https://meenews.co/post/6a56ce23c2ca79de23673cd6 Trump threatens to expand strikes on Iran, says power plants are next to go: 'Hit them hard' te 2026-07-15T00:02:43.250Z Trump threatens to expand strikes on Iran, says power plants are next to go: 'Hit them hard' President Donald Trump threatened Tuesday to expand military strikes and continue to hit Iran "very hard" until they come to the negotiating table, lamenting that every time a deal is made, Tehran breaks its promise. "We're going to hit them very hard tonight," he said in an exclusive interview with Fox News chief foreign correspondent Trey Yingst. "We're going hit them hard tomorrow night. We're gonna hit them really hard the night after." U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has conducted consecutive strikes near the Strait of Hormuz over the past several days, and Trump said the operations will continue until he determines it is "enough." TRUMP SAYS US WILL STRIKE IRAN 'VERY HARD' AGAIN TODAY "Next week it gets really bad for them because next week comes the power plants," the president warned. "Next week comes the bridges. We're gonna knock out all their power plants. We're going to knock out all their bridges unless they get to the table and negotiate." 🔍 Got a story tip? Email nora.moriarty@fox.com President Trump's comments come after he walked back plans to instate a 20% toll on all vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Instead, Middle Eastern nations will make "massive" investment and trade deals with the United States, Trump said. "I was going to charge a fee, but instead they'd rather spend a lot of money in the United States, which frankly is better because I don't like the idea of a fee," he said in the interview aired on "Special Report." US CLAWS BACK KEY CONCESSION TO IRAN AFTER FRESH ATTACKS ON COMMERCIAL SHIPS IN STRAIT OF HORMUZ The U.S. also reimposed its naval blockade on Iranian ports in the strait at Trump’s order. Trump, who said U.S. representatives recently spoke with Iranian negotiators, expressed frustrations over what he described as Iran’s tendency to break promises and warned the country will face severe consequences if it fails to reach an agreement. 📲 More stories at @newswithnora on X "They want to make a deal. But every time they make a do, they break it," the president said. TRUMP WARNS IRAN'S 'CLOCK IS TICKING': MOVE 'FAST' OR 'THERE WON'T BE ANYTHING LEFT' "You better make a deal, you're not going to have anybody left. We're being very careful with the civilian population, as you know, but I said, you better make a deal you're going to not have anything left." Trump said his military objectives in Iran – including keeping the Strait of Hormuz open – have been achieved, despite traffic through the waterway being down roughly 90% from normal levels on Monday. "I think they're completed now, honestly," the president said. "If we left right now, it would take them 20 years to rebuild what they have." Yingst asked Trump about new activity at a nuclear facility outside of Tehran previously hit by U.S. strikes. Trump dismissed it as not a main concern. "We can hit that one very easily. You know, it only takes a matter of minutes for us to do it and do major damage. Major damage," he said. "And when they know it's coming, they disappear." The president touted "tremendous progress" in degrading Iran’s military capabilities while admitting Tehran still retains some ability to fight, comparing the country to a boxer. "They've been degraded to a very low level," Trump said. "And they have fight. You know? It's like a great boxer. You think you have him beat, and then all of a sudden he comes back, and he gives you a shot. They have some fight left, but they don't have much." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a56ce0fc2ca79de23673ccd California suspect's alleged $30K meth stash busted after leaving backpack in rideshare: police te 2026-07-15T00:02:23.795Z California suspect's alleged $30K meth stash busted after leaving backpack in rideshare: police A California man's alleged drug haul was foiled after he accidentally left behind a backpack containing a massive stash of suspected methamphetamine in a rideshare vehicle, officials said in a news release. The San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) said authorities recovered roughly three-quarters of a pound of suspected meth after the rideshare driver contacted officers Sunday afternoon. The drugs have an estimated street value of more than $30,000, according to treatment directory Recovered, which cites typical prices of up to $100 per gram. BORDER OFFICERS CRACK OPEN CABBAGE SHIPMENT HIDING MULTIMILLION-DOLLAR SECRET AT TEXAS BORDER "A suspect's rideshare trip took an unexpected turn after he left behind a bag containing more than 300 grams of methamphetamine," SFPD said. The incident unfolded near the Tenderloin neighborhood, one of San Francisco's most notorious areas long plagued by open-air drug activity, homelessness and violent crime. Police identified the suspect as 41-year-old Sacramento resident Jessie Ottman-Comb. NEWSOM BLASTED BY SHERIFF IN HIS OWN BACKYARD OVER CALIFORNIA CRIME AS VICTIMS CRY FOUL Authorities said they quickly located Ottman-Comb after working with the rideshare driver to arrange for the backpack to be returned to its owner, ultimately leading officers to a motel where he was staying. During a search of the motel room, officers reportedly recovered two cellphones, two tablets and drug paraphernalia. Police seized all the items, along with the suspected methamphetamine found in the rideshare vehicle, as evidence. In total, authorities recovered 355.7 grams of suspected methamphetamine. Ottman-Comb was booked into the San Francisco County Jail on charges including possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and transportation or sale of methamphetamine. The investigation remains active, police said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a56cdfcc2ca79de23673cbf Man who allegedly sent racial insult to Aces' Chelsea Gray is fired from job at Hilton, company says te 2026-07-15T00:02:04.337Z Man who allegedly sent racial insult to Aces' Chelsea Gray is fired from job at Hilton, company says Hilton Grand Vacations announced Tuesday that it has fired an employee who allegedly sent a racial insult to Las Vegas Aces star Chelsea Gray. "The person responsible for posting this information is no longer with the company," Hilton Grand Vacations said in its statement. "His behavior was in violation of multiple company policies and does not reflect our company's values in any way." Gray posted a screenshot of an alleged Instagram direct message she received after her loss to Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever on Sunday. HOST CLAIMS WNBA COMMISSIONER CATHY ENGELBERT CANCELED INTERVIEW AS CAITLIN CLARK CONTROVERSY MOUNTS The screenshot contained an alleged racial slur against Gray, and included the user's profile name and photo. "People act like we just make this s--- up. And the audacity to tell us as athletes to 'shut up and dribble,'" Gray wrote under the screenshot. The Fever defeated the Aces 109-75, as Clark had 12 points with seven rebounds and six assists. The Fever guard continued to work her way back to a full-time role after suffering a back injury on June 24. SUSPENDED ALYSSA THOMAS RECEIVES SUPPORT FROM TEAMMATE & COACH AFTER CHEAP SHOT ON CAITLIN CLARK The game against the Aces came amid heightened tension among WNBA fans and players which followed the incident where Clark was punched in the throat by Alyssa Thomas during a June 24 game between the Fever and Phoenix Mercury. The incident and subsequent discourse has resurfaced contentious racial debates surrounding Clark's presence as the preeminent player in the WNBA. Thomas and her teammates previously revealed they also received racial insults and threats after the throat punch. Last week, 11 Republican lawmakers wrote a letter to WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert alleging Clark faces racially motivated hostility and expressing concern that the "physical hostility" and "violence" she faces may also be racially motivated. "Clark has been hip-checked, poked in the eye, and struck in the throat during games. These incidents go far beyond routine physical play, yet the WNBA and its officiating have too often failed to address these unacceptable incidents and hold players accountable," the letter states. Engelbert then allegedly canceled an interview on "The Dan Patrick Show" late last week, Patrick claimed on Friday's show, due to guidance from the league's public relations team. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a56cde8c2ca79de23673cb6 Far-left podcaster Jennifer Welch calls homeschooling 'trickle down stupidity,' a 'huge problem' te 2026-07-15T00:01:44.881Z Far-left podcaster Jennifer Welch calls homeschooling 'trickle down stupidity,' a 'huge problem' Co-hosts Jennifer Welch and Angie Sullivan of the far-left "I've Had It" podcast condemned homeschooling as "weird as f---" and the "worst" idea during their show on Tuesday. Their comments were in response to a caller to the show complaining about "morons attempting to homeschool their children" when they "probably shouldn't have even had children to start with." Sullivan quickly seized on the caller's comments, remarking that she worries about "people in Bible study" homeschooling their kids. BLUE STATE BILL TARGETS HOMESCHOOLERS IN LATEST GOVERNMENT POWER GRAB "I just think homeschooling is a bad idea, from soup to nuts," Sullivan said. "I don’t care if you’re a nuclear physicist. I think it’s just f---ing weird as f--- that you want your kids around you all day, every day, and all night. And just the socialization."  "For me personally, it was that I would have gotten up on my hands and knees and strapped them to my back and crawled to get them to school every day just to get them where I wasn't," she continued. "So, I don't trust somebody that wants to be with their kids 24/7. I think a lot of dumb people do it because it's just easier and that's a concern." Welch accused parents who choose to homeschool of attempting to "project a script onto their kids" and claimed they were incapable of critical thinking. "This is trickle-down stupidity. This is MAGA on steroids. This is MAHA. This is tradwife. This is unvaxxed and unjacked and all that s---. This is the worst, worst, worst," Welch said. BRAZIL PARENTS FACE PRISON SENTENCE FOR HOMESCHOOLING AFTER COURT ACCUSES THEM OF 'INTELLECTUAL NEGLECT' The far-left podcaster argued that homeschooling was part of America's "fundamental crazy Christian problem," suggesting it was essentially child abuse. "I think it's a huge problem," Welch said. "I cannot stand these people, but, again, it's a pretty big red flag when somebody tells you, when you're like 'What's their deal, they seem kind of awful' [and they say] 'I was homeschooled.' You're like, 'Yeah.' I just think it's such a selfish thing for parents to do."  She added, "I honestly ... I'm just gonna say this. I think it's selfish for parents to push a religion on a child and make them believe just one before they're old enough to hear about all of them or none of them and decide for themselves. I think it's all child abuse, honestly." HOMESCHOOLING RATES SURGE ACROSS THE COUNTRY IN THE WAKE OF COVID: REPORT In a comment to Fox News Digital, American Culture Project senior fellow and education policy advocate Corey DeAngelis remarked that sending children to government schools for a majority of their childhoods was the real "weird" position. "It's not weird to love your children and want them around. It’s weird to outsource them to strangers employed by the government while pretending it’s for their own good. The government school system is filled with documented abuse, bullying, fights, drugs, gangs, violence, and relentless socialist indoctrination. That’s the 'socialization' these hosts are defending," DeAngelis said. "Homeschooling isn’t some radical new experiment," he continued. "Parents teaching their own children at home is how human beings learned for thousands of years. The real experiment is the factory-model government schooling system that only exists because of 19th-century Prussian militarism and 20th-century progressive social engineering."  "And that experiment has failed millions of kids," he added. "The podcast comments reveal more about the hosts’ contempt for family and parental authority than they do about homeschooling. Parents choosing to raise and educate their own children isn’t 'MAGA on steroids' or 'trickle-down stupidity.' It’s the most natural thing in the world." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a56cdd4c2ca79de23673ca5 House votes to end clock changes, put entire country on daylight saving time year-round te 2026-07-15T00:01:24.929Z House votes to end clock changes, put entire country on daylight saving time year-round WASHINGTON – The House voted Tuesday to end the twice-yearly clock change, putting the country on daylight saving time permanently if the Senate goes along. States could opt out and choose instead to stay on permanent standard time under the measure, known as the Sunshine Protection Act. Arizona has been on Mountain Standard Time since 1968, which is why it’s the same time in Phoenix and Los Angeles at this time of year. But the “spring ahead, fall back” ritual would be a thing of the past.  The bill passed overwhelmingly, on a bipartisan 308-117 vote. The Arizona delegation split 5-4 against the bill. President Donald Trump has long supported an end to the clock change, calling it inconvenient and costly. “It’s time that people can stop worrying about the `Clock,’ not to mention all of the work and money that is spent on this ridiculous, twice yearly production,” he wrote on Truth Social in May, after a House committee approved the bill 48-1. “It will also be a very nice WIN for the Republican Party. Take it! We are going with the far more popular alternative, Saving Daylight, which gives you a longer, brighter Day.” The other option was to set Standard Time as the national norm. “People would like to have more light later, but some people want to have more light earlier because they don’t want to have to take their kids to school in the dark,” Trump said. All three Arizona Democrats opposed the bill: Reps. Greg Stanton and Yassamin Ansari of Phoenix and Adelita Grijalva of Tucson. So did GOP Reps. Paul Gosar of Bullhead City and Andy Biggs of Gilbert. Rep. David Schweikert of Fountain Hills, who faces Biggs in the July 21 primary for Arizona governor, supported the bill, as did fellow Republican Reps. Juan Ciscomani of Tucson, Eli Crane of Oro Valley and Abe Hamadeh of Scottsdale. Railroads created the four standard time zones (Eastern, Central, Mountain and Pacific) in 1883 to simplify scheduling.  Congress established daylight saving time in 1918 to conserve fuel during World War I but repealed it a year later. President Franklin Roosevelt imposed it again during World War II. In 1966, Congress approved the Uniform Time Act, allowing states to opt out of daylight time and go year-round without changing the clock. Congress has tweaked the start and end dates a few times since then.  The current rules date to 2005: DST starts at 2 a.m. local standard time on the second Sunday in March, when clocks are set ahead one hour. On the first Sunday in November, clocks are set back one hour at 2 a.m. Arizona, which has plenty of daylight during its hot summers, has stuck with Standard Time year-round since 1968, to save on cooling costs and allow evening activities to start earlier. The part of the state controlled by the Navajo Nation does, however, observe DST. Only Hawaii uses standard time statewide. In 1972, Congress amended the law further, giving states the option to have more than one time zone and to exempt parts of their territory from DST observance. The country has experimented with universal DST before, including a two-year trial that Congress initiated in response to the Arab oil embargo in 1973. “It was popular until parents realized their children had to travel to school in darkness, armed with flashlights,” Rep. Madeleine Dean, D- Pennsylvania, said during a brief House debate Tuesday. Congress ended the experiment early on Feb. 23, 1975, in response to public dissatisfaction. Arguments in favor of universal DST have historically focused on the promotion of tourism and other economic activity, as well as energy conservation, though a 2007 Energy Department study was inconclusive on that. Two lawmakers from Florida, which relies heavily on tourism, voiced strong support during Tuesday’s debate. “In Florida … this issue is especially important,” said GOP Rep. Gus Bilirakis. “Our state is home to families, retirees, small businesses and industries that depend on predictable schedules and the ability to make the most of every single day.” Democratic Rep. Darren Soto noted that he supported a similar measure in the Florida Legislature in 2013. “People after work go out to businesses and they get to have fun,” he said. “Beach communities like that one extra hour of sunshine. Kids can go out and play.” Opposition has traditionally centered on concerns about children in northern states going to school in the dark and impacts on health, including the disruption of circadian rhythms from waking up in darkness. Although 114 Democrats voted for the bill, some took the opportunity to bash Republicans for focusing on a low-priority issue.  “I actually support this bill,” the senior Democrat on the Rules Committee, Rep. Jim McGovern of Massachusetts, said during the debate. “But folks getting crushed by rent, utility bills and healthcare costs? Is this really the best the majority can do?” Opposition also stems from concerns that not enough time has been spent studying the effects of another experiment with universal DST after the previous one. “I worry this bill is repeating the mistakes of the past,” Dean said. The post House votes to end clock changes, put entire country on daylight saving time year-round appeared first on Cronkite News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a56cb7bc2ca79de23673c31 Country singer RaeLynn files for divorce from Army veteran husband after decade-long marriage te 2026-07-14T23:51:23.147Z Country singer RaeLynn files for divorce from Army veteran husband after decade-long marriage RaeLynn revealed this week that she decided to file for divorce from her husband of more than 10 years. "After much thought and prayer, I have made the difficult decision to file for divorce," the 32-year-old country singer wrote on social media on Tuesday. She continued, "As a working mom, I am committed to giving my daughter the love, stability, and support she will need while we navigate this next chapter together. I am grateful for the love and encouragement of my family, friends, and fans, and I respectfully ask for privacy as we move forward with grace and compassion." JELLY ROLL FILES FOR DIVORCE FROM WIFE BUNNIE XO AFTER ALMOST A DECADE OF MARRIAGE The couple share one daughter, Daisy Rae, who is 4 years old. The singer spoke to Fox News in 2017, calling her husband "selfless" for his military service. "I’m just so proud of him," she said at the time. The pair met at church in 2012 and later reconnected at a wedding before marrying in 2016. KIMBERLY WILLIAMS-PAISLEY SAYS BRAD PAISLEY 'STALKED' HER AFTER WATCHING HER IN 'FATHER OF THE BRIDE' Davis is a former financial adviser and an Army veteran. The "God Made Girls" singer has written several songs about her husband, including "Camo," "Diamonds," and "Lonely Call." "I wrote diamonds after we got engaged, and the hook of the song is a diamond is just a diamond until you put it on the right left hand," she told Fox News in 2017, shortly after Davis had returned from basic training. "It’s one of my favorite songs to sing because I love to honor my husband." APP USERS CLICK HERE FOR POST She filed for divorce in Nashville on June 8, citing irreconcilable differences, according to People magazine. RaeLynn has shared several photos of her daughter this summer, including one of the two of them dancing to her duet with Rhett Akins called "We’re American Made." JENNIFER GARNER SAYS DIVORCE FROM BEN AFFLECK CAUSED 'UPHEAVAL' THAT KEPT HER FROM WORKING FOR YEARS She and her daughter danced in the video while twinning in patriotic clothing as her daughter clutched a Woody from "Toy Story" doll. In the video, RaeLynn wore blue cowgirl boots with red stars and Daisy Rae sported a red checkered jumper, red cowgirl boots and American flag bows in her hair. In 2016, RaeLynn told Taste of Country that she wrote her song "Love Triangle" about her parents’ divorce. "Anybody that I've ever talked to that comes as a child of divorce like me, there's a part of you that's scared, but there's also a part of you that knows that you don't ever want to repeat those mistakes," she told the outlet soon after her marriage. "I will never ever put my kid through that, and I never want to go through that, because I saw how much it hurt my mom and how much it hurt my dad," she said at the time.  "I look at marriage in a totally different way. I feel like our generation kind of looks at it as a disposable thing, but it's not, it's a commitment. When I made that commitment, I made it for life and I'm gonna stick to it." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a56c732c2ca79de23673b78 David Beckham goes full cowboy in Dallas before Spain's World Cup semifinal victory te 2026-07-14T23:33:06.949Z David Beckham goes full cowboy in Dallas before Spain's World Cup semifinal victory David Beckham channeled his inner cowboy in preparation for the FIFA World Cup match played between France and Spain. The 51-year-old retired soccer star arrived in Dallas ahead of the 2026 World Cup semifinal match between the two nations and embraced the culture of the city. Upon arriving in Dallas, he posted a photo of himself in a white cowboy hat, captioning the post, "Nice warm welcome to Dallas 🤠 How do I look @colehauser22 ?? @stetsonusa thank you ❤️" "Yellowstone" star, Cole Hauser, responded to the former soccer star in the comments section, writing, "Haha! Looking like Texas gangster. Enjoy!" TOM CRUISE, DAVID BECKHAM, KATY PERRY AND MORE CELEBRITIES SPOTTED AT 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP MATCHES Fans got a kick out of the England native's new look, with one writing, "Yeeeees!!!! Get a rope cowboy. 🔥🤠❤️💯🤣," and another calling him, "A true British cowboy! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🤠." A third fan added, "Cowboy hat suits you!! 🤠" In the end, Spain defeated France in the semifinal with the final score being 2-0. Spain now awaits to see who they will face-off in the finals, as they will play the winner of tomorrow's game played between Argentina and England. Beckham previously celebrated England's win over Norway in the quarterfinals, sharing a photo of him and his wife, Victoria, with three of their four children, Romeo, Cruz and Harper, who were all decked out in England's team merch. APP USERS CLICK HERE FOR POST "What a moment in miami , I'm so proud of the team tonight reaching the Semi final of the World Cup and to celebrate with my family was so special," he wrote in the caption. "Thank you @england for giving our country these moments ❤️🤍 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿." Noticeably absent from the celebrations were the couple's oldest son, Brooklyn, who has distanced himself from his family after making explosive claims against his parents on his Instagram stories in January, accusing them of controlling him his whole life and only caring about the Beckham brand and their image. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER The former Spice Girl broke her silence on her son's claims against her and her husband during an interview with The Wall Street Journal in April, telling the outlet, "we love our children very much." LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "We've always tried to be the best parents that we can be...And you know, we've been in the public eye for more than 30 years right now, and all we've ever tried to do is protect our children and love our children," she added. "And you know, that's all I really want to say about it." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a56c71fc2ca79de23673b6f Legends Justin Verlander and Kate Upton make one last All-Star Game red carpet appearance te 2026-07-14T23:32:47.499Z Legends Justin Verlander and Kate Upton make one last All-Star Game red carpet appearance This is it. In all likelihood, Tuesday in Philadelphia is the last time that legends Justin Verlander and Kate Upton will walk the MLB All-Star Red Carpet. At least as a member of an MLB roster. Verlander, the All-Star Game "Legend Pick," is calling it a career at the end of the season. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON’T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! The future Hall of Famer threw cold water on the idea of making a comeback while on the red carpet. He was asked about his retirement and what it would take to keep him from calling it quits. He replied, "I don't know if there's much you can do at this point." Verlander, 43, then added that his teammate Tarik Skubal has been telling him that all the best come back. This prompted a comment about him training and popping up at the trade deadline ready to be signed next year. "Sure. Here we are at the All-Star Break and I can't get healthy and pitch...," he said of the idea. "But hopefully, I get healthy in the second half, you know? You know that's what I'm trying to do." WHAT TO WATCH FOR DURING THE 2026 MLB ALL-STAR GAME AT CITIZENS BANK PARK IN PHILADELPHIA The reality is that baseball is a young man's game. At 43, Verlander knows that's the case. He's focusing on getting healthy in the second half and riding off into the sunset. The game of baseball and the red carpets that come with success are for a new generation. They're for the likes of Paul Skenes and Livvy Dunne. They're for Brandon Marsh and his mom, sister and girlfriend. And the game and the red carpets are for guys like Corbin Carroll and his girlfriend Emma Broyles. FORMER HOME RUN DERBY PARTICIPANT DISCUSSES WHY MLB ALL-STAR FESTIVITIES ARE THE BEST IN SPORTS But that doesn’t mean we don't deserve one last red carpet appearance from Justin Verlander and Kate Upton. They've earned it and so have we. Cue the music as we thank them by taking a look back at some of their past All-Star Game Red Carpet appearances. What a run. We'll see them in Cooperstown in a few years. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a56c70bc2ca79de23673b5f Save those pennies, because the House just voted to stop minting them te 2026-07-14T23:32:27.526Z Save those pennies, because the House just voted to stop minting them WASHINGTON – The House voted Tuesday to end production of the penny, after years of debate over a coin that costs far more to make than it’s worth.  According to the U.S. Mint, each penny cost 3.69 cents to produce in 2024. The cost has exceeded the face value for the last 19 years.  In February 2025, President Donald Trump instructed the Treasury Department to stop producing pennies. “For far too long the United States has minted pennies which literally cost us more than 2 cents. This is so wasteful!” he wrote at the time. The House approved the bill, dubbed the Common Cents Act, without a roll call vote – a procedure reserved for the least controversial measures. Rep. French Hill, R-Ark., who managed the floor debate, called the legislation an effort to “save taxpayer dollars and modernize a part of our currency system that no longer makes economic sense.” “The numbers speak for themselves,” he said, erroneously stating that each penny costs $3.69 to make. “We have to be practical.” Traditionally, lawmakers from Illinois, the Land of Lincoln, have resisted efforts to end production of a coin that has borne Abraham Lincoln’s likeness since 1909. That was the first U.S. coin to feature a president’s image. But inflation has taken a big bite over the decades. It would take 37 cents today to equal the value of a penny in 1909. Other countries have taken similar measures to discontinue low denomination coins. Canada, for instance, ceased production of its penny in 2012. The Senate still has to approve the measure. Arizona produces about 70% of the nation’s copper but discontinuing the penny has had little impact on the mining industry or copper prices.  Pennies minted since 1982 have been primarily made of zinc and contain only around 2.5% copper by weight, and they account for only a small fraction of U.S. copper demand. The bill would authorize the Treasury to adopt a lower-cost, zinc-based nickel to “ensure that increased nickel demand is not mitigating the savings due to the elimination of the penny,” Hill said.  Each nickel cost 13.78 cents to produce in 2024, according to the Mint. “Nickels aren’t exactly a bargain either,” Hill said. Under the bill approved Tuesday, pennies already in circulation would remain legal tender and electronic transactions would continue to be conducted to the exact cent.  Cash purchases, though, would be rounded to the nearest 5 cents when exact change isn’t available. The Mint could still produce pennies as collector’s items. The American Bankers Association, among other groups, supported the move.  Hill described the legislation as a recognition that the “government can do things more efficiently, making smart updates where they’re needed, saving money in the process.” The post Save those pennies, because the House just voted to stop minting them appeared first on Cronkite News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a56c6f8c2ca79de23673b56 Summer of Salads Returns to Gladly te 2026-07-14T23:32:08.069Z Summer of Salads Returns to Gladly Summer in Phoenix brings lighter fare to the table at many Valley eateries, including The Gladly’s Original Chopped Salad, which is available now through the end of August at the neighborhood spot (submitted photo). Summer in Arizona means a few things: triple-digit temps, sizzling sidewalks and, at The Gladly, the return of a customer-favorite culinary tradition – The Summer of Salads. Continuing through August, diners who enjoy the eatery’s Original Chopped Salad can indulge in the dish that started it all for just $15 every Monday. Typically a slower season for Valley restaurants, the summer special is a way to entice diners to step out of the heat and support local eateries over the next couple of months. It also serves to celebrate the chef who created the salad, which in May 2025 was officially recognized as an iconic dish of Arizona by the state itself – “cementing its rightful place in the culinary history books (and our hearts),” the restaurant said. The proclamation reads: “The Original Chopped Salad [is recognized] as a celebrated culinary staple of Arizona and commends the contributions of Chef Bernie Kantak and The Gladly for its role in preserving and sharing this iconic dish, and expresses its appreciation for the chefs, restaurateurs and culinary professionals who continue to enrich our city’s cultural landscape.” Created by Kantak in 1997, the perfect rows of smoked salmon, couscous, arugula, freeze dried corn, pepitas, asiago, black currants and creamy buttermilk dressing offer a lighter way to enjoy dining out during the hot summer months in Phoenix. The dish is available Mondays through Aug. 31, all day: dine-in, delivery or takeout. The Gladly is located on 22nd Street and Camelback Road. For more information, visit www.thegladly.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a56c6e4c2ca79de23673b4d Tools 4 School supports K-8 students te 2026-07-14T23:31:48.614Z Tools 4 School supports K-8 students The Phoenix Tools 4 School backpack and school supply giveaway returns on Saturday, July 25, from 7 to 11 a.m. Held at American Legion Post 41 (715 S. 2nd Ave., Phoenix), this annual community event supports local families with the back-to-school costs by providing free school supplies and backpacks to all students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The event, co-hosted by Travis L. Williams American Legion Post 65, is a collaborative effort between community partners American Legion Post 41 Tony F. Soza and Ray Martinez, APS, Arizona Diamondbacks, ASU, HeroZona Foundation, Helios Education Foundation and SRP. The event is open to the public and anticipated to attract thousands of families. Supplies are limited, and backpacks will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis while they last. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early, and students must be present to receive their backpacks and supplies. For more information about the HeroZona Foundation’s community program partnerships visit www.herozona.org. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a56c694c2ca79de23673b2b ‘We Love Iraq,’ Trump Tells New Prime Minister in Oval Office Meeting te 2026-07-14T23:30:28.236Z ‘We Love Iraq,’ Trump Tells New Prime Minister in Oval Office Meeting The meeting comes as President Trump’s administration has been ratcheting up pressure on Baghdad to diminish Iran’s influence in Iraq. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a56c486c2ca79de236739eb Canadian police politely ask people to stop bringing them unexploded WWII grenades te 2026-07-14T23:21:42.209Z Canadian police politely ask people to stop bringing them unexploded WWII grenades A police department in Canada has a very important message for people in their community. Please, don't bring any unexploded World War II-era hand grenades to the police station. You'd think that shouldn't have to be explicitly stated, but the Ontario Provincial Police in Ottawa had to make that exact ask on social media. RARE CANNONBALL EMERGES FROM GROUND AT THE ALAMO, LIKELY UNTOUCHED FOR NEARLY 190 YEARS "Earlier today, an individual brought an unexploded WW2 grenade to the Ottawa OPP Detachment for disposal," the post from July 10 reads. "The OPP would like to remind the public that if you find such items, please do not transport them to your local police station." Wow. Lots to unpack here. REVOLUTIONARY WAR CANNONS DEBUT AT SAVANNAH HISTORY MUSEUM FOR AMERICA 250 First of all, how does one stumble across a World War II-era hand grenade out in the wilds of Canada? History buffs will recall that there wasn't a whole lot of action in the Great White North during WWII. I mean, if you spotted an old grenade while hiking through Belgium's Ardennes Forest, I would understand. Stumbling upon an 80-year-old live grenade in Canada? Wouldn't have seen that coming. But if you should acquire one, I understand the impulse to take it to the police. In all honesty, that probably would've been my move too. I'd rather be honest and let the boys in blue know what I've got instead of them finding it in my car during a traffic stop or playing hot potato with it in the alley behind my house. Fortunately, the 5-0 north of the border had some crystal clear directions on what to do should another person encounter an old explosive (which seems unlikely, but then again, it happening once seemed unlikely). "If you find an unexploded ordinance, leave it where it is and contact your local police," they said. "The police will arrange for their Explosives Disposal Unit to attend to safely discard the item." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a56c434c2ca79de236739a3 Lorde says AI glasses are “not sexy” te 2026-07-14T23:20:20.297Z Lorde says AI glasses are “not sexy” "Increasingly in our world, it gets harder and harder to know what is real," Lorde said on stage. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a56bff1c2ca79de2367339d MLB stars address salary cap, owners saying baseball is broken ahead of All-Star Game: 'Bad for the game' te 2026-07-14T23:02:09.617Z MLB stars address salary cap, owners saying baseball is broken ahead of All-Star Game: 'Bad for the game' Major League Baseball is the last remaining big US sport that doesn't have a salary cap, and if you ask some of baseball's best players, it's clear they want to keep it that way. MLB's owners have united over the past few months, spurred on by criticism of the Los Angeles Dodgers and their willingness to try and win more games than the opposition, in pushing for one. The league has posted misleading graphics on their social media platforms in order to promote that view. They've told fans that the sport they buy tickets for is broken and beyond repair, unless owners are allowed to limit what they spend on payroll. In a season where competitive balance is on full display, they've advertised that small market teams have little-to-no hope of winning a World Series. So how do the players feel about commissioner Rob Manfred and the New York office telling them that baseball is broken? Well, at the media days ahead of the 2026 All-Star Game, several of them got a chance to answer. MLB COMMISSIONER SAYS TRUMP 'INTERESTED' IN MLB CBA NEGOTIATIONS BUT 'WILL PASS' ON POTENTIAL HELP Sportico asked several stars at media days their feelings on a salary cap and the owners' negotiating strategy. Turns out, they don't like it. "I think it's bad for the game," said Los Angeles Angels superstar Mike Trout. "The game's in a great spot right now, you know, I just don't support that." "I think if the billionaires are wanting it, you know, they're the billionaires for a reason, and they want to continue to enhance their portfolios as much as possible," added Yankees outfielder and former MVP Cody Bellinger. "And us players understand that, and so the answer to your question is no good." MLB OWNERS REVEAL NEW DETAILS OF SALARY CAP PROPOSAL THAT ALL BUT GUARANTEE A LOCKOUT THIS DECEMBER Toronto Blue Jays reliever Louis Varland, whose team lost to the big-spending Dodgers in the 2025 World Series, was even more direct, giving a one word answer: "Bad." Tigers outfielder Riley Greene said he wouldn't comment, but his teammate, catcher Dillon Dingler, had a simple, "Bad. Bad," answer. Dodgers star Max Muncy, at the center of the storm, brought up an interesting point from the players' perspective. "The biggest thing for me is every other league has a cap," he said. "And not one of those players like it. So why would we agree to something that no other player likes?" That's the oft-ignored point that some fans miss. Salary caps are not popular with players, anywhere. Because it arbitrarily limits their earning potential. That is not how any other industry functions. If say, Apple wants to hire an important tech executive from Google, they can do so by offering more money than other companies. Their only limitation is the amount of money they have available to spend. If OpenAI swoops in and offers double, they can do so. That's how capitalism and competition works. "I think it's bad for everyone, I think it's even bad for the teams, bad for the players, bad for everyone," Reds All-Star Sal Stewart said. "So, yeah, I'm not in favor." While others said they weren't sure about it, or viewed themselves as "uneducated" on a potential cap, the overwhelming reaction is that it's bad for baseball. On the league's side, Manfred said ahead of the All-Star Game that the "Level the Field" ad campaign pushing the cap to fans is designed to "keep fans informed," then accused the players of being inaccurate with their comments while ignoring the campaign's own inaccuracies. "I think when you have a difficult public issue, particularly when the other side of the issue is being very public about what their views are on the negotiation, I think it's incumbent on us to keep our fans informed of our view of the world," Manfred explained on Tuesday ahead of the All-Star Game. "Particularly given sometimes the other side may not be completely accurate or fair in terms of their recitation of what's going on." MLBPA Chief Bruce Meyer shot back, per ESPN, saying, "I have watched over the last two years [how] the owners, the commissioner's office, try to convince fans, the consumers of their product, that the product is broken. I think it's perverse. Case in point is leading up to this All-Star Game, any of us who watch baseball ... are seeing ads not so much for the All-Star Game, not promoting the game, not promoting the players, [but] promoting the league's desire for a salary cap." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM He has a point. The league has used total spending, including luxury tax payments, to highlight the disparity in total expenditures between the Dodgers and Marlins. Ignoring that those luxury tax penalties are redistributed to teams like the Marlins. Then Marlins ownership pockets that money, instead of reinvesting it into the on field product, as they are supposed to do. Manfred turns a blind eye, because he works for the owners, and then pushes graphics about how big the disparity is. Instead of celebrating what a fantastic spot the game is in right now, it's doom and gloom because the league's owners are looking to increase their profits. And again, they couldn't have picked a worse season to make this argument. The Rays are in first place by three games over the Yankees. The big market Blue Jays are in last. The White Sox and Guardians are fighting for a postseason bye, while the big market LA Angels are tied for the worst record in the American League. The Tigers, who have by far the highest payroll in their division, are 44-52 and likely to miss the postseason. If the season ended today, the Marlins, despite their profound indifference to winning or losing, would be in the playoffs. The two teams chasing them? The Cardinals and Pirates, while the big market Giants and $370 million Mets are buried. Meanwhile, Milwaukee is once again steamrolling the competition on their way to a bye. Much of this is negotiating tactics, but despite the league's protestations, there's never been less need for a salary cap than there is today. And players get it. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a56bfdec2ca79de23673394 James Carville argues one key mistake from Biden has left Democrats in disarray te 2026-07-14T23:01:50.160Z James Carville argues one key mistake from Biden has left Democrats in disarray Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville argued Sunday that former President Joe Biden’s refusal to drop out of the 2024 election earlier caused lasting damage to his party. "So, the reason the Democratic Party is in the shape it is, is because Joe Biden wouldn't get out until July the 21st of the election year, alright?" Carville said on his "Politics War Room" podcast. "Had Joe Biden gotten out in October of 2023, we would have a Democratic president. Don't kid yourself."   "And by the way, all the people on the left who say the Democrats don't fight hard enough never said a word about Biden running for re-election," he continued. "Not any of them. They all fell into line." JAMES CARVILLE UNLOADS ON FAR-LEFT DEMOCRATS AFTER PRIMARY UPSETS, SAYS ‘YOU'RE PART OF THE PROBLEM’ Carville has spoken previously about how the Democratic Party’s association with far-left identity politics has clung to its reputation like a foul "stench", even as some in the party have tried to pivot.  But despite his advice and similar comments from establishment Democratic voices, an insurgent wing of Democratic socialists has continued to gain influence within the party. "I don't know. I just don't know," he said when asked by CNN senior analyst Ron Brownstein on how the Democrats should treat this rising faction, even as they try to distance themselves from far-left positions of the past.  "I never thought I'd see this. I'm having a little bit trouble adjusting to it both politically and just personally," Carville said. Brownstein suggested that there is a clear lesson that can be taken from 2026. "If the center wants to win in '28, they're going to have to show two things: they've learned from the past, and they are committed to fighting the MAGA movement with greater energy," Brownstein said. "I don't think '26 proves that the left is going to win in '28, but it shows that the center is going to have to fight to maintain control of the party." EX-DEM INSIDER REVEALS SHE WILL EXPOSE DEMOCRATS WHO COVERED UP BIDEN'S COGNITIVE DECLINE IN NEW BOOK Despite Carville frequently condemning the far-left faction of his party, he argued that Democrats did need a change. "We lost because people wanted a change election and we didn't give it to them," he said. "And now they're saying after we did that, ‘Fight, fight!’ Great, OK, wonderful," he said. "The flaw in the Democratic Party right now, the reason we have no power, is Biden got out of the race too late. And had there been any kind of choice, my personal view is we would have won the thing, and it wouldn’t have been close." "I'm not as I'm not as certain that Democrats could have won even if he got out," Brownstein replied. "But there's no question that him staying in reduced their chances further." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Fox News Digital reached out to Biden for comment but did not immediately receive a response. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a56bf8cc2ca79de2367336c Man in Florida Fatally Hit by Truck While Fleeing ICE, Official Says te 2026-07-14T23:00:28.247Z Man in Florida Fatally Hit by Truck While Fleeing ICE, Official Says Details were unclear on Tuesday about what exactly happened at a gas station in St. Augustine before the man was killed. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a56bd6ac2ca79de23673300 US House passes bipartisan bill to make daylight saving time permanent te 2026-07-14T22:51:22.966Z US House passes bipartisan bill to make daylight saving time permanent The U.S. Capitol on the evening of Sept. 30, 2025. (Photo by Ashley Murray/States Newsroom) WASHINGTON — The U.S. House voted Tuesday to make daylight saving time permanent nationwide in a bipartisan move that pushes the country one step closer to ending the long-contested ritual of semiannual clock changes.   The House passed the measure, called the Sunshine Protection Act, 308-117. Its future in the Senate is uncertain. Introduced by Republican Rep. Vern Buchanan of Florida, the Sunshine Protection Act passed the House Energy and Commerce Committee 48-1 in May and carries strong support from President Donald Trump. “This bipartisan legislation represents a popular, common-sense reform and would benefit Americans by protecting precious daylight during the evening, when people are most likely to be awake and active,” the White House said in a statement Tuesday. “If (the bill) were presented to the President in its current form, his advisors would recommend that he sign it into law.” Year-round daylight saving time Permanent daylight saving time would mean keeping the clocks shifted forward one hour all year, eliminating the need to “spring forward” every March and “fall back” each November. The adjustment would extend more daylight into the evening, creating later sunrises and sunsets compared to standard time.  “Establishing permanent daylight saving time would provide families with more usable daylight hours in the evening, giving people additional opportunities to spend time outdoors,” Republican Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis of Florida said during House debates Tuesday. Many other representatives from Florida voiced their support for the bill Tuesday, saying later daylight hours would help boost the Sunshine State’s economy.   Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., a New Jersey Democrat, agreed.  In his remarks supporting the permanent daylight saving time, he also pointed to the harmful effects that switching the clocks twice a year can have on people’s health, as well as young children and pets’ quality of sleep. Under the bill, states that do not observe daylight saving time before enactment would have the choice to remain on permanent standard time. The provision would only affect two states, Hawaii and Arizona outside Navajo Nation, that already do not observe daylight saving time. Those states instead go by standard time, the hours the rest of the country follows from November to March, year-round. Other states wishing to opt out would have to enact a law one day before the federal bill becomes law. Is standard time better? Many health experts say standard time is better for humans because it increases the amount of daylight received in the morning, which is beneficial for body rhythms and helps improve sleep, The Hill reports. Democratic Rep. Madeleine Dean of Pennsylvania, the only representative to speak in opposition to the bill during Tuesday’s floor debate, cited the benefits tied to standard time as one of her main reasons for going against the bill. Though she too expressed frustration with the practice of changing clocks, she said dozens of medical associations show “if we stop the clock, permanent standard time is a healthier choice.”  Dean also pointed to events that occurred the last time the U.S. briefly attempted to follow permanent daylight saving time in 1974. Some children lost their lives while walking to school in the dark, she said.  “We aren’t voting on bills right now that would reduce the sky-high costs of food, fuel, healthcare or addressing the president’s war in Iran,” Dean said. “Instead we’re considering a bill that was deadly and dangerous in the past.”  Daylight saving time’s past and future Daylight saving time was first introduced in the early 20th century as an energy-conserving wartime measure, according to the academic journal Science. The U.S. has observed short periods of permanent daylight saving over the years, but the federal government has each time reverted to the practice of changing clocks.    Lawmakers have also made attempts in recent years to enact permanent daylight saving time. In 2022, the U.S. Senate unanimously approved an earlier version of the bill, sponsored by Sens. Patty Murray, a Washington Democrat, and Rick Scott, a Florida Republican, only for the measure to stall in the House. In a statement Tuesday, Murray called on Senate Majority Leader John Thune to bring the House-passed bill for a vote in the Senate. “My state, where it is often dark earlier than 4pm in the winter, has made it abundantly clear we want permanent Daylight Saving Time,” Murray wrote. “Americans from Seattle to Miami believe it’s way past time to lock the clock—I am calling on Leader Thune to bring this bill to a vote as soon as possible.” If the Senate considers the bill this year, some opposition is likely to come up, including from Sen. Tom Cotton, an Arkansas Republican. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a56bb4ec2ca79de236732b0 How to watch England vs Argentina: Live stream the 2026 FIFA World Cup Semifinals te 2026-07-14T22:42:22.514Z How to watch England vs Argentina: Live stream the 2026 FIFA World Cup Semifinals It’s the Three Lions against the reigning champions in this epic World Cup semifinal matchup in Atlanta on Wednesday. England, led by Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham, made it through the quarterfinals after defeating Erling Haaland and Norway over the weekend. But they’ll face off against Argentina, the Lionel Messi-led bunch looking to get back to the World Cup Final and defend their 2022 championship. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM For Messi, it was 2022 where many believed he would be done with the World Cup, especially after finally adding that victory to his illustrious resume. But he’s back in 2026 and a Golden Boot Award frontrunner, scoring eight goals in six matches, though he wasn’t among the three in the quarterfinal match against Switzerland. There was an option at the very end of the game as a consolation goal, but it was Lautaro Martínez scoring that. But Julián Alvarez’s gorgeous strike in the 112th minute of extra time sealed victory for Argentina , which was playing with a man advantage after Breel Embolo got a red card in the 72nd minute. FIFA EYES WORLD CUP FORMAT EXPANSION FROM 48 TO 64 TEAMS: SHOULD THE US BE THE PERMANENT HOST? In England’s case, Bellingham was the man of the match, scoring his squad’s two goals to beat Norway. One of them was controversial, however, after video replay showed a kick hit the wire holding up the Skycam, and England needed just two passes before Bellingham made a guy miss and buried his shot in the back of Norway’s net. While it wasn’t called in the moment, Bellingham’s second goal was undeniably after he cleaned up Morgan Rogers’ shot that deflected off the Norway keeper and landed right at his boot in stoppage time to send his team off to the semifinal. In turn, another England-Argentina matchup is upon us. These two countries have delivered some key moments in World Cup history, including the late Diego Maradona’s famous "Hand of God" goal in 1986, while David Beckham was given a red card for kicking Diego Simeone in 1998. There’s drama between these two squads, one wishing for the chance to defend their title, while the other is hoping to get back to said final for the first time since 1966. England won the tournament that year, and they’re hoping to bring the trophy home. It’s Messi. It’s Kane. It’s England and Argentina, and it’s all on FOX. Here’s how to watch the match, including start time, TV information and streaming options. When: Wednesday, July 15, 2026 Where : Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia TV: FOX Stream: Watch on FOX One and FOX Sports 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/6a56bb3ac2ca79de236732a7 Massive T. rex fossil roars to $50 million sale, becoming one of the priciest ever auctioned te 2026-07-14T22:42:02.635Z Massive T. rex fossil roars to $50 million sale, becoming one of the priciest ever auctioned A Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton nicknamed "Gus" sold for $50.1 million Tuesday at Sotheby’s, becoming the most expensive set of dinosaur bones ever sold at auction, the auction house said. The 67-million-year-old fossil blew past its $20 million to $30 million estimate after a 10-minute bidding war involving seven bidders, Sotheby's said. According to The Associated Press, the winning bidder participated by phone and chose to remain anonymous. TITANIC SURVIVOR'S LIFE JACKET SELLS FOR OVER $900K AT AUCTION, FAR EXCEEDING PRICE EXPECTATIONS "This result has been years in the making, and I'm thrilled to see that the hard work and dedication of Thomas Heitkamp and his team has been recognized," Cassandra Hatton, Sotheby's vice chairman and worldwide head of Science & Natural History, said in a statement. "Gus is not only an exceptional find, but a specimen that's been excavated, documented, prepared, and cared for with real excellence. The market responds when great specimens are taken care of in the right way." Standing about 12½ feet tall and stretching roughly 38 feet long, Gus is one of the largest and most complete T. rex specimens ever discovered, according to Sotheby's. CAVE DISCOVERY PUSHES BACK EVIDENCE OF HUMAN ANCESTORS USING FIRE TO 1.79M YEARS AGO The skeleton includes 183 fossil bone elements, making it about 61% complete by bone count and representing an estimated 75% to 80% of the dinosaur's original bone mass. The skeleton also offers clues about what Gus endured during its lifetime. Sotheby's said several ribs and belly bones show fractures that healed before the dinosaur died, while bite marks on parts of the skull and other bones may have been caused by scavenging. The road to Tuesday's record-breaking sale began on a cattle ranch in Harding County, South Dakota. COLOSSAL TOMB TIED TO ALEXANDER THE GREAT REVEALED BY OFFICIALS: 'UNIQUE AND MAGNIFICENT' According to Sotheby's, ranch owner Gary "Gus" Licking had spent years finding teeth and small bone fragments on his property before partnering with Thomas Heitkamp and his team from Theropoda Expeditions to search for something larger. Licking pointed the team toward an area of his 6,500-acre ranch where he believed something significant lay beneath the surface, and that is where the fossil was ultimately discovered. Licking died in 2022, about a year after the excavation began, before the full scope of the discovery was known. The dinosaur was later named in his honor. However, unearthing Gus was no small task. Sotheby's said Heitkamp's team spent three field seasons excavating the fossil before years of lab work cleaning, documenting and assembling the skeleton. "This is our longest-term project ever," Hatton said in a video released by Sotheby's. "From the day the first bone was discovered, we've been going back and forth to South Dakota to oversee this whole process." Dana Licking, Gary's widow, said she was grateful the fossil was uncovered. "I'm really grateful that they found it because it could have been lost and nobody ever would learn anything about it," she said in the Sotheby's video. "To make it come to life takes a lot of love and care and dedication, and they stopped at nothing to make that happen." Heitkamp said uncovering the massive predator required years of persistence. "This specimen took three years to excavate," he said in the Sotheby's video. "In the end, our diligence paid off, and we were delighted to discover what turned out to be a huge and incredibly complete T. rex specimen." The record-breaking sale also renewed a long-running debate over whether rare dinosaur fossils belong in private collections or public museums. The Society of Vertebrate Paleontology said specimens like Gus are best preserved in museums, where they can remain available for scientific research and public education. According to the AP, the group hopes the fossil's new owner ultimately chooses to make it accessible to the public. "Our hope is that the new owner recognizes the extraordinary scientific and educational value of Gus the T. rex and that they aim to keep it in the public trust by immediately donating it to an accredited natural history museum," the group's president-elect, Kristi Curry Rogers, said in a statement, according to the AP. Gus broke the previous auction record set by "Apex," a stegosaurus skeleton that sold for $44.6 million at Sotheby's in 2024 and is now on long-term loan to the American Museum of Natural History in New York. Before that, the T. rex known as "Stan" sold for nearly $32 million in 2020, according to the AP. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a56b8f7c2ca79de2367324a Biden special counsel’s 'runaway train’ scooped up sensitive lawmaker info: 'Abuse of power' te 2026-07-14T22:32:23.244Z Biden special counsel’s 'runaway train’ scooped up sensitive lawmaker info: 'Abuse of power' Former Special Counsel Jack Smith’s investigation into President Donald Trump swept up text messages from nearly 50 members of Congress, bypassing a required review process in what one victim alleged is a direct Constitutional violation. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, said the situation is more proof Smith’s probe was a "runaway train" of abuses of power, as the elder statesman and Senate Investigations Subcommittee chairman Ron Johnson, R-Wis., jointly released their filings Tuesday evening. Grassley and Johnson’s findings come amid a full-scale probe of Operation Arctic Frost – the codename for Smith’s endeavor to investigate Trump for alleged corruption and election malfeasance – an operation top Senate Republicans call "worse than Watergate." LEGAL WAR ON TRUMP’S AGENDA GAINS FIREPOWER AS FEDERAL LAWYERS DEFECT TO DEMOCRATS Forty-four members of Congress had the contents of their text messages obtained and reviewed by Smith's team in a way that bypassed protocol. A "filter team" was tasked with reviewing millions of documents in the case and should have had first crack at determining whether such messages were relevant or potentially violated statute or ethics. Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., one of the lawmakers whose texts were swept up in this way, said Tuesday such texts being reviewed amounted to clear violations of the Constitution’s Speech & Debate Clause – which protects lawmakers from being questioned in "any other place" than the Capitol for legislative acts. Internal communications have been historically included in that clause in the courts, as technology has advanced. SUPREME COURT JUSTICES HEAD TO CAPITOL HILL FOR FIRST CONGRESSIONAL APPEARANCE SINCE 2019 Stefanik said in a statement that the new records prove Smith’s team "unlawfully and unconstitutionally accessed my private text messages, along with 43 other Members of Congress, in clear violation of the Constitution." She said she long-suspected there had been "unconstitutional spy[ing] on members of Congress." The records were provided by the Trump Justice Department to Grassley and Johnson, which the chairmen said indicated Smith’s team had "circumvented its own filter review process." The process is additionally meant to protect attorney-client privilege, they said in a statement. OBAMA-APPOINTED JUDGE TORCHES TRUMP ADMIN IN LATEST COURTROOM SHOWDOWN, REFERS ATTORNEY FOR BAR REVIEW The news also complicated some of Smith’s prior depositions under oath, including an excerpt in which he answered "no" to a question from a congressional counsel as to whether records he requested from congresspeople included text messages. Johnson called the situation a "grotesque example" of Biden-era "weaponization" of the executive branch. "Jack Smith’s criminal investigation of President Trump was a runaway train that had no brakes," Grassley added Tuesday. "Based on the information that’s been produced to me and Senator Johnson, Biden DOJ and FBI investigators apparently ignored their own routine investigative protocols to obtain and review work-related messages from me and dozens of my Republican and Democrat colleagues who were outside the scope of the government’s investigation." Grassley added that he hopes Democrats caught up in the otherwise bipartisan text tranche will finally discard their partisanship and recognize the severity of the alleged violations by Smith. He also indicated he planned to recall Smith before Congress to "hold him accountable." Of the 44 members swept up in the text reviews, several were Democrats, including now-Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, as well as Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., and the top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee – Rep. Adam Smith of Washington. Grassley, Johnson and Stefanik were also swept up in the situation, along with top figures like Sens. Mike Lee, R-Utah, Josh Hawley, R-Mo., Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, Rand Paul, R-Ky., former Senate Republican Conference Chairman Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., and the late Lindsey Graham, R-S.C. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER Former House Intelligence Chairman Devin Nunes, R-Calif., was one of the victims, along with current House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, as well as House Freedom Caucus member Scott Perry of Pennsylvania, now-EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin of New York, now-Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins of Georgia, and prominent Trump critic Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky. Several lawmakers sounded off on the news soon after Grassley announced his findings, including Hawley – who called for "everyone involved [to] be prosecuted." "Joe Biden’s DOJ not only tapped my phone; I just learned they illegally obtained my texts with members of President Trump’s administration," the Missourian fumed. Paul called the allegations a "blatant abuse of power and exactly what our Founders warned about," while citing Smith's past denial under oath. Fox News Digital reached out to a representative for Smith for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a56b8e3c2ca79de23673241 Sophie Cunningham is the opposite of most WNBA players. And that's why she is a megastar | Bobby Burack te 2026-07-14T22:32:03.784Z Sophie Cunningham is the opposite of most WNBA players. And that's why she is a megastar | Bobby Burack WNBA guard Sophie Cunningham is a megastar. Of course she is. She's attractive, funny, charismatic and relentlessly positive. Cunningham is reportedly set to sign a signature shoe deal with Adidas. Over the weekend, she worked as a ring girl at UFC 329. HERE IS THE REAL REASON WHY THEY HATE CAITLIN CLARK SO MUCH | BOBBY BURACK Some corners of the WNBA community are bothered by Cunningham's popularity. Critics argue she's merely a role player whose on-court production doesn't justify that level of fame. Maybe it doesn't. But marketability is not an athletic competition. It's a popularity contest. In terms of the WNBA, Cunningham is winning that contest. The WNBA entered the mainstream in 2024 with the arrival of Caitlin Clark, Cunningham's eventual Fever teammate. For many players, Clark's debut marked their first real introduction to a national audience. Instead of using that spotlight to win over new fans, however, players such as Angel Reese, Chennedy Carter, DiJonai Carrington and Alyssa Thomas projected bitterness and hostility toward the league's biggest attraction. They made themselves part of the story through hard fouls, cheap shots and social media potshots aimed at Clark. That became their first impression. Reese reinforced that perception by promoting claims of widespread racist abuse that the WNBA later said it could not substantiate. Others rushed to social media to portray themselves as victims of online harassment. It quickly became clear that many WNBA players were deeply unlikeable. They came across as catty, bitter and racially charged. The same players driving fists and nails into Clark's body would often claim victimhood days later. The more attention Clark brought to the league, the more many of its players tarnished their own public image. Then there was Sophie Cunningham. After nearly two seasons of WNBA players targeting Clark, Cunningham stepped in last June. Connecticut's Marina Mabrey shoved Clark to the floor. Jacy Sheldon then raked Clark across the face. While the officials showed little interest in restoring order — or protecting the league's biggest star — Cunningham responded by planting Sheldon on the hardwood. After the game, Cunningham made it clear that targeting her teammates would come with consequences. "I'm not focused on the extracurricular activities," Cunningham said. "During that, it was just part of the game. I think the refs had a lot to do with that. It was a build up for a couple years now of them just not protecting the star player of the WNBA. And so, at the end of the day, I'm going to protect my teammates." Cunningham has had one of the WNBA's top-selling jerseys ever since. In a league full of mean girls and self-appointed victims, Cunningham comes across as the girl next door who also happens to have a black belt in Taekwondo. She looks like a supermodel, but also the person you'd want standing next to you if things went sideways. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE While other White players in the league have largely conformed to the racial and sexual activism increasingly expected of them, Cunningham has defended Clark and acknowledged the obvious impact she has had on the sport. "It literally pisses me off when people are like, 'She's not the face of the league.' Who would be? ... When people try to argue that she's not the face of our league or that our league would be where we're at without her, you're dumb as s---." Tough, pretty, and unafraid to tell the truth. It sounds simple. Yet those qualities have become remarkably rare in the WNBA. You'd never hear the likes of Paige Bueckers or Cameron Brink speak that honestly about Clark — not without first paying the obligatory tribute to the Black women who came before her, as though that's now a prerequisite. Meanwhile, while Angel Reese and Alyssa Thomas lecture audiences about how unfair life is, Cunningham is dancing on TikTok, singing from her hotel room, and wearing "Hot Girls Eat Arby's" shirts. Cunningham is a throwback to when American athletes were people fans wanted to emulate. She looks like the life of the party. Much of the rest of the WNBA looks like the group hoping everyone remembered their SSRIs before showing up. The usual suspects on social media have blamed Cunningham's stardom on "White privilege." Of course, they have. But it's simply not accurate. For one, "White privilege" is an odd explanation for success in a league where White players are routinely vilified and, in Clark's case, physically targeted. More importantly, Black players could be just as popular as Cunningham. It would simply require abandoning the perpetual victim mentality and their severe cases of Clark Derangement Syndrome (CDS). This isn't complicated. Cunningham defends and protects the most popular figure in women's sports. Many of her peers spend their time roughing Clark up, only to insist afterward that they are the real targets. And forget the argument that Cunningham "isn't good enough." How many current basketball players could also revive interest in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue while making an Arby's Beef 'N Cheddar a fashionable lunch choice? In all seriousness, Cunningham understood the assignment. Whenever a transcendent athlete emerges, everyone around them has a chance to grow with them. Cunningham recognized the moment. She capitalized on it. Many of her WNBA peers squandered it. Ask yourself a simple question: Why would fans root for most of these women? They appear unhappy, resentful and ungrateful. Rather than inspiring people, they ask people to feel sorry for themselves and guilty for not supporting them sooner. By contrast, Sophie Cunningham is a hoot. She isn't political or polarizing. She seems genuinely happy and goofy. She thanks her fans every chance she gets. Cunningham has exactly the sort of personality American sports fans have always gravitated toward. She's funny. She's authentic. She doesn't appear to resent the audience she's trying to attract. That's what makes her such a unique player in the WNBA today. Honestly, Nike and Under Armour made a serious mistake by letting Adidas get to Cunningham first. Her new sneakers are about to be a hot commodity. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a56b893c2ca79de23673218 Coconino County seeking federal economic disaster Loans for businesses impacted by Pocket Fire te 2026-07-14T22:30:43.398Z Coconino County seeking federal economic disaster Loans for businesses impacted by Pocket Fire Coconino County announced Tuesday afternoon that it had submitted an application for the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program to the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs (DEMA) for review after the Pocket Fire caused economic injury to local… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a56b87ec2ca79de236731ea OpenAI’s first hardware device is reportedly a screenless speaker that can move te 2026-07-14T22:30:22.413Z OpenAI’s first hardware device is reportedly a screenless speaker that can move OpenAI's first hardware device is reported to be a screenless, AI-guided smart speaker that can move. Weird enough for you? Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a56b676c2ca79de236731be Rescuers work to save nearly 50 bottlenose dolphins in historic Cape Cod stranding te 2026-07-14T22:21:42.911Z Rescuers work to save nearly 50 bottlenose dolphins in historic Cape Cod stranding Crews worked for a second straight day to rescue nearly 50 bottlenose dolphins stranded in the largest known stranding of the marine mammal in Massachusetts history, according to the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW). The organization said reports began circulating around 5:30 a.m. Monday that 28 to 30 bottlenose dolphins were stranded at First Encounter Beach in Eastham, Massachusetts. "The dolphins refloated with the incoming tide, while an additional five to six animals died before our team arrived," the group said in a statement Monday. MASSIVE 2,000-POUND SEA LION SHOCKS TOURISTS AT ICONIC US HOT SPOT: 'HE’S LIKE A VOLKSWAGEN!' On Tuesday, IFAW reported that four bottlenose dolphins were initially found stranded. That number quickly multiplied to 19 across three locations along a nine-mile stretch of coastline. "These animals are in decent condition. Two have been fitted with satellite tags so we can now monitor their movements and even see if the separated groups come back together," said Brian Sharp, program director for Marine Mammal Rescue at IFAW. TEXAS MAN LANDS RECORD-BREAKING, 884-POUND BLUEFIN TUNA "We are in a rising tide now, and all 19 animals have refloated," Sharp added. "We'll continue to monitor and coax them out of Wellfleet Bay to give them the best chance at survival. The next low tide will be around 6 p.m. this evening." Bottlenose dolphins are typically an offshore species, the group said, though IFAW has observed an increasing trend of these animals occurring closer to Cape Cod’s shores in recent years. Similar to a person involved in a car accident, dolphins can become injured and exhausted during a stranding and should never be pushed or dragged back into the water, IFAW warned. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a56b663c2ca79de236731b5 Joy Reid mocks media mourning of Lindsey Graham, says 'hell opened its doors for at least one more' te 2026-07-14T22:21:23.464Z Joy Reid mocks media mourning of Lindsey Graham, says 'hell opened its doors for at least one more' Former MSNBC anchor and far-left journalist Joy Reid gave a lengthy tirade on her podcast Monday about the death of former South Carolina Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham, glibly remarking that "hell opened its doors for at least one more." "You’re going to be remembered as someone who betrayed your friends, who betrayed your country, and who claimed that you cared about relationships," Reid said on "The Joy Reid Show." "But in the end, the only relationship you actually cared about was the relationship with Donald Trump. You sold your soul. You betrayed your friends, your legacy, your own soul. You sold your soul to the devil, and now you get to meet him in person." Reid also dismissed the idea of mainstream media eulogizing Graham, calling the idea "f---ed up-ish." NEW YORK COLLEGE PROFESSOR CELEBRATES LINDSEY GRAHAM'S DEATH IN SOCIAL MEDIA POST, LATER APOLOGIZES "There is a thing that happens when people who are not good people, and who’ve done a lot of bad … the media reacts to them in a very specific sort of ‘f---ed up-ish’ kind of way, particularly when they’re conservatives," Reid said on Monday. "So it’s been interesting kind of watching the fallout from the surprise passing of Lindsey Graham, who was not the Republican that we thought we were going to hear reports had passed away." In another comment, she added, "So I will not be bullied by the corporate media into doing fake encomiums. I cannot tell you how many anchors are on television saying ‘The world is mourning the death of Lindsey Graham, the unexpected’ — Nope!" Reid further attacked Graham as "one of the most snide, mean, horrific interrogators of Black nominees" during his time on the Senate Judiciary Committee, particularly after he opposed Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson in 2022. 