https://meenews.co/post/69df0fd7d8d5dabda395c3c4 New video shows Oklahoma high school principal tackling gunman who opened fire inside the school te 2026-04-15T04:11:03.607Z New video shows Oklahoma high school principal tackling gunman who opened fire inside the school Newly released video shows the moment an Oklahoma high school principal confronted and tackled a gunman after he opened fire inside the school. The footage shows Pauls Valley High School Principal Kirk Moore confronting the suspect — identified as 20-year-old former student Victor Hawkins — after he walked into the building on April 7. Moore was shot in the leg during the confrontation and was airlifted to a hospital in stable condition, authorities said. The video also shows someone opening a door and allowing the suspected shooter into the building. ARMY ROTC CADETS RECOUNT TAKING DOWN PRO-ISIS SHOOTER AT OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY: 'I COULD HAVE BEEN NEXT' The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) told KFOR-TV it does not believe the individual was working with the suspect. Investigators have not determined whether the person who opened the door was a student or staff member, a spokesperson said.  An OSBI spokesperson told Fox News Digital there are no other suspects in the incident. Authorities said the shooting unfolded around 2:21 p.m., prompting a lockdown until officers cleared the scene. Moore and other staff subdued the gunman until law enforcement arrived and arrested Hawkins. According to an arrest affidavit obtained by the outlet, Hawkins entered the school carrying two loaded semi-automatic pistols. TEXAS MAN TACKLED BY CHURCH SECURITY AFTER BRINGING LOADED GUN, AMMO TO HOUSTON SERVICE The affidavit states Moore ran to the lobby after hearing gunfire, where Hawkins allegedly fired at him, striking him in the leg. Moore then "wrestled with Hawkins on a bench in the foyer and was able to remove Hawkins’ pistol from his hand," according to the affidavit. Moore and other staff held the suspect down until officers arrived. Hawkins was charged last week with one count of shooting with intent to kill, one count of carrying a weapon into a public assembly, and two counts of feloniously pointing a firearm. GUNMAN OPENS FIRE AT HIGH SCHOOL IN TURKEY, WOUNDING AT LEAST 16 Court documents reviewed by the outlet show Hawkins studied the Columbine school shooting and told investigators he "wanted to conduct his own school shooting like the Columbine shooters did." After entering the school, Hawkins allegedly pointed a gun and yelled for people to "get on the ground," KFOR reported. He then pointed a gun at a student and attempted to fire, but the weapon malfunctioned, according to the affidavit. SHOOTING IN OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY HALL INJURES TWO; GUNMAN DEAD Hawkins attempted to clear the malfunction before later firing at another student, who raised his hands and pleaded not to be shot, the affidavit states. According to investigators, Hawkins lowered his weapon and told the students to leave. The OSBI said Moore and school staff acted quickly to stop the attack. ‘GOOD SAMARITAN’ DESCRIBES TACKLING TRANS SHOOTER AT RHODE ISLAND ICE RINK: ‘WENT FOR THE GUN’ "The principal of the school had noticed that an adult male subject, 20 years old, had stepped foot into the school with a gun," OSBI spokesperson Hunter McKee told KOCO-TV. "When the principal noticed this, he quickly stepped in, as well as other staff. The subject was able to fire multiple rounds, where the principal was hurt, but no one else was." "The actions of the staff and the principal stepping in as soon as they saw a subject with a firearm saved lives today," McKee added. Fox News Digital's Stephen Sorace contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69df0fc4d8d5dabda395c3bb House avoids unprecedented four-member expulsion week as Swalwell and Gonzales resign instead te 2026-04-15T04:10:44.120Z House avoids unprecedented four-member expulsion week as Swalwell and Gonzales resign instead It may have been possible to bequeath this as "expulsion week." Instead, this might be "resignation week." The House has only expelled six Members in the history of the republic. But it was possible as recently as Monday that the House was primed to wrestle with a mind-boggling four expulsions. It takes a two-thirds vote to expel a Member. The House last expelled one of its own in late 2023: former Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.). Before that, you have to go back to 2002 when the House kicked out late Rep. Jim Traficant (D-Ohio). 5TH ACCUSER COMES FORWARD AGAINST REP ERIC SWALWELL AHEAD OF EXPECTED RESIGNATION Here was the chopping block: Calls to expel former Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) piled up after reports surfaced that he sexually assaulted a former aide and several other women. Swalwell initially said he would fight the allegations. Then he dropped his bid to become governor of California after a host of once close allies abandoned their support. Swalwell has now resigned, avoiding the ignominious scene of an expulsion. Then there was former Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas). At first, Gonzales denied an affair with an aide who committed suicide by setting herself on fire. Gonzales was locked in a tough primary runoff against Republican Congressional candidate Brandon Herrera. But after pressure, Gonzales finally dropped out of the runoff and isn’t standing for re-election. However, Gonzales intended to stay on until his term expired on January 3 next year. But now Gonzales is out the door, too. TWO DEMOCRATIC REPS CALL FOR SWALWELL TO EXIT CONGRESS AS CONTROVERSY SWIRLS AROUND HIS BID FOR CA GOVERNOR So two down, two to go. This is where things grow complicated. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.) could face expulsion soon. In late March, the House Ethics Committee held a rare "trial," declaring she improperly obtained an astonishing $5 million in COVID relief funds. The Ethics panel will likely recommend a punishment for Cherfilus-McCormick next week. The full House doesn’t have to consider or adhere to the prescribed discipline. The congresswoman proclaims her innocence. She faces a criminal trial in Florida in February 2027. WHY ERIC SWALWELL WAS FORCED TO QUIT CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR’S RACE AFTER SEXUAL MISCONDUCT ALLEGATIONS "The facts are indisputable at this point and so I believe it will be the consensus of this body that she should be expelled," forecast House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.). Rep. Greg Stuebe (R-Fla.) filed a resolution to bounce Cherfilus-McCormick from the body a few months ago.  And for the Republicans, there’s Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla.). Mills is accused of "stolen valor" and exaggeration of his military record. But what triggered the current expulsion push is an allegation that the congressman struck his girlfriend in early 2025. A judge imposed a restraining order against Mills. However, police never charged the congressman. The Ethics Committee is also investigating whether he violated federal campaign rules. But the formal ethics probe of the Florida Republican isn’t as far along as the Cherfilus-McCormick inquiry. SWALWELL RESIGNATION COLLIDES WITH CHINA-LINKED SCANDAL AS CRITICS DEMAND FILE RELEASE Johnson is mindful of that fact. "With regard to Mills, I'm not sure the status of the Ethics Committee investigation and that's one of the things I'll be looking into today," said Johnson. Four troubled Members. Two Democrats and two Republicans. It was that parity which may have primed the House to take the unprecedented step of expelling those four Members before Swalwell and Gonzales announced their resignations. But a push to expel Cherfiulus-McCormick and not Mills creates a host of problems in the House. GONZALES HIT WITH EXPULSION VOTE THREAT AHEAD OF EXPECTED RESIGNATION It’s about the math. The House swore-in Rep. Clay Fuller (R-Ga.) on Monday night. Fuller won a special election last week to succeed former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) who resigned. That GOP gain is likely offset by an anticipated victory by Democratic Congressional candidate Analilia Mejia in a Thursday special election in New Jersey. This is a Democratic seat which has been vacant since New Jersey Gov. and former Congresswoman Mikie Sherill (D) resigned from the House last fall. With Swalwell and Gonzales out and Fuller in, the current breakdown is 431 Members: 217 Republicans and 213 Democrats. Rep. Kevin Kiley (I-Calif.) dropped his affiliation with the GOP. The addition of Fuller and presumed win by Meija would make the breakdown 217 to 214 and one independent – with one vacancy, covering 432 Members. After the Swalwell and Gonzales resignations, the remaining open seat is a solidly Republican district in northern California, long held by late Rep. Doug LaMalfa (R-Calif.). He died in January. ERIC SWALWELL WAS CABLE NEWS STAR FOR YEARS BEFORE RAPID FALL FROM GRACE But what happens if the House moves against Cherfilus-McCormick and not Mills? That creates an imbalance between the parties – something which was lost when the potential expulsion of four Members was on the table. "What about this issue of parity," yours truly asked House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.). "The issue of parity hasn't been something that we've had a conversation about. We've been working through what's in front of us today and that's what we're going to continue to do," replied Jeffries. LAWMAKERS PUT EXPULSION THREATS ATOP HOUSE AGENDA AS RETURN SETS UP HIGH-STAKES WEEK I followed up. "But isn't that a concern, though, if they take action against Cherfilus-McCormick? Her ethics process is further along than Mr. Mills," I asked. "The ethics process is still incomplete and we'll see what the Ethics Committee has to recommend next week," replied Jeffries. 'SMART DECISION': SWALWELL'S RESIGNATION SPURS PRAISE FROM BOTH PARTIES AFTER BOMBSHELL ALLEGATIONS EMERGE That’s in reference to the upcoming ethics panel meeting, recommending punishment for the Florida Democrat. It was one thing if the House may have bounced four Members, two Republicans and two Democrats, all at once. But it’s dicier now that Gonzales and Swalwell stepped aside. It’s further complicated considering the uneven status of the ethics inquiries regarding Cherfilus-McCormick and Mills. It seems that Congress is now in a period of establishing new precedents on a regular basis. A record-breaking government shutdown – only superseded by another record-breaking government shutdown. In addition, the House is experiencing a dramatic increase in the raw number of "censures" which it doles out to Members. Censure is the second-highest mode of punishment in the House, just below expulsion. JONATHAN TURLEY: ERIC SWALWELL'S ENABLERS KNEW THE TRUTH — AND PROTECTED HIM ANYWAY The House censured late Rep. Charlie Rangel (D-N.Y.) in late 2010. Prior to that, the House last reprimanded late Reps. Gerry Studds (D-Mass.) and Daniel Crane (R-Ill.) in 1983. But since 2021, the House has censured five Members: Rep. Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.), Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) – when he served in the House – Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.), former Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-N.Y.) and Rep. Al Green (D-Texas). House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) recently characterized the censure explosion as the "political" weaponization of the ethics process. It’s possible the House might not take any immediate action regarding Cherfilus-McCormick and Mills. Lawmakers from both sides may be more willing to expel one of their own – and maybe take one for the team on their side – if a similar outcome is guaranteed across the aisle. SWALWELL'S FALL FROM GRACE SPARKS DEMOCRAT RUSH TO RETURN CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS AMID SCRUTINY With such a tight majority, Republicans may not want to cede power to Democrats if the House expels a GOP Member as they try to cling to the majority. By the same token, it’s doubtful Democrats are willing to absorb a hit when they are within sneezing distance of the majority – if they don’t see a political equilibrium and document consequences for the Republican majority. Moreover, tracking where the votes lie for disciplinary action is nearly impossible. What further complicates this is whether any expulsion motion actually comes to a true, up/down vote. There are often motions "to table" or kill any resolution to impose discipline against a Member. The same with motions "to refer" or dispatch allegations against a Member to the Ethics Committee for additional scrutiny. For instance, the Ethics panel is all but done probing Cherfilus-McCormick and is investigating Mills. So it’s unclear what would happen with any possible motion "to refer." And let’s be frank: some lawmakers either really want to be on the record voting to discipline one of their colleagues or want no part of it at all. Resolutions to sit in judgment of a colleague is one of the hardest votes lawmakers take. Right up with a vote to go to war. That’s why some prefer the political fig leaf of a "motion to refer" or "motion to table" to an actual up/down vote to punish one of their own. So this could have been "expulsion week" on Capitol Hill. It’s certainly "resignation week." And if there’s no other disciplinary action, some lawmakers will be resigned to that outcome. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69df0d57d8d5dabda395c319 Pima baseball manages just 2 hits in loss to Paradise Valley te 2026-04-15T04:00:23.606Z Pima baseball manages just 2 hits in loss to Paradise Valley Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69df0affd8d5dabda395c28a ASDB caps teacher salaries at 10-year levels, ends guaranteed raises te 2026-04-15T03:50:23.982Z ASDB caps teacher salaries at 10-year levels, ends guaranteed raises Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69df01a4d8d5dabda395c0d1 Rodriguez goes 6 for 8, Camacho fans 10 as Aztec softball wins 14th straight te 2026-04-15T03:10:28.037Z Rodriguez goes 6 for 8, Camacho fans 10 as Aztec softball wins 14th straight Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69deff75d8d5dabda395c08d Triston James Crowther te 2026-04-15T03:01:09.815Z Triston James Crowther Triston James Crowther, 30, of Holbrook, was called home to the Lord on March 19, 2026.       He grew up and lived in Holbrook, where he worked at his family shop, Crowther’s Custom and Auto.       Triston was a wonderful son, brother, husband and father.       He is survived by his wife, Lia Hernandez; children, Aiden, Samuel, Jaxson, Amaya, Triston Jr. and Ava; and siblings, James, Natalia, Natasha and Natasia Crowther.       Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 25, at the American Legion Hall, located at 290 E. Iowa St., in Holbrook.       Owens Livingston Mortuary of Holbrook handled the arrangements. The post Triston James Crowther first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69deff49d8d5dabda395c04a 'I feel so seen': UA playwright, astrophysicist both named Guggenheim fellows te 2026-04-15T03:00:25.368Z 'I feel so seen': UA playwright, astrophysicist both named Guggenheim fellows Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69defcefd8d5dabda395bfae Tucson's 'mushroom man' released by ICE after feds' citizenship challenge collapses te 2026-04-15T02:50:23.183Z Tucson's 'mushroom man' released by ICE after feds' citizenship challenge collapses Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69defa82d8d5dabda395bf1b Anthropic’s rise is giving some OpenAI investors second thoughts te 2026-04-15T02:40:02.859Z Anthropic’s rise is giving some OpenAI investors second thoughts One investor who has backed both companies told the FT that justifying OpenAI's recent round required assuming an IPO valuation of $1.2 trillion or more — making Anthropic's current $380 billion valuation look like the relative bargain. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69def84cd8d5dabda395beaf Prosecutors Make Surprise Visit to Fed as Pirro Defends Investigation te 2026-04-15T02:30:36.136Z Prosecutors Make Surprise Visit to Fed as Pirro Defends Investigation The Justice Department’s criminal inquiry into the Federal Reserve threatens to delay the confirmation of the next chair. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69def5fbd8d5dabda395be3a ‘Bachelorette’ star Taylor Frankie Paul won’t face new domestic violence charges te 2026-04-15T02:20:43.752Z ‘Bachelorette’ star Taylor Frankie Paul won’t face new domestic violence charges Utah reality star Taylor Frankie Paul will not face new domestic violence charges, according to the Salt Lake County District Attorney's office. According to People, prosecutors claimed on Tuesday that they will not be pressing additional charges against Paul. In February, two Utah police departments opened separate domestic violence investigations involving Paul and her ex-boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen. Per the outlet, the press release stated that the incident happened more than two years ago, placing them outside the statute of limitations. Mortensen had also reported to police that Paul had scratched him during an explosive fight in February, while Paul claimed she was not the aggressor during that incident. The District Attorney's office noted that any additional domestic violence claims lacked "sufficient evidence to support filing criminal charges." TAYLOR FRANKIE PAUL SAYS SHE'S LEAVING THE MORMON CHURCH AMID ‘HELL ON EARTH’ DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SCANDAL Paul previously pleaded guilty to assaulting Mortensen in 2023, which meant any new charges would have violated her parole. Fox News Digital has reached out to Paul and Mortensen for comment, but did not immediately receive a response. On March 25, authorities in West Jordan, Utah, told Fox News Digital that they were investigating allegations of domestic violence against Paul stemming from an incident in 2024, brought by her ex-boyfriend. 'BACHELORETTE' CASTING DISASTER: TAYLOR FRANKIE PAUL SUITOR DROVE CAR IN WRECK THAT PARALYZED GOP CONGRESSMAN "The West Jordan Police Department is currently investigating an incident involving Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen. The allegations were reported at the end of February 2026, and detectives have reviewed video believed to have been recorded in early to mid-2024," authorities confirmed. Police were reviewing multiple videos tied to the alleged altercation to determine details and timelines. "Investigators are actively working to gather and verify information and are in the process of interviewing those involved. At this time, no charges have been filed, as the investigation remains ongoing." Police in Draper, Utah, confirmed with Fox News Digital that a separate domestic violence investigation involving both Paul and Mortensen had been opened, with allegations on both sides having been reported on Feb. 24 and Feb. 25. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Due to the domestic violence incident resurfacing, Paul's season of "The Bachelorette" was canceled. A spokesperson for Paul previously told Fox News Digital, following the cancellation of her season of "The Bachelorette," "Taylor is very grateful for ABC’s support as she prioritizes her family’s safety and security. After years of silently suffering extensive mental and physical abuse as well as threats of retaliation, Taylor is finally gaining the strength to face her accuser and taking steps to ensure that she and her children are protected from any further harm." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "There are too many women who are suffering in silence as they survive aggressive, jealous ex-partners who refuse to let them move on with their lives," the spokesperson continued. "Taylor has remained silent out of fear of further abuse, retaliation, and public shaming. She is currently exploring all of her options, seeking support, and preparing to own and share her story." The first domestic violence incident resulted in charges against Paul, who pleaded guilty to aggravated assault in August 2023. Video of the incident was shared earlier this month by TMZ, and soon after, ABC announced that it would not be airing Paul's season of "The Bachelorette." Production on Season 5 of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" has also reportedly been halted following the resurfaced incident. Fox News Digital's Stephanie Giang-Paunon contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69def162d8d5dabda395bd4b Former UCLA gynecologist sentenced after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting patients at school te 2026-04-15T02:01:06.285Z Former UCLA gynecologist sentenced after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting patients at school A former doctor at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), was sentenced to 11 years in prison Tuesday, after he was accused of sexually assaulting his patients as an obstetrician-gynecologist at the school. James Heaps, 69, pleaded guilty to 13 counts, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office announced in a news release, including six felony counts of sexual penetration of an unconscious person, five felony counts of sexual battery by fraud, and two felony counts of sexual exploitation of a patient. Throughout his 35-year career at UCLA, the university spent nearly $700 million to settle civil claims made against him. He will also be required to register as a sex offender for life. APPEALS COURT OVERTURNS CONVICTION OF UCLA GYNECOLOGIST OVER ISSUE AT TRIAL Heaps's plea comes after an appeals court in California determined he was denied a fair trial in 2023 due to concerns that one juror did not speak enough English to adequately carry out their responsibilities. At the time, his attorney, Leonard Levine, told The Associated Press that, "justice is slow, but it’s finally been done." "I believe it's just a matter of time before he is totally exonerated," he added. Levine did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. FLASHBACK: EX-PATIENTS OF UCLA GYNECOLOGIST ACCUSED OF SEXUALLY ASSAULTING THEM ARE ‘VOICE FOR SO MANY,’ LAWYERS SAY Prosecutors, however, framed the outcome differently. "Today marks the second time that we’re holding James Heaps responsible for the unconscionable crimes he committed while being entrusted with the safety of his patients," Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman said, according to the release. "For years, Heaps exploited the sacred trust between a doctor and patient to prey on vulnerable victims during medical procedures. This sentence ensures that Heaps will finally be held accountable for the harm he inflicted under the guise of care. To the survivors: I hope today brings you closure knowing that the individual who violated your trust has been definitively brought to justice. To all survivors, please know that we believe you and we will fight for you." The Los Angeles District Attorney's Office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. In 2023, the doctor's former patients claimed he groped them, made suggestive comments, or conducted unnecessarily invasive exams at the college's student health center, the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, or in his campus office. The women who filed lawsuits against Heaps claimed the school ignored their comments and allowed the abuse to continue. Fox News Digital's Greg Normand-Diamond contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69def14ed8d5dabda395bd42 Colorado highway descends into chaos after massive 75-vehicle pileup, amid hazardous winter weather te 2026-04-15T02:00:46.695Z Colorado highway descends into chaos after massive 75-vehicle pileup, amid hazardous winter weather At least 75 vehicles were ensnared in a massive, chain-reaction pileup on a Colorado highway Tuesday, authorities said. The crashes unfolded in the Rocky Mountains west of Denver, specifically near Loveland Ski Area, and followed a chaotic morning that saw six separate wrecks, mostly along the same highway, according to the Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office.  Officials said the latest crash forced a two-way lane shutdown on Interstate 70, as photos released by the authorities showed emergency crews assisting drivers at the scene.   "The closure is due to a severe multi-vehicle crash on the east side of Eisenhower-Johnson Memorial Tunnel that took place this afternoon," the Colorado Department of Transportation (CODOT) said. "There is currently no estimated time for reopening."  DRIVER HOPS CURB, STRIKES 9 STUDENTS DURING AFTER SCHOOL PICKUP IN IOWA According to the photos, the crashes appeared to have occurred on a snow-blanketed roadway, as winter weather may have created hazardous driving conditions in the mountain corridor. The area near Loveland Ski Area has also long been known as a major bottleneck on I-70, particularly as ski traffic converges with Denver-area commuters during the spring season. Officials have not yet reported any injuries. AT LEAST 2 STUDENTS KILLED, SEVERAL INJURED IN SCHOOL BUS CRASH IN TENNESSEE: 'A PARENT'S WORST NIGHTMARE' Earlier in the day, officials reported six crashes during the morning hours, with some involving single vehicles and others multi-vehicle collisions. Five of the crashes occurred on I-70 westbound near mile marker 221, with another reported on U.S. Highway 40.  The sheriff’s office indicated that all of those earlier incidents had been cleared before the major 75-vehicle pileup unfolded nearby on I-70 eastbound near mile marker 216. An hour later, the authorities shut down both lanes of the highway.  "Due to the severity of the crash, drivers approaching the Eisenhower-Johnson Memorial Tunnel should expect to be turned around for the next several hours," CODOT said.  "Bottom line, we need folks to slow down, increase following distance, and make it to their destination safely," the sheriff’s office said.  Colorado State Patrol is leading the crash investigation. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69deeefcd8d5dabda395bcf2 Recent small plane crashes in Arizona raise concerns, but experts urge perspective te 2026-04-15T01:50:52.784Z Recent small plane crashes in Arizona raise concerns, but experts urge perspective There were four plane crashes in Arizona this past week. Aviation experts say air travel is still safe. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69deecb0d8d5dabda395bc3a Suspect arrested after housekeeper tied up, attacked in Massachusetts mansion heist te 2026-04-15T01:41:04.068Z Suspect arrested after housekeeper tied up, attacked in Massachusetts mansion heist A suspect was arrested after a $20 million oceanfront Massachusetts mansion was broken into by two masked men, who allegedly attacked a housekeeper, tied her up and held her at gunpoint while reportedly stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars in valuables. Emajae Brown, 25, was charged with home invasion, kidnapping, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, witness intimidation, armed assault in a dwelling, larceny over $1,200, breaking into a building at nighttime with the intent to commit a felony, larceny of a motor vehicle and armed burglary. Brown was taken into custody in Gloucester and prosecutors argued he was a danger to the community, according to Boston 25 News. On the morning of March 28, a neighbor on Paine Avenue in Beverly, Massachusetts, called 911 to report a home invasion. POLICE HUNT ARMED SUSPECT AFTER HOUSEKEEPER BOUND, ATTACKED IN LUXURY MANSION HEIST: REPORT Investigators learned that two armed suspects had broken into the mansion and assaulted and tied up a housekeeper who was inside the home before leaving with several valuable items. The housekeeper was the only person home at the time of the incident. During the burglary, the suspects allegedly grabbed the housekeeper's phone and tossed it in the ocean, according to CBS Boston. They also allegedly made her find bleach and place valuable items in trash bags. "What they did to my housekeeper was just horrendous," homeowner Thomas Swan III told WCVB last month after the heist. "She was held at gunpoint, sometimes dragged by her hair, ultimately tied up and left in the garage. She’s really, really special, but truly traumatized by this, truly traumatized," he added. FORMER FBI AGENT SUGGESTS INSIDE JOB IN MASSACHUSETTS MANSION HEIST AS 'SPECIFIC AND VALUABLE' ITEMS STOLEN After the suspects left, the housekeeper escaped and went to a neighbor’s home to call for help. She was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and later released. "She went on to tell investigators the suspect was pointing a firearm at her head and escorting her around the home," a prosecutor said in court on Tuesday, according to CBS Boston. One robber fled the scene with several valuables, including money and gold, in a Porsche stolen from the home. That vehicle was later located by police several miles away near a cemetery in Lynn. Ring cameras were able to locate Brown, who was tracked through phone surveillance to New York City, where he was allegedly meeting with a jewelry dealer, according to Boston 25 News. Local and federal authorities eventually found more than $300,000 and numerous gold items in his car, the outlet reported. Police also said Brown was the ex-boyfriend of another housekeeper who worked at the home. The prosecutor said they learned that Brown had an open domestic charge from an incident at the Encore Boston Harbor casino. Brown was ordered held without bail until the next hearing on April 21. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69deec9cd8d5dabda395bc31 Raiders GM John Spytek admits to getting 'a few calls' about the No 1 pick ahead of next week's NFL Draft te 2026-04-15T01:40:44.654Z Raiders GM John Spytek admits to getting 'a few calls' about the No 1 pick ahead of next week's NFL Draft The Las Vegas Raiders are expected to make Fernando Mendoza, the national championship-winning quarterback from Indiana, the first overall pick in the NFL Draft next Thursday. But that hasn’t stopped teams below the Raiders at No. 1 overall from calling their phone about a possible trade up scenario. Raiders GM John Spytek spoke during a pre-NFL Draft news conference, during which he admitted to getting a "few calls" about the first overall selection his team owns. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "Those teams know where they stand," Spytek said, via ESPN. Spytek said during the news conference that good trades can always materialize on draft night, sometimes even right before the pick. However, if a player stands out to the team, as Mendoza is believed to have done, the Raiders will turn down an offer. KIRK COUSINS DECLARES THE RAIDERS' UNIFORMS THE 'BEST JERSEYS IN PRO SPORTS' "If there’s a player that stands out that we feel it’s not worth losing, it’s not worth even picking up the phone, then we’ll just make the pick," Spytek added. "But if it’s a player that we’re not as excited about, or there’s a group of players that we would love to pick from, and we can get value for that, we’re certainly open to listening to that." All signs point to Mendoza, who has cemented himself as the best quarterback in this draft after an undefeated season at Indiana. It also became more apparent that a quarterback was needed for Las Vegas after reaching a deal with the New York Jets to reunite them with Geno Smith, who was their starter in 2025 following a prior deal with the Seattle Seahawks. The Raiders, however, did bring in Kirk Cousins after his release from the Atlanta Falcons, though his $20 million in guaranteed money on a whopping $172 million deal indicates he will serve as a mentor for whoever the Raiders bring in the building through the draft . Aidan O’Connell is also on the Raiders’ roster under new head coach Klint Kubiak. Kubiak is fresh off a Super Bowl victory with the Seahawks, serving as their offensive coordinator before taking this promotion following a one-year stint by Pete Carroll in Sin City. It didn’t go according to plan for Las Vegas, resulting in the first overall selection. But things are looking up for the silver and black, as Spytek used the team’s vast free agent cap room to sign the likes of center Tyler Linderbaum, linebackers Nakobe Dean and Quay Walker, and wide receiver Jalen Nailor, among others. Now, Spytek and the franchise have their eyes set on improving the roster even more with potential cornerstone pieces through the NFL Draft. The Raiders possess 10 total picks, including the first overall selection, which is the first time they’ve had that slot since 2007. And those picks, if it's Mendoza or anyone else in the draft, will have to earn their roster spot and playing time like everyone else across the league. "Ultimately, this is a meritocracy, and the best guy will play," Spytek explained. "It’s just really hard to play really well at a young age. But we’ve seen plenty of quarterbacks do it recently. We added Kirk, we have Aidan, and we’ll see how it goes." The NFL Draft begins with the Raiders on the clock next Thursday in Pittsburgh. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69deea30d8d5dabda395bb9f JD Vance Heckled In Antiwar Protest at Turning Point USA Event te 2026-04-15T01:30:24.055Z JD Vance Heckled In Antiwar Protest at Turning Point USA Event Vice President JD Vance appeared to express sympathy with critics of the war with Iran: “I recognize that young voters do not love the policy we have in the Middle East, OK. I understand.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dee803d8d5dabda395bb28 US military kills four alleged narco-terrorists in lethal strike on drug-trafficking vessel in Eastern Pacific te 2026-04-15T01:21:07.433Z US military kills four alleged narco-terrorists in lethal strike on drug-trafficking vessel in Eastern Pacific The U.S. military carried out a lethal strike on a suspected drug-trafficking vessel in the Eastern Pacific, killing four alleged narco-terrorists, according to U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM). "On April 14, at the direction of #SOUTHCOM commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations," SOUTHCOM said in a post on X. "Intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and was engaged in narco-trafficking operations." "Four male narco-terrorists were killed during this action," SOUTHCOM said. ALLEGED NARCO-TERRORISTS KILLED AS US FORCES STRIKE SUSPECTED DRUG-TRAFFICKING VESSEL IN CARIBBEAN No U.S. military forces were harmed, the command added. SOUTHCOM did not immediately provide additional details about the identities of those killed or the specific groups involved. COAST GUARD SEIZES OVER 4,500 POUNDS OF COCAINE WORTH $34M FROM SUSPECTED NARCO-TERRORIST VESSEL ON EASTER The strike came after SOUTHCOM said Monday that it conducted another strike in the Eastern Pacific, killing two individuals believed to be involved in narcotics trafficking. The U.S. military has carried out dozens of strikes in recent months on suspected drug-smuggling vessels as part of a broader campaign to dismantle cartel-linked trafficking operations. SOUTHCOM is responsible for military operations in Central and South America and the Caribbean, including counter-narcotics missions aimed at disrupting drug trafficking networks that threaten U.S. interests. Fox News Digital's Greg Wehner contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dee7dbd8d5dabda395bb12 Vance Says the Pope Should Be More Careful When Talking About Theology te 2026-04-15T01:20:27.507Z Vance Says the Pope Should Be More Careful When Talking About Theology The vice president, who is Catholic, took issue with Pope Leo XIV’s statement that disciples of Christ are “never on the side of those who once wielded the sword and today drop bombs.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dee5a7d8d5dabda395ba9e Top United Nations Human Rights official points to reparations as the 'key to dismantling systemic racism' te 2026-04-15T01:11:03.279Z Top United Nations Human Rights official points to reparations as the 'key to dismantling systemic racism' A top United Nations (UN) official on Tuesday pointed to reparations as the "key to dismantling systemic racism." The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, applauded reparations efforts across the world while speaking at the fifth session of the UN Permanent Forum on People of African Descent.  The efforts that Türk lauded during his speech were "anti-discrimination laws, the creation of independent human rights and equality institutions and steps towards reparations." CHICAGO SUBURB LOCALS HOPE REPARATIONS ADDRESSES 'AFFORDABILITY PRESSURES' AS BLACK POPULATION DWINDLES Highlighting the "daily discrimination" people of African descent are facing in the workplace, hospitals, classrooms, and interactions with law enforcement, Türk claimed that the situations are "the direct legacy of colonialism and enslavement." Türk called on Member States to take action, claiming that "Racism and dehumanising rhetoric" persists. Member States were asked to adopt "anti-racism laws, policies, and practices" to create more inclusive societies. The official reportedly also called on young people of African descent and members of civil society to "be included at all levels of decision-making and that "momentum towards reparatory justice should be maintained." Türk’s comments came after the UN adopted a resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade the gravest crime against humanity and for member states to pursue reparations to rectify "historical wrongs" WHAT THE FIRST FEDERAL CHALLENGE TO A LOCAL REPARATIONS PROGRAM MEANS FOR OTHER CITIES "The slave trade and slavery stand among the gravest violations of human rights in human history – an affront to the very principles enshrined in the Charter of our United Nations and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, themselves born, in part, from these injustices of the past," Assembly President Annalena Baerbock said.  The implementation of reparations has been a growing trend in the United States, spanning from the east to west coast. Evanston, Illinois was the first local municipality to pass a reparations plan and then issue direct cash payments of $25,000 to local residents to address past racial housing discrimination. CINCINNATI MAY BE THE NEXT CITY TO FUND REPARATIONS PROGRAM WITH MARIJUANA TAX MONEY Not too far from Evanston, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is gearing up to issue reparations in some form after launching a community engagement effort called "Repair Chicago" to gather experiences of harm of Black residents. On the state level, the Illinois state commission is looking to implement reparations for Black residents after releasing a report that lays out what it called the state's history of harms against them in March. Despite efforts to issue reparations, some of these programs are facing obstacles due to budgetary or legal pressures. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dee593d8d5dabda395ba95 Docs show migrant accused of killing Loyola student was flagged as flight risk before release te 2026-04-15T01:10:43.399Z Docs show migrant accused of killing Loyola student was flagged as flight risk before release The House Judiciary Committee released internal Border Patrol documents on Tuesday, showing that a Venezuelan migrant now charged in the killing of Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman was flagged as a flight risk and had no valid asylum claim before being released into the U.S. in 2023. Jose Medina-Medina, 25, is accused of fatally shooting 18-year-old Gorman in Chicago in March. Fox News Digital previously reported that Medina-Medina, an illegal immigrant from Venezuela, was apprehended at the southern border in 2023 and later released into the country under the Biden administration. In a post on X, House Judiciary Republicans said the documents show officials released a migrant they described as dangerous despite warning signs. SHERIDAN GORMAN'S UNIVERSITY NEWSPAPER TOUTS ICE TRACKER AFTER FRESHMAN ALLEGEDLY MURDERED BY ILLEGAL ALIEN "The subject is a native and citizen of Venezuela by virtue of birth," the document reads. "The subject is a migrant illegally present in the United States, have no immigration documents in their possession nor have or anyone else filed a petition on their behalf. Subject has close family ties or roots in this country yet are likely to abscond." Additional records state the subject had no valid U.S. address or identification and was unable to provide a verifiable point of contact. The documents also detail the circumstances of Medina-Medina’s apprehension at the border. FACIAL RECOGNITION HELPED CRACK ALLEGED STUDENT MURDER BY ILLEGAL MIGRANT – NEW BILL COULD BAN IT: RET. COP "A Border Patrol Agent encountered subject in the El Paso Border Patrol Sector area of responsibility," the document read. "A Border Patrol Agent determined this subject had unlawfully entered the United States from Mexico, at a time and place other than as designated by the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security of the United States. "After determining that the subject was an undocumented migrant who illegally entered the United States, the subject was arrested and transported to the Central Processing Center (CPC) in El Paso, Texas for further processing using the [redacted] Systems," the document continued. "The subject was asked and responded that they do not fear harm or persecution should they be returned to their native country." Despite those findings, the documents show he was processed for a Notice to Appear and released on recognizance "due to lack of space," under the Immigration and Nationality Act. SLAIN DC INTERN'S MOM URGES SHERIDAN GORMAN'S FAMILY TO 'FIGHT BACK' AFTER OBITUARY OLIVE BRANCH Federal prosecutors on April 2 charged Medina-Medina with illegally possessing a firearm, which carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison. In addition to the federal charge, he faces state-level charges including murder, attempted murder, aggravated assault and illegal possession of a weapon. Prosecutors said Gorman was with friends at a Rogers Park pier in the early morning hours of March 19 when she spotted Medina-Medina near a lighthouse and warned others. Authorities said Medina-Medina then chased the group and shot Gorman in the upper back as they fled. In a statement after charges were filed, the Gorman family said, "Sheridan was a real person—she had a future, a family, and a life full of promise." Fox News Digital’s Adam Sabes contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dee328d8d5dabda395ba04 Rubio Hosts Israel and Lebanon for Rare Meeting Shadowed by U.S.-Iran War te 2026-04-15T01:00:24.887Z Rubio Hosts Israel and Lebanon for Rare Meeting Shadowed by U.S.-Iran War The gathering ended with encouraging words, even as Israel continued to refuse to halt its military campaign against Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dee10ad8d5dabda395b996 DOJ seeks to vacate Jan 6 convictions in sweeping move tied to Trump order te 2026-04-15T00:51:22.319Z DOJ seeks to vacate Jan 6 convictions in sweeping move tied to Trump order The Department of Justice on Tuesday filed motions to vacate the convictions of several high-profile defendants involved in the Jan. 6 Capitol breach. The filings, submitted to the Court of Appeals by the United States, specifically seek to vacate criminal judgments against identified members of the Oath Keepers and Proud Boys organizations, most of whom were convicted of seditious conspiracy. "In the Executive Branch’s view, it is not in the interests of justice to continue to prosecute this case or the cases of other, similarly situated defendants," federal prosecutors in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia wrote in one filing. The move follows a presidential proclamation on Jan. 20, 2025, when President Donald Trump commuted the prison sentences of the defendants to "time served," allowing them to be released without serving additional time.   DEMS WHO PRAISED COP FOR KILLING J6 PROTESTER NOW CONDEMN ICE FOR SHOOTING MN AGITATOR Tuesday’s filings — which mark an attempt to clear some of the final charges still standing in the probe — also asked to dismiss the indictments "with prejudice," meaning the charges would be permanently dismissed and could not be brought again by the government.  VIRGINIA DEMS MANDATE JAN. 6 BE TAUGHT AS ‘VIOLENT INSURRECTION,’ BAN ELECTION FRAUD CLAIMS IN SCHOOLS At least eight primary defendants were named in two similar appeals filed Tuesday.   A major high-profile defendant referenced in the filings is Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes, whom prosecutors previously said plotted to "oppose by force the lawful transfer of presidential power" when Trump lost the 2020 election. Rhodes was sentenced to 18 years in prison for seditious conspiracy and other charges. DOJ MOVES TO WIPE STEVE BANNON’S CONTEMPT CONVICTION TIED TO JAN. 6 PROBE Other mentioned Oath Keepers members include Kelly Meggs, the leader of the Florida chapter of the organization, as well as Kenneth Harrelson and Jessica Watkins. Among the Proud Boys members mentioned, Ethan Nordean, one of the group’s leaders, was sentenced to 18 years in prison after being convicted of seditious conspiracy alongside Joseph Biggs and Zachary Rehl, who are also named. The Justice Department is also seeking to vacate the conviction of Proud Boys member Dominic Pezzola, who was caught on camera smashing a Capitol window with a riot shield. He was sentenced to 10 years in prison. Officials noted that they are also filing similar motions for other related defendants in related cases. Hours after returning to office in January, Trump either pardoned or commuted the sentences of nearly all individuals convicted in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol breach. More than 1,500 people were arrested in connection with the protest. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dee0f6d8d5dabda395b98d Former Swalwell ally says longtime friendship with him 'clouded my judgement' as rumors swirled in DC te 2026-04-15T00:51:02.719Z Former Swalwell ally says longtime friendship with him 'clouded my judgement' as rumors swirled in DC One of former Rep. Eric Swalwell's, D-Calif., closest friends in Congress said their tight-knit relationship "clouded his judgment" regarding rumors that swirled about the ex-lawmaker for years in Washington, D.C. "Eric Swalwell lied to all of us," Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., said at an impromptu press conference in his office. "He lied to the most powerful people in this country and they trusted him. They trusted him with some of the most sensitive spots in our government, whether it was on Judiciary Committee, Intel Committee, impeaching Donald Trump." "And that clouded my judgment, my friendship with him," he continued. "Our family's friendship together with him clouded my judgment. And I was wrong. I deeply, deeply regret that." SWALWELL OUT AMID SEXUAL ASSAULT ALLEGATIONS AFTER 13 YEARS IN CONGRESS It’s a sharp pivot for Gallego, given that the two had a familial-like relationship. Just last week, Gallego defended Swalwell online against allegations of misconduct, which he later said he regretted. Their kids went to baseball camp together, they babysat one another’s children, and Gallego even jumped on board as national chair for Swalwell’s failed 2020 presidential bid. But after a bombshell report from the San Francisco Chronicle alleged that Swalwell sexually assaulted a former staffer, his former friend is no longer sticking up for him. SWALWELL'S 'BEST FRIEND' IN CONGRESS TURNS ON HIM AFTER BOMBSHELL ALLEGATIONS TORPEDO HIS POLITICAL CAREER In the days since that report surfaced, five people in total have accused Swalwell of sexual misconduct or rape. Gallego, while heaping blame on Swalwell and apologizing to his alleged victims, maintained that he had no knowledge of the alleged behavior. He noted, however, that rumors had circulated about Swalwell — and other past lawmakers — in the nation’s capital for years. When pressed on the nature of those rumors, Gallego said Swalwell was "flirty," but nothing along the lines of the allegations that sank his gubernatorial bid and congressional career — nor activity that "I would say would rise to the occasion that I would be able to, you know, not talk to his wife the next day and be able to look her in the eye." When allegations began to surface online at the onset of Swalwell’s gubernatorial run, Gallego said Swalwell "manipulated" him into believing it was a smear campaign similar to the one used against him during his 2024 Senate race against Kari Lake. PELOSI, CALIFORNIA DEMS SLAM SWALWELL OVER BOMBSHELL SEXUAL ASSAULT ALLEGATIONS: 'INDEFENSIBLE' "He knew I came off a horrible race where I had to answer to my family. I have to answer accusations to best friends, to my kids. And he fed into that," Gallego said. "He fed into it and I fell for it like everyone else. I fell for the lies. I regret it, but that's what happened." The two spent significant time together — on official and private trips, on each other’s campaigns, and within the halls of Congress. When asked how it was possible that neither he nor other lawmakers who had known Swalwell for years — including former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif. — were aware, Gallego said "he became very good at being a predator." "And he clearly preyed on these women in different positions. And he became extremely proficient at lying to us, lying to his family, lying to his community," Gallego said. "You know, the nature of his job allowed him to travel. And we just did not fully understand … There's just no way we could have seen any of this." Facing expulsion and a House Ethics Committee investigation into allegations of his conduct, Swalwell officially resigned from Congress on Tuesday. While he apologized to his family and constituents, he doubled down against the accusations leveled against him. "I will fight the serious false allegations made against me," Swalwell wrote in his resignation letter. "However, I must take responsibility and ownership for the mistakes I did make." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dee0cfd8d5dabda395b979 House Passes Air Safety Bill, Setting Up Clash with Senate te 2026-04-15T00:50:23.206Z House Passes Air Safety Bill, Setting Up Clash with Senate Senate leaders say key provisions fall short of what is necessary to prevent aircraft from midair collisions. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dede8bd8d5dabda395b90a Kylie Jenner goes topless on Instagram for latest fashion launch te 2026-04-15T00:40:43.855Z Kylie Jenner goes topless on Instagram for latest fashion launch Kylie Jenner is stripping back the layers to reveal her most personal project yet. The 28-year-old reality icon took to Instagram on Monday to announce the latest drop for her fashion label, Khy. Posing topless in a minimalist portrait, Jenner used her hands to cover her chest while showcasing a sparkling rhinestone tattoo on her upper arm that read, "I Heart LA." With her long, dark hair cascading down and a soft, bronzed makeup look, the mogul used the bold imagery to signal a "wiped clean" era for the brand’s social media. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER The Kylie Cosmetics founder revealed in her caption that the upcoming collection is a tribute to her roots. "Born in LA <3 this new collection for @khy is very personal to me," she wrote to her 390 million followers. "It’s inspired, designed, and almost all of it made here in Los Angeles. i can’t wait for this and everything we have coming this year and beyond! .. from LA to wherever you are. xx ky" Since its debut in November 2023, Khy has aimed to bridge the gap between high-end luxury and everyday streetwear by partnering with emerging designers. People was the first to report the brand’s massive commercial appeal at launch, noting that the label netted over $1 million in sales within its very first hour. This latest "Born in LA" collection marks a shift toward domestic production, with Jenner emphasizing that the pieces are manufactured locally. KIM KARDASHIAN FACES PARENTING POLICE OVER PRAISING SON'S 'DANGEROUS' E-BIKE TRICK The topless announcement comes on the heels of a busy festival season for the star. Jenner spent the weekend at Coachella, where she was spotted alongside longtime friend Hailey Bieber. In a photo shared from the Indio, California, festival, Jenner leaned into the lingerie-as-outerwear trend, sporting a sequined bra top with long fringe paired with baggy, light-wash denim. Bieber stood beside her in a coordinating casual look as the duo enjoyed the desert performances. KYLIE JENNER DAZZLES IN DARING WHITE STRING BIKINI FOR POOLSIDE PHOTOS While her fashion remains on the cutting edge, Jenner recently admitted that her personal life is becoming increasingly centered on family. Speaking on the April 1 debut episode of Kid Cudi’s Big Bro podcast, she revealed that she recently sat down with her 8-year-old daughter, Stormi, to watch Keeping Up with the Kardashians for the first time. "I sat her down, and I'm like, 'We started a television show when I was a year older than you, and that's why we're all in this together because we were all on the show together,'" Jenner recalled. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS The star confessed that watching the early footage left her deeply affected. "I was so emotional after," she reflected in the interview. "I don't know what hit me, but I was like weeping in my bed. Like I don't know why that happened to me. I was just like maybe it's like my daughter being the same age as I was and just seeing like my family, and I'm like, you know, just feeling so grateful for all that we've built and like but also mourning like that closeness when we were all kind of living under the same roof." JUSTIN BIEBER'S $10M COACHELLA COMEBACK DRAWS BACKLASH AFTER HE PLAYS YOUTUBE VIDEOS DURING HIS SET Jenner added that it was a "very emotional" experience that allowed her to travel back in time. "I didn't know it was going to hit me like that," she said, noting that she fast-forwarded through "inappropriate" parts of the show for her daughter. Beyond the nostalgia, Jenner noted that her children remain the primary force that keeps her centered. "I have my family. I have my kids that I go home to that love me so much and have no idea what's going on in this world," she said. "They definitely keep me grounded." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dedc34d8d5dabda395b87b Captains of Boat That Capsized Near San Diego Plead Guilty to 4 Deaths te 2026-04-15T00:30:44.301Z Captains of Boat That Capsized Near San Diego Plead Guilty to 4 Deaths The boat was carrying 19 migrants from Mexico to Southern California when it overturned in May 2025, the authorities said. Two of the victims were children. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dedc20d8d5dabda395b872 Swalwell’s Exit Injects ‘Chaos’ Into California Governor’s Race te 2026-04-15T00:30:24.847Z Swalwell’s Exit Injects ‘Chaos’ Into California Governor’s Race Democratic candidates see sudden voter interest in the sleepy contest as a campaign opportunity. All are scrambling for support from former backers of Eric Swalwell. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ded9dbd8d5dabda395b802 TPUSA reporter attacked at ICE protest warns a dark new line has been crossed in America’s political wars te 2026-04-15T00:20:43.846Z TPUSA reporter attacked at ICE protest warns a dark new line has been crossed in America’s political wars A conservative reporter who was assaulted while covering an anti-ICE protest in Minneapolis said she is determined to see those responsible held accountable, warning that the attack reflects a broader threat to free speech. "This is not a right-wing issue," Frontlines TPUSA reporter Savanah Hernandez told Fox News Digital. "These people are just violent extremists who have been getting away with lawlessness for far too long and they think that this is how they're allowed to operate now." Hernandez was covering a protest outside the Whipple Federal Building on April 11 when demonstrators surrounded her after learning she was affiliated with Turning Point USA, the conservative organization founded by Charlie Kirk. She said she told protesters she was there only to observe and record, but the situation escalated after a protester identified as William Kelly began "violently screaming" at her, drawing more attention from the crowd. PASTOR SPEAKS OUT ON HARROWING CHURCH INVASION THAT SENT CONGREGANTS FLEEING IN TERROR Kelly, who goes by the online name "DaWokeFarmer," has been involved in several anti-ICE protests around the country and faced charges for his alleged role in storming a church in St. Paul in January. Kelly denied he was violent in videos posted to social media after the incident and said he was exercising his First Amendment right to protest. Hernandez said protesters blew horns in her face, yelled obscenities and waved adult novelty products in front of her as she tried to shield herself. She alleged that local activist Christopher Ostroushko came up behind her, pushed her and screamed in her ear, while his daughter, Paige Ostroushko, blew a whistle in her ear. Hernandez said that despite repeated attempts to leave, she was blocked and attacked multiple times. FOR YOUNG TPUSA FAITH EVENT ATTENDEES, MINNESOTA CHURCH STORMING IS A SACRED LINE CROSSED "She pushes me down again. Her mom then comes and accuses me of hitting her daughter and then her mom decides to come and try to attack me," Hernandez said. "I'm still walking out at this point and I'm telling them, do not touch me. The father then comes down and violently slams me to the ground from behind. I get back up again and the first thing I see is Paige back in front of me. And at that point I was like, okay, I guess I'm going to have to fight my way out of this crowd because they're not letting me leave." After what she estimated were four or five separate attacks, Hernandez said a deputy stepped in and escorted her to a police vehicle for protection. She said she suffered minor injuries. Hernandez said the episode was especially jarring because, in her view, it crossed a line that should never be crossed. "There is an aspect that or a threshold that has been passed now," she said. "Typically in the United States, typically in the West... it's a basic common thing that men don't attack women that are unarmed and not touching them. So a threshold has been passed with that and that was why this was so jarring to me." Hernandez said the incident was not the first time she had been assaulted while covering protests and that she now plans to travel with security. "The left wing has been the biggest proponent of violence and silencing the voice of their opposition. This is nothing new, and it is an attack on our First Amendment rights," she told Fox News Digital. "These people are just violent extremists who have been getting away with lawlessness for far too long, and they think that this is how they're allowed to operate now." JOURNALIST ATTACKED DURING MINNEAPOLIS BLOCKADE SAYS ANTI-ICE AGITATORS TRIED TO ‘DETER' THE TRUTH Hernandez intends to pursue accountability not only for herself, but for journalists more broadly. "I want full charges brought forward in every single way, shape or form," Hernandez said. "This isn't just about me," she continued. "It doesn't matter if you are on the right or the left, they are going to attack you because they do not want to be filmed committing criminal activity... and I hope that the administration understands that and uses the full force of the law to bring forth justice." Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon confirmed on X that the FBI has opened an investigation into the assault on Hernandez. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office told Fox News Digital that the case remains under investigation and that it recommended charges Monday against Paige Marie Ostroushko, Lorenzo Amadeo Garcia and Christopher Ostroushko in connection with the assault of a journalist. The office also said separately, another suspect would separately be charged for striking a deputy with a train horn. The Hennepin County Attorney's Office told Fox News Digital it had received three case submissions on Monday, and they are "currently under review for potential charging." Attempts were made to contact Paige Marie Ostroushko, Lorenzo Amadeo Garcia, Christopher Ostroushko and William Kelly for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ded7d5d8d5dabda395b799 Lake Havasu City Parks and Recreation Director Gabby Vera resigning te 2026-04-15T00:12:05.864Z Lake Havasu City Parks and Recreation Director Gabby Vera resigning Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ded7c2d8d5dabda395b790 Election could cost county $39,689 more with equipment fee increase te 2026-04-15T00:11:46.106Z Election could cost county $39,689 more with equipment fee increase This year’s elections could cost the county almost $40,000 more than during the 2024 fiscal year, as the Mohave County Elections Department proposes a fee increase for the future replacement of election equipment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ded7abd8d5dabda395b76b Suspect in Sam Altman Molotov cocktail plot cries meltdown, not attempted murder, as judge keeps him locked up te 2026-04-15T00:11:23.575Z Suspect in Sam Altman Molotov cocktail plot cries meltdown, not attempted murder, as judge keeps him locked up A Texas man accused of firebombing OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s home was held without bail Tuesday as his lawyer claimed he was in a mental health crisis. Daniel Moreno-Gama, 20, appeared in a San Francisco courtroom but did not enter a plea on multiple charges, including attempted murder. A judge granted a delay in his arraignment, and he is due back in court May 5. His public defender, Diamond Ward, pushed back hard on the prosecution’s case, saying Moreno-Gama has autism and was experiencing an "acute mental health crisis" at the time of the alleged attack. "This case is a property crime, at best," Ward said, accusing prosecutors of overcharging her client and suggesting the charges were influenced by Altman’s high profile. HEIRS OF MOTHER STRANGLED BY SON ACCUSE CHATGPT OF MAKING HIM DELUSIONAL IN LAWSUIT AGAINST OPENAI, MICROSOFT Prosecutors say the attack was anything but minor. Authorities allege Moreno-Gama traveled from Texas to San Francisco in a planned, targeted attempt to kill the OpenAI CEO. Early Friday morning, he allegedly hurled a Molotov cocktail at Altman’s home, setting an exterior gate on fire before fleeing on foot. No one was injured, and officials have not said whether Altman was home at the time. Less than an hour later, investigators say Moreno-Gama showed up at OpenAI’s headquarters about three miles away, where he allegedly threatened to burn the building down and kill anyone inside. Surveillance video captured him throwing a chair at the glass doors, according to police. FBI RAIDS TEXAS HOME OF SUSPECT ACCUSED OF THROWING MOLOTOV COCKTAIL AT SAM ALTMAN'S SAN FRANCISCO HOUSE He was arrested outside the building, where authorities say he was carrying a jug of kerosene, a lighter and writings outlining his hostility toward artificial intelligence. Sources familiar with the investigation previously told Fox News the suspect was carrying what they described as a manifesto — a multi-part document that included a list of AI executives and investors, along with their names and addresses. GOT A TIP? "This was not spontaneous. This was planned, targeted and extremely serious," FBI San Francisco Acting Special Agent in Charge Matt Cobo said. FOLLOW US ON X San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins has charged Moreno-Gama with two counts of attempted murder, alleging he targeted both Altman and a security guard at the residence, along with multiple arson-related offenses. She has said the charges carry potential penalties ranging from 19 years to life in prison. Federal prosecutors have also filed charges, including possession of an unregistered firearm and destruction of property using explosives, which could add decades to any sentence if he is convicted. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL "We are at the beginning of this investigation, but if the evidence shows that Mr. Moreno-Gama executed these attacks to change public policy or to coerce government or other officials, we will treat this as an act of domestic terrorism," U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of California Craig Missakian said Monday. Meanwhile, FBI agents raided Moreno-Gama’s home in Spring, Texas, on Monday, with Fox News on the ground as agents collected evidence for several hours. CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS Officials say the suspect’s writings also included threats against other leaders in the artificial intelligence industry, raising broader concerns about escalating rhetoric surrounding the rapidly evolving technology. Even groups that have warned about the risks of AI condemned the violence. The Future of Life Institute said intimidation has "no place" in the debate, while PauseAI said the suspect had no formal ties to the organization. Prosecutors, however, are framing the case as a clear warning, urging cooler public discourse as tensions around artificial intelligence continue to rise. Fox News' Brooke Taylor, Greg Wehner, and the Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ded797d8d5dabda395b762 Amanda Peet says parents compared her acting dreams to being a ‘hooker’ te 2026-04-15T00:11:03.953Z Amanda Peet says parents compared her acting dreams to being a ‘hooker’ Amanda Peet’s parents weren’t impressed when she first told them she wanted to be an actor. "I feel like they saw acting in the beginning similar to just ‘Oh, so you want to start modeling or you want to be a hooker,’" she told Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett on the "Smartless" podcast on Monday. Her parents were "as far from the entertainment business as you could possibly be," Peet added, explaining that her father was a corporate lawyer and her mom was a social worker and psychotherapist. Peet said that she also had terrible stage fright surrounding anything "high brow," but when she’d audition for anything "low brow," like a chapstick commercial or a soap opera, she could "kill it." 'BAYWATCH' STAR NICOLE EGGERT UNDERGOES MAJOR CANCER SURGERY AFTER ALARMING TEST RESULTS "And so then I was undoing what I wanted to portray to my parents," she admitted. "I’d be like ‘I’m on a Skittles commercial,’ and they’d be like ‘I rest my case.’" Her parents did relent somewhat, she said, with her mom helping her find an acting class when she turned 13. Peet said she did all the school plays at her tiny high school and was one of the best singers there, "which is saying nothing." HEATHER GRAHAM SAYS HER ‘CONTROLLING,’ ‘REALLY RELIGIOUS’ FATHER TRIED TO KEEP HER OUT OF HOLLYWOOD "And then as soon as I got to college, I started — I sort of walked in confidently to all these auditions, and I never got a single play. I auditioned for 20 plays. It was as if they had already decided, they already had their own clique." She called herself a "self-hating actor." "I couldn’t quite admit that I wanted to do this as more than a hobby," she said. SHARON STONE BLASTS HOLLYWOOD’S NUDITY DOUBLE STANDARD IN FIERY INSTAGRAM VIDEO Once she got into an adult acting class with actor and teacher Uta Hagen, Peet said she finally was able to get an agent. And amid the excitement of finally getting representation, Peet said the rep walked her over to a corner of the room and told her she had a mustache.   "She was saying ‘Congratulations, we want to rep you,’ she started giving me the lay of the land. And then was like, ‘And we just wanted to know, so for your, you have a little bit of, you’ve got a mustache, a little bit here. We’re just wondering if…what can we do about that?’ ‘And boy, was she right.’" Peet told the co-hosts that she tried to get rid of the hair above her upper lip by any means necessary, including bleaching, waxing and hair removal cream. "You f---ing name it, I did it," she admitted. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Peet got her breakthrough role in "The Whole Nine Yards in her late 20s, and went on to star in movies like "Something’s Gotta Give," "Saving Silverman," "Identity," "Identity Thief," and she currently stars in the Apple TV+ show "Your Friends & Neighbors." She said she has also found a lot of joy in working behind the camera. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "Once I started writing a little bit, when I was shooting ‘The Chair,’ which, you know, when I was behind the camera and all the ladies like Sandra Oh had to get there earlier and I could roll in in my snowpants with my mustache and my hair and but still be the boss, I was like ‘This is f---ing great. What have I been doing this whole time?’" she said on the Netflix show she co-created about the chair of a college English department. "And it’s really fun to have last cut, final cut." The 54-year-old actress also discussed her breast cancer diagnosis that she received last fall while her parents were in hospice care. Her father Charles died in late 2025 and her mother Penny died in January 2026. "And I was very lucky. I’m clear, I did radiation," she explained, adding that her op-ed in the New Yorker last month was the first time she went public about her condition because she and her husband hadn’t told their children right away as they waited to find out how serious it was. "We didn’t want to tell the kids for a while until we knew whether I was going to do chemo and what the course of treatment was going to be, so I wanted to keep it a secret because I wasn’t even telling my children," she added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ded76fd8d5dabda395b751 Trump’s Blockade Risks Upending an Emerging Détente With China te 2026-04-15T00:10:23.979Z Trump’s Blockade Risks Upending an Emerging Détente With China In a thinly veiled critique of the war in Iran, China’s leader said the world could not risk reverting “to the law of the jungle.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ded2c4d8d5dabda395b654 Pentagon Says It Attacked Another Boat in the Pacific, Killing 4 te 2026-04-14T23:50:28.044Z Pentagon Says It Attacked Another Boat in the Pacific, Killing 4 It was the second strike in two days, in a campaign against those the United States accuses of drug smuggling. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ded0a4d8d5dabda395b5d3 Dangerous water warnings hit trendy vacation spot after powerful storm pounds area te 2026-04-14T23:41:24.407Z Dangerous water warnings hit trendy vacation spot after powerful storm pounds area Hawaii health officials have issued multiple brown water advisories across the islands as the state deals with the aftermath of a Kona Low storm. The storm moved through the islands earlier last week, bringing heavy rainfall and runoff that has kept coastal waters contaminated in several areas, the Hawaii Department of Health Clean Water Branch said.  Officials say the advisories are layered on top of lingering impacts from an already wet March. COAST GUARD RESCUES STRANDED FAMILY FOR DAYS IN PACIFIC AFTER BOAT FAILURE SETS THEM ADRIFT This was the third Kona Low storm in a month, Fox Weather reported. Advisories remain in place across several islands, including an island-wide warning on Kaua‘i and multiple affected areas on O‘ahu, Maui and the Big Island, the department says. The warnings come as visitors continue to arrive in Hawaii during the spring travel season, when beaches are a major draw for tourists. Health officials warn that brown water conditions can pose serious risks to swimmers and surfers. FAMOUS VOLCANO BLASTS LAVA 1,000 FEET HIGH, TRIGGERING EMERGENCY CLOSURES AT NATIONAL PARK "If the water is brown, turn around," the department said. Runoff from heavy rain can carry sewage, pesticides and animal waste into the ocean, increasing the risk of exposure to bacteria such as E. coli and salmonella. Storm conditions can also wash debris into coastal waters, while murky conditions may attract marine life, including sharks. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Officials recommend staying out of the ocean for at least 48 to 72 hours after rainfall ends, though that timeline may be extended due to continued unsettled weather and saturated ground conditions. With recent heavy rainfall, conditions may remain unsafe as runoff continues to affect coastal waters, according to Fox Weather. Authorities advise avoiding the water if it appears brown or murky, even if advisories are lifted. Officials say travelers should monitor local updates, as advisories are lifted on a beach-by-beach basis once water quality improves. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES The advisories come as Hawaii recovers from severe flooding caused by back-to-back Kona Low storm systems that drenched the state in recent weeks. The storms triggered evacuations across parts of O‘ahu, where residents were forced from their homes amid rising floodwaters. Some travelers expressed frustration on social media over the advisories, particularly those visiting affected areas during their trips. "We are staying in Kīhei, a little bummed," one user wrote on Reddit. "I hope the storm passes quickly." TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Others turned to locals for guidance, asking whether it was safe to enter the water under current conditions. Many residents strongly advised against it, warning the risks can be serious even if conditions appear calm. "Local, and I am absolutely not going in the water," one user wrote. "Never swim in storm water," another added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ded090d8d5dabda395b5ca Caitlin Clark's newest Fever teammate has dramatic history with superstar te 2026-04-14T23:41:04.581Z Caitlin Clark's newest Fever teammate has dramatic history with superstar The newest member of the Indiana Fever, Raven Johnson, who the team took with the 10th overall pick in the WNBA Draft on Monday, will join forces with Caitlin Clark after a tensely competitive moment between the two many years ago. In the 2023 NCAA women's Final Four, Clark's Iowa Hawkeyes met Johnson's South Carolina Gamecocks. During that game, there was a moment when Clark was supposed to be guarding Johnson, but Clark waved Johnson off to double-team another South Carolina player. The clip of Clark waving off Johnson ended up going viral, and Johnson later said it resulted in online mockery against her. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "I was all over the internet," Johnson said on the "I AM NEXT" podcast in March. "That's one reason I hate the internet now, because of that situation. I got bashed, I got bullied, I got called all these things I wasn't, aka like a monkey and things like that, and I just think I wanted to quit basketball at that time, and I just wanted to go in this little bubble of isolation and just be by myself." Still, Johnson appears excited to now be on the same side as Clark. After Johnson was drafted by the Fever on Monday, she said Clark is the teammate she's most excited to play with in the pros. FEVER'S LEXIE HULL SPEAKS OUT AGAINST ATTACKS ON PLAYERS AS TEAM'S POPULARITY GROWS DURING CAITLIN CLARK ERA "Caitlin Clark," Johnson said immediately when asked by Overtime WBB which new teammate she’s most excited to play with. "... She’s a phenomenal player, with the things she does, it’s bar standard. She can shoot the ball, she can lead a team, and they win. She has a winning mentality, and I think that’s the biggest thing." The Fever have solidified their roster going into the 2026 season as a true championship contender. The team recently re-signed key players Kelsey Mitchell, Lexie Hull and Sophie Cunningham, while adding veteran Monique Billings in free agency. The Fever have the fourth-best odds to win the WNBA title in 2026 behind the Minnesota Lynx, the defending champion Las Vegas Aces and the New York Liberty. The Fever's season ended in 107-98 overtime loss to the Las Vegas Aces in Game 5 of the WNBA semifinals last year. With Clark returning from injury, their core intact and at least one new addition, Indiana is looking to finish the job. 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/69ded068d8d5dabda395b5bb Gallego Dismissed Rumors of a ‘Flirty’ Swalwell, Highlighting a Culture of Silence te 2026-04-14T23:40:24.807Z Gallego Dismissed Rumors of a ‘Flirty’ Swalwell, Highlighting a Culture of Silence The admission by Senator Ruben Gallego that he had heard, but disbelieved, rumors about Eric Swalwell and women showed the attitude on Capitol Hill toward men accused of behaving badly. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dece37d8d5dabda395b53b Dem fundraising giant in the hot seat as GOP lawmakers demand answers over dodged subpoena te 2026-04-14T23:31:03.736Z Dem fundraising giant in the hot seat as GOP lawmakers demand answers over dodged subpoena House Republicans are demanding ActBlue, a top Democratic campaign fundraising apparatus, turn over international communications, probing whether the organization knowingly misled lawmakers and dodged subpoenas to hide weaknesses in its screening process to weed out illegal, overseas donations. House Administration Committee Chairman Bryan Steil, R-Wis., House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, and House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., collectively laid out their demands in a letter published on Tuesday. "For more than a year, the Committees have conducted oversight regarding ActBlue’s 'fundamentally unserious approach to fraud prevention,’" the letter reads. "Recent reporting … strongly suggests that ActBlue deliberately obstructed the Committees’ investigation, including through misleading statements and noncompliance with our subpoenas." BREAKING THE FOURTH WALL: LEFT-WING GROUPS DEFIANT AS GOP SHEDS LIGHT ON GROUPS TIED TO CHINA The letter is addressed to Regina Wallace-Jones, the CEO and president of ActBlue, and is the most recent entry in investigations that began in 2023 when Republicans originally raised concerns about foreign donations possibly influencing American elections. It also follows New York Times reporting on a memo from Covington & Burling, a law firm, warning that gaps in its screening armor could present "a substantial risk for ActBlue." The memo, on its own, does not implicate wrongdoing or indicate that ActBlue accepted international donations. Even so, the reporting caught the eye of Republicans in Congress. Steil, Jordan and Comer are collectively asking ActBlue to produce two internal documents to examine the internal understanding ActBlue may have had about its own weaknesses. The first is a resignation letter from General Counsel Aaron Ting — a document Republicans contend centers on liabilities created by ActBlue’s donation security. Republicans believe the second, a message from ActBlue’s former legal counsel Zain Ahmad, relates to an ignored whistleblower complaint about those practices. HOUSE HEARING RAISES RED FLAGS OVER FORMER TECH MOGUL'S ‘CCP NETWORK’ ALLEGEDLY FUNDING OF FAR-LEFT GROUPS Republicans have already requested those documents before, but haven’t received them. "There is considerable reason to believe that ActBlue may have deliberately withheld this responsive material to impede our investigation," the letter states. For its own part, ActBlue has claimed it makes every effort to ensure its fundraising complies with legal requirements. In ActBlue’s own letter published in Nov. 2023, Wallace-Jones, the CEO, affirmed that the organization maintained the highest standards for scrutiny of its fundraising. "Our approach is multilayered, with checks and confirmations occurring throughout the donation process to verify donors and donor information," Wallace-Jones wrote. "These measures, which include compliance measures, technological tools, and manual reviews, help to ensure the identity of donors, root out potential foreign contributions, and protect donors from financial fraud." OVERSIGHT DEMANDS DOJ ANSWERS ON FOREIGN FUNDING OF AGITATOR GROUPS AS IRAN, ANTI-ICE PROTESTS CONTINUE Republican lawmakers have given ActBlue two weeks to produce the requested documentation, setting a deadline for April 28, 2026. "Absent these steps, the Committees are prepared to use available mechanisms to enforce our subpoenas," the letter reads. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dece23d8d5dabda395b530 Marvel star Vincent D’Onofrio says he ‘can’t do’ Kingpin transformation anymore te 2026-04-14T23:30:43.921Z Marvel star Vincent D’Onofrio says he ‘can’t do’ Kingpin transformation anymore Vincent D'Onofrio's body went through a lot in order for him to play an iconic comic book villain. During a recent appearance on the "Inside of You with Michael Rosenbaum" podcast, the 66-year-old actor discussed his time playing Kingpin in a few Marvel television shows. "One thing is that I don’t have to have the weight on for the Marvel role anymore, which is a big deal, just for health reasons and stuff," he said. "Taking it on, putting it back on and blah, blah, blah. It’s just, I can’t do that kind of stuff anymore. So yeah, it’s easier to stay fit now that I can wear this like, big fat suit, muscle suit thingy." When it comes to the suit, D'Onofrio explained that "it's more than heavy, it's hot and tight," and covers his entire body, going down to his ankles and wrists. JENNIFER LOPEZ REFLECTS ON LIFE-CHANGING DIVORCE FROM BEN AFFLECK AND HER PATH FORWARD The actor first played the role in the Netflix series, "Daredevil," from 2015 to 2018, later reprising the role in a couple of episodes of "Hawkeye," and again in the 2023 miniseries, "Echo." Most recently, D'Onofrio played the role in two seasons of "Daredevil: Born Again." Kingpin, also known by his real name, Wilson Fisk, is a powerful crime boss in Marvel's version of New York City. In the new Daredevil series, the character is trying to legitimize himself by running for mayor of New York City. "He's a very manipulative person, Wilson Fisk. He's sort of a genius at manipulating, and he's a incredible, you might say, chess player when it comes to life. And he's also a monster. And he's also a big baby," D'Onofrio told GQ in April. "He's an interesting character to play. That's why it's still fun to play him." D'Onofrio stars in the show alongside Charlie Cox, with both of them reprising the roles they played in the 2015 Netflix series. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER The second season of the show promises a big blow up fight scene between Kingpin and Daredevil, with D'Onofrio calling the scene "very reminiscent of the original series on Netflix." 'll speak for myself: I love those scenes. We hardly ever get to do scenes together, [Cox] and I, and he's just become so good at playing this character that it's a thrill to join him in scenes," he told Entertainment Weekly in April. "Charlie and I have been doing these characters for a long time now, and the fact that we both still get excited, it says something about our love for these characters and getting them right for the show." Prior to the 2015 Netflix show, Ben Affleck starred as the titular character in the 2003 movie, "Daredevil," which also starred his future wife, Jennifer Garner, as Elektra. The former couple first met while filming "Pearl Harbor" in 2000 while both of them were in other relationships, reconnecting when they were both single while filming "Daredevil." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS After reconnecting on set, Affleck and Garner got married in June 2005 and welcomed three children over the course of their marriage. The two were married for 10 years before getting a divorce in 2015. "I’m really lucky that I have a really good co-parent and partner in Jennifer Garner, the kids’ mom, who’s wonderful and great and we work together well," Affleck told GQ in March 2025. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dec986d8d5dabda395b424 Orioles' Craig Albernaz says he must eat baby food for weeks after foul ball to face leads to 7 fractures te 2026-04-14T23:11:02.731Z Orioles' Craig Albernaz says he must eat baby food for weeks after foul ball to face leads to 7 fractures Baltimore Orioles manager Craig Albernaz has seven fractures in his orbital area as well as a broken jaw after taking a foul ball to the face, but he remains in the dugout with his squad. However, Albernaz has one big change to his daily routine over the next month or so. He needs to eat baby food. The injury occurred on Monday night against the Arizona Diamondbacks, as the foul ball came whipping toward the Orioles’ dugout and hit Albernaz square on the right side of his face. But he was back at Camden Yards on Tuesday, less than 24 hours after suffering his multiple facial injuries. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Reports from Baltimore state that he has a visible bruise on the right side of his face, and that he will need to consume baby food for the next six weeks as his face heals. "This is what we’re here for," Albernaz said to reporters, per the Baltimore Banner. "We’re here for the players. We have a game. I’m physically able to be here, so let’s go.… If my jaw was wired shut, I’d still be here." ORIOLES MANAGER CRAIG ALBERNAZ TAKES LINE DRIVE TO FACE IN TERRIFYING SCENE Albernaz said he felt "pretty good" considering the circumstances from Monday night’s foul ball off the bat of one of his own, Jeremiah Jackson. "Ball hit me pretty flush in the cheek, but I feel good," he added. "Luckily, no surgery. I think all in all, it was at least seven fractures in my cheek area, orbital, and then a broken jaw. But luckily, it doesn’t have to be wired. No surgery. I just have to eat baby food for six weeks." Albernaz, like many managers, was standing at the top of the dugout steps when Jackson was late to a pitch that shot immediately toward his teammates and coaches. It’s an unfortunate situation for Albernaz, but the first-time MLB manager is clearly showing his grit and resilience for his squad. They also showed it for him on Monday night, as they were trailing at that point in the game. However, the Orioles rallied to win the game 9-7. A lot of that had to do with Jackson, who bashed two home runs, including a grand slam in the victory. "I hit, and then I kind of saw Alby holding his face," Jackson told reporters. "My heart kind of dropped. I was able to see him afterward and see he was doing OK.… Knowing he was OK helped. It made me feel a little bit better. I’m just happy he’s doing OK and in good spirits." The Orioles’ win keeps them tied with the New York Yankees atop the AL East standings at 9-7. Albernaz will continue to lead the way in the dugout moving forward, even if his diet does have to change. 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/69dec973d8d5dabda395b41b Ruby Rose says she filed a police report against Katy Perry over alleged sexual assault two decades ago te 2026-04-14T23:10:43.279Z Ruby Rose says she filed a police report against Katy Perry over alleged sexual assault two decades ago Ruby Rose finalized a police report against Katy Perry stemming from an alleged sexual assault which occurred more than two decades ago. Rose, 40, publicly made the claims against the "Firework" singer over the weekend in response to a Perry clip fawning over Justin Bieber's Coachella performance. "As of this afternoon, I have finalized all of my reports," Rose wrote on Threads. "This means I am no longer able to comment, repost, or talk publicly about any of those cases, or the individuals involved." KATY PERRY FIGHTS BACK AGAINST RUBY ROSE'S 'CATEGORICALLY FALSE' SEXUAL ASSAULT ALLEGATIONS "It's going to look like I am ignoring everything from supportive messages, to other people's experiences, but I'm not," the "Orange is the New Black" actress said. "This is a standard request from the police and in many ways, quite the relief." She added, "I can start the healing process now. And temporary move forward. I love you all so much." RUBY ROSE WAS FIRED FROM 'BATWOMAN' BECAUSE OF 'MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS ABOUT WORKPLACE BEHAVIOR,' WBTV SAYS The "Wide Awake" singer appeared to send a message Tuesday on Instagram stories, and shared a clip of her song, "By the Grace of God," with the message, "I love you." Lyrics to the hit from her 2013 "Prism" album include, "It was not about me / Now I have to rise above / Let the universe call the bluff / Yeah the truth will set you free." Over the weekend, the Australian actress accused Perry of sexual assault, claims which the "Dark Horse" singer strongly denied. "Katy Perry sexual assaulted me at spice market nightclub in Melbourne. Who gives a s--- what she thinks," she wrote on Threads. After a user asked her to expand on the claim, Rose wrote: "After it I threw up on her. I told the story publicly but changed it to be a ‘funny little drunk story’ because I didn’t know how else to handle it. "Later she agreed to help me get my US visa. So I kept it a secret. But I DID tell yall she wasn’t a good person. Instead I got attacked by... everyone." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS A representative for Perry immediately shut down the "categorically false" claims. "The allegations being circulated on social media by Ruby Rose about Katy Perry are not only categorically false, they are dangerous, reckless lies," a representative for Perry told Fox News Digital in a statement.  "Ms. Rose has a well-documented history of making serious public allegations on social media against various individuals, claims that have repeatedly been denied by those named." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER In another post, Rose said it had taken her almost 20 years to come forward with the claims. "I was only in my early 20s. I’m now 40. It has taken almost 2 decades to say this publicly," she wrote. "Though I am so grateful to have made it long enough to find my voice, it just shows how much of an impact trauma and sexual assault takes. Thank you for seeing me." Rose also went on to detail the alleged incident and wrote that "as a woman, for a myriad of reasons, opening up about W on W [women-on-women] violence and sexual abuse, seems to be 100 times harder than speaking about the male predators, at least for me." While Rose initially claimed she's not interested in filing a report, she welcomed legal action from Perry. "[Katy] is more than welcome to sue me (she won’t, because it happened, I have photos and it was literally in public and witnessed by multiple people). Plus there is so much more that happened in the years leading up to her silly song she won’t want me discussing. The psychological manipulation was strong with that one," she wrote. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dec743d8d5dabda395b380 Sergio Garcia apologizes for his Masters meltdown, says he regrets his actions te 2026-04-14T23:01:23.948Z Sergio Garcia apologizes for his Masters meltdown, says he regrets his actions Sergio Garcia posted an apology to social media on Tuesday for taking his anger out on the second tee box during the final round of the Masters. Garcia, 46, hit a shot into the bunker on the second hole and took out his anger on the box, shattering his driver after slamming it into the turf twice and taking chunks out of the ground. He then took another swing at a table with a green cooler. The 2017 Masters champion said he regrets the way he acted. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "I want to apologize for my actions on Sunday at The Masters tournament. I respect and value everything that The Masters and Augusta National Golf Club is to Golf. I regret the way I acted and it has no place in our game. It doesn’t reflect the respect and appreciation I have for The Masters, the patrons, tournament officials and golf fans around the world," Garcia posted to X. The apology comes after he was highly criticized for his actions, including an ESPN star calling for him to be banned from the tournament for his actions. CALLAWAY LAUNCHES LIMITED-EDITION USA 250 GOLF COLLECTION HONORING AMERICA'S 250TH ANNIVERSARY According to club officials Garcia was issued a code of conduct warning on the fourth tee by Geoff Yang, the chairman of the competitions committee. Garcia, who competes in LIV Golf, finished 8 over for the tournament, finishing 52nd out of 54 players who made the cut. Since winning the Masters, Garcia has struggled mightily in majors. He has not finished in the top 10 in the 29 majors since winning at Augusta in 2017, and has missed the cut six of eight times since his victory. Garcia’s Masters blowup was not his first at a tournament, as he was disqualified at the Saudi International in 2019 for damaging greens. Last year during the final round of the Open Championship, he snapped his driver after slamming it into the ground on the second hole, playing 16 holes without a driver. Fox News’ Ryan Morik and The Associated Press contributed to this report. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dec730d8d5dabda395b377 Prince Harry and Meghan Markle ditch first class seats, experts question if move was a ‘strategy’ te 2026-04-14T23:01:04.209Z Prince Harry and Meghan Markle ditch first class seats, experts question if move was a ‘strategy’ Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have landed in Australia — trading royal luxury for what appears to be a more low-key entrance. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex touched down in Melbourne on April 14, marking their first trip to the country in more than seven years. Unlike their 2018 royal tour — when they arrived aboard a Qantas private suite — the couple opted for business class on a commercial flight from Los Angeles, catching fellow passengers off guard, according to People. PRINCE HARRY, MEGHAN MARKLE’S HOLLYWOOD DREAMS HIT WALL AS EXPERT WARNS OF ‘TOXIC BRAND’ STIGMA "In 2018 Harry and Meghan had a very successful tour of Australia, in fact more popular than William and Kate," Royal Broadcaster Ian Pelham Turner told Fox News Digital. "Travelling on a commercial flight I feel was a very good move on their part as they continue to be seen as part of the people rather than in some privileged position and that will get noticed by the Australian press too. They have several engagements and will feel very at home in the country." An Australian passenger who spotted only Harry remarked, "I’ve never seen anyone step off a flight looking so refreshed." "It wasn't until we got off the plane that we realized it was them," one American traveler told The Age. The more subdued arrival extended beyond the flight. Meghan, 44, and Harry, 41, skipped a traditional airport photo op, instead departing in a convoy of vehicles without stopping to pose for the press. "With their failed deals and lack of large income stream, no doubt they are financially strapped," British royals expert, Hilary Fordwich told Fox News Digital. "They have huge overhead costs. What with their 16 bedroom home in Montecito security, etc. But this was an extremely good move. It was received well by the public, obviously far better than flying private and their positive interaction with the public served them well. Makes one wonder if it was indeed it was deliberately done to garner public support? If it was, it certainly was a successful strategy." Fox News Digital has reached out to the Sussexes for comment. MEGHAN MARKLE’S HOLLYWOOD COMEBACK MAY BACKFIRE AS ‘VANITY’ MOVE SPARKS PALACE SCRUTINY: EXPERTS It’s a stark contrast to October 2018, when the pair arrived hand in hand for a royal tour — stepping off a luxury Qantas private suite and announcing Meghan’s pregnancy with Archie shortly after. Two years later, they stepped back from their royal duties. Shortly after landing, they visited the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne, where they were seen walking hand in hand through the halls, stopping to greet patients, families and staff. Meghan wore a dark navy dress paired with black Dior heels, while Harry coordinated in a navy suit, white shirt and black shoes. The visit held personal significance. More than four decades ago, Harry’s parents — Princess Diana and then Prince Charles — visited the same hospital during their 1985 Australian tour. "Look around, and you can see the crowds of people, the smiles on their faces and what it means to them. Everyone is absolutely delighted," Professor Christine Kilpatrick AO, board chair of The Royal Children’s Hospital, said, according to People. "You can’t measure the morale boost, but it is palpable," she added. "Many of these patients have been here for quite some time and are often very frequent visitors to the hospital. A joy like this is wonderful for them." When asked what he was most looking forward to during the trip, Harry kept it simple: "Everything!" The Sussexes continued their engagements later that day, meeting veteran families at the Australian National Veterans’ Art Museum. Meghan also made a solo visit to the Homeless Services for Women Centre, where she donned an apron and served food. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Their current four-day itinerary includes stops in Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra, blending charitable work, speaking engagements and commercial appearances. Harry is set to serve as a keynote speaker at the InterEdge Psychosocial Safety Summit in Melbourne, where he is expected to address workplace mental health and psychological safety. Meanwhile, Meghan will headline a luxury women’s retreat in Sydney, billed as a "girls’ weekend like no other." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS The retreat, hosted at the InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach, has already drawn scrutiny over its pricing. Tickets range from $1,860 for standard access to $2,250 for VIP packages, which include a gala dinner described as an "in-person conversation" with the duchess, along with a group photo and exclusive perks. Their visit follows a series of international trips tied to philanthropic efforts, including travel to Jordan earlier this year in partnership with the World Health Organization, as well as visits to Nigeria and Colombia in 2024. Despite being privately funded, the Australia trip has sparked debate. Local authorities are expected to provide security for public events, with some costs potentially falling to taxpayers — a point of contention among critics. Notably absent from the trip are the couple’s children, Archie, 6, and Lilibet, 4. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dec707d8d5dabda395b35c He exposed corruption & walked across Hungary: Now Péter Magyar has defeated a powerful state machine te 2026-04-14T23:00:23.527Z He exposed corruption & walked across Hungary: Now Péter Magyar has defeated a powerful state machine Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dec4ddd8d5dabda395b30b Havasu electric customers could see lower bills with temporary credit te 2026-04-14T22:51:09.030Z Havasu electric customers could see lower bills with temporary credit There are places in Arizona where electric customers can cut back on their energy usage to save money - but Lake Havasu City, that isn’t always a safe or realistic option. Fortunately, UniSource Energy Services is planning to ease some… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dec4b2d8d5dabda395b2de Surgeon Who Removed Wrong Organ From Patient Is Charged in His Death te 2026-04-14T22:50:26.373Z Surgeon Who Removed Wrong Organ From Patient Is Charged in His Death Dr. Thomas Shaknovsky tried to persuade his colleagues in the operating room that the liver he removed from a 70-year-old patient was a spleen, according to Florida’s Health Department. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69debff3d8d5dabda395b236 This author wrote a book about medieval history you can 'read in the bath.' Here’s why you should add it to your TBR. te 2026-04-14T22:30:11.255Z This author wrote a book about medieval history you can 'read in the bath.' Here’s why you should add it to your TBR. Peter Jones’ ‘Self-Help From the Middle Ages: What the Seven Deadly Sins Can Teach Us About Living’ is part medieval history, part self-help, and all a great read. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69debfedd8d5dabda395b201 Erika Kirk cancels University of Georgia TPUSA event appearance over 'serious threats' te 2026-04-14T22:30:05.860Z Erika Kirk cancels University of Georgia TPUSA event appearance over 'serious threats' Erika Kirk canceled her planned appearance at a Turning Point USA event at the University of Georgia on Tuesday after receiving what organizers described as "very serious threats." JUDGE DISMISSES DEFENSE PUSH TO REMOVE PROSECUTORS FROM CHARLIE KIRK MURDER CASE Turning Point USA spokesman Andrew Kolvet said Erika Kirk, wife of late conservative icon Charlie Kirk, received "some very serious threats in her direction," prompting her absence from the event in Athens, Georgia. Vice President JD Vance said he had been concerned the event might be canceled and spoke with the Secret Service, adding he told Kirk to "do what she needs to do for her and her family." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69debfedd8d5dabda395b1f8 Former Michigan coach Sherrone Moore receives punishment from stalking case stemming from firing te 2026-04-14T22:30:05.296Z Former Michigan coach Sherrone Moore receives punishment from stalking case stemming from firing Sherrone Moore avoided jail time Tuesday stemming from an alleged stalking incident after getting fired from the University of Michigan. The disgraced former Wolverines head coach was fired in December after an investigation revealed an inappropriate relationship with a staffer. Soon after the firing, he was jailed after allegedly breaking into the staffer’s house and threatening to kill himself. Moore was placed on 18 months' probation and ordered to pay just over $1,000 in fines. He also must continue mental health treatment and may not use alcohol or marijuana, may not have any weapons, and was ordered to have no contact with the alleged victim. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM In the Ann Arbor courtroom, Moore thanked his wife, Kelli, for her support while stating that he took the process "very seriously." "There is a certain irony in a lot of this - the person quite frankly, Mr. Moore, who is saving you from the full wrath of this court is the one you betrayed," Judge Cedric Simpson said to the former coach. "I don’t know where your wife, Kelli, finds her strength. "When all the circumstances are happening and they’re happening to her and she’s absorbing them in real time, she does not once lose her focus. She not once bats an eye to sort of doubt you. She not once wants something terrible to happen for you. "As I listen to the terror in her voice that day, I don’t think there would be anybody in the world ... that would’ve blamed her given the circumstances if she said ‘I don’t care.' That’s not what she did. ... She was going to tell the police to do this to try to find him. She said something remarkable — ‘Tell him I love him and to come home.'" EMMITT SMITH GIVES ADVICE TO NFL HOPEFUL SON WHO ONCE ADMITTED TO FEELING PRESSURE OF LIVING UP TO FAMILY NAME Prosecutors accused Moore of contacting the staffer via phone calls and texts after the breakup, prompting the woman to contact the University of Michigan and cooperate in its investigation. Moore was subsequently fired from his position as head football coach, which prosecutors said prompted him to show up at her home. Moore then allegedly "barged" his way into the residence, grabbed a butter knife and a pair of kitchen scissors and began threatening his own life. According to prosecutors, Moore allegedly told the staffer, "My blood is on your hands" and "You ruined my life." Moore pleaded no contest to two misdemeanors later in the day to resolve the felony criminal case. Kelli called 911 over concerns that her husband was "going to hurt himself" after getting "fired from his job." Moore and the alleged victim had an "intimate relationship for a number of years," a prosecutor said during an initial hearing shortly after his arrest. Moore went 16-8 as Michigan's head coach — 8-5 in Year One, 7-3 last season. He missed a pair of games due to a suspension from a sign-stealing investigation. Moore replaced Jim Harbaugh after the team completed a 15-0 season en route to a national championship. Moore was the offensive coordinator of that squad. Fox News' Paulina Dedaj and Jackson Thompson 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/69debfecd8d5dabda395b1ef Joy Behar immediately corrected after claiming Jesus didn't call himself the Messiah te 2026-04-14T22:30:04.708Z Joy Behar immediately corrected after claiming Jesus didn't call himself the Messiah "The View" co-host Joy Behar was promptly corrected by co-host Sara Haines on Tuesday after she claimed that Jesus Christ did not declare himself to be the Messiah. The hosts shared clips of people reacting to a post by President Donald Trump of what many critics have called a "blasphemous" AI art image seeming to portray him as a Jesus-like figure healing the sick. Co-host Sara Haines said it appeared to be a case of something being foretold in Scripture, noting, "In Matthew and Mark in the Bible, Jesus alerts his disciples to not be deceived by false prophets who will claim themselves to be the Christ, performing great signs and wonders."  "Every time [Trump] does these things I can’t help but, like, think it’s really on-the-nose here," Haines said. "He’s literally pretending to be the coming of Christ." POPE WARNS ESCALATING IRAN CONFLICT COULD TIP MIDDLE EAST INTO ‘IRREPARABLE ABYSS’ "Let’s face it, some of his supporters have likened him to a savior-like figure," co-host Sunny Hostin agreed. "And I really hope at this point that they realize that he is a false prophet. No question about it." Joy Behar then claimed, "Jesus himself did not run around saying, 'I’m the Messiah, I’m the Messiah!’" Her fellow co-hosts immediately rebuffed her claim — including Haines — who retorted, "That’s exactly what Jesus said!" "No he did not," Behar claimed. "Jesus was not narcissistic like this guy." "When you are the Messiah, it’s not narcissism to say it!" Haines said. "Yes it is," Behar replied. VATICAN DECLINES TO JOIN TRUMP’S GAZA ‘BOARD OF PEACE,’ CALLS FOR UN LEADERSHIP Shortly after feuding with Pope Leo XIV over the weekend, Trump upset many Christians with the controversial social media post. Trump denied he was trying to portray himself as the Messiah, arguing the image of him in white and red robes with what appears to be holy light emanating from his hands was an attempt to portray "me as a doctor." He has since deleted the post. Following the exchange between Behar and Haines on Tuesday, co-host Whoopi Goldberg interjected, declaring she was "going to move this along." "The Pope has God with him," Goldberg said. "God will take care of this. God will take care of him," she added, before appearing to address Trump directly, saying, "Nobody believes you were a doctor. Nobody. Not even your people. Your people don’t believe it. Nobody believes it." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Goldberg went on to note that the Pope, in his role as leader of the Catholic Church, is supposed to encourage world leaders to seek peace, as co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin added that this was something Jesus preached as well, recalling, "Blessed are the peacemakers." Fox News Digital reached out to the White House but did not receive an immediate response. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69debe38d8d5dabda395b1b8 Phoenix Rising chase an upset as they face MLS side in US Open Cup round of 32 matchup te 2026-04-14T22:22:48.301Z Phoenix Rising chase an upset as they face MLS side in US Open Cup round of 32 matchup PHOENIX – Could this be the start of a turnaround for Phoenix Rising FC? If Saturday’s 3-0 victory over New Mexico United does prove to be pivotal for the remainder, the Rising will have a defensive tweak to thank after it gave them their first clean sheet – and win – of the season. “I think it starts from training,” midfielder JP Scearce said. “We worked on the defensive press and all those tactics throughout the week. We decided this week to start in that direction, start with the man press, and it looked good.” The victory was welcome for a Rising club that had gone winless to start the USL Championship season. Phoenix had picked up only three points out of a possible 15 with three consecutive draws to Orange County SC, Oakland Roots and FC Tulsa in between their defeats to San Antonio FC and Sacramento Republic. “Everybody today was different,” coach Pa-Modou Kah said after Rising’s win. “Everybody today hit the level, which I’m very happy with. And football is a process and things happen over time. For me, the one thing that I’m very happy and very proud of is seeing these boys every day coming to work and put in their maximum best. We got rewarded for the work that we’ve been doing.” Despite the early poor form, Kah had seen his side’s potential to turn things around.  “This is football, it’s not going to be a straight line; it’s like life,” he said in a press conference last week. “Life is never straight. Adversity is good because it teaches a lot about who you are and how you can find a way. We did it last year, and we’re going to do it again.” Midfielder Ihsan Sacko scored two goals against New Mexico to lead the Rising’s attack after scoring only one goal prior to Saturday. “We know what Sako can bring at the line, and we know that we started him for that, but he has also been productive wherever we put him; that’s how versatile he is,” Kah said. “He’s hitting another gear. He rewarded himself today with two goals and could have maybe had a third one.”’ Kah, in his second season with the club, found himself in a similar situation around this time last year. The Rising failed to pick up a win in their first four games in 2025, drawing and losing twice each before picking up a win on matchday five against San Antonio. Two of the main issues that have plagued the Rising this season are poor defending and poor discipline.  Before Saturday, they sat at the table with a goal difference of minus-3, having conceded more goals than they scored. And only six games into the season, the Rising have the second-most yellow cards in the league with 21, behind San Antonio (23). Forward Juan Carvajal’s second yellow in the draw against Orange County remains the Rising’s only red card so far in their USL Championship campaign.  Ahead of Wednesday’s match against the Earthquakes, the former Norwegian international was also given a boost as center-back and team captain Pape Mar Boye is now available for selection. “I’m glad to be able to see him back,” Kah said. “I was a little bit emotional because of what he went through to that point, and it shows me what kind of person and character he is as a captain.” The 22-year-old defender featured for the first time this season in the win over New Mexico, as he returned from a long-term injury.  Their MLS opponents have had a better start to the season. In their first seven matches, the Earthquakes have hit the ground running, picking up six wins. Their only defeat this year came in a 1-0 defeat against the Seattle Sounders in matchweek four. Currently, San Jose sits in second place in the Western Conference level on points, but just behind the Vancouver Whitecaps on goal difference. For Kah’s men, the next 90 minutes will show how up they are for the task at hand. Following the Open Cup match on Wednesday, Phoenix will then take a cross-country trip to face Miami FC next Saturday. The post Phoenix Rising chase an upset as they face MLS side in US Open Cup round of 32 matchup appeared first on Cronkite News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69debe24d8d5dabda395b1af Life after Molly Miller: GCU women’s basketball builds trust under first-year coach Winston Gandy te 2026-04-14T22:22:28.432Z Life after Molly Miller: GCU women’s basketball builds trust under first-year coach Winston Gandy PHOENIX – As the Grand Canyon women’s basketball season progressed toward an unwanted finish, freshman guard Diamond Wright never saw her teammates waver. “We had a lot of jokes in the locker room, and that’s where we built most of our chemistry,” Wright said. “It created relationships that I feel like will last forever.” For Lopes first-year coach Winston Gandy, that sentiment meant more than GCU’s record this season. It meant he was on the right path. “I’ve learned how important patience is…and how hard it is to win,” Gandy said. “I think I’ve learned how important maturity is. That was definitely something that … I didn’t realize just how important it is or maybe I took that for granted.” Before arriving at Grand Canyon, Gandy was a part of three elite programs. He was an assistant coach for two seasons at South Carolina under Dawn Staley, including the 2023-24 season in which the Gamecocks posted a 38-0 record and won the national championship. Before that, he spent three seasons as an assistant on Kara Lawson’s Duke staff – the final one as associate head coach – and three at Rice where the Owls won two Conference USA regular season titles and the 2019 conference tournament title. But his first foray as a head coach came with multiple challenges. The biggest was following Molly Miller, who departed GCU for Arizona State after leading the Lopes to a 32-3 record and their first-ever NCAA Division I Tournament appearance in the 2024-25 season. That success created a high standard, but Gandy didn’t view it as pressure. He knew that a new coaching staff, new players and a more competitive conference would mean shifting the focus from immediate results to long-term growth.  In his first season at GCU, Gandy’s Lopes went 13-19 overall and 11-9 in their first season in the Mountain West Conference before falling to Colorado State on a buzzer beater in the second round of the conference tournament. Still, Gandy focused on building something deeper: a foundation constructed on patience, trust, and development.  “I did not think we would be an at-large team (in the NCAA Tournament),” Gandy said. “I knew we were going to have to win our conference and to kind of prepare for that.  “I believe in testing ourselves against other potential tournament teams, Final Four teams, and teams that were expected to win their conference so we would get a sense as to what that feels like before we went into our conference.” Those matchups included games against NCAA Tournament teams South Carolina, Oregon and Gonzaga, as well as UC Santa Barbara, which won 20 games. GCU lost all of those games, including a lopsided 94-54 loss to Gandy’s former team, the Gamecocks. Despite those setbacks, Gandy felt the games helped prepare the Lopes for conference play where they posted a winning record to finish sixth in the league.  For freshman guard Ines Zounia, that growth came with a lot of adjustments. Zounia is an international player from Lille, France. Being a part of Gandy’s first recruiting class, Zounia had to adapt to a new team and playing style along with starting her new life in the United States.  “It was a big transition, I didn’t think it was going to be like this,” Zounia said. “Everything was different: school, basketball, and life… The difference was the work ethic. We put a lot of work in the summer, and film… There was more intensity which surprised me, and I wasn’t really ready but I plan to work on this.” Zounia wasn’t fully prepared for how different basketball in the U.S. would be. She had to adjust to playing a more physical and intense style of game while also adjusting academically. The education, along with the intensity in basketball, was different from France.  Off the court culture was even more shocking for her. When she first arrived in the United States, her teammates welcomed her in a way to which she wasn’t accustomed. “The first time I went here, everyone and the whole team came to hug me and I was really surprised because in France we don’t usually hug people if we don’t know them,” she said. What started off as an unusual feeling quickly turned into a state of comfort. Adjusting to the team and being around them every day helped Zounia adjust to her new environment while being away from her family.  “They’re like my second family. I live with them… I’m always with them… I travel with them,” Zounia said. “I’m grateful for having a good team and good coaches.” That sense of belonging didn’t occur overnight; it took time. That’s the same approach Gandy is taking with his team as he tries to rebuild the program after Miller’s departure: it’s going to take time.  “At the beginning he was hard on me,” said Zounia. “But he proved that I could trust him.” Wright experienced a similar progression with Gandy when it came to building trust.  “I feel like in the beginning, we obviously didn’t know each other at the time, so just learning how each other work I feel like I had to get to know his personality,” she said, “what he liked and didn’t like and I feel like that really expanded our bond and trust.”  That trust was all the more important when GCU sustained injuries to players such as Anisa Jeffries, Casey Valenti-Paea and Favor Ayodele, with Sophia Fontaine also taking an injury redshirt season. “When we had girls get hurt at the time, I feel like it drastically changed our relationship for the better because he had to trust me,” Wright said.  As a coach, Gandy knew he had to trust his players, but he also wanted to build a friendship with them. Those efforts were apparent to Wright as she got to know Gandy.  “His humor stood out to me. He’s a joker, and sometimes you don’t have to take him to heart but I feel like it made practices easier,” Wright said. “He’ll always tell you what you could have done better but there is always a joke tied to the end, so it made the relationship better.” The balance between accountability and connection is something that Gandy hopes will continue to mold the team as it moves forward. With a young roster and new foundation in place, the Lopes are still learning what kind of team they can become under Gandy’s leadership. Despite the lack of wins last season, the trust and chemistry that is being built behind the scenes are creating a tone for the future. “I think the foundation was laid … even if we didn’t get the desired results, we saw a lot of growth from a lot of different people,” Gandy said. “I think you’ll see a more cohesive unit … a team that’s playing for more than themselves.” The post Life after Molly Miller: GCU women’s basketball builds trust under first-year coach Winston Gandy appeared first on Cronkite News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69debe0fd8d5dabda395b195 Sex offender mistakenly released from Pima County jail te 2026-04-14T22:22:07.341Z Sex offender mistakenly released from Pima County jail A man convicted of crimes against children was mistakenly released from jail and arrested the next day, PCSD said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69debdf6d8d5dabda395b15a 'Star Trek' legend William Shatner, 95, torn between two cuisines for his last meal te 2026-04-14T22:21:42.328Z 'Star Trek' legend William Shatner, 95, torn between two cuisines for his last meal William Shatner may have explored the "final frontier," but when it comes to his last meal, the 95-year-old actor says the choice comes down to two earthly favorites. The "Star Trek" actor's comments are making the rounds after The Takeout resurfaced Shatner's 2019 appearance on the "Your Last Meal with Rachel Belle" podcast. In the interview, Shatner — best known for playing Captain James T. Kirk in the original "Star Trek" series and later reprising the role in films — did not land on just one dish. 'COWBOY' KENT ROLLINS CALLS FOR PHONE-FREE DINNERS TO RESTORE FAMILY BONDS He said his final pick would come down to a choice between Japanese and Mexican cuisine. "I'm a real sushi aficionado," he told Belle. "I really love the simplicity, and yet the complexity of Japanese cuisine." But he had to make room for another of his favorites, too. MARTHA STEWART'S CARDIOLOGIST SAYS A SIMPLE SMOOTHIE ADD-IN IS LIKE 'TAKING OZEMPIC' When asked what his favorite dish of the moment was, he said, "I haven't had breakfast, and I'm thinking, where do I want to go for lunch? I'm thinking Mexican — but sophisticated Mexican. Mexican with an expert's touch." Shatner later added, "Mexican cuisine is taking its rightful stage in the world, and a great Mexican — we were talking mole and avocado and rice and beans — I mean, a sophisticated Mexican cuisine is really good and healthy," he said. The Canadian actor expressed a growing interest in mole, a traditional Mexican sauce known for its rich blend of chiles, spices and sometimes chocolate. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "Since I don't know too much about mole, I might like to try a little chocolate in the night," he said. The dish has come up before on the podcast, with Guillermo del Toro naming mole poblano as his last meal, Belle noted.  "Your Last Meal," a James Beard Award-finalist podcast, features celebrities — including Neil deGrasse Tyson, Jenny Slate and Greta Gerwig — sharing their ideal final meal and the stories behind it. Shatner's love of avocado, meanwhile, was made clear throughout his chat with Belle. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES At one point in the conversation, he praised avocado toast, but stressed that the bread is what really makes or breaks the dish. "It can't be too crisp because then it breaks, but it can't be too mealy because then it just bends," he said. He added that the quality of the toast is "just as important as the quality of the avocado." Shatner's preferences might not come as a surprise.  The actor has shown a long-running interest in food, from sharing a muffin recipe featuring instant espresso as a surprising secret ingredient to appearances related to food and drinks, including ads for Raisin Bran, a turkey fryer safety PSA and his own wine-tasting series, Tasting Table reported. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Shatner has also previously highlighted his love of Mexican food, saying once in an interview that his ideal day in California includes "lunch in a great neighborhood Mexican restaurant." In addition to still exploring flavors across cuisines, Shatner remains active at 95, most recently touring with "The Wrath of Khan" screenings and live audience discussions, according to reports. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69debde2d8d5dabda395b151 Golf analyst Kevin Kisner says CBS showed Masters shots that 'happened ten minutes ago all day' at Augusta te 2026-04-14T22:21:22.675Z Golf analyst Kevin Kisner says CBS showed Masters shots that 'happened ten minutes ago all day' at Augusta Coverage of the 90th Masters was spread across broadcast networks and streaming, but Sunday's final round belonged to CBS and Paramount+, with Jim Nantz on the call. Over the decades, the network has polished its Masters coverage into what is largely viewed as golf broadcasting's gold standard. Rory McIlroy’s pursuit of a rare repeat at historic Augusta National drew criticism from some viewers as apparent broadcast errors surfaced. After McIlroy’s second shot on the 18th hole, cameras lost track of the ball as it landed in the woods right of the fairway. That was one of several shots in which tracers seemed to have difficulty keeping up with as a ball was in flight. CBS, according to reports, uses a brief tape delay for some shots rather than broadcasting every moment in real time. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM PGA Tour golfer Kevin Kisner, who served as a guest analyst during SiriusXM’s coverage of Saturday’s and Sunday’s rounds, was among those who questioned CBS’ approach to this year’s Masters during an appearance on Barstool Sports’ "Fore Play Golf" podcast. SCOTTIE SCHEFFLER TAKES ISSUE WITH MASTERS' COURSE CONDITIONS AFTER SECOND-PLACE FINISH "I was so f—ing confused the entire time by trying to keep up with the behind-the-scenes CBS feed," Kisner said. "They’re literally showing s—t that I knew happened ten minutes ago all day long. It was so bad that I in fact text Colt Knost during the show and said, ‘do you all ever show a live shot?’ I’m better off following the f—ing app than following your feed." Kisner compared the viewing experience — which he described as out of sync — to major events like the Super Bowl. "So your entire Masters coverage is a fantasy world. It’s bulls---. Whatever we all watch has already happened seven minutes ago. Could you imagine watching the f—ing Super Bowl and being like, ‘yea Tom Brady threw that touchdown seven minutes ago, we’re going to act like it’s live here so our announcers can sound really smart and we’re going to sit here and he’s going to throw it wide open down the middle but it actually happened seven minutes ago and everyone in the stadium’s taking a p---. What are we doing, man?" NFL games feature several built-in commercial breaks, while the Masters has limited commercial interruption as multiple players hit shots simultaneously across the course. ESPN hold the rights to this season's next scheduled major, the PGA Championship, which begins next month at Aronimink Golf Club in Pennsylvania. 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/69debdced8d5dabda395b148 Biden awkwardly pulls trustee into spotlight and calls him ‘Barack’ at portrait unveiling te 2026-04-14T22:21:02.831Z Biden awkwardly pulls trustee into spotlight and calls him ‘Barack’ at portrait unveiling Former President Joe Biden raised eyebrows Tuesday at Syracuse University after making an awkward onstage remark comparing a Black member of the school’s Board of Trustees to former President Barack Obama. Biden returned to his alma mater Tuesday to celebrate the unveiling of his portrait, which will be permanently displayed in the law school's Law Library Reading Room. Video shows Biden speaking at the podium, addressing the law school's leadership by name before making the awkward joke. "I always want to turn around to one guy and say.. 'Barack what are you doing?" Biden said as the audience laughed. 2025 LOOKBACK: MEDIA'S CREDIBILITY FRACTURES AGAIN AFTER BIDEN MENTAL DECLINE EXPOSED He then motioned for the man off camera to join him on stage. The man is Jeffrey M. Scruggs, chairman of the school's Board of Trustees. "I feel like he should be standing on the right and I should be standing on the left," Biden said as Scruggs and the audience laughed. Commentators on social media debated the moment, with critics remarking that Biden, a well-known gaffe machine, was showing his age. Others defended the president, saying it was clearly a joke. Biden's following speech was personal and reflective, crediting family, classmates and mentors for his career while recounting how Syracuse Law shaped his belief in using the law to advance dignity, equality and democracy. He discussed his path from law student to public service through moments of national upheaval and personal tragedy, highlighted his late son Beau's legacy, and described his commitment to "dignity, respect, fairness, equality." EX-DNC INSIDER REVEALS 'PUPPET MASTERS' WHO RAN THE BIDEN WHITE HOUSE In his closing remarks, Biden touched on his legacy and said he hoped he'd be remembered for his fight for democracy. "As I began to build my presidential library and foundation, [I] hope to pass down to future generations a reverence for democracy," Biden said. "And my classmates and I learned here at Syracuse because whatever, whatever my legacy may be, I hope will be said that I never stopped striving for the cause of democracy." "And I hope that long after I'm gone on future classes of Syracuse law students see the portrait and the reminder, not of me, but of the greatness and power of our democracy and of their obligation to do their part to preserve, protect, defend our Constitution," Biden continued. Fox News Digital reached out to the Office of Joe and Jill Biden for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69debda7d8d5dabda395b13b Justice Dept. Moves to Vacate Jan. 6 Convictions for Far-Right Extremists te 2026-04-14T22:20:23.351Z Justice Dept. Moves to Vacate Jan. 6 Convictions for Far-Right Extremists Defending the convictions would likely have required administration officials to assert that far-right groups were acting on behalf of President Trump on Jan. 6, 2021. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69debb66d8d5dabda395b0cf Illegal immigrant suspected of gang ties arrested after allegedly ramming ICE officer te 2026-04-14T22:10:46.760Z Illegal immigrant suspected of gang ties arrested after allegedly ramming ICE officer The FBI on Monday arrested an alleged illegal immigrant and suspected gang member after authorities say he rammed an ICE officer with his car during a traffic stop last week. Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez, 36, a national of El Salvador residing near San Francisco, California, was charged with assault on a federal officer with a deadly weapon, according to the Department of Justice on Tuesday. Authorities previously said agents conducted a targeted vehicle stop because they suspected Mendoza Hernandez of being affiliated with the 18th Street Gang. He was also believed to be in the U.S. illegally and wanted in connection with a murder investigation in El Salvador.  During his attempt to flee, he allegedly weaponized his vehicle and was subsequently shot by law enforcement. He was transported to a hospital, where he recovered for several days before being medically cleared and taken into custody.  ICE INVOLVED IN SHOOTING AFTER AGENCY SAYS ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT GANG MEMBER TRIED TO RAM OFFICE "Mendoza Hernandez refused to comply with lawful orders from federal officers, operated his vehicle in a manner that damaged a federal vehicle, and drove his vehicle toward officers in a manner that would have caused serious bodily injury or death had the officers not taken evasive action," FBI Special Agent Brian Toy said in a recently unsealed criminal complaint filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California. According to federal prosecutors, four agents conducted the targeted vehicle stop in Patterson, California, about 70 miles southeast of San Francisco, last Tuesday.  As agents attempted to detain him, he "eventually drove forward and hit an agent with his vehicle." He then reversed abruptly and violently collided with a law enforcement vehicle parked behind him in a possible attempt to create room to escape, the complaint said.  He again attempted to ram two agents in front of him, forcing one agent to jump out of the way to avoid harm. "Based on my training and experience, and after reviewing relevant video evidence from the encounter, I believe that if Agent 1 had not moved, he/she would have been struck by Mendoza Hernandez and would have suffered serious bodily injury or death," Toy said in the complaint.  ICE HEAD SAYS AGENTS FACING 'CONSTANT IMPEDIMENTS' AFTER MIGRANT SEEN RAMMING CARS WHILE TRYING TO FLEE In response to his vehicle's movements, agents discharged their firearms, striking Mendoza Hernandez several times. Mendoza Hernandez then fled the scene by jumping the center median and driving the wrong way against traffic, eventually bringing his car to a stop on the side of the road. The attorney representing Mendoza Hernandez said that his client was shot in the mouth, left arm, left leg, abdomen and somewhere on his right side, according to Fox 2 KTVU.  He was reportedly in the ICU as of Monday and "was in no condition" to be released, attorney Patrick Kolasinki added.  His family and attorney have also disputed ICE’s claim of gang ties, while citing documents that reportedly show he was acquitted of murder in El Salvador, the outlet reported. "Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez is a loving father and partner who was shot today by ICE in a tragic case of mistaken identity," Kolasinki said last week in a GoFundMe page.  "On his way to work, Carlos was stopped by ICE and, in a moment of fear, tried to flee. The situation escalated, and he was shot. Now, Carlos is in the hospital, fighting for his life, while his fiancée Cindy and their 2-year-old daughter wait and hope for his recovery." The U.S. Attorney’s Office said his custody status will be determined during his initial appearance before a U.S. magistrate judge. If convicted, Mendoza Hernandez faces a maximum statutory penalty of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Fox News Digital reached out to attorney Patrick Kolasinki for more information. Fox News Digital's Alexandra Koch contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69deb90cd8d5dabda395b059 Athena Strand’s killer searched ‘missing girl,’ FedEx truck cameras after kidnapping, expert testifies te 2026-04-14T22:00:44.367Z Athena Strand’s killer searched ‘missing girl,’ FedEx truck cameras after kidnapping, expert testifies A former delivery driver who murdered 7-year-old Athena Strand searched "do FedEx truck cameras constantly record" after the killing, an expert testified in week two of the capital murder trial. The second week of Tanner Horner's punishment phase began with Scott Morris, a digital forensic examiner employed by the FBI, who exposed the search history of the FedEx driver's cellphone. He talked about Horner's browser cache and search history on the day of Dec. 1, including the phrases "Paradise missing girl" and "do FedEx truck cameras constantly record." SEND US A TIP HERE Horner, 34, a former delivery driver accused of kidnapping and strangling the 7-year-old after hitting her with his van in 2022, admitted to her capital murder in Tarrant County, Texas last week. SIGN UP TO GET TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER On Monday, medical examiner Dr. Jessica Dwyer testified that the cause of death was blunt force injuries, smothering, and strangulation. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST Under questioning from prosecutors, Dwyer said she believed the victim suffered before she died. Addressing the lack of physical evidence of sexual trauma, Dwyer noted that while none was found, its absence does not rule out the occurrence of an assault. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? FIND MORE ON THE TRUE CRIME HUB Prosecutors also played five separate phone calls between Horner and family members. During one call, Horner's mother asked him what happened during the abduction. "What did you do? Did she die on her own?" his mother asked. "No," Horner admitted. "Oh my God," his mother exclaimed. "I know," Horner said. She also asked him whether he sexually abused Athena. "Tanner, I just hope you didn't do nothing weird to that little girl," his mother said. "I didn't," he said. "OK. I didn't think you did. I just know how you get," his mother said. "Well, actually with my medication, I barely even have a libido as it is," Horner said. In a call conversation with his grandmother, Horner once again denied raping Athena. "Are you remorseful, Tanner?" his grandmother asked. "How can I not be?" he replied. "I haven't been on my medication for the last few weeks, and I'm feeling emotional." He also, according to FOX 4 Dallas, broke down on the call when discussing that he would not be able to spend Christmas with his young son.  Following the murder, Horner wrote a letter to Athena's heartbroken family, writing: "To Athena's family. I wanted to start by saying how sorry I am about Athena. The entire time I've known my legal counsel, they continued to tell me how. I don't need to apologize, didn't apologize, and the trial? And frankly, I can't hold it in any longer. I can't tell you how many countless nights I've stayed awake, unable to sleep. I pray for you. For all of you. So many were affected by my breakdown. Not just your family, but my own as well. You'll never get to see your baby girl grow up. And I'm sorry," the letter to Athena's family said. At the start of the trial, Horner admitted to abducting Athena while delivering a package to her father’s home in Paradise, a town of fewer than 500 people about 60 miles northwest of Dallas. Her body was found on Dec. 2, two days after she was reported missing less than 10 miles away from the property. Horner, authorities said, was delivering a package of Barbie dolls intended to be Athena's Christmas present. She was set to return to Oklahoma with her mother after the holidays and had been staying with her father, Jacob Strand, and stepmother, Ashley Strand, in Wise County. According to the arrest warrant, Horner told investigators that he strangled the 7-year-old after accidentally hitting her with his van while making a delivery at her father’s home. He said Athena wasn't seriously hurt after he hit her while backing up, but he panicked and put her in his van.  Athena was reported missing, and eventually an Amber Alert was issued, leading to 72 hours of searching. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69deb6cfd8d5dabda395b023 Trump feud with Pope Leo XIV raises question: Could the American pope run for president? te 2026-04-14T21:51:11.721Z Trump feud with Pope Leo XIV raises question: Could the American pope run for president? WASHINGTON – An extraordinary public feud between President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV over the last few days has driven speculation about whether the Chicago-born pontiff could run for president himself. “I’d vote for Pope president,” read one X post that drew more than 40,000 likes. “Or does being the Pope trigger some law preventing that.” Leo, elected pope last May by the College of Cardinals, is the first American in a line of 267 popes. But could he actually run for president, legally? The short answer: Definitely not under canon law, but maybe under the U.S. Constitution. Not that he would.  “The Holy Father is not a politician, nor should he be reduced to one,” Bishop John Dolan of Phoenix said in a statement provided by the diocese. The spat between the two most recognizable American leaders in the world began when Leo expressed anti-war sentiments at a Palm Sunday Mass on March 29.   “Jesus is the King of Peace, who rejects war, whom no one can use to justify war,” Leo told the faithful in St. Peter’s Square. “He does not listen to the prayers of those who wage war, but rejects them.” Trump bristled at the implicit criticism of the U.S. war with Iran. Days later, news surfaced that Leo, the spiritual leader of 1.4 billion Catholics worldwide, had met recently with David Axelrod, a campaign strategist for former President Barack Obama and a high-profile critic of Trump. The internet erupted. Anti-Trumpers trolled the president, suggesting he might have a political rival.  Here’s what the speculation around a hypothetical presidential run comes down to: Canon law Since 1917, canon law barred clergy members from public office, though it allowed exceptions with the permission of a bishop. In 1983, Pope John Paul II closed the exception loophole. Catholic clergy are expected to be “a man who is dedicated to God” and to restrict themselves to “appropriate work for Catholic clerics,” according to Canon Law Made Easy, a website maintained by Cathy Caridi, an American canon lawyer.  But popes themselves are the supreme authority on canon law. In theory, Leo could loosen or end the restriction. President Donald Trump posted this AI generated image of himself during a spat with Pope Leo XIV. He deleted it April 13, 2026, after backlash from Catholics and others over the depiction of himself as Jesus. U.S. Constitution The U.S. Constitution spells out three qualifications to be president.  To run and serve, a person must be born a U.S. citizen, at least 35 years old by inauguration day, and a 14-year resident of the United States. Leo turned 70 in September and was born in Chicago, so he clears the first two hurdles easily. As for the third rule, Leo spent much of his life outside the U.S. His last U.S.-based assignment from the church ended in 2014.  But legal scholars generally agree that the Constitution doesn’t require 14 years of continuous residence.  “The 14 years of residence need not immediately antedate candidacy for the presidency and may be cumulative not consecutive,” Bruce Fein, a constitutional lawyer who was a top Department of Justice official in the Reagan administration, said by email. “The purpose is to guarantee a minimal attachment and knowledge and experience with conditions in the United States.” At least three presidents – Herbert Hoover, James Buchanan and William Howard Taft – had lived abroad for some of the 14 years preceding their elections.  According to a Virginia Law Review article from 1929, the Framers of the Constitution debated the point in 1787 and agreed that the 14-year test referred to residence “in the whole” – in total but not necessarily continuous or most recent.  There are two other wrinkles, though. Leo became a naturalized citizen of Peru in 2015, though he retained his U.S. citizenship. He was serving in Peru in 2015 when Pope Francis appointed him Bishop of Chiclayo, and when Francis elevated him to archbishop in January 2023 and cardinal in September 2023. Now, as the Bishop of Rome, Leo is also a head of state as ruler of Vatican City. Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, holding public office in a foreign country can trigger expatriation – loss of citizenship. The State Department says such cases will be reviewed proactively only when “a U.S. national is elected or otherwise appointed to serve as a foreign head of state, foreign head of government, or foreign minister.” Pope vs. president Leo would bring some assets to a hypothetical run for president. Roughly 20% of Americans identify as Catholic. The ratio is about the same in Arizona. And he is popular even beyond that natural base of support. He has not been entirely removed from worldly politics. He voted in his home state, Illinois, in five of the last seven presidential elections, most recently in 2024, according to records obtained by CBS News.  Leo also voted in Illinois Republican primaries in 2012, 2014 and 2016, and the state’s Democratic primaries in 2008 and 2010. Trump also voted in the 2008 Democratic primary, in New York. Trump doesn’t have to worry about ever facing Leo on a ballot, though – not because of restrictions against the pope but because the Constitution bars presidents from seeking a third term.  Still, the pope’s megaphone is at least as loud as Trump’s, which helps explain why the president hit back so hard after he warned Saturday evening against “delusion of omnipotence.”  “Enough of the display of power! Enough of war!” Leo told worshippers in St. Peter’s Basilica. In a Truth Social post Sunday night, Trump called the pope “WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy” and urged him to “focus on being a Great Pope, not a Politician.” He also took credit for Leo’s elevation to the papacy, asserting that the cardinal electors “thought that would be the best way to deal with President Donald J. Trump. … If I wasn’t in the White House, Leo wouldn’t be in the Vatican.” Trump continued the attacks that night before boarding Air Force One in Florida. “I’m not a big fan of Pope Leo. He’s a very liberal person, and he’s a man that doesn’t believe in stopping crime,” he told reporters. On Monday, the pope responded by telling his own traveling press corps that he is “not afraid of the Trump administration.”    “The things that I say are certainly not meant as attacks on anyone,” Leo said during a flight to Algiers. “I do not view my role as being political. … I don’t want to get into a debate with him.”But he said, “I will continue to speak out loudly against war.” The post Trump feud with Pope Leo XIV raises question: Could the American pope run for president? appeared first on Cronkite News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69deb6b5d8d5dabda395afd4 ‘Baby Jessica’ arrested in Texas following alleged domestic disturbance te 2026-04-14T21:50:45.699Z ‘Baby Jessica’ arrested in Texas following alleged domestic disturbance Jessica McClure Morales, the woman who rose to global prominence as "Baby Jessica" in 1987 when she was rescued after falling into a well as an 18-month-old, was arrested in Midland County, Texas following an alleged domestic disturbance. Morales, who is now 40, was taken into custody Saturday night by the Midland County Sheriff's Office at her home in Midland County, according to KMID/KPEJ, citing arrest records.  The station says Morales was charged with assault causing bodily injury involving family violence and later was released from the Midland County Detention Center after posting bond. The sheriff's office confirmed the arrest to FOX 4 in Dallas-Fort Worth. MALNOURISHED BOY FOUND LOCKED IN FATHER'S VAN FOR MORE THAN A YEAR UNABLE TO WALK, HADN'T SHOWERED SINCE 2024 Further details about the alleged incident were not immediately available and the Midland County Sheriff's Office did not respond to multiple requests for comment from Fox News Digital. Morales drew international media coverage as an infant when she fell down an 8-inch wide well at her aunt’s home in the area. She remained stuck in the well for around 58 hours before being pulled to the surface on the evening of Oct. 16, 1987.  SECURITY GUARD AND ARIZONA MOVING COMPANY EMPLOYEES HELP RECOVER 2-YEAR-OLD GIRL TAKEN BY UNRELATED WOMAN Morales was trapped about 22 feet underground during the ordeal and was saved after first responders drilled a parallel shaft and horizonal tunnel through rock to access her location, KMID/KPEJ reported.  When rescuers brought Morales to the surface days later, her head was bandaged, and she was covered with dirt and bruises.  A poll taken by The Pew Research Center for the People and the Press in 1997 that measured coverage of Princess Diana's death earlier that year found that in the previous decade, only Jessica's rescue rivaled the Paris car accident in worldwide attention. Chip McClure, the father of Morales, remembered being "absolutely floored" by the media coverage once the family got to the hospital with Jessica. Then-Vice President George Bush and his wife, Barbara, former Midland residents, visited. President Ronald Reagan called.  The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69deb46fd8d5dabda395af53 Hobbs vetoes first bills under moratorium as Arizona budget standoff drags on te 2026-04-14T21:41:03.095Z Hobbs vetoes first bills under moratorium as Arizona budget standoff drags on Gov. Katie Hobbs delivering the 2025 State of the State Address, as Speaker of the Arizona House Steve Montenegro and State Senate President Warren Petersen watch, on Jan. 13, 2025. (Photo by Gage Skidmore/Flickr/CC BY-SA 2.0) Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed three bills on Tuesday, following through with the promise she made a day earlier to veto any bill sent to her desk until legislative Republicans publicly release their budget proposal. In her veto letters for all three measures, the governor chided GOP lawmakers for failing to engage in “good faith budget negotiations.” “The legislative majority needs to put forward their budget proposal and then join me at the negotiating table so we can pass a bipartisan, balanced budget like we’ve done the past three years,” Hobbs wrote. “But until the legislative majority shows us their plans for a balanced budget that works for middle-class Arizonans, their bills will be dead on arrival.” GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE The Democratic governor paused budget negotiations three weeks ago after she said that the Republicans who control the Arizona House of Representatives and the Arizona Senate refused to negotiate on Proposition 123, a school funding measure that expired last year.  In response, Republicans said that Hobbs’s proposed budget was unserious and accused her of “throwing a tantrum.”  The three bills vetoed were: House Bill 2033, which would have allowed Arizona schools to require all students complete statewide assessment testing in written form instead of on a computer. House Bill 2093, which would have removed a requirement that health classes in Arizona schools include information on mental health. House Bill 4033, which would have required school districts to include more detailed information about bond proposals in the election informational packet. It is likely that all three bills, which were sent to Hobbs on Monday, would have been vetoed even without the moratorium, as each was backed only by Republicans. Hobbs has consistently rejected legislation that doesn’t earn bipartisan support. Passing a budget by the June 30 deadline is the Arizona Legislature’s only statutory duty each year. Negotiations are always difficult since the budget requires approval from both Republican-led chambers of the legislature, as well as the Democratic governor, whose priorities often do not align.  Last year, the budget fight led to numerous late-night sessions, partly because of Republican infighting, with the budget finally passed and signed on June 27.  The dynamics of the negotiations this year are even more difficult because of cuts from the federal government that decrease available resources and election-year politics that are especially amplified because Hobbs is seeking reelection in November.  Hobbs revealed her own budget plan in January, which Republicans said was “based on fantasy revenue.” At the center of Hobbs’s exit from negotiations was Republicans’ refusal to negotiate putting a renewal of Prop. 123, which expired last year, to voters.  Arizona voters in 2016 narrowly favored Prop. 123, a vital source of K-12 school funding that made up for the state’s failure to increase funding for public education to keep up with inflation. Its passage settled a lawsuit filed by public schools. The $300 million in funding came from an increase in the percentage taken from the state’s land trust to fund public schools, raising the distribution rate from 2.5% to 6.9%.  The rate reverted back to the lower threshold in June.  Republicans have tried for the past few years to create a plan to renew or revive Prop. 123, but none of those efforts gained traction, and while they agreed to use the state’s general fund to backfill the lost $300 million in education funding last year, there’s no guarantee they’ll continue to do so. When Hobbs walked away from budget negotiations three weeks ago, gubernatorial spokesman Christian Slater blamed Republicans’ refusal to negotiate a Prop. 123 revival on Sen. Jake Hoffman, a Queen Creek Republican and head of the far-right Arizona Freedom Caucus.  “Rumors at the Capitol suggest that some Republicans may be tempted to cut a deal with Hobbs on Prop123,” Hoffman wrote in a March 12 post on the social media site X. “The only winner in a political drug deal like this is Hobbs If Republicans decide to surrender on 123, they will be effectively underwriting the Hobbs’ reelection campaign.” Republicans have claimed that Hobbs’s own budget proposal is unbalanced because it relies on funding sources that might not materialize. That includes Prop. 123 funding that would depend on approval from voters in November and a $760 million reimbursement from the federal government for border-security related expenditures made by the state after Jan. 20, 2021. Both Hobbs and Republican legislative leaders have requested more than $700 million from the State Border Security Reinforcement Fund, created by the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” But there’s no guarantee Arizona will receive that money, as the state must compete for funds with other border states, like Texas, which has asked for more than $11 billion in reimbursements from the $13 billion fund. Senate President Warren Petersen said Monday that the state Senate will “respond accordingly” to the governor’s bill moratorium.  “We’re not going to pretend business as usual can continue under a veto threat,” he said.  In recent years, Arizona governors have resorted to bill-signing moratoriums as a way to strong-arm Republican legislators to compromise. In 2012 and 2013, Gov. Jan Brewer vetoed a series of bills after telling GOP lawmakers they needed to pass a budget, and Gov. Doug Ducey did the same in 2021.  This is the second year in a row Hobbs has vowed to veto bills to force Republican legislators to act: Last year, she employed the tactic to spur passage of emergency funding for programs that serve disabled Arizonans. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69deb444d8d5dabda395af18 AI datacenter startup Fluidstack in talks for $1B round at $18B valuation months after hitting $7.5B, says report te 2026-04-14T21:40:20.548Z AI datacenter startup Fluidstack in talks for $1B round at $18B valuation months after hitting $7.5B, says report Fundraising is reportedly flowing for Fluidstack after it secured a $50 billion deal to build data centers for Anthropic. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69deb205d8d5dabda395aed3 Forest Service shake-up will boost states’ role — but even supporters have concerns te 2026-04-14T21:30:45.212Z Forest Service shake-up will boost states’ role — but even supporters have concerns Angeline Lake reflects nearby mountains in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest in Washington state. The U.S. Forest Service will be undergoing a major reorganization. (Photo by Alex Brown/Stateline) A sweeping reorganization of the U.S. Forest Service signals that the agency is planning to lean heavily on states to help manage millions of acres of federal land, foresters across the West say. State officials and timber industry leaders say they’ve been given scant details about the plan, which will move the agency’s headquarters from Washington, D.C., to Salt Lake City, restructure its regional management, and close scores of research stations in dozens of states. While they wait for the dust to settle, they’re preparing for the Forest Service — with its workforce slashed by the Trump administration — to ask more of its partners under the new model. “The Forest Service itself is unable to uphold its mission and cannot alone manage the many challenges on these landscapes,” said Nick Smith, public affairs director with the American Forest Resource Council, a timber industry group. “The transition from regional offices to more state-level offices is a recognition that partnerships are the future for the Forest Service.” But many forestry veterans fear the shake-up will cause more attrition in an agency that’s already shrunk because of Trump’s cuts to the federal workforce. Some see a clear sign that moving the headquarters to Utah — a state whose leaders are often hostile to federal land ownership — is designed to undermine the Forest Service’s management of its lands. The closure of 57 research stations, some agency partners fear, will threaten critical science that states and other forest managers rely on to learn about wildfire behavior, timber production and a host of other issues. Some observers noted that the agency is required to seek congressional approval to relocate offices, which could trigger legal challenges to the plan if lawmakers do not weigh in. Meanwhile, some foresters feel the uncertainty swirling over the agency will cause chaos as the West heads into a dangerous fire season amid record temperatures and drought. The plan announced on March 31 will relocate Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz and his headquarters staff to Salt Lake City. The agency will close its nine regional offices, each of which oversee national forests across multiple states. Replacing those offices will be 15 state directors, mostly in Western states. Many state leaders, from both conservative and liberal states, say they welcome the opportunity to deepen their partnerships with the Forest Service and play a greater role on federal lands. But they’re still anxious to see more details about the agency’s new structure and concerned that national forests remain deeply understaffed. “There are definitely a lot of vacancies in key positions that need to be filled,” said Jon Songster, federal lands bureau chief with the Idaho Department of Lands. “I hope that a lot of that remaining expertise is not lost, but shifted to the forest level where it’s desperately needed. Hopefully with all these changes there will be opportunities to put more people in some of those key gaps.” The U.S. Forest Service is realigning its organizational structure. An asterisk indicates a location that will serve more than one facility function. (Photo by U.S. Forest Service) Scarce details The Forest Service manages nearly 200 million acres of land, mostly in Western states. With a mandate to manage the land for multiple uses, the agency oversees timber harvests, livestock grazing, outdoor recreation and wildlife habitat. Under President Donald Trump, the Forest Service has lost about 16% of its workforce — nearly 5,900 employees — through buyouts, layoffs and early retirements. Trump’s proposed budget for 2027 would cut billions of dollars from the agency’s funding. Many observers view the reorganization plan as an effort to force out more longtime agency leaders. The moves are expected to affect about 5,000 employees across the various offices that are relocating. “If this were a stand-alone proposal where the American public and the public agency employees had trust in the administration, a lot of it makes sense,” said Mike Dombeck, who served as chief of the Forest Service under President Bill Clinton and remains a vocal conservation advocate. “But the level of trust is at rock bottom.” In its announcement, the agency said that the new state-based model will bring decision-making closer to the forest level and reduce bureaucracy. The Forest Service did not grant a Stateline interview request. State foresters, who are responsible for managing the forests in their states, say they’ve been given few details other than the new office maps released by the agency. They don’t know when the transitions will happen, which officials will be staffing the new offices or what authority they will have. “They’ve made the statement that they need to rely more on states,” said Washington State Forester George Geissler. “If you’re going to lean on us, it might help us to know what that means.” The U.S. Forest Service’s current regional divisions. (Photo by U.S. Forest Service) States’ role In recent years, the Forest Service has increasingly partnered with states, tribes, counties and nonprofits to carry out projects on federal lands. Foresters say agreements such as the Good Neighbor Authority have become a critical tool, allowing more work to happen in national forests even as the feds’ own capacity shrinks. “We’ve seen some of that institutional knowledge (at the Forest Service) dwindle a little bit,” said Utah State Forester Jamie Barnes. “Building these partnerships, if you do see a decline on one side or the other, you can bridge that loss. We’re working together, making joint decisions so we can get timber off the landscape here in Utah.” Some foresters said they welcome the chance to work more closely with the Forest Service, but they’re concerned that the agency has not recovered from Trump’s workforce cuts. Reassigning hundreds of employees to new locations could lead to more attrition. In Wyoming, state officials are excited to have Forest Service leaders working in close proximity. But State Forester Kelly Norris acknowledged that the move could be “bumpy,” given the lack of details and ongoing workforce shortages in the agency. “The logistics of this may be a lot harder implemented than said,” she said. “We see this as a positive for us, but I do think that this is going to be a real long transition.” Idaho, Utah and Wyoming are among the Western states that share the Trump administration’s goal of increasing timber production on federal lands. Trump has moved to limit environmental reviews and protections for endangered species to speed up logging projects. Some Forest Service veterans feel the move to increase states’ role will prove destructive in some parts of the West. “We’re putting the governance of the forests more subject to states’ interests,” said Kevin Hood, executive director of Forest Service Employees for Environmental Ethics, a nonprofit that advocates for civil employees. “I would be concerned that the values that don’t have strong lobbying groups, such as watershed integrity, may be subjugated to extractive values like timber, mining and grazing.” Several agency veterans stressed that the Forest Service’s state directors should be career professionals, not political appointees. HQ move By relocating its headquarters to Salt Lake City, the Forest Service said in its announcement, the agency is moving leaders closer to the forests they manage. But some are skeptical the move will bring stronger management to the West. During Trump’s first term, he moved the Bureau of Land Management headquarters to Grand Junction, Colorado. Only 41 of the 328 employees subject to the transition actually relocated. “Shaking things up is going to get people to abandon their positions, and that’s the intent,” said Chandra Rosenthal, Western lands and Rocky Mountain advocate with Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, a group that defends whistleblowers in the federal service. “It’s a long-term dismantling of the scientific backbone and staff. The theory is that the federal government will abandon a lot of the public lands and then states will be forced to fill in those gaps.” Rosenthal and others noted that Utah’s political leaders are hostile to federal land ownership. U.S. Sen. Mike Lee, a Republican, led an effort last year to sell off millions of acres of federal land, which drew widespread backlash before it was withdrawn. Utah’s state government has also sued the federal government, seeking to claim control of 18.5 million acres of federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management. “Why would you move the headquarters of a public lands management agency to the state that is the most anti-public lands in the country?” said Dombeck, the former Forest Service chief. Dombeck also noted that the Forest Service chief frequently reports to the White House, testifies in congressional hearings and coordinates national policy with other agency leaders. Moving the position out of D.C., he said, makes little sense. In a webpage set up to respond to news coverage of the move, the Forest Service said it is a “myth” that the transition is designed to reduce its workforce or transfer federal lands to the states. But some agency veterans are skeptical. “It’s hard not to reach the conclusion that this is an effort to weaken federal agencies and federal management of these lands,” said Robert Bonnie, who served as undersecretary of agriculture for natural resources and environment during the Obama administration. “You’re going to lose some good staff as part of the reorganization, as they move chairs across the deck of the Titanic.” Meanwhile, some state leaders are concerned that the uncertainty caused by the reorganization and Trump’s staffing cuts could lead to chaos as wildfire season approaches. With record temperatures and drought drying out much of the West, foresters expect a challenging fire season this summer. The Forest Service remains the nation’s largest wildland firefighting agency, even as the Trump administration seeks to consolidate wildland fire operations into a separate service under the U.S. Department of the Interior. “I’ve got federal firefighters, fire managers, and all they’re talking about is what’s happening at (the Forest Service),” said Geissler, the Washington state forester. “I don’t feel like having a bunch of distracted firefighters on my hands going into a summer fire season.” Stateline reporter Alex Brown can be reached at abrown@stateline.org. This story was originally produced by Stateline, which is part of States Newsroom, a nonprofit news network which includes Arizona Mirror, and is supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69deafd0d8d5dabda395ae51 ‘He should go’: Senate Dems turned on Swalwell ahead of resignation announcement te 2026-04-14T21:21:20.843Z ‘He should go’: Senate Dems turned on Swalwell ahead of resignation announcement News that now-former Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., would abandon his California gubernatorial bid in the wake of sexual misconduct allegations on Sunday didn’t prevent Senate lawmakers on Monday from demanding that the embattled congressman go one step further and resign. "I do," Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisc., said plainly when asked if Swalwell should step down from the House of Representatives. "Yes," Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., answered. But even as lawmakers began weighing in, Swalwell said he had decided to yield to the pressure. He announced plans to leave office, even while pushing back on claims of abuse, harassment and even rape. ERIC SWALWELL FACES MANHATTAN SEX ASSAULT PROBE AFTER ENDING CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR CAMPAIGN AMID ALLEGATIONS "I am deeply sorry to my family, staff, and constituents for mistakes in judgment I've made in my past. I will fight the serious, false allegations made against me. However, I must take responsibility and ownership for the mistakes I did make," Swalwell said in a statement. To Sen. Jeane Shaheen, D-N.H., the deciding pressure point likely came from his district. "I think he must have heard from his constituents and he responded to that," Sen. Jeane Shaheen, D-N.H., said. Bombshell reporting from CNN and the San Francisco Chronicle last Friday recounted allegations from several women, providing detailed accounts of how Swalwell had pursued intoxicated women, pressured employees into intimate situations and asked for explicit images from female contacts. SWALWELL'S FALL FROM GRACE SPARKS DEMOCRAT RUSH TO RETURN CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS AMID SCRUTINY The story prompted several lawmakers across both chambers to demand Swalwell’s resignation. In the hours ahead of Swalwell’s resignation announcement, senators voiced alarm at the detailed accounts and their sources. "They sound extraordinarily serious and I think — I don’t know Mr. Swalwell, but I do think when you have this many people who know him well, [making accusations] he should go," Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., said. Ahead of his resignation, Swalwell had faced a potential expulsion resolution, a vote that, if successful, would have stripped him of his seat. Despite his ultimate decision to step away, Swalwell condemned the effort. PELOSI DISTANCES HERSELF FROM ALLY SWALWELL AMID SEXUAL MISCONDUCT ALLEGATIONS "I am aware of efforts to bring an immediate expulsion vote against me and other members. Expelling anyone in 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. California Gov. Gavin Newsom must announce a special election to fill Swalwell’s seat within 14 days, according to California state law. Once announced, the election must be held within 140 days. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69deafbdd8d5dabda395ae48 Riley Gaines addresses spat with MAGA over AI Jesus post, says 'humility' would serve Trump te 2026-04-14T21:21:01.013Z Riley Gaines addresses spat with MAGA over AI Jesus post, says 'humility' would serve Trump OutKick’s Riley Gaines addressed her criticism of President Donald Trump that led him to respond he wasn't a "fan" of the conservative influencer, reiterating Tuesday she thought the AI image he posted of himself as a Christ-like figure was inappropriate. Gaines said she'd received "so much pushback" from the MAGA base for her opinion. "Multiple things, really, can be true here. No. 1, I do believe humility would serve President Trump, No. 2, God shall not be mocked, and blasphemy is not something to take lightly, and three, I don’t regret my vote at all," Gaines said on her show. "But this online base, the discourse that exists there, it makes you feel like you're the crazy person for saying those things." Gaines was among the conservative voices on Monday who objected to an image of Trump in robes healing a sick man, surrounded by followers and patriotic imagery. TRUMP'S MEME DEPICTING HIMSELF AS JESUS CHRIST DRAWS BACKLASH FROM ALLIES Americans on both sides of the aisle, including many Trump supporters, criticized the image as inappropriate and even blasphemous. Trump was asked Monday about the image of himself, which he later deleted. "I thought it was me as a doctor and had to do with Red Cross… which we support, and only the fake news could come up with that one," Trump told reporters.  "It’s supposed to be me as a doctor, making people better," Trump continued. "And I do make people better."  POPE LEO SAYS HE'S UNAFRAID OF THE TRUMP ADMIN AFTER PRESIDENT CALLS HIM 'TERRIBLE' ON FOREIGN POLICY Later in the day, a reporter asked Trump if he deleted the image because of criticism from Gaines and other supporters.  "I didn't listen to Riley Gaines. I'm not a big fan of Riley, actually," Trump said. Gaines also asked guest and Green Beret veteran Nick Freitas about the situation on Tuesday. Freitas said he was glad Trump took the image down, adding there were three categories of people who were responding to the controversy: People who always bash Trump, MAGA supporters who thought Trump shouldn't be criticized because it made common cause with liberals, and "common sense" people like Freitas and Gaines who thought he shouldn't have posted it but still supported his presidency. POPE WARNS ESCALATING IRAN CONFLICT COULD TIP MIDDLE EAST INTO ‘IRREPARABLE ABYSS’ "Anybody that's depicting themselves in a picture where they're obviously making some sort of comparison between themselves and Christ, it is not a good idea, right?" he said. "Christ is someone to be venerated." Gaines also detailed her thoughts on social media, saying she continued to support his agenda. "I love the President and I'm so grateful he's in the Oval Office. Of course, I'll continue to support him and the America First agenda," Gaines wrote. "At the end of the day, I do nothing for the approval of man. Our purpose on this earth is to glorify [God] in all we do." Watch more content from "The Riley Gaines Show" on Gaines' YouTube page. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69deaf96d8d5dabda395ae3c Former U.C.L.A. Gynecologist Is Sentenced to 11 Years for Sexual Abuse te 2026-04-14T21:20:22.001Z Former U.C.L.A. Gynecologist Is Sentenced to 11 Years for Sexual Abuse James M. Heaps pleaded guilty on Tuesday to sexually abusing patients, sparing them from having to testify at another trial after his conviction was overturned in February. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dead9ed8d5dabda395adcf Lindsie Chrisley's boyfriend arrested for felony assault after allegedly strangling her te 2026-04-14T21:11:58.870Z Lindsie Chrisley's boyfriend arrested for felony assault after allegedly strangling her Lindsie Chrisley’s boyfriend is facing multiple charges after allegedly assaulting her. David Landsman was taken into custody on charges of misdemeanor battery and felony aggravated assault/strangulation, according to an arrest warrant affidavit obtained by Fox News Digital. Following his arrest on April 10, he was booked into the Cherokee County Jail and later released. According to the affidavit, Landsman put his right hand around Chrisley's neck, applied pressure and told her she was "not going anywhere." TAYLOR FRANKIE PAUL ASSAULT VIDEO SURFACES, ‘BACHELORETTE’ SEASON SCRAPPED: WHAT TO KNOW Chrisley is additionally seeking a restraining order against Landsman, detailing what she describes as a violent escalation in court documents tied to his arrest. The filing states Chrisley contacted the Cherokee Family Violence Center to obtain a temporary protective order against Landsman. It also notes they were in a relationship for approximately two years and the couple "stayed the night at each other’s houses during the course of their relationship." A brief disagreement at dinner, the petition alleges, triggered the chain of events on the night of his arrest. On April 9, Chrisley and Landsman were at dinner when he allegedly saw a photo on Chrisley's phone that he thought was a photo of another man. The filing stated that he became "verbally aggressive" before apologizing after realizing it was a photo of himself. After returning to his home, Chrisley allegedly told him she planned to step away from the relationship and leave with her belongings. The documents stated the situation escalated when she attempted to leave. Landsman allegedly "strangled" her "multiple times." He "strangled [Chrisley] with one hand and held her up so that her feet were off the ground," while she repeatedly said, "please stop," the filing reads. Chrisley claimed she punched him to break free, but that he again grabbed her by the throat and "threw her outside," causing her to hit her head on concrete. She allegedly suffered a head injury, with blood coming from the wound "due to a laceration caused by the fall." According to the affidavit, the Woodstock Police Department responded to the scene around 1 a.m. on April 10. Fox News Digital has reached out to Chrisley for comment. Chrisley, who hosts the "Southern Tea" podcast, is the daughter of Todd Chrisley. Todd and his wife, Julie, were released from prison after President Donald Trump granted them full pardons last May. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER In November 2022, the "Chrisley Knows Best" couple were found guilty of tax evasion and bank fraud and initially sentenced to 19 years combined, though each later received a roughly two-year reduction. At the time of the pardon, Trump said Todd and Julie were "given a pretty harsh treatment, based on what I'm hearing." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Last June, Lindsie appeared to lean on her faith following her father’s pardon. She shared a message to her Instagram Stories from the prayer group Blessed Is She that read, "See the story of the Lord unfolding." "When Peter is confronted in the First Reading, he responds with confidence and tells his story explaining it to them step by step, starting with, ‘I was at prayer… ’ (Acts 11:4-5)," the post read in part. "What follows is a beautiful application of his prayer and confirmation that he was indeed on the right path," it continued. "One can hear the excitement in Peter’s voice come through in his words, and feel the conversion of hearts in the listeners who give praise to God. A confrontation became an opportunity to come together and learn from Peter, to see how he was making his decisions and following the direction of the Lord." Lindsie is Todd's eldest child from a previous marriage. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dead8bd8d5dabda395adc6 Florida doctor charged after allegedly removing wrong organ during surgery te 2026-04-14T21:11:39.113Z Florida doctor charged after allegedly removing wrong organ during surgery A former Florida surgeon was indicted by a grand jury after authorities said he removed a man's liver instead of his spleen. The Office of the State Attorney for the First Judicial Circuit in Florida announced in a release Monday that Dr. Thomas Shaknovsky was charged with second-degree manslaughter after he allegedly removed the liver from 70-year-old Bill Bryan of Muscle Shoals, Alabama, in 2024 during a procedure at Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast Hospital in Miramar Beach, Florida. Prosecutors allege the surgery was scheduled to be a laparoscopic splenectomy, a minimally invasive procedure used to remove the spleen, but the removal of Bryan's liver resulted in "catastrophic blood loss and the patient’s death on the operating table." A Walton County grand jury said the surgeon's actions in the operating room "constituted criminal conduct under Florida law." FLORIDA SURGEON ACCUSED OF FATALLY REMOVING MAN'S LIVER INSTEAD OF SPLEEN HAS LICENSE SUSPENDED "Our duty is to follow the facts wherever they lead, without fear or favor," Walton County Sheriff Michael Adkinson said in a news release. "The Grand Jury has spoken, and our responsibility is to ensure the charges are carried out through the proper legal process. Our thoughts remain with the victim’s family and their unspeakable loss." Adkinson did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Available court records did not list an attorney for Shaknovsky. It is unclear whether he has retained legal representation. HAWAII DOCTOR LEARNS FATE AFTER PROSECUTORS SAY JEALOUSY DROVE HIM TO ATTACK WIFE ON CLIFFSIDE HIKE Following Bryan's death in 2024, the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners filed a court order to suspend Shaknovsky's medical license, which was granted that same year. His Florida medical license was also suspended in 2024, followed by his New York license in 2025. The Florida court order to suspend Shaknovsky's license revealed he had previously made similar mistakes and lied to cover them up. In May 2023, he removed a portion of a patient’s pancreas instead of the adrenal gland. When the surgeon was approached about the mistake, he claimed the adrenal gland had "migrated" to a different part of the body. Fox News Digital previously reported the patient in that case suffered "long-term, permanent harm." WHO IS MICHAEL DAVID MCKEE, THE MAN ACCUSED OF KILLING EX-WIFE AND DENTIST HUSBAND IN OHIO "Dr. Shaknovsky’s repeated egregious surgical errors resulted in significant patient harm coupled with his failure to take responsibility for these errors indicates that his reckless conduct is likely to continue," the order said. "Therefore, Dr. Shaknovsky’s continued practice as an osteopathic physician presents an immediate, serious danger to the health, welfare, and safety of the public." Shaknovsky is being held at the Walton County Jail and is awaiting his first court appearance. If convicted, he faces a maximum of 15 years in prison, according to the State Attorney's Office. Fox News Digital's Lorraine Taylor and Stepheny Price contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dead77d8d5dabda395adbd Ilona Maher rips Quinnipiac, her alma mater, after school cuts women's rugby to club status: 'Shame on you' te 2026-04-14T21:11:19.695Z Ilona Maher rips Quinnipiac, her alma mater, after school cuts women's rugby to club status: 'Shame on you' Team USA star Ilona Maher is not happy with her alma mater, Quinnipiac University, after their recent decision regarding their women’s rugby team. The university released a statement on Tuesday, stating a realignment of their athletics program "to support long-term competitive, financial, and Title IX objectives." Within the statement, the women’s rugby team is transitioning from a varsity team to a club team "at the conclusion of the current competitive cycle." "These decisions are never easy, but they are essential to ensuring that Quinnipiac Athletics remains equitable, competitive, and sustainable for the long term," athletic director Greg Amodio said in the statement. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Quinnipiac’s transition of the women’s rugby team "follows a holistic assessment that incorporates competitive sustainability, national participation trends, resource allocation, and gender equity impacts," according to the statement. No matter the case, Maher is furious, and she went public with it on social media. "Shame on you," she posted to her Instagram Stories while tagging the school and the athletics page with a screenshot of the statement showcasing the decision. USA RUGBY TO INTRODUCE 'OPEN' GENDER CATEGORY FOR TRANS ATHLETES Then, Maher posted a text chain she had with an unknown recipient, where she asked if "girls will lose scholarships and everything." "Yes," the other line responded. "None of them can afford to stay. I have two athletes who have no parents. They have nowhere to go if they aren’t at QU. I can’t believe this happened." The statement adds the university will "redirect varsity level resources to programs with greater long-term stability and strategic alignment," which would confirm this text chain about scholarships for the women in the program. "This action is in no way meant to diminish the dedication, effort or ability of these fine student athletes, coaches and alumni," Amodio added. "They have contributed greatly to Quinnipiac Athletics and to the vitality and history of the University." The Bobcats are also adding a men’s indoor and outdoor distance running program to their existing track and field squad as part of this new realignment. The university viewed it as a "high impact opportunity" to advance "both competitive and gender equity objectives" for the athletics program. "Athletics will coordinate with Campus Recreation to ensure women’s rugby remains a well-resources and organized club program and will work closely with students to ensure a smooth and respectful transition," the statement continued. Maher, 29, was recruited to join the Bobcats’ women’s rugby team after playing at Norwich University — her first year ever playing the game. Maher’s father, Michael, encouraged her to try it after she grew tired of softball. Maher helped Quinnipiac win three National Intercollegiate Rugby Association championships, and she was named to the NIRA All-American team all three of those years. She was also given the MA Sorensen Award as the country’s top collegiate women’s player in 2017. In 2024, Maher was a key piece in helping Team USA's women's rugby team secure the country's first-ever medal in the sport, winning bronze over Australia. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dead50d8d5dabda395adb2 Hampshire College Will Close Amid Student Enrollment Declines te 2026-04-14T21:10:40.069Z Hampshire College Will Close Amid Student Enrollment Declines Hundreds of small private colleges like Hampshire have closed in recent years as financial pressures and competition for students increase. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69deab6dd8d5dabda395ad73 STEPHEN MOORE: Show Me The Money – Trump Tax Cuts Benefit Middle Class te 2026-04-14T21:02:37.624Z STEPHEN MOORE: Show Me The Money – Trump Tax Cuts Benefit Middle Class By Stephen Moore | Democrats keep attacking President Donald Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025, as a tax cut for the rich. But the data show that the average family GAINED roughly $2,000 on their lower tax bill for this year.  Every Democrat in Congress voted no, even as they complained of a “middle-class affordability crisis.” Maybe that’s because $2,000 is peanuts to rich and famous limousine liberal Democrats.  But not for the rest of us. The goal of the Trump tax cut was simple: strengthen the economy with lower tax rates and let working and retired Americans keep more of what they earn. The early evidence confirms this is exactly what has happened.  Initial IRS data shows that almost HALF of filers have already taken advantage of the bill’s middle‑income tax provisions. Income taxes have become such an ingrained part of American life that many workers barely notice how much is snatched from their paychecks – payroll taxes, federal income taxes, state income taxes, etc. We see the net amount and forget the gross amount is what we actually earned. Because less is now taken out, the Trump tax cut functions like a pay raise. So who is getting a pay raise from the One Big Beautiful Bill? Three major provisions were deliberately crafted to help working‑class and middle‑class Americans keep more of their hard‑earned dollars. First, the law eliminated income tax on tipped wages, subject to certain caps. For millions of waiters, waitresses, bartenders, baristas, barbers, hairstylists, DoorDash drivers, tour guides, casino dealers, and counter staff at casual restaurants, this means a substantial share of their income is no longer taxed. In some of these occupations, tips make up more than half of total earnings, so the impact is enormous. These workers may lead rich and fulfilling lives, but none of them qualify as Trump’s “rich friends.” Second, the bill eliminated federal income tax on overtime pay, again with income limits. This provision frees hourly workers from being taxed when they put in extra hours. Put differently, eliminating tax on overtime reduces the number of hours each day that hourly workers labor not for themselves or their families, but for the government. Given how many Americans are paid hourly, this provision overwhelmingly benefits people who are not wealthy. Third, the tax bill reduces the tax RATE you pay.  This incentivizes more work because the reward for getting a job and working more hours is more money. Through March 25, more than 85 million individual tax returns had been filed. Of those, 37.5 million — 44% — saw an immediate reduction in their tax bill. The bill also created a forward‑looking benefit for children: Trump Accounts. These accounts help young Americans begin investing early, giving them a head start on saving for education, starting a business, or building long‑term financial security. Children born between Jan. 1, 2025, and Dec. 31, 2028, are eligible for a $1,000 federal contribution, and early tax data shows strong enthusiasm. Roughly 2.6 million returns established Trump Accounts for more than 4 million children, and nearly one million qualified for the federal contribution. When we account for all of these tax benefits, what we find is that far from being “tax cuts for the rich,” the One Big Beautiful Bill’s tax provisions actually reduced the tax bill paid by the middle class by roughly 14%.  Meanwhile, the SHARE of federal income taxes paid by the richest 10% rose from 70% to 77% and the top 1% share rose from 38% to 40%. If the rich are now paying a larger share of the tax pie, how is the Trump tax cut “a giveaway to the rich?”  Maybe the left calls the Trump tax cut “One Big Ugly Tax Bill” because they want every one of us – not just the rich – to pay more taxes. Originally published by the Daily Caller News Foundation. Stephen Moore is a contributor to The Daily Caller News Foundation, a senior fellow at America First Policy Institute, and a cofounder of Unleash Prosperity. The post STEPHEN MOORE: Show Me The Money – Trump Tax Cuts Benefit Middle Class first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69deab56d8d5dabda395ad5a Ask The Vet: The costs and potential benefits of pet insurance te 2026-04-14T21:02:14.930Z Ask The Vet: The costs and potential benefits of pet insurance Q: I am so confused about pet insurance. Is it really worth it? Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69deab40d8d5dabda395ad36 80s icons Heather Locklear and Lorenzo Lamas are officially together after decades of high-profile romances te 2026-04-14T21:01:52.456Z 80s icons Heather Locklear and Lorenzo Lamas are officially together after decades of high-profile romances 80s stars Lorenzo Lamas and Heather Locklear are reportedly in love! A representative for Lamas confirmed to E! News that the pair are seeing each other. Locklear and Lamas have been a rumored couple since TMZ pushed photos of them celebrating New Year's Eve together in Las Vegas. Representatives for Locklear and Lamas did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Last May, Locklear ended her five-year relationship and engagement to Chris Heisser. In 2021, Locklear told People that a marriage to Heisser was "not so important." HEATHER LOCKLEAR OPENS UP ON FINDING LOVE AGAIN, RETURNING TO ACTING: ‘I WANT IT TO BE SOMETHING SPIRITUAL’ "We’re together, and we love each other and support each other. And really, that’s all that matters," she told the outlet at the time. Locklear and Lamas have a long history of relationships. The "Melrose Place" actress was married to Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee from 1986 to 1993, a pairing that drew major media attention during the height of both of their careers. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS In 1994, she married Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora, and the couple had a daughter before eventually divorcing in 2007. Over the years, Locklear has also been linked to several other figures, including an engagement to her "Melrose Place" co-star, Jack Wagner. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Lamas has had a notably eventful relationship history, including five marriages. He was first married to Victoria Hilbert in the early 1980s, followed by a marriage to publicist Michele Cathy Smith. He later married actress Kathleen Kinmont in 1989, and after their divorce, he wed Playboy Playmate Shauna Sand in 1996; the couple had three daughters before separating in the early 2000s. In 2011, Lamas married Shawna Craig, though they eventually divorced as well. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69deab2cd8d5dabda395ad2d Pittsburgh LGBTQ Pride parade in jeopardy after corporate sponsors pull funding te 2026-04-14T21:01:32.984Z Pittsburgh LGBTQ Pride parade in jeopardy after corporate sponsors pull funding Pittsburgh's annual LGBTQ Pride parade is facing financial challenges this year after major corporate sponsors withdrew their funds. The organization Pittsburgh Pride informed local news last week that it is falling short of its $500,000 fundraising goal, raising only $150,000 so far with less than two months until the event. Dena Stanley, director of Pittsburgh Pride, told Pittsburgh Magazine that organizers typically raise half of their funds by this time, but this year, a mass exodus of corporate sponsors has put the event's future in jeopardy. BIG BUSINESS PULLS BACK FROM LGBTQ CORPORATE RANKINGS IN DRAMATIC ONE-YEAR SLIDE "Last year, we were able to get to a point where we were able to pay everything that we needed to pay," Stanley said. "We didn’t have anything over or extra, but this year, I don’t know what we’re going to do." So far, six corporations, including Macy's and American Eagle Outfitters Inc., have offered financial support, while others, like Walmart and Tito’s Handmade Vodka, have not yet donated to the event despite supporting the parade in the past. In statements to WTAE, Walmart and Tito's confirmed their support for the LGBTQ community but added that they were unable to support the event at that time. "Unfortunately, we are not always able to continue sponsoring the same events in perpetuity, as we try to spread love to as many organizations as possible," a Tito's spokesperson said. CALIFORNIA-BASED COFFEE SHOP PHILZ COFFEE TO PULL LGBTQ PRIDE FLAGS DESPITE PROGRESSIVE BACKLASH Members of Pittsburgh Pride are hoping to raise at least $200,000 to pull off the event with the help of vendors and grant money and will begin to make decisions about what to cut in May. The event is still scheduled for June 5-7. "Just for stages is over $100,000. That's not including lighting, electric, insurance, security," board member Lyndsey Sickler said. "Pride is happening one way or another, but to do it the way we’ve been doing it, we need to make sure that we can pay the insurance, that we can pay the electric, we can pay for the stages, and the artists, and all that stuff, because we pay our artists." Pittsburgh Pride, Walmart and Tito's did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Pittsburgh Pride saw similar setbacks in its 2025 event after several companies pulled their sponsorship despite supporting the organization in previous years. At the time, Stanley suggested President Donald Trump's re-election and pushback on woke initiatives was a factor. SAN FRANCISCO PRIDE TAKES FINANCIAL HIT AFTER MAJOR COMPANIES PULL SPONSORSHIPS AMID DEI FALLOUT "Many of these corporations didn't want to support us, and Trump just made it easier for them to say, well, now we don't have to. That's how I feel," Stanley told Axios. "It's not just about us, what message does it send to their (LGBTQ+) employees?" Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dea8e5d8d5dabda395acef ‘Nothing ventured, nothing gained’: How the 2001 Diamondbacks’ World Series roster was built te 2026-04-14T20:51:49.296Z ‘Nothing ventured, nothing gained’: How the 2001 Diamondbacks’ World Series roster was built This is the next in a series of stories from Cronkite News looking back at the Diamondbacks’ 2001 World Series win. PHOENIX – Following the Arizona Diamondbacks’ debut season in 1998, owner Jerry Colangelo met with his executives to discuss the expansion team’s future.  Originally, their plan had been to follow the blueprint laid out by the Colorado Rockies a few years earlier – build through the draft and create a farm system early on. Everything was going according to plan until the demand for season tickets fell off drastically heading into Year 2.  The young franchise needed to sell tickets to compete, but it came with a caveat: In order to sell tickets, the Diamondbacks would have to be competitive. Colangelo saw only one way forward – go all in to win.  “Nothing ventured, nothing gained,” Colangelo said. “You have to be willing to take risks. I would always say mine were calculated risks, not blind risks. But you can never be afraid to fail. Because I know ultimately, if you’re right, you win.” Despite the abrupt shift in mentality, Colangelo’s executives unanimously backed his vision. Ahead of their second season, the Diamondbacks transitioned to win-now mode. Colangelo was dubbed the “Godfather of Phoenix Sports” for a reason. He’s found lifelong success by taking risks and seizing every opportunity that has come his way.  The former owner of the Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury and Diamondbacks, Colangelo has applied that same philosophy to every team he’s ever been a part of.  His approach was instrumental in bringing the first and only men’s major professional championship to the Valley, and he did it with an expansion team in just its fourth year. That offseason, Colangelo and general manager Joe Garagiola Jr. started laying the framework through free agency with a handful of impactful multiyear signings, including left-handed pitcher Randy Johnson and outfielder Steve Finley. Convincing Johnson to come to Arizona was a tall task, even for Colangelo. Randy Johnson tall. “When Randy became a free agent, I got a call from his agent,” Colangelo said. “He says, ‘Well, he’s ready. What do you want? What do you want?’ And I said, ‘Well, I want to be the first one to talk with him. And I also want to be the last.’ I wanted two bites of the apple.” “The Big Unit” was coming off of one of the best stretches of his career – boasting a 10-1 record with 116 total strikeouts and a 1.28 ERA with the Astros in 1998 – and he didn’t love the idea of joining a group that had just lost 97 games.  So Colangelo did what he does best. He made his pitch, and he didn’t let up until he got his guy. “So I go to Randy’s home, and he says to me, ‘I don’t even know why you’re here,’” Colangelo said. “‘With Buck Showalter, how are we going to get along?’ I said, ‘Wait a minute, Randy. If you had earrings coming out of your nose, in your ears and tattoos from the top of your head to the bottom of your toes and long hair, I’d say, ‘I pass.’ But one out of three is OK. And he just laughed. And that broke him.” Eventually, Johnson agreed to a four-year $52.4 million deal, and to this day, the move is considered among the best free-agent signings in MLB history.  Along with Johnson, the Diamondbacks also signed pitchers Todd Stottlemyre and Armando Reynoso. Together, those additions went a long way in coaxing Finley on to the roster. He came around once he saw that the Diamondbacks were serious about being contenders.  In the span of about a month, Arizona dished out just under $119 million for six free agents. By the Diamondbacks’ championship season a few years later, the team’s payroll had more than doubled, from roughly $31.5 million to just over $80 million. But early on funds weren’t endless for Colangelo and crew, and the strategy was to defer portions of player salaries until years later, which freed up more money for immediate use (although it created significant debt for the team in later years).  In total, 17 players on the Diamondbacks’ championship roster, including Johnson, Curt Schilling, Luis Gonzalez and Matt Williams had some portion of their salaries deferred. Gonzalez and Tony Womack, the two most responsible for the Diamondbacks’ winning runs in Game 7 of the World Series a few years later, were also brought in during that same offseason.  Following a postseason appearance in 1999, Arizona missed the playoffs in 2000, but the team made other strides that year. Earlier in the season, Craig Counsell came on as a utility piece, and at the trade deadline, a deal with the Phillies sparked the dangerous duo of Johnson and right-hander Curt Schilling. “The thought process was that if we had both of them, it did a lot,” Garagiola Jr. said “The notion that both starters were going to lose was not likely. In the long play, we stayed out of one of those season-crushing losing streaks. In the short term, once you get to the postseason, it’s always about pitching. The teams still playing are the ones with good pitching.” Leading up to the 2001 season, Colangelo decided that it was time for a change in management. The team moved on from Showalter in favor of Bob Brenly, who had no management experience at the time and was working as an analyst in the Diamondbacks’ broadcast booth.  “I felt that we needed one manager who could relate to veteran players, and all of a sudden we were a veteran team,” Colangelo said. “We were not a young team, and so that puts a lot of emphasis on winning now. And Brenly, with his personality and his stature, I felt was a perfect fit.” Soon after, Mark Grace was acquired to provide a strong presence on first base, and right-handed pitcher Miguel Batista offered more versatility. Reggie Sanders, who totaled a career-high 33 home runs during the team’s championship season, ended up being another key veteran addition as well. Confidence in the clubhouse couldn’t have been higher ahead of the 2001 season – everyone felt something special was brewing in the desert.  “There was definitely a lot of confidence on that team,” Gonzalez said. “Of course, when you’ve got two big, No. 1 starters that definitely helps, too. And then you’ve got boppers on your team. You’ve got professional hitters up and down that batting order. There was really no weakness in our order.” Looking back on that season, Womack still admires the architecture of the veteran roster that harmonized exactly as intended.   “Everybody knew their job and everybody did their job,” Womack said. “Everybody was brought in for a reason. Randy and Curt were brought in for a reason. I was brought in for a reason. You had Gonzo’s big bat. Reggie Sanders was brought in for his playoff experience and clubhouse demeanor. We put a bunch of pieces together, and all the pieces did their job.” Nearly 25 years later, the architects who put it all together in just four years rest easy knowing that the city’s only men’s major professional championship wouldn’t have been possible without their influence. “We had our plan,” Colangelo said. “We went ahead and accomplished what we did. The thrill of putting together people like Randy Johnson, Curt Schilling, Luis Gonzalez, Jay Bell, Matt Williams, Steve Finley, Tony Womack, it was fun.” The post ‘Nothing ventured, nothing gained’: How the 2001 Diamondbacks’ World Series roster was built appeared first on Cronkite News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dea8cad8d5dabda395acab David Letterman speaks out on CBS replacing Colbert's show, says network doesn't want to 'spend any money' te 2026-04-14T20:51:22.410Z David Letterman speaks out on CBS replacing Colbert's show, says network doesn't want to 'spend any money' David Letterman, who hosted "The Late Show" himself for decades before Stephen Colbert's current iteration, spoke out in a new interview on CBS' decision to replace it, saying the network doesn't want to "spend any money." CBS announced in July that it had canceled Colbert's program and that it would officially go off the air next month. Liberal critics have accused CBS and Paramount of ending the show to appease President Donald Trump and receive approval for a long-planned merger between Paramount Global and Skydance Media. The network will lease Colbert's old time slot to Byron Allen's "Comics Unleashed," a comedy talk show. "They don’t want to spend any money, so they’re going to make money," Letterman told Barbara Gaines, a former producer on his program. "They charge Byron Allen some reasonable price. He sells all the advertising for his ‘Comics Unleashed,’ and it’ll be, I think, 90 minutes or two hours of comics talking about funny stuff." STEPHEN COLBERT MOCKED BY VARIETY OVER 'EGO TRIP' AS GUESTS KISS HIS RING BEFORE MAY EXIT "The show is a pretty good idea. It’s all panel. Nobody’s doing any stand-up, except they’re seated doing stand-up," he said. The programming move by CBS is a unique one — and perhaps lucrative — since Allen Media Group is the one footing the bill for airtime, not CBS. "This is them essentially renting the time slot to these two shows," veteran entertainment industry journalist Matt Belloni said on "The Town" podcast earlier in April. Belloni, who previously reported "The Late Show" was losing CBS $40 million a year and had been running on a whopping $100 million budget per season, called Monday's announcement a "pretty sad moment for late night." BROADCAST BIAS: LATE-NIGHT COMEDY DEATH SPIRAL SHOWS HOW LEFTIST HATE KILLED THEIR HUMOR Beyond mere costs or allegedly appeasing Trump, the replacement of Colbert’s iteration of "The Late Show" appears to be a sign of the times. The sheer volume of podcasts and other alternatives to the late-night format has weakened their ratings, although the late-night stars all have large online presences. The final season of "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" was recently ripped by Variety as "not very good TV" and out of touch with everyday Americans as the host has been flattered by a parade of liberal celebrities. Fox News Digital reached out to CBS and did not receive an immediate reply. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dea8b6d8d5dabda395aca2 Spanberger's 'unconstitutional' push to redefine presidential elections makes voters 'NULL AND VOID': critics te 2026-04-14T20:51:02.681Z Spanberger's 'unconstitutional' push to redefine presidential elections makes voters 'NULL AND VOID': critics One of the Democratic Party’s rising star governors, Abigail Spanberger of Virginia, is being slammed for signing a bill to award the state’s presidential electoral votes to the winner of the national popular vote. The bill signed by Spanberger adds Virginia to the National Popular Vote Compact, an interstate agreement between states to award the entirety of their electoral votes to the winner of the national popular vote. Virginia Republicans railed against the bill, arguing it makes the state’s votes "NULL AND VOID." This comes as Spanberger, who was recently selected to deliver the Democrats’ response to President Donald Trump’s State of the Union, has seen her approval ratings plummet. Critics have accused her of abandoning her centrist campaign message to advance far-left policies. Criticisms of Spanberger erupted anew after news broke that Spanberger had approved the bill. The Virginia Republican Party posted on X that "fake Moderate Spanberger just signed a bill to render Virginians’ vote for president NULL AND VOID!" SOROS-BACKED GROUP AMONG LIBERAL ORGS PUMPING EYE-POPPING CASH INTO VIRGINIA GERRYMANDERING EFFORT The GOP said that under the bill, "all of Virginia’s Electoral College votes will go to the winner of the national popular vote — no matter who wins the popular vote in our Commonwealth." The party called the move "an unconstitutional assault on our democracy." However, Spanberger won praise from groups that oppose the Electoral College. Stand Up America, a progressive voting rights organization, hailed the move, with Executive Director Christina Harvey calling it "an important step forward for representative democracy." "Virginia has set another powerful example for other states of how to stand up for representative democracy even as they come under increasing pressure from the Trump administration," said Harvey, adding, "The presidency should be won by the candidate who receives the most votes nationwide—not just the right combination of battleground states." She said, "this brings us one step closer to a system where Americans’ votes for President and Vice President count equally, no matter where they live." The National Popular Vote Interstate Compact operates on a conditional trigger that keeps the law dormant until it can guarantee a victory for the national popular vote winner. While member states pass the legislation individually, the compact only activates when the total electoral weight of all participating states reaches a majority of the Electoral College, at least 270 electoral votes. With Virginia officially joining, the compact currently sits at 222 electoral votes, meaning it remains 48 votes short of the threshold. SPANBERGER DENIES ‘DEAL’ WITH SWING-DISTRICT DEMOCRAT AS GERRYMANDERING CLAIMS ABOUND STATEWIDE Until that 270-vote mark is met, the law has no effect, and member states continue to award their electors based on their own internal state results. National Popular Vote, the organization advancing the compact, also celebrated Virginia being added, saying in a statement that the compact "will guarantee the Presidency to the candidate who receives the most popular votes in all 50 states and the District of Columbia." Patrick Rosenstiel, a spokesperson for National Popular Vote, told Fox News Digital he is "grateful" to Spanberger and the Virginia Legislature, saying "their support builds critical momentum for our movement to give 63 percent of American voters what they want, a national popular vote for President." "With Virginia’s 13 electoral votes, the National Popular Vote Compact is 48 electoral votes short of reaching the 270 required to activate it," Rosenstiel noted, adding, "We’ll continue our state-by-state work until the candidate who wins the most popular votes is elected president and every voter is treated equally in every presidential election." The group noted that similar bills have been introduced in Wisconsin, Arizona, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Nevada. Under the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, no voter will have their vote cancelled out at the state-level because their choice differed from plurality sentiment in their state. Instead, every voter’s vote will be added directly—without distortion—into the national count for the candidate of their choice. This will ensure that every Virginia voter is relevant in presidential elections moving forward. Spanberger has also recently been accused by former Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin of "illegal and unconstitutional" gerrymandering amid her push to redraw Virginia’s congressional maps. Virginians will vote April 21 on Spanberger’s redistricting referendum, a move that Youngkin said would give Democrats 10 of the state’s 11 congressional seats. Spanberger signed hundreds of bills passed by the majority-Democratic legislature on Monday. She also vetoed a few bills relating to unregulated skill-gaming machines and a proposed Fairfax County casino and sent back dozens with proposed amendments. VIRGINIA DEM ADMITS REDISTRICTING PUSH AIMS TO 'STOP TRUMP', NOT ABOUT 'FAIRNESS' Among the bills that Spanberger signaled support for with proposed amendments was a slate of new restrictions on gun ownership, including a ban on "assault weapons," as well as restricting law enforcement from assisting with immigration enforcement. Fox News Digital reached out to Spanberger's office for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dea8a3d8d5dabda395ac99 Trump blasts close ally Meloni, says she’s failing US on Iran te 2026-04-14T20:50:43.267Z Trump blasts close ally Meloni, says she’s failing US on Iran Tensions between Donald Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni escalated Tuesday after the U.S. president publicly rebuked one of his closest European allies, accusing her of lacking "courage" and failing to support Washington’s efforts against Iran. In a phone interview with Italian daily newspaper Corriere della Sera, Trump called Meloni "unacceptable" and said he was "shocked" by her stance, according to the outlet’s English-language version. The dispute with Trump was further fueled by Meloni’s criticism of his recent remarks targeting Pope Leo XIV, which she called "unacceptable," prompting Trump to respond that "she is the one who is unacceptable." In a scathing rebuke of the Vatican’s call for Middle Eastern de-escalation, President Trump took to Truth Social to blast Pope Leo XIV. Labeling the Pontiff "WEAK on Crime" and "terrible for Foreign Policy," Trump warned him to "focus on being a Great Pope, not a Politician." The post, which quickly went viral, accused the first American Pope of "catering to the Radical Left" at the expense of global security.  MORE KEY US ALLIES BLOCK MILITARY FLIGHTS AS IRAN WAR RIFT WIDENS WITH TRUMP In the interview to Corriere della Sera Trump also reiterated criticism of Pope Leo XIV, saying the pontiff "has no idea what’s going on in Iran" and "doesn’t understand" what is at stake. She "isn’t giving us any help, I’m shocked by her," Trump said about Meloni in the six-minute conversation. He went further, accusing Meloni of relying on Washington while refusing to act. "They depend on Donald Trump to keep it open," he said, referring to global energy routes through the Strait of Hormuz. The comments mark a sharp shift in tone toward Meloni, who attended Trump’s 2025 inauguration and was praised by him as "a great leader" just weeks ago. The White House and Meloni’s office did not immediately respond. The public rift comes as Meloni has begun distancing herself from both Washington and Jerusalem amid mounting domestic and political pressure over the widening Middle East conflict. RUBIO SAYS US MAY NEED TO 'REEXAMINE' NATO MEMBERSHIP AFTER ALLIES BLOCKED BASING, AIRSPACE HELP On Tuesday, Meloni confirmed in a statement that Italy had suspended the automatic renewal of a long-standing defense cooperation agreement with Israel, signaling a significant recalibration in ties. "In light of the current situation, the government has decided to suspend the automatic renewal of the defence agreement with Israel," she said, according to Reuters. The move follows recent tensions between Rome and Jerusalem, including Israeli warning shots fired near Italian troops serving in southern Lebanon under a U.N. mandate, as well as growing Italian criticism of Israeli military operations in the region. Israel downplayed the impact of the decision, saying the agreement was largely symbolic and "has never contained any substantive content," Reuters reported. In Israel, opposition leader Yair Lapid sharply criticized the government following Italy’s move. "Italy’s decision to suspend the defense cooperation agreement with Israel is another embarrassing failure of the prime minister and the non-existent foreign minister," Lapid wrote on X. TRUMP SAYS HE'S CONSIDERING PULLING US OUT OF NATO OVER IRAN WAR STANCE "Meloni is not a left-wing progressive European leader," she added. "She belongs to the conservative right and understands the need to fight terrorism."  Meloni’s shift reflects what analysts describe as a broader political repositioning, as the war’s economic fallout, particularly rising energy costs, weighs heavily on Italy’s import-dependent economy and public opinion. Italy’s Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani defended Meloni, reaffirming Italy’s alliance with the United States while emphasizing that cooperation must be grounded in "loyalty, respect and mutual frankness." The escalating tensions highlight growing fractures within Western alliances as the U.S.-led confrontation with Iran reverberates across Europe, forcing leaders like Meloni to balance strategic partnerships with domestic political realities. The Israel Defense Ministry declined to comment. Reuters contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dea675d8d5dabda395ac49 Phoenix tells AG Mayes its ban on ICE staging areas doesn’t violate state law te 2026-04-14T20:41:25.686Z Phoenix tells AG Mayes its ban on ICE staging areas doesn’t violate state law Federal agents in fatigues gather in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in February 2026. (Photo by Nicole Neri/Minnesota Reformer) The City of Phoenix says it is not violating a state law barring local governments from blocking the enforcement of federal immigration law, as a Republican state lawmaker insists. Because it has constitutional protections as a charter city and the managing of municipal property is “a matter of purely local concern,” the city says that its policy banning federal agents from using city property to plan or carry out immigration raids isn’t overridden by a state law. In light of that, City Attorney Julie Kriegh wrote in response to a complaint filed earlier this month by a Republican state legislator, Attorney General Kris Mayes should conclude the city isn’t violating state law. But even if the city’s charter doesn’t exempt it from a state law that prohibits counties, cities and towns from limiting or restricting the enforcement of federal immigration laws to “less than the full extent permitted by federal law,” Kriegh argued that Phoenix’s policy doesn’t do anything to restrict enforcement of federal immigration law. “Instead, it simply regulates any external law enforcement agency’s use of City property for civil law enforcement staging and operational purposes,” she wrote. “There is an important distinction between restricting the enforcement of immigration laws and managing the use of municipal property.” GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE At issue is Phoenix’s Community Transparency Initiative, which forbids federal agents from staging or basing operations on city property, such as parks or libraries, without first obtaining express permission from the city manager or police chief.  There are exceptions to that rule: The city can’t prevent federal authorities from pursuing fleeing suspects onto city property, bar them from gathering on public streets, ignore judicial warrants or stop them from setting up camp at Phoenix Municipal Court or Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, which is subject to federal regulations. But state Rep. Quang Nguyen, R-Prescott, filed a complaint arguing that Phoenix is violating state law by restricting access to the property. Legislators can force the attorney general to investigate whether policies adopted by counties and municipalities violate state law. If the AG sides with the lawmaker, then the local government could be stripped of state funding. In his complaint, Nguyen claimed that Phoenix officials are infringing on the ability of federal agents to enforce the law by narrowing their access to areas that may be strategically located and unlawfully elevating local leaders above federal authorities.  “This policy conditions federal and intergovernmental law enforcement activity on local approval, effectively placing the City Manager in a gatekeeping role over manner, timing, and feasibility of enforcement operations,” Nguyen wrote.  But Kriegh said there’s nothing in the law that Nguyen cites requiring Phoenix or any other city to “facilitate immigration enforcement or to provide resources, logistical support, or unfettered access to City property.”  “No federal law entitles federal agents to use municipal property as a staging area, processing location, or operations base for civil law enforcement purposes. Similarly, no federal law requires cities to make their properties available to federal agents to enforce federal immigration laws,” she wrote. And federal courts have held that there is a clear difference between impermissibly obstructing federal immigration enforcement and not proactively providing resources to aid that enforcement, Kriegh wrote. On top of that, the city attorney argued that Phoenix’s policy exemplifies the U.S. Constitution’s federalism and “is the kind of local property-management decision the federal structure of our government is designed to protect.” “It neither imposes obligations, penalties, or regulatory burdens on federal agencies or personnel nor dictates how federal law enforcement agencies may otherwise conduct enforcement operations. It does not ‘interfer[e] with or control[] the operations of the Federal Government,’” Kriegh wrote, quoting a 2022 U.S. Supreme Court ruling. YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dea660d8d5dabda395ac29 Trump DOJ fires prosecutors tied to FACE Act cases after report alleges bias and misconduct te 2026-04-14T20:41:04.235Z Trump DOJ fires prosecutors tied to FACE Act cases after report alleges bias and misconduct The Trump administration has fired multiple prosecutors who handled cases that resulted in prison sentences for pro-life activists under the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act, as the Justice Department moves to overhaul enforcement of the law. The Justice Department confirmed to Fox News Digital that four prosecutors tied to those cases were dismissed, following a CBS News report on the firings. The department’s rapid response account on X said the Justice Department "has terminated the employment of personnel responsible for weaponizing the FACE Act who still remained at the department." The personnel moves come after the Justice Department released a report Tuesday alleging the Biden administration "weaponized" federal law by selectively prosecuting pro-life activists under the FACE Act, which was designed to protect access to abortion clinics and pregnancy resource centers. BIDEN PUSH TO REVIVE TED KENNEDY-ERA LAW NOW HAUNTS DEMOCRATS AS CHARGES LOOM IN MINNESOTA CHURCH RIOT According to the report, based on a review of more than 700,000 internal records, prosecutors coordinated with abortion-rights groups to identify activists, sought harsher sentences for pro-life defendants and, in some cases, withheld evidence from defense attorneys. "This department will not tolerate a two-tiered system of justice," Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said in a statement. "No Department should conduct selective prosecution based on beliefs. The weaponization that happened under the Biden Administration will not happen again, as we restore integrity to our prosecutorial system." The report also alleged prosecutors attempted to screen out jurors based on religious beliefs and, in some cases, pursued aggressive arrest tactics rather than allowing defendants to voluntarily surrender. FINAL CHARGE DROPPED IN YEARSLONG HARRIS-ERA CASE AGAINST PRO-LIFE ACTIVIST For instance, the report cited a case involving pro-life activist Mark Houck in which prosecutors declined a request for him to self-surrender and instead authorized an FBI arrest at his home. Justice Department officials said sentencing recommendations for pro-life defendants averaged 26.8 months in prison, compared to 12.3 months for individuals accused of attacks on pro-life organizations. The report argued FACE Act enforcement under the Biden administration was uneven, with authorities prioritizing cases involving abortion clinics while failing to adequately pursue attacks on pregnancy resource centers and churches. MINNESOTA AG KEITH ELLISON DENIES DON LEMON, ANTI-ICE PROTESTERS VIOLATED FACE ACT AS DOJ MULLS CHARGES Assistant Attorney General Daniel Burrows said the findings raised serious concerns about department attorneys. "The behavior unearthed in this report is shameful," Burrows said, adding that some prosecutors "withheld evidence" and worked to exclude religious jurors. The Trump administration has already taken steps to reverse course, including issuing pardons for pro-life activists convicted under the prior administration, dismissing several civil cases and limiting future FACE Act prosecutions to "extraordinary circumstances." The FACE Act, passed in 1994, prohibits the use of force, threats or physical obstruction to interfere with access to reproductive health services. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dea64cd8d5dabda395ac20 Rep. Luna warns of potential jail time for Eric Swalwell following serious criminal allegations te 2026-04-14T20:40:44.728Z Rep. Luna warns of potential jail time for Eric Swalwell following serious criminal allegations Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., is not backing down from holding Rep. Eric Swalwell accountable, warning the California Democrat could face "serious criminal problems" and potential jail time following sexual misconduct allegations. Luna told "Jesse Watters Primetime" that Swalwell’s resignation was an attempt to avoid an immediate expulsion vote she was prepared to trigger. "I do think that he has serious criminal problems on his hands, and I do think that he might end up in jail," Luna said Monday. The congresswoman said she has evidence she believes could put Swalwell in legal trouble, including what she described as an authentic video. On Tuesday, one of Swalwell’s accusers held a press conference and described her allegations against him. SWALWELL FACES EXPULSION EFFORT FOLLOWING BOMBSHELL ASSAULT ALLEGATIONS Lonna Drewes said she believes he "drugged" her drink on their third meeting, noting during the alleged assault she couldn’t move her arms or legs. "He raped me. And he choked me," Drewes said. She added she did not undergo a rape kit at the time but told people close to her and documented the events. Luna argued Swalwell’s behavior was well known on Capitol Hill and accused the media of not reporting on it more closely before the latest allegations. "What I will say is that many people on the Hill knew about this. Many reporters have come forward even in talking to me saying that they had heard stories about this," Luna said. ERIC SWALWELL FACES MANHATTAN SEX ASSAULT PROBE AFTER ENDING CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR CAMPAIGN AMID ALLEGATIONS She called on the Manhattan District Attorney to look into bringing criminal charges against Swalwell. The Manhattan District Attorney's Office in New York City confirmed it is investigating allegations against Swalwell.  "We urge survivors and anyone with knowledge of these allegations to contact our Special Victims Division at 212-335-9373," an office spokesperson said. "Our specially trained prosecutors, investigators, and counselors are well-equipped to help you in a trauma-informed, survivor-centered manner." Fox News Digital reached out to Swalwell's congressional office, as well as his gubernatorial campaign, for comment on Luna's remarks. 'THE VIEW' HOST SAYS ERIC SWALWELL'S REPUTATION WITH WOMEN WAS 'OPEN SECRET' EXPLOITABLE BY ENEMIES Swalwell was originally accused by a former staffer of sexual assault while she was intoxicated. The San Francisco Chronicle first broke the story of the anonymous ex-staffer, and three additional women have since spoken to CNN with allegations of misconduct. He has dropped out of the race for governor of California and has resigned from his seat in Congress after receiving pressure to leave from both sides of the aisle. Luna noted that some Democrats had suggested he could remain in the House, but that her expulsion effort contributed to his decision to step down. "The Democrats in the Swalwell case said you can't run for governor, but you can still serve in Congress. That's why I brought up the expulsion resolution," Luna said, adding, "We're glad he's out." 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. The attorney for Drewes argued Swalwell’s withdrawal from the gubernatorial race and resignation from Congress is not "enough," and said her client will file a police report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dea3f5d8d5dabda395aba1 Airline sparks anger as it demands extra fees from already booked passengers as oil prices spike te 2026-04-14T20:30:45.522Z Airline sparks anger as it demands extra fees from already booked passengers as oil prices spike A Spanish budget airline named Volotea is sparking flight passengers' anger after reportedly asking them to pay extra charges for fuel after their tickets have already been purchased. At first glance, the added charge — which will be $8 to $11 per passenger, per the "Simple Flying" aviation blog — does not sound high. But travelers are concerned the fee could herald higher prices for additional airlines as fuel prices continue to skyrocket. The airline has a clause similar to clauses on some cruise lines — which allows the company to tack on charges based on the cost of oil. Volotea refers to the rule as its "Fair Travel Promise." FLIGHT PASSENGERS SLAM AIRLINES FOR PUSHING EARLY BAG CHECKS EVEN WITH EMPTY BINS ON BOARD When a traveler purchases a ticket, there is a warning that an extra charge may be imposed around seven days before departure if the price of oil has increased, according to multiple reports. "In the event of extraordinary variations in fuel prices affecting international energy markets, Volotea may apply a limited and temporary adjustment to the ticket price prior to the scheduled departure of the flight," the company's website says. "The exact amount of any such adjustment will be communicated to passengers prior to departure, once the applicable fuel cost variation has been determined," the website also says.  CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "Such adjustments will only apply to passengers who have been informed of this possibility during the booking process, allowing them to make an informed decision before completing their purchase," the website adds. Fox News Digital reached out to Volotea, which is headquartered in Barcelona, for comment. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES Since news broke of the company's extra charges, travelers have been reacting online. "Pity to see a funky airline like Volotea resort to such a gritty survival instinct. I understand the 'why' behind the fuel costs, but charging for already booked seats is a bold move that risks a lot of goodwill," one reader wrote on the blog "Simple Flying." "A loophole in the conditions of carriage allows them to do this? Who ever reads the conditions of carriage?" a second reader added. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ A third commenter disagreed, saying, "Airlines could, of course, just cancel flights, as some apparently already have. Next thing, there'll be a shortage of seats, and guess what — prices will really rise." The same person also wrote, "$10 seems a small price to keep flights operating as normally as possible." The much bigger concern is that Volotea's surcharge could be a sign of things to come. Popular travel guide The Points Guy recommended that people not wait to book flights. "If you're planning to fly this summer, go ahead and lock in your airfare now," The Points Guy wrote.  "As experts noted, prices could surge any day now. That's especially true if you're hoping to fly in June or July, which in recent years have been the busiest and most expensive months of the summer to travel." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dea19bd8d5dabda395ab17 Rachel Campos Duffy to release ‘All-American Patriotism’ book with foreword by Erika Kirk te 2026-04-14T20:20:43.819Z Rachel Campos Duffy to release ‘All-American Patriotism’ book with foreword by Erika Kirk FOX News Books will release "All-American Patriotism" by "FOX & Friends Weekend" co-host Rachel Campos-Duffy on May 19. The book includes a foreword written by Erika Kirk, CEO of Turning Point USA and the widow of Charlie Kirk, who was shot and killed in September 2025. Campos-Duffy, in her second book under Fox News' publishing arm, curated a collection of photographs capturing the nation’s natural wonders, alongside patriotic anthems and foundational documents that have defined the American spirit. Her account also features personal reflections from FOX News Media personalities. The book will give an inspirational look at the history and vision of the country. TRUMP LAUNCHES MASSIVE ‘FREEDOM 250’ PUSH TO IGNITE AMERICA’S 250TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION "As America celebrates her 250th birthday, it wouldn’t be unfair to say that we’re facing an identity crisis. My hope is that this collection of stories from patriotic members of my FOX family reminds us of who we are. We are the descendants of conquistadors, pilgrims, rebels, freedom-loving revolutionaries, Indian chiefs, pioneers, outlaws, emancipated slaves, missionaries, and rugged cowboys," Campos-Duffy said in a statement about her announcement. She continued, "As we mark our 250th anniversary, may these stories serve as a celebration — of the people, the resilience, and the spirit that have made us the greatest nation in human history on the face of the Earth." 'FOX & FRIENDS' LAUNCHES CROSS-COUNTRY ROAD TRIP TO CELEBRATE AMERICA250 WHERE ONE LUCKY FAN WILL WIN RV "All American Patriotism" features stories from FOX News Media personalities, including Ainsley Earhardt, Sean Hannity, Bill Hemmer, Dana Perino, Jesse Watters and more, that capture the spirit that defines America at its semiquincentennial. Through nostalgic perspectives, the book offers readers an inspiring tribute to the nation, highlighting the values and unforgettable memories that continue to unite us. Campos-Duffy joined the network as a contributor in 2016 and currently serves as co-host of "FOX & Friends Weekend," the top-rated weekend cable news morning show. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE In 2024, she helped launch FOX News Media’s Spanish language newscast, FOX Noticias, where she interviewed figures including President Donald Trump, then-Attorney General Pam Bondi, Paraguay President Santiago Peña, Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader and others. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de9f6cd8d5dabda395aaa3 Trump swings for Moon with nuclear reactor plans as China, Russia team up in space race te 2026-04-14T20:11:24.203Z Trump swings for Moon with nuclear reactor plans as China, Russia team up in space race A memo released by the Trump administration on Tuesday detailed a goal of having a nuclear reactor on the Moon’s surface by 2030, a move that furthers the United States’ quest for supremacy in space over China and Russia. In the six-page document, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy wrote that incorporating nuclear energy in space will be essential to advancing U.S. efforts in "space exploration, commerce, and defense applications." "Nuclear power in space will give us the sustained electricity, heating, and propulsion essential to a permanent presence on the Moon, Mars, and beyond," the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy wrote on X. SEN CYNTHIA LUMMIS: DON’T HAND CHINA THE NUCLEAR FUTURE — BUILD IT HERE AT HOME NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman celebrated the memo, which outlined how nuclear reactors will be crucial for eventual deep-space exploration to Mars. "The time has come for America to get underway on nuclear power in space," Isaacman wrote on X. The memo cited President Donald Trump’s December 2025 executive order titled "Ensuring American Space Superiority." TRUMP WANTS A MOON LANDING BY 2028, SO WHY IS NASA ALREADY HEDGING? It was signed just months after then-acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy said on "Sean Hannity" that he wanted the U.S. to build a nuclear reactor on the moon before China does. Last May, China and Russia agreed to work together to build a nuclear reactor on the Moon’s surface by 2036. The Department of War, Department of Energy, NASA and the Office of Science and Technology Policy have all been tasked with meeting the White House’s goals of deploying nuclear reactors on the Moon’s surface and in the Moon’s orbit. TRUMP UNLEASHES NUCLEAR BOOM, POWERING AMERICA BACK TO ENERGY DOMINANCE The memo outlines the Trump administration’s plan to deploy mid-power nuclear reactors in the Moon’s orbit by 2028. Each nuclear power reactor will be designed to provide 20 kilowatts of energy, roughly the same amount used by an average American household. The reactors will be designed to generate power for at least three years in orbit, and lunar surface-based nuclear reactors will provide energy for at least five years. The memo’s publication comes just two weeks after NASA launched Artemis II, the first lunar flyby in more than 50 years. The mission was designed to test the Orion spacecraft’s deep-space navigation, manual piloting capabilities, and life support systems. Fox News Digital reached out to the White House and NASA for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de9f58d8d5dabda395aa91 College football player, 20, killed in motorcycle crash while riding on interstate te 2026-04-14T20:11:04.425Z College football player, 20, killed in motorcycle crash while riding on interstate A motorcycle crash in North Carolina claimed the life of a 20-year-old college football player over the weekend. North Carolina A&T's Kelvin Level Broadhurst Jr. died in Greensboro after being ejected from his bike. Greensboro police said he was riding a Ducati motorcycle and lost control at around 5 p.m., according to The Charlotte Observer. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Broadhurst, traveling east on Interstate 40 to get onto U.S. 29 South, hit a guardrail and was ejected from his seat, and pronounced dead at the seen. "He’s just always been the most polite, most respectful young man… and everybody came in contact with loved him," Broadhurst's mother, Latoya Lyles, said to WFMY News 2. "He left a lasting impression on anyone he encountered. I loved him with everything in me… I needed him in my life because he made me a better woman from the day he was born." "I was planning his 21st birthday… and it just seemed unreal cause now I’m having to plan his funeral," she added. EMMITT SMITH GIVES ADVICE TO NFL HOPEFUL SON WHO ONCE ADMITTED TO FEELING PRESSURE OF LIVING UP TO FAMILY NAME Broadhurst was a defensive lineman who appeared in 28 games during his time at the HBCU. He recorded 13 tackles and 1.5 sacks. Broadhurst was originally from Woodland, South Carolina and attended Dorman High School. The crash is still being investigated. Broadhurst was set to wrap up his junior year at the school. His best season was his sophomore year where he played in all 12 games and recorded 19 total tackles. 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/69de9f44d8d5dabda395aa88 Swalwell accusers detail experiences with lawmaker after he announces his resignation from Congress te 2026-04-14T20:10:44.759Z Swalwell accusers detail experiences with lawmaker after he announces his resignation from Congress Two women accusing Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., of sexual misconduct spoke out about their experience with the Democratic congressman who has announced his resignation amid the allegations. Ally Sammarco and Annika Albrecht opened up about their interactions with Swalwell in an interview aired on "CBS Mornings." Albrecht spoke out for the first time in the CBS interview, as Sammarco spoke to CNN about her experience previously. The bombshell allegations were reported by the San Francisco Chronicle on Friday. Swalwell announced he would resign from Congress and ended his California gubernatorial campaign on Monday. He has denied the allegations but acknowledged past mistakes. "He thought he was untouchable," Sammarco told CBS. "He acted with total impunity. He never thought that the consequences of his actions would follow him." SWALWELL CALLS SEXUAL MISCONDUCT ALLEGATIONS 'FLAT OUT FALSE,' SAYS HE WILL FIGHT THEM 'WITH EVERYTHING' Albrecht told CBS that Swalwell "offered to mentor" her and stay in touch with her after meeting her student group in D.C. in 2019. She said that Swalwell created a group chat with all the students and added her on Snapchat. "Ultimately, it reached a point where he invited me to a hotel to meet him. It was very clear what the connotation was. At that point I completely stopped responding. What I keep thinking back to is how lucky I am that I didn’t go to that hotel," Albrecht said in the interview. Sammarco had a similar experience in 2021, she said, after she messaged Swalwell something supportive via Twitter. To her surprise, she said, he responded. BILLIONAIRE SUGAR DADDY KICKS SWALWELL OUT OF HIS MANSION, WANTS $1M BACK AFTER HEINOUS SEX ALLEGATIONS Swalwell asked her if she was on Snapchat as well, and detailed one of the exchanges. "It started out as professional and platonic and then slowly they became more and more explicit, asking me what I was wearing. Then one night he was on a trip, and he was laying in his hotel room bed, and then he sent me a photo of his penis," she said. CBS noted they were shown text messages she sent her friends about the Snapchats at the time. CBS reported that a few weeks ago, Albrecht had reached out to her friend, Cheyenne Hunt, a Democratic content creator who was also present during the interview, and asked her to make a video about her experience. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Hunt revealed during the CBS interview that she was inundated with direct messages from other women who had similar experiences. "I was immediately slammed with DMs from other women who said I have a story to tell. And that was when I realized that this was a lot bigger than I think any of us knew," she said during the interview. Fox News Digital has reached out to Swalwell for additional comment on the allegations. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de9d15d8d5dabda395aa0e DOJ’s voter data push is a pretext for building a national voter list, Michigan official says te 2026-04-14T20:01:25.556Z DOJ’s voter data push is a pretext for building a national voter list, Michigan official says The Sugar Maple Square poll in Bowling Green, Kentucky, on primary Election Day, May 21, 2024. (Kentucky Lantern photo by Austin Anthony) The Department of Justice’s stated reason for obtaining sensitive personal data on millions of voters masks the Trump administration’s true intention for obtaining state voter lists, Michigan’s top election official asserted in federal appeals court Monday. Attorneys for Michigan Democratic Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson made the allegation in a brief in the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. The argument reflects a concern broadly held among Democratic state election officials that the Trump administration wants to compile voter data in an effort to influence the upcoming midterm elections.  The Justice Department, under President Donald Trump, is suing 29 states for refusing to provide voter information. It says it needs the data to evaluate efforts to clean and maintain voter rolls, including whether noncitizens are registered to vote. But Benson’s brief says that “appears to be a pretext for improper purposes.” Michigan and other states argue the Trump administration is instead effectively building a nationwide voter registration list — a move not authorized under the 1960 Civil Rights Act, a federal law to combat voting discrimination that the Justice Department has cited in demanding states turn over voter data. “Collecting Michigan’s voter data to conduct its own list maintenance and to use Michigan’s list as part of creating a national voter file is not encompassed within the purpose stated in DOJ’s demand, which is simply ‘to ascertain Michigan’s compliance with the list maintenance requirements’” of federal election laws, Benson’s brief says. “Moreover, creating a national voter file of U.S. Citizens is beyond any purpose contemplated by the (Civil Rights Act).” After U.S. District Court Judge Hala Jarbou ruled in February that the Justice Department isn’t entitled to Michigan’s unredacted voter list containing driver’s license and partial Social Security numbers, the department appealed to the 6th Circuit. Trump priority Over the past year, Trump has attempted to exercise greater power over federal elections, which, under the U.S. Constitution, are run by the states. “Trump does not have the authority to create a Trump voter list,” Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold, a Democrat whom the Justice Department is suing for not providing voter data, said in an interview earlier this month. Studies have shown noncitizen voting is extremely rare, though Trump has long fixated on the prospect of noncitizen voting and other forms of election fraud. Last year, Trump signed an executive order that would have unilaterally required voters to provide documents proving their citizenship. The order was struck down in court, but Trump is pressuring the U.S. Senate to pass the SAVE America Act, which would implement similar proof of citizenship rules. Michigan state officials and other critics of the Justice Department’s voter data effort point to actions by Trump and remarks by a DOJ attorney as evidence that the Trump administration is already compiling a national voter list. Trump’s recent executive order to restrict mail-in ballots directs the Department of Homeland Security to build lists of voting-age citizens in each state and then share those lists with state officials. Homeland Security operates a powerful computer system, called SAVE, that can verify citizenship by checking names against information in federal databases. And at a federal court hearing in Rhode Island in late March, Justice Department Voting Section Acting Chief Eric Neff said his department intends to share voter lists with Homeland Security, according to a transcript. He said DOJ and DHS have already entered into a use agreement to govern the sharing of data, though he didn’t detail its requirements. Mail ballot order an ‘iceberg’ to DOJ case A DOJ attorney, James Tucker, has denied any effort to create a national voter file.  “There is not going to be a national voter registration database,” Tucker said at a hearing in Maine on March 26 — less than a week before Trump signed the executive order. But David Becker, executive director of the nonpartisan Center for Election Innovation & Research, likened the Justice Department’s litigation strategy to a legal Titanic and the executive order to an iceberg: The order effectively creating a nationwide voter list could sink a strategy that denies such a goal exists. “The DOJ … has been trying to assure the courts that this data is not going to be used to create a national voter list,” Becker said during a press briefing this month. The Justice Department didn’t respond to a request for comment Tuesday. Civil Rights Act argued The Justice Department has so far failed to persuade any federal judges that it’s entitled to state voter data. Judges have dismissed the DOJ’s lawsuits against California, Massachusetts, Michigan and Oregon.  At least a dozen states, all Republican led, have voluntarily provided their voter lists. The Justice Department has also reached a settlement agreement with one state, Oklahoma, to obtain its data.  When Jarbou, a Trump appointee, dismissed the Justice Department’s lawsuit for Michigan’s voter roll, she ruled that the Civil Rights Act doesn’t require the disclosure of the information. The law, signed by President Dwight Eisenhower, empowered federal officials to investigate state and local discrimination against Black voters. The law requires states to preserve election records for at least 22 months after a federal election, including any documents that come into the possession of an election official. Jarbou wrote in her decision that the state’s voter registration list is created by election officials but isn’t a document, such as a voter registration application, that comes into their possession. When the Justice Department filed its brief in March, it argued that Jarbou misinterpreted the Civil Rights Act. “The CRA’s text … does not exclude self-generated documents,” the department’s brief says. The Justice Department’s appeal of the Michigan loss has advanced the furthest, with state officials filing their brief on Monday. The DOJ has pushed for quick timelines in the appeals, arguing that court rulings are needed ahead of the midterms to ensure the fairness of elections. Local officials back states Regardless, 18 local election officials from across the country, including seven in Michigan, on Monday filed a brief in the case arguing that the Justice Department hasn’t provided a legitimate basis to obtain election records under the Civil Rights Act. As election misinformation has proliferated in recent years, local election officials face increasing requests for information, the group wrote. They are accustomed to providing public voter registration information, with steps in place to exclude sensitive, nonpublic data. Courts act as a “backstop” to enforce bans on disclosing sensitive information in response to records requests from the public, the local election officials argue. “Courts should perform that same function for requests for records under the CRA,” the group said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de9d00d8d5dabda395a9ee Weight gain in certain decade of life may be more dangerous, study suggests te 2026-04-14T20:01:04.430Z Weight gain in certain decade of life may be more dangerous, study suggests Weight management is often treated as a "middle-age" problem, but new research suggests that the pounds you pack on in your 20s may be the most dangerous of your life. A massive study of more than 620,000 individuals found that the damage from early weight gain is disproportionately high and surprisingly permanent. According to the findings, the younger someone is when obesity sets in, the higher the risk of early mortality. The study, published in the journal eClinicalMedicine, analyzed data from the Obesity and Disease Development Sweden project. MEN FACE HIDDEN HEART RISK YEARS EARLIER THAN WOMEN, STUDY SUGGESTS "The most consistent finding is that weight gain at a younger age is linked to a higher risk of premature death later in life, compared with people who gain less weight," Tanja Stocks, a professor at Lund University and one of the researchers behind the study, said in a press release. Developing obesity between the ages of 17 and 29 was linked to a 70% higher risk of early death compared to weight gain later in life. Weight gain later in adulthood, between ages 30 and 60, was also linked to higher death rates, but the connections were generally weaker. HERE'S THE AGE WHEN STRENGTH AND FITNESS BEGIN FADING, LONG-TERM DATA SHOWS "One possible explanation for why people with early obesity onset are at greater risk is their longer period exposed to the biological effects of excess weight," Huyen Le, a doctoral student at Lund University and first author of the study, said in the release. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES When weight gain happens in the 20s, the blood vessels, liver and metabolic systems endure obesity-related strain for decades longer than someone who gains the same weight in their 50s, experts say. The study identified type 2 diabetes as the leading cause of death associated with early-onset obesity. Other significant risks included high-blood pressure, liver cancer in men and uterine cancer in women. To reach these conclusions, researchers tracked participants’ weight paths across adulthood over more than 50 years, focusing on three specific windows: ages 17 to 29, 30 to 44, and 45 to 60. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER Using a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher to define obesity, the team compared weight data against Sweden’s national death registry. After adjusting for a variety of factors, including smoking habits and marital status, the trend showed that becoming obese later in life still carried risks, but the danger compounded the longer people stayed obese. While these findings highlight the "importance of early and sustained obesity prevention strategies," the researchers noted that other factors come into play, and that increases in risk within a population can be difficult to interpret. "We shouldn’t get too hung up on exact risk figures," Stocks said. "They are rarely entirely accurate, as they are influenced, for example, by the factors taken into account in the study and the accuracy with which both risk factors and outcomes have been measured." TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Because the study was conducted in Sweden, more research is needed to understand the effect of early-onset obesity in other populations, the team noted. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de9cecd8d5dabda395a9e5 Dianna Russini resigns from The Athletic amid Mike Vrabel controversy te 2026-04-14T20:00:44.906Z Dianna Russini resigns from The Athletic amid Mike Vrabel controversy NFL reporter Dianna Russini resigned from The Athletic on Tuesday amid mounting criticism over her relationship with New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel, which came under fire last week after the two were photographed together at an exclusive resort in Arizona.  Russini announced her resignation in a letter to Athletic Executive Editor Steven Ginsberg, which was obtained by The Associated Press.  "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," the letter 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." This is a breaking news story. Check back for updates.  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/69de9a80d8d5dabda395a94a 51 Percent of Americans Think Trump’s Military Action in Iran Has Not Been Worthwhile te 2026-04-14T19:50:24.170Z 51 Percent of Americans Think Trump’s Military Action in Iran Has Not Been Worthwhile A survey from Ipsos and Reuters, released on Tuesday, found few Americans — 24 percent — think the war in Iran has been worth the costs and benefits. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de98cbd8d5dabda395a8f0 School district addresses bus shortage at Thunderbolt te 2026-04-14T19:43:07.993Z School district addresses bus shortage at Thunderbolt Lake Havasu Unified School District officials said they addressed concerns after one school bus failed to run its regular route for three consecutive weeks, forcing some students to find other ways to get to school. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de98b7d8d5dabda395a8e5 California man drowned Monday in the Colorado River off North Beach at Davis Camp te 2026-04-14T19:42:47.731Z California man drowned Monday in the Colorado River off North Beach at Davis Camp BULLHEAD CITY — A swimmer attempted to retrieve a hat drowned Monday morning off North Beach in Davis Camp. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de98a3d8d5dabda395a8db Arizona review finds 28 potential illegal votes in 2024 election te 2026-04-14T19:42:27.757Z Arizona review finds 28 potential illegal votes in 2024 election PHOENIX -- Amid renewed suspicions of election fraud as the midterm elections near, a review of voting in Arizona's 2024 presidential election found only a sliver of the votes cast were possibly fraudulent. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de988fd8d5dabda395a8d2 Hobbs freezes bill signings until Republicans release budget plan te 2026-04-14T19:42:07.898Z Hobbs freezes bill signings until Republicans release budget plan PHOENIX -- Accusing Republicans of playing games, Gov. Katie Hobbs said Monday she will veto any legislation they send her until they actually deliver their long-promised budget proposal. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de987bd8d5dabda395a8c9 Lake Havasu Boat Show returns Friday with thousands expected at Windsor 4 te 2026-04-14T19:41:47.838Z Lake Havasu Boat Show returns Friday with thousands expected at Windsor 4 Top boat manufacturers and marine industry vendors will converge at Lake Havasu State Park's Windsor 4 this weekend as the 35th annual Lake Havasu Boat Show opens Friday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de9867d8d5dabda395a8c0 Mohave County supervisors to weigh letter criticizing BLM over burro population te 2026-04-14T19:41:27.860Z Mohave County supervisors to weigh letter criticizing BLM over burro population KINGMAN — Mohave County supervisors are set to consider formally rebuking federal land managers over what they describe as a “crisis level” explosion in wild burro numbers in the Black Mountains. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de9853d8d5dabda395a8b7 Judge weighs challenge over governor candidate’s listed address te 2026-04-14T19:41:07.908Z Judge weighs challenge over governor candidate’s listed address PHOENIX -- A judge is set to decide Tuesday whether a gubernatorial hopeful can run for office despite the fact that he didn't list his actual home address on nominating papers and petitions. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de983ed8d5dabda395a89a Gonzales resigns in wake of renewed expulsion threat after scandal te 2026-04-14T19:40:46.013Z Gonzales resigns in wake of renewed expulsion threat after scandal Embattled Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, made his resignation from Congress official on Tuesday as he faced the looming, rare threat of expulsion from the House.  Gonzales' brief resignation letter was read aloud on the House floor and will mark his exit from Congress amid scandal just before the stroke of midnight on Tuesday.  "It has been my privilege to serve the residents of Texas's 23rd congressional district," Gonzales wrote in his letter. It comes on the heels of calls for his resignation and others', including Reps. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., Cory Mills, R-Fla., and Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., from the House for a variety of scandals.  REP TONY GONZALES ANNOUNCES HE WILL NOT SEEK RE-ELECTION AMID HOUSE ETHICS INVESTIGATION INTO AFFAIR Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez, D-N.M., introduced an expulsion resolution against Gonzales just before his resignation letter was read aloud on the House floor after the embattled lawmaker failed to meet her deadline to resign from Congress.  Gonzales announced his plans on Monday to "file his retirement" but did not specify when he planned to step aside. The Texas Republican's plans to resign come after he admitted to an extramarital affair with a former staffer earlier this year after repeatedly denying the allegations. Gonzales suspended his re-election campaign in March after House GOP leadership called on him to exit the race.  He was also under investigation by the House Ethics Committee. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de93a3d8d5dabda395a733 ICE lodges detainer for illegal migrant charged with strangling wife and dumping body near Oklahoma highway te 2026-04-14T19:21:07.251Z ICE lodges detainer for illegal migrant charged with strangling wife and dumping body near Oklahoma highway FIRST ON FOX: The Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement lodged a detainer request for an illegal migrant in Oklahoma who is charged with murder for allegedly strangling his wife to death and dumping her body near a highway.  Willie Ricardo Merida‑Escobar, 40, was charged with the first-degree murder of his wife, Karla Gramajo-Cabrera, in Tulsa County, on April 10. Merida-Escobar, a Guatemalan national, entered the country illegally in September 2016 and was issued a final order of removal in 2023, according to DHS.  "Willie Ricardo Merida‑Escobar, a criminal illegal alien from Guatemala, strangled his wife and dumped her body under a highway in Oklahoma. This monster should have never been in our country," Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis told Fox News Digital in a statement.  ICE ARRESTS LATIN KINGS MEMBER AFTER NYC SANCTUARY RELEASE DESPITE ASSAULT CHARGE ON FIRST RESPONDER "ICE lodged an arrest detainer with our law enforcement partners in Tulsa County to ensure this sick individual is not released from custody. 7 of the top 10 safest cities in the United States cooperate with ICE," Bis added. "Partnerships with law enforcement are critical to having the resources we need to arrest criminal illegal aliens across the country. Under President Trump and Secretary Mullin, criminal illegal aliens are NOT welcome in the U.S." According to NewsOn6, Gramajo-Cabrera was reported missing by her sister, prompting an investigation into her disappearance.  Police noted a pattern of suspicious activity and domestic violence from her husband, Merida-Escobar, and after Escobar was taken into custody, the Guatemalan national confessed to the murder of his wife. Local police told NewsOn6 that the couple’s 17-year-old son was asleep in the home during the time when Merida-Escobar allegedly strangled his wife on April 8. FEDS CHARGE ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT IN LOYOLA STUDENT KILLING AS ATTORNEY SAYS PROSECUTORS LACK 'FAITH' IN STATE Merida-Escobar also told police he couldn’t pinpoint the location where he dumped his wife’s body, though she eventually was located under a mattress near a highway after further investigation using phone data and further questioning, according to NewsOn6. According to DHS, an argument took place between the two where Merida-Escobar’s wife insulted him before he allegedly strangled her to death. Oklahoma, unlike some "sanctuary" states and jurisdictions, has the 287(g) program, which allows local law enforcement to work with ICE and federal immigration officers to refer illegal migrant criminals to the agency for deportation proceedings.  Fox News Digital reached out to Republican Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt on whether Merida-Escobar would be considered under the program to be processed for removal but did not receive a response in time for publication. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de937ad8d5dabda395a719 Another Woman Accuses Eric Swalwell of Sexually Assaulting Her te 2026-04-14T19:20:26.728Z Another Woman Accuses Eric Swalwell of Sexually Assaulting Her The woman said Mr. Swalwell, who resigned from Congress on Tuesday afternoon, raped her in a West Hollywood hotel room in 2018. She said she believed she was drugged. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de915dd8d5dabda395a6a0 Swalwell out amid sexual assault allegations after 13 years in Congress te 2026-04-14T19:11:25.108Z Swalwell out amid sexual assault allegations after 13 years in Congress Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., formally resigned his House seat on Tuesday amid a wave of sexual misconduct allegations that spurred calls to step aside or face expulsion.  "I have just been notified that Eric Swalwell has officially submitted his resignation to the House Clerk," Rep. Anna Paulina Luna wrote on X. "Effective immediately." The House clerk read the letter on the floor Tuesday afternoon. The announcement came after Swalwell said Monday that he planned to resign but did not lay out a clear timeline.  Swalwell's resignation appeared to thwart a potential expulsion threat from Luna, who vowed to force a vote on a measure forcibly removing him if he did not voluntarily exit Congress.  ERIC SWALWELL EXITS CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR RACE APOLOGIZING FOR PAST JUDGMENT WHILE DENYING CLAIMS Five women, including one former staffer, have accused Swalwell of sexual misconduct or rape. The Manhattan District Attorney's office has opened a criminal investigation into one incident that allegedly occurred in a New York City hotel room. FBI Director Kash Patel has also invited Swalwell to have a conversation with the bureau about the allegations. Swalwell has denied any criminal wrongdoing and has promised to fight "false" accusations against him. He suspended his surging gubernatorial campaign over the weekend after nearly every prominent Democrat who had endorsed him retracted their support. This is a developing story and will be updated. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de9149d8d5dabda395a697 Illegal immigrant driver charged with DUI after car veers off road, kills two children on bikes: police te 2026-04-14T19:11:05.613Z Illegal immigrant driver charged with DUI after car veers off road, kills two children on bikes: police An illegal immigrant, allegedly so intoxicated he could not stand, is accused of driving off a roadway and killing two children riding bikes on a sidewalk, officials said. Eri Otoniel Roblero-Perez was denied bond Monday on two counts of felony DUI resulting in death. He also faces charges of driving without a license and open container. He is currently being held at the Spartanburg County Detention Facility. The crash happened around 12:20 p.m. Sunday along Asheville Highway at Brock Street, about three miles west of Spartanburg. According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol, Roblero-Perez was driving a 2016 Honda Accord eastbound when the vehicle veered off the road and struck two boys who were riding bicycles on the sidewalk. ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT WHO FLED US AFTER KILLING SARAH ROOT SENTENCED TO 20+ YEARS BEHIND BARS The victims were identified as 12-year-old Dereon James Robins and 9-year-old Mikhail-Lee Smith, both of Spartanburg. Both boys later died from their injuries. Details from Monday’s bond hearing, first reported by WYFF News 4, described the emotional testimony and the defendant’s condition at the scene. ICE ARRESTS ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT HIT-AND-RUN SUSPECT IN DEATH OF VETERAN TEXAS DEPUTY WHO DIED HELPING OTHERS Dereon’s mother, Megan, said she was walking behind the children when the car veered toward them. "I watched him almost hit me, and I then ran to my son while he bled to death," she said. Family members pleaded with the judge to keep Roblero-Perez behind bars. "Now I have to bury my own brother… on his own birthday," one of Dereon’s brothers said. GOT A TIP? Prosecutors said Roblero-Perez showed clear signs of intoxication — including slurred speech, bloodshot eyes and a strong odor of alcohol — and was unable to complete a field sobriety test or hold himself upright. Authorities say the vehicle left the roadway at a high rate of speed before striking the children. FOLLOW US ON X Another passenger was inside the car but fled the scene and has not been located. The Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Roblero-Perez is in the United States illegally. A judge also noted in court that an immigration detainer has been placed on him. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL The case has sparked outrage online and in the community, with many questioning the circumstances of the crash and calling for accountability. "Our hearts are heavy as we lift up the families of the two young boys whose lives were tragically taken in South Carolina," Sen. Tim Scott said in a statement. "We are praying for God’s comfort to surround them, and for justice to be swiftly and fully served." Family and friends said Dereon, who was just days away from his 13th birthday, "brought joy to all those around him," according to a GoFundMe message. CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS Family members are urging others to think twice before drinking and driving. "If you decide to drink, stay at home. It is not a driving activity. It’s not fun. It’s not cool," a family member said. Roblero-Perez is scheduled to appear in court again on June 18. The investigation remains ongoing. Fox News Digital has reached out to the coroner’s office, South Carolina Highway Patrol, and the solicitor’s office for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de911fd8d5dabda395a66f Ramirez: Marana did everything right, now HB 2873 is taking away our last line of defense te 2026-04-14T19:10:23.926Z Ramirez: Marana did everything right, now HB 2873 is taking away our last line of defense Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de8f2bd8d5dabda395a606 Residents in major DC suburb demand action over illegal aliens committing violent crimes: 'Has to change' te 2026-04-14T19:02:03.955Z Residents in major DC suburb demand action over illegal aliens committing violent crimes: 'Has to change' Residents in Fairfax County, Virginia expressed frustrations with a slew of violent crimes committed by illegal aliens in recent months while at the same time voicing skepticism over President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown. "I’m not team ICE, but I do agree that if you’re out here committing crimes, then you don’t want to be here," one respondent said, referring to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the agency at the heart of Trump’s detention and deportation efforts. "So, I think they should leave the people that are just chilling alone, but if you’re out here committing crimes, yeah, you might have to go." In particular, residents raised alarm about cases like the murder of Stephanie Minter — a woman stabbed to death at a bus stop in February at the hands of an illegal alien from Sierra Leone — a repeat offender with a lengthy criminal history. DHS SLAMS ‘INSANE’ 5-YEAR PLEA DEAL FOR ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS WHO ADMITTED FATAL STABBING IN VIRGINIA Abdul Jalloh, 32, had been arrested more than 30 times, according to the Department of Homeland Security, but was still released by Virginia authorities. To some, Minter’s death is a clear indicator of a need for reform. "I’ll tell you this. Someone that’s been arrested 30 times and has been let back out and can commit a crime like this? Something has to change. Something is not working," one Fairfax resident told Fox News Digital. ICE PRESSURES SPANBERGER AS FAIRFAX MURDER SUSPECTS TRIGGER NEW DETAINERS IN ‘SANCTUARY’ CLASH "If it’s the 30th time, I don’t know what justification they have for why they’re not sent back or given some sort of harsher punishment," another said. Fairfax County has made headlines for a string of murders similar to Minter’s case. Earlier this month, authorities charged 28-year-old Guatemala native Misael Lopez Gomez with the murder of his 3-month-old daughter. His arrest comes on the heels of a separate attack by Anibal Armando Chavarria Muy, 38, another Guatemalan man charged with fatally stabbing a man in his home. ANGEL MOM RIPS SANCTUARY STATE AFTER DAUGHTER'S ALLEGED KILLER WALKED FREE According to the Department of Homeland Security, three out of every four suspects charged with murder in Fairfax County are illegal aliens. Other Fairfax residents approached by Fox News Digital said they believed the state needed to coordinate its law enforcement efforts more tightly. "The new governor — she needs to do better to work with the Fairfax police department. It’s up to her too. She’s a new one," a commentator said, referring to Gov. Abigail Spanberger, who assumed office in November. DEM SENATOR WARNS DEPORTATION COULD LET VIRGINIA WOMAN'S ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT KILLER 'ESCAPE ACCOUNTABILITY' While Spanberger has repeatedly said Virginia is not a sanctuary state, a state that prevents local law enforcement from partnering with federal immigration enforcement efforts, Spanberger rescinded local-federal coordination requirements as one of her first actions as governor. She argued that Virginia’s resources would be better spent enforcing its own laws. "Virginians have been deprived of critical public safety and local law enforcement to divert their limited resources for use in enforcing federal civil immigration laws," Spanberger said in a press release. MEET THE FAIRFAX KILLERS: TOP VIOLENT ILLEGAL ALIEN CRIMINALS WREAKING HAVOC ON MAJOR AMERICAN SUBURB "Federal authorities should enforce federal civil immigration laws — law enforcement in the Commonwealth should prioritize the safety and security of all residents in Virginia, the enforcement of local and state laws and coordination with federal entities on criminal matters," she added. Spanberger signed her executive order on Jan. 17 — the same day she took office. Although some residents said they had reservations about federal immigration policies, they suggested illegal aliens with criminal histories probably shouldn’t raise controversy. "I do think that’s a good place to start. People that are committing crimes actively now who are not supposed to be here? I mean, yeah. That’s reasonable," another resident said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de8f18d8d5dabda395a5fd Popular vacation hot spots slap limits on tourist rentals, driving and more to protect 'stunning' spaces te 2026-04-14T19:01:44.119Z Popular vacation hot spots slap limits on tourist rentals, driving and more to protect 'stunning' spaces Mallorca, Ibiza and Menorca — three of Spain's most popular Mediterranean destinations — are among the top spots in Europe dealing with overtourism issues, as officials consider introducing hard limits on visitor numbers and putting other restrictions in place. The Balearic Islands have seen a surge in tourism, with over 19 million visitors in 2025. That intensifies pressure on housing, infrastructure and the environment, Majorca Daily Bulletin reported. In response, there have been calls by politicians for a formal cap on arrivals — potentially limiting annual visitor numbers to around 17.8 million, roughly in line with 2023 levels — to stop further growth and ease the strain on locals, according to the website YorkshireLive. ISLAND CRACKS DOWN AS TOURISTS ARE SLAPPED WITH NEW FEES, FED-UP LOCALS REVOLT "Social media has made it way easier for people to discover places that used to fly under the radar," Jordi Lippe-McGraw, a New York-based travel expert and influencer, told Fox News Digital. "You used to have to read about places in a magazine or see them on a travel show. Now it’s all instant," she added. "When something looks beautiful or unique, it spreads fast — especially on Instagram or TikTok." "Places that might have been more hidden before can suddenly become must-visit spots," she added. WEALTHY SUMMER SANCTUARY LIMITS TOURISTS, HIRES PATROL 'DOCENTS' TO KEEP OUTSIDERS IN CHECK The Balearic Islands welcomed millions of visitors in 2025, with Mallorca accounting for around 13.5 million.  Ibiza draws roughly more than 3 million annually, while Menorca visitors remain under one million, according to numerous sources. Cruise ships add pressure, according to reports. They bring more than a million additional visitors each year, often not included in headline figures — with thousands arriving at once in ports like Palma and Ibiza Town, TravelPulse reported. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER The clash with residents is especially noticeable in Mallorca, where thousands took to the streets in June 2025 to protest the growth of tourism on the island, as Fox News Digital reported at the time. At the time, demonstrators marched with signs saying, "One more tourist, one less resident." Authorities are maintaining strict caps on tourist accommodations and cracking down on illegal rentals, according to Majorca Daily Bulletin. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES Ibiza has faced significant congestion on roads and in natural spaces.  The island started limiting the number of vehicles during peak season, Time Out reported. "Ibiza has always been well-known for music, but social media has made Ibiza mainstream. Fifteen years ago, you would rarely see Americans on the island," J.Q. Louise, a Boston-based travel influencer and writer, told Fox News Digital. The blogger, who has visited Ibiza several times, said tourists are drawn to the destination for many reasons. "Ibiza is a stunning island," Louise said.  "There are gorgeous untouched beaches, breathtaking scenery and a rich local food and wine scene." Menorca is trying to avoid the same breaking point.  Often marketed as a quieter alternative than its neighbors, the island has implemented limits on tourists, according to GOB Menorca, a nonprofit environmental organization. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "Once a place goes viral, it can get flooded with visitors really quickly. There’s kind of a fine line. It’s great that people want to explore new places, but those places aren’t always set up to handle that kind of attention," Lippe-McGraw said. "That’s when you start to see overcrowding, higher costs for locals and more pressure on the area overall." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de8f04d8d5dabda395a5f4 Public transportation prices hit absurd levels for World Cup games: report te 2026-04-14T19:01:24.599Z Public transportation prices hit absurd levels for World Cup games: report As if World Cup tickets weren't costly enough, getting to those games is slated to cost plenty more than usual. NJ Transit tickets from MetLife Stadium to New York Penn Station after matches are reportedly set to cost more than $100, while prices in Boston are also set to surge. Currently, prices from East Rutherford to Penn Station are just under $13. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The Athletic also reported that there will be no price differences for seniors, children, or passengers with disabilities, and a final decision on the pricing is expected in the next few days. Last week, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority announced $80 tickets from Boston to Gillette Stadium, and the Boston Host Committee announced Tuesday that there will be $95 Yankee Line bus tickets to Foxborough. Tailgating has been banned at both Gillette Stadium and MetLife Stadium, while parking will also not be allowed at the New Jersey stadium, despite thousands of available spots at the Meadowlands Sports Complex. The price increase comes amid a potential $48 million tab for NJ Transit that includes security and extra services for the soccer spectacle. MetLife Stadium is set to host eight matches, including the July 19 final. Penn Station is also set to have severe restrictions on game days, when only game attendees will be permitted to enter the NJ Transit portion of the Manhattan station. US SOCCER CAPTAIN'S BREAKUP WITH GOLFER GETS MESSY AFTER DATING PROFILE ALLEGATIONS New Jersey lawmakers have proposed a bill that would impose "surcharges on certain transactions to support preparations for [the] hosting of special events," according to the N.J. Legislature. The bill's primary sponsor is Sen. Paul Sarlo, D-N.J. If passed, a 3% sales tax would be added to retail goods, food and drink, and event tickets in the Meadowlands District during the dates of the World Cup, according to the bill’s text. A hotel surcharge will also be imposed — tacking 2.5% onto bills at hotels booked during the period of June 12 through July 21. The USMNT has not had much success in the World Cup. The squad reached the Round of 16 in 2010 and 2014 but failed to qualify for the tournament in 2018. It returned to the Round of 16 four years ago but couldn’t advance out of the Copa América group stage on home soil last year. After finishing in third place in the inaugural World Cup in 1930, the furthest they have made it since then is the 2002 quarterfinals. The U.S. is the highest-ranked team in its group this summer, joining Australia (26th), Paraguay (39th) and a team to be determined in a playoff. The U.S. will open the tournament June 12 in Los Angeles against Paraguay on FOX. Fox News' Ashley J. DiMelia 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/69de8ef0d8d5dabda395a5eb Reality star Dr. Pimple Popper suffered a stroke while filming her show, says part of her brain 'died' te 2026-04-14T19:01:04.859Z Reality star Dr. Pimple Popper suffered a stroke while filming her show, says part of her brain 'died' Cameras were rolling when Dr. Sandra Lee realized something was wrong. The dermatologist and "Dr. Pimple Popper: Breaking Out" star revealed she suffered a stroke while treating patients at her California practice, after initially brushing off alarming symptoms as a simple hot flash. "It happened while I was filming the show," Lee recalled in an interview with People magazine. "I had what I thought was a hot flash. I got super sweaty and didn’t feel like myself." After work, she headed to her parents' house where she continued to feel "very restless" and described experiencing "shooting pains" in one leg. She recalled trying to sleep but not being able to. When getting up to grab a bite to eat, Lee noticed she was struggling to walk down the stairs. 'THE JEFFERSONS' STAR MARLA GIBBS REVEALS SHE BEAT BRAIN ANEURYSM THAT 'MOST PEOPLE DO NOT SURVIVE' By the next morning, her symptoms were hard to ignore. "I would hold my hand out, and it would just slowly collapse," she explained. "I noticed that I had a tough time articulating and just enunciating. I thought, ‘Am I having a stroke?’" Turns out, she was having a stroke. An MRI at an emergency room confirmed Dr. Lee's belief. She had suffered an ischemic stroke, which occurs when blood vessels supplying blood to the brain are blocked. Ischemic strokes are the most common stroke, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). DREW CAREY SAYS MISCONCEPTIONS LED HIM TO IGNORE HEART ATTACK SYMPTOMS "It was just a shock," Lee said. "As a physician I couldn’t deny that I had slurred speech, that I was having weakness on one side, but I was like, ‘Well, this is a dream, right?’" "What essentially happened, is I had a part of my brain that died." Lee quickly entered a two-month recovery period where she underwent physical and occupational therapy for "very basic things," including balance and movement. She paused filming and focused on her health as she worried about her hands – a core ability needed for her job. "I don’t like that I don’t have total control of my left hand or the grip wasn’t as strong," she told the outlet. "If I feel like I’m not at my best – it’s very scary." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Beyond the immediate recovery, Lee said the experience served as a wake-up call about her overall health. "My blood pressure and my cholesterol were not under control, and I have a lot of stress in my life, dealing with my patients and the show," Lee explained. "I want to think about it as a blessing in disguise. Because it reminds you to take better care of yourself." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS The dermatologist returned to work in January as "Dr. Pimple Popper" resumed filming. However, Lee worried she wouldn't be able to perform more intricate surgeries. "It was very scary for me," she said. "There’s a lot of PTSD because it happened while I was filming the show." Lee said the experience left a lasting impact and a desire to use her platform to help others. "In Asian cultures in particular, they don’t tell people they’ve had a stroke because it can be seen as a sign of weakness," the doctor explained. "I want to get the word out that if you have symptoms like I had, make sure you see your doctor. Take care of yourself." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de8eddd8d5dabda395a5e2 Runaway Brazilian ex-spy chief convicted in coup reportedly detained by ICE at Florida traffic stop te 2026-04-14T19:00:45.170Z Runaway Brazilian ex-spy chief convicted in coup reportedly detained by ICE at Florida traffic stop U.S. immigration authorities reportedly detained former Brazilian intelligence chief Alexandre Ramagem in Florida on Monday, months after Brazil sentenced him to prison for his role in a plot to keep former President Jair Bolsonaro in power after the 2022 election. Brazilian authorities said Ramagem fled the country in September 2025, shortly after being sentenced to 16 years in prison. But Ramagem's supporters argue that he has an active asylum claim in the United States and should not be deported. In a statement announcing Ramagem's detention, the Brazilian Federal Police did not name him directly but referenced the crimes he was convicted of. "The detainee is considered a fugitive from Brazilian justice after convictions to crimes including participation in an armed criminal organization, a coup d’état, and the attempted violent abolition of the rule of law," the Federal Police said in a statement. ERIC SWALWELL UNDER FEDERAL INVESTIGATION OVER ALLEGED UNAUTHORIZED NANNY HIRE Brazilian Senator Jorge Seif, an ally of Bolsonaro, shared on social media that Ramagem was detained by U.S. authorities. Seif is pushing for Ramagem's release, arguing that he should be granted political asylum. "The political persecution against President Bolsonaro, his sons and his allies is now hitting an elected lawmaker in foreign soil," Seif said. "In our document (to the U.S. embassy) we showed all the reasons that justify and defend the concession of political asylum to Ramagem and his family." Brazilian authorities said the detention was the result of "international police cooperation," not directly tied to his conviction. Brazilian journalist Paulo Figueiredo, a friend of Ramagem, shared on X that he was detained after being stopped by police for a "minor traffic violation." Authorities then referred Ramagem to ICE. Figueiredo claimed that Ramagem currently has an asylum request with the United States. BOLSONARO DYNASTY EYES COMEBACK AS BRAZIL’S SOCIALIST PRESIDENT FACES CHALLENGE FROM JAILED RIVAL’S SON Figueiredo wrote that Immigrex, a visa consulting company where he is a partner, will provide full services to Ramagem. "Our expectation is that he will be released as quickly as possible, and at this time we see no risk of deportation. The ICE process is also bureaucratic and depends on formal processing within the agency’s system before the next steps can be taken," Figueiredo wrote on X. On Monday, The Associated Press reported that Ramagem was listed on ICE's online detainee database, but a Fox News Digital search on Tuesday found his name was not listed. Fox News Digital reached out to the Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement for comment. Brazilian authorities say the coup led by Bolsonaro and his supporters began months before the 2022 election, when they alleged that there was a strong chance that the election was rigged against Bolsonaro. When President Luiz Inácio de Silva won the election, Bolsonaro did not concede. He was later convicted of attempting to overthrow the government and is currently serving a 27-year sentence for his role in the coup. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de8c9ed8d5dabda395a557 Gonzales hit with expulsion vote threat ahead of expected resignation te 2026-04-14T18:51:10.058Z Gonzales hit with expulsion vote threat ahead of expected resignation Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez, N.M., introduced an expulsion resolution against Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, on Tuesday after the embattled lawmaker failed to meet her deadline to resign from Congress.  Gonzales announced his plans on Monday to "file his retirement" but did not specify when he planned to step aside. The Texas Republican's plans to resign come after he admitted to an extramarital affair with a former staffer earlier this year after repeatedly denying the allegations. Teresa Leger Fernandez vowed to introduce an expulsion resolution targeting Gonzales if he did not resign by Tuesday at 2 p.m. Eastern time.  REP TONY GONZALES ANNOUNCES HE WILL NOT SEEK RE-ELECTION AMID HOUSE ETHICS INVESTIGATION INTO AFFAIR Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., said on social media that she expected Gonzales to formally announce his resignation later on Tuesday. Gonzales suspended his re-election campaign in March after House GOP leadership called on him to exit the race.  He was also under investigation by the House Ethics Committee.  This is a developing story and will be updated. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de8c74d8d5dabda395a52f Arizona senators push to revamp energy aid formula they say favors cold-weather states te 2026-04-14T18:50:28.442Z Arizona senators push to revamp energy aid formula they say favors cold-weather states Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de8ae3d8d5dabda395a4f2 Arizona Department of Gaming to offer free training on responsible gaming te 2026-04-14T18:43:47.882Z Arizona Department of Gaming to offer free training on responsible gaming The gaming training will touch on risks associated with gambling, as well as problems, and will provide resources for responsible gaming. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de8acad8d5dabda395a4bb DC appeals court orders Judge Boasberg to halt Trump contempt probe over deportation flights te 2026-04-14T18:43:22.641Z DC appeals court orders Judge Boasberg to halt Trump contempt probe over deportation flights A divided federal appeals court on Tuesday ordered U.S. District Judge James Boasberg to end his contempt inquiry into senior Trump administration officials after they deported more than 130 Venezuelan migrants — capping a protracted and bitterly disputed legal fight. Judges for the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 2-1 that Boasberg's inquiry overstepped the court's authority and represented an "unwarranted impairment" of the executive branch. Judges Neomi Rao and Justin Walker, two Trump appointees, authored the majority, which ordered Boasberg, the chief district judge for the District of Columbia, to terminate the contempt inquiry roughly 12 months after it began.  At issue was the Trump administration’s use of the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to deport hundreds of Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador last March — migrants that the administration alleged were in the U.S. illegally and in some cases had ties to the violent gang Tren de Aragua — and whether senior Trump officials had willfully defied an emergency court order issued by the district court judge in allowing the deportation flights to continue.   FEDERAL JUDGE JAMES BOASBERG FINDS PROBABLE CAUSE TO HOLD TRUMP IN CONTEMPT OVER DEPORTATION FLIGHTS Rao and Walker said Tuesday that the March 15 emergency order that Boasberg issued last year, which sought to halt the administration from immediately deporting the Venezuelan migrants, was too ambiguous to justify what they ruled was an "intrusive" investigation into high-level executive matters. "The district court proposes to probe high-level Executive Branch deliberations about matters of national security and diplomacy," Rao and Walker said Tuesday. "These proceedings are a clear abuse of discretion." J. Michelle Childs, a Biden appointee, authored a sharp, 80-page dissent. "Contempt of court is a public offense, and the fate of our democratic republic will depend on whether we treat it as such," she said, adding: "Without the contempt power, the rule of law is an illusion, a theory that stands upon shifting sands." TOP US COURT HANDS TRUMP A WIN ON DEPORTATIONS AS SCOTUS CHALLENGE LOOMS The ruling is a significant victory for the Justice Department, which had asked the appeals court several times to halt the contempt inquiry into the Alien Enemies Act removals. Short of that, they asked the higher court to intervene and block the scheduled testimony of key government witnesses. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche praised the 2-1 ruling Tuesday afternoon on social media, signaling the outsize importance that the administration has placed on the inquiry, and on efforts to end the contempt probe. "Today's decision by the DC Circuit should finally end Judge Boasberg’s year-long campaign against the hardworking Department attorneys doing their jobs fighting illegal immigration," he said on X. Lawyers for the Trump administration argued last year that the contempt inquiry is an "idiosyncratic and misguided inquiry," which they said falls outside the jurisdiction of the district court. The 2-1 majority ruling from the appeals court appears to support that contention.  TRUMP ADMINISTRATION ASKS SUPREME COURT TO REVIEW EL SALVADOR DEPORTATION FLIGHT CASE   Boasberg, for his part, has staunchly defended his efforts. "This inquiry is not some academic exercise," he said in a ruling of his own last year.  The newly blocked contempt inquiry had been expected to bring to the fore long-simmering tension between the Trump administration and the chief judge for the U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., whose oversight of the Alien Enemies Act case has put him squarely in Trump's crosshairs.  Trump's remarks about Boasberg, including calls for his impeachment, prompted Chief Supreme Court Justice John Roberts to issue a rare, public warning last year.  It is unclear if lawyers representing the class of Alien Enemies Act plaintiffs will challenge the D.C. Circuit's ruling, though they do have options to do so. Lawyers can either seek review "en banc," or from the full bench of appeals court judges, or kick the case back to the Supreme Court for review. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de8ab6d8d5dabda395a4b2 Texas teacher charged after alleged student assault 'hoax' causes lockdown te 2026-04-14T18:43:02.838Z Texas teacher charged after alleged student assault 'hoax' causes lockdown A Texas high school teacher who triggered a campus lockdown with a reported stabbing by a student was arrested after investigators determined the incident was a hoax, authorities said. More than 100 officers rushed to Splendora High School on Thursday after a teacher reported an emergency around 8:45 a.m., the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office said. Authorities locked down the campus as school resource officers moved to secure students and staff, the sheriff’s office said. Investigators, however, said authorities quickly determined there was no such assault. TEXAS STUDENT, 15, DIES AFTER SHOOTING TEACHER AT HIGH SCHOOL, AUTHORITIES SAY "During the course of the investigation, it was determined that no assault on a teacher had been committed by a student," the sheriff’s office said. "Detectives discovered that the injury sustained by the teacher was self-inflicted and the evidence supports that the entire incident was a hoax." The school had told parents that police were investigating a report of a "physical altercation" between a student and a staff member, FOX26 Houston reported. OKLAHOMA PRINCIPAL SHOT IN LEG IS PRAISED FOR TACKLING SCHOOL SHOOTER: 'HE IS A HERO' Detectives with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office launched an investigation within minutes, reviewing surveillance footage, interviewing witnesses and collecting evidence before concluding no assault had occurred. Truelove was arrested and charged with felony tampering with evidence and false report/false alarm. She has been booked into the Montgomery County Jail. A judge set Truelove’s bond at $20,000 on Friday. She will be required to submit to GPS monitoring and stay away from all schools and Splendora school district properties if she is released on bond, according to FOX26. Truelove worked at the school for about a year, the sheriff's office said. Officials said the incident was isolated and there is no ongoing threat to students or the public. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de8aa3d8d5dabda395a4a9 'DoorDash Grandma' slams paid actor rumors after delivering to President Trump at the White House te 2026-04-14T18:42:43.372Z 'DoorDash Grandma' slams paid actor rumors after delivering to President Trump at the White House Sharon Simmons, the DoorDash driver who delivered to President Donald Trump at the White House this week, is firing back at critics claiming she’s a paid actor. Simmons, a grandmother of 10, denied allegations she’s an actress, noting she’s a real driver working to support her family and her husband, who is currently battling cancer. She told "Fox & Friends" she was a worker who got the chance to deliver to one of the most recognizable addresses in the country. "I am not a paid actor. My life is just like everybody else's," Simmons said Tuesday on "Fox & Friends." The delivery event was to commemorate the anniversary of the "no tax on tips" policy, which directly impacts drivers like Simmons, allowing them to take home more of their wages. WATCH IT: SPEAKER JOHNSON HEARS FROM UBER DRIVER ON ‘NO TAX ON TIPS’ BENEFIT: ‘BIG DIFFERENCE’ She said she was nervous to take part in the moment, but after saying a prayer with her husband, she decided to head out and make a drop-off at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Still, having the public question her story has been difficult for the Arkansas resident. "I didn't want to be part of any of the decisive issues because that's just not me. I love everybody, I love people on every side of the fence about different issues because that's how my parents brought me up," Simmons said. DOORDASH DRIVER HAILS KEY TRUMP POLICY AFTER DELIVERING MCDONALD'S TO WHITE HOUSE: 'I'M GOING TO ENJOY IT' "Some of it's been hard to see and hard to read about," she added. JD VANCE TELLS POPE LEO XIV TO 'STICK TO MATTERS OF MORALITY' AND STAY OUT OF US PUBLIC POLICY Simmons, who has completed over 14,000 deliveries since 2022, said that because of the "no tax on tips" policy, she has now been able to keep more of the $11,000 she earned in tips this year. She delivered Trump's McDonald’s order outside the Oval Office, wearing a shirt reading "DoorDash Grandma." Trump handed her what appeared to be a $100 bill after a reporter asked if the White House was a good tipper. DoorDash released a statement about Simmons and the Trump policy, noting they estimate drivers have saved "hundreds of millions of dollars" since "no tax on tips" was enacted. "This moment represents something bigger than a single delivery. It’s about the millions of Dashers across the country who are now able to keep more of what they earn when filing their taxes this year," said Max Rettig, DoorDash’s Global Head of Public Policy. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de8a8fd8d5dabda395a4a0 Trump-backed mega event to bring all 50 states to DC in World’s Fair-style bash te 2026-04-14T18:42:23.799Z Trump-backed mega event to bring all 50 states to DC in World’s Fair-style bash A 110-foot Ferris wheel, state pavilions and patriotic festivities are coming to the National Mall in Washington, D.C., as part of a 16-day "Great American State Fair" marking the nation’s 250th anniversary. "As our nation prepares to celebrate 250 years of freedom and opportunity, the National Mall will once again serve as the stage for telling our nation’s story. Thanks to President Donald J. Trump’s leadership," said Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum in a release. "The Great American State Fair will bring all 50 states and six territories together in one place, showcasing the people, landscapes, and traditions that define this country," he said. Organizers announced the event Tuesday, saying the fair will bring together all 50 states and six U.S. territories for a national celebration stretching from the Capitol to the Washington Monument. Freedom250, the nonpartisan group helping coordinate the broader America250 effort, said the fair will feature food, games, exhibits and themed attractions designed to showcase the country’s culture, history and innovation. INTERIOR DEPARTMENT PLANS AI THEODORE ROOSEVELT EXHIBIT FOR AMERICA250  A newly released rendering offered a bird’s-eye view of the planned fairgrounds, including the Ferris wheel, while organizers also said the refurbished Smithsonian carousel will be part of the celebration. Every state and the six territories of the U.S. were extended an invitation by the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs. "Bound together by a shared promise, our nation is a union of diverse states and territories — distinct in character, united in purpose, and driven by the enduring pursuit of freedom," said Freedom 250 CEO Keith Krach. TRUMP TO HOST MAJOR SPORTS COMMISSIONERS IN OVAL OFFICE FOR AMERICA 250 PLANNING: REPORT Krach added, "this summer, the Great American State Fair will bring that spirit to life on the National Mall, celebrating the ingenuity, perseverance, and pride that define America as we come together to mark the nation’s 250th." The World’s Fair-scale event will have pavilions touching on five national themes: Made in America, American Heartland, American Innovates, The American Canvas, and Faith & Family. There will also be celebrations for Military Appreciation Day, Wings of Freedom, The Next 250, and more. The U.S. has hosted over two dozen variations of the World’s Fair since first hosted in Philadelphia in 1876, according to the State Department. The fair will kick off on Thursday, June 25 for "The American Canon: Opening Day" which will launch the event as a national exposition. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de8a7bd8d5dabda395a497 Satellite images may have tipped off Iran before US base attack, top Republican warns te 2026-04-14T18:42:03.887Z Satellite images may have tipped off Iran before US base attack, top Republican warns FIRST ON FOX: Sensitive U.S. military positions in the Middle East may have been exposed through commercial satellite imagery ahead of an Iranian strike that wounded American troops, House Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar warned in a new letter raising national security concerns. In the letter, obtained by Fox News Digital, Moolenaar said Airbus satellite imagery may have been the original source of images later published by a China-based company, MizarVision, which released high-resolution, annotated views of U.S. military aircraft at Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia. Moolenaar pointed to a sequence in which the firm publicly identified U.S. aircraft at the base shortly before Iran launched a March 27 missile and drone strike on the installation. The attack wounded at least 12 U.S. service members — two critically — and damaged multiple high-value aircraft, including KC-135 refueling tankers and an E-3G Sentry airborne warning and control system aircraft. RUBIO SAYS US MAY NEED TO 'REEXAMINE' NATO MEMBERSHIP AFTER ALLIES BLOCKED BASING, AIRSPACE HELP Moolenaar said the timing and level of detail in the imagery raise questions about whether publicly available satellite data could be used by adversaries to identify and target U.S. military assets, warning that such images risk becoming "targeting data for enemy forces." While commercial satellite imagery is widely available and often used for research and transparency, the letter warns that near-real-time, high-resolution images of active operations could provide adversaries with actionable intelligence. Moolenaar urged War Secretary Pete Hegseth to press Airbus to restrict the release of such imagery, noting that other companies, including Planet Labs, have voluntarily withheld images of the region at the request of the U.S. government. The push highlights a broader debate over whether limiting access to commercial satellite imagery during wartime is necessary to protect U.S. troops or risks restricting open-source intelligence. A technical analysis conducted with a satellite systems expert found Airbus satellites were the "most plausible" source of the imagery, according to the letter, identifying multiple windows in which they were positioned to capture images of the base. The letter also cites a "high likelihood" that Airbus imagery was made available prior to the conflict, though it does not establish how the images were obtained or whether Airbus provided them directly. HEGSETH ANNOUNCES PENTAGON PROBE INTO DEADLY STRIKE ON IRANIAN SCHOOL The letter also cites a satellite imagery expert who said the images were unlikely to have originated from Chinese satellites given their known capabilities, further narrowing the pool of potential providers. Commercial satellite imagery often is distributed through complex global licensing networks, meaning images captured by one company can pass through multiple intermediaries before being accessed or published by third parties. Moolenaar also pointed to Airbus’ business ties in China, including a joint venture with entities linked to the Chinese Academy of Sciences, raising concerns about how satellite imagery could flow through networks connected to Beijing. The concerns come amid broader scrutiny from the committee over Airbus’ ties to China.  In a December 2025 letter, Moolenaar warned that Airbus’ work with Chinese firms linked to military development could risk advancing Beijing’s aerospace capabilities and said the French government had limited the committee’s ability to obtain information about Airbus’ operations. The episode highlights the expanding role of open-source intelligence in modern warfare, where commercially available satellite imagery can offer near real-time insight into military operations and, in some cases, expose sensitive positions during active conflicts. At the same time, such imagery has become a key tool for journalists, researchers and governments, often used to track conflicts and verify military activity—raising questions about how to balance transparency with security during wartime. Airbus and the Pentagon could not immediately be reached for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de8a68d8d5dabda395a48e Antibiotic-resistant bacteria linked to severe stomach illness across US te 2026-04-14T18:41:44.074Z Antibiotic-resistant bacteria linked to severe stomach illness across US A drug-resistant bacterial infection has been on the rise in the U.S. in recent years, according to an alert from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Shigella, a gram-negative bacteria, causes a diarrheal illness called shigellosis. Drug-resistant incidences of the infection have "increased substantially" in the U.S. between 2011 and 2023. Researchers analyzed over 16,000 Shigella samples, testing them for antibiotic resistance to determine how many would not respond to commonly used antibiotics. DEADLY 'SUPERBUG' IS SPREADING ACROSS US AS DRUG RESISTANCE GROWS, RESEARCHERS WARN In 2011, there were no cases of highly drug-resistant Shigella infections; by 2023, approximately 8.5% of infections met that criteria. The findings were published in the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report on April 9. Drug resistance was defined as not responding to ampicillin, azithromycin, ceftriaxone, ciprofloxacin or trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, which are the antibiotics commonly used to treat bacterial infections like Shigella. No FDA–approved oral antimicrobial agents are available to treat drug-resistant cases, the CDC stated. The majority of patients were adult men (86%), with a median age of 41. Among patients who reported their travel history, more than 80% said they had not left the country recently, suggesting that infections were spreading within the U.S. About one in three infected patients required hospitalization, the report stated. Among the people who provided their HIV status, nearly half were infected with the virus. The study had some limitations, the researchers noted. There is the chance that the CDC’s surveillance data may not capture all U.S. cases, and there may be missing data for key variables like travel history and HIV status. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES Also, the findings may not be generalizable to all populations or settings. To combat the rise of resistant infections, the CDC researchers emphasized the need for ongoing surveillance and public health response. Most people infected with Shigella will experience diarrhea (which can be bloody and prolonged), fever and stomach pain, starting one or two days after exposure, according to the CDC. Some people do not have any signs of illness, however. Symptoms typically last for five to seven days, but some people may experience prolonged sickness for several weeks. In rare cases, infected patients may develop complications such as reactive arthritis, bloodstream infections, seizures or hemolytic-uremic syndrome, which involves damage to blood vessels in the kidneys. Shigella germs spread easily through an infected person's stool. People can become infected if they get Shigella germs on their hands and then touch their food or mouth, according to the CDC.  CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER This can happen changing the diaper of an infected child or caring for someone with the illness. Touching contaminated surfaces can also increase the risk. Eating raw food or contaminated produce can also lead to infection, as can swallowing recreational water containing the germ. Young children, travelers, gay or bisexual men, and those with weakened immune systems are at a higher risk of contracting Shigella, the CDC cautioned. To reduce the risk of contracting Shigella, experts recommend carefully washing your hands with soap and water after activities that could cause exposure. It is also important to avoid swallowing water from lakes, ponds or pools, and to follow safe food and water habits while traveling, per the CDC. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Sexual activity should be avoided if a partner has been diagnosed. Anyone experiencing symptoms should see a doctor, and should stay home while sick. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de8a3ed8d5dabda395a466 Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap discussed election records, litigation with feds te 2026-04-14T18:41:02.531Z Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap discussed election records, litigation with feds Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de8a2ad8d5dabda395a45d Ruth and Steve Pollyea make a $1.375M gift commitment to U of A Eller College of Management Partnerships Office te 2026-04-14T18:40:42.541Z Ruth and Steve Pollyea make a $1.375M gift commitment to U of A Eller College of Management Partnerships Office Ruth and Steve Pollyea make a $1.375M gift commitment to U of A Eller College of Management Partnerships Office mittank Tue, 14 Apr 2026 - 11:22 Ruth and Steve Pollyea make a $1.375M gift commitment to U of A Eller College of Management Partnerships Office Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de8a15d8d5dabda395a440 Someone planted backdoors in dozens of WordPress plugins used in thousands of websites te 2026-04-14T18:40:21.486Z Someone planted backdoors in dozens of WordPress plugins used in thousands of websites Dozens of WordPress plugins were allegedly hijacked to push malware after they were sold to a new corporate owner. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de87c5d8d5dabda395a3cc J.J. Hardy, UA swimming coach Frank Busch among 7 Arizona Sports Hall of Fame inductees te 2026-04-14T18:30:29.228Z J.J. Hardy, UA swimming coach Frank Busch among 7 Arizona Sports Hall of Fame inductees Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de85e7d8d5dabda395a31f Omaha police shoot and kill woman after alleged Walmart kidnapping attempt te 2026-04-14T18:22:31.984Z Omaha police shoot and kill woman after alleged Walmart kidnapping attempt Officers from the Omaha Police Department (OPD) shot and killed a woman in the parking lot of an Omaha, Nebraska Walmart after she cut a 3-year-old boy with a knife on Tuesday, police told Fox News Digital. "When officers arrived, they encountered a woman who cut an approximately 3-year-old boy with large knife. Officers shot the woman, who died at the scene. The boy was taken to the hospital," the OPD said in a statement on X. Police stressed that it was an isolated incident and that there was no threat to the public at the time. MACHETE-WIELDING SUSPECT CLAIMING TO BE 'LUCIFER' SHOT BY POLICE AFTER ALLEGEDLY STABBING 3 AT TRANSIT HUB Police arrived to the Walmart, located at 72nd St. between Pacific and Mercy Road, at approximately 9:20 a.m., according to local media reports. The woman had taken the child from his caretaker and made him walk outside, OPD Deputy Chief Scott Gray reportedly told reporters at the scene, according to WOWT. When police began to give the woman commands, she started "swiping" at the child, giving the child lacerations to the hands and face, Gray said The child was taken to a local hospital for the injuries but is expected to survive. A spokesperson for Walmart condemned the incident in a statement to Fox News Digital. "Violence like this is unacceptable. We’re working with police and supporting them in their investigation," the statement read. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de85d4d8d5dabda395a316 Bernie Sanders aims to block sale of bombs and bulldozers to Israel, accusing US ally of 'genocide' te 2026-04-14T18:22:12.074Z Bernie Sanders aims to block sale of bombs and bulldozers to Israel, accusing US ally of 'genocide' Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., is aiming to block the sale of bombs and bulldozers to Israel. "This week, I will be forcing a vote on legislation to block the sale of nearly half a billion dollars worth of bombs and bulldozers to the Israeli military," he said in a Monday post on X. The left-wing lawmaker accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government of perpetrating "genocide." IRAN'S SUPREME LEADER SEVERELY DISFIGURED BY US STRIKES: REPORT "The extremist Netanyahu government that has committed genocide in Gaza does not need more military support from American taxpayers," Sanders said in the post. In a Tuesday post on another X account, Sanders asserted, "This week, I will be forcing a vote to block nearly $500 million in bombs and bulldozers to Israel.  Enough is enough." IDF UNCOVERS HEZBOLLAH WEAPONS STASH INSIDE HOSPITAL IN LEBANON "U.S. taxpayers must not keep funding the Netanyahu government’s mass killing and displacement of civilians in Gaza, Iran and Lebanon," he added. Sanders introduced joint resolutions last month to prohibit the sales of bulldozers and bombs to Israel. IRAN'S ‘GODFATHER OF PROPAGANDA’ TACTICS RESURFACE IN WAR WITH US AND ISRAEL The U.S. and Israel recently worked together to bombard the Islamic Republic of Iran for over a month. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de85c0d8d5dabda395a30d Lauren Sánchez Bezos defends risqué Trump inauguration look after backlash te 2026-04-14T18:21:52.050Z Lauren Sánchez Bezos defends risqué Trump inauguration look after backlash Lauren Sánchez Bezos didn’t blink at the backlash after turning heads — and raising eyebrows — with a risqué look at President Donald Trump’s inauguration. On Saturday, the 56-year-old told The New York Times she was "super proud" of her controversial ensemble despite receiving backlash following the historic event on Jan. 20, 2025. The wife of Jeff Bezos, Amazon chairman, wore a white Alexander McQueen pantsuit featuring a fitted satin-trimmed blazer with a plunging V-neck and wide-leg trousers. She skipped a traditional blouse and instead opted for a white lace bra. She completed the look with a fuzzy coat for the wintry day. Sánchez Bezos also paired the outfit with a smoky eye, glossy nude lips and a sleek updo. Her billionaire beau wore a suit with an oxblood tie. MELANIA TRUMP HOSTS STAR-STUDDED WHITE HOUSE SCREENING AHEAD OF HER FILM'S RELEASE "I was super proud of myself," she told the outlet. "I get it," she said. "No lace at the White House. Noted." The outlet reported that Sánchez Bezos, who thought she had dressed conservatively, wasn’t prepared for the event to move indoors. When she removed her coat, the blazer opened, revealing her lingerie-as-outerwear. Because she and her then-fiancé were seated directly behind Trump, the outfit was captured by photographers at the event. WATCH: PRESIDENT TRUMP, MELANIA TRUMP HIT THE RED CARPET FOR 'MELANIA' DOCUMENTARY At the time, many took to social media to criticize Sánchez Bezos’ style. "Jeff Bezos future wife Lauren Sanchez is incredibly inappropriately dressed for a state occasion," one critic wrote on X. "Someone should have told her that having her white lace bra out on display is not acceptable." "Good grief, Lauren Sanchez. Put them away for one day," chimed another. "Really, a bra plainly visible," another user wrote. "Today is NOT a night club event. Show some class & dignity." When one user insisted that Sánchez Bezos "forgot to put a shirt on," another replied, "Maybe she can get one from Amazon same day shipping." Meanwhile, others joked that the mother of three was "dressed by Victoria’s Secret." "Just when I was luxuriating in the beauty and class of @FLOTUS45, in walks Lauren Sanchez wearing only a bra," one user said, comparing the Emmy winner to Melania Trump. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER At the inauguration, the first lady, 55, wore a more modest navy Adam Lippes tailored silk wool coat. She completed her look with a navy silk wool pencil skirt and an ivory silk crêpe blouse, along with black leather gloves and a wide-brimmed hat. Facebook and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who was seated next to Sánchez Bezos, was also called out on social media, but for a different reason. Viewers of the inauguration said he appeared to glance at her chest. "Zuckerberg was out of control ogling Jeff Bezos’ fiancée!" one X user wrote, while another noted, "This is the most normal thing I have ever seen Zuckerberg do."  "Mark Zuckerberg was caught Fact Checking," another X user commented. Summer Anne Lee, a presidential fashion historian and professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), told Newsweek at the time that Sánchez Bezos’ fashion statement on the historic day left her stunned. "I gasped when I saw it," Lee admitted about the jaw-dropping number. "I imagine this revealing lingerie moment has got to be a 'first' in inauguration fashion history, even if she is just an attendee and not a part of the ceremony." Sánchez Bezos appeared to have "liked" multiple supportive comments on social media, People reported. One comment read, "THAT GIRL don’t let the haters bring you down! Only opinion that matters is your own and Jeff’s." Another "liked" comment read, "I thought your inauguration outfit was very modern & classy you looked beautiful." "Stunning!" one user chimed. "Every outfit so far is beyond the physical style but represents being true to yourself, bold, someone who takes risks, and confident in your own skin. More should embrace this." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Sánchez Bezos told the outlet that much of the criticism about her appearance "feels rooted in racial stereotypes." "It’s the shape of my body," she argued. "Is someone going to give me a gunnysack and ask me to put a belt on it and cinch it?" "I’m Latin. I’m Latin. I’m Latin," she stressed. Sánchez Bezos and Bezos married on June 27 in a lavish ceremony in Venice. Bezos, 62, shares four children with ex-wife MacKenzie Scott. Sánchez Bezos shares son Nikko, 25, with ex-boyfriend Tony Gonzalez, and son Evan, 19, and daughter Ella, 18, with ex-husband Patrick Whitesell. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de8597d8d5dabda395a2f4 Camp Mystic Hearing in Texas Weighs Reopening After Deadly Flooding te 2026-04-14T18:21:11.999Z Camp Mystic Hearing in Texas Weighs Reopening After Deadly Flooding Testimony at a hearing this week has focused on what camp leaders knew and did as floodwaters rose in July, killing at least 116 people. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de8583d8d5dabda395a2df GOP states are taking up voting laws modeled after Trump’s SAVE America Act te 2026-04-14T18:20:51.570Z GOP states are taking up voting laws modeled after Trump’s SAVE America Act Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de8566d8d5dabda395a2c2 Anthropic co-founder confirms the company briefed the Trump administration on Mythos te 2026-04-14T18:20:22.616Z Anthropic co-founder confirms the company briefed the Trump administration on Mythos The AI giant's co-founder confirms that Anthropic briefed the Trump administration on its latest model, Mythos, which it claims has powerful cybersecurity capabilities. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de8375d8d5dabda395a252 Socialist Mamdani touts government-run grocery plan as ‘grand experiment’' at grocery new site te 2026-04-14T18:12:05.466Z Socialist Mamdani touts government-run grocery plan as ‘grand experiment’' at grocery new site New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani spoke at one of his proposed government-run grocery stores on Tuesday, touting what he described as a "grand experiment" that would reduce the cost of everyday items like bread and eggs. The socialist mayor, who has promised to open one such store in each borough, said the city will subsidize basic grocery items while a private operator runs the stores under city rules requiring lower prices. "New York City it is time for a grand experiment once again, just as LaGuardia used government to respond to the challenges of the Great Depression, we will use government to respond to rising prices and unaffordable groceries," Mamdani said at La Marqueta in East Harlem on Tuesday. STRAPPED NEW YORKERS SWARM CHAOTIC MAMDANI-INSPIRED FREE GROCERY STORE POP-UP: WE’RE 'IN PAIN’ The 9,000-square-foot store in East Harlem will be constructed from the ground up on a nearby vacant, city-owned lot and is expected to open by 2029, while the first city-owned grocery store is expected to open in late 2027. Mamdani has allocated $70 million in capital funds for the development of the five sites. The Harlem grocery store will cost $30 million to build, according to the New York Times. Mamdani invoked former Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia, noting the site once housed a city-run market created during the Great Depression to lower food costs. "Now, here's how it works. The city will subsidize a core set of staples. A private operator will run the store, but the answer to the standards that the city will set these standards include requirements that at our stores, bread will be cheaper, eggs will be cheaper, grocery shopping will no longer be an unsolvable equation, and workers will be treated with dignity," Mamdani said. MAMDANI MOVES TO SIDELINE NYC POLICE WITH NEW SAFETY OFFICE UNDER SWEEPING OVERHAUL Mamdani said grocery prices in New York City have risen nearly 66% over the past decade, significantly outpacing the national average. The city-owned grocery initiative is designed to lower costs on everyday staples by using public ownership to eliminate costs that are currently passed on to consumers, he said. "The difference in this approach is that we are not hoping for affordability. We're guaranteeing affordability in the contract we will have with a private operator," Mamdani said. "Now, at its peak, La Marqueta serves 25,000 customers per day. We hope to make a similar impact here in this very neighborhood," Mamdani said. "Continuing Fiorello LaGuardia legacy. This is what we mean by a new era when New Yorkers are being priced out of their groceries. Government will step in and deliver affordability," he added. Mamdani said the city-run stores would be part of a broader "ecosystem" and would not replace existing grocers, including bodegas and neighborhood supermarkets, amid questions about their impact on small businesses. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de8361d8d5dabda395a249 House Dems unveil bill to examine removing Trump using 25th Amendment te 2026-04-14T18:11:45.642Z House Dems unveil bill to examine removing Trump using 25th Amendment House Democrats on Tuesday unveiled a long-shot bill in a possible attempt to remove President Trump from office using the 25th Amendment. The 10-page legislation, introduced by House Judiciary Committee ranking member Jamie Raskin, D-Md., would create a 17-member commission to assess whether the amendment could be used to boot Trump from the White House. The panel would be composed of several physicians and former high-ranking executive officials appointed by congressional leaders from both parties. "[T]he Commission shall carry out a medical examination of the President to determine whether the President is mentally or physically unable to discharge the powers and duties of the office," the bill states. TRUMP'S THREAT TO END IRANIAN 'CIVILIZATION' SPARKS UPROAR ON CAPITOL HILL Democratic and Republican leaders of each chamber of Congress would select four physicians and four psychiatrists to serve on the commission. The 16 appointed members would then vote to select an additional member to chair the body. Many House and Senate Democrats have called for Trump to be removed from office or impeached after he wrote that a "whole civilization will die tonight" in a social media post regarding the war in Iran. Raskin cited Trump's "increasingly volatile, incoherent, and alarming public statements" during the ongoing conflict. "We have a solemn duty to play our defined role under the 25th Amendment by setting up this body to act alongside the Vice President and the Cabinet," Raskin said in a statement. "Public trust in Donald Trump’s ability to meet the duties of his office has dropped to unprecedented lows as he threatens to destroy entire civilizations, unleashes chaos in the Middle East while violating Congressional war powers, aggressively insults the Pope of the Catholic Church, and sends out artistic renderings online likening himself to Jesus Christ." SENATE DEM ACCUSES TRUMP OF BEING 'UNFIT FOR OFFICE,' JOINS GROWING CALL TO IMPEACH, OUST PRESIDENT The legislation has 50 Democratic co-sponsors. The White House pushed back on Raskin's claims, asserting that Trump's cognitive ability has not deteriorated, while also criticizing Democrats over former President Joe Biden's mental lapses during his time in office. "Lightweight Jamie Raskin is a stupid person’s idea of a smart person," White House spokesman Davis Ingle told Fox News Digital. "President Trump’s sharpness, unmatched energy, and historic accessibility stand in stark contrast to what we saw during the last administration, when Democrats like Raskin intentionally covered up Joe Biden’s serious mental and physical decline from the American people." Trump defended his statements, saying he did not follow through with his threats because Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire. He noted that his remarks "brought [Iran] to the table, with the exception of the one thing which I believe that they’re going to give up on." "Remember, what do they say to us? For years, I’ve had to listen to them say, ‘Death to America,’ right?" Trump said on "Sunday Morning Futures," referencing Tehran's rallying cry. "They say, ‘Death to America, death to Israel, America is a Satan, we will destroy America, death to America.’ Now, does anybody ever complain to you when they say that? I think that’s a big step worse—‘Death to America.’" Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de8339d8d5dabda395a231 Ishmael Jaffree, Who Won Case Rejecting School Prayer, Dies at 80 te 2026-04-14T18:11:05.738Z Ishmael Jaffree, Who Won Case Rejecting School Prayer, Dies at 80 An Alabama parent, he objected to prayer in his children’s classrooms. The Supreme Court ruled for him, a high-water mark in the push for the strict separation of church and state. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de8325d8d5dabda395a21e Trump administration settles suit, returns Pride flag to NYC Stonewall monument te 2026-04-14T18:10:45.258Z Trump administration settles suit, returns Pride flag to NYC Stonewall monument Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de830fd8d5dabda395a200 Anthropic co-founder confirms the company briefed the Trump adminstration on Mythos te 2026-04-14T18:10:23.579Z Anthropic co-founder confirms the company briefed the Trump adminstration on Mythos The AI giant's co-founder confirms that Anthropic briefed the Trump administration on its latest model, Mythos, which it claims has powerful cybersecurity capabilities. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de815cd8d5dabda395a1b9 Sedona housing gap widens te 2026-04-14T18:03:08.083Z Sedona housing gap widens City’s report highlights aging population, workforce shortages Nails will meet wood as 221 housing units are slated to go up in the coming years, however, it may not be enough to house Sedona’s workforce. Sedona may need as many as 775 new housing units over the next decade to meet the city’s needs, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de8143d8d5dabda395a189 Anna Kepner's dad wants accused stepbrother in 'orange jumpsuit and handcuffs' after alleged cruise murder te 2026-04-14T18:02:43.737Z Anna Kepner's dad wants accused stepbrother in 'orange jumpsuit and handcuffs' after alleged cruise murder The father of an 18-year-old allegedly murdered and sexually assaulted in her cruise ship cabin says her accused stepbrother is a "danger" who belongs in "an orange jumpsuit and handcuffs." Christopher Kepner told the Daily Mail that he is outraged that the accused murderer, 16-year-old T.H., is still allowed to live with a relative despite being federally charged as an adult. "We’re upset that he’s still out. We’re six months in, and he should already have been arrested, and yet he’s free to do whatever he wants right now," Christopher Kepner told the outlet. "That’s our problem. He’s been able to do whatever he wants and go where he wants, but the family’s been sitting here unable to do anything." T.H. was initially charged as a juvenile on Feb. 2. He is charged with first-degree murder and aggravated sexual abuse. If convicted, the teen faces a maximum penalty of life in prison. ANNA KEPNER’S STEPBROTHER CHARGED AS ADULT WITH MURDER, SEXUAL ABUSE IN FLORIDA TEEN’S CRUISE SHIP DEATH The charges come months after the teen, affectionately called "Anna banana," was found dead onboard the cruise ship during a family vacation with her father, stepmother, grandparents and several siblings. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X "I want to see him in an orange jumpsuit and handcuffs. He does not need to be free. He does not need to be in the general public, around any kids or women in general," Christopher Kepner said. "He’s a danger to himself and a danger to others." SIGN UP TO GET TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER Kepner said that the 16-year-old has shown no remorse since the alleged murder, the Daily Mail reported. SEND US A TIP HERE "He's still saying that he can't remember and that's about it. He hasn't apologized. He hasn't shown any remorse for anything," he added.  On Monday, the U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of Florida announced that Anna's stepbrother would be charged as an adult. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST The teen is facing possible life in prison if convicted, records showed. Fox News Digital has reached out to T.H.'s attorneys for comment. "Our hearts go out to the victim’s family during this unimaginable loss," U.S. Attorney Jason A. Reding Quiñones for the Southern District of Florida said. "A federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging serious offenses that allegedly occurred aboard a vessel in international waters. We will present the evidence in court and pursue this case with professionalism and care. As in every case, the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt." LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? FIND MORE ON THE TRUE CRIME HUB Anna Kepner was discovered dead around 11:15 a.m. on Nov. 7 inside her cabin aboard the cruise ship. Authorities later ruled her death a homicide caused by "mechanical asphyxiation," according to documents previously reviewed by Fox News Digital. According to investigators, she was found under the bed in her cabin, wrapped in a blanket and covered with life jackets. The cabin was shared with her stepbrother. In February, T.H. was seen arriving in federal court in Miami. The teenager walked into the courthouse in a camouflage hoodie, his face concealed beneath a low-pulled baseball cap and a hood wrapped tightly around it. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de8130d8d5dabda395a180 New Jersey nurse gunned down at work by estranged husband in murder-suicide: police te 2026-04-14T18:02:24.298Z New Jersey nurse gunned down at work by estranged husband in murder-suicide: police A New Jersey nurse was shot and killed inside her workplace in an apparent murder-suicide, after her estranged husband allegedly ambushed her outside and chased her into the building, authorities said. Brandon Alexander, 35, targeted his wife, Victoria Alexander, 38, a nurse at the Excelcare Rehabilitation Facility in Egg Harbor Township, around 6 a.m. Monday morning, the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office said in a news release. Brandon Alexander blocked his wife’s car in the parking lot as she arrived for work, got inside her vehicle and left two suicide notes on the dashboard, investigators said. Prosecutors said that when a food delivery driver asked him to move his car, Victoria Alexander seized the chance to escape and ran into the building. ARIZONA WOMAN CHARGED WITH KILLING NEWBORN CHILD 45 YEARS AFTER BODY WAS FOUND Her husband, however, followed her inside and shot her multiple times before turning the gun on himself, according to authorities. ANNA KEPNER'S STEPBROTHER CHARGED AS ADULT WITH MURDER, SEXUAL ABUSE IN FLORIDA TEEN'S CRUISE SHIP DEATH Victoria Alexander was pronounced dead at the scene. Brandon Alexander was rushed to a hospital but later died from his injuries, officials said. Authorities described the shooting as an isolated incident. There were no reports of other injuries. Investigators did not immediately share the contents of the two apparent suicide notes. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de811cd8d5dabda395a177 Israel's spy chief says Iran mission will only end when 'extremist regime' is replaced te 2026-04-14T18:02:04.595Z Israel's spy chief says Iran mission will only end when 'extremist regime' is replaced Mossad Director Dadi Barnea declared Tuesday that Israel’s operations against Iran will end "only once the extremist regime in Iran is replaced."  Barnea made the remark during a Holocaust commemoration event, according to The Wall Street Journal.  "We meticulously planned so that our operations would continue and manifest themselves even in the period following the strikes in Tehran," Barnea reportedly said. "Our commitment will be fulfilled only once the extremist regime in Iran is replaced."  "Forty days of intense combat have led to highly significant achievements, foremost among them a blow to the enemy's central objective -- the destruction of the State of Israel," Barnea added, according to Ynetnews. "However, our mission has not yet been completed." LIVE UPDATES: FRESH IRAN TALKS COULD BEGIN THIS WEEK AS US CONTINUES BLOCKADE ON PORTS Israel began its Operation Roaring Lion against Iran on Feb. 28, the same day the U.S. military launched Operation Epic Fury.  The joint U.S.-Israel effort has decimated Iran’s military and missile infrastructure and resulted in the death of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Hosseini Khamenei.  CHINA SLAMS US MILITARY BLOCKADE OF STRAIT OF HORMUZ AS A 'DANGEROUS AND IRRESPONSIBLE MOVE' Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is severely disfigured after sustaining leg and face injuries during initial airstrikes on Tehran in February, Reuters reported earlier this week. Khamenei is recovering after incurring the injuries in the Feb. 28 airstrikes that killed his father.  Fox News Digital’s Robert McGreevy contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de80f3d8d5dabda395a157 Hobbs to Republicans: Show me your budget or every bill you send me is dead te 2026-04-14T18:01:23.736Z Hobbs to Republicans: Show me your budget or every bill you send me is dead Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de80dfd8d5dabda395a14e Judge dismisses Trump’s defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal te 2026-04-14T18:01:03.911Z Judge dismisses Trump’s defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de80c9d8d5dabda395a130 London gets closer to its first robotaxi service as Waymo begins testing te 2026-04-14T18:00:41.943Z London gets closer to its first robotaxi service as Waymo begins testing Waymo's commercial service will eventually follow testing if the UK government approves. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de80b5d8d5dabda395a109 Tucson's first sim racing lounge opens on Broadway te 2026-04-14T18:00:21.980Z Tucson's first sim racing lounge opens on Broadway Tucson has its first simulated racing experience, and the family behind it is betting the city has been waiting for something like it. Located at 5460 E. Broadway Blvd., Ignition Sim Racing features ten purpose-built full-motion bays, each equipped with pedals, wheels and three display monitors to put drivers in the cockpit of a virtual race car. Sim racing uses high-fidelity software and hardware to replicate the experience of driving a real race car, from the resistance of the steering wheel to the feedback of the road beneath it. The family-owned business opened in February. It is operated by Isaiah Yonas, his brother and father, who have been planning the racing lounge for close to a year. They originally started with one rig they brought to car shows and recreational events, eventually expanding to a full storefront for anyone to enjoy. Simulated racing has been a longtime passion of Yonas and his brother. "We've always been into gaming, always been into cars and just kind of seeing the appreciation for the sim when we would take it out, we thought it would be a good idea to open one of these in Tucson," he said. The racing lounge at Ignition Sim Racing offers hourly sessions and memberships for drivers of all experience levels. Elias Bonilla / Tucson Spotlight. Their goal was to create something everyone in the community can enjoy. "We think that Tucson definitely needs more stuff to do overall and that's what's great about sim racing is it covers such a broad spectrum of people," Yonas said. "It's one of those things where no matter what background you have, competition is most likely in you. This is just something new and exciting that everybody can get into, at all experience levels of driving or gaming." Ignition Sim Racing has prioritized accommodating anyone, especially people with no racing experience. The business offers track and vehicle options for every skill set, from beginner-friendly layouts to advanced modes tailored to specific car classes like Formula 1 and GT3. Newcomers can work with staff to learn the basics and improve their lap times. Yonas said beginners start with five laps on an open track, which may seem short but is usually enough for things to click. "By the fourth or fifth lap they're thinking, 'How can I get faster?'" he said. Ignition Sim Racing offers hourly sessions, allowing participants to drive as much as they want during their allotted time. Memberships are also available for those who want to use the bays for personal practice. "These rigs that we have, you're not going to find them in a home setup," he said. "So this is an opportunity for you to be on the best of the best rigs." Ignition Sim Racing opened its doors at 5460 E. Broadway Blvd. in February, bringing Tucson its first full-motion simulated racing experience. Elias Bonilla / Tucson Spotlight. The lounge also hosts monthly race nights, with qualifying sessions held throughout the month. Yonas said the events draw all ages, with competitors in their last race night ranging from 14 to 60 years old. In the lounge's short history, it has already partnered with organizations like Pima Community College's men's soccer team and FC Tucson to showcase sim racing's "overlap with sports." The business is also looking to expand into flight simulators, including dogfighting and runway practice experiences, which Yonas believes will resonate with Tucsonans given the city's connection to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. Yonas said the support he and his family have received since opening is more than they could have imagined. "It's been really great because Tucson's a very supportive tight knit town," he said. "We're doing our best to bring people out of the house and also introduce new people to the sport too." Ignition Sim Racing is open Tuesday through Sunday and will hold its official grand opening May 17. Elias Bonilla is a journalism and political science major at the University of Arizona and Tucson Spotlight intern. Contact him at ebonilla1500@gmail.com. Tucson Spotlight is a community-based newsroom that provides paid opportunities for students and rising journalists in Southern Arizona. Please consider supporting our work with a tax-deductible donation. Donate to Tucson Spotlight Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de7c20d8d5dabda3959fea Appeals Court Ends Contempt Inquiry Into Deportation Flights te 2026-04-14T17:40:48.691Z Appeals Court Ends Contempt Inquiry Into Deportation Flights A federal judge’s nearly yearlong effort to investigate whether the Trump administration had violated his order had become a flashpoint in the president’s battles with the courts. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de7c0bd8d5dabda3959fd8 U of A professors Elaine Romero, Erika Hamden named 2026 Guggenheim Fellows te 2026-04-14T17:40:27.695Z U of A professors Elaine Romero, Erika Hamden named 2026 Guggenheim Fellows U of A professors Elaine Romero, Erika Hamden named 2026 Guggenheim Fellows lburtchbuus Tue, 14 Apr 2026 - 08:21 U of A professors Elaine Romero, Erika Hamden named 2026 Guggenheim Fellows Today A pair of University of Arizona professors Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de77b4d8d5dabda3959f39 EPA waiver for E15 gasoline as summer arrives in Arizona rekindles air quality debate te 2026-04-14T17:21:56.377Z EPA waiver for E15 gasoline as summer arrives in Arizona rekindles air quality debate WASHINGTON – The Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to allow the sale of gasoline with higher ethanol content in Arizona during May is intended to offset price hikes related to the Iran war.  But there’s a reason why the EPA has prohibited that blend in the summer months since 2011: the hotter the temperature, the more ground-level ozone is generated as cars burn that fuel. E15 is gasoline blended with 15% ethanol, much of which is produced from corn. “Because ethanol can increase gasoline volatility even at low levels, E15 can evaporate more easily in higher summer temperatures and create ozone,” J.W. Glass, senior EPA policy specialist at the Center for Biological Diversity, said by email. Typically, E15 is sold in Arizona from September to June 1, although suppliers start to transition from the winter blend in April. The rest of the year, gas that isn’t blended with ethanol is used, reducing evaporation in hotter weather and along with it, the risk of smog. In 2025, EPA issued a series of 20-day waivers allowing retail E15 sales from May 1 to Sept. 15 when they would otherwise have been banned. EPA administrator Lee Zeldin’s announcement before the initial waiver indicated that he intended to allow year-round sales.  On March 18, Gov. Katie Hobbs, a Democrat, asked the EPA to delay the mandatory annual transition to summer blends, citing rising fuel prices stemming from the war with Iran.  A week later, Zeldin issued an emergency waiver allowing E15 sales nationwide through May 20, and indicated he may issue more 20-day extensions later – the most allowed by law. “The price of gas has skyrocketed due to the war in Iran,” Hobbs posted after the EPA announcement. “This important waiver will help create supply certainty, bring prices down and help Arizonans get by.” Zeldin didn’t indicate whether he intended to make the 2026 waiver year-round. But in the same announcement, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said that “year-round E-15 is essential for the farm economy, and Congress needs to find a common sense solution that provides much needed certainty to consumers and farmers.” Last year, the EPA renewed waivers repeatedly, ultimately allowing E15 sales in Arizona through Sept. 15. Health experts say the use of E15 puts air quality at risk, and warn that increases in ground-level ozone can be disastrous for people with asthma and other health conditions.  “There’s a direct relationship between ozone and fine particulate matter exposure and deaths,” said Dr. Jamie Garfield, a national medical spokesperson for the American Lung Association. “People who have chronic respiratory, chronic pulmonary or chronic cardiac diseases are more likely to have an exacerbation when they are in locations that have high air pollution and ozone pollution.” The association’s 2025 State of the Air report, which documents pollution from fine particulate matter and ozone – a combination known as smog – ranked the Phoenix metro area fourth nationwide for ozone.  According to the study, Phoenix residents endured 55 days of unhealthy air in 2025, a seven-day increase from the previous year.  State officials say the brief extension of E15 sales will have little public health impact. Shea Sorenson, deputy public information officer for air quality at the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, said recent testing that compared E15 to the 10% blend usually sold in the summer found no noticeable differences as far as ozone.  “The analysis showed that switching to E15 would cause a negligible increase in ozone-forming pollutants – roughly 0.04%, or 12 pounds per day across the entire region,” she said. “Because the difference is so small and the waivers are temporary, ADEQ does not expect E15 to have a meaningful or lasting impact on Arizona’s long-term air quality goals.” Sen. Ruben Gallego, a Democrat who has been highly critical of Trump’s attack on Iran, which disrupted global oil supplies, also praised the EPA’s move and predicted it “will help lower gas prices and bring some relief to Arizona families.” But environmentalists say they’re worried about the immediate effects on public health and the precedent. Since 1972, Arizona’s State Implementation Plan has been used to manage the state’s air pollution through revisions, ordinances and rules that are approved by the EPA. These rules are based on the Clean Air Act, and measure six air pollutants, including ozone.  While the SIP does not allow the sale of E15 blends in the summer months, the EPA has issued waivers every year since 2022 to allow the gas to be sold into the summer months in Arizona.  “Historically, EPA has not focused on smog impacts of the cumulative public health burden, despite its obligation to do so,” Glass said in an email. “Increased temperatures and increased consumption of E15 means increased smog. Increased smog means increased lung problems, but also harm to the natural environment, damage to vegetation, and even disruption of important pollinators like bees and butterflies.” The link between heat and ozone is well-established. It’s called a “climate penalty factor.” A study published in December by University of Arizona researchers found that ozone levels were twice as likely to exceed federal standards in Phoenix during a heat wave – four straight days at 111 degrees or higher – as on other days. The study looked at 11 summers from 2011 to 2022 and found exceedances on 20% of days during heat waves.  “As heat waves become more frequent and intense with climate change, ozone pollution may worsen in cities like Phoenix,” the study’s lead author, Lakshmi Parakkat, a UofA graduate student who studies climate change and aerosols, said by email.  In Arizona, 80% of ground-level ozone comes from natural sources such as wildfires, plus pollution from outside the state, according to the Maricopa Association of Governments and others.  “Yuma is heavily impacted by ozone transport from California and Mexico,” Karen Peters, director of ADEQ, testified to the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee in March 2023.  But local reductions in emissions do help control local air quality.  As of April 13, the average price per gallon of regular gasoline in Arizona was $4.70, up from $4.10 one month earlier, though down 4 cents from a week ago, according to data from AAA.  Nationwide, the average was $4.12 per gallon, according to AAA. Until April 2, that average hadn’t hit $4 in nearly four years.  Some economists expressed skepticism about the Trump administration’s effort to drive down prices at the pump by extending E15 availability. Kenneth Gillingham, a professor of environmental and energy economics at Yale University, agreed that keeping E15 on the market could cut gas prices by 20 cents per gallon but noted that “does not account for any impacts on the environment or human health.” “Ethanol is actually worse in terms of local air pollutants than gasoline,” he said. “It also does not account for the fact that ethanol is less energy dense, so using a blend with a higher fraction of ethanol reduces your fuel economy by a few percent. This would reduce the actual savings on fuel.” The post EPA waiver for E15 gasoline as summer arrives in Arizona rekindles air quality debate appeared first on Cronkite News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de779ad8d5dabda3959ee9 Eric Swalwell was cable news star for years before rapid fall from grace te 2026-04-14T17:21:30.038Z Eric Swalwell was cable news star for years before rapid fall from grace FIRST ON FOX — Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., was one of the most visible Democrats on cable news before his quick fall from grace over sexual misconduct allegations, appearing on MS NOW and CNN hundreds of times in recent years, including 50 times already in 2026. Swalwell, who suspended his California gubernatorial campaign this week and said he will resign from Congress following sexual assault allegations, developed a reputation over the last decade for being highly available to cable news producers. His ability to go on air with little notice and his positions on prominent House committees made him a point person to offer Democratic Party talking points.  A Media Research Center study found that Swalwell appeared on MS NOW 26 times and on CNN another 24 times in 2026 alone, with all the appearances coming between January 1 and April 10.  "A combined 50 cable news appearances in just the first 14 weeks of 2026 is astounding considering he’s not in party leadership. He was averaging three to four appearances per week," MRC associate editor Nicholas Fondacaro told Fox News Digital.  JIMMY KIMMEL IGNORES SWALWELL NEWS AFTER EX-LAWMAKER ANNOUNCED CAMPAIGN ON LATE-NIGHT HOST'S SHOW LAST YEAR MS NOW and CNN were giving the gubernatorial hopeful a significant amount of free airtime before he became engulfed in scandal, but Swalwell had been a fixture for years. Swalwell, who was first elected to the House in 2012, saw his star rise during President Donald Trump's first term due to his prominent role on the House Intelligence Committee and the sprawling Russia investigation, often making charges of "collusion."  From Jan. 1, 2018 to the end of Trump's first term on Jan. 20, 2021, Swalwell's name was mentioned on CNN and MSNBC — now called MS NOW — more than 2,000 times, including on reruns, according to a Grabien data search. Swalwell made a brief run for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination but dropped out well before the Iowa caucuses. The New York Times reported that Swalwell’s frequent media appearances helped give him credibility in the California gubernatorial race, as he had "no experience in state government" and few connections with Democratic leaders. "What he had was a media profile as a Trump antagonist, burnished by years of appearances on news shows that made him more familiar to voters than most of his competitors," the Times reported, later adding, "Mr. Swalwell’s experience combating President Trump gave him tremendous exposure — much more than a state government official can garner in today’s media ecosystem." SWALWELL CALLS SEXUAL MISCONDUCT ALLEGATIONS 'FLAT OUT FALSE,' SAYS HE WILL FIGHT THEM 'WITH EVERYTHING' "Swalwell was a staple for the liberal media throughout the first Trump term," Fondacaro told Fox News Digital. "Often overlooking his cartoonish antics, he swiftly became a notable figure they would lean on heavily for anti-Trump commentary during events such as the Mueller investigation and the impeachments." "The liberal media’s love affair with Swalwell allowed him to weather the Fang Fang scandal and was carried over into the second Trump term," Fondacaro continued. "As with the first term, they relied on him to be on the firebrand against Trump and his officials both on TV and in committee hearings." Swalwell was also swept up with suspected Chinese spy Christine Fang, or "Fang Fang." The suspected operative helped raise funds for Swalwell’s 2014 House re-election campaign and placed at least one intern in his office, but the ordeal did not derail the non-stop cable news appearances.   In the past week, Swalwell went from frequent cable news guest to the subject of scathing reports about a series of sexual misconduct allegations that have swiftly derailed his career. CNN even had an exclusive with women coming forward with on-camera remarks.  The Democrat, who has denied serious wrongdoing but admitted "mistakes," noted the allegations came as he was among the frontrunners in the crowded field to be the next California governor. MS NOW and CNN did not immediately respond to requests for comment. TWO DEMOCRATIC REPS CALL FOR SWALWELL TO EXIT CONGRESS AS CONTROVERSY SWIRLS AROUND HIS BID FOR CA GOVERNOR Meanwhile, members of the media have been casually noting that Swalwell’s behavior was commonly known in elite circles for years. Republicans are questioning how much top Democrats and media decision makers knew before the allegations became public.  "Ruthless" podcast host Josh Holmes believes the media simply used Swalwell until he couldn’t help them any longer.  "He’s a fall guy for a corrupt leadership and press corps that knew everything about his exploits as long as he was a useful idiot. He became a problem for their preservation of power, which is why you know about it," Holmes posted.  "The View" co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin said on Monday that Swalwell’s reputation with women was reportedly an "open secret" that made him exploitable by America's enemies. Liberal pundit Matthew Yglesias posted that the situation was "widely rumored" and journalist Yashar Ali said Democrats have "all known for years." One reporter even suggested she failed to report out certain details because "MeToo stories on the Hill aren't related to my beat."  ‘THE VIEW’ HOST SAYS ERIC SWALWELL'S REPUTATION WITH WOMEN WAS ‘OPEN SECRET’ EXPLOITABLE BY ENEMIES "This should be a cautionary tale to be skeptical of those the liberal media elevate," Fondacaro said. "It’s been reported that Swalwell’s alleged misconduct was an ‘open secret’ among the media, D.C., and L.A. political circles," he added. "What else aren’t they telling voters? Who else are they covering for and will only turn against when they outlived their political usefulness?" Swalwell said Monday that he was "deeply sorry" to his family, staff and constituents, but still insisted the sexual misconduct and abuse allegations against him were "false." Fox News Digital’s Alec Schemmel and Adam Pack contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de7769d8d5dabda3959eb7 Max Hodak’s Science Corp. is preparing to place its first sensor in a human brain te 2026-04-14T17:20:41.834Z Max Hodak’s Science Corp. is preparing to place its first sensor in a human brain Human trials on the hybrid sensor are expected to begin in the years ahead. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de7756d8d5dabda3959eae YouTube livestreams will now hold back ads during peak engagement to protect the vibe te 2026-04-14T17:20:22.192Z YouTube livestreams will now hold back ads during peak engagement to protect the vibe Until now, the only way to avoid seeing ads was by paying for a YouTube Premium subscription. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de7556d8d5dabda3959e7f Arizona senators push to revamp energy aid formula they say favors cold-weather states te 2026-04-14T17:11:50.004Z Arizona senators push to revamp energy aid formula they say favors cold-weather states WASHINGTON – Arizona’s U.S. senators are renewing calls to revamp a decades-old federal program that helps low-income households manage energy costs, arguing that it shortchanges residents of states where extreme heat rather than frigid winters is the big problem. Sens. Ruben Gallego and Mark Kelly say the formula is unfair and warn that lives are at stake. “Families are going to be cranking up the A/C already and feeling it in their power bills,” Kelly posted after Phoenix hit triple digits on March 18, the earliest date since 1988.  Arizona, which has a population of 7.6 million people, received $61 million through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program in 2023 compared to $287 million for Michigan, population 10.1 million. Fewer than 5% of eligible households in Arizona received LIHEAP assistance that year, compared with nearly 90% in Michigan. Dread of high cooling bills is an annual ritual for Arizona residents. “When you’re on one income and your utilities go up $50 or $100 a month, you don’t have much to stretch with,” said Kath Noble, a Mesa resident who serves as president of the Arizona Association of Manufactured Home Owners. “They just feel trapped. … I have talked to a number of older residents on a fixed income who only turn on the air conditioning for a few hours a day during the summer because they were so worried about paying for the bills.” LIHEAP, created by Congress in 1981, is the primary federal program to help low-income households cover energy costs, particularly heating and cooling. The program provides direct payments to utilities on behalf of eligible households – typically, those at or below 150% of the federal poverty level. LIHEAP has strong bipartisan support, though President Donald Trump has tried to eliminate it in all six budgets he has submitted to Congress, including the most recent on April 3. Ending LIHEAP would lop $4 billion in federal spending. Starting in 1984, Congress promised states they would get at least as much funding as they had under a 1981 formula. That formula was crafted by lawmakers from cold-weather states and skewed toward their constituents. When Congress doesn’t allocate enough money, the old formula is used – and states that were getting less at the time are shortchanged. Under Kelly and Gallego’s proposal, called the LIHEAP Parity Act, cold-weather states would no longer be guaranteed as much funding as they got under the old formula, ensuring a more even distribution of whatever funds Congress provides for the program each year. The senators introduced the bill last May.  The bill has stalled in the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee. The chair, Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., and the ranking Democrat, Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, did not respond to requests for comment. “With Arizona facing record-breaking heat, affordable energy isn’t optional – it’s essential,” Gallego said in a statement. “Arizona shouldn’t be shortchanged by a federal formula that leaves hot-weather states behind.” Arizona officials in both parties support the revamp. “In Arizona, we know it’s life or death if you don’t have air conditioning in the summer,” Arizona Corporation Commissioner Lea Márquez Peterson, a Republican, said in an interview. “I would like to see that LIHEAP is reconstructed to provide greater emphasis on those states that see high heat in the summer.” Peterson contacted the senators’ aides on April 6 urging them to try again to retool LIHEAP. “Reform is much needed to not only provide greater transparency in how the formula is developed and a better understanding of what data is used, but also to ensure states like Arizona have greater access to funds we all pay into,” Arizona Corporation Commissioner Kevin Thompson, a Republican, said via email. “Let’s get more of those dollars back into Arizona to help our most vulnerable.” “The federal government has long treated cold weather as dangerous and heat as an inconvenience,” Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes, a Democrat, said in a statement. “Extreme heat kills, and low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities should not have to choose between paying rent and running their air conditioner during a deadly heat wave.” In 2025, there were 430 heat-related deaths in Maricopa County alone, according to the county health department’s annual report. That was down from 608 heat-related deaths in 2024, when temperatures in Phoenix hit 100 degrees for a record 113 days – the city’s hottest summer since recordkeeping began in 1896. The county recorded 645 heat deaths in 2023, the most in any year. Arizona’s worsening heat spells have meant higher cooling costs. Not everyone’s budget can absorb that. “It’s very hard to admit that you have to turn off the electricity in order to make your budget every month. That’s sad. It breaks my heart,” Noble said. Allison Hawley, a resident of a 55+ community of manufactured homes and recreational vehicles in north Phoenix, paid $359 for electricity in September. “Most of the folks in here are on fixed incomes, so they … are choosing whether they’re going to eat that month or pay that bill,” she said. “It’s really rough.” In Quartzsite, a town two hours west of Phoenix known for its large retiree population, resident Terri Newlon said she walks around her RV community and encourages seniors to keep the A/C on. But many are concerned about the cost and fear being evicted over unpaid utility bills. And some don’t qualify for LIHEAP because they don’t live year-round in the RV park. Newlon, a board member for the Association for the Education of Manufactured, Park Model, and RV Home Owners, a nonprofit focused on protecting the rights of homeowners who live on leased land, tells her neighbors their lives are more important than saving some money. “Cool your home off. … Go ahead and let the bill rack up, and we’ll find a way to negotiate,” she said. According to the National Weather Service, nine of the 10 hottest Phoenix summers on record have happened since 2000. For each of the past three years, the state’s major electricity companies, Arizona Public Service and Salt River Project, broke records for peak demand. In 2025, that was on July 9, when Phoenix hit 118 degrees. APS spokesperson Marika Cooley noted the company offers various programs to help residents to hold down or cope with energy costs. “We always encourage folks to give us a call,” she said. The post Arizona senators push to revamp energy aid formula they say favors cold-weather states appeared first on Cronkite News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de753bd8d5dabda3959e37 Avid runner stabbed and shot in string of random attacks allegedly carried out by repeat offender te 2026-04-14T17:11:23.609Z Avid runner stabbed and shot in string of random attacks allegedly carried out by repeat offender A 40-year-old avid runner was stabbed and shot during a string of attacks allegedly carried out by a repeat offender in Georgia. Lauren Bullis, 40, was identified as one of the victims in Monday's string of attacks in DeKalb County, Georgia. Police arrested 26-year-old Olaolukitan Adon Abel on Monday following the back-to-back incidents. "It is apparent to us that this was a completely random attack," Brookhaven Police Chief Brandon Gurley said Monday. GOT A TIP? The timeline of the terror began at approximately 12:50 a.m. Monday, when DeKalb County Police discovered a woman shot multiple times on Wesley Chapel Road. She later died from her injuries, police said. Authorities have not identified her. The violence then shifted to Brookhaven, where a man was ambushed and shot several times while sleeping outside a business center on Peachtree Road. He remains in critical condition. FOLLOW US ON X The spree reached a horrific conclusion around 6:50 a.m. on Battle Forest Drive. There, 40-year-old Bullis was found both shot and stabbed in a vicious attack. Witnesses, police said, reported seeing a man standing over her before he fled the scene. Bullis did not survive her injuries. Adel was captured in Troup County after law enforcement used the license plate recognition cameras to track his silver Volkswagen Jetta, police said. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL He is charged with aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony in Brookhaven, with further charges expected across the jurisdiction. CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS Records reviewed by FOX 5 Atlanta show that Adel is no stranger to the legal system. He was arrested last fall for sexual battery in Chatham County and was sentenced to jail time and probation, which included a requirement for a mental health evaluation. Bullis' social media accounts showed that the 40-year-old Georgia woman was an avid runner, posting photos of participating in recent races. In a Facebook post, her cousin, Lee Renfroe, wrote that Bullis was "such a special person." "My cousin Lauren Bullis was brutally murdered in a series of violent attacks in the Decatur GA area," he wrote. "We love you and miss you Lauren. Please say a prayer for our families as well as the families of the other victims. I don’t even know how to completely put my thoughts together right now." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de7511d8d5dabda3959e04 Google adds AI Skills to Chrome to help you save favorite workflows te 2026-04-14T17:10:41.459Z Google adds AI Skills to Chrome to help you save favorite workflows Google is adding “Skills” to Chrome, letting users save and reuse AI prompts across websites. The feature builds on Gemini’s browser integration. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de74fdd8d5dabda3959df9 Tucson confronts deadly heat at community town hall te 2026-04-14T17:10:21.660Z Tucson confronts deadly heat at community town hall When Tucson recorded its first triple-digit temperature in March, the earliest such reading in Arizona history, it wasn't just a weather milestone. It was a warning. On March 31, hundreds of residents, public health officials and elected leaders gathered at the Donna Liggins Recreation Center to demand answers about what comes next. The packed room reflected the frustration many Tucsonans feel toward utility rate hikes and the fossil fuel industry's role in driving extreme heat. More than a dozen organizations sent representatives, with speakers describing how rising temperatures are hitting their communities in different ways. Tucson Mayor Regina Romero, Ward 1 Councilmember and Vice Mayor Lane Santa Cruz, Ward 6 Councilmember Miranda Schubert, Ward 3 Councilmember Kevin Dahl and Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva were among those in attendance. In 2024, the city of Tucson adopted a Heat Action Roadmap to inform and protect residents and find ways to cool neighborhoods. The city has also implemented a tree planting initiative, water harvesting program, affordable solar program and sustainability campus. "It hits first and worst to our most vulnerable communities," Romero said. "We see a world waste-free. We are really doing lots of work." Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva speaks at the extreme heat town hall, calling climate change "a call to action" for Tucson residents. Arilynn Hyatt / Tucson Spotlight. The city council has been working on setting local regulations for data centers since last summer, and is also working on land and large water use ordinances, as well as creating an energy collaboration agreement with Tucson Electric Power. "If we pass it, it would be the first in the state and only sixth in the country where we do a collaboration agreement with a private utility," Romero said. Even with these local efforts, both Romero and Grijalva stressed that federal funding cuts are undermining the city's progress on climate change. "We do not have the type of investment that the previous administration made available to cities like Tucson," Romero said. "The federal government and the Trump administration are dismantling programs that could help us move forward." Grijalva said she believes it is the federal government's job to find local solutions to climate change problems. "Tonight is not just a town hall, it is a call to action to each and every one of us," Grijalva said. "Because climate change is real." Pima County Health Director Theresa Cullen warns attendees that rising temperatures could eventually outpace the county's ability to protect residents. Arilynn Hyatt / Tucson Spotlight. Grijalva said she is working to rebuild the coalition behind the Environmental Justice For All Act, which includes consulting tribal communities and other groups on the front lines of climate change. "This is how change happens," she said. "Not from the top down, but from communities coming together, raising our voices and refusing to accept the status quo." That sentiment was felt personally by at least one person in the room. Attendee Amy Dishion lost her husband, Evan, to extreme heat a few years ago. She talked about the personal toll of climate change, saying she wants to hold fossil fuel companies accountable for their role. "Every heat-related death results in trauma and despair," Dishion said. "Arizona is getting hotter year over year, and it's deadly and it's insidious." In the past three years, 350 people have died from heat-related illnesses, according to Pima County Health Director Theresa Cullen. "The public health department along with the mayor and council, the city and the other jurisdictions do what we can to keep you safe," she said. "But if the temperature keeps going to 22 degrees above where it is, there will be a point that no matter what we do, we will not be able to keep you safe." Arilynn Hyatt is a journalism major at the University of Arizona and Tucson Spotlight intern. Contact her at arilynndhyatt@arizona.edu. Tucson Spotlight is a community-based newsroom that provides paid opportunities for students and rising journalists in Southern Arizona. Please consider supporting our work with a tax-deductible donation. Donate to Tucson Spotlight Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de72e7d8d5dabda3959dc7 Lawmaker moves to mitigate Mayes’ public nuisance powers te 2026-04-14T17:01:27.855Z Lawmaker moves to mitigate Mayes’ public nuisance powers Key Points: GOP lawmakers are taking aim at the Arizona Attorney General over her public nuisance lawsuits Mayes has been using unprecedented public nuisance laws to curb the water use of large-scale agricultural businesses  Mayes argues she is stepping up to defend rural Arizonans when legislators have failed to act Republican lawmakers are moving to clip the legal wings of Attorney General Kris Mayes, with one legislator even calling her a “bully” for how she is pursuing companies over their groundwater pumping. Legislation approved by both the House and Senate would allow those who believe they have been damaged by an improper “nuisance” or “consumer fraud” lawsuit to sue the attorney general for damages — everything from legal fees to lost profits and even a reduction in the value of the business. It would not be absolute. The action would have to have been dismissed or found to have no merit. And the person filing the suit would have to show that the attorney general knew the action lacked merit — or, at least, that she publicized the lawsuit. But Rep. Lupe Diaz, R-Benson, said it should be enough to restrain any overly anxious attorney general from going after businesses using that nuisance claim. Mayes, however, says she is acting to protect residents from corporations that take advantage of the fact that state lawmakers have failed to regulate groundwater pumping in rural areas. Those nuisance laws, she said, provide the only legal avenue for relief. HB 2167 is just one of three measures filed by Diaz that he acknowledges are aimed at Mayes — and how he contends she is acting improperly in using public nuisance laws to go after companies over the amount of groundwater they are pumping. He is also behind a second measure that would make the attorney general automatically guilty of defamation if she filed a public nuisance lawsuit that, as in the case of HB 2167, lacked merit and she knew about it and publicized it. And a third would prohibit an attorney general from filing a nuisance action unless she first had the permission of the county board of supervisors. So far, though, only HB 2167 has cleared both the House and the Senate and is now on Gov. Katie Hobbs’s desk. What started all this was that Mayes filed suit two years ago against a Saudi company to force it to stop “excessively pumping groundwater” at its western Arizona alfalfa operations and require it to set aside funds to compensate neighbors it has damaged. More to the point, she is using a largely untested legal theory that the actions of Fondomonte have created a “public nuisance” by pumping so much water it has dried up the wells of nearby neighbors and resulted in subsidence of the land around Vicksburg in La Paz County. That case is still pending. And any new legislation would not affect it. Since that time, however, Mayes used the threat of a similar lawsuit to force Riverview, LLP, a Minnesota company that owns two large dairies in the Willcox basin to take 2,000 acres of farmland out of production and set aside $11 million for well drilling and water access for affected residents in Cochise County’s Sulfur Springs Valley. More to the point, Mayes has suggested she might use the same nuisance law to go after others who are withdrawing large quantities of groundwater in rural areas where there now are few, if any, state restrictions. “People are not trusting the government today,” he said of his legislation. “This will help to be able to bring some accountability and some comfort to those that may be feeling like Big Brother is coming against them.” But he made it clear that his aim was narrow: To rein in the use of nuisance laws by Mayes and any future attorney general. “I think that will help them think twice about pursuing these and putting the public in a position of having to defend themselves in court and spend all that money doing that,” Diaz said. Rep. Teresa Martinez had a simpler explanation for her support of curbing Mayes’ power. “I hate a bully,” said the Casa Grande Republican. But Rep. Mariana Sandoval said she sees the legislation through a different lens. “This is a thinly veiled attempt to intimidate the attorney general and shield powerful foreign corporations like Fondomonte and Riverview from accountability for draining Arizona’s scarce groundwater,” said the Goodyear Democrat. Fellow Democratic Rep. Stephanie Stahl Hamilton of Tucson said she, too, isn’t buying Diaz’s argument that he is attempting to shield common people from the abuses of large government, especially when it comes to Mayes using the public nuisance law. That is the one option the attorney general says she has to deal with excessive groundwater pumping in rural areas. “When I think about standing up for the little guy, and I think about who the little guy is in the state, I can’t discount the stories that I’ve heard of people who go to turn on their tap water and there’s no water there,” she said. “I cannot discount the stories I’ve heard of foundations cracking, thus eliminating any kind of equity in home ownership,” Stahl Hamilton said. “And I absolutely think that our attorney general is listening to the little guy in this case and is paving a way forward.” All that goes to the regulation — or lack thereof — of groundwater pumping in rural areas. Major urban areas are located within “active management areas” where pumping is monitored and regulated. There also are “irrigation non-expansion areas” with certain limits. Pumping pretty much everywhere else is ungoverned. And efforts by some local officials in rural counties to force better oversight have so far gone unheeded. Mayes noted the gap in the law when filing suit against Fondomonte, a company that came to Arizona to grow alfalfa to feed dairy cattle in Saudi Arabia, where such farming is not allowed. “Fondomonte is taking advantage of Arizona’s failure to protect its precious groundwater resources,” she said. All that goes to her decision to use the tool Mayes says she has: The public nuisance provision in the state criminal code. She said that because Fondomonte’s operations are harming its neighbors, that fits the definition. Mayes wants a court order enjoining the “excessive” pumping of groundwater. Her lawsuit does not define that in actual terms. But Mayes said that in 2023 alone, Fondomonte used about 31,196 acre-feet of water — more than 10 billion gallons — considered enough to serve about 93,000 single-family homes. She also wants Fondomonte to set up an “abatement fund” to reimburse others who have been affected. Among the issues that Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Scott Minder has to decide is whether any of this fits within nuisance laws. There really is no legal precedent for the case. The only known use of the law in a situation like this came earlier in Mayes’ tenure, when she used it to go after a company’s plan to mine rock and gravel on a 25-acre parcel it owned in a neighborhood in a rural area near Chino Valley. The site was within 100 feet of homes. When the state mine inspector said he had no authority to block the plan, Mayes cited nuisance laws and got a court to issue a preliminary injunction. The only thing is, there was never a final ruling on whether the mine was a nuisance — or whether the nuisance law applied. The lawsuit went away when someone else bought the land and mining plans were abandoned. It is the future use of those nuisance laws, Diaz said, he wants to restrain. He said Mayes — or any other attorney general — legally still could pursue nuisance claims. But Diaz said his HB 2167 sets the stage for someone to be able to fight such a claim and recover damages. That kind of law, he said, might have resulted in a different outcome in what happened with Riverview. Diaz does not dispute that there are people in the Willcox area who found their wells were drying up. But he said most went down between 100 and 300 feet; Diaz said Riverview was drawing from a different layer in the aquifer at 1,200 feet. “And then she comes in and threatens that she’s going to take them to court,” he said, without any proof. The company never admitted it was part of the problem. But Diaz said that, under threat from Mayes, it decided it was better to settle — and pay the $11 million — than risk the same kind of litigation as Fondomonte. Under his measure, he said, a company could fight the attorney general with a better chance of recovering not just its legal fees, which are typical in many civil cases, but also any other damages it might incur like lost sales, lost profits, and loss in the value of the business. “I believe she was using her position to extort,” he said. But Sen. Lauren Kuby said it’s not like Mayes was simply out looking for someone to sue. “In the Riverview case, the Willcox basin residents were faced with drying wells,” said the Tempe Democrat. “They called upon her office after years of heavy pumping by a large dairy.” And that, Kuby said, is what led to the settlement to provide $11 million and to follow 2,000 acres. “This is a concrete fix for a real, ongoing harm,” she said. Kuby said that’s precisely what’s wrong with HB 2167. “It would tie the hands of one official, our attorney general, who can act and is acting when communities raise the alarm across our state,” she said. “Riverview shows the model: When harm is real and urgent, the AG must be able to act decisively.” Diaz, however, said not everything — including wells drying up — require intervention by the attorney general. “We have been in an almost close to a 30-year drought now,” he said. “With that, comes a lot of things that we are not prepared for,” Diaz said. “But we also are a very creative people.” Consider, he said, people in his Southeast Arizona district whose wells have run dry. “They have bought tanks, they transfer their water, and they continue to move on,” Diaz said, without “everything to be the government to bail everybody out.” And he said there are government programs designed to help rural communities to build or improve drinking water systems. Diaz also brushes aside claims that Mayes intervened because rural residents want that. “We are creative people and we get around these things,” Diaz said. Consider, he said, an acquaintance who has lived in the area a long time, with water trucked into her property every week “so that she can do the laundry and shower and all that kind of stuff.” “Yeah, they have to watch a little bit of their water use,” Diaz said. “But they trade that off because they like to live in rural Arizona.” But what of those who sought intervention by Mayes? “The ones that are complaining the most are the ones that are coming in from California,” he said. Mayes, for her part, says Diaz is ignoring the reality of the situation — and why she believes that what Diaz is trying to do is harmful. “Hundreds of residents in Cochise County came out to my town hall to beg for help because their wells were going dry and the land was cracking open around their homes and no one in power was doing anything to protect them,” she said. “This year, we got them help while the Legislature has gone another session without doing anything to protect rural groundwater,” Mayes said. “It’s outrageous that instead of doing their jobs, Republican lawmakers want to punish me for doing mine.” Correction: This story has had its headline updated to reflect the story.  The post Lawmaker moves to mitigate Mayes’ public nuisance powers first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de72d1d8d5dabda3959da1 Swalwell resignation collides with China-linked scandal as critics demand file release te 2026-04-14T17:01:05.291Z Swalwell resignation collides with China-linked scandal as critics demand file release Rep. Eric Swalwell, who announced he will resign from Congress on Monday, is facing mounting criticism over a series of sexual misconduct allegations, but another, decade-old scandal over the California Democrat's ties to a suspected Chinese spy has also been revived amid reports the FBI is weighing whether to release documents on the matter. The sexual misconduct claims, including from a former Swalwell staffer, have renewed scrutiny of the congressman's past ties to suspected Chinese operative Christine Fang as critics and social media commentators demand the FBI release files related to Fang. Article III Project President Mike Davis, a vocal Trump ally, said Congress must vote to release the investigative files — similar to how it voted to release Jeffrey Epstein's case files — saying the FBI was legally barred from doing it without the legislative branch's approval. "It’s time for Congress to vote to release Eric Swalwell’s FBI file, which we must presume exists after his affair with a Chinese spy," Davis wrote on X. "His counter-intelligence risks must be staggering." CALIFORNIA REPORTER CLAIMS ERIC SWALWELL’S CONDUCT ‘WAS KNOWN,’ RAISES QUESTIONS ABOUT LOCAL SUPPORT ERIC SWALWELL ACCUSED OF PAYING NANNY WITH CAMPAIGN FUNDS WHILE SHE LACKED WORK AUTHORIZATION Right-wing social media influencers with large followings have also piled on in the wake of the new misconduct claims against Swalwell. "He needs to face legal consequences," wrote Eric Daugherty. "Removal from public office is the bare minimum. And release the Fang Fang files. Don't hold back." "Release the Fang Fang Files !!!" wrote influencer Catturd. DEM SENATOR RIPPED FOR 'SMEAR' OF FEMALE ACTIVIST ADVOCATING FOR SWALWELL'S ACCUSERS: 'VERY BAD LOOK' Swalwell has denied the new sexual misconduct allegations, calling them "absolutely false" in a video statement. The claims against Swalwell, who was one of the leading Democratic California gubernatorial candidates before ending his campaign, came on the heels of The Washington Post reporting in March that the FBI was mulling releasing redacted investigative files related to Swalwell’s prior ties to Fang.  Axios reported in 2020 that Fang, a suspected Chinese intelligence operative, aimed to develop ties with California politicians, including Swalwell. Fang fled the country and never faced charges. Swalwell sent a cease-and-desist letter to FBI Director Kash Patel upon news that the FBI was weighing a file release, suggesting it would violate his First Amendment rights, a federal statute about records releases and a Department of Justice internal policy. In response to the legal threat, the FBI said in a statement to Fox News Digital that file reviews were normal. "This FBI, being the most transparent in history, prepares documents for numerous different reasons, including for release to different agencies and departments to further review investigations that may have been opened under previous administrations," an FBI spokesperson said. After Swalwell announced he would resign from Congress, Patel, his longtime political foe, called on the public to submit tips to the bureau about Swalwell and invited the California Democrat to meet for an interview. Erica Knight, a Patel spokeswoman, suggested Swalwell had a hypocritical view of federal investigative files, alluding to Democrats' demands for documents related to Epstein's sex trafficking cases. "Democrats said releasing files = transparency and accountability. Now Democrats say releasing files = weaponization and smear campaigns," Knight wrote on X. "The only variable that changed is whose name is in the file." SENATE DEMOCRAT AVOIDS ANSWERING WHETHER SWALWELL SHOULD RESIGN FROM CONGRESS Fox News Digital reached out to the FBI for an update on the status of the Fang files and reached out to the DOJ about Swalwell's legal threat. Swalwell has been dogged by his past ties with Fang for years despite never facing charges over the matter. Swalwell cut ties with Fang in 2015 after he was alerted by the FBI about her, he has previously said.  The DOJ brought no charges against him and the House Ethics Committee found no evidence of wrongdoing on Swalwell’s part, according to a published letter the panel wrote to Swalwell in 2023 saying it had concluded a two-year investigation. The committee announced Monday it opened a new investigation into Swalwell based on what it said were "allegations that he may have engaged in sexual misconduct, including towards an employee working under his supervision." Swalwell suspended his gubernatorial campaign on Sunday and announced he would resign from Congress on Monday following a San Francisco Chronicle report detailing allegations from a former staffer who accused him of assaulting her twice while she was allegedly too intoxicated to consent to relations with him.  When news broke of his alleged misconduct with women, some immediately raised Swalwell's ties to Fang. "Wait is this the Fang Fang guy?" asked Barstool Sports President David Portnoy. Swalwell has defended his association with Fang, saying in a CNN interview in 2020 that he was "shocked" when authorities told him about her. He said he offered to cooperate with the FBI at the time. In response to the report last month that the FBI was considering releasing the investigative files, Swalwell also put out a public statement accusing the bureau of attempting to interfere with his now-terminated gubernatorial campaign. "Through great reporting, we now know the outrageous ends the White House will go to target political opponents," Swalwell had said. "The reason Trump is so desperately trying to stop me is not because I’m running for Governor of California but because now I’m the favorite." Fox News Digital reached out to Swalwell's office for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de72bdd8d5dabda3959d98 Legendary Olympic hockey coach admits he used fake COVID vaccination card for Beijing Games te 2026-04-14T17:00:45.494Z Legendary Olympic hockey coach admits he used fake COVID vaccination card for Beijing Games An Olympic hockey coach admitted to using a fake vaccination card to coach his team in the Beijing Olympics four years ago. Swiss ice hockey coach Patrick Fischer has admitted he used a certificate falsely claiming he'd been vaccinated against COVID-19 to get around China's strict travel restrictions. Swiss public broadcaster SRF said it confronted Fischer with documents showing he was fined nearly 39,000 Swiss francs ($50,000) by local authorities in 2023 for document forgery after buying the certificate on social media. SRF said he went public with his admission shortly after. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM In a statement late Monday, Fischer said he made a "serious mistake in this matter" by traveling to Beijing with the Switzerland men's team using false paperwork. "I'm very sorry if I've disappointed people with this situation," Fischer said. "I was in an extraordinary personal crisis because I didn't want to be vaccinated. At the same time I certainly didn't want to let my team down at the Olympic Games." Fischer is one of Switzerland's most successful hockey coaches ever. He's been in the post since 2015 and took the team to three Olympics as well as winning three silver medals at the world championship. OLYMPIC GOLD WINNER DISMISSES ATHLETES' NEGATIVE COMMENTS ON REPRESENTING US: 'I THINK WE'RE THE BEST COUNTRY' The team was eliminated in the quarterfinal round. Ahead of the 2022 Olympics, China had some of the strictest COVID-19 rules in the world. It insisted any athletes heading to the Games had to either be vaccinated against COVID-19 or sit out a three-week quarantine in a hotel, as Swiss snowboarder Patrizia Kummer did. Switzerland hosts the world championship next month. Fischer was already due to step down after that, and the Swiss Ice Hockey Federation said it considers the matter closed. Fischer played for the Swiss national team in the 2002 and 2006 Olympics and also played for the country's 1994 World Juniors team. He spent most of his career playing for EV Zug of Switzerland's National League A, where his jersey number is retired. 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/69de708ad8d5dabda3959d17 Heat star Jaime Jaquez Jr celebrates sister's WNBA Draft selection with heartfelt message te 2026-04-14T16:51:22.732Z Heat star Jaime Jaquez Jr celebrates sister's WNBA Draft selection with heartfelt message Basketball has become the family business for the Jaquez family. The Chicago Sky selected Gabriela Jaquez with the No. 5 overall pick in the WNBA Draft on Monday, making her the second professional basketball player in the family. Gabriela’s brother, Jaime Jaquez Jr., has spent the last three seasons with the Miami Heat. Jaquez Jr. posted a message to his Instagram Stories congratulating his sister. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "Mama we made it!" Jaquez Jr. wrote. Jaquez was a standout player on UCLA’s national title-winning team this season. Her performance in the championship game capped off an outstanding season, as she scored 21 points while hauling in 10 rebounds with five assists in UCLA’s 79-51 win over South Carolina. Jaquez, who spent all four years of her collegiate career with UCLA, averaged 13.5 points per game, 5.5 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 1.1 steals per game in 38 games this season. She shot an astounding 53.9% from the field and an impressive 39% from 3-point range. WNBA COMMISSIONER PLAYS GENDER CARD WHEN ASKED ABOUT FUTURE The 22-year-old was named to the 2025-26 NCAA All-Tournament team, the 2025-26 All-Big Ten team, and the 2024-25 NCAA All-Region team throughout her career. Jaquez Jr. was not able to attend his sister’s big night as he is getting ready for the Heat’s NBA Play-in Tournament game against the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday. The 25-year-old small forward has had the best season of his young career for the Heat this year. In 75 games, with all but one of them coming off the bench, Jaquez Jr. has averaged a career-high 15.4 points per game, five rebounds, and 4.7 assists per game. Jaquez Jr. will hope to provide the Heat with a spark off the bench when they take on the Hornets at 7:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday. 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/69de7062d8d5dabda3959d01 Maryland Governor and State Democrats Fail in Redistricting Effort te 2026-04-14T16:50:42.672Z Maryland Governor and State Democrats Fail in Redistricting Effort State Democrats butted heads over a gerrymandering plan that could have eliminated the state’s lone Republican seat in the U.S. House. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de704cd8d5dabda3959cdc How the rewards app Freecash scammed its way to the top of the app stores te 2026-04-14T16:50:20.782Z How the rewards app Freecash scammed its way to the top of the app stores Freecash was removed from Apple's App Store after TechCrunch reached out for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de6e98d8d5dabda3959c86 Trump admin-Mamdani clash over Stonewall monument reaches final decision te 2026-04-14T16:43:04.458Z Trump admin-Mamdani clash over Stonewall monument reaches final decision A two-month legal battle over an iconic symbol of the LGBTQ+ movement has ended, with a settlement approving its restoration and New York City’s mayor hailing the decision as a "victory." The Trump administration agreed under a settlement on Monday to restore the Pride flag to Stonewall National Monument’s federal flagpole within seven days and maintain it there, removing it only for maintenance or other practical purposes. A judge approved the agreement, resolving the dispute over the flag’s removal. The Stonewall National Monument was first designated by President Barack Obama in 2016, protecting the Stonewall Inn in New York City as a historic site – becoming the first U.S. national monument dedicated to LGBTQ history.  FIRED YOSEMITE WORKER SUES NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AFTER HANGING MASSIVE TRANSGENDER FLAG ACROSS EL CAPITAN The ruling reins in the Trump administration’s push to eliminate diversity-related programs across national parks, after the flag’s removal in February sparked protests from Democratic leaders and activists and escalated into a broader political flashpoint. "This is a victory for the LGBTQ+ community and for our entire city," wrote Mayor Zohran Mamdani in an X on Monday. "It’s a reminder that New Yorkers won’t let our history be rewritten." He added that, "Our administration will keep working to ensure LGBTQ+ New Yorkers can live safely and with dignity in our city." Fox News Digital reached out to the mayor’s office for comment on Tuesday.  MASSACHUSETTS DROPS CONTROVERSIAL GENDER IDEOLOGY MANDATE FOR LICENSING FOSTER CARE PARENTS At the time of the flag removal, Mamdani said he was "outraged," calling for the country to live up to the legacy the Stonewall Inn represents, while a Department of Interior spokesperson previously told Fox News Digital that "city leaders seem more focused on theatrics than solutions." "Hundreds of families in New York City went without power during this year’s severe cold weather, people are being found dead on the streets, and trash has piled up so high it towers over city residents. This is Mayor Mamdani and city officials' New York City," the spokesperson said at the time. They added, "it would be a better use of their time to get the trash buildup off city streets, ensure there are no more avoidable deaths, and work to keep the power on for the people of New York City." The Washington Litigation Group (WLG), which initiated legal proceedings, announced the agreement through a press release, writing, the decision "confirms that the Pride flag falls within the law and NPS policy." JUDGE DEALS BLOW TO TRUMP ADMINISTRATION, ORDERS SLAVERY EXHIBIT RESTORED AT ICONIC PHILLY LANDMARK "The government has acknowledged what we argued from day one: the Pride flag belongs at Stonewall," wrote WLG lead counsel Alexander Kristofcak. "The flag will be restored and it will fly officially and permanently. And we will remain vigilant to ensure that the government sticks to the deal." Fox News Digital reached out to WLG for additional comment.  "The removal of the Pride flag from Stonewall was an attempt to erase LGBTQ+ history and undermine the rule of law," said Andrew Berman, executive director of Village Preservation. "This settlement restores both." Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer celebrated the decision on X, writing, "the administration was forced to settle and heed our demands that the pride flag at Stonewall National Monument will always fly freely and proudly." In December, National Park Service (NPS) units were instructed to purge gift stores at parks, removing any items that promote DEI and gender ideological extremism. Many NPS gift shops are located in visitor centers, which are common in major parks. Some can be found in smaller or remote parks. Most shops are run by nonprofit partners of the NPS, with funds benefiting visitors and the parks. Fox News Digital’s Andrew Mark Miller contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de6e84d8d5dabda3959c7d Titanic survivor life jacket set to fetch staggering price as anniversary nears te 2026-04-14T16:42:44.972Z Titanic survivor life jacket set to fetch staggering price as anniversary nears A rare life jacket worn by a Titanic survivor is set to be auctioned more than a century after the disaster. The flotation device, used by first-class passenger Laura Mabel Francatelli during the ship’s 1912 sinking, is expected to sell for roughly $339,000 to $475,000, news agency Cover Media reported. Francatelli wore the life jacket as she boarded Lifeboat No. 1 after the Titanic struck an iceberg just before midnight on April 14, 1912. She later signed the item along with seven other survivors from the same lifeboat. FAMOUS TITANIC PASSENGER’S POCKET WATCH THAT STOPPED AT MOMENT DOOMED SHIP SANK SELLS FOR RECORD AT AUCTION The life jacket remained in her family for decades before being acquired by a private collector about 20 years ago.  It is believed to be one of only a handful of Titanic life jackets still in existence — and the only one ever offered at auction, Cover Media noted. Auctioneers at Henry Aldridge & Son said the item has generated global interest ahead of the sale, which is scheduled to take place April 18. Francatelli, who was just 22 at the time, boarded the Titanic in France and was traveling as a secretary to fashion designer Lady Lucy Duff Gordon and her husband, Sir Cosmo Duff Gordon. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER She later recalled being told not to worry as she was helped into a life preserver before making her way to the ship’s deck, where lifeboats were being lowered. The group ultimately boarded Lifeboat No. 1 — which had a capacity of about 40 people but was launched with only 12 on board. The lifeboat later became the subject of controversy after its occupants did not return to rescue others in the water. Reports at the time also raised questions about payments made by Sir Cosmo to crew members, though the circumstances were widely debated. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES The survivors were eventually picked up by the RMS Carpathia, which arrived hours after the Titanic sank and rescued more than 700 passengers. Francatelli later returned to Britain and married Swiss-born hotel manager Maximilian Haering in 1913.  The couple eventually moved to New York, where they worked in the hospitality industry and operated hotels together. After her husband’s death, she returned to the United Kingdom — where she spent the remainder of her life until her death in 1967. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ The cream-colored life jacket, made of canvas with cork-filled sections, has been displayed at museums in both the United States and Europe. "There are only a handful of life jackets worn by survivors which still exist today," auctioneer Andrew Aldridge told Cover Media, adding that most are held in museums and are unlikely to be sold. The upcoming sale is expected to draw collectors and history enthusiasts from all over the world. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de6e71d8d5dabda3959c74 Why your home Wi-Fi needs more than just a strong password te 2026-04-14T16:42:25.177Z Why your home Wi-Fi needs more than just a strong password If you've locked down your home Wi-Fi with a strong password, you're already ahead of the game. But here's the reality: a password alone isn't enough to keep your online activity private. Most people think of Wi-Fi security as simply keeping strangers off their network. And while that matters, it's only part of the picture. Even with a secure password, your internet activity can still be visible to others in ways you might not expect. A Wi-Fi password keeps people out, but it does not hide what happens inside your connection. Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report DO YOU NEED A VPN AT HOME? HERE ARE 10 REASONS YOU DO When you connect to the internet at home, your internet service provider (ISP) can see a surprising amount of what you do online. That can include the websites you visit, how long you spend on them and sometimes even more detailed activity. In some cases, that data can be: And it's not just your ISP. Websites, apps, big tech companies, governments and data brokers are constantly collecting information about your behavior, often without you realizing it. Think of it this way: your password locks the front door, but once your data leaves your house, it can still be exposed along the way. That's where a VPN comes in. A virtual private network (VPN) creates a secure, encrypted tunnel between your device and the internet. That means your data is scrambled before it leaves your home network, making it much harder for anyone to see what you're doing online.  In addition, connecting to a VPN server gives you a new IP address, so your online activity can't be easily traced back to you. This makes it harder for advertisers, social networks and scammers to construct behavioral profiles, which can be used to target you with things like phishing attacks. With a VPN: SPRING CLEAN YOUR DIGITAL FOOTPRINT: WHY RETIREES ARE SCAM TARGETS Many VPN services are popular for their speed, simplicity and overall feature sets. This becomes even more important if you ever use public Wi-Fi, where your data is far more exposed. What does this mean in practice? For starters, most VPN services are easy to use. They offer apps for nearly every device imaginable, including options that work directly with routers. These apps are straightforward to set up and configure. Once running, a single click or tap is all it takes to change your virtual location, mask your IP address and encrypt your connection. High-speed servers mean they don't fall into the trap of slowing you down. In many cases, using a VPN can even provide more consistent, reliable speeds. With a more anonymous IP address, your ISP is also less able to throttle (cap) your connection speeds, as some providers do. Setting up a VPN on your router protects every device in your home automatically, including smart TVs, gaming consoles and other connected devices. Many VPN providers now go beyond basic protection and offer additional privacy tools. These can include password managers, email protection, identity monitoring and even private AI tools designed to keep your data more secure. In short, it's no longer just about securing your connection, it's about protecting your entire digital footprint. Your home Wi-Fi is the gateway to everything you do online banking, shopping, working and staying connected. Relying on just a password is like locking your door but leaving the curtains wide open. Adding a VPN gives you an extra layer of privacy that works quietly in the background while enhancing every corner of your digital life. It's about being prepared, sure. But it's also about peace of mind. 5 SIMPLE TECH TIPS TO IMPROVE DIGITAL PRIVACY For the best VPN software, see my expert review of the best VPNs for browsing the web privately on your Windows, Mac, Android and iOS devices at CyberGuy.com. A strong password is a smart first step, but it only protects who gets onto your network, not what happens to your data after it leaves. Your internet activity still passes through systems designed to track, analyze and sometimes profit from it. Adding a VPN shifts the balance back in your favor by encrypting your connection and limiting how much others can see. It is a simple upgrade that turns basic security into real privacy, without changing how you use the internet day to day. Where should we draw the line between staying connected and staying private? 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/69de6e5dd8d5dabda3959c6b 5th accuser comes forward against Rep Eric Swalwell ahead of expected resignation te 2026-04-14T16:42:05.544Z 5th accuser comes forward against Rep Eric Swalwell ahead of expected resignation Another woman accused Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., of sexual assault on Tuesday, just hours before the embattled lawmaker is expected to resign from the House. The accuser came forward after four women alleged Swalwell committed sexual misconduct and rape, including at least one incident involving a former staffer, as reported by CNN and the San Francisco Chronicle. The announcement came during a news conference in Beverly Hills, Calif., organized by the women’s attorney, Lisa Bloom. Swalwell has repeatedly denied any criminal wrongdoing and has promised to fight "false" accusations. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., said he expected Swalwell to offer his resignation letter on Tuesday. When asked whether he agreed with the decision of Swalwell and scandal-plagued Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, to resign, Jeffries replied, "Yes." This is a developing story and will be updated. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de6e49d8d5dabda3959c62 Graham Platner blames Nazi tattoo on military ‘culture,’ draws backlash from GOP veterans te 2026-04-14T16:41:45.781Z Graham Platner blames Nazi tattoo on military ‘culture,’ draws backlash from GOP veterans Progressive U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner defended his past controversial statements and behavior during a Friday interview, attributing some of his prior views to the "culture" he experienced during his military service and prompting backlash from Republican lawmakers and veterans. Platner, a Democrat running in Maine's Senate primary, told host Major Garrett on CBS News' "The Takeout" podcast that his time in the U.S. Army shaped earlier beliefs he no longer holds. "I came out of a hyper-masculine, hyper-violent place," Platner said. "We have a crude sense of humor in the infantry… we certainly have a, I would say, narrow view of a lot of topics. And that colored my opinions and my beliefs." The comments came as Platner addressed scrutiny over past Reddit posts, a Nazi tattoo and other controversies tied to his earlier conduct. Platner said his evolution stemmed from exposure to different perspectives following his service. DEM PRIMARY TURNS UGLY: MILLS UNLEASHES BRUTAL ATTACK ON SANDERS-BACKED PLATNER IN CRUCIAL SENATE SHOWDOWN "Once I left and came out and interacted in the civilian world with lots of different people with very different experiences than my own," he said. "Many of those beliefs and thoughts and even just language changed significantly over time." The remarks drew criticism from Republican officials with military backgrounds, who pushed back on the suggestion that such views are reflective of American military culture. Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., a retired Air Force general, responded to the comments on X by rejecting the characterization outright. "I served nearly 30 years and never saw a Nazi tattoo on one of our servicemen or women," Bacon said. MAINE SENATE CANDIDATE CITES COMBAT TRAUMA WHEN CONFRONTED ON 'TERRIBLE' POSTS ABOUT SEXUAL ASSAULT Sen. Tim Sheehy, R-Mont., a former Navy SEAL, also criticized Platner’s explanation in a post on X. "I must have missed the day in basic training where they taught us to get Nazi tattoos and say women deserve to be raped," Sheehy said. Sen. Todd Young, R-Ind., a Marine Corps veteran, similarly dismissed the claim that military culture contributed to the behavior in question. "Blame the Marine Corps for Nazi tattoos and rape comments? Wasn’t in my training manual," Young wrote. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, argued that Platner’s comments broadly mischaracterized service members. "Democrat candidate with a Nazi SS tattoo explains why he got that tattoo — essentially, that the US military are ALL ‘narrow’ minded, ‘hyper-violent’ Nazis," Cruz wrote. "This is FALSE, and slanderous to our servicemen & women." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Platner acknowledged that not all of his past actions could be attributed solely to his military experience, while maintaining that it played a significant role in shaping earlier viewpoints. "I’ve never laid the entire fault... at the feet of only post-traumatic stress," he told Garrett. "Some of that was not because of my combat service, but much of it was because of the culture I had come out of." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de6e36d8d5dabda3959c59 Trump meets US ambassador to China as tensions flare ahead of Xi showdown te 2026-04-14T16:41:26.122Z Trump meets US ambassador to China as tensions flare ahead of Xi showdown President Donald Trump is set to meet with U.S. Ambassador to China David Perdue Tuesday, as the administration prepares for a high-stakes summit between the U.S. president and Chinese President Xi Jinping in May.  The talks are expected to focus on both escalating tensions in the Middle East and the broader U.S.–China relationship, as Washington weighs its approach to Beijing ahead of the summit. The meeting comes just after the U.S. launched a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, where China remains the largest buyer of Iranian crude amid the conflict between the U.S., Iran and Israel. The blockade risks pulling China more directly into the conflict. Any effort to enforce it against shipments bound for China could trigger a confrontation between the world’s two largest economies. US, CHINA AGREE TO OPEN DIRECT MILITARY HOTLINE AFTER XI-TRUMP SUMMIT "This will only aggravate confrontation, escalate tension, undermine the already fragile ceasefire and further jeopardize safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said of the blockade Tuesday in a daily press conference. "It is a dangerous and irresponsible move."  The meeting also comes amid reports that China supplied Iran with weapons, which Chinese officials dismissed as "completely made up." Trump has threatened China with 50% tariffs if the reports are accurate. Meanwhile, Washington and Beijing remain locked in a fragile tariff standoff.  After the 2025 escalation pushed tariffs above 100% on both sides, the two countries agreed to a temporary rollback that lowered U.S. duties on Chinese goods to around 30% and China’s tariffs on American exports to roughly 10%. That truce has held into 2026, but core disputes over technology, market access and national security remain unresolved, with both sides continuing negotiations ahead of the planned summit. The U.S. has escalated economic pressure beyond tariffs: the Trump administration has moved to eliminate a key loophole that allowed Chinese goods valued under $800 to enter the U.S. duty-free, a step targeting companies like Temu and Shein and affecting millions of shipments. Despite rising economic tensions, U.S. military posture toward China remains more restrained.  The Trump administration’s national security and defense strategies prioritize defending the homeland from overseas conflicts, even as they identify China as the top long-term threat.  Recent intelligence assessments also have downplayed the likelihood of an imminent Chinese invasion of Taiwan, finding no fixed timeline for military action, suggesting Washington is focused more on deterrence than preparing for direct conflict. The White House could not immediately be reached for comment on the purpose of the meeting. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de6e22d8d5dabda3959c50 Three-year-old girl killed, pregnant mother injured after alleged drag racers split car in half in Arizona te 2026-04-14T16:41:06.223Z Three-year-old girl killed, pregnant mother injured after alleged drag racers split car in half in Arizona A 3-year-old girl died last week after a high-speed crash that split a car in half and left her pregnant mother injured at an intersection in Tucson, Arizona, leading to second-degree murder charges against two alleged drag racers, ages 22 and 16. Officers responded around 1 p.m. April 10 to the intersection, where a silver Toyota Camry and a white Hyundai Genesis collided in what investigators described as a violent, high-impact crash. The child, who was properly secured in a car seat, was rushed to a hospital but later died from her injuries. An adult woman driving the Camry was also seriously injured. The Genesis driver suffered minor injuries. A GoFundMe that the victims’ family created for funeral and medical expenses identified the toddler as Anna, "a bright, joyful, and loving little girl." 1-YEAR-OLD INJURED AFTER TEEN DRIVER CRASHES CAR OFF OKLAHOMA BRIDGE "In this heartbreaking moment, we lost our sweet Anna, their beloved three-year-old daughter tragically passed away from her injuries from the collision," the family said in the fundraiser post. The fundraiser identified the adult female as Anna’s mother, who it said is nine months pregnant. It said she was recovering at a hospital while "facing every parent’s worst nightmare" in the "unimaginable loss" of her youngest daughter. Investigators said the Genesis was racing another vehicle, believed to be a multicolored Dodge Charger, at speeds far above the limit when it struck the Camry as it attempted a left turn, splitting the vehicle in half. The Dodge Charger fled the scene. ILLEGAL MIGRANT CHARGED IN DEADLY 124 MPH CHASE THAT KILLED PREGNANT TEEN, UNBORN CHILD Police arrested Christian Isaiah Randall, the 22-year-old driver of the Genesis, and charged him with second-degree murder, along with multiple counts of endangerment and aggravated assault. He is being held on a $500,000 bond. The driver of the second vehicle was identified as a 16-year-old boy on Sunday after investigators said they located the Dodge Charger involved in the incident. The boy was arrested and charged with second-degree murder and multiple counts of endangerment and aggravated assault. Police said he was booked into the Pima County Juvenile Detention Center. Authorities said excessive speed was the primary cause of the crash, though the investigation remains ongoing. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de6df9d8d5dabda3959c3b Trump Administration Accuses Biden DOJ of Unfairly Prosecuting Anti-Abortion Activists te 2026-04-14T16:40:25.737Z Trump Administration Accuses Biden DOJ of Unfairly Prosecuting Anti-Abortion Activists The report is part of the president’s effort to claim anti-conservative and anti-Christian biases in federal law enforcement, even as he pushes to wield the legal system against his political enemies. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de6bddd8d5dabda3959bc8 Critics blast Democrats after Swalwell resignation, say saga shows ‘how politics really works’ te 2026-04-14T16:31:25.747Z Critics blast Democrats after Swalwell resignation, say saga shows ‘how politics really works’ Anger over the sexual abuse allegations that led to Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., resigning from Congress is reaching a fever pitch as one critic claimed the saga exposes "how politics really works" in the United States. While maintaining his innocence, Swalwell, a seven-term congressman and former Democratic presidential candidate, announced Monday he would resign from Congress following sexual assault allegations from multiple former staffers. On the same day, Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, who admitted to an affair with a staffer who later died by suicide, also announced his resignation from Congress. Their departures have prompted new calls to purge Congress of perpetrators of sexual abuse. After Swalwell announced his resignation, Dale Stark, a political pundit and veteran, reacted, "The Swalwell saga perfectly shows how politics really works in America. They’ve had this dirt on him for years and sat on it until he stepped out of line." Stark added that this "explains why no matter who you vote for, you get the same results," adding, "One nation under blackmail." ERIC SWALWELL ACCUSED OF PAYING NANNY WITH CAMPAIGN FUNDS WHILE SHE LACKED WORK AUTHORIZATION Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took a similar line, decrying the Democratic leadership for not taking action against Swalwell sooner. "The Democrat Party was aware of this guy’s behavior but never said anything until the party was threatened with getting shut out of the governor race," DeSantis wrote. Until these allegations surfaced, Swalwell was a frontrunner in the California gubernatorial race to succeed term-limited Gov. Gavin Newsom. Swalwell announced he was suspending his campaign for governor on Sunday. His sudden ouster, however, has many speculating that deeper forces are at play. Conservative pundit and podcaster Michael Knowles suggested Swalwell’s ouster was the result of political maneuvering by the Democrats.   "So the Dems improve their chances in the CA gov race and also avoid putting their members on record in a vote to expel, and all it cost them was a replaceable congressman, whose seat will now be filled by another Dem," he wrote. "Gotta give the devils their due: they're good at the game." Kari Lake, a former Republican candidate for both Arizona governor and senator, reacted that she is "glad Eric Swalwell is finally on his way out of Congress," but cautioned, "He should take the rest of the creeps with him. Washington is infested with them." "The American people are fed up with this depraved, disgusting behavior from our so-called leaders," she wrote on X. "It's time to restore basic decency, respect, & real accountability in our nation's capital." SWALWELL'S 'BEST FRIEND' IN CONGRESS TURNS ON HIM AFTER BOMBSHELL ALLEGATIONS TORPEDO HIS POLITICAL CAREER Pundit Scott Jennings reacted, "Democrats and people in the media are openly admitting something shameful and horrifying: They ALL KNEW about Eric Swalwell." "They said nothing, leaving the victims to suffer in silence. But why? The answer is obvious," he went on. "To protect this Looney Tunes Eric Swalwell because he was good at going out and attacking Donald Trump. I mean, let’s be honest, that’s why he was under their protection." Meanwhile, some suggested that there are more members of Congress who must be ousted. SWALWELL’S FORMER DEM RIVAL UNLOADS ON HIS ‘LIGHTWEIGHT’ CAREER AS SEXUAL ASSAULT ALLEGATIONS EMERGE Madison Cawthorn, a former Republican congressman who sparked backlash after alleging he was invited to an orgy by fellow lawmakers and had witnessed cocaine use, wrote a cryptic post that "Swalwell is not the only one." "I warned you all about what goes on in Washington. Why is everyone acting surprised?" Cawthorn wrote on X. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de6bcad8d5dabda3959bbf Mike Johnson says he supports expelling Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick over dozens of ethics violations te 2026-04-14T16:31:06.089Z Mike Johnson says he supports expelling Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick over dozens of ethics violations Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, an embattled Florida lawmaker facing a pending criminal indictment, could be the next member of Congress to face expulsion. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., told reporters Tuesday that he would support expelling Cherfilus-McCormick from Congress, citing a bipartisan adjudicatory subcommittee finding her guilty of more than two dozen ethics violations in March. "The Ethics Committee has gone through all of its processes, and they found some alarming facts," Johnson said. "I think the facts are indisputable at this point, and so I believe it will be the consensus of this body that she should be expelled." The ethics panel’s guilty verdict was the culmination of a yearslong investigation during which the group interviewed hundreds of individuals and reviewed tens of thousands of documents. LAWMAKERS PUT EXPULSION THREATS ATOP HOUSE AGENDA AS RETURN SETS UP HIGH-STAKES WEEK Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., has pledged to introduce an expulsion resolution against Cherfilus-McCormick, but he said he would wait until the ethics panel releases its recommended punishment against the Florida Democrat. The group is scheduled to hold a hearing announcing its suggested sanction for Cherfilus-McCormick next week. Cherfilus-McCormick has continued to deny any wrongdoing and has not signaled that she is considering resigning. The Florida Democrat is also running for reelection ahead of the state’s August primary. It takes a two-thirds majority to expel a lawmaker, meaning a significant number of Democrats would have to support ousting Cherfilus-McCormick for Steube’s measure to be successful. Just a handful of Democrats, including Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp-Perez, D-Wash., have so far voiced support for Cherfilus-McCormick’s resignation if she does not step down. Reps. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., and Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, announced plans to resign Monday after both lawmakers faced potential expulsion votes this week. Both men have been accused of sexual misconduct and are under investigation by the House Ethics Committee. Johnson said Tuesday it was "the appropriate thing" for both men to resign, citing the allegations against them. JEFFRIES DECLINES TO BREAK WITH INDICTED DEMOCRAT AFTER ETHICS PANEL'S GUILTY VERDICT House Democratic leadership has largely stood by Cherfilus-McCormick despite the House Ethics Committee’s findings. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., has indicated that he will not comment on Cherfilus-McCormick’s fate until the House ethics panel finishes its deliberations. If Republicans move forward with expelling Cherfilus-McCormick, Democrats could offer a retaliatory measure seeking to oust scandal-ridden Rep. Cory Mills, R-Fla. Mills is currently under investigation by the House Ethics Committee for a range of allegations, including domestic violence and campaign finance violations. He has maintained his innocence and is seeking reelection. Johnson told reporters Tuesday that he would check the status of the Mills probe. Cherfilus-McCormick is facing more than five decades in prison for allegedly stealing millions in disaster relief funds to finance her run for Congress and purchase luxury items. She is also accused of participating in a straw donor scheme and conspiring to file a false federal tax return. Fox News Digital reached out to Cherfilus-McCormick's office for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de6ba2d8d5dabda3959bab Texas A&M Picks an Insider for President After Months of Conflict te 2026-04-14T16:30:26.009Z Texas A&M Picks an Insider for President After Months of Conflict Debates over how to teach about gender, sexuality and other topics have shaken the school, and lead to the ouster of the previous president at the College Station campus last summer. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de695fd8d5dabda3959b36 California homeowner confronts intruder with shovel after man allegedly breaks in asking for daughter te 2026-04-14T16:20:47.218Z California homeowner confronts intruder with shovel after man allegedly breaks in asking for daughter A man in California was caught on Ring camera trying to break into someone's home demanding to know where their daughter was, only to be confronted by the homeowner, according to police. Jason Nichols, 30, faces charges of burglary, vandalism, and making criminal threats after police said he tried to break into the Fairfield residence and identified himself as a fictional wizard. While Nichols appeared calm when he approached the home, things took a turn after he refused to leave. At the time, the homeowner's pregnant wife and 5-year-old child hid in the garage. "I just want to make sure everything is OK. There seems to be something going on," Nichols said, according to KTVU. SIGN UP TO GET TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER "What do you mean?" the homeowner responded, while asking the homeowner to leave. Nichols seemingly appeared to become agitated after talking with the homeowner on the Ring camera, shouting, "Where’s your daughter? Who’s in there with you? Open this f------ door or I’m breaking it down." SEND US A TIP HERE "I’m giving you a chance — get the f--- out of my house," the homeowner said. "My name is Harry Dresden, mother f--- !" Nichols said. "This is my neighborhood." LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X Dresden is a fictional wizard from a TV series. After the suspect was taken into custody, Fairfield police said a witness came forward regarding a separate incident involving Nichols and her child, but didn't provide more details. Nichols was arrested on charges of annoying or molesting a child under 18 regarding that incident. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? FIND MORE ON THE TRUE CRIME HUB At one point, Nichols removed a hanging decoration from the entryway and continued shouting, threatening to "f------ kill" the homeowner if he didn't open the door. Nichols got into the house by breaking a gate and entering through a sliding glass door, according to police. The homeowner returned as Nichols gained entry into the house and confronted Nichols with a shovel. Fairfield police said the homeowner and Nichols sustained head injuries. Police arrested Nichols and took him to a local hospital for treatment, and he was later booked at the Solano County Jail. According to NBC Bay Area, Nichols lives behind the victim's home. His bond was set at $250,000. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de6753d8d5dabda3959ab6 Astros star delivers explicit message to team as downhill spiral continues amid losing streak te 2026-04-14T16:12:03.344Z Astros star delivers explicit message to team as downhill spiral continues amid losing streak The Houston Astros have lost six straight games and Carlos Correa was blunt in his profane assessment of the team’s recent play. The Astros lost 6-2 to the Seattle Mariners on Monday at T-Mobile Park, the final game of a four-game sweep by their American League West rivals. It was their eighth loss in their last nine games, and the skid has dropped them to last in the AL West. "I don’t want to attach our failures to the injuries. Our failures are because we’re playing s---ty baseball. We’re a good club playing bad baseball," Correa said via MLB.com. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM While Correa won’t attach the team’s struggles to injuries, the lineup and pitching staff have been ravaged by them in the early going of the season. The Astros placed All-Star shortstop Jeremy Peña on the 10-day injured list with a hamstring strain and rookie right-hander Tatsuya Imai on the 15-day injured list with right arm fatigue Monday. Since the start of the season, the team has placed starting pitcher Cristian Javier (Grade 2 right shoulder strain), outfielder Jake Meyers (Grade 2 right oblique strain), Hunter Brown (Grade 2 right shoulder strain) on the injured list. They were already without star closer Josh Hader in the bullpen, who was placed on the IL at the end of March with left biceps tendinitis. AARON JUDGE, MIKE TROUT'S HOME RUN DUEL ENTERS MLB HISTORY BOOKS Astros manager Joe Espada vowed the team will fight through their current struggles. "We’ll get through this," Espada said. "But, I’m doing well. I just don’t like when our players are injured. They work really hard in the offseason to come back in shape, and expectations are for us to go out there and perform and get back to the postseason, and this makes it tough to have our guys getting banged up. But, we’ll fight through this." Correa, a three-time All-Star, has been one of the few Astros players who has been immune to the team’s early-season struggles, hitting .291 with one home run and nine RBI while playing strong defense at both shortstop and third base. The Astros (6-11) will look to turn things around when they play the Colorado Rockies (6-10) on Tuesday at 8:10 p.m. ET. 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/69de673fd8d5dabda3959aad Trump squeezed between Israel and Turkey as Netanyahu, Erdogan escalate feud te 2026-04-14T16:11:43.421Z Trump squeezed between Israel and Turkey as Netanyahu, Erdogan escalate feud Tensions between Israel and Turkey are escalating sharply, with a war of words between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan reaching new heights and placing President Donald Trump in an increasingly delicate position between the two sides as tension escalates.  The latest flare-up underscores a broader geopolitical clash about Iran, Gaza and regional influence, even as Washington attempts to maintain cooperation with both sides. Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan accused Israel of deliberately seeking a new adversary following its confrontation with Iran, saying the Israeli government is attempting to portray Ankara as its next enemy. "After Iran, Israel cannot live without an enemy," Fidan said in a televised interview with the state-run Anadolu news agency. "We see that not only Netanyahu’s administration but also some figures in the opposition — though not all — are seeking to declare Turkey the new enemy," he said. TURKEY’S NATO ROLE UNDER SCRUTINY AMID NEW REPORT ON HAMAS, MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD TIES The rhetoric reflects a sharp deterioration in relations that have been strained since Hamas’s Oct. 7, 2023, attack and the war in Gaza, but have now escalated into direct confrontation between the two leaders. Netanyahu, in remarks posted on X Saturday, accused Erdogan of siding with Iran and its proxies, writing that Israel "will continue to fight Iran’s terror regime… unlike Erdogan who accommodates them and massacred his own Kurdish citizens." Erdogan has intensified his criticism of Israel’s military campaign, accusing its leadership of war crimes and backing international legal action against Israeli officials. In one of the most incendiary exchanges, Turkey’s Foreign Ministry issued a statement claiming, "Netanyahu, who has been described as the Hitler of our time due to the crimes he has committed, is a well-known figure with a clear track record. An arrest warrant has been issued against Netanyahu by the International Criminal Court on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity. Under Netanyahu’s administration, Israel is facing proceedings before the International Court of Justice on charges of genocide." The escalation has not been limited to rhetoric. Erdogan previously has suggested Turkey could take more assertive military action in the region, referencing past interventions, remarks that have raised alarms in Israel. Israeli officials have responded forcefully.  Defense Minister Israel Katz has dismissed Erdogan’s threats as bluster, while officials warn that Turkey’s regional posture, particularly its engagement in Syria, is being closely monitored. For both leaders, analysts say, the escalation also serves domestic goals. For Trump, the situation presents a growing challenge. The administration relies on Israel as a central partner in confronting Iran, while also depending on Turkey, a NATO ally, for regional diplomacy and mediation efforts tied to ceasefire negotiations and broader Middle East strategy. That balancing act has become increasingly difficult as tensions between Jerusalem and Ankara intensify. ISRAEL UNMASKS IRAN-DIRECTED HAMAS CASH NETWORK IN TURKEY AS ANKARA PUSHES FOR GAZA ROLE Gönül Tol, senior fellow at the Middle East Institute and author of "Erdogan’s War: A Strongman’s Struggle at Home and in Syria," told Fox News Digital, "The Trump administration has played a role in making sure the two countries do not clash in Syria. How Turkey and Israel are managing their differences in Syria, where stakes are high for Erdogan, is telling. But this doesn't mean the two will try to undermine each other's interests from the eastern Mediterranean to Levant to Horn of Africa." "I think for both leaders, Netanyahu and Erdogan, escalating rhetoric serves a domestic purpose," Gönül added, "Anti-Israeli and pro-Palestinian sentiment in Turkey is very strong. At a time when Erdogan is struggling to resolve the country's growing economic problems, responding to Netanyahu's statements harshly scores points domestically and burnishes his strong leader image. But I do not think this rhetoric will turn into direct military clashes between the countries. Despite their military presence and clashing interests, Turkey and Israel have a quiet understanding where each accepts the other's sphere of influence in the country and try to deconflict." In a policy webinar hosted by the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security, Turkish academic Hüseyin Bağcı argued Turkey's ties with Washington limit the likelihood of direct conflict. "The Turkish state is not interested in fighting with Israel because the Turkish government has very good relations with the United States of America," he said. "You cannot be good with America and then be in conflict with Israel." TRUMP FACES MIDDLE EAST TEST AS NETANYAHU BALKS AT ERDOGAN’S GAZA TROOP HOPES From the Israeli perspective, however, concerns center on actions rather than rhetoric. Retired Israeli strategist Gabi Siboni said Turkey's behavior in Syria is shaping threat perceptions.  "I don’t know what Erdogan thinks. I know what he does, and I see what we see in our area," Siboni said in the webinar, adding, "There are true security concerns when we’re talking about what is happening in Syria. … Israel is not going to accept any type of military entrenchment of foreign actors." Bağcı maintained that the tensions are largely political.  "There is no structural conflict between Israel and Turkey," he said. "The rhetoric is political … but the geography and the interests remain." The tensions are also being fueled by renewed friction over Gaza-bound aid flotillas, a long-standing flashpoint in Israel–Turkey relations. A new Turkish-linked flotilla departed from Barcelona Monday, raising concerns in Israel about a repeat of past confrontations. The issue carries deep historical weight: in 2010, Israeli commandos boarded the Gaza flotilla raid, in which 10 were killed, triggering a years-long diplomatic rupture between the two countries. Recent reports that Turkish prosecutors are seeking prison sentences for Israeli officials, including Benjamin Netanyahu, over flotilla-related incidents have further escalated tensions, reinforcing how unresolved grievances continue to inflame the current crisis. While the confrontation remains largely rhetorical for now, the sharp escalation in language, and the competing interests driving it, highlight the fragility of the regional landscape and the limits of Washington’s ability to keep both sides aligned. Fox News Digital reached out to the Turkish Embassy in Washington, the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office, and the White House but did not receive a response in time for publication. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de6717d8d5dabda3959a9a House Republicans Step Up Scrutiny of ActBlue Over Foreign Donations te 2026-04-14T16:11:03.944Z House Republicans Step Up Scrutiny of ActBlue Over Foreign Donations Three Republican-led committees, responding to a New York Times report this month, accused the Democratic fund-raising organization of withholding documents from a subpoena request. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de6701d8d5dabda3959a73 Financial risk management platform Pillar raises $20M seed in round led by a16z te 2026-04-14T16:10:41.929Z Financial risk management platform Pillar raises $20M seed in round led by a16z Pillar's investors include a16z, Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi, Crucible Capital and Gallery Ventures. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de66edd8d5dabda3959a68 Arranca obra de $200M en Tucson House te 2026-04-14T16:10:21.208Z Arranca obra de $200M en Tucson House Leer en inglés Con 40,000 personas en la lista de espera para vivienda pública de Tucson, la ciudad inició la semana pasada las obras de su proyecto de vivienda asequible más ambicioso en décadas: una renovación de $200 millones del histórico rascacielos Tucson House, ubicado en Miracle Mile. Una vez renovado, el edificio Tucson House, de 17 pisos, ofrecerá 358 unidades que irán desde estudios hasta apartamentos de dos dormitorios. Las mejoras incluirán espacios comunes interiores y salas comunitarias, una zona al aire libre para juegos de jardín y una piscina, además de contar con trabajadores sociales en el lugar para brindar servicios de apoyo a los residentes. Tucson House proporcionará vivienda a residentes de 55 años o más que perciban ingresos de hasta el 60% de la mediana de ingresos del área, lo que lo convierte en una de las pocas opciones de vivienda asequible para personas mayores de bajos ingresos en la región. Se espera que el proyecto esté terminado para el verano de 2028. Anteriormente destacado en la revista TIME y en TV Guide, el edificio Tucson House se completó en 1963; estaba compuesto por 407 unidades y se consideraba un complejo de apartamentos de lujo en altura, habiendo alojado a huéspedes notables como John Wayne y Lee Marvin. En 1970, la construcción de la Interestatal 10 desvió el tráfico fuera de Miracle Mile, lo que provocó un declive económico en los vecindarios circundantes. En 1979, el edificio fue embargado y adquirido por el Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano de los Estados Unidos, organismo que posteriormente transfirió la propiedad a la ciudad de Tucson. El edificio fue reconvertido para su uso como vivienda pública en la década de 1980. Un miembro de la comunidad lee los paneles informativos sobre el proyecto de renovación de la Tucson House. Topacio "Topaz" Servellon / El Foco de Tucson. En 2017, Miracle Mile fue incluido en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos, reconociendo a Tucson House como una estructura que contribuye a dicho valor histórico. Esta designación ayudó a allanar el camino para la elaboración de un plan de preservación destinado a abordar la infraestructura envejecida del edificio, los problemas de accesibilidad y el deterioro de sus sistemas. El proyecto constituye una asociación público-privada liderada por la Ciudad de Tucson y el Departamento de Vivienda de Arizona, con el apoyo de El Pueblo Housing Development y la Autoridad de Desarrollo Industrial de Tucson. Gorman & Company ejerce como firma de arquitectura, contando con financiamiento de Fannie Mae, JP Morgan Chase, Hudson Housing Capital y Practice Consulting Group. Funcionarios municipales, del condado y estatales se reunieron el pasado 10 de marzo, junto con arquitectos y promotores, para dar inicio oficial a las obras del proyecto, compartiendo detalles sobre los planes y el alcance de los trabajos en curso. "Estamos reemplazando por completo todos los sistemas: los ascensores, la fontanería, la calefacción y la refrigeración,"  declaró Ann Chanecka, directora de Vivienda y Desarrollo Comunitario. "Estamos habilitando un amplio espacio para los servicios a los residentes y para los gestores de casos. Estamos reubicando la administración de la propiedad dentro del propio edificio, lo cual fue una solicitud específica de los residentes. Asimismo, estamos creando instalaciones recreativas y mejorando el servicio de lavandería." Johanna Hernández, subdirectora de Vivienda y Desarrollo Comunitario, calificó el proyecto como "absolutamente único" mientras recorría una de las plantas programadas para su renovación. “No solo porque se trata de la rehabilitación de una torre y de preservación histórica, sino porque estamos llevando a cabo una rehabilitación in situ”, dijo. “Todos los residentes, la mayoría de ellos, permanecen en el edificio mientras realizamos la rehabilitación.” El mes pasado, la ciudad anunció que, una vez concluidas las renovaciones, Tucson House dejará de funcionar como vivienda pública tradicional para integrarse al Housing Choice Voucher Program, también conocido como "Sección 8." Según las autoridades, este cambio permitirá mantener la asequibilidad de las unidades, atender las necesidades a largo plazo del edificio y contribuir a la financiación de la propiedad. Los residentes han ocupado un lugar central en este proceso y se les ha ofrecido la opción de permanecer en Tucson House durante las obras de renovación o de reubicarse de forma permanente, contando para ello con el apoyo financiero de una subvención de implementación del programa Choice Neighborhoods por valor de $50 millones. La alcaldesa Regina Romero abordó la necesidad de financiamiento público y privado en un momento en que el apoyo federal es incierto. Topacio "Topaz" Servellon / El Foco de Tucson. Se ha solicitado a los residentes que decidieron quedarse que brinden sus comentarios sobre las unidades y los espacios compartidos de la Tucson House. "Realizamos muchas mejoras en torno a ello, incluyendo unidades más accesibles para ayudarles a envejecer en su propio hogar, más espacios comunitarios y más servicios económicos," señaló Hernández. "Realmente queríamos construir esto con ellos, y no simplemente para ellos." La gobernadora Katie Hobbs estuvo presente en la ocasión y comentó a los asistentes que recorrió la Tucson House durante su primer año de mandato. "Cuando la visité, comprendí que convertir estas unidades en viviendas públicas fue una decisión inteligente y responsable, y que tendrá un impacto enorme," afirmó Hobbs. Hobbs ha invertido 9 millones de dólares provenientes del Fondo Fiduciario de Vivienda para preservar las viviendas destinadas a los adultos mayores, como parte de la Iniciativa Thrive de la 05; un esfuerzo unificado que congrega estrategias comunitarias de reducción de la delincuencia, así como iniciativas de vivienda, desarrollo laboral y económico en el código postal 85705. "Como gobernadora, me he propuesto transformar la manera en que abordamos la crisis de vivienda en Arizona, centrando las políticas en las personas en lugar de en los beneficios económicos, y priorizando a aquellas comunidades que han sido marginadas," declaró. "Cada dólar invertido directamente en nuestras comunidades vale la pena." Durante su discurso sobre el Estado del Estado, pronunciado en enero, Hobbs anunció la creación del Housing Acceleration Fund, una herramienta diseñada para agilizar y abaratar la construcción de viviendas asequibles en todo el estado de Arizona. Las renovaciones previstas para Tucson House incluyen un refuerzo de las vigas, la ampliación de los espacios comunes y comodidades modernas. Topacio “Topaz” Servellon / El Foco de Tucson. El Housing Acceleration Fund ayuda a los promotores de vivienda asequible a acceder a financiación de bajo costo para construir más unidades. Combina fondos públicos y privados con el objetivo de generar hasta $10 en inversión en vivienda por cada dólar aportado. "Este proyecto no se trata sólo de preservar la vivienda, se trata de transformar la vivienda pública en algo que sea sostenible, digno y construido para el futuro. Este desarrollo modernizará los sistemas de los edificios, mejorará la eficiencia energética, ampliará los espacios comunes donde los residentes pueden reunirse para acceder a programas y servicios, y mejorará la calidad de vida general de las personas que viven aquí; todo ello manteniendo la asequibilidad de la vivienda," declaró la alcaldesa de Tucson, Regina Romero. "En un momento en que la financiación federal puede ser impredecible y la incertidumbre económica genera inestabilidad, las alianzas sólidas con nuestros líderes estatales y del condado son hoy más importantes que nunca. " En febrero, el Concejo Municipal de Tucson declaró una emergencia de vivienda y de personas sin hogar. La declaración se produjo después de que la ciudad cerrará su lista de espera para vivienda pública, la cual había crecido hasta alcanzar los 40,000 solicitantes. El supervisor del condado de Pima, Andrés Cano, destacó los esfuerzos del condado para abordar la brecha habitacional, incluida una contribución de $1 millón al proyecto Tucson House. "Tuve la oportunidad única de poder dar el visto bueno a muchas inversiones, pero de la que me siento más orgulloso es de la inversión de $50 millones en el Housing Acceleration Fund de Arizona en 2023; la mayor inversión jamás realizada en el Fondo Fiduciario de Vivienda Asequible," afirmó Cano. "Durante la próxima década, invertiremos $250 millones para respaldar este crecimiento y esta demanda. Necesitamos construir 6,000 unidades al año para poder sostener el crecimiento de nuestra región; por lo tanto, esto significa que debemos seguir pensando a lo grande, actuando con urgencia e invirtiendo en el tipo de vivienda que nuestra comunidad necesita." Además de la vivienda asequible, Tucson House también continuará ampliando los servicios sociales para sus residentes. "Una de esas personas que se mudó, quien tenía un hijo pequeño, gracias al asesoramiento, la atención, la coordinación y el acceso a oportunidades de educación y empleo, ha completado ya su GED; recientemente compró su propio vehículo y tiene un trabajo a tiempo completo al que asiste todos los días," comentó Chanecka. Romero cerró la ceremonia con un llamado a la acción de mayor alcance.  “Al colocar hoy la primera piedra, no solo estamos construyendo edificios. Estamos construyendo un Tucson más justo, compasivo y resiliente.” dijo. Topacio “Topaz” Servellon es periodiste en El Foco de Tucson. Puede contactarle en topacioserve@gmail.com. Esta nota fue traducida por los pasantes de la preparatoria San Miguel y editada por Diana Ramos, exalumna de la Universidad de Arizona, Directora de Iniciativas Bilingües y reportera del Foco de Tucson. Contáctala en diana@tucsonspotlight.org. El Foco de Tucson es una sala de prensa comunitaria que ofrece oportunidades remuneradas a estudiantes y periodistas emergentes del sur de Arizona. Por favor, considera apoyar nuestro trabajo con una donación deducible de impuestos. Donar a El Foco Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de6253d8d5dabda3959994 'Not on our watch': Global law enforcement leaders unite in Poland against hate te 2026-04-14T15:50:43.729Z 'Not on our watch': Global law enforcement leaders unite in Poland against hate AUSCHWITZ: Some 130 police leaders from across the globe converged on Kraków, Poland this week for a first-of-its-kind initiative amid rampant antisemitism.  The event is aligned with the March of the Living, which brings thousands of participants to Germany and Poland each year to provide a first-hand look at the Nazi death camps and to teach the lessons of the Holocaust through engagement with survivors. Paul Goldenberg, a law enforcement veteran of 37-years, deputy director of the Rutgers Miller Center on Policing and Community Resilience, which organized the initiative alongside the University of Virginia’s Center for Public Safety and Justice, spoke of the importance of the trip. "Being here is a testament to who these officers are and to the oath they have taken to protect all communities, regardless of identity," he told Fox News Digital. "It is a commitment not only to ourselves, but to the people we serve. These are very challenging times, and the police, in all their forms, can play a significant role in sustaining democratic values. UK COUNTERTERRORISM POLICE PROBE ANTISEMITIC ARSON ATTACK AS IRAN-LINKED GROUP CLAIMS RESPONSIBILITY "This initiative is about learning, professional development and remembrance. It is also about reminding ourselves who we are, why we hold these positions and what we must do to ensure people are kept safe — no matter who they are or where they are," he said. The three-day program included a walking tour of Kazimierz, the Jewish Quarter in Kraków, a guided tour of Auschwitz on Monday; a press conference and testimonies by a Holocaust survivor and survivors of antisemitic shootings, culminating on Tuesday's participation in the March of the Living and a tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau. Goldenberg said the Holocaust was unique in that it was a state-directed campaign in which police forces played a role, and that a central lesson is how the Nazis’ dehumanization of Jews and other targeted groups enabled the system to function. He added that the goal of the initiative is for participants to return to their departments with a deeper understanding that will help them better train officers, support victims of hate crimes and appreciate the importance and critical nature of their responsibilities. He pointed to the urgency of the situation, noting that armed military units are now guarding synagogues in Western countries and that both the United States and Canada have deployed specialized police forces to protect Jewish institutions. NETANYAHU SOUNDS ALARM ON ANTISEMITISM AT HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY GATHERING "What is striking is that these are not foreign entities — they are integral parts of the societies in which they exist. A synagogue in Belgium is Belgian. A synagogue in London belongs to London. A synagogue in New York City is part of the fabric of that city," he told Fox News Digital. "From a policing perspective, what is deeply concerning is the erosion of safety and security for vulnerable communities. It is a deeply alarming scenario — one that, in some respects, echoes patterns seen in the 1930s," he added. The theme of this year's March is combating antisemitism, which has surged to unprecedented levels since the Hamas-led Oct. 7, 2023, massacre in Israel. SIGN UP FOR ANTISEMITISM EXPOSED NEWSLETTER Abbie Talmoud, director for Jewish Community Affairs at the Embassy of Israel to the United States, survived a terror attack outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., in May 2025, in which two Israeli embassy staff members, Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim, were killed. Speaking to Fox News Digital in Auschwitz, Talmoud said that amid rising antisemitism, feeling safe in the United States "is really difficult" and would require "systematic change," adding that she has stopped attending some events where she does not feel adequate security precautions are in place. "There needs to be an understanding that the way we don’t allow racism for other races and ethnicities, we can’t allow antisemitism. It needs to come from the top — the school system, parents, governments," Talmoud said. Catherine Szkop, director of public affairs at the Embassy of Israel to the United States, who focuses on interfaith relations and engagement, carpooled with Talmoud, Lischinsky and Milgrim to the event that evening and also survived. "I have a family history tied to the Holocaust. In the Book of Names, I looked up ‘Szkop’ and saw a page taller than me filled with that name, along with dates and locations of those who were murdered. I realized my own name could have appeared there, with ‘murdered in Washington, D.C.’ written next to it," she told Fox News Digital at Auschwitz. Szkop said she has never been this vigilant or fearful of potential attacks. RABBI ATTACKED ON NYC STREET ON INTERNATIONAL HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY "I wear headphones less; it makes me more aware of my surroundings. It’s a mix of fear and wanting some peace of mind after what happened. I don’t let it stop me from living, but it’s made me a little more afraid," she said. Jeanne Hengemuhle, superintendent of the New Jersey State Police, told Fox News Digital in Kraków that her agency, which includes 3,500 sworn members and 1,500 civilian staff, works closely with community leaders across the state to address hate-related concerns before they escalate into crises, emphasizing that early engagement, information-sharing and collaboration are key to preventing issues before they arise. "We are law enforcement, but we are also part of the communities we serve, and we must recognize that role as the first line of defense," she said. Hengemuhle said that, as human beings, there is a responsibility to do everything possible to combat hate, which requires understanding and educating one another, as well as drawing on different policing and professional backgrounds. "This is my first year, and I am very humbled to have been invited to take part in the march and learn more. To me, it is about coming together and learning from what happened in the past so we do not allow it to happen again in the future," she said. "The Holocaust did not happen overnight," she continued. "There were small, incremental changes that ultimately led to what took place. I think it is important that, by coming together and having these discussions, we ask whether we are seeing the kinds of early indicators that could lead us down a dangerous path — and how we intervene before it goes too far." JEWISH SUMMER CAMPS RAMPING UP SECURITY MEASURES AMID RISING ANTISEMITISM — AND PARENTS ARE FOOTING THE BILL To this end, senior police officials and associations from Europe and North America signed a landmark memorandum of understanding (MOU) in Berlin earlier this month, formally launching a new transnational initiative titled "Not on Our Watch – The Democratic Policing Initiative." The agreement brings together the German Police Union (GdP), the European Federation of Police Unions (EU.Pol), the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), the National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA), the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA), the Small & Rural Law Enforcement Executives Association (SRLEEA) and the International Police Delegation, in collaboration with leading academic institutions. The MOU formalizes a shared commitment among participating organizations to strengthen early threat detection and intelligence-sharing across borders, including establishing coordinated operational responses to emerging extremist threats, among other things. Jim Skinner, sheriff of Collin County, Texas, and incoming vice president of the National Sheriffs’ Association, told Fox News Digital in Kraków that as a law enforcement leader, his responsibility is to serve everyone equally, noting that while there is significant partisanship and political division in the United States, law enforcement must serve and protect all communities equally. "We all have an obligation to dig deep and make sure hate doesn’t happen on our watch, and to recognize that we have a fundamental responsibility to think critically about how to keep our communities safe," he said. Skinner noted that North Texas is home to a large and vibrant Jewish community, which he said he is fortunate to serve. He added that he traveled to Israel shortly after the Oct. 7 attack with two other sheriffs and visited Kibbutz Be’eri, an experience he said he will never forget. "I came away with important, practical lessons for my organization, but also with a deeper understanding of a world filled with hate. It reinforced for me that the authority entrusted to me by the people who elected me must be used wisely in how I approach my job each day — to ensure that something like that does not happen to the citizens where I live, and that if it ever did, we would have a proper and effective response," he said. "I think about the march," he continued, "it honors Holocaust victims and serves as a reminder of the consequences of hate and the importance of standing against violence and intolerance. That’s the message I want everyone I have influence over to understand." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de5fe5d8d5dabda39598d3 In just a couple weeks, StrictlyVC San Francisco brings leaders from TDK Ventures, Replit, and more together te 2026-04-14T15:40:21.300Z In just a couple weeks, StrictlyVC San Francisco brings leaders from TDK Ventures, Replit, and more together The first StrictlyVC of the year will be coming to San Francisco before you know it. There are still a few tickets available to join us and our stacked speaker lineup April 30, so register today! Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de5df6d8d5dabda3959876 House to vote on aviation safety bill after deadly DC midair crash te 2026-04-14T15:32:06.702Z House to vote on aviation safety bill after deadly DC midair crash House lawmakers are set to vote Tuesday on an aviation safety bill aimed at preventing another deadly midair collision near Washington, D.C. The legislation, known as the ALERT Act, would require aircraft operating in busy or controlled airspace to use systems that help pilots track nearby planes and helicopters more precisely — a capability federal safety officials have long said could prevent catastrophic collisions. The measure would also require new collision-prevention technology across much of the U.S. aircraft fleet, overhaul helicopter routes near major airports and require the Federal Aviation Administration to update air traffic control procedures and training. The push for reform follows the Jan. 29, 2025, crash involving an American Airlines jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan National Airport that killed all 67 people aboard both aircraft. The disaster marked the deadliest U.S. plane crash in more than two decades. FORMER AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER: OUR AIR TRAFFIC SYSTEM IS BEING HELD TOGETHER WITH EBAY PARTS Lawmakers revised the bill in recent weeks after federal safety officials criticized an earlier version. It is now headed to the House floor after unanimous approval in two key committees. "The bipartisan ALERT Act is a comprehensive package that addresses the probable cause, contributing factors and responds to all 50 safety recommendations that were issued by the NTSB," Rep. Sam Graves, R-Mo., said during a March 26 House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee markup, per Roll Call. Graves and Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Wash., co-sponsored the bill. Graves said lawmakers "worked diligently with the NTSB to refine and improve the legislation" after earlier concerns that the bill did not go far enough. AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER SHOULD HAVE WARNED PLANE OF ARMY HELICOPTER'S PATH AHEAD OF FATAL DC CRASH: FAA Federal investigators said safety concernssafety concerns went unaddressed for years before the collision. The National Transportation Safety Board has said longstanding safety concerns went unaddressed in the years leading up to the crash. The agency has recommended expanded aircraft-tracking technology since at least 2008, warning that gaps in how planes and helicopters detect one another in crowded airspace posed a serious risk. Investigators said such systems could have prevented the collision if both aircraft had them installed and activated. The collision exposed broader weaknesses in how military and civilian aircraft operate in shared airspace, especially near major airports with heavy traffic. At the time of the crash, the Army helicopter was not broadcasting its location data, in line with military policies designed to limit visibility during some operations. But the flight was a routine training mission, not a sensitive operation, raising questions about whether those exemptions should apply more broadly. The House bill seeks to address some of those concerns by requiring aircraft to use Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast In, or ADS-B In, technology, which allows pilots to receive real-time location data on nearby aircraft. Most aircraft already use ADS-B Out systems that broadcast their own position. HOLLYWOOD AIRPORT FAVORED BY CELEBRITIES COULD BE SITE OF NEXT PLANE DISASTER: OFFICIALS Still, critics say the legislation may not go far enough. In a joint statement, Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and ranking member Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., said the House bill "falls short on a strong and clear requirement for common-sense situational awareness technology recommended by the NTSB 18 times." The senators pointed to a separate proposal known as the ROTOR Act, which would impose stricter requirements by mandating ADS-B In technology across aircraft, including military flights. The bill passed the Senate unanimously in December but fell short of the threshold needed to advance in the House. "Any legislation that is expected to pass both the House and the Senate will have to apply the strongest ADS-B n safety standards to all aircraft, civil and military," Cruz and Cantwell said. Families of the victims have also pushed lawmakers to strengthen the bill, including by setting firm deadlines for new safety measures and requiring all aircraft — including military helicopters on routine flights — to broadcast their positions. "Recommendations without firm deadlines and clear mandates become recommendations without results," the Families of Flight 5342 said in a statement. The group added that "a clear ADS-B In mandate that fully meets the NTSB’s own recommendations must be part of any bill that becomes law." Fox News Digital has reached out to Graves and Larsen for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de5de3d8d5dabda395986d Swalwell's fall from grace sparks Democrat rush to return campaign contributions amid scrutiny te 2026-04-14T15:31:47.252Z Swalwell's fall from grace sparks Democrat rush to return campaign contributions amid scrutiny Democratic incumbents and candidates in the House and Senate are facing calls from Republicans to return money they received from disgraced Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell, and many of them have rushed to do so, in light of the allegations of sexual assault that caused him to drop out of the California governor race and resign from Congress.  Swalwell’s gubernatorial campaign was derailed on Friday evening after several allegations of sexual misconduct against him were published around the same time prompting several high-profile Democrats, including Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi and Sen. Adam Schiff to denounce his campaign. Over a dozen Democrats have returned money received from Swalwell, Politico reported on Monday, including many running in critical battleground races in the House and Senate. Some of the names who have returned money include North Carolina Senate candidate Roy Cooper, Minnesota Senate candidate Angie Craig, and incumbent House Reps. Dan Goldman and Dave Min. Swalwell's Remedy PAC has given over $20,000 to Democratic candidates in the 2024 cycle and over $170,000 to current Democrats in Congress, and it appears most, if not all, of that money will ultimately be returned, with many announcing the funds will be donated to charities benefiting sexual assault victims. CALIFORNIA REPORTER CLAIMS ERIC SWALWELL’S CONDUCT ‘WAS KNOWN,’ RAISES QUESTIONS ABOUT LOCAL SUPPORT Rep. Josh Riley, D-N.Y., considered one of the more vulnerable Democrat incumbents running in November, is returning the $3,000 he received from Swalwell by donating $1,000 to three different local charitable organizations that support women, survivors and their families, a spokesperson from his office told Fox News Digital Tuesday morning, adding that the checks were sent on Monday. Republicans have taken issue with the Democrats who have yet to return the money from Swalwell. "If Democrats had any standards left, this would be an easy call," National Republican Congressional Committee spokesman Mike Marinella told Fox News Digital. "But when it’s one of their own, accountability gets buried faster than the story. Every single vulnerable House Democrat must return the filthy creep cash or own the rot they’re protecting." Additionally, some Republicans have pointed to the amount of time it took for the money to be returned given rumors that have been circulating around the disgraced congressman for weeks. "I find it appalling that Rebecca Cooke would wait to renounce the endorsement from the disgraced Rep. Eric Swalwell until she received tremendous heat from the media," Rep. Derrick Van Orden, a Republican running in a hotly contested primary, told Politico in reference to his Democratic opponent. "This is not leadership, this is political convenience for her." Democrats have pushed back, including the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC), who in recent weeks has been calling out Republicans who took money from Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales, who on Monday announced his intention to resign from Congress after he admitted to an affair with a staffer who later died by suicide. SWALWELL'S FORMER FEMALE STAFFER DROPS BOMBSHELL ALLEGATIONS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT, EXPOSING HIMSELF: REPORT "The hacks at the NRCC who are currently defending Cory Mills and spent six-figures just last month to protect Tony Gonzales should sit this one out," DCCC spokesperson Viet Shelton told Fox News Digital in a statement. "It’s Democrats who are actually standing up and calling for accountability in Congress — consistently and independent of party." Fox News Digital reached out to several Democrats who, as of Tuesday morning, did not appear to have publicly commented on receiving Swalwell money, including Rep. Tom Suozzi, D-N.Y., who received a total of $2,000 from Swalwell’s Remedy PAC since 2023. Suozzi is currently running for re-election in one of the most closely watched House races in the country in New York's 3rd District which Cook Political report ranks as "Lean D." Fox News Digital reached out to Suozzi's campaign for comment but did not receive a response in time for publication. Alaska’s Mary Peltola, who is running for Senate as a Democrat in a race the Cook Political Report ranks as "Lean R," which could end up deciding the balance of power in the Senate, received a total of $8,000 from Remedy PAC in the past: $2,000 in October 2023, another $2,000 reported in her 2023 year-end filing, and $4,000 more in her amended 2024 post-general report. 'THE VIEW' HOST SAYS ERIC SWALWELL'S REPUTATION WITH WOMEN WAS 'OPEN SECRET' EXPLOITABLE BY ENEMIES "Peltola has been absolutely SILENT," Senate Leadership Fund, the top super PAC supporting Republican incumbents and candidates in the Senate, posted on X on Monday. "When will she call for his resignation and return the money?" On Tuesday morning, a Peltola spokesperson said she has not accepted money from Swalwell during the current cycle and that she will return the money she received from previous campaign cycles in the form of a donation to a charity benefitting victims of domestic violence. "Alaskans for Mary has not accepted any contributions or endorsement from Swalwell this cycle, and will be donating $8,000 – equivalent to contributions from previous cycles – to the Tundra Women’s Coalition," the spokesperson said. "Mary was disturbed to learn of these allegations and takes all reports of sexual assault and harassment very seriously. She believes these claims should be thoroughly investigated, and the legal system should hold responsible parties accountable." An up-and-coming progressive candidate in the Democratic Party, Ammar Campa-Najjar, is running for Congress in California’s 48th Congressional District and records show he has taken $6,000 from Remedy PAC since 2020. Campa-Najjar disavowed Swalwell's endorsement but did not appear to have publicly commented on the funds until Tuesday morning when a spokesperson said the campaign intends to donate the funds to a charitable cause. Swalwell announced Monday he will officially resign from office after his sexual misconduct allegations triggered a surge of lawmakers calling for his expulsion over the weekend.  The California lawmaker said he is still firmly denying the serious allegations against him as "false," but added that his resignation reflects him taking "responsibility and ownership for the mistakes I did make." The House Ethics Committee announced Monday it is investigating Swalwell amid "allegations that he may have engaged in sexual misconduct, including towards an employee working under his supervision." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de5dcfd8d5dabda3959864 Pelosi distances herself from ally Swalwell amid sexual misconduct allegations te 2026-04-14T15:31:27.385Z Pelosi distances herself from ally Swalwell amid sexual misconduct allegations Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi denied having any knowledge of sexual misconduct and rape accusations against Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., after four women came forward. Swalwell announced on Monday his plans to resign from the House amid a looming expulsion vote threat. When asked by journalist Frank Sesno whether she knew about the allegations before bombshell stories came out from CNN and The San Francisco Chronicle over the weekend, Pelosi replied: "I had none whatsoever." DEM SENATOR RIPPED FOR 'SMEAR' OF FEMALE ACTIVIST ADVOCATING FOR SWALWELL'S ACCUSERS: 'VERY BAD LOOK' Pelosi, a longtime ally of Swalwell’s who pushed for his ascension up party ranks, distanced herself from the fellow Bay Area Democrat during an event at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. She admitted Swalwell’s resignation announcement Monday was a "smart decision" and the "right thing to do" after a wave of sexual harassment allegations threatened to force his ouster in Congress. Four women have accused Swalwell of sexual misconduct, including one former staffer who alleges the congressman raped her when she was too intoxicated to consent.  Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., planned to introduce an expulsion resolution against Swalwell on Tuesday prior to his resignation announcement. The measure would have needed a two-thirds majority to pass and some Democrats had already pledged to support it. Swalwell suspended his gubernatorial campaign on Sunday after major labor unions and congressional endorsers pulled their support, citing the accusations against him. Pelosi, who still wields considerable influence among California Democrats, dodged when asked if she personally advised Swalwell to resign from Congress. SWALWELL'S 'BEST FRIEND' IN CONGRESS TURNS ON HIM AFTER BOMBSHELL ALLEGATIONS TORPEDO HIS POLITICAL CAREER "Oh, I think that was his decision," she replied. "That's the right thing to do …  not to subject members to have to take a vote on something like that, and not to subject your family." "If you have a challenge that you have to address, it’s best addressed not as a candidate for governor and not as a member of Congress," Pelosi added. She called on him to exit the race following the wave of sexual harassment allegations, and had not yet endorsed his campaign to be next governor of California. Pelosi is not the only Democratic lawmaker to profess ignorance about the accusations against Swalwell. Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., on Monday accused his close congressional ally and longtime friend of living a double life. "I want to be clear: I had no knowledge of the allegations of assault, harassment, and predatory behavior against Eric Swalwell," Gallego said in a statement. Gallego's statement came after Swalwell had dropped out of California's 2026 gubernatorial race amid the wave of sexual harassment allegations. In 2025, Pelosi announced her plans to not run for reelection after a decades-long career in the House. A spokesperson for Swalwell did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de5dbbd8d5dabda395985b Jaguars' Travis Hunter pushes back on report of positional usage: 'Who told you that?' te 2026-04-14T15:31:07.563Z Jaguars' Travis Hunter pushes back on report of positional usage: 'Who told you that?' Travis Hunter apparently has not gotten the memo about his reported future position usage. Earlier this offseason, there were rumblings that last year's second overall pick, a two-way star who won the 2024 Heisman Trophy, would become a full-time corner while occasionally playing wide receiver, a switch from his role this past season. The NFL Network reported as such this past Friday. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "(The Jacksonville Jaguars) expect him to be a full-time corner, part-time receiver, which when you talk to teams last year, that probably was where they thought the value was and really where they thought the production would lie," NFL insider Ian Rapoport said. Hunter apparently caught wind of what Rapoport said and decided to take matters into his own hands. "Now who told you this?" Hunter posted on X earlier this week. Hunter, prior to sustaining a season-ending injury in practice heading into Week 9, played 67% of the team’s offensive snaps compared to 36% of defensive snaps. According to the report, Hunter is recovering well from the LCL tear. COWBOYS LEGEND DIGS DEEP INTO THE TEAM'S MISSING 'FIBER' THAT'S RESULTED IN SUPER BOWL DROUGHT In seven games last season, Hunter caught 28 passes for 298 yards and a touchdown. On defense, he had 15 tackles and three pass breakups. Hunter’s best offensive game was his last one, when he caught eight passes for 104 yards and a touchdown in a 35-7 loss to the Los Angeles Rams in London. The Jaguars went 13-4 and won the AFC South last year before losing to the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Wild Card Game. They hope Hunter’s return to the lineup will help them build on last season’s success. Greg Newsome II, one of the Jaguars' cornerbacks last season, departed for the New York Giants in free agency, leaving a starting spot for Hunter to fill. Jacksonville traded up last year from the fifth spot in the draft to select Hunter. Fox News' Ryan Canfield 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/69de5d93d8d5dabda3959849 Virginia Governor Ends Tax Breaks for Confederate Groups te 2026-04-14T15:30:27.885Z Virginia Governor Ends Tax Breaks for Confederate Groups The new law signed by Gov. Abigail Spanberger is the culmination of a long, Democrat-led push to distance Virginia from its Confederate past. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de5b4dd8d5dabda39597ee Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap discussed election records, litigation with feds te 2026-04-14T15:20:45.677Z Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap discussed election records, litigation with feds Justin Heap speaking at a rally for Donald Trump in Glendale on Aug. 23, 2024. (Photo by Gage Skidmore/Flickr/CC BY-SA 2.0) New records show a top Maricopa County official directly corresponded with the U.S. Department of Justice last year about election records and litigation as the department sought to obtain Arizona’s voter roll and probe the county’s past elections. The emails, obtained by watchdog group American Oversight and shared exclusively with Votebeat, show Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap signaling support for the Trump administration’s investigation into his own county’s elections. The county, home to Phoenix, is a key election battleground. The records also suggest that Heap, a Republican, met with Arizona’s top federal prosecutor just before the DOJ informed the county it was looking into its past elections, raising questions about his level of coordination with federal law enforcement officials. In addition, the documents suggest that the recorder’s office withheld records from Votebeat. In March, Votebeat filed a public records request for copies of emails between Heap and the DOJ during the time period in question, but his office did not provide them. Under state law, public officials cannot withhold requested records without any basis, and doing so could lead to civil penalties. Liz Hempowicz, deputy executive director of American Oversight, said Heap’s engagement with federal law enforcement officials amid the ongoing investigations, along with a recent push by his office to question certain voters’ eligibility, should “set off alarm bells.” “Election officials have a duty to administer elections fairly, based on facts and evidence — not to blur the line between election administration and politicized law enforcement,” she said. “This pattern risks turning baseless suspicion into policy and sweeping eligible voters into investigations they should never be part of.” Heap did not respond to a request for comment. Judy Keane, a spokesperson for his office, also did not respond to questions from Votebeat. Records: Heap voiced support for Department of Justice efforts In one of the newly revealed messages, Heap says he learned in mid-August 2025 that Maricopa County’s elections and information technology staff was planning to delete certain records from the 2020 and 2022 elections. In response, he sent a letter to Maricopa County Manager Jen Pokorski raising concerns about the county’s email retention policies. Then, the records show Heap’s executive assistant coordinating a meeting between Heap and U.S. Attorney Timothy Courchaine on Aug. 27. Around the same time, Assistant U.S. Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon began threatening legal action against Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, a Democrat, questioning the state’s voter registration and list maintenance procedures and his refusal to share unredacted copies of the state voter roll. Records separately obtained by Votebeat show that Dhillon had reached out to Fontes on Aug. 12 to warn of litigation. Then, on Sept. 4, Dhillon sent a letter to the state and Maricopa County instructing them to preserve all election records from 2020 to the present. “It has come to our attention that the Maricopa Elections Department and Recorder intend to destroy election records from the 2020 and 2022 federal elections, including staff emails,” she wrote, adding that her office had “received complaints concerning errors and malfeasance in the conduct of the Maricopa County elections.” “Please be advised that any attempt to destroy these and any other records will be construed by the Civil Rights Division as evidence of intentional spoliation of evidence,” she continued. The next day, Heap wrote back to Dhillon and voiced support for her efforts. “Please be assured that my office is committed to full cooperation with the Department of Justice as it conducts its investigation,” he wrote. “We share your goal of safeguarding election integrity and transparency, and we will continue to work with all relevant stakeholders to ensure that no records are lost, compromised, or destroyed.” He added that his predecessor, GOP Recorder Stephen Richer, had transferred control of all election records to the county’s elections and information technology departments. Heap has repeatedly lamented that the county’s board of supervisors usurped his office’s power through that agreement with Richer, and he told Dhillon that he was no longer in charge of any documents she might seek from prior elections. However, he noted he was engaged in a legal battle with the supervisors, who have refuted his characterization of the dispute and the agreement, to regain control of the documents. That caught the attention of Maureen Riordan, who was then acting chief of the Voting Section of the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division. She emailed Heap to ask him to forward the docket number for the litigation, which remains unresolved. “If you can send the court documents and the next court date, that would be really helpful as well,” she wrote. “Thanks in advance.” Heap, Department of Justice continue to scrutinize Maricopa elections Heap was first elected recorder in 2024 with the support of President Donald Trump’s allies who questioned the integrity of the 2020 election, and he has spent much of his term in office promoting election security — sometimes alongside Trump administration officials. In February, Heap joined then-Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem at a hastily arranged press conference to promote federal legislation requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote. Hours after that event, he claimed that his office had identified 137 noncitizens on the county’s voter roll via a digital database maintained by the Department of Homeland Security. Experts have long warned that the database — called Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements, or SAVE — is unreliable. Kristi Noem was unable to cite single election fraud case during secretive Arizona visit Since then, Heap has said that he intends to change the registration status of those voters through a process that several election experts and lawyers called legally dubious. He also formally referred 207 voters to local prosecutors for investigation — significantly more than the 137 people that he previously flagged. Meanwhile, the federal government continues to investigate the 2020 election in Maricopa County — even though several prior reviews have found no evidence of widespread fraud or a stolen presidential race. Last month, the FBI subpoenaed election records from the Arizona Senate, which conducted a controversial review of the county’s election results in 2021. Courchaine’s office issued the subpoena and is overseeing a grand jury impaneled in Phoenix. Homeland Security Investigations, a branch of DHS that typically focuses on transnational narcotics and trafficking investigations, has also been probing past elections in recent months. Records previously obtained by Votebeat show that the agency asked the Arizona Attorney General’s Office for records from its 2020 election investigation. In January, the DOJ officially filed its lawsuit against Fontes over the state’s voter roll. That case is still pending in federal court. This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de591bd8d5dabda3959750 Mamdani's government-run grocery stores will fail 'like every socialist experiment': economist te 2026-04-14T15:11:23.569Z Mamdani's government-run grocery stores will fail 'like every socialist experiment': economist New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced plans to open the city’s first government-run supermarket in East Harlem next year, a move critics warn could cost taxpayers millions and undercut nearby private grocers. Mamdani vowed during an address celebrating his first 100 days in office Sunday that the city will have 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. "I was elected as a Democratic Socialist, and I will govern as a Democratic Socialist," Mamdani said. But Daniel Di Martino, a Venezuelan-born fellow at the Manhattan Institute, said Mamdani's plans for government-run grocery stores will fail "like every other socialist experiment" does. MAMDANI MOVES TO SIDELINE NYC POLICE WITH NEW SAFETY OFFICE UNDER SWEEPING OVERHAUL "The city is going to spend a very large amount of money, and they are not going to cater to the needs of the local consumers, because they have no profit incentive," Di Martino said. "Why does the grocery store have the items you want? Because they can make money from things you want. The government grocery store does not care about what you want because they don't care about profits." In February, Mamdani pushed for $70 million in funding for the Economic Development Corporation to select sites and build five city-run grocery stores — one in each borough. Construction costs for the city's first government grocery store at La Marqueta are estimated at $30 million — half of the project's proposed budget. "Mamdani says the city is not going to have to pay rent because the place is already owned by the city," Di Martino said. "But there is a cost. It's called an opportunity cost. The city could have rented or sold that location to a private actor, and instead we're going to miss that revenue." MAMDANI TOUTS LANDMARK COURT VICTORY AGAINST REPEAT OFFENDER LANDLORD IN HOUSING ENFORCEMENT PUSH Di Martino noted that in a mile radius of La Marqueta there is an Aldi and a Costco Wholesale. In addition, there are at least three other grocery stores located within a mile of the proposed grocery store's location. "If they actually open, they're going to take business away from private businesses," Di Martino said. "So the real cost to the city is going to be even higher." While government-run grocery stores are new to New York City, they've been introduced in other cities such as Atlanta, which opened in September 2025. But months earlier, a city-run grocery store in Kansas City folded. The store first opened in 2018 but closed after struggling to keep food on shelves amid crime, according to NPR. Fox News Digital reached out to Mamdani's office for comment but did not receive a response. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de5907d8d5dabda3959747 Kash Patel taunts Swalwell with FBI sit-down as resignation fallout grows te 2026-04-14T15:11:03.852Z Kash Patel taunts Swalwell with FBI sit-down as resignation fallout grows FBI Director Kash Patel on Monday invited Rep. Eric Swalwell to sit down with the bureau for an interview after the California Democrat resigned amid sexual misconduct allegations, escalating the pair’s long-running feud. Patel’s offer came as Swalwell said he planned to resign from Congress while facing mounting scrutiny following multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, including a claim from a former aide who said he assaulted her. Swalwell has denied the allegations, while separate ethics and criminal probes are underway. Patel also urged anyone with relevant information to come forward. "@EricSwalwell has maintained that none of the allegations against him are true, and now that he’s resigned, we would welcome him to sit down with the FBI and share any information he has," Patel wrote on X. "We also encourage and welcome any person with relevant information to any of these matters to speak with us. Door is open to all." 'SMART DECISION': SWALWELL'S RESIGNATION SPURS PRAISE FROM BOTH PARTIES AFTER BOMBSHELL ALLEGATIONS EMERGE Patel introducing potential federal exposure for Swalwell, a seven-term congressman and a leading California gubernatorial candidate before he dropped out of the race, comes after the pair served on opposite sides of the House Intelligence Committee during the height of the probes into whether President Donald Trump's 2016 campaign colluded with Russia. ERIC SWALWELL FACES MANHATTAN SEX ASSAULT PROBE AFTER ENDING CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR CAMPAIGN AMID ALLEGATIONS Patel, formerly a senior aide on the committee, wrote a book titled "Government Gangsters" in which he listed out dozens of members of the so-called deep state. He noted in the book that the list was not exhaustive and omitted "corrupt actors of the first order such as Congressmen Adam Schiff and Eric Swalwell." Patel spokeswoman Erica Knight revived remarks from a viral spat between Swalwell and Patel last year during a congressional hearing. "Director Patel: 'I'm gonna borrow your terminology and call bull---- on your entire career in Congress. It has been a disgrace to the American people.' [2013-2026]," Knight wrote, quoting Patel's exchange with Swalwell. SWALWELL ANNOUNCES RESIGNATION FROM CONGRESS AFTER SEXUAL MISCONDUCT ALLEGATIONS TORPEDOED GUBERNATORIAL BID Patel last month ordered a review of decade-old FBI files concerning Swalwell’s past association with accused Chinese spy Christine Fang, a move Swalwell’s lawyers characterized in a letter as an "extraordinary use of FBI resources to target a political enemy." Swalwell has had hostile relationships with many Republicans. Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy stripped Swalwell of his intel committee seat in 2023, saying at the time that he was untrustworthy and so "we’re not going to provide him with the secrets to America." Swalwell suspended his gubernatorial campaign over the weekend following a San Francisco Chronicle report detailing allegations from a former staffer who accused him of assaulting her on two occasions while she was allegedly too intoxicated to consent to relations with him.  The House Ethics Committee announced Monday it opened an investigation into Swalwell, while the Manhattan District Attorney's office confirmed it had opened a criminal investigation into him. Swalwell has denied what he said are the "serious, false allegations" against him but has still also apologized in recent statements for unspecified "mistakes" he has made. Fox News Digital reached out to Swalwell's office and the FBI for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de58e0d8d5dabda395973a How Stephen Miller Is Adjusting Trump’s Immigration Agenda te 2026-04-14T15:10:24.240Z How Stephen Miller Is Adjusting Trump’s Immigration Agenda After the chaos and death that ensued during the deportation raids in Minneapolis, Stephen Miller, the architect of President Trump’s mass deportation campaign, is changing course on immigration. Our White House correspondent Zolan Kanno-Youngs explains how the administration’s strategy is shifting. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de56c9d8d5dabda39596ed Sedona Red Rock High School junior chosen as Sister Cities representative te 2026-04-14T15:01:29.269Z Sedona Red Rock High School junior chosen as Sister Cities representative Sedona Red Rock High School junior Fernando Quisumbing reached into his back on Thursday, March 26, which had the words “Bag of Holding” embroidered on the side, and pulled out a small notebook and flipped through the filled pages in the first half. In it, he had a bunch of drawings he’s worked on w Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de56b1d8d5dabda39596bb Jimmy Kimmel ignores Swalwell news after ex-lawmaker announced campaign on late-night host's show last year te 2026-04-14T15:01:05.076Z Jimmy Kimmel ignores Swalwell news after ex-lawmaker announced campaign on late-night host's show last year Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel ignored news regarding Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., during his Monday night show after the former congressman and candidate for California governor announced his campaign on the late-night host's show in November. Swalwell broke the news that he would be running for governor on Kimmel's show on November 20, 2025. At the end of the interview, Kimmel thanked Swalwell and referred to him as a possible future governor of California. During Monday night's show, Kimmel focused on President Donald Trump's social media posts, specifically the AI-generated image depicting himself as Jesus which has since been deleted, his "No Tax on Tips" event at the White House, the Iran negotiations, as well as first lady Melania Trump's recent remarks about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. SWALWELL CALLS SEXUAL MISCONDUCT ALLEGATIONS 'FLAT OUT FALSE,' SAYS HE WILL FIGHT THEM 'WITH EVERYTHING' Swalwell announced Monday that he would be suspending his campaign and resigning from his congressional seat as well. During his appearance on Kimmel's show last November, Swalwell said, "And our state, this great state, needs a fighter and a protector. Someone who will bring prices down, lift wages up. And we can say that we're the fourth-largest economy in the world. And we are, and I love to brag about that. But what does that mean if you can't afford to live here? So, I've been in these fights as a city council member up in Dublin, my hometown, as a prosecutor in Oakland, and taking on the most corrupt president ever in the US Congress." After announcing his bid on the show, Kimmel's audience erupted in applause and gave Swalwell a standing ovation. SENATE DEMOCRAT AVOIDS ANSWERING WHETHER SWALWELL SHOULD RESIGN FROM CONGRESS The ex-lawmaker was also a big supporter of Kimmel's after his suspension in September 2025. He donned a "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" hat during an interview with CNN the day after Kimmel's show was pulled. During the November interview with Swalwell, Kimmel thanked the now-former lawmaker for his support, displaying a photo of several lawmakers wearing a "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" hat. A representative for Kimmel's show did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, another congressman who admitted to sexual misconduct with a staffer earlier this year, announced his decision to resign from Congress Monday as well. Stephen Colbert's "The Late Show" also did not appear to mention the Swalwell allegations or his decision to resign from congress after ending his campaign. The other late night shows, Seth Meyers' and Jimmy Fallon's, were re-runs on Monday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de569dd8d5dabda39596b2 Zelenskyy announces 'the future is here' after war's first all-robot capture te 2026-04-14T15:00:45.355Z Zelenskyy announces 'the future is here' after war's first all-robot capture Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Monday that Ukraine had captured a Russian position using an entirely unmanned robot ground force. "For the first time in the history of this war, Ukrainian warriors captured an enemy position using exclusively unmanned platforms," he said during a speech to weapons manufacturers on Ukraine's Arms Makers' Day. "The future is here, on the battlefield, and Ukraine is creating it," he said in a video posted to X by a Ukrainian journalist. The offensive, which took place in an unspecified location, was operated through drones and a grid-based robotic system (GRS) platform, an unmanned defense system. ZELENSKYY OFFERS CUTTING-EDGE DRONE DEFENSE TO GULF ALLIES AS UKRAINE SEEKS MISSILE SUPPORT Zelenskyy claimed that such autonomous systems have participated in over 22,000 frontline missions in just three months. Machines used included the TerMIT, a multifunctional ground robotic system designed to lay mines, and provide fire support; the Zmiy, a next-generation armored robotic platform developed for cargo transport; and the Protector, a heavy unmanned ground system. Zelenskyy also touted his country's use of drones, an integral cog in Ukraine's war plan. SEN WICKER: ENDING CHINA’S DRONE DOMINANCE WITH A MADE-IN-AMERICA REVIVAL "Our missiles, our unmanned systems, our interceptors, attack and naval drones, reconnaissance systems, artillery, our ammunition, armored vehicles, robotic platforms, and much more. All that today is truly proudly called – the weapons of Ukraine," the president added. "They defend our skies, our cities and villages, save lives, and prove that 'Made in Ukraine' is synonymous with effectiveness and strength," he concluded. Experts and commentators pointed to the growing use of unmanned technology as a turning point in the way wars are fought. "So, if this starts happening at scale - which is the logical conclusion - would this change the nature, rather than the character, of war folks?" Dr. Patrick Bury, a senior professor of warfare and counter-terrorism at the University of Bath, wrote on X. "I’m not sure the world is fully ready for when ground invasions can be accomplished by Black Mirror robot dogs," wrote Mike Benz, a former Deputy Assistant Secretary at the U.S. State Department. "'Boots on the ground' will no longer carry the political risk of sending 'our boys' out to fight. The temptation for robot-only ground invasions could be… enormous," he finished. Benz reference to robot dogs highlights Ukraine's previous use of autonomous dog-like drones in their ongoing war with Russia. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de547ed8d5dabda3959626 Billionaire sugar daddy kicks Swalwell out of his mansion, wants $1M back after heinous sex allegations te 2026-04-14T14:51:42.230Z Billionaire sugar daddy kicks Swalwell out of his mansion, wants $1M back after heinous sex allegations The billionaire founder of Diamond Resorts, Stephen Cloobeck, is cutting ties with Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., and forcing him out of his California mansion after sexual misconduct allegations derailed Swalwell's bid to become the next governor of California. Cloobeck, who has backed Swalwell since 2017, broke dramatically with Swalwell in interviews with the New York Post and Fox 11 Los Angeles just hours after Swalwell announced he would abandon his campaign. "I am no longer supporting Eric. F---ing tell everyone I’m a libertarian. F--- you, Democrat Party. I’m a libertarian now," Cloobeck told the Post.  "I am now a Republican," he added to Fox 11 LA. He confirmed Swalwell would no longer be welcome at his California residence. SWALWELL FACES HOUSE ETHICS PROBE OVER ALLEGED SEXUAL MISCONDUCT AS EXPULSION THREAT LOOMS "I have a lot of people who stay at my house. I built a gorgeous place, my dream home, I relish it, and I’m a very generous man. I’m very thoughtful and I’m very kind," Cloobeck said. Cloobeck has donated to Swalwell’s primary and general campaigns, contributing $23,400 from 2017 to 2023. He has also given the Democratic congressman gifts, including a $39,900 flight to Nice, France, according to congressional disclosures. The billionaire hinted that he would cut ties with more of the party than just Swalwell. SWALWELL CALLS SEXUAL MISCONDUCT ALLEGATIONS 'FLAT OUT FALSE,' SAYS HE WILL FIGHT THEM 'WITH EVERYTHING' "I’m going to change my Godd--- party affiliation, because I cannot stand this Democratic Party at all," he said. "I am done. Finito." Cloobeck did not immediately respond to requests for comment from Fox News Digital if he would consider backing a Republican candidate in the California race for governor. His about-face toward Swalwell follows a bombshell report on Friday from the San Francisco Chronicle, detailing alleged accounts of Swalwell’s pursuit of intoxicated women, pressuring employees into intimate situations and asking for explicit images from female contacts. DEM SENATOR RIPPED FOR 'SMEAR' OF FEMALE ACTIVIST ADVOCATING FOR SWALWELL'S ACCUSERS: 'VERY BAD LOOK' Rumblings of misconduct from Swalwell first emerged earlier this month when Cheyenne Hunt, a former Capitol Hill staffer and a political media personality, began circulating testimony from women who said they had been sexually assaulted by the congressman. "The Democratic candidate currently leading in the California governor’s race has a known history of being predatory towards women," Hunt claimed in a post to social media. Swalwell announced his decision to step down after a series of Democrats, including former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., demanded that Swalwell exit the race. "I am suspending my campaign for governor. I will fight the serious, false allegations that have been made — but that’s my fight, not the campaign’s," Swalwell said in a post to X. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de546ad8d5dabda395961d Cop who killed drug suspect with Igloo cooler appeals conviction that made him an example te 2026-04-14T14:51:22.550Z Cop who killed drug suspect with Igloo cooler appeals conviction that made him an example The New York defense attorney for former NYPD Sgt. Erik Duran, sentenced last week to years in prison for the death of a fleeing suspect, says he's been "completely overwhelmed" by the public support for his client following his controversial trial. Duran was convicted of manslaughter in February after a bench trial in the death of Eric Duprey. "It’s rare when you’re in my position to get such support from the community, when you’re a criminal defense attorney," Duran's lawyer Arthur Aidala told Fox News Digital. "So it’s been pretty amazing and...unique how many people have reached out complaining about the verdict, complaining about the sentence, and their desires to help Sgt. Duran any way they can." GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE VOWS TO PARDON COP CONVICTED OF MANSLAUGHTER IN DEATH OF FLEEING SUSPECT Duprey was driving a motorized scooter in the direction of multiple civilians and police officers while fleeing a drug sting when Duran threw a bystander's Igloo cooler at him in an attempt to stop him, according to his defense team. He was going close to 30 mph and put the pedestrians at risk of severe injury and possibly death, a defense expert testified at trial. Duran threw the cooler to prevent anyone else from being hurt, according to the defense. It knocked Duprey to the ground. He wasn't wearing a helmet. And he suffered a fatal head injury. Duran's supporters allege that Duprey was a known member of the Trinitarios gang — which has been blamed for machete attacks in the Bronx in the past. Prosecutors from New York Attorney General Letitia James's office had requested a five-to 15-year sentence. SEND US A TIP HERE Judge Guy Mitchell sentenced him to three to nine years in prison last week, drawing political attention and prompting New York's Republican candidate for governor, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, to vow to pardon him on his first day in office if he defeats Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul in November. "I back the blue — that’s why Nassau County is the safest county in the nation," Blakeman told Fox News Digital. "Meanwhile, in Kathy Hochul’s New York, a police officer is headed to prison while criminals get second chances. That’s backwards, and it will change when I’m governor." Mitchell rejected Duran's argument that the cooler throwing was justified in order to protect other people from harm and said the sentence would serve as a "general deterrent" for other officers. NYC JUDGE SEEKS TO MAKE EXAMPLE OF OFFICER WHO THREW COOLER AT FLEEING SUSPECT, CAUSING FATAL CRASH "It is such a unique set of circumstances, I don't know what example it could set except to deter cops from doing the best they can," Aidala told Fox News Digital. "This wasn't a routine traffic stop or they were chasing someone and this is gonna deter them from handling a stop a certain way." Duran didn't intend to use lethal force, he said, arguing that's why he improvised with the cooler rather than drawing his gun. "They're telling cops don't throw a cooler at a guy on a motorcycle on the sidewalk in the middle of the afternoon next to a park going 30 miles an hour after they just committed a felony or a drug sale," he said. "I don't know who it's setting an example to." Duran is seeking an appeal, and Aidala said he asked an appellate judge on Friday to release his client on bail while that proceeds. Oral arguments are expected later this week. Vincent Vallelong is the president on the NYPD's Sergeant's Benevolent Association, and the union continues to support Duran, he said. "The SBA’s focus at this time is to get this horrific injustice overturned before the November elections," he said. "The silence from many of our elected officials is just as disturbing as the message the judge handed down last week." The union and the National Police Defense Foundation have teamed up to raise money for Duran's appeal through a Kindful campaign, he added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de5457d8d5dabda3959614 JD Vance tells Pope Leo XIV to 'stick to matters of morality' and stay out of US public policy te 2026-04-14T14:51:03.048Z JD Vance tells Pope Leo XIV to 'stick to matters of morality' and stay out of US public policy Vice President JD Vance fired back at Vatican criticism of the administration on, telling Pope Leo XIV to "stick to matters of morality" and stay out of American public policy. Vance joined "Special Report" to defend the president, defining a firm line between the pope’s religious authority and the president’s role in protecting the United States. "I certainly think that in some cases, it would be best for the Vatican to stick to matters of morality," Vance told Fox News’s Bret Baier Monday. "And let the President of the United States stick to dictating American public policy." The first American pope has been critical of the Trump administration’s stances on issues like immigration and the conflict in Iran. Over the weekend, President Trump posted on Truth Social criticizing the religious leader. POPE LEO CALLS OUT TRUMP’S IRAN RHETORIC BEFORE LAST-MINUTE CEASEFIRE EMERGES "Pope Leo is WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy," he wrote, adding, "I don’t want a Pope who thinks it’s OK for Iran to have a nuclear weapon." Speaking with reporters, Pope Leo denied fearing the Trump administration or trying to be a politician. "The message of the church, my message, the message of the Gospel: Blessed are the Peacemakers. I do not look at my role as being political, a politician," he added. Vance, who has been vocal about his conversion to Catholicism, said he’s not concerned the president and pope are arguing, and that it’s natural for them to clash with opposing views. TRUMP ACCUSES POPE LEO OF BEING 'TERRIBLE' ON FOREIGN POLICY OVER PONTIFF'S ANTI-WAR COMMENTS "When they're in conflict, they're in conflict. I don't worry about it too much, Bret. I think it's a natural thing," he said. "I'm sure it will happen in the future, and it's not that big of a deal that it happened in the past." Vance added that while this is not the first time the two leaders have had disagreements, he does not expect it to be the last. Still, he said the White House respects the religious authority of Pope Leo and affirmed they have a strong relationship with the Vatican. POPE LEO CALLS OUT 'DELUSION OF OMNIPOTENCE' FUELING IRAN WAR IN VIGIL FOR PEACE AT ST. PETER'S BASILICA "We certainly have a good relationship with the Vatican, but we're also [going to] disagree on substantive questions from time to time. I think that's a totally reasonable thing. It isn't particularly newsworthy," Vance said. He also addressed the backlash over an AI-generated image Trump shared, and later deleted, which critics said depicted the president as Jesus. The vice president dismissed the controversy as a misunderstood "joke." "The president was posting a joke, and of course, he took it down because he recognized that a lot of people weren't understanding his humor in that case," Vance said. "The President of the United States likes to mix it up on social media, and I actually think that's one of the good things about this president is that he's not filtered," he added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de542cd8d5dabda39595e5 Google brings its Gemini Personal Intelligence feature to India te 2026-04-14T14:50:20.979Z Google brings its Gemini Personal Intelligence feature to India The feature lets users connect Google accounts like Gmail and Photos to get personalized answers Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de5278d8d5dabda395958c Hawley urges DOJ probe into abortion pill maker over safety concerns te 2026-04-14T14:43:04.305Z Hawley urges DOJ probe into abortion pill maker over safety concerns FIRST ON FOX— Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., is calling on the Department of Justice to investigate Danco Laboratories, which produces and distributes the abortion drug mifepristone. "Women are being harmed by this chemical abortion drug at far higher rates than advertised on the drug label," Hawley said in a letter sent to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche Tuesday that was obtained by Fox News Digital. "As you may know, this drug is now responsible for over 70 percent of abortions in the United States—a number which has risen in just the last four years. Large, secretive pharmaceutical corporations like Danco must be held accountable for these serious safety risks to women and the Department should take immediate action."  Mifepristone, an abortion pill originally made by Danco Laboratories, blocks progesterone, a hormone needed to sustain pregnancy, and is followed by misoprostol to complete the abortion.  HAWLEY BLASTS FDA APPROVAL OF NEW ABORTION DRUG, CITES SAFETY AND TRUST CONCERNS "Very little information is publicly available about Danco Laboratories," Hawley wrote in his letter. "The company first introduced mifepristone in the United States in 2000 and, in doing so, appears to have taken unusual and extreme measures to protect itself from liability. It was incorporated in the Cayman Islands. Its board of directors and investors remain secret." In a 2023 article headlined "Why you’ve never heard of the company behind the abortion pill," the Los Angeles Times reported, "As far as drug companies go, abortion pill maker Danco Laboratories is all but anonymous. It has fewer than 20 employees, uses a P.O. Box to avoid sharing its headquarters address and isn’t listed on any public exchanges." Hawley wrote that Danco Laboratories' corporate structure "remains largely shielded from public view. Early backers appear to have included George Soros and other far-left activists who favor population control. We do know, however, that chemical abortion is a lucrative enterprise for Danco—so lucrative, in fact, that mifepristone is the only drug the company makes, with investors’ returns reportedly topping 450%."  In his letter, Hawley referenced a study from the Ethics and Public Policy Center, authored by Ryan T. Anderson, the organization’s president, and Jamie Bryan Hall, its director of data analysis, which reviewed a claims database that included 865,727 prescribed mifepristone abortions from 2017 to 2023. MISSOURI ATTORNEY GENERAL TAKES NEW LEGAL AIM AT MAIL-ORDER ABORTION PILLS OVER SAFETY CONCERNS It found that 10.93% of women "experience sepsis, infection, hemorrhaging, or another serious adverse event within 45 days following a mifepristone abortion."  On its website, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) calls mifepristone safe but adds, "The FDA has received reports of serious adverse events in patients who took mifepristone. As of December 31, 2024, there were 36 reports of deaths in patients associated with mifepristone since the product was approved in September 2000, including two cases of ectopic pregnancy (a pregnancy located outside the womb, such as in the fallopian tubes) resulting in death, and several fatal cases of severe systemic infection (also called sepsis)."  "You and the Department of Justice are tasked with upholding the rule of law and protecting every American—including women that companies like Danco prey on and lie to," Hawley wrote to Blanche. PRO-LIFE GROUP FINDS BIDEN-ERA FDA POLICY IS DRIVING 500 ABORTIONS PER DAY, SAYS TRUMP HAS POWER TO END IT  "This mandate includes ensuring Danco’s prompt, fulsome, and transparent compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and ongoing regulatory obligations," he added. "My Subcommittee has opened an investigation into Danco and its business practices. I request that you also open an investigation into Danco, including but not limited to its original FDA approval, ongoing regulatory compliance, manufacture and distribution pipeline, potentially deceptive marketing practices, and disclosure of safety risks pertaining to the drug."  Fox News Digital reached out to the Department of Justice and Danco Laboratories for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de5264d8d5dabda3959583 Mom from viral Ro Khanna debate says Dems can't claim to support both secure borders and sanctuary policies te 2026-04-14T14:42:44.746Z Mom from viral Ro Khanna debate says Dems can't claim to support both secure borders and sanctuary policies Marien Richardson, a mother who challenged Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., during a viral debate over border security, told Fox News Monday that Democratic leaders cannot claim to support secure borders while backing policies she argued are failing Americans and putting children at risk. Richardson characterized the now-viral debate posted on Jubilee's YouTube channel as "respectful," but said she couldn't allow Khanna to dismiss the link between human trafficking and illegal immigration by redirecting the conversation toward topics like the Epstein files or ICE's treatment of detainees. DHS SLAMS CALIFORNIA 'SANCTUARY' COUNTY AFTER MOM ALLEGEDLY MURDERED BY 2 HONDURAN NATIONALS "I'm glad I was strong enough to bring him back to the point, which is simply, you are in a sanctuary city. You are pro-making things easier for illegal migrants, which then turns into supporting and even promoting illegal immigration," Richardson said on "The Will Cain Show." She added that it was frustrating that the left uses talking points, even when they surround legitimate concerns, to obscure "the huge problems going on because of their policies." RO KHANNA WEIGHS IN ON THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ, ALLEGATIONS AGAINST SWALWELL Khanna spoke in "politicianese," Richardson claimed. She said she respected his debate skills but didn't fall for any tricks "where he just tried to rope me back into what he wanted to talk about rather than the facts that were on the table." On February 10, the Department of Homeland Security claimed in a press release that 4,561 criminal illegal aliens have had detainers not honored and been released from jails into California communities since January 20, 2025. The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation reports on its website that in 2025, ICE placed 1,641 detainers and picked up 1,453 prisoners. In 2026 so far, it says 435 detainers were placed and 387 have been picked up. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de5251d8d5dabda395957a Dax Shepard slammed for exposing late Eric Dane's private AA struggles after death te 2026-04-14T14:42:25.290Z Dax Shepard slammed for exposing late Eric Dane's private AA struggles after death Dax Shepard is catching heat for sharing an intimate story about the late Eric Dane nearly two months after his death. During a recent appearance on the "All There Is with Anderson Cooper" podcast, Shepard detailed his past with Dane, admitting that he once "hated" him after crossing paths at an AA meeting. "Eric Dane, I can now say I met in recovery, and we hated each other. I hated him!" Shepard told Cooper. "I thought he was a bit of a bully. And we were in a meeting … he threatened a younger member of the group, and this had been simmering for a long time, and I said, ‘Let’s go. Outside. Right now.’ It was on. And we walked outside to fist fight in the driveway of an AA meeting." ERIC DANE'S WIFE REBECCA GAYHEART BREAKS SILENCE DAYS AFTER ACTOR'S DEATH Shepard said the two kept returning to the same meeting and eventually began to understand one another. "God bless both of us," Shepard said. "We kept coming back to the same meeting, like neither was going to not show up. Over the course of the next two years, I found myself starting to kind of relate to him … I heard his story." "His father shot himself in his house when he was a little boy," Shepard continued. "And his mom came upstairs and said, ‘I’ll tell you what happened if you promise that you won’t cry.’ So that little boy held onto that. And then that little boy grew up without a dad, like I grew up without a dad, and he was so in search of masculine validation, and it took all these shapes that I hated. That I’m sure he hated in me." He said that during one meeting, it was Dane's turn to share, and while his group had a rule that members weren't allowed to reference other members' stories or give them advice, he broke it to say, "I can’t believe I’m going to say this, but that’s one of my favorite shares I’ve ever heard." Shepard continued, "Maybe a week or two later, one of his shares, he said, ‘I can’t believe I’m going to say this, but I think I’ve come to fall in love with Dax.’ … And then we became friends." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Shepard said he related to the late actor in more ways than one. "I came to fall in love with a very scared man trying and hoping he had become a man, and I related," Shepard said. "I ended up loving him so much." The story didn't hit well with some fans online, who quickly called out Shepard for sharing such personal details. "Is this a helpful story to share, Dax? What purpose does it serve to share this story now?," one person wrote on X. "Telling these stories once the person is dead is so disgusting to me," another wrote. "I don’t care if he’s saying he understood him afterwards. Keep it to yourself." "All he ever does is make everything about himself lol," one user quipped. "Biggest narcissist I’ve ever seen. Used to like his podcast until it just became too much." Others defended Shepard, with one person noting, "People are going to overreact to this not knowing he spoke about this with eric on his podcast before eric was even diagnosed." A representative for Shepard did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Dane had been open about his struggles with addiction to drugs and alcohol in the years before his death. "If you take the whole eight years I was on 'Grey's Anatomy,' I was f---ed up longer than I was sober and that was when things started going sideways for me," he admitted to Shepard during an appearance on the "Armchair Expert" podcast in 2024.  Before his departure from the show in 2012, Dane went to rehab for an addiction to painkillers.  "I didn't leave ['Grey's Anatomy'] so much as I think I was let go," he told Shepard. "I was struggling. They didn't let me go because of that, although it definitely didn't help." ERIC DANE'S FINAL HEARTBREAKING WORDS TO HIS DAUGHTERS REVEALED IN LAST INTERVIEW BEFORE ALS DEATH During his run as Capt. Tom Chandler on the TNT series "The Last Ship" from its premiere in June 2014 through its final season in 2018, Dane took another break from production for personal reasons: he was battling depression.  "That was a scary thing, when you wake up, and you’re like: ‘I don’t want to get out of bed,’" he said during an appearance on the "Today" show in 2017.  "I was seeing these doctors thinking that there was something physically wrong with me, because I’d never felt like that." "I mean, I’d dealt with depression throughout my life, but it was always manageable," he said. "I just felt like, you know, everybody kind of feels a little blue. But this just hit me like a truck. I had to take some time off — I went away, I took care of it, and I’m feeling great." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Dane died in February after a battle with ALS. He was 53. "With heavy hearts, we share that Eric Dane passed on Thursday afternoon following a courageous battle with ALS," Dane's family said in a statement to Fox News Digital at the time. "He spent his final days surrounded by dear friends, his devoted wife, and his two beautiful daughters, Billie and Georgia, who were the center of his world. Throughout his journey with ALS, Eric became a passionate advocate for awareness and research, determined to make a difference for others facing the same fight. He will be deeply missed, and lovingly remembered always. Eric adored his fans and is forever grateful for the outpouring of love and support he’s received. The family has asked for privacy as they navigate this impossible time." WATCH: ERIC DANE CELEBRATES THE WINS FOLLOWING ALS DIAGNOSIS Dane left his daughters with heartbreaking advice in a pre-taped interview for Netflix's "Famous Last Words" series. "Billie and Georgia, these words are for you," Dane said to his daughters in the November 2025 interview that was released the day after his death. "I tried. I stumbled sometimes, but I tried. Overall, we had a blast, didn’t we?" he said before getting choked up while recounting all the moments they shared together. "I see you now playing in the ocean for hours, my water babies. Those days, pun intended, were heaven." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de523dd8d5dabda3959571 Gunman opens fire at high school in Turkey, wounding at least 16 te 2026-04-14T14:42:05.874Z Gunman opens fire at high school in Turkey, wounding at least 16 A former student injured at least 16 people Tuesday after opening fire with a shotgun inside a high school in Turkey before turning the weapon on himself, officials said.  The 18-year-old who targeted the vocational high school in Siverek, located in southeastern Turkey, took his own life with the shotgun after he was "cornered by police," Gov. Hasan Sildak said.  Video taken at the scene showed students sprinting out of a building as law enforcement and first responders arrived.  The attack left 10 students, four teachers, a school canteen employee and a police officer hurt, according to Sildak, who added that five of the teachers and students were transferred to a hospital in the provincial capital because their conditions were more serious. OKLAHOMA PRINCIPAL SHOT IN LEG IS PRAISED FOR TACKLING SCHOOL SHOOTER: 'HE IS A HERO' The motive for the shooting was unclear. The attacker did not have a criminal record, Sildak said.   The school had been declared safe and no permanent police officer was assigned to protect it, he added, calling the shooting an "isolated incident."  Sildak told NTV that the attacker started firing indiscriminately, beginning in the school yard before entering the building, Reuters reported. TEXAS STUDENT, 15, DIES AFTER SHOOTING TEACHER AT HIGH SCHOOL, AUTHORITIES SAY One student told the state-run Anadolu Agency that he and a friend jumped out of their classroom window to flee the gunman.  "He suddenly entered the classroom and fired. He fired four or five times. Two people were hit. He then went into the next classroom," Anadolu quoted Omer Furkan Sayar as saying. "We first threw ourselves to the ground and then two of us jumped out of the window."  "He didn't say anything, he entered and started to shoot directly," Sayar added. "The individual was cornered inside the building through police intervention and died after shooting himself," Sildak told reporters, adding that a "comprehensive" investigation into the shooting would be carried out.  The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de522ad8d5dabda3959568 Affordable jewelry that looks and feels expensive — all under $100 te 2026-04-14T14:41:46.417Z Affordable jewelry that looks and feels expensive — all under $100 Get a head start on Mother's Day shopping or refresh your jewelry collection with affordable picks from Swarovski, Pandora and Brilliant Earth. Standout deals include a Swarovski pendant necklace for more than 40% off on Amazon and lab-grown diamond studs under $100. 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This will only aggravate confrontation, escalate tension, undermine the already fragile ceasefire and further jeopardize safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz," Guo said. "It is a dangerous and irresponsible move."  "China believes that only a complete ceasefire can fundamentally create conditions for easing the situation. We urge relevant parties to honor the ceasefire agreement, stick to the direction of peace talks and take concrete actions to deescalate the situation so that normal traffic via the Strait will be able to resume as soon as possible," he added. LIVE UPDATES: FRESH IRAN TALKS COULD BEGIN THIS WEEK AS US CONTINUES BLOCKADE ON PORTS The White House did not immediately respond Tuesday to a request for comment from Fox News Digital.  The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway between Iran, Oman and the United Arab Emirates, is one of the world’s most critical energy choke points. It carries roughly 20 million barrels of oil a day, along with about one-fifth of global liquefied natural gas.  TRUMP ORDERS A BLOCKADE IN THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ AS TENSIONS WITH IRAN SOAR US Central Command announced plans to enforce the blockade earlier Monday in a notice to seafarers.  "Any vessel entering or departing the blockaded area without authorization is subject to interception, diversion, and capture," the note said. Iran has condemned the blockade as "piracy" and vowed to respond with force, potentially ending the fragile ceasefire with the U.S.  Fox News Digital’s Anders Hagstrom and Amanda Macias contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de51e9d8d5dabda3959531 Tesla adds ‘streaks’ and other stats to track how often drivers use Full Self-Driving software te 2026-04-14T14:40:41.834Z Tesla adds ‘streaks’ and other stats to track how often drivers use Full Self-Driving software Tesla has also made it easy to subscribe to the advanced driver assistance system. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de51d6d8d5dabda3959528 Adobe fixes PDF zero-day security bug that hackers have exploited for months te 2026-04-14T14:40:22.188Z Adobe fixes PDF zero-day security bug that hackers have exploited for months It's not clear how many people were compromised by this hacking campaign, but a security researcher said the hackers were targeting victims since at least November 2025. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de4ffcd8d5dabda39594cd Hormuz chaos sparks warning: China could strangle Taiwan without firing a shot te 2026-04-14T14:32:28.121Z Hormuz chaos sparks warning: China could strangle Taiwan without firing a shot China may not need to launch a military invasion of Taiwan to trigger a global economic crisis, according to a new analysis that draws lessons from recent disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. As Iran showed earlier in 2026, even limited interference with a key shipping choke point can rattle global markets: spiking prices, disrupting supply chains and shaking investor confidence.  Analysts warn Beijing could apply a similar strategy to Taiwan, the world’s most critical hub for advanced semiconductors. If China moved to choke off Taiwan tomorrow, "Americans with 401(k)s would feel it right away," Stanford Hoover Institution fellow Eyck Freymann told Fox News Digital.  TAIWAN OPPOSITION LEADER MEETS XI IN BEIJING AS TAIWAN DEFENSE FIGHT INTENSIFIES A disruption to Taiwan’s semiconductor supply could trigger a sharp sell-off in global markets, hitting major U.S. technology stocks that make up a significant share of retirement portfolios. While much of Washington’s focus has long centered on deterring a Chinese invasion of Taiwan, Freymann argues the greater risk may be a more ambiguous strategy — using economic pressure, military signaling and market panic to isolate the island without triggering a full-scale war. He expands on that argument in his new book, "Defending Taiwan: A Strategy to Prevent War with China," published Tuesday, warning Beijing could "squeeze, isolate, and coerce Taiwan into submission without firing a shot." China significantly has increased military activity around Taiwan in recent years, conducting large-scale exercises that simulate encirclement and blockade scenarios. Analysts say those drills reflect a growing emphasis on options short of invasion. That analysis comes as a new Annual Threat Assessment released by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence found that Chinese leaders "do not currently plan to execute an invasion of Taiwan" and "do not have a fixed timeline for achieving unification." The finding has fueled debate in Washington over whether the United States is too focused on deterring a traditional amphibious assault while overlooking more gradual forms of coercion. Chinese military doctrine has long included what it calls a "joint blockade campaign," and analysts note Beijing has increasingly signaled its ability to isolate Taiwan through a combination of naval, air and coast guard operations. China has significantly increased military activity around Taiwan in recent years, conducting large-scale exercises that simulate encirclement and blockade scenarios. Analysts say those drills reflect a growing emphasis on options short of invasion. Analysts at the Institute for the Study of War and the American Enterprise Institute have similarly warned that China is actively rehearsing elements of a blockade, with recent exercises simulating efforts to cut off Taiwan’s major ports and restrict access to energy and trade routes. Freymann said the intelligence assessment aligns with his view that Beijing’s preferred strategy may fall short of outright war. "China’s Plan A is to take Taiwan without a fight," he said. US LAWMAKERS WARN TAIWAN TO ‘MEET THE MOMENT’ AS CHINA STAGES INVASION-STYLE DRILLS Analysts say China would not necessarily need to impose a full blockade. Instead, Beijing could rely on military drills, maritime inspections and restricted zones to raise the risk of operating in the Taiwan Strait.  That uncertainty alone could be enough to drive insurers and shipping companies out of the region, effectively cutting off Taiwan’s trade. With roughly half of the world’s container ships passing through the strait, even limited disruption could ripple across global supply chains. A recent Center for Strategic and International Studies report, based on 26 war game simulations, examined scenarios in which Chinese forces board and interdict commercial ships bound for Taiwan, triggering widespread disruption to global trade and raising the risk of escalation. The same analysis found that while China could inflict serious economic harm, a blockade would not be a low-risk option and could quickly spiral into a broader military conflict involving the United States and its allies. Iran’s actions in the Strait of Hormuz temporarily disrupted roughly 20% of global oil supply, triggering immediate volatility in energy and financial markets. A similar disruption in Taiwan, he argued, would have even broader consequences. Taiwan produces roughly 90% of the world’s most advanced semiconductors, including the cutting-edge chips that power artificial intelligence systems, consumer electronics and U.S. military technology. CHINA SAYS IT WILL RESUME SOME TIES WITH TAIWAN AFTER VISIT BY OPPOSITION LEADER The stakes extend far beyond Taiwan itself.  A disruption in semiconductor supply could ripple across the global economy, affecting everything from artificial intelligence development and U.S. defense systems to consumer electronics and automotive manufacturing. Analysts warn that even a temporary shutdown of Taiwan’s chip industry could trigger widespread economic disruption, given the lack of viable alternatives at the most advanced level. That concentration has long been referred to as Taiwan’s "silicon shield," the idea that the island’s central role in the global economy helps deter conflict by raising the stakes for any disruption. But that same dominance also creates a vulnerability. Unlike oil, there is no strategic reserve to offset a sudden semiconductor supply shock. "If you take away the United States’ access to advanced compute, there goes the whole AI trade," Freymann said. "It risks the possibility of a Lehman Brothers-style cascading event." Such a shock could ripple through financial markets, hit major U.S. technology companies and push the global economy toward recession, he said. Freymann also warned that China may not even need to impose a full blockade to achieve its goals, instead relying on incremental "gray zone" tactics already in use. CHINESE FISHING 'MILITIA' FORMATIONS SIGNAL RISING GRAY-ZONE PRESSURE ON TAIWAN "The danger is that they’re already doing it," he said. Those tactics could include harassment of commercial shipping and air traffic, regulatory pressure on companies operating in the region, and other measures designed to increase risk without triggering a direct military response. Over time, he argued, such pressure could force private companies, particularly insurers, shipping firms and airlines, to scale back operations around Taiwan. That dynamic could allow Beijing to effectively isolate the island without firing a shot, as market actors move to avoid risk. Still, analysts caution that the Taiwan Strait presents a more complex and heavily militarized environment than the Strait of Hormuz, where U.S. naval operations and regional dynamics differ significantly. Taiwan is also taking the threat seriously.  Officials have begun planning exercises aimed at maintaining access to critical supplies, including energy, in the event of a blockade scenario, underscoring growing concern that such a disruption is plausible. Freymann said the United States must adapt its strategy to account for these risks, warning that traditional military deterrence alone may not be sufficient as tensions with China continue to play out at the highest levels of diplomacy. The issue is expected to loom over a high-stakes meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping  scheduled for May in Beijing, where Taiwan, trade tensions and U.S. arms sales to the island are likely to be key points of discussion. At the same time, he cautioned that any shift in strategy must be paired with a steady diplomatic posture to avoid signaling weakness or escalation. Freymann urged U.S. leaders to maintain a consistent and measured approach, warning that even subtle shifts in language or policy could be interpreted as weakness.  "We have a long-standing one-China policy. It shows that we are resolved if our principal position is tested, but that we’re also restrained," he said. "We want China and Taiwan to resolve their disputes through negotiation without force or coercion." The Chinese embassy and Taiwan foreign ministry could not immediately be reached for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de4fe8d8d5dabda39594c4 'Pagan' outreach, Wiccan prayer defense could haunt Dem in battleground race te 2026-04-14T14:32:08.367Z 'Pagan' outreach, Wiccan prayer defense could haunt Dem in battleground race Republicans are escalating attacks on Iowa Democratic candidate Sarah Trone Garriott by pointing to her past op-eds — including her defense of a Wiccan-led statehouse prayer in which she argued "Jesus engaged with pagans" — in a high-stakes race for a GOP-held district. Democratic congressional candidate Sarah Trone Garriott, a Lutheran minister who is vying for the battleground seat held by Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, penned an op-ed in The Des Moines Register in 2015 criticizing Christian lawmakers who boycotted a Wiccan-led statehouse prayer. This writing and others, including another op-ed in which she shared how the 9/11 terrorist attacks made her "more aware of the rising anti-Muslim bigotry and its harm," have become the target of GOP attacks as the Republicans ramp up efforts to defend their House majority. "Sarah Trone Garriott is once again wagging her finger at Iowans for not being woke enough and embracing her coastal elite Harvard values," RNC spokesman Zachary Kraft said in a statement to Fox News Digital. "Trone Garriott better hope those spells and potions work if her campaign strategy is to oppose men in women's sports and embrace neopagan witchcraft."  Garriott's 2015 opinion piece titled, 'Look closely at scripture before acting in faith,' blasted Iowa lawmakers for skipping the prayer led by a self-described "cabot witch," saying they didn't "look closely and honestly" at Christian Holy Scriptures when deciding to boycott. CBS NEWS' MARGARET BRENNAN ACCUSED OF MOCKING PEOPLE OF FAITH AFTER PETE HEGSETH'S PRAYER REMARKS A spokesperson for Garriott shared in a statement to Fox News Digital that the message behind her opinion piece was to call on her fellow Christians to love everyone, including pagans. "As Sarah said, her faith in God calls her to follow Jesus’ example of loving one’s neighbor and spreading His grace to everyone, including those whose belief systems are fundamentally different from her own Christianity," a spokesperson for Garriott said. "Scripture teaches Jesus’ unconditional grace, and that’s the belief that grounds Sarah’s life and ministry."  Wicca is a modern pagan tradition in which members worship a Goddess and God and engage in witchcraft and rituals. One Iowa House member who boycotted told The Des Moines Register at the time that he felt uncomfortable "seeking guidance from the occult." Another lawmaker told The Des Moines Register he attended the invocation but turned his back in protest, saying he asked himself what Jesus would do and felt compelled to act in that way. "Clearly, Christian elected officials should be asking, 'What would Jesus do?' when it comes to matters of budget and public safety," Garriott wrote. "But at the least, as a Christian, I would appreciate it if they would actually consult the recorded witness of Jesus' life and teaching before claiming to act in his name." WARNOCK LIKENS PRO-TRUMP CHRISTIAN LEADERS TO THOSE WHO USED SCRIPTURE TO DEFEND SLAVERY Garriott wrote that "Christians specifically" should be aware that Jesus interacted with pagans throughout the New Testament, noting that Jesus always acted from "a place of kindness and compassion," and that he "did not turn his back" on the pagans he met. She listed Mark 7:24-30, Luke 8:26-39, Matthew 15:21-28 and John 4:5-38 as examples of Jesus interacting with pagans. In those passages, Jesus is depicted interacting with non-Jews but not participating in their religious practices. Garriott next suggested that Jesus Christ was more concerned with the behavior of Christians than with pagans. "Instead, it was the hypocrisy of those of his own religious community that Jesus protested — and not silently," Garriott wrote. TEXAS DEMOCRATIC SENATE NOMINEE JAMES TALARICO DOUBLES DOWN ON GOD BEING "BEYOND GENDER" COMMENTS Nunn's spokesperson Mark Matava weighed in, arguing the opinion piece is just another example of Garriott's "preachy" radical views. "Sarah Trone Garriott has been lecturing Iowans for over a decade," Matava said. "Choose a Christian school for your kids and she calls it segregation. Stand up for your daughter in sports and she calls it sexism. Walk out of a witchcraft invocation and she calls it bigotry." Garriott has previously criticized the display of Christian symbols in political spaces, arguing America is "not a Christian nation," but "it’s a nation for all of us," in remarks before her congregation. In early April, RNC Research posted on X a clip of Garriott speaking in which she shared the "uncomfortable ways" in which Christianity was showing up in politics. She argued that the conflation of the American flag and cross is an example of how Christianity has become "threatening." In another clip posted by RNC Research, Garriott talked about how Iowa has "a long way to go" to ensure that Iowans are truly represented. "It's mostly white, mostly Christian, mostly older men," Garriott said. "We have tremendous opportunities to get different kinds of people who represent our community into those leadership positions." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de4fd4d8d5dabda39594bb Husband of missing American woman will remain in Bahamas after jail release, attorney says te 2026-04-14T14:31:48.699Z Husband of missing American woman will remain in Bahamas after jail release, attorney says FREEPORT, Bahamas — The husband of a missing American woman who was held in a Bahamian jail for five days before his Monday night release will remain in the Bahamas, according to his attorney.  Brian Hooker was behind bars at the Central Police Station in Freeport from Wednesday to Monday evening as the Rohal Bahamian Police Force (RBPF), in conjunction with the U.S. Coast Guard, investigated the disappearance of his wife off the coast of Elbow Cay in Great Abaco Island on Saturday, April 4.  MISSING AMERICAN WOMAN’S HUSBAND BRIAN HOOKER RELEASED AFTER ARREST IN BAHAMAS DISAPPEARANCE "He wants to continue with the search for his wife, because that is his main focus," Terrel Butler told Fox News Digital. "So as long as he can remain in the Bahamas, you remain in the Bahamas." She said that on Tuesday, Hooker will meet with Bahamian police in an attempt to recover electronics, including his phone and computer, that were confiscated during the investigation.  It is unclear whether Hooker is in possession of his passport. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de4fc1d8d5dabda39594b2 Tax extension filers beware: Payments are still due to the IRS by April 15 te 2026-04-14T14:31:29.174Z Tax extension filers beware: Payments are still due to the IRS by April 15 Each year, roughly 20 million Americans file for tax extensions, but many may not realize that any taxes owed are still due to the IRS by April 15. While an extension gives taxpayers until October to file, it does not delay their obligation to pay what they owe — and missing the deadline this week can trigger penalties and interest. "The federal tax extension and most state extensions that piggyback on that simply give you six months to finalize your paperwork," Mark Steber, chief tax officer at Jackson Hewitt Tax Services, told Fox News Digital. TAX DAY IS THIS WEEK: AVOID THESE 5 COMMON MISTAKES THAT CAN COST YOU MONEY "It in no way extends the amount of time that you have to pay the tax that you owe. Those are due on April 15 by midnight," he said. The IRS offers several ways for taxpayers to pay what they owe or set up payment plans, including short-term options and longer-term installment agreements. Missing the deadline altogether, however, can increase penalties and interest. THE SIMPLE TAX HABIT THAT COULD SAVE YOU THOUSANDS OVER YOUR LIFETIME Experts say taxpayers who can’t pay their full bill should still file and pay as much as they can by the deadline to limit added costs. The agency can impose multiple penalties, including a failure-to-pay penalty and interest that compounds daily, which can cause balances to grow over time. Even taxpayers who can’t pay in full are generally better off filing on time or requesting an extension, as the penalty for failing to file is typically higher than the penalty for failing to pay. "The worst thing you can do is ignore the deadline," Steber said. "Many people think they’ll deal with it later, but that can lead to multiple penalties and interest that quickly add up." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de4f93d8d5dabda3959485 How vibe coding app Anything is rebuilding after getting booted from the App Store twice te 2026-04-14T14:30:43.162Z How vibe coding app Anything is rebuilding after getting booted from the App Store twice Anything is planning to launch a desktop companion app to aid mobile app development after its App Store removal. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de4f7fd8d5dabda395947c Instacart acquires Instaleap to expand its enterprise platform internationally te 2026-04-14T14:30:23.199Z Instacart acquires Instaleap to expand its enterprise platform internationally The acquisition will allow the company to expand its business into international markets without needing to launch a delivery network in those regions. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de4d7ad8d5dabda395941f New Artemis II video shows moment Navy medical team opened hatch, welcomed astronauts te 2026-04-14T14:21:46.447Z New Artemis II video shows moment Navy medical team opened hatch, welcomed astronauts New video shows the moment that the Artemis II astronauts were welcomed back to Earth as a Navy medical team opened the hatch to their Orion module after the crew splashed down safely in the Pacific following their historic journey around the moon. Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover and mission specialists Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen returned from their 10-day lunar mission on Friday, flying farther from Earth than any human has before. On Monday, Wiseman shared new video on X showing the perspective of a Navy medical team opening the module’s hatch in the waters off the coast of San Diego. "Jesse, Steve, Laddy, and Vlad…. such an incredible feeling to welcome you aboard Integrity after a nearly 700,000-mile journey. Forever thankful for your service to our crew and the nation," Wiseman wrote in the X post. ARTEMIS II ASTRONAUT TELLS TRUMP WHAT COMMUNICATION BLACKOUT WAS LIKE: 'I SAID A LITTLE PRAYER' After opening the hatch, the Navy team is heard greeting the returning astronauts. Two members of the team are seen entering the module and exchanging fist bumps with the Artemis II crew. After being helped out of the Orion crew module, the four astronauts were taken aboard the USS John P. Murtha for medical evaluation after the mission. The Orion spacecraft traveled 252,000 miles from Earth in its journey. ARTEMIS II ASTRONAUTS NEARLY HALFWAY TO THE MOON AS NASA SHARES STUNNING PHOTOS FROM ORION SPACECRAFT The spacecraft reentered the Earth’s atmosphere Friday at around 25,000 mph, slowing to about 20 mph using an 11-parachute sequence before landing in the ocean about 60 miles off the coast at 5:07 p.m. local time. During its reentry, the temperatures outside the spacecraft reached as high as 5,000 degrees Fahrenheit. In the next high-stakes mission set to launch next year, Artemis III astronauts will remain in Earth’s orbit and practice docking their Orion capsule with a commercial lunar lander, a critical step before any return to the moon. The Artemis IV is planned to follow in 2028, a mission that could carry astronauts in the first planned moon landing of the program. Fox News Digital’s Brie Stimson contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de4d66d8d5dabda3959416 John Solomon reveals government officials' warning of 'incredible political dirty trick' against Trump te 2026-04-14T14:21:26.840Z John Solomon reveals government officials' warning of 'incredible political dirty trick' against Trump Just the News founder John Solomon said he was approached by unidentified government officials in 2017 who told him he was uncovering what he now alleges is an 11-year conspiracy to undermine President Trump. "We want to tell you that you’re at the tip of a very large iceberg and you need to keep drilling down," Solomon said, recalling the officials’ warning on the newest episode of the "Hang Out with Sean Hannity" podcast. Solomon said the encounter happened shortly after he appeared on Hannity’s television show, where he had been discussing what he described as a sharp rise in the unmasking of Americans’ communications. He pulled into his driveway where he saw a government vehicle with its flashers on parked in front of his mailbox. Two men got out of the car, leading him to initially fear he was about to be arrested. SUSIE WILES’ LAWYER DENIES APPROVING FBI RECORDING, SAYS HE’D LOSE LICENSE OVER ‘STUNT’ "Well, that thing you were talking about tonight on television... it’s far deeper," Solomon recalled one of the men telling him. "And [the man] said, 'There is an incredible political dirty trick that's being carried out using the most awesome powers of the Intelligence Committee." HANNITY TELLS SEN FETTERMAN 'I HAD YOU ALL WRONG' IN CANDID APOLOGY ON NEW PODCAST Solomon, who said he was confused by the matter, continued describing the exchange. "We don't know half the things that we knew. We didn't even know the FISA warrants existed," he said. "[They told me], 'You have to keep digging, John. You have keep looking.'" The men did not identify themselves, Solomon said, and told him the information they had was classified, but urged him to continue reporting. Hannity previewed Tuesday’s episode during his Fox News program Monday night, posing the question of whether those involved will be held accountable. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de4d53d8d5dabda395940d BISHOP ROBERT BARRON: The war on Christians is real and the world can no longer stay silent te 2026-04-14T14:21:07.095Z BISHOP ROBERT BARRON: The war on Christians is real and the world can no longer stay silent Christianity is, by an order of magnitude, the most persecuted religion in the world. Between 360,000,000 and 380,000,000 Christians face high degrees of hostility. Conservative estimates are that tens of thousands of Christians are killed annually for their faith, especially in places such as Nigeria, Burkina Faso, North Korea and China. But the murder, torture and imprisonment are taking place across the globe.  In many Western countries, a less lethal but still severe form of persecution is visited upon Christians by ideological secularists, who see Christianity as their principal intellectual and cultural opponent. In many ways, contemporary attacks on the faithful are a continuation of the anti-Christian violence of the 20th century, which produced more Christian martyrs than all previous centuries combined. However, the source of the animosity has shifted considerably. Whereas in the last century, hostility to Christianity came largely from depraved totalitarianism, largely secularist and materialist in orientation, today’s opposition comes, to a considerable degree, from militant forms of Islam in the Middle East, in Asia, but especially in Africa. Why should Christianity in particular be the object of such opprobrium and violent opposition? We could certainly identify sociological, economic and political factors, but it mostly has to do with the Founder and his manner of death.  JOHN CLEESE BLASTS WORLD'S SILENCE ON EASTER MASSACRE OF NIGERIAN CHRISTIANS BY ISLAMIST TERRORISTS It is instructive to remark upon the difference between the way Jesus died and the way many of the other great religious founders did. The Buddha passed away in old age, surrounded by his disciples, convinced that his spiritual movement had found success. Mohammed died in his bed after a brief illness, sure that his religion had spread throughout the Arabian Peninsula. Confucius died of old age peacefully in his bed. His many followers resolved to carry on his ethical teachings. The Bible says that Moses expired at the age of 120, having successfully led his people from slavery to the borders of the Promised Land. And then there is Jesus. The founder of Christianity died at the age of 30 on a brutal instrument of torture with an animal cry of abandonment on his lips. All of his disciples, save one, denied, betrayed or abandoned him. And by all appearances, his religious revolution had proved a shipwreck. Why did this young rabbi die the way he did?  The simple answer is that he declared himself divine: some of the startling things he said include, "I and the Father are one;" "He who sees me sees the Father;" "Unless you love me more than your mother and your father, you are not worthy of me;" and "Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away."  AFRICA’S CHRISTIAN CRISIS: HOW 2025’S DEADLY ATTACKS FINALLY DREW GLOBAL ATTENTION AFTER TRUMP’S INTERVENTION One might be tempted to say, "Well, he was obviously deluded and got what he deserved." But what makes his story surpassingly strange is that the first proclaimers of the Christian faith didn't cover up the shame of the cross; on the contrary, they shouted it from the rooftops. St. Paul says, "I know one thing, Christ and him crucified!" They could have found such confidence only because God raised from death the one who had claimed to speak in his name and act in his person.  If he is who he said he is, then you should give your whole life to him; if he's not, you should oppose him. In a word, Jesus compels a choice in a way no other religious founder does. Didn't he himself say, "You are either with me or against me?" It is precisely the unnerving and radical claim about Jesus that has excited opposition up and down the centuries and that continues to animate resistance today. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION So, what can we do about the scandal of anti-Christian persecution?  I know that it is fashionable today to mock "thoughts and prayers," but believers understand that authentic prayer is incomparably powerful. St. John of Damascus defined prayer as "the raising of the mind and heart to God," which means that prayer is the way we link ourselves to the creative source of the world's existence. In the Bible, nothing of real moment is ever accomplished apart from this explicit connecting of the soul to God. I remember vividly the night when Bishop Alfred Abramowicz, an auxiliary bishop of Chicago and a friend of John Paul II, told a room full of seminarians about the death of a heroic young Polish priest at the hands of the Communists. His gripping narrative was my first awakening to the fact of anti-Catholic persecution in my own time. So, subscribe to a trusted source such as Aid to the Church in Need, consult the web for updates and information, or perhaps invite a victim of persecution to address your church.  Support charities that rebuild churches and schools, provide food and medicine to the persecuted, and give funds to educate seminarians in countries experiencing anti-Christian hostility.  Believe me when I tell you that people undergoing persecution for their religion look to our political system as a model and a source of hope. If religious freedom can flourish in the most powerful nation in the world, then it can flourish anywhere. But if we allow it to be compromised here, we deeply discourage those who long for it abroad. The persecution of Christians represents one of the greatest violations of human rights today. Those who hold freedom and human dignity dear cannot remain silent. Editor's note: Bishop Robert Barron's latest book is "What Do Their Deaths Demand? Christian Persecution Today" (Word on Fire, April 13, 2026). CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM BISHOP ROBERT BARRON Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de4d3fd8d5dabda3959404 Callaway launches limited-edition USA 250 golf collection honoring America's 250th anniversary te 2026-04-14T14:20:47.347Z Callaway launches limited-edition USA 250 golf collection honoring America's 250th anniversary EXCLUSIVE: Callaway is bringing America 250 to the golf course. Callaway is releasing a limited-edition USA 250 collection that honors the spirit, craftsmanship, and performance that has defined the United States since 1776. Callaway’s vice president of product strategy and category management, Jacob Davidson, spoke to Fox News Digital about the process of creating the USA 250 collection. Davidson said the American-based golf company has done military-themed collections before as they connect with veterans, and with America 250, they wanted to continue with that theme. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "As an American-based company you know really doing something that kind of connected with the veterans and the current military we felt like was just really cool to have the crossover between golf and military service with so many people that that play the game. and then leaning into this year, we kind of wanted to keep that theme of honoring the military," Davidson said. Davidson said with America 250 coming this year, it was a natural fit for a collection. Callaway has worked on the collection for 15 months, with a lot of attention to the details of the clubs. Throughout Callaway’s lineup of precision-engineered drivers, putters, golf balls, wedges, headcovers, and hats, patriotic details are at the center of it all. "I think what's what's really cool is some of the details that really we were able to do in this on  the driver, there's a little call out of the address, Chestnut Street, where the Declaration of Independence was signed," Davidson said. "If you look at the head cover on the driver it says ‘we the people.’ There’s a lot of detail there. We worked with True Temper, one of our partners, on the shafts. They made a specific shaft in USA colors. They added the eagle onto the shaft that matches it on the driver." TRUMP CONGRATULATES RORY MCILROY ON BACK-TO-BACK MASTERS WINS: 'BECOMING MORE AND MORE A LEGEND' Callaway even reimagined their Odyssey Jailbird putter to "Free Bird," with an assist from the legal team. "We actually changed the name on the Jailbird putter to Free Bird. Jailbird’s been this iconic putter for us. Its one of our top models in play this week at Augusta. It has this big personality called Jailbird because of the stripes. Every head cover has this figure that looks like a Jailbird," Davidson said. "And so we really took that and ran with it. We went to the legal team. We actually secured the name Free Bird. Ironically enough, it was open, which is very difficult to get names now. On the head cover, there's a new character of the Jailbird that has a USA bandana." Callaway’s wedges in the USA 250 are debuting color laser etching for the first time, while commemorative golf balls and a modern flying flag design pay tribute to the enduring American spirit. "We just we really looked at every detail and we said, ‘Hey, how can we make this special? How can we really give the consumer a product that really showcases, you know, patriotism, showcases the craftsmanship and everything that we've been able to do as a country in 250 years?’" Davidson said. "Callaway is a US-based company and that’s something that I think we're really proud of." 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/69de4af8d8d5dabda395936c Rick Harrison of 'Pawn Stars' reveals what's keeping Las Vegas alive as poker rooms close te 2026-04-14T14:11:04.076Z Rick Harrison of 'Pawn Stars' reveals what's keeping Las Vegas alive as poker rooms close → Rick Harrison revealed what is keeping Las Vegas alive as poker rooms close and visitor numbers decline. → Skiers are wearing swimsuits as record warmth leaves some resorts with fewer than 20% of trails open. → A brick kiln from the early 1770s was found at Thomas Jefferson's Monticello. → A cruise line is testing a new free lunch menu, but passengers remain divided over the change. → A baby born midair on a flight sparked debate over citizenship and how birth location is determined. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER → Ancient skeletons buried in a seated position were found beneath a school site. → A student found a rare Crusader-era sword after spotting suspected looters and alerting authorities. → Ancient papyrus scrolls dating back about 3,000 years were found and remain unread amid restoration efforts. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE TRAVEL NEWS A long-sealed Cold War bunker was found beneath an English castle, with researchers planning to reopen it once conditions allow. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de4acfd8d5dabda395934f Water conservation works, but climate change is outpacing it: Desert cities offer a glimpse of the future te 2026-04-14T14:10:23.795Z Water conservation works, but climate change is outpacing it: Desert cities offer a glimpse of the future Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de48a3d8d5dabda39592c5 SCOOP: House Republicans target dozens of vulnerable Democrats on eve of tax filing deadline te 2026-04-14T14:01:07.921Z SCOOP: House Republicans target dozens of vulnerable Democrats on eve of tax filing deadline FIRST ON FOX: On the eve of the deadline for Americans to file their taxes, House Republicans are taking aim at Democrats for voting against the tax cuts the GOP passed and President Donald Trump signed into law last summer. The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC), the House GOP's campaign arm, on Tuesday launched ads targeting 28 potentially vulnerable Democrats in this year's midterms for "voting for the largest tax hike since World War II and making working families' lives harder." The digital ads, released on the eve of Tax Day 2026, come as the GOP works to protect its fragile House majority in the midterms, when the party in power faces traditional political headwinds and usually loses congressional seats. Republicans for weeks have been spotlighting the cuts, which they insist will give them a political bounce with voters. "This Tax Day, remember who made it worse," the narrator in the ads says. SCOOP: HOUSE SPEAKER JOHNSON'S ALLIES UNLEASH $10 MILLION CAMPAIGN TO SPOTLIGHT TRUMP TAX CUTS The narrator touted that "Republicans fought to protect your hard-earned paychecks," and argued that the Democrats targeted in the spots "sided with Bernie and AOC to vote against critical tax relief for you. Higher costs, less freedom, more pressure on you.... This Tax Day, don't forget." The tax cuts were a key component of the Republicans' massive domestic policy measure, which was passed nearly entirely along party lines by the GOP-controlled House and Senate. FIRST ON FOX: HOUSE REPUBLICANS LAUNCH MAGA MAJORITY PROGRAM IN MIDTERM BATTLE  The law is stuffed full of Trump's 2024 campaign trail promises and second-term priorities, including extending the president's signature 2017 tax cuts and eliminating taxes on tips and overtime pay.  "Vulnerable Democrats made a choice: higher taxes, tighter budgets, and more pain for working families. Voters will make theirs," NRCC Spokesman Mike Marinella argued in a statement. TRUMP BOOSTS HOUSE GOP'S WARCHEST AS MIDTERMS IN BATTLE FOR CHAMBER'S MAJORITY But the rival Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) charges that the GOP's tax polices are unpopular. "The American people overwhelmingly hate the Republican Tax Scam," DCCC spokesperson Viet Shelton told Fox News Digital. "No amount of political Tax Day spin will change the reality that hardworking families are getting more and more pissed at House Republicans for jacking up the price of gas, groceries, and health care while billionaires get to cash in on massive tax breaks." A record 70% of voters questioned in a Fox News national poll conducted late last month said the taxes they pay are "too high," marking an 11-point increase from a year earlier, and the highest level of dissatisfaction since the question was first asked in 2004. The NRCC digital ads, backed by a modest buy, take aim at Democratic Reps. Adam Gray, Derek Tran and Dave Min of California, Darren Soto and Jared Moskowitz of Florida, Frank Mrvan of Indiana, Kristen McDonald Rivet of Michigan, Don Davis of North Carolina, Nellie Pou of New Jersey, Gabe Vasquez of New Mexico, and Dina Titus, Susie Lee and Steven Horsford of Nevada. Also targeted are Reps. Tom Suozzi, Laura Gillen, and Josh Riley of New York, Greg Landsman, Marcy Kaptur, and Emilia Sykes of Ohio, Henry Cuellar and Vicente González of Texas, Eugene Vindman of Virginia, and Marie Gluesenkamp-Perez of Washington State. The ads will also run in Democratic-controlled open seats in Maine's 2nd District, New Hampshire's 1st District, New Jersey's 11th District, and the 9th District and 35th District in Texas. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de4877d8d5dabda395929a Amazon to buy Globalstar for $11.57B in bid to flesh out its satellite biz te 2026-04-14T14:00:23.097Z Amazon to buy Globalstar for $11.57B in bid to flesh out its satellite biz Amazon on Tuesday agreed to buy satellite company Globalstar, known for powering Apple's "Emergency SOS" feature, for $11.57 billion in cash. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de4636d8d5dabda3959250 Prosecutors do not believe Terrell Storey shot DPS helicopter in Flagstaff te 2026-04-14T13:50:46.489Z Prosecutors do not believe Terrell Storey shot DPS helicopter in Flagstaff The filing also contained a more precise timeline of events from Feb. 4 than was previously available. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de43f1d8d5dabda39591cc Flagstaff City Council approves 1st reading of updated Mill Town site plan te 2026-04-14T13:41:05.551Z Flagstaff City Council approves 1st reading of updated Mill Town site plan Affordable housing was a point of discussion brought up by multiple councilmembers. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de43dbd8d5dabda39591a3 Ilhan Omar encourages Dems to show grace to for former Trump supporters like Marjorie Taylor Greene te 2026-04-14T13:40:43.118Z Ilhan Omar encourages Dems to show grace to for former Trump supporters like Marjorie Taylor Greene Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., suggested Sunday on a podcast that Democrats should act with grace toward former supporters of President Donald Trump who have broken with him on key issues. Tommy Vietor, one of the co-hosts of "Pod Save America" played a clip of former Republican lawmaker Marjorie Taylor Greene, who was once one of Trump’s staunch allies, but has now become one of his most outspoken conservative critics to the point she suggested he be removed from office via the 25th Amendment after his viral threat to end Iranian civilization. "The American people have to open their eyes and deal with reality and deal with truth. And the truth is, look, you may have supported President Trump for 10 years, like I did and like you have, but this is not the same man. This is not the same man that we supported," Greene said earlier this month. TRUMP'S BACKING OF H-1B VISA PROGRAM EXPOSES CRACKS WITHIN MAGA MOVEMENT Vietor noted that she is "far from the only die-hard MAGA supporter" who has broken with Trump over the war in Iran and the handling of the Epstein files, citing a variety of other famous political figures. He then proceeded to ask Omar things of what her reaction is to Greene’s comments and how Democrats overall should respond to such defections from the MAGA movement. The answer to the latter part of his question, Omar said, is that "I think as Americans, it is really important for us to work together for the preservation of everything that is good in our country. and to support leaders that we can trust to safeguard what is good about our country." The fascinating part of such defectors like Greene, Omar suggested, is that "they are not just coming out like other ones that you'd mentioned where they're saying, ‘This action is wrong,’ right? They're saying, ‘I am done with you.’" TRUMP TRASHES MTG AFTER REPUBLICAN WINS CONTEST TO FILL HER OLD SEAT 'DESPITE THE STENCH LEFT BY GREENE' Vietor agreed, noting it is a "values-based" judgment "like ‘this guy is bad,’ not like ‘this policy is bad.’" "Right, and I think that we should give them credit for that, the fact that they've had this wake-up call to finally seeing this con man, this corrupt, chaotic man, for what he is," Omar said. "The fact that they understand that he never really had any principles outside of uplifting his ego." Fox News Digital reached out to the White House for comment.   5 TAKEAWAYS AS MTG UNLOADS TO NYT MAGAZINE, DISHING SCATHING CRITICISM OF TRUMP She went on to say that instead, it was about Trump enriching himself and boosting his ego after having been mocked by people like former President Barack Obama in the past. "It was never about putting America first. It was never about having coherent policies," she said. Omar went on to marvel at "The fact that they have gotten off the sycophant train and are saying you know ‘We trusted the wrong person we are sorry for that and need all of you to wake up to the fact that you've also trusted the wrong person.’" OMAR, MINNEAPOLIS MAYOR ACCUSE TRUMP ADMIN OF UNLEASHING 'POLITICAL RETRIBUTION,' 'INVASION' WITH ICE ACTIVITY She added that this is something that "I think is an important thing for us to put our arms around and say ‘Yes, then now let's figure out how do we save our country from the disaster that this man is creating." "I think it's pretty important and meaningful that you feel that way, because you are someone who's personally dealt with some abuse from a lot of these folks," Vietor responded. "All of them," Omar joked. ROGAN SAYS VOTERS FEEL 'BETRAYED' BY TRUMP'S IRAN CAMPAIGN AFTER HE PLEDGED 'NO MORE WARS' FOR YEARS When she was asked whether she had ever called Greene to extend this olive branch, she said she hasn’t yet, but recalled "I did, before she left, I found her on the House floor and thanked her for, you know, her support in ending the genocide, her willingness to speak up about what the people in Gaza have experienced and what our tax dollars have allowed to take place." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE She concluded, "We have a responsibility to end this genocide and to end our financial and political support for Israel and the impunity that we have constantly provided for them as, you know, they have tried to destroy a group of people." When Greene was in Congress, she and Omar often exchanged barbs towards on another. ILHAN OMAR SPRAYED BY UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE AFTER MAN CHARGES HER AT MINNEAPOLIS TOWN HALL In early 2024, Greene had pushed to censure Omar, accusing her of being a "foreign agent" for Somalia. In 2021, Omar voted with the Democratic majority to strip Greene of her committee assignments. Omar spoke up in favor of penalizing Greene in personal terms. She mentioned how Greene tried to previously force her and Rashida Tlaib, two Muslim members of Congress, to retake their congressional oaths on the Bible. She recalled when Greene posted a picture of herself holding a gun alongside images of Omar, Tlaib and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, titled the "Squad's worst nightmare." "This is about whether it is okay to hold an assault rifle next to Members’ heads in a campaign ad and incite death threats against them," Omar said in response at the time. "This is about whether it is okay to encourage the murder of the Speaker of the House." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de4187d8d5dabda395911e Dems unload on Trump’s latest DC update with ‘Christian Nationalist’ broadside, legal push te 2026-04-14T13:30:47.666Z Dems unload on Trump’s latest DC update with ‘Christian Nationalist’ broadside, legal push Democrats are ramping up their battle against President Donald Trump’s planned installation of the Memorial Circle arch, pairing heated attacks with a legal push to stop the project in court. "Democrats are opposed to anything that celebrates the greatness of our Country because they are America last losers," said White House spokesperson Davis Ingle in a statement to Fox News Digital on Monday. "The Triumphal Arch in Memorial Circle is going to be one of the most iconic landmarks not only in Washington, D.C., but throughout the world." Democratic lawmakers are ramping up opposition to President Donald Trump’s proposed 250-foot arch, questioning its cost and symbolism after the design’s unveiling Friday, as legal challenges to presidential authority continue to play out.  "While you worry about healthcare and the price of gas [because] of Trump’s war, he’s busy designing a 250-foot arch he's calling the ‘Arc d'Trump’ #allabouthim," Rhode Island Sen. Jack Reed posted on X. WHITE HOUSE FIRES BACK AT CRITICS CALLING TRUMP’S MASSIVE ARCH ‘TOO BIG’ "Your taxes might be going up. But don't worry — at least $15 million of it is going toward Trump's arch project," posted California Governor Gavin Newsom’s Press Office on X.  Meanwhile, California’s long-troubled high-speed rail project was approved in 2008 at an initial $33 billion price tag before ballooning to $126 billion in expected costs this year. The Department of Transportation canceled billions of dollars in federal grants for the project in the summer of 2025, citing it did not have a viable path forward for completion.  "A gold inscription reading ‘One Nation Under God’? That phrase came from Cold War propaganda, not our Founders," California representative Jared Huffman wrote on X. "They built this country on freedom FROM religious tyranny. They wrote the First Amendment to keep religion out of the government." He added, "Trump stamping it in gold on his vanity arch tells you everything about what this project is: a Christian Nationalist monument, paid for with your tax dollars." FEDERAL JUDGE QUESTIONS TRUMP AUTHORITY ON WHITE HOUSE BALLROOM PROJECT Huffman, along with other Democrat lawmakers, filed a court brief challenging the project last month, arguing that the president cannot erect the monument on federal land without congressional approval.  Fox News Digital reached out to Huffman's office for comment. "Permitting that Arch to be built without appropriate congressional authorization and review could lead to the unchecked proliferation of monuments, the erosion of public space, and serious constraints on future generations’ ability to memorialize their own losses and achievements," the amicus brief reads. TRUMP SAYS IT 'IS TOO LATE' TO STOP THE WHITE HOUSE BALLROOM CONSTRUCTION AMID LAWSUIT President Trump has been on a mission to fulfill last year’s Executive Order titled, "Making the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful." "I will take care of our cherished Capital, and we will make it, truly, GREAT AGAIN! Before the tents, squalor, filth, and crime, it was the most beautiful Capital in the world. It will soon be that again," Trump wrote in a Truth Social post in August. The released designs show a golden, winged Lady Liberty-style figure atop the arch flanked by two bald eagles crowning the monument. Underneath the sculptures across the top of the arch, "ONE NATION UNDER GOD  is written in gold. The back of the arch has a matching emblem, saying "LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL." The arch is proposed to sit near the Lincoln Memorial at a roundabout between Memorial Bridge and Memorial Avenue near the Arlington Cemetery Metro Stop. "It will enhance the visitor experience at Arlington National Cemetery for veterans, the families of the fallen, and all Americans alike, serving as a visual reminder of the noble sacrifices borne by so many American heroes throughout our 250 year history so we can enjoy our freedoms today," Ingle continued in his comment to Fox News Digital.   The legal threats and fiery rhetoric aimed at the upcoming arch echos a broader wave of Democratic backlash to recent Trump-linked cultural and construction moves. In December, Democrats erupted in outrage over the renaming of the Donald J. Trump and John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts. Ohio representative Joyce Beatty, along with other plaintiffs, filed a lawsuit to reverse the rebranding of "The Trump-Kennedy Center" and prevent the planned two-year closure. The $400 million White House ballroom is navigating a legal battle after the National Trust for Historic Preservation sued in December claiming Trump exceeded his authority when he demolished the dated East Wing.  An appeals court ruled on Saturday that the renovation can continue until Friday, giving the President time to seek a Supreme Court review. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de3f5bd8d5dabda39590eb The American Red Cross Blood Donations Help Bridge Health Gaps for Minority Communities te 2026-04-14T13:21:31.704Z The American Red Cross Blood Donations Help Bridge Health Gaps for Minority Communities (NAPSI)­–April marks National Minority Health Month, a time to recognize the health disparities that affect diverse communities across the country, including conditions that impact women and have historically been understudied. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de3f47d8d5dabda39590e2 The American Red Cross Blood Donations Help Bridge Health Gaps for Minority Communities te 2026-04-14T13:21:11.567Z The American Red Cross Blood Donations Help Bridge Health Gaps for Minority Communities After months of seeking medical care without clear answers, Monique Gamboa faced a medical crisis that required multiple transfusions—an experience that left her deeply grateful to her donors and inspired her to donate blood. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de3f33d8d5dabda39590d3 Gas prices April 15 te 2026-04-14T13:20:51.187Z Gas prices April 15 Arizona average: $4.70 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de3d39d8d5dabda395901a Flagstaff Event Almanac for April 14 te 2026-04-14T13:12:25.840Z Flagstaff Event Almanac for April 14 Apr 14 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de3d22d8d5dabda3958ff7 Unearthed emails expose how Obama-era EPA plotted 'massive' energy regulations from day one: watchdog te 2026-04-14T13:12:02.807Z Unearthed emails expose how Obama-era EPA plotted 'massive' energy regulations from day one: watchdog A government watchdog is accusing the Obama administration’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of pre-determining the legal basis for its climate framework. In an amicus filing before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Government Accountability and Oversight (GAO), a nonpartisan nonprofit, unearthed communications from inside the EPA in 2009.  Those communications, the GAO argued, show that climate-minded officials treated Obama’s Endangerment Finding as a foregone conclusion and later used it as the foundation for vehicle emission standards, power plant regulations and permitting restrictions. In particular, GAO pointed to communications from Lisa Heinzerling, who served as the climate policy counsel at the EPA at the time. In a 2009 email, she claimed the right findings would create a legal mandate for regulation. HOUSE GOP LAUNCHES PROBE INTO ALLEGED CLIMATE GROUP INFLUENCE ON FEDERAL JUDGES "We expect to be able to issue a proposed finding of endangerment for greenhouse gases within the next 100 days," Heinzerling wrote on Feb. 8. "Within the same document, we expect to find that certain major categories of greenhouse gases — in particular motor vehicles — cause or contribute to air pollution which endangers public health and welfare." "An endangerment finding … will trigger regulatory obligations under the Clean Air Act," Heinzerling added. Her email was sent just two weeks after President Barack Obama's inauguration. Michael Chamberlain, the director of Protect the Public’s Trust, another government accountability group, said the communications appear to telegraph a pre-determined outcome. "The records from that time period merely confirm what many had suspected. The Obama administration’s Endangerment Finding was flawed from the start. It is clear that the new EPA appointees entered office determined to enact this massive bureaucratic overreach," Chamberlain said. The unearthed communications come as the Trump administration has made moves to end Obama-era energy regulations. In February, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the agency would be rescinding the 2009 Endangerment Finding. JIM JORDAN PRESSED TO SUBPOENA CLIMATE GROUP ACCUSED OF 'JUDICIAL MANIPULATION' "[It] has been the source of 16 years of consumer choice restrictions and trillions of dollars in hidden costs for Americans," Zeldin said in a February press release. However, the Trump administration’s effort ran into legal challenges from a handful of organizations, including the American Public Health Association, the American Lung Association and the Environmental Law & Policy Center.  They argued that Trump is arbitrarily trying to suspend scientific findings. The matter is currently before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Despite the ongoing debate over the Trump administration’s efforts, the GAO believes the origins of the Endangerment Finding itself should be enough to decide the matter. In its amicus brief, GAO continued to highlight what it saw as a process inconsistent with deliberative requirements under the Administrative Procedure Act (APA). GAO highlighted another memo from Heinzerling — this time to President Obama. "We have a political fraught but scientifically and legally straightforward decision ready to go: that greenhouse gases endanger public health and welfare and that mobile sources contribute to the pollution that is dangerous," Heinzerling wrote in March 2009. In a separate memo to the White House, EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson urged the president to issue the Endangerment Finding for political reasons. "If Earth Day passed without a finding, the domestic and foreign criticism would begin immediately and mount steadily. When, eventually, your administration [makes] the finding — something that, I will be so bold to say, is a near-certainty — it would be described as more the result of criticism than of leadership," Jackson wrote. EPA SCRAPS BIDEN COAL RESTRICTIONS AS ADVOCATES SAY MOVE WILL RESTORE AMERICAN DOMINANCE The GAO’s filing blasted the phrasing. "There is no evidence that at any time it was an open question whether the Endangerment Finding would be issued," the GAO wrote. Neither Heinzerling nor Jackson responded to Fox News Digital’s requests for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de3d0ed8d5dabda3958feb *NSYNC’s Joey Fatone nearly went bankrupt after boy band fame, had electricity shut off on Christmas te 2026-04-14T13:11:42.873Z *NSYNC’s Joey Fatone nearly went bankrupt after boy band fame, had electricity shut off on Christmas After *NSYNC went on an indefinite hiatus in 2002, Joey Fatone had no idea he would be saying "Bye, Bye, Bye" to his finances. The entertainer is now the executive producer of ID’s new docuseries, "Boy Band Confidential," premiering April 13 and April 14. Featuring new interviews with fellow *NSYNC member Lance Bass, as well as Backstreet Boys member AJ McLean, among others, it explores the dark side of boy band fame at the height of the 1990s pop boom. Fatone, 49, told Fox News Digital he was completely blindsided by his financial troubles. HOW THE NELSON TWINS WENT FROM PACKING ARENAS TO BEING 'F---ING BROKE' DESPITE MAKING MILLIONS "... I started talking to the accountant who I had at the moment, and I thought that person was looking out for my best interests," he said. "... I started watching the numbers deplete quicker and quicker than normal. I’m going, ‘This is not right.’ And then it was almost like a snowball effect." "When you’re starting to do things, and you’re in the heat of it, you don’t really realize it," he said. "... I’m like, Wait a minute. I have all this stuff, and now it’s like your mortgage, your loan and everything — you’re not able to pay it anymore." "I wasn’t paying attention to what exactly was going on," Fatone admitted. "You start digging into it, and you go, ‘I’m 20 years old, buying a couch, and I wanted each sofa cushion to be different. And that’s going to cost $5,000 to $7,000. I mean, what was I thinking?’" WATCH: JOEY FATONE REFLECTS ON *NSYNC FAME, MONEY STRUGGLES AND COMEBACK "[But] we all do it. Everybody who comes into money does the same thing. I don’t care who you are. The first thing you probably buy is a car or a house. And then it just trickles away if you’re able to get that money. And let’s be real, certain people in their lives [are] never really taught how to manage or handle money." Essentially out of a job and concerned about his finances, Fatone sought out a second accountant. He delivered a blunt warning: sell the sprawling lakefront home he bought at the height of his fame or face bankruptcy. The property stretched across four acres and spanned 10,000 square feet. In the docuseries, Fatone recalls just how dire things became. "During Christmas, they shut off the lights because I didn't pay the bill," he said. His then-wife and their two children moved into his parents’ home. He lived in Las Vegas for about a year, seeking work. "I had to live away for a while because I had to bust my a-- and work, and we were on a tight budget," said Fatone. "... I was working in Las Vegas, doing the live show of ‘The Price Is Right’ at Bally’s. At that moment in time, you’ve got to say yes to everything. I was buying $2 tacos at Bally’s because I just tried to save money." "Was I making a little bit of money? Yes, of course, but it wasn’t enough to even take care of some of the bills of my monstrosity house that I had," said Fatone. "So many people go bankrupt. So many people have downfalls. It’s just that mine’s in the spotlight." "When you have a normal job, people have 401(k)s," Fatone explained. "In my field, you don’t have a 401(k) if you don’t have your own business and your own LLC. You’ve got to figure out your own business and retirement plan." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Before relocating to Las Vegas for work while his family stayed behind, Fatone turned to friends for help. He was met with a response that stunned him. "I swallowed my pride and said, ‘I need a little bit of help,’" Fatone recalled. "'This is the navigation I need. I don’t need anything astronomical, but I need a little bit of guidance.’ It was interesting to see where certain people were like, ‘Sure, I’d love to help you.’ And certain people were like, ‘Nope.’ And they’re close friends. "You just go, ‘OK, now I know who my real friends are and what they really wanted out of me. Was it because I was famous, and that’s why they hung out with me? Now that I didn’t have a pot to p--- in, now they don’t care about me." "I just nodded and did what I had to do," said Fatone. "I moved on and pretty much never talked to those people again." Fatone’s manager and executive producer, Joe Mulvihill, who was previously *NSYNC’s assistant, told Fox News Digital that fans don’t always understand what really happens to boy band wealth behind the scenes. "The biggest myth about boy band wealth? I think people think it’s ridiculous how somebody like Joey could have financial problems after all the success that he’s had," said Mulvihill. "You have people behind you saying, ‘Spend it. You have it, you’re making it, you’re earning it.’ And Joey got bad guidance." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "I have younger clients who I’m very protective of because of the stuff I’ve learned with Joey and with some of the other boy bands," Mulvihill shared. "Maybe a little overprotective at times, but we’re still getting good results. ... In this business, everybody tells you that you’re great, you’re going to be a star. [But] don’t get caught up in the glitz and glamour. Understand you’re given an opportunity ... but don’t be too naive. Nothing is for free. You’ve got to earn it. You’ve got to work for it." In 1999, *NSYNC filed a lawsuit against their manager, Lou Pearlman, accusing him of financial misrepresentation and exploitative contracts that left the group earning far less than expected. The bitter legal battle ended in a settlement. Pearlman, credited with starting the boy band craze and launching the careers of both Backstreet Boys and *NSYNC, died in 2016 behind bars. His $300 million Ponzi scheme through his Trans Continental companies was uncovered in 2006. The 62-year-old was convicted of fraud in 2008. Hundreds of lawsuits were filed in the mogul’s case, including one by the Backstreet Boys, The Associated Press reported. Fatone and his wife, high school sweetheart Kelly Baldwin, finalized their divorce in May 2019 after years of separation. Their split was described as amicable and largely the result of the couple growing apart.  Over the years, the singer managed to get back on his feet and never had to file for bankruptcy. He just kept doing what he knows best — working. Under new management and a trusty accountant, Fatone became wiser about his finances. "I never let anything get to me," said Fatone. "I just kept working. Joe’s a testament in the sense of saying, ‘Work leads to work.’ And that’s what my mentality was, just keep working, no matter what it is. My mentality was that I worked and started at Universal and Disney back in the day. If I need to go back and do it again, I’ll do it again because I do love performing." Today, Fatone urges everyone to get educated on their finances, no matter their income. "... Funny enough, Joe one time used to say to me, ‘Dude, you’re going on all these vacations, what are you doing?’" Fatone said. "He wasn’t wrong. I was going on vacation, just to go, ‘Where’s this money?’ After the money’s spent, you’ve got to replenish it. You can’t just keep spending and not have a life or have some sort of roof over your head." "Maybe certain people were born or raised to invest money or learn how to deal with it," he reflected. "I did not. I learned the hard way, but it was a good learning lesson. And I would never change it." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de3cfbd8d5dabda3958fe2 The Chicago Bulls did not cut conduct. They cut conviction and conscience te 2026-04-14T13:11:23.153Z The Chicago Bulls did not cut conduct. They cut conviction and conscience Freedom of speech is not a feeling. It is not a courtesy. It is not something a corporation grants you when your opinions are convenient and punishes you when they are not. Free speech is a main guarantor of the individual, and it is the oxygen of a free society. And right now, brothers and sisters, we are that frog being slow-boiled. I want you to understand that I am not talking about abstract constitutional theory. I’m talking about what happens to a man when he opens his mouth and speaks the truth, and the world comes crashing down on him for it. I’m talking about what it costs to say an unpopular thing in a country that was founded on the right to say unpopular things. I’m talking about what happened to Jaden Ivey. You probably already saw the news. The first thing I saw was the Chicago Bulls’ post on X: "The Chicago Bulls announced today that the team has waived guard Jaden Ivey due to conduct detrimental to the team." EXCLUSIVE: KENTUCKY BARISTA TAKES LEGAL ACTION AFTER TERMINATION, CLAIMS SHE WAS FIRED FOR SHARING HER FAITH Ivey’s crime? He posted a video saying that the NBA’s Pride Month celebrations are "unrighteousness." On his Instagram post, you can hear the genuine bewilderment in his voice: "How is my conduct detrimental to the team? Because I believe in the truth? Because I know Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life? How?" That question should stop every one of us cold. What Ivey focused on was the NBA’s institutional promotion of Pride Month. He stated: "The world proclaims LGBTQ, right? They proclaim Pride Month, and the NBA does too. They show it to the world. They say, ‘Come join us for Pride Month,’ to celebrate unrighteousness. They proclaim it on the billboards. They proclaim it in the streets. Unrighteousness." OUTKICK: RIGHT OR WRONG, JADEN IVEY WASN'T GOOD ENOUGH TO CHALLENGE THE NBA'S PRIDE He did not say anything derogatory about gay people. There were no slurs, personal attacks or hate directed at anyone. The key word here is "unrighteousness," and Ivey was criticizing the NBA, a basketball organization, for choosing to promote select values and morals that clashed with his own. In his streams, Ivey talks about Jesus as "the way, the truth, and the life," and he speaks of judgment day. In this light, "unrighteousness" is a scriptural term. This is the bedrock Christian conviction that it is sin that separates people from God and that it is only Jesus who can offer forgiveness and transformation to anyone who repents. For the record, Ivey extended this standard not only to Pride Month but to other players’ behaviors and even to Catholicism as a "false religion." SOMETHING HAS SHIFTED IN THE NFL, AND IT’S NOT ABOUT THE GAME In short, he wasn’t hurling insults. He was making a public, faith-based moral judgment that the celebration of Pride Month is itself "unrighteousness," just as the NBA was making its own moral judgment. The difference is that the NBA had the power. But just how clean is this power? Ivey is a young man who can play basketball. He put the work in. He showed up. He conducted himself with goodness. His team did not cut him for missing shots or missing practice. They cut him for missing the script, for refusing to perform a belief he does not hold or celebrate something that his Bible calls unrighteous. JONATHAN TURLEY: AFROMAN TURNS COURT INTO FIRST AMENDMENT RAP LESSON ON RIGHTS Meanwhile, we have watched players survive far worse: domestic violence against women, weapons charges, drug use and more. Somehow, they keep their jerseys. Somehow, they’re allowed redemption. But speak a biblical conviction out loud? This censorship has been slow-boiling America for too long. It does not come with a government seal. It does not announce itself. It comes dressed in the language of inclusion and belonging, and it quietly tells you: You are welcome here, as long as you think like us. The moment you do not, you are not just wrong. You are dangerous. You are detrimental. You are gone. The slow-boil got Ivey good. I know this road personally. JONATHAN TURLEY: THIS BLUE STATE'S LATEST ATTACK ON FREE SPEECH IS AWFUL AND SNEAKY, TOO I remember being a young pastor when you had to watch every word that came out of your mouth, especially being Black in a Chicago that was run by Rev. Jesse Jackson. Step outside the approved script on race, on culture, or on faith, and you risked everything: your platform, your reputation, your safety. Then one day I found the courage to say what I actually believed, and the death threats rolled in. I had to ask myself the same question Jaden Ivey is asking today: Why does one side get to speak freely while the other gets punished simply for having a conscience? I want to be clear about something. I am not asking for the pendulum to swing back the other way and crush a different set of voices. I have been on the receiving end of that, and I would not wish it on anyone. What I am asking for is something simpler and far more radical in today’s climate: the same standard for everyone. Free speech for all, or free speech for none. There is no third option that preserves liberty. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION That is exactly why I am out here walking across America, to finish building a community center on the South Side of Chicago. Not a place that tells young people what to think. A place that teaches them how to think. A place that produces free men and free women who know the difference between pressure and truth, who fear God more than they fear the mob, and who understand that the greatest power a human being possesses is the courage to speak what they believe regardless of the cost. Jaden Ivey did not lose his job because he played poorly. He lost it because he played by the wrong rules — the rules of a kingdom that is not of this world. And to him I say: Brother, keep walking in that truth. The God who gave you the courage to speak will open a door that no front office can close. Proverbs 19:21 says, "Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails." No waiver wire reaches that high. And to the rest of us, let this be our Rooftop Revelation: Free speech is not just a constitutional right. It is a spiritual necessity. Without it, we cannot preach the Gospel. Without it, we cannot challenge a culture that is drifting from its moorings. Without it, we cannot raise up the generation this country desperately needs, young men and women who speak truth not because it is popular, but because it is true. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM COREY BROOKS Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de3ce7d8d5dabda3958fd9 Kim Jong Un oversees cruise missile launches from prized new North Korean warship te 2026-04-14T13:11:03.697Z Kim Jong Un oversees cruise missile launches from prized new North Korean warship North Korea’s Kim Jong Un observed launches of two cruise missiles and three anti-ship missiles from his prized new warship, the 5,000-ton-class destroyer Choe Hyon, state media claimed Tuesday.  The cruise missiles flew for more than two hours and the anti-ship missiles for more than 30 minutes along pre-set trajectories over the country’s western seas before accurately striking their targets on Sunday, according to North Korea’s official newspaper Rodong Sinmun.  One image released by the Korean Central News Agency showed Kim standing next to North Korean officials while watching a projectile fly away from the ship.   Kim has hailed the development of the Choe Hyon, which was first unveiled in April 2025, as a major step toward expanding the operational reach and preemptive strike capabilities of his military. NORTH KOREA FIRES MISSILES TOWARD SEA AFTER RIDICULING SOUTH'S HOPES FOR BETTER TIES State media claim the warship is designed to carry a range of systems, including anti-air and anti-ship weapons as well as nuclear-capable ballistic and cruise missiles. South Korean officials and experts say the vessel was likely built with Russian assistance amid deepening military ties, but some experts question whether it’s ready for active service, The Associated Press reported.  After Sunday’s tests, Kim said his government remained focused on the "limitless expansion" of its nuclear forces and issued unspecified new tasks to sharpen the country’s nuclear attack and rapid-response capabilities. He also reviewed plans for the weapons systems for his third and fourth destroyers currently being built, Rodong Sinmun claimed.  NORTH KOREA RELAUNCHES WARSHIP THAT SUFFERED EMBARRASSING FAILURE DURING INITIAL LAUNCH North Korea unveiled a second destroyer of the same class in May last year – the Kang Kon -- but it was damaged during a botched launch at the northern port of Chongjin. It later was relaunched in June following repairs.  State media says a third destroyer under construction at the Nampo shipyard on the country’s western coast is expected to be completed by the ruling Workers’ Party’s founding anniversary in October, according to the AP. North Korea also conducted a series of tests last week that state media said involved various new weapons systems, including ballistic missiles armed with cluster-bomb warheads, while its senior officials issued statements ridiculing South Korean hopes for warmer relations.  The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de3cbed8d5dabda3958fbb Federal grants can save lives of abuse victims, but $200 million is sitting unspent te 2026-04-14T13:10:22.740Z Federal grants can save lives of abuse victims, but $200 million is sitting unspent Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de3807d8d5dabda3958e1e Arizona woman charged with killing newborn child 45 years after body was found te 2026-04-14T12:50:15.728Z Arizona woman charged with killing newborn child 45 years after body was found More than four decades after a newborn girl was found suffocated and abandoned on a North Dakota college campus, authorities say DNA technology has finally led to a murder charge against a 65-year-old Arizona woman. Nancy Jean Trottier, of Sun Lakes, Arizona, appeared in court Monday in Barnes County after investigators linked her through DNA to the infant known for decades only as "Rebecca," Valley News Live in North Dakota reported. The newborn’s body was discovered on April 16, 1981, in a wooded area behind a dorm on the Valley City State College campus. The baby still had her umbilical cord attached, and a plastic covering had been placed over her face. An autopsy determined the infant had been born alive about three days before her body was discovered, and that she died from acute asphyxia, consistent with suffocation, the outlet reported. MAN SENTENCED FOR STRANGLING MASSACHUSETTS COLLEGE STUDENT TO DEATH WITH TANK TOP IN COLD CASE KILLING For years, investigators had no suspect and no identity for the child. Police gave the baby the name "Rebecca" before she was buried. The case was reopened in 2019 after advances in DNA technology. Authorities exhumed the child’s remains and used genetic genealogy to track down possible relatives. The investigation eventually led to Trottier, who attended the college from 1978 to 1982. TED BUNDY UNMASKED IN DECADES-OLD TEEN MURDER AS COLD CASE FINALLY SOLVED BY DNA: REPORT During a 2021 interview, Trottier reportedly became emotional and told investigators, "maybe it was me" and "It could be, maybe it was me," according to court documents obtained by Valley News Live and KVLY-TV. DNA results returned in 2023 provided a breakthrough. Investigators said it is 3.481 quadrillion times more likely that Trottier and her husband are the biological parents of the infant than unrelated individuals, the outlets reported. DNA consistent with Trottier was also found on tissue paper recovered at the scene. Trottier now faces a Class AA felony murder charge. She was being held on $750,000 bond, according to online court records. She is scheduled to return to court for a preliminary hearing and arraignment on May 21. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de3807d8d5dabda3958e15 Aaron Judge, Mike Trout's home run duel enters MLB history books te 2026-04-14T12:50:15.009Z Aaron Judge, Mike Trout's home run duel enters MLB history books MLB’s biggest stars showcased their slugging abilities in a tremendous game on Monday night. The New York Yankees three-time MVP Aaron Judge and the Los Angeles Angels’ three-time MVP Mike Trout teed off on opposing pitchers during their matchup in the Bronx. Judge and Trout each hit two home runs in the duel, which ended with a Yankees 11-10 victory. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM MLB researcher Sarah Langs relayed the history the two players made. She wrote on X that it was the fourth time in MLB history in which two players, who have won multiple MVPs at the time of the game, hit at least two home runs each. She added that Judge and Trout joined Roy Campanella and Stan Musial, who did it in June 1956, and Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle, who did it twice in July 1962. It was also the second time a pair of already three-time MVPs homered twice in the same game, according to STATS Perform. Judge hit his first home run in the first inning off Angels starter Yusei Kikuchi. His second home run came in the sixth inning off reliever Shaun Anderson. He finished the game 2-for-5 with three RBI and two runs scored. He has six home runs on the year. CODY BELLINGER’S ACROBATIC CATCH STUNS FANS AS YANKEES WIN HOME OPENER OVER MARLINS Trout’s first dinger didn’t come until the sixth inning – off Yankees reliever Jake Bird. The second came in the eighth inning off Camilo Doval. The eighth inning dinger put the Angels out in front 10-8 at the time. New York stormed back in the ninth when Trent Grisham hit a two-run home run to tie the game. Jose Caballero later scored the game-winning run on a wild pitch. Trout and Judge both marveled at their accomplishments after the game. "It was great. That’s baseball for you," Trout said. "It’s what fans want, and to be able to see something like that, pretty cool." Judge joked he was going to trash talk Trout when he hit one to the warning track earlier in the game, but couldn’t say nothing after Trout smacked two homers later. "I was going to talk some smack to him after the one he hit all the way to the warning track," Judge said, "but I didn’t get a chance to and then he answers right back with two big homers for him. You put that guy in a clutch situation, a big moment and he’s going to show up every single time, so it’s fun going back and forth with a guy like that, especially in New York and the Bronx." Judge had high praise for Trout, who has been at the top of baseball since he entered the league, though he has dealt with injuries for much of his career. "He’s the greatest of all time. It’s been fun to watch his whole career, coming up at such a young age and instantly just putting yourself at the top of the list. It's special," Judge said. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de35aad8d5dabda3958dca Suspect dead, man seriously injured, after barricade situation and shooting involving officers in Queen Creek te 2026-04-14T12:40:10.428Z Suspect dead, man seriously injured, after barricade situation and shooting involving officers in Queen Creek The deadly shooting occurred near Sossaman Road and San Tan Boulevard on Monday night. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de3354d8d5dabda3958cf7 Lucid Motors names new CEO, lands more money from Uber and Saudis te 2026-04-14T12:30:12.800Z Lucid Motors names new CEO, lands more money from Uber and Saudis The search for a new CEO, which lasted over a year following the sudden resignation of Peter Rawlinson, is finally over. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de30f7d8d5dabda3958ca2 Senate Republican pushes crackdown on California-style 'bureaucrat tax' adding $100K to new homes te 2026-04-14T12:20:07.909Z Senate Republican pushes crackdown on California-style 'bureaucrat tax' adding $100K to new homes FIRST ON FOX: A Senate Republican wants to slash six figures from the cost of a new home by rooting out cumbersome regulations at the state and local level, which he said will make homeownership more affordable for Americans. Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., wants to gut the so-called "bureaucrat tax," which piles on regulations that amount to nearly $100,000 in added costs when building single-family homes, in order to expand the housing supply in the country and lower the barrier to entry for buying a home. He’s introducing the Freedom to Build Act, which would create a designation of the same name that would open up a flow of federal grants to builders and communities that would offset construction costs and incentivize deregulation along the way. TRUMP-BACKED AFFORDABLE HOUSING OVERHAUL CLEARS SENATE, WHILE HOUSE GOP RAISES RED FLAGS But it’s not a federal mandate to spur deregulation. Instead, communities could opt into the Freedom to Build designation, which would, in turn, put those locales at the front of the line for federal grants from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. "For many Americans, the dream of owning a home is increasingly out of reach, and excessive regulations have made new homes too costly for many American families," Hagerty said in a statement to Fox News Digital. "My Freedom to Build Act streamlines costly and often redundant regulations to reduce the cost of a new home in our country." Hagerty’s legislation follows the newly released Economic Report of the President, which lamented the so-called bureaucrat tax and its effect on the construction of single-family homes. It described the bureaucrat tax as a barrier to building and homeownership because of the addition of "California-style fees, mandates, regulations, and red tape in many states and localities." BIPARTISAN HOUSING PUSH ADVANCES, BUT TRUMP-BACKED INVESTOR BAN FACES RESISTANCE The report contended that home prices rose sharply during a period of low interest rates between 2012 and 2021 because of "strong demand running up against a wall of tight supply due to bureaucratic costs and delays that function like a six-figure ‘bureaucrat tax’ on the cost of building a new home." The report also found that the bureaucrat tax constituted between 24% and 29% of the cost of a new home, and that the cumbersome regulations not only add to the cost of building a new home but also slow down the construction of a single-family home. HOUSE PASSES BIPARTISAN HOUSING BILL AS TRUMP ZEROES IN ON AFFORDABILITY CRISIS "Put even more concretely, the bureaucrat tax adds over $100,000 to the cost of a new single-family home," according to the Economic Report of the President. "Reform at the state and local levels to tackle the sources of the six-figure bureaucrat tax would greatly enhance the ability of supply to keep up with stronger demand," the report continued. Meanwhile, the Senate passed a massive affordable housing package backed by President Donald Trump last month. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which easily sailed through the upper chamber on a bipartisan vote, is geared toward helping first-time homebuyers and lower-income Americans enter the housing market or gain access to more affordable housing options. It also includes Trump’s push for a ban on institutional investors buying up homes. Still, the bill has not moved in the lower chamber, where lawmakers are frustrated with some of the tweaks made in the Senate, including the institutional investor ban. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de30f7d8d5dabda3958c99 Teen takeover spirals into chaos—gunfire reported as police rush in day after leaders call for calm te 2026-04-14T12:20:07.569Z Teen takeover spirals into chaos—gunfire reported as police rush in day after leaders call for calm A chaotic "teen takeover" in downtown Detroit unfolded Saturday, just one day after city leaders and youth organizers publicly called for safer spaces for teens — highlighting growing concerns about a nationwide trend of youth mayhem. Videos circulating on social media show dozens of teens flooding downtown streets, with crowds running through the area and prompting a police response. Authorities told FOX 2 Detroit that a gun was fired during the chaos, though no injuries were reported. Police also detained multiple teens as they worked to regain control, with some individuals placed on buses due to the situation. VIDEO SHOWS LATEST LOS ANGELES STREET TAKEOVER AS MOB WREAKS HAVOC, VANDALIZES OCCUPIED CITY BUS The mob scene was reportedly organized on social media, part of a growing trend known as "teen takeovers," where groups of young people coordinate meetups in public spaces. Similar incidents have been reported in cities including Atlanta, Chicago and Washington, D.C., raising concerns among law enforcement and city leaders about safety and supervision. As cities grapple with how to respond to these gatherings, community groups have offered a different perspective. VIDEO SHOWS TEENS TAKE OVER CHICAGO STREETS AS MAYOR WARNS OF ‘TRENDS’ THAT CAN TURN ‘DEADLY’ Ceasefire Detroit has previously urged calm around similar gatherings, emphasizing that most teens are not involved in violence. In a past statement about "teen takeovers," the group said that while large crowds may appear chaotic, only a small number of individuals are typically responsible for disruptions. "From the sidewalk, it looked like chaos… but… it was only about 40 kids actually causing trouble," the group said, adding that "most of these kids aren’t out there to do wrong; they are out there trying to be seen." Ceasefire Detroit has also stressed that prevention efforts should focus on engagement, saying "safety isn’t just about patrols, it’s about connection." VIOLENT DC TEEN TAKEOVER IN UPSCALE NEIGHBORHOOD ESCALATES TO GUNFIRE Still, the events in Detroit have raised concerns about how quickly these gatherings can escalate. The incident came one day after Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield stood alongside teen organizers during a Friday news conference, emphasizing the need for more spaces where young people can gather safely. "Last week we all saw what has been called as teen takeovers happen not only in Detroit, but around the nation," Sheffield said. "What is happening here in our city is something different… something powerful." She said many teens are simply looking for places where they feel welcome. GOT A TIP? "They want to be a part of a city and a place downtown where they feel welcome. Because Detroit and downtown is for everyone," Sheffield said, adding that "enforcement alone is not the answer." Teen organizers echoed that message, saying the goal was not to cause harm. FOLLOW US ON X "My intentions… wasn’t bad. I just wanted to get out the house… have fun," one teen said. "I just want to see somewhere safe for everybody." Another teen acknowledged concerns about how the gatherings can escalate. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL "The vandalism and the violence… was harmful and very unacceptable," the teen said. "These actions put people at risk… and created an unsafe environment." City leaders say they are working to expand youth programming, extend recreation center hours and create designated spaces for teens, particularly as summer approaches. CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS But the rapid escalation of Saturday’s gathering underscores the challenge cities face as these events can quickly grow and spiral out of control. Police said the gathering was not random and had been advertised on social media, according to FOX 2, adding that authorities had been tracking groups of teens throughout the night. Authorities are continuing to investigate the incident, including who fired the weapon. Fox News Digital reached out to the mayor's office, police, and Ceasefire Detroit for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de30f5d8d5dabda3958c90 New ice cream trends churn up interest, but one classic still rules the $7.5B industry te 2026-04-14T12:20:05.789Z New ice cream trends churn up interest, but one classic still rules the $7.5B industry As ice cream season ramps up across the country, data shows that Americans are still reaching for familiar favorites, but some adventurous flavors are beginning to churn up interest, too. Vanilla remains the most popular ice cream flavor in the United States, according to purchasing data from Instacart, which analyzed orders from summer 2024. Chocolate, plus cookies and cream followed closely behind, rounding out the top three flavors nationwide. AMERICA'S UFO-INSPIRED ICE-CREAM TREAT TURNS 75 — AND IT'S STILL FLYING OFF SHELVES Other favorites included strawberry, mint chocolate chip, cookie dough, coffee and butter pecan, according to the report. The findings align with a 2024 survey of more than 2,200 U.S. adults conducted by the International Dairy Foods Association, which found vanilla, chocolate and strawberry ranked as the top three favorite flavors among Americans. The same survey found that nearly all Americans scream for ice cream.  Overall, 97% said they either "like" or "love" the frozen treat. STEAK 'N SHAKE'S $2.50 STATUE OF LIBERTY MILKSHAKE GOES VIRAL: 'ROLLING THE DICE ON DAIRY' And while the top picks may appear predictable, they're just the tip of the iceberg, the data suggests. More people are willing to expand their palates with more unique flavors, which have seen notable growth in recent years. Orders for green tea-flavored ice cream increased by 24% year over year, while pistachio rose 25% and pineapple coconut jumped 37%, according to the Instacart data. FANS ARE DEMANDING THESE 10 VANISHED ’80S AND ’90S SNACKS RETURN TO STORE SHELVES Brands are also pivoting to meet consumer preferences for healthier and lighter options. While major names like Häagen-Dazs, Ben & Jerry’s and Tillamook continue to rank among the fastest-growing ice cream brands in the country, smaller companies offering "better-for-you" options are also gaining traction. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Brands like Halo Top and Arctic Zero now offer lower-calorie, reduced-sugar ice cream options, while Yasso uses a Greek yogurt base to deliver more protein, and So Delicious produces dairy-free varieties made from plant-based milks such as coconut, almond and oat. The non-dairy alternatives are so popular, they're even shifting the frozen dessert category, according to data from research firm Circana, as reported by Dairy Foods Magazine. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES Ice cream sales actually dipped slightly in 2025, while lighter alternatives saw sales jump 29%. Sherbet and sorbet products also posted gains, the data showed. Fans are also scooping up more artisanal, small-batch ice creams made with high-quality and locally sourced ingredients, according to a recent report from Toast POS, which also found that international flavors like ube, chai and dulce de leche are on the rise. The restaurant tech company also found that social media platforms are helping fueling demand for visually interesting and inventive ice cream flavors, particularly among younger consumers. The enduring popularity of traditional flavors, however, may ultimately come down to their familiarity and versatility. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Vanilla, for example, is often used as a base for desserts and pairs well with other foods and toppings, helping maintain its widespread appeal. Whatever the preference, Americans’ appetite continues to fuel the multibillion-dollar industry, according to Circana, with ice cream generating roughly $7.5 billion in sales. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de2c48d8d5dabda3958ba1 Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton talks shingles battle as he recovers from torn Achilles te 2026-04-14T12:00:08.553Z Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton talks shingles battle as he recovers from torn Achilles The Indiana Pacers' run to the NBA Finals last year came to a screeching halt when the team lost Tyrese Haliburton with a torn Achilles in Game 7 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Haliburton missed the entire 2025-26 season as he watched Indiana only win 19 games and fall to 14th in the Eastern Conference. But as he revs up to play in 2026-27, Haliburton admitted that it’s not the physical injury that he’s worried about going into next year. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM It’s an illness he’s been battling. He said Monday he has been dealing with shingles, which has caused him to gain weight, lose part of his right eyebrow and forced him to wear glasses to avoid scratching his swollen eye. "First of all, I'd tell anybody over 50 years old to get the shot," Haliburton said. "It's been miserable. I have good days and bad days, but for the most part it's been bad days. "I've been taking unbelievable amounts of medication to try to get rid of it. It hasn't worked. It's not been fun and hopefully it goes away soon. It's hard to really tell with nerve pain, but I've been dealing now with nerve pain for two months and in the world of nerve pain, that's not very long. Hopefully, it goes away soon." MIKE BREEN SAYS FANS 'DESERVE TO BE THROWN A BONE' AS NBA CUTS ALL LOCAL BROADCASTS FROM THE PLAYOFFS The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said about 1 in 3 Americans will get shingles. The illness, if severe enough, can cause vision loss and nerve pain. Haliburton said he was on a similar recovery timeline as Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum, who also suffered a torn Achilles in the playoffs last year. Tatum returned to the Celtics in March and has provided the boost Boston needed to be seen as championship contenders. Haliburton said he has "no worries" about getting back into playing shape once he’s off the medication. "I'm out of shape like crazy, like I never have been before," Haliburton said. "I've changed my medication a bunch of times. I've gotten a Botox injection I thought would help, it hasn't really helped. I've done everything, it just hasn't worked yet. But I'm confident it goes away soon." The Pacers will likely have a top lottery pick in the draft. Adding another young superstar to the Haliburton-led team would be a blessing in disguise for Indiana as they look to get back on top of the conference next season. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de29eed8d5dabda3958b1a Man accused of smuggling child into Disney park as venue's ticket prices explode te 2026-04-14T11:50:06.018Z Man accused of smuggling child into Disney park as venue's ticket prices explode As Disney ticket prices skyrocket, families are apparently trying creative and — in some cases — highly questionable ways to try to save a buck. Recently, a father was caught on video at Disneyland in California seemingly trying to smuggle an older child into the park in the back of a stroller.  In a viral video that circulated on TikTok last week, a child can be seen sitting squeezed in the back of a stroller, barely visibile, as the father waits in line to pay the entry fee. "Disney [is] so expensive they['re] smuggling kids in," the TikTok video is captioned. DISNEY FANS SAY THEY'RE OUTRAGED AFTER THEME PARK ELIMINATES THEIR BELOVED SNACKS The video was taken by a blogger who posted it on his account.  A little girl was seen sitting in front of the stroller, the blogger said — while the older child was pushed up against the stroller's mesh in the back, munching on crackers, according to the post. Fox News Digital reached out to Disneyland and Disney World for comment. Disney was unable to confirm the incident. Commenters online quickly erupted — weighing in with a surprising amount of support for the illegal cost-cutting hack. "Disney doesn't realize how much money they could make by lowering prices," one person wrote.  DISNEY SHUTS DOWN WIDELY USED FREE PARKING HACK AS SPRING CROWDS SURGE "Sad. Disney [should] do better and lower the prices so kids can enjoy the park!" another said.  This is not the first time a Mickey enthusiast has tried to smuggle a child into the park with the stroller method. Over the past few years, several viral incidents have circulated of families apparently trying to smuggle older children into Disney parks by hiding them in strollers, according to the "Inside the Magic" blog.  CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER One incident garnered a lot of attention in 2022 when a TikTok video showed a child being wheeled in a car seat. The child was lifted out once inside the park — and walked on her own once inside the park, numerous outlets reported.  Some travelers believe these incidents may be attempts to bypass ticket costs. Despite the attention, these incidents appear to be rare in practice, yet they continue to spark strong reactions online. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES Disney fans on Reddit strongly disagreed with the praise as voiced on TikTok. "I understand that prices for gas, parking, hotels are crazy, but if you don't have the money, don't go. The entitlement is astounding!" one Reddit user said after a different incident. "Agree. If you can’t afford it, then you don’t belong," another said. In October 2025, Disney raised the prices at both Walt Disney World in Florida and Disneyland in California. For the first time, single-day tickets crossed the $200 mark during peak times. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ At the time, Disneyland topped out at $224 for a one-day, one-park ticket on its busiest days. At Walt Disney World, that same ticket now runs as high as $209 during peak demand in the 2026 season. Not long ago, FastPass let park visitors skip the lines for free.  Today, that perk comes at a premium. Disney now offers three tiers of paid Lightning Lane passes, with the priciest option climbing to $449 per person, per day, according to the company's website. "I have attempted to plan a Disney trip on three occasions. … I truly can’t understand how families afford it without going into massive [credit card] debt," a Reddit user wrote on April 12. Another traveler retorted, "Most people I know decide to go and then spend over a year saving toward it." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de29edd8d5dabda3958b11 JD Vance says the ball is 'in Iran’s court' on potential agreement and more top headlines te 2026-04-14T11:50:05.454Z JD Vance says the ball is 'in Iran’s court' on potential agreement and more top headlines 1. JD Vance says the ball is 'in Iran’s court' after Pakistan peace talks stall  2. Fresh Iran-US talks could happen Thursday before ceasefire expires 3. Reps Swalwell, Gonzales announce resignations from Congress STEPPING DOWN — Biden DOJ weaponized FACE Act against pro-life Americans, 882-report alleges. Continue reading … CAUGHT ON CAMERA — Savanah Hernandez shoved to concrete by Minneapolis protesters in violent scene. Continue reading … STREETS OVERTAKEN — Waterfront overrun by massive crowd as viral takeover pattern worsens. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de2540d8d5dabda3958a2f Curators at Library of Congress discover lost film by legendary cinema pioneer after spotting 'subtle clue' te 2026-04-14T11:30:08.667Z Curators at Library of Congress discover lost film by legendary cinema pioneer after spotting 'subtle clue' What began as a routine day for Library of Congress librarians turned into a major find when they discovered a lost 1897 film featuring one of cinema's earliest robots. The film, called "Gugusse and the Automaton," was made by legendary French filmmaker Georges Méliès in 1897.  Méliès was a pioneer of special effects and directed the famous 1902 film "A Trip to the Moon." The newly discovered film shows a magician battling a mischievous automaton in a brief slapstick sequence. ARCHAEOLOGISTS UNCOVER MYSTERIOUS CHRISTIAN ARTIFACT NEAR WATERS TIED TO JESUS' MINISTRY: ‘NO KNOWN PARALLEL’ The Library of Congress described the film as "the first appearance of what might be called a robot." It was uncovered by librarians who had been examining a collection of deteriorating film reels. They identified the film in September, though officials kept the discovery under wraps until late February. "It had not been seen by anyone in likely more than a century," the release said. The curators didn't immediately know what they were looking at, said Jason Evans Groth, a curator of the Moving Image Section at the Library of Congress National Audio-Visual Conservation Center in Culpeper, Virginia. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Groth told Fox News Digital that the team noticed a "subtle clue" in a frame that made them wonder if it was a Méliès film. "After looking closely at the film on their inspection table, they saw a star painted on one of the props," he said. "Knowing that Méliès’ film production company was called Star Film, and that he often used that iconography in his movies, they contacted a colleague who is a Méliès expert with a photo of the frame," Groth said.  The colleague responded, "Congratulations! You’ve discovered a lost Méliès!" Groth added, "They also identified the title for us — which cinema and Méliès historians knew had existed, but which had been lost for decades." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER The reel was sent to the Library of Congress by Bill McFarland, a Michigan man whose family had preserved the films for decades, storing them in basements, barns and garages. Groth described the film as a "copy of a copy of a copy," indicating it had likely been widely duplicated and shared. "We don’t know exactly how [McFarland's great-grandfather] William DeLyle Frisbee got this one, or if it was one of his favorites, but having a French magic trick film to show to folks in Pennsylvania — especially one with a robot! — must have been something to see," he said. For those unfamiliar with Méliès' work, Groth said his influence spans from the earliest days of filmmaking to the 2011 Martin Scorsese film "Hugo," in which he is portrayed as a character. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES Méliès "made hundreds of movies, and rather than just documenting what he was seeing, he managed to weave imaginative stories into the shorts he created, conjuring atmospheres and moods that were rooted in fantasy, early science fiction and illusion," said Groth. "He created new worlds and mystified audiences, leaning on narrative storytelling to capture the audience’s minds and imaginations rather than just showing them the world on screen." Groth noted that a "very large percentage" of early silent films have been lost to history — making the discovery particularly special. "Luckily, more and more presumed lost films are coming to light," he said. "Some are buried in larger collections," he said. "Some are, like in this case, passed down from generation to generation but are not able to easily be projected and, thus, sit fallow until they get into the right hands." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de253fd8d5dabda3958a19 Phone-free restaurants are trending across the US te 2026-04-14T11:30:07.439Z Phone-free restaurants are trending across the US You sit down for dinner. The menus arrive. And instead of everyone reaching for their phones, something different happens. People actually start talking. That is the whole point. Across the U.S., a growing number of bars and restaurants are asking customers to put their phones away. Some offer incentives. Others go further and lock devices in pouches. The goal stays the same. Create a space where people actually connect. This is not happening by accident. It reflects a broader shift in how people think about screens, attention and time together. Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report COWBOY CHEF SAYS PHONES AND SCREENS AT DINNER ARE TEARING AMERICAN FAMILIES APART The push toward phone-free spaces reflects a bigger change in how people think about technology. Research continues to link heavy smartphone use with lower attention spans, weaker memory and reduced social connection. As a result, schools, governments and businesses are rethinking when phones belong in the room. At the same time, daily habits show just how attached people have become. Recent data from Consumer Affairs shows Americans check their phones about 144 times a day and spend roughly 4.5 hours on them. That kind of constant interruption adds up. It changes how we experience meals, conversations and even live events. So people are starting to push back. You might expect older generations to lead this shift. The opposite is happening. Gen Z is driving much of the change. A December 2025 survey from Talker Research found 63% of Gen Z say they intentionally disconnect from devices. Millennials follow at 57%. Generation X comes in at 42%, while baby boomers trail at 29%. That matters because Gen Z shapes culture, especially when it comes to social habits. When they decide something feels better offline, businesses notice. And businesses are adapting quickly. Phone-free policies are no longer rare. At least 11 states now have restaurants or bars experimenting with restrictions or incentives. Washington, D.C., leads with several venues, while others appear in Arizona, California, Illinois, Massachusetts, Tennessee, North Carolina, New York and Texas. Some places keep it simple. Put your phone away and enjoy the meal. Others take a stronger approach. At a Charlotte cocktail bar called Antagonist, guests place their phones in locked pouches for about two hours. The idea is to remove the option entirely so people can focus on each other. Meanwhile, upscale chain Delilah enforces a strict no phones, no posting policy across locations in cities like Dallas, Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Miami. The goal is privacy and atmosphere. Even fast food is testing the concept. A Chick-fil-A location in Towson Place, Maryland, offers free ice cream to families who keep their phones off the table. Different approaches, same idea. Less screen time, more presence.  SOLO DINING SURGES 52% AS AMERICANS EMBRACE 'ME-ME-ME ECONOMY' OVER SHARED MEALS Something subtle shifts when phones are out of reach. People stay in conversations longer. Meals feel more intentional. Even simple activities like playing a game or sharing a story take on more weight. One diner described the experience as rare. No notifications, no pressure to document the moment, no distraction. Just time with another person. Food experts say phones can pull attention away from the dining experience itself. When that distraction disappears, people often leave feeling like something meaningful actually happened. That feeling is what keeps customers coming back. You do not need to visit a phone-free bar to feel what this shift is about. It is already showing up in our everyday lives. Think about the last time you sat down for dinner. You check your phone for a second. Then a message pops up. Before you know it, the conversation pauses and the moment slips away. That is exactly what many people are starting to notice and question. Try putting your phone away for a meal, even at home. You may find the conversation lasts longer. Things feel a little slower in a good way. You walk away feeling like you were actually there, not half distracted. This is likely just the beginning. More places may start limiting phone use, especially where the experience matters most. 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. AI DATING CAFES ARE NOW A REAL THING For years, phones have quietly taken over shared spaces. Restaurants, concerts and even small gatherings started to revolve around screens. Now the pendulum is swinging back. People are realizing that putting the phone down can change how a moment feels. It does not require a full digital detox. Sometimes it is just one meal, one conversation, one evening without distractions. That small shift can feel bigger than expected. So here is the real question. When was the last time you had a meal where no one reached for their phone? 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/69de22ead8d5dabda395899f Far-left Senate hopeful's radical ties to 'Maduro cronies' could torpedo campaign: 'Tired of the chaos' te 2026-04-14T11:20:10.041Z Far-left Senate hopeful's radical ties to 'Maduro cronies' could torpedo campaign: 'Tired of the chaos' Abdul El-Sayed’s refusal to distance himself from controversial Twitch streamer Hasan Piker has intensified claims that the Michigan Senate candidate is an extremist. As El-Sayed's campaign continues, Fox News Digital uncovered even more ties to radical socialist activists, such as a pro-Maduro organizer and other far-left figures, whose support is now becoming a political liability.  For example, El-Sayed recently touted an endorsement from Tom Burke, the longtime executive leader of a group that hopes to build a new Communist Party in America and a publicly pro-Nicolas Maduro activist who regularly travels to Venezuela. He was just in New York protesting Maduro's imprisonment on narco-terroism charges, visited Caracas in 2022 to attend the party convention of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela, the ruling party of Venezuela at the time led by Maduro, and, in 2020, he met with top officials from the country's elections agency that has been accused of rigging elections under Maduro.  Meanwhile, El-Sayed just held a fundraiser with Anas ‘Andy’ Shallal as well. Shallal has publicly praised Cuba's Fidel Castro and Assata Shakur, of the Black Liberation Movement, who was convicted of killing a New Jersey State Trooper during a shootout with fellow activists. El-Sayed has also received donations from Marxisim expert Robert Meister and Brooklyn professor, Nancy Romer, who has lambasted the United States' "savage capitalism."  MICHIGAN SENATE CANDIDATE ABDUL EL-SAYED TAKES HEAT FOR KHAMENEI COMMENTS, HASAN PIKER EVENT Fox News Digital reported last month that El-Sayed was among a slew of Michigan candidates and politicians who had received donations and were pictured with a radical Michigan-based Imam on his social media pages who eulogized and held formal events honoring the death of Ayatollah Khamenei after he was taken out by U.S. forces in February. "Abdul El-Sayed cannot win a general election in Michigan, full stop," a longtime Democratic strategist told Fox News Digital in response to this reporting. "This is a candidate who spent years calling police 'standing armies we deploy against our own people,' posted more than a dozen times in support of defunding the police, and then deleted his entire social media history the moment he decided to run statewide, hoping Michigan voters wouldn't notice. They will notice. And so will Mike Rogers." As a gubernatorial candidate in Michigan in 2018, El-Sayed said that he "share[s] a lot of ideals" with the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) and, since 2019, El-Sayed has spoken at, or attended, at least five DSA-organized or sponsored events, according to public reporting and social media posts. El-Sayed's remarks came after he was asked whether he had sought out any endorsements from the country's national socialist movement – DSA – while running for governor. El-Sayed responded that he doesn't like labels but shares a lot of "ideals" with the group. "We’ve had great conversations, and we share a lot of ideals, [but] I don’t like labels," El-Sayed responded to the question. "I come from that world, where we pick our words very carefully and very thoughtfully. And I think that the term ‘socialism’ is too slippery of a word right now, and it evokes too many different things to too many different people." "I think for a millennial the word ‘socialism’ is spelled with a lower-case ‘s,’ and it implies an engagement of government in some of the most important aspects of our lives to ensure and address a level of equity that we have not had," he continued. "And then, I think for people who are over the age of sixty, it implies a history that was some of the most fearful in their lives. And I think because it evokes different meanings politically, it’s just not a useful term." Last month, El-Sayed touted an endorsement from IATSE Local 26, with Burke quoted as the union president. Burke, a decades-long socialist leader, is the organizational secretary at the Freedom Road Socialist Organization, which describes itself as aiming to start a new Communist Party in the United States. Burke has also proven himself to be a loyal supporter of Venezuela's Maduro and his political party. Maduro was recently captured by the Trump administration and sent to court on narco-terrorism charges, which Burke has described as "disgraceful" acts by the military at Trump's direction.  Burke has slammed the U.S. efforts in Venezuela as amounting to the same sort of regime change efforts seen in Iraq and Afghanistan. SQUAD MEMBER SUMMER LEE CALLS 'UPPER CLASS' THE 'ENEMY' AT EL-SAYED RALLY  Meanwhile, Burke travels to Venezuela frequently, according to publicly posted summaries and photos of his trips, including in 2022 when he attended the political convention for Maduro's ruling party, the United Socialist Party of Venezuela, and in 2020, when he met with the president of Venezuela's elections agency, which has been accused of interfering in the country's elections.  Burke can be seen in photos alongside other individuals who met with the Maduro-backing Bolivarian Militia, and photos Fox News could not independently verify showed Burke at a 2020 protest in Caracas next to Bolivarian militiamen that involved both pro-government and anti-government forces and ultimately became violent.  Despite Maduro's fall from grace and praise following his departure, Burke said during a radio interview in 2023 that Maduro was "very popular with people." "We want social change that builds upon the civil rights movement and the women's liberation movement, the LGBTQ movements of the 70s and 80s, and especially the labor movement," Burke recently said in an interview with Fight Back! Radio several weeks ago. "We want to build up those movements to create a new society from the ashes of the one that the billionaires are destroying." El-Sayed also campaigned just recently alongside Shallal, a wealthy Iraqi-American business owner and entrepreneur, according to a web page advertising the event that included a domain belonging to the Democratic Party's ActBlue fundraising arm. Shallal has praised and commemorated radical far-left individuals, like communist Cuban leader Fidel Castro and radical American activist Assata Shakur, known for killing a state trooper in a gunfight with other activists, being sentenced to life, and then fleeing to Cuba. "Fidel Castro was a bigger than life figure whose impact reached far beyond his beloved country, Cuba," he wrote on Instagram in November. In February, Shallal also posted a letter from American activist Alice Walker praising Castro. Shallal visited the Cuban embassy as recently as last year, posting about it on social media in front of a statue at the embassy of Cuban political figure Jose Marti.  In addition to Burke and Shallal, El-Sayed accepted support from radical socialist professor Nancy Romer and Marxism philosopher Robert Meister, who both have donated to his campaign.  Romer has lambasted America's "savage capitalism," and claims she helped bring about a statewide Michigan chapter of the Human Rights Party decades ago, which historical reports show was often far-left of traditional Democrats and circumvented orthodox Democratic Party priorities.  DEMOCRATS' ‘UNITY’ DINNER DRAWS BACKLASH OVER ANTI-TRUMP ‘86 47’ SIGN LINKING MAGA TO NAZIS Meister, who has donated thousands to El-Sayed, is a Marxism expert who has posited that the Soviet Empire helped prevent anti-Imperialist movements from being squelched during the Cold War era and has written books on how to apply Marxism in the current political environment. Meister previously served as director of The Bruce Initiative on Rethinking Capitalism, and his published works include "Political Identity: Thinking Through Marx" and "Critique Of The Global Discourse Of Humanitarian That Followed The Fall Of Communism." Fox News Digital reached out to the Michigan Senate candidate about his comments and his ties to publicly avowed socialists, other radicals and their ideals, but did not receive a response.  However, according to Republican strategists who spoke with Fox News Digital, whether El-Sayed calls himself a socialist or not, Democrats running against him should be aware of the company he keeps and use it to their advantage. Fox News Digital reported last month that El-Sayed accepted money as a political candidate and has been seen as recently as 2023 rubbing elbows with Michigan-based Muslim Imam Mohammad Ali Elahi, who complained in a eulogy following Khamanei's death that the Iranian Supreme Leader was killed by "the most wretched hands on Earth." Ali Elahi, whose social media pages were a who's who of Michigan and national level Democratic politicians until the photos were deleted after Fox News Digital inquired about the connections, showed him regularly meeting with Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly and the Imam also showed himself taking trips to Iran as well.  At the latest gathering on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in September, pictures from the meeting showed it was also attended by the co-founder of the left-wing activist group CODEPINK, which has been accused of having close ties to China, and former U.S. intelligence official and U.N. weapons inspector Scott Ritter, whose house was raided by the FBI for what Ritter himself described as violation of the Foreign Agents Registration Act.  "Abdul El-Sayed is campaigning with, and for, extremists. If his recent comments weren’t bad enough, El-Sayed’s ties to the DSA, Maduro cronies, and Iranian regime sympathizers check all the boxes of radical leftism that has become all too commonplace in the Democrat Party," said Jessica Anderson, President of the conservative Sentinel Action Fund. "Michiganders are tired of the chaos and extremism. That’s why we see support growing for commonsense leaders like Mike Rogers." While El-Sayed did not respond to Fox News Digital's inquiries, he did go on Fox News channel's "America's Newsroom," during which anchor Bill Hemmer pressed him on his plans to hold a campaign event with controversial, communist-sympathizing podcaster Hasan Piker. Hemmer also gave El-Sayed a chance to respond to criticism about his comments, suggesting he was worried about upsetting people "sad" about the Iranian Supreme Leader's death at the hands of U.S. military forces with any statement about the matter. El-Sayed said in the recording he preferred to stay silent about it. "I just want to remind you that most people in the city of Dearborn and Dearborn Heights are not Arab-American. They are white. And they’re worried, just like I am, they’re saddened by the fact that their tax prices go up and they are watching their gas prices go up with it all to fight a war that we shouldn’t really be a part of," El-Sayed said, trashing the war as "illegal," "immoral" and described what was going on in Iran as a "regime change war." Hemmer also gave El-Sayed a chance to respond to his decision to campaign with Piker, which has earned him immense criticism. Piker has been slammed for justifying Hamas' attacks and slaughter, including rapes, on innocent Israelis, was forced to walk back comments about how Americans deserved 9/11, and recently told his followers that "you really don't need suicide bombing anymore," because cheap Chinese-made drones can be bought online for anyone who is interested in performing a terror strike. Piker sympathizes with communist ideals, but has labeled himself a socialist and Marxist while rejecting communist labels. However, Piker has also described communism as the "honorable end goal" of socialism. "It's an active decision to reach out to people who feel locked out of their politics to have a conversation, just like I'm making an active decision as somebody who is running in the Democratic primary to have a conversation on Fox News," El-Sayed said of his decision to campaign with Piker. "Just because you invite somebody to campaign with you, or you’re engaging with them, does not mean that you agree with them." Long-time GOP strategist Collin Reed agreed with other sources Fox News spoke to who said that, even though El-Sayed may be brushing off his ties to radical folks, if other Democrats in the upcoming primary want to win they should be zeroing in on his affiliations.  "Welcoming the support from open and avowed socialist sympathizers will no doubt make Mr. El-Sayed the belle of the ball at No Kings rallies and other left-wing resistance movements, but it’s a tough sell in a battleground state like Michigan," Reed said. "You are the company you keep, and the other Democrats competing in this primary would be wise to use these revelations to disqualify Mr. El-Sayed in the eyes of their voters. If they don’t, it will be another sign that the tail is wagging the dog and the far left driving the debate in these primary contests, which is poised to shape the overall contours of the midterm elections." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de22e8d8d5dabda3958995 Orioles manager Craig Albernaz takes line drive to face in terrifying scene te 2026-04-14T11:20:08.527Z Orioles manager Craig Albernaz takes line drive to face in terrifying scene Baltimore Orioles manager Craig Albernaz was involved in a terrifying moment during the team’s victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday night. Albernaz was struck by a line drive off the bat of Orioles second baseman Jeremiah Jackson in the fifth inning. The ball hit the manager’s left cheek and he left to be looked at by the team’s medical staff. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Albernaz briefly returned to the game after Jackson hit a grand slam to help the Orioles to the 9-7 win. "He’s doing good. Just as a precaution, he’s going to get it scanned," Orioles bench coach Donnie Ecker said. Jackson said he had a sunken feeling when he saw Albernaz in pain after the errant liner. "I hit and then I kind of saw Alby holding his face. My heart kind of dropped," Jackson said. "I was able to see him afterward and see he was doing OK." AVALANCHE COACH TAKES PUCK TO THE FACE, WILL MISS FINAL REGULAR-SEASON GAMES "Knowing he was OK helped. It made me feel a little bit better," Jackson added. "I’m just happy he’s doing OK and in good spirits." Albernaz and Jackson embraced after the infielder hit the big home run in the sixth inning. "That was awesome," Jackson said of the impromptu embrace from his manager. "You never want to hurt anybody, and Alby’s awesome. It sucked. But he wore it well and he’s in good spirits so it made me feel better." Albernaz is in his first year as Baltimore’s manager. He served as a bench coach and assistant manager for the Cleveland Guardians in 2024 and 2025. Baltimore improved to 9-7 with the win and are tied with the New York Yankees for first place in the American League East. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de20a4d8d5dabda395890e Dem candidate blasted by GOP opponent over joke about bandmate convicted of child sex abuse te 2026-04-14T11:10:28.752Z Dem candidate blasted by GOP opponent over joke about bandmate convicted of child sex abuse FIRST ON FOX: Democratic congressional candidate and Latin music star Bobby Pulido is being criticized for a joke he made about a longtime bandmate exposed as a child predator. Pulido, a two-time Latin Grammy Award-winning singer who is the Democratic nominee in Texas’ 15th Congressional District, is facing scrutiny over bandmate Frankie Caballero, who is a registered sex offender convicted of indecent contact with an 8-year-old girl. Pulido has said he was not aware of the bandmate’s conviction and that he cut ties with him as soon as he learned. However, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz, R-Texas, who Pulido is attempting to unseat, called out the musician-turned-politician for the joke, which he made at a 2018 concert, claiming, "Everyone knows he knew." Fox News Digital reviewed YouTube video of the concert, which took place in November 2018, where Pulido referred to Caballero as a "bad man." He quipped that though Caballero was born in South Bend, Indiana, he did not attend Notre Dame but went to "Penn State," which prompted Caballero to take a step back and Pulido to laugh, saying, "No, no, I’m just kidding, don’t worry."  DEM CANDIDATE'S UNEARTHED 'WINTER TEXAN' COMMENT COULD HAUNT CAMPAIGN A spokesperson for Pulido has pushed back on De La Cruz's comments, accusing the congresswoman of "telling lies" and saying that "Bobby Pulido had no knowledge of Caballero's sex offender registration and would never knowingly associate with anyone with such a history." In an interview with Fox News Digital, De La Cruz asserted that "the question isn't whether Bobby Pulido knew what his close friend did to these children — everyone knows he knew — the question is why Bobby Pulido spent decades bringing a pedophile around to our families?" "The answer is, he doesn't care, because he is a celebrity who barely even lives in this country," she said.  As a singer and actor, Pulido has spent much of his career splitting his time between Mexico and South Texas. "This is someone who was already faced child sex abuse charges when Mr. Pulido personally recruited him and built his entire career around him," she said. "Then he goes on to molest an eight-year-old girl from our community and goes to prison. Once again, Mr. Pulido hires him," she said. "He starts bringing this pedophile into our parks, into our festivals, and my opponent is even on tape joking about this man's crimes." De La Cruz emphasized, "My heart breaks up for the families whose children were victimized by the predator that Bobby Pulido brought into our neighborhoods for decades, knowing full well what he had done." DEM CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE BOBBY PULIDO DEPICTS LEWD BEHAVIOR IN CONTROVERSIAL MUSIC VIDEO FOR HIS SONG "I'm raising my own kids in South Texas, and I want every family that Bobby Pulido put in danger to know I'm here for you." In response, a spokesperson for Pulido's campaign pushed back, telling Fox News Digital, "Monica and her máquina de mentiras (machine of lies) are at it again, telling lies because they don't want you to know the truth." "Bobby Pulido had no knowledge of Caballero's sex offender registration and would never knowingly associate with anyone with such a history," the spokesperson added.  The spokesperson added that "Bobby, and his supporters, will not be lectured by Monica De La Cruz, who is the only candidate in this race who has been accused of child abuse under oath in a court of law and even had a restraining order issued against her to protect a child." During divorce proceedings in 2021, De La Cruz was accused by her ex-husband of pinching her then-step-daughter and of being verbally abusive. A temporary restraining order was granted, and no further charges were pursued, and the order was eventually dissolved.  De La Cruz has denied the accusations as false.   Meanwhile, a former Democratic prosecutor in Hidalgo County, Texas, told Fox News Digital that they "have thoroughly reviewed this case," and concluded that "Mr. Pulido has no plausible deniability." The prosecutor said that Pulido's "Penn State" comment "can only be inferred as either a child sex abuse joke or a reference to the fact that his friend spent four years in the state pen — both are devastating to Mr. Pulido's defense."  Caballero was first arrested for child sex abuse charges in 1992. Though he was hit with a $75,000 bond, according to the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office website, the disposition of that case is unclear.  Pulido first collaborated with Caballero in 1995, three years after the 1992 arrest, and Caballero is credited on at least four of Pulido's studio albums in 1995, 1996, 1997 and 1999. In May 2014, Caballero was convicted of a second-degree felony involving indecent contact with an 8-year-old female and was incarcerated, according to the Texas Public Sex Offender website. He was incarcerated from 2014 to 2016.  Following his conviction and prison sentence, he toured again with Pulido between 2018 and 2021, with the two seen performing together in several cities, including Kansas City, Las Vegas, Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Tucson, Arizona, per videos shared on YouTube. DEM SENATOR RIPPED FOR 'SMEAR' OF FEMALE ACTIVIST ADVOCATING FOR SWALWELL'S ACCUSERS: 'VERY BAD LOOK' Between 2020 and 2021, Caballero was charged with indecency by sexual contact with a child, attempted aggravated sexual assault of a child, unlawful restraint of a child under 17, though those charges have been dismissed, according to Hildalgo County, Texas, Jail records. He was also charged with assault of a family member by impeding breathing and circulation, which resulted in him being released to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.  He was also hit with failure to comply with sex offender registration in 2020 and 2021.  In a prior statement to Fox News Digital, Pulido's campaign manager, Abel Prado, said, "First and foremost, Bobby extends his deepest sympathies and support to all of the victims involved." "Frankie Caballero has long struggled with addiction issues and Bobby Pulido has acknowledged and attempted to help him with that battle," Prado continued. "When Jimmy Montez Management learned of Caballero’s criminal history in 2021 he was immediately fired and that relationship was severed."  "Bobby was never made aware of Caballero’s sex offender registration and would never knowingly associate with anyone with that kind of history." Fox News Digital reached out to Caballero for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de20a4d8d5dabda3958905 Push to oust Trump exposes cracks among Democrats on strategy, timing te 2026-04-14T11:10:28.186Z Push to oust Trump exposes cracks among Democrats on strategy, timing Congressional Democrats want President Donald Trump out of the White House, but they are not on the same page about how or when to act. More than five dozen Democrats have called for Trump’s impeachment, but that push is likely dead on arrival absent GOP support. Others want Trump’s Cabinet and Vice President JD Vance to effectively usurp him by invoking the 25th Amendment, which has never been used to oust a sitting president in the nearly 60 years since the amendment was ratified. FLASHBACK: DEMS WANT TO BOOT TRUMP WITH 25TH AMENDMENT, BUT REFUSED TO DO SO UNDER BIDEN Most Democrats aren’t admitting the political realities of either option, and their typically unified front is showing cracks as they debate how best to push back against the administration. "I don't think it is the best use of our time," Rep. Madeleine Dean, D-Pa., said last week at a news conference when asked about impeachment. "Let us get into the majority, let us get a Senate majority and then hold this president to account." "All options should be on the table," Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., a member of House Democratic leadership, said following Dean’s comments. Top Democrats in both chambers are not in direct alignment, either. TRUMP IRAN THREAT SPARKS CALLS FOR HIS OUSTER, BUT ONE DEM SAYS EFFORT ‘NOT REALISTIC’ Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., has stopped short of calling for either impeachment or the 25th Amendment, instead pushing for another war powers resolution vote this week to rein in Trump’s authorities in Iran. "Congress must reassert its authority, especially at this dangerous moment," Schumer said. "No president, Democrat or Republican, should take this country to war alone — not now, not ever. Republicans will once again have the opportunity to join Democrats and end this reckless war of choice." Meanwhile, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., has appeared to encourage removal conversations among House Democrats and touted a caucus-wide briefing on the 25th Amendment led by Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., last week. "Shockingly, Donald Trump threatened to escalate his war of choice in a profane Easter Sunday rant and to eradicate an entire civilization," Jeffries wrote in a "Dear Colleague" letter. "We will continue to unleash maximum pressure on Republicans to put patriotic duty over party loyalty and join Democrats in stopping the madness." The 25th Amendment has a much higher threshold for success than impeachment, given that it would require Vance, most of Trump’s Cabinet, and two-thirds of both chambers of Congress to align to remove Trump. TRUMP'S THREAT TO END IRANIAN 'CIVILIZATION' SPARKS UPROAR ON CAPITOL HILL Impeachment would have to start in the House, and it’s unlikely that formal proceedings against Trump would even begin under House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La. But that hasn’t stopped Democrats from trying. Late last year, Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, forced votes on two articles of impeachment against Trump, and nearly two dozen Democrats joined Republicans to kill the effort. Rep. John Larson, D-Conn., filed 13 articles of impeachment against Trump last week, citing the president’s military intervention in Venezuela, the deployment of National Guard troops to cities across the country, and his executive order to curtail birthright citizenship, among other charges. It is unclear whether Larson, who is facing a heated primary challenge from a decades-younger opponent, will force a vote on his resolution. In the Senate, even fewer lawmakers are calling for drastic measures against Trump. Only a handful — including Sens. Andy Kim, D-N.J., Chris Murphy, D-Conn., Ed Markey, D-Mass., and Ron Wyden, D-Ore. — have called for impeachment or the 25th Amendment. "I mean, he's unfit for office," Kim said. "I think the 25th Amendment, and if not, then impeachment." It’s also a desire that Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., contended was "not realistic right now, given his oddball Cabinet of sycophants and eccentrics." "We’re going to have to buckle down and win this the old-fashioned way," Whitehouse said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de20a3d8d5dabda39588fc Popular weight-loss medications linked to hidden side effects, study finds te 2026-04-14T11:10:27.443Z Popular weight-loss medications linked to hidden side effects, study finds In a sweeping analysis of more than 400,000 Reddit posts, researchers have revealed some little-known GLP-1 side effects. GLP-1 receptor agonists — such as semaglutide (Ozempic and Wegovy), and tirzepatide (Mounjaro and Zepbound) — have been most commonly associated with gastrointestinal side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and constipation. A new study published in Nature Health, however, uncovered some overlooked effects. SHOULD YOU MICRODOSE OZEMPIC? EXPERTS ARE SPLIT ON RISKS VS BENEFITS University of Pennsylvania researchers used artificial intelligence to analyze more than five years of Reddit posts from more than 67,000 people taking the popular drugs for diabetes or weight loss. While clinical trials are still the "gold standard," the researchers noted that Reddit community feedback reflects a different population. "People often use medications differently than they're prescribed, so it's also important to look at real-world usage, which can diverge from usage in a clinical trial," lead researcher Neil Sehgal, a PhD student at the University of Pennsylvania, told Fox News Digital. "So there are many possible reasons we're seeing signals that the trials may have missed." Nearly half of the users reported one or more side effects. The most common were nausea, vomiting and constipation, which aligned with what clinical trials found, according to Sehgal. "We did notice a few side effects that have not previously been reported for these drugs," he told Fox News Digital.  "For example, about 4% of users who described side effects reported menstrual irregularities. Other Redditors described unusual temperature-related symptoms, like chills or hot flashes." OBESITY EXPERT REVEALS THE BEST WAY TO DECIDE IF GLP-1S ARE RIGHT FOR YOU Nearly 13% of users also experienced psychiatric symptoms, such as anxiety, depression and insomnia. More than 5% also complained of abdominal pain, acid reflux, headache and dizziness. "Fatigue was also the second most commonly reported symptom overall, but has met relatively few reporting thresholds in existing trials," Seghal noted. "This gap between what patients are self-reporting online and what gets captured in trials is really what motivated this whole line of work." Dr. Sue Decotiis, a New York City-based board-certified weight-loss physician, noted that many of the reported symptoms, such as disorientation and fatigue, are most likely due to dehydration and hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). "Patients should be carefully monitored using a structured protocol that ensures proper nutrition and adequate hydration, ideally under the direct supervision of a physician experienced in metabolism and weight loss," Decotiis, who was not involved in the study, told Fox News Digital.  "Additionally, body composition analysis can help identify issues such as muscle loss, excessive water loss or insufficient fat loss." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER A significant concern, according to the doctor, is that many individuals are accessing these medications through online platforms or without receiving appropriate medical care.  "In my experience treating thousands of patients with various GLP-1 medications, complications are rare and typically occur only when patients are noncompliant," she added. As the data came from Reddit users, who tend to be younger, primarily male and mostly based in the U.S., it may not represent everyone taking these medications, the researchers noted. "And even within Reddit, the people who post about their side effects are probably not typical of everyone on the medication," Sehgal said. "If you had a good experience, you're less likely to be writing about it online. So we're almost certainly capturing a skewed slice of the full picture." The researchers also noted that the study can’t prove the drug caused the reported symptoms. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES "To be clear, we can’t say for certain whether these drugs are causing menstrual irregularities," Sehgal said. "Patients on Reddit aren't going to self-report every symptom they have, and they may also report things that aren't actually linked to the medications. So it's important to treat this as hypothesis-generating signals and do more research." The study also didn’t include GLP-1 dosage, duration of the medication and symptoms, or other health conditions the users experienced. There is also the chance that the AI tools misunderstood meanings or context, the researchers noted. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ The results must be confirmed with more rigorous research, Sehgal said. "That's how we'll get real answers about prevalence and causality, which social media data alone can't provide."  "These are signals, not conclusions – but I do think it's always worth talking to your doctor about anything unexpected you're experiencing while on a new medication, even if you're not sure if it's related," he advised. "So if something feels off, say something." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de20a2d8d5dabda39588f3 NYT columnist 'torn' about rooting for Iranian regime's downfall since it would give a win to Trump, Netanyahu te 2026-04-14T11:10:26.884Z NYT columnist 'torn' about rooting for Iranian regime's downfall since it would give a win to Trump, Netanyahu New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman said he's "torn" about efforts to remove the Iranian regime over concerns it would politically benefit President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. "I find myself, Michael, in a situation where I really want to see Iran defeated militarily," Friedman told CNN host Michael Smerconish on Saturday. "Because this regime is a terrible regime for its people in the region." "And nothing would improve the region more than the replacement of this regime with the regime in Iran that was focused on enabling its people to realize their full potential and integrating peacefully with other countries and stop occupying Lebanon, Syria, Iraq and Yemen. So, I'm all for that," Friedman continued. WASHINGTON POST COLUMNIST ARGUES MUSLIMS SHOULDN'T HAVE TO ASSIMILATE IN AMERICA Friedman then turned to what he calls the "problem" of a successful regime change in Tehran. "The problem is I really don‘t want to see Bibi Netanyahu or Donald Trump politically strengthened by this war because they are two awful human beings," the Times columnist said. "They are both engaged in anti-democratic projects in their own countries. They‘re both alleged crooks. They are terrible, terrible people doing terrible things to America‘s standing in the world and Israel's standing in the world." "And so I really find myself torn. I want to see Iran militarily defeated, but I do not want to see these two terrible people strengthened," he added. AL JAZEERA OP-ED PRAISES US-ISRAEL OPERATION AGAINST IRAN, SAYS DEMS, MEDIA CRITICS ARE WRONG The "torn" feelings from the New York Times columnist sparked a lot of attention among critics. "What kind of sick hate must @tomfriedman have that he roots for USA to lose to a terrorist regime who has killed thousands of Americans?" Trump's Israel Ambassador Mike Huckabee reacted. "I didn’t vote for Obama but I praised him for taking out Bin Laden," Huckabee added. CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST MEDIA AND CULTURE NEWS "I commend @tomfriedman for his refreshing candor," California Post opinion editor Joel Pollack wrote. "Yes, there are some Democrats who want America to lose militarily, so Trump and Netanyahu can't 'win' politically. Trump isn't running again and you can't vote for/against Netanyahu. The left has no foreign policy, only domestic." "A perfect distillation of TDS," Fox News chief political analyst Brit Hume said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de20a2d8d5dabda39588ea Prince Harry, Meghan Markle’s Hollywood dreams hit wall as expert warns of ‘toxic brand’ stigma te 2026-04-14T11:10:26.524Z Prince Harry, Meghan Markle’s Hollywood dreams hit wall as expert warns of ‘toxic brand’ stigma Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are facing growing questions about the strength of their brand, as experts point to stalled deals and waning public interest as signs that their Hollywood appeal may be cooling. Since leaving royal life, the Sussexes have faced a string of challenges, including the collapse of their Spotify deal, the scaling back of their partnership with Netflix, underperforming projects and growing criticism over ventures like a planned "faux royal tour" of Australia, according to experts.  In addition to downgrading Harry and Markle's $100 million comprehensive deal to a first-look arrangement in 2025, Netflix announced last month that it was parting ways with the former "Suits" star's "As Ever" lifestyle brand. MEGHAN MARKLE’S HOLLYWOOD COMEBACK MAY BACKFIRE AS ‘VANITY’ MOVE SPARKS PALACE SCRUTINY: EXPERTS While speaking with Fox News Digital, Doug Eldridge, founder of Achilles PR, weighed in on what the Sussexes' latest setback means for the staying power of their overall brand. "In Hollywood, there’s an old saying: ‘it’s not about talent, it’s about temperature,'" Eldridge said. "Interest and eyeballs are what validates investment in creative projects. When the temperature cools and the eyeballs wander, then deals are cut short, or in this case, simply aren’t renewed." Eldridge shared his view that the couple's brand is struggling due to a combination of identity confusion as well as messaging missteps they made after stepping back from royal duties, pointing to their 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey and Harry's explosive 2023 memoir "Spare." "In the years following their highly publicized exit from the Royal Family, in 2020, the couple made a series of decisions that directly altered the public sentiment and perception," he said. PRINCE HARRY, MEGHAN MARKLE COMPARED TO OBAMAS AS NEW NETFLIX DEAL SIGNALS THEY’VE TAKEN A 'BAD HIT' Eldridge continued, "From the Oprah sit-down, to the tell-all book, to the perpetual cycle of ‘victim marketing’ many observers on both sides of the Atlantic began to question their motives and gradually began to form a polarizing view of the couple or even worse, lose interest altogether." "Their identity was almost singularly defined by their membership in the Royal Family; when that was no longer in place — much less with the manner and media-centric nature of their departure — it left the public wondering how to categorize them moving forward," Eldridge added. "They took a scattershot approach to projects and public engagement, which to some, seemed like a ‘spaghetti against the wall’ approach to figuring out what sticks." Eldridge argued that the couple took an approach better suited for short-term solutions than lasting brand-building. MEGHAN MARKLE SLAMMED FOR SKY-HIGH PRICE OF LUXURY RETREAT IN AUSTRALIA "A Swiss Army knife is known for its ability to help with any project in a pinch; but that’s only if you don’t have the entire tool box on hand to complete the task," he said. "They’re not designed to be a long-term solution to building or fixing; only an in-the-moment option until you can find more baseline tools to do the job right." "In many ways, Harry and Meghan tried to use a Swiss Army knife approach to long-term brand-building and it’s simply not designed for that. A tool is only as good as the man wielding it and the blueprint he’s following." The PR expert expressed his opinion that the public may be weary of Harry and Meghan's repeated brand reinventions. MEGHAN MARKLE HAS ONE CONDITION FOR RETURNING TO THE UK WITH PRINCE HARRY: EXPERTS "A rebrand is effective once; maybe twice at most," Eldridge said. "Even then, it requires a ‘measure twice, cut once’ level of planning, discipline, and execution. The couple have been on an endless treadmill of purported rebrands at this point. Unfortunately, much like an actual treadmill, you can work your butt off, only to step off and realize you’ve actually gone nowhere." Eldridge told Fox News Digital that Harry and Markle's Hollywood dreams were now hitting a wall in the "most binary sense." "Markle isn’t being cast for acting roles and their $100m deal with Netflix is no longer in place," he noted. "That doesn’t mean they can’t or they won’t, but based on objective reporting, they simply aren’t at this point." Royal expert Hilary Fordwich shared her view that Harry and Markle have alienated audiences by continuing to capitalize on their royal ties despite distancing themselves from the monarchy.  "The couple continue to be hypocritical and that doesn’t sit well with the public either side of the pond," she told Fox News Digital. "Commercializing the very institution they claim to have left is at the core of all their issues. They can’t escape what they continue to use." PRINCE HARRY AND MEGHAN MARKLE'S HOLLYWOOD STAR POWER RAPIDLY FADING 5 YEARS AFTER ROYAL BREAK: EXPERTS According to Fordwich, the couple’s recent hurdles may already be affecting how they are viewed by potential partners.   "Given their track record of failure, future deals are way less likely," she said. "There is now more market fatigue than fascination." Royal expert Helena Chard agreed, noting the couple's ongoing reputational challenges. "Both Harry and Meghan are constantly changing advisors and the circle of constant drama is draining," royal expert Helena Chard told Fox News Digital. "No one wants to associate with a toxic brand." On Tuesday, Harry and Markle are embarking on a four-day trip to Australia with stops in Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra. The trip will include charitable visits, speaking engagements and commercial appearances. MEGHAN MARKLE, PRINCE HARRY ATTEND EVENT AT NETFLIX CEO'S HOME AFTER STREAMER CUTS TIES WITH HER BRAND Harry is a keynote speaker at the InterEdge Psychosocial Safety Summit in Melbourne and his remarks are expected to focus on workplace mental health and psychological safety. Tickets for the event range from $498 for virtual attendance to $2,378.65 for premium access. Meanwhile, Markle will headline a luxury women's retreat at the InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach in Sydney that is being billed as a "girls' weekend like no other." The retreat has already drawn criticism for its high ticket prices, which range from $1,860 for a standard ticket to $2,250 for a VIP experience. PRINCE HARRY, MEGHAN MARKLE ‘WRONG WINNERS’ OF HUMANITARIAN AWARD AMID ONGOING ROYAL TENSIONS: EXPERTS The biggest moment of the weekend – a gala dinner – is billed as an "in-person conversation" with Markle. VIP guests will be allowed to partake in a group photo with the Duchess of Sussex and will also receive a goodie bag plus access to an ocean-view hotel room. Unlike the Sussexes' 2018 tour of Australia, the couple's upcoming trip is privately organized and not officially sanctioned by the Royal Family. However, despite the trip being privately funded, Australian police are expected to provide security for public safety, with some costs likely covered by taxpayers, which has sparked controversy. MEGHAN MARKLE'S FAILED 'MARTHA STEWART' DREAMS MOCKED BY COMEDIAN: 'SHE WAS SLINGING JAM' Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams described Harry and Markle's upcoming trip as a "huge gamble." "They have arranged a 'faux royal tour' to Australia, which is certain to displease the Palace as it is one of the King's realms," he told Fox News Digital. "It will be fascinating to see, despite the adverse early publicity, how it goes as there will be memories of their 2018 tour which subsequently led, they later claimed, to jealousy from the other royals." MEGHAN MARKLE’S HOLLYWOOD DREAM CRUMBLES AS VIEWERS TUNE OUT ‘INAUTHENTIC’ SERIES: EXPERTS Fitzwilliams pointed to reports that following the Australia tour, Harry plans to visit the U.K. with his family. The Duke of Sussex reportedly has ambitions of involving his estranged father King Charles III in the 2027 Invictus Games. In 2014, Harry founded the Invictus Games which is an international sporting event for wounded and injured service members and veterans, aimed at supporting recovery through competition. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "Assuming he gets automatic security, which is currently under review, Harry wants to bring his family to Britain and the plan reportedly is to visit the King at Sandringham over the summer when also commemorating 'One Year to Go' before next year's Invictus Games in Birmingham," Fitzwilliams said. "Their hope apparently is that the King will open those Games," he continued. "All this may not go according to plan, especially with the lack of trust between them and the royal family." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "There is a bitter rift and they have exploited their royal status abominably, åbut their plan is undeniably audacious and the way King Charles handles matters will be highly significant too." Despite the challenges currently facing the Sussexes' brand, royal expert Ian Pelham Turner expressed optimism about their long-term prospects. "She is a successful survivor and has climbed the slippery slopes to prominence," Turner told Fox News Digital of Markle. He continued, "And with Harry by her side they are a strong formidable team and given the space to reconvene and the will of King Charles to bring them back into the royal fold, they have a long-term bright future." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de20a0d8d5dabda39588da Olivia Troye, Ex-Pence Aide, Runs for the House as a Democrat te 2026-04-14T11:10:24.986Z Olivia Troye, Ex-Pence Aide, Runs for the House as a Democrat After spending most of her Washington career as a Republican, she joins a crowded field of Democrats running in a Virginia district that doesn’t exist yet. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de1e37d8d5dabda395885c WNBA commissioner plays gender card when asked about future te 2026-04-14T11:00:07.726Z WNBA commissioner plays gender card when asked about future WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert has been under the spotlight for about a year as she navigated the league through a stressful collective bargaining agreement before the start of the 2026 season. Engelbert addressed the media Monday night as the WNBA Draft was set to take place. She raised eyebrows among reporters and fans on social media with a response to a tough question she received. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM She was asked about her future as commissioner and responded by playing the gender card. "I do crack up how everybody's focused on me, and you should be focused on the hundreds of amazing women and thousands of women who run this league outside of myself," she said, via USA Today. "I appreciate that you're focused on me as well. I wonder if you would ask that of a man, by the way, but I realize as women we get asked different questions than men do." AZZI FUDD GOES NO 1 IN WNBA DRAFT TO WINGS, REUNITES WITH PAIGE BUECKERS WITH HISTORIC $500K SALARY Some social media users, including columnist Jemele Hill, agreed that she would have gotten the same question if she were a man. Engelbert is in an exclusive club of female commissioners of professional sports. Jessica Berman is the commissioner of the National Women’s Soccer League. Meanwhile, commissioners in every other league face tough questions during their own press conferences in key points of the year. But Engelbert received the brunt of the criticism going into CBA negotiations. The players called on the league to pay its players more in a demonstration during the WNBA All-Star Game. Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier blasted WNBA as having the "worst leadership" at the end of the 2025 season. Still, Engelbert is still the commissioner of the WNBA through the latest CBA. She added Monday night that the CBA still needs to be finalized. She also said the league was looking ahead to the future and hoped the league would be able to take the WNBA overseas whether it’s a regular-season or exhibition game. "We’re heavily looking at that," Engelbert said. "Obviously this year we have the FIBA World Cup. Next year we expect that we’ll do something outside of North America as a true global game." The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de199cd8d5dabda3958763 Biden DOJ weaponized FACE Act against pro-life Americans, 882-report alleges te 2026-04-14T10:40:28.628Z Biden DOJ weaponized FACE Act against pro-life Americans, 882-report alleges The Justice Department released a report Tuesday alleging the Biden administration weaponized federal law by selectively prosecuting pro-life activists under the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act, following a review of more than 700,000 internal records. DOJ officials said prosecutors coordinated with abortion-rights groups to track activists, sought harsher sentences for pro-life defendants and, in some cases, withheld evidence or tried to exclude jurors based on religion. "This Department will not tolerate a two-tiered system of justice," Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said in a statement. "No Department should conduct selective prosecution based on beliefs. The weaponization that happened under the Biden Administration will not happen again, as we restore integrity to our prosecutorial system." This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de199bd8d5dabda395875a Macron under fire over Iran, Hezbollah policy as Trump admin hosts Israel-Lebanon talks te 2026-04-14T10:40:27.898Z Macron under fire over Iran, Hezbollah policy as Trump admin hosts Israel-Lebanon talks France’s President Emmanuel Macron is facing renewed criticism for his lack of support for President Donald Trump’s war against Iran and demands to include Lebanon in the current ceasefire as historic talks between Israel and Lebanon are set to begin Tuesday. The historic meeting brokered by President Trump between Lebanon, a former French mandate, and Israel will take place at the ambassador level as hopes for an agreement evolve ­— most noticeably without French involvement. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to host both nations' ambassadors. The Jerusalem Post reported that Israel’s government requested that France be excluded from the talks. An Israeli official told the paper that "France’s conduct over the past year – including initiatives aimed at limiting Israel’s ability to fight in Iran, and a complete lack of willingness to take concrete steps to help Lebanon disarm Hezbollah – has led Israel to view France as an unfair mediator." IRAN'S TERROR PROXIES FROM IRAQ-TO-LEBANON SAY READY TO RESPOND TO US-ISRAEL ATTACKS On Monday, Hezbollah chief Naim ​Qassem on Monday ‌called on the Lebanese government to ​cancel the ​Tuesday meeting in Washington, while ⁠describing the talks as pointless. In ​a televised ​speech, Qassem said the ‌armed ⁠group will continue to confront Israeli attacks on ​Lebanon. Hezbollah violated a ceasefire to enter the war on its patron, Iran’s side, in March when it launched rockets into Israel after the U.S.-Israel joint attack on the Islamic Republic began, still Macron has demanded Israel stop attacking Hezbollah's terror infrastructure in Lebanon. Israeli Brig. General (Res.) Yosef Kuperwasser told Fox News Digital that Macron was "working against the best interests of the Lebanese state and government. This is a very problematic direction." He accused Macron of "taking the side of Hezbollah and normalizing Hezbollah because he is focused on "narrow interests." IRAN THREATENS TO END CEASEFIRE OVER HEZBOLLAH'S EXCLUSION FROM TRUCE DEAL The former head of research for the Israel Defense Forces’ Military Intelligence Directorate, Kuperwasser, added that the "Americans want us to engage with the Lebanese along with the military [in Lebanon]. Our expectations are very similar. We want to see Lebanon do something about Hezbollah, something real, not just issue statements and pledges. We believe we have helped them by weakening Hezbollah militarily since they decided to launch missiles on March 2. If there is a breakthrough, Lebanon has a lot to gain," but said it has to "disarm Hezbollah." The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs did not immediately respond to a Fox News Digital request for comment. Macron has faced accusations over the years that he has normalized Hezbollah. His government, in contrast to Germany, the U.S., Canada, the Netherlands, Japan, Austria and many other Western and non-Westen countries, refuses to designate Hezbollah’s entire organization a terrorist entity. France has classified Hezbollah’s "military wing" a terrorist organization but declined to ban its "political wing." Hezbollah considers itself a unified movement without branches. The French politician François-Xavier Bellamy, who is a member of the European Parliament for the Republicans Party, said last week on French television that "France must stop normalizing Hezbollah." Macron sparked outrage in 2020 when he reportedly held a private conversation with a top elected Hezbollah official, according to the Paris-based daily Le Figaro. Edy Cohen, an Israeli security expert on Hezbollah, who was born in Lebanon, told Fox News Digital, "France is forced not to come out against Hezbollah in order to legitimize its involvement in Lebanon." A French diplomat told the Times of Israel that "what we are hoping for is not a ticket to the meeting, but that Israel stops its offensive on Lebanon." When asked if France would pressure Lebanon to recognize Israel as a state, Pascal Confavreux, a spokesman for France’s Foreign Ministry, told "Fox News Sunday" that, "Iran has to stop terrorizing Israel through Hezbollah because Hezbollah chose to bring Lebanon into a war which is not Lebanon’s war… Lebanon has to be included in the ceasefire, something that we are pushing diplomatically," He continued that we are in favor of direct talks between Lebanon and Israel. It is not known if France asked for a seat at the talks. Fox News Digital sent multiple press queries to France’s embassies in Washington D.C. and Tel Aviv. IDF UNCOVERS HEZBOLLAH WEAPONS STASH INSIDE HOSPITAL IN LEBANON On Saturday, Macron again pushed his desire for a ceasefire and wrote on X that he had discussions with Iran’s President Massoud Pezeshkian on Saturday: "I stressed the importance of full respect for the ceasefire, including in Lebanon. France extends its full support to the actions of the Lebanese authorities, who alone are legitimate to exercise the sovereignty of the State and decide the destiny of Lebanon." Walid Phares, an expert on Lebanon and the region, told Fox News Digital that while the talks are important, problems exist. "It is at ambassadors’ level, which means it is not destined to reach a top level of decision-making." He added, "Strangely, the Lebanese president and prime minister declined to invite the Lebanese foreign minister to the Washington talks, provoking a representation by Israel, also at ambassadorial level, showing that Hezbollah still has a strong influence on the Lebanese government. The militia is being rejected by the population on the ground and fears a meeting in D.C. would ostracize Hezbollah further." Sethrida Geagea, a member of parliament from the Lebanese Forces party, posted on X ahead of the Israel-Lebanon talks an open letter to Nabih Berri, the powerful speaker of the Lebanese Parliament and leader of the Shiite Amal Movement. She issued indirect criticism of Hezbollah and its terrorist army within the state. Geagea appealed to Berri to unify the Lebanese to be "protected by a single army." Without naming Hezbollah, her letter stated that young Shiites have been plunged into war that has nothing to do with them and the conflict is really about an Iranian decision to retaliate for the joint U.S.-Israel war that assassinated the Islamic Republic’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, on February 28. The State Department did not immediately respond to a Fox News Digital press query. Reuters contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de14d6d8d5dabda3958661 WNBA player faces backlash over op-ed criticizing IOC for policy to protect women's sports te 2026-04-14T10:20:06.156Z WNBA player faces backlash over op-ed criticizing IOC for policy to protect women's sports WNBA player Brianna Turner faced social media backlash after she wrote an op-ed expressing her displeasure with the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) policy to keep men out of women’s sports. Turner, who recently signed a contract with the Las Vegas Aces after playing professionally in Australia, wrote in USA Today that she didn’t believe the new policy the IOC implemented actually protected the women’s sporting events. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The IOC said it would use genetic testing to ensure that women’s events only feature females. Turner accused the IOC of using the new policies to "scapegoat" transgender athletes while ignoring "real" issues regarding women in sports. "Policies that single out transgender women and athletes with intersex variations do not protect women’s sports. They manufacture a scapegoat while the real challenges to women’s sports go unaddressed: unequal funding, limited access to training and facilities, pay disparities, male-dominated leadership, gender-based violence and harassment across race, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity," Turner wrote on Friday. She also denied the IOC's argument that the new policy is being enacted to make sure that female sports are safe and fair, claiming there were no biological advantages in transgender athletes. WNBA PLAYER OPPOSES NEW OLYMPICS TRANSGENDER POLICY, SAYING THEY DO 'ANYTHING BUT' PROTECT WOMEN "In more than 15 years of organized basketball, I’ve played with and against people who are transgender and undoubtedly people with intersex variations, and I've never experienced any unfair advantages. I saw these players as my fellow athletes, not my enemies," Turner wrote. She concluded by demanding that the IOC do not use women athletes in efforts to "shame or exclude" transgender athletes. Turner received a torrent of social media responses to her critique of the IOC. Turner’s op-ed followed similar response from former U.S. women’s soccer star Megan Rapinoe and Basketball Hall of Fame inductee Sue Bird. "We already know that biology, as much as we want it to be just nice and clean and tight and perfectly in one category and another, it’s not," Rapinoe said earlier this month. "We know that. So, now what we’re doing is subjecting everybody, all women and all people who are identifying as women to this really invasive testing that only to me says like, ‘Oh we’re just trying to whittle it down to a certain type of woman.' Is that what we’re doing? That’s really the whole game here." Bird said the IOC policy was akin to "fearmongering." Turner is set to play with the Aces this season. She was with the Indiana Fever in 2025 and the Chicago Sky in 2024 after spending the first five seasons of her career with the Phoenix Mercury. There are no known transgender athletes competing in the WNBA. Fox News’ Lindsay Kornick contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de14d5d8d5dabda3958658 Azzi Fudd goes No 1 in WNBA Draft to Wings, reunites with Paige Bueckers with historic $500K salary te 2026-04-14T10:20:05.635Z Azzi Fudd goes No 1 in WNBA Draft to Wings, reunites with Paige Bueckers with historic $500K salary Azzi Fudd is reuniting with her old UConn Huskies teammate, Paige Bueckers, as the Dallas Wings took her first overall in the 2026 WNBA Draft on Monday night. And Fudd comes in with a historic payday in the league. After a new collective bargaining agreement was inked between the league and the players’ association last month, Fudd is set to make $500,000 in her rookie year – a massive pay bump compared to the $78,831 Bueckers earned last season as the WNBA Draft’s first overall selection. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM This comes as the salary cap for WNBA teams also jumped from $1.5 million in 2025 to $7 million, which also brought in the first-ever million-dollar contracts. From league veterans to newcomers in the Draft, the game’s best are getting paid. While Fudd will be certainly happy to see her paychecks, she’s also excited to make her impact with the Wings and within the WNBA. PAIGE BUECKERS MAKES WNBA HISTORY IN OFFENSIVE EXPLOSION, SPARKS VET GETS LAST LAUGH "I'm not really sure I have words to describe that feeling what that meant," Fudd said after being drafted, via ESPN. "I don't think it's fully sunk in. It's nothing I could have imagined. The feeling of sitting with my family, with Morgan (Valley), hearing your name called, go up there. Such a surreal feeling." Fudd was also excited while discussing her reunion with Bueckers. "Paige is an incredible player, everyone knows that," she explained. "She’s someone that makes playing basketball with easy." With Fudd taken, the Minnesota Lynx locked in Olivia Miles out of TCU – Fudd’s biggest competition for that first overall pick. But Miles isn’t missing out on the payday, as she’s slated to make $466,913 as the second overall pick. Center Awa Fam Thiam from Spain went to the Seattle Storm and will get a $436,016 salary for the 2026 WNBA season. Then, national champions Lauren Betts (Washington Mystics), Gabriel Jacquez (Chicago Sky) and Kiki Rice (Toronto Tempo) rounded out the top six. UCLA also broke UConn’s record of having four players drafted in the first round, which was set in 2002 by the Huskies. Angela Dugalić rounded out the bunch after Washington took her ninth overall, keeping her with Betts as they enter the league. Another notable name was LSU guard Flau’Jae Johnson, who was taken eighth overall by the Golden State Valkyries, but she was traded to the Storm for the rights to Marta Suarez from TCU. The Storm had taken her with the first pick of the second round. The Valkyries also received a 2028 second-round pick in the deal. Overall, every drafted player who makes a team entering the regular season will make more than any WNBA player did during the 2025 season, with a minimum salary of $270,000 that sits higher than last year’s maximum salary of $249,244. 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/69de1280d8d5dabda39585dd Trump endorses neighboring state lieutenant governors for re-election te 2026-04-14T10:10:08.637Z Trump endorses neighboring state lieutenant governors for re-election President Donald Trump on Tuesday issued full-throated re-election endorsements for the incumbent lieutenant governors of Nevada and Idaho. "Stavros Anthony has been a fantastic Lieutenant Governor for the Great People of Nevada!" the president declared in a Monday Truth Social post. "Stavros Anthony has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election — HE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!" he asserted. TRUMP-BACKED GOVERNOR ANNOUNCES BID FOR THIRD CONSECUTIVE TERM Anthony thanked the president for the backing. "Thank you, President Trump, for your support for my re-election and for your support for Nevada. I look forward to seeing you this week in Las Vegas," the state official wrote in a post on X. REPUBLICAN GOVERNOR TARGETED BY DEMOCRATS LAUNCHES RE-ELECTION BID IN KEY BATTLEGROUND Trump also gave his stamp of approval to Idaho Lt. Gov. Scott Bedke, declaring that he "has been a tremendous Lieutenant Governor of Idaho, a place I love and WON BIG in 2016, 2020, and 2024!" "Scott Bedke has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election — HE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!" the president declared in a Truth Social post. 24 STATES BACK CHALLENGE TO TRANSGENDER INMATE SURGERY RULING WITH NATIONWIDE STAKES President Trump previously issued posts in which he endorsed Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo and Idaho Gov. Brad Little for re-election last year. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de1280d8d5dabda39585d4 Biden 'had to choose' Harris for VP but 'wanted it to be' Gretchen Whitmer: report te 2026-04-14T10:10:08.097Z Biden 'had to choose' Harris for VP but 'wanted it to be' Gretchen Whitmer: report Former President Joe Biden reportedly wanted Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to be his vice president but "had to choose" former Vice President Kamala Harris. An Atlantic article profiled the Democratic governor and potential 2028 presidential candidate on Sunday and reported how Whitmer was being considered by Biden to be his running mate in 2020, particularly after her pushback against President Donald Trump. Though Whitmer was ultimately not chosen, the Atlantic claimed that Biden "wanted it to be Whitmer" and was pushed into picking Harris after the Black Lives Matter protests. GRETCHEN WHITMER DENIES DEMS TRY TO BE TOO INCLUSIVE, SAYS MESSAGE CAN BE 'TOO OBTUSE' FOR PEOPLE "All of this attention seemed like it might add up to something, and by summer 2020, Whitmer was being vetted for vice president," the report read. "She wasn’t sure about it at first, people familiar with her thinking at the time told me; she struggled to imagine herself as a creature of Washington, D.C. She got along well with Biden, though, and by the time he asked her to fly to Delaware for an in-person chat, she was ready to say yes. Biden didn’t ask." The report said a former senior staffer for Whitmer said, "The moment called for a Black running mate," and how Biden really wanted the Michigan governor instead. According to the Atlantic, a former adviser to both Biden and Harris said that claim carried "some weight." GRETCHEN WHITMER ANGERS DEMOCRATS, SUFFERS 'HUGE EMBARRASSMENT' WITH TRUMP MEETING AT WHITE HOUSE The Atlantic reported that Whitmer still "campaigned happily" for the pair and "never wavered in her support" for Biden until he officially dropped out of the 2024 presidential election. Fox News Digital reached out to Biden and Whitmer's offices for comment. Whitmer was reported to have been the first candidate to meet in-person with Biden in August 2020 as he was vetting potential running mates. GRETCHEN WHITMER CONFRONTED ON 'WEIRD' COVID RESTRICTIONS, SAYS SHE DID HER BEST WITH POOR INFORMATION In December 2020, Whitmer confirmed that she went through the vetting process to become Biden's running mate and would have accepted the role if it had been offered to her. "If Joe Biden had called and said 'I need you to be my partner and be my running mate' I would have said yes," Whitmer told Fox 2. "This election was that important." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de127fd8d5dabda39585cb Molotov cocktail attack on Sam Altman's home sparks fears of copycat strikes against tech executives te 2026-04-14T10:10:07.540Z Molotov cocktail attack on Sam Altman's home sparks fears of copycat strikes against tech executives The predawn Molotov cocktail attack on Sam Altman’s San Francisco home has signaled a volatile new era of anti-tech extremism, sparking fears among federal authorities that this could ignite a wave of copycat strikes against high-profile executives. San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins announced Monday that her office will aggressively pursue charges against suspect Daniel Moreno-Gama, citing a dangerous escalation in the debate surrounding artificial intelligence. "My office will prosecute this case to the fullest extent of the law," Jenkins said. "This should also be a moment where our nation reflects on the often incendiary rhetoric that is being used in discussions about artificial intelligence and its future impacts on our society." While the investigation continues, Jenkins said that ideological disagreements do not justify physical harm. GUNFIRE, ARSON AND VANDALISM: TRACKING POLITICAL VIOLENCE IN AMERICA "In no way should we be at the point where a man could have lost his life over differences of opinion and concerns," she said. "We must, as I've said before, about political rhetoric, turn down the temperature of our discussions and engage in healthy dialogue." The use of incendiary weapons marks an escalation in the severity of the crime, according to Josh Schirard, the law enforcement director for weapons company Byrna and a former Galveston County police captain. "While an unprovoked attack on any person is a serious criminal offense, the use of explosive and incendiary devices puts it into a whole new category," Schirard told Fox News Digital. FBI RAIDS TEXAS HOME OF SUSPECT ACCUSED OF THROWING MOLOTOV COCKTAIL AT SAM ALTMAN'S SAN FRANCISCO HOUSE Schirard said that despite their often crude construction, Molotov cocktails carry heavy legal weight. Under federal law, mere possession of such a device is punishable by up to 10 years in prison. When those devices are actually deployed, the legal consequences become even more severe. "In a case like this, where an explosive device was deployed in an apparent attempt to target an individual, sentencing exposure could reach decades," Schirard said. U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of California Craig Missakian warned that the investigation could expand to include a domestic terrorism charge if a political motive is established. "We are at the beginning of this investigation, but if the evidence shows that Mr. Moreno Gama executed these attacks to change public policy or to coerce government or other officials, we will treat this as an act of domestic terrorism," Missakian said Monday. TWO ARRESTED IN POSSIBLE SHOOTING NEAR OPENAI CEO SAM ALTMAN'S HOME On Monday, federal authorities raided the Texas home of Moreno-Gama, the 20-year-old suspect accused of carrying out the attack at Altman’s San Francisco residence. Fox News was on the ground as authorities executed a search warrant in Spring, Texas. Authorities allege that Moreno-Gama traveled from Texas to San Francisco with the intent to kill Altman, according to a federal criminal complaint. He now faces a litany of charges, including attempted premeditated murder of both Altman and a security guard, attempted arson, and the possession and ignition of a destructive device with the intent to murder. Authorities say Moreno-Gama threw a Molotov cocktail at Altman’s home early Friday morning, setting the front gate on fire. No injuries were reported. I SURVIVED ANTIFA VIOLENCE — NOW MINNESOTA IS REPEATING DANGEROUS LEFT-WING MISTAKES Investigators allege the suspect later went to OpenAI headquarters, where surveillance video captured him throwing a chair at the building’s glass doors. Security personnel told police he threatened to burn the building and kill those inside before he was arrested outside the facility. At the time of his arrest, he was reportedly carrying a jug of kerosene and a lighter. Sources close to the investigation told Fox News that Moreno-Gama was motivated by anti-AI views and was carrying a manifesto described as a "three-part series." GOT A TIP? The document allegedly included a list of other AI executives and investors, along with their names and addresses, raising concerns among authorities about the potential for copycat threats. FOLLOW US ON X Moreno-Gama remains in custody and is also facing multiple state felony charges, including attempted murder, in connection with the incident at Altman’s home. The Justice Department is expected to pursue federal charges. Schirard said that attacks involving improvised incendiary weapons typically trigger a coordinated federal response, including involvement from agencies such as the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), as well as increased monitoring for potential related threats. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL "And as we’ve seen with this administration, it is also likely that those possible threats will be handled swiftly and aggressively before they could be carried out," he said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS Hours after the attack on his house, Altman posted a photo of his husband and their toddler in a blog post addressing the threats against him. "Normally we try to be pretty private, but in this case I am sharing a photo in the hopes that it might dissuade the next person from throwing a Molotov cocktail at our house, no matter what they think about me," Altman wrote. He added that "fear and anxiety about AI is justified" but it was important to "de-escalate the rhetoric and tactics and try to have fewer explosions in fewer homes, figuratively and literally." In a separate incident over the weekend, two additional individuals were arrested following reports of gunfire near Altman’s home. San Francisco police said that event was unrelated and there is no indication the residence was being targeted in that case. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de127ed8d5dabda39585c2 House Dem reveals why his party should challenge Trump on Iran as gas prices soar $1 per gallon te 2026-04-14T10:10:06.982Z House Dem reveals why his party should challenge Trump on Iran as gas prices soar $1 per gallon Rep. Glenn Ivey, D-Md., is demanding consideration of a Democrat-led war powers resolution that would require President Donald Trump to pull U.S. armed forces out of hostilities with Iran. "I think it's important for us to keep trying to push the issue forward, and eventually [Republicans] are going to have to allow us to bring it to the floor and have a vote on it. So, we're hoping that that's going to be sooner rather than later," Ivey said. "Now we're at a point where gas prices have gone up more than a dollar per gallon. We spent $54 billion on this war so far, and there's no end in sight." If passed, the resolution would prevent the president from engaging in additional military action, save for defensive reasons, and require a declaration of war for any additional operations in Iran. TRUMP'S THREAT TO END IRANIAN 'CIVILIZATION' SPARKS UPROAR ON CAPITOL HILL Republicans have panned the idea as an unhelpful restriction on an administration navigating international uncertainty. The House of Representatives already voted down one Iran war powers resolution earlier this year, offered by Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky. That measure failed in a 212-2019 vote in March. The effort drew the condemnation of U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La. "As you know, the War Powers Resolution failed. That is the right result. We are not at war. We have no intention of being at war. The president and the Department of War have made it very clear that this is a limited operation," Johnson said shortly after its consideration. "It would have been a very serious misstep by Congress," Johnson added. AOC TELLS TROOPS TO REFUSE 'ILLEGAL' ORDERS AHEAD OF TRUMP'S LOOMING IRAN DEADLINE The U.S. first began hostilities with Iran on Feb. 28, launching a joint bombing attack with Israel that targeted the country’s military leadership and killed the country’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Trump and Cabinet officials maintained the campaign was necessary to prevent Iran from securing a nuclear weapon. Since then, Democrat lawmakers have blasted Trump for what they viewed as the beginning of war efforts without the consent of Congress — something they maintain goes against the War Powers Act of 1973. That law states that any military engagement that extends past 60 days requires congressional approval. Despite a recent ceasefire agreement, Ivey said he doubts the negotiations will result in a lasting peace, raising questions about the scope of the conflict. ROGUE DEM BUCKS PARTY ON TRUMP WAR POWERS, CALLS IRAN ‘47-YEAR-OLD WAR CRIME’ "At this point, it's hard to know exactly what the administration has in mind or where they're trying to go. The 10-point proposal that Iran sent to us and the 15 points that we sent back, I don't see any common ground on that," Ivey said, referring to a contrasting set of demands the two countries have issued. "I'm not clear if we're going to be able to find some kind of common ground where we can resolve it in the short term," he added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de127ed8d5dabda39585b9 Inside teachers' union May Day 'dress rehearsal' critics warn will 'groom' students into Dem 'foot soldiers' te 2026-04-14T10:10:06.629Z Inside teachers' union May Day 'dress rehearsal' critics warn will 'groom' students into Dem 'foot soldiers' A recent webinar hosted by some of the top teachers' unions in the United States that pushed a curriculum focused on the upcoming May Day protests is prompting education experts and watchdogs to sound the alarm about alleged political indoctrination inside classrooms. The Chicago Teachers' Union and the National Education Association collaborated with the Zinn Education Project on an April 2nd seminar referred to as a "curriculum build" to "bring "social justice into the classroom" ahead of May Day, the traditional May 1st holiday that has long been embraced by communist and socialist movements as a day of mass political action. "There’s probably gonna be a lot worse things that Trump does, and so May Day is a dress rehearsal for maybe there’s a random day in, you know, June that we all are, like, no work, no school, no shopping, because of something Pete just did, right?" Dave Stieber, a history teacher in Chicago Public Schools, said during the presentation.  "So this is a continuation and a buildup of that." 500 GROUPS WITH $3B IN REVENUES ARE BEHIND THE #NOKINGS PROTESTS AND COMMUNIST CALL FOR 'REVOLUTION' The webinar also included guidance on how educators could bring activism into the classroom, including with very young students, with speakers who encouraged lessons centered on activism for children as young as three, presenting such engagement as a way to build early awareness and participation.  "I did want to say I really encourage teachers of young children not to feel like this is stuff that’s way beyond their students, not to be afraid of raising up social justice issues, including workers’ rights, anti-racism, pro LGBT, LGBTQIA plus issues, immigration and immigrants rights," Kirstin Roberts, a pre-school teacher in Chicago Public Schools, says in the seminar.  The North American Values Institute (NAVI), who first posted the seminar online, argues that the unions are attempting to "groom" students to push social justice platforms in protests across the United States including on May Day. WEALTHY MARYLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT PTA TRAINS PARENTS HOW TO DISRUPT ICE ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS "The webinar demonstrates clearly that our teacher unions view students as foot soldiers in their political and ideological battles and the classroom as an appropriate venue to wage their war," Mika Hackner, director of research at NAVI, told Fox News Digital.  During the seminar, one of the lessons on "May Day curriculum building" focuses on making the upcoming protest look less "scary" to children.  "In this lesson, we really want to introduce the idea that there’s going to be marches and protests on Mayday," Roberts says. LEFT-WING TOOLKIT FROM COLLEGE PROFESSORS GROUP URGES STUDENTS TO ‘CREATE A CRISIS’ OVER ICE "Sometimes those are made to look really scary on the news and so we, or in social media, and so we want to share images with our children of protests that lifts up the beauty and the humanity of the people involved." The Chicago Teachers’ Union, which has been pushing for schools to be closed on May Day, has long faced criticism for pushing far-left political agenda items in the classroom and encouraging teachers to take to the streets in opposition to the Trump administration.  Earlier this year, Fox News Digital reported that CTU appears poised to spend a substantial amount of money on "political activities" to the tune of $3.1 million dollars. In January, CTU members filmed themselves protesting federal immigration enforcement and anti-DEI measures at a local Target, sparking criticism both online and from experts. "It’s very clear that teachers unions seek to destroy our country by turning our students against it," Teacher Freedom Alliance CEO Ryan Walters told Fox News Digital.  "The Chicago Teachers Union is one of the worst. The fact that they are targeting students as young as 3 years old with this anti-American propaganda should be criminal. The teachers unions will continue to use students as Marxist pawns until we have driven them out of our schools."  The NEA has found itself facing criticism over political activism in recent months as well which Fox News Digital has extensively reported on, including federal labor filings in January that showed the nation's largest teacher's union funneling millions to far-left activist groups, ballot initiatives and social justice organizations. "They don't care about the students, they care about pushing these leftist, liberal Democrat people [politicians] so that they can get more money and just fund all these stupid initiatives," an NEA whistleblower told Fox News Digital in January. Fox News Digital reached out to the NEA, CTU, Chicago Public Schools, and Zinn Project for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de127ed8d5dabda39585b0 Curators at Library of Congress discover lost film by legendary cinema pioneer after spotting 'subtle clue' te 2026-04-14T10:10:06.079Z Curators at Library of Congress discover lost film by legendary cinema pioneer after spotting 'subtle clue' What began as a routine day for Library of Congress librarians turned into a major find when they discovered a lost 1897 film featuring one of cinema's earliest robots. The film, called "Gugusse and the Automaton," was made by legendary French filmmaker Georges Méliès in 1897.  Méliès was a pioneer of special effects and directed the famous 1902 film "A Trip to the Moon." The newly discovered film shows a magician battling a mischievous automaton in a brief slapstick sequence. ARCHAEOLOGISTS UNCOVER MYSTERIOUS CHRISTIAN ARTIFACT NEAR WATERS TIED TO JESUS' MINISTRY: ‘NO KNOWN PARALLEL’ The Library of Congress described the film as "the first appearance of what might be called a robot." It was uncovered by librarians who had been examining a collection of deteriorating film reels. They identified the film in September, though officials kept the discovery under wraps until late February. "It had not been seen by anyone in likely more than a century," the release said. The curators didn't immediately know what they were looking at, said Jason Evans Groth, a curator of the Moving Image Section at the Library of Congress National Audio-Visual Conservation Center in Culpeper, Virginia. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Groth told Fox News Digital that the team noticed a "subtle clue" in a frame that made them wonder if it was a Méliès film. "After looking closely at the film on their inspection table, they saw a star painted on one of the props," he said. "Knowing that Méliès’ film production company was called Star Film, and that he often used that iconography in his movies, they contacted a colleague who is a Méliès expert with a photo of the frame," Groth said.  The colleague responded, "Congratulations! You’ve discovered a lost Méliès!" Groth added, "They also identified the title for us — which cinema and Méliès historians knew had existed, but which had been lost for decades." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER The reel was sent to the Library of Congress by Bill McFarland, a Michigan man whose family had preserved the films for decades, storing them in basements, barns and garages. Groth described the film as a "copy of a copy of a copy," indicating it had likely been widely duplicated and shared. "We don’t know exactly how [McFarland's great-grandfather] William DeLyle Frisbee got this one, or if it was one of his favorites, but having a French magic trick film to show to folks in Pennsylvania — especially one with a robot! — must have been something to see," he said. For those unfamiliar with Méliès' work, Groth said his influence spans from the earliest days of filmmaking to the 2011 Martin Scorsese film "Hugo," in which he is portrayed as a character. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES Méliès "made hundreds of movies, and rather than just documenting what he was seeing, he managed to weave imaginative stories into the shorts he created, conjuring atmospheres and moods that were rooted in fantasy, early science fiction and illusion," said Groth. "He created new worlds and mystified audiences, leaning on narrative storytelling to capture the audience’s minds and imaginations rather than just showing them the world on screen." Groth noted that a "very large percentage" of early silent films have been lost to history — making the discovery particularly special. "Luckily, more and more presumed lost films are coming to light," he said. "Some are buried in larger collections," he said. "Some are, like in this case, passed down from generation to generation but are not able to easily be projected and, thus, sit fallow until they get into the right hands." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de127dd8d5dabda39585a7 JONATHAN TURLEY: Eric Swalwell's enablers knew the truth — and protected him anyway te 2026-04-14T10:10:05.507Z JONATHAN TURLEY: Eric Swalwell's enablers knew the truth — and protected him anyway The resignation of Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., came with one of the most spectacular falls in political history. Just days ago, Swalwell was the leading Democratic candidate for governor of California and positioned to be one of two final candidates, with the other a Republican. He expected that, regardless of his unpopularity, California Democrats would never vote for a Republican. Now Swalwell has pulled out of the race, left Congress, and was even tossed out of the home of a billionaire who had been letting him crash there during the scandal. Swalwell continues to deny the allegations against him and has pledged to fight them. For the record, I have been one of Swalwell's most vocal critics for the last 10 years. Yet while I am not surprised by the allegations, I am surprised by how quickly Swalwell was abandoned by his political patrons in Congress and the unions. SWALWELL ANNOUNCES RESIGNATION FROM CONGRESS AFTER SEXUAL MISCONDUCT ALLEGATIONS TORPEDOED GUBERNATORIAL BID In Washington, Harry Truman advised politicians that if you want a friend in this city, get a dog. However, even Swalwell's dog, Penny, has yet to appear in public with him. Presumably, she is consulting with her own canine crisis team. Swalwell has spent his entire career protected by an enabling establishment and liberal media machine. He was a made man in Washington, and those who made him protected him despite years of rumors and allegations of misconduct. He was never much of a legislator. One 2025 study showed that he was outvoted in Congress by a colleague who had died months earlier. His value was his vicious instincts. He was always first to a mob. When Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, received death threats, it was Swalwell who mocked her. In running for governor, he not only pledged to arrest ICE agents but also to deny them driver's licenses and jobs. He trafficked in unadulterated rage to a nation of rage addicts. 'SMART DECISION': SWALWELL'S RESIGNATION SPURS PRAISE FROM BOTH PARTIES AFTER BOMBSHELL ALLEGATIONS EMERGE His greatest patron was former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., who single-handedly saved Swalwell's career when he was found to have had an affair with an alleged Chinese spy. She told the media, "I don’t have any concern about Mr. Swalwell." For most of the media, that was enough, and they slinked away. When critics sought to remove him from the classified House Intelligence Committee, Pelosi shocked many by insisting that he remain in the sensitive position, lashing out at those who were "trying to make an issue of this." Now Pelosi and her media allies are gone. Even Swalwell's friend, Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., has morphed into Claude Rains’ character, Captain Louis Renault in the classic film "Casablanca," and proclaimed that he is "shocked" by the allegations. SWALWELL CALLS SEXUAL MISCONDUCT ALLEGATIONS 'FLAT OUT FALSE,' SAYS HE WILL FIGHT THEM 'WITH EVERYTHING' Gallego, who served as national campaign chair for Swalwell’s 2020 presidential campaign, was pictured with him in a 2021 photo showing both men bare-chested and sitting atop camels during a luxury junket funded by Qatari business interests. The photo has not aged well for Gallego, any more than his earlier lament that the Democratic Party "used to be the party of sex, drugs, and rock and roll." The abandonment of Swalwell is a familiar move of political triage. By letting Swalwell succumb to the scandal, Pelosi and others hope to protect the Democratic establishment from any blowback after years of enabling his career. The media, as usual, is complying. 'THE VIEW' HOST SAYS ERIC SWALWELL'S REPUTATION WITH WOMEN WAS 'OPEN SECRET' EXPLOITABLE BY ENEMIES The media will cover a scandal involving a leading Democrat if there is no real alternative. What is interesting is how the Democratic establishment is now signaling that they want Swalwell destroyed, quickly and surgically. The media is content to call Swalwell a monster without delving into who created and released that monster. Swalwell is no self-made man. He is a made man of the Democratic establishment. The congressman’s alleged victims have lashed out not only at Swalwell but also at many in the establishment. They allege that they were rebuffed when they tried to bring their allegations to reporters. CALIFORNIA REPORTER CLAIMS ERIC SWALWELL’S CONDUCT ‘WAS KNOWN,’ RAISES QUESTIONS ABOUT LOCAL SUPPORT One independent reporter said that he had been raising similar allegations about Swalwell with California Democrats since before Swalwell was elected to Congress. He was also turned away. Swalwell was useful, and that made his "appetites" irrelevant. If even half of these allegations against him are true, it shows the sense of license that Swalwell developed for years in Washington. He lost that political immunity this week and now faces real legal liability. That does not mean that Democrats will not try to control the damage. They want Swalwell to take a deal to avoid any investigations that will pull other Democrats into the vortex of the scandal. ERIC SWALWELL FACES MANHATTAN SEX ASSAULT PROBE AFTER ENDING CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR CAMPAIGN AMID ALLEGATIONS They are counting on New York and California district attorneys to produce the type of controlled explosion seen in the construction industry, where a hotel is brought down without damaging the adjacent structures. The problem is that Republicans may not just accept his resignation as the final act. They could call the women who are accusing Swalwell of crimes to testify and even call some of his congressional friends who took trips and partied with him. They could cite Swalwell himself for demanding such total transparency from others. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Swalwell's resignation on Tuesday may indicate that he is now fully briefed on what lies ahead. With a criminal investigation announced in New York and one expected in California, any competent defense counsel would advise Swalwell that he needs to jettison every extraneous concern, from his career to his office to his law license. Swalwell needs to fight for his liberty if these women are prepared to give statements not just to the media but to the police. In both New York and California, the statutes of limitations for rape and sexual assault have been removed. The published allegations, from raping intoxicated women to leaving victims bruised and bleeding, would likely satisfy those statutes if established by the police. Swalwell, ironically, will now join Hunter Biden as a political refugee. (Swalwell famously supported defying a congressional subpoena.) Like Hunter, Swalwell lost both influence and the ability to make money when he fell out of power this week. Hunter is now reportedly millions in debt and remaining in South Africa. Swalwell may have to burn through his wealth to fend off these criminal investigations in multiple jurisdictions. If any of the allegations are proven, he will likely lose his law license and ability to support himself as a lawyer. In the end, this is no morality tale because there are no more moral figures, from Swalwell to those who created or protected him. It is a Washington tale where morality, like villainy, is measured by your proximity to power. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM JONATHAN TURLEY Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de091ed8d5dabda39583c0 Los Angeles Schools Strike Narrowly Averted In Last-Minute Deal te 2026-04-14T09:30:06.975Z Los Angeles Schools Strike Narrowly Averted In Last-Minute Deal The strike would have shut down classes on Tuesday for hundreds of thousands of students in the nation’s second-largest school district. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de06c7d8d5dabda395833c In Leo, Trump Faces a Different Kind of Papal Opponent te 2026-04-14T09:20:07.925Z In Leo, Trump Faces a Different Kind of Papal Opponent Unlike his predecessor, Pope Leo XIV enjoys growing support from a broad swath of conservative Catholics. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de0470d8d5dabda39582ba MORNING GLORY: The US-Iran negotiations in Islamabad became Reykjavík 2.0 te 2026-04-14T09:10:08.769Z MORNING GLORY: The US-Iran negotiations in Islamabad became Reykjavík 2.0 From the moment the talks between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran commenced in Islamabad, Pakistan on Saturday, only one of three results could follow: Munich, 1938 with the U.S. appeasing Iran; Reykjavík, 1986 with diplomatic deadlock; or Appomattox, 1865 with the exhausted and broken Iranians surrendering to the reality of hard power. Turns out it was Reykjavik 2.0 with Vice President J.D. Vance instead of President Reagan exiting the meetings looking stone-faced and irritated as he announced an end to the talks and the departure of the United States delegation. A blockade of all shipping from all Iranian ports commenced Monday at 10 AM pursuant to President Trump’s order to the U.S. Navy. The Navy has already commenced mine-clearing operations in the international waters in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday — during the talks. Quite a signal, that. President Trump has indicated that renewed strikes on the teetering Islamic Republic of Iran are possible as well. Israel continues to pummel Hezbollah, Iran’s proxy in Lebanon. TRUMP VOWS TO HIT IRAN 'VERY HARD' AFTER OBLITERATING NEARLY '90 PERCENT' OF REGIME MISSILES It was a very bad weekend for terrorists in the Middle East as well as for the mother ship regime that supports them all in Tehran. The ayatollahs and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps that prop them up are down to their fifth string "generals," and the impotent "elected officials" of Iran who have never had other than the power the IRGC allocated to them. The Iranian regime has survived on terror and bluster for 47 years. Now it’s on the edge of collapse because of Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The fact the these two men are orchestrating the strategic defeat of a sinister, lunatic regime that as recently as January 8-9 murdered more than 30,000 of its own people in two days has the left in America and around the world working through cognitive dissonance. It would be amusing were the Iranian people not suffering so under the boot of the Islamist fanatics and the cost in American and Israeli lives in the dozens. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: 5 KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM TRUMP’S IRAN ADDRESS Our domestic left know they should actually cheer the ongoing collapse of the power of the theocrats in Tehran and the threat they present to the world. But the fact that the cartoon villains living in their collective heads rent-free 24/7/365 — Trump and Netanyahu — are the pair deconstructing the baddies leaves the lefties in legacy media and the Democratic Party stuttering and mumbling. Many of them are also carrying the (very heavy) sunk costs of the absurd "Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action" from the halcyon days of peak Obama in 2015. The JCPOA was indeed the worst deal America ever made but the held it up as an achievement for the ages. Trump blew it up. They haven’t recovered. Like super-seniors pining for their glory days during the Elvis craze, the political equivalent of the 1950s teeny boppers from Team Obama and his supporters in the legacy media are downcast, feeling left behind and increasingly certain that no one will ever fall for their "echo-chamber-leading- from-behind" schtick again. IRAN WAR NEARS ‘COMPLETION’ AS TRUMP EYES DEADLINE — WHAT THE ENDGAME COULD LOOK LIKE Not only has their beloved JCPOA revealed as idiocy, but now Trump and Netanyahu have also revealed the Islamic Republic to have been less than the mighty superpower Team Obama built them up to be or at least put them on the path towards being. More danger is ahead but clarity is a wonderful thing. Serious people have always had the Iranian regime’s number. Silly podcasters and successive Democratic presidents may not have understood the depth of the evil they faced in Tehran, but the center-right and national security hawks never saw anything but menace. A reminder that it was Senator Tom Cotton who first and loudly blew the whistle on the fraud that was the JCPOA, just as he did on the Wuhan lab leak. Perhaps listen to Cotton next time an international crisis arises and not Beltway sharpies with podcasts? CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Team Obama may not have just been dense. They may simply have been afraid of confronting the killers in Iran. No matter. Their era of appeasement is over now. The Vice President gave the Iranian regime a third chance to back away from the edge. The Iranians missed their first chance during 60 days of negotiation in 2025 which was followed by Midnight Hammer. They missed on the second swing as well, just before the start of Epic Fury. Now they have swung and missed…again. Three strikes and you are out. And blockaded. Not to mention broke and broken. Bravo to the American military for the swift and nearly complete devastation of the Iranian military. And thanks to our superb ally Israel. Prayers continue for the families of the fallen in this battle, those who have been wounded and those still in harm’s way. It’s not over, but the beginning of the end of the Islamic Republic has arrived. Hugh Hewitt is a Fox News contributor and host of "The Hugh Hewitt Show" heard weekday afternoons from 3 PM to 6 PM ET on the Salem Radio Network, and simulcast on Salem News Channel. Hugh drives Americans home on the East Coast and to lunch on the West Coast on over 400 affiliates nationwide, and on all the streaming platforms where SNC can be seen. He is a frequent guest on the Fox News Channel’s news roundtable, hosted by Bret Baier weekdays at 6 p..m ET. A son of Ohio and a graduate of Harvard College and the University of Michigan Law School, Hewitt has been a Professor of Law at Chapman University’s Fowler School of Law since 1996, where he teaches Constitutional Law. Hewitt launched his eponymous radio show from Los Angeles in 1990. Hewitt has frequently appeared on every major national news television network, hosted television shows for PBS and MSNBC, written for every major American paper, has authored a dozen books and moderated a score of Republican candidate debates, most recently the November 2023 Republican presidential debate in Miami and four Republican presidential debates in the 2015-16 cycle. Hewitt focuses his radio show and his column on the Constitution, national security, American politics and the Cleveland Browns and Guardians. Hewitt has interviewed tens of thousands of guests from Democrats Hillary Clinton and John Kerry to Republican Presidents George W. Bush and Donald Trump over his 40 years in broadcasting. This column previews the lead story that will drive his radio/ TV show today. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM HUGH HEWITT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de0470d8d5dabda39582b1 LIZ PEEK: Do Democrats hate President Trump more then they love America? te 2026-04-14T09:10:08.207Z LIZ PEEK: Do Democrats hate President Trump more then they love America? New York Times opinion writer Thomas Friedman has said out loud what so many Democrats appear to think but are reluctant to reveal: he seemingly so despises President Trump that he’d be okay with the U.S. losing the war with Iran. Does Friedman think deposing Iran’s "terrible regime" for a government that cares about its people and will bring peace to the Middle East would be a good thing? Sure, but "the problem is I really don’t want to see Bibi Netanyahu or Donald Trump politically strengthened by this war because they are too awful human beings." Friedman is, in other words, on the fence about rooting for the U.S. Maybe instead rooting for the fanatical mullahs who wantonly slaughter their own people, enrich and arm terror groups like Hamas and Hezbollah that spread violence across the Middle East, push to acquire a nuclear weapon while routinely chanting "Death to America" and organize hit squads aiming to take out U.S. officials and politicians, including the President of the United States. ONE MONTH AT WAR WITH IRAN — CAN WASHINGTON DEFINE VICTORY? Those are the folks about whom Friedman is ambivalent, so deep is his loathing for the U.S. president. Imagine hating Donald Trump more than you love your country. Friedman is not alone. Democrat politicians have spewed despicable commentary about the war against Iran since it started, denying its purpose and legitimacy even though the core mission of the conflict is to accomplish something every U.S. president and candidate has committed to for 50 years — that Iran not be allowed to acquire a nuclear weapon. Democrats apparently thought this was just a popular talking point, not an actual commitment. Hillary Clinton vowed to bomb Iran if the mullahs used nukes against Israel, Kamala Harris cited the theocracy as our greatest enemy. This was safe turf; Donald Trump went further and took an enormous political risk to act on those words. Imagine if you were the parent of a young man or woman in uniform risking their lives in this war and heard Hakeem Jeffries recently say about Pete Hegseth: "This guy can’t organize a two-car funeral…no wonder things are turning out so horrifically." Jeffries is not alone. Senate Minority Leaders Schumer recently posted on X that Trump is a "military moron," complaining about the $44 billion spent so far on trying to end Iran’s terror regime. Critics note that to date the New York senator has signed off on $114 billion to help fuel Ukraine’s resistance to Russia, a conflict in which America has little immediate stake. Should we support pushing back against Vladimir Putin’s aggression? Yes, but it is Iran, not Russia, that has been killing Americans for decades, ultimately inviting Trump’s aggressive response. TEVI TROY: TRUMP FACES THE BURDENS OF A WARTIME PRESIDENCY Jeffries doesn’t bother to articulate what exactly is turning out so poorly; he’s just scoring political points. The truth is of course the opposite. The U.S. military has performed brilliantly, eliminating most of Iran’s naval assets, its air force, its missile sites and other targets while sustaining few casualties for an operation of such magnitude. When has a heavily armed country been so crippled in such a short period of time? Democrats are not just criticizing the war; they want to bring down the president. They are calling for President Trump to be drummed out of the Oval Office, claiming that his over-the-top threats on Truth Social to eliminate Iran’s civilization prove he is not fit to serve. They insist that the 25th amendment be invoked, apparently ignorant of how that constitutional measure actually works. The amendment allows the vice president and a majority of the cabinet to vote to remove the Commander-in-Chief should he (or she) be disabled. Does anyone in Congress seriously believe Trump’s cabinet thinks such a step is necessary or appropriate? The liberal press has skillfully played its role of useful idiot by portraying the war as a failure from the beginning, aiding and abetting the enemy by dividing our country and undermining support for the conflict. An article in the Hill titled, "Trump lost his nerve and surrendered to a beaten Iran," certainly does not build confidence. Nor did The Economist cover from a couple of weeks ago declaring the Iran conflict: "A War Without a Strategy". Or its most recent cover story: "Donald Trump is the War’s Biggest Loser." CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION The upshot of these relentless attacks on President Trump and his execution of the war is that public sentiment has soured on the conflict, leading the Iranian regime to believe that political pressure will push the president to bring it to a close. That accounts for the regime’s intransigence and refusal, for instance, to give up their nuclear weapons. Comments made by Iran’s leaders about the recent negotiations in Islamabad have all the bravado and truculence of a winning team. But Iran is not winning. The decimated leadership is communicating by written notes because they are terrified that any electronic signaling will reveal their whereabouts and lead to their speedy execution. Their conventional forces have been destroyed; their remaining ace in the hole is a bunch of speedboats with missile and drone launchers capable of scaring ships from transiting the Strait of Hormuz. That will not stand. Interestingly, for all the media nay-saying, the polling on the war is not as negative as Democrats might like. A recent CBS poll showed, for instance, "Big and bipartisan majorities" feel it's important for the U.S. to "open the Strait of Hormuz, make sure Iran’s people are "safe and secure", stop Iran from threatening other countries and "permanently stop Iran’s nuclear programs." Respondents don’t think those goals have been met, but they support the White House’s mission. The survey also shows 55% of Americans believe it would be "unacceptable" to end the war with Iran’s current leadership still in place — quite a hawkish view. Americans understand that Iran is an enemy. Democrats are not convinced. If Trump is successful in this war, they will look not only foolish, but unpatriotic. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM LIZ PEEK Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de046fd8d5dabda39582a8 Swalwell’s former Dem rival unloads on his ‘lightweight’ career as sexual assault allegations emerge te 2026-04-14T09:10:07.660Z Swalwell’s former Dem rival unloads on his ‘lightweight’ career as sexual assault allegations emerge Andrew Yang, who ran against Eric Swalwell during the crowded 2020 Democratic primary for president, questioned why his one-time rival had ever thought he could win an election for some of the highest offices in the land, shortly before he announced on Monday that he was resigning his House seat. Yang slammed Swalwell's political career as "lightweight," arguing he is not "an intellect or deep policy thinker," and described the California congressman as someone whose actions reflect a stronger desire to get ahead than fighting for what he believes is right. "Eric made the first debate in 2019, which he spent challenging Joe Biden to ‘pass the torch’ and quoting Joe in his first Senate campaign saying that the incumbent was too old and out of touch and it was time to give way to the next generation. Joe came up to him during a commercial break, took Eric by both lapels, and said to him 'nice try, I’m not going anywhere.' Eric then dropped out a few days later," Yang recounted in his post. "After 2020, Eric became a fixture on cable news programs, particularly MSNBC and CNN, mouthing Democratic talking points. He burnished his social media following. In 2024, when Joe Biden’s age became one of the central issues of the day and Dean Phillips tried to force a primary, Eric was nowhere to be found. He had gotten the message that being a good partisan soldier was a better path." DEM SENATOR RIPPED FOR 'SMEAR' OF FEMALE ACTIVIST ADVOCATING FOR SWALWELL'S ACCUSERS: 'VERY BAD LOOK' Yang said that running for higher office, and particularly the presidency, candidates must have "vision, intellect, confidence, conviction, communication ability, charisma, [and] maybe even morality or principle." However, Swalwell has none of these, according to Yang, who ran for Mayor of New York City Mayor in 2021 and is currently leading a new political party he founded called the Forward Party. Yang also launched a nonprofit called Humanity Forward after his failed 2020 presidential bid, and began hitting the media circuit on various stations as a contributor and analyst. Yang, while familiar with Swalwell but not super close to him, described Swalwell as "in way over his head" when running for president, and also pointed out that Swalwell's sexual improprieties were an "open secret" within DC and California circles. ERIC SWALWELL EXITS CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR RACE APOLOGIZING FOR PAST JUDGMENT WHILE DENYING CLAIMS "I sometimes think of some of the other figures from my presidential primary ‘class,’ many of whom I’m loosely in touch with. I feel like Eric is Icarus from the Greek myths; he flew too close to the sun, and now he’s crashed to Earth," Yang added about Swalwell's ambition for higher office. Yang said he thought the best-case outcome for Swalwell would be that he retains his seat in the House of Representatives, which both Democrats and Republicans have said they want him expelled from, but then loses it a few years down the line when someone is in a strong position to challenge him. Swalwell announced his resignation shortly after the post started spreading on social media. Both Democrats and Republicans supported Swalwell resigning following the fresh allegations of sexual misconduct. Even Swalwell's "best friend in the world," as he described him at an event, Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., was forced to walk away from supporting his long-time friend and colleague just a day after he was raked over the coals for supporting him and, as one Democrat strategist put it, running a "smear" campaign to discredit Swalwell's accusers. "The allegations against Congressmember Swalwell are deeply disturbing," California Democratic Party Chairman Rusty Hicks said in a statement. When asked whether she had requested Swalwell resign, Pelosi reportedly responded, "Oh, I think that was his decision. I think it's a smart decision to make," according to Politico. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., who ran against Swalwell and Yang during the crowded 2020 Democratic primary for president, said she is "glad that [Swalwell] will be gone," adding that "people who are in positions of power and authority over others need to be held accountable when they take advantage of that position." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de046fd8d5dabda395829f Operation Epic Fury shattered Iran’s power, but exposed risks America can’t ignore te 2026-04-14T09:10:07.311Z Operation Epic Fury shattered Iran’s power, but exposed risks America can’t ignore We write this recently returned from Doha, Qatar, where the background sounds of air raid sirens warning of incoming Iranian missiles have thankfully gone quiet. Civilians are no longer being told to take shelter, and Qatar Airways believes the air space is now safe enough to resume commercial flights. As Operation Epic Fury moved into its second month, critics reached consensus: Israel and the United States blundered themselves into a war of choice that has caused unnecessary deaths and spiraling oil prices, all against the prospect of yet another deadly American quagmire like Vietnam and Afghanistan. Despite the emerging media narrative back home, on the Gulf we can see that the U.S.-Israeli military strategy worked. The critics are right that the nation was not adequately prepared for this. Unlike the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the objectives of Operation Epic Fury were never clearly communicated, either to the American people or our allies. MORNING GLORY: PRESIDENT TRUMP LEADS THE WEST TO A BIG WIN AGAINST IRAN Nevertheless, Operation Epic Fury, although uneven and far from perfect, was a success. From a military standpoint, Iran’s arsenal of ballistic missiles has been greatly depleted. More than 8,000 Iranian military targets have been decimated. Much of its nuclear infrastructure and air defenses, its navy and command architecture, all lay in ruins. While the Iranian regime is fragile but intact, even the harshest critics of Operation Epic Fury must acknowledge that it has been significantly weakened, and that the near 50-year Iranian reign of terror has been greatly diminished. We also saw the precision and skill of our Armed Forces as they snuck into Iran under cover of darkness to successfully rescue a weapons system officer who evaded capture for nearly 48 hours after his plane was shot down. With the pilot of that plane having been rescued quickly, the operation ensured that both crewmembers of that flight made it out of Iran safely. STEVE FORBES: IRAN’S NUCLEAR INSANITY LEAVES AMERICA AND ALLIES NO ROOM TO BLINK Yet by the same token, the war was costly — and not just in terms of precious human lives and property. America’s advanced air and missile defense systems, essential to our seeing the full battlefield space and taking out enemy threats, have likewise been depleted or damaged. Given that this shield is literally the only thing between us and enemy missiles, US decision-makers should consider several lessons learned in the first month of this conflict.  First, the US and its allies are burning through our inventory of interceptors at an unsustainable rate. Given that drones and missiles are clearly our adversaries’ weapons of choice, the US has exhausted hundreds of interceptors in the last year alone in Ukraine and the Middle East. Even if the US stepped up production, our military will still not have the luxury of an unlimited magazine, which means we are going to need to maximize our interceptor inventory in the short-term.  Second, fratricide continues to be a devastating reality. In early March, Central Command confirmed that three US F-15 fighters were inadvertently shot down. Kuwait forces mistook the US jets as incoming Iranian missiles during a barrage of fire, though fortunately all US servicemembers survived. WINNING THE BATTLES, LOSING THE WAR? AMERICA MUST DEFINE THE ENDGAME IN IRAN Third, this friendly-fire incident underscores that both the US and our allies still need a much more complete and instantaneous view of the battlespace. While the focus on foreign military sales has largely been focused on bombs and defensive interceptors, establishing a shared view of the battlefield must remain an investment priority. These lessons point to the importance of modern command-and-control systems and their growing role in modern combat. Simply put, more offensive fires, interceptors, and sensors are insufficient if there is not a way to integrate them across services and domains and with allies. Maj. Gen. Frank Lozano, Army Program Executive Officer for Missiles and Space, has laid out the appropriate vision, saying "The ability to leverage multiple sensors on the battlefield, have that data fused and managed … and then simultaneously being able to ensure that the right effector is applied against the appropriate threat, in a relevant, meaningful timeframe, is key to what we’re trying to achieve across the globe." IRAN’S NUCLEAR GAMBLE LEAVES AMERICA ONE CHOICE — AND IT CAN'T BE A DEAL In recent years, the U.S. Army has made significant progress on this vision with its highly successful and currently fielded Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS). Known as a "plug-and-fight" network, IBCS replaces eight different anti-ballistic missile defense command systems and links radars across thousands of miles to shoot down short-, medium- and intermediate range ballistic missiles, including those being used by Iran. Getting more IBCS units into the field should be an imperative for the Department of War. In addition, the Army is rightly pursuing IBCS modernization that will ensure the system can be rapidly moved and/or reconfigured before the enemy can turn it into a target. From both a strategic and operational viewpoints, IBCS makes the American war effort as efficient as possible and directly addresses interceptor scarcity. This while giving the warfighter greater decision time and larger defended area to protect troops and critical military assets. Iran is proving that agility, the ability to be rapidly mobile, will become increasingly critical in today’s warfare. An expensive sitting missile defense system has been a prime target for our enemies, so future modernizations must focus on being adaptive. With the Army’s backing, current contractors can continually advance such technology quickly. Deployment speed and limiting technical risk are key to our defense on the battlefield, especially given the urgent capabilities needs in the Middle East. Finally, for our joint defense over the long haul, however, our allies must make similar investments in allied systems like the Patriot and IBCS. This way, our allies in the Middle East, like UAE, become a force multiplier, making our common defense more efficient and effective. This also directly addresses the priority of greatly reducing incidents of friendly fire for US and coalition forces. A good model is Poland’s Wisla medium-range defense system, the underpinning of its military modernization. The Wisla system integrates Patriot radars and launchers with the advanced command and control capabilities of the American IBCS system, giving Poland a 360-degree defense capability against cruise missiles, aircraft and tactical ballistic missiles. Given the lessons learned from the Iran conflict, it is clear we need a Wisla-like system in Qatar and the other Gulf states. Lives, including our own, literally depend on it. Mark Pfeifle is the former deputy National Security Advisor for strategic communications and global outreach in the George W. Bush White House Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de046ed8d5dabda3958296 Johnson gets reinforcements as GOP swears in new member — but the edge could shrink within days te 2026-04-14T09:10:06.973Z Johnson gets reinforcements as GOP swears in new member — but the edge could shrink within days Relief is on the way for House Speaker Mike Johnson, as the GOP clings to a razor-thin majority in the House of Representatives. Republican Rep.-elect Clay Fuller of Georgia is expected to be sworn in by Johnson on Tuesday, one week after Fuller defeated Democrat Shawn Harris in a special election to fill the vacant U.S. House seat in Georgia's 14th Congressional District, in the crucial southeastern battleground state. The seat, in northwest Georgia, was left vacant when MAGA firebrand Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene stepped down at the beginning of January. Greene quit Congress with a year left in her term, after a bitter falling out with Trump. DEMOCRATS BUILD MOMENTUM, BUT GOP STILL IN DRIVER'S SEAT IN BATTLE FOR SENATE MAJORITY The special election came as Republicans clung to a fragile four-seat majority in the House. The GOP was under the gun to make sure the Democrats didn't pull off an upset in a district that President Donald Trump carried by a whopping 37 points in his 2024 presidential victory. Fuller ended up topping Harris by 12 points. REPUBLICANS WIN BUT DEMOCRATS ALSO CLAIM VICTORY THANKS TO BALLOT BOX SURGE IN TRUMP TERRITORY Pointing to Fuller, Johnson in a statement to Fox News Digital said, "We look forward to welcoming him to our House Republican Conference and adding another strong member to our small but consequential majority." And the Speaker described Fuller, who was a local district attorney and a lieutenant colonel in the Air National Guard who's served in the Air Force since 2009, as "a principled leader who is laser-focused on delivering results for Georgia." Fuller, in an interview last week with Fox News Digital minutes after winning the runoff election, described himself as a "reinforcement" for Johnson and said his victory was "extremely crucial." And referring to Washington, D.C., he said he was looking "forward to getting up there as soon as possible...to being up there and fighting." TRUMP-BACKED WIFE OF RNC CHAIR LAUNCHES CONGRESSIONAL CAMPAIGN AS GOP CLINGS TO HOUSE MAJORITY When Fuller is sworn in, the House Republican conference will stand at 219, which includes Republican-turned-independent Rep. Kevin Kiley of California, who caucuses with the GOP. But the Democrats may soon boost their ranks by one to 215. Democratic congressional candidate Analilia Mejia is favored in Thursday's special election in New Jersey's left-leaning 11th Congressional District, in the race to fill the seat left vacant when then Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill stepped down late last year after winning election as governor. There's one more vacant seat in Congress, in California's 1st Congressional District, following the unexpected death in early January of Republican Rep. Doug LaMalfa. A primary in the race to fill LaMalfa's seat will be held on June 2, which is primary day in California. And the special general election will be held on Aug. 4. The district, in northeastern California, is solidly Republican. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de046ed8d5dabda395828b Undocumented Immigrants Fear Tax Data Will Be Shared With ICE te 2026-04-14T09:10:06.255Z Undocumented Immigrants Fear Tax Data Will Be Shared With ICE Fears that the I.R.S. could share their data with ICE have turned tax season into a gamble for people who are in the country illegally. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de046dd8d5dabda3958282 At a House Republican’s New York Event, Flashes of an Iran Backlash te 2026-04-14T09:10:05.709Z At a House Republican’s New York Event, Flashes of an Iran Backlash Representative Mike Lawler, who is seeking re-election in a swing district in the Hudson Valley, faced tough questions from constituents about his stance on the war in Iran. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de046dd8d5dabda3958279 Trump’s Attacks on Pope Leo Create Fresh Midterm Headaches for G.O.P. te 2026-04-14T09:10:05.372Z Trump’s Attacks on Pope Leo Create Fresh Midterm Headaches for G.O.P. Republicans are counting on the votes of Catholics to maintain control of Congress. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de0469d8d5dabda3958254 Inertia moves to commercialize one of the world’s most elaborate science experiments te 2026-04-14T09:10:01.995Z Inertia moves to commercialize one of the world’s most elaborate science experiments Inertia has signed three agreements with the Lawrence Livermore National Lab, paving the way for the company to bring its pioneering fusion reactor to market. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de0221d8d5dabda3958224 Sen. Shamp Advances Law Ending Early Probation For Child Predators te 2026-04-14T09:00:17.134Z Sen. Shamp Advances Law Ending Early Probation For Child Predators By Ethan Faverino | Arizona Senator Janae Shamp (R-LD29) has successfully advanced protections for Arizona’s children and victims of crime after Governor Katie Hobbs signed SB 1092 into law. The new legislation eliminates a significant gap in Arizona statutes that previously permitted individuals convicted of dangerous crimes against children to petition the court for early termination of their probation. Under SB 1092, offenders convicted of these serious offenses will now be required to serve the full term of probation originally imposed by the court, with no possibility of early release. The bill ensures that sentences handed down for crimes such as child abuse, sexual conduct with a minor, and child sex trafficking are carried out as intended, without the possibility of early termination of probation. “Victims and families should never have to worry about whether someone who harmed a child will get a break or be released early,” stated Senator Shamp. “This law shuts down a loophole that allowed convicted child predators to ask for early termination of probation, and that is simply wrong. If you commit a dangerous crime against a child, you should serve every day of your sentence, no exceptions, no excuses, and no second chances to cut it short.” The provisions of SB 1092 specifically state that the court may not terminate the period of probation—or intensive probation—earlier than originally imposed if the defendant was convicted of a dangerous crime against children as defined in ARS Section 13-705. This probation applies to both standard probation and intensive probation terms. “Arizona is standing with victims and making it clear that protecting children comes before anything else,” added Shamp. “I have made it my mission to make sex offenders’ lives hell, and I won’t back down.” The law will take effect on or after January 1, 2027. Ethan Faverino is a reporter for AZ Free News. You can send him news tips using this link. The post Sen. Shamp Advances Law Ending Early Probation For Child Predators first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de021fd8d5dabda395821b Questions Mount Over Ruben Gallego’s Longstanding Relationship With Eric Swalwell te 2026-04-14T09:00:15.487Z Questions Mount Over Ruben Gallego’s Longstanding Relationship With Eric Swalwell By Matthew Holloway | U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) is facing renewed scrutiny over longstanding personal, political, and financial ties to U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) following recent allegations against the California congressman and the subsequent collapse of his gubernatorial campaign. Swalwell suspended his bid for governor of California in a Sunday announcement after multiple women accused him of sexual misconduct, including a former congressional staffer. Swalwell has denied the allegations, which were detailed in reporting published Friday by the San Francisco Chronicle. The California Democrat has announced his intent to resign from Congress in a statement released Monday: “I am deeply sorry to my family, staff, and constituents for mistakes in judgment I’ve made in my past. I will fight the serious, false allegation made against me. However, I must take responsibility and ownership for the mistakes I did make. I am aware of efforts to bring an immediate expulsion vote against me and other members. Expelling anyone in 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. I will work with my staff in the coming days to ensure they are able, in my absence, to serve the needs of the good people of the 14th congressional district.” The allegations triggered political fallout within Democratic circles. Gallego, who had previously endorsed Swalwell’s gubernatorial campaign, later revoked that endorsement. Gallego and Swalwell have maintained a close relationship for years, publicly describing each other as close friends and frequently appearing together in political settings during their time in Congress. Their ties extend beyond personal association into financial and campaign-related activity. According to a March report, Gallego invested campaign funds into an artificial intelligence startup launched by a business partner described as a close associate of Swalwell. The report documented that the startup’s leadership included individuals with direct ties to Swalwell, drawing attention to the overlap between political fundraising and private investment activity. The House Committee on Ethics has opened a probe into allegations of sexual misconduct by Swalwell, according to an announcement released Monday. The committee stated it has “begun an investigation and will gather additional information regarding the allegations that Representative Eric Swalwell violated the Code of Official Conduct or any law, rule, regulation, or other applicable standard of conduct in the performance of his duties or the discharge of his responsibilities, with respect to allegations that he may have engaged in sexual misconduct, including towards an employee working under his supervision.” Additional attention has come from social media posts by former New York Congressman George Santos, who has highlighted the longstanding relationship between Gallego and Swalwell and suggested further scrutiny may be warranted. In posts on X, Santos pointed to the timeline of alleged incidents and Gallego’s tenure in Congress alongside Swalwell, raising questions about the extent of their association. Santos’ posts have fueled online discussion about Gallego’s association with Swalwell and other members of Congress. When I was in Congress I used to talk to Staff and reporters on the Hill a lot. During that time I learned about the activities taking place in the “cages” which are the storage rooms in the basement of the House office buildings. I reported it to House Admin Chair at the time… — George Santos (@Georgesantos) April 13, 2026 Other political figures, including Turning Point Action COO Tyler Bowyer, have also pointed to Gallego’s past public support for Swalwell in response to the allegations. I’m old enough to remember when @azcentral ran front page headlines last year about unknown “republicans” from the east coast and local young republican ties to those people. Isn’t it weird how they haven’t even reported on Eric Swalwell or Ruben Gallego’s relationship with… pic.twitter.com/HJEvn7Trgb — Tyler Bowyer (@tylerbowyer) April 13, 2026 The questions surrounding Gallego’s relationship with Swalwell have also drawn attention from journalists. In a post on X, Yashar Ali wrote, “An important question everyone should be asking: what did Senator Ruben Gallego know and when did he know it?” An important question everyone should be asking: what did Senator Ruben Gallego know and when did he know it? — Yashar Ali 🐘 (@yashar) April 12, 2026 Swalwell has previously faced national attention over other controversies, including reported contact with a suspected Chinese intelligence operative earlier in his congressional career. U.S. officials stated at the time that Swalwell was not accused of wrongdoing and cooperated with investigators. Gallego initially appeared to publicly defend Swalwell as allegations emerged, before later distancing himself by withdrawing his endorsement. As of this report, Gallego has not issued a detailed public statement addressing the full scope of his relationship with Swalwell or the financial ties documented in prior reporting. 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 Questions Mount Over Ruben Gallego’s Longstanding Relationship With Eric Swalwell first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69de021dd8d5dabda3958212 Goldwater Report Alleges Arizona Universities Using DEI-Focused Courses To Fulfill Civics Requirement te 2026-04-14T09:00:13.984Z Goldwater Report Alleges Arizona Universities Using DEI-Focused Courses To Fulfill Civics Requirement By Matthew Holloway | A new report from the Goldwater Institute alleges that Arizona’s public universities are not complying with state requirements to provide students with instruction in American civics, history, and economics. The findings follow previous Goldwater reports examining the integration of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion content into both honors and American civics courses. The report, titled “Civic Decline: Arizona’s Public Universities Smuggle DEI into Required American Civics Courses,” examines how the state’s three public universities are implementing the Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR) American Institutions policy within their general education programs. The policy requires universities to incorporate coursework covering key areas of American civics, explicitly stating: “The study of American Institutions will include at minimum (I) how the history of the United States continues to shape the present; (II) the basic principles of American constitutional democracy and how they are applied under a republican form of government; (III) the United States Constitution and major American constitutional debates and developments; (IV) the essential founding documents and how they have shaped the nature and functions of American Institutions of self-governance; (V) landmark Supreme Court cases that have shaped law and society; (VI) the civic actions necessary for effective citizenship and civic participation in a self-governing society – for example civil dialog and civil disagreement; and (VII) basic economic knowledge to critically assess public policy options and to inform professional and personal decisions.” The report asserts that some universities are allowing courses outside of traditional civics instruction to satisfy those requirements. At @ASU, students can satisfy civics requirements with courses like: • “Theatre and U.S. Democracy” • “Social Welfare, Work, and Justice in the US” At @NAU: • “Indigenizing Museums” • “Sociology of Chicanx Communities” This isn’t what the law requires. — Goldwater Institute (@GoldwaterInst) April 9, 2026 Timothy Minella, director of higher education policy at the Goldwater Institute and the report’s author, said universities are not meeting the intent of the requirement. “Arizona’s public universities are failing students by allowing niche courses steeped in DEI to satisfy the state’s robust history and civics requirements,” Minella said in a statement released with the report. At Arizona State University, Minella states that courses such as “Anthropology of American Democracy,” “Social Welfare, Work, and Justice in the US,” and “Theatre and U.S. Democracy” are being used to meet civics requirements. He argues that the first course, “ ‘Anthropology of American Democracy,’ fails to meet AMIT requirements and instead centers on the claim that American society oppresses certain groups.” “The syllabus states that the course ‘emphasizes the relationship between personal narratives and broader historical forces, highlighting how belonging, rights, and obligations are experienced differently across diverse social, racial, and cultural contexts.’ …  In the list of required readings for the course, there are only two that could plausibly be considered ‘founding documents’: the U.S. Constitution (which appears in only one section of the course) and the Declaration of Sentiments from the Seneca Falls Women’s Rights Convention. Almost every other reading comes from specialized anthropological studies, including ‘I’m American, not Japanese!: The Struggle for Racial Citizenship among Later-Generation Japanese Americans’ and ‘Replicate, Facilitate, Disseminate: The Micropolitics of U.S. Democracy Promotion in Bolivia.’ Revealing the course’s leftist orientation, one module covers ‘anthropology’s role in American Empire Building,’ requiring students to read excerpts from Base Nation: How U.S. Military Bases Abroad Harm America and the World.” At Northern Arizona University, Minella’s report identifies courses such as “Sociology of Chicanx and Latinx Communities” and “Indigenizing Museums and the Art World” as qualifying for civics and history requirements. The report also alleges that the University of Arizona has failed to implement the American Institutions policy. Minella wrote, “In utter defiance of ABOR’s directive, the University of Arizona (UA) has so far failed to implement AMIT at all. UA’s plan to integrate AMIT into general education has been mired in delays and troubling protocols.” In December 2025, Mark Stegeman, an associate professor of economics at the University of Arizona, warned the university was failing to implement a civics program in accordance with the ABOR mandate, describing the U of A proposal for a single 3-unit course as “a car crash in the making.” The report recommends that state lawmakers take action if universities do not fully comply with the policy. Arizona’s honors colleges have been HIJACKED by activist faculty. Our new report shows how bad it has gotten. Honors students are being required to take courses like: – “Eating the Globe: The Diverse, Weird, and Queer Food Politics” – Readings on “Compulsory Heterosexuality and… — Goldwater Institute (@GoldwaterInst) March 12, 2026 The findings follow a separate March report from the Goldwater Institute examining honors colleges at Arizona public universities, including Barrett, The Honors College at Arizona State University, and the W.A. Franke Honors College at the University of Arizona, and the integration of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion into honors programs and American civics courses. The Civic Decline report is available on the Goldwater Institute’s website. 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 Goldwater Report Alleges Arizona Universities Using DEI-Focused Courses To Fulfill Civics Requirement first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ddef5cd8d5dabda3957db9 Lady Wildcats place ninth at invitational te 2026-04-14T07:40:12.395Z Lady Wildcats place ninth at invitational By Greg Perkins The Wildcats joined over 20 teams at the 5th Annual Bubba Nielsen meet hosted by Payson on Friday. Snowflake easily won both divisions but the Lady Wildcats finished ninth overall with 22 team points. The boys team did not score any team points.  In the boys 100-meter, Maximus Bennally was 51st with a time of 13.38.  In the 200-meter, William Grant placed 22nd with a time of 25.73. Maximus Bennally placed 51st.  In the 400-meter, Wiliam Grant finished 10th with a time of 56.01. Noah Edwards finished 32nd.  In the 800-meter, Noah Edwards placed 43rd with a time of 2:35.43. Jimmy McLaws was 51st.  In the 1600-meter, Noah Edwards placed 21st with a time of 5:21.92. Brayden Bushman was 39th and Jimmy McLaws placed 40th.  In the 3200-meter run, Jimmy McLaws placed 18th with a time of 13:38.97. In the 300-meter hurdles, Brayden Bushman was 22nd with a time of 51.32.  In the shot put, Catrell Thomas placed 49th with a toss of 21-11. In the discus he finished 37th with a throw of 61-09.  In the long jump, Brayden Bushman placed 30th with a distance of 14-03.5. In the girls 100-meter, Gianna Brawley was 11th with a time of 13.92. Julianna Fraley placed 45th, Tori Beatty was 51st and Rylnn Young was 61st.  In the 200-meter, Gianna Brawley finished eighth overall with a time of 29.17. Peyton Bushman was 13th and Julianna Fraley finished 23rd.  In the 400-meter, Kim Iverson was 21st with a time of 1:17.72. Katie Baxter placed 34th.  In the 800-meter run, Karly Hansen placed eighth with a time of 2:45.27. She also placed eighth in the 1600-meter run with a time of 6:01.78.  In the 3200-meter run, Lileah Kinlicheenie was fifth with a time of 14:07.27.  Avril Coronado, Petyon Bushman, Julianna Fraley and Gianna Brawley combined to place eighth in the 4×100 meter relay with a time of 56.13.  In the 4×800-meter relay, Melody Miller, Lileah Kinlicheenie, Lena Linzmajer and Karly Hansen finished fifth with a time of 11:37.33. In the shot put, Tori Beatty placed 14th with a toss of 27-01. Brichelle Brawley was 17th, Kaci Palmer 30th and Kathleen Gardner finished 42nd.  In the discus, Brichelle Brawley was 37th with a throw of 53-08. Kathleen Gardner placed 40th, Shannon Baxter was 42nd and Liberty Rodriguez was 45th.  In the high jump, Kaci Palmer placed seventh with a height of 4-08.  In the long jump, Peyton Bushman captured first place with a distance of 16-02.25.  In the triple jump, Gianna Brawley finished ninth covering a distance of 31-02.25.  This week the Wildcat teams will compete in Show Low on Friday at the Cougar Classic. The post Lady Wildcats place ninth at invitational first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ddef5cd8d5dabda3957db0 Lobos crush the Bulldogs with an 11-1 victory te 2026-04-14T07:40:12.057Z Lobos crush the Bulldogs with an 11-1 victory By Greg Perkins The Lobos won their only regular season game played last week with an 11-1 region win over Winslow on Tuesday. Thursday through Saturday they competed in the Epic Tourneys Baseball Classic hosted by Horizon Honors, where they went 1-2 in three games reported.  Snowflake and Winslow were scoreless through the first two innings on Tuesday. The Lobos opened the scoring with a 5-run third inning. Winslow scored their only run in the top of the fourth. Snowflake scored another 5 in the fifth, then ended the game under the mercy rule with a single run in the sixth.  Maverick Greer had a good day at the plate, going 3 for 3 with a triple and a double. Edge Bryant also tripled in his 2 for 4 day. Graham Bawden was 2 for 3; Curtis Hollom, 1 for 3; Kasen Rogers, 1 for 3; Kyler Matthews, 1 for 4; Jaxon Merrill, 1 for 3; and Daxon Wahl went 2 for 3.  Hollom pitched all six innings on the hill, giving up just the 1 run on 3 hits with 13 strikeouts and no walks.  Thursday’s tournament game played at Indian School Park saw the Lobos defeat San Tan Charter 1-0 in a pitcher’s duel. Snowflake scored the only run of the game in the top of the fifth inning.  On Friday Snowflake fell to Mission College Prep (CA) by a final of 3-10. The Lobos trailed just 3-4 through four innings, but in the bottom of the fifth the Royals scored 6 runs to pull away for the win. Saturday, Snowflake faced Hozho, from Gallup N.M., and fell 2-5 in a close game. The Wolves scored 2 runs in the second, then added their final 3 runs in the third to lead 5-0. Snowflake cut into the lead with a single run in the fourth and again with a single run in the sixth, but that was as close as they would get.  This week Snowflake will play three times. Tuesday, they host Alchesay then Thursday, the Falcons visit Snowflake. Friday, the Lobos travel to face Winslow. The Lobos were ranked 12th in the 3A rankings entering this week with an 8-4 regular season record. Overall, they are 10-7-1. The post Lobos crush the Bulldogs with an 11-1 victory first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ddef5bd8d5dabda3957da7 Wildcats fall to the Redskins, 13-4 te 2026-04-14T07:40:11.727Z Wildcats fall to the Redskins, 13-4 By Greg Perkins The Wildcats dropped their only regular season game of the week at St. Johns on Monday, then went 1-1 through the first two days of the Epic Tourney over the weekend.  Monday’s game vs St. Johns looked good for Joseph City through the first inning and a half. After giving up 1 run in the bottom of the first, they scored 4 in the top of the second to briefly hold a 4-1 lead. St. Johns however, had other thoughts. The Redskins scored 6 runs in both the second and third innings, then held the Wildcats without a run the rest of the way in a 13-4 Wildcat loss.  Joseph City finished with just four hits. Colton Larson went 1 for 2. Kase Fish was 1 for 3, JJ Sander 1 for 2 and Cort Miller went 1 for 3.  Cort Miller pitched 3.2 innings, giving up 4 runs on 3 hits with 3 strikeouts and walked one batter. Kyan Larsen allowed 9 runs on 8 hits in 2.1 innings of work with 2 strikeouts and 2 walks.  Their first tournament game on Thursday at the Epic Tourney was a 12-0 shutout win over Ganado. The Wildcats scored 1 in the first, added 3 runs in the third, then put the game away with 8 runs in the fourth frame.  At the plate Christian Delgado went 1 for 1, Larsen 1 for 3, Fish 1 for 3, Heston Miller 1 for 2, Justin Gardner 1 for 1 and King Robinson was 1 for 2.  Fish worked all five innings on the hill. He gave up just 1 hit with 11 strikeouts and no walks in an impressive performance.  Friday, the team met up with Window Rock and found themselves on the other side of a shutout. Window Rock won the competitive game 5-0, holding Joseph City to just 1 hit.  This week the Wildcats return to regular season play where they have six games remaining until the postseason. Joseph City enters this week ranked 15th in the 1A rankings and will need to remain inside the top 16 in the rankings in order to qualify for the state tournament.  Joseph City will play at Red Mesa on Tuesday, then host Bagdad on Friday. Next week they wrap up the regular season with a double header vs Greyhills on Monday, followed by a home game with Williams on Wednesday and their final home game vs Ash Fork on Saturday.    Joseph City enters this week with a 5-6 regular season record, and they are 8-8-1 overall. The post Wildcats fall to the Redskins, 13-4 first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ddef5bd8d5dabda3957d9e Lady Roadrunners down the Yellowjackets, 14-13 te 2026-04-14T07:40:11.178Z Lady Roadrunners down the Yellowjackets, 14-13 By Greg Perkins The Lady Roadrunners played three times last week going 1-2 in those games.  Two of the outcomes were by one run, while the other was mercy rule loss.  Hosting Blue Ridge on Tuesday, Holbrook fell behind 9-2 after two innings, but made it a 9-4 game with 2 in the third. Blue Ridge extended their lead to 13-4 going into the sixth inning and seemingly had the game under control. However, Holbrook took advantage of Blue Ridge errors and hit the ball well scoring 6 runs in the frame but still trailed 13-10 going into the bottom of the seventh.   The Roadrunners got a couple of timely hits and took advantage of some more Blue Ridge errors and eventually won the game 14-13, scoring the final 2 runs with 2 outs in the bottom of the seventh.  Holbrook had just 5 hits in the game, but along with errors by the Yellowjackets those 5 hits were enough to get the job done. Holbrook also had 3 errors.  Jaycee Greer went 1 for 2; Micah Winn, 1 for 1; Elena Philpott, 1 for 4; Heide Bahe, 1 for 4; and Angelica Uranga went 1 for 3.  Gardner pitched the first six innings allowing 13 runs on 16 hits with 1 strikeout.  Philpott worked one inning giving up only 2 hits with a pair of strikeouts.  Hosting Show Low on Thursday, the Cougars jumped out early with eight first inning runs. Holbrook scored twice in the second. Show Low put the game away in five innings with three runs in the fourth and 6 runs in the fifth to win the game 17-3.    The Lady Birds were held to just 4 hits in the loss. Bahe and Alexis Young each went 1 for 2 with a double. Emily Sanchez was 1 for 2, and Greer went 1 for 3.  Philpott worked all five innings in the circle, allowing 17 runs on 19 hits with 1 strikeout and 1 walk.  Hosting Page on Friday afternoon, the Sand Devils scored 3 in the top of the first but didn’t score again until the seventh. Holbrook went scoreless until the fifth, where they picked up 1 run. They tied the game in the bottom of the sixth with 2 runs.  In the top of the seventh Page manufactured the game winning run with a 4-3 win. Holbrook finished with 4 hits.  Leah Gashweseoma went 2 for 3 with a double. Bahe was 1 for 3 with a 2 RBI double. Kentrall John went 1 for 3.  Gardner pitched all seven innings allowing the 4 runs on 6 hits with 4 strikeouts and no walks.  Holbrook was ranked 13th heading into Friday’s game with 14th ranked Page. They need to finish the season ranked inside the top 16 to host a play-in game. The Lady Roadrunners still have seven games left on their slate with six of the seven played on the road beginning with all three games this week. Monday, they play at St. Johns, Wednesday, they visit Blue Ridge, then Friday, they will make the short trip to Winslow.  Holbrook is 10-7 overall, and 6-4 in regular season games heading into this week. The post Lady Roadrunners down the Yellowjackets, 14-13 first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ddef5ad8d5dabda3957d95 Bulldogs come away with a dramatic win te 2026-04-14T07:40:10.623Z Bulldogs come away with a dramatic win By K. Conner On April 9, the Winslow Bulldogs hosted the Golden Eagles of Bourgade Catholic Academy from Phoenix in a game that would have the Bulldogs trailing throughout the entire game with a very dramatic conclusion of the game. In the top of the first inning the Golden Eagles would come out swinging, scoring 4 runs. Alexander Guzak would start the scoring with a 2-RBI single, Jeremiah Steuter with an RBI single and Tyson Trijilo would come home on a ground out. In the bottom of the inning the Bulldogs would score 1 run when Aiden Martinez would come home on a ground out. In the top of the second inning the Golden Eagles would score 1 run on a Guzak triple. In the bottom of the inning the Bulldogs would score 2 runs. James Mendoza with an RBI single and Martinez with an RBI single. The third inning would have both teams quickly retiring the side. In the top of the fourth inning the Golden Eagles would score 3 runs all coming in off a 3-RBI triple by Tate Gatson. In the bottom of the inning the Bulldogs would get 2 runs. With a Mendoza RBI single and a Martinez RBI double. In the bottom of the fifth inning the Bulldogs scored 1 run when Ehren Leonard would cross the plate on a ground out. In the top of the sixth inning the Golden Eagles would score 1 run on a Steuter RBI single. In the top of the seventh inning the Golden Eagles would score 2 runs when Santi Dominquez would score on an error and Steuter with an RBI single. In the bottom of the inning the Bulldogs trailing by 5 runs. Eli Farris would get the crowd on their feet with a 2-RBI single then with two quick outs and the bases loaded Brody Knight would come home on an error leaving the bases still loaded, then Martinez would hit a 3-RBI triple for the win by bringing the sixth run home. The final score was Winslow 12, Bourgade Catholic 11. Winslow had 12 runs on 11 hits with 2 errors. Winslow used four pitchers Jeremias Paddock with 1 strikeout, Mendoza, Farris with 2 strikeouts and Martinez with 1 strikeout. The post Bulldogs come away with a dramatic win first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ddef5ad8d5dabda3957d8c Roadrunners struggle after straight losses te 2026-04-14T07:40:10.063Z Roadrunners struggle after straight losses By Greg Perkins The Roadrunners struggled at the plate in all three games last week scoring just 1 run in each of the three losses. Tuesday, they fell in Show Low 4-1. Neither team did well at the plate. The first four innings were scoreless. Holbrook got their lone run in the top of the fourth and Show Low scored all 4 of their runs in the bottom of the fourth. Matthias Montijo went 2 for 3 and Hayden Eisele went 2 for 4.  Tildyn Larson pitched six innings giving up 4 runs on 6 hits with 7 strikeouts and walked 4 Cougar batters.  Hosting Show Low on Thursday, Holbrook didn’t score their only run until the bottom of the sixth. By then the Cougars had posted 10 runs and went on to win 10-1.  Holbrook had just 3 hits in this game. Ben Eisele went 1 for 3 with a double. Levi Autobee was 1 for 2 and also doubled. Justin Maestas went 1 for 3.  Friday afternoon the Roadrunners played well but still struggled to score in a 3-1 loss to visiting Page. Holbrook scored in the second inning, then held that 1-0 lead until the Sand Devils tied the game in the fifth. Page scored their final two runs in the fifth to win the game by 2. Holbrook had 5 hits in the loss. Larson went 2 for 3. Ben Eisele went 1 for 3 with a double. Autobee was 1 for 2, Troy Francis went 1 for 2, and Montijo went 1 for 3.  Hayden Eisele pitched 5.2 innings giving up 3 runs on 6 hits with 7 strikeouts and walked 4. Maestas pitched 1.1 innings allowing just 3 hits.  Holbrook was ranked 32nd heading into Friday’s loss with Page and is more than likely out of the postseason picture unless they can string together at least five wins in their final six games, which would help them climb into the top 24 in the rankings in order to make the play-in games. Holbrook will play at St. Johns on Monday, then will host Blue Ridge in a varsity-only contest on Tuesday afternoon. Thursday, they travel to face the Yellowjackets in Lakeside with the Varsity game scheduled for a 6 p.m. start time.  Holbrook is 8-9 overall and they are 4-6 in regular season games. The post Roadrunners struggle after straight losses first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ddef59d8d5dabda3957d83 Lady Wildcats dominate over the Cougars, 16-8 te 2026-04-14T07:40:09.721Z Lady Wildcats dominate over the Cougars, 16-8 By Greg Perkins Joseph City won their game over Phoenix Christian on Tuesday, then forfeited a game to Kingman on Saturday last week. Tuesday’s game with the visiting Cougars saw the Lady Cats start a bit slow but in the third inning they took control of the game. Phoenix Christian scored 2 runs in each of the first two innings and led 4-2 going into the third. Joseph City then took the lead for good with a 7-run third inning. They tacked on 2 more in the fourth, 1 in the fifth and 4 final runs in the sixth to win the game 16-8.  With that win and the forfeit loss, the Wildcats’ regular season record moves to 6-3. They were ranked second in 1A prior to Saturday’s forfeit. This week they will travel to take on the top ranked team in 1A in Superior. The Panthers are unbeaten through 10 regular season games and this could potentially be an early preview of a game played deeper in the postseason.  Friday Joseph City returns home to face Bagdad. The post Lady Wildcats dominate over the Cougars, 16-8 first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ddef59d8d5dabda3957d7a Lady Bulldogs fall to Lady Golden Eagles te 2026-04-14T07:40:09.180Z Lady Bulldogs fall to Lady Golden Eagles By K. Conner On April 9, the Winslow Lady Bulldogs hosted the Lady Golden Eagles of Bourgade Catholic Academy from Phoenix. In the bottom of the second inning the Bulldogs would score 2 runs on a 2-RBI double by Jaylyn Hartman. In the top of the third inning the Golden Eagles would quickly take the lead, scoring 4 runs. Esther Quezada had an RBI single, Taiva Gatson a 2-RBI double and Olivia Quihuis an RBI single. The Lady Bulldogs would get out of the top of the inning with a double-play when shortstop Angela Salazar would throw the ball home to catcher Emily Wilbanks to prevent a run from scoring and she in turn would throw quickly to first baseman Tatum Upshaw preventing the runner from reaching the base. In the top of the fourth inning the Lady Bulldogs again would get out of the inning on a double play when Salazar would tag out the runner on her way to second and then with a run-down Tatum Upshaw would tag out the other runner. In the top of the fifth inning the Golden Eagles would score 3 runs. Quezada would score on an error. Tiany Miranda scored on a passed ball and Brianna Torres scored on an error. In the top of the sixth inning the Golden Eagles would score 1 run when Annleeya Palenceo scored on a wild pitch. In the top of the seventh inning, they would score 2 more runs. Camilia Quinonez scored on an error and Riley Mulstead an RBI single. In the bottom of the seventh the Bulldogs would score 2 runs on a Kendra Ybarra 2-RBI single, for a final score of Bourgade Catholic 10,Winslow 4. Winslow had 4 runs on 10 hits with 4 errors. Winslow used two pitchers, Maci Flores with 6 strikeouts and Madi Breeze. On April 10, the Lady Bulldogs traveled to Whiteriver to face the Alchesay Lady Falcons in a game where the Lady Bulldogs would get a large lead early and keep it throughout ending the game in just four innings. In the top first inning the Bulldogs would score 16 runs. The scoring would start when Jewel Ben and Salazar would each come home on passed balls, Tatum Upshaw had an RBI single and would score on a ground out, Amatiel Gonzales scored on a passed ball, Ben an RBI single, Kassius Cody a 3-RBI double, Gonzales an RBI triple, Wilbanks an RBI triple, Livia Palfy an RBI triple and Hartman an RBI double. The Lady Bulldogs would also get 2 unearned runs. In the bottom of the inning the Falcons would get on the board when Danil Joe would score on an error. In the top of the second inning the Bulldogs would score 3 runs. A solo home run by Ben, a Tatum Upshaw RBI single and 1 unearned run. In the top of the third inning Coach Quinton Hayes would sub in batters and move around players and subs in the field. The Bulldogs would score 8 runs. Kendra Ybarra with an RBI double, Cody an RBI single, Tatum Upshaw an RBI single, Gonzales an RBI single, Wilbanks an RBI double, Bailey Upshaw an RBI single, Gigi Vasquez an RBI single and Salazar an RBI single. In the bottom of the inning the Falcons would score 3 runs. Santiana Colelay an RBI double and Tra’nasha Truax a 2-RBI single. The final score was Winslow 27, Alchesay 4. Winslow used two pitchers Madi Breeze with 1 strikeout and Ybarra with 4 strikeouts. The post Lady Bulldogs fall to Lady Golden Eagles first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ddef58d8d5dabda3957d71 Lady Lobos earn a pair of wins te 2026-04-14T07:40:08.631Z Lady Lobos earn a pair of wins By Greg Perkins Snowflake earned a pair of region wins last week before stepping out of the region where they took a home field loss to Valley Christian on Friday.  Their week started on Tuesday with a hard fought 5-2 home field win over Winslow. Snowflake scored 3 runs in the bottom of the first but didn’t score again until the sixth frame with their 2 final runs. Snowflake did hold the Bulldogs without a run until the top of the sixth where they also scored twice.  Kelsey Scarbrough homered with 2 of those RBIs. Kloe Burden went 1 for 3 with a triple. Lyla Craner was 1 for 1, Brooklynn Lovingood went 2 for 3, Addie Coor 1 for 3, Riley Perkins 2 for 4, Paisley Solomon 1 for 3 and Brittyn Butler was 1 for 2.  Kashlynn Cantrell worked all seven frames in the circle giving up just the 2 runs on 4 hits with 11 strikeouts and only 1 walk.  Playing in St. Johns on Thursday, the Lobos played solid through five innings leading 5-0, but in the top of the sixth they exploded for 8 additional runs, ending the game early with a 13-0 win over the Redskins.  Cantrell and the defense behind her had another good day. She allowed only 6 hits with 3 strikeouts and 1 walk.  At the plate Scarbrough went 2 for 3 with a home run and a double. Kinslee Claridge was 3 for 4 with a double. Cantrell went 3 for 5 with a double. Lovingood went 2 for 4 with a double. Brodie Cates was 1 for 3, Riley Perkins 1 for 3, Burden 1 for 2, and Coor went 1 for 3.  Friday the eighth ranked Lobos hosted the fourth ranked Trojans from Valley Christian. The Trojans built an early lead with 3 runs in each of the first two innings. They added single runs in the fourth, fifth and sixth innings and led 9-0 before Snowflake scored their only 2 runs in the bottom of the sixth. Valley Christian tacked on one final run in the seventh to win the game 10-2.  Snowflake was held to just three hits in the loss. Kelsey Scarbrough went 2 for 3 and Kashlynn Cantrell went 1 for 3.  Cantrell pitched all seven innings, allowing 10 runs on 12 hits with 4 strikeouts and walked 3.  Snowflake enters this week with a regular season mark of 9-2. They are 12-9 overall. This week they play at Show Low on Tuesday, then will travel to Chinle on Thursday. Five of their final six games will be on the road over the next two weeks of the regular season. Their only home game in that stretch will be next Thursday when they host Blue Ridge. The post Lady Lobos earn a pair of wins first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dded04d8d5dabda3957d02 Federal plan to divide drought-stricken Colorado River water brings flood of pushback te 2026-04-14T07:30:12.398Z Federal plan to divide drought-stricken Colorado River water brings flood of pushback Photo by Christopher Clark/Bureau of Reclamation Lake Mead water levels behind the Hoover Dam in July 2022 show the effect of long-term drought. By Natalie Ogami Cronkite News WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Reclamation has been flooded with comments on its plan for dividing the Colorado River’s dwindling supply of water – over 18,000 from the states, cities, tribal nations, industry groups and others that rely on it. Few are happy about the plan. Most are very unhappy. “The Colorado River reservoir system cannot be stabilized simply by reallocating scarcity,” The Nature Conservancy, Environmental Defense Fund and other groups wrote in one comment, criticizing the plan for focusing on emergency measures rather than conservation and planning. Arizona and six other states that rely on the river missed deadlines in November and February to find agreement on their own. Under the Draft Environmental Impact Statement issued in January, the federal government will impose sharp cuts to many users if the states fail to reach a deal by October divvying up the river. Mandatory cuts would fall most heavily on Arizona under each of five options in the plan, with cuts ranging as high as 58% for Arizona and 46% for Nevada. Upper Basin states would largely avoid mandatory cuts in their share of river water because, unlike downstream states, they don’t rely on releases from reservoirs. Lower Basin states – Arizona, in particular – argue that the federal plan fails to take into account previous voluntary cuts they have made, while leaving upstream states unscathed. “The Draft EIS fails to contemplate any water use reductions in the Upper Basin, and in fact assumes that the Upper Basin water uses will increase,” Thomas Buschatzke, director of the Arizona Department of Water Resources, wrote in a comment on file with the bureau. “As a result, the effects of the proposed alternatives fall disproportionately on the Lower Basin.” But Upper Basin states – Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming – also oppose the plan, saying it ignores impacts of releasing water stored in their part of the basin and the fact that in times of drought, they already face scarcity from diminishing snowpack. Jeffrey Woodruff, chair of the Pitkin County Board of Commissioners in Aspen, Colo., urged the Bureau of Reclamation to revise its draft to reflect the growing disparities between supply and demand for the river’s water. He also urged the board to go further to protect Lake Powell, the second largest reservoir behind Lake Mead, downstream. The plan’s “focus on predictability disproportionately favors Lower Basin users who rely on reservoir releases, while Upper Basin communities live with hydrologic variability and limited storage buffering,” Woodruff said. The river starts in Rocky Mountain National Park in northern Colorado, flowing 1,450 miles to the Gulf of California across the Mexican border, with 15 dams along the way. The biggest are the Hoover Dam, which creates Lake Mead, and Glen Canyon Dam, which creates Lake Powell. Across the Southwest, demand for water has grown steadily despite a prolonged drought that has pushed down reservoir levels sharply. In 2023, the states struck a temporary agreement that expires on Dec. 31, 2026, aimed at preserving river flows. Lower Basin states, arguing that they have cut usage the most, have pushed for a new deal that includes mandatory cuts for Upper Basin states. Officials in the Upper Basin states reject mandatory cuts, though they have conceded that more conservation measures are needed. Cronkite News reviewed hundreds of comments. In over 12,000 form letters, elected officials, non-governmental organizations and tribes expressed their concern over the dramatic cuts proposed by the federal government, citing the impact on business and municipalities and fear of uncertainty. According to the Central Arizona Project – which operates a system of canals that distribute river water across the state – the federal proposal would be a “crushing blow.” CAP distributes 1.5 million acre-feet of river water and serves four out of five Arizonans. The federal plan could mean cuts of up to 77% to its allowance from the river. In lobbying the Trump administration, Gov. Katie Hobbs has emphasized how important water is to Arizona’s huge semiconductor industry, which the president views as a top priority. CAP echoed that approach in its comments, noting that “the waters of the Colorado River are foundational to the economy and people of Central and Southern Arizona, supporting 6 million Arizonans, many tribal communities, a thriving advanced microchip manufacturing industry, and critical mineral and agricultural production.” “Water users in Maricopa, Pinal and Pima County who receive CAP water, that includes tribes, cities and industries, will all experience cuts if the cuts get very deep,” Sarah Porter, director of the Kyl Center for Water Policy at Arizona State University, said in an interview. The draft is a rare issue that has unified Democrats and Republicans in the Arizona congressional delegation. “The upcoming decisions that will be made by the Secretary will be felt in the West for generations,” Arizona’s six House Republicans wrote to the bureau, a part of the Department of the Interior that has managed water in 17 western states since 1902. “The alternatives currently being proposed in the DEIS impose all the required cuts exclusively on the Lower Basin … even though the Lower Basin has 75% of the total Basin population, 75% of the economy, 76% of the jobs, and 78% of the crop sales.” Arizona Democrats in Congress called the proposals “an unsustainable distribution of reductions and responsibilities across the Basin States” that would put Arizona residents in harm’s way. The Colorado River Compact of 1922 divided rights to the river between the Upper and Lower Basin states, with each entitled to 7.5 million acre-feet – enough to cover that many acres to a depth of 1 foot. That seemed ample at the time, when 18 million acre-feet were available. But decades of drought and warmer temperatures have caused the supply to shrink. In 2025, the flow was down to roughly 8.5 million acre-feet, according to Bureau of Reclamation data. Mandatory cuts were imposed. Arizona gave up 512,000 acre-feet for the year, out of the 2.8 million it is entitled to under the 1928 Boulder Canyon Act, which ratified the compact and set state-specific allocations. Eric South, chairman of the Coalition of Local Governments, which represents county commissions in Wyoming and Utah, argued for more generous allocations for upstream states because they have consistently drawn far less water than they were entitled to under compacts dating back a century – up to 4 million acre-feet less. “These past and current efforts should not be ignored in developing the post-2026 operations for Lake Powell and Lake Mead,” he wrote. The comment period ended on March 2. The Bureau of Reclamation will publish a final version later this year that could include changes in how the water is shared. Cuts imposed under the federal plan would be imposed on a “priority” basis, in consultation with the Arizona Department of Water Resources and CAP. Within CAP’s service area, tribes have the highest priority, followed by cities. Non-tribal agriculture is among the lowest priority and would feel the largest impacts. In Yuma County, which produces most of the nation’s winter vegetables, river water is the backbone of a multibillion-dollar agricultural sector. The county consumes 8% of the Colorado River basin’s irrigation water, yet it generates 18% of the basin’s crop sales. Yuma farms generate nearly $4 billion in annual sales, according to the Arizona Farm Bureau. “The impacts of water reductions to Yuma would be especially severe,” wrote Ben Horwich, an attorney for four Yuma-area irrigation districts. Agriculture comprises approximately two-thirds of Yuma’s economy, and the federal proposal doesn’t adequately take into account the impact of water disruptions, he argued. While Yuma’s rights to the water are protected with Present Perfected Rights under the 1922 compact, they could still be impacted by the cuts and water unavailability despite having greater protection from typical shortages. Arizona’s mining industry has also pushed back against the federal plan, arguing it threatens high-tech manufacturing and reminding the bureau that roughly 70% of copper produced domestically comes from the Copper State. Copper is used for electricity generation and transmission, defense systems and advanced manufacturing. Freeport-McMoRan, which mines copper at five Arizona sites, warned federal regulators that its operations need reliable, predictable water supplies. “Copper mining, concentrating, leaching, and smelting are water intensive, continuous flow industrial processes. Significant, unplanned reductions in water deliveries cannot be absorbed simply by incremental efficiency measures; they can force curtailments or shutdowns,” wrote Francis McAllister, Freeport-McMoRan’s vice president of energy, land and water. The post Federal plan to divide drought-stricken Colorado River water brings flood of pushback first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dded04d8d5dabda3957cf9 Meet and greet Friday for superintendent candidates te 2026-04-14T07:30:12.066Z Meet and greet Friday for superintendent candidates Joseph City School District invites all staff, families and community members to attend a meet and greet with the finalists for the position of superintendent, followed by a question-and-answer session. The new superintendent will start with the 2026-27 school year. This special event will take place at 5 p.m. on Friday, April 17, at the B.G. Bennett Auditorium on the Joseph City High School campus. The evening will begin in the foyer with an opportunity to meet finalists Eric Miller, the current principal at JCHS and Shannon Harvilla, who most recently served as superintendent and federal programs director for the Bristol Bay Borough School District in Alaska. Immediately following the meet and greet, the finalists will participate in a Q&A session in the auditorium. This is an opportunity for the community to engage with the candidates and be part of this important process for the future leadership of Joseph City School District. The post Meet and greet Friday for superintendent candidates first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dded03d8d5dabda3957cf0 Holbrook votes to partially privatize fitness center te 2026-04-14T07:30:11.721Z Holbrook votes to partially privatize fitness center By Shawn White The Holbrook City Council last week approved a partial privatization of the city-owned fitness center and will be co-operated by Specialized Exercise Professionals, LLC. Owner Dr. Morgan Black who also owns In Motion Physical Therapy in Holbrook plans on keeping the prices the same as they are currently and offering more options for classes and physical training. After months of growing usage and complaints about overcrowding and maintenance, the council voted to turn over day-to-day operations of the city fitness center to the private operator under a one-year agreement. City Manager Randy Sullivan told council members the facility had reached a point where staff could no longer keep up. “For city staff, the fitness center has outgrown itself in our capabilities,” Sullivan said, framing the move not as a cost-cutting measure but as a response to rising demand. Under the agreement, the city will split revenues and expenses with the Black’s while maintaining ownership of the building and equipment. Membership fees will remain at $20 per month, at least initially, while Black will be allowed to introduce additional services such as classes to generate new revenue. Council members described the current situation as unsustainable, with reports of worn equipment, lack of supervision and heavy use particularly after hours. Black told the council that the goal is not simply to run the gym but “to improve overall community health.” The agreement reflects a calculated risk: the city will give up some direct revenue in exchange for improved service and potential growth. Mayor Kathleen Smith said that the city took in $50,000 from fees at the fitness center and that could go down to $25,000 with the revenue split. Sullivan made clear the first year will function as a trial period, with frequent check-ins to evaluate performance and adjust operations. The council heard a presentation from Rikki and Corey Johnson from the “Giving Machine” initiative announced that local donations during the holiday season generated more than $16,000 for the Holbrook Emergency Food Bank but emphasized that the real impact is measured in meals, supplies and basic necessities delivered to families. Rather than presenting a single check, the group detailed how contributions translated into tangible aid, from hundreds of meal kits to tens of thousands of bottles of drinking water. The scale of support underscored both the generosity of the community and the ongoing need. “Holbrook brought in $16,040 for the charity,” Corey said, drawing applause from the room. He described the program as a way to connect donors directly with outcomes, allowing people to purchase specific items like food packages or household staples that are then distributed locally. In sharing stories from the effort, they highlighted moments of quiet gratitude from recipients, reinforcing how deeply the donations are felt in the community. The presentation served as a reminder of the role local organizations play in filling gaps particularly in rural areas where access to consistent food resources can be limited. Later in the meeting, council members began working through a proposed ordinance aimed at closing a gap in the city’s animal control laws. The proposed change would expand the definition of a dog attack to include incidents where no skin is broken something animal control officers say is critical for addressing repeat aggressive behavior before it escalates. Currently, officers have limited options in those situations, often issuing only minor citations even in cases where residents are chased or knocked down. Smigiel told the council that those limitations have led to frustration for both victims and enforcement. “You don’t know you have a problem until it happens,” Animal Control Supervisor Brandon Smigiel, said, describing a series of recent incidents that exposed the shortcomings of the existing ordinance. In one case, a resident was pulled off a bicycle and bitten but because the skin was not broken, the response was limited to a fine. In others, individuals were chased for blocks with no meaningful consequences for the dog’s owner. The proposed ordinance would allow those cases to be treated more seriously, potentially requiring court appearances and giving judges more authority to intervene. Smigiel argued that the change would help prevent more severe attacks by addressing warning signs earlier. At the same time, council members carefully debated how to balance enforcement with fairness, raising concerns about situations where dogs might be provoked or acting defensively. Smigiel emphasized that enforcement would still rely on context and officer discretion. “A reasonable person would feel threatened by that,” Smigiel said, explaining how the new language is designed to account for real-world situations without criminalizing normal behavior. The ordinance received its first reading, with additional revisions, potentially including language addressing provocation, expected before a final next month’s regular meeting vote. The Navajo County Sheriff’s Office had its annual presentation before the council to highlight both the scale of its operations and the increasing reliance on specialized tools and partnerships to keep pace with crime across the region. Chief Deputy Randy Moffett, who delivered most of the presentation, outlined a year that included roughly 15,000 dispatch events, more than 34,000 calls for service and major drug seizures, including more than 533,000 fentanyl pills. He pointed to the growing impact of the department’s aviation unit, describing a recent case where a suspect who fled into the forest was located within minutes once a helicopter was deployed, a search that would have otherwise taken hours. Sheriff David Clouse also spoke and framed those efforts within the broader relationship between county and local agencies, emphasizing that deputies routinely back up Holbrook officers during overnight hours and collaborate through shared services like dispatch and records systems. The council also heard a presentation from Navajo County Public Health District Deputy Director Cierra Hensley who encouraged residents to participate in the county’s 2026 Community Health Needs Assessment Survey, describing it as a foundational tool for directing resources and shaping long-term policy. The survey, conducted every three years, gathers input on issues such as mental health, substance use, access to care and social factors like housing and transportation. Hensley said the results are used not only to identify priorities but also to strengthen grant applications and fulfill requirements for local hospitals, making community participation essential to securing funding and services. She emphasized that the data ultimately guides coordinated efforts among public health agencies, healthcare providers and local governments, with the goal of improving both quality of life and economic stability across the county. During the meeting the board also appointed Administrative Assistant Jacquelyn Dewyer as deputy city clerk as Clerk Lisa Hunt nears retirement. Holbrook resident Twyla Taylor spoke during call to the public and updated the council on efforts to promote the celebration of the 100th anniversary of Route 66. Taylor told the council she is working to have a large bench with a Route 66 shield on the back and an arch over the top that says ‘Holbrook, Arizona’ with a sign next to it stating “Come sit on the corner of Route 66 with us” to be placed at Gillespie Park. She indicated that she believed this would be a big tourist draw. “There would be no cost to the city, NPC (Northland Pioneer College) has 4×4’s and it will be metal with metal posts.” She noted that the bench would be metal frame with a wooden seat and back. Sandy Johnson went before the council to inform those present regarding her position with Healthy Families, working to educate pregnant women and moms until their children are five. A monthly class will be set up for moms at the Holbrook Senior Citizens Center, teaching moms how to do massage and bonding. All services are at no cost. The meeting concluded with the council going into executive session with Attorney David Brown, as well as discussion pertaining to a lawsuit, Kristin Mayes vs. Fondomonte Arizona, LLC., pertaining to water rights issues. No action was taken on the matters. In other business, the council: *Approved proclamation in support of fair housing and declaring April as Happy Holbrook Month. *Reauthorized multi-agency agreement to allow Holbrook Police, Fire and EMS Departments to coordinate with other local emergency response groups including Joseph City Fire District, Winslow Fire Department, Winslow Police Department, Action Medical, Sun Valley Fire Department, Navajo County Sheriff’s Office, Navajo County Emergency Management, Arizona Department of Public Safety, Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Safety, Arizona State Fire Marshal, Guardian Air, Native Air, Tri R Towing, Puerco Valley Fire District and Blue Ridge Fire District. *Approved intergovernmental agreement with White Mountain Search and Rescue to share mutual aid resources at an annual cost of $3,500. *Approved a fog seal for the golf course road at a cost of $19,905. The post Holbrook votes to partially privatize fitness center first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dded03d8d5dabda3957ce7 Winslow teachers squash rumor at board meeting te 2026-04-14T07:30:11.179Z Winslow teachers squash rumor at board meeting By Shawn White A rumor circulating among staff at Winslow Junior High School and the confusion and fallout that followed took center stage during call to the public at the Winslow Unified School District Governing Board meeting on April 8, where three educators addressed the issue publicly, including one who took responsibility and issued an apology. During call to the public, Drew Luzier, an eighth grade social studies teacher, was the first to speak, pushing back directly against claims that a recent staff presentation involving Winslow Junior High School Principal Travis Dooley contained inappropriate material. Luzier told the board he had been present at the meeting in question and described the rumor as “categorically false,” explaining that the presentation had been part of an effort to lighten the mood following a difficult administrative decision not to fill a soon to be vacant assistant principal position. Dooley, who recently stepped into the principal role following the death of former principal Deb Lopez after a battle with cancer, “conducted himself with composure and professionalism throughout this entire episode,” Luzier said, adding that the spread of misinformation had unfairly undermined his credibility. Carlos Guerrero, an eighth grade algebra teacher, followed with a similar message, emphasizing how quickly misinformation can spread in a small community like Winslow. Guerrero said he was also present at the meeting and that the administration acted professionally, warning that rumors like the one circulating could have “major repercussions.” He urged staff to verify information before repeating it, noting that unverified claims can cause unnecessary harm and division. The situation culminated in a public apology from Tiffany Kolomitz, a first year English language arts teacher at the junior high, who acknowledged that her own presentation on March 27, had contributed to the misunderstanding. Kolomitz said she included an image intended to help staff process change and move forward following the administrative decision but failed to consider how it might be interpreted or to have it reviewed beforehand. “I unintentionally upset my colleagues… I take full responsibility for that oversight,” Kolomitz said, adding that the image was not meant to introduce politics or offend anyone but rather to support staff during a difficult moment. She said she is committed to rebuilding trust and being more thoughtful in future communication. Board members did not respond to the comments, in accordance with public comment rules. Following the public comment period, the board moved into its regular agenda, beginning with a series of recognitions honoring staff for their work across the district. Larry Oso, a district transportation employee, was praised for his reliability in covering routes, assisting in the shop and helping keep vehicles safe and operational, while March’s certified Employee of the Month, Jerron Jordan, was recognized for fostering a classroom culture built on respect, responsibility and kindness. Substitute teacher Susan Saint Germain was also honored as Substitute of the Quarter, noted for her consistency and strong relationships with students. The board then unanimously approved the consent agenda before moving into old business, where members signed off on a new U.S. history textbook for Winslow High School that had been on public display since January. Board members said the book was well organized and thorough prior to approval. The board also approved new curriculum for Navajo Language I and II courses, which had been available for review since February. In new business, the board approved its annual agreement with the Navajo County Special Services Consortium for the 2026–27 school year, continuing services such as physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech language support for special education students. In the superintendent’s report, Superintendent Dr. Amber Martinez, thanked staff for their work during the testing season and highlighted upcoming events, including a Winslow High School theater production of “Peter and the Starcatcher” and the district’s second annual Diné language competition scheduled for April 23. Board members closed the meeting with brief remarks recognizing staff efforts as the school year nears its end, along with updates on spring sports, graduation preparations and a call for volunteers and donations for an upcoming track meet hospitality room. The board announced its next meeting for April 22 before entering executive session. The meeting later adjourned after returning to open session with no additional action reported. In other business, the board: * Approved hiring Emmanuel Bollin and Ciara Garcia as bus drivers. * Approved the resignation of Zachary Atchison, a paraprofessional. * Approved a retire/return to work order for Bryan Larson. * Approved transferring Kylee Allen from substitute to special needs teacher and Stephanie Westover from paraprofessional to focus zone paraprofessional. * Approved summer work for Camelia James. * Approved the following fundraisers: Student council, concession at glow dance, face painting and photo booth; Drama Club, ‘Peter and the Starcatcher Play’; and Yearbook Club, the sale of Arizona Green Tea and Otter Pops. The post Winslow teachers squash rumor at board meeting first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dded02d8d5dabda3957cde Roadrunners take part in Payson invitational te 2026-04-14T07:30:10.836Z Roadrunners take part in Payson invitational By Greg Perkins Holbrook’s boys’ team placed 10th out of 22 teams at the 5th Annual Bubba Nielsen track meet held on Friday in Payson. The Roadrunners finished with 23 points.  In the boys 100-meter Ray-Sean Morris finished 50th with a time of 13.38. He finished 43rd in the 200-meter event with a time of 27.16.  In the 400-meter, Anthony Moyte placed 12th with a time of 56.87. Clayton Johnston was 53rd.  In the 800-meter run, Devin Kinlicheenie was seventh with a time of 2:09.37. Anthony Moyte finished 12th, William Nez was 15th and Marcell Haskie placed 47th.  In the 1600-meter run, Ian Masayesva took first place with a time of 4:29.87. Devin Kinlicheenie was eighth and William Nez finished 15th.  In the 3200-meter run Masayesva made it a double, winning this event with a time of 10:05.65. Kymani Dosedo placed 23rd.  In the girls 100-meter hurdles, DeAna Lee placed 27th with a time of 25.04.  Holbrook will compete in the St. Johns Invitational meet held on Tuesday, then travel to the Cougar Invite hosted by Show Low on Friday. The post Roadrunners take part in Payson invitational first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dded02d8d5dabda3957cd5 Lobos take top spot in Bubba Nielson Invitational te 2026-04-14T07:30:10.290Z Lobos take top spot in Bubba Nielson Invitational By Greg Perkins Snowflake won both divisions of the 5th Annual Bubba Nielsen Invitational track meet hosted by Payson High School on Friday. The boys team finished with 123.5 team points, just ahead of second place Round Valley who had 110.5, and Payson was third with 103 points. The Lady Lobos also won the team crown with 137.33 team points. Show Low followed in second with 111, and Blue Ridge was third with 105.  In the boys 100-meter dash, Christian Smith won the event with a time of 11.10. Otto Mills was sixth, Mason Raban, 17th and Jarrett Bjornn was 18th. In the 200-meter dash, Christian Smith finished second with a time of 22.70. Otto Mills was close behind in third, and Eli Willis placed 11th. In the 400-meter run, Carter Rogers placed eighth with a time of 55.34. Kaige Webb was 24th and Beck Johnson finished 30th.  In the 800-meter, Brayden Bentley placed 22nd in 2:18.31. Scott Brinton was 32nd.  In the 1600-meter, Talmage Flake was 23rd with a time of 5:25.31.Scott Brinton was 24th and Eli Hargrave 25th.  In the 3200-meter, Talmage Flake placed seventh with a time of 12:32.01. Dean Rhoton was 14th, Eli Hargrave was 19th and Grayson Wells 20th.  In the 110-meter hurdles, Seth Lancaster crossed the line first with a time of 16.07. Corwin Larson was third, Colter Willis was fourth and Levi LaDuke was 21st.  In the 300-meter hurdles, Seth Lancaster finished sixth with a time of 42.76. Corwin Larsen was right behind in seventh, and Colter Willis was 15th. Snowflake finished third in the 4×100 meter relay with Jarrett Bjornn, Masan Raban, Eli Willis and Otto Mills running a time of 43.92. They also finished third in the 4×400 meter relay. Carter Rogers, Seth Lancaster, Otto Mills, and Hayydn Nichols finished with a time of 3:34.75.  In the shot put, Ziggy Ulberg was sixth with a toss of 40-00. Jaxon Reidhead was 13th, McCoy Norton was 23rd and Zander Alcantar finished 25th.  In the discus, Ulberg placed seventh with a throw of 120-11. Jaxon Reidhead was ninth, Calvin Hansen was 12th and Jake Hatch finished 19th.  In the javelin, Cody Potter finished second with a distance of 158-08. Colter Willis was fourth, Eli Willis was 10th and Bryce Brimhall 12th.  In the high jump, Calvin Hansen placed sixth, clearing a height of 5-08. Rhett Hipps was 11th, Hayydn Nichols was 12th and Graham Rogers was 21st.  In the pole vault, Greg Wegleitner was third, getting up and over the bar at 13-00. Seth Lancaster was fifth and Hayydn Nichols placed eighth.  In the long jump, Eli Willis placed second with a distance of 19-06.5. Beck Johnson was sixth and Jacob VanVleet was ninth. In the triple jump, Cody Potter placed second overall, covering a distance of 39-11.75. Rhett Hipps was third and Jacob VanVleet finished ninth.  In the girls 100-meter dash, Jayci Ballard placed first with a time of 12.71, Kimee Johnson was 13th, and Addie Martin was 15th. Ballard also won the 200-meter dash with a time of 26.32. In the 400-meter dash, Kinzie Flake was third with a time of 1:04.11. Emree Mowers placed fourth, Kimee Johnson was fifth and Macy Hansen was 10th.  In the 800-meter, Grace Prestwich was fifth with a time of 2:43.03. Mallory Caldwell finished ninth, Hadley Flake was 11th and Alaina Johnson was 30th.  In the 1600-meter, Mallory Caldwell placed seventh in 6:01.56. Grace Prestwich was ninth and Brielle Reidhead was 34th.  In the 100-meter hurdles, Jayci Ballard won her third event of the meet with a time of 15.44. Ryah Denhalter was fourth and Brooklyn Davis finished fifth.  Ballard made it four for four by winning the 300-meter hurdles with a time of 44.15. Brooklyn Davis was third.  In the 4×100 meter relay, Addie Martin, Kimee Johnson, Kinzie Flake and Amry Cardon placed fourth with a time of 53.40. In the 4×400-meter relay, Kinzie Flake, Kimee Johnson, Emree Mowers and Macy Hansen finished third with a time of 4:26.20. In the shot put, Mairead Stradling was second with a toss of 33-08. Ryah Denhalter placed fourth, Josie Clare was sixth and Reagan Hall was 16th.  In the discus, Rebekah Frost was fourth with a throw of 90-11. Klaire Reidhead was seventh, Mairead Stradling was ninth and Moira Stadling finished 19th.  In the javelin, Ada Farnsworth placed eighth with a distance of 87-01. Emree Mowers placed 17th.  In the high jump, Ryah Denhalter placed sixth with a height of 4-10. Josie Clare was seventh and Macy Hansen finished 10th.  In the pole vault, Amry Cardon won the event with a height of 9-00. Leisl Shumway placed eighth, and Raegan Hall was 18th.  In the long jump, Addie Martin was fourth with a distance of 15-06. Amry Cardon placed ninth.  In the triple jump, Ryah Denhalter placed fourth with a distance of 32-01.25. Addie Martin was seventh and Amry Cardon finished 12th.  A handful of Snowflake’s top track athletes competed in the South Pasadena, Calif., High School’s Tiger Invite on Friday as well.  Jacob VanVleet placed 10th in the 100-meter and second in the 200-meter. Gionn Jones won the 4000-meter with a time of 48.93. Conover Pitts was second in the 300-meter hurdles.  Rebecca Ballard placed 39th in the 200-meter with a time of 26.91. Hailey Jones was 16th in the 400-meter run. Bryn Kupfer placed 18th in the 100-meter hurdles and Mariah Tingey was 19th. Ranell West placed second in the shot put.  This week Snowflake’s teams will stay closer to home to compete in the Cougar Invitational hosted by Show Low on Friday. The post Lobos take top spot in Bubba Nielson Invitational first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ddeaaad8d5dabda3957c67 Students present ‘Faces of History’ te 2026-04-14T07:20:10.148Z Students present ‘Faces of History’ Photo by Shawn White Classical Conversations, a Christ-centered homeschool community in Holbrook held its annual “Faces of History” presentations last week, blending writing, performance and storytelling. Over the course of the academic year, students selected historical figures and developed research papers which become the foundation for a final presentation delivered entirely in character, with students dressing in costume and speaking from a first-person perspective. Pictured are (left to right) Essentials tutor Brigette Brimhall, Clare Bonefield, Jessie Jolley, Kimber Lee, Cooper Bonefield and Liam Brimhall. The post Students present ‘Faces of History’ first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ddeaa9d8d5dabda3957c5e La Posada te 2026-04-14T07:20:09.824Z La Posada Photo courtesy of La Posada Hotel With exceptionally warm temperatures, the staff at La Posada Hotel in Winslow has gone into spring project mode including replacing the wood slats in the beautiful entry bridge made by local artist John Suttman several years ago. In addition to its beautiful grounds and rooms, the hotel includes the Turquoise Room and gift shop. The post La Posada first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ddd35fd8d5dabda39577e7 Phoenix police investigate violent group assault on teenage girl near light rail stop te 2026-04-14T05:40:47.637Z Phoenix police investigate violent group assault on teenage girl near light rail stop A high school student is recovering from being hospitalized in an assault by multiple boys. Her family tells 12News they want to see accountability. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ddd108d8d5dabda395776e 'It was completely clear': Arizona pilot recalls moments emergency landing in Central Phoenix te 2026-04-14T05:30:48.371Z 'It was completely clear': Arizona pilot recalls moments emergency landing in Central Phoenix The pilot showed 12News inside his 1940s seaplane and recited what happened just before the emergency landing. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ddbc04d8d5dabda3957386 'I had no knowledge': How Ruben Gallego distanced himself from 'best friend' Eric Swalwell as sexual misconduct scandal unfolded te 2026-04-14T04:01:08.547Z 'I had no knowledge': How Ruben Gallego distanced himself from 'best friend' Eric Swalwell as sexual misconduct scandal unfolded Arizona senator was a Swalwell defender on social media before accusers went public Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ddbbd8d8d5dabda3957351 Greg Abbott Threatens to Cut $110 Million From Houston Police Over ICE Policy Dispute te 2026-04-14T04:00:24.019Z Greg Abbott Threatens to Cut $110 Million From Houston Police Over ICE Policy Dispute The office of Gov. Greg Abbott wants the city to stop enforcing a new ordinance governing how its officers engage with ICE. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ddb96ad8d5dabda39572d2 As parents seek out ‘vaccine friendly’ clinics, pediatricians worry about eroding trust te 2026-04-14T03:50:02.941Z As parents seek out ‘vaccine friendly’ clinics, pediatricians worry about eroding trust Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ddb4d1d8d5dabda39571eb No Mayor Romero, TEP shareholders won't be paying for $64M electrical franchise side deal te 2026-04-14T03:30:25.327Z No Mayor Romero, TEP shareholders won't be paying for $64M electrical franchise side deal Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ddae0bd8d5dabda39570f0 Portal payoff: ASU baseball transfers thriving te 2026-04-14T03:01:31.855Z Portal payoff: ASU baseball transfers thriving PHOENIX – Dean Toigo was the 2025 Mountain West co-player of the year after hitting 18 home runs and driving in 74 RBIs at UNLV last year to go along with a 1.127 OPS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ddadf8d8d5dabda39570e7 Portal payoff: ASU baseball transfers thriving te 2026-04-14T03:01:12.141Z Portal payoff: ASU baseball transfers thriving Pitcher Kole Klecker is one of 16 transfers on the Arizona State baseball team this season, many of whom are making a significant impact. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ddade2d8d5dabda39570c8 Valley roadway closed because of crash te 2026-04-14T03:00:50.359Z Valley roadway closed because of crash 12News is at the scene and can see road closures on 7th Avenue from Montecito Avenue to Mackenzie Drive. Here's what we know. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dda92bd8d5dabda3956f0c Dave McGinnis, former Cardinals head coach and beloved Titans assistant, dead at 74 te 2026-04-14T02:40:43.504Z Dave McGinnis, former Cardinals head coach and beloved Titans assistant, dead at 74 Dave McGinnis, a former Arizona Cardinals head coach and Tennessee Titans assistant coach, died on Monday. He was 74. The Titans announced the death of McGinnis, who died after being hospitalized for an illness in early March. The Titans’ news release said that he passed away at Ascension St. Thomas Midtown Hospital with his family by his side. "My heart aches with the loss of Coach Mac, who was so much more than a coach and broadcaster – he was family," Titans owner Amy Adams Strunk said in a statement. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Cardinals owner Michael Bidwell also released a statement on McGinnis. "As Dave often said, he was a ‘ball coach’ through and through, and no one ever filled that role with more passion, enthusiasm and charisma," Bidwell said. "Coach Mac truly loved the game and everything – and everyone – associated with it, especially his players. He was one of a kind and will be greatly missed." McGinnis found himself in an interim head coaching role during the 2000 season with the Cardinals, the team for which he served as defensive coordinator in 1996. He was retained in the head coaching post from 2001-03. KIM WOOD, NFL'S FIRST FULL-TIME STRENGTH COACH AND WEIGHT-TRAINING PIONEER, DEAD AT 80 In 57 career games, McGinnis went 17-40 with the Cardinals, ultimately being fired after a 4-12 season in 2003. After he was fired, McGinnis landed with the Titans as a linebackers coach under head coach Jeff Fisher. He would become a mainstay in Nashville, holding that role and eventually being promoted to assistant head coach until 2011. "Coach Mac gave so much of himself to this organization over the years, and his passion, loyalty and love for the Titans never wavered," Strunk added. "He cared deeply about the people around him, and that kindness and authenticity left a lasting impact on everyone who knew him. He held a very special place in our family, and his presence in our lives and within this franchise will never be forgotten. We will miss him dearly, and we will always be grateful for the legacy he leaves behind." McGinnis’s coaching career began in 1973 when he was an assistant with TCU. He also held posts with Indiana State, Missouri and Kansas State until the 1986 season when he broke into the NFL with the Chicago Bears. McGinnis served as linebackers coach for Chicago from 1986-95 before getting a promotion with the Cardinals. He also held roles with the St. Louis/Los Angeles Rams before leaving coach after the 2016 campaign. McGinnis returned to Nashville to join Titans Radio in 2017, where he served as a color announcer for games. "I love Dave McGinnis, and I don't know that I've met anybody who was created for football, and a football life, more than Coach Mac," said Burke Nihill, president and CEO of the Titans. "He just loved the game. Obviously, he played it for a long time and coached it for longer, and with everything he has done for us over the years as color commentator and a Titans personality. He lived such a special football life. He was such a special guy. 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/69dda23bd8d5dabda3956dfb WWII Marine laid to rest in Arizona 83 years after going missing te 2026-04-14T02:11:07.593Z WWII Marine laid to rest in Arizona 83 years after going missing The military has been unable to confirm the Marine's identity since 1943. That changed when a relative submitted a DNA sample. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dda223d8d5dabda3956dcb Lena Dunham says her dad didn’t want to be seen voting with her in Obama election te 2026-04-14T02:10:43.270Z Lena Dunham says her dad didn’t want to be seen voting with her in Obama election Lena Dunham recalls her own father not wanting to be seen at the voting booths with her during the 2012 Barack Obama versus Mitt Romney election. On "The Interview" podcast, Dunham recalled that once she began receiving hate online, it affected even her personal relationships. "I remember there was a day, and this is not in the book, where I was going to vote with my father. And I had been campaigning for Obama. It was 2012. And I remember he said, 'I don't know if I wanna go vote with Lena Dunham,'" she recalled. "And I was like my father thinks going to vote with me is going to signal something," Dunham continued. JENNIFER LAWRENCE SAYS SHE AVOIDS POLITICS TO NOT 'ADD FUEL TO A FIRE THAT’S RIPPING THE COUNTRY APART' The actress and producer said that her father is her "best friend in the world," so him wanting to not be seen with her in public was the moment she understood "something was going on here." In 2012, Dunham faced offline drama for her HBO series, "Girls," which she wrote and starred in. At the time, viewers were unhappy with the lack of racial inclusivity and the economic privilege that was highlighted in the show that aired for five years. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Speaking on the New York Times' podcast, Dunham believes the negativity she received from the series stemmed from people disliking her as a person. "I'm going to say something that's going to sound like a cop out. And I don't, but I can only phrase it this way. I have annoyed people since I was so small. Like, I was an annoying kid," she said. Dunham believes that, paired with the intense female sexuality on the show, led to unhappy viewers.  LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Just before "Girls" premiered in 2012, old racially insensitive tweets that Dunham wrote resurfaced.  Over the years, Dunham has found herself in several controversies. Dunham compared producer Judd Apatow’s "obsession" with the rape allegations against Bill Cosby to an obsession with the Holocaust. She compared online hate from blogs to domestic violence, and she compared President Donald Trump to Dylann Roof, the man who murdered nine black churchgoers in Charleston, South Carolina, in 2015 because of their race. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dd9fcbd8d5dabda3956d55 'Smart decision': Swalwell's resignation spurs praise from both parties after bombshell allegations emerge te 2026-04-14T02:00:43.511Z 'Smart decision': Swalwell's resignation spurs praise from both parties after bombshell allegations emerge Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., announced he was planning to resign from Congress following sexual misconduct allegations, leading top Democrats in the U.S. Senate, like Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., to praise the decision. Meanwhile, Republicans are questioning how much top Democrats knew before the final ball dropped Monday with Swalwell's resignation, which came just days after he suspended his California gubernatorial campaign. Swalwell said Monday that he was "deeply sorry" to his family, staff and constituents for his "mistakes," but stood headstrong in calling the sexual misconduct and abuse allegations against him "false." "I am aware of efforts to bring an immediate expulsion vote against me and other members," Swalwell said in his announcement. "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 CAMPAIGN SETS OFF ALARM BELLS AFTER ACCEPTING $25K DONATION FROM CCP-TIED LAWYER: ‘OUTRAGEOUS’ "It was a good decision," added Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., when asked about Swalwell's resignation. "You don't have to be a rocket science to figure that out. It's terrible – what has been alleged." Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., reportedly told CNN that he thought Swalwell made the right decision.  Swalwell's decision to resign keeps Democrats from having to vote on a contentious resolution to expel Swalwell, which was expected to happen if he had not resigned.  "With a criminal investigation in the works, the move will avoid the need to answer questions immediately in an ethics investigation that might present legal dangers," George Washington University professor and Fox News legal analyst Jonathan Turley pointed out. "Few defense attorneys would relish a client responding to an open-ended ethics investigation when the outcome seems likely expulsion." When asked whether she had requested Swalwell resign, Pelosi reportedly responded, "Oh, I think that was his decision. I think it's a smart decision to make," according to Politico reporter Riley Rogerson.  Furthermore, when asked whether she had any previous idea about the sexual misconduct allegations, Pelosi responded, "none whatsoever," Rogerson also noted. Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., a longtime friend and colleague of Arizona who faced heat for defending him, said minutes before Swalwell's resignation that he "had no knowledge of the allegations of assault, harassment, and predatory behavior against Eric Swalwell."  ‘USEFUL PUPPET’: ERIC SWALWELL IN THE HOT SEAT AFTER TRAVELING TO DOHA ON SEVERAL QATAR-SPONSORED TRIPS  Warren, who ran against Swalwell during the pairs' bids for the presidency, said she is "glad that [Swalwell] will be gone," adding that "people who are in positions of power and authority over others need to be held accountable when they take advantage of that position." Within an hour after Swalwell's announcement that he would resign, one of Swalwell's colleagues in the House of Representatives, Rep. Tony Gonzalez, R-Texas, followed suit and resigned as well amid similar allegations of sexual improprieties.  "There is a season for everything and God has a plan for us all. When Congress returns tomorrow, I will file my retirement from office. It has been my privilege to serve the great people of Texas," Gonzales said. Gonzalez last month said he would not run for reelection, so it is uncertain what may change. If Gonzalez and Swalwell left tomorrow, the slim margin in the House between Republicans and Democrats would not change.  Republican reactions to Swalwell's resignation Monday mirrored the praise from Democrats. Republican frontrunner in the California gubernatorial race Steve Hilton also slammed "career politicians" for letting Swalwell "get away with it."  "Of course Eric Swalwell had to drop out of the California governor's race. The question is, why was he ever in it, knowing he had all this going on?" Hilton told Fox News Digital.  "First smart thing he’s done," said Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., who added that Gonzales "needs to follow his lead" right before he actually did. "Eric, you did the right thing by resigning. However, don’t you dare say there weren’t grounds for your expulsion, because there absolutely were," Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., said after Swalwell's announcement he would be resigning. "He made the correct decision, but there still needs to be a full-fledged criminal investigation. Based on what I’m hearing, he may go to jail." Other Republicans questioned how much Democrats knew before the allegations of sexual misconduct became public against Swalwell. "The mainstream media doesn’t attack a Democrat unless it helps a separate Democrat. It’s axiomatic. The Swalwell episode proves that in technicolor," John Ashbrook, a co-host of the "Ruthless" podcast told Fox News Digital. "If he wasn’t jeopardizing their party’s ability to hold the California Governor’s mansion, none of them would have said a word." "Eric Swalwell should've been removed from Congress long ago, yet Democrats rallied around him over and over even after it was shown he was compromised by a Chinese spy," added Republican strategist Mark Bednar, who has worked for former Speaker Kevin McCarthy and current Transportation Secretary and former Congressman Sean Duffy. "The real questions for Democrats close to him are what did they know, when did they know it, and will they question then-Speaker Pelosi's judgment regarding Swalwell’s committee assignments?" Hilton echoed Bednar's questions about how much top Democrats knew. "Machine politicians and unions that endorsed Swalwell and threw money at him — they knew about his past. It was an open secret on Capitol Hill and Sacramento. Nancy Pelosi, Adam Schiff, the teacher unions, SEIU  — they are all totally full of it with their fake outrage and condemnation," Hilton told Fox News Digital. "California is ruled by a corrupt Democrat elite that is collapsing into chaos, sleaze and scandal. That's why the Swalwell stand-ins that they send to run against me in the general election, whether it's Katie Porter or Tom Steyer, will be no better." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dd9c2cd8d5dabda3956c68 Los Angeles hotel industry 'struggling' under wage mandate signed by Mayor Karen Bass, new survey finds te 2026-04-14T01:45:16.999Z Los Angeles hotel industry 'struggling' under wage mandate signed by Mayor Karen Bass, new survey finds Hotels in Los Angeles, California are struggling, a new report from industry researchers claimed in a new report. "Hotels are struggling to keep up with rising operating costs coupled with falling demand," the American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA) researchers said last week. According to AHLA, the city’s minimum wage mandate and other policies led to increased "costs without flexibility to reflect market conditions and demand levels." A phased-in minimum wage hike in Los Angeles mandated up to $30 per hour for airport and hotel workers. The law was signed into law last year by Mayor Karen Bass, mandating that their hourly wage must be raised by $2.50 each year until they reach $30 in 2028. DAVID SPADE WONDERS IF HOLLYWOOD CAN RECOVER ITS MOVIE INDUSTRY AS PEOPLE FLEE LOS ANGELES The AHLA is the largest hotel association in America, representing more than 30,000 members from all segments of the industry nationwide. Its methodology stated it was a "member survey of Los Angeles hotel operators and owners" that featured "16 questions in multiple-choice, select-all-that-apply, and ranking formats." The report claimed that the policies led to reduced hiring and cuts in labor hours. Other issues that arose included delayed or canceled hotel investment and development, reduced airline operations and restaurant closures. "The report finds that hotels across Los Angeles are facing increasing financial and operational pressure as rising labor and operating costs outpace revenue growth, noting that development is slowing, investment is shifting to other markets, and some hotels have closed or delayed expansion plans," the report stated. The report found that none of the members believe Los Angeles is a favorable environment to make investments and 80% said that the city is not a good place for long-term hotel investment. Almost all the members surveyed said that rolling back the regulations would make the city’s market more attractive.  TAX AND RUN: HOW NY AND CALIFORNIA ARE BLEEDING PEOPLE AND PROSPERITY AHLA said that hotels are the backbone of Los Angeles’ tourism economy, investing millions of dollars in the city every year. "Los Angeles hotels generate $12.5 billion in annual economic activity, support nearly 64,000 jobs, and produce more than $1.1 billion in state and local tax revenue that funds essential public services," according to the report. This isn't the first time the AHLA has released a report showing adverse effects of the minimum wage mandate after Bass signed it into law. The AHLA previously commissioned another study that found hotels have eliminated or expect to eliminate 6% of positions, roughly 650 jobs, since the Hotel Worker Minimum Wage Ordinance took effect in September. CALIFORNIA ADVOCATES INSIST ON RAISING MINIMUM WAGE TO $30 DESPITE RESEARCH SHOWING 'NEGATIVE OUTCOMES' The Los Angeles City Council and Mayor Bass' office did not respond to Fox News Digital's requests for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dd9c05d8d5dabda3956c5b Longtime Tucson developer & Rio Nuevo boardmember Sheafe killed in plane crash te 2026-04-14T01:44:37.596Z Longtime Tucson developer & Rio Nuevo boardmember Sheafe killed in plane crash Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dd9bf1d8d5dabda3956c52 Folk Fest features 'handmade' music & tribute to prolific Tucson guitarist te 2026-04-14T01:44:17.861Z Folk Fest features 'handmade' music & tribute to prolific Tucson guitarist Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dd9bded8d5dabda3956c49 Pinal County board: County attorney acted as ‘vigilante’ by signing ICE deal without approval te 2026-04-14T01:43:58.055Z Pinal County board: County attorney acted as ‘vigilante’ by signing ICE deal without approval Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dd9bcad8d5dabda3956c40 Gallego pulls endorsement days after defending California Rep. accused of sexual assault te 2026-04-14T01:43:38.318Z Gallego pulls endorsement days after defending California Rep. accused of sexual assault Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dd9bb6d8d5dabda3956c37 Inside Trump’s effort to 'take over' midterm elections te 2026-04-14T01:43:18.862Z Inside Trump’s effort to 'take over' midterm elections Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dd9ba3d8d5dabda3956c2e States face another callenge with Medicaid work rules: staffing shortages te 2026-04-14T01:42:59.268Z States face another callenge with Medicaid work rules: staffing shortages Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dd9b8fd8d5dabda3956c25 ‘Appallingly short’ of basic human dignity: Democrats demand answers about Mesa ICE facility te 2026-04-14T01:42:39.616Z ‘Appallingly short’ of basic human dignity: Democrats demand answers about Mesa ICE facility Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dd9b7bd8d5dabda3956c1c Villegas: A Tucson perspective on housing, historic neighborhoods & getting the balance right te 2026-04-14T01:42:19.951Z Villegas: A Tucson perspective on housing, historic neighborhoods & getting the balance right Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dd9b68d8d5dabda3956c13 City of Tucson holding public meetings to discuss proposed trash and water fee hikes te 2026-04-14T01:42:00.501Z City of Tucson holding public meetings to discuss proposed trash and water fee hikes Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dd9b55d8d5dabda3956c0a Hungry hearts: Free & discounted food around Tucson this week te 2026-04-14T01:41:41.044Z Hungry hearts: Free & discounted food around Tucson this week Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dd9b41d8d5dabda3956c01 TUSD to consider process to shutter schools; Amphi rewriting code of conduct te 2026-04-14T01:41:21.379Z TUSD to consider process to shutter schools; Amphi rewriting code of conduct Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dd9b2dd8d5dabda3956bf8 Federal judge blocks Arizona AG from prosecuting Kalshi, says it violates the Constitution te 2026-04-14T01:41:01.819Z Federal judge blocks Arizona AG from prosecuting Kalshi, says it violates the Constitution Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dd9b1ad8d5dabda3956bef Democrat JoAnna Mendoza hopes to unseat Rep. Juan Ciscomani in Southern Az's CD6 te 2026-04-14T01:40:42.290Z Democrat JoAnna Mendoza hopes to unseat Rep. Juan Ciscomani in Southern Az's CD6 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dd9b06d8d5dabda3956be6 ‘I thought it was me as a doctor:’ Trump downplays controversial post depicting himself as Jesus Christ te 2026-04-14T01:40:22.660Z ‘I thought it was me as a doctor:’ Trump downplays controversial post depicting himself as Jesus Christ Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dd98afd8d5dabda3956b74 U.S. Is Negotiating an Iran Deal That Would Buy Time, Again te 2026-04-14T01:30:23.599Z U.S. Is Negotiating an Iran Deal That Would Buy Time, Again The United States proposed a 20-year “suspension” of all nuclear activity, even as President Trump demands assurances that Iran can never build a nuclear weapon. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dd967ed8d5dabda3956a2e US military kills 2 suspected cartel operatives in latest Eastern Pacific lethal strike, SOUTHCOM says te 2026-04-14T01:21:02.356Z US military kills 2 suspected cartel operatives in latest Eastern Pacific lethal strike, SOUTHCOM says The U.S. military carried out another lethal strike targeting suspected cartel operatives in the Eastern Pacific on Monday, killing two individuals believed to be involved in narcotics trafficking, according to U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM). "Applying total systemic friction on the cartels," SOUTHCOM said in a post on X. "On April 13, at the direction of #SOUTHCOM commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations. "Intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and was engaged in narco-trafficking operations," the post continued. "Two male narco-terrorists were killed during this action. No U.S. military forces were harmed." The strike comes two days after SOUTHCOM conducted similar operations against two other suspected vessels operated by designated groups. US, ECUADOR LAUNCH JOINT OPERATIONS TARGETING NARCO-TERROR GROUPS: SOUTHCOM Officials said intelligence confirmed those vessels were traveling along known drug trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and were actively engaged in narcotics operations. Two men were killed in the first strike and three in the second, while one individual survived the initial attack. SOUTHCOM said it immediately called on the U.S. Coast Guard to conduct search and rescue operations for the lone survivor. No U.S. forces were injured in either operation. US MILITARY LAUNCHES DEADLY STRIKE ON DRUG-TRAFFICKING VESSEL IN THE PACIFIC, LEAVING 2 DEAD AND 1 SURVIVOR The operations are part of a broader U.S. military effort to disrupt cartel-linked trafficking networks at sea, with officials increasingly describing such groups using terrorism-related designations. The strikes were carried out under Joint Task Force Southern Spear, an ongoing mission focused on targeting transnational criminal organizations operating along key maritime drug routes in the region. The Eastern Pacific remains a major corridor for narcotics trafficking, where cartels frequently rely on small, fast-moving vessels to transport drugs north toward the U.S. and Central America. US KILLS 11 IN 3 STRIKES ON ALLEGED DRUG-RUNNING BOATS The use of the term "Designated Terrorist Organizations" reflects a more aggressive posture by the Trump administration, which has expanded the use of military force against suspected narcotics traffickers beyond traditional law enforcement approaches. SOUTHCOM has not released additional details about the identities of those killed or the specific groups involved. The command is responsible for military operations in Central and South America and the Caribbean, including counter-narcotics missions aimed at disrupting drug trafficking networks that threaten U.S. interests. The U.S. has carried out dozens of strikes on suspected drug-smuggling vessels in recent months as part of a broader campaign to dismantle cartel-linked trafficking operations and increase pressure on transnational criminal organizations. Fox News Digital's Alex Nitzberg contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dd9656d8d5dabda3956a23 U.S. Military Strikes Another Boat in Pacific, Killing 2 te 2026-04-14T01:20:22.930Z U.S. Military Strikes Another Boat in Pacific, Killing 2 The attack was the 49th since the campaign against vessels in the Caribbean and the eastern Pacific started in early September. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dd9412d8d5dabda39569c9 Ro Khanna confronted by voter on California immigration policies in Jubilee appearance te 2026-04-14T01:10:42.772Z Ro Khanna confronted by voter on California immigration policies in Jubilee appearance Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., faced off with a speaker identified as "Marien" during a Jubilee debate on Sunday, where the two debated immigration policy, public safety, and accountability for elites tied to the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. Marien framed her concerns around personal safety and government priorities, arguing Democratic policies pose a great threat to everyday Americans. "My frustration is as a regular everyday American citizen, I feel that I am more likely to be harmed by Democratic policies such as open borders," Marien said. The exchange reflected a broader debate over immigration enforcement, crime, and policy priorities, with Khanna advocating reform alongside border security as critics pointed to gaps in California’s approach. ANGEL MOM, GOP BLAME SPANBERGER AFTER ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT WITH 30 ARRESTS CHARGED IN KILLING "In your state, something like 4,600 or so illegal migrants that had criminal records were re-released from jail," Marien said. "So when we're talking about harming Americans, when we're talking about children potentially being harmed, when we're looking into child trafficking, we have to acknowledge that illegal migration is the biggest funnel for child trafficking." Khanna responded by reiterating his position on border security while shifting focus toward enforcement priorities. "I’m for secure borders," Khanna said. "We have been for a secure border." The debate also touched on differing perceptions of enforcement in California, with Marien rejecting Khanna’s characterization of Democratic positions. "No one in California can say that they’re for a secure border," Marien said. DEMOCRATS HAMMER ICE FOR ARRESTING 2 AT SAN FRANCISCO AIRPORT At another point, Khanna said he was opposed to ICE "putting terror in communities." "I feel comfortable with ICE… I’m not terrorized by them," Marien said. The conversation expanded beyond immigration to include accountability standards in cases tied to Epstein, as both participants debated how allegations should be handled. Marien stressed the importance of due process and a high evidentiary standard before punishment. "I am very much pro any abuser being in jail, but I'm also pro the complete burden of proof," Marien said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dd91ced8d5dabda395695b Swalwell's 'best friend' in Congress turns on him after bombshell allegations torpedo his political career te 2026-04-14T01:01:02.321Z Swalwell's 'best friend' in Congress turns on him after bombshell allegations torpedo his political career One of Rep. Eric Swalwell's, D-Calif., closest friends in Congress is putting distance between himself and the lawmaker, contending he had no idea about the bombshell accusations of sexual assault that have surfaced against the former gubernatorial candidate. "I want to be clear: I had no knowledge of the allegations of assault, harassment, and predatory behavior against Eric Swalwell," Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., said in a statement. "The women who have come forward have shown courage," he continued. "They deserve to be believed, to be supported, and to see justice served." HOUSE REPUBLICAN PLANS MOTION TO OUST SWALWELL FROM CONGRESS AMID SEXUAL ASSAULT ALLEGATIONS Gallego's turn on Swalwell came just minutes before the lawmaker announced his resignation from Congress. He already pulled his endorsement of Swalwell’s now-defunct bid for governor shortly after the bombshell San Francisco Chronicle report was published, and said the lawmaker was "no longer fit to be a member of Congress" and supported the push to expel him from the lower chamber. It’s the culmination of a swift about-face for Gallego, who has signaled a desire for a 2028 presidential bid and was once described by Swalwell as his "best friend in the world." The pair have been friends since Gallego’s time in the House and both came under fire for photos that surfaced of the duo riding shirtless on camels in Qatar as part of a private trip in 2021. And just days ago, Gallego defended Swalwell online. PELOSI, CALIFORNIA DEMS SLAM SWALWELL OVER BOMBSHELL SEXUAL ASSAULT ALLEGATIONS: 'INDEFENSIBLE' "When you are in first place, is when they target you," Gallego said on X. "Eric is a fighter and he will win the Governors race." Now, Gallego said he doesn’t know his once close friend. "I trusted someone who I believed was a friend, but it is now clear that he is not the person I thought I knew," Gallego said. ERIC SWALWELL EXITS CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR RACE APOLOGIZING FOR PAST JUDGMENT WHILE DENYING CLAIMS Swalwell resigned from the House Monday night after ending his gubernatorial campaign in California, a move that was spurred by the San Francisco Chronicle's report that detailed allegations of sexual assault against him. He currently faces allegations of sexual assault and misconduct from a former staffer and three other women. In the House, Swalwell faced pressure from his colleagues to resign. That comes as the House Ethics Committee launched a probe against him and a campaign to expel him, and others, from the chamber was gaining steam. "I am aware of efforts to bring an immediate expulsion vote against me and other members. Expelling anyone in Congress without due process, within days of an allegation being made, is wrong," Swalwell said in a statement. "But it's also wrong for my constituents to have me distracted from my duties. Therefore, I plan to resign my seat in Congress." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dd91a6d8d5dabda3956949 Trump and MAGA Embraced Orban. Now, They’re Worried by His Loss in Hungary’s Election. te 2026-04-14T01:00:22.953Z Trump and MAGA Embraced Orban. Now, They’re Worried by His Loss in Hungary’s Election. Viktor Orban, the Hungarian prime minister, and his right-wing playbook were embraced by parts of the American right. Now some are worried by his defeat. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dd8d09d8d5dabda395688a Dick Vitale announces fifth cancer diagnosis as biopsy confirms melanoma in his lung and liver cavity te 2026-04-14T00:40:41.822Z Dick Vitale announces fifth cancer diagnosis as biopsy confirms melanoma in his lung and liver cavity College basketball legendary broadcaster Dick Vitale announced he is battling cancer yet again. The 86-year-old announced Monday that a biopsy confirmed he has melanoma in his lung and liver cavity, and he is immediately beginning immunotherapy to combat it. This is the fifth time Vitale has been diagnosed with cancer, and melanoma is one he has had before. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "I’ve beaten melanoma," Vitale said in a statement released by ESPN. "I’ve beaten lymphoma. I’ve beaten vocal-cord cancer. I’ve beaten lymph-node cancer. I’m 4 for 4 and I’m fully confident I’m going to make it 5 for 5." Vitale made a separate social media post on Monday, where he said he had gone through days of testing, which included scans, MRIs, bloodwork and the biopsy to confirm what doctors believed was cancer yet again. ESPN STAR RIPS ICONIC COLLEGE BASKETBALL TEAM WITH $22M ROSTER FOR DISAPPOINTING SEASON "I obviously did not get the report today that I was hoping for when my oncologist called," Vitale said. "Now at least I know what I face." "Dickie V" is one of the most established broadcasters in American sports, providing countless memorable calls through his natural enthusiasm for the game and moments on the hardwood. Vitale’s impact on college basketball dates to ESPN’s launch in 1979, and he’s close to five decades in the sport with a contract with the "Worldwide Leader" going through the 2027-28 season. However, health issues arose in 2021 when he was diagnosed with melanoma for the first time. Lymphoma followed, and then he needed chemotherapy and radiation treatments for his vocal cord cancer. In 2024, he required surgery to remove cancerous lymph nodes from his neck, and Vitale’s iconic voice could not be heard as he was unable to speak for a time after the vocal cord surgery. But like the other four diagnoses, Vitale remains optimistic and in good spirits, saying he feels "fantastic" and ready to take on yet another battle. "At 86 years young, I’ve lived a hell of a life, and I’m more motivated than ever to raise money for kids battling cancer," Vitale said. The New Jersey native spent time coaching at Garfield High School before taking over his alma mater, East Rutherford High School, where he led teams to two New Jersey state titles.  Vitale went on to coach as an assistant at Rutgers before heading to the University of Detroit as their head coach. He remained in the Michigan city to coach its Pistons from 1978-79. Once he was done coaching the Pistons, Vitale joined ESPN, calling its first-ever college basketball game in 1979, a game where DePaul beat Wisconsin. 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/69dd8ab0d8d5dabda3956810 OpenAI has bought AI personal finance startup Hiro te 2026-04-14T00:30:40.735Z OpenAI has bought AI personal finance startup Hiro The acquisition indicates a capability that OpenAI is building into ChatGPT: financial planning. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dd8a9cd8d5dabda3956807 An Amazon warehouse worker died on the job at Oregon facility te 2026-04-14T00:30:20.753Z An Amazon warehouse worker died on the job at Oregon facility Though Amazon has faced issues with warehouse safety, the company said that the death was not work related. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dd8845d8d5dabda39567a8 Vance Says Pope Leo Should Stay Out of U.S. Affairs te 2026-04-14T00:20:21.709Z Vance Says Pope Leo Should Stay Out of U.S. Affairs The vice president, a Catholic, defended President Trump, who had accused the pope of being too liberal and “weak on crime.”The pontiff responded that he had “no fear of the Trump administration.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dd8602d8d5dabda395674a Alec Baldwin admits he 'doesn’t want to work anymore' after 'Rust' shooting death: 'I want to retire' te 2026-04-14T00:10:42.030Z Alec Baldwin admits he 'doesn’t want to work anymore' after 'Rust' shooting death: 'I want to retire' Alec Baldwin reflected on his future in the film industry nearly five years after the tragic, on-set death of "Rust" cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. In July 2024, a Santa Fe judge dismissed the involuntary manslaughter case against Baldwin, 68, for the fatal shooting after ruling that the prosecution concealed evidence from his legal team. The "30 Rock" actor admitted the "painful" situation changed his entire outlook on his career. ALEC BALDWIN'S WIFE TURNS TO INSTAGRAM AFTER $20M HAMPTONS HOME SITS UNSOLD FOR YEARS "We had this incident, this tragedy, in New Mexico, where Halyna Hutchins was killed on the set of the film, and that was unspeakably difficult to deal with," he said on an episode of The Hollywood Reporter's Awards Chatter podcast. "Because of the situation in New Mexico, which was very painful, I wound up staying home a lot. I was home with my kids for three-and-a-half years — I hardly worked at all — and that’s just changing now." While Baldwin admitted he's going to "go off and do a bunch of things" now, he also became comfortable playing house with his family. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "I was home and I got used to it, and I don’t want to leave my house anymore," Baldwin confessed. "I don’t. I don’t want to work anymore. I don’t. I really don’t. I want to retire and stay home with my kids." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Alec discharged a gun on the set of "Rust" in New Mexico on Oct. 21, 2021, killing Hutchins and injuring director Joel Souza. Assistant director Dave Halls had told the actor that the gun was a "cold gun," meaning it was unloaded or "not hot," after armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed had placed the gun on a cart on set. Gutierrez Reed was convicted of loading a live round into a revolver, which Baldwin fired, killing Hutchins and wounding director Joel Souza. In July 2024, Hilaria wept alongside her husband when a Santa Fe judge dismissed the involuntary manslaughter case against Alec after ruling that the prosecution had concealed evidence from his legal team. The couple have seven children together: Carmen Gabriela Rafael Thomas, Leonardo Ángel Charles, Romeo Alejandro David, Eduardo Pao Lucas, María Lucía Victoria, and Ilaria Catalina Irena, 2. Alec was previously married to model Kim Basinger, and the former couple have one daughter together, Ireland. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dd8415d8d5dabda3956700 Gov. Katie Hobbs signed 32 bills on Monday before announcing 'moratorium' te 2026-04-14T00:02:29.207Z Gov. Katie Hobbs signed 32 bills on Monday before announcing 'moratorium' The governor signed 32 bills and vetoed 20 others before announcing she would not be signing anymore bills until Republican lawmakers present a budget proposal. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dd83fed8d5dabda39566e8 CHA Pet of the Week: Ruby te 2026-04-14T00:02:06.749Z CHA Pet of the Week: Ruby Hi there, I'm Ruby! I'm a soulful girl with a heart of gold and looks to match. I originally came from a reservation before landing at the Coconino Humane Association, and while I'm still figuring out the "big wide world,"… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dd83ead8d5dabda39566df LOCAL ROUNDUP: Coconino softball extends win streak to three games te 2026-04-14T00:01:46.225Z LOCAL ROUNDUP: Coconino softball extends win streak to three games A look at how local teams have fared recently. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dd83d6d8d5dabda39566d6 Arizona high school star Tianna Knighton transfers to NAU from Central Arizona te 2026-04-14T00:01:26.073Z Arizona high school star Tianna Knighton transfers to NAU from Central Arizona Knighton transfers to NAU from Central Arizona after playing at UT-Tyler and averaging over 30 points per game her senior season at Arcadia High School. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dd83bfd8d5dabda39566ae WNBA player opposes new Olympics transgender policy, saying they do 'anything but' protect women te 2026-04-14T00:01:03.030Z WNBA player opposes new Olympics transgender policy, saying they do 'anything but' protect women WNBA player Brianna Turner opposed the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) new policies barring biological males from competing in female sports, claiming that they do "anything but" protect women. "The IOC has a documented history of refusing to actually protect women in elite sports, and their current invocation of protection does anything but," Turner wrote in a USA Today op-ed Friday. The IOC announced in March that, starting with the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, it would be adopting a new policy limiting female category events to biologically female athletes as determined by genetic testing. CAITLYN JENNER BACKS IOC MOVE TO BAN TRANSGENDER WOMEN FROM OLYMPICS AFTER REVIEW FINDS UNFAIR ADVANTAGE Turner accused the IOC of using the new policies to "scapegoat" transgender athletes while ignoring "real" issues regarding women in sports. "Policies that single out transgender women and athletes with intersex variations do not protect women’s sports. They manufacture a scapegoat while the real challenges to women’s sports go unaddressed: unequal funding, limited access to training and facilities, pay disparities, male-dominated leadership, gender-based violence and harassment across race, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity," Turner said. She also denied the IOC's argument that the new policy is being enacted to make sure that female sports are safe and fair, claiming there were no biological advantages in transgender athletes. WHITE HOUSE RESPONDS TO IOC POLICY CHANGE TO BAN MALES FROM WOMEN'S SPORTS AS ACTIVISTS CELEBRATE "In more than 15 years of organized basketball, I’ve played with and against people who are transgender and undoubtedly people with intersex variations, and I've never experienced any unfair advantages. I saw these players as my fellow athletes, not my enemies," Turner wrote. She concluded by demanding that the IOC do not use women athletes in efforts to "shame or exclude" transgender athletes. "Do not use the names of women athletes to target, shame or exclude transgender women. Transgender women are women. Women with intersex variations are women. I welcome these women—and all women—onto my teams," Turner wrote. "If we really want to protect the integrity of sport, let’s invest in fairness, opportunity and safety for every athlete. Let’s build a future where sport belongs to everyone." WINTER OLYMPICS MAKES HISTORY WITH FIRST OPENLY TRANSGENDER SKIER COMPETING IN WOMEN'S DIVISION Fox News Digital reached out to the IOC for comment. WNBA legend Sue Bird also claimed earlier this month on the "A Touch More" podcast that the new IOC policy was "fearmongering" and "not solving a problem that exists." In the same podcast, former U.S. women’s soccer star Megan Rapinoe pushed back on the idea that the Olympics policy was based on science. "We already know that biology, as much as we want it to be just nice and clean and tight and perfectly in one category and another, it’s not," Rapinoe said. "We know that. So, now what we’re doing is subjecting everybody, all women and all people who are identifying as women to this really invasive testing that only to me says like, ‘Oh we’re just trying to whittle it down to a certain type of woman.' Is that what we’re doing? That’s really the whole game here. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dd83abd8d5dabda39566a5 JD Vance says the ball is 'in Iran’s court' after Pakistan peace talks stall te 2026-04-14T00:00:43.504Z JD Vance says the ball is 'in Iran’s court' after Pakistan peace talks stall Vice President JD Vance said Iran holds the deciding hand in what comes next in the Middle East conflict, while rejecting reports that recent peace talks in Pakistan ended in failure. Vance’s remarks come after his weekend trip to Pakistan for face-to-face negotiations with Iranian officials – talks that reports suggested produced no breakthrough. "The ball is very much in their court," Vance told "Special Report" anchor Bret Baier on Monday. "You ask what happens next, I think the Iranians are going to determine what happens next." Vance said there were "good conversations" during the weekend talks that helped clarify U.S. priorities, including the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial international oil route. ROBERT MAGINNIS: WHY ISLAMABAD TALKS WERE ALWAYS DOOMED TO FAIL "I wouldn't just say that things went wrong. I also think things went right. We made a lot of progress," he said. "They moved in our direction, which is why I think we would say that we had some good signs, but they didn't move far enough." Vance told Fox News that the Pakistan peace talks ultimately ended because Iranian negotiators were unable to finalize a deal, adding that the discussions revealed insights into who holds decision-making authority in Tehran. PAKISTANI GENERAL SAYS IRAN DIPLOMACY STILL 'ALIVE, DESPITE US BLOCKADE, FAILED TALKS "We acquired some knowledge about how the Iranians are negotiating, and this is ultimately why we left Pakistan," he said. "What we figured out is that they were unable, I think — the team that was there, was unable to cut a deal," he explained. "They had to go back to Tehran, either from the supreme leader or somebody else, and actually get approval to the terms that we had set." Meanwhile, President Donald Trump instituted a naval blockade of all Iranian ports Monday, following weeks of tensions in which Iran barred U.S. vessels from passing through the Strait of Hormuz. "What they [Iranians] have done is engage in this act of economic terrorism against the entire world. They’ve basically threatened any ship that's moving through the Straits of Hormuz. Well, as the President of the United States showed, two can play at that game," Vance said. U.S. navy ships have been ordered to identify and flag any Iran-affiliated vessels traveling through the Strait of Hormuz. Vance said that given the United States’ ceasefire agreement, he expects Iran to fully reopen the critical trade route, but admitted that it was a goal point that Iranians "tried to move" during the Pakistan talks. VANCE WARNS IRAN WILL 'FIND OUT' TRUMP IS 'NOT ONE TO MESS AROUND' IF CEASEFIRE DEAL FALLS APART "We've stopped bombing the country. What we expect the Iranians to give up is a full reopening of the Straits of Hormuz," the vice president told Fox News. The administration’s strategy to target Iranian ships marks an intensification of its pressure campaign to force Iran into reopening the Strait of Hormuz – this time, by strangling Iran’s ability to transport its own oil. "If the Iranians are gonna try to engage in economic terrorism, we're gonna abide by a simple principle that no Iranian ships are getting out either," Vance said. "We know that's a big deal to them. We know it applies additional economic leverage." TRUMP’S IRAN CEASEFIRE ROCKED WITHIN HOURS AMID REPORTED MISSILE, DRONE ATTACKS Vance said the United States still maintains the upper hand, even as the next move rests with Iran. "We have the military advantage," the vice president said. "We now have additional economic pressure that we're applying on them through the blockade that we've imposed on their oil coming out of the Straits of Hormuz." "We have a lot of cards. We have the leverage, and we're going to see what the Iranians do with that," he continued. Vance also addressed reports that he was skeptical of Trump’s move to launch a war on Iran alongside Israel. "I give my advice to the President of the United States, and we all do. And I expect that when I give advice to the President of the United States that it's going to be private because the president should rely on his senior advisors without them running to the media." "What I will say, Bret, is that I 100% agree with the president on the fact that Iran can't have a nuclear weapon." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/home