https://meenews.co/post/69e45119059ccda1fcc01c4e Man missing after going camping in Yavapai County te 2026-04-19T03:50:49.176Z Man missing after going camping in Yavapai County The car the man was driving was found but he is still missing, according to officials. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e44a0a059ccda1fcc01b61 Bron Breakker crushes Seth Rollins with two spears in epic return at WrestleMania 42 te 2026-04-19T03:20:42.295Z Bron Breakker crushes Seth Rollins with two spears in epic return at WrestleMania 42 Seth Rollins was supposed to be going up against Gunther at WrestleMania 42 on Saturday night but he wasn’t expecting a freight train to run through him. Rollins appeared to be in the driver’s seat toward the end of the match. He hit Gunther with a pedigree on the announce table and followed up with a storm. All he had to do was get Gunther back in the ring and finish the job. As the referee tended to Gunther, a wild Bron Breakker appeared. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Breakker ran down the side of the entrance ramp at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas at full speed and tore through Rollins with a gnarly spear. He rolled Rollins back in the ring, spat on him and waited for Gunther to finish the job. Gunther put Rollins in a sleeper hold, forcing "The Revolutionary" to tap out. WWE STARS REVEAL WHAT MAKES WRESTLEMANIA SO SPECIAL: 'IT'S THE SUPER BOWL OF PRO WRESTLING' Gunther walked to the back as the winner. Breakker was hung around to pick apart the scraps. Breakker sprinted back down the ramp and hit Rollins with another crushing spear, stunning the crowd. Breakker has been out of action for a few weeks with an injury, likely costing him a match of some kind at WrestleMania 42. Nevertheless, he still had bad blood with Rollins as their rivalry turned up a notch. This will not be the last of Breakker and Rollins. On the flip side, Paul Heyman will now owe Gunther a favor. It’ll will be interesting to see how the favor gets cashed in. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e447d9059ccda1fcc01b10 Cody Rhodes retains Undisputed WWE Championship at WrestleMania 42, but Randy Orton gets last licks te 2026-04-19T03:11:21.265Z Cody Rhodes retains Undisputed WWE Championship at WrestleMania 42, but Randy Orton gets last licks Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton put on a pure wrestling match at WrestleMania 42 on Saturday night in Las Vegas and the looming distraction was eliminated for the most part. Pat McAfee entered the ring with Orton to begin the match. The presence of the ESPN commentator was clearly a sore spot for fans as he received some of the loudest boos of the night at Allegiant Stadium. He attacked Rhodes with a microphone to start the match. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Once Rhodes got his bearings, he pushed Orton to the side and turned his attention to McAfee. He cleared off the announce table, placed McAfee on it. He allowed Jelly Roll to hit an elbow drop onto the former NFL player. McAfee was booed as he was carried out of the arena on a stretcher. The match finally began. It moved a slow, but calculated pace for the most part. Rhodes, who normally doesn’t target his ailing opponents, kept working Orton’s back for the entire match. The crowd watched silently as Rhodes and Orton traded blows and tried to gain advantage on one another. It wasn’t until Rhodes pushed Orton into the ring post outside of the squared circle where the crowd finally woke up. Orton was busted open. Rhodes tried to steal Orton’s finisher and give him an RKO but it was countered. Orton then stole Rhodes’ tactic and hit "The American Nightmare" with a Cross Rhodes. Moments later, Rhodes finally hit Orton with an RKO. But still, no fall. Orton responded with an RKO of his own. He could smell his 15th WWE championship, but Rhodes kicked out. WWE STARS REVEAL WHAT MAKES WRESTLEMANIA SO SPECIAL: 'IT'S THE SUPER BOWL OF PRO WRESTLING' Orton got Rhodes again and hit him again with an RKO. The match wore on and Charles Robinson was eventually hit with an RKO. There was no referee. Orton tried to kick Rhodes in the groin reminiscent of what McAfee did to him on SmackDown a few weeks ago. Rhodes countered and kicked Orton in the groin instead. Rhodes went to the top rope when Orton came out of nowhere with the RKO once more. There was no referee to count, until McAfee made a miraculous recovery. McAfee sprinted down to the ring and counted for Orton, but Rhodes kicked out at two. McAfee tried to yell at Orton to continue his attack, but Orton nailed McAfee with an RKO. Rhodes took advantage of Orton taking his eye off the ball for a split-second. Rhodes hit the Cross Rhodes and pinned Orton for the win to retain the championship. The exhausted and bloody competitors caught their breath in the ring, but Orton was far from finished. He grabbed the belt from Rhodes and hit him with it. Orton ended the night with a punt kick to Rhodes’ head, ending Night 1. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e447b0059ccda1fcc01af2 Aztec baseball drops 2-1 road game to Artichokes te 2026-04-19T03:10:40.957Z Aztec baseball drops 2-1 road game to Artichokes Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e4479d059ccda1fcc01ae9 Rodriguez & Hendrix each have 4 hits as Pima softball splits at South Mountain te 2026-04-19T03:10:21.167Z Rodriguez & Hendrix each have 4 hits as Pima softball splits at South Mountain Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e43bfa059ccda1fcc0198d Nicole Kidman recalls being alone in Venice the night she learned her mother had died te 2026-04-19T02:20:42.422Z Nicole Kidman recalls being alone in Venice the night she learned her mother had died Nicole Kidman is opening up about the day she found out her mother had died. The 58-year-old actress spoke at the live speaker series, HISTORYTalks 2026, which is organized by the History Channel, on Saturday about a number of things, including learning of her mother's death just prior to accepting the best actress award for "Babygirl" at the Venice Film Festival in September 2024. "I’d won best actress at Venice Film Festival. This seems to be such a common theme through my life," she said, per The Hollywood Reporter. "I was about to go on stage, and I found out my mother had died. I went right back to the room in Venice, got into bed and was completely devastated." She recalled feeling as if she didn't know how she would be able to continue on without her mom, saying, she "was so much a part of my existence. The idea of being there at that particular moment was harrowing." REESE WITHERSPOON'S 50TH BIRTHDAY PARTY DRAWS A-LIST CROWD TO LAINEY WILSON'S NASHVILLE BAR The "Big Little Lies" star went on to say that "the idea of being there at that particular moment was harrowing," and she began to take steps to leave Venice as soon as possible. "I remember getting into a boat in the canal, and literally at night trying to find my way to the airport, and then turning around and going, I can’t even do this," she said. "And then went back into the bed, and I was alone. My husband wasn’t there. My children weren’t there. I’d gone to win an award. What should have been a beautiful thing, ended up with that. But there is the contrast of life." Having gone through this tragic experience alone, Kidman says she now tells people "that’s when I know I’m resilient," and "can survive pretty much anything." Kidman's mother, Janelle, died in September 2024 at the age of 84. ARIANA GRANDE CONFESSES FAME LEFT HER WITH 'TRAUMAS' IN REVEALING CHAT WITH NICOLE KIDMAN Two years after her mother's death, the Academy Award-winning actress shared with investigative journalist, Vicky Nguyen, as part of the private school's Silk Speaker Series, that she has plans to become a death doula. "As my mother was passing, she was lonely, and there was only so much the family could provide," Kidman said per the San Francisco Chronicle. "Between my sister and I, we have so many children and our careers and our work, and wanting to take care of her because my father wasn’t in the world anymore, and that’s when I went, ‘I wish there was these people in the world that were there to sit impartially and just provide solace and care.’" CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Kidman shares two daughters — Sunday Rose, 17, and Faith Margaret, 15 — with her ex-husband, Keith Urban, while her sister, Antonia, has six kids. The actress has spoken about her close bond with her mother many times over the years, telling the Sydney Morning Herald about how her mom always pushed her to pursue her dreams, saying, "she carved her own path and wanted her daughters to have the same opportunity to carve their own paths." "Mom didn’t necessarily get the career that she wanted, but she was determined that her daughters would have opportunities that were equal," Kidman added. "That’s given me my life. And she gave me my life, she and my dad." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Kidman is following in her mother's footsteps as a supportive mom, as she is supporting her daughter, Sunday Rose, in her budding modeling career. She made her runway debut at Paris Fashion Week in 2025, walking for Miu Miu. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e439a2059ccda1fcc01936 Elon Musk fulfills teen's last wish in touching X post after she was too weak to take his call te 2026-04-19T02:10:42.801Z Elon Musk fulfills teen's last wish in touching X post after she was too weak to take his call A 15-year-old cancer patient who dreamed of meeting Elon Musk left behind a handwritten list of questions for the tech billionaire before she died — and days later, he answered every one, honoring her final wish in a moment now touching millions online. Conservative commentator Glenn Beck took to X on Thursday to share the heartbreaking story of Liv Perrotto, who passed away before she could fulfill her biggest dream of meeting Musk. According to Beck, Perrotto had the opportunity to speak with the Tesla CEO just days before her death, but she was too exhausted and asked him to call back later. Although she died before their encounter, she left behind a handwritten list of eight questions on her nightstand, which her mother, Rebecca, shared with Beck in hopes that Musk would finally answer them. DAD LOSES CUSTODY OF AUTISTIC SON AFTER FIGHTING SEX CHANGE, GETS SUPPORT FROM ELON MUSK Beck posted photos of the teen and her notepad, which featured a playful mix of business and pop-culture questions. Perrotto asked if Musk planned to make his own phone, expand the Tesla Diner, or add new games to Tesla updates. She was also curious about his favorite anime, travels to Japan, if he knew the virtual pop star Hatsune Miku, and whether the Grok AI virtual companion "Ani" was inspired by fictional character "Misa" from the manga series "Death Note." MUSK, XAI TOUT NEWEST GROK UPDATE AS ONLY 'NON-WOKE' PLATFORM: 'DOESN'T EQUIVOCATE' For her final question, Perrotto asked if "Asteroid," a Shiba Inu zero-gravity indicator — a plush toy used to signal the onset of microgravity — that she designed for the Polaris Dawn space mission, could become the official mascot for SpaceX. The post garnered nearly two million views on the social media platform, with tens of thousands of likes. On Thursday afternoon, Musk fulfilled the late teen's wish by replying directly to the post, answering all eight questions in order. Musk revealed that he is not making his own phone, but confirmed his plans to expand the Tesla Diner and introduce new games. He shared that his favorite anime is "Your Name," a Japanese romantic fantasy film, and noted that he has been to Japan "several times" — highlighting Kyoto and the teamLab art collective as his favorite places to visit. With a simple "OK" and a smiley face, Musk agreed to name her plushie the space company's official mascot, turning her final question into a lasting tribute that honored her imagination. Rebecca responded to Musk's answers with a tear-jerking, "I wish she was here to see this." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e43508059ccda1fcc018a7 Guinan brothers Fitz and Danny grow closer together even on rival teams te 2026-04-19T01:51:04.173Z Guinan brothers Fitz and Danny grow closer together even on rival teams The Guinan family has been inseparable on the baseball diamond, even with Fitz taking the sharp turn east to Coconino High School and Danny working through the ranks at Flagstaff High School. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e434f1059ccda1fcc01884 Paige makes triumphant WWE return at WrestleMania 42, captures tag titles with Brie Bella te 2026-04-19T01:50:41.610Z Paige makes triumphant WWE return at WrestleMania 42, captures tag titles with Brie Bella WrestleMania can still provide some unexpected moments, and it showed Saturday night. Ahead of the start of the fatal four-way match for the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship, Nikki Bella came out with Brie Bella and announced she could no longer participate in the match because of an ankle injury. She said, however, she called a friend for backup. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Paige’s music hit and the crowd at WrestleMania 42 went absolutely berserk. Paige would team up with Brie Bella for the match against champions Nia Jax and Lash Legend, Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair and Bayley and Lyra Valkyria. Bella started the match for her team. The crowd was eager for Bella to tag in Paige, and when she did, the crowd went wild. Paige took care Jax before Bliss went on the attack. Flair tried to help Bliss, but was hit with Nikki Bella’s crutch. Bliss had Paige in position for a top-rope move but took her eye off Paige enough for her to recover. Paige countered Bliss and hit the RamPaige. She pinned Bliss for the win. WWE STARS REVEAL WHAT MAKES WRESTLEMANIA SO SPECIAL: 'IT'S THE SUPER BOWL OF PRO WRESTLING' Paige and Brie Bella became the new tag team champions. Paige started at Florida Championship Wrestling in 2011 before moving up to the NXT brand. She made her WWE debut in 2014 when she challenged AJ Lee for the Divas Championship. Paige won the match and became the youngest Divas champion at age 21. She would help usher in a new generation of women’s wrestlers in 2015 as part of the women’s revolution. But neck injuries sidelined her for two years. It’s been eight years since Paige wrestled in a WWE ring and in 2026, she’s a champion. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e4329a059ccda1fcc01839 Liv Morgan returns to the top of women’s division with WrestleMania 42 win over Stephanie Vaquer te 2026-04-19T01:40:42.266Z Liv Morgan returns to the top of women’s division with WrestleMania 42 win over Stephanie Vaquer Liv Morgan and Stephanie Vaquer beat each other up for weeks on end. Morgan was on the receiving end of a head bump in one backstage segment thanks to Vaquer. Sometimes, revenge on "The Grandest Stage of Them All" is the sweetest thing that could happen. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Morgan defeated Vaquer with the help of Roxanne Perez and Raquel Rodriguez to become a three-time holder of the Women’s World Championship at WrestleMania 42. Perez and Rodriguez provided the outside interference Morgan needed to take advantage of Vaquer. As Morgan, Perez and Rodriguez were outside of the ring, Vaquer hit a springboard crossbody. But she was only able to take out Perez and Rodriguez. Morgan went on the attack from there. WWE STARS REVEAL WHAT MAKES WRESTLEMANIA SO SPECIAL: 'IT'S THE SUPER BOWL OF PRO WRESTLING' Morgan got back in the ring and set up Vaquer for Oblivion. She hit it clean for the second time and pinned Vaquer for the win. Morgan last won the World Women’s Championship at the King and Queen of the Ring in May 2024. She held it until Jan. 6, 2025, losing it to Rhea Ripley on the Netflix debut. A subsequent injury forced Morgan out of action, but she made her return at Survivor Series: WarGames. Since then, she’s been on a roll and after winning the women’s Royal Rumble match, Morgan is now a champion again. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e43056059ccda1fcc017e6 Obama, Mamdani sing ‘Wheels on the Bus’ with Bronx kids during first joint appearance: video te 2026-04-19T01:31:02.704Z Obama, Mamdani sing ‘Wheels on the Bus’ with Bronx kids during first joint appearance: video Former President Barack Obama and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani met for the first time Saturday to read and sing with children at a Bronx childcare center, and to discuss the mayor's vision for the city. Video showed the two leaders laughing, reading children's books and performing their rendition of "Wheels on the Bus" at the Learning Through Play Pre-K Center in the South Bronx. The pair also met with families and discussed Mamdani’s vision for the city, according to the mayor's office, stressing the importance of "giving New York’s Cutest have the strongest start possible." SOCIALIST MAYOR MAMDANI BACKS HOCHUL IN MOVE THAT COULD RESHAPE NEW YORK GOVERNOR RACE While Obama had not met Mamdani in person prior to Saturday's visit, the former president called the self-proclaimed socialist shortly before his election and offered to be his sounding board, according to The Associated Press. Mamdani marked his 100th day in office less than a week ago, vowing to create five government-run grocery stores by the end of his first term on Jan. 1, 2030, falling in line with promises made during his campaign. MAMDANI GRILLED ON WHETHER HIS SOCIALISM PLATFORM WILL WORK OUTSIDE OF NEW YORK CITY Recent polls showed 48% of his constituents approve of Mamdani's job so far, while 30% disapprove and 23% are unsure, FOX 5 New York reported. In terms of direction, 56% of residents said they liked where the city was headed under Mamdani, an improvement from the 31% who said the same in October, the outlet reported. Fox News Digital's Elaine Mallon contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e43043059ccda1fcc017dd Giants trade star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence to Bengals in draft week blockbuster te 2026-04-19T01:30:43.019Z Giants trade star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence to Bengals in draft week blockbuster The New York Giants are trading star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence to the Cincinnati Bengals for a package that includes the 10th pick in this year's NFL Draft, according to multiple reports. Lawrence, 28, was seeking a new contract, but is also coming off his first season of missing the Pro Bowl since 2021. Reports emerged that Lawrence wanted to be traded from New York in recent weeks as new head coach John Harbaugh looks to reshape the team. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The burly 340-pound defensive lineman is a three-time Pro Bowler and has been with the Giants through some rough seasons. Despite that, he’s been one of their better defensive players since the team selected him in the first round of the 2019 draft out of Clemson. NEW YORK JETS OWN THE LONGEST PLAYOFF DROUGHT IN MAJOR NORTH AMERICAN PRO SPORTS AFTER THE SABRES CLINCHED Lawrence has 30½ sacks, 15 pass breakups and 341 tackles in 109 career games with New York. Last season, Lawrence played in all 17 games for the first time in his career. He had an interception to go along with 31 tackles and a half-sack. The 28-year-old player signed a four-year contract extension with the Giants in 2023, reportedly worth $87.5 million. He has two years left on his current deal. He would be paid $18.5 million in 2026 and $15.5 million if a new deal isn’t negotiated. Now, the Giants enter the first NFL Draft of Harbaugh's tenure with the No. 5 and No. 10 overall picks, and Harbaugh has authority over the team's draft decisions. 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/69e42b91059ccda1fcc0174c Shaq has blunt explanation for why he doesn't text current NBA players te 2026-04-19T01:10:41.356Z Shaq has blunt explanation for why he doesn't text current NBA players You'd think that an NBA legend like Shaquille O'Neal would constantly be trading texts with the current crop of NBA players. I mean, he's a legend. Who better to ask about navigating a career in the NBA than him? But you'd be mistaken, and there's a pretty simple reason why Shaq isn't one to play digital pen-pals with current players. In an interview with The New York Post, Shaq was asked who he keeps in touch with, and he didn't hold back. "None. I don’t like athletes or superstars because they’re a--holes," he said. "I denounced myself from being a celebrity about 10 years ago because those people are weird. I’m not weird." I get that… but I didn't realize you could denounce celebrity status or that Shaq had done this. In fact, I was under the impression that he was still a celebrity. I mean, the man has gummy candies in the shape of his head. They don't just give those to anyone. If they did, I'd have a giant sack of my own gummy heads sitting in my pantry right now. I thought this was such an interesting take because it's pretty common for former players — especially ones who have moved into a media role — but I find it weirdly refreshing to hear someone with the opposite approach. In fact, that tells you that when Shaq gives an opinion on a current player or situation, he's not couching it because he'll have to face a barrage of angry text messages. Nope, he can call balls and strikes with impunity. Plus, he won't have a--holes blowing up his phone, which is always nice. Shaq also said that he just wants to be a regular guy, and that's how he likes it when he shows up to the tech store tm:rw which he is a partner in. "Whenever I come, it’s me and two guys. No entourage. There’s nothing but homeboys coming in," he said. "We come in here, we take care of business… We sign autographs. We treat people with honor and respect… I want to be a regular guy." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e4293a059ccda1fcc016f9 New York Mets $500 million team has lost 10 games in a row after Zohran Mamdani meeting te 2026-04-19T01:00:42.828Z New York Mets $500 million team has lost 10 games in a row after Zohran Mamdani meeting It's early. It's still early in the 2026 Major League Baseball season. That's the mantra New York Mets fans must be repeating to themselves, considering what's happened to baseball's second most expensive team through the first three-plus weeks of the regular season. The Mets started the season 7-4 through the first 11 games, taking three out of four from the San Francisco Giants. That series win came despite losing Juan Soto to a calf injury on April 3rd. Then they beat the Arizona Diamondbacks to win their fourth game in a row. That was April 7th. Since then, the wheels have come off. And it's culminated in a stunning 10-game losing streak, which got extended thanks to a 4-2 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Saturday afternoon. They lost the final two games of the series against the Diamondbacks by a combined score of 14-3. Then they got swept by the Athletics at Citi Field, scoring just six runs in three games and getting shut out twice. New York then went to Los Angeles for a three-game series against the Dodgers. That went worse. The Mets lost 4-0, 2-1, then saw their closer Devin Williams implode in an 8-2 defeat to finish out yet another sweep. After an off day, they went to Chicago to play the Cubs. And they've been outscored 16-6 en route to losing the series and extending the losing streak to 10 games. New York even had a brief lead on Saturday, thanks to Mark Vientos' solo home run to go up 1-0 in the second inning. Sure enough, the Cubs tied it right back in the bottom of the second. And then took the lead when Carson Kelly hit a three-run homer in the sixth. Remember, this is a team that has a luxury tax payroll of roughly $381 million, plus a $126 million estimated tax bill, for total payout of $507 million. They are now 7-14, have lost 10 games in a row, find themselves in last place in the National League East, have the second worst run differential in the NL at -24, and are tied for dead last in all of Major League Baseball in runs scored. It's early. Right? Well, yes, to some extent, but the Mets' brutal start has already severely impacted their probabilities for the rest of the season. Per Fangraphs projected playoff odds, the Mets peaked on March 27th with an 89% chance of playing postseason baseball. Just three weeks later, that number has fallen to 47.5%.  There's now a greater likelihood that the Mets miss the playoffs than there is of them reaching it. They're 6.5 games behind the first place Atlanta Braves already, and 5.5 games out of what would be a wild card spot. Those deficits can be made up, but this hole they've put themselves in is getting serious in a hurry. Almost nobody on the team is hitting. Top prospect Carson Benge is hitting .150 with a .217 slugging percentage. Big free agent signing Bo Bichette has struggled mightily. Jorge Polanco is hitting .179. Brett Baty has a .197 on base percentage. Marcus Semien, brought over for Brandon Nimmo, has just one home run and a .577 OPS. They're so desperate for offense, they signed Tommy Pham. The Dodgers, as a team, have a 138 weighted runs created plus, 38% better than league average. New York? Entering Saturday, their team wRC+ was 81, 19% worse than league average. They've scored 18 runs over the 10-game losing streak, just 1.8 per game. It's ugly. Yes, the Mets could recover and salvage their season, particularly with Soto expected back in the next 7-10 days. But this is a stark reminder than building a team isn't an exact science, even with a gigantic payroll at or near the top of the league. The Dodgers make it look easy. The Mets make it look hard. Oh, and the funniest part? It's all Zohran Mamdani's fault. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e424a0059ccda1fcc0166c Becky Lynch enters exclusive WWE club with Women’s Intercontinental Championship win at WrestleMania 42 te 2026-04-19T00:41:04.845Z Becky Lynch enters exclusive WWE club with Women’s Intercontinental Championship win at WrestleMania 42 Becky Lynch entered an atmosphere no other WWE women’s superstar has ever reached as she won the Women’s Intercontinental Championship over AJ Lee on Saturday night at WrestleMania 42. Lynch became the first person to hold the Women’s Intercontinental Championship three times after she pinned Lee. She first won the title against Lyra Valkyria in June 2025 and then again against Maxxine Dupri in November. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM She dropped the belt to Lee at the Elimination Chamber, sparking a monthslong feud with her. Lee gave Lynch the chance at the title in the weeks prior to WrestleMania 42. But it appeared Lee played right into Lynch’s plans. Despite arguing with referee Jessica Carr for most of the match, Lynch was able to tactfully tear down a rope buckle and use it to her advantage. Lynch hit Lee with a Manhandle Slam and pinned her for the win. WWE STARS REVEAL WHAT MAKES WRESTLEMANIA SO SPECIAL: 'IT'S THE SUPER BOWL OF PRO WRESTLING' It’s the second straight year Lynch will leave Las Vegas as champion. She returned to WWE at WrestleMania 41, teaming with Valkyria, to win the women’s tag titles. She will now leave Allegiant Stadium as the women’s intercontinental champion. Lynch is now a seven-time women’s champion, three-time women’s intercontinental champion and two-time tag team champion. Lee’s reign as champion ended really before it could really begin. WrestleMania 42 was her first appearance at the event in 11 years. It’s unclear where Lee will go from here. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e4248d059ccda1fcc01663 Loneliness may be silently eroding your memory, new research reveals te 2026-04-19T00:40:45.402Z Loneliness may be silently eroding your memory, new research reveals Feeling lonely may take a toll on older adults' memory — but it may not speed up cognitive decline, according to a new study. Researchers from Colombia, Spain and Sweden analyzed data from more than 10,000 adults ages 65 to 94 across 12 European countries and found those who reported higher levels of loneliness did worse on memory tests at the start of the study, according to research published this month in the journal Aging & Mental Health. Over a seven-year period, however, memory decline occurred at a similar rate regardless of how lonely participants felt. GRANDPARENTS WHO BABYSIT THEIR GRANDCHILDREN STAY MENTALLY SHARPER, NEW STUDY REVEALS "The finding that loneliness significantly impacted memory, but not the speed of decline in memory over time was a surprising outcome," lead author Dr. Luis Carlos Venegas-Sanabria of the School of Medicine and Health Sciences at the Universidad del Rosario said in a statement. "It suggests that loneliness may play a more prominent role in the initial state of memory than in its progressive decline," Venegas-Sanabria said, adding that the findings highlight the importance of addressing loneliness as a factor in cognitive performance. The findings add to debate about whether loneliness contributes to dementia risk. While loneliness and social isolation are often considered risk factors for cognitive decline, research results have been mixed. EXPERTS REVEAL HIDDEN LINK BETWEEN POOR SLEEP AND ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE RISK The study looked at data from the long-running Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe (SHARE), which tracked 10,217 older adults between 2012 and 2019. Participants were asked to recall words immediately and after a delay to measure memory performance. Loneliness was assessed using three questions about how often participants felt isolated, left out or lacking companionship. About 8% of participants reported high levels of loneliness at the outset. That group tended to be older, more likely to be female and more likely to have conditions such as depression. DEMENTIA RISK SIGNALS COULD LIE IN SIMPLE BLOOD PRESSURE READINGS, SAY RESEARCHERS Researchers found that those with higher loneliness had lower scores on both immediate and delayed memory tests at baseline. Still, all groups — regardless of loneliness level — experienced similar declines in memory over time. The results suggest loneliness may not directly accelerate the progression of memory loss, though it remains linked to poorer cognitive performance overall. Experts warn, however, that the findings should not be interpreted to mean loneliness is harmless. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "The finding that lonely older adults start with worse memory but don't decline faster is actually the most interesting part of the paper, and I think it's easy to misread," said Jordan Weiss, PhD, a scientific advisor and aging expert at Assisted Living Magazine and a professor at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. "It likely means loneliness does its damage earlier in life, well before people show up in a study like this at 65-plus," Weiss told Fox News Digital. He suggested that by older age, long-term social patterns may already be established, making it harder to detect when the effects of loneliness first took hold. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES "By the time you're measuring someone in their late 60s, decades of social connection patterns are already baked in," he said. Weiss, who was not involved in the research, added that loneliness may coincide with other health conditions, and noted that participants who felt more isolated also had higher rates of depression, high blood pressure and diabetes. The link, he said, may reflect a cluster of health risks rather than a direct cause. Amy Morin, a Florida-based psychotherapist and author, said the findings reflect a broader pattern in research on loneliness and brain health, and that the relationship may be more complex than it appears. "The evidence shows there's a link between loneliness and cognitive decline but there's no direct evidence of a cause and effect relationship," she said. "So while they can go hand-in-hand, it's not clear that loneliness contributes to dementia." Morin added that loneliness, which can fluctuate, may not be the root of the problem, but rather a symptom of other underlying mental or physical health issues. She said staying socially and mentally engaged is crucial for overall brain health. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "It's important to be proactive about social activities," Morin said. "Joining a book club, having coffee with a friend, or attending faith-based services can be a powerful way to maintain connections in older age." The researchers also suggested screening for loneliness be incorporated into routine cognitive assessments as one way to support healthy aging. Fox News Digital reached out to the researchers for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e42233059ccda1fcc01618 Dylan Sprouse tackled an alleged burglar at his home after wife Barbara Palvin spotted intruder: reports te 2026-04-19T00:30:43.180Z Dylan Sprouse tackled an alleged burglar at his home after wife Barbara Palvin spotted intruder: reports Dylan Sprouse stopped an alleged burglar from entering his home. According to the Los Angeles Times, the 33-year-old "Suite Life of Zack and Cody" star and his wife, Victoria's Secret model, Barbara Palvin called the police around 12:30 a.m. on Friday, when she saw an unknown man on their property. After Palvin reported the attempted burglary, Dylan reportedly tackled the intruder to the ground and held him there until authorities arrived, per TMZ. The LA Times reported that no one was hurt during the alleged incident and that the man, who was taken away by authorities that night and is in custody on outstanding warrants, did not enter the couple's home. DYLAN SPROUSE AND GIRLFRIEND BARBARA PALVIN SHARE SWEET KISS ON THE VENICE FILM FESTIVAL RED CARPET Fox News Digital reached out to representatives for Sprouse, but has not heard back. Palvin and Dylan met for the first time in 2018, after first connecting on Instagram when the former Disney Channel star messaged her. They made their relationship Instagram official later that year in June, and got married in July 2023 in Palvin's home country of Hungary. During an interview with People in February 2025, Palvin and Dylan shared that they try to spend as much time together as possible, with Palvin traveling to see him when he's on set, noting they have a rule that they are "not supposed to be away from each other longer than two, three weeks." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "It's definitely easier, but also, the funny thing is, the kind of big secret about the acting industry that being on set's actually really boring, so I always kind of feel bad," Dylan said about having her on set. "I'm always like, I hope she's having fun." He later added that when his wife is on set, he looks forward to "going back to the trailer, seeing Barbara, rehearsing lines, hanging out," adding that it "makes the whole day a lot easier for me." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Dylan and his twin brother, Cole Sprouse, began their acting careers at a young age, often playing the same character in various movies and TV shows, including "Grace Under Fire" and "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus." Their big break came in 2005, when they landed the role of twin boys who live in a hotel on the hit Disney Channel series, "The Suite Life of Zack and Cody," and later its spin-off, "The Suite Life on Deck." When it came to why they chose to leave the show, Dylan told Vulture it all came down to creative differences. "I mean, we had a really awesome idea for where the show needed to go. We were 18," he said. "If that isn’t old enough to know exactly what the show needs, then…well, I would beg to disagree." After the end of the show in 2011, both he and his brother took a break from acting to focus on their education, with Dylan graduating from NYU in 2015. While Cole went on to star in another high-profile show, "Riverdale," Dylan went another route, co-founding All-Wise Meadery in Brooklyn, New York, which specializes in brewing mead, and acting sporadically. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e41fda059ccda1fcc015c8 Oklahoma wins NCAA women's gymnastics championship for fourth time in five years te 2026-04-19T00:20:42.679Z Oklahoma wins NCAA women's gymnastics championship for fourth time in five years University of Oklahoma gymnastics star Faith Torrez came up with a clutch championship-winning routine for her team in the NCAA championships Saturday, extending the program's dynasty. Torrez nailed the final routine on the floor exercise as the last competitor on the final rotation to put the Sooners ahead for their fourth championship in five years. It was the last routine of her college career. Torrez scored a 9.950 to give the Sooners a team total of 198.1625, just ahead of LSU at 198.0750.  Florida was third, while Minnesota closed the best season in program history by finishing fourth. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "It means everything. I’m so proud of this team," Torrez said after winning the NCAA all-around title Thursday. "To do it with them, I wouldn’t want to do it with anyone else." LSU initially surged to the front through three rotations thanks in part to a perfect 10 on the vault by Kailin Chio, the first perfect score awarded at the national championships since 2023. The Tigers finished on the balance beam while the Sooners went to the floor exercise. At NCAA competitions, six gymnasts compete in each event, with the lowest score being dropped, and the top five scores added together to produce the team total. MICHIGAN HOLDS OFF UCONN TO CAPTURE FIRST MEN'S BASKETBALL NATIONAL TITLE SINCE 1989 LSU’s slim 0.0750 lead left it little margin for error. A fall by Lexi Zeiss on the beam, which came after Zeiss was forced to endure a prolonged wait as judges worked on teammate Kylie Coen’s score, opened the door just enough for the Sooners to push through. The Tigers rebounded behind Konnor McClain, the 2022 US Gymnastics national champion, and Chio. The meet came down to the final two competitors, Torrez on the floor and Chio on the beam. Torrez, who battled injuries all season and didn’t even compete in the all-around until nationals, put together a dynamic 90-second performance, forcing Chio to be perfect for the Tigers to win. Chio, who had 13 perfect tens during the season, was dazzling, but her score of 9.900 was not quite enough to derail Oklahoma’s dynasty. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e41b2b059ccda1fcc0152b Jacob Fatu puts Drew McIntyre in the ‘rear view’ in unsanctioned match at WrestleMania 42 te 2026-04-19T00:00:43.186Z Jacob Fatu puts Drew McIntyre in the ‘rear view’ in unsanctioned match at WrestleMania 42 Jacob Fatu and Drew McIntyre had several major skirmishes on SmackDown in the buildup to their WrestleMania 42 match. So much so, they were put into an unsanctioned match at WrestleMania 42 on Saturday night. Fatu vowed on the final "Friday Night SmackDown" before WrestleMania to put McIntyre in the "rear view." He did just that. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The two wrestling behemoths brutalized each other to the best of their abilities. The match itself started on the outside of the ring as Fatu pushed McIntyre into the ring announcer’s corner and introduced tables, chairs and a toolbox into the match. It wouldn’t last long as McIntyre got the momentum back. He took a cellphone and recorded a video of himself before bashing Fatu’s head with it. WWE STARS REVEAL WHAT MAKES WRESTLEMANIA SO SPECIAL: 'IT'S THE SUPER BOWL OF PRO WRESTLING' As the match wore on, McIntyre’s frustration boiled. He dove over the ring ropes onto Fatu on the outside of the ring. He tried to pin Fatu, but he would kick out. It would happen often as Fatu just wouldn’t stay down. McIntyre even pushed Fatu off the top rope and through a table. But Fatu just wouldn’t stay down. Fatu got back into the ring and nailed McIntyre with a toolbox to the head. McIntyre fell onto a table setup in the ring. Fatu performed a moonsault from the top rope, crashing through McIntyre. Fatu covered McIntyre and picked up the victory. It’s Fatu second straight win at WrestleMania in two appearances. He defeated LA Knight for the United States Championship last year. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e418d8059ccda1fcc014ec Senior Showcase 4-16-6504.JPG te 2026-04-18T23:50:48.664Z Senior Showcase 4-16-6504.JPG Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e4167b059ccda1fcc01472 NYC teen shot dead on Queens basketball court as bystanders filmed; police searching for gunman te 2026-04-18T23:40:43.059Z NYC teen shot dead on Queens basketball court as bystanders filmed; police searching for gunman Authorities in New York City are searching for the shooter who killed a 15-year-old in Queens. Jaden Pierre was approached by several teens on a basketball court at Roy Wilkins Park in Queens when a shot was fired, striking him in the chest at about 6:15 p.m. Thursday, according to the New York Police Department (NYPD). He was rushed to Jamaica Hospital in critical condition, where he later died. The shooting, which unfolded at a public park where teenagers had gathered to play basketball, comes as New York City continues to grapple with youth violence and incidents captured and shared widely on social media. HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETE PARALYZED AFTER TRYING TO SAVE PAL DURING LATE-NIGHT BRAWL THAT ENDED IN GUNFIRE: REPORT One witness told CBS News, "I came over here, I heard a shot go off, so I came running over here to make sure everybody was okay, especially my friends, and I seen a kid lying dead. And I know him from coming over here to play basketball. Good basketball player, cool kid." Videos circulating on X appear to show moments leading up to the shooting, with a crowd surrounding Pierre and another person as the teenager is repeatedly punched before the group quickly disperses. As of Saturday, no arrests have been made, but the NYPD told Fox News Digital it released photos of a person wanted in connection with the shooting. MACHETE-WIELDING SUSPECT CLAIMING TO BE 'LUCIFER' SHOT BY POLICE AFTER ALLEGEDLY STABBING 3 AT TRANSIT HUB New York Attorney General Letitia James reacted to the killing in a post on X, writing, "My heart is heavy tonight after we lost a 15-year-old to a senseless act of gun violence. I'm praying for his family, loved ones, and community. I will continue to work tirelessly every day to end gun violence in New York." Pastor Cory Brooks, founder of Project H.O.O.D., said in a statement to Fox News Digital that his heart was "shattered" as he condemned the crowd for filming the attack instead of stepping in. "A 15-year-old child was hunted down, beaten, and shot dead in cold blood," Brooks wrote. "In a playground. Where laughter belongs. Not execution." His statement continued: "The crowd did not run for help. They pulled out phones, recorded every brutal second, and cheered as if it were entertainment. That video does not just document a murder — it exposes a generation whose conscience has been seared by moral darkness. These were our own children devouring our own children." The NYPD is asking anyone with information about the shooter to call its Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), or 1-888-57-PISTA (74782) for Spanish. Tips can also be submitted online through the Crime Stoppers website or on X at @NYPDTIPS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e4140f059ccda1fcc01411 Six Are Missing After Cargo Ship Is Found Overturned Near Guam te 2026-04-18T23:30:23.026Z Six Are Missing After Cargo Ship Is Found Overturned Near Guam The ship, the Mariana, was found overturned days after the Coast Guard lost contact with its crew, after a super typhoon struck. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e40fc5059ccda1fcc0121b Arizona utility agrees not to cut off power for nonpayment when it’s 95 degrees Fahrenheit or above te 2026-04-18T23:12:05.103Z Arizona utility agrees not to cut off power for nonpayment when it’s 95 degrees Fahrenheit or above Arizona’s largest utility has agreed not to cut off electrical service to customers for nonpayment while forecasted temperatures are 95 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e40fb1059ccda1fcc01212 Record US drought sparks worries about fires, water supply and food prices te 2026-04-18T23:11:45.622Z Record US drought sparks worries about fires, water supply and food prices Meteorologists said it's a bad sign for the upcoming wildfire season, food prices and western water issues. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e40f99059ccda1fcc011e7 ISHOWSPEED shows off incredible athleticism with Speed Slash from ring post onto Logan Paul at WrestleMania 42 te 2026-04-18T23:11:21.546Z ISHOWSPEED shows off incredible athleticism with Speed Slash from ring post onto Logan Paul at WrestleMania 42 Popular streamer ISHOWSPEED didn’t want to be involved in a six-man tag team match with Logan Paul and Austin Theory against Jey and Jimmy Uso and LA Knight at WrestleMania 42 in the first place. But after costing Knight a victory on Raw in the weeks prior, he seemingly had to. He entered Allegiant Stadium with Paul and Theory to a barrage of boos. It was unclear how he was going to move in the ring with his lone appearance coming at the Royal Rumble and being absolutely crushed by Bron Breakker. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Speed moved fine, hitting Knight with a body slam. His ultimate sin came at the end of the match when he pushed Knight into Paul to knock him off the apron. Theory yelled at Paul, taking exception to the move. As Theory had Knight in a headlock, Speed was hesitant to attack Knight. Instead, Knight threw Theory into Speed and hit a BFT on Theory to win the match. WWE STARS REVEAL WHAT MAKES WRESTLEMANIA SO SPECIAL: 'IT'S THE SUPER BOWL OF PRO WRESTLING' The moment was far from over as Paul attacked Speed at the end of the match. Paul cleared the Spanish announce table, angling to jump from the top rope and put Speed through it. Instead, Knight and the Usos saved Speed from Paul’s attack. The Usos hit a 1D on Paul and the trio set Speed up to do a little bit of his own damage. Knight held Paul on the announce table that he cleared. Speed went up to the top of ring post. Speed hit a jaw-dropping Speed Splash, sending the Las Vegas crowd into a frenzy. "Holy s---!" the crowd was heard chanting. Knight and the Usos brought Speed back into the ring to celebrate. Even though Speed may have been on the losing side, he got a positive WrestleMania moment out of it. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e40f71059ccda1fcc011d8 Potential 2028 Democrats Audition in Michigan,With a Focus on Trump te 2026-04-18T23:10:41.742Z Potential 2028 Democrats Audition in Michigan,With a Focus on Trump Former Vice President Kamala Harris, Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey and Gov. Andy Beshear of Kentucky spoke at a gathering of party insiders in Detroit, fueling presidential speculation. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e40f5e059ccda1fcc011cf Humans Who Used a Bear Suit to Defraud Car Insurers Sentenced to Jail te 2026-04-18T23:10:22.287Z Humans Who Used a Bear Suit to Defraud Car Insurers Sentenced to Jail The California residents collected more than $141,000 in insurance payouts after staging bear attacks on their luxury cars, state officials said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e40d1a059ccda1fcc0118c Sabres respond to Bruins coach saying his team is 'bigger, stronger and more physical' te 2026-04-18T23:00:42.702Z Sabres respond to Bruins coach saying his team is 'bigger, stronger and more physical' The Stanley Cup playoffs are underway, and one of the more intriguing first-round match-ups features the Buffalo Sabres and the Boston Bruins. The Sabres are making their first playoff appearance since 2011, and despite coming in as the Atlantic Division's top-seed, the Bruins are the ones coming into the series with their chest puffed out a bit. Bruins coach Marco Sturm was asked about the series and talked up his team's size and physicality compared to the Sabres. It may seem a little cocky, but he might be on to something. The B's have not been the team the Sabres wanted to open their playoff slate against, considering Boston won the season series 3-1. But, despite a pretty extreme lack of playoff experience on the Sabres roster, they're not going to get shaken by Sturm pumping up his team. "You know, that’s his take on his team," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "I have a lot of respect for what our team has done and how we play, and the speed we play the game, and they’ve got a good team. They know who they are, and we know who we are." "Yeah, I think it’s, obviously, we’ve all seen it," Sabres forward Josh Doan said. "It is everywhere right now, but at the end of the day, I think our group trusts what we’re doing here, and we’ll just let that play out throughout the series, and we’re gonna stick to our game plan. "So it’s one of those things that you see, but at the end of the day, there’s no real response from us in this room." No real response, huh? Well, maybe there will be a response when the two teams hit the ice for Game 1 on Sunday, because it sure sounds like Sturm may have given a hungry Sabres team a little bulletin board material. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e40ac2059ccda1fcc01145 LISA DAFTARI: Hormuz whiplash proves Tehran can't honor any deal it signs te 2026-04-18T22:50:42.652Z LISA DAFTARI: Hormuz whiplash proves Tehran can't honor any deal it signs Iran’s regime just told us everything we need to know. Within days, Tehran went from signaling that the Strait of Hormuz would remain open to threatening to close it. That reversal is a reminder that the regime cannot be trusted to uphold any deal it signs because its strategy depends on constant threats and keeping the world off balance. The issue isn’t what they say. It’s who’s really in charge. Iran’s regime does not operate as a normal state. Its leaders often signal calm to ease pressure or buy time. But the real authority sits with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The IRGC controls the missiles, the proxy networks, and the ability to disrupt global shipping. When it matters, they decide. PAKISTANI GENERAL SAYS IRAN DIPLOMACY STILL 'ALIVE, DESPITE US BLOCKADE, FAILED TALKS And they benefit from instability. The Strait of Hormuz is one of the regime’s most effective tools of coercion. A fifth of the world’s oil flows through it. Iran doesn’t need to shut it down to create a crisis. It just needs to make the threat believable. Even talk of disruption can rattle markets and drive up energy prices. That’s exactly what we’re seeing now. Tehran signals restraint, then pivots back to escalation. It’s not meant to sow confusion. It’s meant to gain leverage. STEVE FORBES: NO MORE DELUSIONS — AMERICA HAS TO FINISH THE JOB IN IRAN This creates a serious problem for anyone still hoping a new agreement with Iran’s regime will bring lasting stability. Deals rely on consistency. The Iranian system is built for the opposite. For years, U.S. and European officials have negotiated as if Iran’s commitments on paper would translate into predictable behavior. But the regime’s most powerful actors are not invested in keeping those commitments. This regime was not designed to be constrained, reformed or tamed. The IRGC’s influence depends on sanctions evasion, regional militias, and the constant threat of escalation. MORNING GLORY: THE US-IRAN NEGOTIATIONS IN ISLAMABAD BECAME REYKJAVÍK 2.0 If Washington’s imperative is ‘no nukes for Tehran,’ then it must recognize that this regime was built not only to chase deadly weapons but to use every tool as power in its dangerous agenda. The shift on Hormuz makes that reality clear. When forced to choose between appearing cooperative and maintaining leverage, the regime chooses leverage. That has direct consequences for U.S. policy. ROBERT MAGINNIS: WHY ISLAMABAD TALKS WERE ALWAYS DOOMED TO FAIL Washington cannot afford to treat diplomacy as an end in itself. An agreement that is not backed by real enforcement, credible military deterrence, and a clear understanding of who holds power in Tehran will not hold. It will be tested, stretched, and eventually broken when the regime decides it can get away with it. A regime that turns a vital energy chokepoint into a pressure tool is not a responsible partner. It is the opposite. The back‑and‑forth over Hormuz is a hard reminder that Tehran’s core strategy is leverage through threat, not cooperation. As long as that is how the system is wired, any agreement with this regime will be inherently unstable. Why let the regime decide what the next about-face will be? That should also tell us where U.S. policy needs to go. Washington has to stop pretending this regime can be "managed" with better communiqués and slightly tougher clauses. The problem is not the wording of the deal. The problem is the nature of the regime that signs it. And regardless of how many of their high-ranking leaders have been killed, it is still the same regime. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP So negotiations should not be treated as a path to stabilizing this leadership, but as a temporary tool while we tighten pressure for its eventual replacement. Any new deal with the current rulers in Tehran will follow the same script of brief restraint when it suits them, followed by another round of ‘diplomacy’ the moment they need leverage. A serious strategy would focus on weakening the regime’s grip at home, targeting its security apparatus and economic lifelines, and openly backing the Iranian people who keep risking their lives to challenge it. The fight over Hormuz is a reminder of how this regime will treat every agreement it signs, right up until the day it is finally gone. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM LISA DAFTARI Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e4087d059ccda1fcc010ef USC coach Lincoln Riley makes bold claim, says USC is ready to win 'championships' te 2026-04-18T22:41:01.914Z USC coach Lincoln Riley makes bold claim, says USC is ready to win 'championships' Lincoln Riley's tenure as head coach of the USC Trojans has not lived up to expectations. While there have been flashes of brilliance, primarily during the 2022 season, his first in LA, SC has yet to reach the College Football Playoff, or compete for a Big Ten Championship. Some of that can be blamed on Riley, as the Trojans' defense was, to put it mildly, atrocious during his first two years on the job. Some of the underperformance, however, can also be blamed on USC's complete lack of preparation for name, image, and likeness-based recruiting. Despite the wealthy alumni base, location in Los Angeles, and historic success, SC's athletic department, coaching staff, and donor base were not aligned properly when NIL came into effect. And recruiting suffered. After putting up classes perennially in the top 10 of national rankings, SC dropped to #18 and #15 in 2024 and 2025 respectively. Unsurprisingly, per most analytics-based rankings, that's just about where the team finished nationally in overall success rate. Well, thanks to a new general manager, Chad Bowden, better coordination, and weaponizing that prolific donor base, SC brought in the #1 recruiting class in the country for 2026. And Riley is already making some bold claims about it. "We're excited Jim, you know, I think this will be the most complete roster that we've had here at USC," Riley said to Jim Rome on a recent episode of "The Jim Rome Show. "We return some really good productive players that we think are teed up to be the best they've been in their career, including some positions that historically you would say, ‘hey, this is pretty important’ in terms of returning production at quarterback, offensive line, running back, defensive line." Riley explained that it's not just the returning talent that has him excited, it's the "great class" they brought in. "We've got, you know, we've got quite a bit there, which is exciting starting piece," he continued. "And then, you know, we brought in a great class. We signed the number one recruiting class in the country. "You know, it's been great to get up the majority of those guys here for spring ball. And so that combination from a roster standpoint is excited. And we've just gotten a little bit better every single year." Riley went a bit further though, saying that this class and the returning talent have them in position to compete for "championships" at USC.  "I think it's caused for a lot of optimism," he said. "So yeah, I can't wait for this season to come up. You know, we came here to win championships. You know, that's why you come to USC. And we feel like this group is certainly prepared and positioned to do that." There's little doubt that this is Riley's best roster at SC. The recruiting class, a good transfer class, and important players returning at key positions. Another year of development for Jayden Maiava, Jakheem Stewart, incredible running backs, and so on. The problem is that until SC wins a big game against a marquee opponent that they weren't "supposed" to win, no one will take him seriously. Yes, Riley beat Notre Dame with Caleb Williams, and had a big win over Michigan at the Coliseum in 2025. But the schedule in 2026 is daunting. Ohio State, Oregon, and Washington in LA. Penn State, Indiana, and Wisconsin on the road. Plus the rivalry game against UCLA at the Rose Bowl. In order to seriously compete for "championships," Riley needs to beat Ohio State and Oregon, or one of those two plus Indiana and/or Penn State on the road. Having a talented roster is one thing. Delivering on that talent is another. Do that, then start talking. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e40856059ccda1fcc010e1 U.S. Installs a Trump Loyalist to Lead ‘Grand Conspiracy’ Case Into Trump Foes te 2026-04-18T22:40:22.706Z U.S. Installs a Trump Loyalist to Lead ‘Grand Conspiracy’ Case Into Trump Foes A former lawyer for President Trump’s campaign, Joseph diGenova, is said to be planning to split time between Miami and Fort Pierce, where a grand jury overseen by a Trump-favored judge sits. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e40625059ccda1fcc0109c Skydiver's parachute gets stuck on scoreboard at Virginia Tech spring game in harrowing scene te 2026-04-18T22:31:01.699Z Skydiver's parachute gets stuck on scoreboard at Virginia Tech spring game in harrowing scene A skydiver at the Virginia Tech spring football game was stranded midair after his parachute got stuck on the scoreboard during his descent in a harrowing scene Saturday at Lane Stadium. The skydiver tried to steer toward the field but was working against the wind. The skydiver’s parachute got stuck on the top of the scoreboard, leaving him suspended in midair and delaying the game as emergency personnel hustled to step in. Emergency personnel used a crane to remove the skydiver from the scoreboard.   CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "We are grateful to report that the skydiver was safely secured and is currently stable. Our primary focus remains on their well-being," Virginia Tech posted on social media. "We extend our sincere appreciation to the first responders, event staff, and medical personnel for their swift, coordinated and professional response." Virginia Tech football is entering its first season under head coach James Franklin. The team hired Franklin after firing Brent Pry after an 0-3 start. After firing Pry, the team went 3-6, finishing 3-9 on the season. WHAT UNC FEEDS ITS FOOTBALL PLAYERS IN THE BILL BELICHICK ERA The Hokies went 10-4 in 2016 and 9-4 in 2017 but have mostly been a middling team since then, finishing above .500 just twice since the 2018 season. Penn State fired Franklin last season after three straight losses, a skid that ended with a 30-24 overtime loss to Oregon at home, and the team never bounced back. The team’s second loss came on the road, when it lost 42-37 to UCLA, which entered the game at 0-4. The third loss came in a 22-21 defeat to Northwestern at home, dropping Penn State to 3-3. Franklin was fired a day later.  Franklin was largely successful at Penn State during the regular season, going 104-45, but he was never able to win a national championship. Franklin won the Rose Bowl in 2022, the Cotton Bowl in 2019 and the Fiesta Bowl in 2017. Dating back to Franklin’s three seasons at Vanderbilt, the veteran coach is 8-7 in bowl games.  Franklin will look to turn things around at Virginia Tech. 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/69e405fe059ccda1fcc0108f Activists Tear-Gassed at Failed Raid of Beagle Research Facility te 2026-04-18T22:30:22.422Z Activists Tear-Gassed at Failed Raid of Beagle Research Facility Some 1,000 protesters tried to storm a private breeding and lab facility in Wisconsin in an effort to free thousands of beagles that are bred for medical experimentation. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e403cd059ccda1fcc01048 WNBA star Sophie Cunningham got baptized after rejoining Caitlin Clark on Fever te 2026-04-18T22:21:01.268Z WNBA star Sophie Cunningham got baptized after rejoining Caitlin Clark on Fever Indiana Fever fan favorite Sophie Cunningham appeared to celebrate her new contract that will keep her teammates with Caitlin Clark by getting baptized a second time. After signing a one-year, $665,000 contract Sunday, Cunningham posted a video on TikTok Tuesday of her adult baptism Tuesday. "I got baptized when I was little but I was feeling a tug on my heart to do it on my terms as an adult! Such a fun, amazing day. Thank you Jesus," she wrote. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The trio of Clark, Cunningham and teammate Lexie Hull proved to be an efficient and gravitating force in popularity when they were all on the court at the same time last year. Along the way, they earned a mysterious nickname on social media, which they later adopted for themselves — "Tres Leches," which translates from Spanish to "three milks" and refers to a popular Latin American sponge cake. "We saw it on Twitter at some point, and people ran with it," Hull previously told Fox News Digital of the nickname. "It was funny." CAITLIN CLARK'S NEWEST FEVER TEAMMATE HAS DRAMATIC HISTORY WITH SUPERSTAR Cunningham gained fame and favor among Fever fans when she started an on-court altercation with opposing players to defend Clark last year. During a game between the Fever and the Connecticut June 17, physicality boiled into a brawl. After Sun guard Jacy Sheldon poked Clark in the eye and fellow Sun player Marina Mabrey shoved Clark to the ground, Cunningham committed a hard foul on Sheldon, initiating an on-court fight that resulted in three ejections. Now, Cunningham is entering her second year in Indiana with the team expected to contend for a WNBA championship. Cunningham is among a growing number of women's basketball stars to outwardly embrace Christianity and baptism. Recent No. 1 WNBA draft pick Azzi Fudd and fellow UConn star KK Arnold reportedly got baptized after their game in the women's Final Four earlier this month, according to People.com. 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/69e403b9059ccda1fcc0103f Charlize Theron recounts the night her mother fatally shot her father when she was 15 years old te 2026-04-18T22:20:41.837Z Charlize Theron recounts the night her mother fatally shot her father when she was 15 years old Charlize Theron is recounting the harrowing details of the day her mother killed her father. During a recent interview with The New York Times, the 50-year-old actress recalled the night her mother fatally shot her father when she was 15 years old, saying she is speaking about it to help "other people not feel alone." "I never knew about a story like that," she said. "When this happened to us, I thought we were the only people. I'm not haunted by this stuff anymore." The actress went on to explain the events leading up to her father's death, saying it all started when she didn't greet him when she arrived at her uncle's house after a night out at the movies, noting, "I had to pee really badly. So I ran into the house to get to the toilet, and he took that as me being rude." HEATHER GRAHAM SAYS HER ‘CONTROLLING,’ ‘REALLY RELIGIOUS’ FATHER TRIED TO KEEP HER OUT OF HOLLYWOOD She noted that respecting elders is a big deal in South Africa, and as her father was drunk, "he just spiraled. Like: 'Why didn't you stop? Who do you think you are?'" The "Mad Max: Fury Road," actress recalled knowing her father was upset with her, and once they got home, asked her mother to say she was sleeping, in order to avoid a confrontation with him. "I went into my room, I turned my lights off, and I was scared," she said. "My window faced the driveway, and I could tell the level of anger, frustration, or unhappiness by the way he drove in. The way that he drove into that property that night, I can't explain it to you. I just knew something bad was going to happen." Theron's gut feeling proved true, as she said her father then "broke into the house" by "shoot[ing] through the steel doors to get in with his brother." LISA RINNA REVEALS HOW HER MOTHER SURVIVED BRUTAL HAMMER ATTACK BY NOTORIOUS ‘TRAILSIDE KILLER’ Both Theron and her mother "knew it was serious" and sprung into action. "By the time he broke into the first gate, my mom ran to the safe to get her gun. She came into my bedroom. The two of us were holding the door with our bodies because there wasn’t a lock on it," she explained. "And he just stepped back and started shooting through the door. And this is the crazy thing: Not one bullet hit us. It’s insane when you think about it that way." "But the messaging was very clear. I’m going to kill you tonight. You think I can’t come into this door? Watch me," she continued. "He walked to the safe, and my mom pulled the door open while the brother was still standing there. The brother ran down the hallway, and she shot one bullet down the hallway that ricocheted seven times and shot him in the hand. It’s stuff you can’t explain. And then she followed my father, who was by then opening the safe to get more weapons out, and she shot him." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER A year later, Theron left South Africa to pursue a modeling career in Italy, and later found her way to Hollywood. She began her career in Hollywood in 1996, and quickly made a name for herself in films such as "The Devil's Advocate" and "The Italian Job," later winning an Academy Award for her role in the 2003 movie, "Monster." Earlier this year, Theron spoke about the relationship between her mom and dad when speaking with AnOther magazine and explained how seeing her mother navigate that influenced her acting style. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "My mom had a complex relationship with my father, and I think it really informed me," she said. "Obviously, when I was younger, I had no concept of how complicated people and relationships are.  "And, of course, I wish that she had a wonderful marriage and didn’t have to experience all of that. But I do think that, in many ways, it made me as an actor be more honest in portraying women." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e40162059ccda1fcc00ff7 German race crash kills driver Juha Miettinen; Max Verstappen sends condolences from track te 2026-04-18T22:10:42.483Z German race crash kills driver Juha Miettinen; Max Verstappen sends condolences from track A race in Germany turned tragic Saturday when one of the drivers involved was killed in a wreck. Juha Miettinen, 66, was inside one of seven cars in the collision and died, organizers of the ADAC 24h Nürburgring Qualifiers said. "Following the collision between several vehicles, race control immediately halted the race to allow for extensive recovery and rescue operations," the organization said in a statement. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "Despite the immediate arrival of emergency services, the emergency medics were unable to save the driver involved, Juha Miettinen, after he had been extracted from the vehicle; the driver died at the Medical Centre after all attempts at resuscitation proved unsuccessful." Organizers said the other six drivers were taken to nearby hospitals for precautionary examinations, and none were in a life-threatening condition. Famed driver Max Verstappen was also at the track. Verstappen, who is using this weekend's races to prepare for his first 24-hour sports car race at the historic circuit on May 16-17, shared condolences on social media. INDYCAR DRIVER DISCUSSES THE MENTAL CHALLENGE OF INDYCAR RACING, WHY WINNING ISN'T HIS ONLY MEASURE OF SUCCESS "Shocked by what happened today. Motorsport is something we all love, but in times like this it is a reminder of how dangerous it can be," Verstappen wrote on Instagram. "Sending my heartfelt condolences to Juha's family and loved ones." A moment of silence will be held in memory of Miettinen during the grid formation for Sunday's race. Running nearly 13 miles through wooded German hills with more than 150 corners and barriers often close to the track, the Nordschleife layout at the Nürburgring is known for high-risk thrills. F1 hasn't used it since 1976, when reigning champion Niki Lauda suffered severe burns in a crash. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e3ff0e059ccda1fcc00f9a ICE scales back Surprise Az detention warehouse plan from 1,500 beds to 542 te 2026-04-18T22:00:46.901Z ICE scales back Surprise Az detention warehouse plan from 1,500 beds to 542 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e3fefb059ccda1fcc00f91 Historically unpopular Trump visited Phoenix to rally his base by bragging about Iran te 2026-04-18T22:00:27.378Z Historically unpopular Trump visited Phoenix to rally his base by bragging about Iran Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e3fa85059ccda1fcc00f15 Moscow-born gunman dead after Kyiv shooting rampage leaves at least 6 dead, 14 wounded: Zelenskyy te 2026-04-18T21:41:25.066Z Moscow-born gunman dead after Kyiv shooting rampage leaves at least 6 dead, 14 wounded: Zelenskyy A Russian gunman was killed by special forces Saturday in Ukraine after opening fire at a supermarket in Kyiv, killing six people and wounding 14 others — including a 12‑year‑old boy. The 58-year-old shooter long resided in the Donetsk region and was born in Moscow, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko. He took at least four hostages, killed one of them, and fatally shot four others on the street, Zelenskyy said. Another woman died at a hospital from her injuries. Graphic video captured by witnesses showed the gunman shooting at a victim within close range on the street. Other bodies were seen lying on the pavement and in courtyards. MANHUNT UNDERWAY AFTER GUNMEN STORM CHICK-FIL-A LEAVING 1 DEAD Ukranian special forces stormed the convenience store after 40 minutes of failed negotiations, according to Klymenko. At least fourteen people were wounded in the attack, though officials cautioned the number may rise as people continue to seek medical assistance. Among the injured is a 12‑year‑old boy and a supermarket security guard, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko. NINE DEAD, 13 WOUNDED IN SECOND TURKISH MASS SHOOTING IN TWO DAYS Zelenskyy said the shooter also set fire to an apartment prior to the attack, though it is unclear if any injuries resulted from the arson. "My condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims," Zelenskyy wrote in an X post. "...We wish all the wounded a swift recovery." The gunman had previously been prosecuted for criminal offenses, but held a valid weapons permit, according to authorities. Investigators from the National Police and the Security Service of Ukraine are investigating. GUNMAN OPENS FIRE AT HIGH SCHOOL IN TURKEY, WOUNDING AT LEAST 16 Ukraine’s security service labeled the attack an act of terrorism. "All available information about him and the motives behind his actions is being thoroughly investigated," Zelenskyy said. "Every detail must be verified." One of the shooter's neighbors, Hanna Kulyk, 75, described him as an "educated, refined man," who lived alone and did not socialize often. "You’d never guess he was some kind of criminal," Kulyk told The Associated Press. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e3fa5d059ccda1fcc00f09 Man Charged in Lego Theft Scheme of Replacing Pieces With Pasta, Police Say te 2026-04-18T21:40:45.359Z Man Charged in Lego Theft Scheme of Replacing Pieces With Pasta, Police Say A California man was charged with grand theft after the police said he reaped about $34,000 in what an official called an “off the charts” pasta-and-switch scheme involving Lego kits. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e3fa45059ccda1fcc00ef4 Tesla brings its robotaxi service to Dallas and Houston te 2026-04-18T21:40:21.171Z Tesla brings its robotaxi service to Dallas and Houston Tesla is expanding its robotaxi service to Dallas and Houston, according to a social media post from the company. The post says simply that “Robotaxi is now rolling out in Dallas & Houston 🤠” and includes a 14-second video showing Tesla vehicles driving without human monitors or drivers in the fron Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e3f5a9059ccda1fcc00e77 NHL playoffs start with a bang as Team USA star Brady Tkachuk drops gloves at opening faceoff te 2026-04-18T21:20:41.037Z NHL playoffs start with a bang as Team USA star Brady Tkachuk drops gloves at opening faceoff The NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs got started with a big bang on Saturday. Team USA folk hero Brady Tkachuk dropped the gloves with Jordan Staal of the Carolina Hurricanes in a battle of on-ice captains as soon as the puck dropped to begin the quest for the Stanley Cup. When taking the ice to begin the game, Tkachuk appeared to ask Staal if he had any interest in getting into it. Apparently, it was a yes. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Tkachuk threw a couple of right hands, but Staal delivered a huge blow that connected and knocked Tkachuk to the ice. This is not the first time Tkachuk dropped the gloves at the opening faceoff this season. He did it twice earlier against New York Islanders captain Anders Lee, including just last week. SWITZERLAND FIRES HOCKEY COACH WHO ADMITTED TO FAKING VACCINATION STATUS FOR 2022 BEIJING OLYMPICS Tkachuk stole the hearts of American hockey fans last year when, playing for Team USA at the 4 Nations, he got into a fight with Team Canada's Sam Bennett just three seconds after his brother, Matthew, got into a fight as the puck dropped.  Bennett and Matthew Tkachuk are teammates on the back-to-back reigning champion Florida Panthers, who failed to qualify for the playoffs this year. The Tkachuks won Olympic gold in February, getting long-awaited revenge on Canada, which has dominated the rivalry in men's ice hockey.  It was the USA's first gold in men's ice hockey since 1980, and the first time the U.S. beat Canada in the knockout stage since winning gold over Canada in 1960. Tkachuk's Ottawa Senators earned a wild-card bid into the playoffs, while Carolina's 113 points this season were the second-most in the NHL and the most in the Eastern Conference. 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/69e3f0eb059ccda1fcc00dd5 Some Vail residents concerned construction could impact historic landmarks te 2026-04-18T21:00:27.500Z Some Vail residents concerned construction could impact historic landmarks Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e3eea2059ccda1fcc00d7b Secretary Doug Burgum expects Teddy Roosevelt’s induction into Pro Football Hall of Fame: report te 2026-04-18T20:50:42.968Z Secretary Doug Burgum expects Teddy Roosevelt’s induction into Pro Football Hall of Fame: report Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum reportedly said at a Bank of America reception Thursday that he thinks President Teddy Roosevelt will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame next year, according to the New York Post. "Roger Goodell was in the White House in the Oval Office. I had a chance to be with him there, because we, the National Park Service, control the National Mall," Burgum said, according to the outlet.  "The draft for the NFL is being held on the Mall a year from now, (and) the Capitol will be in the background. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "Keep it a secret. Keep your fingers crossed, but I think we’re going to see Theodore Roosevelt inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. … It’s going to be announced on the Mall when Roger Goodell is conducting the draft." Fox News Digital has reached out to the secretary, the White House and the NFL for comment. Teddy Roosevelt is credited with saving football in 1905–1906 by forcing college leaders to reform the game's rules after frequent injury-related deaths of players.  The reforms led to the creation of the forward pass and the banning of dangerous formations. The 2027 Pro Football Hall of Fame class is headlined by first-year eligible legends Rob Gronkowski, Adrian Peterson and Ben Roethlisberger. Bill Belichick and Eli Manning are also candidates to get in after missing out on first-ballot entry. 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/69e3ec5d059ccda1fcc00d3b NHL star reveals he had a brutal bacterial lung infection during season: 'I thought I was dying' te 2026-04-18T20:41:01.364Z NHL star reveals he had a brutal bacterial lung infection during season: 'I thought I was dying' New York Rangers star center Vincent Trocheck had a harrowing health scare early in the season. Trocheck, 32, revealed to reporters that his 14-game absence at the start of the season was due to a bacterial infection in his lungs. "I had some viral bacteria get into my lung and wasn’t sure what it was. This happened, I think, before the first game of the year. I thought I was just having back spasms, and then I played the first game," Trocheck said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "Got a little bit worse. Played in Buffalo. I got a cross-check right in that area, and whatever fluid was in there, it’s like bubbles, and I guess the bubble burst and it spread. So, then it just got a lot worse. I had a lot of fluid around my lung, so I had to have surgery to get the fluid removed." The two-time All-Star said he had chest tubes inserted and was in the hospital for about a week. He called it weird and wouldn’t call it an injury. "It was very scary. I thought I was dying," Trocheck said. SWITZERLAND FIRES HOCKEY COACH WHO ADMITTED TO FAKING VACCINATION STATUS FOR 2022 BEIJING OLYMPICS Trocheck, who starred on the penalty kill for Team USA during the Olympics and its gold medal run, said no one knows how the fluid emerged. The Pittsburgh native played in 67 games this season, scoring 16 goals and adding 37 assists, good for 53 points. Trocheck found himself in the middle of trade talks around the deadline but ultimately was not moved. While Trocheck wasn’t traded at the deadline, he still could be this offseason as the Rangers look to retool after finishing last in the Eastern Conference. Trocheck just completed his fourth season with the Rangers and has three more seasons left on a seven-year, $39.375 million contract. 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/69e3ec49059ccda1fcc00d32 Creedence Clearwater Revival founder John Fogerty says he'd 'probably be dead' without his wife Julie te 2026-04-18T20:40:41.711Z Creedence Clearwater Revival founder John Fogerty says he'd 'probably be dead' without his wife Julie John Fogerty credits his wife for saving his life after a rough patch in his career. During a recent interview on the "Joe Rogan Experience" podcast, the 80-year-old Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR) founder discussed a tumultuous time in his music career following a legal battle with his record company regarding the ownership of his songs, crediting his wife for helping him come "out on the good side of it." "A lot of this, of course, is from the care of my wife, Julie. If I hadn't met her, I probably would be dead. Simple as that," he said. "I didn't see any way out. I was really abusing myself, alcohol mostly. I really felt bad inside." He went on to explain that someone who feels as he did is "not really operating on the same plane in the world" as everyone else, and you can "become kind of a pathetic person." JOHN TESH SAYS 'FAITH-FILLED' WIFE SAVED HIS LIFE AFTER DOCTORS GAVE HIM 18 MONTHS TO LIVE "When you're really hurting inside for whatever reason, I mean, in my case, something really unjust had been done to me," he said. "But however you get there, and then you start abusing yourself with drugs, alcohol, whatever... it becomes a habit. You just stay there, right? And so you're not really enjoying the sunshine and the love that's around you." The Grammy Award-winning musician noted that this was his mindset when he met his wife, Julie, while on tour in 1986. Fogerty admitted that he should have been "overjoyed" by the success of his third solo album, "Centerfield," but instead felt "miserable" and bitter" due to repressed feelings, adding he was "in perpetual binge mode." He then released "Eye of the Zombie," which was less successful but managed to bounce back after meeting Julie. JAY LENO HONORS ‘FOR BETTER OR WORSE’ MARRIAGE VOW AS WIFE BATTLES DEMENTIA "One day [I] just suddenly met Julie, not expecting to meet the love of my life, the person that I feel that I was destined to meet and the person that would, through her good graces, help me find myself and help me enjoy and find the joy of life again," he said. "And it all changed." Fogerty and Julie went on to tie the knot in April 1991 and welcomed three children together during their 35-year marriage: sons Shane, 34, and Tyler, 33, and daughter Kelsy, 24. As the founder of CCR, Fogerty wrote many of the band's biggest hits, including "Proud Mary," "Have You Ever Seen the Rain," "Bad Moon Rising," "Down on the Corner," and "Fortunate Son," but didn't own the rights to them until January 2023 when he finally settled a decades-long dispute with the record company. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "As of this January, I own my own songs again. This is something I thought would never be a possibility," Fogerty said in a statement. "After 50 years, I am finally reunited with my songs. I also have a say in where and how my songs are used. Up until this year, that is something I have never been able to do. I am looking forward to touring and celebrating this year! I want thank Concord for helping to make all of this happen. And, I am excited for new ideas and a renewed interest in my music … like a revival." Fogerty originally left Fantasy Records in 1974 in a contentious separation, with the musician fighting the record company for his music from the beginning. Fantasy Records even went as far as to sue Fogerty for plagiarism, with Fogerty telling Rogan, "I got sued for sounding like myself." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "I’m the dad [of these songs]. I created them," Fogerty told Billboard, at the time. "They never should have been taken away in the first place. And that hijacking left such a massive hole in me. The happiest way to look at it is, yeah, it isn’t everything. It’s not a 100 percent win for me, but it’s sure better than it was. I’m really kind of still in shock." Julie helped celebrate the news in a statement released on Fogerty's website, saying she is "so blissful knowing that this has finally come true for him." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e3e9f1059ccda1fcc00cf1 Lori Loughlin and daughter Olivia Jade stun on red carpet as fans can't get over their resemblance te 2026-04-18T20:30:41.622Z Lori Loughlin and daughter Olivia Jade stun on red carpet as fans can't get over their resemblance Lori Loughlin had fans seeing double when she posed for photos with her look-alike daughter at a recent event. The 61-year-old "Full House" star and her daughter, Olivia Jade Giannulli, 26, walked the red carpet together at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art Opening Gala for the David Geffen Galleries on April 16, and fans noted their strong resemblance. Loughlin stunned in a figure-hugging sequined metallic silver dress with a thigh-high slit. She paired the look with matching metallic silver high heels and styled her hair in a short, layered bob with bangs. Olivia Jade turned heads in a black floor-length gown with a fitted sheer bodice with floral lace detailing and a halter neckline. The black satin skirt featured a peplum waistline with ruffles at her hips, as well as a train flowing behind her. 'FULL HOUSE' STAR JODIE SWEETIN BLACKED OUT AT CANDACE CAMERON BURE'S WEDDING AT AGE 14 While she didn't walk the red carpet, Loughlin's older daughter, Bella Giannulli, 27, posed for photos with her mother, sister and others inside the event in a strapless black dress. Olivia Jade shared photos from the evening on her Instagram, and fans could not help but comment on the similarities between her and her mother. "It’s crazy how strong your mom’s genes are. Ya’ll both look gorgeous," one fan wrote, while another added, "Most beautiful mom and daughter you look a lot like her." A third chimed in with "I cannot believe how much you and your mother look alike." During an interview with People, Olivia Jade spoke about not only her strong resemblance to her mother, but also how much Natasha Bure looks like her mother, Candace Cameron Bure, Loughlin's fellow "Full House" co-star. "I think we both resemble our moms a lot physically, so it's weird for people that have watched our moms growing up and to see us as adults," she said. "It's a little trippy." Olivia Jade found success as an influencer, gaining more than 1.8 million subscribers on YouTube who were drawn to her vlogs, skincare videos and makeup tutorials. Her brand eventually extended to partnerships with Sephora, TRESemmé and Estée Lauder. Things took a turn for the worse in 2019 when she and her family were implicated in the college admissions scandal, in which Loughlin and her then-husband, Mossimo Giannulli, were accused of paying $500,000 in bribes to have their daughters admitted to the University of Southern California as rowing recruits. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER In the aftermath of the scandal, Olivia Jade was dropped from these partnerships and took a break from YouTube, while her parents pleaded guilty to charges of wire fraud. Loughlin ultimately agreed to serve two months in prison and pay a $150,000 fine, along with two years of supervised release and 100 hours of community service. Mossimo agreed to pay a $250,000 fine with two years of supervised release and 250 hours of community service, in addition to a five-month sentence. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS In 2025, Loughlin and Mossimo announced they were "living apart" after 28 years of marriage. In a candid interview on the "Good Guys" podcast in October 2025, John Stamos defended Loughlin, calling Mossimo "a terrible narcissist," and her "a saint." He later added that he knows she didn't have much to do with the scandal, saying Mossimo "dragged her through that." "She goes to f---ing prison for this a--hole for three months, right? And he goes for whatever," Stamos said. "And in typical Lori fashion, I said, ‘How was it?’ She goes, ‘You know, I met a lot of nice ladies in there. We have a book club.'" He continued, "She didn’t deserve to be dragged through that … I know for a fact it was all him." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e3e557059ccda1fcc00c61 Eric Swalwell cameo in ‘Jury Duty: Company Retreat’ raises eyebrows following misconduct claims te 2026-04-18T20:11:03.729Z Eric Swalwell cameo in ‘Jury Duty: Company Retreat’ raises eyebrows following misconduct claims A very brief cameo from former Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., in Prime Video's "Jury Duty: Company Retreat" is taking some viewers by surprise following sexual misconduct and harassment allegations that prompted his resignation. "That's wild," one user wrote on X, saying she didn't realize the former congressman, who she called "disgraced," had made an appearance as an instructor on the show. On Threads, one user described seeing Swalwell on the show as "kinda uncomfortable." Another, responding to someone who had questioned why no one had raised concerns about Swalwell's appearance, said they were happy that his airtime was so "clipped." BILL MAHER CALLS ERIC SWALWELL A 'F---ING CREEP,' SAYS HE 'NEVER LIKED' THE DISGRACED DEMOCRAT According to the entertainment news platform Decider, Swalwell's appearance came around 18 minutes into Episode 8 of "Company Retreat." None of the seminar Swalwell is delivering appears in the episode, but he does appear in front of the cast and asks if anyone has questions, the outlet added. After calling on one character who asks, "Can you speak on the corrosive influence of money in politics?" Swalwell put his hands in his pockets and lets out a sigh. ANGER SWELLS AS SWALWELL'S 'OPEN SECRET' WITH WOMEN WENT UNREPORTED FOR YEARS His full response was said to have been cut for time. The show's filming concluded approximately two years before recent allegations emerged against Swalwell, Decider stated. Amazon did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. BROADCAST BIAS: MAJOR MEDIA IGNORED SWALWELL SCANDAL UNTIL DEMOCRATS WANTED HIM GONE Swalwell's scant appearance became a point of conversation as the former congressman faces a slew of sexual misconduct and harassment allegations from multiple women who recently came forward to recount their experiences. Following the allegations, Swalwell suspended his campaign for California governor and resigned from his position in Congress. While he has denied the allegations of misconduct, he has admitted to making mistakes in the past. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE "I am deeply sorry to my family, staff, and constituents for mistakes in judgment I've made in my past," Swalwell said in a statement announcing his resignation. "I will fight the serious, false allegations made against me. However, I must take responsibility and ownership for the mistakes I did make." The Department of Justice (DOJ) is investigating the multiple allegations against Swalwell, a source familiar with the matter confirmed to Fox News Digital. District attorneys for both Los Angeles and New York have also launched their own respective investigations. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e3e52d059ccda1fcc00c4e VC Ron Conway says he has a ‘rare form of cancer’ te 2026-04-18T20:10:21.147Z VC Ron Conway says he has a ‘rare form of cancer’ Conway wrote that he “will be stepping back from some of my usual activities,” but he will “continue to support” founders backed by his firm SV Angel. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e3e2fd059ccda1fcc00c0d Nancy Mace calls on Congress to release sexual harassment records, wants an 'avalanche of resignations' te 2026-04-18T20:01:01.504Z Nancy Mace calls on Congress to release sexual harassment records, wants an 'avalanche of resignations' Rep. Nancy Mace is calling for a reckoning in the halls of Congress following the resignation of Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell. She accused the political establishment of shielding predators to protect their own power and introduced a resolution to stop it. Mace joined "Saturday in America" to discuss the resolution she put forward for the House Ethics Committee to release its records on sexual harassment by lawmakers. "I think there should be an avalanche of resignations," Mace said, adding, "I want every single predator that’s in Congress now to be forced to resign. I don’t care how long it takes. If we can do it fast, let’s do it now, regardless of party." Mace’s renewed action comes after Swalwell resigned from Congress and ended his California gubernatorial bid earlier this month following multiple sexual misconduct allegations. At least five women have accused him of misconduct, including Lonna Drewes, who alleges he drugged and raped her in a hotel room in 2018. SWALWELL ACCUSERS DETAIL EXPERIENCES WITH LAWMAKER AFTER HE ANNOUNCES HIS RESIGNATION FROM CONGRESS Since the allegations surfaced, some journalists and political operatives have said Swalwell’s behavior was widely known on Capitol Hill. Mace said she wants to end the culture of silence on both sides of the political aisle. "Both parties decided that they would vote against revealing the sexual harassment records of their own party," Mace said of a previous vote that failed on the issue. "What happens is both parties will protect the other because they don't want their skeletons out there," she added. ‘HE SHOULD GO’: SENATE DEMS TURNED ON SWALWELL AHEAD OF RESIGNATION ANNOUNCEMENT Not long after Swalwell’s resignation, Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales also announced his resignation from Congress. He admitted earlier this year to an inappropriate sexual relationship with a staffer. Mace said she raised concerns about Gonzales with colleagues after hearing rumors about him, adding the resolution is meant to hold all members of Congress to the same standard. SWALWELL’S MOUNTING SEXUAL MISCONDUCT ALLEGATIONS THREATEN CAREER BEYOND POLITICS, EXPERTS WARN "We need to clean up our own party because if we're [going to] attack Democrats for their behavior, we have to be willing to acknowledge when we have someone that needs to be kicked out," Mace said. In a statement posted Monday, Swalwell vowed to fight the "serious, false allegations made against me." "Expelling anyone from Congress without due process, within days of an allegation being made, is wrong. But, it's also wrong for my constituents to have me distracted from my duties. Therefore, I plan to resign my seat in Congress," Swalwell said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e3e2ea059ccda1fcc00c04 Royals manager Matt Quatraro ejected before team throws a single pitch vs Yankees te 2026-04-18T20:00:42.039Z Royals manager Matt Quatraro ejected before team throws a single pitch vs Yankees It was a short day at the office for Matt Quatraro on Saturday. The Kansas City Royals manager got ejected in the first inning of their game against the New York Yankees before his team even threw a pitch. Kansas City wasted a leadoff double in the top half of the first, perhaps angering Quatraro. But in between innings, he had some words with a pair of umpires. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The speculation is that Quatraro was arguing that a balk should have been called on Yankees starter Will Warren for throwing to second base without coming to a stop. For what it's worth, nobody was even thrown out on Warren's throw over. So the argument and ejection was all for naught. And this all happened before Royals starter Noah Cameron even threw a pitch. NEW YORK TALK SHOW HOST CHANGES MLB ALLEGIANCE FROM 'MAMDANI METS' TO YANKEES: 'PRETTY EASY CHOICE' Thankfully for Quatraro, he did not have to watch his team in person on Saturday, as they were down 10-0 in the sixth inning. The ejection came on the heels of a tough loss for Kansas City on Friday, as they allowed a two-run home run to Ryan McMahon in the bottom of the eighth inning to lose, 4-2. The Royals are trying to bounce back into the postseason after missing it last year, but in all likelihood, they will be off to an unideal 7-14 start by the day's end. 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/69e3e095059ccda1fcc00bcc Journalists adhere to a code of ethics to be fair & honest te 2026-04-18T19:50:45.461Z Journalists adhere to a code of ethics to be fair & honest Legally speaking, there are no licensing requirements or government agency that grants or revokes the job title of “journalist.” In common parlance, a journalist works for a newspaper, broadcast or digital media outlet that dissemi­nates news and information to the public. Individual journalists and Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e3de5f059ccda1fcc00b6d Giants star Darius Slayton marries Olympian Anna Hall at historic New York mansion te 2026-04-18T19:41:19.798Z Giants star Darius Slayton marries Olympian Anna Hall at historic New York mansion Touchdowns aren’t normally scored in the offseason, but New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton definitely found the end zone, as he officially tied the knot with Olympic track star Anna Hall. The couple was married at Oheka Castle, a historic mansion on the Gold Coast of Long Island, on April 11, according to Vogue. Slayton, 29, followed Hall, 25, on Instagram, but the two didn’t officially meet until Slayton attended one of Hall’s track meets in New York without her knowledge. The wide receiver went up to her after the meet to introduce himself and ask her out to dinner. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM They ended up hitting it off and got engaged in November 2025. Slayton proposed to her on the same track he went to when he asked her out. GREG OLSEN'S ADVICE FOR NFL DRAFT FIRST-ROUND PICKS ON HANDLING HIGH EXPECTATIONS "I took her back to the same stadium in New York, where we had met, and proposed on the track," Slayton said, according to Vogue. "He told me we were going on a date in the city, which we do a lot," Hall said. "So I didn’t think anything of it, until he told me he was dressing up. Then I was a little suspicious, because he never dresses up! When the car pulled up to Icahn Stadium, instead of a restaurant, that’s when I knew for sure." The Giants wide receiver just finished his seventh season with the team, catching 37 passes for 538 yards and one touchdown. In his career, Slayton has caught 296 passes for 4,435 yards with 22 touchdowns. Hall represented Team USA in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games in the women’s heptathlon, finishing in fifth place. She won gold in the heptathlon at the 2025 World Athletics Championships. 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/69e3de4c059ccda1fcc00b64 Noah Wyle faces woke fandom meltdown over patient safety in 'The Pitt' finale te 2026-04-18T19:41:00.367Z Noah Wyle faces woke fandom meltdown over patient safety in 'The Pitt' finale The season finale of HBO’s medical drama "The Pitt" has sparked a divide among viewers, pitting the show’s gritty medical realism against a vocal online fanbase that is calling the latest plot points discriminatory. The drama has tackled controversial storylines in previous episodes, but it now faces criticism from viewers on social media who argue the show’s focus on realism conflicts with expectations around diversity and inclusion. At the center of the controversy is Hollywood veteran Noah Wyle, with some viewers calling his character’s focus on patient safety discriminatory and others directing criticism at the actor himself. The season 2 finale saw months of tension culminate in a confrontation between Wyle’s character, Dr. Robby, and a female colleague who revealed she had been hiding a serious seizure disorder. When Wyle’s character argued she was unfit to run a high-pressure ER, some social media critics accused the show of ableism. HBO MEDICAL DRAMA TARGETS ICE IN CONTROVERSIAL NEW HOSPITAL STORYLINE "I just don’t understand why he’s so against disabled people being able to work when they’ve been cleared to do so," read one post online. However, other viewers took to X to defend the show, pointing to the high stakes of emergency medicine. One post with more than 1.2 million views warned about the danger of a doctor seizing while a patient is paralyzed for intubation. Another viral post added: "It's so funny that ‘The Pitt’ fandom is unironically like ‘it's actually fine for an ER doctor to have uncontrolled seizures, it's fine if it happens while she's in someone's chest cavity or intubating them, because of woke.’" JEREMY PIVEN ADAMANT THAT HIS ARI GOLD CHARACTER FROM 'ENTOURAGE' COULD STILL EXIST IN TODAY'S HOLLYWOOD Criticism of Wyle has since grown, in part because he is an executive producer and helps write the show. Some viewers have blurred the line between Wyle and his character in the wake of a recent GQ interview discussing the role. "I made jokes [on set] this season where I’d get done yelling at somebody and say, ‘Someone bring me another woman to yell at!’" Wyle said of his character’s gruff relationship with female staff. He clarified that his character is simply pushing colleagues to be better and that actors come to his set "not to be comfortable, but to work." The comments left some X users upset. BILL MAHER, TIM ALLEN CRITICIZE DEI PRACTICES HAMPERING CREATIVE PROCESS, SAY SITCOMS JUST 'GOT TO BE FUNNY' One user on X wrote, "I honestly think Noah Wyle should quit the arts and become a manosphere streamer," while another called the remarks "misogynistic, borderline abusive jokes about the women on set." The backlash has also extended to the departure of actress Supriya Ganesh, who played Dr. Mohan. Some fans accused Wyle of writing out a woman of color while keeping white male leads, despite the character’s season-long storyline about burnout. Wyle has said the show aims to reflect the high-turnover reality of the medical field. Wyle's team did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e3de38059ccda1fcc00b5b New York radio host boycotting Atlanta rap music as Knicks face Hawks in NBA playoffs te 2026-04-18T19:40:40.814Z New York radio host boycotting Atlanta rap music as Knicks face Hawks in NBA playoffs The NBA playoffs hit different when the New York Knicks are involved. The Knicks are in the conversation to represent the Eastern Conference for the first time since 1999, but first, they have to get through the Atlanta Hawks. The Knicks and Hawks have had a bit of a rivalry since the 2021 postseason after Trae Young became a Knick killer and ultimate enemy. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The squads will begin their series on Saturday at Madison Square Garden, but for New York radio host Kazeem Famuyide, the battle began several days ago. Famuyide, a part of "Mornings with Mero" on the famed New York hip-hop station new Hot 97, said on Monday that his station "should play no Atlanta artists until the series is over." That means no Usher, Ludacris, T.I., Lil Baby, and numerous others. "Day one of my Atlanta music protest starts today, we ain't trying to hear NONE of that until the first round over lol," Famuyide posted to X the following day. The station went Atlanta-less on Monday, and Famuyide said the music was "still good and current." The Athletic noted that Famuyide said he wanted to "show some New York solidarity" on Friday's show. Famuyike also co-hosts a podcast with Knicks legend Carmelo Anthony. If Atlanta decides to hold up to the same protest, they'd be negating some of the greatest artists of all time, including The Notorious B.I.G, JAY-Z, Nas, and Fabolous. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani took part in the Knicks-Hawks rivalry earlier this week, placing blame on the aforementioned Young for expensive playoff tickets at the Garden. Young, however, no longer plays for the Hawks. The Hawks defeated the Knicks in five games in their last playoff meeting. New York has the third seed in the conference, while Atlanta finished with the sixth. 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/69e3d9a0059ccda1fcc00ac6 California Republican slams state's handling of hospice fraud as she looks to flip blue seat te 2026-04-18T19:21:04.433Z California Republican slams state's handling of hospice fraud as she looks to flip blue seat As allegations of hospice fraud mount in California, Republican congressional candidate Jenny Rae Le Roux is calling out state leaders, accusing them of failing to act as oversight gaps allowed the issue to escalate. "Every dollar was dispersed from the State of California to these actual practice centers, and every bit of oversight that was lacking — which was 100% of it — it falls onto the State of California. So even though the federal government has had to step in and do Gavin Newsom's job for him to actually go after this, this is squarely a California issue," Le Roux told Fox News Digital. California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office has pushed back on claims that the governor has not acted to combat the issue, arguing the federal government is responsible for enforcement. "FACT: The state has no role in the Medicare billing or payment process. We are glad the Trump Admin is taking action to combat fraud. Now, if Trump could stop pardoning fraudsters—and hold them accountable—that would be great!," Newsom's press office wrote on X in response to a CBS report on hospice fraud in California. VANCE ANTI-FRAUD TASK FORCE SUSPENDS 221 CALIFORNIA HOSPICE AND HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS SO FAR While the state does not process Medicare payments, it does license hospice providers, effectively determining which organizations can enroll in the federal program. California has been hit with allegations of widespread hospice fraud, prompting federal action. CBS News found that of roughly 1,800 hospices in Los Angeles County, 742 were still operating despite multiple red flags. In one area, nearly 500 hospice companies were operating within a three-mile radius. In March 2022, the California state auditor warned Newsom and state lawmakers of "a rapid increase in the number of hospice agencies with no clear correlation to increased need," along with concerns about geographic clustering, long patient stays, high discharge rates and the possible use of stolen identities. Earlier this month, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California arrested eight people in a healthcare fraud sting. The office said in its announcement of the arrests, which were carried out in coordination with the Vice President’s Task Force to Eliminate Fraud, that the defendants allegedly "schemed to defraud the nation’s health care system out of more than $50 million." Part of the scheme, according to the office, included "running sham hospice care facilities." COMER TELLS NEWSOM TO 'LAWYER UP' AS HOUSE OVERSIGHT LAUNCHES CALIFORNIA FRAUD PROBE On April 9, Newsom and California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced that the state was "taking decisive action to dismantle a large-scale identity theft and hospice fraud scheme targeting the Medi-Cal program in Los Angeles."  The governor's office said in its announcement that the scheme involved "14 fraudulent hospice providers and resulted in more than $267 million in improper claims paid with state and federal funds." When reached for comment, Bonta's office referred Fox News Digital to its press release on the matter. "This isn’t a political game for us. This is about protecting taxpayer dollars, protecting the programs that sick and vulnerable Californians rely on, and protecting our state," Bonta said. "Over the life of this fraud scheme, not a single legitimate hospice service was ever provided yet millions were billed in a brazen, calculated scheme that exploited the Medi-Cal system. This wasn’t a mistake or a loophole; it was deliberate fraud." Le Roux, a cousin of Democratic Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger, is running in the GOP primary for the 47th Congressional District, which covers part of Orange County.  She dismissed the announcement as a publicity stunt and criticized the governor for not outlining broader changes to the state’s hospice oversight system. "Gavin Newsom is not interested in actually fighting fraud in California, he's interested in news headlines," she told Fox News Digital. "He is trying to blame shift because it is his job to stop hospice fraud in California, even if the money comes from the federal government, and he is not taking responsibility for it." On Wednesday, Fox News Digital learned that the anti-fraud task force led by Vice President JD Vance suspended 447 hospices and 23 home health agencies suspected of fraud in Los Angeles. The total fraud estimate was over $600 million. "There has been a lot of conversation about whose job it is to find fraud in California, and my answer, it is all of our job. So, as the director of Cal DOGE, we are looking into over 2,000 whistleblower tips across the state," Le Roux said. CALIFORNIA BUILDING WITH DOZENS OF HEALTH CARE, HOSPICE PROVIDERS RAISES EYEBROWS AMID FRAUD SPECULATION Cal DOGE, whose acronym is the same as the federal Department of Government Efficiency, is an organization aimed at tackling waste, fraud and abuse in the Golden State. Le Roux told Fox News Digital that the organization is taking a more aggressive approach than traditional oversight efforts by investigating whistleblower tips and exerting public pressure to expose potential fraud. "Ten weeks ago, when we started DOGE, we said, hey, we're going to flip the script on how we actually go after fraud in California. So, instead of being polite and doing Freedom of Information Act requests, we're going to take public information and whistleblower tips, and we are going to announce investigations into fraud, exactly how the government itself should be doing it, and we're going to catch the fraudsters," she said. Le Roux argued the scale of potential fraud in California far exceeds what has been seen in states like Minnesota, adding that recent findings suggest tens of billions of dollars in fraud and waste annually, though Fox News Digital was unable to independently verify the figure. "California's budget is the fourth-largest economy and one of the largest budgets in the world... And with these 2,000 tips that we are currently investigating, they cover every single department in the state of California," she said. "Minnesota is a drop in the bucket compared to what we're looking at in California." As she runs for office, Le Roux is hopeful that she can take her fight to the federal level and ensure that the government has a "full understanding" of where its funds go. "If you are spending money in a place that clearly has fraudulent practices like California, we need to do a better job of oversight at the federal level," she said. "That's why I decided to run for Congress, because I started to ask, 'Why are we doing Freedom of Information Act requests for dollars that are taxpayer dollars?' Every dollar that we spend, with the exception of defense, should be made public." Fox News Digital reached out to Newsom's office for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e3d975059ccda1fcc00ab4 AI chip startup Cerebras files for IPO te 2026-04-18T19:20:21.232Z AI chip startup Cerebras files for IPO In recent months, the company announced an agreement with Amazon Web Services to use Cerebras chips in Amazon data centers, as well as a deal with OpenAI reportedly worth more than $10 billion. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e3d515059ccda1fcc00a1f Mexico’s climate supercomputer could change forecasting te 2026-04-18T19:01:41.310Z Mexico’s climate supercomputer could change forecasting Weather forecasts often feel like educated guesses. One day calls for rain, the next update walks that back. That gap between prediction and reality is something researchers have been trying to fix for years. Mexico is now investing in a national climate supercomputer designed to process enormous amounts of data. The goal sounds simple but carries huge implications. Deliver earlier warnings and sharper forecasts before dangerous weather hits. If the plan works, communities gain more time to prepare and respond. Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report AI NEEDS MORE POWER: OFFICES COULD BE THE ANSWER The project is being led by Claudia Sheinbaum, who serves as Mexico's president and brings a background in climate science and energy engineering. That experience helps explain why this initiative is getting serious attention both inside and outside the country. Known as the Coatlicue supercomputer, the system goes far beyond a routine tech upgrade. Engineers designed the platform to handle a scale of computation rarely seen in public infrastructure projects across the region. At peak performance, the machine will process hundreds of thousands of trillions of operations per second. That level of power mirrors hundreds of thousands of everyday computers running at the same time. Officials say the system will deliver about 314 petaflops of computing power, making it the most powerful supercomputer in Latin America and more than seven times stronger than Brazil's Pegaso supercomputer. Leaders also describe Coatlicue as a public supercomputer designed to support scientific research, artificial intelligence and even entrepreneurial projects. Researchers are feeding decades of weather records into the system, including data collected since 1950. Gaps in older records will be filled using advanced interpolation methods, allowing scientists to rebuild a more complete climate picture. Teams will test several modeling approaches and select the one with the lowest margin of error. Early work will focus on densely populated regions such as Mexico City, Monterrey and Guadalajara, where more accurate forecasts can help protect millions of people. Modern weather prediction depends on massive data analysis. Temperature, pressure, humidity and wind patterns all interact in complex ways. Small changes can lead to very different outcomes. That is why Mexico partnered with the Barcelona Supercomputing Center. Researchers there are helping standardize Mexico's weather data so models produce consistent and reliable results. Clean, aligned data allows forecasts to improve faster. Once programming begins, early results could arrive within weeks, offering quicker insights ahead of seasonal storms. TRUMP UNVEILS NATIONAL AI POLICY FRAMEWORK Climate forecasting may be the headline, but the long-term strategy reaches further. Government planners expect the system to support energy management, agricultural planning and artificial intelligence research. According to Mexico's government, the Coatlicue system is designed to push the country deeper into artificial intelligence and large-scale data processing. Officials say the system is also designed to push Mexico deeper into artificial intelligence and large-scale data processing, expanding far beyond weather forecasting into areas like energy use, agriculture and national data analysis. The platform is also expected to help analyze large datasets tied to public systems, including efforts aimed at improving transparency and reducing corruption and tax evasion. Data analysis at this scale can also improve how institutions track patterns across large systems, including areas where transparency matters most. That broader vision turns the project into a foundation for digital decision-making across multiple sectors. Construction of the full system will take time. The government plans to invest about 6 billion pesos in the project, which is being built near Mexico City and is expected to take at least two years to complete. Meanwhile, extreme weather continues to increase in frequency and intensity. That urgency is pushing researchers to begin modeling work now with international support rather than waiting for the final system to come online. Early progress could still make a difference in the upcoming rainy seasons. Advances like this rarely stay confined to one country. Weather systems cross borders, and forecasting improvements often spread through shared research and global models. More accurate predictions can translate into earlier alerts before severe storms arrive. Stronger data can help cities prepare for flooding or extreme heat. Faster analysis can reduce damage to homes, infrastructure and crops. Over time, improvements in one region often influence the tools and forecasts used elsewhere. That means better information could eventually reach your phone when severe weather approaches. Take my quiz: How safe is your online security? Think your devices and data are truly protected? Take this quick quiz to see where your digital habits stand. From passwords to Wi-Fi settings, you’ll get a personalized breakdown of what you’re doing right and what needs improvement. Take my Quiz here: Cyberguy.com    This project signals a shift in how governments approach major challenges. Climate forecasting may be the starting point, but the bigger story is how data and computing power are becoming tools for everything from energy planning to public accountability. More data and faster processing can lead to smarter decisions, but only if leaders act on what the data shows. Technology can point the way, yet it cannot make the call. That leaves one question worth asking: If governments had clearer answers powered by data, would they actually move faster or just understand the problem better?  Let us know by writing to us at Cyberguy.com. Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report Copyright 2026 CyberGuy.com. All rights reserved. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e3d501059ccda1fcc00a16 The one thing scammers check before targeting you online te 2026-04-18T19:01:21.687Z The one thing scammers check before targeting you online Most people assume scammers need to hack something. A database. A password. A bank system. They don't. In most cases, everything a scammer needs to target you is already sitting online, publicly available, completely legal to access, and surprisingly easy to find. Here's what they're actually looking at before they ever pick up the phone. Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report There's an entire industry built around collecting and selling your personal information. It's called data brokering, and most people have never heard of it. Right now, without your knowledge or consent, your details are being published by dozens of websites, including: None of this requires a hack. It's all pulled from public records, voter registrations, court filings, real estate transactions, marriage and divorce records and assembled into a profile that anyone can search for a few dollars or sometimes for free. In 2024, federal prosecutors indicted a network of scam call centers operating out of Montreal that had defrauded hundreds of elderly Americans out of more than $21 million. What made the scheme so effective wasn't sophisticated technology. It was a spreadsheet. The scammers were working from lists of potential victims that included names, ages, and household income information pulled from commercial databases. They used those lists to identify targets, then called them pretending to be grandchildren in trouble. The calls were convincing enough that victims handed over thousands of dollars, sometimes in cash picked up at the door. They didn't hack anyone. They just did their research first. WHY WIDOWS AND DIVORCED WOMEN ARE TARGETS FOR RETIREMENT SCAMS Scammers use your publicly available data to make their attacks more personal, believable and harder to detect. Here are three ways they do it. A scammer calls and says, "Hi, this is fraud prevention at [your bank]. We're seeing suspicious activity on your account ending in 4721." They already know your bank, your name, and possibly your address. That's enough to sound legitimate. From there, they walk you through "confirming your identity," which is really just you handing over the information they need to access your account. This kind of scam starts with a simple people-search lookup. Your name and address lead to property records. Property records suggest your income range. Imagine getting a call: "Meemaw, it's me. I'm in trouble. Please don't tell Mom." Scammers don't guess. Instead, they research your family first. They use relatives' databases to find your children's names, ages and connections. With that information, they build a story that sounds real. For example, they know to call you "Meemaw." They also know which grandchild to impersonate. In some cases, they even mention a sibling's name to make the story more convincing. As a result, the call feels personal and urgent. However, none of it is random. It's all based on information that was publicly available the entire time. A phishing email that says "Dear Customer" is easy to ignore. One that says "Dear [your full name], we noticed unusual activity on your account registered to [your home address]" is a lot harder to dismiss. Scammers use publicly available data to personalize attacks, adding your real name, city, or even a reference to your neighborhood to make a fake email or text look authentic. The more specific the details, the more likely you are to believe it. "But I'm not on social media." This is the most common objection, and it misses the point entirely. You don't have to be on social media for your information to be online. Data brokers pull from public records, not your Facebook profile. Your information is likely already listed on dozens of sites because of: The less they think they've shared, the more surprised people usually are when they search for themselves on a people-search site for the first time. DATA BROKERS ACCUSED OF HIDING OPT-OUT PAGES FROM GOOGLE You don't have to accept this as permanent. A few practical steps can help: The challenge is that there are hundreds of data broker sites, each with its own removal process. Manually opting out of all of them can take hours, and your information often reappears weeks later when brokers refresh their databases. That's why ongoing automated removal is the only approach that actually works. That's why I recommend using a trusted data removal service. These services automatically contact data brokers on your behalf and request the removal of your personal information. They also continue monitoring those sites and submit new removal requests if your data reappears. Many services remove personal data from hundreds of data broker and people-search websites, and some plans allow you to request removals from additional sites as needed. Some have also received third-party assurance from independent firms, helping validate their claims. The goal is simple: make it much harder for strangers, scammers, and cybercriminals to find your personal information online. These services often include a money-back guarantee, so you can try them risk-free and see how much of your information is exposed online. Check out my top picks for data removal services and get a free scan to find out if your personal information is already out on the web by visiting Cyberguy.com Get a free scan to find out if your personal information is already out on the web: Cyberguy.com Most scams don't start with a breach. They start with a search. Your name, address, relatives and even income clues are already out there, quietly fueling more convincing and more dangerous attacks. That's what makes this so unsettling. You can do everything "right" online and still be exposed because the system itself is built to share your information. The good news is you're not powerless. Once you understand how scammers build their playbook, you can start disrupting it. Removing your data, limiting exposure and staying skeptical of anyone who knows a little too much about you can dramatically reduce your risk. The goal isn't to disappear completely. It's to make yourself a much harder target. What should be done to stop scammers from using your publicly available data against you in the first place? Let us know by writing to us at Cyberguy.com Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report Copyright 2026 CyberGuy.com. All rights reserved. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e3d4ee059ccda1fcc00a0d Rubio targets Nicaraguan official over alleged torture tied to 'brutal' Ortega regime te 2026-04-18T19:01:02.037Z Rubio targets Nicaraguan official over alleged torture tied to 'brutal' Ortega regime Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Saturday that the Trump administration is sanctioning a senior Nicaraguan official over alleged human rights violations. Rubio said the U.S. is designating Vice Minister of the Interior Luis Roberto Cañas Novoa for his role in "gross violations of human rights" under the government of President Daniel Ortega and Vice President Rosario Murillo, marking what he said was the latest effort to hold the regime accountable. "The Trump administration continues to hold the Murillo-Ortega dictatorship accountable for brutal human rights violations against Nicaraguans," Rubio said in a post on X. "I’m designating Nicaraguan Vice Minister of the Interior Luis Roberto Cañas Novoa for his role in human rights violations." RUBIO TESTIFIES IN TRIAL OF EX-FLORIDA CONGRESSMAN ALLEGEDLY HIRED BY MADURO GOVERNMENT TO LOBBY FOR VENEZUELA The designation was made under Section 7031(c), which allows the State Department to bar foreign officials and their immediate family members from entering the United States due to involvement in significant corruption or human rights abuses. The State Department has said the Ortega-Murillo government has engaged in arbitrary arrests, torture and extrajudicial killings following mass protests that began in April 2018. "Nearly eight years ago, the Rosario Murillo and Daniel Ortega dictatorship unleashed a brutal wave of repression against Nicaraguans who courageously stood against the regime’s increased tyranny, corruption, and abuse," the statement reads. The State Department said that the sanction marked the anniversary of the 2018 protests, after which more than 325 protesters were murdered in the aftermath. A panel of U.N.-backed human rights experts previously accused Nicaragua’s government of systematic abuses "tantamount to crimes against humanity," following an investigation into the country’s crackdown on political dissent, according to The Associated Press. The experts said the repression intensified after mass protests in 2018 and has since expanded across large parts of society, targeting perceived opponents of the government. TRUMP ADMIN ANNOUNCES EXPANSION OF VISA RESTRICTION POLICY IN WESTERN HEMISPHERE Nicaragua’s government has rejected those findings. The designation follows a series of recent U.S. actions targeting the Ortega-Murillo government. In February, the State Department sanctioned five senior Nicaraguan officials tied to repression, citing arbitrary detention, torture, killings and the targeting of clergy, media and civil society. Earlier this week, the department also announced sanctions on individuals and companies linked to Nicaragua’s gold sector, including two of Ortega and Murillo’s sons, accusing the regime of using the industry to generate foreign currency, launder assets and consolidate power within the ruling family. The State Department said the move is part of ongoing efforts to hold the Nicaraguan government accountable for its actions. Fox News Digital reached out to the Nicaraguan government and its embassy in Washington for comment but did not immediately receive a response. The Trump administration has taken an increasingly aggressive posture in the Western Hemisphere in recent months, including a Jan. 3, 2026, operation that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. The U.S. has also carried out a series of strikes targeting suspected drug-trafficking vessels in the region, part of a broader crackdown tied to regional security and narcotics enforcement efforts. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e3d4da059ccda1fcc00a04 NFL will not investigate Mike Vrabel over resort photos with reporter Dianna Russini: report te 2026-04-18T19:00:42.609Z NFL will not investigate Mike Vrabel over resort photos with reporter Dianna Russini: report New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel will not be investigated by the league for a potential violation of the NFL’s personal conduct policy after he and top NFL reporter Dianna Russini were photographed together at an exclusive Arizona resort, prompting questions about their relationship. NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy told ESPN in an exclusive report detailing the allegations against Russini and Vrabel, both of whom are married to different people, that the second-year Patriots coach will not be looked at by the league.  "NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy said the league is not reviewing Vrabel's behavior as part of the league's personal conduct policy, which states players, coaches and executives are required to avoid ‘conduct detrimental to the integrity of and public confidence in the National Football League,’" ESPN’s reported.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Photos published by the New York Post’s Page Six earlier this month showed Vrabel and Russini, who at the time worked at The Athletic, at an intimate adults-only resort in Arizona during the NFL league meetings. The two were seen hugging, holding hands, and sitting poolside in swimsuits. The hotel was two hours from where the league meetings were taking place.  Russini and Vrabel both denied any wrongdoing. Russini argued that there were several others "hanging out during the day" who were not captured in the photographs. Vrabel added that the photos "show a completely innocent interaction."  PATRIOTS COACH MIKE VRABEL RESPONDS AFTER PHOTOS WITH NEW YORK TIMES NFL REPORTER LEAK But according to ESPN’s latest report, Russini "coordinated with Vrabel about how to respond to the Post." She was also said to have "consulted advisers, including a veteran in crisis communications," after learning about the story. The Athletic, which is owned by The New York Times, initially supported Russini, but later launched an investigation into her reporting. On Tuesday, she announced her resignation.  "I have covered the NFL with professionalism and dedication throughout my career, and I stand behind every story I have ever published. When the Page Six item first appeared, The Athletic supported me unequivocally, expressed confidence in my work and pride in my journalism. For that I am grateful. In the days that followed, unfortunately, commentators in various media have engaged in self-feeding speculation that is simply unmoored from the facts," her letter to The Athletic Executive Editor Steven Ginsberg read. "Moreover, this media frenzy is hurtling forward without regard for the review process The Athletic is trying to complete. It continues to escalate, fueled by repeated leaks, and I have no interest in submitting to a public inquiry that has already caused far more damage than I am willing to accept. Rather than allowing this to continue, I have decided to step aside now — before my current contract expires on June 30. I do so not because I accept the narrative that has been constructed around this episode, but because I refuse to lend it further oxygen or to let it define me or my career." According to Ginsberg’s response to her resignation letter, The Athletic’s review of Russini will continue. Her contract with the outlet was due to expire in June.  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/69e3d29b059ccda1fcc009dc Power restored in northern Arizona city following semi-truck crash te 2026-04-18T18:51:07.189Z Power restored in northern Arizona city following semi-truck crash Nearly 800 Arizona Public Service customers in Seligman were without power for a couple of days following the crash along I-40. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e3d283059ccda1fcc009b0 Morgan Wallen pokes fun at Ella Langley’s onstage mix-up, then repeats it te 2026-04-18T18:50:43.544Z Morgan Wallen pokes fun at Ella Langley’s onstage mix-up, then repeats it Country star Ella Langley is speaking candidly about the pressures of sharing the stage with Morgan Wallen, revealing she often struggled to remember the lyrics to one of his biggest hits. The 26-year-old singer was one of the opening acts during Wallen's I’m the Problem Tour last year. During a recent appearance on Theo Von's "This Past Weekend" podcast, Langley recalled how she would join Wallen, 32, onstage for a duet of his chart-topping collaboration with Tate McRae, "What I Want," while on the road. Langley admitted that she had anxiety over performing "What I Want" with Morgan since she frequently forgot the song's lyrics during live shows. MIRANDA LAMBERT’S BLUNT ADVICE THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING FOR PARKER MCCOLLUM’S CAREER "When I did ‘What I Want’ with Morgan, I messed up the words almost every single time," Langley said. "I’ve never been so nervous to go out and do something. I just felt like I could throw up before I walked out there every time. I just could not remember those words." Langley explained that she would practice "What I Want" on her own for "days" so she could remember the lyrics. Last June, the Alabama native shared a behind-the-scenes TikTok clip in which she was seen writing lyrics on her hand to help herself get through a performance with Wallen in Madison, Wisconsin. While speaking with Von, Langley remembered that she "would have it" until the moment came when she had to take the stage with Wallen. "POV, you go through this tunnel, you know what I mean? And you’re playing in the stadium. It’s the most people you’ve ever been in front of," she explained. "You’re walking out with Morgan Wallen, everything gets dark and there’s smoke everywhere and you got to walk out and I’m in pointy heels and there’s grates out there so you got to make sure you’re not falling down in those." REESE WITHERSPOON’S DAUGHTER LANDS SURPRISE ROLE WITH MIRANDA LAMBERT IN ELLA LANGLEY’S ‘CHOOSIN’ TEXAS’ VIDEO "You get up and then, here you go, you get one shot at it," she continued. "There’s no practice, too. You get like one rehearsal, you go out there and it’s like, okay. But doing it in front of 80,000 people is different than 2p.m. in the middle of the day." Langley said that Wallen would frequently tease her about flubbing the lyrics — until he eventually made the same mistake. "What was awesome is the last time we did it is he came out and messed up the words," she recalled. "When he did that, I started to laugh so hard cause he was giving me so much s--- about messing up the words." RILEY GREEN CHOOSES ALABAMA FARM OVER NASHVILLE FAME DESPITE HAVING 'EVERY REASON' TO MAKE THE MOVE Langley continued, "He was just like, 'You can’t come out here and mess this up again.' I was like, 'I might. I really am scared that I might.'" "And so the last night he did and it was like, he just immediately could never say another thing to me about messing up the words, you know." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Langley said that Wallen later told her that he messed up the lyrics on purpose to make her feel better but she didn't believe him. "Because when he looked back at me, it was like pure frustration that he could no longer talk s--- about me for messing up the words," she said. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Langley launched her music career on social media, gaining a following by posting covers on TikTok and Instagram, leading her to release her EP "Excuse the Mess" in 2023. The EP helped solidify her fan base and included many of her early hits, including "If You Have To" and "Country Boy's Dream Girl." She achieved mainstream success when she collaborated with Riley Green on her hit song "You Look Like You Love Me," which went viral on TikTok, got millions of streams on Spotify and Apple Music, and expanded her audience. Her debut studio album, "Hungover," was released in August 2024, and in April 2025, Langley was presented with the ACM New Female Artist of the Year award by country icon and her close friend Miranda Lambert. Langley's second studio album "Dandelion" was released on April 10. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e3d06c059ccda1fcc0098d Verde Valley Comic Expo returns for 9th year te 2026-04-18T18:41:48.695Z Verde Valley Comic Expo returns for 9th year Over 800 attend for cosplay, costumes and card games Julia Root sat at the entrance to the ninth annual Verde Valley Comic Expo on March 28 and passed out blue wristbands to add to all the cosplayers’ looks. “There’s a lot of creative people that have come in,” she said. “Definitely, lots of anime s Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e3d054059ccda1fcc00961 Bill Maher calls Eric Swalwell a 'f---ing creep,' says he 'never liked' the disgraced Democrat te 2026-04-18T18:41:24.631Z Bill Maher calls Eric Swalwell a 'f---ing creep,' says he 'never liked' the disgraced Democrat Comedian Bill Maher blasted former Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., as a "f---ing creep" in a "Real Time" takedown on Friday, pointing to previous encounters with the disgraced Democrat that raised red flags. "I’ve got to say, we had him on a couple of times. Ask my staff, I never liked him..." Maher said. "I’ve always thought this guy was a f---ing creep. I never liked him and, yet, so many Democrats stood by him, and now that we’re finding out that it was such an open secret." Maher highlighted a slew of other "open secrets" involving figures in the past who faced similar allegations, including former film producer Harvey Weinstein, former comedian Bill Cosby, former U.S. Sen. Larry Craig, R-Idaho, and former President Bill Clinton. LEAVITT PUTS DEMOCRATS ON DEFENSE AS ‘DISGUSTING’ ALLEGATIONS AGAINST SWALWELL MOUNT "I hear this so many times ... it was an open secret..." he said, adding later, "What is going on here, where it takes so long for the open secret to [come out]?" He proceeded to call out Republicans for appearing to claim moral superiority on the issue despite misconduct accusations having been made against lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. In the process, Maher cited E. Jean Carroll, who made accusations against President Donald Trump. CALIFORNIA DEMOCRATS ADMIT THEY HEARD RUMORS ABOUT SWALWELL'S ALLEGED SEXUAL MISCONDUCT Maher's comments come as Swalwell battles a number of sexual misconduct and harassment allegations from five different women who recently came forward to recount their experiences. Following the allegations, Swalwell suspended his campaign for California governor and resigned from his position in Congress. While he has denied the allegations of misconduct, he has admitted to making mistakes in the past. ANGER SWELLS AS SWALWELL'S 'OPEN SECRET' WITH WOMEN WENT UNREPORTED FOR YEARS "I am deeply sorry to my family, staff, and constituents for mistakes in judgment I've made in my past," Swalwell said in a statement announcing his resignation. "I will fight the serious, false allegations made against me. However, I must take responsibility and ownership for the mistakes I did make." The Department of Justice (DOJ) is investigating the multiple allegations against Swalwell, a source familiar with the matter confirmed to Fox News Digital. District attorneys for both Los Angeles and New York have also launched their own respective investigations. Legal representation for Swalwell did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.  Fox News' Brittany Miller and Adam Pack contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e3d041059ccda1fcc00958 Pope Leo says remarks about world being 'ravaged by a ​handful of tyrants' were not aimed at Trump: report te 2026-04-18T18:41:05.103Z Pope Leo says remarks about world being 'ravaged by a ​handful of tyrants' were not aimed at Trump: report Pope Leo XIV said Saturday that remarks he made this week in which he said the "world is being ravaged by a handful of tyrants" were not directed at President Donald Trump, a report said.  