'THE VIEW' CO-HOSTS CALL OUT UGLY ONLINE COMMENTARY ABOUT LINDSEY GRAHAM Despite her attacks, Reid acknowledged that Graham was "witty, intelligent, smart enough to do better and to know better," pointing out that he had initially discouraged President Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign. However, that led her to attack Graham after he "let the devils and the vampires in" by supporting Trump after his win. "He posted, ‘If we nominate Trump, we will be destroyed, and we will deserve it.’ And eventually, your party will be destroyed. Lindsey, your whole legacy is already destroyed. You destroyed it. You destroyed your party," Reid said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Graham's office announced his death early Sunday morning at age 71 after what was described as a "brief and sudden" illness, with was later revealed to be a heart condition. He had served in the U.S. Senate since 2003 after first being elected in 2002 and was seeking a fifth Senate term after winning the Republican primary last month. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a56b4bbc2ca79de23673120 Congressman sounds the alarm on China: 'We're sleepwalking through this competition' te 2026-07-14T22:14:19.334Z Congressman sounds the alarm on China: 'We're sleepwalking through this competition' During four terms in Congress, South Dakota's Dusty Johnson has emerged as a leading voice on American agricultural policy, US-China relations, and fiscal responsibility.  Often known as the "problem solver," he recently sat down with Fox News Digital at Freedom Fest in Las Vegas to discuss his congressional career, his South Dakota gubernatorial bid, and his future plans as his time in the US House draws to a close. Long respected for his detailed analysis of China policy, Johnson believes that the United States is routinely underestimating the geopolitical and economic threat posed by Beijing. REP. DUSTY JOHNSON INTRODUCES 'GET AMERICANS BACK TO WORK' ACT "I think the biggest mistake is that we're basically sleepwalking through this competition. I mean, every day the leaders of China get up and they try to figure out how to beat America, how to destabilize our country, how to get an advantage.  "And we're frankly in this country spending more time fighting one another than we are trying to think about how to compete with the Chinese Communist Party." Johnson is the former leader of the Republican Main Street Caucus, a group of center-right Republicans focused on common sense governance and pragmatism. He has approached his career aspiring to break the famed Washington gridlock. However, recently Johnson lamented that "it's a tough time to be normal," observing that the loudest and angriest voices seem to be increasingly dominating the national conversation. "Well…looking a little further than the New York primaries last week where just an insane bunch of really out there democratic socialists beat some pretty liberal but still kind of mainstream American political thought Democrats. I just think you see that happening in both parties.  "Primary turnout is rarely great. Those who do turn out are generally the most interested in purity rather than in progress. And so when you're trying to swim upstream, when you are trying to deliver a message of nuance and thoughtfulness, that sometimes doesn't go over as well as just saying, 'Let's go fight'." Even as the GOP has controlled the White House and both chambers of Congress on several occasions over the past generation, it has been perennially unable to tackle the problem of balancing budgets and reducing the national debt. Johnson argues that only a bipartisan approach has hope of offering a solution: "Well, everybody wants to go to heaven, but nobody wants to die. I've certainly rolled out a number of plans that would have some pretty substantial reforms to our entitlement programs. I'm not looking to take away grandma's Social Security or Medicare. But we simply are not going to restore solvency to those programs with a status quo approach.  "And unfortunately, candidate Harris, candidate Biden, candidate Trump…they damn near swore on a stack of Bibles that they were not going to touch Social Security or Medicare. That approach guarantees failure.  "The other thing we have to acknowledge is one party's not going to get this done. And I know that's hard for Republicans to hear because so many Republican office holders have sold the American people a bill of goods that this can be done with one party alone. It cannot.  "The last time we made much-needed reform to Social Security in 1983, it took Democratic Speaker Tip O'Neill and Republican President Ronald Reagan to get it done. If we do not start thinking about avoiding fiscal calamity as a bipartisan problem, we will fail." Johnson entered the 2026 South Dakota GOP gubernatorial primary as the front-runner, but ended up placing third in a tight race, behind real estate executive Toby Doeden, and incumbent Governor Larry Rhoden. He acknowledges that a congressional pedigree, once seen as a boost in a bid for a higher office, now appears to be something of an albatross: SOUTH DAKOTA GOVERNOR SURVIVES CROWDED PRIMARY — FOR NOW "Well, I think an absolute onslaught of negative ads the last three or four weeks against me, they really worked. Told people I was a career politician, that I was a RINO, that I was a liberal, and we saw in the polling that that was resonating. Those ads worked so well because they tapped into kind of the spirit of the times.  "I have 13 of my colleagues in Congress who have lost their races for governor or senator. Normally, running as a House member, that gives you a bit of an advantage if you're running for a different office. That's no longer the case. People are fed up with Washington D.C. And that clearly is a drag on my many colleagues like me who've lost their races." Despite the outcome of the crowded primary, Johnson looks to his future plans with optimism, not bitterness, and pledges that his work is not yet finished, citing previous success in the business and non-profit sectors: "Well, I don't know yet. Of course, I've got to spend most of my time focused on my day job, which is being South Dakota's only voice in the U.S. House of Representatives. I'll do that until January, but listen, I know you can lead a life of consequence.  "You can make a better society in business. I've done that before. In the nonprofit sector, in lesser elected office or government office. So I don't really know yet, but I do know that I'm surely not ready to retire. I'm 50, but I feel like a real young 50 and I'm still filled with plenty of piss and vinegar. Let's go get it done." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a56b4a7c2ca79de23673117 Airbnb guests check into their rental to find startling discovery on wall te 2026-07-14T22:13:59.877Z Airbnb guests check into their rental to find startling discovery on wall A family's beach getaway took a bizarre turn when the family checked into an Airbnb and discovered what appeared to be an old photo of themselves hanging on the wall. TikTok user Aubrey Birrell posted a video of her startled reaction to her San Diego, California, Airbnb on July 2. In the video, Birrell zooms in on the large beach canvas hanging in the Airbnb hallway — pointing to tiny figures in the water as she identifies her father, sister and brother. AMERICANS CHOOSING TO VISIT SMALLER TOWNS OVER BIG CITIES AS TRAVEL COSTS RISE The tourist said the discovery came as the family was looking around the rental after checking in. "We're looking at this picture, and my dad is like, 'This looks like me,'" says Birrell. "I'm like, 'Dad, what?' ... No, this is my dad. That's my sister, Libby, from 10 years ago, and that's Brady, my brother, 10 years ago." "There you go," she says. "They're literally in the Airbnb." STUNNING VACATION HOT SPOT TURNS INTO OVERCROWDED NIGHTMARE AS TOURISTS FLOOD STREETS Her sister, Libby, who appears in the video, was equal parts disturbed and amused. "It's unsettling — random Airbnb," said Libby. "We have those swimsuits," Birrell's sister added. "We are literally in this picture. We are on our Airbnb wall." Some commenters said they were creeped out by the discovery. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "Literally sounds like the start of a horror movie," one person wrote. "Proof we live in a simulation," another commenter said. A third person asked, "What are the odds of you looking that closely at the picture?" CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS Some users weighed in with similar stories. "Similar crazy story: My uncle got a postcard from Mackinac Island, and my grandfather was randomly in the photo eating an ice cream cone," one TikToker said. "He had passed away years earlier." TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "I once checked into a hotel at the beach, in the middle of a thunderstorm," another viewer said. "I grabbed a newspaper to hold over my head. When I got to the room, I looked at the paper, and there was a pic of my mom and [me] on the front page. It was from a festival in the beach town, three years before!" Fox News Digital reached out to Birrell for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a56b493c2ca79de23673106 Trump twists ‘communist’ label in Red Scare-style attacks on Democrats, experts say te 2026-07-14T22:13:39.912Z Trump twists ‘communist’ label in Red Scare-style attacks on Democrats, experts say WASHINGTON – A specter is haunting the country, according to President Donald Trump.  Decades after the Soviet Union collapsed, Trump is warning Americans that communism is rearing its head domestically, citing gains by self-described democratic socialists in Democratic Party strongholds.  “America will never be a communist country. Won’t happen,” Trump said in his Fourth of July speech on the National Mall, in one of the dozens of recent references he has made in recent weeks as he paints Democrats as radical in the run-up to the midterm elections. “It’s like a cancer. You’ve got to cut it out. … Our warriors did not fight communism on battlefields across the world only to have that menace rear its ugly head right back here in America. We’re not going to let it happen,” he said. In New York City, two democratic socialists, Darializa Avila Chevalier and Claire Valdez, won congressional nominations in the June 23 Democratic primaries, as did candidates for seven downballot offices who were backed by the Democratic Socialists of America.  In Colorado, another DSA-backed candidate, Melat Kiros, ousted Rep. Diana DeGette in the June 30 Democratic primary.  Political experts say Trump’s rhetoric may resonate with his supporters but he is stretching the term communist far beyond its true meaning. “Communism” evokes images of bread lines, gulags and secret police like Stalin-era USSR, Mao-era China or Castro-era Cuba.  But no one in U.S. politics that Trump calls a communist is advocating for Soviet-style authoritarianism, said Lane Kenworthy, a sociologist at the University of California, San Diego. Democratic socialists like Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, for instance, “just wants the United States to look more like Denmark in terms of its policies,” Kenworthy said – a system that is “basically capitalist,” combining a free market with expansive social welfare programs. Europeans call that a social democrat. In the former Soviet Union, the government owned and ran everything from farms to nuclear plants, and the Communist Party controlled the levers of power. It’s a repressive ideology that has been in retreat for decades. “Communism is a scary word for people in this country,” said Ronald Suny, a University of Michigan historian who has written extensively about the USSR, Stalinism and communism. But  it’s a far cry from democratic socialism, and Trump “deliberately confuses them or conflates” the terms, he said. During the 2024 campaign, Trump branded former Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee, “Comrade Kamala.” Last Sunday, he reposted a video calling for “hardcore communist bastards” to be deported, including New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani.  The democratic socialism represented by Mamdani, Sanders, New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and others is “not a revolutionary” movement, he added. Rather, it  supports reform of the capitalist system to strike a different balance between the common good and corporate or individual profit. Trump’s rhetoric holds echoes of the 1950s, when Wisconsin Sen. Joseph McCarthy led a crusade to smoke out communists and their sympathizers from movie lots, universities, federal agencies and private workplaces. McCarthy’s chief counsel, Roy Cohn, later served as Trump’s mentor and personal lawyer, exposing him to the strategy of portraying opponents as dangerous ideological threats, without regard to evidence. The Red Scare destroyed careers and the rhetoric remains potent, at least for some voters. “The left likes to call the right fascists and Nazis,” said Jeremy Friedman, a Harvard professor who specializes in the history of global communism. “The right likes to call its opponents communists, socialist, tied to the Soviet Union. … It’s really about the invocation of this great evil.” Communist systems have historically been defined by one-party rule and centralized economic planning and ownership. One of the most common misconceptions, Friedman said, is “that if the state is involved in the economy, that is communism.”  In reality, he noted, governments play some role in every modern economy. That includes the United States. Under Trump, the federal government has taken equity stakes in more than two dozen companies that provide steel, semiconductors, nuclear energy and strategic minerals – extraordinary policies that seem to conflict with his anti-communist rhetoric. In social democracies, Friedman said, the private sector dominates the economy but the government redistributes some wealth through taxation to fund services such as healthcare and education. That is the common modern meaning of socialism, though people mistakenly use that term and communism interchangeably.  Democratic socialists generally seek more government control of the economy, “not just redistribution,” Friedman said, and nowhere near the state control seen under the Soviets. Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels outlined the modern concept of communism in 1848. “The Communist Manifesto” they wrote imagined a classless society without private property. There are only five remaining communist countries, each considered repressive: China, Cuba, North Korea, Laos and Vietnam. The Democratic Socialists of America was founded in 1982 to champion democratic socialism within the Democratic Party. It advocates for free universal healthcare and higher taxes on the wealthy, not for overthrow of capitalism and the market economy.  The group claims 120,000 members nationwide, up from 8,000 a decade ago.  Grace Mausser, co-chair of the New York City chapter of the DSA, said the movement’s commitment to change “through mass movements and the ballot box” differentiates it from communist and socialist movements that conservatives try to tar it with. The socialism part of democratic socialism is grounded in the belief that the government should use its resources to make life more affordable for “working class Americans” rather than “siding with billionaires and oligarchs,” Mausser said.  There are actual communists in the United States, but not many. And even they prefer the somewhat less pejorative term “socialist” to describe their agenda. Joe Sims, co-chair of the Communist Party USA, said his party has around 11,000 members nationally, and advocates what it calls a “Bill of Rights socialism” tailored to the U.S. context.“We don’t believe that there are any universal models of socialism,” he said, adding that the party’s vision is “founded on U.S. history, U.S. traditions, U.S. culture.” The biggest distinction he points to with democratic socialisms is that his party believes capitalism cannot be reformed, only “fundamentally changed,” because it inevitably perpetuates inequality. The Communist Party USA supports public ownership of mines, factories and major industries –  “the main means of production,” Sims said. “Small businesses, medium-sized businesses, and so on, would remain in private hands.” He foresees a coalition if communists ever come to power. “There would not be, we don’t think, single party rule,” he said. But that’s a very long way off. Hardly anyone has been elected running openly as a communist in the U.S. No self-proclaimed communist has won a seat in Congress. The first and last elected to any state-level office was A.C. Miller, who won a North Dakota House seat in 1924. Just three communists currently serve in public office, all local posts. All were elected last November: Daniel Carson is a city council member in Bangor, Maine. Luisa de Paula Santos won a seat on the Cambridge, Massachusetts, school committee. Hannah Shvets, a Cornell University student, won a seat on the city council in Ithaca, New York. The post Trump twists ‘communist’ label in Red Scare-style attacks on Democrats, experts say appeared first on Cronkite News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a56b456c2ca79de236730e9 During fire season biomass is a Critical tool for forest restoration te 2026-07-14T22:12:38.988Z During fire season biomass is a Critical tool for forest restoration As Arizona enters another active wildfire season, Navajo County leaders welcomed Arizona Corporation Commission Chairman Nick Myers to northeastern Arizona for a firsthand look at one of the state’s most important pieces of forest restoration infrastructure. Following recent testimony before the Arizona Corporation Commission regarding Arizona’s energy future, Navajo County Supervisor Jason Whiting invited Chairman Myers to tour the Novo BioPower biomass facility in Snowflake. Chairman Myers accepted the invitation, joining Navajo County Chairman Daryl Seymore, Supervisor Jason Whiting, and Novo BioPower President and CEO Brad Worsley to discuss the important role biomass plays in forest restoration, economic development and Arizona’s energy future. The visit focused on how the facility creates a productive use for low-value wood removed during forest restoration projects throughout northeastern Arizona. By providing a market for material generated through forest thinning, biomass helps make large-scale forest restoration more economically sustainable while reducing hazardous fuels that contribute to catastrophic wildfires. “With fires impacting communities across Arizona, the importance of healthy forests has never been more apparent,” said Supervisor Whiting. “I appreciated Chairman Myers taking the time to visit Navajo County and see firsthand how biomass supports active forest management, helps protect our communities from catastrophic wildfire, creates family-supporting jobs, and contributes