digital's Ashley Hume contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac511a475342cf4db8cb030 Vinod Khosla believes ex-Deepmind engineer’s Wajo will win agent market on trust te 2026-10-06T15:20:04.128Z Vinod Khosla believes ex-Deepmind engineer’s Wajo will win agent market on trust Wajo's Fo agent can hire humans to complete a task. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac50f4e75342cf4db8cafda Trump to Announce Investment in Maryland Submarine Facility te 2026-10-06T15:10:06.641Z Trump to Announce Investment in Maryland Submarine Facility The deal is designed to demonstrate that President Trump is focused on one of his main campaign pledges: bringing back manufacturing jobs. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac50cfb75342cf4db8caf2b DNA testing confirms body of flight attendant who was killed and thrown from bridge te 2026-10-06T15:00:11.634Z DNA testing confirms body of flight attendant who was killed and thrown from bridge Authorities announced that DNA testing identified a body found in a Texas creek as a missing flight attendant whose roommate has been charged with killing her and dumping her remains off a bridge. Rana Nofal Soluri, 47, was found on June 13 by a fisherman on the bank of Brushy Creek under a bridge in Montague County, about 70 miles northwest of Fort Worth, according to police and local reports. The remains were taken to the University of North Texas Health’s Center for Human Identification, where DNA testing recently confirmed the identity as Soluri, a Fort Worth Police Department spokesperson told NBC News. Soluri worked for Envoy Air, a regional carrier owned by American Airlines, and had been missing since March 2025. She had taken time off for a minor operation and was expected to return to work on March 31, 2025, but a co-worker reported her missing months later, on June 11, 2025, after she failed to return and could not be reached, police said. TERROR CELLS INSIDE FOREIGN AIRLINES 'CERTAINLY A POSSIBILITY,' RETIRED PILOT WARNS Dennis Day, 67, Soluri’s former roommate and longtime friend, was arrested in June 2025 and charged with murder. Police said Day admitted he "snapped" during a dispute with Soluri before he "began to strangle her with his bare hands," according to an arrest warrant cited by reports. Day allegedly told investigators he strangled Soluri on the kitchen floor, dragged her body into the backyard, loaded her "head first" into a large black trash bin and transported her body roughly 70 miles away before dumping it over a bridge, according to court documents. Investigators said home surveillance video from Day’s Fort Worth house showed him dragging "what appears to be a lifeless body from the home into the backyard" on March 21, 2025. Police also said an "inadvertent call" and message on another woman’s phone captured a panicked Day asking for help moving Soluri’s body. FLORIDA JUDGE RIPS INTO MOM ACCUSED OF LEAVING 4 CHILDREN AT HOME TO GO ON 3-DAY CRUISE That woman, identified as Joni Thomas, also known as Joanne Walters, 63, was charged with tampering with evidence with intent to impair a human corpse. Police allege that she helped Day dispose of Soluri’s body. Both cases remain pending. Before the DNA confirmation, prosecutors said Day had bragged to people in jail that he could not be convicted if authorities never found Soluri’s body, according to a notice filed by the Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney’s Office and cited by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. A GoFundMe page set up for Soluri’s daughter, Lulu Soluri, said American Airlines helped fly her mother’s remains to Seattle for a Muslim burial, which took place on Sept. 29. The fundraiser said Lulu also plans to travel to Texas for a future court date, where she is expected to deliver a statement. "Lulu is a very private person, so this is a huge feat for her to face the person accused of killing her mother," the GoFundMe read. "Lulu thanks everyone for their support. She is always overwhelmed knowing how many people have helped her during this process." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac50aa875342cf4db8cae9c White executive fired after wearing cornrows, triggering legal fight over Maryland's CROWN Act te 2026-10-06T14:50:16.673Z White executive fired after wearing cornrows, triggering legal fight over Maryland's CROWN Act A White Baltimore arts executive was fired in September from the Baltimore Rock Opera Society after backlash over her decision to wear cornrows following a trip to Burning Man. Attorney Jeremy Eldridge said the circumstances of the firing of Kelly Carnes could raise discrimination questions under Maryland's CROWN Act. Eldridge said the organization’s public statements about Carnes' hairstyle could become relevant evidence if she challenges her dismissal. "Had the Baltimore Rock Opera simply separated from this individual without providing a discriminatory reason, the timeline would be all of the evidence that the fired employee would have," he told WBFF Fox45 Baltimore. "But here, when you're making comments publicly that lean into the discriminatory allegation made by the fired employees, that itself could be evidence of the fact that you were terminated wrongfully, meaning that it's discrimination under the CROWN." WHITE DEVELOPER SUES BALTIMORE MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL CLAIMING HE WAS FIRED BECAUSE OF HIS RACE Carnes directed Fox News Digital to WBFF's reporting when contacted about the controversy. She began serving as executive director of the Baltimore Rock Opera Society, known as BROS, on Sept. 8. The organization formally announced her appointment less than a week later, touting her more than 21 years of experience in arts leadership, nonprofit strategy, communications, fundraising and operations. Carnes said she had her hair put into cornrows as a protective hairstyle while attending Burning Man in Nevada’s desert. After she returned, a video showing her with the hairstyle at a BROS event prompted complaints that a White woman wearing cornrows constituted cultural appropriation. BROS publicly acknowledged the backlash after removing the video, saying it had received concerns from members of its community and was taking the matter seriously. The organization also said it regretted removing the video without an explanation. "We have received many heartfelt and concerned messages from members of our community regarding a video circulated on social media showing our new Executive Director, who is White, wearing cornrows at a recent BROS public event," the organization said, according to WBAL. "We share the weight of these concerns and take this matter seriously." WASHINGTON POST ORDERED TO REINSTATE COLUMNIST KAREN ATTIAH AFTER BEING TERMINATED OVER CHARLIE KIRK POSTS The organization said it would revise its anti-discrimination policy to address cultural representation and dress, require anti-racism leadership training and create a working group focused on racial equity and inclusion, according to The Baltimore Banner. Carnes said the board advised her not to attend a town hall convened to discuss the controversy. She said she was dismissed days later and was told only that she was "not a good fit." Eldridge said determining whether the firing violated Maryland law would require establishing what actually motivated the organization’s decision. "In evaluating whether the CROWN Act applies, meaning whether there was discrimination and whether this individual was terminated for a discriminatory reason because of a hairstyle, we still have to deal with there are two competing narratives," Eldridge said. NEW YORK TIMES SUED BY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OVER ALLEGED 'DEI-RELATED' EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION Maryland enacted its CROWN Act in 2020. State law now defines race for purposes of anti-discrimination protections to include "traits associated with race," including hair texture, Afro hairstyles and protective hairstyles. "Protective hairstyles" under the statute include braids, twists and locks. The Maryland Commission on Civil Rights says the law applies to employment practices including hiring, workplace conditions, discipline and termination. Fox News Digital reached out to the commission for comment, but did not immediately receive a response. The statute does not itself resolve whether Carnes' firing was unlawful, leaving the circumstances and motivation behind the termination central to any potential discrimination claim. The turmoil has extended beyond Carnes' departure. Four of BROS’ six board members, including its chair, are expected to leave the organization at the end of the year, according to an email obtained by The Baltimore Banner. A BROS spokesperson separately told WBAL that the organization was focused on caring for its internal community and declined further comment on Carnes’ dismissal. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac50aa775342cf4db8cae93 How to search anything on iPhone, Galaxy and Pixel te 2026-10-06T14:50:15.320Z How to search anything on iPhone, Galaxy and Pixel Have you ever spotted a great pair of shoes in a video and wondered where to buy them? Maybe someone sent you a photo of a restaurant, plant or gadget, and you wanted to know more without typing a description into Google. Apple's newly released iOS 27 gives iPhone owners an easier way to do that. Visual Intelligence can now understand what's already displayed on your screen, so you can search an object, ask a question about it or take action based on what your iPhone sees. Apple says you can even turn information from a flyer or invitation into a calendar event. Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel owners have a similar tool through Google's Circle to Search. Instead of switching apps, you can select something directly on your screen and immediately search for more information. Here's how all three work and where you'll find the controls on the latest software. 8 BIGGEST THINGS WE LEARNED FROM APPLE'S 2026 EVENT Missed CyberGuy LIVE? Watch the replay and discover 5 ways AI can help you get better healthcare. Our free CyberGuy LIVE class Get Better Healthcare with AI has ended, but you can still watch the full replay. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson walks you through five practical ways AI can help you prepare for appointments, remember important details, understand complicated medical information, research prescription questions and organize your next steps. No technical experience is needed. Plus, recordings of all our past classes are available, including How to Stop Spam, Phone Security and Financial Protection, each with a free downloadable checklist. Watch the free replays and get your checklists at CyberGuyLive.com. Visual Intelligence previously focused heavily on things around you. You could point your iPhone camera at something and use Apple Intelligence to identify it or search for more information. iOS 27 expands that experience to content already displayed on your iPhone. Take a screenshot and Visual Intelligence can offer tools based on what it recognizes. Apple says those options can include visual search, questions about the screen, text summaries, Read Aloud and actions such as adding an event to Calendar. That opens up some useful possibilities. Say you're watching a video and notice a lamp you like in the background. You can pause the video, take a screenshot and search for something similar instead of trying to describe the lamp yourself. You could also receive a digital event flyer in Messages. Rather than switching to Calendar and manually entering the details, Visual Intelligence may recognize the event information and give you an option to add it. That's the big reason we're looking at this feature now. iOS 27 brings Apple's visual search much deeper into what you're already doing on the iPhone. If you recently installed Apple's latest update, you'll also want to check out our article on 10 iOS 27 features you'll want to try now. One thing to keep straight is that an iPhone can support iOS 27 without supporting Visual Intelligence. Apple Intelligence on iOS 27 requires an iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max or iPhone 16 model or later. Availability can also vary by language and region. Meanwhile, iOS 27 itself works on many older iPhones. So, if you installed iOS 27 on an older supported iPhone and don't see these Visual Intelligence tools, your phone may simply lack the hardware needed for Apple Intelligence. This is the new part I think many iPhone owners will want to try first. The available buttons change based on what's inside the screenshot, so don't expect every option to appear each time. I like that Apple built this around the screenshot process because most iPhone owners already know how to do that. You don't have to learn an entirely new gesture before you can start experimenting. On a supported iPhone, Visual Intelligence can use the camera to help you learn more about what's in front of you. Apple says you can search for similar images, get details about a business, translate or summarize text and identify certain plants and animals. If your iPhone has Camera Control, one of the quickest ways to use Visual Intelligence is to press and hold Camera Control. Then point your iPhone at whatever caught your attention and choose from the options that appear. There's also a newer option in iOS 27 if you turn on Siri AI. Open the Camera app and tap Siri to switch to Siri mode. From there, you can ask questions, search based on what's in the camera frame or take suggested actions. Siri AI is still officially in beta and availability depends on your device, language and region. I like this camera side of Visual Intelligence because you don't have to know exactly what you're looking at before you search for it. Point your iPhone at something that interests you, then let the phone help you figure out what to ask next. APPLE AI SECURITY UPDATE PROVES HACKERS MOVE FAST Samsung Galaxy owners may already be familiar with Google's Circle to Search. The feature arrived on Galaxy devices before Apple's new iOS 27 screen-search capability and remains available across a growing number of compatible phones and tablets. According to Samsung, Circle to Search works on select Galaxy devices running Android 14 with One UI 6.1 or later. The company began rolling out its newer One UI 9 software in September 2026, but you do not need One UI 9 to use Circle to Search. One advantage is that you don't have to take a screenshot first. Instead, you can activate Circle to Search directly over whatever you're already viewing on the screen. First, make sure Circle to Search is enabled. Go to Settings > Display > Navigation bar, then make sure Circle to Search is turned on. Then: Circle to Search can also work while the Camera app is open on supported Galaxy devices. Point your camera at something, then use the same Home button or navigation handle method to open Circle to Search and select what you want to investigate. That can be especially useful when you're looking at something in a store or trying to identify an object without taking a photo first. What if Circle to Search isn't working on your Galaxy? Start with the simplest check. Go to Settings > Display > Navigation bar and make sure Circle to Search is turned on. You should also keep your phone software and Google app updated. If you see a message saying search isn't available because of your settings, go to Settings > Apps > Choose default apps > Digital assistant app and check whether Analyze on-screen images is enabled. Keep in mind that some apps can block screen capture or analysis for security or copyright reasons. Circle to Search may not work inside those apps. Google Pixel phones use the same underlying Circle to Search feature, although some capabilities can vary by model. Google currently supports Circle to Search on Pixel 6 and later. Like on Galaxy, you can search something already displayed on your Pixel without leaving the app. ANDROID MALWARE CAN STEAL YOUR PIN AND BANK LOGINS Before trying the gesture, make sure Circle to Search is turned on. Go to Settings and use the search bar at the top to search for Circle to Search. Tap the result, then make sure the feature is enabled. If Circle to Search still does not work, go to Settings > Apps > Default apps > Digital assistant app. Make sure Google is selected as your digital assistant and that Use screen and app data is turned on. Google also recommends keeping the Google app updated. Then: You can also adjust your selection by dragging its borders. Google lets you add words to your search for more specific results, and Circle to Search can translate content on the screen, too. If nothing happens when you press and hold the navigation handle or Home button, try Circle to Search on your Home screen, Chrome or a photo in Google Photos. Some apps can block screen capture or screen analysis, which can prevent the feature from appearing. Shopping is probably the most obvious example. You might see a jacket in an Instagram video or a chair in someone's living room photo. Instead of trying to come up with the perfect search terms, you can select what you're looking at and let your phone do the visual searching. Travel can be another useful situation. Maybe someone sends you a photo of a landmark you don't recognize or you see a restaurant in a video from a city you're visiting. Visual search can help you identify it and start digging into the details. Text may be even more useful. Circle to Search can copy and translate text without making you jump between apps. On iPhone, Visual Intelligence can recognize text and may offer actions based on what it sees, such as summarizing it or creating a calendar event. I would still double-check anything important. Visual search results can identify the wrong object or show you something that only looks similar. Think of these tools as a fast way to start searching rather than a guarantee that the first answer is correct. This is worth thinking about because these tools can see content that you intentionally select from your screen. Apple says many Apple Intelligence requests run directly on the device. More complex requests can use Private Cloud Compute. Apple says data sent to Private Cloud Compute is used to fulfill the request and is not retained by that system afterward. Apple also gives iOS 27 users Visual Intelligence controls under Settings > Siri. Depending on your setup, those controls can include options related to Visual Intelligence and visual search. Google says Circle to Search activity can be saved with your other Google Search activity. Search history and personalization controls can affect how that information is handled. I would be selective about using visual search on highly sensitive screens. Banking information, medical records, passwords or private documents are poor places to experiment with any cloud-connected search feature. We've also taken a closer look at AI privacy and security in our article Is Apple Intelligence on your iPhone really secure? I like features that save me from trying to describe something I can already see. If there's a watch, plant, restaurant or piece of furniture right in front of me, I would much rather point at it or select it than play a guessing game with search terms. Galaxy and Pixel owners have had a head start with Circle to Search, and Google's approach remains very fast. Hold the control at the bottom of the screen, select what caught your eye and you're searching. Apple's iOS 27 update now gives supported iPhone owners a much more capable way to do something similar through Visual Intelligence. What interests me most about Apple's approach is what happens after the iPhone recognizes something. Searching for a product is useful, but turning an invitation into a calendar event or summarizing text can save additional steps. That's where these tools start feeling like something you may actually use instead of a feature you try once and forget. I would still keep one healthy habit: check the result before trusting it. These tools can be impressively fast, but a confident-looking answer can still be wrong. Would you be comfortable letting your phone analyze almost anything on your screen if it saved you time, or are there some things you would never want Visual Intelligence or Circle to Search looking at? 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/6ac50aa075342cf4db8cae77 An Alluring Catch in the Florida Keys Isn’t a Fish. It’s Cocaine. te 2026-10-06T14:50:08.931Z An Alluring Catch in the Florida Keys Isn’t a Fish. It’s Cocaine. Bricks of the drug frequently surface in the waters off the island chain. Despite the risks, some who discover “square grouper,” as they’re known, hang onto them. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac50a9e75342cf4db8cae68 Republicans are spending to aid Darline Graham as the South Carolina Senate race tightens. te 2026-10-06T14:50:06.651Z Republicans are spending to aid Darline Graham as the South Carolina Senate race tightens. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac50a9b75342cf4db8cae45 Bluesky wants to give you your own domain on the open web te 2026-10-06T14:50:03.767Z Bluesky wants to give you your own domain on the open web Bluesky says the process will still take 18-24 months, so don't expect your new, shortened 'bsky' handle any time soon. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5084675342cf4db8cadea Mistral’s new 1T model aims to leapfrog closed and open rivals te 2026-10-06T14:40:06.403Z Mistral’s new 1T model aims to leapfrog closed and open rivals French AI lab Mistral AI has released Mistral Large 4, a new large multimodal model aiming to leapfrog both American and Chinese rivals. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5084475342cf4db8cade1 Emmys will move from broadcast TV to Prime Video in 2027 te 2026-10-06T14:40:04.489Z Emmys will move from broadcast TV to Prime Video in 2027 Non-Amazon Prime subscribers will be able to watch the awards show on the platform. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac505f475342cf4db8cadb9 Travel nightmare unfolds as major airline scraps flight after harrowing 12-hour delay te 2026-10-06T14:30:12.326Z Travel nightmare unfolds as major airline scraps flight after harrowing 12-hour delay Passengers on a United Airlines flight from Washington, D.C., to Rome on Oct. 2 faced a grueling overnight ordeal as they waited nearly 12 hours to take off — only to have the airline cancel the flight before it left the ground. United Airlines Flight 884 was scheduled to depart Washington Dulles International Airport at 5:35 p.m. on Oct. 2 for an overnight trip to Rome's Fiumicino Airport. Instead, passengers were grounded by a cascading series of issues, including a cockpit malfunction, severe thunderstorms and crew changes, "The Aviation Hub" blog reported. 'WE NEED TO RETURN IMMEDIATELY,' FLIGHT CREW WARNS AS PILOT HEALTH EMERGENCY UNFOLDS "United flight 884 from Washington Dulles to Rome returned to the gate after taxiing to take on additional fuel for a longer planned flight due to weather," United Airlines told Fox News Digital in a statement. "During this time, a new crew was brought in and a maintenance issue that arose was resolved. The aircraft then pushed back from the gate, but then required another mechanical inspection," the airline's statement continued. "The flight was then canceled due to crew time limits. We rebooked customers on an extra flight that departed on Saturday evening," the statement concluded. A faulty door seal and mishap with the plane's pushback tug likely also played a part in the delays, according to the "Simple Flying" aviation blog. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES The problems weren't over, however. When the flight was canceled at around 4 a.m. the following morning, some of the travelers had been facing delays for 12 hours, Men's Journal noted. Then, after technical issues, there were thunderstorms.  The plane sat on the tarmac, waiting to depart. The Boeing 777-200ER returned to the gate around three hours later to refuel, according to several reports. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Ultimately, the passengers had to exit the aircraft because the first crew reached its legal duty-time limit after a six-hour delay.  A new crew started, but subsequent mechanical issues forced everyone to deplane a second time before the flight was finally canceled. The affected passengers were finally rebooked on another flight that took off from Dulles just before 7 p.m. on Saturday, putting them en route to Rome over 25 hours later than originally planned. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ A frustrated passenger vented in the United Airlines MileagePlus Experts group on Facebook. "I’m surprised there hasn’t been a mutiny," wrote the passenger, who was on the flight. "You should be eligible for compensation if you have a traveler's credit card. These things happen. That's why there's insurance," another Facebook user responded. Not everyone was sympathetic. "I fly a lot also. If you can’t handle the problems, you have three choices. Fly private, fly a different [airline], don’t fly. I have been flying for 43 years with United. There are ups and downs, live with them or move on," the Facebook user said. Yet another United flyer said, "Most of the issues you point out are regulations written in blood. … I’d rather not have to relearn them at the risk of safety." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac505f375342cf4db8cadb0 Lethal injection survivor Christa Pike's former satanist boyfriend could be released in 5 years te 2026-10-06T14:30:11.087Z Lethal injection survivor Christa Pike's former satanist boyfriend could be released in 5 years As questions remain as to what happens next for Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike after a botched execution attempt last week, her accomplice and former boyfriend has at least another five years before his next parole hearing in the 1995 torture and murder of 19-year-old Colleen Slemmer in Knoxville. Tadaryl Shipp, 49, was 17 years old when he, Pike and another person tortured and killed Slemmer, their classmate from a vocational school in a crime with "satanic elements" that still haunts investigators 31 years later. Prosecutors accused Shipp of holding Slemmer down when she tried to escape her attackers and of carving pentagrams into her chest and face. CHRISTA PIKE’S BOTCHED LETHAL INJECTION TAKES FOCUS OFF VICTIM, JEOPARDIZES EXECUTION: FORMER POLICE CHIEF "It was a grotesque crime scene," former Knoxville Police Chief Phil Keith told Fox News Digital last week. "It was one of the worst crime scenes I'd witnessed. and I was with the police department almost 34 years." Due to his age at the time, Shipp was not eligible for death penalty charges, Keith said. He was sentenced to life in prison for first-degree murder, and 25 years for conspiracy to commit first-degree murder, and is currently incarcerated at Tennessee's Northwest Correctional Complex. According to court documents, Shipp had explored satanism as a child and investigators found "satanic paraphernalia" in his dorm room. He and Pike were said to be wearing pentagram pendants at the time of their arrests. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB Tennessee prison records show he has since adopted the alias Abdul Khalip and was the plaintiff in an unsuccessful federal lawsuit seeking access to halal food and Islamic prayer oils behind bars in 2016. SUSAN SMITH ELIGIBLE FOR PAROLE AGAIN AFTER BEING DENIED RELEASE FOR DROWNING HER 2 SONS IN 1994 Shipp first became eligible for parole in October 2025 and was denied after his first hearing. His next parole hearing has been scheduled for October 2031. GOT A TIP? His most recent mugshot, taken in June 2024, shows him with glasses and a salt-and-pepper beard. TENNESSEE DEATH ROW INMATE SURVIVES 2 LETHAL INJECTION DOSES IN FAILED EXECUTION ATTEMPT LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST Pike was convicted of slashing her dozens of times and crushing her head with a chunk of asphalt. She kept a skull fragment as a trophy and showed it off to another classmate before her arrest. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Pike was sentenced to death but remains hospitalized in critical condition this week, days after two doses of lethal injection drugs failed to kill her in a mind-boggling mishap that came after she'd requested an alternate means of execution. A third suspect, Shadolla Peterson, pleaded guilty to being an accessory after the fact and testified against Pike and Shipp. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5039e75342cf4db8cad5e Catherine Massar leads the class at Verde Valley School te 2026-10-06T14:20:14.627Z Catherine Massar leads the class at Verde Valley School There’s a new headmaster at Verde Valley School. 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But on Feb. 13, police pulled him over in a Culver's parking lot and raided his mother's home during the investigation into Guthrie's kidnapping from her home roughly two miles away in Tucson's Catalina Foothills neighborhood. NANCY GUTHRIE CASE: SHERIFF SAYS NO ONE IS PERMANENTLY RULED OUT AS DETAINED MAN PREPARES LAWSUIT Hours later, he was released without charges. There are no publicly identified suspects in Guthrie's abduction, and her whereabouts remain unknown. A masked intruder who appeared on her doorstep in Nest doorbell camera video around the time she was taken also remains at large. NANCY GUTHRIE'S TUCSON NEIGHBORHOOD SEARCHED AGAIN AFTER MONSOON SHIFTS LANDSCAPE, NEIGHBOR SAYS "Mr. Daley has no link whatsoever to Nancy Guthrie and has no information related to her kidnapping," Daley's attorney, Chris Scileppi, said in a statement after his release. "Like the entire Tucson community, both Mr. Daley and his mother are hopeful that Nancy will be returned to her family unharmed." FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB Daley did have pending drug and firearm charges and was on probation for another case involving drugs and weapons violations. Prosecutors have petitioned to have his probation revoked in the latter. SHERIFF NANOS POSTS VIDEO COMMENTING ON NEWLY RELEASED RANSOM NOTES IN NANCY GUTHRIE CASE, ADDRESSES FAMILY GOT A TIP? Anyone with information on Guthrie's case is asked to dial 1-800-CALL-FBI or contact Tucson's Crime Stoppers affiliate at 520-88-CRIME. There is a combined sum of more than $1.2 million in reward money that remains unclaimed. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST The 84-year-old mother of "Today" co-host Savannah Guthrie has been missing for more than eight months. SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT AWARE OF POSSIBLE NEW RANSOM NOTE IN NANCY GUTHRIE KIDNAPPING CASE Her family received a pair of notes from her purported kidnappers through online tip submission forms for the media — one demanding ransom and the other claiming she had died unexpectedly. Investigators have not identified the senders or confirmed those notes' authenticity. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5014875342cf4db8cacc2 Richard Gere confronts Hollywood fame, ego and greed as 'dark clouds' that threaten inner peace te 2026-10-06T14:10:16.680Z Richard Gere confronts Hollywood fame, ego and greed as 'dark clouds' that threaten inner peace Richard Gere has spent decades in Hollywood, but he hasn’t let fame go to his head — at least not without a fight. The actor serves as an executive producer of the documentary "Wisdom of Happiness," which explores the Dalai Lama’s teachings and the pursuit of lasting joy. Gere has practiced Buddhism for more than 40 years. Asked how he keeps fame and ego in check after decades in Hollywood, Gere admitted he isn’t immune. TIM ROBBINS TURNS TO AYAHUASCA AFTER FEELING 'CONSUMED BY ANGER' OVER CANCEL CULTURE "Everyone goes through that," the 77-year-old told Fox News Digital. "Everyone has the forces of greed, anger, self-cherishing, impatience, jealousy, the whole gamut. Everyone has that. So I think from Buddhist training and looking at these afflictive emotions and seeing where they’re coming from, they’re not innate in me. They’re kind of add-ons to basic clarity of the mind." "It’s said that the mind is clear and knowing, so clear, vast, no limits," he said. "It has a sense of knowing, wisdom. The other stuff is just kind of add-ons, like dark clouds coming through. They come, and they go." Gere also isn’t looking to Hollywood for happiness. The longtime leading man has learned that the perks only go so far. WATCH: RICHARD GERE SHARES THE LIFE LESSON THAT BRINGS HIM HAPPINESS "Well, clearly, happiness and peace [don’t] come from the outside," he explained. "It comes from inside all of us, and it’s there. You don’t have to create that. But I think it’s removing the bad habits, removing the causes that make us feel bad ultimately. But we’re in control of our experience for sure. We’re responsible for it. If you don’t like the way things are, you change it. And all things are changeable. They’re changing all the time anyhow. Probably when we fight the change is when we feel the worst." For Gere, that also means questioning how much material success really matters. "Well, what’s really important? Is it what I own or what I am?" Gere said. "I’m not going to get anything from the outside that is permanently going to make me happy." "Momentarily, yes, like a piece of chocolate, but that’s not permanent, is it?" he joked. Gere has also found happiness far from the spotlight. These days, the star splits his time between Spain and upstate New York. "Well, Spain is my wife’s country, so she gets super happy there," he said with a smile. "And I’ll tell you when my wife’s super happy, I’m super happy. And I grew up in the Northeast. I feel very close to that. And my early family memories, and my grandfather’s farm in Pennsylvania, I think, had a huge impact. It still does." GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE Gere and his wife, Spanish publicist Alejandra Silva, have two sons together. Silva also has a son from a previous relationship, while Gere shares his eldest son, Homer, with ex-wife Carey Lowell. "My first son is 26 now," Gere said. "And I talked to him about what he’s going through right now. And I remember myself as a 25-year-old, 26-year-old person. Of course, my concerns were different. I certainly was more susceptible to what people said and thought about me and about anything else. And frankly, I don’t care that much about it right now, what anyone thinks or says." Looking back, Gere recalled growing up in "an extraordinary Christian family" with roots in a small town in Pennsylvania. His father, Homer Gere, spent his childhood milking cows, and both his parents instilled in him the importance of helping others — values he carried with him when he later discovered Buddhism in his 20s. "I grew up with that imprint, I think, from my dad and my mom, but there was something about Buddhism that kind of went beyond that and was willing to explore the larger questions," Gere said. "What is reality? What am I? What is a human being?" "Am I capable of much greater things than just worrying about myself?" he continued. "And certainly, Buddhism wanted to engage those things [for me]." But the lessons Gere learned from farmers have never left him. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "I think that farmers have a balanced sense of the universe," he said. "When the rain doesn’t come, who are you going to complain to? It’s about acceptance of things. It doesn’t make you happy when the rain doesn’t come, or it comes too much, but the forces of the universe are just the way they are. And along with it, hard work." "Farmers work really hard," Gere said. "I still have the kerosene lantern that my grandfather used. He would get up at four o’clock in the morning and go do the first milking of the cows." Gere said he sees that same work ethic in the Dalai Lama. "He still gets up at 3:30 in the morning, does his practice, works on his mind, works on his heart, works on his motivation, purifies himself every day," Gere said. "He’s a human being, and he continues, as I said, to work on himself," he continued. "If we want to achieve what he’s achieved, to become really such an extraordinary, genuine person, we’ve got to do the work." Gere said his connection to "Wisdom of Happiness" became deeply personal after he and Silva first watched the film together in New York. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE "My wife was in tears," he recalled. "And I thought for his 90th birthday, this would be a great summation of an extraordinary life, well-lived, a meaningful life dedicated to others." But as the film came together, Gere said its message began to feel increasingly urgent. "In the time it took to finish the editing and finish the film, I think the world continued to fall apart in a very challenging, dark way," he said. Gere said he hopes the documentary reminds people they have the capacity for compassion. "The beginning point, and maybe the end point, is basic kindness, a warm heart and generosity of spirit," he said. "Wisdom of Happiness" is now available to rent or purchase digitally. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5014775342cf4db8cacb9 Trump responds to concerns over suspected plague case in Russia, saying US 'willing to help' te 2026-10-06T14:10:15.558Z Trump responds to concerns over suspected plague case in Russia, saying US 'willing to help' Amid a global health scare sparked by the death of a 28-year-old woman who worked at at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute of Siberia and the Far East, President Donald Trump indicated that the U.S. would be willing to provide assistance to Russia. Russian public health entity Rospotrebnadzor said Sunday that the deceased individual had been diagnosed with "pneumonia of unknown etiology," or origin, but that testing revealed "no microorganisms associated with the patient’s professional activities." Rospotrebnadzor indicated it didn’t discover any incidents at the facility "involving pathogenic microorganisms." MYSTERY DEATH AT RUSSIAN PLAGUE LAB TRIGGERS SWEEPING PRECAUTIONS AS US WATCHES CLOSELY During remarks on Monday, Trump said "the germs have really become relatively stronger than they were, and things that used to work on pneumonia don't work as well anymore. "Anybody that has that kind of a problem, we're always willing to help," he said. RUSSIAN BIO-LEAK SECRECY FOLLOWS CHERNOBYL PLAYBOOK, EX-CIA OFFICER WARNS "While the circumstances of this reported case remain unconfirmed, plague is a serious bacterial disease that is treatable with antibiotics, particularly when recognized and treated early," a Department of Health and Human Services spokesperson noted in a statement, according to NBC News.  "At this time, there is no indication from available reporting of a broader threat to the United States," the statement said.  US MONITORING SUSPECTED FATAL PNEUMONIC PLAGUE CASE IN RUSSIA, STATE DEPARTMENT OFFICIAL SAYS Fox News Digital reached out to HHS on Tuesday. The Associated Press contributed to this report Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5014075342cf4db8cac74 Get all your questions answered at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: The full breakout session agenda revealed te 2026-10-06T14:10:08.786Z Get all your questions answered at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: The full breakout session agenda revealed Get all of your scaling and tech questions answered at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Here's the full breakout session agenda, happening October 13-15 in San Francisco. Register now to join and save up to $100, and get a second pass at 50% off. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac5013f75342cf4db8cac6b Uber is spending $2.3B to get into catering te 2026-10-06T14:10:07.005Z Uber is spending $2.3B to get into catering It's the latest in a string of deals meant to grow Uber Eats into a food delivery behemoth. 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LIV Golf officially extended the deadline for players to commit to the league, moving the date from Oct. 13 to Oct. 25, on the heels of BC Partners making its initial investment in "LIV 2.0" with a target of $300 million to bring the circuit out of Chapter 11 bankruptcy. LIV Golf filed for bankruptcy in September after the Saudi Public Investment Fund – the sole funder of the league since its inception in 2022 – made the decision to withdraw all financial support at the end of the 2026 season. The Saudis had spent $5 billion to fund the league before shutting off the financial spigot. RORY MCILROY GETS SNARKY ON THE RETURN OF LIV GOLF PLAYERS TO PGA TOUR: 'HAVE THEY BROUGHT VALUE?' While the future of LIV Golf remains up in the air, BC Partners making its financial commitment two days before hearings related to the league's bankruptcy filing begin can only be considered a step in the right direction. The financial commitment and funding from BC Partners now require bankruptcy approval, and if it is achieved, LIV would then move forward with building out a 2027 season, which would include a 10-tournament schedule with half of the events taking place internationally. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! We want the players who make this league what it is to share in what they help build," Ted Goldthorpe, partner and head of BC Partners Credit, said in a statement. "Giving players real and actionable ownership in the league and the teams is a unique opportunity in professional golf, and it aligns everyone around the long-term success of the product for the game and for the fans." It was announced in August that players competing on the next iteration of LIV Golf would hold a majority of equity, with LIV CEO Scott O'Neil explaining the league will be "driven by and for the players." SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER The most notable players still associated with LIV Golf include Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm, Joaquin Niemann, Cameron Smith, and Tyrrell Hatton. It is understood that, given LIV's bankruptcy and restructuring, players could be released from any existing contracts with the circuit, meaning they could then look at other opportunities. At the moment, the PGA Tour is not providing any sort of straightforward path for players who previously defected to LIV. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac4fee375342cf4db8cabf8 Paramount closes historic Warner Bros. merger to form Skydance te 2026-10-06T14:00:03.715Z Paramount closes historic Warner Bros. merger to form Skydance The deal brings together two major streaming platforms, Paramount+ and HBO Max, along with networks including CBS, CNN, MTV, TBS, Comedy Central, and Food Network. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac4fc9775342cf4db8cabcf Cornell protesters swarm campus to support Jane Doe, call for university president's resignation te 2026-10-06T13:50:15.224Z Cornell protesters swarm campus to support Jane Doe, call for university president's resignation Faculty at Cornell University are weighing a vote of no confidence in the school's administration as student protesters take over the campus in response to sexual assault allegations on Tuesday. The no confidence resolution has secured support from 40 of the faculty senate's 75 voting members, according to the resolution's sponsor, Prof. Paul Ortiz. "As you may suspect, we were approached in our capacity as faculty senators by numerous Cornell colleagues demanding action. Many of these faculty – including myself – were approached by students at Cornell who are upset, fearful for their personal safety, and wanting our university to address the perennial problem of sexual assault on the campus," Ortiz wrote. AOC'S DRAMATIC RETELLING OF CORNELL RAPE ALLEGATIONS COLLIDES WITH COMPLAINT DETAILS Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff also faced questions from the student body during a campus assembly on Monday as protests took over the college. "We’re not hiding anything at Cornell," Kotlikoff told students, according to the Cornell Daily Sun student newspaper. "You will hear proposals from us going forward around what we’re going to do to try and improve this culture and address this problem." Kotlikoff has so far dismissed student calls for his resignation. CORNELL CAMPUS POLICE MADE DRUG ARREST AT CHI PHI FRATERNITY HOUSE HOURS BEFORE ALLEGED GANG RAPE Seven former Chi Phi fraternity brothers are accused in a lawsuit of drugging and raping a female Cornell student during a night of drinking, drugs and group sex at their fraternity house in October 2024. The accuser, identified in court papers by the pseudonym Jane Doe, alleges the men sexually assaulted her after she arrived intoxicated and was pressured into taking ketamine and other substances. The men have denied wrongdoing, with some maintaining the sexual activity was consensual and others denying they participated in it. No criminal charges have been filed against the seven men. ATTORNEY FOR ACCUSED CORNELL STUDENT CALLS ON LETITIA JAMES TO STEP ASIDE OVER PRIOR COMMENTS The case has now erupted into a political and legal firestorm, with New York Attorney General Letitia James announcing Friday that her office is conducting an "active criminal investigation" after Gov. Kathy Hochul appointed the Office of the Attorney General as special prosecutor. Cornell has separately agreed to retain outside counsel to conduct an independent review of the university's handling of the allegations. At the center of the controversy are sharply conflicting accounts of what happened that night, including differences between what Doe said in the weeks afterward, what prosecutors say they received from Cornell police and the explosive allegations contained in a lawsuit filed nearly two years later. Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten, who initially declined to pursue charges, has said Doe's November 2024 sworn statement did not allege that she was drugged against her will or gang raped and instead described her participation in drug use and sexual conduct as "voluntary, conscious, and consensual." Fox News' Michael Dorgan contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac4fa3475342cf4db8ca842 Top Super PAC for Senate Democrats Raises Record $151 Million in Third Quarter te 2026-10-06T13:40:04.272Z Top Super PAC for Senate Democrats Raises Record $151 Million in Third Quarter Democratic Senate candidates have generally out-raised Republicans, but are struggling to match outside spending from Trump-affiliated groups. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac4f7e475342cf4db8ca7f9 NYT columnist thrashed online for suggesting Trump is to blame for alleged Cornell gang rape te 2026-10-06T13:30:12.044Z NYT columnist thrashed online for suggesting Trump is to blame for alleged Cornell gang rape The New York Times is under fire after one of its columnists suggested that President Donald Trump is responsible for creating the culture that led to an alleged sexual assault against a woman at Cornell University by seven men. "What this is, is it's a fundamental disrespect for women," columnist Michelle Cottle said on ABC News on Sunday. "You can't send those messages no matter how drunk you are as a frat boy without having some kind of misunderstanding about what women are there for and whether this is a real person you're dealing with." "And that, I think, starts, you know — we can go to the president for this one," Cottle went on. "I mean, we are in a moment in this culture where the glorification of being thuggish and swaggering and mistreating women is kind of making you a cool kid." CORNELL PRESIDENT SAYS UNIVERSITY 'MUST DO BETTER' ON HANDLING OF SEXUAL ASSAULT ALLEGATIONS A woman identified as Jane Doe in court records has filed a civil lawsuit against seven men she alleges gang-raped her during a ketamine- and alcohol-induced incident at Cornell University in 2024. Former President Joe Biden occupied the White House at that time. The men have denied wrongdoing, with some saying the sex was consensual, and others saying they didn't participate. No charges have been filed. AOC'S DRAMATIC RETELLING OF CORNELL RAPE ALLEGATIONS COLLIDES WITH COMPLAINT DETAILS The backlash to Cottle's comments was fierce, especially among those pointing out that the incident happened when Biden was president, including Fox News contributor Joe Concha. "This happened in 2024 when Biden was President. Did she not know that?" another X user asked. "Latest edition of 'Trump turned me into a newt!' brought to you by a very very smart person," said CNN contributor Scott Jennings. "Media and pundits fall all over themselves trying to make everything and anything about Donald Trump. It’s embarrassing and so incredibly lazy," former Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said. "This take is SO far beyond delusional that you can’t even see sanity from here…" said conservative commentator John Ziegler. "Of course, it's Trump's fault," the Media Research Center, who first posted the clip, said. ATTORNEY FOR ACCUSED CORNELL STUDENT CALLS ON LETITIA JAMES TO STEP ASIDE OVER PRIOR COMMENTS Trump has commented on the case, which is now being investigated by longtime foe New York Attorney General Letitia James, who in 2022 filed a civil fraud lawsuit against him. Trump in 2024 was found liable for fraud and ordered to pay more than $350 million, but the penalty was overturned on appeal. Asked about James being appointed to investigate the alleged gang rape, Trump launched into an attack on the state attorney general. "Well, Letitia James is a corrupt person," Trump said. "She's totally corrupt, and I can't imagine it — I feel badly for whoever she's looking at because they won't get a fair shake. Letitia James is a corrupt person." Fox News Digital reached out to The New York Times and the White House for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac4f58a75342cf4db8ca796 WWE star Stephanie Vaquer recreates Becky Lynch's risqué championship snap ahead of Money in the Bank te 2026-10-06T13:20:10.123Z WWE star Stephanie Vaquer recreates Becky Lynch's risqué championship snap ahead of Money in the Bank It wasn’t that long ago when WWE star Becky Lynch and her husband Seth Rollins set the internet on fire when a photo appeared of them posing nude with only their championship belts. To say social media got hot and bothered would be the understatement of the year. The picture was taken after WrestleMania 35 and appeared in Lynch’s 2024 memoir, "Becky Lynch: The Man—Not Your Average Average Girl." CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK PRO WRESTLING COVERAGE The snap appeared to be captured in a hotel room after Lynch won the Raw and SmackDown women’s titles in the first-ever WrestleMania main event featuring only female competitors. Rollins had defeated Brock Lesnar earlier that night to win the Universal Championship. Early Tuesday morning, as Lynch and Liv Morgan were thrust into a triple-threat match at the upcoming Money in the Bank premium live event this weekend, current women’s world champion Stephanie Vaquer took a page out of "The Man’s" playbook. Vaquer posted her own partially nude photo with the women’s championship wrapped around her waist on her Instagram Stories. Her hair was draped over her chest as she leaned against a wall. Along with the picture, Vaquer posted a song titled "F--- You," by "Two Feet." Needless to say, pro wrestling fans were buzzing. It was a busy night for Vaquer on "Monday Night Raw." THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! She was supposed to await the winner of the No. 1 contender match for her Women’s World Championship between Lynch and Morgan. Lynch had previously been the guest referee for her match against Morgan at a live event in Chile last month. Vaquer defeated Morgan to win the title. Morgan had been unhappy with the result and Lynch had claimed she earned her way back to the top of the women’s ladder. Instead, Vaquer entered the ring and took out both Lynch and Morgan. The referee immediately called for the bell. "I want both, this Saturday," she said in the ring. Raw general manager Adam Pearce made it official a few moments later. Vaquer punctuated her beatdown with a corkscrew moonsault. Money in the Bank should be even more lively than what the original card called for. The two challengers will give everything they have to win that title – and Vaquer will do anything to keep it. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac4f58375342cf4db8ca750 Glimpse wants to give hardware companies an X-ray view of every critical part te 2026-10-06T13:20:03.404Z Glimpse wants to give hardware companies an X-ray view of every critical part Called Explore, Glimpse's new image processing software lets hardware makers speed up quality control checks using CT scanners. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac4f33675342cf4db8ca729 Fox News Power Rankings: The biggest surprises come after October te 2026-10-06T13:10:14.007Z Fox News Power Rankings: The biggest surprises come after October Four weeks out from the election, and for most Americans, it’s time for football, foliage, and flannel. For politics watchers, all eyes are on an October surprise. They’ve been game-changers before. In 2008, the collapse of Lehman Brothers, which ushered in the biggest financial crisis since the Great Depression, was a turning point in John McCain’s presidential campaign. He was even with Barack Obama when the news broke, then trailed in every survey since. He lost the popular vote by seven points. Surprises have come from home and abroad. In 1980, it was President Carter’s inability to resolve the Iranian hostage crisis. Eight years earlier, it was President Nixon’s announcement that "peace was at hand" in Vietnam. Some have more impact than others. It’s not clear that news about George W. Bush’s DUI changed much about the 2000 election, nor that James Comey’s letter to Congress about Hillary Clinton’s email server was the decider in President Trump’s 2016 win. Still, these surprises all have one thing in common: they happened in presidential years. EXPLOSIVE SLEEPER ISSUE COULD FUEL MIDTERM SHAKEUPS, TOP REPUBLICAN PREDICTS: ‘YOU’RE GONNA SEE SURPRISES’ It’s not as though we don’t get breaking news during the last month of a midterm cycle. Take 2018, when the GOP warned about a migrant caravan, Brett Kavanaugh sought a seat on the Supreme Court, and a gunman opened fire at a Pittsburgh synagogue. But that was the exception, not the rule. For the most part, midterm October surprises affect individual races, not the overall trajectory of a party. In the last midterm, for example, Herschel Walker faced damaging allegations about paying for former girlfriends’ abortions, while in Florida, the destruction caused by Hurricane Ian gave Gov. Ron DeSantis the opportunity to show Floridians that he could be trusted to handle a crisis. FOX NEWS POWER RANKINGS: FOR THE DEMOCRATS, WHERE COULD IT POSSIBLY GO WRONG? Voters haven’t changed their minds about Trump or the party they’d prefer to elect to the House for several months now, so local stories like these are the ones to watch in the final weeks of the campaign. Besides, the biggest surprises come after October. For what still looks like a good – maybe great – year for the Democrats, the party is playing defense in some unexpected places. DAVID MARCUS: IN DEEP BLUE MINNESOTA A RED DAWN MAY BE RISING AHEAD OF THE MIDTERMS That starts with Minnesota, where Republicans have a star candidate in Michele Tafoya. The former NFL sideline reporter has been up and down the state with a message to "stop the fraud" if elected to the Senate. That’s been a hot issue in the state, and it’s allowed her to target the Democrat, Peggy Flanagan, who currently serves as lieutenant governor. Then there’s New Hampshire, another state where Democrats are in the driver’s seat thanks to this political environment, but where the GOP has a favorable match up. Former U.S. Senator John E. Sununu is back on the ballot this year against Chris Pappas, who seems to have had trouble animating his voters. Even Oregon’s gubernatorial race is competitive this year. Meanwhile, Republicans are spending money in surprising places. REPUBLICANS FACE BRUTAL MIDTERM HEADWINDS. SIX FORCES COULD HELP THEM DEFY HISTORY. In Arkansas, Sen. Tom Cotton has thrown $13.6 million at his reelection bid, outspending his Democratic opponent Hallie Schoffner 65 to 1. Cotton may have ambitions beyond his current role in the Senate, but in 2020, his spending fell short of $1 million. Idahoans got a letter in the mail from Vice President Vance last month warning them that Democrats could "pour millions of dollars" into independent challenger Todd Achilles; Vance called it an "urgent national race." Mississippi Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith has been running ads attacking her Democratic challenger Scott Colom in recent weeks, calling him a "failed prosecutor" with a "chilling" record on crime; that state has seen $5 million in ad spending so far this year. FOX NEWS POLL: IT’S A LONE STAR SENATE SHOWDOWN BETWEEN TALARICO AND PAXTON And Florida is full of election surprises. In 2018, Rick Scott won his Senate race by 0.1 percentage points while DeSantis won his by 0.4 points. Two years later, the presidential race was decided by just 3.4 points. Nebraska and South Dakota could be closer-than-expected for Republicans as well. In this week’s Power Rankings, one Carolina gets more competitive while another drifts away from the GOP, and Democrats get nervous about a governor’s race in Oregon. The math is the same in the Senate. Each party has 47 seats to their name, leaving six toss-up races to determine control. Those are Alaska, Iowa, Maine, Michigan, Ohio, and Texas, which all look close in the flurry of surveys released by pollsters last week. Two other races are highly competitive: New Hampshire (Lean D) and Kansas (Lean R). On the polling alone, these look more like toss-up states: surveys released last week have the Democrat ahead by only five points in New Hampshire, and the Kansas race dead even. It’s the partisan makeup of these states that keeps them at "lean." North Carolina is less competitive than it was two weeks ago. Fox News confirmed on Friday that the Senate Leadership Fund, a powerful Super PAC aligned with Republican leadership, was pulling resources from the state. Earlier, Sen. Tim Scott left it off a list of states where Republicans were focusing spending. GOP nominee Michael Whatley is running as strong a race as he can there, and the margin will probably be tighter than polls currently have it. But the Democrat, Roy Cooper, is also a strong candidate, and he has had double-digit leads in multiple surveys. North Carolina moves from Lean D to Likely D. Nearby South Carolina is getting more competitive. Darline Graham, appointed to the Senate after the death of her brother, Lindsey, is reportedly getting more help on the campaign trail from President Trump. There are lingering questions about Graham’s ability to turn out a broad spectrum of Republican voters against a Democratic candidate who, like her counterparts in Kansas and Nebraska, is pushing hard on the price of diesel. The state moves from Solid R to Likely R. Four years ago, Oregonians sent Tina Kotek to the governor’s mansion for the first time, and it hasn’t gone smoothly. Kotek faces four issues all at once in this campaign, as outlined in local reports and on the trail: a housing crisis, poor education outcomes, higher city crime rates than in neighboring states, and like other incumbents, she flip-flopped on data centers. A lethargic debate performance last week didn’t help matters. Drazan has lost this race before, and this time, won’t get help from a third-party candidate who drew votes from the Democrat. But this time around, she has created more distance both from Trump and conversations about abortion, which she calls a "settled issue." Democrats have every reason to hold on to this state in November, but it’s going to be tougher than the party wants. Oregon moves from Likely D to Lean D. Elsewhere, two states are becoming more competitive for Democrats, beginning with Florida. The Sunshine State is the home of the "MAGA" movement, and Rep. Byron Donalds easily locked up the Republican nomination in August. But he has stumbled, at times, on the campaign trail, and Hispanic voters continue to express frustration with this economy. Florida moves from Solid R to Likely R. And in Vermont, longtime incumbent Republican Phil Scott might have raised an eyebrow at a new poll from the University of New Hampshire showing his Democratic opponent, Amanda Janoo, up six points against Scott, 49% to 43%. Scott keeps winning elections comfortably in Vermont, but the party label could be a bigger problem this cycle. The Green Mountain State also moves from Solid R to Likely R. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac4f33475342cf4db8ca720 China’s long-term finances are all wet as bill to maintain huge navy comes due in 2031 te 2026-10-06T13:10:12.892Z China’s long-term finances are all wet as bill to maintain huge navy comes due in 2031 China’s recent state visit bought two months of trade peace. But it did not buy Beijing time on the fleet it has already launched and will soon be unable to afford. Chinese President Xi Jinping walked a red carpet in Washington for his first state visit to the United States in more than a decade. President Donald Trump greeted him at Joint Base Andrews. There were troop reviews, a state dinner, pandas, an artificial intelligence (AI) "dialogue," and a two-month extension of a trade truce now set to expire Jan. 10. Xi told the cameras the two powers "should coexist in peace." He also pressed Trump to handle Taiwan with "prudence" and oppose independence. On the minerals that make missiles, drones and warships work, Beijing’s readout went silent. The White House said only that the two sides would "continue to work on" rare-earth shortages — practically meaning, America will press hard to address its supply vulnerabilities. TRUMP-XI REUNION COMES WITH UNFINISHED BUSINESS — AND A BIGGER BATTLE LOOMING Beyond the pleasantries in Washington — it costs little to be polite and talk is far cheaper than war — China continues to press forward on a war footing, launching warships at a breathtaking pace. Communist China’s problem is no longer whether it can build a navy. It built one. The problem is whether it can keep one after 2031. IS THE US ALREADY LOSING TO CHINA ON INNOVATION, LOGISTICS AND RAPID RESUPPLY? Procurement is the cheap year. Operations and maintenance are not cheap. For a modern navy, operating and support costs commonly consume 60% to 70% of a ship’s life-cycle cost. The People’s Liberation Army Navy spent a decade in series production: destroyers, frigates, carriers, conventional and nuclear submarines. But if overhaul rates on these new ships resemble the old ones, the heaviest work on China’s most capable surface combatants begins around 2031 and runs for a decade. This will force repair yards to compete with new-build demand. The maintenance workforce is already stretched. Fuel, munitions and realistic training hours add considerably to the cost. That bill lands on a fiscal system already cracking at the local level. In 21 provincial-level regions, local revenue covers less than half of spending. Land sales, the main source of provincial income, have collapsed. Beijing has spent two years swapping "hidden" local debt onto official books, which lowered interest rates and raised the visible pile. Interest is now a hard claim on weak cash flow. Beijing can still issue bonds and order state banks to roll paper. But it cannot restore 2010s’ growth or a healthy property market. Deflation makes every yuan of debt heavier. History has seen this movie. In the 1930s, German Minister of the Economy Hjalmar Schacht hid Nazi rearmament behind Mefo bills — phony promissory notes a shell company issued so the official deficit looked respectable — and stayed hidden from the requirements of the Versailles treaty. By late 1938, the trick was exhausted. The first bills were coming due. Schacht warned that arms spending would have to be cut or the Reich would go broke. Adolf Hitler fired him. What kept Germany solvent afterward was loot: Austria, then Czechoslovakia’s gold and Skoda arms works, then Poland. Plunder postponed insolvency. Xi is not running a Mefo scheme. Local-government financing vehicles were built to pave roads and hit GDP targets, not to conceal a Versailles-illegal Wehrmacht. The parallel that matters is the maturity date. A built force starts to demand a flow of money the buildup years did not require. Hitler could rob neighbors. Xi cannot cash a Czech National Bank. He can try coercion, blockade or a short, violent fait accompli against Taiwan before the sustainment wall arrives — and before American industry finishes rerouting the supply chains his predecessors spent 20 years capturing. CHINA’S GRIP ON RARE-EARTH MAGNETS COULD CRUSH US DRONE INDUSTRY BEFORE IT GROWS That is why China’s rare-earth squeeze play looks early. China still refines the overwhelming share of the magnets used inside U.S. and allied weapons. Beijing tightened licenses, then blacklisted American firms standing up mines and magnet plants. The concept aimed to freeze the West’s rearmament while the PLA finished its own. But Trump treated the squeeze as the warning it was. Capital has rapidly moved to address the supply chain vulnerability. The Pentagon is pushing Chinese magnets out of defense supply chains, rendering America far less helpless by 2031 than it was in 2024. Every year Xi waits to use this new navy, China’s chokehold on America weakens. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION The recent pageantry should not confuse anyone. Xi asked Washington to go quiet on Taiwan, yet earned no policy change. He offered no real minerals deal. He settled for a two-month extension and a photo under the chandeliers. The Chinese Communist Party has centralized power, purged the officer corps and launched a modern and massive fleet — one that will be increasingly expensive to keep in five years. Peace through strength is imperative to maintain deterrence. Time is the commodity Xi is running out of. America should spend the next five years as if he knows it. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM CHUCK DEVORE Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac4f33375342cf4db8ca717 Millions saved by blocking dead people payouts as Trump Treasury drops hammer on federal fraud te 2026-10-06T13:10:11.801Z Millions saved by blocking dead people payouts as Trump Treasury drops hammer on federal fraud FIRST ON FOX: The Treasury Department blocked $175 million in federal payments tied to deceased recipients in fiscal year 2026, up sharply from the $99 million identified just months earlier as the Trump administration expanded government-wide screening for improper payments. "I applaud Secretary [Scott] Bessent for slamming the door on these fraudsters before they can pick taxpayers’ pockets," Republican Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy told Fox News Digital. "Unless you were playing Frisbee in the quad during Econ 101, you know the federal government shouldn’t be sending taxpayer money to dead people," Kennedy went on. "I fought for years to pass my common-sense bill to stop fraudsters from gaming the system, and now it’s the law." Kennedy has for years pushed to give Treasury greater access to Social Security death records, helping pass a 2020 law that temporarily authorized the Social Security Administration to share its full Death Master File with department. That three-year data-sharing program began in December 2023, Trump then signed Kennedy’s Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act into law in February 2026, making the access permanent. TRUMP'S WAR ON FRAUD EXPANDS AS TREASURY LAUNCHES NEW SITE WITH WHISTLEBLOWER INCENTIVES Trump has tasked his administration with rooting out fraud, waste and abuse across the federal government and tightening safeguards around taxpayer dollars — the latest effort to stop federal benefit payments to dead people is just another initiative within that broader effort. Treasury screened more than 1.1 billion federal payments totaling roughly $3.7 trillion in FY2026, identifying and returning about 13,500 payments worth $175 million that otherwise would have been distributed to individuals no longer eligible for payments due to death. "Treasury continues to transform how the federal government protects taxpayer dollars by using better data, stronger controls, and advanced technology to stop fraud and improper payments before money goes out the door," Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a press release shared with Fox News Digital. "In the past year alone, Treasury built and deployed new safeguards that verified more than $3.7 trillion in federal payments and increased Do Not Pay access from 4 percent of programs to 99 percent, ensuring agencies have access to the data they need," Bessent added. "We are moving beyond ‘pay and chase’ and making prevention the federal government’s first line of defense." WHITE HOUSE PUSHES 'WATERSHED' FRAUD-FIGHTING REFORM IN CONGRESS AS VANCE CONVENES TASK FORCE More than 99% of federal programs now have access to the "Do Not Pay" tool, up from roughly 4% at the end of FY2025. The expansion fulfills key requirements of a March 2025 executive order from Trump directing his administration to strengthen safeguards against fraud, waste and abuse involving federal payments. Treasury also screened more than 2.3 billion records against Do Not Pay data sources in FY2026, nearly four times the 641 million records screened the previous fiscal year. The jump comes as the program has expanded across the federal government, alongside new payment verification efforts and additional screenings for states. VANCE TO HOST CONGRESS AT WHITE HOUSE TO DISCUSS LEGISLATIVE ACTION ON FRAUD Treasury also tested new safeguards aimed at verifying that bank accounts belong to the intended recipients and checking Taxpayer Identification Numbers tied to federal payments. The checks became fully operational Sept. 30, and allow Treasury to flag and return payments that fail verification before the money is sent. The latest figures build on Treasury’s July announcement that it had screened more than 885 million payments worth roughly $2.77 trillion and flagged more than 4,900 payments worth about $99 million tied to deceased recipients. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac4f32e75342cf4db8ca6f6 L.A. Philanthropist Says Suit Over Fire Damage Is a Blow for the People te 2026-10-06T13:10:06.103Z L.A. Philanthropist Says Suit Over Fire Damage Is a Blow for the People Austin Beutner has filed a lawsuit that highlights a central dispute after the 2025 Los Angeles fires: Who pays when a house survives the flames but not the smoke? Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac4f32b75342cf4db8ca6d3 Flai’s AI dealership software is booking 50,000 appointments per month te 2026-10-06T13:10:03.547Z Flai’s AI dealership software is booking 50,000 appointments per month Flai's revenue has grown 20x in a year, and the company just closed a $27 million Series A funding round. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac4f0dd75342cf4db8ca6ab How Americans helped create the Chinese car tech capable of 'spying' te 2026-10-06T13:00:13.874Z How Americans helped create the Chinese car tech capable of 'spying' FIRST ON FOX: Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison overlapped on work with China's powerful police ministry developing vehicle technology capable of tracking cars and overtaking driving functions, according to findings from a report shared exclusively with Fox News Digital ahead of its release. Beijing has already begun deploying the systems across China. The technology, known as "vehicle-road-cloud" integration, links cars with roadside cameras and sensors and centralized cloud platforms, allowing authorities to monitor traffic in real time and, at its most advanced levels, send commands to connected vehicles. The implications of connected vehicles have alarmed U.S. officials. The Commerce Department moved last year to restrict certain Chinese and Russian connected-vehicle technology in the United States, warning that foreign adversaries could potentially collect sensitive information about American drivers or remotely manipulate their cars. HARVARD, NYU AMONG 30 UNIVERSITIES HIT WITH PENTAGON FOREIGN-TIE AUDIT DEADLINE In 2016, then-UW Vice Provost Jeffrey Russell traveled to Southeast University, where the schools signed agreements covering research, faculty exchanges, student training and plans to create a joint institute. The following year, Southeast University's president traveled to Madison to formally establish the Joint Research Institute, according to university records cited by Strategy Risks. The institute focused on intelligent transportation, connected and autonomous vehicles and vehicle-road-cloud technology. UW-Madison's own College of Engineering wrote in 2019 that the institute had "launched in late 2017." Two years later, UW researchers appeared on technical work that also involved an institute of China's Ministry of Public Security. Five UW-Madison researchers were among 46 contributors to a Chinese industry report on vehicle-road cooperative automated driving, according to Strategy Risks. The UW-SEU joint institute was listed first among the report's drafting units, while the Traffic Management Research Institute of China's Ministry of Public Security was listed seventh. The extent of UW-Madison's institutional involvement in the joint institute is disputed. Counsel for a UW professor told Strategy Risks that the contemplated arrangement was never implemented and that the institute was never operational, funded or staffed by UW. Strategy Risks said it has not independently resolved that dispute, pointing to public records from both universities describing the institute as established. UW-Madison did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Related vehicle-road-cloud technology was, meanwhile, becoming part of China's national connected-vehicle push. In 2023, three major Chinese transportation and communications standards bodies published a framework for vehicle-road-cloud integration. Southeast University was among the drafters alongside the Road Traffic Safety Research Center of China's Ministry of Public Security. The following year, the MPS joined four other Chinese ministries in launching a vehicle-road-cloud pilot program across 20 cities and regional groupings. OHIO STATE PAYS $2.1M SETTLEMENT AS IT ADMITS RESEARCHER HAD ‘INAPPROPRIATE FOREIGN AFFILIATIONS’ TO CHINA Under the government plan, participating cities are to install connected roadside equipment and sensing systems and build city-level cloud platforms capable of communicating with vehicles. The platforms can provide information to vehicles and assist with decision-making, planning and control, while safety-monitoring systems track participating vehicles in real time. Chinese authorities describe the program as an effort to improve traffic safety, advance autonomous driving and accelerate the country's connected-vehicle industry. But those same capabilities have raised security concerns in Washington, where officials have warned that connected-vehicle systems could be exploited to collect sensitive data or remotely manipulate vehicles. Strategy Risks stressed that it is not accusing UW-Madison of intentionally transferring technology to China's security apparatus. "Strategy Risks does not allege that UW-Madison, either on its own or through the JRI, deliberately channeled U.S. technology into Chinese surveillance or military systems," the report states. But the group argues the research nevertheless contributed to technology that later took on broader applications in China. "The available evidence indicates that research conducted by scholars affiliated with the JRI contributed to the development of a civilian-framed dual-use technology in technical areas that also received U.S. institutional and federal research support," the report states. "When Beijing incorporated this technology into national standards, the state absorbed a system that has significant surveillance, military, and human rights dimensions." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac4f0dc75342cf4db8ca6a2 Raiders fan takes shot at Taylor Swift's looks with sign at Chiefs game, shredded NFL refs & parents gone wild te 2026-10-06T13:00:12.516Z Raiders fan takes shot at Taylor Swift's looks with sign at Chiefs game, shredded NFL refs & parents gone wild 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. Let's start this Tuesday morning at the University of Arizona where parents weekend is in the books and let's just say the moms and dads went hard this year. Remember those stories in the media lately about how parents are pointing their kids towards party schools...so the parents can party? This is how it played out over the weekend in Tucson: TENNESSEE FANS DRANK $1.3 MILLION WORTH OF ALCOHOL BEFORE, DURING TEXAS GAME ATTENDED BY PRESIDENT 📩 Email: joe.kinsey@outkick.com Send photos, stories, tips, rants—whatever you've got. 📰 Screencaps Page: 👉 Read the latest Screencaps ▶️ YouTube: Screencaps with Joe Kinsey Subscribe for videos, rants, and behind-the-scenes. 🐦 Twitter/X: @JoeKinseyexp Tag me or drop a DM. 📸 Instagram: @OutKickScreencaps You guys need to start tagging me on content you're seeing. 