The pope, speaking onboard a flight to Angola during his 10-day Africa tour, said reporting about his comments "has not been ‌accurate in all its aspects" and his speech "was ⁠prepared two weeks ago, well before the president ever commented on myself and on the message of peace that I am promoting," according to Reuters. The news outlet cited the pope as saying his comments were not aimed at Trump. "As it happens, it was looked at as if I was trying to debate the president, which is not in ​my interest at all," the pope reportedly said. '60 MINUTES' ACCUSED OF USING LEFT-LEANING CARDINALS TO BAIT TRUMP INTO FEUD WITH VATICAN Fox News Digital has reached out to the White House for comment.  Trump last Sunday accused Pope Leo XIV of being "terrible" on foreign policy as the pontiff has criticized the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. "He talks about 'fear' of the Trump Administration, but doesn’t mention the FEAR that the Catholic Church, and all other Christian Organizations, had during COVID when they were arresting priests, ministers, and everybody else, for holding Church Services, even when going outside, and being ten and even twenty feet apart," Trump wrote in a Truth Social post.  "I don’t want a Pope who thinks it’s OK for Iran to have a Nuclear Weapon," he continued.  POPE LEO SLAMS THOSE WHO 'MANIPULATE RELIGION' FOR MILITARY OR POLITICAL GAIN, TRUMP RESPONDS During a speech in Cameroon on Thursday, the pope said, "We must make a decisive change of course — a true conversion — that will lead us in the opposite direction, onto a sustainable path rich in human fraternity."  "The world is being ravaged by a handful of tyrants, yet it is held together by a multitude of supportive brothers and sisters!" he added. "Woe to those who manipulate religion and the very name of God for their own military, economic or political gain, dragging that which is sacred into darkness and filth," the pope also said.  Fox News Digital’s Landon Mion contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e3d02d059ccda1fcc0094f ‘Lego bandit’ accused in bizarre $34K scheme replacing minifigures with pasta te 2026-04-18T18:40:45.515Z ‘Lego bandit’ accused in bizarre $34K scheme replacing minifigures with pasta A California man allegedly cooked up a bizarre Lego theft scheme — but police said it came apart piece by piece. Jarrelle Augustine, 28, of Paramount, is accused of buying LEGO sets from Target, removing valuable minifigures and pieces, then returning the boxes after filling them with dried pasta, Irvine police said. Investigators linked him to roughly 70 thefts nationwide totaling about $34,000 in losses. The Irving Police Department said detectives used surveillance to identify Augustine as the suspect. He was taken into custody and booked into the Orange County Jail on grand theft charges. CHILEAN BURGLARY CREW FILMED THEMSELVES DURING $3M SOCAL JEWELRY HEIST, CAUGHT WEARING LOOT: DA Police shared details of the case in a social media post — and added a humorous warning about the unusual method. "If your master plan involves swapping LEGOs for linguine, we can promise your plan will be cooked al dente," Irvine police said in a Facebook post. Video released by police appears to show the suspect taking LEGO sets from a store shelf and walking out. 9 SUSPECTS ARRESTED AFTER $7M IN STOLEN CARGO SEIZED IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA BUST The footage then shows officers placing him under arrest in body camera video. The unusual case also drew reactions online, with some social media users leaning into the humor. "This case had so many pastabilities. Good for IPD, using their noodle!" one commenter wrote. "You mean to tell me he was an... impasta?! I’ll see myself out," another joked. Others questioned the method, with one user writing, "Stealing Legos and Goya beans? WTF?" Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e3cdd2059ccda1fcc00906 Las Vegas foodie earns Guinness World Record after eating at 28 top restaurants in 24-hour sprint te 2026-04-18T18:30:42.072Z Las Vegas foodie earns Guinness World Record after eating at 28 top restaurants in 24-hour sprint A Las Vegas wine connoisseur achieved a jaw-dropping dining feat in New York City by visiting 28 of the world’s top-rated, award-winning restaurants in just 24 hours. Joshua Fyksen, a sommelier at Peter Luger Steak House at Caesars Palace, earned a Guinness World Record for visiting the most Michelin-starred restaurants in a single day after completing the ambitious food tour across the Big Apple last May. "I've always loved great food and fine dining," he told Fox News Digital. TRAVIS KELCE AND PATRICK MAHOMES' STEAKHOUSE BLASTED OVER $650 DINNER: 'THE WORST' Guinness World Records announced the feat last month. Fyksen set the record with 22 restaurants in 2023 and later lost the title to a duo who completed it in Hong Kong in 2024. Fyksen set out to do it again last year — mapping out dozens of restaurants across New York City. Fyksen initially planned to visit up to 30 restaurants. But some last-minute setbacks — including one restaurant closure just the day before and Le Bernardin being closed for lunch — reduced his final total to 28. "I left my credit card at Le Pavillon, the sixth stop," he added. "It added more than half an hour that was tough to make up." POPULAR STEAKHOUSE'S DRESS CODE SPARKS BACKLASH AS DINERS TOLD TO DITCH HATS OR EAT AT THE BAR Decked out in a suit with a body camera and a GPS tracker, he began the marathon at 3 p.m. at Oxomoco in Brooklyn. He started off with a tuna tostada, and finished with a single oyster at his final stop, Gramercy Tavern — completing the record just minutes before the 24-hour mark. Also among his stops were Tuome, Le Pavillon, Café Boulud, Eleven Madison Park and Casa Mono. Per Guinness World Record rules, Fyksen had to finish every dish he was served.  He tried to order the smallest, fastest food at each stop, but that was not always possible — such as at Semma, a Southern Indian restaurant in Greenwich Village. 'STAR TREK' LEGEND WILLIAM SHATNER, 95, TORN BETWEEN TWO CUISINES FOR HIS LAST MEAL "The dish that was recommended from the server ended up being a potato-filled sosa that was huge. It was bigger than my head and the plate it was served on ... It was the largest dish of the record and at 8 minutes 20 seconds, it was the dish that took the longest to eat." Despite the pace, Fyksen said the experience wasn’t rushed. "I savored it. I enjoyed all of it. I wouldn’t do this if I wasn’t able to enjoy it," he said in an interview on the "Kennedy Saves the World" podcast. The 24-hour culinary sprint came with a price tag of $1,451.34, including nearly $1,000 spent on food and hundreds of dollars more on transportation, according to Guinness World Records. LISTEN TO ‘KENNEDY SAVES THE WORLD’ Some of the standout dishes included a scallop dumpling with English peas and foie gras at Tuome; a Jonah crab dish paired with apple, grapefruit and wasabi at Le Pavillon; and the tortellini pomodoro at Torrisi, Fyksen said. One of the biggest challenges for him was securing reservations at some of the most sought-after hot spots. Fyksen said he relied on calendar alerts to book reservations the moment they became available and even contacted certain restaurants directly to request accommodations. Michelin-starred restaurants are judged anonymously and reevaluated each year, adding to the prestige and pressure of earning and maintaining a star. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER But for Fyksen, the passion goes beyond breaking a record, he told Fox News Digital. "I plan most of my vacations around restaurants," he said.  Long before the record, he and his wife, Angela, tried tasting menus and visited Manhattan's Le Bernardin, Per Se and Eleven Madison Park all in the same day. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES "One of my favorite dining memories was, in the middle of our honeymoon a few years back, I surprised my wife with a one-day trip to Copenhagen just to eat at Noma the morning after a perfect dinner at Restaurant le Meurice by Alain Ducasse in Paris," Fyksen recalled. His wife helped document his latest Big Apple feat. One restaurant she wanted to visit most was The Corner Store, a buzzy, celebrity-frequented hot spot — notably not Michelin-starred or part of her husband's carefully planned route. So when the challenge was complete, instead of detoxing or napping — the couple headed to SoHo. "With that restaurant being one of the hardest reservations in the city, I had to have someone hold a spot in line so that we could walk in for dinner at 5 p.m. And we did, and had a great time," he said. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ While the accomplishment may sound like a dream for some foodies, Fyksen suggested it’s not something he plans to repeat. "I don’t think I want to do it again," he said. But he does want to hold the record for a while, he admitted. "I know eventually someone will beat it," Fyksen said.  "I just hope I made it a little harder for them." He added, "I know they'll have fun. And I hope they'll take some time to enjoy it and appreciate the great chefs and restaurants that work so hard to achieve the Michelin Stars. I know I did." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e3cb7a059ccda1fcc008bb Did we just watch the end of an NBA era in real time? te 2026-04-18T18:20:42.839Z Did we just watch the end of an NBA era in real time? I'm not a big fan of the NBA. Really, I haven't been a fan in quite some time (and apparently, I'm not alone). It wasn't always that way, though. I was a diehard Miami Heat fan in my younger years and remember exactly where I was when LeBron James announced he was "taking his talents to South Beach." But recently – probably right around COVID – I haven't had much of a craving to watch NBA basketball. I don't even hate it, I'm just indifferent; I don't care. For some reason, though, I watched the clips from Friday night's game between the Golden State Warriors and Phoenix Suns, and I could feel myself getting just a touch emotional. Seeing three figures that have been so prominent in the NBA for the last decade in Steph Curry, Draymond Green, and head coach Steve Kerr embrace for what is perhaps the final time was a little bit of a gut punch. When I was younger, I hated players like Kobe Bryant and Tom Brady, because they were all-time great players who didn't play on my team. It infuriated me to see players that played on teams I didn't root for have success and even impede the good fortunes of my own teams. However, I once had a family friend tell me that I should cherish watching guys like Brady and Bryant play, because I would miss them when they stopped playing. I didn't listen to him at the time, because I was a dumb kid who thought I knew everything, but he was spot on. I often find myself watching Kobe highlights late at night when I'm bored, or I can't fall asleep, which would be seen as an act of outright betrayal to my 17-year-old self, but I digress. It feels much the same for the Splash Brothers era of the Golden State Warriors. It already felt like the crew was on life support thanks to their past several seasons ending in April and one of said Splash Bros (Klay Thompson) being shipped off to Dallas, but this 24-second clip feels like watching the end of an NBA era in real time. What makes it even more heartbreaking is hearing and reading what Kerr was saying to his two most loyal soldiers as the game clock wound down. I get it. Steph was annoying the way he would chew his mouthguard and hit his stupid celebrations before the ball went in. Draymond was a scumbag who probably had as many kicked scrotums to his name as he does All-Defensive team selections. And Kerr, who is perhaps the most insufferable of them all, couldn't go more than a week without injecting his coastal elitist political leanings into a press conference for a game where grown men get paid nine-figures to throw an orange ball into a hoop. But I still feel some weird longing towards their era of dominance. Maybe it's Stockholm Syndrome. I don't know. Whatever it is, though (likely nostalgia), I know I will miss watching these guys play basketball. From the way Curry revolutionized the game with his ability to warp the dimensions of the court and hit shots from anywhere, to their 73-9 season breaking the record for most regular season wins, the 2010s Warriors have earned their place in the history of the NBA. I just hope you all appreciated them while they were at the height of their powers. You didn't have to like them. Hell, you likely hated them at some point. But you have to respect them. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e3c921059ccda1fcc00869 Airline worker stole plane, performed barrel roll before deadly crash: Inside final moments te 2026-04-18T18:10:41.774Z Airline worker stole plane, performed barrel roll before deadly crash: Inside final moments This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Richard Russell spent his final moments alone, sick and disoriented, cracking jokes and apologizing as he flew a stolen plane he knew wasn’t coming back. In August 2018, a Horizon Air ground service agent clocked in and took off from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in a Bombardier Q400. For over an hour, he spoke with air traffic controllers who urged him to land — before he deliberately crashed on Ketron Island. The 29-year-old, who went by "Beebo" on social media, is now the subject of a new documentary from ABC News Studios, "#SKYKING." It marks the first time many of Russell’s family members and friends have spoken out publicly. The film includes air traffic control audio from the flight and is based on available investigative records. MAN UNCOVERS MISSING FATHER’S BONES BURIED BENEATH FAMILY HOME, UNLEASHING ‘A THOUSAND' OTHER SECRETS "When I heard these recordings, they really struck a chord with me," director Patricia E. Gillespie told Fox News Digital. "[Beebo] just sounded like guys I knew back home, especially when he was talking about his work life, minimum wage and some of the frustrations he felt surrounding employment — and the fact that he couldn’t talk about the tough feelings he was having." "It bewitched me," Gillespie shared. "I couldn’t stop thinking about it. I really couldn’t get it out of my head." FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X As Russell flew over the Olympic Mountains, he made a confession in the recording that Gillespie said still haunts her and his loved ones. "I got a lot of people that care about me, and it’s going to disappoint them to hear that I did this," he said. "I would like to apologize to each and every one of them. [I’m] just a broken guy. Got a few screws loose, I guess. Never really knew it till now." His last transmission indicated that his fuel reserves were dangerously low. Time had run out. "Not for long," he said. "I feel like one of my engines is going out or something." Moments later, the Q400 crashed into the woods, sparking a two-acre fire. The FBI said Russell died of "multiple traumatic injuries." "There’s also a line where he says he wanted to just talk with these guys, but they’re all business," Gillespie explained. "Those are the things that stood out to me as well. At one point in the recording, he says, ‘If you ask me why I did it, blame it on not making minimum wage, we’ll chalk it up to that. Maybe that’ll grease the gears for the higher-ups.' I have heard that at dinner. Not just from my male friends." SIGN UP TO GET THE TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER "He says some more controversial things in that call," said Gillespie. "Particularly, he made this statement where he says, ‘Do you think Alaska [Airlines] will give me a job as a pilot if I land this plane?’ They say, ‘Oh, they’ll give you a job doing anything.’ And he says, ‘Yeah, right, I’m a White guy.’ That became sort of a bellwether that got extremely controversial online. Really unsavory characters, like actual White supremacists, are saying he’s their poster boy, which was completely inaccurate." "People who are very far to the other end of the spectrum were saying he’s a domestic terrorist hell-bent on destruction, which turned out not to be accurate," she continued. "But when I heard those words, and I saw how they were being taken in context, I had a sense that there was information missing. I didn’t know what that information was going to be, but I knew that I felt really compelled to look into it." During Gillespie’s sit-downs with loved ones, she learned that Russell, born in the Florida Keys and raised in Wasilla, Alaska, was goofy and deeply religious. He later met Hannah, his future wife, at a Christian youth program. They got married in 2012 and moved to Washington. Together, they opened a bakery. In a YouTube video posted to his blog, Russell shared photos of his travels and spoke of his job as an airport worker. "I lift a lot of bags," he said. "Like a lot of bags. So many bags." But the gig was far from a dream job. While Russell appeared reliable and positive at work, internally, he was feeling unfulfilled in life. His social media posts offered no hint he was quietly suffering. GET REAL-TIME UPDATES DIRECTLY ON THE TRUE CRIME HUB "He was not making a statement about feeling oppressed as a White guy," Gillespie emphasized. "It sounds like a statement about things that had been said to him at work. And it’s scary to me that that story rarely got uncovered because the internet machine was so quick to politicize it instead of acting with curiosity and asking how these words ended up coming out of this person." "I think Beebo’s aunt says it really well when she says something to the effect of, ‘This idea of an American dream — you can provide for your wife, you can have two cars in the driveway, a house, a white picket fence — you can do this on one income. And that’s just not the reality we're living in anymore.’" "There’s a generation — Beebo’s generation — that can feel like failure when they can’t attain that," Gillespie reflected. "The reality is they’re not failing. The economy is failing in this way, and they have to figure it out. And we don’t talk about these things, frankly. People don’t have an awareness of these social pressures, or in Beebo’s case, the pressure to be a man or a provider. The pressure to be a success." People who knew Russell told FBI agents and other law enforcement personnel they had no information indicating they knew of Russell’s plans to steal or crash an airplane, The Associated Press reported. "Contacts with Russell’s employer determined there were no personnel issues," according to records cited by the outlet. "Russell was known as a quiet guy who read a lot. Russell had a few unexcused absences, but nothing considered significant." Other witnesses told FBI agents Russell "failed to go to work Aug. 3 and had expressed feeling as if he was not living up to what others expected of him," the records show. The witnesses said he went to work Aug. 4 to try to pick up a shift, but the next day he "seemed strange." Loved ones attempted an intervention, The Associated Press reported. "Russell seemed fine to family members after the intervention, though he was drinking more," the outlet reported based on records. "The week of Aug. 6, Russell seemed fine to family/friends." Four days later, Russell entered the plane and took off without authorization. The FBI found evidence he had searched flight simulators before the incident. During Russell’s conversation with air traffic control, he said he didn’t want to hurt anyone. He intentionally kept the plane away from populated areas. However, reports noted that Russell could have inflicted vastly more damage had he chosen to do so. Potential targets included tens of thousands of fans assembling at Safeco Field for a sold-out Pearl Jam concert. Officials also stressed that the incident posed a serious risk to public safety and exposed vulnerabilities in airport security. Many wondered how, nearly 17 years after the 9/11 attack, someone could simply take a passenger plane from a major U.S. airport without authorization. Before the plane plunged into the thick forest, Russell performed an acrobatic stunt. "I think I’m going to try to do a barrel roll, and if that goes good, I’ll go nose down and call it a night," Russell is heard saying from the cockpit. "The line that broke my heart when I was doing these interviews was when his brother Phil was asked about it," said Gillespie. "He said, ‘He could have been anything he wanted to be.’ This idea that if he’d just believed in himself, if he just believed he was living in an America where guys like him could win, he could have been anything he wanted to be. He could have been a pilot." The Pierce County Medical Examiner’s Office ruled Russell's death a suicide. Authorities concluded Russell acted alone in deliberately taking the aircraft, an act that could have resulted in significant loss of life. "Eight years later, his family’s hearts are still very broken," said Gillespie. "You can never get over something like this. Suicide doesn’t end pain. It passes on to your loved ones. But I also think the family wants his story to be a force for good in helping people like him get the help they need so that other families don’t have to go through what they’ve been through." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e3c6ca059ccda1fcc00818 Country music icon Don Schlitz, who wrote Kenny Rogers' hit 'The Gambler,' dead at 73 te 2026-04-18T18:00:42.931Z Country music icon Don Schlitz, who wrote Kenny Rogers' hit 'The Gambler,' dead at 73 Don Schlitz, the country songwriter behind classics like "The Gambler," has died. He was 73. The North Carolina native died Thursday at a Nashville hospital following what the Grand Ole Opry described as a sudden illness. The cause of death was not immediately known. "We are heartbroken by the news of the passing of Don Schlitz. Don loved his family, his home state of North Carolina, and above all, songs and songwriters. He carried that love into every room, every stage and every lyric he ever wrote," said Sarah Trahern, Country Music Association CEO, in a statement Friday. TODD SNIDER DEAD AT 59 WEEKS AFTER HOSPITAL ARREST, ALLEGED ‘VIOLENT ASSAULT’ "Not long ago, we shared a dinner, and as we were leaving, Don picked up a guitar and began to play. That is how I will always remember him, smiling and with a guitar in his hand. His legacy lives on through his music and the many artists and writers he inspired. He will be deeply missed." Echoing that sentiment, Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum CEO Kyle Young said, "Don Schlitz’s place as a songwriting great would be secure had he never written ‘The Gambler’ or had he only written ‘The Gambler.’ Nashville was richer for his presence and is lesser for his absence." Schlitz helped shape the sound and soul of artists like Kenny Rogers, Randy Travis and The Judds. His lyrics fueled hits including "On the Other Hand," "Forever and Ever, Amen" and "When You Say Nothing at All," recorded by Keith Whitley and later by Alison Krauss. Schlitz was born in 1952 and raised in Durham before packing his bags and heading to Nashville. The country star was later inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Country Music Hall of Fame.  LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "I will never be able to believe that I deserve this, unless I receive it as a representative of my family, my mentors, my collaborators, my promoters and my friends," he said in 2017. "That’s the only way I can deal with this." His breakout moment came with "The Gambler," recorded by Rogers in 1978, a song that didn’t just define an era — it expanded country music’s reach into the mainstream. GRATEFUL DEAD SINGER WHO WORKED WITH ELVIS PRESLEY ON HIT SONG DIES AT 78 AFTER CANCER BATTLE Rogers later praised Schlitz, saying, "Don doesn’t just write songs. He writes careers." Schlitz went on to pen tracks for a wide range of artists, from Tanya Tucker to Mary Chapin Carpenter, and even reunited Rogers with Dolly Parton for "You Can’t Make Old Friends." Despite his behind-the-scenes role, Schlitz earned a front-row place in country music history. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER He was named ASCAP Country Songwriter of the Year four straight years from 1988 to 1991 and made history at the Opry as its only non-performing songwriter inductee in a century. He debuted there in 2017 and joined as a member in 2022, a rare honor that underscored his influence far beyond the spotlight. The Opry’s Saturday night show will now serve as a tribute to his legacy. Schlitz is survived by his wife, Stacey, his children and grandchildren — daughter Cory Dixon and her husband Matt Dixon, son Pete Schlitz and his wife Christian Webb Schlitz, grandchildren Roman, Gia, Isla and Lilah, brother Brad Schlitz and sister Kathy Hinkley. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e3c471059ccda1fcc007b7 Walz rips Trump and Vance in Europe, says 'feeble-minded, trigger-happy president' has no exit plan for Iran te 2026-04-18T17:50:41.743Z Walz rips Trump and Vance in Europe, says 'feeble-minded, trigger-happy president' has no exit plan for Iran Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz slammed President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance at a conference for progressives in Spain on Saturday, accusing Trump of being a "feeble-minded, trigger-happy president" who has "no exit plan" for the ongoing conflict with Iran.  Walz delivered the criticism after a crowd at the inaugural Global Progressive Mobilization event in Barcelona heard video messages from New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani about affordability and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., speaking about the "illegal and dangerous wars being waged by Netanyahu and Trump in Iran and Lebanon."  "We've got a feeble-minded, trigger-happy president who plunged us into a war where no threat was present, with no clear objectives and no exit plan. We need to call that what it is. That's fascism. Or at least it's fascist curious as they would be," Walz said.   "Look, it'd be easy to stand up here and just bash Donald Trump. He's an easy target. And if you know me, we don't get along very well," Walz added. "But we've got a lot of bigger fish and bigger problems to fry in this room, because the truth is, authoritarianism is not just confined to the United States. It's everywhere." JD VANCE TELLS POPE LEO XIV TO 'STICK TO MATTERS OF MORALITY' AND STAY OUT OF US PUBLIC POLICY Walz also said "Many of you might know me as the guy who isn't currently the Vice President of the United States, and all I have to say about that is I'm very sorry about that."  "But unlike our current vice president, I'm not here to arrogantly lecture or scold you. I'm not here to pick up a fight with the Pope, and I'm not here to host a rally for some local wannabe dictator. Instead, I'm here to say thank you and to share some thoughts on what we can do to be part of a progressive movement that moves all of our countries forward," he continued.  Fox News Digital has reached out to the White House for a response. GOV. TIM WALZ SAYS HE’D 'BEAT THE S--- OUT OF' JD VANCE IN A DEBATE REMATCH Walz told the crowd at one point in his speech, "Please don't give up on the American people."  "Go ahead and give up and condemn that monstrosity that sits in our White House," he added in reference to Trump. "Keep the pressure on. Keep calling it out. Keep standing up to it. Keep naming it. But know there are more good people that stand on the right side of history. There are more good people that care about equality, that understands it's not America First, it's humanity first. It's all of us together."  The 2-day Global Progressive Mobilization conference described itself on its website as a "necessary alternative to conservative and far-right forces."  Prior to Walz’s remarks, Trump took to Truth Social to criticize Spain. "Has anybody looked at how badly the country of Spain is doing. Their financial numbers, despite contributing almost nothing to NATO and their military defense, are absolutely horrendous. Sad to watch!!!" Trump wrote Saturday.  Begona Gomez, the wife of liberal Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, also was formally charged this week with corruption following a years-long probe into charges she and her husband deny, according to Deutsche Welle. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e3c219059ccda1fcc0072d What UNC feeds its football players in the Bill Belichick era te 2026-04-18T17:40:41.180Z What UNC feeds its football players in the Bill Belichick era Not all college football players are excited to eat their vegetables. But Bill Belichick's staff at North Carolina has found ways to make sure their players are. Through a precise food science that requires chopping vegetables into "micro" pieces, or even sneaking extra grains and vitamins into the batter used to fry chicken, the staff is taking every liberty to gain a competitive advantage in the lunch room. UNC's nutrition, hydration and training strategy has become more critical than ever as the team looks to make a second-year jump, as each player has a specific strategy curated to them and their biology. The strategy even includes a contingency plan, when the team is on the road, sometimes in locations where access to anything but fast food is limited. Public records show the team spent $129,644.38 at vendors that classify as fast food or fast casual during the 2025 season, but head nutritionist Amber Rinestine-Ressa claimed there was a scientific method behind those transactions. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM UNC football head chef Josh Grimes was the New England Patriots executive chef under Belichick from 2018-24. When they came to UNC last year, they recalibrated the nutrition strategy, an NFL-style approach, and Belichick says it is aligned with the fundamental purposes of Tom Brady's approach to nutrition. "In New England, we had a lot of components and certainly some of Tom's things were important," Belichick told Fox News Digital. "In the NFL we trained a lot of players who were significantly older than our players are here, and so some of the things that Tom did have more application than players who are older. But still fundamentally, good nutrition, good hydrations, pliability in the muscle tissues and so forth are are fundamentally good things that Tom worked with and that we embrace as well." For UNC and its players, the strategy may also have NFL Draft implications. "When you look at an NFL performance. Everything's important and everything that leads to your performance is important. So preparation training nutrition hydration, technique, fundamentals, it all adds up," Belichick said of whether he previously looked at a college player's diet and nutrition program when scouting them for the NFL. Director of nutrition Amber Rhinestine-Ressa and Grimes aim to make food that players actually want to eat in order to keep them eating in the team cafeteria, and not out. To do that, they prioritize flavor, and work in the nutrition from there. "If they're not going to change for me, I have to change my approach for each one of them," Rhinestine-Ressa said. "We don't live in a perfect world, and to create buy-in, I have to have a little leniency... 80% of our diet, we are eating great food for us." Of the remaining 20%: "Would we rather eat brown rice or a piece of bread? Well, brown rice might have more fiber, but how does our whole day look? Okay then, maybe we could eat this piece of bread." BILL BELICHICK DOWNPLAYS HALL OF FAME CONTROVERSY, SAYS FOCUS REMAINS ON NORTH CAROLINA FOOTBALL She admitted that some players have harder times eating their vegetables than others. "Some of these kids come in and they see a whole green bean, and not a canned green bean, and they're not receptive to it," she said. "A lot of guys come in here and they have a very small box." Once they work what kind of food the players want to eat, then come the "sneak" plays to make it as healthy as possible. "Anywhere we can manipulate an ingredient to where it tastes good, but they don't know, we do," Grimes said. The kitchen micro-dices vegetables into barely-noticeable pieces, and mixes that into several dishes, along with quinoa, to bolster the vitamin value. The nutrition team even has a way of manipulating batter for deep-frying things like chicken, Grimes said through a combination of whole wheat flower and Avocado oil. "We kind of use the fried stuff as more strategic, kind of morale. Like, we try to keep them happy," the chef said. Grimes said he gave the players a suggestion box when building the menu, and the number one-selected suggested dish that came back was Oxtail. Thus, Oxtail has become a recurring favorite in the team cafe, and a critical play by the staff. Famed Kansas City Chiefs former head dietitian Leslie Bonci employed similar strategies when curating food to keep the Chiefs healthy through the start of the Patrick Mahomes era and their first two Super Bowls in the last decade. "Hide the health. Start with familiar and then amplify the nutrition for the intuition in the kitchen," Bonci told Fox News Digital in response to UNC's strategies. The university credit card statements for Rinestine-Ressa, during the 2025 season and training camp (Jul. 1 to Dec. 4), were been obtained by Fox News Digital via a public records request.  Of the $129,644.38 that was spent on fast food or fast casual, the team spent the most money at was Al's Burger Shack, at $15,803. "Al's Burgers, they use 90-10 meat with me," Rinestine-Ressa said, adding they often purchased the burger place for post-game meals last season, for up to 260 people. "So I can influence what they use because we're buying it in such quantity." Chick Fil-A was second at $13,092.03. "Chick Fil-A is only ever done when we're about to get on a plane, because it's heavy, they're about to go on a plane, they're about to sleep, and we have no activity for the rest of that day. So I don't really care that much." Jersey Mike’s was third at $12,613.51 and Mission BBQ was fourth at $12,598.52. Other big spends on the statements were made at popular national chains like Zaxby’s, Moe's Southwest Grill, Dave's Hot Chicken, CAVA and Panera Bread. Still, there were zero transactions for American fast food staples McDonald's, Wendy's, Burger King, KFC, or Taco Bell. That is where Rinestine-Ressa draws the line. "Hell no, those are hard no's, because I can't manipulate those, I can manipulate every other place," she said. As UNC looks to improve on its 4-8 record from 2025, it will lean on the creativity and discipline of its chefs and nutritionists to make sure the players are fueled to do their jobs. 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/69e3bfc2059ccda1fcc006d8 Ilhan Omar's office says she's ‘not a millionaire’ after $30M filing revised down to under $100K: report te 2026-04-18T17:30:42.544Z Ilhan Omar's office says she's ‘not a millionaire’ after $30M filing revised down to under $100K: report Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., said she is not a millionaire and blamed a major accounting error after a congressional financial disclosure listing her assets as high as $30 million drew scrutiny from Republicans and a congressional watchdog. An amended filing reviewed by The Wall Street Journal shows Omar and her husband’s assets were between $18,004 and $95,000, a sharp drop from an earlier disclosure that estimated their holdings between $6 million and $30 million. "The amended disclosure confirms what we’ve said all along: The congresswoman is not a millionaire," Omar spokesperson Jacklyn Rogers told the Journal, adding that the filing was corrected "as soon as the discrepancy was identified." The revised disclosure came after the Office of Congressional Conduct requested additional information earlier this year, according to the Journal. TRUMP RIPS 'CROOKED' ILHAN OMAR AS HOUSE RAMPS UP INVESTIGATION INTO EXPLODING NET WORTH Omar’s attorney said in a letter to the watchdog that the inaccurate filing was unintentional and stemmed from reliance on accountants. "As the busiest of people, it is very common for members and their spouses to rely on learned professionals like accountants to make calculations and determinations that appear on public filings," the attorney wrote, according to the Journal. "While the error is of course unfortunate, there is nothing untoward and nothing illegal has occurred." The amended filing shows Omar reported between $102,503 and $1,005,200 in income in 2024 from assets she and her husband own, according to the Journal. Documentation attached to the attorney’s letter showed $213,200 in distributions to her husband from his venture capital management firm and $3,000 from a winery. COMER TO SAY TIM WALZ 'ENABLED FRAUD,' FAILED WHISTLEBLOWERS IN BOMBSHELL MINNESOTA HEARING A 2025 email between Omar’s husband and his accountant valued the venture capital firm at $7.9 million and the winery at $1.5 million, though he owns roughly one-third of both businesses, according to tax documents cited by the Journal. The updated disclosure also shows Omar has between $15,001 and $50,000 in student loan debt and a similar amount in credit card debt. The discrepancy had already drawn scrutiny from House Republicans, who questioned how such a large swing in reported assets went unflagged. In a February letter to Omar’s husband, House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., raised concerns about financial disclosures showing the value of two companies, eStCru LLC and Rose Lake Capital, surged from tens of thousands of dollars in 2023 to as much as $30 million in 2024. Comer said the sudden increase "raises concerns that unknown individuals may be investing to gain influence," and requested financial records tied to the businesses. Omar’s office pushed back, describing Comer’s request as "a political stunt" and part of a campaign "meant to fundraise, not real oversight," according to The Associated Press. A 2025 financial disclosure filing had previously listed Omar’s husband’s business interests in the millions, including a winery valued between $1 million and $5 million and a venture capital firm valued between $5 million and $25 million. Those valuations were later revised in the amended filing, with the businesses listed as having no net value once liabilities were factored in, according to the Journal. Omar, a progressive Democrat originally from Somalia and member of the "Squad," has frequently clashed with President Donald Trump since first being elected in 2018 and has long been a target of Republican criticism. Trump has suggested that Omar benefited from Minnesota’s sprawling welfare fraud scandal involving many people from the Somali community, a claim she has denied. Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton weighed in on the amended filing, questioning how previously unreported liabilities wiped out millions in reported assets: "Ilhan Omar says her congressional financial reports have massive accounting error," Fitton wrote on X. She and her husband only worth 18k-86k, NOT $6 million-$30 million! Previously unreported ‘liabilities’ erase wealth!" Fox News Digital has reached out to Omar’s office for comment and will update this story with any response. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e3bd7d059ccda1fcc00686 US Navy releases photos of 'fresh meals,' pushes back on reports of food shortages on Middle East warships te 2026-04-18T17:21:01.528Z US Navy releases photos of 'fresh meals,' pushes back on reports of food shortages on Middle East warships The U.S. Navy released photos Saturday of "fresh meals" being served onboard the USS Abraham Lincoln and USS Tripoli as it pushed back against claims of food shortages on Middle East warships.  Images have emerged purportedly showing meager meals being served to sailors during Operation Epic Fury against Iran, but the claims are being rejected at highest levels of the Pentagon, with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth blasting them as "fake news."  "Fresh meals. Full service. Mission ready. Sailors aboard USS Abraham Lincoln and USS Tripoli continue to receive regularly prepared meals at sea — no interruptions, no shortages," the Navy wrote on X on Saturday morning.  It shared photos showing full plates of food being served to sailors. One image showed boxes of food supplies stacked to the ceiling onboard one of the ships. HEGSETH EXCORIATES MEDIA, LIKENING THEM TO ‘PHARISEES’ IN TRUMP DEFENSE "Recent reports alleging food shortages and poor quality aboard our deployed ships are false," Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle said Friday.  "Both USS Abraham Lincoln and USS Tripoli have sufficient food onboard to serve their crews with healthy options. The health and wellbeing of our Sailors and Marines are my top priority, and every crew member continues to receive fully portioned, nutritionally balanced meals," he added.  LIVE UPDATES: IRAN REVERSES COURSE ON REOPENING STRAIT OF HORMUZ, SIGNALS WARNING TO US "The U.S. Navy is correct. More FAKE NEWS from the Pharisee Press," Hegseth said in response to Caudle’s statement.   "My team confirmed the logistics stats for the Lincoln & Tripoli. Both have 30+ days of Class I supplies (food) on board. NavCent monitors this everyday, for every ship," Hegseth said. "Our sailors deserve — and receive — the best." U.S. Central Command Adm. Brad Cooper also said Friday that the reports are "blatantly false."  "Our service members are absolutely being fed across the region. This is an absolute priority," Cooper told reporters. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e3bd56059ccda1fcc0067b Remains Linked to Submerged Car Solve 1958 Mystery of Missing Oregon Family te 2026-04-18T17:20:22.476Z Remains Linked to Submerged Car Solve 1958 Mystery of Missing Oregon Family The case of the missing Martin family was unsolved until a diver found a car in an Oregon river in 2024. Officials, relying on DNA tests, said Thursday that they had identified the remains of three people. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e3bb11059ccda1fcc00632 Newsom administration allegedly knew of $2B California budget error for months: report te 2026-04-18T17:10:41.878Z Newsom administration allegedly knew of $2B California budget error for months: report California Democrats were aware of a roughly $2 billion budget accounting error for months, even though Gov. Gavin Newsom’s January spending plan already projected a roughly $3 billion deficit for the coming fiscal year, according to a report. The mistake, tied to the state’s public employee retirement system, CalPERS, could shrink that projected deficit. But state analysts warn California still faces far larger long-term budget problems, with annual deficits projected at $20 billion to $35 billion. State legislative leaders learned about the problem as early as February, after it was flagged by the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office, but did not publicly disclose it until it was reported in April, according to a memo reported by KCRA 3. HOUSE COMMITTEE LAUNCHES INVESTIGATION INTO 'RAMPANT' CALIFORNIA HOSPICE FRAUD The analyst’s office said Newsom’s administration double-counted some retirement contribution rates, creating a $1.6 billion error. Another miscalculation involving future contribution estimates added another $450 million. Together, the two errors total roughly $2 billion. "Given the size and complexity of California’s budget, it is not uncommon that we come across errors stemming from calculation mistakes or formula errors etc.," Legislative Analyst Gabe Petek said in a statement to KCRA 3. "Indeed, part of the role of our office is to serve as a check on the administration’s budget calculations." Petek said the issue is expected to be corrected in Newsom’s updated May budget proposal. NEW EXPOSÉ CLAIMS CALIFORNIA LOST AT LEAST $180B TO FRAUD UNDER GAVIN NEWSOM Newsom’s administration has disputed characterizing the issue as an error, saying the adjustment reflects a change in how the state estimates pension-related payments. "This isn’t a calculation error — it’s a revision to better estimate how these payments are made," Department of Finance spokesman H.D. Palmer told the outlet. The lack of public disclosure has drawn scrutiny, as lawmakers had been publicly warning of budget shortfalls while the issue remained internal. In its January overview of the governor’s budget, the Legislative Analyst’s Office said the administration projected a $2.9 billion deficit for 2026-27, while also warning the state faces multiyear deficits ranging from $20 billion to $35 billion annually. The office called those long-term deficits "alarming" and said they raise serious concerns about California’s fiscal sustainability. The same report said the governor’s budget was only "roughly balanced" because of higher revenue assumptions, while warning that a potential stock market downturn could sharply cut income tax revenue and put the state on more precarious footing. Lawmakers are expected to ramp up negotiations next month when Newsom releases his revised budget. Fox News Digital reached out to the governor’s office, the Department of Finance and the Legislative Analyst’s Office for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e3b675059ccda1fcc0059e Liv Morgan's bumps and bruises from Stephanie Vaquer proves wrestling is far from fake, WWE star says te 2026-04-18T16:51:01.425Z Liv Morgan's bumps and bruises from Stephanie Vaquer proves wrestling is far from fake, WWE star says WWE stars Liv Morgan, Stephanie Vaquer and Roxanne Perez were a part of a brutal backstage incident in the days leading up to WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas. The segment saw Vaquer attack Morgan from behind as she was speaking with Perez. Vaquer pushed Morgan into Perez and then threw her into a TV that was nearby. While the incident seemed to be a run-of-the-mill backstage moment to play into the Vaquer-Morgan storyline as they compete for the Women’s World Championship, Morgan and Perez were left with huge bumps on their heads. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Morgan then received a black eye after another assault from Vaquer on "Monday Night Raw." WWE star Alba Fyre, who competes on the SmackDown brand, told Fox News Digital that the incident underscored how pro wrestling isn’t fake at all. WWE STARS REVEAL WHAT MAKES WRESTLEMANIA SO SPECIAL: 'IT'S THE SUPER BOWL OF PRO WRESTLING' "We do live stunts. You can’t rehearse for what we do," Fyre said. "You literally go out there and pick someone up and hope to not permanently injure them. What Liv and Roxanne have right now on their heads is a perfect example of how things can easily just happen." Vaquer is in her first reign as women’s world champion after she won the vacated title at Wrestlepalooza, defeating Iyo Sky, in November. Morgan earned the right to face Vaquer at WrestleMania when she won the women’s Royal Rumble match . Vaquer will make her WrestleMania debut on Saturday in the first night of the event. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e3b661059ccda1fcc00595 Fever star Aliyah Boston makes WNBA history with record-breaking contract extension: report te 2026-04-18T16:50:41.740Z Fever star Aliyah Boston makes WNBA history with record-breaking contract extension: report Indiana Fever star center Aliyah Boston made WNBA history with her record-setting contract extension. The Fever signed Boston to a four-year, $6.3 million contract extension on Friday, according to ESPN. Boston’s contract is the largest total value in WNBA history. Boston’s contract is also the first time the Exceptional Performance on Initial Contract (EPIC) provision has been used. The EPIC provision allows teams the ability to extend contracts of qualifying players on rookie deals. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM To qualify for the provision, players must be selected to the All-WNBA first or second team or be named the league MVP during their first three seasons. Boston was named the All-WNBA second team last season, making her eligible. "I’m super blessed and grateful for this opportunity and to continue my journey here with the Fever. God is good!" Boston said in a statement. "I’m excited for the future ahead for both myself and for our team, and I can’t wait to keep building upon everything we have accomplished so far." Boston, alongside superstar Caitlin Clark, is a pillar for the Fever to build around. The Fever selected her with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 WNBA Draft out of South Carolina, and Boston made an instant impact. ANGEL REESE OPENS UP ON CHICAGO SKY DEPARTURE: 'I WANTED MORE' She won Rookie of the Year in her first season and was also named an All-Star. Boston averaged 14.5 points, 8.4 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.3 steals, and 1.3 blocks per game in 40 games as a rookie. Boston was once again named an All-Star in her second season as she posted numbers similar to her rookie season. Last year, in her third season, Boston averaged a career-high 15 points per game in 44 games and was sixth in the WNBA’s MVP voting. Boston ranks second in franchise history with 41 career double-doubles, including a franchise-best 17 last season.  "We’re thrilled to be able to reward her with this new contract and make history, and most importantly, lock her in as a cornerstone of the Fever for years to come," Fever COO and general manager Amber Cox said. "Despite already being an All-WNBA caliber player, Aliyah has just scratched the surface in terms of the player she can become." The Associated Press contributed to this report. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e3b40a059ccda1fcc00536 Fox News Entertainment Newsletter: Heather Locklear dating Lorenzo Lamas, reality star suffered stroke te 2026-04-18T16:40:42.732Z Fox News Entertainment Newsletter: Heather Locklear dating Lorenzo Lamas, reality star suffered stroke HEART TO HEART - 80s icons Heather Locklear and Lorenzo Lamas are officially together after decades of high-profile romances. HEALTH WAKE-UP - Reality star Dr. Pimple Popper suffered a stroke while filming her show, says part of her brain ‘died.’ SIZZLING REBELLION - ‘Charlie’s Angels’ star Cheryl Ladd defied producers with ‘tiniest bikini ever’ to make her point. FOLLOW THE FOX ENTERTAINMENT TEAM ON X SOUNDING OFF - Bruce Springsteen's former drummer pushes back on the Boss's political attacks on Trump: ‘Gotta have respect.’ AGELESS BEAUTY - Elizabeth Hurley shows off her figure in a daring string bikini while promoting her swimwear brand at 60. ACCUSATIONS FLY - Katy Perry fights back against Ruby Rose's 'categorically false' sexual assault allegations. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER DESERT NO-SHOW - Coachella band drops out after lead singer suffers 'acute brain injury,' fractured neck. CUTOFF COMEBACK - Sydney Sweeney doubles down with American Eagle after controversial 'Great Jeans' campaign. PALACE POWER PLAY - Queen Elizabeth’s aide, nicknamed 'AK-47,' clashed with Prince Harry in explosive ‘Tiaragate’: experts. TRIVIA TIME - This ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ star just stunned in a new photo — can you guess who? LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e3b1b2059ccda1fcc004da Steve Kerr hints at upcoming 'expiration date' after emotional moment with Stephen Curry, Draymond Green te 2026-04-18T16:30:42.232Z Steve Kerr hints at upcoming 'expiration date' after emotional moment with Stephen Curry, Draymond Green The days of the Golden State Warriors dynasty are over, and it seems like Steve Kerr's tenure there is nearing that same fate. After the Warriors were knocked out of the play-in tournament and eliminated from playoff contention on Friday, Kerr did not shy away from the fact that his time on the Golden State sidelines is running out. "We'll talk about what’s next for the Warriors, what the plan is this offseason," Kerr said. "And we will come to a collaborative decision on what’s next. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "I don’t know what’s going to happen. I still love coaching. But I get it. These jobs all have an expiration date. There’s a run that happens, and when the run ends, sometimes it’s time for new blood and new ideas and all that. "And, if that’s the case, then I will be just nothing but grateful for the most amazing opportunity any person could have to coach this franchise, in front of our fans in the Bay and to coach Steph Curry, to coach [Draymond Green] and the whole group." Kerr shared a moment with franchise mainstays Curry and Green as the game ended, and while he wouldn't tell reporters what he said, a hot mic still caught him. "I don't know what's gonna happen next, but I love you guys," Kerr said to his stars. WNBA TEAM'S PUBLIC RELATIONS STAFF SHUTS DOWN REPORTER'S QUESTION ABOUT PLAYERS' RELATIONSHIP One thing is for sure - Kerr will not be coaching another team next season. "I don't want to walk away from Steph. I'm definitely not going and coaching somewhere else next year in the NBA. I would never walk away from Steph," he said. "But all this stuff has to be aligned and right. Those are all discussions that will be had." It's been a rather dark time for the Warriors, compared with the 2010s when they made five NBA Finals in a row, winning three of them. They did win the NBA championship in 2022, but have twice missed the playoffs since then. The other two times, they were knocked out in the conference semifinals. Kerr joined the Warriors in 2014 and won a title in his first season on the sidelines. He also won five as a player, including the Chicago Bulls' second threepeat. Curry just wrapped up his 17th NBA season, while Green now has 14 years under his belt. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e3ad29059ccda1fcc0043a Is this college baseball tank shot REALLY that impressive? te 2026-04-18T16:11:21.552Z Is this college baseball tank shot REALLY that impressive? For those of you who may be unaware, college baseball season is in full swing. It may not be my favorite sport, but I'd be lying if I said I didn't enjoy the ping of a metal bat ringing through my television speakers in the late spring months. It's all just a distraction, a pit stop, if you will, on the road back to college football, but it's entertaining nonetheless. On Friday afternoon, the 19th-ranked Oregon Ducks baseball team traveled to Champaign to take on the Fighting Illini, and a certain highlight from a rather innocuous conference series is making the rounds on social media. A true freshman (who looks like he's about 35 years old, but I digress) hit an absolute nuke that is probably still flying through restricted airspace as we speak. Nearly 500 feet! What a bomb! But, of course, with anything in life, there are people who will question the validity and awesomeness of something like this. Let's start with the positives. Hitting a ball 496 feet is impressive no matter who does it or where it's done. This kid is also (allegedly) a freshman, and the only other time I remember hearing about a youngin hitting a ball this far was when Bryce Harper was launching Paul Bunyon-esque tank jobs in high school home run contests. That guy turned out alright. Also, why is this kid not playing football? He looks like an NFL defensive end. I'm sure the Ducks could use an extra pass rusher this season. Now, let's see if we can predict what the negative Nellies on the internet are going to do to disparage this amateur space program of a home run. "He's using a metal bat." "It wasn't actually 496, it just looks longer because there aren't any outfield bleachers or obstructions." "Oh, the flags are really blowing, his ball must have caught a good breeze that carried it." "Balls are juiced, he never would have done that back in *insert random timeframe*." How'd I do? Did I nail it? Yeah, when you're as tragically online as I am, you can almost predict the narratives before they even pop up. Do you remember about a decade ago when Giancarlo Stanton or Yasiel Puig would hit a 500ft home run and you'd hear all about it on Twitter? Then you would check the highlight, see it was at Coors Field, and then immediately know 75 percent of the comments were going to be something to the effect of "do that at sea level, then we'll talk." Time is a flat circle. Enjoy college baseball season, everyone. Or at least try to before all these Debbie Downers kill the mood. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e3ad16059ccda1fcc00431 Hollywood star Jean Harlow's iconic LA estate, dubbed the 'Whitest House in the World,' listed for $16.8M te 2026-04-18T16:11:02.071Z Hollywood star Jean Harlow's iconic LA estate, dubbed the 'Whitest House in the World,' listed for $16.8M Jean Harlow's iconic Los Angeles home is on the market. The Hollywood darling's former home in Los Angeles is up for sale for $16.8 million, in partnership with David Kramer of Compass. Dubbed the "Jean Harlow Estate" by MGM, and often called the "Whitest House in the World," per Architectural Digest, the home was originally built in 1932 and has 7,367-square-feet of living space, including four bedrooms and seven bathrooms. The home features many additional rooms along with the usual common spaces, including a billiards room, temperature-controlled wine cellar, conservatory and library. OZZY AND SHARON OSBOURNE'S LONGTIME LOS ANGELES HOME HITS THE MARKET FOR $17M AFTER HIS DEATH AT 76 Located on a 1.32 acre property, the outside of the home boasts many desirable features, such as a large pool which still boasts the original diving board, Koi ponds, greenhouses, a full-size tennis court and many winding paths to walk down. In addition to the main house, a 1,320-square-foot two-story guest house can be found on the grounds. Known as Hollywood's original blonde bombshell, Harlow made a name for herself playing provocative, confident women, breaking into the industry with her performance in the 1930 film, "Hell's Angels," after director and producer, Howard Hughes, cast her in the movie. Harlow went on to star in many films throughout the 1930s, including six with legendary co-star, Clark Gable. Their on-screen connection was considered effortless, and their pairing has gone down as one of the most iconic in Hollywood history. MIRANDA LAMBERT'S CHILDHOOD HOME HITS MARKET FOR $1.59M AS PARENTS SAY GOODBYE TO TEXAS FARMHOUSE During an interview with Hollywood Magazine in 1935, Gable reflected on his first experience working with Harlow, saying, "she was one step ahead of me on the way to success" as she had already had a hit under her belt with "Hell's Angels," but said "she never made me feel that it was her picture any more than mine." "Neither of us knew much about the business, and we tried to figure things out together so the rest wouldn’t realize how awfully green we really were," he said. "I remember Jean would ask me at the end of every scene—'How’m I doing?' And I asked her the same." Their films together included "Red Dust," "China Seas," "Suzy" and "Saratoga" in 1937, which was also their final time on-screen together. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Harlow got sick during the filming of "Saratoga," and ultimately died in June 1937 at the age of 26. The cause of death was later listed as kidney failure. The film was later completed using stand-ins and was a huge box office success when it was released. Since her death, Harlow became known as one of the original Hollywood movie stars, who is credited as paving the way for other bombshells to come, including another iconic blonde actress, Marilyn Monroe. Gable was said to be distraught after learning of her death and even acted as a pallbearer at her funeral. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Throughout her life, Harlow was married three times. She was first married to Charles McGrew, briefly in 1927, and then later briefly married MGM executive Paul Bern in 1932, with the marriage ending after his mysterious death, which was ruled a suicide. She married her third husband, Harold Rosson from 1933 to 1934, and was reportedly engaged to William Powell towards the end of her life. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e3ad02059ccda1fcc00428 Shaquille O'Neal says he doesn't text NBA players past or present because 'they're a--holes' te 2026-04-18T16:10:42.613Z Shaquille O'Neal says he doesn't text NBA players past or present because 'they're a--holes' If you’re an NBA player and think you might one day get a random text from Shaquille O’Neal, don’t get your hopes up. O’Neal, 54, doesn’t reach out to NBA players from the past or present for one reason. "None. I don’t like athletes or superstars because they’re a--holes," O’Neal told the New York Post. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The Basketball Hall of Famer said he denounced himself as a celebrity years ago for a similar reason. "I denounced myself from being a celebrity about 10 years ago because those people are weird. I’m not weird," O’Neal said. The New Jersey native said he wants to treat people with respect and just be a regular guy. O’Neal, despite his prowess as a basketball player, went to school after his playing career. NBA STAR HITS BACK AT NYC MAYOR ZOHRAN MAMDANI FOR BLAMING HIM OVER EXPENSIVE PLAYOFF TICKETS O’Neal left LSU after his junior year to play in the NBA but returned to finish his bachelor's degree. He also has an MBA and Ph.D in education, but people don’t think he actually earned the "Dr." before his name. "The funniest thing I get is, ‘Oh it’s honorary.’ I say, ‘No, it’s not. I had to go to school and write papers and do all that stuff," O’Neal said. "I’m very super successful without that, but I wanted to stress to my children and children around that education is very important." O’Neal talked about the NIL era and how young athletes want the money first but don’t have the education on how to the manage the money. O’Neal thrived on the court, winning four NBA titles across his 19 seasons and making 15 All-Star teams, and appears to be thriving off the court as well. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e3aad5059ccda1fcc003dc 23 more speciality license plates possible, but not for LGBTQ+ students te 2026-04-18T16:01:25.823Z 23 more speciality license plates possible, but not for LGBTQ+ students Key Points: An omnibus bill could bring 23 new specialty license plates to Arizona drivers  License plate revenues support local organizations, typically apolitical A proposed specialty plate that would support LGBTQ+ students attending college was never heard in committee Arizona’s specialty license plates were designed to raise money for a wide range of causes, but a new proposal to add 23 more plates to the state’s roster is testing the political limits.  A proposal to create a plate that would honor late activist Charlie Kirk and send donations to the nonprofit conservative organization Turning Point ignited a mix of support and criticism before it met Gov. Katie Hobbs’ veto.  The governor said his assassination was tragic and a horrifying act of violence and spoke against political violence, adding, “I will continue working toward solutions that bring people together, but this bill falls short of that standard by inserting politics into a function of government that should remain nonpartisan.” At the same time, efforts to create a specialty plate that would benefit LGBTQ+ college students attending Maricopa Community Colleges have also been repeatedly rejected by Republican lawmakers for the past four legislative sessions.  Now, 23 more specialty license plates are coming through the Legislature, supporting causes like honoring military Bronze and Silver Star recipients, skin cancer prevention, students recycling used technology and finally, a Grand Canyon license plate.  But one question remains: How many skirt the political line?  Rep. Lorena Austin, D-Mesa, has been trying to pass a specialty plate that would show support for the LGBTQ+ community and help support college students with scholarships. The bill has never been heard in committee. Austin said it’s because the group who would pay the implementation fee supports the LGBTQ+ community.  “It is discriminatory to exclude this one bill every single year simply because it’s from an LGBTQ+ organization, which is really sad. Like it’s freedom and justice for all except you and freedom for anyone to put anything on their car except you,” Austin, who is non-binary and prefers they/them pronouns, told the Arizona Capitol Times. “That’s literally what is being relayed to us as a community that we are less than and we are not deserving of showing our pride.” As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, Austin has seen the struggles that some students face. Some don’t have family support or financial assistance to help with college, Austin added.  “Scholarship opportunities for underserved communities are either taken very quickly, and then there’s just not enough,” Austin said. “Whatever opportunity we can give for a student to get through school, I don’t know why we wouldn’t take it.” In this year’s effort to see an LGBTQ+ plate, Rep. Betty Villegas, D-Tucson, filed House Bill 2719, but it was never heard in the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Rep. Leo Biasiucci did not return a request for comment on why the bill was never heard.  However, when lawmakers started asking about the group that would benefit, they didn’t give the bill a hearing, Austin and Villegas said. In contrast, Villegas pointed out that the Charlie Kirk license plate bill at least made it to the governor’s desk. “That’s a big problem for me. We don’t have a voice,” she said.  Arizona already has two specialty license plates that could be considered political.  One is the “In God We Trust” plate, which donates funds to the Alliance Defending Freedom, a nonprofit organization founded in Scottsdale that defends religious liberty. According to the Department of Transportation, the plate was approved in 2011 and available to the public in 2012. During the last five years between July 2022 and March 2026, the plate has raised $1.15 million. The organization did not answer questions by deadline about their plate.  Arizona also has the “Choose Life” plate, which donates funds to the Arizona Life Coalition, a nonprofit organization in Phoenix that supports pro-life efforts. It has raised $86,600 over the past five years. The coalition did not respond to a request for comment about their plate.  The advocacy group behind the LGBTQ+ license plate is Equality Maricopa and its current president, Jay Franzen, who said his nonprofit organization has existed since the early 2000s in different iterations. Previously, they were an employee affinity resource group operating within the Maricopa Community Colleges district.  But when President Donald Trump signed an executive order that directed universities and colleges to disband their Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts, Equality Maricopa “divorced” the district and became a nonprofit. Now they advocate and bring awareness to LGBTQ+ issues. They’ve been waiting for a specialty plate for years and have the $32,000 implementation fee raised and ready to go, Franzen said. They also have a preliminary design, which is subject to change amid Arizona Department of Transportation approval. “We’re just getting stonewalled because we’re a queer organization,” he said. “It will never make it out of committee because it doesn’t have enough support from the other side of the aisle.” The LGBTQ+ license plate isn’t part of House Bill 2127, which is an omnibus bill with 23 specialty license plates. Rep. Neal Carter filed that bill, but did not respond to requests for comment about that bill or the LGBTQ+ plate.  The Arizona Capitol Times reached out and confirmed several plate proposals that would receive the donations if the bill is signed, the $32,000 implementation fees are paid and the plate design is approved by the Arizona Department of Transportation.  The organizations are only identified by criteria in the bill language, not by name. People can choose to pay $25 for a specialty plate, with $8 going to the State Highway Fund and $17 going to the nonprofit organization sponsoring the plate. Maricopa Community Colleges didn’t comment on the license plate but said in a statement they welcome support from community partners and organizations that help students access and succeed in college. The post 23 more speciality license plates possible, but not for LGBTQ+ students first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e3aabf059ccda1fcc003b8 Ottawa Senators playoff hype video is a crime against hockey humanity te 2026-04-18T16:01:03.433Z Ottawa Senators playoff hype video is a crime against hockey humanity 2026 is a year of dubious playoff droughts being broken in the Eastern Conference of the NHL. First, the Buffalo Sabres made it back to the dance for the first time since the Arab Spring, giving the fans in upstate New York something to look forward to other than a month and a half of livable weather. And now, it's the Ottawa Senators getting back in the mix for the first time since their magical 2017 Eastern Conference Finals run. Unfortunately, the Red Wings pissed down their legs in the final two-month stretch of the season, or this could have been a triumvirate of disappointed fans being rewarded (sorry, Detroit). Speaking of being rewarded, the Senators likely won't be making it out of the first round this year thanks to a monstrosity of a fan hype video. Trigger warning if you cringe easily: Oh yeah, these guys are getting swept. They probably thought they were so clever with that little dig at the Maple Leafs, too. It's not quite as bad as the a cappella nightmare the Illinois glee club gave us, but this is pretty awful. It's also very well produced, so you know these guys are at least somewhat affiliated with the Sens, and it also means a lot of money went into this. Ottawa already had an uphill battle, as its opening round opponent, the Carolina Hurricanes, are basically a lock to at least win a first-round playoff series these days. They didn't need to go and give a worthy opponent more jet fuel to throw on the fire. You probably could've guessed it, but these guys are getting raked over the coals for ending the Sens playoff run before it even began. Forget about liberal reporters trying to publicly shame him, I think THIS is the final straw for Brady Tkachuk demanding a trade. If the Sens get swept in the first round and then lose their franchise cornerstone/team captain as a result of it, these guys should be tied up in the public square so fans can pelt them with tomatoes. Better luck next year, Ottawa. And keep these aspiring artists far away from your franchise in the future. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e3aaab059ccda1fcc003af ABC News faces backlash for presenting Obama campaign ad as an 'exclusive' on redistricting measure te 2026-04-18T16:00:43.611Z ABC News faces backlash for presenting Obama campaign ad as an 'exclusive' on redistricting measure Social media users on X thrashed ABC News Friday after the outlet presented a campaign ad from former President Barack Obama in favor of a Virginia redistricting measure as an "exclusive." "Why the hell does a major news network consider an extremely partisan campaign ad an 'exclusive'?" RealClearInvestigations senior writer Mark Hemingway asked. The criticism followed ABC News labeling a campaign ad featuring Obama urging Virginians to vote "yes" on a redistricting measure as an exclusively obtained clip. The measure could boost Democrats in the 2026 midterms if approved. REPUBLICANS TARGET SPANBERGER AS ‘GOVERNOR BAIT AND SWITCH’ IN BID TO DEFEAT DEMS REDISTRICTING PUSH "By voting yes, you can push back against the Republicans trying to give themselves an unfair advantage in the midterms," Obama said in the video. "By voting yes, you can take a temporary step to level the playing field. And we're counting on you." Other criticism abounded in the comments of Hemingway's post, with some accusing ABC of being a "propaganda machine" while others blasted the legacy media as a whole. VIRGINIA CONGRESSMAN SAYS SPANBERGER WANTS TO 'TURN US INTO NEW ENGLAND' "It’s so exclusive I saw it on YouTube before my video started about 20 times in the past week," one user wrote. Retired U.S. diplomat Alberto Miguel Fernandez chimed in similarly: "Every time I turn on the television here in Virginia, I see Obama saying this nonsense. For weeks now. How in the world is this "exclusive" or even new, @ABCPolitics?" Some criticized the outlet for what they described as a partisan slant. NY TIMES REPORTER LOSES JOB OVER HOT TUB, NFL COACH DOES NOT: SAME OLD DOUBLE-STANDARD STORY "It's a Democrat and it's the corporate media. Same thing, really," one wrote. "Sounds like they might need to provide equal time [to the other side]," said another, while another accused them of "amplify[ing] the message for free." Others defended the network, responding to Hemingway's question with, "Because it’s an exclusive I guess?" and by asking, "What does partisanship have to do with it?" ABC News did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e3a638059ccda1fcc00311 Katie Hobbs sitting on $7.2M war chest, outraising both GOP challengers combined six to one te 2026-04-18T15:41:44.887Z Katie Hobbs sitting on $7.2M war chest, outraising both GOP challengers combined six to one In her bid for a second term, Gov. Katie Hobbs is sitting on a campaign war chest that is six times what both of her Republican challengers have combined, and she raised nearly twice as much as Andy Biggs and… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e3a621059ccda1fcc002e6 Test your pop culture: From Hollywood to the Heartland te 2026-04-18T15:41:21.871Z Test your pop culture: From Hollywood to the Heartland The Pop Culture Quiz is your weekly test of what’s making headlines and breaking the Internet, from the Heartland to Hollywood. This week's quiz spotlights style surprises and sizzling romances. Can you get all 5 questions right? For more Entertainment articles, visit www.foxnews.com/entertainment To try your hand at more quizzes from Fox News Digital, click here. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e3a60e059ccda1fcc002dd Former prison inmate Lori Loughlin stuns fans with new look te 2026-04-18T15:41:02.414Z Former prison inmate Lori Loughlin stuns fans with new look Former prison inmate Lori Loughlin, also known as Aunt Becky from Full House, stunned fans this week when she made a rare public appearance with daughter, Olivia Jade.  And by ‘stunned,’ I mean Lori had the entire country unloading a "have mercy" at the same time as she dusted off a silver dress that had heads SPINNING.  Does Aunt Becky still have it, or what? She's turning 62 later this year, but buddy, the fastball is still in the upper-90s and absolutely PAINTING the corners.  They say prison changes people. It appears it only made Lori Loughlin stronger: I mean, goodness gracious. What a moment. Aunt Becky with a bob? Never thought I'd see the day. Going with a completely new hairstyle, fresh out of prison, at 61 is a bold move. But Lori Laughlin is reportedly single as of last fall, so I get it.  She lost a ton of time in prison. OK, not really. She lost, like, two months. Frankly, two months in prison doesn't sound horrible. I have two kids. I haven't slept since 2021. I haven't gone on a date with my wife since ‘23. My house is a wreck.  My youngest lost the remote control from the TV in the living room two days ago, and we still haven't found it. I literally just haven't watched TV in my own living room since Wednesday.  Anyway, my point is that a few weeks behind bars may not be the worst thing in the world. They certainly didn't hurt Lori Loughlin. If anything, she left there a changed woman – for the better. New hair, and a fresh outlook on life.  As for Olivia Jade, the former USC rower seems to be adjusting to life with mom out of the clink just fine. I never expected anything different.  What a way to start the weekend. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e3a5fa059ccda1fcc002d4 'Charlie's Angels' star Jaclyn Smith says she turned down Bond girl role over Texas values te 2026-04-18T15:40:42.958Z 'Charlie's Angels' star Jaclyn Smith says she turned down Bond girl role over Texas values Jaclyn Smith revealed that she turned down the opportunity to play a Bond girl in "Moonraker" because of her Texas upbringing. "I had a contract [for ‘Charlie’s Angels’] and, you know, Houston upbringing, you follow your contract," the actress, 80, said at Paleyfest’s "Charlie’s Angels" 50th anniversary reunion. "And Aaron [Spelling] was the first to invite me to the party, so I was honoring my contract." She added, "And I think it wasn’t meant to be. I think things happen for a reason, I really do, so I have no complaints." Smith was offered the part of Dr. Holly Goodhead in the 1979 Bond film starring Roger Moore. The part eventually went to "The Way We Were" actress Lois Chiles. ‘CHARLIE'S ANGELS' STAR KATE JACKSON SAYS FAME DESTROYED HER PRIVACY AND FORCED HER OUT OF HOLLYWOOD Smith also revealed that she was considered for "Beetlejuice," a concept that she admitted she "didn’t understand." "I know, sad, my husband regrets that," she added, reacting to the audience. "But you read a script and it doesn’t always ring true to you, and it’s about what you can bring to it," she explained. Smith didn’t say what "Beetlejuice" part she was considered for – the film's female leads ultimately ended up being Catherine O’Hara, Geena Davis and a young Winona Ryder. She added that at one point she and John Travolta were supposed to star opposite each other in the erotic romance "9 ½ Weeks." "But I wasn’t really right for that one either," she admitted. "So, that was Kim Basinger and Mickey Rourke. You know, it happens. But, you know, I think certainly I look at my life as what’s meant to be will be, and it’s been a good journey. It’s really been a good journey." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Along with her role on "Charlie’s Angels," which she remained in for the entire series, Smith also starred in the critically acclaimed TV movie "Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy," "The Bourne Identity" miniseries in 1988 and had recurring roles on "Becker," "The District," "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" and "All American." Smith also said that originally "Charlie’s Angels" was aired as a two-part movie, and even as its audience grew, the network "didn’t believe in the show." ‘CHARLIE’S ANGELS’ STAR CHERYL LADD DEFIED PRODUCERS WITH ‘TINIEST BIKINI EVER’ TO MAKE HER POINT "It went through the roof," Smith said of the pilot episode, "and they thought, ‘This is a fluke, we gotta do it again. This can’t be. No one’s going to – this doesn’t have endurance.’" She said the network aired the pilot for a second night to even higher ratings. "And that’s Aaron’s genius," she mused. "I think he had an instinct about what the public wanted to see." She added, "So I didn’t understand the network not – his track record was amazing. They just thought these women in men’s roles, this is not going to work. They didn’t even order a full season of episodes." It wasn’t until the show remained in the top 10 that the network finally realized they had a hit, she said. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Kate Jackson also lamented that she wasn’t able to star in the 1979 film "Kramer vs. Kramer" part that went to Meryl Streep, who ended up winning her first Academy Award for the role. "They changed the schedule for the movie four times," a frank Jackson told moderator George Pennacchio after asking him, "Do you want the truth?" "And every time Aaron would look at the ‘Charlie’s Angels’ schedule and say, ‘Ah, gee, we had to change our schedule. Now it doesn’t work here, here and here. So, he didn’t let me do it. So, I decided then, 'I’ll do this year and then, adios.’" Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e3a3b6059ccda1fcc00269 Catholic brothers launch faith-based AI as alternative to biased Silicon Valley chatbots te 2026-04-18T15:31:02.837Z Catholic brothers launch faith-based AI as alternative to biased Silicon Valley chatbots Two brothers from Texas are bridging the gap between the Bible and artificial intelligence (AI), creating a new platform designed to give families a safe alternative to Silicon Valley’s secular chatbots. Peter and Thomas Cooney created Acutis AI, a faith-based AI chatbot grounded in 2,000 years of Catholic teaching. The pair said the idea arose when they began questioning the source of modern chatbots’ moral frameworks, turning to their Catholic faith and its centuries of scholarly work on ethics as the answer. "When we were using a lot of these mainstream platforms, we really realized that you couldn't trace the moral framework back to what it really was," Thomas Cooney said Saturday on "Fox & Friends Weekend." "Growing up in a Catholic family, we kind of just realized that the best place to get [morals] is not from some tech CEO or even some ethics team," he added. AI RISKS TO KIDS, WORKERS RISING FASTER THAN REGULATION, NEW GROUP WARNS Acutis AI is named after the first millennial saint, Blessed Carlo Acutis, who died at age 15. He was nicknamed "God’s Influencer" for his work creating a website to document Eucharistic miracles. Peter Cooney said the goal is to ensure families have a safe place in the AI sphere to receive moral responses and advice. "The biggest danger is for kids and teenagers who can become addicted to these big platforms, these AI chatbots. And they’re feeding them incorrect information," Peter said. THE FAITH DEFICIT IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SHOULD ALARM EVERY AMERICAN Acutis AI includes several features for parents designed to ensure their children's safety online. The platform offers tools like time limits, parental monitoring and restricted use during user-designated homework hours. "We put parental controls so parents can see exactly what their kids are saying. They can get alerted if their kids ask about dangerous topics," Peter said. "We'll make sure that it's always answering through Catholic perspectives, no matter what the question is about." '60 MINUTES' ACCUSED OF USING LEFT-LEANING CARDINALS TO BAIT TRUMP INTO FEUD WITH VATICAN CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE The website also notes that when young people ask difficult questions, the AI is trained to respond with moral grounding rather than trying to keep the user "addicted" to the chat. The creation of Acutis AI comes as many members of Gen Z find their way back to religion. A Gallup poll released Wednesday found that 42% of men under 30 said religion is "very important" to them, a 14% increase from 2023. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e3a3a2059ccda1fcc00260 Guess which ‘Happy Days’ star just shot a nude scene (Sorry, ladies; it wasn’t Don Most) te 2026-04-18T15:30:42.968Z Guess which ‘Happy Days’ star just shot a nude scene (Sorry, ladies; it wasn’t Don Most) It's Saturday, which means it's time to catch up on all of the news you may have missed this week with a little help from The Punch-Up! And what a week it was… We had a record-breaking team sale, a wild revelation about a certain Jedi knight, and one original Happy Days cast member just shot their first nude scene. Yes, I know what year it is. There's plenty more where all of that came from, so let's dig right on in! Iron Maiden has announced that they will not attend the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony because they will be on tour in Australia and New Zealand. "Oh, yeah; we’re going to be on tour that day too," said every other inductee. The San Diego Padres have been sold for a record-setting $3.9 billion. It’s the most anyone has ever paid just to lose to the Dodgers. Nutella has announced its first new flavor in ages, and it’s peanut. They’ve been workshopping names, but are leaning toward "peanut butter." Switzerland’s men’s hockey coach has admitted to faking his COVID vaccination status so he could coach at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. The Chinese government responded by saying that it was nice to have someone doing whatever it took to get into the country for a change. Bigfoot was recently spotted three times in Ontario, Canada. So, in Ontario, Sasquatch is easier to see than a Toronto Maple Leafs playoff game. Rosie O’Donnell addressed rumors that she will appear on an upcoming season of Dancing with the Stars, despite pledging not to return to the US while Trump is in office. She said it’s not happening, seeing as she’s not a star even by the series’ exceedingly low standards. Actor Mark Hamill has floated the idea that Luke Skywalker is actually gay. If that's the case, "bullseyeing womp rats in my T-16" may not have meant what we all thought it did. Got all of that? Good. See you back here next week. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e3a14a059ccda1fcc001f2 Bryson DeChambeau calls out LIV Golf Mexico City course conditions amid funding concerns te 2026-04-18T15:20:42.736Z Bryson DeChambeau calls out LIV Golf Mexico City course conditions amid funding concerns Club de Golf Chapultepec was not up to Bryson DeChambeau's standards. The two-time U.S. Open winner headed to LIV Golf's Mexico City event amid questions about their funding beyond this season, and he was not thrilled about the conditions of the course in one area. After blading a bunker shot on the 16th, DeChambeau found himself in a patchy spot where the grass was not exactly fully grown anywhere. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "You got destroyed grass," DeChambeau said. "Oh this is rough? Definitely. Good to see." DeChambeau then waited on a rules official, apparently because of his lie, but he was not exactly given the benefit of the doubt. He then chipped onto the green. DeChambeau was not thrilled with the course last year, citing "the worst f---ing bunkers ever." He wound up shooting an even second round for the second day in a row. The frustration comes on the heels of missing the cut at The Masters just a year after being in the final group with eventual champion Rory McIlroy. DeChambeau was the second odds-on favorite to win behind Scottie Scheffler. BRYSON DECHAMBEAU DRILLS PATRON WITH TEE SHOT, CAN'T ESCAPE BUNKER IN ROUGH FIRST ROUND OF THE MASTERS LIV Golf made its stop in Mexico City amid initial reports, and a confirmation from CEO Scott O'Neil, that Saudi Arabia is ending its funding after this season. "And then you work like crazy as a business to create a business and a business plan to keep us going. But that's not different from any other private equity-funded business in the history of man," O'Neil said on Thursday. "How we go forward is what I'm really excited about. I talked about some structural changes — they're coming. You can ask just about the 50 people I met at Augusta, I rolled out the plan. We have one, it might surprise some people..." he added. "This notion of, 'Do you have to raise money?' Probably. This is business. But if we keep the trajectory going the way we are and the revenue growth going, this is going to be a really good business for a really long time." Jon Rahm is the leader in the clubhouse at 10 under, and his Legion XIII squad is running away with the tournament, up 19 strokes from the next closest team. 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/69e39f1a059ccda1fcc0018e OutKick readers sound off on their biggest Rock and Roll Hall of Fame snubs te 2026-04-18T15:11:22.190Z OutKick readers sound off on their biggest Rock and Roll Hall of Fame snubs This week, my pal, OutKick writer extraordinaire Austin Perry, and I put together an article and video about our top 10 biggest Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame snubs after the latest batch of inductees were announced. The response was overwhelming, with many heralding it as an instant classic, even if we erroneously said Jimmy Buffett wasn't in the Rock Hall when he was inducted posthumously in 2024. Which, in fairness to us, is still waaaaay too late. But we opened the floor to the readers and got a ton of emails with bands and artists you think are the biggest snubs. So, let's take a look at some of them, shall we? Todd hit us with a great suggestion that is a major omission from the prog-rock realm: Your lists are very good. I would add King Crimson because they are the godfathers of prog. They influenced Tool, Rush, and Genesis.  "In the Court of King Crimson" is a must-have album. Guided By Voices should be in, too. They put out three of the great indie albums in a row: "Bee Thousand", "Alien Lanes", and  "Under The Bushes, Under The Stars". The brains behind the band, Robert Pollard, has written over 4,000 songs. He's the most underappreciated American artist of the past 50 years. One reader sent me a message that just said, "Styz" in the subject and then "And it’s not close," in the body. I assume he meant Styx, but for all I know, there could be a band called Styz that kicks a ton of ass. That would be a good name for a Styx cover band, though. Anyway, if it was Styx he was talking about, then I couldn't agree more. Major omission. "Mr. Roboto" is unironically one of my favorite songs ever, and then of course I love all the "good" songs like "Renegade," "Blue-Collar Man," and "Too Much Time On My Hands" as well. Matt (what a name) wrote in with a band that I'm actually disappointed Austin and I didn't think of: I wouldn’t necessarily take away any of your top 5, but Boston should be in, heck, based on his music inventions/contributions like the Rockman, Tom Scholz should make it on his own.  Depends on whose stats you trust, but most say Boston has sold over 50 million total albums, with their debut release setting the record for highest sales until it was broken 15 years later. Sure, they may be overproduced musicall, but More Than a Feeling - damn, that song alone should be in the hall of fame. Cranking that song up while driving is a feeling all in itself. Another reader sent in the late Neil Sedaka, and that is a guy who I just assumed was in, but he's not. And that is criminal. A long career, an incredible body of work, and what is without question one of the greatest performances of all-time: The hair, the moves, the mom jeans. It's magic. Plus, the song is great! True story: the great Colin Quinn used to essentially Rickroll people with that video on Twitter, which I thought was the funniest thing ever. I showed that "Bad Blood" performance to my wife, and she loved it so much that we put the song on the dinner playlist at our wedding. Something I noticed while cobbling together my list was that nu metal bands are now eligible to make the Hall of Fame, and at some point, one will, but who will be first? My first thought was Slipknot or Korn, but I think one reader nailed it with Linkin Park: My biggest snub is Linkin Park. How the hell are they not in?!? They check so many boxes. Sold lots of albums, tons of radio hits, critically successful, and unfortunately, a personal tragedy with Chester’s passing. They were the voices of 2000s rock radio, and the ones who really put nu-metal into the mainstream. I think they’ll get in eventually, but it’s hard to see other late 90s/2000s groups like The White Stripes and Foo Fighters get in (deservedly so), but not Linkin Park. There was a band that got mentioned more than any other, and that was the Guess Who. Delco Scott writes: Loved your article on bands not in the Hall of Fame. I agree with every one of yours. Here are my top 5.  Totally criminal that they're not in! Mike writes: From a boomer who, after about a half-century of waiting patiently, has finally decided "The HELL with them… Sickening snub #1 - The Grass Roots. Sickening snub #2 - The Guess Who. Just plain disgusting. KPW writes: More overlooked artists who deserve to be in the Hall (in no particular order): Charlie Daniels  The Guess Who Little River Band Marshall Tucker Band Yes Mat writes: …Also, the Guess Who (honestly most important band to Canada still not in). … So, it looks like the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame has a lot of work to do over the next couple of years to give all of these acts their due. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e39f06059ccda1fcc00185 Michelle Pfeiffer admits why she broke 'risky’ marriage pact with husband David E. Kelley te 2026-04-18T15:11:02.323Z Michelle Pfeiffer admits why she broke 'risky’ marriage pact with husband David E. Kelley Michelle Pfeiffer is starring in her husband David E. Kelley's new show "Margot's Got Money Troubles" — marking the couple's first collaboration after 32 years of marriage. In the Apple+ TV series, which is based on Rufi Thorpe's best-selling book of the same name, the 67-year-old actress plays former Hooter's waitress Shyanne Millet, whose daughter Margot Millet (Elle Fanning) creates an OnlyFans account after an unexpected pregnancy leaves her broke. Kelley, 70 — one of TV's most successful and prolific showrunners after creating mega-hit shows including "Ally McBeal," "The Practice," "Boston Legal" and "Big Little Lies" among many others — and Pfeiffer previously vowed never to work with each other as they deemed it would be too "risky" for their marriage. MICHELLE PFEIFFER JOINS HOLLYWOOD STARS FLOCKING TO TAYLOR SHERIDAN’S HEARTLAND EMPIRE AS ‘THE MADISON’ SURGES During a recent appearance on "Today," Pfeiffer, who is also serving as one of the show's executive producers, explained why the role of Shyanne was too irresistible for her to pass up. "My husband and I have never worked together and there was this book laying on the counter in the kitchen and I kept walking by it, looking at it, because the cover is actually kind of intriguing. And I was [like] 'What's that?' He said, 'Oh yeah, that's a book,' nonchalantly. 'That's the book that we've optioned. Oh, and by the way, there's a part in there that everyone thinks no one can play but you,'" Pfeiffer recalled. Pfeiffer explained that she read the book and immediately identified with Shyanne because she born and raised in Southern California's Orange County, while the book and the show were set in nearby Fullerton. "I just fell madly in love with her and I couldn't imagine anyone else playing her," Pfeiffer said. The three-time Oscar nominee first spoke about her marriage pact with Kelley during a 2021 interview with The New Yorker. "I’ve seen a lot of couples where they seem to have a really great marriage, and then they work together and next year they’re filing for divorce," she told the outlet at the time. Pfeiffer and Kelley first met in 1993 after being set up on a blind date. The "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania" star was previously married to actor Peter Horton from 1981 to 1988. During a 2022 appearance on "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Kimmel," Pfeiffer recalled that she was initially hesitant to meet Kelley. KURT RUSSELL SAYS 'THE MADISON' LOVE STORY 'HIT ME REALLY HARD' BECAUSE OF HIS ROMANCE WITH GOLDIE HAWN "I was kind of nervous ... and I'd had a couple of bad blind dates and I had sworn off of them, and my best friend said, 'Please, just this last time, meet this guy, David Kelley,' and I said, 'OK,'" Pfeiffer recalled. "I thought it was a good idea to do like a bowling party." While Pfeiffer said the blind date ended up being fairly awkward and "didn't start off great," the two began dating shortly afterward. Prior to embarking on a relationship with Kelley, the actress had already started private adoption proceedings. In March 1993, she finalized her adoption of daughter Claudia Rose, two months after she and Kelley started dating. However, Pfeiffer later said that the unconventional circumstances ultimately strengthened their relationship. "So, we had this child with us right away, and most people don't have that," she told Good Housekeeping in 2007 via People magazine. "But I really got to see [Kelley] in a situation that certainly would separate the boys from the men. Obviously, he really rose to the occasion." The couple went on to tie the knot in November 1993, less than a year after they first met. Kelley officially adopted Claudia and the pair welcomed their son, John Henry, in August 1994. However, the pair decided that they wouldn't test their bond by collaborating creatively, though Pfeiffer has previously said she was a big fan of her husband's work. 'THE MADISON' STAR MICHELLE PFEIFFER CREDITS ONE SIMPLE BEAUTY SECRET FOR HER AGELESS GLOW AT 67 "Nobody writes, honestly, better for women than he does," Pfeiffer said during a 2022 appearance on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon." "It’s unbelievable. And yet, I value our relationship more than a good part, and I just think it’s too risky." "We’re both kind of fierce when we work, and so if I come home, and I’ve had a bad day, and I’m upset about something, I want him to be on my side because he hasn’t heard the other side," she added. "There’s value in that." Yet, the couple were able to overcome their doubts to finally team up for "Margo's Got Money Troubles" since neither could envision another actress in the role of Shyanne. In February, Kelley appeared at a press day for "Margo's Got Money Troubles" alongside the show's stars Pfeiffer, Fanning, Nick Offerman and Thaddea Graham and the book's author Thorpe. Offerman plays former pro wrestler and recovering addict Jinx, who is Shyanne's ex-husband and Margo's father. Graham portrays Margo's supportive roommate and close friend Susie. "Margo's Got Money Troubles" also stars Nicole Kidman, Marcia Gay Harden, Greg Kinnear, Michael Angarano, Rico Nasty and Lindsey Normington. While speaking at the event, Kelley recalled that casting for the show was easy since "everyone fell in love with it." "I think when you and I first talked, Nick, you had read the book, and that was it," Kelley told Offerman, according to the Hollywood Reporter. "You were in without knowing what we were gonna do to it. Elle owned Margo, I think, before I even picked up a pen." MICHELLE PFEIFFER FOUGHT 'BATTLE' WITH TAYLOR SHERIDAN BEFORE SURRENDERING TO HIT SHOW 'THE MADISON' "And the actress there in the middle, who I vowed never to work with," he continued, indicating Pfeiffer, who joked, "I’m very difficult." "When I read the book, I could only see one person playing it, and we’re lucky enough that she said yes, the second luckiest yes I’ve gotten from her," he said. While appearing on a panel at the show's premiere during the SXSW Film & TV Festival last month, Pfeiffer shared what she had learned about Kelley after working with him. "I learned that he likes you to take all of your questions to the director, and I'm fine with that," Pfeiffer said, according to People magazine. "I'm very cool with that. It was actually one of the best productions I've ever worked on. It was honestly so beautiful." "The Madison" star went on to say that she "had nothing to complain about, truly." "And the scripts were so, obviously, you can tell how amazing they are. These characters are so beautifully drawn," Pfeifer said. "The cast, not only are they unbelievably talented, but they're such great people. We had so much fun together. No, it was great. And we're still together." "Before I even read the book, David said there's this part and it's a Hooters waitress from Orange County," she continued. "I mean, because that's where I'm from and I knew I was going to love Shyanne, and I do. I had so much fun playing her and working with this one ... working with these amazingly talented people and my husband." MICHELLE PFEIFFER AND KURT RUSSELL REVEALED IN FIRST IMAGES FROM 'YELLOWSTONE' SPINOFF 'THE MADISON' In "Margo's Got Money Troubles," Margo shares a complicated and sometimes strained relationship with Shyanne, who disapproves of some of her daughter's actions including her unexpected pregnancy and decision to launch an OnlyFans account. While appearing on "Today," Pfeiffer noted that Shyanne's pregnancy with Margo was also unplanned and her character was completely unprepared to become a single mother. Pfeiffer said Shyanne went into "survival mode" to cope with her pregnancy and was "not able to provide all of the things, I think, that she had dreamt of." "It's one of those big curveballs that life throws you and I think there's a lot of shame and guilt, but she's determined that Margo is not going — that Margot is going to have a better life," she explained. Pfeiffer continued, "And then what does she do? She goes and gets pregnant. So she's not happy. Shyanne's not happy." During a recent interview with USA Today alongside "Margo's Got Money Troubles" producer Eva Anderson, Kelley raved over his wife's acting skills, saying that Pfeiffer's performance was a "home run for all of us."  "We were all thrilled with the way she brought Shyanne to life," he said. "That's just not an easy role to play. She comes out of the gate in many scenes with some anger, she could easily be dismissed as an antagonist, but you never felt for a second that she wasn't coming from a place of love at the same time. You can write that on the page, but when it comes to acting it and portraying it, you're really relying on the skillset of the actor." Anderson joked that Pfeiffer impressed her by never "pulling the wife card" and by remaining "a consummate professional" during filming. Kelley shared that he gained a newfound appreciation for Pfeiffer's talent after working with her. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "You can see how good she was in it, so I didn't have a lot of notes," Kelley recalled. "I always knew she was good at what she did," he continued. "I've seen her work and she's pretty good at this. But I have to say, this was the first time that I ever watched her on screen interpreting material that I had done or we had done." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "So I now could see what she did with the words as opposed to just looking at her in the movie and seeing the role for itself," Kelley added. "Now I'm seeing an interpretation of the material and the little things that she did as Shyanne and with Shyanne. I was pretty impressed." In her own interview with USA Today alongside Fanning, Pfeiffer was touched when she heard about her husband's praise, telling her co-star, "He never talks like that!" "He’s always been incredibly supportive, but he has been more flattering than typical," she said of Kelley. "I was very nervous because, I mean, he writes so beautifully — his characters always, from ‘Boston Legal’ to ‘Ally McBeal,’ especially women. And I’ve watched his shows over the years and been so envious. And I’ll turn to him every now and then and go ‘I just hope these actors know how lucky they are to say these words.’" "Of all the people on the planet, I did not want to disappoint him." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e39edf059ccda1fcc0017a Inside the Supreme Court’s Risky New Way of Doing Business te 2026-04-18T15:10:23.212Z Inside the Supreme Court’s Risky New Way of Doing Business Secret memos obtained by The New York Times illuminate the origins of the court’s now-routine “shadow docket” rulings on presidential power. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e39cd9059ccda1fcc00119 Billy Crystal says comedy legend Milton Berle slapped him in the face twice during wild encounters te 2026-04-18T15:01:45.150Z Billy Crystal says comedy legend Milton Berle slapped him in the face twice during wild encounters Billy Crystal got slapped twice by a comedy legend. The "City Slickers" actor explained to Stephen Colbert on his "Colbert Before Air" segment this week that he had two meetings with the "Milton Berle Show" star that both ended in him getting smacked. "I may be the last one alive to know Milton Berle stories," Crystal mused in front of the audience before explaining that he was once on Steve Allen’s show on a panel that included Carl Reiner and Milton Berle. "I sat in between the two of them, these two bookends of — these giants of television," he said. MARLON BRANDO AND ZSA ZSA GABOR'S HEATED 'TONIGHT SHOW' CLASH REVISITED IN NEW JOHNNY CARSON BOOK Crystal said that 20 minutes into the taping, the crew explained that the cameras weren’t registering properly and they didn’t get any of their conversation, so they planned to pause the show, fix it and start over. "Milton Berle turns to me and says, ‘Looks like I’m on.’ ‘OK.’ He then asks for a,  ‘Give me a mic, give me a mic!’ So, now he goes out in front of the audience and he does a bunch of time, and it’s just hilarious, but weird," Crystal said. He continued, "He’s doing it, he’s walking on his ankles, he’s doing everything, and he finishes, comes back. We give him a standing ovation, and he looks at me, and he slaps me in the face." JOHNNY CARSON BOOK EXPOSES 'TONIGHT SHOW' BAN LIST FEATURING JAY LENO, ELLEN DEGENERES "For a laugh," Colbert interjected. "Yeah," Crystal answered, adding that Berle told him, "‘Did you notice, everything I did is on the nose? Everything Milton does, Uncle Miltie is on the nose.’ He said, ‘You think you’re so hip. You come over to my house. We’ll smoke some dope, and I will hip you into the ground. I said, ‘OK, I would love that to happen.’ He says, ‘I do an imitation of Jerry Lewis directing a movie that will make you plotz. I said, ‘I haven’t plotzed in a while so I look forward to it.’" About two weeks later, Crystal said he was sitting in the original Spago restaurant in Los Angeles with comedian Alan King. JOHNNY CARSON MADE DIGNIFIED EXIT FROM 'TONIGHT SHOW' AFTER ENDURING YEARS OF 'SNL' MOCKERY "And who comes in but Milton Berle and his wife, Ruth, and they sit behind us, Milton facing me, Alan King is facing me, so Alan can’t see Milton," he explained. Crystal said he and King began discussing the script for a movie they were working on together, adding that "every so often Milton would pop up his head" and make a face at him, he explained, scrunching his face comically. "Then there was the cigar under the upper lip," he added. "This went on forever and ever and ever, and I’m just dying, right? Milton finishes early, comes over to the table." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS MERV GRIFFIN AND JOHNNY CARSON WERE BITTER RIVALS WHO FOUGHT OVER CELEBRITY GUESTS FOR YEARS Crystal then had Colbert play him while he portrayed Berle doing his impression of Jerry Lewis directing a movie. "You’re the actor, I’m Jerry, I’m going to now direct," Crystal said as Berle doing Jerry Lewis. "Now, listen, your wife has left you, you’re lonely, you’ve been drinking too much. Life is meaningless." He continued, "You’re in a hotel all by yourself, right? You have to reach inside yourself, Bill. You open the window, you look down at the 12 stories, and you say to yourself (in Jerry Lewis’ voice), ‘Things aren’t going so good!’" CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER After Berle’s bit was finished, Crystal said the comedian got up and slapped him in the face again. "He hipped me into the ground," he said, shrugging. Berle also once kissed Crystal on the lips while the two were doing a bit at his televised 90th birthday celebration in 1998, joking that Crystal was a "lousy straight man." He then planted a kiss on the "When Harry Met Sally" star, adding "Billy, if I ever switch, you’re first." Berle, sometimes known as "Mr. Television" because he was the first big star of the small screen, also slapped Crystal again later in the bit after Crystal joked, "You caused more television sets to be sold. My father sold his. My uncle sold his." "That’s a funny line," Berle admitted. "I wish I’d have said that." "Don’t worry, you will," Crystal replied, referring to Berle’s self-admitted reputation as a joke thief. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e39cc5059ccda1fcc00110 You can’t drive to 5 iconic US landmarks — and that’s what makes them unforgettable te 2026-04-18T15:01:25.687Z You can’t drive to 5 iconic US landmarks — and that’s what makes them unforgettable For some of America’s most memorable travel experiences, getting there is part of the adventure. From remote national parks to historic Civil War-era forts, some of America’s most iconic destinations can only be reached by boat — no crowded parking lots or missed highway exits required. With America’s 250th anniversary approaching, here are five iconic U.S. destinations you can only reach by boat — or, in some cases, seaplane — and why they’re worth the journey. AMERICA'S 250TH BIRTHDAY EVENTS TAKING PLACE THIS SUMMER CALLED 'ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME' TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES Fort Jefferson rises from the warm, turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico about 70 miles west of Key West and can only be reached by ferry, private boat or seaplane. Built with more than 16 million bricks in the 19th century, it remains the largest masonry structure in the United States. Visitors can stroll its massive ramparts, explore the moat walls and snorkel in surrounding reefs, often with fewer crowds thanks to its remote location, according to Travel + Leisure. LAS VEGAS ‘PRICING PROBLEM' IS SCARING OFF TOURISTS FROM 'GREATEST CITY IN THE WORLD,' SAYS RICK HARRISON The Apostle Islands National Lakeshore is a 21-island archipelago located in Wisconsin’s Lake Superior known for its stunning sandstone sea caves, historic lighthouses and over 50 miles of hiking trails. The destination boasts one of the largest collections of historic lighthouses in North America, according to Boatmart. Primarily accessible by water — via kayak, tour boat or ferry — the park offers camping, fishing and sailing, with peak season running from May to October. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER This cottage-like lighthouse located in the Chesapeake Bay near Annapolis dates to 1875 and once guided ships through the bay’s shallow waters. Built on iron pilings drilled into the seabed to anchor it in soft sediment, it is the last screw-pile lighthouse in the area still in its original location, according to the National Park Service (NPS). Visitors can get a close-up view by boat but docking is restricted to help preserve the structure. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES About 12 miles off the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Fort Massachusetts offers a glimpse into Civil War history. The D-shaped brick fort, where construction began in 1859, features cannons, arched corridors and grass-covered walls for visitors to explore, according to the National Park Service. The unfinished fort was seized by Mississippi militia forces in early 1861, marking one of the earliest actions leading into the Civil War. Ferries run regularly, but private boaters can discover a more secluded experience that feels far removed from mainland crowds. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Isle Royale is ideal for travelers seeking true isolation. Located in Lake Superior near the Canadian border, the park is only accessible by boat or seaplane and has no roads. Instead, visitors find miles of hiking trails, ancient mining pits, remote campsites, the seasonal Rock Harbor Lodge and wildlife including moose and wolves. The extra effort required to get there limits visitor numbers, offering a rare sense of solitude in the national park system, according to Travel + Leisure. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e39c9d059ccda1fcc000f9 Caught in the crackdown: As arrests at anti-ICE protests piled up, prosecutions crumbled te 2026-04-18T15:00:45.773Z Caught in the crackdown: As arrests at anti-ICE protests piled up, prosecutions crumbled Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e39c86059ccda1fcc000e4 Anthropic’s relationship with the Trump administration seems to be thawing te 2026-04-18T15:00:22.464Z Anthropic’s relationship with the Trump administration seems to be thawing Despite recently being designated a supply-chain risk by the Pentagon, Anthropic is still talking to high-level members of the Trump administration. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e39a7e059ccda1fcc0008b NFL reporter Dianna Russini saves an elderly man and dog from massive car crash te 2026-04-18T14:51:42.129Z NFL reporter Dianna Russini saves an elderly man and dog from massive car crash It's hard to imagine a crazier week than the one Dianna Russini has had. Russini broke the sports internet when suggestive photos surfaced of her and New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel at a luxury hotel in Sedona, Arizona. Those photos set off a firestorm of speculation, questions, and obvious issues around journalistic objectivity, considering her role at The Athletic. After initially backing her, The Athletic announced they were going to investigate Russini's behavior. Shortly after that announcement, Russini resigned while rejecting the "narrative" she said had been "constructed" around the incident.   All of that already represented an insane whirlwind that unquestionably changed her life, permanently. But that's not the only wild thing to happen to the NFL reporter this week. The New York Post's Page Six reported on Friday evening that Russini "mounted a daring rescue of an elderly man and his dog from an overturned Jeep." The accident occurred around 5 p.m. Wednesday, when, per local New Jersey outlet Patch, a 17-year-old in a Honda Civic collided with a Jeep when making a turn, which flipped the SUV onto its side. In a sign of the severity of the accident, the Jeep's position reportedly trapped the 73-year-old man and his dog inside. Page Six spoke to an eyewitness, who said Russini was "driving along the same road as the Jeep, and the accident happened right in front of her car." "She ran out and had a tall man put her on top of the Jeep to open the door, and she and the other guy pulled the driver and his dog out of the Jeep," said the eyewitness. Local police arrived soon afterward. Russini hasn't spoken about the crash to this point, but it adds to what's been one of the wildest weeks in recent memory. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e39a6a059ccda1fcc00082 NJ Transit CEO explains World Cup fare hike as NJ Gov again implores FIFA to pay for $150 train tickets te 2026-04-18T14:51:22.573Z NJ Transit CEO explains World Cup fare hike as NJ Gov again implores FIFA to pay for $150 train tickets An already-expensive trip to the World Cup just got even more costly, as NJ Transit and the FIFA New York New Jersey Host Committee announced fare hikes to attend eight matches at MetLife Stadium this year. The East Rutherford, New Jersey, stadium will host those matches, beginning June 13 and ending with the final on July 19, but a roundtrip train ticket to and from New York Penn Station and MetLife Stadium will be $150, up from the usual $12.90. Shuttles are also available for $80. NJ Transit CEO Kris Kolluri defended the fare hikes on Friday, saying that the ultimate cost to the public transportation company should not be the burden of New Jersey commuters. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "It is an exciting moment for New Jersey to showcase New Jersey's diversity as well as its economic standing in the country and in the world. Equally important, she has said that New Jersey commuters cannot and will not subsidize the movement of fans going to the game, because that would not be fair," Kolluri said, reiterating that the tournament will cost NJ Transit $48 million. "In order to move 40,000 people and to pay for the cost of $6 million (per game), we have to charge $150." The CEO said that if the regular $12.90 fare were put in place, commuters would subsidize the $48 million bill by 92%. "No one that I have spoken to thinks that's fair or reasonable. Commuters in New Jersey should not carry the cost years into the future for a wonderful event, no doubt. But the fans going to the games should burden the cost, that's all we're trying to say," Kolluri added. Days after New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill said that FIFA should pay for commuters' costs, she did so again shortly after the fare hikes were announced. "New Jersey is ready and excited to host eight FIFA World Cup matches this summer – including the World Cup Final," Sherrill began in a social media post Friday. FIFA SAYS NJ TRANSIT FARE HIKES FOR WORLD CUP WILL HAVE 'CHILLING EFFECT,' AGAIN RIPS NJ GOV SHERRILL "Since I took office, my Administration has been working to prepare for the biggest sporting event our state has ever seen – and today, NJ TRANSIT released their Mobility Plan to move 40,000 fans to and from each match safely and efficiently. In the FIFA World Cup agreement that my Administration inherited, FIFA put zero dollars towards transporting World Cup fans. It also eliminated parking at MetLife Stadium, putting the burden of transporting four times more matchday riders than typical for an event at the stadium on NJ TRANSIT. This agreement will cost NJ TRANSIT at least $48 million, while FIFA is positioned to make $11 billion during the World Cup. "As I have said repeatedly, FIFA should cover the cost of transporting its fans. If it won’t, we will not be subsidizing World Cup ticket holders on the backs of New Jerseyans who rely on NJ TRANSIT every day." The fare hikes, however, did not please FIFA. In a scathing statement to Fox News Digital, World Cup COO Heimo Schirgi said the "current pricing model will have a chilling effect," including congestion, late arrivals, and "broader ripple effects that ultimately diminish the economic benefit and lasting legacy the entire region stands to gain from hosting the World Cup." Schirgi also ripped Sherrill for her "unprecedented" ask to make FIFA pay for the commuting costs. "No other global event, concert or major sporting promoter has faced such a demand. While FIFA is projected to generate approximately $11 billion in revenue, not profit, as the Governor incorrectly claims, FIFA has always been a not-for-profit organization as per our statutes. Revenues from the FIFA World Cup are reinvested into developing the game of football, particularly for youth and women, worldwide," Schirgi said. Parking has been barred from MetLife Stadium, and rideshare will be extremely limited, both of which will result in increased NJ Transit commutes. New York Penn Station will also only be open to matchgoers beginning four hours prior to the start of games, and fans were urged to avoid nonessential NJ Transit travel on game days. 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/69e39a57059ccda1fcc00079 Forget $90 Vegas buffets: America's top-rated spots deliver all-you-can-eat for less te 2026-04-18T14:51:03.021Z Forget $90 Vegas buffets: America's top-rated spots deliver all-you-can-eat for less All-you-can-eat dining is making a comeback across the U.S. — and a new report has revealed the top-rated buffets in the country. While high-end buffets in Las Vegas can cost more than $90 per person, many of the top-rated all-you-can-eat spots in America are much more affordable and located far from major tourist hubs, according to the report. The analysis, conducted by BetUS, ranked buffets based on Google review scores, adult meal prices and beverage prices. The findings come as the buffet industry experiences a major rebound, with the global market valued at roughly $700 billion, according to industry data. BUFFETS MAKE OLD-SCHOOL COMEBACK AS AMERICANS HUNT FOR DINING VALUE: 'FINANCIAL GENIUS' The betting site's report compiled the top 20 buffets in the U.S., the top 20 worldwide — from the Philippines to Bulgaria — and the top 10 most expensive. Here are five of the best stateside spots. Taking the top spot as the best buffet in America, Blossom Buffet earned a 4.5-star Google rating while keeping prices relatively low at $17.25 for an all-you-can-eat meal with unlimited soft drinks. The restaurant offers a wide range of Asian dishes including sushi, hibachi and traditional Chinese fare with more than 70 items available, according to its website. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Ranked second on the list, this buffet combines casual dining with family entertainment. At just $10.99 for adults, it is one of the most affordable spots on the list. The 80,000-square-foot space features arcade games, rides and attractions like laser tag and go-karts, making it a popular destination for families looking for fun paired with classic comfort food. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES One of the highest-rated buffets in the country, Breitbach’s holds a 4.8-star rating. Priced at $19.95, the Iowa restaurant offers homestyle dishes, including beloved homemade pie, in a historic setting. Opened in 1852, it is considered the state’s oldest food and drinking establishment and has remained family-owned for six generations. For diners visiting the New York area, Flaming Grill & Modern Buffet ranked among the top 10 nationwide. With a 4.4-star rating and a price of $14.99, the buffet, which sits just north of New York City, offers a wide selection of dishes from American and Mexican to Italian, Japanese and Chinese, making it one of the more accessible high-ranking options in a major metro region. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Despite being one of the higher-priced buffets on the list, Umi Hotpot and Seafood Buffet stands out for its high 4.8-star rating. At $25.99, it offers a more premium all-you-can-eat experience compared to others in the rankings, with a focus on seafood and hot pot options. It is also loved for its free soft drink policy. Many of the report’s top-ranked buffets are tucked away in smaller cities, with meals often costing under $20. Meanwhile, some of the priciest buffets in the country can soar beyond $75 more per person, highlighting Americans’ growing appetite for affordable yet high-quality alternatives. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e39a2f059ccda1fcc00068 Appeals Court Again Allows Ballroom Construction to Go On, for Now te 2026-04-18T14:50:23.087Z Appeals Court Again Allows Ballroom Construction to Go On, for Now In the latest ruling, an appeals court in Washington allowed construction to continue until at least June while it considered the case. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e39803059ccda1fcc00035 Sonoran Reptiles: Go wild at Tlaquepaque April 19 te 2026-04-18T14:41:07.391Z Sonoran Reptiles: Go wild at Tlaquepaque April 19 Conservation Expo returns with live animals, local wildlife organizations The Northern Arizona Conservation Expo returns for its second year to Tlaquepaque on Sunday, April 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The free, family-friendly event features live animals, hands-on activities and educational displays Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e39366059ccda1fcbfff59 2 critically injured after a dirt bike incident in Wittmann te 2026-04-18T14:21:26.452Z 2 critically injured after a dirt bike incident in Wittmann The serious crash happened on Friday night near 215th Avenue and Patton Road. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e3933a059ccda1fcbfff25 Restaurants ban diners' phones during meals as no-scroll trend grows: Put it away or else te 2026-04-18T14:20:42.315Z Restaurants ban diners' phones during meals as no-scroll trend grows: Put it away or else Diners at a growing number of restaurants and bars are being asked to stash away their phones — or even lock them up — as part of a push for more memorable nights out. The trend is gaining traction across the U.S., with more spots experimenting with restrictions, incentives or locked pouches, Fox News Digital recently reported. Charlotte cocktail bar Antagonist places guests' phones in locked pouches for about two hours — while Delilah, an upscale supper club with locations across the country, has a no-phones, no-posting policy, according to Axios. COWBOY CHEF SAYS PHONES AND SCREENS AT DINNER ARE TEARING AMERICAN FAMILIES APART Even Chick-fil-A has tested the tactic with a Maryland location offering free ice cream to families who keep phones off the table. The trend is especially common at high-end, curated spots like listening bars, supper clubs, cocktail lounges and restaurants offering tasting menus, said Ben Tannenbaum, New York-based vice president of partnerships at nightlife company LineLeap. "The driver isn't really an anti-phone sentiment," he told Fox News Digital. "It's that guests are going out less often than they used to and spending more per visit when they do, so operators are trying to make sure the visit delivers." The trend has been building for years, experts say, and it's picked up speed as more people recognize the downsides of constant screen time. GEN Z REJECTS TRENDY NIGHTLIFE, FLOCKS TO THEIR OWN 'CHEERS' FOR CHEAP DRINKS AND REAL CONNECTION "The phone-free dining trend began prior to COVID, but it's increased in momentum in recent years, especially as people have come to understand the negative impacts of overuse of personal devices," Amanda Belarmino, a hospitality professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, told Fox News Digital. She said unplugged meals can help diners stay focused on both their food and companions, and said it may even be financially savvy for restaurants. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "Diners who are engaged in the experience are more likely to eat multiple courses or order a second drink," she said. They're also more likely to enjoy their food if it hasn't gotten cold while they're busy snapping photos or reading other diners' reviews before forming their own opinions, Belarmino noted. Beyond business considerations, experts agree the movement reflects a return to long-standing social norms around dining. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES Being present while dining with others is a "timeless principle," according to New York etiquette expert Nick Leighton. "When your phone's out, it's sending the signal that whoever is with you at that moment isn't as important as what's on the phone," Leighton told Fox News Digital. Others say the trend is being driven by the mental strain of always being connected. "The push behind phone-free dining is cognitive overload," said Dr. Vinay Saranga, a psychiatrist and founder of The North Carolina Institute of Advanced NeuroHealth. "Phone-free dining offers a form of psychological relief that will foster meaningful connection again and allow us to focus on the present moment." But enforcing phone-free policies can come with trade-offs. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "Enforcement is, at best, awkward in practice," Tannenbaum said. "Pouches, signage and servers asking guests to put phones away all introduce friction that can undercut the experience the policy was trying to create." He does not expect phone-free dining to become the norm everywhere, and predicts it will last as a sub-category, not as an industry-wide shift. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e39126059ccda1fcbffef5 Heart over height: Suns’ small ball lineup excels in play-in win over Warriors te 2026-04-18T14:11:50.066Z Heart over height: Suns’ small ball lineup excels in play-in win over Warriors PHOENIX – What does an NBA team get when it runs a lineup of five players all below the league-average height in the fourth quarter of a win-or-go-home game? For the Phoenix Suns, a spot in the NBA playoffs. Following Tuesday’s loss to Portland in the first round of the SoFi Play-In Tournament, the Suns needed to beat Golden State on Friday in order to advance in the postseason.  A foot injury to starting center Mark Williams meant that the Suns and coach Jordan Ott had to get creative with the lineup for their matchup against the Warriors, and in a 111-96 high-emotions, high-stakes win that saw Devin Booker and Draymond Green ejected at the end, that’s exactly what they did. “We’ve been figuring it out on the fly all season long and we’ve got to do it again tonight,” Ott said pregame. “We’re small in general. When we go smaller, we just have to play our bigger wings and find a way to protect the paint.” Throughout the regular season, Ott never shied away from letting the Suns play “small ball,” the strategy of playing without a conventional center on the court in order to maximize pace of play and perimeter defense. Friday night, this practice was on full display for Phoenix. Throughout large portions of the third and fourth quarters, the Suns ran a lineup consisting of Devin Booker, Jalen Green, Collin Gillespie, Royce O’Neale and Haywood Highsmith –  all 6-feet-6 or shorter. The average height of an NBA player, meanwhile, is 6-feet-7. In fact, of the 240 cumulative minutes played by Suns players against the Warriors, 206 of them were played by players who are listed at 6-feet-7 or shorter. The advantages of using small ball to prioritize perimeter defense are apparent against a team like the Warriors, who are led offensively by all-time 3-point leader Stephen Curry – something Ott made note of prior to tipoff. “These guys, they shoot as many 3s as anyone else in the league,” Ott said. “We’ve got to do our best to take that away.”  This is exactly what the Suns were able to do, holding the Warriors to just 33% 3-point shooting as a team and holding Curry to just 17 points on 4-of-16 shooting from the field.  One of Curry’s main deterrents was Suns guard Jordan Goodwin, who shined on the defensive end with a career-high-tying six steals, as well as 19 points – a performance that received high praise from Ott. “(Goodwin) was massive at both ends,” Ott said. “We can’t overstate his shot-making, but to hold (Curry), to 3 of 10 (from 3), 4 of 16 (from the field). … From where he started the season to now speaks volumes about who he is and what he’s becoming as a basketball player. Super excited and happy he’s on our team.” Goodwin, who started at forward despite being just 6-feet-3, credited a large part of the Suns’ victory to Ott’s small ball lineups, believing that having a lineup of all undersized players gave Phoenix a scrappy edge on both sides of the ball. “I think it just gives us an extra edge on the defensive end,” Goodwin said. “One through five, everyone is being aggressive. On the offensive end, we’re just moving (the ball). We’ve got five shooters out there.”  Though only carrying a five-point lead into halftime, the Suns, who were paced offensively by Green’s game-high 36 points, pulled ahead in the third quarter while the average height of their lineup was a mere 6-feet-4.  This turnaround led by the Suns’ small ball lineup was also noted by Warriors coach Steve Kerr, who felt as if this lineup dictated the course of the rest of the game.  “They controlled the game,” Kerr said. “They played small quite a bit and spread us out. They got 49 3-point shots up. Coming into the game our keys were keeping them off the free throw line, keeping them off the 3-point line. … We couldn’t do that. … (Ott) did a great job putting them in positions to spread us out and play small and force turnovers. Their plan was a really good one and they pounced.” Following their play-in win, the Suns clinched the Western Conference’s eighth seed in the NBA playoffs, where they will face the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round. “It’s onto the next thing,” Ott said. “That group in the locker room has been special all year and special again in the last three or four days. Overcoming the disappointment (of the loss to Portland) and then coming out and playing that hard against (the Warriors) and (Curry) for 48 minutes. Sometimes it just comes down to toughness.” Even the antagonist, Draymond Green, had praise for the Suns. “Congratulations to Phoenix,” he said. “They’re moving on to the playoffs. They deserve it. To every other team that kicked our ass this year, they deserved it. Got to take the good with the bad. The best foot we have we put forward and at he end of the day, as long as we do that, we got to live with it.” The post Heart over height: Suns’ small ball lineup excels in play-in win over Warriors appeared first on Cronkite News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e390f9059ccda1fcbffebd 'Lorne' Review: The mysterious mad genius behind 'SNL' takes center stage in laugh-out-loud documentary te 2026-04-18T14:11:05.434Z 'Lorne' Review: The mysterious mad genius behind 'SNL' takes center stage in laugh-out-loud documentary "Remember when 'SNL' used to be good?" That's a question you've probably asked yourself at one point or another — perhaps even now. "Saturday Night Live" has certainly gone through its ups and downs across the decades, miraculously reaching its 50th anniversary last year. One man is truly responsible for that: the show's creator and executive producer, Lorne Michaels. ‘THE SUPER MARIO GALAXY MOVIE’ REVIEW: A NOSTALGIC BLAST FOR NINTENDO FANS The 81-year-old Canadian, who has worked on a whopping 46 seasons of the long-running NBC sketch comedy show, rarely gives interviews but approaching the milestone season was talked into being the subject of a documentary by Oscar-winning filmmaker Morgan Neville ("20 Feet from Stardom," "Won't You Be My Neighbor?"). Neville was given unprecedented access to Michaels over a two-year period, capturing the behind-the-scenes chaos that goes into every show, seeing him dining at his go-to Italian spot in New York City, even visiting his farm and blueberry field in Maine, a secluded getaway residence a select few have been invited to. The end result is "Lorne." What's remarkable about "Lorne" is how so many people who were interviewed — many of whom have worked with him for decades — don't really know Michaels. As "SNL" alum Maya Rudolph tells Neville there's "folklore" that people hear about him in the hallways of Studio 8H. Or Kristen Wiig, who says, "He has this man-behind-the-curtain mystique about him." Even Tina Fey downplays her coziness with him, and she worked with him on "SNL" and "30 Rock." Cast members of past and present laugh about how intimidating their mentor can be and his bizarre work habits like kicking off the workday at 4:30 pm since he doesn't wake up til noon. ‘THE DRAMA’ REVIEW: ROBERT PATTINSON, ZENDAYA STAR AS LOVEBIRDS FACING UTTER TURMOIL IN TWISTED DARK ROM-COM "Lorne" is stacked with A-list interviewees including Adam Sandler, Conan O'Brien, Chris Rock, Lily Tomlin, Martin Short, Paul Simon, Candice Bergen, Alec Baldwin, Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers, Bill Hader, Andy Sandberg, John Mulaney, Bowen Yang, Fred Armisen, Mike Myers and Dana Carvey. And that's not even counting the various hosts Neville was able to catch working behind the scenes like Timothée Chalamet, Emma Stone, Shane Gillis and Jake Gyllenhaal. We even get to hear from Michaels' longtime "fish guy." The documentary, narrated with humor by "SNL" alum Chris Parnell, packs a lot in 100 minutes. It benefits from a treasure trove of source material as many classic sketches are sprinkled throughout. But it doesn't hurt to also be interviewing more than two dozen comedians and comedy writers who spend most of the time cracking jokes. It's difficult to think of a documentary funnier than "Lorne." ‘PROJECT HAIL MARY’ REVIEW: RYAN GOSLING AND AN ALIEN ATTEMPT TO SAVE THE PLANET IN FUN SPACE ADVENTURE While the film puts emphasis on the good times, it also revisits the show's rough patches. But it ultimately persevered time and time again. It reinvents itself. At the center of this documentary is the question, "Who is Lorne Michaels?" Whether it answers the question is up for debate, but one "SNL" historian had a good theory. "The show is an X-ray of Lorne," he said. Maybe he's right. There wouldn't be a "Saturday Night Live" without Lorne. He lives and breathes "SNL." And the show will truly face uncharted territory once he retires. It is widely believed, even those in his orbit, that NBC will take a chainsaw to the show's hugely bloated budget, something the network wouldn't dare touch with Lorne around. But judging by this film, Lorne doesn't seem to be slowing down just yet. Conan O'Brien calls him the "ultimate show business survivor, noting, "He's still here and 100 executives are not." 'HOPPERS' REVIEW: JON HAMM, MERYL STREEP ELEVATE PIXAR'S RUN-OF-THE-MILL BEAVER ADVENTURE Whether you love or hate "SNL" in its current form, there's no denying the show's impact on American culture, so a glimpse of the mastermind behind it all is warranted. "Lorne" is a laugh-out-loud stroll down memory lane for anyone who appreciate Michaels' contribution to comedy. "Lorne" is rated R for language and a sexual reference. Running time: 1 hour, 40 minutes. In theaters now. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e390e5059ccda1fcbffeb4 Has NASCAR lost the South? Ex-driver unloads after seeing "100,000 empty seats" te 2026-04-18T14:10:45.874Z Has NASCAR lost the South? Ex-driver unloads after seeing "100,000 empty seats" It hasn't been the greatest week in the world for NASCAR. Sure, they've had a better week than Dianna Russini, but that's a low bar. Other than her, though? Yeah, it's been a rough go of it for the folks in the big glass building across from Daytona International Speedway. Of course, that's because of two major headaches in the racing world: TV ratings, and attendance. Those two things drive folks who make a lot more money than me crazy, and both took a major hit at Bristol last weekend. Because I'm always ahead of the trends, I already wrote about both. I told you on Monday that the grandstands at Bristol were embarrassing. They were. I wrote on Wednesday that the TV ratings for Bristol were alarmingly bad. They were.  And now, former NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield is officially hitting the panic button after what he saw last weekend: Where has NASCAR jumped the shark the most? "Check out what the NASCAR grandstands used to look like when I raced at Bristol," Mayfield wrote in a lengthy Facebook post. "When the biggest story is how many people are staying home to watch a golf tournament in Georgia, the sport is in a coma. "Ty Gibbs gets his first win in front of 100,000 empty seats. It looked like a COVID era race out there. If the ‘World’s Fastest Half Mile’ can’t out draw a Sunday at Augusta, then NASCAR has officially lost the south. "Is it the car? Is it the drivers? Or has the "Colosseum" just become a graveyard? Tell me I'm wrong." Yikes. Just a brutal takedown from a driver who doesn't exactly have the greatest relationship with NASCAR. That's fair. I will admit, you have to take everything Jeremy Mayfield says with a grain of salt because bridges have certainly been burned.  I don't want to get into it here, but it all stems from a drug test back in 2009. You can look up the rest if you'd like. Anyway, back to Bristol … Mayfield is 100% right in this case. The stands were half-empty. FS1 averaged fewer than 2 million viewers for the first time in the history of that channel. It was bad in the stands, and it was equally awful in living rooms across America. For example, the grandstands certainly look … bare … when you watch this in-car camera from Kyle Busch: Not great!  Has NASCAR "officially lost the south," as Mayfield said? Perhaps. I've long said that NASCAR abandoned its fanbase years ago. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure that out, though.  They left places like Rockingham and Kentucky for Mexico and downtown Chicago. They spent all of 2020, and beyond, virtue-signaling their tails off. Nobody likes the Next Gen car. Steve Phelps was a disaster for the sport in terms of public image.  