to Arizona’s long-term energy resilience.” Healthy forests provide benefits well beyond the communities where restoration work occurs. Active forest management helps reduce wildfire risk, protects critical watersheds that supply water to millions of Arizonans, improves wildlife habitat, sustains Arizona’s forest products industry, and preserves the outdoor recreation opportunities that contribute significantly to the state’s economy. “Forest health is not just a rural issue—it affects every Arizonan,” said Vice Chair Dawnafe Whitesinger. “Healthy forests protect communities, safeguard our water resources, support wildlife habitat and strengthen local economies. We appreciate Chairman Myers taking the opportunity to visit Navajo County and learn more about the partnerships making this work possible.” During the tour, local leaders discussed how biomass complements responsible forest management by creating value from material that would otherwise have little economic use. Without markets for this material, forest restoration becomes significantly more difficult and costly to accomplish at the scale Arizona’s forests require. Discussions also highlighted the importance of continued collaboration among federal, state, local, tribal, and private-sector partners. Long-term investments in forest restoration infrastructure—including logging, transportation, milling, biomass utilization, and wood products manufacturing—are essential to increasing the pace and scale of forest restoration across Arizona. “Arizona’s energy future will require practical, balanced solutions,” Chairman Seymore said. “Biomass demonstrates that we don’t have to choose between protecting our forests, supporting our rural economy and strengthening our energy portfolio. When we work together, we can advance all three.” Whiting noted that the visit reflects Navajo County’s commitment to working collaboratively with state leaders, land management agencies, utilities, and industry partners to advance practical solutions that benefit communities across Arizona. “Navajo County has long been a leader in responsible forest stewardship,” Whiting said. “We appreciate Chairman Myers’ willingness to come to our community, see these efforts firsthand and engage in thoughtful discussions about policies that help keep our forests healthy, our communities safer, and our rural economy strong.” The post During fire season biomass is a Critical tool for forest restoration first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a56b443c2ca79de236730e0 Candidates face off in next week’s primary election te 2026-07-14T22:12:19.535Z Candidates face off in next week’s primary election By Shawn White Navajo County voters go to the polls next Tuesday for Arizona’s 2026 primary, a contest that will narrow the field in races from the governor’s office down to local county seats. A new state law permanently moved the primary from early August to the second-to-last Tuesday in July. Early voting has been underway since June 24 and the registration deadline for the primary has already passed, though voters can still sign up for the November 3 general election through October 5. For most of the county, the marquee race is the fight for Arizona’s 2nd Congressional District, which stretches from near Tucson to the Utah border. Republican Eli Crane is running for re-election with no serious primary challenge. On the Democratic side, former Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez is mounting a second bid after losing to Crane in 2024 with rival Eric Descheenie withdrawn, Nez is the effective nominee-in-waiting. If elected in November, he would become the first Native American to represent Arizona in Congress. At the top of the ballot, Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs faces no primary opponent, while four Republicans, U.S. Reps. Andy Biggs and David Schweikert, businessman Scott Neely and Ken Miceli, compete for the chance to challenge her. Other statewide primaries include Republican contests for secretary of state and superintendent of public instruction. Most county-level races feature a single candidate advancing unopposed, including Clerk of the Superior Court and several justice of the peace and constable seats organized by precinct. One contested local primary is the Republican constable race in Snowflake between Roger Harston and Michelle Hunt. Nonpartisan municipal races also appear on ballots in Holbrook, Snowflake and Taylor. The Navajo Nation moved its 2026 primary to July 21 to align with the state, though that date applies only to Navajo voters in Arizona. The Nation runs its election separately and voters registered through their chapter houses should confirm their status with the Navajo Election Administration. Because the county spans nearly 10,000 square miles with different offices on the ballot by jurisdiction, voters are encouraged to review a sample ballot for their address. For polling locations and registration status, contact Navajo County Election Services or the Arizona Secretary of State’s voter portal. Primary winners advance to the general election on November 3. The post Candidates face off in next week’s primary election first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a56b430c2ca79de236730d7 WUSD reviews test scores compared to rest of state te 2026-07-14T22:12:00.074Z WUSD reviews test scores compared to rest of state By Shawn White During last week’s meeting of the Winslow Unified School District Governing Board, Superintendent Dr. Amber Martinez first walked the board through data from the Arizona Education Progress Meter regarding student test scores, comparing Winslow to the state, Navajo County and Holbrook. The data Martinez presented was from 2025, not the most recent testing cycle. Martinez said Winslow and Holbrook were exactly the same in that area, adding that Winslow was right on par with Holbrook but a little bit lower than the state and the county. Martinez then moved to eighth-grade math, where Winslow compared more favorably. “We definitely beat Holbrook there, so that was exciting to see and very close to the county average. It’s very common that we’re lower than the state. Hopefully we’ll continue to move up but our goal is always to at least be close in the county.” She called the eighth-grade math comparison a good win for the district. The strongest point in the Progress Meter comparison came from Winslow High School’s graduation rate. Martinez said the district was ahead of Holbrook, the county and the state in that category. “So very, very impressive here with the high school graduation rate.” Martinez said. Board members also asked about the trend line shown in the graduation rate data, noting that it appeared to be moving downward compared with the county. Martinez said, “Not sure why, but to be anywhere in the 80s and 90s (percentage rates) is a very high graduation rate,” she said. The board also briefly discussed whether COVID-era disruptions could be part of the trend. Martinez said the Progress Meter only provides a few data points, including third-grade reading, eighth-grade math and high school graduation but she said the overall comparison was encouraging. “Between the three, we’re looking very good in comparison with Holbrook and I’m impressed with the scores that we have between those three different categories,” Martinez said. Later in her superintendent’s report, Martinez gave the board a more recent update on preliminary state testing data. “Our preliminary state testing data has come back, and it’s looking very good. I don’t anticipate any of the schools having a C rating. We do have a few schools that may be on the cusp of an A. So we’re keeping our fingers crossed.” Martinez also said all certified positions required to begin the school year have been filled. After the academic discussion, the board formally approved the district’s 2026-27 budget. The meeting began with a public hearing on the budget, where Business Manager Casey Hancock said there had been no changes since the proposed budget was presented at the prior meeting. “Nothing changed from the proposed budget. So this is the same budget that we proposed 10 or so days ago at the last board meeting.” Hancock also cautioned that the budget is built on current-year funding and will likely shift as the year begins. “Again, it’s all current year funding, so things are going to change as we go throughout the year,” the board was told. “And as students actually come back, the numbers will start to come down most likely is how it’s been in the past years.” Board members had no questions during the public hearing. The budget document lists $28.51 million in estimated revenues for fiscal year 2027, excluding property taxes. That includes $4.5 million in local revenue, $10,000 in intermediate revenue, $15.8 million in state revenue and $8.2 million in federal revenue. The district’s proposed primary tax rate remains unchanged at 3.3562, while the revised maintenance and operations override rate remains at 2.5457. The budget includes $17.9 million in maintenance and operation fund expenditures, with a $1.1 million carryforward and a total M&O budget limit of $19.1 million. The unrestricted capital fund is budgeted at $5.5 million and federal projects other than Impact Aid are listed at $2.7 million bringing the aggregate school district budget limit to $27.3 million. The adopted budget shows the average teacher salary remaining flat at $58,151, with no increase from the prior year. The document also identifies Dr. Amber Martinez as superintendent and Casey Hancock as business manager. In the M&O fund, regular education makes up $14 million including $6.3 million for instruction, $1.3 million for school administration and $3.3 million for operation and maintenance of plant. Special education is budgeted at $2.5 million, pupil transportation at $1.4 million and K-3 reading at $62,594. The Classroom Site Fund is budgeted at $5.1 million, a 0.8% increase from the prior year. Most of that money, $4.9 million is budgeted for instruction, with smaller amounts budgeted for student support services and instructional staff support. The unrestricted capital budget is lower than the prior year, falling from $6 million to $5.5 million, a 7.8% decrease. The capital budget includes $800,000 in facilities acquisition and construction, $500,000 for furniture and equipment, $400,000 for vehicles, $100,000 for technology hardware and software, $50,000 for textbooks, $10,000 for instructional aids and $5,000 for library books. The budget also lists $6.3 million in federal project funds and $560,774 in state project funds, for a total of $6.9 million in special project funds. Federal project amounts include $836,922 for Title I, $273,095 for Indian Education, $411,415 for IDEA Part B, $119,354 for Johnson-O’Malley, $240,000 in Medicaid reimbursement, $110,000 for E-Rate and $3.6 million in Impact Aid. After the public hearing, the budget came back before the board during the regular meeting for formal approval. The board then approved the 2026-27 budget. During the meeting, the board also: * Approved hiring the following new substitute teachers: Alphena Armao, Charlene Betts, Lillian Rock-Benallie, Sarah Breeze, Misty Benham, Roberta Cano, Teri Bumgarner, Renee Hardy, Betty Clarke, Chuck Hodge, Robert Crossland, Darrell House, Cheryll Daly, Donna Duran, Veronica Nelson, Tabatha Nez, Susie Reigel, Gary Rock, Susan St. Germaine, Joanna Venegas, Renee White-Alcott, Kelley Harvey-Brannon, Felicia Gene, Chris Gerhard, Laura Maruk and Deborah Vargas. * Approved hiring Sharon Greenwood as gifted and talented education (GATE) teacher, Jason Stradling as WHS construction teacher, and Colton Bennett and Traci Redfearn as paraprofessionals. * Approved Jordan Payne, varsity head football coach; Chris Garrett and Carlos Quezada, varsity football assistants; Clint Weishan, junior varsity football head coach; and Avery Smith, junior varsity football assistant. Julie Thomas, volleyball varsity head coach; Jennifer Yazzie, volleyball junior varsity coach and Samantha Sam, freshman volleyball coach. Janeen Barton, cross country head coach. Andrew MacDonald, head boys soccer coach. Josue Barrios, head girls soccer coach and Bailey Hardy, girls soccer assistant. Judy Cavasos, head swim coach. Tamry Wright, head spiritline coach and Alexa Gilbert and Melanie Pugh, assistant spiritline coaches. Tyler Allen, marching band head sponsor. Jerron Jordan, varsity boys head basketball coach; Ferlin Nez, varsity boys basketball assistant; Brady Needens, junior varsity boys basketball head coach and Tyrell Young, freshman boys basketball head coach. Janeen Barton, varsity head girls basketball coach and Frank Stacey, varsity girls basketball assistant; Sheninkwa Cly, junior varsity girls basketball head coach and Jennifer Yazzie, freshman head girls basketball coach; Chris Garrett, varsity head baseball coach; Jordan Payne, varsity assistant; Clint Weishan, junior varsity baseball head coach and Shawn Smith, junior varsity baseball assistant. Quentin Hayes, varsity softball head coach; Josue Barrios, varsity softball assistant; Tonia Tucker, junior varsity softball head coach and Chloe Wilcox, junior varsity softball assistant. Carlos Quezada, head track and field coach and Wilburt Barton, Michelle Jones and Andrew LeGate, assistant track and field coaches. Lehauli Serious, WJHS head football coach and Steven Serious, football assistant. Chloe Wilcox, eighth grade softball head coach and Tonia Tucker, seventh grade softball head coach. Leroy Thomas, boys head cross country coach and Sheninkwa Cly, girls head cross country coach. Sabrina Vasquez, head spiritline coach and Lindsey Williams and Karsyn Ellis, assistant spiritline coaches. The post WUSD reviews test scores compared to rest of state first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a56b41cc2ca79de236730ce A Thirst for Growth Part II: decisions that will decide the draw te 2026-07-14T22:11:40.615Z A Thirst for Growth Part II: decisions that will decide the draw By Shawn White The first article in this series on June 4, described a groundwater basin that has withdrawn roughly twice as much water as it received every year for decades, with a 2024 gap between supply and demand of approximately 81,774 acre-feet. The Arizona Department of Water Resources built its projections for the Little Colorado River Plateau Basin around five scenarios extending to 2075, and none of those scenarios includes water demand from gigawatt-scale industrial development, because no such development existed when the assessment was prepared. Two proposals now moving through local approval processes, one in Winslow and one near Holbrook, would introduce exactly that category of use. The Winslow project is the Winslow Commerce and Industrial Park, a Planned Area Development led by Atlas Global Development Group LLC. The PAD an initial zoning area of approximately 1,471 acres located south of the BNSF rail line, west of AZ-87, north of the Arizona State Prison Complex and east of the Winslow airport. There is also a potential expansion of the total project site to more than 3,700 acres, with a buildout the developer estimates at three to 40 years. Data centers appear in the PAD as permitted use in both the Commerce Park and Industrial land use categories, subject to three conditions attached as footnotes to the permitted use table. The first requires a Utility Demand Study, defined in the document as a preliminary water and wastewater demand and generation report, before any site plan can be approved. If that study finds that any use would require more than 20% of the City of Winslow’s current water supply, the PAD states that one of two things shall occur: the city shall require a Conditional Use Permit for the data center under or the Master Developer may install water infrastructure and/or purchase water rights to meet the forecast demand. The second condition requires a noise study before site plan approval. The third states that data centers may not be constructed on the approximately 1,200 acres originally purchased from the City of Winslow, which limits to an area that largely sits just south of the Southside neighborhood. Detailed figures are deferred to later stages: Final PAD submittals must include demand and capacity analyses for water supply and sewage Infrastructure Master Plans for water and sewer must be approved before building permits can be issued. Those later approvals are largely administrative rather than legislative. The development agreement approved alongside the rezoning contains its own water provision, described at the December 2024 Winslow Council meeting as requiring additional studies and council approval. If any phase is projected to consume more than 20% of the city’s current water supply capacity the PAD states that where its standards conflict with the city’s, the PAD standard shall apply. The PAD also permits hydrogen production and distribution in the Industrial category, a use that consumes water as a feedstock. Atlas Global head Dan Lupien said at a public meeting in December 2023 that if any resident’s well water was affected by the development, he would assume the cost of drilling the well deeper, a statement that does not appear in the PAD or any binding document the Tribune has identified. A separate Winslow project has sometimes been conflated with the Atlas development. Global Logistics Development Partners is pursuing a lease of approximately 311 acres of city land north of Interstate 40 near the Second Mesa exit, focused on logistics and distribution as part of an I-40 trade corridor that also includes sites in Kingman and near Albuquerque. City staff told the council in April that any data center proposal on either project’s land would return to the city council or Navajo County for case-by-case approval identified energy capacity as a constraint on development south of Winslow. Atlas is pursuing the Red Sands energy project south of the prison, which could generate about 60 megawatts of solar power with 40 megawatts of battery storage. The Holbrook-area proposal is larger and earlier in the approval process. Gordon Baier, chief executive of Go Solar Energy, has described a project he calls Gigawatt.Land on Marcou Mesa, roughly six miles northwest of Holbrook and seven miles north of Joseph City, primarily on privately owned and leased land. The initial phase would cover more than 5,000 acres and combine roughly 1.5 gigawatts of on-site generation with an equal amount of storage, exchanging up to 500 megawatts with the Arizona Public Service grid, alongside a proposed 345-kilovolt transmission line to Winslow and Flagstaff. Baier has said that data centers would anchor the industrial side with server waste heat possibly being directed to chemical processing including fertilizer production, that the development would support around 500 permanent jobs and that