📘 Facebook Page: Screencaps on Facebook 👥 Facebook Group: Join the Screencaps Community 📬 Mail (Thursday Night Mowing League): 27072 Carronade Dr, Unit A 155 Perrysburg, OH 43551 It's no secret that I absolutely hammered Cracker Barrel management, specifically Rachel Maddow glasses-wearing CEO Julie Masino, last year after she decided to turn a cherished institution into just another suburban elitist hellhole breakfast joint like First Watch. OutKick absolutely hammered that lady to the point where she eventually stepped down in August. Last week, before golf, we were in a pinch. We needed breakfast, but time was of the essence. Cracker Barrel was close to the course, so we stopped. I went with some breakfast skillet thing that had a bunch of stuff piled onto biscuits and gravy. Diesel had some meal that had steak bites. Canoe Kirk had some skillet with steak bites. DISCONTINUED CRACKER BARREL FOODS THAT FANS ARE BEGGING TO GET BACK The food came out FAST. It was hot. Seemed fresh. And they threw us a basket of biscuits. Now, the skillet wasn't cheap. I think it was something like $13, but when we left, I admitted I would return. Dare I say Cracker Barrel IS BACK? (*THIS IS NOT STOCK ADVICE. DO NOT EVEN TRY TO SUE ME OR FOX*) LAS VEGAS PRICES SQUEEZE EVERYDAY TRAVELERS AS POPULAR CITY EMBRACES EXPENSIVE MAKEOVER I haven't checked in on Vegas lately and it's probably for the best because each time something pops up about the state of the gambling industry, it's more depressing by the year. Then news like this pops up where some downtown casinos are offering craps only on weekends. Sure, the Strip is thriving and there are football games to attend and Metallica is in town, blah, blah, blah. The more I think about it, the more thankful I am that I was able to experience Main Street Station, and taking a leak on the piece of the Berlin Wall that they have in the men's restroom, before its soul was ripped out. THE NFL SAW WHAT TAYLOR SWIFT DID FOR RATINGS—NOW THEY’RE STAGING QB ROMANCE FOR GEN Z: REPORT Speaking of Vegas, this guy has Taylor Swift fans losing their minds on TikTok. "Awww he probably worked so hard on that sign," some guy named Andrew replied to The Goat's video. You get the idea where the responses went from there. Some woman named Melissa fired off, "I’m a Raider fan but this is stupid. 🙄" Let's get one more in here. "All while you’re sitting on the sidelines and she’s literally in the suites," Jamie pointed out. Lee D. in Tampa pointed out that, on Monday, Washington State announced it was hiring bots to "reduce the time spent creating game recaps, feature stories, player bios, award nominations, transcriptions, and other editorial content." It makes me wonder if the AI bots scour the Internet looking for tidbits on players written by humans in order to create its AI bot content. Let's see how this plays out. Random thoughts from a veteran Screencaps emailer – Rob in Florida knows how to email this column: Good morning to the Community, a quarter of the way through football season, a few thoughts. Influencers- It started with Tay-Tay and TK, I was tired of it then, I’m even more tired of it now. For the love of God NFL, you have one of the greatest products on earth, as the one movie said " Your messing with a corporation that owns a day of the week". Why? Why do you have to do this? Why must we be subjected to games in Brazil? Why must you waterboard us with constant shots of Influencers in the crowd wearing their boyfriends jersey? Why do your officials stink on toast? Fix the officiating, stop showing the bimbo’s in the crowd and play the damn game. By the way, the college games have caught on to it now, you can’t go five minutes of a college game without the camera panning to some underdressed co-ed in the student section. Coincidence? Probably not, these women know exactly what they are doing, they get the follows, they get the sponsors and away they go. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Tailgate- I love a good tailgate, get there early, have a few cheap beers, head into the game, perfect. I’ve never understood the over the top antics, table jumping, spraying your friend with condiments, screaming at the other teams fans. Bu then again, who cares what the grumpy old man thinks, have at it boys. College- You are crazy if you send your 18 year old to a major college now. Between the tuition, Marxist teachers and the sheer cost, start with the small community college and keep your 18 year old at home for way less money. Look at the major campuses today, do you want to subject your son or daughter to that? Look, I was a moron at 18, if you would have sent me to a college town, I would probably have died from alcohol poisoning. Parents, in a prior lifetime I worked at a bar that hosted college nights, the kids are not all right, don’t feed them to the system. Watch carefully what is going on at Cornell, watch very carefully. Quickly, just a thought, with the aforementioned abundance of influencers showing up in major sporting events, do you think Screencaps had anything to do with this? You were kind of ahead of the game by putting Instagram girls as a regular feature in your columns. Not blaming you for it, you’ve done this for a while, the formula has not changed much, hot girls, sports and culture. Your not the first one to do this, you’ve just refined it, like Henry Ford refined manufacturing. Maybe the leagues are catching on to what you’ve been doing, they are just copying what has been a very successful formula. Has Screencaps changed the sporting landscape? BTW, don’t change a thing….. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Kinsey: Thank you for the compliment in that last paragraph, Rob. Look, these schools and teams sucked the fun out of sports with their BLM rallies on Instagram and lectures on Facebook and in the media. If I played a small role in these institutions turning to fun, hot women, having some beers and enjoying life, then Screencaps is completely honored. It's also validation that this project was right all along. People want to start their day with a jolt of energy. Screencaps is that jolt. ############# SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER And with that, I have to get Screencaps the III off to school. I'm on duty this morning as Mrs. Screencaps handles Screencaps Jr. duties. So, I'll go get in the school pickup line and analyze things. Maybe I come away with content, maybe not. Stop by tomorrow to find out. Go have a great day. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac4ee8175342cf4db8ca63e Atlanta robbery suspect allegedly steals police cruiser, crashes into tanker truck te 2026-10-06T12:50:09.787Z Atlanta robbery suspect allegedly steals police cruiser, crashes into tanker truck A man wanted in connection with the violent robbery of a woman near an Atlanta transit station was arrested Monday after allegedly stealing a marked police cruiser and crashing it into a tanker truck, authorities said. Atlanta police identified the suspect as 30-year-old Phelan Thorpe, who investigators say was wanted in connection with a Saturday afternoon robbery near the Midtown MARTA station. Thorpe was charged with robbery and simple battery in connection with the alleged attack, according to the Atlanta Police Department. Officers were dispatched shortly after 5:15 p.m. Monday to the 2000 block of Thomasville Drive SE after receiving a report that a wanted man was at the location and possibly armed, according to police. MAN FACING FEDERAL CHARGES AFTER ATLANTA TRAIN PASSENGER STABBED ABOUT 20 TIMES, FBI INVESTIGATING Officers located Thorpe and began investigating, but police said he managed to get into a marked Atlanta Police Department patrol vehicle parked outside and drive away. Thorpe allegedly drove the cruiser into neighboring Clayton County before crashing into a tanker truck on Interstate 675. SUSPECTED DUI DRIVER LEADS COPS ON WILD CHASE BEFORE DRAMATIC TAKEDOWN ON POPULAR CALIFORNIA BEACH He was taken into custody after the crash without further incident. Thorpe suffered minor, non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a hospital, police said. No officers or other civilians were reported injured. Police had been looking for Thorpe in connection with an attack Saturday near 10th Street and West Peachtree Street in Midtown Atlanta. Officers responded at approximately 1:54 p.m. and found a woman who had been injured during an assault and robbery, according to police. FLORIDA MAN IN 'NO CHRIST NO LIFE' T-SHIRT CAUGHT ON VIDEO ALLEGEDLY ATTACKING, ROBBING WOMAN, 82, AT BUS STOP Investigators said a man had followed the woman from the Midtown MARTA station before confronting her and claiming he had a gun. Police said the suspect demanded the woman's purse and iPhone, leading to a physical struggle. The suspect allegedly punched the woman with a closed fist before taking her phone and driver's license, then fleeing the scene according to police. The woman was transported to a hospital for evaluation. Surveillance video released by Atlanta police showed a man following the woman near a crosswalk before the confrontation. Police had initially asked the public for help identifying him. Atlanta police later identified Thorpe as the suspect wanted in connection with the robbery and said he was charged with robbery and simple battery. It was not immediately clear how Thorpe allegedly gained access to the patrol vehicle or whether police recovered a firearm. The police's Monday night update did not identify any charges stemming from the alleged theft of the patrol vehicle or subsequent crash. The investigation remains ongoing. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac4ee8075342cf4db8ca635 James Carville warns Dems against impeaching Trump if they win control in midterms te 2026-10-06T12:50:08.781Z James Carville warns Dems against impeaching Trump if they win control in midterms Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville urged Democrats to avoid pursuing a third impeachment of President Donald Trump if the party wins control of the House of Representatives in November, arguing it would be "highly unlikely" to succeed. On the "Politics War Room" podcast on Thursday Carville and his co-host Al Hunt argued that impeachment would be a waste of time and Democrats should devote their energy to investigating the president instead. "I’ll tell you one thing that I think Democrats should steer clear of, and that’s impeachment," Hunt said. "It’s not that Trump has not committed impeachable offenses, far worse than what he was accused of back in 2019 with Ukraine. I mean, he has. I mean, you could come up with a bill of particulars of, you know, a dozen at least. But you know something, James? It’s not going to happen, and it is a distraction." "It is a waste of energy," Hunt, like other Democrats, warned further. "Investigate, investigate, investigate. Don’t go on a mission that isn’t going to succeed." JACK SMITH'S TRUMP PROBE SWEPT UP FOX NEWS, OTHER MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS AS INVESTIGATION WENT BEYOND LAWMAKERS Carville agreed, arguing that the Supreme Court is protecting Trump from the consequences of his actions. "So, you investigate, and of course what you’re going to find — and you’re going to find it quickly — is overwhelming evidence of criminal activity. Now, of course, he can’t commit a crime according to the Supreme Court because, well, he’s above the law," Carville lamented. "But suppose you say, ‘This is incontrovertible proof. We got to do something about this. How can he stay in office?’ And impeachment would be a very difficult thing," Carville warned. "It’s time-consuming. It’s highly unlikely to be anything because of the — you need so many votes in the Senate. But we’re going to find out a whole bunch of stuff really fast at the beginning of the year 2027. I promise you." "Well, I agree. I might quibble with ‘very fast’ because I think investigations got to be thorough. They got to be really — some of them are actually going to take a while," Hunt replied. "They’re going to build a case, but we’re going to find them out. You’re absolutely right about that. And I am only against impeachment because I think it’s not going to succeed and will be a distraction." OUTGOING HOUSE DEMOCRAT AL GREEN FILES ANOTHER IMPEACHMENT RESOLUTION TARGETING PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP Fox News Digital spoke to former Democratic advisor Dan Turrentine, who suggested Carville and Hunt are spot-on. "Al and James are right. To paraphrase James, it’s a simple math issue, stupid. Unless something truly unimaginable [happens], there will not be 67 votes in the Senate to convict. And the public is not there, either," Turrentine said. "If we win the majority, the voters that delivered it are clear, they want us laser focused on their lives, the issues they care about. We should conduct appropriate oversight and let history and 2028 be the accountability. " CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE The White House did not immediately return Fox News Digital's request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac4ec2275342cf4db8ca5a1 Facebook tests going Reels-first in India te 2026-10-06T12:40:02.928Z Facebook tests going Reels-first in India Meta is testing a new Facebook UX in India that sends some users directly into full-screen video when they open the app, putting Reels front and center. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac4e9d075342cf4db8ca12e Washington officials won't budge on trans athlete policy after girl files SCOTUS appeal for alleged assault te 2026-10-06T12:30:08.059Z Washington officials won't budge on trans athlete policy after girl files SCOTUS appeal for alleged assault Washington’s high school athletics association and the state superintendent say they will keep letting students compete by gender identity while a Supreme Court application over girls’ wrestling is pending. The Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) and Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) responded after K.M.K. and her mother, Stephanie Lynne Brown, asked Justice Elena Kagan for an injunction pending appeal. The plaintiff is Kallie Keeler, the Puyallup-area wrestler who alleges she was sexually assaulted by a male opponent during a girls’ match in December and was not told he was male beforehand. OSPI, which does not run athletics but enforces state law on extracurricular activities, stood by current state policy. WASHINGTON FAMILY REQUESTS SCOTUS INJUNCTION AFTER DAUGHTER WAS ALLEGEDLY SEXUALLY ASSAULTED BY TRANS ATHLETE "While OSPI does not oversee athletics in our state, our office is responsible for communicating, upholding, and enforcing the law, including in student athletics and extracurricular activities," the superintendent’s office told OutKick. "OSPI will continue to uphold Washington’s current law unless or until the law changes. OSPI does not have any non-privileged statement, board notice, or guidance that we have issued to schools or staff regarding this appeal." After President Donald Trump signed an executive order in February 2025 aimed at keeping male athletes out of girls’ and women’s sports, Washington Superintendent Chris Reykdal rejected it outright. In a Feb. 6 statement, he said the order tried to force schools to "discriminate against trans female athletes" in exchange for federal funds, and that it sought to "restrict transgender girls from participating in girls’ sports with their peers." THE STATES THAT STILL ALLOW TRANS ATHLETES IN WOMEN'S SPORTS FACE QUESTIONS AFTER SUPREME COURT RULING He called the order unlawful, said it contradicted the Washington Law Against Discrimination and state school rules, and added: "Our state law prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and we will not back down from that." Days later, Reykdal went further on the categories themselves. "It is quite simply inaccurate to say, biologically, that there are only boys and there are only girls," he said. "There’s a continuum. There’s a science to this. There are children who are born intersex. There are children whose hormones and whose chromosomes are not consistent with their sex at birth." He told districts that students "get to identify and participate based on the gender in which they identify," and that his office would uphold that law. WHAT'S NEXT IN THE BATTLE TO 'SAVE WOMEN'S SPORTS' AFTER SCOTUS RULING — AND THE HIDDEN DAMAGE DRIVING IT He also framed the issue as a small accommodation. Of nearly a quarter million students in Washington interscholastic activities, he said, "roughly five to 10 youth have identified themselves as trans."  "If we can’t accommodate the needs of five or 10 people," he asked, "who are we?" Reykdal argued an executive order is not law and does not override state policy. OSPI told districts to stay in compliance with the gender-identity rules and said it was preparing guidance in response to what it called an unlawful order. The WIAA also defended current state policy on Monday after Keeler's SCOTUS appeal. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "The WIAA remains committed to following Washington State law which permits student-athletes to participate in sports consistent with the gender with which they identify," the association said. "If state law changes in the future, the WIAA holds the authority to revise policies as necessary to remain in compliance with state law. The WIAA will not comment further on a matter in litigation." Neither answer addressed the relief Keeler’s lawyers are seeking: that she be allowed to wrestle this season without being matched against a male, or that her mother receive notice so she can opt out without penalty. Wrestling in Washington opens in mid-November. Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) filed the emergency application after a Tacoma federal judge denied a preliminary injunction on Aug. 23 and the Ninth Circuit refused an injunction pending appeal on Sept. 25. The filing argues that WIAA’s gender-identity rule violates Title IX and Brown’s parental rights. It cites the Supreme Court’s June 30 decision in West Virginia v. B.P.J., which held that states may limit girls’ teams to biological females. Keeler has wrestled since she was 4. She left the team in January after the Lady Jag Kickoff and has said she is unsure she will return if she can be paired against a male again without warning. The district previously told her mother that forfeiture was the available remedy and that it would not give advance notice. The Puyallup School District did not respond to a request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac4e77a75342cf4db8ca0d3 Jim Bakker, 'PTL Club' televangelist and fmr. husband of Tammy Faye, dead at 86 te 2026-10-06T12:20:10.938Z Jim Bakker, 'PTL Club' televangelist and fmr. husband of Tammy Faye, dead at 86 Televangelist Jim Bakker, who rose to fame with the "The PTL Club" TV show before admitting to a sexual encounter with a church clerk and being convicted of financial crimes, has died at the age of 86. Bakker's second wife Lori said Jim passed away on Monday. His cause of death is unclear, and it comes after Bakker suffered a stroke in 2020. "It is with a broken heart that I share that my beloved husband, Jim Bakker, went home to be with the Lord this evening," Lori Bakker said in a statement. "For 66 years, Jim gave his life to preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He was a pioneer of Christian television, but to me, he was my husband, my best friend, and the man I was honored to walk beside through so many seasons of life and ministry. "Jim loved people deeply. He loved this ministry, and he loved the friends and partners who stood with him throughout the years. Even in his final days, his heart was still for the work of God and for the Gospel to continue reaching the world," she added. NOAH'S ARK MYSTERY ENTERS NEW PHASE AS RESEARCHERS PROBE DEEP BENEATH SITE Bakker was born in Muskegon, Michigan, and attended North Central Bible College in Minneapolis, where he met his first wife, Tammy Faye. They married in 1961 and dropped out of college to start their own traveling ministry. He preached, while she sang and played the accordion as they crossed the country visiting churches and tent revivals. "In the 1960s, he joined the Christian Broadcasting Network under the direction of Pat Robertson. Jim developed one of the first daily, one-hour, kids’ shows for Christians called 'Come On Over,'" read a biography of Bakker on his website. "He also later became the first host of a ground-breaking talk show called 'The 700 Club,' featuring many of the top ministers and singers of the day." Bakker then left CBN in 1972 and two years later formed the PTL Satellite Network. "The PTL Club" — with PTL standing for "Praise the Lord" — became its signature show. During the peak of its popularity in the 1980s, "The PTL Club" was drawing millions of viewers and bringing in millions of dollars annually from followers, according to The Associated Press. The show was based around chats with guests and Christian entertainers, with Bakker offering upbeat sermons and Tammy Faye singing. Their ministry also included the Christian-based Heritage USA theme park and hotel in Fort Mill, South Carolina. FULTON SHEEN BECAME A TV SENSATION PREACHING FAITH, MORALITY AND WARNINGS MICHAEL KNOWLES SAYS STILL RESONATE However, Bakker's empire began to unravel in March 1987 when he admitted to a sexual encounter with church clerk Jessica Hahn, forcing him to turn over operations to pastor and broadcaster Jerry Falwell. In 1988, Bakker was indicted for mail fraud, wire fraud and conspiracy after an investigation of PTL’s finances. He was convicted and sentenced to 45 years in federal prison, though the sentence was later reduced to eight years. At a news conference after Bakker was found guilty, Tammy Faye stood in front of the microphones and sang the hymn, "On Christ the Solid Rock I Stand," the AP reported. Tammy Faye then divorced Bakker in 1992 while he was still in prison. She married Roe Messner, a building contractor whose projects included the Heritage USA theme park. Messner spent about two years in prison after being convicted of bankruptcy fraud in 1995, while Tammy Faye later died of colon cancer in 2007. Bakker, meanwhile, was released on parole in 1995 and married Lori in 1998. The couple launched "The Jim Bakker Show" on the PTL Satellite Network five years later. "The Jim Bakker Show is an hour-long daily broadcast featuring prophetic and Biblical revelations brought to light in today’s world. In these end times God is providing answers and wisdom to be revealed at just the right time. And the time is now!" the show says on its website. Bakker and Tammy Faye had two children. He and his second wife adopted five children in 2002. The Associated Press also reported that in June 2021, Bakker and his Morningside Church Productions Inc. settled a lawsuit accusing him of falsely claiming the health supplement Silver Solution could cure COVID-19. The settlement called for $156,000 in refunds to people who paid money or gave contributions to obtain the product in the early days of the pandemic. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac4e52175342cf4db8ca06f Man triggers relationship crisis by grabbing first class, leaving woman behind in coach te 2026-10-06T12:10:09.206Z Man triggers relationship crisis by grabbing first class, leaving woman behind in coach A woman's uncomfortable travel experience with a now-ex-boyfriend is fueling a heated debate about airplane etiquette and expectations between couples as a psychotherapist pointed out the larger issues involved. In a recent TikTok video, the woman said she and her then-boyfriend were flying to visit his family when he received a seat upgrade — leaving her stuck back in the economy section. The woman said she did not have airline status, while her boyfriend frequently traveled for work and regularly received upgrades and points, according to the video. MAN SPARKS OUTRAGE BY CALLING 30-MINUTE AIRPORT RIDE FOR HIS WIFE A ‘MASSIVE INCONVENIENCE’ The woman said she expected him to suggest switching seats — but that he took the upgrade himself.  She said sitting in economy was not the problem; it was his actions that crushed her.  "It's not the seat, it's the principle," she said — describing the experience as "the beginning of the end" of their relationship. Jonathan Alpert, a New York-based psychotherapist and author of "Therapy Nation," told Fox News Digital that offering the woman the upgraded seat would have been a considerate gesture on the man's part. But the disagreement appeared to represent a larger issue in the relationship, he said.  CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "I think this situation probably isn't really about him giving up his seat, but it's probably about him or his lack of selflessness," Alpert said, adding the issue is less about gender and more about "kindness and thoughtfulness." Still, Alpert said he would not consider the seat decision alone a reason to end a relationship. He suggested there were likely other issues between the couple and that the incident may have been "the straw that broke the camel's back." Travel can bring those underlying differences to the surface, Alpert said. He described it as a "stress test" that can reveal how partners handle pressure, adapt to unexpected situations and compromise with each other. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES For couples faced with a similar upgrade, Alpert said "selflessness is the name of the game," suggesting a traveler should offer the better seat to a partner or turn down the upgrade completely in order to sit together. "At the end of the day, I would think that a couple wants to sit together and not apart," he said. Many social media users sided with the woman, saying they, too, would have expected a partner to offer the better seat or decline the upgrade altogether. "Personally I'd rather just reject the upgrade altogether so we could sit together," one person wrote. One commenter who identified herself as a flight attendant agreed, writing, "I'm a flight attendant and if a man ever says his wife is in the back, I always call him out." TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Another person said, "Any real man would let his wife have first class." Others pushed back on the expectation that the boyfriend should have surrendered his seat. "Why does the man always have to suffer?" one person asked. "It's called chivalry," another responded. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac4e51a75342cf4db8ca036 Type One Energy raised $200M to build a fusion power plant by 2034 te 2026-10-06T12:10:02.956Z Type One Energy raised $200M to build a fusion power plant by 2034 Type One Energy is betting that its lean approach to fusion power will get a power plant on the grid faster, and investors have rewarded it with $200 million. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac4e2ce75342cf4db8c9ea0 Fired Trail Blazers announcer's legal team demands reinstatement after team axes him over teenage tweets te 2026-10-06T12:00:14.164Z Fired Trail Blazers announcer's legal team demands reinstatement after team axes him over teenage tweets Former Portland Trail Blazers play-by-play announcer Braiden Bell and his attorney are calling for his reinstatement after the team fired him hours after announcing his hiring over decade-old social media posts. Bell, 29, was hired from the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury to replace Kevin Calabro, becoming the NBA’s youngest lead broadcaster. But the Blazers terminated his contract after tweets he wrote at age 15 resurfaced online. In December 2012, Bell tweeted, "I’m not racist at all.. But not gonna lie.. Asian people p— me off! Hahaha #Honest." In July 2013, he posted, "no blacks either. #racist." THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Bell retained sports employment attorney Arnie Herz, who previously represented San Antonio Spurs broadcaster Jacob Tobey in his reinstatement after a team suspension. In a statement provided to OutKick, Herz called for the Blazers to bring Bell back to the booth. "Should the worst words a fifteen-year-old ever wrote decide the rest of his life? That is the question now before the Portland Trail Blazers," the statement read in part. "Braiden is not asking anyone to excuse what he wrote. He has owned it, without excuses. What he is asking is whether a boy’s words from fourteen years ago should outweigh everything the man has done since. If that is the standard, there is hardly a person in any organization in America who could meet it. Accountability means owning what you did and showing who you have become. Braiden has done both." KARL RAVECH STUNS MLB FANS BY RETURNING TO ESPN BOOTH WEEKS AFTER BEING LAID OFF Bell also apologized for the posts in a statement. "I am deeply sorry for the language that I used on Twitter. These tweets, while wrong, were written by me 14 years ago while I was only 15 years old and have no reflection of who I am today. I do not take lightly any harm it causes now. I regret this being the first impression to many of you online, but I can take solace in knowing that the people who truly know me understand that this is not the kind of person I am. Again, I’d like to apologize to anyone who was hurt by my words and will continue to always treat people with kindness and respect." The Blazers fired Bell without placing him on administrative leave, citing team and league policies in a statement confirming the decision. "The Portland Trail Blazers have zero tolerance for racist, sexist, or harmful comments. Social media posts made by our recently announced play-by-play broadcaster are in clear violation of team and league policies, as well as our values and expectations. Therefore, we will not be moving forward with this broadcaster. The play-by-play role carries a long legacy of excellence, on the broadcast and in character, and we hold that standard without exception. "We did not meet our own bar in this process, and for that we apologize to Blazers fans and to Rip City. We believe strongly that everyone who is a part of Rip City should feel welcome and safe, and we will make sure that our new broadcaster reflects these values. We will do better." In response to the calls for reinstatement, the Trail Blazers reaffirmed their decision in a statement to The Athletic. "We stand by our statement issued last week and have no further comment at this time. We wish Mr. Bell the best." Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac4e2c875342cf4db8c9e81 Democratic Effort Aims to Keep 2028 Hopefuls Focused on General Election te 2026-10-06T12:00:08.194Z Democratic Effort Aims to Keep 2028 Hopefuls Focused on General Election A new polling project called Project 270 will work to focus candidates on voters’ interests in presidential battleground states. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac4e2c775342cf4db8c9e71 Flagstaff Event Almanac for October 6 te 2026-10-06T12:00:07.020Z Flagstaff Event Almanac for October 6 Oct 6 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac4e07075342cf4db8c9e1d Senate puts fate of Daylight Saving Time bill in jeopardy and more top headlines te 2026-10-06T11:50:08.958Z Senate puts fate of Daylight Saving Time bill in jeopardy and more top headlines 1. Senate puts fate of Daylight Saving Time bill in jeopardy 2. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac4de1a75342cf4db8c9dc1 'UNRWA is Hamas,' Israeli attorney warns as explosive Oct 7 lawsuit rocks UN agency te 2026-10-06T11:40:10.018Z 'UNRWA is Hamas,' Israeli attorney warns as explosive Oct 7 lawsuit rocks UN agency A legal battle between the family of an Oct. 7, 2023 attack victim and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has become a lightning rod for ongoing uncertainty about the agency’s future in the Gaza Strip. Israeli civil rights attorney and president of the Shurat HaDin Law Center, Nitsana Darshan-Leitner, told Fox News Digital that she filed a lawsuit in the District Court of Jerusalem on behalf of the family of 21-year-old Yonatan Samerano, who was murdered outside of Kibbutz Be’eri after fleeing the Nova music festival on Oct. 7, 2023. Samerano’s body was returned to his family after 625 days in captivity, during the final stage of hostage releases, Darshan-Leitner said. According to Darshan-Leitner, after Samerano was shot to death by terrorists, his body was picked up by UNRWA workers, placed in an UNRWA vehicle and kidnapped to Gaza. "Although the kidnapping was by UNRWA’s workers, UNRWA never revealed the place of the body, never cooperated with Israeli authorities to tell them where Yonatan Samerano was held and never admitted that it was done by its workers. And therefore we decided to sue UNRWA on behalf of the family." TRUMP BRINGS NEW HEAT TO CONTROVERSIAL UN AGENCY AS ALLEGED HAMAS TIES ENGULF SCORES OF EMPLOYEES The difficulty in bringing suit against UNRWA has been the diplomatic immunity the organization enjoys by virtue of the Charter of the United Nations and the Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the United Nations. Darshan-Leitner said that the charter "specifically prohibits any act of violence, let alone terrorism" and that because "UNRWA was aiding and abetting terror organizations and participating in acts of terrorism, they can no longer enjoy the immunity granted by the treaty." The Israeli Knesset passed legislation in December stripping UNRWA of its diplomatic immunity, which allows the Israeli government to expropriate UNRWA properties within East Jerusalem. Due to UNRWA’s loss of immunity, the Samerano family is pursuing punitive damages of NIS 24 million (nearly $8million) under Israel’s Compensation for Victims of Terrorism Law. When the deadline for UNRWA to file its defense in the case arrived last week, Darshan-Leitner said that the agency asked for a 45-day extension. UNRWA did not respond to requests for comment about the status of its immunity, or its response to the litigation it faces on behalf of Samerano’s family. US URGES DONORS TO ABANDON UNRWA FUNDING AS UN DEFENDS AGENCY'S MISSION Stéphane Dujarric, spokesperson to United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, told Fox News Digital that Guterres has consistently "stated that the Knesset Law and its amendments are inconsistent with the status and international legal framework applicable to UNRWA. The source of UNRWA’s immunities is vested in the Charter of the United Nations and the Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the United Nations, which remain applicable." While Guterres "has been very clear that any UNRWA personnel who has been demonstrated to have participated in the terror attack on Israel on Oct. 7 must be held accountable," he added that "Whenever we have been given information by the Israeli government on such individuals, we have acted." UNRWA’s role in the future of Gaza has been hotly contested in passing months. As the USAID Office of Inspector General and NGO Watch continue to turn up evidence of Hamas infiltration of UNRWA, Finland, Sweden and the U.S. have now fully stopped issuing funds to the organization. The Board of Peace, charged with the reconstruction of Gaza, has stated that UNRWA will have no role in the future of the Strip. However, the Associated Press reported on Sept. 25 that the Board of Peace members "have been more open to working with the U.N. agency for Palestine than it seems." Their article cited a Board of Peace official’s confirmation that "board members had met multiple times with UNRWA officials." The Board of Peace shot back on X, saying that its "policy as it relates to UNRWA’s involvement in Gaza is unchanged. We will only work with trusted partners who will deliver for the people of Gaza and contribute to a deradicalized Strip. UNRWA fails on those litmus tests." UN-BACKED DATA UNDERCUTS VIRAL GAZA FAMINE CLAIMS AS CHILD MALNUTRITION FALLS A U.S. official told Fox News Digital that "The evidence continues to mount that UNRWA has become a vehicle for instability, violence and radicalization, and it has no place in Gaza’s future humanitarian operations. At the same time, we are confident there are many capable and dedicated service providers in Gaza today who, following robust vetting and background checks, will meet the high standards required to deliver critical goods and services to the Palestinian people. We expect many will welcome the opportunity to continue that important work in partnership with credible NGOs, other U.N. entities or alongside the [National Committee for the Administration of Gaza.] Following an orderly wind-down, UNRWA itself will neither be essential nor necessary to accomplishing the work that lies ahead in Gaza." Guterres continues to stand behind the organization. In remarks he delivered at the Ministerial Meeting on UNRWA on Sept. 24, the U.N. leader stated that "UNRWA remains a critical stabilizing presence." UN CHIEF BACKS OFFICIAL WHO REPOSTED ANTI-ISRAEL ACTIVIST'S CLAIMS AMID CALLS FOR INVESTIGATION "For years now, UNRWA has been forced to operate under extraordinary pressure. I have repeatedly condemned in the strongest terms the appalling attacks by Hamas and other armed Palestinian groups against Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. Since then, UNRWA’s personnel in Gaza have endured terrible loss and hardship. Nearly 400 members of its workforce have been killed. Hundreds of its premises remain inaccessible, severely damaged, or utterly destroyed," Guterres said. Guterres also said that "a ceaseless political campaign has tried to manipulate public perceptions, undermine UNRWA’s ability to operate, and deny the rights of Palestine refugees." He called on U.N. Member States to "take immediate action" to politically and financially support the organization and protect its mandate. Darshan-Leitner said that allowing UNRWA to continue operations inside Gaza would be problematic. "UNRWA indoctrinated [Palestinian refugees] and let the terror organizations infiltrate their schools and education facilities." She added that UNRWA facilities "served Hamas as bases, as launchers, as missile storage places," which both "risk the life of the citizens in Gaza," and ensure that there will be collateral damage if Israel retaliates against attacks. "If the Board of Peace wants to re-educate the people to get rid of the terrorist system, to separate between the terrorists and the citizens of Gaza, it cannot do it when UNRWA is around because UNRWA is embedded in Hamas…UNRWA is Hamas. So letting UNRWA take care of the humanitarian needs of the population in Gaza is a fatal mistake," Darshan-Leitner said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac4de1975342cf4db8c9db8 Giants quarterback Jameis Winston channels his Christian faith after another dramatic victory te 2026-10-06T11:40:09.274Z Giants quarterback Jameis Winston channels his Christian faith after another dramatic victory New York Giants quarterback Jameis Winston has consistently preached his Christian faith throughout his NFL career, which includes a real moment where he hoped God would "deliver me from pick-sixes." But after another win on Sunday – his second since taking over as the Giants’ starting quarterback following Jaxson Dart’s knee injury in Week 2 – Winston revealed the Bible verse he was wearing on his wristband. Deonte Banks, the Giants’ first-round cornerback, was in the middle of a post-game interview after sealing his team’s victory with a 96-yard pick-six on fourth-and-goal as the clock hit zero. Winston crept over and started reading Philippians 3.13-14 off his wristband. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "Forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to what is ahead, my brother!" Winston shouted before embracing Banks and looking into the camera. "That’s one thing I do." Then, it was Winston’s turn to speak with CBS Sports’ Aditi Kinkhabwala, where his faith shined once again. FALCONS ROOKIE ZACHARIAH BRANCH SAYS CHRISTIAN FAITH, DAILY DEVOTIONALS FUEL HIS NFL JOURNEY "Praise God," he said. "Unwavering faith, people coming through when they needed to come through. It was only by the grace of God, man. There were so many supernatural things that happened today, and that was one of them. I believe in miracles, but that was preparation, that was hard work, and that was just a divine interaction for Tae Banks just getting off his injury, never giving up and coming back to get a pick-six and seal the day. Man, wow. Wow. Thank you, Lord." Winston channeled his inner reverend when asked by Kinkhabwala what he tells himself when the game goes through roller-coaster ups and downs like it did on Sunday. He threw two interceptions, but had three touchdowns in what NFL fans have come to know as "The Jameis Winston Experience." "I’m so grateful for the word of God," he said, looking dead into the camera lens. "One thing I do is forgetting that which is behind me and reaching forward to what is ahead. You think that I’m joking, but Philippians 3.13 states this, and you have to do it no matter the circumstances, conditions or facts. Desire what you will love, and I wanted this team to win a game. "It looked like the odds were against us – it really did. But God found a way. How great is He? His thoughts are higher than our thoughts, His ways are better than our ways. That’s only His grace." Winston also shouted out his head coach, John Harbaugh, a man of similar Christian faith who now owns a 3-1 record in his first four games leading the Giants. "Our head coach is tenacious. Our head coach is a Kingdom man. Our head coach is instilling every one of these qualities in us, and it’s really a beautiful thing to see," Winston said. "Shout out to the defensive line, shout out to the defense again, shout out to the offensive line, and praise God. Thank you." The Giants find themselves in a rare situation compared to the previous decade worth of seasons, as they are in sole possession of the NFC East lead at 3-1 since November 2015. New York will aim to continue that trend next week against a division foe, the Washington Commanders, where Winston will continue to lean on his preparation, teammates, and his faith to keep the winning going for the Giants. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac4dbc275342cf4db8c9d57 NFL execs and coaches want league to rein in 'out of control' officials and hope suspensions signal a start te 2026-10-06T11:30:10.497Z NFL execs and coaches want league to rein in 'out of control' officials and hope suspensions signal a start We all rolled our eyes when commissioner Roger Goodell spoke glowingly about NFL officiating at the Super Bowl a few years ago and continually defended it years afterward, saying officials do great work considering their tough jobs and dismissing theories they favor one team over others, and this offseason even giving them a pay raise. Then Monday happened which, perhaps, helps the league and its executives understand what has only been whispered in closed-door meetings before: NFL officiating is out of control. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! First a quick reminder about what happened on Monday: The league suspended referee Adrian Hill for one game and line judge Jeff Seeman two games for separate instances of "unprofessional conduct toward a player." Both officials let their emotions get the better of them. Seeman cursed out Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride and Hill made physical contact with Eric Wilson because he believed the Vikings linebacker knocked him to the turf. (In fact, Wilson was pushed into Hill by a Dolphins player and that's how the ref ended up on his back). The suspensions were not unprecedented but rare. The last time multiple officials were suspended in the same season, much less on the same day, was in 1968 when six of them got suspended for one game because they all lost track of the downs during a game between the Chicago Bears and Los Angeles Rams. In the 58 seasons between then and Monday, only six other officials were suspended by the NFL. That history tells you the NFL believes what happened over the weekend to be a milestone and perhaps it is. Because, as several NFL sources told OutKick, perhaps it marks the moment the league sends its officiating community the message that everything is most definitely not alright. Coaches, players and fans already knew that. But until Monday the NFL was "publicly in denial," one source said. Ask Rams coach Sean McVay. He said last week the NFL admitted to him its officials blew a key pass interference call in the Rams' game against the Denver Broncos. You know what the NFL's reaction was to McVay being transparent about the officiating mistake? It sent out a memo reminding coaches, executives and staff that "all such conversations are confidential and are not to be discussed publicly and League discipline may be imposed on club personnel for breaching that confidentiality." So days before the league announced it was disciplining two officials for their mistakes its position about making mistakes public was something akin to, "Say nothing."  The hope is that course does not continue, multiple NFL sources told OutKick, because complaints have been pouring from coaches, executives and even some owners wanting the league to make officials more accountable. NFL'S DUMBEST MOMENT OF WEEK 4 GOES TO A REF NOW ON THE MOUNT RUSHMORE OF ANGRILY JUMPING TO CONCLUSIONS Accountability is probably in order because NFL officials are on some kind of heater the first four weeks of this season. Consider there were 14 games on Sunday and NFL officials called 255 penalties in those games combined, according to NFLpenalties.com. That averages out to slightly more than 18 penalties per game. That was the most of any week in over a decade. According to the analytics wiz at SharpFootballAnalysis.com, offensive units are getting flagged at the highest per-snap rate of any first four weeks of a season since 2000. That means the NFL, which has in the past decade installed rules to encourage offense and points, is seeing its officials stall offenses more than ever this millennium. And through Sunday's games, officials nullified 17 TDs because of penalties. That number was nine the previous two seasons — combined. The handful of executives who spoke with OutKick anonymously on Monday said it behooves players and coaches to play within the rules. They say in most cases, officials are calling what they think they're seeing. But they also are frustrated by officials being more willing to actively become part of the game. "Some of these guys seem to believe the game is better off in their hands than in the hands of the players and coaches," one NFC executive said. "It's ego." This executive wasn't pointing to Seeman or Hill. He was pointing to flags thrown in the biggest moments of multiple games. Officials in the past often let the players play through those big moments, but seem more willing to become part of the game's outcome now. A statistic that backs that is the NFL has seen the most penalties on third- and fourth-downs in the second half of games dating back at least to 2000, per Sharp. The Chargers and Seahawks combined for 30 accepted penalties totaling 280 yards on Sunday. Seattle coach Mike Macdonald took the seven personal foul penalties his team got quite personally. "This is going to be a through, not around, next 24-to-48 hours on how we address the penalties," Macdonald said. The NFL is expected to do some of the same with its officials. FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac4dbc175342cf4db8c9d4e Pro wrestling star Big Damo reveals why he signed with MLW, being a part of Contra and eyeing Opera Cup te 2026-10-06T11:30:09.661Z Pro wrestling star Big Damo reveals why he signed with MLW, being a part of Contra and eyeing Opera Cup Big Damo has made a big impact since he joined Major League Wrestling (MLW) earlier this year. Damo, a former WWE competitor, is among the bruisers that litter the MLW roster. The 6-foot-3, 310-pound Belfast native aligned himself with Contra Unit as soon as he hit the ring. He explained to OutKick Dropkick in a recent interview why he joined the company in the first place. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK PRO WRESTLING COVERAGE "Honestly, the major reason was I was struggling with a minor injury and MLW were really, really patient with me and they waited until I recovered and came back to me," he said. "So, I feel like I've got a bit of loyalty there. It's kind of rare in wrestling normally when this kind of thing happens, they have to move on, and I've seen that at different parts of my career. They endeared themselves to me no end. But that they came back after because I had to miss what was going to be an original start day, which would have been January and I had to miss that unfortunately. So, they came back to me a couple of months later and then it was great to get started." Damo also pointed to the roster MLW has been building over the last two years with recognizable names and the alliances it has built with Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL) and New Japan Pro-Wrestling, allowing for global superstars to get an opportunity to perform in MLW. "Also, what really drew me to MLW is, there's an incredible roster there. A lot of colleagues, a lot of people I've wrestled before and a lot of people who I really like and really respect. It’s an amazing roster and all their partnerships across the world whether it's in Mexico or Japan with New Japan, CMLL, everything else. And now, you're seeing you know a lot of the ladies of Stardom and stuff like that coming in. So, It's a very intriguing roster and they're making a big push to bring in a bunch of Europeans and you know there's no bigger European than me." Damo also pointed to MLW’s distribution deals, which allow its weekly show "Fusion" to be broadcast on platforms like Tubi and Veeps. In the ring, Damo is one of the handful of big men who have joined Contra – the most evil faction in MLW. Damo, Brick Savage, Kushida, Ikuro Kwon, Okumira, Josef Samael and Sentai Death Squad are the members of the group eager to dole out punishment to anyone who steps to them. It’s been a while since Contra has been able to get the sense of fear back around them and Damo has relished the opportunity to be a part of that. "Well, at this point with myself and Brick Savage, I think we could probably run through a brick wall," he told OutKick Dropkick. "So, it probably is the best time to say we're probably the most feared we've been in a long time. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "Obviously, there's been an incredible roster of people who've come through Contra all through the years, but right now we're looking pretty good. It's one of the coolest kind of collection of wrestlers I think that I've been a part of and now we're in a situation where we're putting the rest of the roster on notice. So, as I said, Brick Savage, a very recent addition, he can literally throw anybody around. So, I mean, he'll make me look good, so that's even better." Damo said he wasn’t necessarily eyeing gold right away like his teammate Brick Savage is. For now, he has his sights on the Opera Cup. The Opera Cup is a single-elimination tournament held in MLW. The company revived the tournament in 2019 after it originally was started in the late 1800s. The tournament was discontinued in 1948 after Stu Hart won the trophy. On "Fusion," Damo will take on Wolf Gang with Matt Riddle possibly waiting for him in the next round. "Always eyeing gold," he said. "You know, with this Opera Cup, that'll be the first step. I'm wrestling Wolf Gang this Thursday on Tubi. And then I'm looking at the likes of Matt Riddle. I'm looking at the likes of Killer Kross. These are people who I know very well and wouldn't mind a little bit of gold around my waist as well. So, listen, I'm leaving everything on the table, but I'll start with the Opera Cup because the Opera Cup, obviously, is probably the most historic tournament still going in pro wrestling. So why not make history, be the first Irish winner as well." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac4d71475342cf4db8c9c89 JIMMY FAILLA: I came to Fox with my taxi double-parked. Then came the ride of my life te 2026-10-06T11:10:12.453Z JIMMY FAILLA: I came to Fox with my taxi double-parked. Then came the ride of my life I'd like to start by congratulating all of my incredible colleagues at Fox News on this huge anniversary. And let the record show that our channel may be turning 30, but it only looks 22 thanks to the makeup team. Like a lot of people who work here at Fox, I absolutely fell in love with the energy in the building the very first time I walked in the door. The only difference was that I couldn't stay long because I had my taxi double-parked on Sixth Avenue, and I didn't want to get a parking ticket. JIMMY FAILLA RECALLS DOUBLE-PARKING CAB ON 6TH AVENUE TO SQUEEZE IN FIRST FOX TV APPEARANCE As you may have heard, I was a New York City cab driver the first time I appeared on Fox, but let the record show that this place has taken me on the ride of my life since then. That being said, I'm not here to make this piece about me or my nationally syndicated talk show, which you can listen to weekdays from noon-3 p.m. on the Fox News app. Nor do I want to focus on my TV show, "Fox News Saturday Night with Jimmy Failla," which airs at 10 p.m. ET on the Fox News Channel. Don't get me wrong, a more shameless writer might even use this opportunity to plug his New York Times bestselling book, "Cancel Culture Dictionary," but let's leave my accolades aside — especially my top streaming stand-up comedy special, "They're Just Jokes," which is streaming on Fox Nation. Getting past my ridiculousness for a minute, the thing that makes so many people fall in love with working here is the undeniable sense of community that energizes "1211" every day. MARTHA MACCALLUM: AFTER 22 YEARS, HERE'S WHY I'M GRATEFUL TO CALL FOX HOME Everybody knows EVERYBODY, and as serious as the work can get, the day-to-day vibe feels more like you're hanging out with your funniest friends. Sure, people put in crazy hours and work against tight deadlines, but we spend every second in between cracking each other up during commercial breaks and catching up on each other's families. JENNIFER GRIFFIN: I COVERED WARS, TERROR AND TRAGEDY FOR FOX NEWS. WHAT I FOUND WAS A FAMILY Those conversations frequently make their way to the airwaves, which is why the viewers know so much about our pets, our kids, and our weekend plans. In every sense of the word, Fox News is a family, on-air and off, which is why we have so many families watching us at home. FOX NEWS MEDIA'S SPOTLIGHT AWARDS CELEBRATE BEHIND-THE-SCENES STARS AS NETWORK NEARS 30 YEARS I'm always told at my live events that people feel like they know us because they DO. We're like relatives, and the best part is you never have to worry about us staying too long because you have a remote that makes us leave. (Although we may ask to borrow money before we go if I lose my bet on the Yankees winning the World Series this year.) LAUREN GREEN: I WAS FOX NEWS CHANNEL'S FIRST ON-AIR HIRE. HERE'S HOW A DREAM BECAME A POWERHOUSE The other thing that makes our channel so dominant on so many platforms is the fact that TV is the ultimate team game, and it's not lost on any of us that NOBODY can win on the air without superstar performances off it. Tom Brady wouldn't have a single Super Bowl ring if he didn't have a great offensive line, and the same goes for TV hosts — we're nothing without all the amazing people blocking for us behind the scenes. DANA PERINO: THE UNTOLD STORY OF THE REMARKABLE PEOPLE WHO MAKE FOX NEWS POSSIBLE Not that I think anyone should be comparing themselves to a man of Tom Brady's stature, but it wouldn't shock me if Jesse Watters did. Happy 30th anniversary to ALL of Fox News. From the wizards in the wardrobe department to the bad asses in building operations and everyone in between. There are honestly too many awesome people here to name, although I do hope this piece has inspired at least half of you to start watching my show because I can always use the ratings. Cheers to 30 years! CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM JIMMY FAILLA Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac4d71375342cf4db8c9c80 Dolph Lundgren says he 'always understood' Sylvester Stallone due to similar abusive childhood te 2026-10-06T11:10:11.738Z Dolph Lundgren says he 'always understood' Sylvester Stallone due to similar abusive childhood Dolph Lundgren believes his shared abusive childhood helped him better understand Sylvester Stallone throughout their 40-year friendship. During an interview with Fox News Digital, Lundgren – who recently released his documentary "Dolph: Unbreakable" – explained the gratitude he has for the "Rocky" star after he "resurrected" his career. "I think part of what's kept it going is I always have been very grateful to him and loving towards him. We've had our ups and downs, but I think, you know, he's discovered a lot of new talent and I think some of them perhaps haven't been as grateful maybe as some others, and I've always paid my respects to him because he's responsible not just for 'Rocky IV' but 'The Expendables.' I did four of those movies, which resurrected my career," Lundgren began. He continued, "I hadn't been on the big screen for 25 years when I did 'Expendables.'" SYLVESTER STALLONE SHARES HARROWING NEW DETAILS ABOUT ABUSIVE CHILDHOOD Lundgren went on to share that Stallone is a "complicated guy," but he understands him. WATCH: Dolph Lundgren opens up about the ‘ups and downs’ in his friendship with Sylvester Stallone "I've always appreciated him. I always understood him. I know he's a complicated guy, but we have a similar background, so I always knew where he was coming from, which I think he knows. And I think also, it got more emotional, and I believe that I have a feeling that you know, he's also opened up like I have over the years about his upbringing and what he's gone through," Lundgren said. The actor said the parallels in their lives go deeper than a shared abusive childhood. "We have daughters; he has three, I got two. And you know if you think about it, who can you... if you're an action star, who had an abusive childhood, who has three daughters, who has a ton of injuries... Who can understand you? There's not that many people you can talk to," Lundgren said. The star explained that there is only Arnold Schwarzenegger left that could possibly understand his and Stallone's upbringing and life story. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE Stallone and Lundgren's friendship has had its share of ups and downs since they met while making "Rocky IV." Stallone told Jimmy Fallon in 2019 on The Tonight Show that he initially disliked Lundgren because he seemed "too perfect," but the two eventually became friends and worked together again on "The Expendables" films. In a September interview with Los Angeles Magazine, Lundgren said they had a "little falling out" over the proposed "Drago" spin-off, but Stallone reached out after learning Lundgren had cancer, and they are now close again. After beating cancer and surviving childhood abuse, Lundgren is now turning his sights on his own documentary. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Speaking to Fox News Digital, Lundgren explained that his newly released documentary is an ability for fans to see the man underneath the armor. WATCH: Dolph Lundgren opens up about his life and career in ‘Dolph: Unbreakable’ PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE "I wanted people to see, to put together the puzzle of how, why did I play those characters and why did I end up being unbreakable, or at least appear to be unbreakable," he began. "It was all my personal journey. And I think hopefully other people may be able to relate to some of that." Stallone, Schwarzenegger and Jean Claude Van Damme will be making appearances in the new documentary. According to a synopsis, "Dolph: Unbreakable" will include interviews with the three men, as well as home videos and archival photos, to show a "a raw and revealing portrait" of Lundgren. The documentary, "Dolph: Unbreakable" released on VOD and digital platforms on Oct. 6, 2026. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac4d71275342cf4db8c9c77 Women who faced biological males in girls' sports and locker rooms speak out ahead of Washington state vote te 2026-10-06T11:10:10.978Z Women who faced biological males in girls' sports and locker rooms speak out ahead of Washington state vote Frances Staudt chose not to play against a biological male in a high school basketball game and said she gets harassed every day in her school's hallways because of her decision. It doesn't matter to her detractors that that male was also in her locker room before the game. Alanna Smith was a college sprinter at Georgia Southern who had aspirations of winning the Connecticut State Open while in high school. But she knew she was defeated before her race began because of the biological male lining up against her in the blocks. Bailey Andersen was a high school basketball player who remembers a 6-foot biological male out-jumping her 6-foot-3 teammate on the opening tip due to his superior athleticism. But her lasting memory from that day was the mustached boys flexing in front of a mirror in the girls' locker room before the game. I LOST A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TO A BOY. I REFUSE TO LOSE MY VOICE Kendall Kotzmacher is a college softball player who lost her high school state championship game to a team that started a biological male at pitcher. That wasn't her only loss, though, as myriad friends have abandoned her since she began speaking up on this issue. Sadie Sullivan was a high school swimmer who said she regularly had biological males in her locker room while she was changing into her suit, and that hearing male voices in her space "freaked me out." So what brought these five ladies to a rally in Vancouver, Wash., last Saturday to share their stories? To make sure nothing like that ever happens again in Washington state. Actually, their ambitions extend beyond Washington. They don't want these types of incidents happening anywhere in the country, but stopping them in the Pacific Northwest is the immediate priority. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! On Nov. 3, Washington voters will decide whether to pass Initiative 638, which would bar biological males from competing in girls’ K-12 sports. What's particularly significant about this measure is that it took hundreds of thousands of signatures from across the state to get it on the ballot. Twenty-seven other states separate biological males from females in K-12 sports, but all of those policies were enacted by state legislatures rather than approved by voters. So if Washingtonians approved Initiative 638, it could become the first state in the country to put such a policy into law by popular vote — and the first state that President Donald Trump lost in 2024 to have one on the books. That last detail matters, because Democrat politicians have largely dismissed the trans-in-sports debate as a non-issue. But if this measure were to pass in one of the bluest states in the country? "If we can show that a state like Washington has enough common sense to stand up for the girls and women, then any other state can do so as well," said Staudt, a senior at Tumwater High in Washington. "I think we need people to know that it's possible to be done. Jennifer Sey, founder of XX-XY Athletics, agrees. The former national-team gymnast was at the rally in Washington on Saturday but lives in Colorado, where voters will consider a similar measure restricting biological males from competing in female school sports on the Nov. 3 ballot. It's Sey's hope that if these initiatives pass, it will start a "cascade" that leads to legislation in all 50 states. DEMOCRAT SENATORS FLEE OR NO-SHOW JUDICIARY COMMITTEE HEARING ON PROTECTING WOMEN'S SPORTS But despite this being an 80-20 issue nationally, and despite most Democrats supporting gender separation in sports, there is no guarantee that these measures will get through. Politicians have been employing scare tactics to try to squash the initiatives — most notably by warning that they would subject girls to "invasive genital inspections." Those were the exact words used by Tacoma City Councilmember Olgy Diaz last July. The Seattle City Council and King County Democrats made similar claims, with the latter describing I-638 as requiring girls "to undergo genital inspection to play sports at school." But as Sey has previously noted, these "genital inspections" aren't happening in the 27 states that do separate biological males and females in sports. Brandi Kruse, who emceed Saturday's rally and hosts the Washington-based podcast "Undivided," called these rhetorical ploys a red herring. TRANSGENDER ATHLETES HAVE TAKEN 2,293 CHAMPIONSHIP SPOTS FROM BIOLOGICAL WOMEN, NEW RESEARCH FINDS "It's interesting that the one argument the other side has not made and has not attempted to make, is that it's perfectly fine for boys to compete against girls," Kruse said. "They know that's a losing argument, so instead they make things up. They say that if you pass this initiative, then girls will have to get invasive genital exams...your doctor knows what your gender is." It's probably a safe assumption that everybody in the auditorium for Saturday's rally was in favor of passing I-638. But there was one man outside the property's walls holding a sign reading "if you are not an antifascist, what are you?" To his credit, he was civil when I spoke with him. But he called this whole debate a non-issue. "If you got beat by a biological male, sorry," he said. What about boys changing in girls locker rooms? "Just throw it all into the ridiculous propaganda bucket," he replied. I then asked for his name, but he wouldn't give it to me. And he only let me take a picture if he could cover his face with his sign. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE We know who the cowards are on this issue — and they certainly weren't the ladies at the rally. The aforementioned Kotzmacher said she has received death threats, while some detractors have threatened to show up at her home or college. But the Minnesota native keeps talking — whether in Washington, D.C. or Washington state — in hopes that a victory in one blue state can set off a chain reaction across the country. "I think that's the entire goal is to try and scare me back into being silent," Kotzmacher said. "But at this point, nothing's going to stop me and nothing's going to stop the other girls." Last year, trans track athlete Veronica Garcia, representing East Valley High in Spokane Valley, won the Washington state title in the 400 meters. This year, a boy for Camas High in WA switched to the girls cross-country team midseason and is currently dominating. And Monday, OutKick's Jackson Thompson reported that a Washington family requested a SCOTUS injunction after their daughter was allegedly assaulted by a trans athlete last year. There have been real consequences in that state — just as there have been across the country. If Washingtonians want to say "no" to this madness, they'll have to vote "yes" on I-638. "I think that's the entire goal is to try and scare me back into being silent," Kotzmacher said. "But at this point, nothing's going to stop me and nothing's going to stop the other girls." Last year, trans track athlete Veronica Garcia, representing East Valley High in Spokane Valley, won the Washington state title in the 400 meters. This year, a boy for Camas High in WA switched to the girls cross-country team midseason and is currently dominating. And Monday, OutKick's Jackson Thompson reported that a Washington family requested a SCOTUS injunction after their daughter was allegedly assaulted by a trans athlete last year. There have been real consequences in that state — just as there have been across the country. If Washingtonians want to say "no" to this madness, they'll have to vote "yes" on I-638. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac4d71275342cf4db8c9c6e Doctor's 10 rules for living longer, celebrating more birthdays and making extra years count te 2026-10-06T11:10:10.161Z Doctor's 10 rules for living longer, celebrating more birthdays and making extra years count As scientists increasingly investigate how everyday habits may influence health and aging, one longevity doctor says the keys to a longer, healthier life don't require expensive supplements, elaborate biohacks or cutting-edge treatments. Dr. Michael Hall, a Miami Beach longevity physician and author of the new book "Infinite Youth," has identified what he calls the "10 commandments of longevity," which he believes can help people extend their healthiest years. Hall said the principles were shaped by nearly two decades in longevity medicine and by observing health and aging across cultures around the world. LONGEVITY DOCTOR REVEALS WHAT MATTERS MOST FOR AGING WELL, BEYOND PRICEY BIOHACKS "These are core elements that are not peptides, they're not NAD," Hall told Fox News Digital. "It's not that you've got to buy a fancy thing on Amazon." Instead, he said, "you start out with the basics and you maintain them consistently." "If you’re embracing some of these things, you are doing exactly what you need to do — and these don’t cost anything." The content that people repeatedly consume — particularly when it’s fear-based or negative — can shape their behavior, according to Hall. He sees protecting attention as part of protecting health, emphasizing the importance of being intentional about what people consume mentally. "What you put in your mind, you need to be very careful about," he said. "What you think, you become." ONE SIMPLE LIFESTYLE CHOICE COULD HELP YOU LIVE LONGER, SAYS LONGEVITY EXPERT A recent study identified a "sweet spot" of about six to eight hours of sleep per day, which researchers linked to healthier aging and lower risks of premature death and disease. Sleep is when the body recovers and the brain "resets," yet technology and poor sleep habits increasingly interfere with that process, according to Hall. "Sleep is probably one of the most important things that we just don’t talk about enough," he said. The expert pointed out that the body’s circadian rhythm responds naturally to light and darkness, while screens, artificial light and late bedtimes can disrupt that cycle. "The bed is really for sleep and sex," Hall added. A September 2026 study found that highly active older adults maintained high levels of aerobic fitness into their 60s, 70s and 80s, despite some normal age-related decline. "Movement is life," Hall agreed. He recalled seeing older adults remain highly active during his time working in New Zealand and Sri Lanka, including women in their 90s who were still mobile and fit. 3 COMMON FACTORS MAY BE SECRETLY SPEEDING UP THE AGING PROCESS, EXPERT SAYS Hall’s own routine includes walking, swimming, cycling and resistance work. For everyday movement, he particularly recommends walking and squatting, which engage large muscle groups and help maintain strength and mobility. Muscle strength helps support bones, posture and mobility, and may help reduce frailty and fall risk later in life, according to the longevity expert. "You need to maintain that good, healthy posture and strength throughout your life," Hall said. He connected loss of movement and strength with weakening muscles, bones, tendons and ligaments, potentially increasing fall risk as people age. "If you’re moving, you’re preserving strength, you’re maintaining your bones, because they go together," Hall said. For optimal longevity nutrition, Hall recommends choosing minimally processed foods, with a focus on simple preparation, portion control and awareness of what goes into meals. "Food is medicine, food is fuel, food is life," Hall said. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER While Hall said he cooks his own meals, primarily chooses fresh foods and largely avoids foods that come "out of a bag or a box," he emphasizes portion control rather than complete deprivation. "I don’t care what it is you love, you can have a bite," he said. Having a mission gives people something beyond themselves to invest in, contributing to emotional well-being and a meaningful life, according to Hall. "It’s the most important part of being human," he said. "Our mission … is our purpose." That purpose does not have to come from an extraordinary calling, Hall suggested. Whether someone is a physician, firefighter, baker or coffee shop owner, serving others can provide a sense of meaning. "If you’re just serving yourself, you aren’t going to be a happy person," he added. "No one ages well alone," Hall said. "You cannot live alone. You’re not designed to be atomized living in a box alone." Research published in October 2026 in PLOS One found that loneliness was associated with a higher risk of death at one, three and five years. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES Hall also pointed to companionship, family and meaningful relationships as important parts of his own life. "Having people around you who appreciate you, who you can relate to, who can have a conversation with, have a laugh with, it’s so important," he said. A 2025 study of more than 10,000 older adults with cognitive impairment found that greater participation in cognitively stimulating activities was associated with a lower risk of death over time. "We’re needing to be challenged … as an individual and as a community and as society," Hall said. Continuing to learn, explore and seek out new experiences could play a role in healthy aging, research has found. Hall similarly believes curiosity helps people remain engaged with the world as they get older. "Curiosity allows us to explore and to always be aware there’s something more," he told Fox News Digital. "You’re never going to know everything. So you’re always on the quest." TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Curiosity has driven much of Hall’s travel and work around the world, he said, noting that getting older shouldn't mean stopping the pursuit of new experiences. "We were children, and we never really grew up, by the way — we just get older in our bodies." In his book, Hall describes healthy aging as keeping the body's metaphorical "funnel" as wide as possible for as long as possible. He sees aging as a gradual narrowing of that funnel, with increasing physiological stress as the body loses some of its ability to maintain optimal function. Keeping the funnel wide, he said, means supporting overall health and resilience through the fundamental habits outlined in his other commandments. Ultimately, Hall said his goal is not simply to help people accumulate more birthdays, but to make those additional years healthier and more meaningful. "I’m selling healthspan as much as I possibly can," he said. "Your best years of your life, the best living you can possibly have, sharing with others and making society better." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac4d71175342cf4db8c9c65 Kentucky bourbon CEO fired after lawsuit alleges hidden cameras recording family members, minors nude: reports te 2026-10-06T11:10:09.340Z Kentucky bourbon CEO fired after lawsuit alleges hidden cameras recording family members, minors nude: reports Kentucky bourbon executive Wes Henderson lost his job earlier this month after family members accused him of using hidden cameras to record relatives and guests at his homes and a castle resort, according to reports. TKC Distilling, the parent company of The Kentucky Castle and True Story Whiskey, terminated Henderson as CEO Oct. 3. Relatives filed the lawsuit against Henderson in Oldham County, Kentucky, in June, according to The Courier Journal, which obtained the now-sealed complaint. RUTGERS RESEARCH DEAN ACCUSED OF SECRETLY RECORDING 'UPSKIRT' VIDEOS WITH CELLPHONE, PROSECUTORS SAY Now, the Department of Homeland Security is examining hidden recordings Henderson allegedly made, the Lexington Herald-Leader reported. Fox News Digital reached out to DHS for comment. "Wes unequivocally denies the allegations in the lawsuit," Henderson's attorney said in a statement, according to the Herald-Leader. "It is our understanding that the complaint will be voluntarily dismissed. If that does not happen, he is prepared to vigorously defend himself." Family members alleged that they discovered concealed cameras during a June 2025 stay at Henderson’s vacation home near Melbourne, Florida. They said they removed about 15 cameras, including devices disguised as fire alarms. They also found cameras hidden in a fan, a clock, a speaker, charging blocks and outlet extenders. WEST VIRGINIA PRINCIPAL SUSPENDED AFTER RECORDING DEVICES FOUND IN GIRLS’ LOCKER ROOMS They also reportedly found a camera hidden in a bathroom air vent and footage showing Henderson positioning a camera in front of a bed. The complaint described footage of guests changing clothes and using bathrooms while unknowingly being recorded, along with people engaged in sexual acts. Some recordings allegedly showed Henderson, who is married, having sex with other women. SEN LANKFORD ACCUSES PORNHUB OF 'PREYING ON CHILDREN' IN BLISTERING LETTER The complaint also alleged that cameras recorded minors while they were nude. After reviewing some of the recordings, family members turned the evidence over to authorities. According to the lawsuit, Henderson's wife later gave relatives permission to search the couple's Oldham County home, where additional hidden cameras had been installed. WOMEN ACCUSE PEARADISE FOUNDER OF PREYING ON THEM BY TURNING ‘SAFE SPACE’ INTO MANSION OF MANIPULATION Other memory cards allegedly held footage recorded at The Kentucky Castle in Versailles, Kentucky, owned by Henderson. The lawsuit reportedly identified 40 people who appeared in the recordings without their knowledge or consent, including an alleged homeless person carrying what appeared to be a medical device into a restroom. The plaintiffs are seeking damages for pain and suffering and medical expenses. They have requested a jury trial, according to the Courier Journal. Charity Bird, an attorney for TKC Distilling, told Fox News Digital the company is not a party to the lawsuit, and that Henderson's son, Kyle Henderson, will take over as CEO of The Kentucky Castle and True Story Whiskey. "The Board and leadership of TKC Distilling, the parent company of The Kentucky Castle and True Story Whiskey, have terminated the employment of CEO Wes Henderson, effective immediately, in light of allegations outlined in a recently filed lawsuit," Bird said in an emailed statement. Henderson's attorney denied the allegations in a statement to the Herald-Leader. The attorney said Henderson expected the plaintiffs to drop the case, but would fight the allegations if they continued to pursue it. Separately, TKC Distilling and related businesses have faced lawsuits over allegedly unpaid architectural and consulting bills. Henderson, a former firefighter, recently took a leave of absence as the Oldham County deputy coroner, Oldham County Coroner David Pendleton told the Courier Journal. Meanwhile, the exact location of the recordings and devices remains unclear. SEND US A TIP The Brevard County Sheriff's Office in Florida and the Oldham County Police Department in Kentucky did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's requests for comment on whether they have taken possession of the evidence. GOT A TIP? Versailles Police Chief Rob Young told Fox News Digital that his department is "not involved in the investigation." "We don't know anything about it," Young said. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Bird said that TKC Distilling’s board plans to "conduct a full and independent investigation into the allegations." "The company remains committed to addressing the matter responsibly and to ensuring that the investigation is conducted thoroughly and fairly." Henderson could not immediately be reached for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac4d71075342cf4db8c9c5c New York declares measles disaster emergency as cases surge in Pennsylvania te 2026-10-06T11:10:08.436Z New York declares measles disaster emergency as cases surge in Pennsylvania New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a statewide emergency on Monday over a measles outbreak spreading from Pennsylvania. It is the first time an emergency declaration has been issued since measles began surging in the U.S. in 2025. Pennsylvania has reported 977 measles cases and five deaths as of Oct. 2, with most cases centered in rural communities. Meanwhile, New York has reported 108 cases. WORLD’S MOST CONTAGIOUS VIRUS HITS MAJOR US AIRPORT AS OFFICIALS WARN OF POSSIBLE EXPOSURE "No one should get seriously ill or die from a vaccine-preventable disease," Hochul said in a statement. The U.S. is having its worst year for measles since 1991, with nearly 3,900 cases reported, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. PENNSYLVANIA COMMISSIONER ACCUSES SHAPIRO OF 'DECEPTIVE' MEASLES DEATH FRAMING AS RFK JR BLASTS DEM GOVERNOR Hochul also issued an executive order expanding the number of health professionals who are approved to administer measles vaccines. DOCTOR SHORTAGES ARE HURTING RURAL PATIENTS. LET PHARMACISTS HELP THEM HEAL The order allows registered nurses to order tests for suspected measles and pharmacists to vaccinate children as young as two. It also requires all MMR vaccinations to be reported to state or New York City immunization registries within 72 hours, while waiving adults’ consent for such reporting. The Pennsylvania and Philadelphia health departments, as well as the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, reported last month that they are "working closely to ensure potentially exposed infants receive a preventative antibody product to prevent or lessen severe disease and to take steps to prevent the further spread of measles" amid the outbreak. MEASLES DEATHS MAY HAVE BEEN 'FABRICATED,' RFK JR CLAIMS AFTER CORONER RAISES QUESTIONS Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr. Palak Raval-Nelson wrote that measles exposures are "a reminder of how important it is for all of us to be up to date on our vaccinations." The health department advised that anyone who has been exposed who is not immune, is unsure of their vaccination status, is an infant, is pregnant and not immune, or is immunocompromised should contact their doctor. MEASLES-INFECTED TRAVELER MAY HAVE EXPOSED PASSENGERS AT LAX AND NEARBY HOTEL, HEALTH OFFICIALS WARN "Some people may still be eligible for treatment after exposure that can prevent measles or reduce the severity of illness," the department wrote. "Anyone who develops symptoms should call ahead before visiting a healthcare facility and tell the provider about the possible measles exposure." Measles is a highly contagious virus that can be fatal in one to three patients per 1,000 cases, data shows. The virus can cause long-term health problems, including pneumonia and brain swelling. Nearly 20% of individuals who contract measles are hospitalized. Reuters contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac4d00c75342cf4db8c9b4c Health Insurance Giant Behind Arizona Rate Hikes Funds More Democratic Attack Mailers te 2026-10-06T10:40:12.434Z Health Insurance Giant Behind Arizona Rate Hikes Funds More Democratic Attack Mailers By Staff Reporter | A major health insurance company behind significant rate hikes has issued more campaign mailers in the Valley, this time targeting Legislative District 4.  Elevance Health financed attack mailers for Democratic State Senate candidate Aaron Lieberman against incumbent Sen. Carine Werner (R-LD4).  The mailers accused Werner of sponsoring a bill to make school board elections into partisan ones, supporting another bill to ban certain books, and bullying school staff.  “Carine Werner brought partisan bickering into our schools — and our kids are paying the price,” stated the mailer.  The first two accusations referenced Senate Bills 1441 and 1435, respectively. The former bill would have required candidates to disclose their political party affiliation on the ballot, but it was vetoed by Gov. Katie Hobbs. The latter bill would have made it a felony for public library employees or independent contractors to refer unemancipated minors to any sexually explicit materials in any manner. The latter bill failed to advance out of the House.  The third accusation referred to an incident last September when Werner was caught during a meeting on a hot mic criticizing a district employee. Werner observed that Patti Bilbrey, the district’s nutritional services director, was “morbidly obese.”  Along with Elevance Health, top donors behind the attack mailers also included Jackpocket Inc., a lottery courier service and subsidiary of sports betting giant DraftKings.  Campaign finance filings don’t reflect any donations from Jackpocket to Lieberman’s campaign.  State campaign finance records do reflect that Elevance Health donated $25,000 to the Arizona Democratic Party last year. They were not reported to have donated prior to that time. AZ Free News previously reported that Elevance Health was one of the top single donors last year to the heavily indebted Arizona Democratic Party.  Elevance Health has not been reported as a donor to the Arizona Republican Party, but it has been subjected to widespread coverage this past year for raising its rates by double digits. Elevance Health recently raised premium rates by 24% across its Affordable Healthcare Act and Medicare plans, and requested another 17% increase for 2027. It also exited what it classified as underperformance programs, beginning with Louisiana and then the Washington, D.C. markets.  Elevance Health has appeared as a top funder on campaign mailers for other Democratic candidates, but usually alongside Arizona Public Service. The exception on this mailer may be due to Lieberman’s primary campaign promise to lower utility costs.  Apart from utilities, Lieberman’s primary campaign message has focused on improving the quality of public schools through increases to funding.  Lieberman was a state lawmaker from 2019 until 2021, when he resigned to run for governor. He dropped out of the race ahead of the Democratic primary. Lieberman’s victory would have made him Arizona’s first Jewish governor.  Lieberman is one of the 17 Arizona candidates backed by the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee, which is focused on flipping seats to undo the Arizona Republican Party’s majority in the state legislature.  AZ Free News is your #1 source for Arizona news and politics. You can send us news tips using this link. The post Health Insurance Giant Behind Arizona Rate Hikes Funds More Democratic Attack Mailers first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac4d00a75342cf4db8c9b43 Maricopa County’s Prematurely Mailed Ballots Are Valid, Says Recorder te 2026-10-06T10:40:10.635Z Maricopa County’s Prematurely Mailed Ballots Are Valid, Says Recorder By Staff Reporter | Thousands of early ballots for Maricopa County elections were mailed six days prematurely but are still valid to vote. Runbeck Election Services, the county’s longtime vendor based in Phoenix, mistakenly mailed 3,126 early ballots on October 1, six days before the proper mailing date of October 7. Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap issued a press release on Sunday advising voters that they may cast their votes using these ballots. Heap disclosed that he received the go-ahead from the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office.  The correct ballots were mailed to the correct voters and are therefore valid, according to Heap — just about a week too early.  “Upon consultation with the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office, it was determined that the ballots remain valid and do not need to be voided or reissued,” said Heap’s office. “Voters may complete and return them normally. Any ballots received before early voting begins will remain unopened and securely stored until processing begins.” Runbeck Election Services issued their own statement also advising the public that the ballots were correct and valid to cast a vote, just mailed out too early.  The company said it has already reviewed the release of the affected ballots at their facility and made verification steps for staged mail — presorted and prepared pallets of mail awaiting release to USPS — to prevent premature mailing in the future.  “The early delivery was a matter of timing in the release of staged mail to the USPS and did not involve the validity or production of the [Vote-by-Mail envelope mailers produced for individual voters] packets,” said Runbeck.  The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has contracted with Runbeck Election Services for more than 30 years. It was about 20 years ago that the company began processing return envelopes for the county.  Rep. Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ-08) questioned Runbeck Election Services’ fitness for the job.  “This isn’t their first ‘mistake.’ One error is incompetence. A pattern is a system,” said Hamadeh. “Runbeck touches tens of millions of ballots, and Maricopa inexplicably keeps handing them the keys.” Last summer, Hamadeh asked the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate Runbeck Election Services regarding claims that it breached protocols during the 2024 general election.  As of this report, the DOJ is currently investigating those claims.  Maricopa says Runbeck "mistakenly" mailed 3,126 ballots six days early. This isn't their first "mistake." One error is incompetence. A pattern is a system. Runbeck touches tens of millions of ballots, and Maricopa inexplicably keeps handing them the keys.… — Office of Congressman Abe Hamadeh (@RepAbeHamadeh) October 5, 2026 In the post-2020 world of elections, news of the premature mailing of early ballots made it within the day all the way to the highest office in the nation. President Donald Trump commented on the premature ballot mailing with criticism, claiming county officials weren’t being honest about what occurred and accusing them of conspiracy and fraud.  “Maricopa sent out thousands of ballots illegally and they got caught and now they’re saying it was an error,” said Trump. “Maricopa is a very, very dishonest county.” President Trump on Maricopa County in Arizona sending thousands of election ballots ahead of schedule in an error: "Maricopa sent out thousands of ballots illegally and they got caught and now they're saying it was an error. Maricopa is a very, very dishonest county." pic.twitter.com/HzDPGavVY0 — CSPAN (@cspan) October 5, 2026 Kari Lake, senior advisor to the U.S. Agency for Global Media whose nomination for the Jamaica ambassadorship has stalled, also slammed Maricopa County for the premature mailing. On Runbeck Election Services “mistakenly” sending out thousands of ballots too early—President Trump says this was “no error,” and he calls Maricopa County “very dishonest.” He is 100% correct. https://t.co/h4qIM35Mzw — Kari Lake (@KariLake) October 5, 2026 AZ Free News is your #1 source for Arizona news and politics. You can send us news tips using this link. The post Maricopa County’s Prematurely Mailed Ballots Are Valid, Says Recorder first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac4cdb275342cf4db8c9aee Battle over Daylight Saving Time erupts as push to stop changing clocks hits Senate wall te 2026-10-06T10:30:10.371Z Battle over Daylight Saving Time erupts as push to stop changing clocks hits Senate wall The battle over Americans’ clocks reemerged in an unlikely way over the weekend, with President Donald Trump picking a fight with one of his top allies over the issue. There have been many fights in Congress over the nearly two years that Trump has been in office for his second term that either ended in partisan victory or gloriously fizzled out, but one has quietly gone onto the shelf despite his pressure on Republicans to do something about it. And that fight is over allowing states to voluntarily observe Daylight Saving Time year-round to effectively do away with the twice-a-year ritual of changing clocks. It’s a popular issue with voters and the president, and there’s a bill that passed the House this summer to enact the change. But it’s a policy issue that has divided both sides of the aisle and ground to a halt in the upper chamber. TRUMP URGES SENATE TO PASS BILL MAKING DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME PERMANENT AFTER OVERWHELMING HOUSE VOTE Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., has been one of the more vocal opponents of the bill, vowing to block any attempts to fast-track it on the floor. That resistance earned him a Truth Social post from Trump, who over the weekend shared his personal phone number in a bid to pressure the lawmaker to change his stance on Daylight Saving Time. "Almost everybody wants "The Sunshine Protection Act" to pass, except for Tom Cotton," Trump said. "To the Great People of Arkansas, please let your Senator know it would be a GREAT Bipartisan WIN for the United States Senate, and for America, itself." Cotton responded, and noted that Congress has tackled Daylight Saving Time before, only to roll back the change shortly after. "No one likes changing the clock, me included, but Congress has enacted permanent Daylight Saving Time multiple times before and repealed it each time once Americans experienced absurdly late sunrises in the winter," Cotton said on X. "Arkansans don’t want their kids going to school in the pitch dark, and I’ll always put Arkansas first." TRUMP FACES REPUBLICAN REBELLION OVER DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME AS SENATE BILL NEARS DEAD END In the 1970s, lawmakers did enact year-round Daylight Saving Time. But Americans rapidly soured on the change, especially parents whose children had to wait in the dark for the school bus. It was repealed about a year later. And Cotton recently answered an off-the-cuff question from a fellow Republican during their weekly closed-door policy lunches, a source told Fox News Digital, where he made a similar case as his response to Trump. No one pushed back during the meeting. The issue of Daylight Saving Time, and supporting a permanent fix or sticking to the status quo is more geographical than political. It’s, in part, mountainous and Western states versus coastal states. On one side of the spectrum are lawmakers like Sens. Rick Scott, R-Fla., and Patty Murray, D-Wash., who introduced a Senate version of the bill last year. "Every year, more Americans grow more frustrated setting their clocks back and forth, and every winter folks in Washington state despair at the prospect of losing an hour of precious sunlight when we are forced off Daylight Saving Time," Murray said in a statement at the time. HOUSE PASSES DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME REFORM AS TRUMP SIGNALS SUPPORT FOR ENDING CLOCK CHANGE While lawmakers in landlocked states out West, like Sens. Steve Daines, R-Mont., and Mike Rounds, R-S.D., warn that it would cause kids in their states to go to school in the dark. "I can see where Florida likes it for tee times at certain times of the year, but it doesn’t work so well for moms and dads putting kids on buses when the sunrise in Western Montana wouldn’t be till 9:30 in the morning. It’s not going to work for us," Daines told CNN in July. The most vital currency in the Senate is floor time. And lawmakers won’t have much floor time to spare when they return after the midterm elections in November. Though it’s popular, more pressing issues like the National Defense Authorization Act, supplemental funding for the war and a looming government funding battle will likely take precedence. And Republican leaders acknowledge that it’s not as easy a simple yes-or-no vote for lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. "Depends where you're living in the country and the impact — what it would be, in your own home state," Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso, R-Wyo., said in July. "So it's not as simple as what one state might like." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac4cb5875342cf4db8c9a77 President Trump endorses Wyoming's secretary of state for US House of Representatives te 2026-10-06T10:20:08.265Z President Trump endorses Wyoming's secretary of state for US House of Representatives President Donald Trump endorsed Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray, the Republican candidate for the state's at-large U.S. House seat. "Chuck Gray has been a tremendous Secretary of State for the Great State of Wyoming, a place I love and WON BIG in 2016, 2020, and 2024!" the president declared in part of a Monday Truth Social post. "Chuck Gray has my Complete and Total Endorsement to be the next U.S. Representative from Wyoming — HE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!" Trump asserted. TRUMP-ALIGNED CONSERVATIVE EMERGES FROM CROWDED PRIMARY TO DECIDE WHO FILLS WYOMING'S LONE HOUSE SEAT Gray, who won the Wyoming GOP U.S. House primary in August, thanked the president on Monday for backing him. "Thank you President Trump for your endorsement!" he declared in a post on X. 'AMERICA FIRST': WYOMING SECRETARY OF STATE CHUCK GRAY LAUNCHES HOUSE BID "As President Trump said, I have a real track record of advancing the key priorities of the people of Wyoming, and I will continue that track record in Congress. Together, we will defend our Wyoming way of life!" Gray added. GOP Rep. Harriet Hageman, the current occupant of the state's only U.S. House seat, is running for U.S. Senate. WYOMING MAN KICKS MOUNTAIN LION IN THE FACE TO SAVE HIS DOG, THEN FIGHTS IT OFF BARE-HANDED Sen. Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo., is not running for a second six-year Senate term. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac4c90375342cf4db8c9a1b Dem fundraising giant makes damning admission as GOP probes foreign donation allegations te 2026-10-06T10:10:11.744Z Dem fundraising giant makes damning admission as GOP probes foreign donation allegations FIRST ON FOX: Democrats' largest campaign fundraising platform says it has strengthened its donor verification standards days after House GOP investigators accused it of potentially taking in foreign donations for U.S. campaigns, according to a new letter obtained by Fox News Digital. Attorneys for ActBlue sent a letter to the House of Representatives on Monday announcing it is launching a new "passport verification program" as part of its "ongoing investment in the security of contributions processed from donors located abroad." House Republicans have for years accused ActBlue of having insufficient verification standards for weeding out illegitimate campaign donations. The platform has long been used by a myriad of Democrats to raise money for their political campaigns, including Democratic leaders in the House and Senate. ActBlue said it paused donations from Americans abroad in 2025, however.  REPUBLICANS ZERO IN ON KEY PLAYER ACCUSED OF HELPING DEMOCRAT FUNDRAISING GIANT HIDE FOREIGN CASH ActBlue has consistently denied wrongdoing in responses to Fox News Digital and communications to House investigators. Ten top figures within the company, including executives and founders, have pleaded the Fifth Amendment to avoid answering questions in both public and private sitdowns with GOP-led committees. ANOTHER ACTBLUE LEADER PLEADS FIFTH AS HOUSE INVESTIGATES ALLEGED FOREIGN DONATIONS But a new report released earlier this month, first reported by Fox News Digital, appears to show employees green-lighting donations despite some questions about where they came from. Chief among the GOP's concerns is ActBlue's passport number verification. According to the report, the field only required the correct number of characters for a U.S. passport number rather than a valid code for a donation to be accepted. GOP LAWMAKER WARNS ACTBLUE 'GOT CAUGHT' AS FOREIGN CASH PROBE TRIGGERS FIFTH AMENDMENT PLEAS But the Monday letter said ActBlue's new program "adds passport-based identity verification as a further enhancement to ActBlue’s multi-layered approach to fraud and foreign-contribution prevention." "In doing so, it also enables U.S. citizens located abroad—who have been unable to contribute on the ActBlue platform since 2025—to resume participating in the political process by supporting the candidates and causes of their choice," the letter said. "The new program uses the best available technology to allow eligible donors located abroad to verify their identity using a valid U.S. passport. It reflects substantial engineering investments by ActBlue to ensure that, as it resumes processing contributions from foreign addresses, its compliance systems can withstand scrutiny." Committee on House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil, R-Wis., said it amounted to a confession. "This decision to implement a NEW passport verification program only confirms what we've been saying: ActBlue failed to verify the citizenship of individuals who made donations from abroad. That's unacceptable," Steil told Fox News Digital. "This new policy should have been in place on day one. Right now, far too many questions remain unanswered, including what percentage of the billions of dollars that have flowed through ActBlue came from illegal foreign sources. Chairman Jordan, Chairman Comer, and I will continue to seek answers for the American people." ACTBLUE SCRUTINY FUELS NEW GOP BILLS TO TIGHTEN ELECTION DONATION RULES The probe is being co-led by his panel as well as House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, and House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky. A spokesperson for Jordan told Fox News Digital, "This action confirms that the platform's fraud prevention measures were not as robust as [ActBlue CEO Regina Wallace-Jones] told Congress. We will continue to demand answers." The GOP's earlier report cited a letter by Wallace-Jones to Steil, which maintained that donations on the platform made by people with addresses outside the U.S. required a passport number for verification. But the Republicans' report alleged that the verification "only ensures that the entered passport number contains a certain number of characters, not that it is a valid U.S. passport number," rendering it an essentially meaningless step. ActBlue told Fox News Digital in response to the report at the time, "There’s nothing to see here. After we released findings of a third-party forensic analysis that completely undermined a central claim that they have made against ActBlue, Republicans are refusing to move on." "Instead, they are orchestrating another political stunt before rushing out of town weeks early to go campaign. This coordinated campaign against ActBlue isn’t about the facts, or legislating, it’s about Republicans’ efforts to silence organizations they believe threaten their agenda," the platform said. A spokesperson for ActBlue pointed Fox News Digital to a blog post announcing the update when reached for comment. "In 2025, amid unprecedented attacks from President Trump and his allies, our organization took the proactive step of temporarily suspending all contributions from outside the United States," the statement said. "ActBlue has now further enhanced its verification process to allow eligible Americans with a U.S. Passport who are located abroad to participate through the platform while maintaining the robust security and compliance standards that donors, campaign, and the public expect."  It also said ActBlue "accurately described" its vetting process to Congress. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac4c90375342cf4db8c9a12 Iran turns citizens into informants as chilling crackdown spreads beyond its borders te 2026-10-06T10:10:11.029Z Iran turns citizens into informants as chilling crackdown spreads beyond its borders Iran has promoted a new system encouraging citizens to report information about Iranians living abroad, effectively crowdsourcing surveillance of the diaspora through a website and messaging platforms including Telegram, according to Iranian media reports and an Iranian official source who confirmed the program to Fox News Digital. The platform, known as Alaj — Persian for "remedy" or "cure" — asks users to provide information on people overseas whom it accuses of acting against Iran’s national interests or security. Iran International reported that tips could be submitted through the Alaj website, a Telegram bot and Iran’s Bale messaging service. The outlet reported that Iranian state television and the Revolutionary Guard-affiliated Fars News Agency also promoted the initiative. An Iranian official source confirmed to Fox News Digital that Alaj and the Telegram chatbot were established as a new system through which certain individuals could report information about Iranians living abroad. The source said the website was subsequently taken down after the project drew significant criticism inside Iran. IRAN ALLEGEDLY USED SOCCER CLUBS TO SPY ON CITIZENS, OPPOSITION GROUP URGES FIFA BAN REGIME BEFORE WORLD CUP The website did go offline shortly after its public rollout, although the reason for its suspension remains disputed. Iran International reported that Alaj claimed to have identified and monitored 1,600 people, including roughly 600 identified through reports submitted by members of the public. Those numbers have not been independently verified. The platform published names and photographs of Iranians abroad and, in some cases, national identification numbers, dates of birth and fathers’ names, according to the outlet. For Iranian-American journalist and foreign policy analyst Lisa Daftari, the most consequential element is not simply that Tehran is collecting information, but that it is asking Iranians to report on one another. "Even if it's just the perception that other Iranians can report you or can get you in trouble or that this app exists, it makes a lot of people fearful," Daftari told Fox News Digital. "You'll think twice before going to that next protest." 'KEEP A LOW PROFILE': STATE DEPARTMENT WARNS AMERICANS OVERSEAS THEY COULD BE TARGETED Daftari said the fear is particularly acute for members of the Iranian diaspora who still have relatives inside the country. "Now your face could be captured, you can get in trouble," she said. "If you have family in Iran, they can get into trouble." Daftari described the approach as a digital extension of a much older system of control, arguing that Iran’s clerical establishment has spent decades creating uncertainty over whether neighbors, colleagues or acquaintances might report one another to authorities. "Now the regime wants to take this show on the road and do that here, here in the West," Daftari said. "They want to intimidate people. And it works." SECRET SERVICE AWARE OF IRANIAN VIDEO THREAT TARGETING BARRON TRUMP, AGENCY SAYS Daftari said she has experienced that intimidation personally for years. "I've been followed, I've been hacked multiple times, I have been approached in person in L.A., in New York, even at the airport," she told Fox News Digital. She said that after one major hacking incident compromised her social media accounts as well as her personal and professional email, she was contacted by her local FBI office and began working closely with agents. Daftari said hackers also obtained private photographs of her in a bikini while she was on vacation and sent them to her husband. "The message they want to send is very clear, that we know where you are, we can reach you," she said. "And obviously the point is to intimidate and silence those who speak out, who report, who speak the truth and talk about all the crimes of this regime." She said the effects extend beyond prominent journalists or activists. Years ago, while filming at a Los Angeles cafe where Iranian Americans were watching a World Cup game, Daftari said she saw people attempting to hide their faces from the camera out of fear that footage could reach Iran and expose relatives there to retaliation. The calculation, she said, illustrates why a system such as Alaj can have an impact even if a target never knows whether information about them has actually been submitted. IRAN’S PROXY WAR HAS CROSSED OCEANS AND IS NOW KNOCKING ON AMERICA’S DOOR The threat has also changed Daftari’s own behavior. She recalled being unable to stop thinking about security when the location of her father’s memorial service had to be announced publicly after his death. Daftari said she routinely considers where she parks, what details she shares online and security vulnerabilities at places she visits. "It does silence a lot of people and it does change the freedom by which we think we can operate here in the United States where we believe we have full freedom," Daftari said. "Their intimidation works," she added. "It works to a certain extent on each individual." Daftari said the broader campaign should also shape how Americans understand the confrontation with Tehran, arguing that the threat extends beyond Iran’s nuclear program. "It's not just about nuclear weapons, it's about a deadly ideology that has made its way here to U.S. soil," she said. "We have to understand that." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac4c90275342cf4db8c9a09 Burger King marketing boss says 'guest does rule' but says one thing can't be forced te 2026-10-06T10:10:10.143Z Burger King marketing boss says 'guest does rule' but says one thing can't be forced Burger King has spent decades telling customers to "Have it Your Way." Now, the Miami-based fast-food chain wants its employees to make sure guests feel like they rule. The philosophy is reflected in Burger King's more recent "You Rule" slogan — and in how the company approaches hospitality inside its restaurants. "We're certainly encouraging our restaurants to bring that conversation to the forefront," Joel Yashinsky, Burger King's chief marketing officer, told Fox News Digital. "We really want to make that real." AMERICA'S FAVORITE FAST-FOOD CHAIN NAMED: MCDONALD'S WINS HEARTS BUT NOT BEST BURGER, SURVEY SAYS That means working with franchise operators "to really think about how we can communicate very clearly to the guests that they do rule," Yashinsky said. But those interactions can't feel forced, he added. "It has to be authentic," he said. "We can't force it, but we are trying to, obviously, encourage that type of engagement to take place because we are truly trying to live it and mean it." KFC UNVEILS RADICALLY DIFFERENT RESTAURANT IN MAJOR COMEBACK PUSH The "You Rule" slogan was introduced in 2022. The newest catchphrase, "There's a New King and It's You," was introduced earlier this year. Burger King leadership has been talking with general managers about how to make that philosophy a "natural engagement" with guests, Yashinsky said. "The guest does rule," he said, "and we need to make sure that we acknowledge that." Burger King isn't the only fast-food chain to make a signature interaction with customers part of its approach to hospitality. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Chick-fil-A has become known for employees responding to customers with "my pleasure," a phrase closely associated with the chain's approach to customer service. At Burger King, part of instilling its own hospitality philosophy begins with employee training. Burger King employees are required to attend "Burger King University," which once had a physical campus at the chain's Miami headquarters, according to the Miami Herald. Today, however, the instructional program is solely online. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS An emphasis is placed on being hospitable, Yashinsky said. "If we can give an authentic greeting and a welcome and a smile, it goes a long way," he said. Making guests feel like they rule, however, doesn't mean employees can fulfill every request, including restrictions on when certain menu items can be sold. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Burger King's breakfast menu features items like the Croissan'wich and hash browns, but guests who arrive too late might not be able to order them. "We technically are not allowed to serve anything in any capacity that is not brand approved," someone claiming to be an employee said in a Reddit post about why ham couldn't be added to lunch or dinner items. Breakfast hours vary by location, but the industry standard is 10:30 a.m. for the changeover to lunch, USA Today reported. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac4c90175342cf4db8c9a00 Ole Miss students, bar workers warn of culture of underage drinking, fake ID schemes and frat allegations te 2026-10-06T10:10:09.014Z Ole Miss students, bar workers warn of culture of underage drinking, fake ID schemes and frat allegations FIRST ON FOX: OXFORD, Miss. – "It's rampant for sure." That is how Reagan Fiser, a local bartender who has worked in Oxford nightlife for nearly seven years, describes the sheer volume of underage Ole Miss students slipping into bars around "The Square." It's a bustling college town watering hole hub packed with historic storefronts, crowded balconies, and high-volume drinking establishments just a mile away from the University of Mississippi's campus. An extensive investigation by Fox News Digital, backed by interviews with more than 30 students, bartenders, and venue employees, reveals an environment where underage drinking thrives around The Square, with students and nightlife workers describing fake IDs, ID sharing and other low-tech methods used to skirt age restrictions. OXFORD MAYOR WARNS KRATOM IS 'ROLLING THE DICE ON DEATH' AS FEARS LINGER OVER OLE MISS DEATHS Oxford Mayor Robyn Tannehill and Police Chief Jeff McCutchen, responding to Fox News Digital's reporting, said the city takes underage drinking, fraudulent identification, illegal drug use and the safety of students, residents and visitors seriously. "We are not suggesting that underage drinking, fake identification, illegal drugs or other safety concerns do not exist in Oxford. Our own enforcement numbers demonstrate that these challenges are real," Tannehill said in a joint statement with McCutchen. Those numbers include 759 false identification cards confiscated, 378 alcohol-possession-by-a-minor violations, and 98 fake-ID citations during the calendar-year reporting period, according to Oxford Police. Underage drinking in Oxford is neither hidden nor isolated. One sophomore student verified that getting a fake ID comes down to basic word-of-mouth networking, emphasizing that the culture spans the entire campus: "I think it's everyone, it's everyone... like every student no matter if you're in a sorority or fraternity." POLICE NEAR OLE MISS RESPOND TO SUSPECTED OVERDOSE, SAY 'NOT STUDENT-RELATED' "Depending on what year you are, depends on what bar you go to," another female freshman explained. Fiser identified certain bars as "upperclassmen bars" catering to older crowds, while venues operating under Mississippi's 18-plus model— serve as magnets for younger students, she said. THE FRAT OMERTÀ: WHISTLEBLOWER WARNS OF ‘CODE OF SILENCE’ AFTER OLE MISS DEATHS, ALLEGED PENN STATE COKE RING While venues mark minors with stamps and patrons older than 21 with wristbands, industry insiders said enforcement collapses in crowded rooms. One bartender mentioned an establishment that serves under-21 crowds "all the time." Fiser added that cheap drink promotions at 18-plus venues create a volatile mix: "Their whole concept is like cheap drinks... That feels a little sticky." Getting past door security rarely requires complex methods; patrons routinely rely on simple hand-offs and ID sharing in line. "I've heard stories of people passing around the same fake, just... back to the person behind them, and it working because people don't pay attention," Fiser told Fox News Digital. "And a lot of people don't [try to hide it] because they know they'll get away with it." Local bouncer Haj Bah confirmed catching ID-sharers in real time outside the bar where he works, denying entry to three underage patrons Friday evening — including a pair caught sharing an ID in line. It all happened just moments before his interview with Fox News Digital. VAPE STORE CLERKS NEAR OLE MISS CAMPUS JAILED, FACING DRUG CHARGES A security officer outside flagged a patron handing an ID to another person waiting behind him. "As soon as they came up I said, 'No.' And for that person who passed the ID over, we asked that person to leave too," Bah said. He went on to say, "giving that fake ID is the same as a bartender giving alcohol to the child. In my eyes, that is the same thing." While bouncers work to intercept hand-offs, freshman student Drew Ferra noted "how easy" it can be to get served under 21, but argued that venue owners shouldn't bear full blame when patrons present "fakes." OLE MISS TOXICOLOGY REPORTS EXPECTED SOON AND RESULTS MAY TRIGGER ANTI-FENTANYL LAW, OFFICIAL SAYS "The bars here are very strict, but if you have a fake ID, I feel like you can’t blame the bar," Ferra said. "You’re presenting them something that proves you’re 21. In my opinion, should you do it? No. It’s gonna happen though, right?" Meanwhile, some long-standing Oxford establishments were praised by sources for aggressive vetting. "Their bouncers are very trained on what to look for," Fiser noted. "There is a reason why I feel like those places have lasted." TWO OLE MISS STUDENTS FOUND DEAD AS PACKAGED KRATOM IS RECOVERED AT TWO SITES: OFFICIALS 📩 Send me a story idea: kelsie.cairns@fox.com 📸 Instagram: kelsiecairns_tv 🎥 Facebook: Kelsie Cairns Fox News Digital's investigation also found concerns about illicit drug use extend beyond The Square and into campus Greek life. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X Three students, speaking on the condition of anonymity, told Fox News Digital they had witnessed cocaine use at fraternity houses and parties. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS One bartender interviewed by Fox News Digital separately corroborated the students' accounts, saying illicit drug use at fraternity houses can spill over into the late-night bar scene. Following Fox News Digital’s investigation, Mayor Tannehill and Chief McCutchen issued a joint statement addressing safety concerns, alcohol enforcement, and fake IDs on The Square. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB "We take concerns involving underage drinking, fraudulent identification, illegal drug use, drink tampering and the safety of our students, residents and visitors seriously," Tannehill said. SEND US A TIP She went on to say, "We are not suggesting that underage drinking, fake identification, illegal drugs or other safety concerns do not exist in Oxford. Our own enforcement numbers demonstrate that these challenges are real." GOT A TIP? McCutchen said that over the calendar-year reporting period, Oxford Police reported: LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST "Our responsibility is to evaluate concerns based on reported incidents, current trends, investigations, enforcement activity and the evidence available to us," McCutchen said. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL READ: Full official statement from Oxford's mayor and police department: Fox News Digital reached out to the University of Mississippi, Ole Miss's Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life, and various bars for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac4c8ff75342cf4db8c99f7 Blue states set to trigger fresh minimum wage hikes with pay floors more than double federal rate te 2026-10-06T10:10:07.992Z Blue states set to trigger fresh minimum wage hikes with pay floors more than double federal rate Workers across several Democratic-led states are set to ring in 2027 with another pay bump, widening an already sizable gap between state minimum wages and the federal floor of $7.25 an hour. Washington, California and Connecticut will all raise minimum wages that already top $17 an hour beginning Jan. 1, while New Jersey and Michigan will also hike their wage floors — widening the gap with the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour.  Washington will lead the pack at $17.73 an hour, up 60 cents from its current $17.13 rate. Connecticut’s minimum wage will rise from $16.94 to $17.48, while California’s will climb from $16.90 to $17.40. New Jersey will increase its minimum wage by 56 cents to $16.48 an hour for most workers, while Michigan is slated for one of the largest jumps, rising from $13.73 to $15 an hour. AOC-BACKED $30 MINIMUM WAGE PLAN COULD BACKFIRE IN UNEXPECTED WAYS, EXPERTS WARN The hikes come as several Republican-led states have also pushed their wage floors well above the federal rate, though they remain below the highest-paying blue states. Florida’s minimum wage reached $15 an hour on Sept. 30 and will remain there through the end of 2027, while Missouri is also at $15. Nebraska will increase its minimum wage from $15 to $15.26 on Jan. 1. Washington’s statewide increase will come as Seattle pushes its own wage floor even higher. The city’s minimum wage is slated to rise to $22.14 an hour in 2027, nearly $4.50 above the new statewide rate. Seattle’s wage requirements have also become a flashpoint in the debate over the costs facing local businesses. Beginning in 2025, all employers in the city, including small businesses, became subject to the same inflation-adjusted minimum wage. Some restaurant owners who later closed their businesses cited rising labor costs among the financial pressures they faced. ECONOMIST WARNS THOUSANDS OF VIRGINIA JOBS AT RISK AFTER MINIMUM WAGE HIKE SIGNED BY SPANBERGER Washington’s minimum wage is tied to inflation under state law, with the wage floor recalculated each year rather than requiring lawmakers to approve a new increase. Washington voters approved a measure in 1998 that raised the minimum wage and, beginning in 2001, tied future increases to inflation. Voters approved another measure in 2016 that set wage increases through 2020. Since 2021, the minimum wage has again risen annually with inflation, with the goal of keeping workers’ pay in step with rising prices. Each September, the Washington Department of Labor & Industries calculates the following year’s rate based on changes in the CPI-W. The new rate is announced Sept. 30 and takes effect Jan. 1. "Democrats appear to be doing everything they can to make the business climate in Washington more untenable," Seattle Red host and conservative commentator Jason Rantz told Fox News Digital. DOWNTOWN SEATTLE LOST 30,000 JOBS, BILLIONS IN OFFICE VALUE SINCE 2020 PAYROLL TAX: NEW REPORT FINDS "It’s not just the high cost of labor — Seattle is now going to be over $22 an hour — but it’s the high crime, open-air drug use, new income tax that targets pass-through businesses, and over regulation that make operating businesses more difficult than it should be," Rantz said. "Our unemployment rate is higher than the national average and we’re losing tech jobs left and right," he added. "Democrats have no answers. They’re just making their problems worse." The wage hike comes as Washington’s unemployment rate reached 4.9% in August, above the 4.1% national rate and up from 4.6% a year earlier, according to the state Employment Security Department. Washington also lost an estimated 900 jobs that month, including 2,300 information-sector positions, while professional and business services employment was down 13,100 jobs from a year earlier. Angela Rosen, who founded Penelope and the Beauty Bar and operates three Seattle spas, told Rantz that her therapists already make more than minimum wage, but said higher labor costs have squeezed support positions instead. "I had to cut my front desk," Rosen told The Jason Rantz Show, according to Seattle Red. Rantz reported that the move eliminated 12 shifts per week across two smaller locations. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac4bd4775342cf4db8c96f7 Our View: Give communities a voice in State Trust Land sales te 2026-10-06T09:20:07.597Z Our View: Give communities a voice in State Trust Land sales Candidates for governor and the Arizona Legislature faced an important question at our Sept. 23 election forum: Should local communities have more say when Arizona State Trust Land is sold, especially when that land includes shoreline or valued open space? Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac4baf575342cf4db8c9659 ELI STEELE: The terror of being called racist is crushing free speech in America te 2026-10-06T09:10:13.975Z ELI STEELE: The terror of being called racist is crushing free speech in America When my father, Shelby Steele, author, columnist, and senior fellow at Stanford University's Hoover Institution, began publishing his essays on race in the late 1980s, my teenage self was often by his side when he gave speeches. After each speech, the same scene unfolded as a crowd of people gathered to the side of the podium, each wanting a word. I remember one man in particular who hurried to reach my father first. He wore a corduroy sports coat with leather elbow patches. He said, "Dr. Steele, that was truly a remarkable speech. I want to thank you for saying the things you said up there." My father thanked him, and the man lowered his voice and leaned in as if to share a conspiracy. "You know I can't say those things." My father leaned back and said, "Why not?" The man smiled, as if to say, come on, "I am a White man." 15-YEAR-OLD BLACK TEEN'S MURDER REVEALS THE UGLY TRUTH ABOUT WHITE GUILT IN AMERICA My father had spent the past hour arguing for moving beyond the stifling limits of racial identity to the far greater possibilities within the American identity. The man agreed with every word, yet he could not bring himself to say them. He did not do so out of modesty but out of fear. To escape the charge of racism, he reduced himself to his race. The fear had done to him exactly what racism does. So, he stayed silent and let others like my father speak for him. No charge in American life carries more destructive power than the accusation of racism. Once charged with this modern-day Scarlet Letter, how do you disprove it? Do you trot out your Black friends and have them testify to your innocence? Or do you look into your accuser’s eyes and say the words that no one believes: I am not a racist? You cannot disprove it — the accusation is the verdict. This terror has reigned since the civil rights era, when the nation admitted to centuries of racial horror and rightfully vowed never to repeat it. Americans wanted to be better. DESCENDANT OF SLAVES SHAMES SMITHSONIAN’S WOKE ‘INDOCTRINATION’ AGAINST THE ‘GREATEST NATION ON EARTH’ For many, this terror came to overtake even the biblical sins. A man could be forgiven for greed, a lie, or even adultery, but not racism. Those sins of the Bible had a way back through confession, repentance, and forgiveness. Racism had none. There was no amount of confession that absolved it. There was only endless penance. Some Americans went further. They believed that their nation's founding principles were stained with racism to the point that they no longer held any legitimacy or role in their redemptive efforts. They embraced the Marxism of liberation ideology, dividing us into White oppressors and oppressed people of color. And when they came to understand the full power of this White guilt terror, they molded it to their advantage. Anyone who stood in their way also stood in the path of justice. The charge was racism if you were White. It was race traitor if you were Black. GEORGIA DISTRICT QUIETLY TRAINED TEACHERS TO BLAME 'WHITENESS,' 'DECOLONIZE' UNDER FEDERAL CRACKDOWN: REPORT At first, this terror enforced our behavior from the outside, and then it began to seep into our minds. On the nightly news, in newspaper headlines, or before our own eyes — we saw people or companies shamed as racist for not being diverse enough, for a word taken out of context, or for a donation to the wrong cause. Careers ended. Offenders were socially ostracized. We saw all of this, and we began to police our own speech and thoughts out of fear of saying the wrong thing. We even learned how to apologetically preface anything we said that could be misconstrued. We told ourselves we were being decent. We were afraid. SMITHSONIAN PUSHED ‘REVOLTING’ SOCIAL ACTION TRAINING AFTER ‘WHITENESS’ CHART APOLOGY: EXPERT My father defines this terror as White guilt. I have heard many Whites declare, "I have no White guilt." Of course they don't. One cannot feel actual guilt for what one has not done. White guilt is the collective guilt imposed on the White race for the sins of America's past. It is the terror of being seen as carrying on that racist legacy. Real guilt ends. You make amends, and you are free. White guilt never ends, because there is nothing to atone for, only the burden of skin color to answer for. 1619 PROJECT CREATOR CLAIMS PAYING REPARATIONS WOULD BE ADMISSION THAT US EXISTENCE IS A 'CRIME' The history this terror rests on is real. My own family has ancestors who were born as the property of White men. They worked their entire lives without pay, and their lives held such little value that they could be beaten or even killed. Even Christianity was distorted to support the idea that a White man had more value than a Black man. When the convulsions of the 1960s destroyed the moral legitimacy of the racial order of White supremacy, Whites suddenly found their lie of racial supremacy exposed, and they were without moral authority. An entire race condemned as guilty needed a way to prove it was innocent. What eventually became known as the diversity industry showed no mercy with this power. It understood that this terror could be monetized. ELI STEELE: BOB WOODSON TAUGHT ME AMERICA’S WOUNDS HEAL ONLY THROUGH TRUTH AND COURAGE It was around 1970 that the word diversity began to gain prominence, and it became the societal measure of innocence. Its logic was unforgiving: the more people of color an institution had, the more innocent it became. Absolution was the point. But absolution is a mirage. No one arrives. Paul Rossi, then a math teacher at Grace Church School in New York City, was relieved of his teaching duties after publicly challenging the school's approach to race and later left the school. Rossi’s troubles began when he questioned his school's conditioning of students to view their whiteness as a perpetual apology. In my documentary, "White Guilt," he describes a training session where the administration segregated the entire school into two racial groups. He was placed in the White room. The facilitator warned that they might feel some White feelings, and Paul asked, "What is a White feeling?" CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION The trainings, he came to understand, were designed never to arrive. They endlessly expand what counts as racist and push justice beyond reach, into the future, into the keeping of experts. It was never meant to arrive. Widening the charge was how it sustained and grew its power. Each flareup, from Trayvon Martin to Michael Brown, escalated the accusation that America is systemically racist. It reached its height during the summer of George Floyd, when a single video led to the reorganization of America and the West in corporate boardrooms, classrooms, and the arts. And still it was not enough. No amount of penance can satisfy an accuser whose power depends on your guilt. The formula only needed a new oppressed group and a new oppressor. It is no wonder this terror has spread beyond race. Other protected classes saw the power to be had and recognized the formula that White guilt had established. The constant in this formula was the White oppressor. The variable was the oppressed, a role any approved minority could take up. Yasser Arafat, the PLO, and other Palestinian organizations understood this early, courting Black revolutionaries as early as Arafat’s visit with Eldridge Cleaver and the Black Panthers in Algiers in the 1970s. When the Hamas terror attacks of October 7, 2023, happened in Israel, the decades of groundwork paid off. The White guilt-Black power symbiosis became a White guilt-Palestinian one, and the slaughter of Jews was reframed as resistance before the bodies were counted. This terror of White guilt has grown into the evil of our time. Far too many of us have surrendered to it out of convenience, and our institutions have grown weaker, our free speech has been constrained, and our children have become less educated. Too often, we ask, "Who let it happen?" as if it were done to us. But too many Whites allowed themselves to be reduced to color in hopes that the charge of racism would pass over their heads. And some activists saw in it an easy source of power, defending racial discrimination in the name of justice. The White guilt terror has grown into a great evil of today because we let it. The man who did it is not hard to find. He felt the fear, saw his Whiteness, and chose silence, and he is still there, smiling in a corduroy jacket. He never needed permission to say what he believed. He needed courage. So do we. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM ELI STEELE Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac4baf575342cf4db8c9650 LIZ PEEK: A blue wave? The liberal media wants one, but voters might disagree te 2026-10-06T09:10:13.283Z LIZ PEEK: A blue wave? The liberal media wants one, but voters might disagree Four weeks from today, Americans will go to the polls and set the country’s course for the next two years. Heads up to Republicans: things are shifting. The liberal media is positively giddy over polls showing Republicans lagging in key Senate races, and others showing the GOP likely to lose the House. But are their happy forecasts of a blue wave likely to prove right? Maybe, but there are signs that voters are beginning to look at Democrat candidates more closely, and they don’t like what they see. When long-time Democrat Debra Messing endorses Republican Bruce Blakeman for governor in New York State over incumbent Kathy Hochul, something is afoot. Incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins, considered vulnerable by Democrats, now leads her opponent and Michigan Democrat candidate Abdul El-Sayed just lost the endorsement of an important union. Meanwhile, in Minnesota, which went for Kamala Harris in 2024, candidate Michele Tafoya could become the first Republican senator from the state since 2009. MORNING GLORY: FIVE SENATE RACES SHOW WHY DEMOCRATS MAY REGRET THEIR PRIMARY CHOICES Democrats are not popular. For all they celebrate Donald Trump’s low approval ratings, the reality is that the Real Clear Polling averages put Democrats’ favorability at 39%, exactly tied with the president. The media are also playing up worst-case scenarios in a determined effort to drive down Republican turnout and campaign funds. It’s a clever strategy. If voters think their cause is lost, they may well stay home and decline to back local candidates. LEE CARTER: POLLS SAY DEMOCRATS COULD SWAMP REPUBLICANS. AS A POLLSTER, I HAVE A QUESTION Note to voters: it’s far too early to reach that conclusion. Much can change between now and November. The polls are seemingly becoming less reliable with every election cycle and can also be easily manipulated. In a recent New York Times/Portland Press Herald/Siena survey of Maine that shows Collins in the lead, for instance, the surprised author writes it has "a sample that looks reasonably favorable to Democrats." Even the Washington Post admits in a recent piece, "There are reasons to suspect polls could be overestimating Democrats’ strength." Meanwhile, there are signs that increased scrutiny may not bode well for the radical leftists running for senate seats in Michigan, in Maine, or elsewhere. In Michigan, Democrat Abdul El-Sayed recently lost the endorsement of the state’s firefighters union. The head of that labor group claims it had always meant to remain neutral in the race, which also features Republican Mike Rogers, and that El-Sayed’s name on a list of endorsements was a clerical mistake. That account is disputed by at least one union official who says it was El-Sayed’s negative views of law enforcement that soured his organization. He told a local news outfit, "Abdul El-Sayed has …held positions within organizations that support defunding the police and abolishing a considerable portion of our prison system." HISTORIC NEWSPAPER GIVES EL-SAYED A SAVAGE REBUKE FOR HIDING HIS PAST WHILE ENDORSING HIS OPPONENT CNN Politics confirmed that El-Sayed explicitly endorsed the anti-cop movement, stating in a 2020 interview, "We do need to defund the police." Republicans, digging into El-Sayed’s past, are highlighting a tweet from the candidate saying, "The fact that cops kill Black folks so regularly tells us who society considers part of the ’public’ & from whom they are to be kept safe. Its not just a few bad cops — it’s an entire SYSTEM of white supremacy." MORNING GLORY: EL-SAYED MIGHT HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE BLACK VOTE IN MICHIGAN El-Sayed likely hoped to keep those offensive past remarks hidden, but the days of erasing history are long gone. El-Sayed is also tagged with campaigning with Hasan Piker, the infamous anti-Israel influencer who claimed America "deserved 9/11." That cannot sit well with most voters. The Michigan race is a toss-up; Real Clear Polling shows recent surveys have El-Sayed one or two points ahead of Rogers, within the margin of error. In Maine, which went for Kamala Harris by 7 points in 2024, Democratic former state Senator Troy Jackson is struggling in his bid to unseat long-serving Republican Collins. Democrats considered this race a prime pick-up opportunity — the only state won by Harris that had a GOP senator running for reelection. But, they initially chose unknown populist Graham Platner to be their candidate, despite revelations that he sported a Nazi tattoo, had voiced racist opinions online, was not actually a working-class oysterman but rather had received significant financial support from his well-off father, and was accused of infidelity. It took credible charges of sexual assault to boot Platner from the race, leaving fill-in Jackson to carry on the campaign. Voters are not ecstatic about Jackson, who lacks Platner’s charisma, and who is running an uninspired campaign. A recent New York Times poll showed Collins ahead by three points; the author of the survey, whose recent red state polls were more promising for Democrats, found it "hard to imagine how Democrats could seriously be competitive in Kansas if they can’t even win Maine." REPUBLICANS FACE BRUTAL MIDTERM HEADWINDS. SIX FORCES COULD HELP THEM DEFY HISTORY. Hilariously, the Times writer concludes: "Ms. Collins may be leading for a simple reason: People like her better and think she would be a better senator." CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Democrats are banking on voters’ dislike for President Trump carrying their party to victory in November. To quote the Times, still puzzling over Collin’s favorability, "It also just seems inconsistent with Mr. Trump’s extraordinary unpopularity." But, despite the president’s exhortations to his base to pretend he’s on the ballot…he is not. His poor polling may not matter to voters worried about Democrats’ antisemitism or the likelihood that a Democrat-run Congress would rush to reopen the border, block investigations into welfare fraud, reverse cuts to spending that have driven the federal workforce to the lowest level in 60 years, raise taxes, reinstitute the green energy anti-oil diktats of the Biden era, and undo the business-friendly policies that have boosted economic growth to rates not seen in decades (other than post-Covid.) The GOP has considerable money to spend getting that message out in the next four weeks. Let us hope for the good of the country they do just that. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM LIZ PEEK Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac4baf475342cf4db8c9647 HUGH HEWITT: Legacy media left half of America out. Fox News let them in te 2026-10-06T09:10:12.566Z HUGH HEWITT: Legacy media left half of America out. Fox News let them in Some would date the revolution in American media to June 1, 1980, when, at 6:00 PM Eastern Time, CNN began broadcasting around-the-clock news. But, while CNN was 24/7/365, it differed only in the volume of televised news it carried, not different from the quality or the lean of legacy network news. Indeed, CNN quickly became a part of legacy news. That is what it is aspired to. That is what it became. Others would point to August 4, 1987, as the beginning of the revolution, the date the Federal Communications Commission repealed the "Fairness Doctrine" by a vote of 4-0 under FCC Chairman Dennis R. Patrick’s leadership. Still others would point to August 1, 1988, when Rush Limbaugh launched his program on ABC Radio Networks and began broadcasting over his then 50 affiliates. "Rush built the mall," I tell most audiences interested in the birth of conservative talk radio. "Mike Gallagher, Larry Elder, Mark Levin…we just have stores inside that mall." RUSH LIMBAUGH’S PATRIOTIC LEGACY RETURNS AHEAD OF AMERICA’S 250TH BIRTHDAY TO TEACH KIDS TRUE HISTORY Rush provided "proof of concept" to AM station owners and a demand signal to all of media that half of America was not just under-served but actually unwelcomed. The market responded. Brian Kilmeade, Guy Benson and many others on the Fox Radio Network are part of the ever-expanding news universe on the center-right. "The good bulk of the press in this country was monolithic — liberal to varying degrees," Fox News founder Rupert Murdoch commented on the tenth anniversary of the launch of Fox News in 2006. This was an echo from what he had said at the actual launch ten years ago: "Frankly, all the others look alike. We will be an alternative." JUAN WILLIAMS: MY WIFE THOUGHT I WAS CRAZY TO JOIN FOX NEWS. I'M GLAD I DID Of course, the success of the network and the brand has been phenomenal. What Rush Limbaugh did for radio, Rupert Murdoch did for cable news: Prove the concept that there was an enormous, unmet demand in consumers of news in America for center, center-right and conservative news. As with Limbaugh, so with Murdoch: Great success followed by others entering the lists with the same basic model. Even a cursory glance at cable news ratings screams out that Murdoch was right and perhaps right far beyond what anyone suspected. Fox News doesn’t merely dominate the ratings, it crushes them. Through three decades of rising to and remaining on top, the formula has been the same: Put professionals on the air who reflect what patriotic and America-loving portions of the news-consuming public believe and ask them to present the news in a fair, measured way through the start of prime time. Always be reasonable. Always be open to other views. Use light humor and sly derision by all means, but even the "opinion hosts" work to "stay within the 20s" even as daytime stays firmly "within the 40s." Counter-factuals are never very productive, so spare yourself the time you would waste imagining a world in which Fox News had not been launched and thrived. It would be — even its worst critics should admit this — so much less interesting, so much more grey than had legacy news been left to its own devices, pumping out the same-old same-old over the past 30 years.  Having carved out for itself a formidable Gibraltar of a fortress for its brand, it is unlikely that Fox News will be displaced from the top of cable news specifically, and indeed increasingly "the news" generally for years to come.  What we see now are the first, tentative steps of legacy media to consciously try and shrug off the reputation for bias it built for itself since the Vietnam War turned legacy media into a vast swamp of advocacy journalism. FOX NEWS MEDIA TOPS YOUTUBE FOR EIGHTH STRAIGHT QUARTER WITH 918 MILLION VIEWS That’s a huge mountain to climb, especially as so many previous attempts have failed. Like universities that hire a visiting professor with glowing credentials on the right for a year or two of appointment as a "Visiting Scholar," the underlying institution is looking for camouflage not a genuine commitment to the ideas it has long locked out of its halls. 30 years down the road, the country will again check in and see that "journalism" remains a craft, not a profession, and the best craftsmen are fully aware of the world around them, not blinkered to half or more of the news horizon. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac4baf375342cf4db8c963e Democrats think a blue wave is building. Here are 3 forces that could stop it te 2026-10-06T09:10:11.856Z Democrats think a blue wave is building. Here are 3 forces that could stop it Democratic Senate Leader Chuck Schumer is sounding increasingly bullish about his party's chances of riding a potential blue wave into November, declaring Democrats have "the wind in our sails" as national and battleground polling points to a favorable political environment in the midterm elections. But beneath that confidence are three variables that could determine whether the Democratic advantage becomes a wave — or breaks before Election Day: a potential polling undercount of Republicans, persistent voter skepticism of the Democratic brand, and the GOP’s financial firepower advantage. Schumer, speaking to reporters last week as the Senate adjourned until after Election Day, predicted that Democrats are "on the edge of taking back the Senate." After nearly two years of President Donald Trump back in the White House and Republican control of the Senate and the House, Schumer emphasized, "Americans are frustrated with higher costs and a government they don’t believe is working for them." AI IS SUPERCHARGING THE CAMPAIGN AD WARS, BUT VIRAL DOESN'T MEAN VICTORIOUS The GOP is fighting political history, which has traditionally seen the party in power in Washington lose congressional seats during midterm election years. Add to that a challenging political climate fueled by persistent inflation Americans see at the grocery store, high gas prices tied to what polls show is an unpopular war with Iran, and Trump's negative approval ratings. The latest polls indicate Democrats holding an advantage over Republicans in the battle for Congress and that they are more enthusiastic to vote in the midterms. But Trump predicts that Republicans will perform much better in the midterms than critics and pollsters expect. "I think we’re going to have a big surprise, because they don’t know what’s happening," the president told supporters at a rally Saturday night in Ohio, as he referred to Democrats. Here's a closer look at the three variables. Republicans control the Senate 53-47, which means Democrats need a net gain of four seats to win back the majority. But with one month to go until Election Day, Democrats are treading deeper and deeper into red territory as Republicans stay mostly on defense. The latest Fox News polls indicate margin of error races in Michigan, a must hold for the Democrats, and in Texas, Maine and Iowa, three seats the party is working to flip to win the majority. An average of the latest surveys also points to very close contests in Alaska, Ohio, and Kansas, where the Democrats are playing offense, and Minnesota, a leading flip opportunity for the GOP. WHO'S UP AND WHO'S DOWN IN THE LATEST FOX NEWS MIDTERM POWER RANKINGS But what if the polls are off? "Polls considerably underestimated Donald Trump and other Republicans on the ticket with him in 2016, 2020, and, to a slightly lesser extent, in 2024," polling guru, political analyst and statistician Nate Silver noted this past weekend. But Silver added that polls in the previous two Trump-era midterms, 2018 and 2022, were essentially unbiased. Fast-forward to this cycle, and polls in some high-profile Democratic primaries were off the mark. Among the miscues this summer, overestimating Abdul El-Sayed's narrow victory in Michigan's Senate showdown, and underestimating victories by Lt. Gov Peggy Flanagan in Minnesota's Senate primary, state Rep. Angie Nixon's win in Florida's Senate contest, and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley's upset victory to capture the Wisconsin gubernatorial nomination. Coverage of the miscues grabbed widespread media attention and sparked fresh criticism of public opinion polling. DEMOCRACY ’26: STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE FOX NEWS ELECTION HUB If the surveys are overestimating Democratic turnout and underestimating Republican enthusiasm, even a modest polling miss could reshape several of the close Senate contests. "I don't think any Democrat is over optimistic after...2024. We all understand that anything can happen in the closing days, and we're preparing for that," longtime New Hampshire Democratic Party Chair Ray Buckley told Fox News Digital. Trump's approval ratings remain well underwater, as do favorable ratings for the GOP. But surveys indicate the Democrats' brand is nothing to brag about. The Democrats' favorable rating hovered in negative territory in the most recent Fox News national poll, at 44%-55%. And it was even lower in the latest Wall Street Journal national survey, at 38% favorable and 58% unfavorable. "I think just because Americans are outraged because of how Republicans have failed them and made their life more expensive doesn't automatically mean that they're going to embrace and trust Democrats," former Biden administration Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg told Fox News Digital on Saturday. Buttigieg, a 2020 Democratic presidential candidate who is considering another White House run in 2028, said it's crucial Democrats "make sure that our candidates get out there, make it very clear who they are, what they're about, and what we would do differently." Making life even tougher for the Democrats: the victories by left-wing and socialist-aligned candidates over more moderate contenders in the party's primaries, which gave the GOP more messaging ammunition to portray all Democrats on the ballot this year as radicals. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER That's the case in Michigan, Minnesota and Florida, where El-Sayed, Flanagan and Nixon all defeated establishment-backed rivals. Meanwhile, in Texas, a trail of controversial past comments by Talarico is handing the GOP more firepower. But Democrats in all four of these Senate showdowns are returning fire by anchoring the Republicans on the ballot to Trump. In the latest Fox News poll in Texas, 53% of those questioned said they were extremely or very concerned that Talarico is too liberal. But a near equal amount, 51%, said they were extremely or very concerned that Paxton is too close to Trump. Republicans are winning the ad wars, thanks to a major money advantage. Boosted by massive cash infusions from the Trump-aligned MAGA Inc. and other leading Republican groups and donors, the GOP is outspending the Democrats in all of the crucial Senate showdowns. That includes a roughly $70 million advantage in Ohio and nearly $30 million in Maine and Texas, three top targets for the Democrats, according to figures from AdImpact, a top ad-tracking firm. The GOP's outspending the Democrats by approximately $25 million in Michigan, which Republicans are aiming to flip. Republicans are also outspending Democrats in swing state New Hampshire, in the battle to succeed retiring Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen. "The amount of money being spent is enormous," Buckley told Fox News Digital, as he pointed to all the Republican-aligned ads flooding the small state. But Buckley said Democrats have organizing and enthusiasm advantages. "We might not be as competitive as we'd like on television, but we're certainly competitive knocking on the doors. We've got the energy out there. The voters are excited. You saw that with the turnout in the primaries throughout the country," he said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac4baef75342cf4db8c9624 Cornell Case Highlights Drop in Resolved Sexual Assault Cases Under Trump te 2026-10-06T09:10:07.840Z Cornell Case Highlights Drop in Resolved Sexual Assault Cases Under Trump The administration has shifted its enforcement of a civil rights law from allegations of sexual misconduct to issues like blocking protections for transgender students. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac4baee75342cf4db8c961b Democrats Eyeing the House Face a Conundrum: Rent or Buy? te 2026-10-06T09:10:06.958Z Democrats Eyeing the House Face a Conundrum: Rent or Buy? With less money than G.O.P., Democrats are torn over where to spend in the final weeks. The party is making its biggest move in years against one of G.O.P.’s biggest blue-district survivors. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac4baee75342cf4db8c9612 After a Failed Execution, Scrutiny of the 5 Methods Used to Kill te 2026-10-06T09:10:06.085Z After a Failed Execution, Scrutiny of the 5 Methods Used to Kill Tennessee’s unsuccessful attempt to end the life of Christa Pike with a lethal injection is spurring debate over capital punishment techniques, and whether the death penalty should exist at all. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac4b63f75342cf4db8c9414 Arizona Supreme Court throws out lawsuit against due to apparent typo te 2026-10-06T08:50:07.907Z Arizona Supreme Court throws out lawsuit against due to apparent typo The case underscores how strictly Arizona courts can enforce the requirements for filing claims against government entities, even when the mistake appears to be nothing more than a typographical error. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac4a38375342cf4db8c9051 Maricopa County Attorney Confirms Scottsdale Schools Violated Open Meeting Law, Contradicting District’s Claim te 2026-10-06T07:30:11.440Z Maricopa County Attorney Confirms Scottsdale Schools Violated Open Meeting Law, Contradicting District’s Claim By Matthew Holloway | The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office (MCAO) found that Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) violated Arizona’s Open Meeting Law, according to a Sept. 22 letter that directly contradicts the district’s subsequent claim that no violation had been found. “MCAO concluded that an Open Meeting Law violation has occurred,” Deputy County Attorney Caitlyn Mitchell wrote to complainant Michael Bengert in the letter. The investigation concerned SUSD’s Phase II Design Advisory Team, whose work involved proposals for repurposing, consolidating, or closing district schools. Mitchell said investigators reviewed Governing Board meeting recordings, accompanying agendas, and supplemental information provided by Bengert. SUSD General Counsel Renee Osipov subsequently disputed statements that MCAO had found a violation. “Scottsdale Unified School District has received communication and a public comment indicating that the Maricopa County Attorney’s office found the District in violation of the Open Meeting Law (OML) with respect to the operation of the Phase II Design Team. This is inaccurate,” Osipov wrote in a correspondence with Bengert shared with AZ Free News. “The County Attorney did not issue adverse findings, did not cite the District for an OML violation, and did not initiate any corrective action,” she added. The district also published that position on its website Oct. 1. MCAO’s Sept. 22 letter expressly states that the office informed SUSD of its conclusions. “MCAO has informed SUSD of its findings and conclusions, recommended that SUSD revise its future use of superintendent appointed committees, and requested that the SUSD Governing Board acknowledge the results of this investigation publicly at the open meeting to discuss the Phase II Team’s recommendations,” Mitchell wrote. The office said the team had completed its work, making it too late to require corrective action concerning future team meetings. The letter stated that the investigation was closed and did not announce a penalty. An earlier letter to district counsel on Sept. 16 detailed the office’s reasoning. “Although the creation of SUSD’s Phase II Design Advisory Team (‘Phase II Team’) does not—as a purely technical matter—fall under the statutory definition of an ‘advisory committee or subcommittee,’ the purpose and subsequent operation of the Phase II Team does,” prosecutors wrote. The disagreement centers on the Governing Board’s involvement in the team’s creation and whether its work served the board or district administrators. Osipov said the superintendent formed the team to conduct an analysis for the administration. She said it was not charged with making recommendations to the Governing Board regarding repurposing, consolidating, or closing schools. “The team’s work was intended to inform the administration’s development of options for Governing Board consideration,” she wrote. MCAO’s Sept. 16 letter said the board discussed creating an advisory body during 2025 and considered the issue Jan. 6, 2026. Although the board declined to amend its policy to establish a standing advisory board, prosecutors said the superintendent subsequently created the Phase II team and tasked it with making recommendations to the board. “The timing of these events suggests the Governing Board’s implicit direction to the superintendent to create an advisory board for the purpose of advising the Governing Board,” the letter states. Prosecutors described the team as the board’s “brainchild” and said its recommendations concerned matters the board would vote on. Osipov challenged MCAO’s interpretation, saying portions of the Sept. 16 letter conflicted with opinions issued by the Arizona Attorney General’s Office. She also said SUSD posted materials after each meeting to support transparency. The amended Attorney General Opinion, issued June 23, 2025, explains that a superintendent-created committee does not automatically become subject to Open Meeting Law because its work leads to recommendations reaching the board. The opinion says the law typically does not apply when the superintendent develops a proposal without board direction or other close involvement. It also cautions that a governing board cannot evade public meeting requirements by informally establishing a committee or directing a superintendent to establish one. A committee’s subsequent work can become subject to the law when the board tasks it with developing policy recommendations. MCAO’s Sept. 16 letter relied on its assessment of the board’s involvement and the team’s function. It recommended that SUSD avoid an overly narrow interpretation of the law when determining whether future advisory bodies must hold public meetings. Prosecutors also cited A.R.S. § 38-431.09, which directs those interpreting Arizona’s Open Meeting Law to favor open and public meetings. The complaint was initially submitted to Attorney General Kris Mayes’ office, which referred it to MCAO July 17 after citing a conflict of interest. The complaint concerned public access to the advisory team’s meetings. Bengert has also raised broader concerns about district leadership and public participation, criticizing SUSD’s academic outcomes, enrollment losses, and financial management while questioning whether its governing board provided sufficient scrutiny of Superintendent Scott Menzel’s administration. He argued that parents and residents needed opportunities to hear opposing views on district policies and decisions. Bengert has asked MCAO to respond publicly to SUSD’s characterization of the investigation. In correspondence shared with AZ Free News, he disputed Osipov’s statements and asked the county attorney’s office to clarify its findings directly to the district. An MCAO spokesperson said the office was reviewing additional questions and checking whether other correspondence existed. AZ Free News requested additional comment from Scottsdale Unified School District and General Counsel Renee Osipov regarding the county attorney’s findings and the district’s characterization of the investigation. Neither had responded to those inquiries by the time of publication. 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 Maricopa County Attorney Confirms Scottsdale Schools Violated Open Meeting Law, Contradicting District’s Claim first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac4a38075342cf4db8c9037 NAU football defeats No. 12-ranked Idaho State to close road trip on high note te 2026-10-06T07:30:08.014Z NAU football defeats No. 12-ranked Idaho State to close road trip on high note The Lumberjacks earned their first ranked win of the season, defeating No. 12 Idaho State to close a three-game road trip on Saturday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac4a37f75342cf4db8c902e NAU football at Idaho State te 2026-10-06T07:30:07.171Z NAU football at Idaho State Northern Arizona tight end Jeter Purdy (89) runs with the ball during a game against Idaho State on Saturday at Idaho Central Credit Union Dome in Pocatello, Idaho. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac4a12675342cf4db8c8fc5 NYPD detective released from hospital after being stabbed multiple times in Bronx te 2026-10-06T07:20:06.407Z NYPD detective released from hospital after being stabbed multiple times in Bronx A New York City Police Department detective was released from the hospital after he was stabbed multiple times during a robbery in the Bronx last week, according to officials. Detective Jose Mercedes was wheeled out of Jacobi Medical Center in Morris Park on Monday before standing up in front of a group of clapping officers. "Today, in another incredible feat of strength and determination, Detective Mercedes got up from his wheelchair and walked out of Jacobi Medical Center on his own two feet. Hundreds of members of the NYPD were there to cheer their brother on," Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said on X. NYPD DETECTIVE, CHILDREN SHOT IN SEPARATE BROOKLYN SHOOTINGS OVER HOLIDAY WEEKEND "The entire department stands behind Detective Mercedes as he continues his recovery. And the greatest detectives in the world will relentlessly pursue those responsible for this crime," she added. Mercedes was off-duty when two suspects on an e-bike attempted to snatch his gold chain as he was clearing out the trunk of his car in the Norwood neighborhood on Friday afternoon, according to officials. WATCH: E-BIKE TEEN TAKEOVER SWARMS DOWNTOWN CITY STREETS BLOCKING TRAFFIC, LEADING TO CHARGES The detective attempted to fight back, but he was stabbed and slashed seven times during the struggle before the assailants fled. Authorities said the confrontation began when the men attempted to steal his gold chain. Mercedes then pursued the fleeing attackers on foot for about two blocks before collapsing near East 206th Street and Rochambeau Avenue. "Despite his serious injuries, Detective Mercedes chased after his attackers on foot," Tisch said. Tisch and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani visited him in the hospital shortly after the attack. "I visited the detective and his family at Jacobi Hospital with Police Commissioner Tisch," the mayor said on Friday. "I am hoping for his quick and complete recovery." The two attackers remain at large, police said on Monday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac490be75342cf4db8c8697 Ticket resale industry lobbies to stop price cap bills te 2026-10-06T06:10:06.172Z Ticket resale industry lobbies to stop price cap bills The multibillion-dollar ticket resale industry has formed a coalition to lobby against state-level legislation that seeks to cap the price of event tickets sold on the secondary market. The year-old... Subscribe Already a subscriber?  Login The post Ticket resale industry lobbies to stop price cap bills first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac48e6675342cf4db8c8621 Defendants in ‘fake electors’ case want protection from future prosecutions te 2026-10-06T06:00:06.922Z Defendants in ‘fake electors’ case want protection from future prosecutions Key Points: In tossing the indictment into alleged “fake electors,” a judge kept open the possibility for more charges in the future Some of the defendants claim a law preventing political prosecutions should protect them from future indictments If the Court of Appeals makes a decision, it could have a big effect on future politically charged cases PHOENIX — Republicans indicted in the “fake electors” scheme are using a state law designed to deter political prosecutions to get an appellate court to block Attorney General Kris Mayes from ever bringing new charges against them. The original indictment charged 11 Arizona Republicans with forgery and conspiracy when they signed documents after the 2020 election falsely claiming that Donald Trump had won the popular vote in Arizona. Eight others also were charged, all allies or lawyers for Trump. In August, the trial judge threw out the indictment after concluding that the grand jury had not been provided all the relevant information they needed. But in doing so, Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Sam Myers cleared the way for the state to seek a second indictment down the line. Now one defendant, former U.S. Senate candidate Jim Lamon, is arguing to the state Court of Appeals that Myers should have dismissed the charges outright under the state’s anti-Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation, or anti-SLAPP, law. It requires dismissal of any prosecution found to retaliate against, deter or prevent political speech. Seven more defendants are preparing to make or join the same argument on appeal. “If a state actor, driven by improper motive, is permitted to file criminal charges against a political opponent and then evade the consequences of the anti-SLAPP Statute by dismissing the case once that improper motive has been proven, then the purposes of the anti-SLAPP Statute will be thwarted,” Lacy Cooper, an attorney for Lamon, wrote in a special action filed with the Arizona Court of Appeals. Besides Lamon, four other defendants have filed notices of appeal and plan to litigate the anti-SLAPP issue: John Eastman and Christina Bobb, former Trump attorneys; Mark Meadows, Trump’s former chief of staff; and Tyler Bowyer, chief operating officer of Turning Point Action. State Sen. Jake Hoffman, Trump adviser Boris Epshteyn and local Republican Nancy Cottle also joined in notices of appeal. “The defense position is that you can’t just dismiss your way out of an anti-SLAPP violation,” said Ashley Adams, an attorney for Eastman. “This has to be addressed because that’s the purpose of the statute — to make sure people aren’t prosecuted for exercising their First Amendment rights.” The appellate court’s decision could set new precedents about when the anti-SLAPP law could be used to short-circuit future prosecutions. In the filing, Lamon’s attorneys argue Myers not only must rule on the anti-SLAPP issue but must grant the motion, dismiss all pending charges and award attorneys’ fees. “The trial court had jurisdiction to act, and it also had a duty to act,” Cooper wrote. Defendants have sought to end the case using the anti-SLAPP law from the start. Of note is that the original statute covered only civil lawsuits. But in 2022, ahead of Mayes’ election, the Republican-controlled Legislature expanded it to require dismissal of criminal charges, a first in the nation among anti-SLAPP laws. To win dismissal, defendants must first prove the prosecution was “substantially motivated by a desire to deter, retaliate against or prevent the lawful exercise of a constitutional right.” In February 2025, Myers found the electors had done that. He ruled that statements Mayes made on the campaign trail previewing the coming investigation and indictment of those in the “fake elector” case at least initially established some motivation to target the defendants’ exercise of a constitutional right. With Myers ruling for the defendants, the burden shifted to the state to prove to him it did not, in fact, seek to deter the defendants’ constitutional rights. The state never took that step. Instead, Mayes appealed the anti-SLAPP ruling, and the appellate court paused lower court proceedings. The Court of Appeals declined to consider the state’s case. But by the time the anti-SLAPP appeal had wrapped, the original underlying indictment had been tossed based on the judge’s ruling that prosecutors had failed to provide all relevant information to the grand jury. Bobb also is appealing Myers’ ruling granting the state’s motion to dismiss without prejudice after the judge threw out the original indictment, as well as his ruling denying a separate motion to disqualify Mayes based on association with the national elections group States United Democracy Center. Whether the appeals court takes up Lamon’s special action and the defendants’ appeals could be especially instructive for future use of the anti-SLAPP law. Arizona is the only state to include criminal charges in its anti-SLAPP law. And, so far, appellate courts have declined to issue binding rulings on how it should be used. Richie Taylor, a spokesperson for Mayes, declined to comment on Lamon’s special action, the pending appeals or any plans to refile charges. The state’s response to Lamon is due Oct. 16. The court has yet to set a briefing schedule for Meadows, Bowyer, Bobb and Eastman. The post Defendants in ‘fake electors’ case want protection from future prosecutions first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac47dff75342cf4db8c808d Massachusetts felon pleads guilty after DOJ says he sold Russian plutonium to 67 customers te 2026-10-06T04:50:07.569Z Massachusetts felon pleads guilty after DOJ says he sold Russian plutonium to 67 customers A convicted felon from Massachusetts has pleaded guilty to illegally importing plutonium from Russia and selling the radioactive material and other highly toxic and hazardous materials to customers in the U.S. and abroad, while also pleading guilty to possessing child sexual abuse material. Jacob D. Miller, 44, pleaded guilty to one count of being a felon in possession of ammunition, one count of being a felon in possession of explosive materials, one count of importing nuclear material without lawful authority, one count of mailing hazardous materials and one count of possession of child pornography, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Massachusetts. Miller was arrested on April 9, 2025, and indicted by a grand jury on April 17. He has remained in federal custody since his arrest. US REMOVES RADIOACTIVE CANCER-TREATMENT MATERIAL FROM CENTRAL AMERICAN COUNTRY OVER 'DIRTY BOMB' RISK He had previously been convicted on Feb. 9, 2004, in Massachusetts state court for possessing child pornography and possessing an explosive device. According to federal prosecutors, Miller received seven years of probation in the child pornography case and, in a separate case involving two counts of possessing an explosive device, was sentenced to 2½ years in jail and 10 years of probation. After his release, Miller started a business called Collect The Periodic Table (CTPT) and sold samples of elements such as plutonium, which is highly radioactive, and thallium, which is highly toxic, according to prosecutors. In addition to selling through CTPT directly, Miller used an online third-party retailer, Bonanza, to make sales. Miller imported plutonium from Russia and arranged for it to be mailed to him at his Massachusetts residence, prosecutors said. Between Dec. 30, 2020, and March 31, 2025, Miller sold plutonium to about 67 customers across the U.S. and abroad. Miller shipped the plutonium to his customers through a U.S. mail service, despite plutonium being a hazardous substance that was prohibited from being shipped. Between Oct. 12, 2017, and April 5, 2025, Miller used CTPT and Bonanza to sell thallium to about 71 customers, according to prosecutors. Miller also shipped the thallium to his customers through the U.S. mail, even though thallium was also a hazardous substance that was barred from being mailed. During a search of Miller’s residence in April 2025, a box containing bottles of explosive powder, numerous rounds of ammunition and six firearms were recovered by investigators. The ammunition, firearms and explosive materials were unlawfully possessed because of his previous felony convictions, prosecutors said. FORMER NORTH TEXAS POLICE OFFICER GIVEN THREE LIFE SENTENCES FOR CHILD PORNOGRAPHY, SOLICITATION OF MINOR Miller’s laptop and cell phone were also found with child sexual abuse material, which he had opened as recently as the day before the search warrant, according to prosecutors. His sentencing has been scheduled for Jan 21. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac474a075342cf4db8c7ce9 Falcons turn primetime doubters into believers behind Bijan Robinson's back-to-back masterpieces te 2026-10-06T04:10:08.086Z Falcons turn primetime doubters into believers behind Bijan Robinson's back-to-back masterpieces When football fans saw three straight Primetime games on the NFL schedule for the Atlanta Falcons, there were some social media eye rolls, sighs and more, and who could blame them? The Falcons, who started third-string quarterback Cooper Rush and were sitting at 0-2 at the start of the year, didn’t really make for must-watch television under the bright lights of a nationally-televised contest. But that’s the beautiful thing about the NFL: each week is a chance to prove everyone wrong, especially this early in the season. The Falcons are doing just that, and now they’re can’t-miss entertainment on the gridiron. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Why? The man in the backfield wearing No. 7 on his red and black jersey: running back Bijan Robinson. In Week 3 against the Green Bay Packers, Robinson, who had modest showings for his standards in the Falcons’ two losses to begin the year, broke out for 194 yards on 29 carries with two touchdowns in the blowout victory at Lambeau Field. Once again on the road against a divisional foe in the New Orleans Saints, a team celebrating the 20th anniversary of the "Domecoming" where they emotionally reopened their beloved Superdome following the devastation of Hurricane Katrina against these same Falcons, Robinson put up another magnificent stat line. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! On just 19 carries, Robinson finished the game with 145 yards rushing and two more touchdowns to help lead the way to a 45-17 thrashing to move to 2-2 on the season. And though they have shown tons of fight through three weeks, the 1–3 Saints were stumped all night long on home turf. Robinson’s agility, explosiveness and consistent running is just a joy to watch for those who love the great game of football. His first touch of the game went for 59 yards and a touchdown on a run that saw him hit 21 mph without looking like he broke a sweat. Then, it’s the tough-nosed running in the red area that can also break the spirit of a defense, as he made it 14-0 in the first quarter with a four-yard touchdown run. And just as they did last week, the Falcons are all about spreading the wealth. Brian Robinson Jr., Bijan Robinson’s backup, had more touchdowns than his counterpart, scoring three times and rushing for 62 yards on 14 carries in this one. Finally, there’s Michael Penix Jr., whose job is to conduct the offense in a timely manner and make some key throws to keep drives going. Thankfully for Atlanta, he’s back healthy and doing just that, going 15-of-20 for 223 yards with a touchdown pass to Jahan Dotson to get himself involved in the scoring. He also loved tossing the rock to Drake London, who matched Bijan Robinson with 194 yards through the air last week in Green Bay, as he finished with five catches for 96 yards. Of course, the Falcons’ offensive line has a large share in making this magic happen, and the defense for Atlanta has been solid over the past two weeks to allow the ball to get back into the hands of Penix, Bijan Robinson and more as much as possible. But there’s no denying that watching this Falcons team over the past two weeks has been pure joy because one of the best players in the sport has put on back-to-back spectacles in Primetime, and there’s still one more game to go on Sunday night against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 5. "I love the Primetime games under the lights. It brings out a different energy, and I just love this team," Bijan Robinson said after the game. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac4724875342cf4db8c7c7a Rays capitalize on four Yankees errors to take commanding 2-0 ALDS lead te 2026-10-06T04:00:08.662Z Rays capitalize on four Yankees errors to take commanding 2-0 ALDS lead Start spreading the news: the Yankees are out of answers. New York flatlined in a 5-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday night, falling into a 2-0 ALDS hole as the series heads north. Tampa Bay stayed hot after Jon Gruden's pregame hype at Tropicana Field. Needing a bounce-back after Drew Rasmussen’s eight no-hit innings in Game 1, the Yankees instead stumbled right out of the gate. YANKEES LOSE ALDS GAME 1 TO RAYS AS AUSTIN WELLS IS THROWN OUT AT THIRD AFTER BREAKING UP NO-HITTER Three first-inning defensive errors handed Tampa Bay an early 1-0 lead when Junior Caminero hit into a fielder's choice off starter Cam Schlittler. It marked the fifth postseason game in Yankees franchise history with four or more errors. New York tied the game in the fourth on a solo home run by Ben Rice off Rays starter Freddy Peralta. The Yankees loaded the bases in the top of the fifth, but Cody Bellinger flied out to the warning track against reliever Cam Booser to leave everyone stranded. WHY YANKEES ACE CAM SCHLITTLER IS IN THE AL MVP CONVERSATION AND COULD JOIN AN EXCLUSIVE CLUB The Rays made them pay immediately in the bottom half with an RBI groundout by Liam Hicks, an RBI infield hit by Chandler Simpson, and a two-run single from Richie Palacios to break it open. Rice was the only Yankee providing any real sign of life, launching his second home run of the night in the eighth inning to trim the deficit to 5-2. His two-homer game couldn't wake up the rest of the lineup, and New York's frustration peaked when Spencer Jones hit a fly ball that struck the Tropicana Field catwalk for an out under 'live-play' rules, echoing Ty France’s roof hit at American Family Field on Saturday. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! With no room left for error, the Yankees head back to the Bronx facing elimination. Game 3 pits Yankees ace Max Fried against the Rays' 15-game winner, Nick Martinez, to keep New York alive. Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac46b3c75342cf4db8c7ae8 Jim Bakker, Television Preacher Felled by Sex and Financial Scandals, Dies at 86 te 2026-10-06T03:30:04.664Z Jim Bakker, Television Preacher Felled by Sex and Financial Scandals, Dies at 86 With his then-wife, Tammy Faye, Mr. Bakker built a broadcasting juggernaut around the gospel of prosperity. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac45d3875342cf4db8c7857 Nobu chef killed after teen driver crashes into parked car in California te 2026-10-06T02:30:16.883Z Nobu chef killed after teen driver crashes into parked car in California A longtime chef at Nobu Malibu in California was killed when a teenage driver crashed into his parked car as he was sleeping. Ryo Uchimiya, 51, was a sushi chef who had worked at the famous Japanese restaurant for 25 years, according to KTLA. Uchimiya parked along the curb and was napping in his car before starting his shift on Saturday morning when a 16-year-old boy plowed his Range Rover into the rear of his the chef's parked sedan at around 6:50 a.m. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said the teenager appeared to be speeding when he slammed his SUV into Uchimiya, according to KTLA. Investigators said there was no indication that the teenager was driving under the influence. FLORIDA WOMAN ACCUSED OF DUI CRASHES SUV INTO PARKED CAR, THEN MAKES BIZARRE PLEA TO POLICE CAUGHT ON CAMERA It remains unclear whether the teenager will face any charges as the incident remains under investigation. Uchimiya died from "multiple blunt force injuries," according to the Los Angeles County medical examiner’s office, the New York Post reported. The medical examiner also ruled the manner of death an accident. Surveillance footage showed the driver's SUV slamming into Uchimiya’s parked car, causing a chain-reaction crash that pushed the sedan into two other vehicles in front of him. A witness told KTLA that the teenage driver appeared to be shocked and confused after the collision. SILICON VALLEY DEVELOPER ACCUSED OF MURDER AFTER INVESTIGATORS SAY TESLA REACHED 142 MPH BEFORE FATAL CRASH "I heard throughout the day that maybe he didn’t even have a license," she said. "He’s a young kid. He looked very young and very confused and his parents didn’t even show up to find him. He was sitting there for two hours by himself." People who work and live near the restaurant said the stretch of Pacific Coast Highway where the deadly crash took place has a reputation for being dangerous, as drivers are constantly seen speeding, according to the outlet. The Malibu City Council declared a local emergency in November 2023 over dangerous conditions on PCH, weeks after a speeding driver struck and killed four Pepperdine University students along the highway. Uchimiya's loved ones and coworkers remembered him as a beloved husband, father of two children and talented chef, according to KTLA. The manager of Nobu Malibu said the "family of staffers" at the restaurant are doing what they can to support Uchimiya’s family during this difficult time. "Obviously, it’s been a very, very difficult day for so many people," the manager told the outlet. "He was a real nice guy, very talented chef," a fellow Nobu chef told the New York Post. "It’s such a shame." "He was resting, getting ready for a catering gig," the chef added. "We all get here really early." A Nobu hostess told the outlet that staff members were still processing the loss. "We’re not ready to talk about it now," she said. "We all need time." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac45d3075342cf4db8c7830 Undefeated Parker pushed in the second half by Heritage Academy Mesa te 2026-10-06T02:30:08.420Z Undefeated Parker pushed in the second half by Heritage Academy Mesa The long westward drive home to the Arizona-California border likely wasn't as raucous and enjoyable as it appeared to be at halftime for Parker. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac45d2f75342cf4db8c7826 Lake Havasu City man gets probation in cocaine case after judge calls decision ‘close call’ te 2026-10-06T02:30:07.339Z Lake Havasu City man gets probation in cocaine case after judge calls decision ‘close call’ Branding it a "fairly close call", Mohave County Superior Court Judge Derek Carlisle opted for probation rather than prison in a Lake Havasu City drug case. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac45d2e75342cf4db8c781c River City Newspapers to acquire Northern Arizona newspapers in joint venture te 2026-10-06T02:30:06.260Z River City Newspapers to acquire Northern Arizona newspapers in joint venture River City Newspapers will expand its Arizona newspaper holdings in December, taking ownership of four Northern Arizona publications that have been owned by Western News&Info for more than 35 years. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac45d2c75342cf4db8c77fb Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Says, ‘If Abdul Can Win in Michigan, Anybody Can Win Anywhere’ te 2026-10-06T02:30:04.330Z Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Says, ‘If Abdul Can Win in Michigan, Anybody Can Win Anywhere’ Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez made the remarks about Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for Senate in Michigan, as she considers whether to run for president in 2028. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac45ad575342cf4db8c778e Potential Iranian Drone Attack Led to Exit of U.S. Aircraft from British Air Base te 2026-10-06T02:20:05.561Z Potential Iranian Drone Attack Led to Exit of U.S. Aircraft from British Air Base According to U.S. and British officials, 12 B-1 Air Force bombers from R.A.F. Fairford air base were withdrawn because of the risk of a drone attack ordered by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac4562575342cf4db8c768a Trump Orders Execution of Gunman in 2009 Attack at Fort Hood te 2026-10-06T02:00:05.029Z Trump Orders Execution of Gunman in 2009 Attack at Fort Hood The Pentagon said that Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, who carried out the deadliest mass shooting at an American military base, would be executed by firing squad. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac453d575342cf4db8c7637 The Arizona State Fair opens its monthlong run without a petting zoo, but lots of animals te 2026-10-06T01:50:13.698Z The Arizona State Fair opens its monthlong run without a petting zoo, but lots of animals PHOENIX – The Arizona State Fair is open for its monthlong run. Decked out with flashing rides, colorful carousels, food vendors and midway games, the only thing missing in this year’s edition is a petting zoo. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac453d475342cf4db8c762e Colorado River Concerts opens its 52nd season of world-class entertainment with the Best of Broadway te 2026-10-06T01:50:12.698Z Colorado River Concerts opens its 52nd season of world-class entertainment with the Best of Broadway BULLHEAD CITY — Colorado River Concerts opens its 52nd season in Bullhead City on Nov, 5 with the "Best of Broadway: The Music of Andrew Lloyd Weber" and more. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac453d375342cf4db8c7625 River City Newspapers to acquire Northern Arizona newspapers in joint venture te 2026-10-06T01:50:11.367Z River City Newspapers to acquire Northern Arizona newspapers in joint venture River City Newspapers will expand its Arizona newspaper holdings in December, taking ownership of four Northern Arizona publications that have been owned by Western News&Info for more than 35 years. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac453d275342cf4db8c761c Toast te 2026-10-06T01:50:10.390Z Toast Toast is a young male domestic short hair mix. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac453d175342cf4db8c7613 Meringue te 2026-10-06T01:50:09.358Z Meringue Meringue is a female pit bull terrier mix puppy. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac453cf75342cf4db8c760a Journey te 2026-10-06T01:50:08.000Z Journey Journey is an adult male pit bull terrier mix. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac453cc75342cf4db8c75e5 U.S. Citizen Accused of Surveilling Taiwanese Family on China’s Behalf te 2026-10-06T01:50:04.099Z U.S. Citizen Accused of Surveilling Taiwanese Family on China’s Behalf The woman, Wanying Zhang, was arrested at the Los Angeles airport on Sunday. She was accused of watching the son of Taiwan’s president in Seattle. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac4517375342cf4db8c7576 White House Blocked Politico From Air Force One for Trump’s Trip to Nebraska te 2026-10-06T01:40:03.512Z White House Blocked Politico From Air Force One for Trump’s Trip to Nebraska The move is the latest round in the fight over presidential access after Mr. Trump declared a ban on CNN, Politico and MS NOW. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac44f2475342cf4db8c752b Dennis Hastert, longest-serving Republican House Speaker and convicted child molester, dies at 84 te 2026-10-06T01:30:12.814Z Dennis Hastert, longest-serving Republican House Speaker and convicted child molester, dies at 84 The late House Speaker Dennis Hastert (R-IL) was an accidental speaker. And it was a sheer accident that the world learned a dark secret about Hastert, years after he left Capitol Hill. It was twenty years ago, almost to the date. House Republicans were on the verge of losing their majority in the 2006 midterms. And their Speaker, Dennis Hastert, was in meltdown. HIGHEST-RANKING US OFFICIAL TO EVER SERVE JAIL TIME, FORMER HOUSE SPEAKER DENNIS HASTERT DEAD AT 84 Word had just broken that then-Rep. Mark Foley (R-FL) had sent inappropriate messages to high school-age male teens, serving as House pages. The Republican-led House was meeting on September 29, 2006, trying to escape town so the GOP could defend their majority. But nothing was going right for Republicans. The public was growing weary of President George W. Bush and the war in Iraq. Democrats were poised to retake the House in November. Yours truly and Deirdre Walsh — then of CNN — spotted the portly Hastert lumbering across Statuary Hall toward the Speaker’s office. "Did he call you?" Walsh asked Hastert about Foley. "What are you going to do about it?" I inquired. "We’ll talk about that shortly," mumbled Hastert under his breath, his wide glasses nearly tumbling over the bridge of his nose as he huffed into the Speaker’s suite. An hour later, Hastert, outgoing Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-TN) and other top Republicans convened a brief press conference to tout a national security bill they just passed. The legislation was designed as the GOP sendoff as lawmakers went home to campaign. "Ok, we’ll take questions. Only on the bill," instructed Frist. "Only on the bill." No one even squeaked. Finally, I piped up. "We have questions about other subjects," I announced, determined to ask about Foley. "Alright," said Frist, shoving back from the table. The Tennessee Republican knew what was coming. Frist was happy he wouldn’t have to address Foley. That was something for Hastert. Especially since Frist planned to run for President in 2008. I inquired about Foley. Hastert muttered a non-answer which was barely usable for broadcast. He mumbled something about him not being "very happy" about Foley. But it was a soundbite from the Speaker of the House on the scandal, right as a bloodied GOP hit the exits for the midterm campaign. Someone then quickly adjourned the press conference. And that was it. FORMER REPUBLICAN HOUSE SPEAKER DENNIS HASTERT DEAD AT 84 A few days later, local reporters in Illinois pressed Hastert about how he handled the Foley matter. Back in Washington, asked one of the Speaker’s aides why Hastert – as a former teacher and coach – wasn’t more aggressive protecting the teen pages. We may have found out why years later. Eighty-four year-old Dennis Hastert died of natural causes over the weekend. The late Speaker is one of the most ignominious figures in American politics. He was the longest-serving Republican Speaker in history, wielding the gavel from 1999 to 2007. Hastert stumbled into the Speakership, rising thanks to the missteps of others. Yet despite his years in Congress, what we learned about Hastert nearly a decade after he left office revealed him to be one of the most grotesque persons to ever serve in Congress. In fact, Hastert is the highest-serving U.S. official to ever serve jail time. Virtually no one knew it, but Hastert was an unbridled sexual predator. Known as "Coach" rather than "Mr. Speaker" to his Capitol colleagues, Hastert preyed on teenage boys when he taught high school in the 1960s and 1970s. Hastert was never implicated in the page scandal. The House nixed the program soon afterwards, even though it was nearly as old as the republic. But in retrospect, how Hastert fumbled what was going on with the House pages shockingly added up later. Democrats won the House handily in the 2006 midterms. Hastert didn’t run – and probably wouldn’t have won – a leadership race in the new Congress. He stuck around as rank-and-file member for a few months and resigned in late 2007. Few heard much from Hastert after he departed Congress. Such was his style. He shunned interviews as Speaker and was rarely even spotted in the Capitol corridors. To defend his reticence with the press corps, the Speaker proclaimed that he was more of a "listener." And then Hastert’s otherwise bland, nearly forgotten Speakership took a dark turn in 2015. Federal banking regulators flagged Hastert’s curious withdrawals of staggering amounts of cash. They suspected the transactions signaled that someone could be blackmailing the former Speaker. So they investigated. But that’s how it came to light that Hastert was actually paying hush money to conceal his sexual transgressions with minors. The feds indicted Hastert on charges of lying to investigators and evading banking laws. He later pleaded guilty to the bank crimes. Prosecutors dropped the charge of making false statements. Federal Judge Thomas Durkin declared that the former Speaker was "a serial child molester." In court, Hastert admitted that he "mistreated athletes" and "took advantage" of those he was supposed to mentor. Prosecutors never charged Hastert in connection with sex crimes. He served 13 months of a 15-month sentence at a federal facility in Rochester, MN. It’s remarkable that someone who operated at this level of American government obscured such a hideous secret for so long. And as instructive as the day nearly 20 years ago when the Foley scandal broke and Republicans were on the verge of losing the House, unceremoniously terminating Hastert’s Speakership — the day that propelled him into the leadership is even more illuminating. Republicans nearly lost the House in the 1998 midterms. House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-GA) was toxic and Republicans showed him the door. In late 1998, Republicans tapped then-Rep. Bob Livingston (R-LA), chairmanof the Appropriations Committee, to become Speaker in 1999. But then came December 19, 1998. The Saturday before Christmas. I was on the job on 9/11. I was on the job on January 6. I’ve covered Congress for a litany of big hearings, the removal of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA). Even the day they banished Pete Rose from Major League Baseball as a kid reporter back in Cincinnati. You name it, I’ve seen it. But from a sheer news perspective, December 19, 1998 rivals many of those. The House met on that Saturday before Christmas to approve articles of impeachment against President Clinton for the Monica Lewinsky scandal. This would mark only the second time in American history that the House impeached an American President. President Clinton also ordered airstrikes against Iraq for violating no-fly zones following the first Gulf War that day. So that story was in full force. But the night before, there was news that Livingston – the GOP’s Speaker in waiting – had an affair with a lobbyist. Juxtapose that with what the House was trying to do with Clinton because of his sexual exploits. On the morning of December 19, 1998, Livingston took to the House floor to demand that the president resign for his transgressions. "No! You resign! You resign!" came a cacophony of catcalls from Democrats in unison in the House chamber. Livingston paused and held up his hand to quiet the din. The Louisiana Republican then announced he would not stand as the GOP’s nominee for Speaker when the new Congress convened in January 1999. He promised to resign from the House a few months later. FOLLOW US ON X Bedlam tore through the Capitol. House Republicans scrambled. They needed a new Speaker-designee. By nightfall, they conscripted J. Dennis Hastert for the job. The Chief Deputy Whip in the Republican Conference. Hastert was a part of the GOP leadership team. But he was a backbencher. His obscure leadership slot was to help count votes on the floor. Many reporters who covered Congress didn’t even know who Hastert was. Hastert was barely vetted by the press corps. But there was other big news. Airstrikes against Iraq. The Livingston scandal. That’s to say nothing of only the second impeachment trial of a President in American history. GOT A TIP? Hastert seized the Speaker’s gavel in January 1999. He remained on the job for another eight years. Longer than any other Republican. His odious past obscured. But ultimately, Dennis Hastert did not take to the grave the loathsome secrets he hid for so long. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac44f2375342cf4db8c7522 White Sox ride another dramatic comeback win to beat Guardians and take commanding 2-0 ALDS lead te 2026-10-06T01:30:11.901Z White Sox ride another dramatic comeback win to beat Guardians and take commanding 2-0 ALDS lead The Chicago White Sox are moving closer and closer to one of the most unlikely postseason runs in recent history, after completing yet another come-from-behind win on Monday evening. Chicago won Game 1 of its series against the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday afternoon behind a parade of relief pitchers and four heroic innings from Grant Taylor to finish out the win. A mammoth 440-foot home run from Munetaka Murakami in the fourth inning gave the White Sox a 2-0 lead they'd never relinquish, with the Guardians leaving seven runners on base and going 0-for-4 with runners in scoring position. On Monday night though, Cleveland looked to turn the tables. The Guardians jumped out to an early 2-0 lead when pitcher Sean Newcomb, replacing starter Anthony Kay, made a throwing error on a Nathaniel Lowe grounder. YANKEES LOSE ALDS GAME 1 TO RAYS AS AUSTIN WELLS IS THROWN OUT AT THIRD AFTER BREAKING UP NO-HITTER In the 4th inning though, Murakami struck again. After Kyle Teel singled and Miguel Vargas walked, Murakami hit a hard grounder through the right side of the infield to drive in Teel. With Cleveland still up 2-1, the big blow came a few innings later from another Chicago rookie. In the sixth inning Vargas led off with a single, and Randal Grichuk walked after Murakami grounded out. Reliever Erik Sabrowski threw a wild pitch that let the two runners get to second and third, but Tommy Pham flew out without scoring the tying run. Braden Montgomery though, delivered. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE On the very first pitch, Montgomery laced a sharp double to right field, bringing in both runners and giving the White Sox its first lead, 3-2. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! With high leverage Cleveland reliever Hunter Gaddis now in the game, Chase Meidroth floated a blooper to right, scoring Montgomery and extending the lead to 4-2. The Guardians built a rally of their own in the bottom of the 8th, with Chase DeLauter singling off bulk pitcher Sean Burke with two outs. White Sox manager Will Venable brought Grant Taylor back out, just two days after throwing 42 pitches in game one. It backfired, with Jo Adell crushing a 413-foot triple off the top of the left-center field wall and making it 4-3. Taylor recovered to get Lowe and send the game to the 9th. Remarkably, he finished it out himself on just five pitches, getting Angel Martinez, Travis Bazzana, and Patrick Bailey in order. Two appearances in three days, covering 5.1 innings and 49 pitches. That's the stuff playoff legends are made of. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER The series now shifts to the South Side of Chicago on Wednesday, with neither team having announced a starter. But the win makes the White Sox overwhelming favorites to advance to the ALCS against the winner of the Yankees-Rays series and continue a remarkable season. Just two years removed from losing 121 games and becoming the laughingstock of the league, the White Sox have rebuilt quickly. Smart trades, like acquiring Miguel Vargas from the Dodgers at the deadline in 2024 have combined with Murakami's outstanding first season and strong player development. Players like Montgomery, Colson Montgomery, Meidroth, Taylor and Kyle Teel have grown in their farm system, leading to them scoring the most runs in the American League in 2026. Cleveland, meanwhile, needs three straight wins to extend their season and avoid another postseason disappointment. They'll have to take down a team that has yet to lose in the playoffs, and has the Pope behind them, to do it. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac44f2075342cf4db8c74f4 Caleb Flynn, Who Appeared on ‘American Idol,’ Gets Life Sentence for Wife’s Murder te 2026-10-06T01:30:08.162Z Caleb Flynn, Who Appeared on ‘American Idol,’ Gets Life Sentence for Wife’s Murder Caleb Flynn maintained his innocence at his sentencing hearing in Ohio on Monday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac44f1f75342cf4db8c74eb White House Blocked Politico From Air Force One for Trump’s Trip to Nebraska te 2026-10-06T01:30:07.074Z White House Blocked Politico From Air Force One for Trump’s Trip to Nebraska The move is the latest round in the fight over presidential access after Mr. Trump declared a ban on CNN, Politico and MS NOW. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac44a7575342cf4db8c744c Which Maricopa house has the best Halloween haunt? You decide te 2026-10-06T01:10:13.846Z Which Maricopa house has the best Halloween haunt? You decide The decorations are up, the ghosts are out and now it’s time for Maricopa to choose its favorite. Voting is officially open for InMaricopa’s Mystery Mansion Mayhem Halloween house-decorating contest, sponsored by State Farm agent Rene Chavez. Residents can vote once per day throughout October for their favorite decorated homes entered in this year’s contest. Three awards are up for grabs: Sponsor’s Choice: $300 cash and other prizes InMaricopa.com’s Choice: $250 cash and other prizes People’s Choice: $100 cash and other prizes The contest is part of InMaricopa’s annual Halloween celebration and not only gives residents a chance to show off their decorating skills, but their neighbors can decide who truly went all-in this spooky season. Winners will be notified Nov. 2. Ready to cast your vote? Click here to access the map and here to vote for your favorite home.  The post Which Maricopa house has the best Halloween haunt? You decide appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac4481e75342cf4db8c71e5 Is the Dodgers dynasty already in jeopardy after brutal game two NLDS loss to Atlanta Braves? te 2026-10-06T01:00:14.413Z Is the Dodgers dynasty already in jeopardy after brutal game two NLDS loss to Atlanta Braves? "They're ruining baseball." "They've built a superteam." "They're unbeatable." "Too many fans and teams have no hope of their team reaching or winning the World Series." "Lock 'em out." MLB'S SALARY CAP PROPOSAL WON'T FIX THE LEAGUE'S NON-EXISTENT COMPETITIVE BALANCE PROBLEMS With some varying degree of consistency, all of these statements have become oft-repeated campaign phrases from either Major League Baseball itself or many of the league's fans. Mostly as a result of the Los Angeles Dodgers winning back-to-back World Series titles and continuing to add expensive players to their roster, despite the success. For much of the 2026 season, off-field discussion and PR efforts centered on the league's owners demanding a salary cap in upcoming labor negotiations, as a direct result of the Dodgers' spending. Curiously, few of these proponents ever mention the New York Mets and their spending. Interestingly, the Mets missing the postseason for two consecutive seasons despite a top-2 payroll never seems to come up. Nor the Giants and Angels futility, despite their big markets and payrolls. But beyond the labor discussion is the on-field results. Yes, the Dodgers have won the World Series in two straight years. And yes, there's still every opportunity for them to win a third title in 2026. The issue? Sunday night's game two of the NLDS against the Atlanta Braves showed why there's no such thing as a foregone conclusion in baseball. Why it's not possible to "ruin" the most unpredictable sport in the country. And why assembling even the best roster guarantees nothing. The Dodgers won game one in mostly ho-hum fashion, with Tarik Skubal going six strong innings and Kyle Tucker, Teoscar Hernandez, and Max Muncy hitting home runs to win 5-3. When the Braves announced that superstar starter Chris Sale would be held back for game three, the widespread expectation was that the Dodgers had a tremendous advantage for game two. Blake Snell, a two-time NL Cy Young Award winner, was set up to start for LA. Atlanta? They countered with little-used reliever Ray Kerr. Kerr didn't pitch in the majors in 2025, had a 5.64 ERA in 2024, and has such poor "stuff" that he struck out just 11 hitters in 18.1 innings in the regular season. Game over, right? Of course not. The Dodgers missed every opportunity against the Atlanta bullpen, made several uncharacteristic mistakes, and lost game two 3-2 to even the series at one apiece. Kerr went 3.1 scoreless innings against the Philadelphia Phillies in a decisive game three of the wild card series. He followed that up by going 2.2 scoreless innings against the Dodgers in a pivotal Game 2 of the NLDS. Because of course he did. Outsider observers might point to Kerr's 1.47 ERA in his regular season sample as evidence that his postseason performance is justified. Except the underlying stats show how fortunate he was to have those results. Kerr's BABIP allowed, or batting average on balls in play, was .143 in the regular season. The league average is around .300. In 2024, his BABIP allowed was .403, demonstrating that there's no secret formula Kerr is using to over-perform. And it's not just BABIP. The league's average left on base percentage is around 75%, essentially, when baserunners reach against a pitcher, league average is that 75% of those runners won't score. Kerr's LOB% this year? 98%. Put simply, that's absurdly "lucky" and will regress to the mean over a broader sample. But that highlights the problem with trying to "predict" postseason baseball: over a small sample size, like a single series, or even a few series, a pitcher like Ray Kerr can throw six shutout innings against two of the best lineups in baseball. Sure enough, thus far in October, Kerr's BABIP allowed is .200 and his LOB% is 100%. Over an entire season, those numbers will not continue. It's impossible. But in a playoff series? In any series? It's not impossible or even improbable. The gaps between players in baseball are so small that on any given day, Ray Kerr can outpitch Blake Snell, who was mostly ineffective, over a few inning sample. Or Didier Fuentes, a good but inexperienced relief pitcher, can go 3.2 innings and allow just one run while retiring nine straight Dodger hitters. Suddenly, the unbeatable Dodgers dynasty is in serious trouble. It's one game, though, you might be thinking. And of course that's right; LA is still favored, slightly, to win the series. But Atlanta can now start Chris Sale on regular rest in game three, at home, not long after he threw a complete-game shutout against the Dodgers at Truist Park with 11 strikeouts and just five baserunners allowed. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE It's a new game, it's the playoffs, each start is independent of the last, but even with Yoshinobu Yamamoto starting for Los Angeles, the Braves likely have the advantage to win game three. Suddenly, what looked like a foregone conclusion could turn into a 2-1 Braves series lead by Tuesday night. And therein lies the problem. If your offense has an off night in a best-of-5, your season can end in a hurry. If your left fielder misplays a routine pop-up, like Teoscar Hernandez did on Sunday, your season can end in a hurry. If your relief pitcher throws a wild pitch after your defense allowed a gift triple, your season can end in a hurry. In LA's case, it's not just Sale, it's that their best hitter, Shohei Ohtani, clearly isn't healthy. Ohtani, though he has two singles in the NLDS, has not looked anything like the dominant force he often was in the 2025 playoffs. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! In his first at bat, Ohtani struck out on four pitches from Kerr, only one of which was even remotely close to the strike zone. In his second at bat, he popped up with one out and runners on first and second, getting seven pitches, six of which missed the zone. In his final at bat, he once again struck out despite seeing just one pitch in the zone. The strike-out pitch nearly bounced off the plate. When Ohtani is limited, the Dodger lineup looks a lot more beatable. And boy is he limited. It's not to say that the Dodgers are done, that a 1–1 series when LA still has Yamamoto, Tyler Glasnow, and a second start from Skubal available to them is over. But it shows just how fragile the "superteam" moniker actually is in October. It's not just them. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER The New York Yankees tied for second in runs scored in the American League this season. In game one, they were dominated by Drew Rasmussen to the tune of one hit. One hit in which the runner was thrown out at third base. From what was supposed to be an even series, to the Rays becoming big favorites to advance in just one game, because a good pitcher had his best stuff. Again, it always seems so obvious. The best team wins, because that's what happens in the NFL. The superstar hitters win out. But that's ignorant of actual history, when players like Eddie Rosario and his .560 NLCS batting average in 2021, carry teams to the World Series. Or Steve Pearce won 2018 World Series MVP after hitting three home runs and driving in eight runs in five games. Or Mitch Moreland hits a gigantic late-inning homer in game four of a World Series game to make that series 3-1 instead of 2-2. Baseball isn't predictable. Which is what makes it so great. Hopefully everyone involved remembers that in a few months instead of canceling the season for nothing. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac4481575342cf4db8c71b7 Judge Sides With Justice Dept. in Dispute Over Subpoena to Times Freelancer te 2026-10-06T01:00:05.378Z Judge Sides With Justice Dept. in Dispute Over Subpoena to Times Freelancer The magistrate judge’s conclusion is only a recommendation, and a Federal District Court judge is scheduled to hold a hearing on the issue next month. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac4436875342cf4db8c7103 Russian bio-leak secrecy follows Chernobyl playbook, ex-CIA officer warns te 2026-10-06T00:40:08.914Z Russian bio-leak secrecy follows Chernobyl playbook, ex-CIA officer warns Fears of a pneumonic plague outbreak following the death of a Siberian plague research institute employee don't bode well for Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is facing a faltering economy and a stalled war in Ukraine that has claimed estimated hundreds of thousands of Russian lives, experts say. Putin has for years maintained a tight grip on power, and while a single lab death isn't an immediate regime-killer, suppressed biological incidents—much like the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster or the Soviet-Afghan War—add to the compounding list of systemic failures in Moscow, retired CIA officer Dan Hoffman told Fox News Digital. "The longer-term strategic question is, does this have an impact on Vladimir Putin and his hold on the Kremlin until his own people realize: 'This just isn't right for us. We don't like this. We don't like the war in Ukraine. This is just another thing,'" Hoffman told Fox News Digital. RUSSIAN STATE ECONOMIST FIRED AFTER STARK WARNING ABOUT MOSCOW’S ECONOMIC FUTURE "The reason why the Soviet Union collapsed wasn't because of Chernobyl, but that was a part of it," he added. "It was it a failed economy? Well, they kind of got that going too. The failed war in Afghanistan? Well, that war in Ukraine doesn't look too good. So all these things just pile up on Putin." The researcher who died has been identified as 28-year-old Darya Shipilova, who worked at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute of Siberia and the Far East. There was no evidence that her illness was caused by pathogens linked to her work, Russian health authorities said. Shipilova died after being diagnosed with a pneumonia of "unknown" origin, authorities have said. GABBARD SAYS DECLASSIFIED BIOLAB RECORDS VALIDATE CONCERNS PREVIOUSLY DISMISSED AS MISINFORMATION On Monday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States was "watching and monitoring" the situation closely. Anna Popova, the head of Russia's Federal Service for the Oversight of Consumer Protection and Welfare, or the Rospotrebnadzor, which handles infectious disease, arrived at the research lab. "No micro-organisms associated with the employee’s professional duties were detected in samples taken from the patient," the agency said. Even if Shipilova's death is an isolated incident, Russia's history of hiding information related to sensitive matters could leave many outside observers with doubts, Hoffman said. AMB. GORDON SONDLAND: THE GODFATHER TEST -- HOW PUTIN TURNS EVERY ATTACK INTO A MYSTERY—AND GETS AWAY WITH IT "Putin, you know, is a dictator and he's got pretty strict control over information, so they're obviously not going to release any truth to the public, and that means we have to rely on intelligence to understand what's going on behind the scenes," he said. The Soviet Union tightly controlled news of its invasion of Afghanistan amid global condemnation and enforced a total media blackout when the Chernobyl nuclear reactor exploded on April 26, 1986, suppressing information both domestically and internationally. ‘VOTERS GET TO CHOOSE — JUST NOT THE RESULT’: RUSSIA’S PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION REACHES OCCUPIED UKRAINE "Whatever Russia is saying publicly, that has nothing to do with the reality on the ground," said Hoffman. "What that is, is an influence operation for their own people." Hoffman noted that China, one of Moscow's closest allies, also controls what information is disseminated to the outside world. "China does the same thing. How much useful information did we get out of them with COVID?" Hoffman said. "That's the way dictatorships work." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac4411175342cf4db8c7092 Trump clears way for Fort Hood terrorist to face Army firing squad nearly 17 years after massacre te 2026-10-06T00:30:09.197Z Trump clears way for Fort Hood terrorist to face Army firing squad nearly 17 years after massacre President Donald Trump has cleared the way for the Fort Hood terrorist to face an Army firing squad, Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell announced Monday, nearly 17 years after the deadly rampage. Nidal Malik Hasan killed 13 people and wounded 32 others in the 2009 attack at Fort Hood, shouting "Allahu Akbar" as he opened fire. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth recommended the execution. The Army secretary will set the execution's time and place, Parnell said. JUSTICE DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES IT'S READOPTING THE FIRING SQUAD AS A MEANS OF EXECUTION "Judgment day for Hasan has finally come," Parnell wrote. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac4410f75342cf4db8c7082 Hut! Hut! Spike? Is Jacoby Brissett the Cardinals’ long-term answer at quarterback? te 2026-10-06T00:30:07.779Z Hut! Hut! Spike? Is Jacoby Brissett the Cardinals’ long-term answer at quarterback? TEMPE – Monday is the official one-year anniversary of Jacoby Brissett taking over as the Arizona Cardinals’ starting quarterback. Since starting 16 games and receiving a reworked contract worth $15.5 million guaranteed during the offseason, the offense under his watch continues to flash potential in the early going before failing to execute in crunch time. A performance of 277 yards, a touchdown and a passing rating of 103.1 in a Week 1 victory is followed by 541 total passing yards and five interceptions amid a three-game losing streak.  On Sunday, Arizona jumped out to a 14-3 lead in the first quarter before Brissett threw three interceptions, including a 98-yard pick six on the final play, for a 36-24 loss to the New York Giants that dropped his overall record as the team’s starter to 2-14. “The first one, he was trying to give Marv a chance,” coach Mike LaFleur said. “The second one, people are going to disagree with me on this one in terms of batted balls. “The third one, it’s fourth and goal. It’s the last play and he’s got to get the ball out of his hands, so I think we can provide better clarity to make sure that we’re not even in that situation.” As a result, Arizona appears to be in the familiar position of searching for a viable quarterback.  Third-round pick Carson Beck presents untapped upside considering his performance in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game on Aug. 6. After a 3 interception performance from Jacoby Brissett in Sunday’s loss to the Giants, Cardinal fans are calling for Carson Beck to take the reins. Beck completed 15/19 passes for 188 yards and a TD in the HOF game back in August for the Cardinals. @sportscronkite https://t.co/Gvteb6X6Ob — Tre Heard (@treheardspj) October 5, 2026 However, he was viewed as more of a developmental prospect coming out of Miami and is currently listed as the team’s third-string quarterback behind Gardner Minshew II. LaFleur also shut down any speculation of a quarterback change on Monday. “Let’s focus on this week and try to be as good as we can be,” LaFleur said. “We were 12 feet away from scoring 30, but we didn’t and we lost. So we’ve got to improve from it and work to be 1-0 this week.” LaFleur hasn’t shied away from attacking teams through the air as the Cardinals have thrown at least 35 pass attempts in three of the first four games of the season. With the ball on the Giants’ 4-yard line and 22 seconds left in the contest, he leaned on the quarterback to get the job done on four consecutive passing plays. While the 39-year-old first-time head coach is still in the opening phase of his coaching tenure, the pursuit of the franchise’s next quarterback of the future has been ongoing since Carson Palmer’s retirement in 2018.  As luck would have it, the 2027 quarterback class appears to have a variety of intriguing options for Arizona to consider once April 29 rolls around. ESPN analyst Jordan Reid has six quarterbacks in the top 50 of his overall draft rankings, potentially pitting 2027 against other legendary drafts such as 2024’s six first-round quarterbacks as well as 2004 and 1983 both producing three hall-of-fame caliber starters. Here’s a brief overview of seven of the top prospects: Arch Manning, Texas Height: 6-4 Weight: 222 pounds 2026 Stats: 73 of 115 (63.5%) | 862 Yards | 7 TD | 3 INT The nephew of Peyton and Eli Manning has looked the part at times thanks to his ideal frame, strong arm talent and play-making ability on the ground. However, he’s yet to ease concerns about processing the field as plays develop and creating pressure due to indecisiveness despite starting 17 games. He’s “still only at best with concepts that allow him to execute simple reads,” Reid said. Dante Moore, Oregon Height: 6-3 Weight: 220 pounds 2026 Stats: 66-of-99 (69.7%) | 926 Yards | 9 TDs | 0 INTs After leading Oregon to the College Football Playoff semifinal in 2025 and watching analysts project him as a top selection in the 2026 NFL Draft, Moore took a sizable gamble by returning to Eugene for his junior season. Although he’s still displayed what he’s best at – his footwork and ability to operate within a system this season – questions remain about his pocket presence and below-average showings against top competition. Moore also suffered a concussion on Sept. 26 against USC, and it is currently unknown when he will return. CJ Carr, Notre Dame Height: 6-2 Weight: 220  pounds 2026 Stats: 88 of 124 (71%) | 1,197 Yards | 13 TDs | 1 INTs Carr threw for 2,741 yards, 24 touchdowns and six interceptions with a 66.6% completion rate in his first season as the starter for Notre Dame. Through five games in 2026, he’s building upon the foundation he set during his sophomore season with stout decision-making, coordination and play-recognition. While his arm strength and mobility aren’t exceptional, Carr’s continuous improvement throughout his collegiate career makes him a prospect worth keeping an eye on. Darian Mensah, Miami (FL) Height: 6-3 Weight: 205  pounds 2026 Stats: 112 of 133 (84.2%) | 1,438 Yards | 15 TDs | 0 INTs Mensah’s draft stock has skyrocketed thanks to his exceptional play in his first season with the Hurricanes. Whenever he’s in a rhythm, the junior signal caller can pick opposing defenses apart through his pinpoint accuracy and strong pocket presence. He’s a true pocket passer in the sense that he’s unlikely to do any damage on the ground, and turnovers have been his kryptonite in the past with 12 interceptions over the past two seasons.  His performance against No. 3 Notre Dame on Nov. 7 will make a huge difference in where he is taken in the 2027 NFL Draft. Drew Mestemaker, Oklahoma State Height: 6-3 Weight: 215 pounds 2026 Stats: 95 of 141 (67.4%) | 1,271 Yards | 11 TDs | 5 INTs The former zero-star prospect took the college football world by storm in 2025 when he led the country in passing yards at North Texas. Since following coach Eric Morris to Oklahoma State, Mestemaker has only continued to rise up draft boards due to his ability to stretch the field with his arm and use his legs when necessary. The biggest knocks against him are his decision-making leading to occasional turnovers, inconsistency from game-to-game and an overall lack of experience, He started no varsity games in high school and didn’t earn a start until he played at North Texas, where he walked on, and later Oklahoma State. His propensity to produce highlight-reel moments is enough so that Reid named him the No. 11 overall prospect and No. 1 quarterback prospect in his 2027 NFL Draft rankings. Trinidad Chambliss, Ole Miss Height: 6-0 Weight: 205 pounds 2026 Stats: 102 of 144 (70.8%) | 1,222 Yards | 8 TDs | 3 INTs It’s hard to fathom that Chambliss was not the starter for Ole Miss at the start of the 2025 season.  Since stepping into the role mid-season, the Ferris State transfer has dazzled onlookers with above-average arm strength, dynamic mobility, avoidance of turnovers and a knack for stepping up in crucial situations. The main issue with analyzing how Chambliss’ skillset will translate to the professional level is his measurables, and especially his age considering he’ll be 25 when the 2027 season begins. LaNorris Sellers, South Carolina Height: 6-3 Weight: 238 pounds 2026 Stats: 92 of 152 (60.5%) | 1,059 Yards | 8 TDs | 4 INTs Projecting where Sellers will land in the draft requires more of a look at what he can be rather than what he is now. His 2024 season encapsulates his endless potential as a quarterback: impeccable throwing arm, elite mobility and a rare physical frame that he uses to his advantage.  Since throwing for 2,534 yards, 18 touchdowns and seven interceptions in his first season as a starter, Sellers hasn’t been able to reach those heights again. His tendency to commit turnovers and errors alongside inconsistency in reading the field in front of him reflects more of a boom-or-bust label than previously thought. Race for the No. 1 pick If the first four weeks of the season are any indication, the Cardinals will have a lot of competition for the top spots in the draft.  The Houston Texans, Tennessee Titans, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Los Angeles Chargers and Miami Dolphins have all yet to win a game. Other 1-3 teams like the New York Jets and Washington Commanders are also ahead of Arizona in the draft order. Ultimately, the deciding factor in whether or not the Cardinals will be in a position to select their next franchise quarterback in six months is their upcoming schedule. From Weeks 5 to 11, the team will face the Detroit Lions, Los Angeles Rams (twice), Denver Broncos, Dallas Cowboys, Seattle Seahawks and the Kansas City Chiefs. Mock draft season typically doesn’t begin until Week 18 has passed, but considering the Cardinals’ $15.5 million investment at quarterback is already trending in the wrong direction while also throwing in a season-ending injury to offensive tackle Paris Johnson Jr. after tearing his left biceps, it may not be such a bad thing to start planning ahead for the future. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac43eba75342cf4db8c701d Privacy fears push vacation spot to consider ban on favorite accessory for travelers te 2026-10-06T00:20:10.518Z Privacy fears push vacation spot to consider ban on favorite accessory for travelers Travelers could face new restrictions on smart glasses in one popular European destination. The government of Norway plans to propose a temporary ban on AI-enabled glasses in certain public places, according to a press release from the Norwegian Ministry of Digitalization and Public Governance. The restrictions could apply to places that travelers regularly visit — including beaches, parks, museums, shopping centers and public events, the press release said. CRIME, KIDNAPPINGS AND DRONE ATTACKS FLAGGED IN US WARNING FOR BORDER REGION Smart glasses can be equipped with cameras and microphones capable of taking photos and recording video or audio. Norwegian officials said they are concerned the technology could allow people to be recorded without realizing it. "We do not want a society where people are concerned about hidden sound recordings, photography and filming in places and in situations where they are used to being without being monitored," said Torgeir Micaelssen, minister of Digitalization and Public Administration. The proposed restrictions are not yet in effect. The government plans to bring legislation before Norway's parliament, known as the Storting, as soon as possible. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Officials are still determining exactly which devices and locations would be covered, including whether the rules would apply only to AI-enabled glasses or to other wearable technology capable of recording, the press release noted. The government said it is not seeking a complete ban on smart glasses.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES The devices could still be used privately and in certain settings where other people are not at risk of being recorded without their consent. The proposal comes as privacy concerns surrounding smart glasses are also being debated in the United States. California Gov. Gavin Newsom recently vetoed legislation that would have penalized people for using smart glasses to record others without permission in places such as changing rooms and doctors' offices, according to The Associated Press (AP). The measure also would have required smart glasses and other wearable recording devices beginning in 2028 to include a light or another feature signaling when audio or video was being captured, the AP reported. Newsom said the bill's definition of a wearable recording device was too general.  He also noted that California already has laws prohibiting people from recording others without permission in places where privacy is generally expected, according to the AP. Under the proposed legislation, people who secretly recorded someone in covered circumstances could have faced fines of up to $1,500 or possible prison time. Companies selling devices that failed to comply with the proposed requirements could have faced fines of up to $2,500.  The Associated Press contributed reporting. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac43c6175342cf4db8c6fb6 Seattle Seahawks throw Joe Mixon another chance in the NFL following backfield disaster te 2026-10-06T00:10:09.371Z Seattle Seahawks throw Joe Mixon another chance in the NFL following backfield disaster Desperate times call for Joe Mixon. With their running back room falling apart, the Seattle Seahawks pulled the trigger on Mixon, the 30-year-old veteran, Monday after bringing him in for a quick workout in the Pacific Northwest, according to multiple reports. Even coming off a 30-23 Week 4 victory over the Chargers to move to 3-1, Seattle’s backfield is running on fumes. Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III left in free agency, and first-round rookie Jadarian Price was just placed on injured reserve. Mixon spent all of 2025 on the shelf recovering from a severe foot injury suffered right after a 1,000-yard Pro Bowl campaign with the Houston Texans in 2024. He will start on the practice squad to work into shape, putting any immediate field time on hold. An aging runner coming off a year on the sideline is already a tough sell in today’s NFL, but a thick file of off-field headlines dating back to college makes it even harder. In 2014, video showed Mixon punching Oklahoma student Amelia Molitor and breaking four bones in her face. Oklahoma suspended him for the season. He later entered an Alford plea and was ordered to complete 100 hours of community service. Several NFL teams reportedly took Mixon off their draft boards before the Bengals selected him in the second round in 2017. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! The legal headlines followed him into the pros. In 2023, Mixon faced a misdemeanor aggravated-menacing charge in connection with a road-rage incident in Cincinnati, but a judge found him not guilty at trial. Separately, in March 2023, a teenager playing a Nerf game near Mixon’s home was shot by Mixon’s sister’s boyfriend. Authorities did not charge Mixon, but the victim’s family sued him and the alleged shooter. The lawsuit was settled in 2025. When he stays on the field, Mixon delivers. ZAC TAYLOR FACES MAKE-OR-BREAK SEASON AS BENGALS REBUILD DEFENSE AROUND JOE BURROW'S SUPER BOWL WINDOW In seven seasons with Cincinnati, he won the 2018 AFC rushing title with 1,168 yards and earned his first Pro Bowl selection in 2021, helping the Bengals reach Super Bowl LVI. Mixon threw a six-yard touchdown pass to Tee Higgins in the game. Mixon proved he still had plenty left in 2024 with Houston, rushing for 1,016 yards and 11 touchdowns in 14 games to earn his second Pro Bowl selection. After missing all of 2025, Mixon gets another chance in Seattle. Seattle is banking on Mixon having enough gas left in the tank to bring some much-needed muscle to a battered running back room. Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac43a0a75342cf4db8c6f4c Jalen Hurts curses at receiver in viral hot-mic moment during Eagles' collapse against Rams te 2026-10-06T00:00:10.903Z Jalen Hurts curses at receiver in viral hot-mic moment during Eagles' collapse against Rams There is no reason to sound the alarm in Philadelphia after the Eagles’ late-game collapse against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. However, the chemistry with this squad seems to be in question again after quarterback Jalen Hurts was once more caught in a moment that went viral involving his teammate. And not in a good way. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Last week, Hurts and star receiver DeVonta Smith shared an awkward-silence moment on the sideline. Now, Hurts was caught in a hot-mic situation at the line of scrimmage in which he wasn’t happy with one of his receivers. It was during the first quarter when Hurts wanted receiver Dontayvion Wicks to move off the line of scrimmage and go in motion. But Wicks didn’t understand his signal caller, and that led to an expletive being heard on the FOX broadcast. "Get off the f---ing ball! Come on!" Hurts shouted at Wicks, who finally understood his assignment. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "Uh oh," Tom Brady was heard saying on the broadcast after Hurts’ curse at the line. Brady’s play-by-play partner, Kevin Burkhardt, added: "That’s not good." Philadelphia ended up leading Los Angeles 20-10 at halftime, so at the time, it wasn’t too bad. But things unraveled for the Eagles in the second half. It was notable that the Eagles’ offense were without Smith, tight end Dallas Goedert, and running back Saquon Barkley went down early with a hamstring injury that forced him out of the game. However, it was shocking to see what the Eagles were doing, or rather not doing, on offense in the second half. They didn’t convert a third down on any of their second-half drives, and seven of their 13 total times with the ball. Hurts only threw for 93 yards, which was a career low for the Super Bowl MVP in a game that he started and finished. The Eagles’ defense, which had played a great game against Matthew Stafford and a high-powered Rams offense, couldn’t hold things together much longer in the fourth quarter. Los Angeles running back Kyren Williams scored two touchdowns in the fourth to take the lead and ultimately seal victory for the Rams in a 24-20 win on the road. After the game, Hurts remained collected, as usual, no matter the result on the field. "I have the utmost confidence in this team," he told reporters. "I have the utmost confidence in this group. We just have to endure. Be persistent and keep committing to one another." Things get heated during games, but these are now back-to-back instances where Hurts has been at the center of a viral moment early this season. There are no more A.J. Brown comments or sideline moments to point at like last season. Hurts and the Eagles, now 2-2 and looking up at the New York Giants in the NFC East race, will travel to London to face the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/home