Now, they've gotten better in recent years. I will admit that. The series has, somewhat, returned to Rockingham. Chicagoland is back on the schedule. The Clash at Bowman Gray is miles better than Los Angeles. Phelps is out, thankfully. The playoff format is gone.  Again, they've taken steps to improve. You can't say they're not trying, because I just gave you 14 examples of how they are.  But is it too late? Maybe. We'll see.  Jeremy Mayfield certainly has his doubts, for whatever that's worth. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e38c35059ccda1fcbffd7c FBI Director Kash Patel vows to take The Atlantic to court over 'defamatory' report te 2026-04-18T13:50:45.568Z FBI Director Kash Patel vows to take The Atlantic to court over 'defamatory' report FBI Director Kash Patel is vowing to take The Atlantic to court over a bombshell report published Friday evening that he says is filled with defamatory claims. "Print it, all false, I’ll see you in court — bring your checkbook," Patel told The Atlantic in a statement included in the report. The story, titled, "The FBI Director is MIA," outlined several explosive allegations, including instances of "erratic" behavior, "excessive drinking" and "unexplained absences." KASH PATEL TAUNTS SWALWELL WITH FBI SIT-DOWN AS RESIGNATION FALLOUT GROWS The first claim alleged Patel had a "freak-out" over a tech issue earlier this month when attempting to log into a computer system, believing he was being fired by President Donald Trump following Attorney General Pam Bondi's ouster and had to prep an announcement. The Atlantic cited nine unnamed sources familiar with the incident. "But Patel, according to multiple current officials, as well as former officials who have stayed close to him, is deeply concerned that his job is in jeopardy. He has good reasons to think so — including some having to do with what witnesses described to me as bouts of excessive drinking," The Atlantic staff writer Sarah Fitzpatrick told readers before citing past reports of rumors that Patel was also on the chopping block. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told The Atlantic in a statement that Patel "remains a critical player on the Administration’s law and order team." Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche also threw his support behind the FBI Director, telling Fitzpatrick, "Patel has accomplished more in 14 months than the previous administration did in four years. Anonymously sourced hit pieces do not constitute journalism." FBI FIRES A DOZEN AFTER BIDEN-ERA SUBPOENAS OF PATEL, WILES COME TO LIGHT "The IT-lockout episode is emblematic of Patel’s tumultuous tenure as director of the FBI: He is erratic, suspicious of others, and prone to jumping to conclusions before he has necessary evidence, according to the more than two dozen people I interviewed about Patel’s conduct, including current and former FBI officials, staff at law-enforcement and intelligence agencies, hospitality-industry workers, members of Congress, political operatives, lobbyists, and former advisers," Fitzpatrick wrote. "Speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive information and private conversations, they described Patel’s tenure as a management failure and his personal behavior as a national-security vulnerability," she continued. The report alleged that Patel has a pattern of "conspicuous inebriation" and that "he is known to drink to the point of obvious intoxication," which it said often took place at Ned's private club in Washington, D.C. "in the presence of White House and other administration staff" and the Poodle Room in Las Vegas. "Early in his tenure, meetings and briefings had to be rescheduled for later in the day as a result of his alcohol-fueled nights, six current and former officials and others familiar with Patel’s schedule told me," Fitzpatrick wrote. "On multiple occasions in the past year, members of his security detail had difficulty waking Patel because he was seemingly intoxicated, according to information supplied to Justice Department and White House officials." WATCH: DEFIANT KASH PATEL SAYS HE’S ‘PROUD’ TO LEAD FBI AFTER EXPLOSIVE HEARING According to The Atlantic, a request for "breaching equipment" often used by SWAT to gain access to buildings, "was made last year because Patel had been unreachable behind locked doors, according to multiple people familiar with the request." Unnamed sources also speculated whether Patel's alcohol consumption played a role in his social media posts that shared inaccurate information about active law-enforcement investigations, including what he had written in the wake of Charlie Kirk's assassination before suspect Tyler Robinson turned himself in. "Some of Patel’s colleagues at the FBI worry that his personal behavior has become a threat to public safety," Fitzpatrick wrote, saying that the unnamed officials fear his ability to handle a domestic terrorist attack, one telling Fitzpatrick, "That’s what keeps me up at night." Jesse Binnall, an attorney representing Patel, shared a letter that was sent to The Atlantic ahead of the report being published, calling out the magazine for giving the FBI less than two hours to respond to "defamatory assertions" before its stated deadline and that most of the 19 substantive claims are "false." "The vast majority of the claims in the draft article rely solely on vague, unattributed sourcing such as 'people familiar with the matter' or 'some have characterized.' Any such purported sources could not possibly possess firsthand knowledge, as the allegations are categorically false," Binnall wrote. "At least one specific claim — allegation #8 regarding the alleged breaching of equipment — has no corroborating public record whatsoever and appears to be either fabricated or drawn from a single hostile and unreliable source." FBI SPOX UNLEASHES ON MEDIA'S ‘TRANSPARENT SPIN JOB’ THAT RECENT FIRINGS WERE 'DEVASTATING' TO IRAN WORK The attorney accused The Atlantic of having "longstanding animus toward Director Patel" and, upon Patel taking "swift legal action," ordered the magazine to preserve all documents and communications pertaining to his client. "They were on notice that the claims were categorically false and defamatory. They published anyway. See you in court," Binnall posted on X. FBI Assistant Director of Public Affairs Ben Williamson, who initially denied the various claims directly to The Atlantic, reacted "This article is a compilation of pretty much every obviously fake rumor I’ve heard the last 14 months except the Atlantic is the only one dumb enough to actually print it." Patel adviser Erica Knight said The Atlantic published what "every real DC reporter chased, couldn't verify, and passed on," which she asserted were "fabricated stories." "Lawsuit is being filed," Knight wrote.  Fitzpatrick stood by her reporting even under legal threat. "I am a very careful, very diligent, award-winning investigative reporter with a history of award-winning work across multiple organizations," Fitzpatrick told MS NOW's Jen Psaki on Friday night. "I stand by every word of this reporting. We have excellent attorneys." Patel fired back, telling Fitzpatrick, "see you and your entire entourage of false reporting in court ... But do keep at it with the fake news, actual malice standard is now what some would call a legal lay up." Patel also shared a screenshot of Williamson's emailed response to Fitzpatrick, saying "Top to bottom, this is one of the most absurd things I've ever read." The Atlantic did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e389da059ccda1fcbffd09 Trump signs executive order directing FDA to review psychedelics designated as breakthrough therapy drugs te 2026-04-18T13:40:42.201Z Trump signs executive order directing FDA to review psychedelics designated as breakthrough therapy drugs President Donald Trump signed an executive order Saturday that he said "directs the FDA to expedite their review of certain psychedelics already designated as breakthrough therapy drugs." "These treatments are currently in the advanced stages of clinical trials to ensure that they're both safe and effective for the American patients," he added.  The president said the executive order would implement "historic reforms to dramatically accelerate access to new medical research and treatments based on psychedelic drugs."  "In many cases, these experimental treatments have shown life changing potential for those suffering from severe mental illness and depression, including our cherished veterans," Trump said, citing the veteran suicide rate. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e387d6059ccda1fcbffcb5 Flagstaff Event Almanac for April 18 te 2026-04-18T13:32:06.194Z Flagstaff Event Almanac for April 18 Apr 18 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e387c2059ccda1fcbffcac Arizona conservation advocates release report on potential costs of federal land transfers te 2026-04-18T13:31:46.125Z Arizona conservation advocates release report on potential costs of federal land transfers The report was compiled by the Grand Canyon Institute. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e387ae059ccda1fcbffca3 Descheenie withdraws from Arizona's CD2 following election challenge, leaving Nez to face Crane in general election te 2026-04-18T13:31:26.027Z Descheenie withdraws from Arizona's CD2 following election challenge, leaving Nez to face Crane in general election Departure from the race leaves the Democratic primary uncontested. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e3879a059ccda1fcbffc9a Venous stent from W. L. Gore & Associates receives FDA approval te 2026-04-18T13:31:06.061Z Venous stent from W. L. Gore & Associates receives FDA approval Gore can now begin the process of making it commercially available. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e3852b059ccda1fcbffbfd Kimberly Williams-Paisley says Brad Paisley 'stalked' her after watching her in 'Father of the Bride' te 2026-04-18T13:20:43.477Z Kimberly Williams-Paisley says Brad Paisley 'stalked' her after watching her in 'Father of the Bride' Brad Paisley’s love story with Kimberly Williams-Paisley started with a bold move. During a candid conversation on "Live with Kelly and Mark," Williams-Paisley revealed that her now-husband first noticed her while watching the 1991 romantic comedy "Father of the Bride" — while on a date with another woman. When host Kelly Ripa asked how the couple originally met, the actress replied, "He stalked me." Williams-Paisley continued with a laugh, "So, it could have been like, you know, marriage or jail, and I was like, 'marriage seems easier.'" KELLY RIPA SAYS SHE HAS A SECRET SIGNAL THAT TELLS MARK CONSUELOS SHE'S NOT IN THE MOOD The country star had gone to see "Father of the Bride" with his then-girlfriend — only to walk away captivated not by his date, but by the actress playing Annie Banks. "He went and saw 'Father of the Bride' with his girlfriend," Williams-Paisley said. "And then she kind of broke his heart and he went and wrote all these great songs from his heartbreak. And then one day he was like, ‘You know, maybe I should call that girl that was in "Father of the Bride,"’ because ‘Father of the Bride’ had been the movie with this girlfriend." Williams-Paisley added, "But that's also how confident he is. He's like, watching a movie, and he's like, 'not this girl, that girl on the screen.' And he did it." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER The couple ultimately tied the knot on March 15, 2003, and recently celebrated their 23rd wedding anniversary — a milestone that Williams-Paisley marked with both humor and sentiment. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS She revealed that she asked Paisley to "do something meaningful" to commemorate the occasion by writing her a letter. The pair later kept things low-key, heading to a "dark bar" to watch the 2026 Academy Awards together. On social media, the actress shared a series of photos alongside a heartfelt message reflecting on their relationship. "23 years today (we think, but math isn't our strong suit). Find yourself someone you can laugh with, do some good with, and hang on tight with. Then repeat. Happy anniversary Brad Paisley for the twenty-somethingth time. I love you." The couple share two sons, Huck and Jasper. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e38321059ccda1fcbffb99 Intermittent fasting’s real benefit may come after you start eating again te 2026-04-18T13:12:01.372Z Intermittent fasting’s real benefit may come after you start eating again Research continues to uncover new details on how fasting may help extend life. A new study published in the journal Nature Communications investigated how intermittent fasting can boost longevity in small worms often used in aging research. Researchers from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas compared worms that were fed normally to those that underwent a 24-hour fast in early adulthood and were then re-fed for 24 hours, according to a press release. POPULAR INTERMITTENT FASTING DIETS MAY NOT DELIVER THE HEALTH BENEFITS MANY EXPECT The scientists measured a variety of factors, including stored fat, gene activity related to fat metabolism, and lifespan. The results showed that the life-boosting benefit did not depend on the fasting itself, but on the body’s behavior after eating again. Study lead Peter Douglas, PhD, associate professor of molecular biology and a member of the Hamon Center for Regenerative Science and Medicine at UT Southwestern, suggested that these discoveries "shift the focus toward a neglected side of the metabolic coin – the re-feeding phase." "Our data suggest that the health-promoting effects of intermittent fasting are not merely a product of the fast itself, but are dependent on how the metabolic machinery recalibrates during the subsequent transition back to a fed state," he said. PEOPLE LOST WEIGHT WHILE EATING SIGNIFICANTLY MORE FOOD — HERE'S THE SECRET "Our findings bridge a gap between lipid metabolism and aging research," he added. "By targeting aging, the single greatest risk factor for human disease, we move beyond treating isolated conditions toward a preventive model of medicine that enhances quality of life for all individuals." Lauri Wright, director of nutrition programs at the University of South Florida's College of Public Health, called this a "high-quality" study that adds an "important nuance to how we think about fasting and longevity." The benefits of the re-feeding phase after fasting were "especially interesting," Wright, who was not involved in the study, told Fox News Digital. "The researchers showed that longevity was linked to the body’s ability to turn off fat breakdown after fasting, allowing cells to restore energy balance," she reiterated. "From a scientific standpoint, that’s a meaningful shift, because it suggests fasting is not just about burning fat, but about metabolic flexibility." CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES Fasting may support longevity through triggering metabolic switching, enhancing cellular repair and stress resistance, and improving markers like insulin sensitivity, research shows. Although this study provides "important insight" on the power of re-feeding, Wright noted that the findings should be approached with caution, as the study was done in worms and cannot always be translated to humans. "Additionally, it explains how a process might work in a controlled lab condition rather than real-world eating behaviors," she added as a limitation. "Finally, the study is short-term and doesn't give us the long-term translation on lifespan outcomes." Wright cautioned that fasting is "not a magic solution for longevity, and how you eat overall matters more than when you eat." "I advise, first and foremost, to focus on diet quality, including a variety of fruits and vegetables, healthy fats and minimally processed foods," she said. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER For those who are considering fasting, it’s better to stick with a moderate plan — like a 12- to 14-hour overnight fast — rather than going to extremes, Wright said. After fasting, she recommends focusing on well-balanced meals. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Several groups of people should be cautioned against fasting, according to Wright, including those with diabetes who are on insulin or hypoglycemic medications, people who are pregnant or breastfeeding, anyone with a history of eating disorders, and older adults at risk of malnutrition. Anyone considering intermittent fasting should consult with a doctor before starting. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e3830d059ccda1fcbffb90 UFO documentary director says US is at a 'turning point' for extraterrestrial exploration te 2026-04-18T13:11:41.909Z UFO documentary director says US is at a 'turning point' for extraterrestrial exploration Dan Farah thinks the world is at a "turning point in human history" as it pertains to extraterrestrial life.  "The truth is finally coming out that humanity is not the only intelligent life in the universe," the director and producer of "The Age of Disclosure" told "Special Report" anchor Bret Baier.  Farah’s 2024 documentary featured 34 different US officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., and former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper. The film focuses on an alleged government cover-up of non-human life and Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs).  In February, President Donald Trump posted that he would order various government agencies to "begin the process of identifying and releasing Government files related to alien and extraterrestrial life."  The pledge came after former President Barack Obama went viral for saying that aliens are "real, but I haven’t seen them" on a podcast.   JD VANCE SAYS HE WAS 'OBSESSED' WITH UFOS, BELIEVES ALIENS ARE ACTUALLY 'DEMONS' Obama later amended his remarks, clarifying that "the universe is so vast that the odds are good there’s life out there," but he had never received evidence of contact with extraterrestrials during his presidency.  Farah contends his documentary has led to Trump’s attention on the issue and the national conversation about extraterrestrial life.  "I think that we’re entering this age in which the U.S. government will start to reveal all it has learned over the last 80 years about this," he said.  Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., urged President Trump to release all government files related to UFOs and aliens.  "Peel back the layers of that onion, let America decide if we can handle it. I think we can handle it," Burchett told "The Big Weekend Show" earlier this month. GOVERNMENT WITHHOLDING INFORMATION ON UFOS FROM THE PUBLIC, GOP REP SAYS The information he’s been briefed on, Burchett said, is "pretty wild."  Many senior members of the military, intelligence community and government have been "extremely definitive" in saying that the evidence that we are not alone in the universe exists, Farah said.  He also cited the alleged identification of UAP, detected over the years around the world. The discoveries from this technology, a clip from the documentary shows, could have an impact on clean energy and be a breakthrough for interstellar travel and teleportation.  "These UAP are displaying flight performance characteristics that we don’t have the ability to do currently," Farah said. "The technology being displayed could completely revolutionize the way we live."  "This is the biggest issue of our time." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e382fa059ccda1fcbffb87 Kagan screamed so loudly at liberal ally after Dobbs leak the ‘wall was shaking,' book claims te 2026-04-18T13:11:22.423Z Kagan screamed so loudly at liberal ally after Dobbs leak the ‘wall was shaking,' book claims FIRST ON FOX: Justice Elena Kagan’s frustrations boiled over in the aftermath of the Dobbs opinion leak in 2022, leading her to allegedly scream "so loudly" at Justice Stephen Breyer that the "wall was shaking," observers said, according to a new book. Conservative author and Fox News contributor Mollie Hemingway’s forthcoming book "Alito," reviewed by Fox News Digital and set for release Tuesday, details the incident and other heated moments surrounding the leak, which spurred waves of protests and death threats against the five conservative justices expected to overturn Roe that year.  The Supreme Court's deep division on abortion was clear at the time, but the book reveals that a typically unified liberal bloc was also fractured. Hemingway wrote that Kagan, an Obama appointee, angrily confronted Breyer, a Clinton appointee, in May 2022 behind closed doors after at least one justice, Samuel Alito, had asked his liberal colleagues to speed up writing their dissent because of security threats. Breyer was most likely to agree to Alito's request, Hemingway wrote. BIDEN DOJ WEAPONIZED FACE ACT AGAINST PRO-LIFE AMERICANS, 882-PAGE REPORT ALLEGES "Though he had not said he would accommodate the justices whose lives were at risk by getting out a dissent, [Breyer] was the member of the liberal bloc most willing to do so," Hemingway wrote. "Fiercely liberal in his jurisprudence and in strong disagreement with the majority decision, he nevertheless was a gentleman and a friend to all on the Court. Kagan remonstrated with Breyer not to accommodate the majority, screaming so loudly, observers noted, that the ‘wall was shaking.’" Fox News Digital reached out to representatives for Breyer as well as the Supreme Court's press office for comment on the book. The security threats at the time were severe, as protesters who supported access to abortion frequently showed up at conservative justices' homes. Shortly after the leak, Attorney General Merrick Garland ordered the U.S. Marshals Service to provide full-time security for all the justices, but he drew criticism because authorities did not arrest protesters despite a law that prohibits "picketing or parading" near a federal judge's home to influence a court decision. In June 2022, before the Supreme Court issued its decision, a suspect armed with a pistol, knife and burglary tools was arrested near Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s home. Nicholas Roske, who now goes by Sophie, later pleaded guilty to attempting to murder a Supreme Court justice and received a controversial sentence of eight years in prison, which the Department of Justice is appealing. JUSTICE KAVANAUGH'S ATTEMPTED ASSASSIN SENTENCED TO EIGHT YEARS IN PRISON "As the protests continued, the Alitos were moved to a secure location," Hemingway wrote. "Justice Barrett had to put on a bulletproof vest in front of her children, most of whom still lived at home." Kagan's contentious interaction with Breyer, who was set to retire in June 2022, came after a May 12 conference meeting, according to the book. Only the nine justices attend conference meetings, which are held periodically. Hemingway, who wrote the book based on interviews with the justices and dozens of others, said at this point the majority opinion had been ready for months and only the dissents were outstanding.  Hemingway did not name the justices she interviewed because they spoke on background, but she told Fox News Digital she spoke with most of them. "Alito asked the dissenters to make the completion of their dissents their priority because delay of the decision was a security threat," Hemingway wrote. "Abortion supporters had an incentive to kill one or more of the justices in the majority to change the outcome. The dissenters demurred. [Justice Neil] Gorsuch spoke up, asking for a date by which they might be done. They would not give a date." The landmark opinion, overturning Roe 5-4 and upholding a Mississippi law 6-3 that banned most abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy, was released June 24, 2022. An investigative report by the New York Times detailed an internal effort spearheaded by Chief Justice John Roberts, the lone conservative to object to dismantling Roe, and Breyer to flip one conservative in the months leading up to the decision. Breyer had been eyeing Justice Brett Kavanaugh, the outlet reported. PRO-LIFE MOVEMENT CONFRONTS HIGH ABORTION RATES THREE YEARS AFTER DOBBS Hemingway's book sheds new light on those internal deliberations, which came against the backdrop of heightened polarization over the decades-long fight over Roe. "Everyone knew that the leak posed a serious security risk for justices. Since decisions do not take effect until issued officially from the bench, the death of a justice before then could alter the result. The threat of assassination increased dramatically." The Supreme Court's draft opinion, authored by Alito, was published May 2 in Politico, representing a stunning breach of the high court's rules. The leaker's identity remains unknown to this day. "In the ensuing weeks, hundreds of pregnancy centers, churches, and pro-life organizations would be vandalized, some even set ablaze," Hemingway wrote of the fallout. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e382e6059ccda1fcbffb7e The nine words you need to say to change your relationships for good te 2026-04-18T13:11:02.999Z The nine words you need to say to change your relationships for good There is almost always a moment in a strained relationship that sounds like some version of this: "You are making this a bigger deal than it is." "You’re overreacting." "Why are you making this a thing? Can’t you get over it?" And underneath those words is something far deeper than the disagreement itself. It’s the quiet dismissal and rupture that communicates, "What matters to you isn’t important to me." WELCOME TO THE DATING RECESSION: WHY YOUNG AMERICANS ARE GIVING UP ON LOVE If you have experienced this, you know how painful and frustrating it can be to be misunderstood or minimized in a relationship. And if you have said these phrases to someone — as most of us have — you might argue that you didn’t mean it the way it sounded. You were just trying to fix the situation and move past what created the disconnect. But when you do this, you miss something important and foundational: If it matters to you, it matters to me. It’s a sentence that sounds simple but isn’t. In fact, it’s one of the most challenging relational standards we can uphold, and one of the most transformational. But this statement requires us to do something most of us were never taught to do, which is to prioritize what others experience over what we intended. Stephen Covey, author of "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People," popularized what many psychologists have long identified, which is a pattern where we judge ourselves by our intentions and others by their actions. It causes us to say things like: "I didn’t mean it like that." "I was just trying to help." "You should know that’s not what I was saying." While all of those may be true, what’s also true is that they don’t resolve the experience of the other person. THOMAS RHETT ADMITS FAME LED HIM TO 'LIVING A DOUBLE LIFE' THAT NEARLY DESTROYED HIS MARRIAGE When you consider research by renowned psychiatrist Dan Siegel, a professor at UCLA School of Medicine, and others in interpersonal neurobiology and attachment, there is a recurring pattern whereby relationships are shaped not by what we meant, but by what others experienced. As our brain scans for things like safety, connection, and attunement, it doesn’t consider intention; rather, it asks if those things are present or missing. This means that many of our relationships are not defined by whether we meant well, but instead, by how well it landed. Here’s the reality: If adopting the "If it matters to you, it matters to me" approach was easy, we’d all be doing it, and all of our relationships would be thriving. But that isn’t always the case. Not because we don’t want relationships that flourish, but because adopting this posture challenges our sense of control. To adopt this mindset means to set aside your intentions and experiences and instead enter someone else’s inner world. It also means that you don’t choose if something matters to someone and instead recognize that it does. This is a profound gift, and one that some have never received for themselves. And that’s uncomfortable territory for many of us. However, as author and strategist Robert Greene has noted in his writing, a great deal of power in human dynamics stems from understanding rather than manipulating or controlling the perceptions of others. In a relationship, when understanding is the priority, the person who can hear and respond to the other party’s feelings and emotional reality then holds a much deeper kind of influence that is built upon trust. As a therapist, I have had a front-row seat to relationships that are in chaos, tumult, or ending. And in those moments, what forced the end of the relationship was not the whiplash from a singular event, but instead the weight of many interactions that slowly fractured the relationship and eroded connection. Over time, narratives and stories emerge that sound like: "I guess I don’t matter to you." "I don’t think that you understand or see me." "I’m not being heard." The cost of these sentiments adds up. Eventually, people who don’t feel like they have a voice or matter in a relationship tend to protect and guard themselves instead of leaning in and getting vulnerable. And over time, those seemingly small ruptures add up to a chasm too large for the relationship to cross. Living out this practice doesn’t mean that you must agree with everything or that you should abandon yourself. Instead, it’s quite the opposite. It means starting with connection in mind rather than correction. This looks like acknowledging and offering compassion and grace before moving into your opinion or questioning someone else’s. It looks like slowing down enough — and being present enough — to meet someone where they are before you tell them to meet you. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION It looks like knowing your partner’s communication type as well as your own. Once you understand how to communicate better, it’s easier to be honest about what matters to you. Everyone longs to be seen, heard, and understood, but we all take a different path. Often, we fail to realize that disconnection isn’t always personal; it’s patterned. We lose each other along the way, not because we don’t care, but because we don’t see how differently we’re wired. I was inspired to write "Discovering Your Communication Type" because I saw over and over again with my clients that communication is not one-size-fits-all. We are all on a different path. But the good news is that there is a way forward with greater connection. When you say, "If it matters to you, it matters to me," you aren’t just improving a relationship, you are laying the foundation to better communication and deeper connection. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e382bd059ccda1fcbffb56 The App Store is booming again, and AI may be why te 2026-04-18T13:10:21.423Z The App Store is booming again, and AI may be why New data from Appfigures shows a swell of new app launches in 2026, suggesting AI tools could be fueling a mobile software boom. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e3807b059ccda1fcbffb07 New York talk show host changes MLB allegiance from 'Mamdani Mets' to Yankees: 'Pretty easy choice' te 2026-04-18T13:00:43.853Z New York talk show host changes MLB allegiance from 'Mamdani Mets' to Yankees: 'Pretty easy choice' A longtime New York talk show host has made a major change. WABC Radio's Sid Rosenberg announced on social media this week that he has converted his fandom from the New York Mets to the New York Yankees. "So the Yankees hosted the great [president] and did a beautiful tribute for the late, great [Charlie Kirk]. The Mets allow their announcers to s--- on the late great Charlie, dealt away players who support Trump and celebrate a shortstop who’s [sic] wife works with the terrorist sympathizer. Seems like a pretty easy choice to me! Let’s Go Yankees (sorry Dad)," Rosenberg posted to X on Tuesday. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Francisco Lindor's wife, Katia, was named Mamdani’s list of inaugural committee members, and the Mets parted ways with Pete Alonso, Jeff McNeil, and Brandon Nimmo. The Yankees honored Kirk the day he was assassinated with a moment of silence, and Trump attended a game the next day, which was 24 years since 9/11. Right before that, Rosenberg reposted a mock Mets lineup that included Bernie Sanders in left field, Bill de Blasio at first, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez at DH, and Katia, the "2025 Marxist Cy Young Winner," on the mound. The post had a graphic of a mock Mets logo that was redesigned to read "Mamdani Mets." Rosenberg posted a photo of Yankees jerseys he hinted were gifted to him by team president Randy Levine. He then posted videos of Bucky Dent, Tino Martinez, Johnny Damon, Jim Leyritz, and Jeff Nelson congratulating him on the transition. "I’ll be 59 on Sunday:) For the first time ever I’m sporting a Yankee jersey as I make my way to the Bronx. The official transition from a life long Met fan to a Yankee fan is now underway," Rosenberg said along with a photo of himself in a Yankees jersey. "Like my friend [Charles Gasparino] once wrote "Go Woke, Go Broke!" The Mamdani Mets are too WOKE for me! See ya at the Stadium soon fans!" YANKEES FANS BRAWL IN STANDS AS TEAM GETS BEAT DOWN BY ANGELS AMID FRUSTRATING SKID Rosenberg then posted a photo of himself and Levine from a suite in the Bronx, then compared himself to former Mets general manager Omar Minaya, who now works in the Yankees front office. Rosenberg then had a message for the critics. "You can turn on your President. You can turn on your city. You can turn on your country. You can turn on religion. You can turn on your family. But you can NEVER turn on your sports teams! Now do you realize how STUPID so many of you sound?" Rosenberg wrote. "The Mets STOPPED being fun for me and it had little to do with the final score. I think I’ve made my case. LIFE isn’t one big 'Field of Dreams' movie idiots. Not anymore!" Rosenberg also said that his choice got "better by the second" after learning the Mets will not host a Jewish Heritage Night - the only one this decade was in 2023. The Mets have not won a game since Mamdani hugged both Mr. and Mrs. Met on April 9. 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/69e37bdf059ccda1fcbffa26 2 US Army soldiers in Alaska injured in bear attack during training exercise te 2026-04-18T12:41:03.287Z 2 US Army soldiers in Alaska injured in bear attack during training exercise Two U.S. Army soldiers were injured after being attacked by a brown bear during a training exercise in Alaska, a report said.  The troops from the 11th Airborne Division were hurt Thursday while participating in a "land navigation training event" at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson's Arctic Valley training area in Anchorage, Lt. Col. Jo Nederhoed, a spokesperson for the division, told the Anchorage Daily News.  "The safety and well-being of our personnel is our highest priority," Nederhoed added. "The incident is under investigation, and we are coordinating with local wildlife authorities to ensure the safety of all personnel in the area."  The soldiers, whose identities were being withheld pending notification of their next of kin, were "receiving appropriate medical care" as of Friday morning, Nederhoed also said.  TEACHERS CALLED 'TRUE HEROES' AFTER REPELLING GRIZZLY BEAR THAT ATTTACKED SCHOOL GROUP, INJURING 11 Fox News Digital has reached out to the 11th Airborne Division for further comment.  Wildlife officials from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game told the Anchorage Daily News that the incident appeared to have been a defensive attack after the bear recently emerged from its den, and that both soldiers were carrying bear spray and used it.  AIR FORCE ACADEMY'S 'CULEX' PUTS THOUSANDS OF CADETS THROUGH REALISTIC 24-HOUR COMBAT SIMULATION "We hope both individuals have a full and quick recovery, and our thoughts are with them during this time," Fish and Game Regional Supervisor Cyndi Wardlow told the newspaper.  "In this case, having bear spray with them in the field may have saved their lives," she said.  The 11th Airborne Division is nicknamed the "Arctic Angels."  "The 11th Airborne Division executes expeditionary operations worldwide, conducts Multi-Domain Operations in the Indo-Pacific theater and the Arctic, and on order decisively defeats any adversary in extreme cold weather, mountainous and high-latitude environments through large scale combat operations," it says on its website. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e37bcb059ccda1fcbffa1d DAVID MARCUS: Desperate Dems tap Obama to pitch Virginia gerrymandering lies te 2026-04-18T12:40:43.759Z DAVID MARCUS: Desperate Dems tap Obama to pitch Virginia gerrymandering lies As the Commonwealth of Virginia and the nation are waking up to the dastardly effort by Democrats to disenfranchise GOP voters with a ridiculous new district map giving them 10 House representatives to just one for Republicans, former President Barack Obama has been tapped to help them lie their way across the finish line. With voters set to hit the polls on Tuesday, it is Obama coming in from the bullpen to be the closer. The former president seems to be in more TV ads these days than he was when he was back in his political prime. In his soft, dulcet tones, he tells Virginians that giving Democrats 90% of the Old Dominion's Congressional seats, when over 45% of Virginians are Republicans is to create "fairness."  One can almost see George Orwell giving a sarcastic golf clap. 5 VIRGINIA CONGRESSMEN: DEMOCRATS ARE REJECTING VOTERS TO GERRYMANDER OUR STATE He also assures everyone that the measure is temporary, Democrats are only going to disenfranchise working class voters in the south of the state once, and then go back to normal in 2030, you know, unless there is another emergency … It is telling in many ways that Barack "If You Like Your Doctor, You Can Keep Your Doctor" Obama is the man who the Democrats think is their greatest weapo. One must admit that when it comes to lying and deceit, he does have a way with words. The lying started before Obama even took office, when he claimed as a candidate that his deep Christian beliefs compelled him to oppose gay marriage, a canard which his top aide David Axelrod would not only eventually admit was a lie, but one that they laughed about. REPUBLICANS TARGET SPANBERGER AS ‘GOVERNOR BAIT AND SWITCH’ IN BID TO DEFEAT DEMS REDISTRICTING PUSH And make no mistake, they were laughing at the voters. Throughout his presidency the lies increased. Obamacare did not let you keep your doctor, the Benghazi attack was not started by a YouTube video, he did really set a red line in Syria on chemical weapons that he failed to defend. Now, we are also learning from Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard that Obama played a key role in his administration’s effort to investigate and, let's just be honest, smear Donald Trump during the 2016 presidential race. PRIMARY PAUSE, POLITICAL FIRESTORM: HIGH-STAKES ELECTIONS THIS MONTH TAKE CENTER STAGE As if all of this was not enough, bringing it all closer to Virginia is Obama’s lying about Trump’s 2017 Charlottesville, speech in which he said there were very fine people on both sides of the Confederate statue debate, and it was contorted to absurdly suggest he supported White supremacists. One way to know that Obama and the Democrats are lying about redistricting, aside from the fact that their lips are moving, is that they refuse to either show the new map in their advertising, or to mention they are giving themselves a 10-1 advantage instead of the current 6-5 split. Had Virginia Democrats embraced a more modest plan that gave them an 8-3 advantage, they might have been able to show the map and actually describe what they are doing. But the overreached, and now they can’t. VIRGINIA DEMS ACCUSED OF ILLEGALLY ‘STEAMROLLING’ STATE LAW THAT COULD UPEND REDISTRICTING CRUSADE So, why do Democrats think it is Obama who can effectively disguise their disgusting power grab as a much-needed act of fairness? Because that has always been his job, to mask radical and dangerous policies as common-sense moderate positions. In the 1970s and 1980s, Democrats were desperate for the "next JFK," and they eventually kind of found one in Bill Clinton. Today, the party is still searching for its next Obama, but having yet to find one, Barry still must play the part. One would think that every Democrat with an eye towards the White House, of which there are approximately 8,000, would be stumping in Virginia. After all, they want to be perceived as fighters. So where are they? OBAMA ENDORSES VIRGINIA REDISTRICTING CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT THAT COULD HELP DEMS GAIN 4 SEATS Where are Gavin Newson, Pete Buttigieg and Kamala Harris? It turns out that Virginia Democrats, led by their radical in moderate clothing Gov. Abigail Spanberger, created a map so unfair, so toxic, that nobody wants to be tied to it except Obama, who will never run for office again. In the final days of this redistricting election, Democrats are not dipping into their bench, but rather into their hall of fame. It is old timers day every day with Obama suiting up and taking the field. Does Obama still have his political magic? The juice to move the needle and get this bloody disenfranchisement of poor, White voters over the top? Democrats believe he does, and if they win on Tuesday, expect to see a lot more of Obama between now and the 2028 presidential election. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM DAVID MARCUS Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e37974059ccda1fcbff9a3 'The Naked Gun' actor Paul Walter Hauser bloodies opponent at Maple Leaf Pro's first US show te 2026-04-18T12:30:44.278Z 'The Naked Gun' actor Paul Walter Hauser bloodies opponent at Maple Leaf Pro's first US show Paul Walter Hauser is an actor who has been in "The Naked Gun," "Blackbird," and "Richard Jewell." But on Friday night at Maple Leaf Pro’s first U.S. event, MLP Multiverse, there was no acting going on. Hauser squared off against QT Marshall in a sin city street fight at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. It was the final show of Slam Fest. The two pro wrestlers pulled out all the stops and left the ring in complete disarray. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM It was a rematch of their brawl at Ring of Honor’s Death Before Dishonor event. Marshall went on the attack first, throwing in all kinds of foreign objects into the ring, including a piece of wood wrapped with barbed wire, a table, a cane, chairs and even a door was brought into the match. Hauser was able to regain momentum in the match. He set up the barbed-wire object in the corner. Marshall countered and was trying to whip Hauser into the barbed wire. However, Hauser stopped himself. As Marshall tried to take Hauser by surprise, the movie star avoided Marshall and tossed him into the barbed wire. Marshall was busted open, but wasn’t done. Hauser was trying to inflict more pain. He set up a table near one corner of the ring and poured thumbtacks on top of it. Marshall was able to powerbomb Hauser through the tacked table. BLUE PANTHER AND ÚLTIMO GUERRERO STEAL THE SHOW AT CMLL'S FIRST-EVER US EVENT IN LAS VEGAS Hauser was left with thumbtacks in his back and one in his head. He managed to power through and put Marshall into a sharpshooter. Marshall tapped out. Hauser picked up the victory. Hauser got his start in pro wrestling in 2023 at Pro Wrestling Revolver. He worked his way through appearances at All Elite Wrestling before he signed with Major League Wrestling in 2024. He’s currently Progress Wrestling’s Progress proteus champion. Elsewhere, Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL) world heavyweight champion Hechicero defended his championship against Jonathan Gresham, Maple Leaf Pro Canadian women’s champion Gisele Shaw fended off Shotzi Blackheart, Persephone and surprise entrant Killer Kelly to keep the title. The show started with Subculture, the tag team duo of Mark Andrews and Flash Morgan Webster, defeated Vaughn Vertigo and Guy Cool. The Demand’s Ricochet, Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona defeated Sidney Akeem, Michael Oku and Rich Swaan, Steve Borden defeated Kiran Gray and Mistico, Mascara Dorada, Amazing Red defeated The Rascalz – Desmond Xavier, Zachary Wentz and Myron Reed. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e374fd059ccda1fcbff8d1 'X-Files’ star David Duchovny shares how he conquered his ‘number one fear’ later in life te 2026-04-18T12:11:41.934Z 'X-Files’ star David Duchovny shares how he conquered his ‘number one fear’ later in life David Duchovny is still conquering fears. The "X-Files" star told Fox News Digital recently that he never played an instrument until he was 50 and conquered his fear of singing in public when he started his band. "Music is the most surprising to me because I never really played an instrument until I was about 50 and I… certainly, nobody was clamoring for me to sing songs," the 65-year-old said when asked what about his career would surprise his younger self. "My number one fear actually would have been singing in public," the actor, who is set to read from his book of poems at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, explained. "So, the fact that I am not even afraid of it anymore, but welcome it and look forward to it is — it's shocking to me. Actually, every time I think about it, it's like shocking that I did — I do that." 'X-FILES' STAR DAVID DUCHOVNY SELLS $10.9M MALIBU HOME Duchovny remembered when he first started recording, and it was "maybe the first or second time I was gonna sing in public." "When I first started recording, I said to my guy, I said, 'Well, you know, we can auto-tune me, it doesn't matter, you know?' And he's like, 'No, we cannot, you know, that doesn't really work.' And I said 'Well, I'm not gonna play live.' He said, ‘Well, you know, maybe you should.’" He said he found himself readying to play live without "having confidence that I was gonna be...not slippery on the notes." While he was waiting to go on, he said he could hear his band turning up the amps, and he could hear the crowd. "And I just had this kind of revelation because the crowd seemed kind of hyped up," he said, "that they came out to have a good time, you know, they didn't come out to a bad time. And I wasn't gonna like lead them into a bad time because I'm thinking I'm gonna have a bad time, so I was like, 'Get out of their way.'" Duchovny called it a "very good lesson just in terms of all performance, which is like get my ego out of the way and just be a conduit for a good time." The actor is also expressing himself through a new poetry book called "About Time: Poems," explaining that he’s been writing poetry his whole life and only recently decided to put them together in a book from 20 to 25 years of writing. Duchovny will be reading his poems at the Los Angles Times Festival of Books on April 18 at the University of Southern California. The 31st annual Los Angeles Times Festival of Books returns to the University of Southern California (USC) campus on April 18–19, 2026. As the nation's largest literary festival, it features over 550 authors, poets, and storytellers, hundreds of exhibitors, and free outdoor activities, including panels, cooking demos, and live music. ANTHONY HOPKINS REVEALS DIVINE VOICE THAT ENDED HIS LONG BATTLE WITH ALCOHOL "I live in L.A. And I'm a reader and I think it's very important that we continue to try to prop up this dying art," Duchovny said of why appearing at the festival is important to him. "There's not a lot of quiet time or at least reflective time to read, especially books of poems, especially literary fiction. So any, any institution that backs that, I'll back that institution, you know, so I'm happy to show up and happy to read to whoever shows up to listen." WATCH HERE: DAVID DUCHOVNY CONQUERED HIS ‘NUMBER ONE FEAR’ WHEN HE STARTED A BAND "For me, the personal expression really is about, it's really like a spiritual exercise," he explained. "It's almost like a religious exercise where I'm trying to get at truths that are beyond words. Basically, that's what poems are, you're trying to use words to say what can't be worded. And that's usually matters of the spirit of the heart." His poems aren’t "confessional" or "literal," he explained. "There's no plot for me anyway. It's really just a conversation between me and, you know, the bigger picture." WATCH HERE: DAVID DUCHOVNY DESCRIBES WHAT HIS POETRY MEANS TO HIM He said he wouldn’t call his book a "conversation with God, but it's similar to that. It's like, it's really trying to see beneath whatever's happening today, to really, you know, along lines of reading and taking time to read, really just taking a moment — more than a moment — taking time to like sit down in the present and reflect deeply and quietly and slowly enough that I can come up with something that’s worthwhile." CHRIS PRATT ON FINDING GOD DURING SON'S LIFE-THREATENING CRISIS AND HOW IT TRANSFORMED HIS SPIRITUAL LIFE Describing his poems, he said, "Some of them are obviously about my kids or about relationships, but they're not specifically, I mean maybe they're poems that are about the loss of love or whatever, but I'll be damned if I'll say who or what or where, you know?" CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "So they're not like tied to any kind of specific thing," he continued. "And I actually kind of, I'm prickly about that just because I don't think that that's what makes the poem meaningful, you know. The poem is not a puzzle to be solved." Duchovny said he thinks of acting more like sports. When the "buzzer sounds, and you've got to play and you gotta, you gotta bring it." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "Poetry is like the opposite of that," he said. "You know, there's no buzzer at all, and you just have to, you know, you really just are sitting there. I mean, I keep coming back to the same formulation, which is trying to put into words what can't be put into the words." He added, "And I think that is another name for whatever you want to call God or your relationship to the spirit or to something that's beyond what's in front of us. And, I don't personify it, but I do know that as I raise my consciousness, these things come out and these things are discussions." He likened it to "flicking your Bic lighter in the darkness. You know, [poems are] just like momentary, like, 'Oh, I see something momentarily.' That's what the poems are." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e374ea059ccda1fcbff8c8 John Cena returns to host WrestleMania 42 months after finishing in-ring career te 2026-04-18T12:11:22.478Z John Cena returns to host WrestleMania 42 months after finishing in-ring career John Cena finished up his in-ring career in December at Saturday Night’s Main Event, losing to Gunther in his final match. Cena’s 2025 was bumpy to say the least. He won the men’s Elimination Chamber match, earning a shot at the Undisputed WWE Championship against Cody Rhodes. On the same night, he turned heel, aligning himself with The Rock. He vowed to "ruin professional wrestling" as he picked up the record-breaking 17th WWE championship of his career at WrestleMania 41. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM He returned as a face before SummerSlam, dropping the title back to Rhodes. He briefly had an Intercontinental Championship run, which saw him lose to Dominik Mysterio at Survivor Series: WarGames. Weeks later, his career came to an end. Cena vowed that he was finished wrestling for good. But that didn’t necessarily mean he was going to reappear in a different capacity. He will host WrestleMania 42 on Saturday and Sunday night. It will be the first time that Cena will be back at a WWE event since his retirement. WrestleMania Nights 1 and 2 will take place in Las Vegas at Allegiant Stadium for the second consecutive time. WWE STAR KIT WILSON EXPRESSES SUPPORT FOR CODY RHODES AFTER PAT MCAFEE PROMO, NO ANIMOSITY AFTER 'TOXIC' MOVE Night 1 Night 2 Both nights are set to begin at 6 p.m. ET and can be seen on ESPN programming. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e374d6059ccda1fcbff8bf Travelers clash over whether cruise lines should allow dogs and cats on board or not te 2026-04-18T12:11:02.679Z Travelers clash over whether cruise lines should allow dogs and cats on board or not A long-standing debate about traveling with pets has been reignited as a Denver, Colorado-based cruise operator starts accepting dogs and cats onboard its ships. Fabled Voyages, a residential cruise startup, began accepting deposits on March 30, 2026, positioning its pet-friendly policy as a primary selling point for 15-year residencies. "With a desire to travel the world and include our dachshunds with us, the safest and easiest method was through a yacht [or] ship," the company told Fox News Digital. CRUISE SHIP STRIKES REEF NEAR TOM HANKS' ICONIC 'CAST AWAY' ISLAND, SPARKING RESCUE AT SEA The founders noted that while private yachts offer freedom, they lack the scale and amenities of a large-scale residential ship. Most major cruise lines prohibit non-service animals due to practical challenges such as sanitation, limited space, allergies and strict port regulations, according to Travel Noire. Last year, however, Margaritaville at Sea offered a much-hyped dog-friendly cruise in November 2025.  The 6-night Caribbean trip on the Islander ship was designed for 250 dogs and their owners, CruiseHive said. CRUISE LINES CANCEL SAILINGS, REROUTE SHIPS AS MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT DISRUPTS VOYAGES Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 offers a limited kennel program, according to CruiseCritic — while niche operators like Cruise Tails run occasional dog-focused sailings. "Our Residential Cruise ship is not solely about the cruise experience, but more importantly, [it] minimizes the barriers to living a fulfilling life [and] traveling the world with those that matter," Fabled Voyages said. To keep both pet parents and non-pet passengers happy, the ship will feature designated residential areas and pet-specific zones. The company will even have grooming and veterinary services onboard, it said.  The cruise line will offer global itineraries that include South America, Southeast Asia, Northern Europe, the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Under its 2026 program, dogs up to 40 pounds and cats up to 20 pounds will be allowed in cabins, provided the animals pass veterinary clearance and meet international travel requirements. International regulations remain a major hurdle. Countries such as China, Jamaica and Iceland enforce strict entry requirements, the USDA Animal and Plant Inspection Service stipulates. Animals, of course, are nothing new to ocean travel. The Titanic famously carried at least a dozen dogs, complete with kennels and daily exercise routines, according to Smithsonian magazine. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES Now, the tide may be turning again. Residential cruises are one of the fastest-growing corners of the cruise market. Yet travelers are strongly divided about having pets onboard. In a Reddit discussion about cruises with pets — not specifically about Fabled Voyages — passengers were split. Companies "should have specific dog cruises. My dogs would love that," one traveler said. "We have dogs onboard, pet state rooms ... and no one cares. It is just normal," another person agreed. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ But the concept was a hard "no" for many cruise lovers. "Absolutely not! Not on planes, buses, trains and not on ships. Not everybody is comfortable surrounded by animals," a Reddit user said, referring to pets on cruises in general, not Fabled Voyages. "I don’t want to have to avoid dog poop on my vacation ... or hear your dog bark in your stateroom," said another person. "True service animals are fine ... your labradoodle isn’t fine." Another complained, "If people on ships are similar to those on land, there will be dog poop on the decks, and people will let their dogs bark in their staterooms while they go to the casino or something." Yet another said, "Yeah, so you can bring it to the ... buffet, and [we'll] have dog hair in our food? ... Can I bring my cat, horse, cow, sheep, goat, turtle, goldfish, parrot and iguana, too?" Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e374c3059ccda1fcbff8b6 Orange Crush festival returns to Tybee Island as police brace for 50,000 partiers after teen takeover, gunfire te 2026-04-18T12:10:43.154Z Orange Crush festival returns to Tybee Island as police brace for 50,000 partiers after teen takeover, gunfire Tybee Island, Georgia, plans to welcome back the controversial "Orange Crush" music festival this weekend, as police brace for thousands of revelers to flood the beach town. "THE BIGGEST HBCU BEACH BASH IS BACK! Official Dates April 17TH -19TH Tybee Island," a post on the Orange Crush Instagram page reads. "Concerts + Greeks + Parties + Car & Bike Show + Live Celebrities. Over 50k people expected." Known as "Crush Reloaded" this year, the main event is scheduled for Saturday with a musical festival at the Tybee Island beach pier and pavilion. In 2025, Georgia police made 22 arrests over the weekend as Tybee Island welcomed partiers to Orange Crush, a controversial college spring break bash that has previously brought violence and piles of trash to the quiet vacation town. There were 54 arrests during Orange Crush in 2024 and 26 in 2023. POPULAR GEORGIA BEACH TOWN OVERRUN BY ‘ORANGE CRUSH’ FIGHTING, CHAOS, VIDEO SHOWS SEND US A TIP HERE The Tybee Island Police Department said in a statement that for this year's festival they are heightening enforcement amid an uptick of teen takeovers plaguing the region. "Rest assured that we have heard you and that public safety will always be our top priority," Tybee Island Police Department Capt. Emory Randolph said in a statement to Fox News Digital when asked about residents' concerns over the upcoming weekend's festivities. POLICE FLOOD ORANGE CRUSH ISLAND HOT SPOT, WARN OF TEEN TAKEOVERS AS BEACH BASH MADNESS RETURNS "In recent months, stories of so-called 'teen takeovers' have popped up across the country," Tybee Island police said in a Facebook post Tuesday. "This phenomenon hit home just over a week ago, when an unpermitted event on the beach was interrupted by the sound of gunfire. Now, as we approach the return of Crush Reloaded, members of our local and online communities have expressed concerns." CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS Beginning on Thursday, the police department said, residents and guests would see an "abundance of law enforcement officers from various state and local agencies converging on the island." To maintain order, police are also launching a road safety checkpoint on Highway 80, carving out emergency lanes on main roads and shuttering the 14th and 16th Street parking lots. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL "TIPD is committed to using every available resource to help ensure the safety of our community," Capt. Randolph said. "Residents and guests can do their part by being kind to one another, obeying the law, and following the instructions of all emergency personnel. Working together, we can continue to make the island an even safer place to live, work, and play." WATCH: Teen takeover in Georgia caught on camera ORANGE CRUSH 2025: GEORGIA BEACH TOWN APPROVES PERMIT FOR SPRING BREAK FESTIVAL UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS The move came as nationwide teen takeover events are spreading. Last week, a mass of teens participating in a takeover on Tybee Island was interrupted in panic after police say gunfire broke out along the pier. According to the Tybee Island Police Department, authorities responded around 6:30 p.m. on April 4, when hundreds of people gathered near the Tybee Island Pier and Pavilion area, a popular spot in the laid-back beach community. WATCH: TYBEE ISLAND TEEN TAKEOVER ERUPTS IN PANIC AFTER POLICE SAY GUNFIRE BROKE OUT ALONG THE PIER During the course of the "unpermitted, pop-up event," officers said they heard a single gunshot ring out, and the crowd began to scatter. Video shared by the department captured hoards of teens running away. In the early 1990s, Orange Crush had a reputation for being a wild, crime-filled weekend, and Savannah State University disassociated with the event in 1991 because of the high number of arrests and reports of violence. Three years ago, the event moved to Jacksonville, Florida, "due to lack of resources, limited parking, civil rights violations and political injustices," according to a June 2021 story on Jacksonville.com, which cited the event's website. The website has since been taken down. The event returned to Tybee Island in 2023 for the first time since 2020. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e36982059ccda1fcbff694 Ex-CIA official says Trump's 'handshake' deal with China could cut off Iran's weapons, end conflict te 2026-04-18T11:22:42.029Z Ex-CIA official says Trump's 'handshake' deal with China could cut off Iran's weapons, end conflict Former CIA counterterrorism official John Kiriakou said President Donald Trump’s "handshake agreement" with China could disrupt Iran’s military supply lines and help bring an end to the conflict. Speaking on the "Hang Out with Sean Hannity" podcast, Kiriakou explained what this could mean for the conflict in the Middle East and outlined the potential impact of an Iranian nuclear weapon. "The president announced on either X or on Truth Social that he had come to some sort of a handshake deal with the Chinese and that the Chinese were not going to provide weapons [to Iran]," Kiriakou said. "If that's the truth, then it's pretty much over." MORNING GLORY: THE US-IRAN NEGOTIATIONS IN ISLAMABAD BECAME REYKJAVÍK 2.0 Trump announced the deal with China on Truth Social Wednesday, saying China is "very happy" with his plans to permanently open the Strait of Hormuz after Iran blockaded the vital waterway and disrupted the flow of oil. "I am doing it for them, also - And the World. This situation will never happen again," Trump wrote, adding that China has agreed to stop supplying Iran with weapons. CHINA SLAMS US MILITARY BLOCKADE OF STRAIT OF HORMUZ AS A 'DANGEROUS AND IRRESPONSIBLE MOVE' "They have agreed not to send weapons to Iran. President Xi will give me a big, fat, hug when I get there in a few weeks. We are working together smartly, and very well!" Trump posted. The president is scheduled to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping next month in Beijing. Their meeting was previously delayed over fighting that erupted in the Middle East earlier this year. CIA WHISTLEBLOWER CLAIMS OBAMA-ERA ESPIONAGE CHARGES AGAINST HIM WERE A TEST RUN FOR TARGETING TRUMP Beyond the China agreement, Kiriakou said a nuclear-armed Iran remains a serious threat to the United States. He said assessments of Tehran’s missile range have changed. Hannity said the U.S. underestimated Iran’s missile range and that it could reach major European cities like Paris and London.  Kiriakou confirmed the assessment, saying that by "stripping down" the missiles, Iran "extended the range by something like 60%." He added that even without long-range missiles, Iran could "wreak havoc on the entire region by making a dirty bomb." In March, the regime launched two intermediate-range ballistic missiles toward the U.S.-U.K. base at Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean, roughly 2,500 miles from Iran, according to Israeli officials. The strike challenged previous assessments of Tehran’s capabilities, which Iran’s foreign minister previously claimed were capped at a 2,000-kilometer range. Both agreed that the conflict will not turn into a "forever war," with Hannity asserting that Trump "won't let it" happen. "I can't imagine this turns into one of the long wars. It doesn't make any sense. … You know, if it were going to be, we already would have boots on the ground," said Kiriakou. Watch the full interview with John Kiriakou on YouTube. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e3696e059ccda1fcbff68b Nearly 500 public figures from politics to Hollywood will read Bible cover to cover to mark America's 250th te 2026-04-18T11:22:22.527Z Nearly 500 public figures from politics to Hollywood will read Bible cover to cover to mark America's 250th More than 495 Christian leaders, from Washington to Hollywood, will gather for a live event this week to read the Bible aloud from cover to cover. "America Reads the Bible" will be held in Washington, D.C., at the Museum of the Bible, where participants will read from Genesis through Revelation from April 19 to 25 to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary. The event, which launched its opening ceremony on April 18, will also be livestreamed for free on Great American Pure Flix. National leaders from Congress to the White House will read at the event, along with actors, directors and Christian faith leaders. President Donald Trump is slated to read 2 Chronicles 7:11-22 from the Oval Office for the event. From his administration, six cabinet-level members – including White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio – are also on the schedule. WHITE HOUSE MARKS HOLY WEEK, EASTER WITH DAYS OF PRAYER CENTERED ON RELIGIOUS LIBERTY Six governors and 20 members of Congress, including U.S. Sens. Jim Banks, Ted Cruz, Joni Ernst and James Lankford, and Govs. Greg Abbott, Ron DeSantis and Sarah Huckabee Sanders, are among the national leaders on the schedule. Hollywood and entertainment figures are also on the roster, including Candace Cameron Bure, Dean Cain, Dallas Jenkins, Jen Lilley, and Kevin Sorbo. Several pastors, including Franklin Graham, Sammy Rodriguez and Nick Vujicic, will also read at the event. Podcasters and authors Eric Metaxas and Allie Beth Stuckey will also appear. According to event organizer Bunni Pounds, founder and president of Christians Engaged, "America Reads the Bible" was inspired by the story of Nehemiah and is intended to draw America back to its "spiritual foundations" ahead of the nation’s historic anniversary. CBS NEWS' MARGARET BRENNAN ACCUSED OF MOCKING PEOPLE OF FAITH AFTER PETE HEGSETH'S PRAYER REMARKS "Just as Ezra read the Word aloud to the people of Israel (Nehemiah 8:1–3), awakening revival and repentance, inspiring them to rebuild the temple, and working with Nehemiah to mobilize the people to rebuild Jerusalem’s walls, America Reads the Bible is a sacred opportunity to call our nation back to its spiritual foundations," the event's website says. "Through a public, continuous reading of the entire Bible in our nation’s capital by our national leaders from all spheres of influence, we believe God can spark revival in individual hearts and inspire Americans to carry the Word forward in their lives and communities into the next 250 years of our national story," it continues. There will also be prayer and worship at the end of each hour of Bible reading, led by Christian artists, including Danny Gokey, Phil King and Leeland Mooring. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE More than 100 faith-based ministries have partnered with Christians Engaged to support the event. "We're going to call the American people back to daily Bible reading for the wellbeing of our country and for leaders who will rise to fix the leadership crisis in our country," Pounds told The Christian Post. She also told Fox News Digital on Friday that Trump’s participation sends a broader message about faith in American life. "I think he’s sending a message that faith matters in this country, and that it’s important not only personally, but for our nation overall," she said. Fox News' Jasmine Baehr contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e3695b059ccda1fcbff682 Renowned physicist alarmed by 'unheard of' number of scientists dying or vanishing now on White House's radar te 2026-04-18T11:22:03.112Z Renowned physicist alarmed by 'unheard of' number of scientists dying or vanishing now on White House's radar A famed theoretical physicist, bestselling author and physics professor is alarmed by the documented trend of high-level scientists, some related to UFO research, who have oddly disappeared or died over the past several years "If a scientist disappears, it's a matter of some concern. But if 10 scientists suddenly die or vanish who all have advanced security clearance with access to sensitive research, this is cause for national concern," Dr. Michio Kaku told Fox News Digital. "This is unheard of," he said. "This has never happened before. The next step is to determine if there is a single, common thread to their research that ties them to a specific aspect of national security." MYSTERY CLOUDS DEATHS, DISAPPEARANCES OF SCIENTISTS WITH UFO RESEARCH TIES: TIMELINE Kaku is also a well known television personality. He has appeared on cable news, late night and talk shows, along with several episodes of the History Channel's "Universe" and "Ancient Aliens" series. In 2009, he began hosting a weekly television series for the Science Channel "Sci Fi Science: Physics of the Impossible." The most recent and prominent example of this trend is the mysterious disappearance of Air Force Maj. Gen. William Neil McCasland (Ret.). He went missing from his New Mexico home on Feb. 27, bringing only a handgun and a pair of boots with him. He left his phone, keys and glasses behind, RETIRED GENERAL WHO ONCE LED AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY GOES MISSING McCasland, 68, was the former commander of the Air Force Research Laboratory, and reportedly possessed top secret information on UFOs. He had ties to the Los Alamos National Laboratory in the state. The lab famously developed nuclear weapons during the WWII-era Manhattan Project. It is a Department of Energy National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) facility and prides itself on breakthroughs in the nuclear technology space. Two other former employees of the lab have also gone missing. SEARCH FOR MISSING RETIRED AIR FORCE GENERAL ENTERS THIRD WEEK AS INVESTIGATORS PROBE NEW CLUES Anthony Chavez, 79, worked there until he retired in 2017, according to the Daily Mail. He was last seen leaving his house in Los Alamos on foot on May 8, 2025, with his car locked in his driveway. He did not bring his phone, wallet or keys on his walk. So, too, did missing woman Melissa Casias, who disappeared less than a month after Chavez. On the day she disappeared, she dropped off lunch for her daughter and was never seen again. RETIRED AIR FORCE GENERAL VANISHES IN 1-HOUR WINDOW FROM HOME, GUN AND WALLET MISSING The NNSA told Fox News Digital it is investigating the deaths and disappearances.  "NNSA is aware of reports related to employees of our labs, plants and sites and is looking into the matter," a statement from the department said.  Scientists from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory have also conspicuously vanished or died. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? FIND MORE ON THE TRUE CRIME HUB Monica Reza, an aerospace engineer, reportedly overseeing the lab's Materials Processing Group, which "focuses on developing new materials and advanced manufacturing technologies for spacecraft, specializing in bulk metallic glass alloys and metal additive manufacturing," disappeared last year while on a hike in the Angeles National Forest in California. Michael David Hicks died on July 30, 2023 at the age of 59. He worked at the lab from 1998 to 2022, on the space program's Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) project, which focused on understanding the physical properties of asteroids and comets, and whether they could be re-directed in outer space. SIGN UP TO GET TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER His cause of death has not been released. The next year, Frank Maiwald of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory also died. He was only 61, and his cause of death is unknown. He designed a critical instrument for a project called Surface Biology and Geology (SBG) – Visible to Shortwave Infrared (VSWIR), a future NASA mission to launch a satellite into space and map the "living color" of the Earth in far greater detail than can be observed by the human eye, according to his obituary. PILOT REPORTS UFO HOVERING BESIDE JET, LEAVING AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL STUNNED: 'GOOD LUCK WITH THE ALIENS' Just over a year before he died, he was working on a program to help astronauts on space missions identify signs of life on other planets, including Jupiter's moon, Europa, Saturn’s moon, Enceladus, or the dwarf planet Ceres. Carl Grillmair, also linked to the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, was shot and killed outside of his home in February. He was 47. A man named Freddy Snyder, 29, has been charged with his murder. Grillmair was an astrophysicist and renowned research scientist at Caltech’s Infrared Processing and Analysis Center, which partners with NASA's lab to provide "science operations, user support, archives and data services, and scientific vision to maximize discovery with observatories both in space and on the ground." FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X Steven Garcia was a contractor at the Kansas City National Security Campus, which develops most of the nonnuclear components that go into building nuclear weapons. He had a top secret security clearance. He went missing last August. He was only 48. Amy Eskridge, a Huntsville, Alabama–based researcher, co-founded the Institute for Exotic Science. She said her work focused on experimental propulsion concepts, including what she referred to as "antigravity" research. She died on June 11, 2022 of a self-inflicted gunshot wound at age 34. Further details are scant. She was apparently spooked before her death. "We discovered antigravity, and our lives went to (expletive) and people started sabotaging us," she said in a 2020 interview with YouTuber Jeremy Rys. "It’s harassment, threats. It’s awful. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST "If you stick your neck out in public, at least someone notices if your head gets chopped off," she continued. "If you stick your neck out in private, they will bury you. They will burn down your house while you’re sleeping in your bed, and it won’t even make the news." UFO SECRET FILES, DRONE SWARMS AND NUCLEAR-LINKED SIGHTINGS STUN EXPERTS IN 2025 News of the pattern of disappearances has made its way to the White House, which addressed it on Friday. "In light of the recent and legitimate questions about these troubling cases and President Trump’s commitment to the truth, the White House is actively working with all relevant agencies and the FBI to holistically review all of the cases together and identify any potential commonalities that may exist," Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a Friday X post. "No stone will be unturned in this effort, and the White House will provide updates when we have them." On Thursday, President Donald Trump said he had a meeting regarding the strange occurrences, and described the situation as "pretty serious." So far, there is no official link between any of the deaths or disappearances. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e36947059ccda1fcbff679 Will socialism save Seattle? City advocates struggle to find solutions as homeless, drug addicts flood streets te 2026-04-18T11:21:43.488Z Will socialism save Seattle? City advocates struggle to find solutions as homeless, drug addicts flood streets SEATTLE — City advocates say they are struggling to find solutions as homelessness and open-air drug use spread across Seattle’s streets, amid growing concerns about the direction of socialist Mayor Katie Wilson’s new administration. "You can just see the foil is like blowing down the sidewalks like autumn leaves," Andrea Suarez, founder and executive director of We Heart Seattle, told Fox News Digital in an interview.  "Very common to see property damage of our parks and shared spaces. You can see Narcan is used to reverse an overdose, so you'll see cartridges. But at least we're remodeling the bathroom to be gender-neutral. I'm not [kidding] you, that's where our priorities are."  SCENIC SOUTHERN CITIES TARNISHED BY HOMELESS CRIME SCOURGE MUST HOLD ‘FEET TO THE FIRE,’ GOP LAWMAKER WARNS Suarez, who founded We Heart Seattle in the fall of 2020 to clean up her city, public spaces, and offer resources to people in need, says her city has been overtaken by homelessness and open-air drug use, and she said it isn’t getting any better. "In this park alone, which is Dr. Jose Rizal Park, Lewis Park, and Sturgus Park, there's three connected parks here. In one afternoon, we picked up several hundred pieces of foil in the off-leash dog park, near the children's playgrounds, and the memorials, and the pagoda that's over here as well."  "You can just see every one of these foils was a pill. It could have been a potential overdose," Suarez said. "So pretty jarring when you think about this being in our parks, at our bus stops, you can see the straws. You can see there's needles as well. And oftentimes we'll find that the drugs are still rolled up in the foil, and they get dropped. And we've had several hundred cases of overdoses and poisoning of infants and dogs." Suarez said that King County Behavioral Health in downtown Seattle now provides information on how to reverse an overdose in dogs. "That's how bad it is," Suarez said. "It's how prevalent this is in our shared spaces."  She said area stores will sell a "bubble," also called an oil burner, pizzo, or pilo, a type of glass pipe used to smoke substances including fentanyl for $6, and that King County gives them out for free "in the name of harm reduction." ONE OF AMERICA'S PRETTIEST CITIES SCRAMBLES TO RECLAIM STORYBOOK STREETS FROM HOMELESS CAMPS, DRUG DENS King County also offers "harm reduction vending machines" which give free naloxone, fentanyl test strips, as well as condoms, Plan B, and "safer sex kits." Suarez said that addicts will spend anywhere from $100 up to $300 a day on drugs "if you have it."  "And if you don't, you might get a little sick, but if you can use more, you will," Suarez said. "And so, everything from retail theft, boosting, fencing, prostitution, men and women, huh? Yeah, men, and women. People don't hear that very often that men are preyed on, frankly, by perverts. And they will do anything to not get sick." Local conservative radio host Ari Hoffman told Fox News Digital in an interview that he believes the city is making its problems worse.  "Seattle and Washington and King County have spent a ton of money on what I call Homeless, Inc., which is fueling this problem," Hoffman said. So, they don't actually get you into treatment. They say, ‘Here, let's give you foil, let us give you a pipe, let's give you a spoon, let's give you whatever drug paraphernalia you want and maybe a pair of socks and some condoms also on top of that.’" PORTLAND DA CRACKS DOWN ON DRUG CRIMES AS SEATTLE PULLS BACK ON ENFORCEMENT "And because they are constantly fueling the people who are running Homeless, Inc. and these nonprofit organizations are making an excess of six-figure salaries, these massive huge salaries, there's no incentive for it to end," Hoffman added.  According to Seattle.gov, in 2024, the city of Seattle spent $153.8 million on homelessness services through its Human Services Department. Compounding the drug crisis is homelessness, which Suarez said has worsened under current policies. "What I say in Seattle is we've actually removed rock bottom by services, by free housing for life, tiny houses, hotels, allowing tenting in parks," Suarez said.  According to local reporting, homelessness in Washington state is increasing. WHEN EVEN OBAMA CALLS YOUR HOMELESS SITUATION AN ‘ATROCITY,’ IT’S TIME FOR NEW SOLUTIONS The Washington State Standard reported in August that the total number of individuals counted as homeless is a 4.4% increase from 2024 and a 25% increase overall from 2022. Additionally, the year-over-year increase was approximately consistent with the 4.07% rise from 2023 to 2024, but below the 14.8% jump between 2022 and 2023.  On her campaign website, Wilson said she wants to end "unsheltered homelessness." "We can’t afford four more years of inaction, with empty tiny homes sitting in storage lots," Wilson said on her campaign website. "We can end unsheltered homelessness. We can reduce public disorder and misery by providing the care that people need, in dignified settings — not leaving people in the streets or moving them around endlessly. We know what works. What’s lacking is the political will to bring solutions to scale." Local outlet KOMO News reported April 8 that Wilson spoke with members of the Shelter Expansion Community Action Team about opening 1,000 new shelter units and emergency housing this year. The Seattle City Council on Tuesday unanimously passed two ordinances related to Wilson’s campaign promise to increase the number of shelters in the city. The council approved $5 million in funding and expanded Wilson's authority to scale up the number of "tiny homes" in existing city-run villages. The funding is tied to Wilson's larger $17.5 million plan to create 500 new tiny homes by June. She hopes to double that number by the end of 2026.  "We have to aspire to something higher than pushing an encampment around the corner so it’s a problem for a different block," Wilson said. AS SOCIALIST MAYOR BATTLES ICE, SEATTLE POLICE AND CRIME VICTIMS SAY REPEAT OFFENDERS ARE TERRORIZING THE CITY According to Suarez, results may be far from ideal if housing does not come with conditions. "The permanent supportive housing that we fund in Seattle, since there's no requirement to get clean, you're essentially housing somebody with a permanent drug addict's neighbor and likely their dealer," Suarez said.  "And you'll read in my Seattle Times article, how are you supposed to get better when the fox is guarding the hen house," she asked. "I mean, that's just like, ‘Oh, I just need them to get stabilized, and then they can think about moving on with their life and getting help and reaching self-sufficiency.’ Meanwhile, the entire house is using. So there's absolutely no free, clean and sober housing in Seattle. There's like, you can't find it."  In a new interview on "On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti," Wilson was asked about the services Seattle provides to fix the homelessness problem. She acknowledged there was a problem with the way they were dispensed. "Seattle provides a lot of services, not enough, but I think part of the problem is not just the amount, but also the way that those services are provided. And for example, mobile treatment vans that are going around trying to provide drug treatment to like people living in encampments," she said. "Then you lose track of that person, and they're still living unsheltered, nothing against mobile treatment vans, actually. They have a very important place in the ecosystem. But the point I'm trying to make is that we create this system of dead ends where you're starting to provide a service, but then you don't have all of the pieces that are needed to make that really successful." In the same interview, Wilson discussed her "socialist" label, saying "we need a really fundamental restructuring of our society and our economy."  Seattle's Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) is a low-barrier housing provider, meaning that they are made for individuals who are homeless who may not be accepted into traditional, high-barrier shelters.  In March, Suarez posted a video on X showing a resident of the Interbay Village Tiny Home Community in Seattle, which is part of LIHI, showing Suarez around the property, and an empty tiny home with a few chairs inside. SEATTLE MAYOR PUSHES LOCAL POLICE TO TRACK, INVESTIGATE ICE AGENTS' ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES  In the video, the resident told Suarez that the space is used by others to take drugs, including fentanyl. But Suarez said there is no clear plan for people who refuse to use housing options provided by the city.  "We're asking our leadership, what is your plan for people who will never take a tiny house, who will never even take an apartment because they don't even want to ever have to get ID," Suarez said. "These are people that want to be off the grid, do their drugs, be left alone, and they're doing it in plain sight on a sidewalk."  However, state Rep. Shaun Scott of Seattle, a member of the Seattle Democratic Socialists of America, said he believes state-provided services and "compassion" are the answer. "Understand that somebody who's struggling with either addiction or with houselessness or the overlap between the two, we need to have a compassionate response," Scott said. FATAL DRUG COMBINATION SPARKS ALERT AS 'RHINO TRANQ’ SPREADS ACROSS US "And so I believe that we are successful to the extent that we go in that direction. And I'm not asking you to believe me on this question," he added. "I'm asking you to actually believe the Chamber of Commerce-funded study that indicated in 2018 that in order for the King County area to effectively address houselessness in our state and in our county, we would have to spend something like $400 million annually for about a decade. That is the business community's own response to how it is that we would make our state, make our county in King County, make the city of Seattle, one that's a lot more friendly to people who are experiencing houselessness. And I believe that that is true. I believe we need to go in the direction of fully funding those kinds of services, housing services, social services, we would see a dramatic reduction."  Scott also criticized encampment sweeps, suggesting that "criminalizing" homelessness has done little to reduce the number of encampments and the levels of open-air drug use in the city. On Wednesday, an encampment at the Rotary Viewpoint Park in West Seattle was swept — a move that critics and advocates say contradicts Wilson's previously proposed strategies.  Leading up to her election, Wilson signaled that the city should prioritize long-term housing solutions instead of displacing the homeless.  "I think this is the opposite of an out of sight, out of mind approach, right? Like we're really doing this work intentionally so that we don't have to just sweep people into other neighborhoods," Wilson previously stated, regarding her approach to homelessness.  Hector, an addict who We Heart Seattle has offered treatment to many times, told Fox News Digital that he has been having a "hard time."  The number one drug people are using in the area is "Fetty," according to Hector. He cautioned young people to stay away from it.  "The younger people, don't waste their lives on drugs," Hector said. "It's a waste of time, waste of money, waste of life." Tanya Woo, a former appointed City Council member whose family immigrated to Seattle in 1887, told Fox News Digital she is concerned for the future of her city. "I grew up in this community, I'm a fifth-generation Seattleite, and I've seen a lot of changes in the last couple of years, recent changes that kind of have made me really sad about this neighborhood. It used to be a vibrant community where people from all over the state would come and go shopping and eat and visit," Woo said. "And now it's really empty, and it's tough because a lot of the people who come here are afraid, because we do have a negative public safety reputation in this area." While some, like Scott, say compassion is the goal, Suarez said the approach is falling short. "Anybody that is in recovery and has been clean and sober for at least a year or years will tell you, ‘You know, I had to go to jail and sweat it out. I had to be on parole. I had to [urinate] in a cup once a week. I had to show up somewhere to someone. My peer support specialist, my AA sponsor, my parole officer,’" Suarez said. "Without accountability, we are prolonging human suffering, and there's nothing compassionate about trapping a person in their cycle of addiction."  A spokesperson for public health in Seattle and King County told Fox News Digital in a statement that, "King County has invested in a wide variety of actions to address opioid overdoses, including increasing access to treatment, providing medications, distributing overdose reversal drugs, and establishing places to go for care – you can read more in this blog post. We’ve seen promising results — over the past two years, fatal overdoses in King County have decreased 32%." The spokesperson added, "We’re not distributing flyers about how to reverse an overdose in a dog. If clients ask our staff for this information, we have a flyer from an outside organization that we offer. We don’t collect data on overdoses in dogs, but we don’t have any indication it’s an issue locally."  Fox News Digital has reached out to Wilson for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e36933059ccda1fcbff670 Sen John Fetterman pledges to be 'last man standing' in the Democratic Party in support of Israel te 2026-04-18T11:21:23.659Z Sen John Fetterman pledges to be 'last man standing' in the Democratic Party in support of Israel Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., said Friday he is prepared to stand alone within his party in support of Israel during an appearance on "The Ingraham Angle." The Pennsylvania Democrat’s staunch loyalty to Israel is a main point of contention between him and some of his Democratic colleagues, who are concerned with Israel’s military campaign against Palestine and call for stronger support of Palestinians. "As Democrats continue to abandon Israel, I'll be the last man standing if that's what's necessary," Fetterman said. Fetterman claimed Israel has done no wrong in its joint military efforts with the United States against Iran and more recently, Lebanon. On Thursday, Israel and Lebanon agreed to a temporary ceasefire. FETTERMAN BLASTS IRAN STRIKE CRITICS, AYATOLLAH'S APOLOGISTS: 'LET'S SEE WHO GRIEVES FOR THAT GARBAGE' "Has Israel done anything the last several weeks that you think was a mistake in the way they approach this conflict or things maybe Netanyahu has said?" Fox News host Laura Ingraham asked. "No, absolutely, absolutely not," Fetterman responded. "I mean, Israel's done what was necessary." As some Democrats denounce Israel’s bombing campaign in Gaza, citing mass casualties and the ongoing occupation, Fetterman signaled he is willing to break with his party on the issue. FETTERMAN CONDEMNED BY CARVILLE FOR SUPPORTING IRAN WAR, SAYS HE'S ALWAYS ON WRONG SIDE OF ISSUES "I'm the last Democrat, honestly, that's proud to stand with Israel," Fetterman told Fox News. "I can read polls and see how unpopular Israel is, but I'm proud to stand with Israel throughout all of this." Fetterman went on to praise President Donald Trump’s Operation Epic Fury, saying he will "never understand" why fellow Democrats fail to recognize what he described as positive developments in the campaign against Iran. "They've been the evil regime, and I think eliminating their leadership is a strong development," Fetterman said. "We might have disagreements on this as a party, but we should all be behind our military at this point." The senator questioned Democrats’ pursuit of a War Powers Resolution more than 45 days into the Iran War after Trump signaled Tuesday the conflict is "very close" to an end. A War Powers Resolution would check President Trump’s power to enter the U.S. into armed conflict without congressional approval. FETTERMAN BREAKS WITH DEMOCRATS, SAYS TRUMP'S MILITARY STRIKES ON IRAN HAVE 'MADE THE WORLD SAFER' "Why would you be voting every day, every day at this point, why?... We are so close at this point to shutting this down," Fetterman said. Fetterman also urged individuals with large platforms to direct criticism towards Iran, while reaffirming his loyalty to America’s "special ally," Israel. "America's not perfect, but we are the force of good as Israel is," Fetterman said. "If you have a platform and if you wanna criticize someone, criticize Iran, criticize Hamas, criticize Hezbollah." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e3691f059ccda1fcbff667 BROADCAST BIAS: Major media ignored Swalwell scandal until Democrats wanted him gone te 2026-04-18T11:21:03.855Z BROADCAST BIAS: Major media ignored Swalwell scandal until Democrats wanted him gone The natural instincts at the broadcast network news divisions are to play up Republican scandals and controversies and bury troubling stories about Democrats. So, it’s interesting when they pick up a Democrat scandal, drive a Democrat out of office, and then drop the story like a hot potato. This is what happened with Rep. Eric Swalwell, who recently was the leading Democrat in California’s "jungle primary" for governor. On Friday night, April 10, CNN broke the story that four women accused him of sexual harassment. On Sunday night, Swalwell dropped out of the governor’s race. On Monday night, he resigned from Congress. That’s two news cycles and he’s gone. The networks seemed to lose interest after Wednesday morning. The Washington Free Beacon reported these charges were coming on April 6, so the network bias by omission for four days was unsurprising. But clearly within Democrat circles, wheels were turning. The polls in this primary often showed two Republicans winning the top two seats for the general election. So, it looked like time to shrink the Democrat field of candidates. On Saturday morning, CBS anchor Kelly O’Grady announced: "Under fire! Eric Swalwell faces calls to end his campaign for governor of California after the Democratic congressman is accused of sexual assault. The leading members of his party who are pulling their support, and what Swalwell is saying about the accusations." Even with this promotional introduction, the apparent bombshell drew only 88 words when it surfaced late in the show. HOUSE LAWMAKERS EXPRESS DISGUST OVER SWALWELL NOT BEING EXPOSED SOONER: 'IT'S SHAMEFUL': The Sunday shows threw in quick, sometimes nebulous questions about Swalwell’s fate. On ABC, "This Week" host Jonathan Karl couldn’t be more specific than "serious sexual misconduct allegations." NBC’s "Meet the Press" host Kristen Welker asked both Florida Republican Rep. Byron Donalds and Washington Democrat Rep. Pramila Jayapal about Swalwell, and both said Swalwell should go. CBS’s "Face the Nation" didn’t bring the scandal up. On Sunday night, CBS "Weekend News" sounded the notes of doom, that House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries wanted Swalwell out, and Adam Yamaguchi reported, "All 21 Democratic endorsements for Swalwell [for governor] have been withdrawn." The broadcast reports would include Swalwell’s insistence that the allegations were false, but their overall tone was funereal. He was gone, and the problem was the atmosphere for young women working as staffers on Capitol Hill. This could also reflect several days of considering the allegations without airing them. By the time the allegations were breaking TV news, Swalwell’s fate had been decided. SWALWELL'S FALL FROM GRACE SPARKS DEMOCRAT RUSH TO RETURN CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS AMID SCRUTINY On ABC’s "The View" on Monday, only Whoopi Goldberg protested this abrupt result, insisting Swalwell denied the allegations, and that he shouldn’t have to resign before Trump does: "55 people can come out and say they should drain the swamp, but if you are not draining from the top, I don't know if people are going to take it seriously." Strangely, the late-night comedians completely avoided mocking Swalwell as his career came apart. This was especially shocking from ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel, who hosted Swalwell making his announcement that he was running for governor last November, vowing to be a "fighter and protector." That sounds bizarre now. On Thursday night, Kimmel referred briefly to Swalwell’s resignation … in a joke about Colorado Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert. The Washington Post tweeted this: "Rep. Eric Swalwell’s (D) fall left many asking how someone who was dogged by persistent rumors of inappropriate behavior toward women could have risen so high and so fast in a party that says it supports women’s rights." One obvious reason is the typical bias by omission. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Democrats – including his mentor former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and his best friend in Congress, Arizona Democrat Sen. Ruben Gallego – professed complete ignorance until the last minute of Swalwell’s so-called "double life." These kinds of denials explain why the press lacks any investigative ambition. None of them want to be on the wrong side of Pelosi. Reporter Bethany Allen said on X that she heard information on Swalwell's behavior in 2020 when at Axios, but because it wasn't her beat, she simply passed it along and never reported it. When conservatives pounced on that, she blamed the conservative media, like it’s supposed to be their job to expose Democrats, not the liberal media. Democrat strategist Michael Trujillo posted on X Thursday morning that a reporter with Politico was working on verifying the rumors on Swalwell when he was running for president for a few months in 2019: "Two days before he was scheduled to sit down with this reporter Swalwell dropped out of the race. The energy disappeared to potentially take him out." Journalists could say there’s a chasm between rumors of sexual misconduct and verifiable allegations. But it could be argued that the broadcast networks didn’t wait for verification before spreading wild rumors about conservatives, as in the Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh confirmation process. The burden of proof is much lighter on the right. It didn’t matter that one of the most aggressive pushers of wild Kavanaugh allegations was one Eric Swalwell.  CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM TIM GRAHAM Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e3690c059ccda1fcbff65e BBQ lovers beware: Middle East conflict might disrupt your summer plans this year te 2026-04-18T11:20:44.270Z BBQ lovers beware: Middle East conflict might disrupt your summer plans this year Burger lovers take warning: neighborhood cookouts could be more expensive this summer, thanks to conflict in the Middle East. Global tensions are pushing up energy prices, resulting in higher costs for beef and the propane used to fuel backyard grills — just in time for Americans getting ready for barbecue season. "The impact of ongoing challenges in the Middle East on energy prices impacts nearly every facet of the U.S. economy and beef-cattle are not immune," Glynn Tonsor, a professor of agricultural economics at Kansas State University, told Fox News Digital. THE SINGLE CRUSHING PROBLEM AMERICAN CATTLE RANCHERS WISH TRUMP WOULD FIX INSTEAD Ranchers rely on energy at nearly every step of their process, from fueling tractors in the field to using trucks to transport cattle, and those higher costs are often passed on to consumers, Tonsor explained. Those pressures are showing up at the pump. The national average for a gallon of gas now stands at approximately $4.09, up roughly 93 cents from just one month ago, according to AAA, with costs climbing across nearly every region. Diesel, a key fuel for freight and shipping, has climbed to $5.61, up about $2.03 over the past year, making it more expensive to move cattle and beef across the country. The ripple effects go far beyond beef. Propane, the fuel powering many backyard grills, is also getting more expensive as global energy markets tighten, in part, because countries in the Middle East are such major suppliers to the world. U.S. propane prices at the Mont Belvieu hub, the industry benchmark for this type of power, have surged nearly 19% since the conflict began in late February. BEEF PRICES ARE CLOSE TO RECORD HIGHS — BUT AMERICANS AREN’T CUTTING BACK But higher energy costs are only part of the story. Cattle supply remains slow to respond. Unlike oil or metals, where supply can be increased relatively quickly, cattle production takes years to ramp up after a dip. The U.S. cattle herd is now at its smallest size in 75 years, which is keeping the supply tight following years of drought, rising costs and an aging ranching workforce resulting in producers needing to cut back. That tight supply is already pushing prices higher — and the Iran conflict is only proliferating the issue. According to U.S. Department of Agriculture data, the average price of beef in grocery stores climbed from about $8.70 per pound in March 2025 to $10.08 a year later — an increase of roughly 16%. Subsequently, even if energy prices ease, beef prices likely won't be quick to follow. For shoppers, that means prices may remain high — or climb further — depending on whether consumers keep coughing-up cash for steak and burgers, or opt to switch to cheaper alternatives. Much of that comes down to forces far beyond Americans' backyard that continue to shape the cost of firing up the grill this summer. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e35faa059ccda1fcbff463 WWE stars reveal what makes WrestleMania so special: 'It's the Super Bowl of pro wrestling' te 2026-04-18T10:40:42.816Z WWE stars reveal what makes WrestleMania so special: 'It's the Super Bowl of pro wrestling' WrestleMania is one of the biggest spectacles in sports. It is the premier event for the WWE, combining the fanfare of the Super Bowl with the hard-hitting action of combat sports. The top feuds in the company will come to an end while fans hold out hope of a major return or a surprise appearance from one of their favorite stars. For the pro wrestlers themselves, the event means just a bit more. It’s the culmination of everything they have worked for and a chance to showcase their skills to an audience of thousands in a stadium and millions watching at home. WWE stars Bayley, Jade Cargill and others told Fox News Digital what WrestleMania meant to them. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM You can just look around this room and see it bring so many people together. There’s so many events going on. So many people can actually come and meet their favorite wrestler. And for me, that’s what it’s all about. It doesn’t matter what’s going on in your life, wrestling can just take it all away and get to be a bit more personal with that. It’s great for me. "A lot of people who don’t watch pro wrestling will watch WrestleMania. I feel like this is the Mecca to the point where it is equivalent to the Super Bowl. People who are kind of on the fringe, only hear about pro wrestling, are going to watch this event. Our performers and our athletes in this company, people we’re co-workers with, go out there and really do give it everything they’ve got in order to capture those people." "To me, WrestleMania when I was a kid always felt like it was on another planet because of the theatrics because of the stage, the fireworks, the people dressed up – like, not just the wrestlers and performers but the people in the crowd. They treat it like they’re going to prom or they’re going to a 50th wedding anniversary. They plan all-year long and they dress up for it and they’re prepared. And it just seemed like it’s on another plant, like it was so far out of reach because when you’re in the stadium, everybody who’s there, nothing else matters in the world, you know? Like nothing on the outside of that stadium matters except what’s there and only you and now, 80,000, 90,000 people are experiencing it together. WRESTLEMANIA 42 CARD REVEALED AS MAIN EVENTS AND MAJOR MATCHES ARE SET "And to me, that’s a very special feeling that’s hard to explain unless you’re there. Even when you are watching on TV, it’s like you want to be there. To me, it’s very special because my family and friends, you know, they don’t get to come to everything. They don’t get to come to all the matches as much as they would love to, or WrestleMania is an excuse for them to leave the state, leave their house and to come all together and there for me but it’s just one of the rare times that everybody gets together. So, I believe that goes the same for fans as well. There might be a group of friends that they only see once a year and it’s at WrestleMania or you might only see your crazy uncle at WrestleMania. It just brings family and friends together and it’s a very special night … two nights!" "I think if everyone is on the same wavelength, this is the apex of everything they’ve worked for all year long. This is the biggest show in pro wrestling. Everyone putting forth that effort makes the show that much greater. It’s a spectacle man. It’s the greatest thing in sports entertainment." "Everyone grew up watching WrestleMania. As a wrestler, that’s the dream. It’s the No. 1 thing in the wrestling world." "I mean, it’s like our Super Bowl. You wait all year long for it. This is where legends are made and it’s the biggest show of the year. There’s so much that goes into it and only the beset make the card." WWE WOMEN’S CHAMP JADE CARGILL ON WHY SHE HAS THE EDGE OVER RHEA RIPLEY AT WRESTLEMANIA 42 "It’s our Super Bowl. All our storylines are coming to a close but also new storylines are forming as well because we have Raw on the Monday, which is the biggest Raw of the year after WrestleMania because storylines are coming out of ‘Mania. It’s the payoff to it all. Rhea and I’s storyline started around February at Elimination Chamber, and it came out of nowhere. It’s the payoff to everything. It’s the biggest matches of the year, the biggest entrances of the year, the best gear of the year. … It’s the biggest entertainment nights of the year. But you see a lot of hard hitting and a lot of emotion. A lot of emotion and it gets people so invested and that’s why we continue to have so many fans that continue to show up and show out for us every single year. "WrestleMania is the culmination of all the hard work from the whole entire year up until this moment where you go out there and you show every single person who you are an what you’re made of and I think it’s a great testament to the wrestlers themselves to get to a ‘Mania because it’s like I finally was able to do what I’ve had a lifelong dream of wanting to do. Everyone wants to wrestle at WrestleMania. To be able to accomplish a dream that you had since childhood, if you haven’t experienced that, I don’t know, that’s an unworldly type of feeling to have." CODY RHODES CAPTURES UNDISPUTED WWE CHAMPIONSHIP, SETS UP EPIC WRESTLEMANIA 42 MATCH "It feels like the first time every year that all of wrestling comes together for one event. So, even if you can’t afford tickets to go to WrestleMania, there’s all these incredible independent shows that are going on that week that you can see, and everyone is just enjoying wrestling together. The Super Bowl of wrestling is honestly the best way you can put it. The way I fell in love with wrestling, honestly, it was with the smaller shows, truthfully. It really, really was. I wasn’t allowed to watch wrestling when I was a kid, so it was going to these more intimate shows that allowed me to connect with the performers. And it wasn’t until later that I understood the joy of WWE, but it was the independent shows that got me hooked, honestly." "Hearing some of the fans talk about what WrestleMania means to them because, again, I didn’t grow up watching wrestling, I was never really a fan, but hearing some of the fans during meet and greets be like, ‘I saved up all year for this moment,’ like, ‘I saved up so I can buy this merch and so we can go to the show and to meet you,’ and it’s just, it’s really, really cool to see how passionate people are. Especially, people that aren’t in the business. This is a full-time job. We don’t have an offseason. So, in a way, it is like our end of the year celebration but it also doesn’t stop after that. It’s kind of a reset but it is a way for us to kind of wrap up everything and just go balls to the wall and to put it all out there for a night." "It’s the Super Bowl of pro wrestling. It’s a culmination of everything that you did throughout the year. All the hard work. All the training. All of the ups and downs of what transpired throughout the year. I mean, WrestleMania is special. Every WrestleMania, something unexpected happens or somebody wins who you didn’t think was gonna win. It is always a good time." "Man, it’s the biggest stage of them all. It’s our Super Bowl. For 52 weeks, this is the week that it’s all about. The biggest stage, the brightest lights." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e35c28059ccda1fcbff3bc Rewriting Local Leadership: How Delwin Lampkin Is Reshaping City Politics Through Operational Credibility and Civic Engagement te 2026-04-18T10:25:44.968Z Rewriting Local Leadership: How Delwin Lampkin Is Reshaping City Politics Through Operational Credibility and Civic Engagement Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e35c14059ccda1fcbff3b3 Rewriting Local Leadership: How Delwin Lampkin Is Reshaping City Politics Through Operational Credibility and Civic Engagement te 2026-04-18T10:25:24.938Z Rewriting Local Leadership: How Delwin Lampkin Is Reshaping City Politics Through Operational Credibility and Civic Engagement Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e35c01059ccda1fcbff3aa Quantum AI Launches quantumaieu.com to Strengthen Its European Digital Presence te 2026-04-18T10:25:05.036Z Quantum AI Launches quantumaieu.com to Strengthen Its European Digital Presence Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e35bed059ccda1fcbff3a1 Quantum AI Launches quantumaieu.com to Strengthen Its European Digital Presence te 2026-04-18T10:24:45.372Z Quantum AI Launches quantumaieu.com to Strengthen Its European Digital Presence Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e35bd9059ccda1fcbff398 The Law Office of David A. Breston Named Best Houston DWI Lawyer for First-Time Offenders te 2026-04-18T10:24:25.678Z The Law Office of David A. Breston Named Best Houston DWI Lawyer for First-Time Offenders Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e35bc5059ccda1fcbff38f The Law Office of David A. Breston Named Best Houston DWI Lawyer for First-Time Offenders te 2026-04-18T10:24:05.588Z The Law Office of David A. Breston Named Best Houston DWI Lawyer for First-Time Offenders Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e35bb1059ccda1fcbff386 IAS ANALYSIS Launches MONET-R FT-NIR Analyzer: A Breakthrough in High-End Lab Instruments from China te 2026-04-18T10:23:45.849Z IAS ANALYSIS Launches MONET-R FT-NIR Analyzer: A Breakthrough in High-End Lab Instruments from China Independent R&D, global vision — the MONET-R brings precision, intelligence, and award-winning design to laboratories worldwide. 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Sharif quickly responded on X, "On behalf of the people of Pakistan, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, and on my behalf, I express my deep and profound appreciation for your kind and gracious words." The public exchange capped a remarkable rise for Munir, who has become one of the few foreign officials trusted both by Trump and by Iran’s security establishment. TRUMP AGREES TO 2-WEEK CEASEFIRE IF IRAN OPENS STRAIT OF HORMUZ Munir recently became the first foreign military leader to visit Iran since the latest escalation between the United States and Iran, according to Pakistani and Iranian reports. Arriving in full military uniform, he was warmly greeted by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and held meetings with senior Iranian military officials. Retired Pakistani Gen. Ahmed Saeed told Fox News Digital that Munir has for months served as an informal back channel between Washington and Tehran, Iran, as the Trump administration tries to negotiate an end to the conflict, Iran’s nuclear program and the naval blockade in the Persian Gulf. Few foreign figures appear to have closer ties both to Trump and to Iran’s military hierarchy. That has raised a striking question: How did the same man become close both to Trump and to some of Iran’s most powerful commanders? Saeed, who said he has known Munir personally for years, told Fox News Digital that Munir began building ties with Iran while serving as Pakistan’s director general of military intelligence in 2016 and 2017. "He has been interacting with the leadership. He has been interacting with the intelligence community. He has been interacting with the IRGC," or the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Saeed said. According to Saeed, Munir built ties not only with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps but also with Iran’s regular army and intelligence apparatus. Saeed said Munir had longstanding contact with former Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Quds Force commander Qassem Soleimani, who was killed in a U.S. strike in 2020, commander Hossein Salami, who was killed in an Israeli strike in June 2025, and other Iranian military figures. JD VANCE SAYS THE BALL IS 'IN IRAN’S COURT' AFTER PAKISTAN PEACE TALKS STALL "He continues to be a figure internationally who has personal interactions, a personal equation in the intelligence community in Iran, in the military hierarchy in Iran, in the diplomatic corps of Iran and also on the side of the political leadership," Saeed said. That longstanding relationship appears to explain why Iran welcomed him so warmly, even as he remains in direct contact with Trump and his team. Foundation for Defense of Democracies' Bill Roggio told Fox News Digital that, "Trump should not trust the Pakistanis. Pakistan was a perfidious ‘ally’ in Afghanistan, backing the Taliban while pretending to be our friends. Munir’s ties to the IRGC should be a massive red flag for the Trump admin." Munir’s relationship with Trump dates back to the India–Pakistan crisis of May 2025. Munir played a key role in helping de-escalate the confrontation, and afterward Pakistan formally nominated Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, a move widely viewed by Pakistani analysts as encouraged by Munir. Since then, Trump repeatedly has praised him. Trump has called Munir an "exceptional man," a "great fighter" and "my favorite field marshal."  Pakistani officials and media reports say the two men now speak directly. Pakistani analyst Raza Rumi told Fox News Digital that Munir’s appeal to Trump is not surprising. "Trump has long shown a preference for strong, decisive leaders," Rumi said. "Munir fits that mold as a centralized authority figure who can deliver outcomes." WHY TRUMP, IRAN SEEM LIGHT-YEARS APART ON ANY POSSIBLE DEAL TO END THE WAR Rumi described Munir as "a disciplined, institution-first leader with a strong emphasis on order, hierarchy and strategic clarity." "Unlike more publicly charismatic military figures, his style is relatively understated, shaped by intelligence work and operational experience rather than overt political signaling," Rumi said. Munir’s background helps explain both his style and his influence. Munir studied at the Fuji School in Japan, the Command and Staff College in Quetta, the Malaysian Armed Forces College in Kuala Lumpur, and Pakistan’s National Defence University, where he earned an master of philosophy degree n public policy and strategic security management, according to Pakistan’s Geo News. Munir was the first army chief in Pakistan to receive the Sword of Honour, the military’s highest distinction for a cadet. The outlet also described him as an avid reader, traveler and sportsman. Munir is also a Hafiz-e-Quran, meaning he has memorized the entire Quran by heart. A former head of both Pakistan’s Military Intelligence and Inter-Services Intelligence agencies, Munir spent years overseeing Pakistan’s most sensitive regional relationships, including with Iran, Afghanistan and India. TRUMP AGREES TO 2-WEEK CEASEFIRE IF IRAN OPENS STRAIT OF HORMUZ In 2025, after the India-Pakistan crisis, he was elevated to field marshal, the first Pakistani officer to hold the rank since former military ruler Ayub Khan. Pakistani officials say that later that year, he also was given the newly created title of chief of defense forces, further cementing his authority above the country’s military branches. Munir rarely gives interviews, but his speeches offer clues to his worldview. WHO ACTUALLY RUNS IRAN RIGHT NOW? THE KEY POWER PLAYERS AS TRUMP CLAIMS TALKS TO 'TOP' OFFICIAL At the Margalla Dialogue in Islamabad in November 2024, he warned that "absence of proper regulations for freedom of expression is leading to the deterioration of moral values in societies worldwide." The remark reflected a broader emphasis on order, discipline and centralized authority. Rumi said Munir operates from "a transactional, state-centric worldview rather than an ideological one." Yet critics argue that his rise has come at a cost to Pakistan’s democracy. After becoming army chief in 2022, Munir focused heavily on domestic politics, including what critics described as a crackdown on political opposition and an unprecedented concentration of military power, according to The Guardian, which reported that key negotiations with the United States and Iran have been coordinated not from Islamabad, Pakistan’s civilian capital, but from Rawalpindi, the headquarters of the military. Critics say that reflects a broader reality: Pakistan’s foreign policy is increasingly being run by the army rather than the elected government. Rumi said Munir’s rise reflects "the military increasingly eclipsing civilian leadership in Pakistan." As the current negotiations continue, much appears to rest on Munir. Saeed said that is because Munir has spent years building trust on both sides and is unlikely to stop now. "Knowing our field marshal, and from my own personal knowledge of him, he is relentless. He would not give up," Saeed said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e35b34059ccda1fcbff324 David Cross doesn’t 'give a f---’: The actor-comedian on his new special, social media and ‘terrifying’ AI te 2026-04-18T10:21:40.206Z David Cross doesn’t 'give a f---’: The actor-comedian on his new special, social media and ‘terrifying’ AI David Cross just released his ninth stand-up special, and as always, he's doing it his way. The comedian known for his offbeat 1990s sketch comedy series "Mr. Show" and his character Tobias Fünke in the sitcom "Arrested Development" sat down with Fox News Digital for a wide-ranging exclusive interview that ranged from the value of virality to what makes art AI-proof and even to crying about baseball. "The End of the Beginning of the End" is now streaming on YouTube featuring a new hour of comedy complete with Cross' signature anecdotes deconstructing life's absurdities. With eight previous stand-up specials under his belt, he said his audience understands what type of show to expect from him by now. "I know this sounds, you know, corny, but they're really smart," Cross said of his audience, "And they are mostly like-minded people. And they know what they're getting at this point," which he described as a balance between silly and political jokes, including some personal stories, offensive humor and topical bits. His care for his audience extended to his wife, whose writing talents he praised, and to the rise of artificial intelligence, a subject that sparked his interest and concern. CONAN O'BRIEN KNEW LATE-NIGHT SHOWS WERE IN TROUBLE AFTER VIRAL 'HOT ONES' APPEARANCE But when it came to his own career, the comic took a more laid-back tack. Cross said he doesn't tailor his work for algorithms or soften his material for mass appeal. "At this point, I don't give a s---, man. I'm gonna do it and if you want to come down, show up. If not, whatever, it's fine. I'm doing my thing. The audience is happy. Come down if you want, I don't give a f---." Cross’ "thing" is threading the needle between the playful and the provocative, he said. "I don't want to make it too heavily silly or too heavily political. I like to keep a really nice balance through the whole thing." He told Fox News Digital he thinks of himself not as a "political comic," but rather as "a comic who does talk about politics a little bit." Indeed, politics isn't the only touchy subject Cross will tear into onstage. Religion is no safer from his absurd probing. He recalled one shocking joke in particular that he predicted would get a strong reaction. The punchline involved traveling back in time to kill baby Jesus. To round it out, he called back to an early bit of his about eating people with disabilities. MARK NORMAND SAYS LATE NIGHT IS 'DYING' — HOW THE STAND-UP COMIC KEEPS UP IN A CHANGING COMEDY SCENE "I say that, that gets a reaction, and I know it's going to. And I relish that, I look forward to it," he said, because comedy can get people to consider things from a new perspective. "I can continue the thought and get you to understand why, actually, that thing that you were offended at, that thing made you gasp... maybe there's some logic to it." When considering what jokes belong in an hour together, whether goofy or grounded, Cross said he considers "what flows" more than thematic cohesion. "If there is kind of a thread or a theme, that's just something that presents itself. I never sit down and go, 'How can I talk about the inhumanity of man?' You know, it's not that kind of thing." Ultimately, the audience's reaction is his main metric when it comes to cutting and refining jokes, he said. Cross' esteem for audience feedback doesn't carry over in quite the same way to a social media audience. He said he never considers the potential for a joke to become a "soundbite" or "clip online," and he's suffered for it. "All the folks from my PR can tell you, pulling clips is very difficult from any of my specials," Cross chuckled, extending a hand toward his publicist. Given his extended storytelling style, it would be "futile" for him to try to write for social media, he said. Pulling a short clip that includes the context needed to understand it is difficult, and even then, he would need to find one that's not too "saucy." Cross acknowledged the growing popularity of comedians who get their start on social media, which some comics would brand a "shortcut." He said he's not a fan of that route, though he doesn't hold it against the up-and-comers. Nonetheless, something is lost by missing out on the experience of working with live audiences on the road, he maintained. COMEDIAN WANDA SYKES ARGUES THAT MODERN COMICS ARE TERRIFIED OF CRITICS FOR SAYING WRONG JOKES Some comics rise above the glut of stand-up available today, and Cross said he's been introduced to some great new talents through Netflix and social media. But he finds most of them unremarkable. "The vast majority are just boring to me... There's nothing special about that special. And you can sort of get a sense that they don't have the innate or intuitive qualities that one would get by going out on the road and performing in different places with different people of all walks of life, you know, in a mall in suburban St. Louis or whatever." For better or worse, these comics have audiences, and if they can get butts in seats, "Good for them," said Cross, joking about people who pay exorbitant ticket prices to see that super cute "guy who does the thing" from TikTok or Instagram. People come to his shows to see the beard, he jested. But amid rapidly progressing artificial intelligence technology, that iconic beard could soon be stolen and used by AI to create a convincing fake video of Cross in any number of compromising situations, a prospect he called "f------ terrifying." In an age where nearly every industry has to consider what jobs could be taken over by AI, Cross listed two forms of performance that he judged to be safe — at least for now. "As far as AI, as we understand it now, I would imagine dance can't be replaced, and I would imagine stand-up comedy [is safe]. You can't replicate that experience without a replicant. Hmm, new Westworld idea," said Cross, pitching a new version of the film and TV series, "but it's all s----- standups." "I think [standup comedy] is safe. But I say this with the caveat of: Who knows where the f--- this is going. It's clearly not going to be regulated. I mean, not with the current people in office that won't regulate anything." Emerging technology is changing the playing field. Cross pointed to AI actor Tilly Norwood, a completely digital performer. "I had such a difficult time computing that this was not a real person," he said. While he finds the breakneck pace of improvement scary, he said he's even more concerned for young people. "This is the beginning. We're in the very beginning of it, so that part is terrifying, especially if there's no regulation. And I think about my daughter's generation and like, what the f--- are they going to have to deal with?" Cross didn’t pretend to have answers for where AI is headed. But on comedy, at least, his approach remains the same: do the material he wants, trust the audience that gets it and let someone else chase the algorithm. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e35b20059ccda1fcbff31b Boston mayor denies funding LGBTQ migrant ‘wellness’ perks after program touts up to $500 benefits te 2026-04-18T10:21:20.503Z Boston mayor denies funding LGBTQ migrant ‘wellness’ perks after program touts up to $500 benefits Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s office is denying reports that city funds were used to support a program offering LGBTQ migrants up to $500 in "wellness" perks, after a local advocacy group advertised the benefits and later scaled back its description amid backlash. Through its program "Belonging Matters," the group had planned to provide yoga, arts and other recreational services. "No funds have been distributed or directed for these purposes. This organization received a $7,500 grant through a City program to support mental health services. Those funds were not designated for and may not be used for the voucher program referenced," a spokesperson for the city told Fox News Digital. The dispute highlights conflicting claims about what the "Belonging Matters" program actually offered and whether any city-backed funding was tied to those benefits, drawing scrutiny over how Boston distributes and oversees grants to outside advocacy groups. BOSTON POLICE IGNORED 100% OF ICE DETAINER REQUESTS IN 2025, CITING SANCTUARY LAW OUTnewcomers is listed as one of 45 recipients of a larger $200,000 push to support LGBTQ communities in Boston. The $200,000 figure was approved by Wu last year as a part of the Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ+ Advancement (MOLA). According to Boston officials, OUTnewcomers was awarded a $7,500 mini-grant allocated from the 2026 budget. The city has not green-lighted grant funding or cash assistance. "These investments represent our continued dedication to uplifting LGBTQ+ Bostonians by putting resources directly into the hands of trusted community organizations," Wu said in a press release at the time. The mayor's office declined to answer questions about what the $7,500 fund had originally been approved for. The registration form for Belonging Matters offered applicants yoga, breathwork and meditation, gym memberships, creative arts, peer support, storytelling, nature-based wellness and hair styling. If approved, the program promised applicants $250 to $500 in "wellness allowances" evaluated on a case-by-case basis. But the organization later described the program as offering vouchers of $50 or less, creating a discrepancy between how the initiative was initially presented and how it was later characterized. "Our City of Boston-funded program is modest and need-based. It provides small vouchers of $50 or less to eligible LGBTQ+ migrants living in Boston to access limited wellness support such as haircuts, acupuncture, or massage," the organization said in a press release. BOSTON'S WU ORDERS RELEASE OF ICE SURVEILLANCE AND BODY CAM FOOTAGE, SAYS FED GOVERNMENT 'HIDES BEHIND MASKS' The program drew scrutiny online, with critics calling it a waste of taxpayer dollars. "Handing out perks & benefits like this all the while telling the tax payers of Boston you need to pay more because we have a huge shortfall in our budget," one observer wrote in a post to X, alluding to property tax hikes approved by the Boston City Council in 2025. OUTnewcomers did not respond to requests for comment from Fox News Digital on how many registrants are expected to join or how many have enrolled so far. The group announced on Thursday that it had temporarily suspended the program due to "security threats." Founded by Sal Khan, a queer journalist originally from Pakistan, OUTnewcomers describes itself as a "grassroots and volunteer-run organization based in the Greater Boston Area" focused on "community-led advocacy, resource navigation and collective care." OUTnewcomers only recently launched its website in April, according to a post to X put up by the organization. Their website does not list a 990 form, the required disclosure for nonprofits that normally lays out an organization’s structure, leadership and revenue. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e35b0c059ccda1fcbff312 Prince William’s ‘ruthless side’ emerges as he views Prince Harry as ‘untrustworthy': experts te 2026-04-18T10:21:00.759Z Prince William’s ‘ruthless side’ emerges as he views Prince Harry as ‘untrustworthy': experts Prince Harry has tried to break Prince William’s "wall of silence," but the no-nonsense future king, who has a "ruthless side," has a long memory for loyalty, and an even longer one for betrayal. The claim was made by multiple royal experts who spoke to Fox News Digital, who claimed that "the firewall is firmly held" against the Duke of Sussex, who has reportedly not spoken to his brother since Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral in 2022. The Prince of Wales is "ignoring the circus" and is "done with drama," British broadcaster and photographer Helena Chard told Fox News Digital. PRINCE HARRY, MEGHAN MARKLE BLASTED FOR ‘FAUX ROYAL TOUR’ AS EXPERTS ACCUSE COUPLE OF EXPLOITING TITLES "This feels like a permanent royal reset," she shared. "But William’s silence isn’t a mystery. It’s a strategy." "William regards his brother as totally untrustworthy," royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams also claimed to Fox News Digital. Chard and Fitzwilliams’ statements came following reports that William, 43, has a "ruthless streak" and "holds a grudge" against those who have either sided against him or are in Harry’s corner alongside his wife, Meghan Markle. WATCH: KATE MIDDLETON TRIED TO MEDIATE PRINCE WILLIAM, PRINCE HARRY SPLIT: AUTHOR "William is someone who does hold a grudge; he does choose sides," Roya Nikkhah, royal editor of The Sunday Times, told Times Radio, as quoted by the Daily Mail. "If someone picks the other side, he remembers that," she warned. Fitzwilliams previously told the Daily Mail that William has a "ruthless streak," noting that he prioritizes loyalty and the crown. "Loyalty cuts both ways, and as they say, ‘Betrayal has a long shelf life,’" said Chard. "Prince William is known to take a harder line than some. He’s setting his agenda for the future of the monarchy. There’s a difference between being ruthless and holding people accountable. He’s fearless and has a strong moral character." Harry has been estranged from his family since he and his wife stepped back as senior royals in 2020. At the time, they cited the unbearable intrusions of the British press and the lack of support from the palace as their reasons for the move. After the couple settled in California, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex aired their grievances in interviews and documentaries. Harry’s 2023 memoir, "Spare," which revealed embarrassing details about the House of Windsor and detailed his rivalry with William, further strained relations. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Russell Myers, royal editor for the Daily Mirror and author of "William & Catherine," told Fox News Digital that while the brothers were close growing up and bonded by the death of their mother, Princess Diana, cracks in their relationship were likely to appear. "There’s the issue of the heir and the spare," Myers explained. "We all know what Prince Harry’s memoir is called. And then you have the issue of these two very different paths they were set on. William was very much led into the path of, ‘You are going to be king. This is your destiny.’ And Harry was left to fend for himself, really. And I think that caused a lot of issues in their adolescence and into adulthood." But the brothers’ feud may have begun well before Harry’s exit from the U.K. When Harry, 41, began dating Meghan, 44, in 2016, the relationship progressed quickly, with the American actress meeting senior royals early on. The couple announced their engagement in November 2017 and married the following year. According to multiple royal experts, William was concerned about Harry’s whirlwind romance and reportedly advised him to "take as much time as you need" before making a lifelong commitment.  LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS William’s view, as portrayed in these accounts, was to ensure Harry didn’t rush into marriage before the "Suits" alum fully understood the pressures of royal life as a newcomer. Harry, however, is said to have interpreted William’s caution as a lack of support — or even skepticism — toward Meghan. Experts say that’s when their relationship turned frosty. In his book, Myers claimed that William would get riled up about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s dramatic exit from royal life and the tell-alls that came with it. William’s wife, Kate Middleton, had "less interest in convincing Harry to stay, he claimed. Fox News Digital reached out to Kensington Palace for comment. A spokesperson for Buckingham Palace previously told Fox News Digital, "We don’t comment on such books." "Unfortunately for both Harry and Princess Catherine, I think the fractiousness of the relationship was always going to happen because Harry and Meghan chose the path that they did," Myers explained. "They wanted to leave immediately. They saw that the institution would probably try to stop them from leaving." "I think a real line was crossed," Myers continued. "The people that I’d spoken to for the book say that both William and Catherine were left deeply hurt by Harry and Meghan’s state of play and the way they went about leaving the family." Following Harry and Meghan’s explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey in 2021, which was viewed by nearly 50 million people globally, Buckingham Palace issued a statement on behalf of Queen Elizabeth that read, "Recollections may vary." Myers claimed Kate, 44, was "absolutely integral" to that message. "Catherine did not want the brothers to finish their relationship," Myers explained. "She was always trying to bring them together, always trying to be that mediator for William when they’re very hot, two hotheaded young men, falling out. Catherine was always saying to William and Harry at certain junctures, ‘Think about what you want for the future.’" "There was a great deal of sadness over Harry and Meghan leaving," said Myers. "Harry was urged by other members of the family to try and think again, try and work out a situation where it could work for all parties." "Looking forward, maybe it’s a bit too soon to think of reconciliation," he added. Hilary Fordwich, British royals expert, told Fox News Digital she doesn’t believe William is being "ruthless." Instead, she views it as "strong, admirable leadership" based on "loyalty and dedication to duty." "He is good at setting boundaries and sticking to them," said Fordwich. "We are likely to see a far tighter circle to protect the institution. And Princess Catherine adheres to the same high standards and values. She is his rock in all things." QUEEN ELIZABETH’S AIDE, NICKNAMED 'AK-47,' CLASHED WITH PRINCE HARRY IN EXPLOSIVE ‘TIARAGATE’: EXPERTS "Harry and Meghan left the royal family to build their Hollywood empire in private," said Chard. "They’re forging their own agenda. However, they hope to use their royal circus formula to continue to make money. William isn't going to be a part of their media circle, which further distracts him from the monarchy. William remembers loyalty as the future king because he has to." The royal family, especially William, hasn’t forgotten Harry’s memoir and its claims. "If William deviated from the ‘never complain, never explain’ motto of the royal family, he would spend 24/7 explaining," Chard argued. "Monetizing the monarchy is an anathema to William. The royal family does not trust Harry and Meghan." "A long memory is essential and signals a tougher, more controlled monarchy under Prince William’s reign," said Chard. "He’ll be a great leader because he doesn’t forget who damaged the institution, who stays silent, who overshares and torches trust." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e34b4e059ccda1fcbff02c Small Business Optimism Index Declines In March As Uncertainty Rises te 2026-04-18T09:13:50.425Z Small Business Optimism Index Declines In March As Uncertainty Rises By Ethan Faverino | Small business optimism weakened in March as a sharp drop in reported profit trends and softening expectations for business conditions weighed on the outlook, according to the latest survey from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell 3 points to 95.8, slipping below its 52-year historical average of 98 for the first time since April 2025. At the same time, the Uncertainty Index rose 4 points to 92, significantly above its long-term average of 68. “The 20% Small Business Deduction and other supportive small business tax provisions in the Working Families Tax Cut Act have had many positives for small business owners,” stated NFIB Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg. “However, the dramatic spike in oil prices has spooked consumers and owners alike. Small business owners are having to absorb those higher input costs and pass them along to their customers.” Key Declines Drive the Drop in Optimism The decline in the Optimism Index was driven primarily by two key components: the frequency of reports of positive profit trends, which plunged 11 points to a net negative 25%—the largest contributor to the overall drop—and the net percentage of owners expecting better business conditions, which fell 7 points to a net 11%, marking the third consecutive monthly decline and the lowest reading since October 2024. Other notable movements included: Employment Index – Fell from 103.5 to 101.6. While still above the 2025 average (101.2) and historical average (100), the 1.9-point decline signals moderation in labor market conditions. Capital outlays – Only 16% of owners plan capital investments in the next six months, down 2 points and the lowest level since November 2009. Sales – A net negative 5% reported higher nominal sales in the past three months (down 6 points), ending four months of improvement. Expectations for higher real sales volumes over the next quarter eased to a net 7%. Inventory – Plans for inventory investment turned more cautious, reaching a net negative 5%, the lowest since May 2024. Labor Market and Compensation Trends Hiring activity showed signs of cooling. A seasonally adjusted 32% of owners reported job openings they could not fill (down 1 point), though this remains well above the historical average of 24%. Skilled worker openings stood at 27%, while unskilled openings rose slightly to 12%. A net 12% of owners plan to create new jobs in the coming three months, unchanged from February and near the long-term average. Compensation pressures eased modestly: a net 33% reported raising compensation; plans to raise compensation in the next three months fell 4 points to a net 18%—the lowest since July 2025. Despite the declines, both actual and planned compensation remain above historical averages. Pricing, Supply Chains, and Business Health Actual price increases ticked up, with a net 25% of owners raising average selling prices (up 1 point and well above the historical average). Planned price hikes, however, declined 4 points to a net 24%. Supply chain disruptions affected 62% of owners to some degree (up 3 points), with most reporting only mild or moderate impacts. When rating the overall health of their businesses, 13% called it “excellent” (up 1 point), 51% “good” (down 4 points), 30% “fair” (up 4 points), and 4% “poor” (down 1 point). Top Business Problems and Credit Conditions Taxes remained the single most important problem for 19% of owners (unchanged and still ranked #1), followed by labor quality at 15% (#2), and inflation at 14% (#3). Credit conditions stayed relatively stable but tight. The net percent expecting easier credit held at negative 5%, while the average interest rate on short-term loans edged down to 7.9%. Only 24% of owners reported borrowing regularly, a historically low level. Just 11% viewed it as a good time to expand (down 4 points and below the historical average). “Small business owners are certainly keeping a close eye on the price of oil,” added NFIB State Director Chad Heinrich. “As those cost pressures grow and Arizona’s officeholders dawdle on tax conformity, small businesses are doing everything they can to minimize price increases for their consumers and stay competitive. It’s essential that state policymakers give our small businesses certainty and fully conform with the provisions of the Working Families Tax Cut Act.” Ethan Faverino is a reporter for AZ Free News. You can send him news tips using this link. The post Small Business Optimism Index Declines In March As Uncertainty Rises first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e34b39059ccda1fcbff023 Court Rules Independent Candidate For Governor Must Be Allowed On Ballot te 2026-04-18T09:13:29.623Z Court Rules Independent Candidate For Governor Must Be Allowed On Ballot By Staff Reporter | The Maricopa County Superior Court has ruled that the leading independent gubernatorial candidate does qualify for the ballot. Hugh Lytle, an independent under the No Labels Party, announced his victory on Wednesday. Lytle is a Scottsdale businessman: founder and managing partner of El Toro Ventures, founder and board member of Equality Health, co-founder and former CEO of Univita Health, and co-founder and former president of Axia Health. “These legal tricks to find technicalities to keep an independent off the ballot is exactly why so many people have lost faith in our system,” said Lytle. “When someone even suggests putting people ahead of parties and special interests, the system tries to shut it down. But this time, it didn’t work.”  ‼️🚨HUGH IS ON THE BALLOT 🚨‼️ For a long time, a lot of people felt like they didn’t have a voice. Today changed that. This was a win for Arizona and for every Independent across the state. And it’s only the beginning. Stay involved. Stay in touch. Visit… pic.twitter.com/fcVDDeSXya — Hugh Lytle for Governor (@hughforgovernor) April 15, 2026 In a statement given to the media, Lytle claimed the legal challenge against him was rooted in Gov. Katie Hobbs feeling threatened by his candidacy. Lytle has claimed Hobbs was behind the lawsuit because her former chief legal advisor, Sambo “Bo” Dul, was one of the attorneys representing the case against him.  “The judge’s decision is not a personal win for me. It’s a win for the voters, for democracy and for Arizona’s growing Independent movement which gains momentum every day,” said Lytle. “Perhaps that’s why Gov. Hobbs is afraid to face me in an election.” At contest was the validity of Lytle’s petition sheets, which used a UPS store address located in one district rather than his residential address located in a separate district. Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Michael Mandell ruled that district locations didn’t matter for statewide races.  “Mr. Lytle is running for statewide office, not district, precinct, or municipal office. Both the UPS store address and his physical address are in Scottsdale,” stated Mandell. “There is no dispute that Mr. Lytle has been an Arizona resident for many years, that he resides in Maricopa County, and that he satisfies the constitutional and statutory residency requirements for Governor.” Lytle faced multiple challenges to his candidacy, one from his primary opponent Teri Ann Hourihan, and another from a former Democratic Party legislative district leader, Craig Beckman. Lytle pledged to not take any salary as governor. He announced his intent to donate his entire first-year salary as governor to Teen Lifeline, and then the remaining years to other charities.  Hugh is committed to donating his entire first-year salary as Governor of Arizona to Teen Lifeline. After that, he would continue giving his salary to other charities making a real difference across Arizona. This is what it means to maximize opportunity for all Arizonans by… pic.twitter.com/U9kuNB8BEa — Hugh Lytle for Governor (@hughforgovernor) April 7, 2026 The No Labels Party attempted to brand itself as the Arizona Independent Party with the help of Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, but the Maricopa County Superior Court ruled against the move as an unlawful “political bait and switch” last month.  There were 21 candidates who filed statements of interest under the No Labels Party, including three for governor (Lytle, Hourihanm and Alan White).  Lytle’s platform includes establishing a mentor corps for youth entrepreneurs, expanding state charity donation benefits, expanding tax deductibility and charity benefits to cover youth sports, increasing teacher pay, limiting school choice by income, and reducing Medicaid costs. AZ Free News is your #1 source for Arizona news and politics. You can send us news tips using this link. The post Court Rules Independent Candidate For Governor Must Be Allowed On Ballot first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e34b24059ccda1fcbff01a U.S. Attorney: Mayes, Fontes Statements Raise Obstruction, Witness Tampering Concerns te 2026-04-18T09:13:08.952Z U.S. Attorney: Mayes, Fontes Statements Raise Obstruction, Witness Tampering Concerns By Matthew Holloway | U.S. Attorney Timothy Courchaine said statements by Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes and Secretary of State Adrian Fontes regarding a federal election investigation raise “valid concerns of obstruction of justice and witness tampering” in response to a referral from Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen. In a letter dated April 14, Courchaine wrote that he had received Petersen’s correspondence and shared the Senate president’s desire “to work together across all levels of government to ensure fair and free elections.” Courchaine added that his office was “carefully reviewing the facts” surrounding communications from Mayes and Fontes regarding the investigation. U.S. Attorney Timothy Courchaine responds to Arizona State Senator Warren Petersen's recent letter to the U.S. Attorney's Office. “I share President Petersen’s desire to work together across all levels of government to ensure fair and free elections. In my experience, working… pic.twitter.com/erJLW1qZpm — US Attorney Arizona (@USAO_AZ) April 15, 2026 Courchaine wrote that statements from the attorney general and secretary of state “undermine the federal grand jury’s constitutionally enshrined right to investigate violations of federal law or ensure no such crime occurred.” He said the federal investigation is aimed at confirming that “only lawful citizens are registered and voting in federal elections” after state election officials disclosed registration errors that predated the 2024 election. Courchaine also wrote that the actions of the two state officials “raise valid concerns of obstruction of justice and witness tampering under Title 18 of the United States Code.” Petersen first referred Mayes and Fontes to the U.S. Attorney’s Office on April 7, alleging that both officials attempted to interfere with a federal grand jury investigation tied to election records from the Arizona Senate’s 2021 review. Petersen accused the officials of obstruction of justice and witness tampering after they warned county election officials against complying with federal requests for election records. Today I referred Kris Mayes and Adrian Fontes to the Department of Justice for obstruction of justice and tampering with a witness. It is disturbing to see their resistance to an election integrity investigation.https://t.co/pRJ3mJgsuE pic.twitter.com/MwOS1wQBwB — Warren Petersen (@votewarren) April 7, 2026 According to Petersen’s referral letter, the Arizona Senate complied with a federal grand jury subpoena served by the FBI in March seeking records related to the 2020 election. Petersen said the Senate produced the records after obtaining a legal opinion from the law firm Snell & Wilmer, concluding that compliance with the subpoena was required under federal law. The legal opinion stated that refusing to comply with the subpoena could have exposed the Senate and state officials to sanctions and that attempts to interfere with compliance could potentially constitute obstruction of justice. The Snell & Wilmer opinion cited by Petersen argued that federal grand jury subpoenas carry broad investigative authority and supersede conflicting state privacy laws under the Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution. The opinion also stated that state laws cited by Mayes and Fontes did not excuse noncompliance with a federal subpoena and that federal courts have routinely compelled compliance despite state confidentiality statutes. Also today in Arizona: the Arizona Attorney General and Secretary of State sent a letters to county recorders, imploring them to notify them immediately if their offices receive federal grand jury subpoenas demanding voter information. “I implore you to fulfill your oath.”… https://t.co/geCkpN56dr pic.twitter.com/6gTyVsKUwF — Yvonne Wingett Sanchez (@yvonnewingett) March 11, 2026 Petersen has argued that a March joint letter sent by Mayes and Fontes to county recorders, warning that compliance with certain federal requests could violate state and federal law, amounted to an attempt to interfere with the federal investigation. In those letters, the attorney general and the secretary of state advised county officials that disclosing certain voter registration records could be illegal under privacy protections in Arizona law. Mayes previously responded to Petersen’s referral in a written statement, statingthat he “inexplicably remains an election denier six years later.” Petersen is running in the Republican primary for Arizona Attorney General and, if nominated, would face Mayes in the 2026 General Election. A Gray House poll of 400 likely Republican voters and 450 likely general election voters found that a majority of those polled for the primary are undecided, with Petersen leading at 15%, but when the sample group was briefed on candidate backgrounds, Petersen becomes the clear leader at 57% compared to single-digits for other GOP contenders. In the general election, Petersen trails Mayes by just 2 points at 42% to 44%, bringing the race well within the poll’s 4.6% margin of error. 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 U.S. Attorney: Mayes, Fontes Statements Raise Obstruction, Witness Tampering Concerns first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e34ae2059ccda1fcbfefe4 Primary Becomes Purity Test for a State G.O.P.: ‘You Can’t Serve Two Masters’ te 2026-04-18T09:12:02.761Z Primary Becomes Purity Test for a State G.O.P.: ‘You Can’t Serve Two Masters’ For years, Republican state legislators in Montana have been willing to team up with Democrats, but in nearly two dozen races on June 2, a nationally attuned right has those lawmakers in its sights. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e34acf059ccda1fcbfefdb Takeaways From the Supreme Court’s Shadow Papers te 2026-04-18T09:11:43.341Z Takeaways From the Supreme Court’s Shadow Papers Confidential memos written by the justices shed light on how they came to issue emergency orders in cases about the scope of presidential power. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e34abb059ccda1fcbfefd2 The Doctor Will Seek Your Vote Now te 2026-04-18T09:11:23.491Z The Doctor Will Seek Your Vote Now Dozens of Democratic doctors are running for office in the midterms, including some spurred by opposition to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his anti-vaccine stance. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e34aa7059ccda1fcbfefc9 ‘Turning Point Was Charlie Kirk’: Why This Student Group Moved On te 2026-04-18T09:11:03.880Z ‘Turning Point Was Charlie Kirk’: Why This Student Group Moved On Students at the University of Arkansas disagreed with Turning Point’s direction, pointing to challenges ahead for the conservative group. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e34a94059ccda1fcbfefc0 For Iran, Flexing Control Over Waterway Is New Deterrent te 2026-04-18T09:10:44.085Z For Iran, Flexing Control Over Waterway Is New Deterrent Iran’s government could emerge from the conflict with a blueprint to keep adversaries at bay, regardless of any restrictions on its nuclear program. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e34a80059ccda1fcbfefb7 After D4vd Arrest, Lake Elsinore Residents Mourn Celeste Rivas Hernandez te 2026-04-18T09:10:24.489Z After D4vd Arrest, Lake Elsinore Residents Mourn Celeste Rivas Hernandez Celeste Rivas Hernandez went missing from Lake Elsinore, Calif., at age 13. The musician known as D4vd has been detained in connection with her death. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e33cd0059ccda1fcbfed0f Iran could use detained Americans as ‘sweetener’ in nuclear talks, ex-hostage envoy warns te 2026-04-18T08:12:00.878Z Iran could use detained Americans as ‘sweetener’ in nuclear talks, ex-hostage envoy warns A former lead hostage negotiator under the first Trump and Biden administrations warned that the Iranians are tougher negotiators than the Russians, Chinese and even the Taliban, noting that several Americans are still wrongfully detained in Iran and should be included in any peace talks.  Roger Carstens, the U.S. former Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs, said in an interview with Fox News that six American citizens are being held captive in Iranian prisons — each of them previously held in Evin prison in Tehran, known for its harsh conditions. He said the Iranians will likely use the American hostages as a "sweetener" to ensure negotiations go in "the direction of Iran" as the United States seeks a nuclear deal and permanent ceasefire.  "Strangely, the Russians, the Chinese, the Taliban, the Venezuelans, when you start getting into hostage discussions, they tell the truth and they stick to what they promise. You can do a handshake deal with the Taliban, and they're going to follow through," Carstens said. "The Iranians. Absolutely not." While Carstens remains confident that U.S. negotiators can secure the return of the six Americans, he stated that Iran is unlike any other foreign government he's worked with and can't be trusted. MORNING GLORY: THE US-IRAN NEGOTIATIONS IN ISLAMABAD BECAME REYKJAVÍK 2.0 He said the Iranians are the sort of negotiators likely to pull a "fast one" right up until the last moment.   "You cannot trust the Iranians up until the last second," Carstens said. "If you were landing a plane in either Geneva or even Tehran, to get your Americans, you better be out there with a clipboard making sure that the people coming on the plane are the people that you bargained for." Only two of the American hostages have been publicly identified: Kamran Hekmati, 61, and Reza Valizadeh, 49. Hekmati is a Jewish American who also holds Iranian citizenship. He was imprisoned 11 months ago after being charged and convicted of visiting Israel in the past 10 years. Like Hekmati, Valizadeh holds dual Iranian and American citizenship. He previously worked for the U.S.-funded Radio Farda, covering corruption and election manipulation in Iran. Valizadeh was arrested in September 2024 during a visit to see family and was sentenced after being convicted of working with a hostile government. SEN TIM SHEEHY: GOLD STAR FAMILIES DESERVE JUSTICE. THIS $15B FROM IRAN IS A START Carstens suggested it was unlikely there was any time for the Americans and Iranians to discuss the release of the six Americans during the 21-hour marathon peace talks in Pakistan earlier this month.  MEET IRAN'S HARDLINE SPEAKER WHO THREATENED TO BURN US FORCES — REPORTEDLY TEHRAN'S POINT MAN FOR TALKS "I think the Iranians are going to be smart enough to keep these people healthy and ready to throw on to a negotiating table," Carstens said. "The question in my mind during these negotiations is not whether they'll be at risk or pulled off, but rather, what's it going to take, and how will we, the United States, value them [the hostages]?" President Donald Trump does not mention the release of American hostages in his four objectives for ending the Iran war. Carstens is calling for the return of the hostages to be a fifth objective. "Let's make this an official ask, and when we go in, not only ask for it officially, but hold ourselves accountable to getting the job done," Carstens said. "The good news is Trump has a great record in bringing Americans home." A senior White House official told Fox News Digital that future peace talks with Iran are under discussion, but nothing has yet been scheduled. "President Trump is always concerned about Americans detained abroad, which is why he has brought over 100 individuals — a record number — home from around the world," White House spokesperson Anna Kelly said in a statement to Fox News Digital. Fox News Digital reached out to the State Department for additional comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e33cbd059ccda1fcbfed06 Dems sidestep past ‘refuse illegal orders’ demands as they challenge Trump’s Iran war authority te 2026-04-18T08:11:41.421Z Dems sidestep past ‘refuse illegal orders’ demands as they challenge Trump’s Iran war authority Amid ongoing hostilities with Iran, Democrats brushed off past calls from some figures in their party for U.S. armed forces to "refuse illegal orders," even as they broadly maintained that President Donald Trump's use of the military is on shaky footing without lawmaker approval. "The troops are in no way to blame for this illegal war. Responsibility lies solely and simply with the president," Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., said. "We support the troops always. They’re following orders," Rep. Daren Soto, D-Fla., said. "This is about a debate of whether we should be there or not." The comments come just months after six members of Congress with military backgrounds urged service members to disregard unconstitutional directives. GOP BLOCKS BOOKER-LED PUSH TO CURB TRUMP'S MILITARY AUTHORITY IN IRAN "You must refuse illegal orders," Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., said. "Don’t give up the ship." The six lawmakers included: Slotkin, Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pa., Rep. Maggie Goodlander, D-N.H., Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa., and Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo. The lawmakers did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s requests for comment when asked about what those calls meant in the context of the conflict with Iran. ONE MONTH AT WAR WITH IRAN — CAN WASHINGTON DEFINE VICTORY? Efforts to pass a war powers resolution that would curb Trump’s military powers in Iran have failed amid a steep partisan divide over whether the president’s actions fall within what the Constitution permits without congressional approval. A war power resolution that would have forced Trump to remove U.S. forces from Iran failed in the House of Representatives in a 213-214 vote on Thursday. Democrats, citing the War Powers Act of 1973, note that the law requires a president to secure approval from lawmakers before engaging in a conflict that goes past 60 days. FETTERMAN BREAKS WITH DEMOCRATS, SAYS TRUMP'S MILITARY STRIKES ON IRAN HAVE 'MADE THE WORLD SAFER' "The president says it’s an ‘excursion’ which it’s not," Rep. Jonathan Jackson, D-Ill., said. "We have to call it for what it is. It is a war." Republicans and other advocates for the conflict have noted the war with Iran hasn’t hit that mark yet. Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., joined Republicans in rebuffing challenges to the president’s authority. DEMOCRATS THREATEN TO GRIND SENATE TO A HALT TO FORCE PUBLIC IRAN HEARINGS "I’ve been the only Democrat who has supported Epic Fury," Fetterman said, referring to the Iran conflict’s operational name. "And now we’re 48 days into this. None of this has been illegal," he added. Even so, Democrats have blasted the president for dragging the country into a conflict that they say is far from a meaningful resolution. Blumenthal called on the administration to provide lawmakers with more information about a possible timeline for resolution and more details about the conflict's status. "One of the complaints — and it's bipartisan — we don’t have any accurate information about how the blockade is going, what the costs of the war are, even in a classified setting," Blumenthal said. Although Trump has said U.S. and Iran talks are working towards ending the conflict for good, it remains unclear if ceasefire talks will render a permanent cessation of hostilities. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e320cd059ccda1fcbfe67a Weekend Freeway Travel Advisory – April 17-20 te 2026-04-18T06:12:29.298Z Weekend Freeway Travel Advisory – April 17-20 Two freeway closures for improvement projects are scheduled in the metro Phoenix area this weekend, April 17-20, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). Other lane or ramp restrictions also are planned. Allow extra travel time and use detour routes as needed for these weekend freeway restrictions: Northbound State Route 51 closed between Interstate 10 (Mini-Stack Interchange) and Colter Street (north of Camelback Road) from 9 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday (April 20) for surface asphalt removal as part of pavement improvement project. All I-10 and Loop 202 (Red Mountain Freeway) ramps to northbound SR 51 closed. Southbound SR 51 HOV ramp to eastbound I-10 also closed. Detours: Consider using northbound I-17 as an alternate freeway route. Drivers on I-10 and Loop 202 near SR 51 also can use detours that include northbound 16th, 24th and 32nd streets. Eastbound Loop 202 (Santan Freeway) closed between Price Road and Arizona Avenue in Chandler from 10 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday (April 20) for widening project. Southbound Loop 101 (Price Freeway) ramps to eastbound Loop 202 closed. Detours: Alternate routes include eastbound Chandler Boulevard and Germann Road. Note: Westbound Loop 202 off-ramp at McQueen Road closed until mid-June starting at 2 a.m. Saturday (April 18) for reconstruction. Northbound Interstate 17 narrowed to two lanes near Loop 303 from 9 p.m. Friday to 2 p.m. Saturday (April 18) for work on the Loop 303 improvement project between I-17 and 51st Avenue. North- and southbound I-17 ramps to westbound Loop 101 (Agua Fria Freeway) closed overnight from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday through Tuesday nights (April 19-21) for widening project. Westbound Loop 101 narrowed to two lanes between I-17 and 51st Avenue. Detours: Consider using westbound Union Hills Drive or westbound Deer Valley Road to 35th Avenue to reach westbound Loop 101. Also: Westbound Loop 101 on-ramp at 27th Avenue also closed during these overnight restrictions. Note: Northbound I-17 on-ramp at Deer Valley Road will be closed until mid-June starting at 11:30 p.m. Sunday (April 19) for widening project. Click the Weekend Travel Advisory map graphic or visit the ADOT website for additional information. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e320b7059ccda1fcbfe66f Competency hearing next week for kidnapping, child sex suspect te 2026-04-18T06:12:07.764Z Competency hearing next week for kidnapping, child sex suspect A Mohave County Superior Court judge could decide next week whether a Lake Havasu City man is fit to stand trial on charges of kidnapping and sexual conduct with a minor. Meanwhile, the defendant is opposing his attorney’s effort to… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e320a3059ccda1fcbfe665 Past Havasu Regional Medical Center oncologist returns with focus on cancer care te 2026-04-18T06:11:47.804Z Past Havasu Regional Medical Center oncologist returns with focus on cancer care For 12 years, Dr. Michael Lyster served his community at Havasu Regional Medical Center. Its Cancer Treatment Center welcomes him this April, following his time at nationwide centers. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e3208f059ccda1fcbfe65b ADOT board reviews regional road projects in Mohave County visit te 2026-04-18T06:11:27.854Z ADOT board reviews regional road projects in Mohave County visit Congeniality was evident as the Arizona State Transportation Board conducted its monthly meeting in the Board of Supervisors auditorium at the Mohave County Administration building in downtown Kingman on April 17. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e3207b059ccda1fcbfe652 Havasu woman avoids prison, gets probation in fentanyl case te 2026-04-18T06:11:07.843Z Havasu woman avoids prison, gets probation in fentanyl case A Lake Havasu City woman who is now a three-time convicted felon has side-stepped prison and been given another chance at probation. Sarah Jarrett, 30, drew prison time for a 2019 drug conviction and was placed on probation for another… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e31f99059ccda1fcbfe5ce Petition challenge against Aslan fails, incumbent to remain on ballot for Flagstaff City Council primary in July te 2026-04-18T06:07:21.033Z Petition challenge against Aslan fails, incumbent to remain on ballot for Flagstaff City Council primary in July The incumbent Flagstaff City Councilmember successfully defended himself against a legal challenge to his nominating petition. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e31f70059ccda1fcbfe5b7 A historically unpopular Trump came to Phoenix to rally the base by bragging about Iran te 2026-04-18T06:06:40.114Z A historically unpopular Trump came to Phoenix to rally the base by bragging about Iran President Donald Trump speaks at an event in Phoenix on April 17, 2026, aimed at rallying the MAGA faithful ahead of the midterm elections. (Photo by Jerod MacDonald-Evoy/Arizona Mirror) President Donald Trump is historically unpopular and his approval ratings are underwater in Arizona and the other six swing states he won in 2024, largely because independent voters have abandoned him. With the mid-terms rapidly approaching, the president came to Phoenix to gin up support for Republicans — not by reaching out to those disaffected voters but instead by rallying the MAGA faithful and calling for Republican Party unity. The rally at a north Phoenix church, hosted by Turning Point USA, brought conservative activists and Trump die-hards together to support a slate of candidates in order to “Build The Red Wall.”  The rally also served as a platform to drive Trump-supporting voters to support U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs in his bid for governor.  GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE Biggs, a Trump loyalist who has connections to the events surrounding the 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol, is facing off against fellow GOP Congressman David Schweikert in the Republican primary election. The winner will challenge Democratic incumbent Katie Hobbs in November.  While the thousands of MAGA voters inside Dream City Church got to hear from Biggs himself, Schweikert’s campaign was blanketing cars in the parking lot with fliers for the Scottsdale Republican. Biggs has Trump’s endorsement, which may serve him well in a primary election but could be a liability in the general election, especially given Trump’s broad unpopularity.  And if Biggs does get his party’s nomination, he is likely to face an uphill battle against Hobbs, who ended this March with nearly $7.2 million in the bank, about six times what Biggs and Schweikert combined have in the bank.  U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs speaks at an event in Phoenix on April 17, 2026, aimed at rallying the MAGA faithful ahead of the midterm elections. Biggs is running for governor, and his campaign is backed by Turning Point USA and its affiliates. (Photo by Jerod MacDonald-Evoy/Arizona Mirror) Democrats see 2026 as a chance to repudiate Trumpism, and are expected to spend heavily to defeat Republicans up and down the ballot. That was front of mind for many of the speakers, including some GOP officeholders who could be on the receiving end of a Democratic campaign operation that is flush with cash and hoping to capitalize on voters’ dissatisfaction with Trump and Republican governance. “Republicans are not the solution to all of your problems, but Democrats are pretty much the cause of all your problems,” U.S. Rep. Eli Crane, whose district is a prime target for Democrats, told the crowd. “It is time for us to coalesce right now as much as possible.”  Crane and U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani, who represents the most competitive district in Arizona, have gotten influxes of cash this cycle from Republican leadership with Ciscomani getting one of the highest amounts of any other Republican outside of Republican House leadership.  Ciscomani bragged about his victory in 2022 in what he said is “the most competitive district in the entire country,” and which gave Republicans control of the U.S. House of Representatives.Ciscomani also emphasized to the crowd the importance of electing the man running to replace Biggs, former Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb and former NFL kicker Jay Feely, who is running to take the seat that Schweikert currently holds — another top target for Democrats.  While speakers openly praised each other and pushed for unity, some division was seen.  At one point, a cacophony of boos filled the church sanctuary when U.S. Rep. Paul Gosar urged attendees to vote for Rodney Glassman for attorney general over Senate President Warren Petersen. Hours later, Trump gave Petersen a shout-out from the stage.  U.S. Rep. Paul Gosar speaks at an event in Phoenix on April 17, 2026, aimed at rallying the MAGA faithful ahead of the midterm elections. (Photo by Jerod MacDonald-Evoy/Arizona Mirror) The elected officials and candidates who spoke gave typical stump speeches, with many focusing on culture war issues that have become the party’s bread and butter in the Trump era. Last year’s shooting death of TPUSA founder Charlie Kirk loomed over many speeches, with many of the speakers talking about their past interactions with the man and their support of his widow, Erika Kirk, who now serves as TPUSA’s CEO.  When Trump took the stage late in the afternoon, he spent roughly 40 minutes jumping from topic to topic.  The president bragged about the war in Iran, claiming that he was winning it and it would be the “tenth war” he has ended. His claims of ending wars are over-inflated.  “This was just a military excursion,” Trump said of Iran. “This wasn’t the big time.”  The U.S. and Israel launched the war seven weeks ago. So far, 13 American soldiers have died and hundreds have been wounded. Negotiations with Iran are ongoing. President Donald Trump speaks at an event in Phoenix on April 17, 2026, aimed at rallying the MAGA faithful ahead of the midterm elections. (Photo by Jerod MacDonald-Evoy/Arizona Mirror) Trump also made light of the arguably illegal boat strikes conducted by his administration, which have resulted in the deaths of at least 170 people. Trump claimed they had stopped 97% of boats carrying drugs.  “Trying to find the 3%, because I believe them to be the bravest people in the world. Boom,” Trump said to the crowd, who erupted in cheers and laughs.   After speaking about a surprise raid earlier this year to arrest Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, he alluded to some sort of impending action against the nation of Cuba, saying that the administration was working on something that was “70 years in the making.”  “We are going to help them out with Cuba,” the president said.  Earlier this week, USA Today reported that the Pentagon has begun quietly ramping up for a possible invasion of Cuba.  Towards the end of his speech Trump personally called out a number of lawmakers in attendance, including Rep. Alexander Kolodin, who is running for Secretary of State. He is facing off against Gina Swoboda, the former chair of the Arizona Republican Party, who had gotten Trump’s endorsement when she was running to replace Schweikert in Congress. YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e31f5b059ccda1fcbfe59f Gold Star father says prior Afghanistan review smelled 'like a cover-up' as new look examines millions of docs te 2026-04-18T06:06:19.084Z Gold Star father says prior Afghanistan review smelled 'like a cover-up' as new look examines millions of docs Gold Star father Darin Hoover says a new Pentagon review of the deadly Abbey Gate bombing finally feels different after years of what he described as "crickets" from the Biden administration — but he is still asking whether critical information was deliberately kept from military families and the public. Hoover, whose son, Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Darin "Taylor" Hoover, was among the 13 U.S. service members killed in the Aug. 26, 2021, suicide bombing during the Afghanistan withdrawal, told Fox News Digital that for years families got little more than a "canned" response. "For the first three-and-a-half years… we weren’t getting anything from the prior administration. It was crickets," Hoover said. "The only thing we all got was a canned letter saying how sorry they were. There was not anything individual mentioned about any of the kids." Former President Joe Biden checked his watch during the dignified transfer of U.S. service members lost at Abbey Gate, which included 11 Marines, one Army soldier and one Navy sailor. WATCH: PRESIDENT TRUMP REVEALS FAMILIES OF SLAIN US SERVICE MEMBERS URGED HIM ‘FINISH THE JOB’ His frustration comes as the Pentagon’s Afghanistan Withdrawal Special Review Panel says it has completed the substantive phase of interviews with senior military and civilian leaders, and is now preparing findings and recommendations for a final report expected "in the coming months." The panel reviewed more than nine million documents, according to chairman Sean Parnell. By contrast, a prior Pentagon review examined roughly 3,000 documents. Parnell said the earlier review was "significantly narrower in scope" and "over-classified at the highest levels, which effectively kept the most critical and relevant information from public scrutiny." That contrast is exactly what has Hoover demanding answers. "The 3,000 pages… doesn’t even make a ripple," Hoover said. "Now we’ve got over a million pages being reviewed. Why was everything so top-secret that none of us could see it? They owe us the answers." OUR FALLEN HEROES' FAMILIES DESERVE MORE THAN OUTDATED SURVIVOR BENEFITS Asked directly whether he believes key information was withheld, Hoover did not hesitate. "Yes, absolutely, information was kept from us," he said. "That smells exactly like a cover-up," he added. "What is it that they saw, or what did they feel needed to be hidden so nobody could know what it was?" A Pentagon spokesperson referred Fox News Digital to a statement from Parnell when asked for comment. In that statement, Parnell said the panel was established by War Secretary Pete Hegseth at the direction of President Donald Trump "to conduct the most comprehensive military after action review in modern history." MEDAL OF HONOR FOR STAFF SGT MICHAEL OLLIS AFTER 13 YEARS BRINGS BITTERSWEET 'VALIDATION,' SISTER SAYS He said the panel has interviewed key figures involved in the planning and execution of the withdrawal, including retired Gen. Mark Milley and retired Gen. Kenneth McKenzie Jr., among other senior officials. "This will be the most thorough, transparent, and honest accounting the American people have received of what happened in August 2021," Parnell said. "Our purpose is to identify failures in decision-making, so that we may prevent the United States from ever repeating this tragedy." Hoover said accountability should mean real consequences for those in command if the new review finds failures. "If they did something wrong or failed to act, they should no longer be allowed to lead where life and death is at stake," he said. "I would love to see pensions taken away… and if possible, I’d love to see people go to jail," he added. TRUMP CALLS FAMILY OF STAFF SGT OLLIS TO CONFIRM MEDAL OF HONOR AWARD He also argued the bombing exposed a broader system failure between civilian and military agencies. "The right hand didn’t know what the left hand was doing," Hoover said. "And it all got stalled somewhere in the middle." Other official reviews have previously documented breakdowns surrounding the withdrawal. A State Department review found failures in crisis planning and preparation for worst-case scenarios, while Milley later described the evacuation timeline as "too slow and too late." Hoover said what makes this moment different is President Trump’s engagement with the families and Hegseth’s promise of a broader accounting. "He spent 45 minutes with us… gave us his full undivided attention," Hoover said. He added that after years of silence, simply being included now matters. Hoover noted that the trial of the ISIS-K-linked figure accused of giving the final approval for the bomber to detonate is set to begin Monday in Alexandria, and some of the Abbey Gate families plan to attend. "We’re coming up on Memorial Day," Hoover said. "Please, please, please remember them. Honor them. Don’t forget how we got here, why we got here and live a life worthy of the sacrifices that have been made." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e31f47059ccda1fcbfe596 Cruise passengers witness terrifying rescue at sea as stranded man and cat pulled from failing sailboat te 2026-04-18T06:05:59.486Z Cruise passengers witness terrifying rescue at sea as stranded man and cat pulled from failing sailboat A Carnival Cruise Line ship came to the rescue of a stranded sailor and his cat on Tuesday, April 14, after crew members spotted distress signals coming from a disabled sailboat in open waters on the ship's path from Galveston, Texas, to Cozumel, Mexico. The Carnival Legend was sailing a Caribbean itinerary when crew members noticed emergency flares.  They acted swiftly — deploying a small boat to bring the man and his cat, Dahlia, safely onboard, as video captured at the scene shows. TITANIC SURVIVOR LIFE JACKET SET TO FETCH STAGGERING PRICE AS ANNIVERSARY NEARS  "The sailor and his cat are safe and doing well," Carnival Cruise Line told Fox News Digital in a statement.  The sailor had been drifting for several days after having engine issues.  He lit the flares desperately hoping to be rescued, the company said. "The sailor is currently being cared for by Legend’s medical team," Carnival also said in its statement.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES It did not release the man's name.  Passengers aboard the ship witnessed the dramatic rescue as it unfolded, with many describing it as a memorable and emotional moment during their trip. "We've been on probably 30 cruises before and never experienced anything like this," a cruise passenger and his wife told Fox 26 in an interview. "To be out in the middle of the ocean, and then you look out, and you see a spotlight shining on a sailboat that was just kind of going up and down in the waves … You could tell [the sailboat] was distressed."  TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Dahlia the cat quickly became an unexpected guest aboard the ship, drawing attention from travelers and crew alike. The Carnival Legend is a Spirit-class cruise ship that launched in 2002 after being built in Finland, according to the company. The ship is about 963 feet long and can accommodate roughly 2,100 passengers, along with a crew of around 900. Over the years, the Legend has sailed a range of itineraries, including the Caribbean and Alaska, while undergoing updates to add modern amenities. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER It remains an active part of Carnival’s fleet, offering a mix of dining, entertainment and family-friendly features. Khloe Quill of Fox News Digital contributed reporting. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e31f33059ccda1fcbfe58d Angel Reese opens up on Chicago Sky departure: 'I wanted more' te 2026-04-18T06:05:39.731Z Angel Reese opens up on Chicago Sky departure: 'I wanted more' WNBA star Angel Reese spoke out about her recent departure from the Chicago Sky during her first news conference with the Atlanta Dream on Friday after she was traded from Chicago to Atlanta earlier this month. "I’m always gonna be grateful for that because I did experience a lot of great things," Reese said Friday of her time in Chicago. "I enjoyed being able to grow within my first two years, but I wanted more. I love to win, I love to compete and I wanted to be surrounded by people that can make me better. "And I am not satisfied with what I am as a player, and I felt like being around these kinds of players would help me be better. I can help them in different ways to help them win, and that’s all I ever wanted.  "I don’t care about anything else that comes with it. I want to win and being able to come to an organization that really cared about their players." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The Dream acquired Reese from the Sky April 6 in exhange for first-round draft picks in 2027 and 2028. Atlanta also received the right to swap second-round picks with Chicago in 2028. One of the WNBA’s most recognizable stars, Reese led the league in rebounds in each of her two seasons with the Sky. Reese is known in mainstream pop culture as one of the WNBA's most polarizing players due to her ongoing rivalry with women's basketball phenom Caitlin Clark. There has been suspected tension between Clark and Reese dating back to their meeting in the 2023 NCAA women's basketball championship game. CAITLIN CLARK'S FEVER MAKE SEVERAL KEY OFFSEASON SIGNINGS IN CHAMPIONSHIP PURSUIT Reese taunted Clark by pointing to her ring finger during the game, prompting outrage and sparking an ongoing feud between fans.  Clark's Iowa Hawkeyes got revenge on Reese's LSU Tigers a year later in the Elite Eight, but the tension hit a whole new level when the players reached the pros for their rookie WNBA seasons. In their first WNBA season in 2024, Clark took a series of questionable fouls from Reese's Sky throughout the 2024 season, including one from Reese June 16.  In 2025, the two had a heated exchange after Reese pushed Fever forward Natasha Howard in the back as she grabbed an offensive rebound off a miss by teammate Rebecca Allen. Reese brought the ball low, and Clark fouled her before she went up for a shot. Reese fell to the ground. Reese got up from the floor and got into the face of Clark. Referees reviewed the play and determined Clark used her left hand to shove Reese to the floor. They upgraded the personal foul on Clark to a flagrant foul. And Reese and Aliyah Boston of the Fever were issued technical fouls. When the two played as teammates at the FIBA World Cup qualifiers qualifiers in March, Clark ignored Reese's gesture for a high-five during a game. Now with Clark's Indiana Fever contending for a championship in 2026, Reese's Dream could prove to be a legitimate challenger. 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/69e31f20059ccda1fcbfe584 RFK Jr clashes with Dem lawmaker over Trump’s mental fitness in heated exchange te 2026-04-18T06:05:20.213Z RFK Jr clashes with Dem lawmaker over Trump’s mental fitness in heated exchange Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended comments about President Donald Trump's mental health following a tense exchange during a congressional hearing. During Friday's hearing, Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.) addressed Trump's recent social media posts, pointing to an AI-generated image that critics said depicted him as Jesus Christ and his criticism of Pope Leo as evidence he is mentally unwell. "Millions of Americans are questioning this president’s mental fitness, his emotional stability, and whether he can carry out the duties of his office. Do you share their concerns about his mental health?" Takano asked Kennedy. Kennedy began to answer, saying, "I call your attention to..." before the representative cut him off and demanded a more direct response. SEN BERNIE SANDERS CALLS ON RFK JR TO RESIGN FOLLOWING DEPARTURE OF CDC OFFICIALS "Mr. Secretary, my question was: Do you share their concerns about his mental health?" Takano reiterated. "We need a leader that we know has full command of his mental faculties and is emotionally stable as he sends uniformed American men and women into harm’s way." "Millions of Americans are now wondering if this president is delusional and thinks he is Jesus Christ," he continued. "Mr. Secretary, given everything that I’ve shown you today, will you insist that President Trump undergo an assessment of his mental fitness and his emotional stability?" "Absolutely not," Kennedy quickly interjected. RFK JR AND TOP DEM CLASH DURING HEATED SENATE HEARING: 'THIS IS ABOUT KIDS' Takano followed up by asking whether Kennedy would support invoking the 25th Amendment, which allows for a transfer of power if the president dies, resigns, or is incapacitated. "There hasn’t been a president who is more sane or stable …" Kennedy began to answer before the congressman interrupted him again. "Mr. Secretary, my question is would you vote to invoke the 25th Amendment," Takano said. TRUMP STANDS BY RFK JR. AFTER HEATED SENATE HEARING: ‘I LIKE THE FACT THAT HE’S DIFFERENT’ The heated exchange came one day after Kennedy engaged in a shouting match with Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Ala., over previous comments he made about Black children. "Mr. Secretary, you’ve already admitted that you are not a board-certified physician, and you’ve already admitted you did not go to medical school. Have you ever reparented or parented, I should say, a Black child?" Sewell said, referencing his appearance on a 2024 podcast. As the two argued back and forth, Kennedy claimed he never made those remarks and refused to answer her question. The exchanges mark a pattern of escalating confrontations as Kennedy faces continued scrutiny from Democratic lawmakers. Fox News Digital's Elaine Mallon contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e31f0c059ccda1fcbfe57b Fox News Campus Radicals Newsletter: Dem teachers groom 'foot soldiers,' justice served to anti-Israel group te 2026-04-18T06:05:00.756Z Fox News Campus Radicals Newsletter: Dem teachers groom 'foot soldiers,' justice served to anti-Israel group ACTIVISM TAUGHT: Inside teachers' union May Day 'dress rehearsal' critics warn will 'groom' students into Dem 'foot soldiers' CAMPUS CRACKDOWN: Duke suspends Students for Justice in Palestine following complaints over antisemitic Instagram post SIGN UP TO GET THE CAMPUS RADICALS NEWSLETTER LEFTIST RHETORIC: Far-left streamer Hasan Piker warns 'American empire' will inevitably fall, likely in violent fashion Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e31ef8059ccda1fcbfe572 Alleged Irish cartel boss arrested in covert operation on organized crime charges after years-long manhunt te 2026-04-18T06:04:40.873Z Alleged Irish cartel boss arrested in covert operation on organized crime charges after years-long manhunt An international fugitive was arrested in Dubai this week following a years-long manhunt. Daniel Kinahan, the alleged leader of one of Ireland’s biggest criminal gangs, the Kinahan cartel, was arrested on organized crime charges on Wednesday in a covert operation involving Irish and United Arab Emirates authorities. The 48-year-old alleged crime boss is expected to face charges in Ireland related to a gangland feud between the Kinahan cartel and the Hutch gang that has left 18 people dead since 2015. Dubai police didn’t name Kinahan, saying they had "arrested an Irish fugitive for his alleged role in an organised criminal ​group involved in international crimes in his ​home country." MAN CLAIMING TO BE CARTEL MEMBER ALLEGEDLY THREATENS TO PUT 'GREEN LIGHT' ON COPS AND THEIR FAMILIES He was identified by Irish media outlets on Friday. Ireland’s national police force, the Garda Síochána said an Irish man in his 40s was arrested under a warrant from the Irish courts. "An Garda Síochána has been steadfast in our determination that we would pursue those allegedly involved in serious Organized Criminal activity, wherever they go," the police said in a statement, according to The Irish Star. "Today’s arrest is another extremely important demonstration of the need for international law enforcement co-operation in tackling transnational organized crime." FBI'S ICONIC MOST WANTED LIST ENTERS NEW ERA WITH UNPRECEDENTED ADDITION Kinahan fled Ireland for Spain, then the UAE after he was the believed target in an assassination attempt that left an associate of the Kinahan cartel, David Byrne, dead at a boxing weigh-in at the Regency Hotel in Dublin. The U.S. Treasury Department offered a reward of $5 million in 2022 for information leading to the arrest of the Kinahan cartel’s leaders or the organization’s "financial destruction." The cartel is considered a juggernaut in the European drug trade, and, along with other European crime organizations, has created a "super cartel" that controls around a third of Europe’s cocaine trade. Kinahan is also affiliated with the boxing world, and was the founder of boxing management company MTK Global. Reuters and The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e31ee5059ccda1fcbfe569 Trump set to read Scripture from the Oval Office during 'America Reads the Bible' event starting Sunday te 2026-04-18T06:04:21.341Z Trump set to read Scripture from the Oval Office during 'America Reads the Bible' event starting Sunday FIRST ON FOX: President Donald Trump will read from 2 Chronicles 7 during a nationwide Bible-reading event this week, a passage organizers say was deliberately reserved for the president because of its decades-long role as a call to prayer in America. Trump is set to read 2 Chronicles 7:11–22 from the Oval Office as part of "America Reads the Bible," a weeklong event marking 250 years of the Bible in America and featuring nearly 500 participants reading Scripture from Genesis to Revelation. Organizers said Trump’s section was not assigned at random. The event’s online schedule shows the 2 Chronicles 7:11–22 reading was reserved as a "special guest" slot during a prime evening hour on Tuesday, alongside figures like former HUD Secretary Ben Carson and members of Congress. BEN CARSON POINTS TO GEN Z CHURCH REVIVAL AS YOUNG AMERICANS PUSH BACK ON SECULAR CULTURE "We needed somebody special to read Second Chronicles chapter seven," Bunni Pounds, founder and president of Christians Engaged, told Fox News Digital. "As my director and I were praying over different sections of scripture, it came to us that this is such a critical passage for the body of Christ," she said. Pounds said the passage, particularly verse 14, has been central to American prayer life for decades, often invoked during times of national reflection. WHITE HOUSE MARKS HOLY WEEK, EASTER WITH DAYS OF PRAYER CENTERED ON RELIGIOUS LIBERTY "It comes at a time where the Israelites were experiencing hardship and God spoke and said, ‘If my people that are called by my name would humble themselves and pray,’" Pounds said. "We’ve prayed this scripture for at least the last 50 years of American history on National Day of Prayer and other moments in this country." Verse 14 reads, "If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land." "And so we instantly said — who needs to read that? The President of the United States," she added. "We set it aside for him and have been praying for that for the last year." TRUMP SAYS ‘AMERICA NEEDS GOD’ IN GOOD FRIDAY MESSAGE AS HE TOUTS ‘RESURGENCE OF RELIGION' Pounds said Trump’s participation sends a broader message about faith in American life. "I think he’s sending a message that faith matters in this country, and that it’s important not only personally, but for our nation overall," she said. She added that the selected Scripture speaks to the country’s current moment. WHITE HOUSE EGG ROLL FOR EASTER CELEBRATES 'PATRIOTIC SPIRIT,' AMERICA'S FARMERS AND THE USA' "We're making a statement during this week as America reads the Bible, that there is so much in the Bible that we can gain wisdom and discernment from, there is so much that can heal our families, that can rescue us from depression and anxiety and can heal our inner cities and heal our land... I believe the president's saying that by reading this scripture specifically," Pounds said. The White House echoed that theme in a presidential message commemorating the event, calling the Bible "indelibly woven into our national identity" and urging Americans to "rediscover" its role in shaping the nation. The event, held in partnership with the Museum of the Bible, will run from April 19 through April 25, and include nearly 500 Americans participating in a public reading of the entire Bible. WHITE HOUSE FAITH ADVISOR SAYS AMERICANS ARE LEAVING ORGANIZED RELIGION BUT NOT LOSING FAITH IN GOD According to Pounds, all participants will read from the King James Version Easy Read edition, which was licensed for the event’s livestream and a later audiobook version from the week's readings. The event will feature a wide range of participants, including actress Patricia Heaton, Candace Cameron Bure, U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee and House Speaker Mike Johnson, each reading portions of Genesis during the opening hours. Readers range from elected officials and pastors to single parents and small business owners, reflecting what Pounds described as a nationwide cross-section of Americans. Worship music will accompany each hour of the readings, with different ministries and organizations partnering throughout the event. Pounds said viewers watching Trump’s reading from the Oval Office will notice the weight of the moment. "They’re going to see how passionate he is about it, how deliberate he was," she said. "It really struck me to see the leader of the free world reading scripture from the Oval Office." "There’s a humility on him… and I don’t believe that he would have read it if he didn’t believe it," she added. The White House did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. "America Reads the Bible" begins 9 a.m. ET Sunday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e31ed1059ccda1fcbfe560 Disney tacitly admits it made a multi-billion dollar mistake with 'Star Wars' land te 2026-04-18T06:04:01.911Z Disney tacitly admits it made a multi-billion dollar mistake with 'Star Wars' land It was just a few short years ago that the Walt Disney Company was proudly announcing and opening their "Star Wars" themed land in multiple parks across the country. Disney invested billions of dollars in the Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge design and construction, based on a fictional world called "Batuu." They hyped up technology and immersive elements meant to enhance the guest experience and allow for fans to spend hours in Galaxy's Edge. And return time and time again to build up experience points by interacting with props and characters. "Batuu" was purposefully set in the world of the newest trilogy, led by characters like Rey and Kylo Ren. All thanks to advice from then-head of Lucasfilm, Kathleen Kennedy, to then-Disney CEO Bob Iger. RELATED: Kathleen Kennedy Blames 'Star Wars' Fans For Not Liking Her Bad Movies And now, after just a few years in operation, new leadership at the top is completely changing the entire plan behind Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. In the process, admitting they completely missed the mark with their multi-billion dollar project. Star Wars Lands Bringing Back Original Characters One former top executive at Walt Disney World once explained in an interview why Galaxy's Edge focused on the new trilogy and not the beloved original movies and characters. Because Kathleen Kennedy gave awful advice to Bob Iger. "We got a call one day," said former WDW VP Dan Cockerell. "They said, ‘Well, we got some news for you all.’ And the Imagineering guys, they’ve heard this line many, many times during their careers. And I had never been through this." "They said, ‘Well, yesterday Bob Iger met with Kathleen Kennedy, who as a lot people may know was sort of George Lucas’ protégé and headed up Lucasfilm. And they had a conversation. They had a meeting. And Kathleen Kennedy, her point of view was, there are way more Disney Star Wars stories ahead of us than behind us. So we really should think about do we want to build a Tatooine, and build what all the fifty-somethings remember Star Wars is or do we want to build something else which is going to appeal to all the upcoming generations who are going to know the new stories.'" Don't focus the land on characters people like, focus it instead on the new movies, Kennedy said. And Iger listened. Well, those new movies have come and gone, and "Star Wars" has never meant less in the national conversation. Sure enough, under new CEO Josh D'Amaro, Disney announced this month that they were bringing Han Solo, Princess Leia, and Luke Skywalker into Galaxy's Edge, as well as finally incorporating John Williams' beloved score from the original films. That's how you know they're admitting they made a gigantic mistake listening to Kathleen Kennedy.  Bringing these characters into Galaxy's Edge makes no logical or thematic sense, particularly since they're being portrayed as their younger selves from the original trilogy. But Disney is desperate to make their gigantic investment in Galaxy's Edge worth it, so they're hoping characters people actually like will bring new fans and keep them there longer.  It's a series of unforced errors. They made mediocre movies that have been mostly forgotten, assumed that people cared about Rey and Kylo Ren or Fin or Poe Dameron, and then bet billions of dollars that their newer stories would be more popular moving forward than the old ones. They were wrong about all of it. None of the depth, complexity, charm, or swashbuckling excitement of the original characters is present in the new movies. Because Kathleen Kennedy was involved in creating them. They haven't released a new "main trilogy" Star Wars movie in years, and aren't close to releasing one.  Now they're having to undo these mistakes, without spending billions to reconfigure the land. What a disaster. And even more frustratingly, a predictable and avoidable one. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e31ebe059ccda1fcbfe557 Trades could save NFL draft lacking franchise QBs, polarizing players from being a yawner te 2026-04-18T06:03:42.483Z Trades could save NFL draft lacking franchise QBs, polarizing players from being a yawner The 2026 NFL draft needs some juice because it simply doesn't have the stirring traits that typically turn drafts into memorable moments we recall decades later. What's missing?  There aren't a lot of big-name quarterbacks on the board. Outside of presumptive No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza — and even he's skipping the party in Pittsburgh next Thursday — we aren't having a 2024 redo when a record-tying six quarterbacks were selected in the first round. There's not enough talent to fill a future Pro Football Hall of Fame induction roster. Well, nobody is predicting this will rival the 1983 draft when seven future Hall of Famers were selected in the first round and eight players from the draft ended up in Canton. There's also no compelling story that captures the imagination. There is no polarizing Shedeur Sanders in this draft. No enigmatic Randy Moss. And no Laremy Tunsil once he donned his gasmask. The expectation for multiple trades is so high that even general managers acknowledge it. "I love how everybody last year thought we weren’t trading down and everybody this year assumes we are," Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry said Thursday. Teams always put out feelers to see what may be available, and this year is no different. "We've gotten a couple calls of teams sniffing around about potentially coming up," said Giants general manager Joe Schoen, whose team has the No. 5 overall selection. "And again, we'll just have to wait and see who's there when we pick. I don't really foresee us moving back before next Thursday night." The truth is this draft includes factors that might lead to trades. There are five teams – the Jets, Browns, Chiefs, Dolphins and Cowboys – with two first round picks. And, outside the Dolphins, who are likely not going to give up their picks in a trade-up scenario, the other teams might be tempted to use their extra resources to swing trades. Why would teams move up? Offensive linemen, specifically tackles, is one reason because there are a handful that are viable first-rounders and then the talent pool at the position becomes quite shallow. So teams needing tackles might move up to get them. "I think in some of those a couple of linemen creep in, but I do think that if they don’t creep into that first eight, nine, 10 slots, I think you’re going to get a massive run of offensive linemen from 10 to 20, 25," said Veach, who coincidentally might be in the market for a right tackle. There's also the possibility teams will trade talented veterans during the draft. And it seems the most likely player to be moved would be Giants nose tackle Dexter Lawrence because he wants to be traded and the situation has grown uncomfortable in the last week, with Lawrence insisting he doesn't want to be on the team anymore. But the Giants love Lawrence as a player. And he's got two years remaining on his contract. So they are not gifting him to anyone. It would require at least a first-round pick plus another pick or player to get Lawrence, per a source. "I'm always going to pick up the phone," Schoen said. Having said all that, we should not get carried away. There is so far no intelligence that suggests the Browns are working to trade Myles Garrett. The Eagles probably will trade A.J. Brown at some point this offseason. But salary cap considerations suggest they won't be doing that until after June 1. And the Chargers shut down rumors receiver Quentin Johnston is about to be dealt. "There’s a lot of rumors out there on Twitter," Chargers GM Joe Hortiz told reporters on Thursday, "but I can tell you this: I have made zero calls about Quentin, and I’ve had zero calls regarding Quentin." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e31eaa059ccda1fcbfe54e Air Force Academy’s ‘CULEX’ puts thousands of cadets through realistic 24-hour combat simulation te 2026-04-18T06:03:22.823Z Air Force Academy’s ‘CULEX’ puts thousands of cadets through realistic 24-hour combat simulation The U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA) held its large-scale annual "CULEX," or culminating training exercise, on Thursday, giving cadets a realistic look at a combat scenario. The 24-hour-a-day exercise places nearly 4,000 cadets in a mock war setting, where upperclassmen lead complex missions and younger students follow orders. This year, it runs April 15 through April 18.  The Air Force Academy is 18,500 acres, nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, but on Thursday, the culminating exercise scenario transformed USAFA into Hokkaido, a Japanese island under attack by enemy forces. "We've pretty much taken over the entirety of USAFA, to allow all 4,000 of our cadets to have space to operate throughout the exercise," said CULEX director Col. Jennifer Hall. 'FLY' YOUR OWN AIRCRAFT IN US AIR FORCE ACADEMY HOTEL'S FIRST-EVER FLIGHT SIMULATORS In the war scenario, Japan has asked the U.S. to come in as a defensive force.  "In this scenario, we have four established airfields," Hall said. "And so that's what's established, the four joint operating areas that we have them in." Each joint operation area, or JOA, has around 800 cadets, defending an airfield, two high-value assets and a downed airman. Cadets also face real-world issues such as injured officers and invasions by enemy targets deemed the "Red Force." "We pulled out one squadron to play Red Force," said Hall. "So our cadets are actually playing Red Force, and they're out there in the field right now harassing our cadets. They're doing an amazing job. They're super excited." Hall explained, "What we're trying to do is have the cadets prioritize through decision-making. And you'll see all across that Red Force is trying to complicate that to the best of their ability." While the situation may not be real, it definitely looks and feels like it. AI TEST FLIGHT MOVES AIR FORCE ONE STEP CLOSER TO UNMANNED 'WINGMAN' AIRCRAFT "You'll see about 15 tents laid down as an austere, expeditionary environment, two of which are tactical operations centers and a medical tent and warming tent," Hall explained. "And then we have sleeping tents for the cadets, because we will be remaining overnight for the first time." Some cadets fly airplanes while others deploy parachutes in the sky. On the ground, hundreds of cadets equipped with air soft guns defend their camps, taking radio traffic from troops under attack. Meanwhile, students in mission control use drones and mapping technology to solve real-world problems. AIR FORCE TURNS TO VIDEO GAMES TO HELP PREPARE MEMBERS FOR REAL-LIFE COMBAT "The only way to prepare for the fight that we're in, or the future fight, is to develop the training necessary where they can experience it real time, in the woods, in the field," said Hall. Now in its second year, the CULEX focuses on building confidence, teamwork and leadership skills rather than testing cadets with a pass-or-fail system. It's a multi-domain tactical exercise designed to replicate the environments future Space Force and Air Force officers may encounter. "For our seniors, in 44 days, they're going to graduate, and they're going to go off, and they're going to be officers in our Space Force and Air Force— how much more equipped they're going to be to lead, to face complicated problems, to know that they can do what's difficult," said Hall. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e31e82059ccda1fcbfe535 Trump Will Participate in a Marathon Bible Reading te 2026-04-18T06:02:42.294Z Trump Will Participate in a Marathon Bible Reading He will read a passage from the Old Testament that his Christian supporters cite as a call to national repentance and divine blessing. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e31e6e059ccda1fcbfe52c In Phoenix, Trump Eyes Lower Gas Prices and Frets About the Midterms te 2026-04-18T06:02:22.910Z In Phoenix, Trump Eyes Lower Gas Prices and Frets About the Midterms President Trump told a crowd of supporters that the price of oil and gas was coming down, part of an effort in recent days to present a rosier picture of the nearly two-month-long Iran war. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e31e5a059ccda1fcbfe51c Tucsonans create online 'Migra Map' to track local ICE activity te 2026-04-18T06:02:02.582Z Tucsonans create online 'Migra Map' to track local ICE activity Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e31e47059ccda1fcbfe512 Lorta goes 4-5 with 5 RBIs, 4 runs and 3 doubles as Pima baseball rallies over GateWay te 2026-04-18T06:01:43.127Z Lorta goes 4-5 with 5 RBIs, 4 runs and 3 doubles as Pima baseball rallies over GateWay Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e31e33059ccda1fcbfe509 Tucson drafts $2.5 billion budget as 2027 forecast improves te 2026-04-18T06:01:23.517Z Tucson drafts $2.5 billion budget as 2027 forecast improves Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e31e1d059ccda1fcbfe4ee Once close enough for an acquisition, Stripe and Airwallex are now going after each other te 2026-04-18T06:01:01.857Z Once close enough for an acquisition, Stripe and Airwallex are now going after each other For most of its life, Airwallex and Stripe have mostly operated in different geographies, selling to different buyers. That's changing. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e31e09059ccda1fcbfe4e1 Proposed changes to the paid parent caregiver program worry Arizona families te 2026-04-18T06:00:41.201Z Proposed changes to the paid parent caregiver program worry Arizona families Lee en español This story was originally published by Somos Tucson. Danny Arredondo loves dinosaurs. He plays with them constantly. learning the scientific names and characteristics of each one. “He’ll tell you, ‘This used to be known as a dinosaur, but now it falls into the category of flying reptiles,’” Danny’s mother, Patricia M. Salas, said. “The minds of autistic children are a world of their own.” When he was between 2 and 3 years old, Danny would meticulously line up his toys. By that age, he still wasn’t speaking much and when he did speak, he would merely repeat what others said to him rather than offering a response. He wasn’t developing at the same pace as other children his age, Salas told Somos Tucson. More than two years later — in 2023, when he was nearly 6 years old — Danny was diagnosed with Level 2 autism. He has also been diagnosed with anxiety and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Armed with the autism diagnosis — and with the support of a community of mothers raising children with developmental disabilities in Arizona — Salas applied for the government benefits to which Danny is entitled. Since then, Salas has learned how to navigate her son’s developmental needs to ensure he progresses in school and life. Salas became certified in caring for children with developmental disabilities so she could serve as her son’s caregiver through the Parents as Paid Caregivers Program (PPCP). Under this program, she is paid for a number of hours each week to provide her son with care tailored to his specific condition. This arrangement, she said, has been immensely beneficial for her son. Patricia Salas and her son, Danny Arredondo. Patricia became certified as a caregiver for her son, who has autism, and thanks to the Parents as Paid Caregivers Program, she is able to dedicate a large portion of her time to providing him with specialized care. Courtesy: Patricia Salas. The state government, however, is altering the way children with developmental disorders are evaluated. Families and advocates fear that these changes could result in a reduction of paid care hours for some program participants. The new assessment tool proposed by the state in September would have stripped many children of a significant portion of those care hours, according to parents interviewed for this article. For Danny, that meant his 40 hours of weekly care were going to be cut down to nine. “They weren’t taking something away from us, but rather from the child. They were stripping children of that right. That’s why we said, ‘no!'”. — Patricia Salas, madre de un niño con autismo As of June 30, 2025, the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) was providing services and support to 61,892 Arizonans with developmental disabilities, according to a report by the Department of Economic Security (DES), a DDD agency. Among them, nearly 60% are minors.  Danny Arredondo, 8, plays with his dinosaurs in his backyard on February 4, 2026. Danny was diagnosed with autism two years ago, and his mother recently joined the Parents as Paid Caregivers Program. Changes in assessment policies are worrying families like Danny’s. Credit: Stephanie Casanova. After thousands of parents opposed the changes and wrote emails and submitted comments to the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), Gov. Katie Hobbs halted the new assessment system. In November, AHCCCS released a draft of its new assessment plan, which has yet to be finalized. With the help of the Raising Voices Coalition — an organization that advocates for changes in disability policy in Arizona and trains families and allied providers to voice their needs — parents have remained informed about the proposals and have submitted more than 2,000 comments expressing their views on the new plan. Brandi Coon, executive director of Raising Voices, told Somos Tucson that the new plan was a significant improvement over the September proposal. “I do think it will be a much better evaluation for members and then if parents or families think there are certain exceptions, there is a route built into that for exceptions to be implemented as well,” Coon said. However, advocates remain watchful regarding the final version of the plan, as they know that things can change. A draft of the plan that AHCCCS released in May 2025 was vastly different from the one they attempted to implement in September of that same year, Coon said.  Parents as paid caregivers The Parents as Paid Caregivers Program began as a temporary initiative in 2020. During the pandemic, parents of children with vulnerable health conditions feared having caregivers constantly entering and leaving their homes. At the same time, caregivers for children with developmental disabilities began quitting for that very same reason.  But after a few years, Coon and other advocates realized that the program was also alleviating many difficulties that had existed long before COVID, such as workforce shortages.  “That was a big point we rallied and advocated on was, ‘this might have been a temporary solution to what you thought the problem was, but we’re seeing this solve problems that existed prior to COVID and really help to ensure the continuity of care for members across the board,” Coon said. She has an 11-year-old son, Tyson, who has cerebral palsy and epilepsy. He uses a wheelchair and is non-verbal. “I’ve navigated these services and medical systems, education systems, for him,” Coon said. “And it was just an area I felt really passionate about helping to create, you know, the programs and refine the programs that he needs and others in this community do as well.” In 2023, Coon, along with other advocates and parents in Arizona, called for the Parents as Paid Caregivers program to be made permanent, a goal that was achieved in April 2025. The state mandated that Medicaid overhaul its rehabilitation assessment tool for personal care assistance. The assessment tool that had been in use since 2020 was designed for adults and subsequently adapted for minors, Coon noted. However, there were significant inconsistencies in its implementation. Some families were not receiving sufficient support, while others may have been receiving too much. The September proposal argued that certain levels of care should be considered the responsibility of parents rather than that of the public system. “We did a lot of public pressure and campaigning to highlight how you know broad age caps were not going to really help members on an individual level and would actually do harm in a lot of instances,” she said. Coon would like to see an assessment tool that provides training to the staff conducting these evaluations on how to individually assess and support children. An ideal assessment would have “a tool that asks really in depth questions of what those members’ activities of daily living look like, what their behaviors are. You know, having age be a piece of that puzzle, but not the entire picture, comparing that to developmental milestones,” Coon said. Coon said the state is moving closer to achieving this, “but it requires all of those pieces together to be really effective.” The impact of changes on children To qualify as a parent caregiver through the PPCP, Salas was required to complete a course in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as well as a course on the laws protecting individuals with disabilities. Two coordinators evaluate Salas every three months. One with the DDD conducts an assessment to authorize care hours for Danny. The other with the caregiver agency with which Salas is employed evaluates whether she is providing proper care for Danny and working toward the goals they established together. Every day, Salas shares notes with her coordinator and fills out a chart tracking Danny’s progress. Danny Arredondo, de 8 años, playing with his toys. Credit: Stephanie Casanova “When the two coordinators come to visit, they have to see that the child is showing developmental progress — in what he’s learning and in the activities I do with him. And, of course, they have to ensure that his environment is clean and safe and they have to physically observe the child,” Salas said.  If Danny’s care hours were cut, Salas would have to work more hours at another job, she said. She owns a small keto baking business, so she would likely focus more on expanding that venture. She started Danny’s Keto Bakery and Sweets around the same time her son was diagnosed, so Salas had to put her business’s growth on hold while she coordinated Danny’s care and support. She could also continue working 40 hours a week caring for other children with developmental disabilities, Salas noted. Either way, she would have to find someone to look after her son while she works. However, it would be difficult to afford to pay someone certified to care for a child with autism, Salas said. Children with autism require a routine and she has to constantly encourage Danny every day to ensure he keeps learning. The goal is to allow him to grow as independent as possible so that he can integrate into society and become self-sufficient, said Salas. “I’m not sure that if we change his routine and have a different person telling him what to do he would actually follow those instructions. So, it causes stagnation or regression in children,” she said. “I believe that is a huge advantage for children — having their parents serve as their own service providers — because I feel that, ultimately, no one knows our children and their needs better than we parents do and we are best positioned to observe their progress.” On April 10 and 14, community forums were held on the tool used to assess children’s needs, as well as the policies for reviewing extraordinary care services. Reaching a diagnosis: A long journey After three years spent learning how to secure services for her son, Salas now helps other mothers of children with developmental disorders — mothers who find themselves in the very position she was in when Danny was three years old. However, when she first embarked on this process, Salas had to navigate a somewhat complicated system. Before Danny was diagnosed with autism, Salas mentioned to his pediatrician what she and Danny’s caregiver suspected. The pediatrician then referred Danny for an evaluation. Initially, the most difficult hurdle for Salas was getting Danny approved for AHCCCS. At the time, the income of Danny’s father exceeded the eligibility threshold for approval. Yet, many evaluation agencies do not accept private health insurance to a private provider. Or, if they do accept the case, they charge over a thousand dollars for an evaluation, Salas said. “You feel trapped, because you say, ‘Okay, time is passing, and my child isn’t developing at the same pace as other children his age,’” said Salas. “He needs help; he needs support.” Professionals trained in early childhood development include: Licensed physician (such as a family doctor or neonatologist) School psychologist Early childhood education specialist Specialized nurse Physician assistant Licensed psychologist Pediatrician (including developmental pediatrician) Neurologist Clinical geneticist A developmental evaluation must come from one of these specialists in order for a child to be approved to receive services through the DDD. To qualify, a person must be diagnosed with one of the following disabilities: Autism Cerebral palsy Epilepsy Intellectual (cognitive) disability Down syndrome Since she already had Danny’s autism diagnosis, a psychologist from the agency Axis for Autism sent Salas the forms required for Danny to receive care services. To do this, she had to apply to both the DDD and ALTCS — a long-term care program administered through AHCCCS. With ALTCS coverage, a person with a developmental disability remains eligible for services until age 18 without the need for annual re-evaluations, Salas said. Asking for help is vital When Salas was navigating this initial stage of Danny’s diagnosis, another mother from a community of mothers raising children with autism who had already gone through the same experience stepped in to help her. Salas invited her to breakfast, Salas printed out the forms they had sent her and the friend helped her fill them out, explaining the purpose of each form and where to submit. “You see so much paperwork that you just say, ‘What do I do first? Where do I go? Where do I send this?’” said Salas. “I mean — and I think that’s why we moms of autistic children have created this kind of support community among ourselves — because I’ve personally had to step in and support three other moms, telling them: ‘OK, apply here, apply there; go here, go there; apply for the child’s AHCCCS coverage; ask for this.’ Because, well, we know what it’s like.” Salas has found support groups on Facebook, in both English and Spanish, that have been immensely helpful in teaching her about her son’s care and development. There are also support groups for children with other developmental disabilities, such as cerebral palsy, which require different types of services, Salas noted. She also created a WhatsApp group with her friends where they share information in Spanish, ranging from policy changes proposed by the state to local events offering support for children with autism. “It’s just so much. You can’t do it alone,” said Salas. “I certainly couldn’t do it alone.” Coon always recommends that parents contact Encircle Families shortly after receiving a diagnosis. Encircle Families is a resource center that provides assistance and support to families. They help families identify the appropriate state-run programs (such as Medicaid) to ensure their children qualify for coverage. The organization also facilitates peer-to-peer consultations — available in both English and Spanish — helping families connect with others facing similar circumstances.  “What I’ve seen in my own life is the sooner we kind of tap into those resources and community and therapies and things of that nature, it really helps create a family system that is encouraging and supporting that loved one with disabilities in a more robust way, with supports, versus trying to just kind of survive and figure it out on your own,” Coon said. Finding support is especially crucial for Latino families, Coon emphasized, saying that it’s both important for her to find support for her family and others who might struggle with language barriers and cultural differences. “Their children and loved ones deserve those services and support just as much and that’s very much forefront in my mind as I’m down there talking with legislators and involved in this work. It’s a huge piece of why I do what I do,” Coon said. Salas says it is important for immigrant parents to keep in mind that their citizen children are entitled to care services and mental health therapies. Some agencies require only a Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN), which some immigrants possess for tax purposes, to be hired under the Paid Caregiver Program for Parents, Salas noted. And even if they lack the necessary documentation, their citizen children still retain the right to a specialized caregiver. Forms from the DDD and ALTCS do not request information such as Social Security numbers or proof of the parents’ legal status in the United States. At times, Salas has found it difficult to find acceptance for her son within the Latino community, she said. She has observed that taboos and skepticism regarding autism still persist. “When I told my family, ‘There is a possibility that Danny has autism,’ my family would always say, ‘He looks perfectly fine to me. The boy walks, and speaks just fine,’” Salas recounted. “However, I have noticed, especially among fathers, that some parents go into denial when they are told, ‘Your child shows signs of autism.’” Sometimes, within Salas’s own family, people misinterpret Danny’s behavior and tell him, “Don’t be rude to your mom.” But Salas knows Danny well. She knows when he is simply misbehaving, like any child his age, and when he is becoming overstimulated, she says. Overstimulation occurs when multiple stimuli are present simultaneously, such as noise, bright lights, movement or excessive activity. Some children may react to this with irritability, crying, frustration and so on. To protect Danny, Salas avoids taking him to parties where there will be many children, because she knows he will feel overstimulated and begin speaking without a filter. When Danny gets angry and reaches his breaking point, he sometimes feels an impulse to hit, Salas noted. But when he is in a good mood, Danny is very affectionate. One recent afternoon, Danny was playing in his backyard with his dinosaurs, some of which were nearly as big as he was. He pretended the dinosaurs were fighting and he made the semi-aquatic ones swim. After playing outside for a while, he came inside, ran straight to his mom, gave her a tight hug and planted a big kiss on her cheek. Then, he ran off to his room to keep playing. The post Proposed changes to the paid parent caregiver program worry Arizona families appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e31df5059ccda1fcbfe4d8 Cambios al programa de padres cuidadores preocupan a familias de niños en Arizona te 2026-04-18T06:00:21.722Z Cambios al programa de padres cuidadores preocupan a familias de niños en Arizona Read in Spanish Esta historia fue publicada originalmente por Somos Tucson. A Danny Arredondo le encantan los dinosaurios. Se sabe los nombres científicos y las características de cada uno, y juega con ellos a cada rato. “Te dice, ‘antes esto era conocido como dinosaurio, pero ahora está en la categoría de reptiles voladores’”, dice la mamá de Danny, Patricia M. Salas. “La mente de los niños autistas es otro mundo”. Cuando tenía entre 2 y 3 años, Danny alineaba sus juguetes meticulosamente. A los 3 años, todavía no hablaba mucho, y cuando hablaba, solo repetía lo que le decían en lugar de responder. No se estaba desarrollando al mismo ritmo que otros niños de su edad, dijo Salas a Somos Tucson.  Más de dos años después, Danny fue diagnosticado con nivel 2 de autismo en el 2023, a los casi 6 años. También lo han diagnosticado con ansiedad y trastorno por déficit de atención e hiperactividad, conocido en inglés por sus siglas ADHD. Con el diagnóstico de autismo y con ayuda de una comunidad de mamás de niños con discapacidades del desarrollo en Arizona, Salas solicitó ayudas del gobierno a las que Danny tiene derecho. Desde entonces, Salas ha aprendido cómo manejar el desarrollo de su hijo para que él siga avanzando en la escuela y en su vida.  Salas se certificó en cuidados de niños con discapacidades del desarrollo para poder cuidar de su hijo como parte del Programa de Padres como Cuidadores Remunerados (PPCP, por sus siglas en inglés que significan Parents as Paid Caregivers Program), a través del cual le pagan un determinado número de horas por semana para dedicarlo a dar al niño la atención adecuada a su condición. Dice que esto ha ayudado mucho a Danny.  Patricia Salas y su hijo Danny Arredondo. Patricia se certificó como cuidadora de su hijo con autismo, y gracias al Programa de Padres como Cuidadores Remunerados puede dedicar gran parte de su tiempo a dar a su hijo una atención especializada. Ella y otros padres en Arizona han luchado por ese derecho. Foto cortesía: Patricia Salas. Ahora, el gobierno estatal está cambiando la forma en que se evalúa a los niños con trastorno del desarrollo, y familias y defensores temen que estos cambios puedan reducir las horas de cuidado pagado para algunos participantes del programa PPCP. La nueva herramienta de evaluación propuesta por el estado en septiembre le habría quitado muchas horas de ese cuidado a algunos niños, especialmente a los menores de 18 años, explicaron padres de familia entrevistados para este reportaje. Para Danny, eso significaba que sus 40 horas de cuidado semanal se iban a convertir en nueve horas.  “No nos estaban quitando a nosotros, sino al niño. A los niños les estaban quitando ese derecho. Por eso dijimos ¡no!”. — Patricia Salas, madre de un niño con autismo Al 30 de junio de 2025, la División de Discapacidades del Desarrollo (DDD) brindaba servicios y apoyo a 61,892 arizonenses con discapacidades del desarrollo, según un reporte del Departamento de Seguridad Económica (DES), al que pertenece el DDD. Entre ellos, casi 60% son menores de edad.  Danny Arredondo, de 8 años, juega con sus dinosaurios en su patio el 4 de febrero de 2026. Danny fue diagnosticado con autismo hace dos años y recientemente su mamá ha sido parte del Programa de Padres como Cuidadores Remunerados. Cambios en las políticas de evaluación preocupan a familias como la de Danny. Crédito: Stephanie Casanova. Después de que miles de padres se opusieron a los cambios, escribiendo correos electrónicos y enviando comentarios a la oficina del seguro médico público de Arizona (AHCCCS), la gobernadora Katie Hobbs detuvo el nuevo sistema de evaluación.  En noviembre, AHCCCS publicó un borrador de su nuevo plan de evaluación, el cual no ha sido finalizado. Con la ayuda de Raising Voices Coalition (La Coalición Alzando Voces), que impulsa cambios en las políticas sobre discapacidad en Arizona y capacita a familias y proveedores aliados para que expresen sus necesidades, los padres de familia se han mantenido enterados de las propuestas y han enviado más de dos mil comentarios expresando su opinión sobre el nuevo plan.  Brandi Coon, directora ejecutiva de Raising Voices, le dijo a Somos Tucson que el nuevo plan mejoró bastante la propuesta de septiembre.  “Creo que será una evaluación mucho mejor para los miembros y luego, si los padres o las familias piensan que hay ciertas excepciones, hay una ruta incorporada para que también se implementen esas excepciones”, dijo Coon.  Pero los defensores siguen pendientes de cómo quedará el plan final, porque saben que las cosas pueden cambiar. Un borrador del plan que AHCCCS publicó en mayo de 2025 fue muy diferente al que intentaron implementar en septiembre de ese año, dijo Coon.  Padres como cuidadores pagados   El Programa de Padres como Cuidadores Remunerados empezó como programa temporal en el 2020. Con la pandemia, los padres de hijos con enfermedades vulnerables tenían miedo de que los cuidadores estuvieran entrando y saliendo de su casa. Al mismo tiempo, los cuidadores de niños con discapacidades de desarrollo empezaron a renunciar por la misma razón.  Pero después de algunos años, Coon y otros defensores se dieron cuenta de que el programa también estaba aliviando muchas dificultades que existían desde antes de COVID, como la escasez de fuerza laboral.  “Ese fue un punto importante por el que nos unimos y dijimos: ‘estamos viendo que esto resuelve problemas que existían antes del COVID’, y realmente ayuda a garantizar la continuidad de la atención para los miembros en todos los ámbitos”, dijo Coon.  Coon tiene un hijo de 11 años, Tyson, con parálisis cerebral y epilepsia. El niño usa silla de ruedas y no habla.  “He explorado estos servicios, sistemas médicos y educativos para él”, dijo Coon. “Me apasiona mucho ayudar a crear y perfeccionar los programas que él y otros en esta comunidad necesitan”. En el 2023, Coon y otros defensores y padres de familia en Arizona pidieron que se hiciera permanente el programa de Padres como Cuidadores Remunerados, lo cual se logró en abril de 2025.  El estado exigió a Medicaid que rehiciera la herramienta de evaluación de rehabilitación para asistencia personal. La herramienta de evaluación que se ha utilizado desde el 2020 fue diseñada para adultos y adaptada para los menores de edad, dijo Coon, pero existían muchas inconsistencias en su implementación. Algunas familias no recibían suficiente apoyo, otras podrían haber recibido demasiado.  La propuesta de septiembre argumentaba que ciertos niveles de cuidado deberían considerarse responsabilidad de los padres y no del sistema público. “Hicimos mucha presión pública y campañas para destacar que clasificar a los niños en rangos de edad amplios no los ayudaría a nivel individual y, de hecho, sería perjudicial en muchos casos”. A Coon le gustaría ver una herramienta de evaluación que capacite al personal que realiza estas evaluaciones sobre cómo evaluar y apoyar individualmente a los niños.  “Contar con una herramienta que formule preguntas muy detalladas sobre cómo son esos miembros, sus actividades de la vida diaria y sus comportamientos”, dijo Coon. “Considerar la edad como una pieza clave, pero no como el panorama completo, comparándola con las etapas del desarrollo”.  Coon dijo que el estado se está acercando más a eso, “pero requiere que todas esas piezas se integren para ser realmente efectivas”. Efectos de los cambios en los niños Para ser padre cuidador por medio del PPCP, Salas tuvo que pasar un curso de resucitación cardiopulmonar (o CPR, por sus siglas en inglés) y un curso sobre las leyes que protegen a personas con discapacidades.  Dos coordinadores evalúan a Salas cada tres meses. Una, de la División de Discapacidades del Desarrollo, le hace una evaluación para autorizar horas de atención a Danny, y otro, de la agencia de cuidadores con la que trabaja Salas, evalúa que esté cuidando bien a Danny, trabajando en las metas que crearon juntos para el niño. Cada día que trabaja, Salas comparte notas con su coordinador y llena una tabla sobre el progreso de Danny. Danny Arredondo, de 8 años. Crédito: Stephanie Casanova “Cuando vienen los dos coordinadores, tienen que ver que el niño está mostrando progreso en su desarrollo, en lo que aprende, en lo que yo hago con él, y pues obviamente tienen que ver que su ambiente está limpio, que está seguro y tienen que ver al niño físicamente”, dijo Salas.  Si le quitaran las horas de cuidado a Danny, Salas tendría que trabajar más horas en otro trabajo, dijo. Ella tiene un pequeño negocio de repostería keto, así que probablemente se centraría más en expandir su negocio. Empezó Danny’s Keto Bakery and Sweets casi al mismo tiempo que diagnosticaron a su hijo, así que Salas tuvo que pausar el crecimiento de su negocio mientras coordinaba el cuidado y apoyo a Danny. También podría seguir trabajando 40 horas semanales cuidando a otros niños con discapacidades del desarrollo, dijo Salas. De cualquier modo, tendría que encontrar quién le cuide a su hijo mientras trabaja. Pero sería difícil pagarle a alguien que esté certificado para cuidar a un niño con autismo, dijo Salas.  Los niños autistas necesitan una rutina y ella tiene que empujar a Danny todos los días para que aprenda. La meta es hacerlo lo más independiente posible para que se integre a la sociedad y se valga por sí mismo, dijo Salas.  “No estoy segura que al cambiar su rutina y tener otra persona que sea la que le está diciendo (las cosas que debe hacer), no creo que él va a seguir (las indicaciones). Entonces, causa estancamiento o regresiones a los niños”, dijo. “Creo que esa es una gran ventaja para los niños, tener a sus padres como sus propios proveedores de servicio, porque creo que, al final de cuentas, nadie mejor que los padres conocemos a nuestros hijos, sus necesidades y podemos ver cómo van avanzando”. El 10 y 14 de abril se llevaron a cabo foros comunitarios sobre la herramienta para evaluar necesidades de los niños y las políticas de revisión de cuidado extraordinario. Llegar al diagnóstico, un camino largo Después de tres años aprendiendo cómo obtener servicios para su hijo, Salas ahora ayuda a otras mamás de niños con trastorno del desarrollo que están en la posición en que ella estuvo cuando Danny tenía 3 años.  Pero cuando empezó el proceso, Salas tuvo que aprender un sistema un poco complicado. Antes de ser diagnosticado con autismo, Salas le comentó al pediatra de Danny lo que sospechaban ella y la cuidadora de Danny. El pediatra envió a Danny a una evaluación.  Al principio, lo más difícil para Salas fue conseguir que Danny fuera aprobado para recibir AHCCCS, que es la agencia de Medicaid (el seguro público) de Arizona. En ese tiempo, el ingreso del padre de Danny era mayor al límite para ser aprobado. Pero muchas agencias de evaluación no aceptan aseguranza médica privada. O si la aceptan, cobran más de mil dólares para una evaluación, dijo Salas.  “Te sientes como atrapada, porque dices OK, el tiempo está pasando, mi niño no se está desarrollando igual que otros niños de su edad”, dijo Salas. “Necesita ayuda, necesita soporte”. Los profesionales con formación en desarrollo infantil temprano incluyen: Médico colegiado, como un médico de familia o un neonatólogo Psicólogo escolar Especialista en educación infantil temprana Enfermero/a especializado/a Auxiliar médico Psicólogo colegiado Pediatra, incluyendo pediatra del desarrollo Neurólogo Genetista clínico La evaluación del desarrollo tiene que venir de uno de estos especialistas para que el niño sea aprobado para recibir servicios por medio de la División de Discapacidades del Desarrollo (DDD). Para calificar para servicios de DDD, una persona tiene que ser diagnosticada con una de estas discapacidades:  Autismo Parálisis cerebral  Epilepsia Discapacidad intelectual (cognitiva) Síndrome de Down Ya teniendo el diagnóstico de autismo de Danny, una psicóloga de la agencia Axis for Autism le mandó a Salas las formas para que Danny reciba servicios de cuidado.  Para eso, tenía que aplicar para la DDD y para el ALTCS, un programa de atención a largo plazo por medio de AHCCCS. Teniendo ALTCS, una persona con discapacidad de desarrollo está cubierta con servicios hasta los 18 años sin necesidad de evaluarlos cada año, dijo Salas. Pedir ayuda es vital  Cuando Salas estaba en esta primera parte del diagnóstico de Danny, una una mamá de la comunidad de madres de niños autistas que ya había pasado por lo mismo la ayudó. La Invitó a desayunar, imprimió todas las formas que la psicóloga le había mandado, y las llenaron juntas. La otra mamá le decía para qué era cada forma y a dónde tenía que enviarla.  “Ves tantos papeles que dices, ‘¿Qué hago primero? ¿A dónde voy? ¿Dónde lo mando?’”, dijo Salas. “O sea, y creo que por eso las mamás de niños autistas hemos creado como esta comunidad de apoyo entre nosotras, porque a mí me ha tocado apoyar a tres mamás, decirles, ‘OK, aplica aquí, aplica allá, ve aquí, ve allá, pide AHCCCS del niño, pide esto’. Porque, o sea, sabemos lo que es”. Salas ha encontrado en Facebook grupos de apoyo en inglés y en español que la han ayudado mucho a aprender sobre el cuidado y desarrollo de su hijo. Hay grupos de apoyo para niños con otras discapacidades del desarrollo, como parálisis cerebral, que requieren otros servicios, dijo Salas. También creó un grupo en WhatsApp con sus amigas donde comparten información en español, desde los cambios que está proponiendo el estado hasta eventos locales donde hay apoyos para niños con autismo.  “Es tanto. No puedes sola”, dijo Salas. “Yo no podía sola”. Coon siempre recomienda a los padres hablar a Encircle Families después de obtener el diagnóstico. Encircle Families es un centro de recursos que provee asistencia y apoyo a familias. Les ayuda a encontrar los programas adecuados estatales (de Medicaid) para que sus hijos puedan ser aprobados. También ofrece consultas entre familias en inglés y en español, ayudando a que las familias se conecten con otras en posiciones similares. Aquí puedes ver su cuenta en Facebook e Instagram.  “Cuanto antes aprovechemos esos recursos, la comunidad, las terapias y cosas de esa naturaleza, realmente ayuda a crear un sistema familiar que alienta y apoya a ese ser querido con discapacidades de una manera más sólida, con apoyos”, dijo Coon. “En lugar de intentar simplemente sobrevivir y resolverlo por su cuenta”. Encontrar apoyos es especialmente importante para las familias latinas, dijeron Salas y Coon.  “Realmente quiero asegurarme de que no solo mi familia pueda tener los servicios que mi hijo necesita, sino que también las familias que podrían no tener acceso a los servicios debido a las barreras del idioma y a los antecedentes diferentes a los míos. Sus hijos y seres queridos merecen esos servicios y apoyos tanto como yo”, dijo Coon.  Salas dice que es importante que los padres inmigrantes tengan en cuenta que sus hijos ciudadanos tienen derechos a servicios de cuidado y a terapias de salud mental. Algunas agencias solo requieren el Número de Identificación Personal del Contribuyente (ITIN) –que algunos inmigrantes tienen para pagar impuestos– para ser contratados por el Programa de Padres como Cuidadores Remunerados, dijo Salas. Y si no tienen la documentación necesaria, sus hijos ciudadanos siguen teniendo derechos a un cuidador especializado.  Las formas del DDD y del ALTCS no piden información como seguro social o comprobantes de que los padres estén en los Estados Unidos legalmente.  En algunos momentos, a Salas se le ha hecho difícil encontrar aceptación para su hijo dentro de la comunidad latina, dijo. Ha visto que siguen existiendo tabúes y escepticismo contra el autismo.  “Cuando yo le decía a mi familia, ‘hay posibilidades de que Danny tenga autismo’, mi familia siempre decía, ‘yo lo veo muy bien. El niño camina y habla bien’”, contó Salas. “Pero sí me he dado cuenta que he visto padres, sobre todo hombres, que se niegan cuando les dicen ‘es que tu niño tiene señales de autismo’”. A veces sucede en la familia de Salas que malinterpretan el comportamiento de Danny, y le dicen, “no seas grosero con tu mamá”. Pero Salas conoce bien a Danny y sabe cuándo se está portando mal, como cualquier niño de su edad, y cuándo está sobreestimulado, dice. Se considera sobreestímulo cuando hay varios estímulos al mismo tiempo, como pueden ser el ruido, luces, movimiento, demasiada actividad. Algunos niños pueden reaccionar con irritación, llanto, frustración, etcétera.  Para proteger a Danny, Salas no lo lleva a fiestas donde van a haber muchos niños, porque sabe que Danny se va a sentir sobreestimulado y empezará a hablar sin filtro. Cuando Danny se enoja y está llegando a su límite, a veces le da un impulso de golpear, dijo Salas.  Pero cuando está de buen humor, Danny es muy cariñoso.  Una tarde reciente, mientras recopilábamos esta información, Danny jugaba en su patio trasero con sus dinosaurios, algunos casi de su propio tamaño. Hacía de cuenta que los dinosaurios peleaban; a los que son semiacuáticos los hacía nadar. Después de jugar un rato afuera, entró a su casa, corrió hacia su mamá, la abrazó bien fuerte y le dio un beso grande en el cachete. Luego, se fue corriendo a su cuarto a seguir jugando. The post Cambios al programa de padres cuidadores preocupan a familias de niños en Arizona appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e2deafd8d5dabda396dc06 Enviros: Cancel auction of state land for Copper World mine because of 'factual errors' in notices te 2026-04-18T01:30:23.051Z Enviros: Cancel auction of state land for Copper World mine because of 'factual errors' in notices Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e2dc7fd8d5dabda396dba1 Carville says possibility of Fetterman switching parties is 'real threat' to Dems' Senate plans te 2026-04-18T01:21:03.806Z Carville says possibility of Fetterman switching parties is 'real threat' to Dems' Senate plans "Politics War Room" James Carville and Al Hunt speculated on whether Sen. John Fetterman, D-Penn., may switch parties and throw Democrats’ Senate plans in disarray. As Carville and Hunt took questions from listeners, one asked why Fetterman, who has been known for taking surprisingly bipartisan stances, doesn’t just go all the way and switch parties. "I am not a big Fetterman fan," Carville said, declaring he thinks Fetterman is often motivated by wanting to see his name featured in newspapers. "He may switch, because they are going to correctly say if he wants to run again – I don’t know, but most politicians do – he has no chance in a Democratic primary." FETTERMAN TORCHES DEMOCRATIC PARTY IN NEW BOOK: 'ELITIST,' 'LOST TOUCH' WITH WORKING CLASS "If I am the Republicans, I go to Fetterman," Carville continued. "I said, ‘If you switch your final two years in the Senate, we will give you prime committee assignments. You will be relevant. You will be loved in here.’" "And that’s why I am saying the Democrats need to have a big year in the Senate, because picking up four seats may not be enough. That’s a real threat." The best scenario, Carville argued, was one where Democrats win enough Senate seats to the point where a Fetterman defection would not matter. But even so, a potential Fetterman defection may shake up Democratic plans in a closer victory. DAVID MARCUS: CAN JOHN FETTERMAN SAVE THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY FROM ITSELF? Carville went on to argue that three Senate races will reveal whether Democrats are heading for a massive wave or just a narrow win, with him assuming the party will have a "monster year." One scenario discussed was Democrats eking out a modest victory, winning just enough seats to control the chamber, in which case every single vote matters. And in that case, the possibility of someone like Fetterman switching parties becomes a real threat that could undermine their majority. "If you win all three of them, you're going to probably pick up, you know, eight or 10 seats. If you don't win any of them, the Fetterman nightmare could come true," Al Hunt warned. Fox News Digital reached out to Fetterman and did not receive an immediate reply. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e2dc6cd8d5dabda396db98 Trump says first releases from Pentagon UFO study will come out 'very, very soon' after Phoenix rally tease te 2026-04-18T01:20:44.122Z Trump says first releases from Pentagon UFO study will come out 'very, very soon' after Phoenix rally tease President Donald Trump said the first releases from a Pentagon study on UFOs will come out "very, very soon." Speaking at a rally at Dream City Church in north Phoenix on Friday night hosted by Turning Point USA and Turning Action, Trump told the audience they seemed like the right crowd to hear about the study because Arizonans are "really into that." The comments come as interest in unidentified aerial phenomena, or UAPs, continues to grow in Washington, with lawmakers pushing for greater transparency and the Department of Defense expanding efforts to investigate unexplained incidents. "I figured this was a good crowd because I know you people, you're really into that. I don't know if I am," the president told them. UFO TASK FORCE EYED AS LAWMAKER WARNS OF STRANGE OBJECTS IN SKIES AND WATERS DEFYING KNOWN TECHNOLOGY He said he recently spoke with War Secretary Pete Hegseth about releasing the study’s findings to the public before giving the crowd a brief tease of what he saw. "We found many very interesting documents, I must say," Trump said. "And the first releases will begin very, very soon. So you can go out and see if that phenomena is correct." "You'll figure it out. Let me know," he added. "But we've had a lot of questions. It's something that — it really captivates the mind, there's no question about it." EXPLOSIVE NEW DOCUMENTARY PROBES '80-YEAR GLOBAL COVERUP' OF UFO SECRETS Trump first said earlier this year in February that he would direct the release of government files related to alien and extraterrestrial life and unidentified aerial phenomena. The president said at the time there was "tremendous interest" in the topic following remarks from former President Barack Obama, whom Trump said shared classified information suggesting aliens are real. "Based on the tremendous interest shown, I will be directing the Secretary of War, and other relevant Departments and Agencies, to begin the process of identifying and releasing Government files related to alien and extraterrestrial life, unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), and unidentified flying objects (UFOs), and any and all other information connected to these highly complex, but extremely interesting and important, matters," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "GOD BLESS AMERICA!" Interest in UAPs has grown significantly in recent years, attracting increased scrutiny from federal lawmakers and defense officials. In 2023, Congress enacted the Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Disclosure Act, while the Department of Defense created the All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office to investigate these incidents more thoroughly. Fox News Digital's Greg Wehner contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e2d0b4d8d5dabda396d555 Zero-calorie sweeteners could alter the genes of later generations, new study warns te 2026-04-18T00:30:44.915Z Zero-calorie sweeteners could alter the genes of later generations, new study warns Artificial sweeteners, present in everything from sugar-free snacks to diet sodas, are a staple for many trying to lose weight — but new research suggests the substances could have multigenerational effects, potentially altering metabolism in future generations even without direct consumption. The findings raise questions about the long-term biological impact of widely used sugar substitutes, particularly as consumption has surged in recent years. In a study published in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition, Chilean researchers found that mice given sucralose or stevia passed on changes in metabolism-related genes to their children and grandchildren — even when later generations did not consume the sweeteners. WHY YOUR SUGAR CRAVINGS WON’T GO AWAY, EVEN IF YOU STOP EATING SWEETS The findings suggest the sweeteners may have triggered changes in gut bacteria and gene activity that were then passed down across generations of the mice. While they do not prove the same thing happens in humans, the study adds to a body of research examining whether non-nutritive sweeteners really have no effect on the body, as many people believe. "When we compared generations, these effects were generally strongest in the first generation and tended to decrease in the second generation," lead author Francisca Concha Celume, of the Universidad de Chile, said in a statement. The researchers divided 47 male and female mice into three groups.  One group received plain water, another received water with sucralose and a third received water with stevia. The doses reflected amounts humans might typically consume, according to the study. After 16 weeks, the mice were bred for two generations. The later generations received only plain water, but researchers still found changes in gut bacteria, lower levels of short-chain fatty acids — beneficial compounds that support metabolism and immune health — and shifts in genes linked to inflammation and metabolism, according to the study. 'MIRACLE FRUIT' MAY HELP CANCER PATIENTS OVERCOME CHEMO SIDE EFFECT THAT CAN LEAD TO DANGEROUS WEIGHT LOSS Sucralose, a popular no-calorie sugar substitute, appeared to have a stronger and more lasting effect, the researchers found. Approximately 140 million Americans consume non-nutritive sweeteners regularly, according to survey data cited by the researchers. Male offspring of mice that consumed sucralose showed mild signs of impaired glucose regulation, while effects in females were more limited, the research said. Stevia's impact was smaller and appeared to fade sooner. Concha Celume said the goal is not to alarm consumers — but to push for more research into the long-term biological effects of these additives. THE ZERO-CALORIE SUGAR SUBSTITUTE YOU'RE USING MAY DO MORE THAN SWEETEN FOOD, STUDY SAYS "What we observed were subtle changes in how the body regulates glucose and in the activity of genes associated with inflammation and metabolic regulation," she said.  "It is possible that such changes could increase susceptibility to metabolic disturbances under certain conditions, such as a high-fat diet." Concha Celume said it's worth noting that as artificial sweeteners have grown more popular, obesity and metabolic problems haven't declined. While that doesn't mean the sweeteners are to blame, she said it raises questions about how they might affect the body. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "It may be reasonable to consider moderation in the consumption of these additives and to continue studying their long-term biological effects," she added. Even though the study was conducted in mice and its findings cannot be directly applied to humans, it is worth taking seriously, according to Kristen Kuminski, a New York-based registered dietitian nutritionist specializing in metabolic health, weight management and nutrition support for people using GLP-1 medications. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES Outside experts say the findings, while limited to mice, align with growing concerns about how artificial sweeteners may affect the body. "The mechanisms it's pointing to, specifically gut microbiome disruption and epigenetic changes, are plausible in humans and align with what we're already seeing in the broader sweetener research," Kuminski told Fox News Digital. She said it's not surprising that sucralose showed stronger effects than stevia. "Stevia is plant-derived and metabolized differently than sucralose, which passes through the gut largely unchanged and has more direct contact with gut bacteria." For consumers, the most reasonable takeaway is moderation, Kuminski agreed. "For most people, reducing sucralose specifically and leaning toward whole food sources of sweetness is a reasonable takeaway from this research," she said. "Stevia in moderation appears to be the lower-risk option if a zero-calorie sweetener is something someone relies on regularly." She added, "The multigenerational piece is the part that should give people pause, particularly anyone who is pregnant or planning to be. We don't have equivalent human data yet, but the precautionary principle applies here." The International Sweeteners Association (ISA), based in Brussels and representing suppliers and other stakeholders, said the study does not change existing safety conclusions for sweeteners such as sucralose and stevia. "Sucralose and stevia have been rigorously evaluated by food safety authorities and approved for use in food and drinks within their acceptable daily intake," the group said in a statement on its website. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ The ISA also noted that because later generations of mice were never directly given the sweeteners, it's unclear whether the changes were passed down through gut bacteria or through other biological mechanisms. "Results from animal experiments, particularly those focused on the gut microbiome, are of limited relevance to human health," the group added. Fox News Digital reached out to the ISA and the study authors for additional comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e2ce6fd8d5dabda396d1b6 Skeletal remains found by hikers in Washington state woods identified as woman missing since 2024 te 2026-04-18T00:21:03.791Z Skeletal remains found by hikers in Washington state woods identified as woman missing since 2024 Washington state authorities confirmed skeletal remains recently discovered by hikers in Rose Valley belong to a missing 33-year-old woman, who disappeared nearly a year-and-a-half ago. Two young men hiking in a wooded area on Sunday discovered skeletal remains and clothing in Rose Valley and notified authorities, according to the Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office. A photo of the bones was sent to a forensic anthropologist who identified them as human. The following day, the Cowlitz County Coroner’s Office coordinated with the sheriff’s office and multiple search and rescue teams to conduct an organized search of the area for additional remains. MISSING PREGNANT WOMAN FOUND DEAD AFTER MYSTERIOUS TEXAS DISAPPEARANCE One of the men who had found the bones led the search party to the area, and nearly complete skeletal remains were found, as well as multiple items of clothing and personal belongings, according to the sheriff's office. The location was in the middle of an area that a detective had identified, through investigation and interviews, as an area of interest in the disappearance of Hailey E. Athay, 33, of Cowlitz County, who was last seen by her family in Kelso, Washington, in November 2024. She was reported missing in January 2025, according to the sheriff's office. A friend of Athay said she was going mushroom picking with a man before her disappearance, local affiliate FOX 13 Seattle reported. Prior searches had been conducted near the area, but the sheriff's office said no evidence had been recovered. On Tuesday, a forensic odontologist examined the recovered skull and compared the teeth to dental records for Athay, confirming a match. Officials said Athay's cause and manner of death remain under investigation, pending an analysis by a forensic anthropologist. It is unclear if any suspects have been identified in Athay's disappearance, or if foul play is suspected. Athay’s mother, Nicole Brooks, told local outlet KPTV that Athay was a mother of three daughters. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e2ce5cd8d5dabda396d1ad Prince Harry 'reembraced' royal identity to land Hollywood deals, expert claims after Australia trip te 2026-04-18T00:20:44.239Z Prince Harry 'reembraced' royal identity to land Hollywood deals, expert claims after Australia trip Prince Harry "reembraced" his royal identity to land Hollywood deals, according to a royals expert. After a keynote appearance at the InterEdge Summit on Thursday, Harry explained to Australian former politician Brendan Nelson that he didn't want to be a working royal after the death of his mother, Princess Diana. "I was like, ‘I don’t want this job. I don’t want this role — wherever this is headed, I don’t like it.' It killed my mum and I was very much against it, and I stuck my head in the sand for years and years," Harry said, according to People. "Eventually I realized, well, hang on, if there was somebody else in this position, how would they be making the most of this platform and this ability and the resources that come with it to make a difference in the world?" Harry continued, "And also, what would my mum want me to do? And that really changed my own perspective." MEGHAN MARKLE ACCUSED OF CLINGING TO ROYAL TITLE AFTER RECENT INTERVIEW: EXPERTS Also on Thursday, Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, attended the Swinburne University of Technology on the third day of their Australia trip and discussed mental health and social media with young people. While visiting the institution, Markle claimed she was "bullied and attacked" every day for 10 years online and was even the "most trolled person in the entire world," according to People. Harry chimed in and said that social media has "led to so much loneliness for so many people." He said that he has only felt better since attending therapy. "I waited until I was literally in the fetal position, much older, lying on the kitchen floor. Until I was like, okay, maybe this therapy thing — maybe I should try it," Harry said. Helena Chard, a British royal expert, told Fox News Digital that Harry wanted out of the royal life when his mother, Princess Diana, died in 1997. "When Diana died, 12-year-old Harry wanted out of royal life. The grief, the goldfish bowl, the cameras at every turn. It was overwhelming and just too much for him. Royal life felt like surveillance, not family," Chard said. She explained that he's had to maintain his royal status to land deals in Hollywood. PRINCE HARRY AND MEGHAN MARKLE'S HOLLYWOOD STAR POWER RAPIDLY FADING 5 YEARS AFTER ROYAL BREAK: EXPERTS "In Hollywood, his currency was his royal title. The deals hinged on the British royal family and his Prince Harry title. As Harry alone, he can’t clinch the deals. He traded palace scrutiny for Hollywood scrutiny but without institutional protection. "He has made it more than clear, he didn’t and isn’t returning to royal duty. He returned to royal identity as without it, he can’t continue media deals and commercial ventures. He rejected the Crown to heal, then reembraced it to be heard only with the goldfish bowl becoming the stage," she continued. Ian Pelham Turner, a British royal expert, said it makes sense that Harry has been so open about his emotions and how he feels about the royal family. PRINCE HARRY AND MEGHAN MARKLE MAKE FIRST JOINT PUBLIC APPEARANCE SINCE HIS REUNION WITH KING CHARLES LLL "Harry as it is obvious to royal experts is a much more open and emotional man compared to other members of the royal family which is why he shares this value with Diana and his outspoken nature from his grandfather, Prince Philip who he totally admired," Turner said. He continued, "In the day of Diana’s funeral when they had to walk behind the coffin when Philip going through an archway thinking he could not be seen by the cameras put his arm around the 13-year-old Harry and asked him if he was ok." Turner even noted that Harry's angst against the public eye was evident during his teenage years. PRINCE HARRY’S ‘SPARE’ CURSE HITS HOLLYWOOD AS ROYAL DRIFTS IN MEGHAN MARKLE’S SHADOW: EXPERTS "As a teenager, Harry especially hated the media and on occasions lashed out at them, blaming them for his mother's death and wishing he could be a normal person, not royal and that he could be hunted down every day by paparazzi," he said. Amanda Matta, a royal commentator, told Fox News Digital that it is clear to her that Harry believes the monarchy failed him. "I think reading between the lines, it becomes clear that Harry believes the royal system failed him on a personal level. Being thrust into the role of 'Prince' from birth left him alienated from his own future as much as the death of his mother did," she began. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "Since stepping back from royal duties, he’s consistently positioned himself as someone who has had to 'redefine purpose' outside the structure he was born into," Matta continued. "He might be discussing workplace mental health and personal resilience more broadly in other parts of the summit remarks, but here, he’s also pointing to the institution prioritizing duty, optics, and continuity over everything else." Matta also agreed with Markle's statement about being ridiculed online for a decade. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "She’s absolutely correct; the trolling and harassment has been relentless since day one of her relationship with Harry. In some corners of the internet, it’s become like a game or pastime to people," she said. "I was heartened to see how Meghan is able to speak about that experience now, but even the reaction to her making these remarks has been derisive and cruel in some spaces. I’m afraid it is just Meghan’s 'normal' mode of being a public figure now," Matta concluded. Chard, however, did not agree with Markle's remarks about being bullied and said, "Typical… Harry and Meghan visit a youth mental health group in between their commercial work and Meghan uses the visit as a platform to talk about herself yet again." "She claims she was the most trolled person in the entire world… This is nonsense. How can she quantify this? Lots of people are trolled. Again, it highlights just how she/they perpetuate the drama and continuously torch trust," Chard continued. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e2cc1dd8d5dabda396d14a GOP candidates get ‘shout out’ from Trump at Turning Point rally, but no formal endorsement te 2026-04-18T00:11:09.242Z GOP candidates get ‘shout out’ from Trump at Turning Point rally, but no formal endorsement Key Points: President Donald Trump gave shout outs, not endorsements, to down ballot Republicans Elected Republicans coalesced around gubernatorial candidate U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs Remarks targeted Democrats, emphasized governor’s race and control of U.S. House President Donald Trump rallied Arizona’s conservatives in Phoenix on Friday with less than 100 days to go before several Republican hopefuls battle it out in the state’s primary election. A host of state candidates attended the “Build the Red Wall” rally hosted by Turning Point in pursuit of an endorsement from the president. Many left without any official stamp of approval.  Meanwhile, the Republican members of the state’s congressional delegation hammered home the importance of maintaining control of Arizona’s U.S. House seats to keep the conservative trifecta in Washington, D.C and further Trump’s political agenda. But the governor’s race and other down ballot contests seemed top of mind for all of Friday’s speakers. Some argued that unseating incumbent Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs should be the top priority for Arizona Republicans. “Arizona can’t trust Katie Hobbs, you cannot afford Katie Hobbs, and we cannot and must not re-elect Katie Hobbs,” Biggs told the crowd. The Friday visit marks the president’s first appearance in the state this year ahead of the midterm elections.  While Biggs, widely viewed as the frontrunner in the Republican primary for governor, secured his endorsement from the president in 2025, Trump hasn’t yet handed down endorsements in the Republican primaries for attorney general and secretary of state, and declined to do so today.  Some candidates are still working to build a coalition among Arizona Republicans, but Biggs is not one of them. Speakers and attendees offered stalwart support for his candidacy, praising his conservative bona fides and sporting “Biggs for Governor” merch.  Senate President Warren Petersen hoped to get the nod over Rodney Glassman for the attorney general’s race, while secretary of state hopeful Rep. Alex Kolodin sought a boost over Trump’s past pick for chair of the Republican Party of Arizona, Gina Swoboda.  Trump gave Petersen, Kolodin and Treasurer Kimberly Yee — who is hoping to unseat Superintendent Tom Horne — a shoutout during his remarks, but stopped short of throwing his full weight behind their campaigns. He spent roughly the same amount of time calling out professional athletes who were in attendance as he did local politicians.  Petersen acknowledged the lack of formal endorsement but said he was still honored to get a mention. “It’s a shout out,” Petersen said. “It’s amazing to have the president of the United States give you a shout out like that and say nice things.”  Congressman Paul Gosar, meanwhile, vouched for Glassman over Petersen for attorney general, producing some simultaneous groans and scattered claps from the crowd. Every member of the state’s Republican congressional delegation spoke, with the exception of Biggs’ primary challenger, U.S. Rep. David Schweikert. Biggs even took a jab at Schweikert, joking that the president would hang up the phone if the congressman attempted to call him. U.S. Reps. Juan Ciscomani, Abe Hamadeh, Eli Crane and Gosar all voiced ongoing support for Trump’s agenda but courted the most applause, or boos, when mentioning elected Democrats in statewide and federal offices.  Hobbs, Attorney General Kris Mayes, Secretary of State Adrian Fontes and Sen. Ruben Gallego were frequent targets of the speakers. “Arizona has been captured by the radical left,” Hamadeh told the crowd. “Look, we have a cartel lawyer as secretary of state, we have an illegitimate climate activist parading around as an attorney general, and we’ve got a crooked disaster holding us back, Katie Hobbs.” Hamadeh hit on election integrity in his remarks and took the opportunity to once again claim the 2022 election, in which he lost his bid for attorney general to Mayes, was “stolen.” Crane called the current political climate “a spiritual war” and again pushed for control of the House and the governor’s office. “Republicans aren’t the solution to all of your problems,” Crane said. “But Democrats are pretty much the cause of all of your problems.”  Ciscomani centered his speech around the American dream and shared his story of immigrating to the U.S., becoming a citizen in 2006 and running for Congress, and winning, 16 years later.  At the same time, his colleagues spoke about controlling Arizona’s “open border” and slammed Hobbs and other Democrats for eliminating the state’s Border Coordination Task Force and voting to shut down the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.  Crane deemed the governor’s office the most important race this cycle and called out the cavalry to vote for Biggs.  “I’m going to talk about the most important race coming up here in this state,” Crane said. “You guys have an opportunity to represent, in my opinion, the best candidate for governor in the entire country.” The post GOP candidates get ‘shout out’ from Trump at Turning Point rally, but no formal endorsement first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e2cc04d8d5dabda396d125 Joy Reid blasts CA Dems for letting GOP contenders take lead in governor’s race te 2026-04-18T00:10:44.785Z Joy Reid blasts CA Dems for letting GOP contenders take lead in governor’s race Former MSNOW host Joy Reid said on "The Joy Reid Show" that California Democrats failed to properly vet the gubernatorial field, allowing two Republican candidates to sit at the top of the race, while broader concerns about Democratic preparedness went unaddressed. Reid framed her criticism around the stakes of the contest, warning that control of California was central to Democratic electoral success. "What we really care about out here in these streets is that California doesn’t go Republican," she said. Reid emphasized the state’s importance in presidential politics, arguing Democrats could not afford missteps in such a critical stronghold. JON STEWART BLASTS CALIFORNIA DEMS, WARNING THEIR EIGHT CANDIDATES MAY SPLIT VOTE, LEAD TO GOP VICTORY "You cannot become president as a Democrat without California," Reid said. "Do you see how many electoral college votes they have? That number is 54." The segment shifted to her concerns about Democratic strategy, as Reid questioned whether party officials had conducted sufficient vetting and opposition research during the primary. "Do y’all not have an oppo research arm inside of the Democratic Governor’s Association?" Reid asked. CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY CANCELS GUBERNATORIAL DEBATE AFTER BACKLASH FOR ALL WHITE CANDIDATES She argued that internal failures allowed "flawed" Democratic candidates to advance, while the GOP remained competitive in the race. "If you let California fall into the hands of somebody who we can’t guarantee would run a free and fair election in the state of California," Reid said. "Then you know what, Democrat, that would be on you if 2028 is cooked because you all let Eric Swalwell get to the front of the line without a simple basic oppo research vet." Reid said she had learned opposition research was being prepared by political opponents but had not yet surfaced publicly, raising questions about timing. TRUMP BACKS HILTON AHEAD OF CALIFORNIA GOP VOTE, TESTING BIANCO’S GRIP ON PARTY ENDORSEMENT "I learned over the weekend that there were people who were preparing huge amounts of oppo on the right to dump on this guy once he got closer to the primary," she said. "They were going to wait until right before the primary," Reid said. "Democratic Party. What is the plan here?" Reid reiterated the broader national implications, comparing California’s importance to Democrats with Texas for Republicans. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE "In the same way that if Republicans ever lost the 40 electoral college votes in Texas, they couldn’t win an election. Same goes for Democrats and California," she said. "Y’all didn’t think maybe y’all should leak to a system and maybe there was some issues?" she asked. Fox News Digital reached out to the California Democratic Party for comment, but did not immediately hear back. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e2c9dbd8d5dabda396d0e2 Scene pkg April 17 te 2026-04-18T00:01:31.726Z Scene pkg April 17 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e2c9afd8d5dabda396d0b6 New campaign targets Israel anti-boycott law on First Amendment grounds te 2026-04-18T00:00:47.696Z New campaign targets Israel anti-boycott law on First Amendment grounds Key Points:  Arizona anti-boycott Israel law faces First Amendment campaign challenge Campaign seeks repeal through lawsuits, lobbying, ballot initiative  Attempts to repeal the law through legislature out of the question for majority A law prohibiting state agencies, cities, towns, counties and universities from contracting with businesses that boycott Israel is under fire for alleged First Amendment violations in a newly launched campaign.  The Right to Dissent campaign is starting small with public engagement and calls for legal challenges, but it eventually plans to build toward a citizens initiative to repeal the anti-boycott pledge and prohibit any like it from taking shape in the future.  “This is not a vanity project. We will work tirelessly to educate the public and the legislators at all levels about the constitutional laws that suppress free speech in Arizona,” said Eva Putzova, campaign lead and former Flagstaff city councilmember. “If we have to, we will reaffirm our right to the freedom of speech, which includes political boycott, through a statewide citizen initiative process.”  In 2016, Gov. Doug Ducey signed House Bill 2617, prohibiting public entities from entering into any contract with a company without a certification stating the business is not currently engaged in and agrees not to engage in a boycott of Israel.  In 2017, the American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona filed a lawsuit on behalf of Mikkel Jordahl, an attorney contracting with the Coconino County Jail District to provide public legal services to incarcerated people.  Though Jordahl had personally boycotted consumer goods and services by businesses supporting Israel, he signed the boycott admonition, fearing a loss of $18,000 in yearly income from the contract. In court, Jordahl claimed the state law cornered him into choosing between his beliefs and a substantial loss of income. He asserted violations of the First and Fourteenth Amendments, claiming restriction on political expression, discrimination based on ideological beliefs and compelled speech.  A federal judge agreed to block the law on First Amendment grounds. The state appealed to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, but before any ruling, the Legislature amended the law to only apply to for-profit companies with more than ten employees on contracts exceeding $100,000.  The change made it so Jordahl no longer had standing to challenge the law, and judges dismissed the case.  In 2022, the Legislature amended the law once more to require contractors to sign the anti-boycott statement at state universities, community colleges and employee retirement funds.  Thabet Khalidi, an attorney and organizer with the Right to Dissent campaign, said with the law still in effect, businesses are still left to choose between “its values and its livelihood.” When answering why the campaign was challenging the now decade-old law, Syed Mahmud Nasir Raza, a supporter of the campaign and organizer with Progressive Actions, said, “The most important reason, I think, is there’s been a genocide in Gaza. That’s why we are all here today. That genocide must be stopped. It’s continuing today with the active support and complicity and partnership of the United States government.” He continued, “This must end, and one of the best ways to end it is through boycott.”  Khalidi added that the aim of the campaign extends far beyond the issue of Israel. “We’re not asking for the state to agree with any boycott,” Khalidi said. “We are asking the state to stop being a political enforcer.”  Moreover, Khalidi argued that in recent years lawmakers have sought to thread in additional clauses for public contracts. For instance, this session, Rep. Lupe Diaz, R-Benson, introduced House Bill 2170, which prohibits any company housed in China from participating in any state contract process. It also requires businesses to certify compliance.  Members of the coalition include Sen. Analise Ortiz, D-Phoenix, Martín Quezada, former lawmaker and attorney and civil rights director for Council on American-Islamic Relations Arizona, Jewish Voice for Peace, Palestinian business leaders, Bobby Nichols, a Democrat running for for Tempe City Council, and Kai Newkirk, a Democrat challenging Rep. Greg Stanton in Congressional District 4.  The Right to Dissent campaign aims to start the path toward repeal with public education, then lobbying efforts in the state house, a search for plaintiffs to lodge a lawsuit and eventually, a voter initiative.  Khalidi made a call for any small business owner with more than 11 employees and a contract worth more than $100,000 looking to challenge the law to get in touch. Putzova noted a ballot measure will be the final step, with efforts first put toward campaigns, legal attempts and lobbying state lawmakers.  “Legislative leadership can turn the tide, and this coalition behind me is here to support that work. We can start by repealing the 2016 law,” Ortiz said. “My job as a senator is to defend the Constitution, not weaponize state power against people’s beliefs that I may or may not agree with. I will work with this coalition until no Arizonan has to choose between their conscience and their ability to do business with their own government.” Attempts at repeal in the Legislature are likely to hit a wall, though.  In a text, Senate President Warren Petersen said “it may come as no surprise that we support Israel.”  And when asked whether legislative leadership would entertain any attempts to repeal the law, Andrew Wilder, a spokesperson for House Republicans, said “no.”  The post New campaign targets Israel anti-boycott law on First Amendment grounds first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/home