he is working with Atlas Global’s Dan Lupien to share infrastructure between the two projects. On water, Baier has said the project would use a closed-loop geothermal cooling system in which water circulates through an underground heat exchanger and returns, which he says would eliminate evaporative loss. That description is the only water information in the public record for the project and no engineering documentation, demand estimate or identified source for this part of the project has been filed with the county. Closed-loop systems avoid the continuous evaporative consumption of conventional cooling towers, though they still require water for initial fill and periodic replacement and fertilizer production generally requires both water and hydrogen as inputs. The site sits in the portion of the basin where, as described in the first article of this series, groundwater is most influenced by the buried salt deposit south and east of Holbrook. County Manager Bryan Layton said developments like Baier’s must go through a development agreement with the county, a document negotiated with the developer and made legally binding after a public approval process. Layton said such an agreement can set a limit on the number of gallons of water a project may use and can restrict its energy consumption, terms the county can legally enforce if they are broken. He also said that at this time no data center has submitted paperwork to Navajo County. How much water either project would use depends almost entirely on design choices that neither has disclosed in any reviewable form. Independent estimates place the water use of a single data center anywhere from 50,000 to 5 million gallons per day, because cooling technologies differ so widely and there is no exact scale for the data centers being proposed. Evaporative and water-cooled systems consume less electricity but more water, while air-cooled and closed-loop systems consume little water on site but require more power, which shifts water demand to whatever generates that electricity. Thermal power plants consume substantial water for their own cooling while solar and wind consume very little, so a data center’s total footprint depends on both its cooling design and its power source. For comparison, a proposed Tucson data center complex known as Project Blue was estimated in city documents at about 870 acre-feet per year at full buildout of its primary site under its original design. After the Tucson City Council rejected the project and refused it city water, the developer redesigned it around closed-loop air cooling and its state well permits now cap withdrawals at 96.5 acre-feet per year, with the company estimating actual use of 15,000 to 20,000 gallons per day, or roughly 17 to 22 acre-feet annually, with water needed mainly for the initial loop fill and domestic uses. One acre-foot is approximately 325,851 gallons, enough to supply roughly two average Arizona households for a year. At the high end, a very large data center campus using evaporative cooling can consume around 5 million gallons per day, or roughly 5,600 acre-feet per year, and two such facilities would together draw about 11,000 acre-feet annually, which would add roughly 14 percent to the basin’s existing deficit of 81,774 acre-feet and exceed half of what all agriculture in the basin used in 2024. At the low end, a closed-loop design like the one adopted for the redesigned Tucson project would use tens of acre-feet per year per facility, an amount smaller than a single irrigated field and negligible against the basin’s water budget. The regulatory backdrop is thinner here than in the urban parts of the state. Though the Winslow development agreement and PAD footnotes function as a local version of such a framework. Most bills introduced at the Legislature this session to limit data center water use did not advance and a per-gallon water fee proposed by Gov. Katie Hobbs has not been enacted. The 2024 Northern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Agreement, which would resolve the water claims of the Navajo Nation, the Hopi Tribe and the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe once authorized by Congress, remains unauthorized and the relationship between new industrial water permits and the eventual terms of that settlement is not formally defined. What the public record contains at this point can be stated plainly. In Winslow, the record includes an adopted preliminary zoning framework, a development agreement, a 20% water threshold with two possible compliance paths and a requirement that water studies be completed before site plans are approved, but no completed water study, no demand figure and no named end user. Near Holbrook, the record includes a described project concept, a stated cooling approach, a proposed transmission line and a developer timeline, but no filed water documentation, no permit approvals and no board vote. The decisions that will determine how much water these projects draw will be made phase by phase in site plan reviews, utility demand studies, infrastructure master plans and city and county hearings, against a water budget that the state’s own assessment shows has been in deficit for as long as records have been kept. The post A Thirst for Growth Part II: decisions that will decide the draw first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a56b409c2ca79de236730c5 Local youth ask Holbrook to invest in first impressions te 2026-07-14T22:11:21.158Z Local youth ask Holbrook to invest in first impressions By Shawn White The Holbrook City Council met last week with all council members present and Councilwoman Karina Pack participating by phone. The main presentation came from Holbrook High School Student Council, led by incoming 2027 student body president Alexis Young. The presentation focused on conditions documented during a recent community cleanup, including weeds, trash, neglected properties, abandoned buildings, broken sidewalks, vacant lots and town entrances. “What began as a day of picking up litter became something much bigger,” Young said. She added that the issues affect “safety, community, pride, tourism and the overall image of Holbrook.” The presentation recommended a year-round weed management plan, low-maintenance desert landscaping, more community beautification days, an adopt-a-block program, improved town entrances and renewed use for vacant buildings. “First impressions matter and our town entrances are the first opportunity we have to welcome people in Holbrook,” Young said. The presentation also tied beautification to Route 66 tourism and compared Holbrook’s opportunity to improvements seen in Winslow, Williams and Flagstaff. Mayor Kathleen Smith praised the group afterward, saying, “I think we are in good hands for our future.” She said community beautification is already one of the council’s five strategic goals and announced plans to partner with the student council as a mayor’s youth council next year. The group is expected to return for a work session to go through the ideas in more detail. The council opened and closed a public hearing on the fiscal year 2026-27 primary property tax and final budget with no public comments. The council then held the first reading of an ordinance which would levy the primary property tax for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. Mayor Smith said the rate is the same as last year, but council discussion clarified that increased assessed property values could still mean more revenue. “The rate hasn’t changed, but property values have,” Smith said. A second reading and vote are scheduled for July 22. The budget has remained largely unchanged since previous recent reporting on the budget. Councilman Robert Black objected to rising assessments, saying that the county appraises property “higher and higher and higher.” After it was noted that a motion to decrease the levy could be made at the next meeting, Black said, “I will do that.” The council unanimously approved adopting the fiscal year 2027 budget. Before the vote, Black questioned $1 million in contingency funds and asked whether it could be placed in an interest-bearing account if it was not expected to be used for a year. The response from Mayor Smith was that the city would need to verify where the money is held and that the contingency could also be needed for grant matches. During the meeting the board also approved past meeting minutes. The post Local youth ask Holbrook to invest in first impressions first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a56b3f5c2ca79de236730bc Judge rules David Marshall can remain as county recorder te 2026-07-14T22:11:01.707Z Judge rules David Marshall can remain as county recorder By Shawn White After nearly three months of legal wrangling, Navajo County finally has an answer on who its recorder is. A Maricopa County Superior Court judge ruled Tuesday, July 7, that David Marshall is lawfully holding the office, rejecting Attorney General Kris Mayes’ attempt to remove him. For most people in the county, the story is a familiar one by now. Tim Jordan resigned as recorder in January after pleading guilty to charges stemming from a road rage incident. In mid-April, the Board of Supervisors appointed Marshall, the longtime Snowflake pastor and retired police officer who was serving in the Arizona House representing District 7, to fill the vacancy. Marshall resigned his legislative seat three days after the appointment, dropped his campaign for the Arizona Corporation Commission, and was sworn in as recorder on April 21. The trouble started almost immediately. Critics from both parties pointed to a provision of the Arizona Constitution that bars a member of the legislature from holding any other state or county office during the term for which he was elected. Marshall was reelected in 2024, and that term does not end until January 2027. In their view, resigning did not fix the problem, because the ban covers the whole elected term. That argument had some history behind it. A 1977 opinion from then-Attorney General Bruce Babbitt concluded the provision blocks a legislator from taking another office during the elective term whether or not the legislator resigns. Mayes leaned on that opinion when she sent Marshall a letter in late April demanding he step down. Suzanne Hudspeth, a Navajo County real estate agent and fellow Republican who had also sought the appointment, filed her own lawsuit trying to force the attorney general to act. Mayes then filed a quo warranto action, a rarely used legal challenge against someone accused of holding office unlawfully, in Maricopa County Superior Court in mid-May. Marshall’s attorney, Linley Wilson, argued the constitutional ban applies only to sitting lawmakers. Once Marshall resigned, she said, he was no longer a member of the legislature, and the concern the provision was written to address no longer existed. She pointed to a 1961 Arizona Supreme Court case holding that a man elected to the legislature who never took the oath was not a member and could accept a judgeship, and a 1973 case reading the phrase to refer to the office itself rather than the person who once held it. At a hearing in late June, Judge David McDowell pressed both sides. The attorney general’s office argued that reading the ban to end at resignation adds words to the Constitution that are not there. Wilson countered that the quo warranto statute did not give Mayes the authority to bring the case at all, and that state law puts the job of vetting appointees with the Board of Supervisors, not the attorney general. In the end, McDowell sided with Marshall. He found that Marshall stopped being a member of the legislature the moment he resigned on April 17, so taking the recorder’s oath four days later did not violate the Constitution. The judge also awarded Marshall his court fees. Marshall’s office celebrated the decision in a statement, saying the ruling vindicates the board’s appointment and protects legislators who lawfully resign to accept other public offices from similar lawsuits in the future, whether from private parties or the attorney general. For now, though, the recorder’s office in Holbrook has some certainty and the county’s voters know who is in charge of the rolls heading into the July 21, primary which is less than a week away. The post Judge rules David Marshall can remain as county recorder first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a56b3cdc2ca79de23673090 OpenAI pushes back on Apple trade secret lawsuit te 2026-07-14T22:10:21.261Z OpenAI pushes back on Apple trade secret lawsuit OpenAI has issued another statement on the lawsuit, this time suggesting it lacks merit. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a56b1c8c2ca79de23673067 FBI snares an American heir indicted for allegedly bankrolling anti-cop, pro-Hamas communist revolution te 2026-07-14T22:01:44.869Z FBI snares an American heir indicted for allegedly bankrolling anti-cop, pro-Hamas communist revolution The Justice Department and FBI have a new communist financier in their crosshairs for alleged financial crimes: James "Fergie" Cox Chambers Jr., the estranged bad-boy heir to the Cox cable empire. On Friday, Spanish police detained Chambers on the luxury island of Ibiza, in response to an international arrest warrant, according to sources. Chambers is allegedly wanted for money laundering and providing support to Hamas, following years of financing anti-Israel and anti-West organizations and protests. The transnational network he helped fund and support is kicking in to cast him as a victim of the Trump administration's "fascism," while critics are cheering the arrest as long overdue. A spokesman for Spain's Balearic Islands police branch, which includes Ibiza in its jurisdiction, told Fox News Digital that a U.S. citizen was arrested on charges tied to an international arrest warrant Friday under an international arrest warrant seeking his extradition to the United States. The spokesman did not confirm the identity of the citizen, but sources told Fox News Digital that the individual is Chambers. FBI SAYS NEW MISSION CENTER HAS IDENTIFIED 'NEFARIOUS' PROTEST FUNDING AND SUBJECTS The police spokesman added that the individual is being held at the central jail in Ibiza pending a judicial decision that will be conducted by videoconference. Supporters now plan a "Free Fergie Chambers" protest on Tuesday at 7 p.m. outside the prison in Ibiza, demonstrating against "DEL FASCISMO DE TRUMP," or the "TRUMP'S FASCISM IN PERSECUTING DEFENDERS OF THE PALESTINIAN PEOPLE." A spokesperson for the FBI declined to comment. Chambers and his representatives couldn't be reached for comment. A convert to Islam, Chambers represents the fusion of socialist and communist activists with Islamist interests that seek the destruction of the West, free enterprise and the state of Israel and the rise of political Islam, communism and a new Palestinian state. Chambers' ideological comrades leaked news of the detention to trusted colleagues on far-left media platforms – some of which Chambers funds – and his communist, socialist and Islamist comrades are flooding social media to frame the narrative around the arrest as the Trump administration unfairly targeting Chambers. The arrest is a significant move by the Trump administration as it targets far-left financiers allegedly engaged in supporting political violence. In this case, as in other investigations, federal authorities are following the money and investigating potential tax and financial crimes. FBI Co-Deputy Director Chris Raia recently told Fox News Digital that investigators at the FBI's Joint Mission Center have identified subjects tied to financing violent protest activity and have been building prosecutable cases. Like Neville Roy Singham, the American tech tycoon accused of financing communist and far-left nonprofit organizations from his base in Shanghai, China, Chambers has made a name for himself as a financial backer of anti-Israel and anti-American causes around the world. As reported exclusively at Fox News Digital, the Justice Department has launched a grand jury investigation into Singham for alleged money laundering and other financial improprieties. It is currently prosecuting the Southern Poverty Law Center for alleged money laundering, bank fraud and wire fraud. DOJ LAUNCHES GRAND JURY PROBE INTO MARXIST MOGUL NEVILLE ROY SINGHAM'S FUNDING OF LEFTIST GROUPS Chambers was born in 1985 in Brooklyn as James Cox Chambers Jr. to his father, James Cox Chambers, and mother, actress Lauren Hamilton. He is the great-grandson of James M. Cox, a former Ohio governor, 1920 Democratic presidential nominee and founder of the media company that became Cox Enterprises. Forbes estimates the Cox family empire is worth about $27 billion. Chambers is now the estranged heir of Cox Enterprises, walking away from the family company in 2023 with a payout estimated at about $250 million after a falling out with his family over the company's support for Atlanta's controversial public safety training center, known by critics as "Cop City." In April, a grand jury indicted three alleged Antifa-linked protesters accused of throwing firebombs at the general contractor of the Atlanta police training center. Chambers openly redirected his fortune into communist collectives, bail and legal underwriting and groups engaged in hard-edged protest and property disruption. Raised mostly in Brooklyn after his parents divorced, Chambers attended Saint Ann's School and later enrolled at Bard College but didn't graduate. He briefly worked for a Cox Enterprises subsidiary before operating gyms in Georgia and later became increasingly involved in left-wing activism following the anti-police protests in Ferguson, Mo., in 2014 and the demonstrations in Standing Rock, S.D., in 2016 against an oil pipeline. Around 2019, Chambers established the "Berkshire Communists" collective in Alford, Mass., in a wealthy corner of western Massachusetts, where he built a commune, operated the Berkshire People's Gym and launched a publication called "Combat Liberalism." THREE ALLEGED ANTIFA-LINKED PROTESTERS INDICTED IN ATLANTA POLICE TRAINING CENTER CONTRACTOR FIREBOMBING Following the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas terrorist attacks, Chambers became one of the most prominent financial backers of "Palestine Action," later renamed "Unity of Fields," while also funding legal defense efforts for activists involved in anti-Israel demonstrations and direct-action campaigns in the United Kingdom and the U.S. He praised the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks as a "moment of hope and inspiration," told Mother Jones that "the most important thing for the prosperity of humanity is the destruction of the US" and said, "I chant death to America every day." Local and national reporting place him behind the "Stop Cop City" opposition, bail after occupations and protests against Elbit Systems, a company that provides services to Israel, in Merrimack, N.H., and the U.K., and ongoing legal support for networks in the U.S. and U.K. led by the controversial "Palestine Action." After Alford, Mass., shut his Berkshire People's Gym for zoning violations and law-enforcement scrutiny intensified, Chambers relocated to Tunis, in the North African nation of Tunisia. In early February 2024, Chambers was photographed in his newly adopted city of Tunis in the North African nation of Tunisia, framing his narrative as a pious Muslim convert, with a red-and-white Palestinian kefiyyeh scarf draped over his shoulders, a black Muslim prayer cap on his head and a small beard on his face, a tradition that follows the sunnah, or practice, of Muhammad, the prophet of Islam. The photo shoot included images of Chambers in Muslim prayer, at one point with his hands on his chest and at another point in "ruku" position, bent forward with his hands on his knees, staring at a point of concentration in front of him. In other shots, he walked by a local mosque, sat behind the wheel of a car with orange and green Muslim prayer beads, called "tazbi," hanging on the rearview mirror. A pair of decorative boxing gloves with "RUSSIA" across the wrists, positioned on a red-and-white kefiyyeh spread along the dashboard. Unconventional for traditional Muslims, who don't often have dogs as pets because of a fundamentalist interpretation of Islam that bars dogs as pets in the home, Chambers also was photographed smoking a cigarette and walking on the beach with two small dogs who look like bulldogs. He also wore tattoos, including a sickle-and-barbells on his left hand. By May 2026, his social media posts placed him in Ireland. This month, the self-declared communist vacationed among the wealthy in Ibiza, is now sitting in prison. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a56b174c2ca79de23673023 OpenAI’s new flagship model deletes files on its own, people keep warning te 2026-07-14T22:00:20.906Z OpenAI’s new flagship model deletes files on its own, people keep warning A number of social media posts claim that GPT-5.6 Sol deleted files and data without warning. OpenAI had basically disclosed the problem in June. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a56af82c2ca79de23673001 Megan Rapinoe's latest defense of males in women's sports collapses under its own hypocrisy | Dan Zaksheske te 2026-07-14T21:52:02.087Z Megan Rapinoe's latest defense of males in women's sports collapses under its own hypocrisy | Dan Zaksheske Megan Rapinoe, whose name Americans only know because of women's sports, seems oddly intent on destroying women's sports now that she's retired. Rapinoe has been a staunch advocate of males competing in girls' and women's sports, so long as those males simply claim to be girls and women, so it's no surprise what Rapinoe thought of the recent Supreme Court decision regarding the protection of women's sports. In an article for Marie Claire, Rapinoe trotted out several common left-wing talking points aimed at scaring rational-thinking people into believing that keeping males out of women's sports is somehow bad for girls and women. RILEY GAINES: SUPREME COURT HANDS WOMEN AN IMPORTANT WIN, BUT THE FIGHT ISN’T OVER Let's take a look at her arguments one-by-one. The headline of the piece is, "Anti-Trans Legislation Isn't About 'Protecting Girls'—It's About Distracting Us From What Matters." First, Rapinoe calls it "anti-trans" legislation which is, of course, inaccurate. It's pro-woman legislation. It's ironic that she says the legislation is a distraction while using purposefully misleading language that is meant to distract the reader from the truth. Rapinoe begins by saying she was set to film a World Cup commercial but claims the brand decided to cut her from the ad because of her radical left-wing stance on males competing in women's sports. She then criticizes the unnamed brand for lacking "moral clarity" because it doesn't want to be associated with someone like Rapinoe. Of course, the exact opposite is true. It's Rapinoe that clearly lacks moral clarity. This is what psychologists like to call "projection." TRANS ATHLETES DROP LAWSUIT TO GAIN ACCESS TO GIRLS' SPORTS IN NEW HAMPSHIRE AFTER SCOTUS RULING Rapinoe then moves to her first argument. Sorry, calling it "her" argument is disingenuous. It's the same argument used over and over again by left-wing activists and politicians, including AOC. She claims that keeping males out of women's sports will cause women to "suffer the most." Of course, there's zero evidence of that and once again the opposite is true. Then she moves to her first point: "women across the country are being stripped of reproductive rights and being left to bleed out in hospital parking lots." It's once again ironic that the headline of the article talks about distraction and her very first argument is to pull focus from the issue at hand and tell everyone "but what about abortion!" Also, the idea that women are "left to bleed out in hospital parking lots" is a debunked myth. We're off to a great start here, Megan! If you like tired and debunked left-wing talking points, we've got some good news for you. Ms. Rapinoe came armed with more. She moves quickly into the "invasive genital exam" argument that has become a favorite among the activists. She claims that all girls will be subjected to invasive genital exams to play sports. Here's the part she leaves out: almost every athlete undergoes a routine physical prior to playing sports. I know that because I played sports growing up and through high school. I had to get a physical every year. And those examinations included the doctor checking for a hernia, which meant the doctor took hold of my genitals and asked me to cough. It was performed by a professional and licensed medical doctor. Rapinoe makes it sound like females are going to be sent out behind the gym to have some guy inspect them in an unmarked van. Which is completely absurd, and is a fearmongering tactic used to try and scare parents who want a fair playing field for their daughters to rethink their position. She also laments that only girls will have to prove their biological sex, "not boys." Yes, Megan, because boys' sports aren't under threat of being destroyed by females claiming to be boys. In fact, girls are more than welcome to compete in boys' sports. We've seen girls competing at the Little League World Series. Why? Because there is no inherent physical advantage that would make it unfair for girls to compete in boys' sports. WALZ POST CALLING SCOTUS GIRLS' SPORTS RULING 'CRUEL' BACKFIRES ONLINE AS CRITICS REVEAL WHAT'S EVEN CRUELER But let's keep going. "Preventing girls from playing sports is the whole point." I don't even want to dignify this line with a response. The idea that laws aimed at keeping males out of girls' sports is actually a ploy to keep girls from playing girls' sports is too ridiculous to entertain. "Girls of color are the first to be targeted and questioned about their bodies." Ah, of course it wouldn't be a radical left-wing activist rant without claims of racism. In case you're wondering, yes, Rapinoe managed to work sexism, racism and homophobia into the article. It's like a paint-by-numbers for left-wing radicals. The rational argument for males competing in girls' sports is non-existent, so they have to resort to their usual claims of bigotry. "Attacks on trans girls are feints to throw us off balance and distract from the real issues impacting all Americans, like the costs of groceries and gas, healthcare, and housing." Here we go again. There are bigger issues! Why are they worried about this?! The idea that government can't focus on more than one issue at a time is funny because these are the same people arguing for socialist and communist policies. They want the government to have more control over people's lives while arguing that the government isn't effective enough to handle multiple issues at the same time. Ironic, isn't it? "If we really cared about safety and fairness in sports, we’d be breaking down barriers facing girls at every level, protecting them from sexual violence and harassment, and paying professional women athletes on the same scale as their male counterparts." Sexual assault and harassment are illegal, so I'm not sure what Rapinoe means by that. Also, the idea that female athletes aren't paid "on the same scale as their male counterparts" is factually inaccurate. Do female athletes typically make less money than male athletes? Yes. But it's because men's sports generate far more revenue. That's capitalism. If anything, the women of the WNBA were previously overpaid, given that the league failed to turn a profit in its first 25 years of existence. The MLB, NFL, NHL and NBA are some of the most valuable sports properties in the world and generate billions of dollars. That's why the men are paid more. It's not a grand conspiracy. Now that more people are watching the WNBA, attending games and buying merchandise, the women are making more money. It's basic economics. Ms. Rapinoe doesn't often concern herself with basic facts, though, as they get in the way of her preferred narrative. "Standing up for our trans siblings and welcoming them on the field sends a powerful message to these politicians that we reject their hate and division—and to keep their hands off of our bodies." Rapinoe closes with what she undoubtedly believes is a powerful line but it falls completely flat. She recycles another abortion talking point, "keep your hands off of our bodies" when it doesn't even apply in this situation. It's fascinating that Rapinoe, who is a famous celebrity millionaire strictly because there is a category for women to compete in sports free from men, is so ardently in support of males competing in women's sports. Of course, she is retired now so this issue doesn't affect her at all. She also doesn't have any daughters to worry about being leered at in a girls' locker room by a boy claiming he's a girl. She probably views herself as a brave trailblazer for women, but she's simply a retired athlete trying to score political and social points with other like-minded radicals by railing against something that doesn't affect her in the slightest. That's not bravery. That's cowardice. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a56af6ec2ca79de23672ff8 Jets quarterback Geno Smith pulled over in Florida, marking 3rd police encounter this offseason te 2026-07-14T21:51:42.471Z Jets quarterback Geno Smith pulled over in Florida, marking 3rd police encounter this offseason Geno Smith’s offseason continues to involve law enforcement after a traffic stop that occurred in Florida this past week. Smith, who reunited with the New York Jets this year following one season with the Las Vegas Raiders, was pulled over by an officer from the Davie Police Department on July 6 after being accused of traveling well over the speed limit in a 45-mph zone. The incident was captured by police bodycam, where Smith, driving a 2025 Aston Martin, got a compliment from the officer making the traffic stop before telling him what he did wrong. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "All right, sir," the officer was heard saying to Smith in the bodycam footage. "Beautiful car. Seventy miles an hour, man. That’s too fast for 45." Smith, then, was asked to provide the officer with his license and registration, but he said he didn’t have any of it. He also noted the vehicle was registered to a friend. EX-NFL PRO BOWLER MARCELLUS WILEY ARRESTED, CHARGED WITH DOMESTIC BATTERY DURING FOURTH OF JULY "I live right here; my license and everything is in my house," Smith told the officer. After taking down Smith’s information, the officer told him to always have his physical ID on him, to which the quarterback replied, "My bad." The officer returned to Smith’s vehicle with two tickets, one for not having his license present for the traffic stop and the other for unlawful speed. This is the third time this offseason where Smith needed to speak with Davie police officers. In April, it was driving a Rolls Royce with improper tags, where he and the officer had quite the exchange in yet another bodycam moment. Smith ended up telling the officer to "do your job better" despite being told that Smith’s offense was "unassigned tag to the vehicle." A more serious conversation with officers came when a woman claimed on Instagram in June that Smith "beat my a—cause he HATES taking care of his special needs kid and can’t be left alone with him because hed (sic) rather watch s*x online and play Call of Duty." The California Post and ESPN reported that cops were called to Smith's home in Davie, but no arrests were made. The investigation has since been closed, with no charges going against Smith in this case, per multiple reports. Smith is gearing up for his 13th season in the NFL, but his fifth with the Jets after playing his first four years with the organization that took him in the second round out of West Virginia in 2013. Smith’s first stint in New York was quite the turbulent time, which included a demotion after starting his first two seasons and getting punched in the face by his Jets teammate, IK Enemkpali, during an altercation in the locker room in 2015. The punch broke his jaw and required surgery that sidelined Smith for weeks. Smith has been a different quarterback and person since then, maturing on and off the field when given opportunities elsewhere. However, it was with Pete Carroll and the Seattle Seahawks where Smith had a career revitalization, earning the starting gig in 2022 and getting the Seahawks to 9-8 that year to earn his first Pro Bowl nod. The quarterback spent five years in Seattle before he was traded to the Raiders prior to this past season. But after going 2-13 in his 15 starts there, the Raiders traded Smith back to the Jets. 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/6a56af5bc2ca79de23672fea Prince Harry reveals his full-time job after leaving royal life te 2026-07-14T21:51:23.043Z Prince Harry reveals his full-time job after leaving royal life Prince Harry says his full-time job these days is raising his two young children. On July 13, the "Joe Marler Will See You Now" podcast released a new episode featuring the Duke of Sussex. Hosted by former England rugby player and "Celebrity Traitors" alum Joe Marler, the interview was apparently filmed during Harry's recent trip to the U.K. During the conversation, Marler asked Harry to introduce himself using his full name before revealing his occupation. PRINCE HARRY'S INVICTUS GAMES SHOW THE 'ASSET' THE BRITISH ROYAL FAMILY LOST: EXPERTS "Henry Albert Charles David, Duke of Sussex," Harry replied. "Full-time dad. British Army veteran. Prince of England. Duke. But for today, I don't know. What do you want?" Harry said. He ultimately settled on "Duke." WATCH: KING CHARLES WAS A DOTING FATHER TO PRINCE WILLIAM, PRINCE HARRY: BUTLER The revelation surprised Kinsey Schofield, host of YouTube's "Kinsey Schofield Unfiltered." "Instead of giving his full name, he gave his title," Schofield told Fox News Digital. "His full name is Henry Charles Albert David Mountbatten-Windsor. Unless he has legally changed his surname to Sussex — which I have seen no evidence that he has — 'Duke of Sussex' is a title, not his name. It was a subtle moment, but one that reinforced how closely his identity remains tied to his royal status." "This isn't the first time we've seen Harry's team place him on a comedy podcast," Schofield said. "I think this appearance worked better because Joe Marler and the other hosts share Harry's British sense of humor." British broadcaster and photographer Helena Chard told Fox News Digital the interview reminded her of an anecdote previously shared by royal author Hugo Vickers. "Reportedly, the late Queen Elizabeth privately stated that Harry went to California to be a childminder," Chard said. "Her thoughts were correct. There is absolutely nothing wrong with being a 'full-time dad.' However, I'm sure he also wonders about his sense of purpose." WATCH: PRINCE HARRY, MEGHAN MARKLE CAUSED QUEEN STRESS IN FINAL YEARS: AUTHOR When Marler asked Harry if he'd call himself the "inventor" of the Invictus Games, Harry corrected him, saying "founder." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER The Telegraph reported the interview was intended to promote the Invictus Games, which will be held in Birmingham in 2027. During the podcast, Harry shared that his favorite "trashy" TV show was the reality series "Love Island." He also said he was "aware" of the 2014 American show "I Want to Marry Harry," in which single women competed to win a date with his lookalike. Harry joked that he was unavailable to participate at the time. When the prince was asked about his grooming routine, Harry said it was "s--t, shower, shave." He said his hair routine consisted of trimming his beard "every sort of five to six days just to keep it a little bit tidy." "Nothing, nothing really happening on top," Harry said, gesturing to his hairline. "I get a haircut; otherwise I try not to look at what's happening." "People think I'm ginger, but I'm more sort of like, um, sunset... auburn," he joked. The conversation turned more serious when Harry was asked about recovering from trauma. He said going to the gym was "the one." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "I mean, any form of exercise is great, especially when you're depressed, when you're dealing with stuff and stressed," he said. "Like, you've got to move that s--t around the body." The show, co-hosted by Jake Bhardwaj, also featured Harry's close friend, former Royal Marines commando and Invictus Games gold medalist JJ Chalmers. "So glad you're here," Harry said. "It's been weird." The interview was apparently recorded during Harry's recent visit to the U.K., where he attended several charity engagements. On July 6, Harry arrived in the U.K. for several charity events overshadowed by speculation about whether he would meet with his father. On July 10, Harry, Meghan, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet met with King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Highgrove House, the monarch's country estate, Buckingham Palace confirmed. Fox News Digital reached out to Buckingham Palace and Archewell, the organization that oversees the offices of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, for comment. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped back as senior royals in 2020, citing what they described as the unbearable intrusions of the British press and a lack of support from the palace. They are raising their children in California. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a56ad17c2ca79de23672f7d 'Wonderful' CA nurse and mother vanishes after going to casino, car found abandoned at mountain park: family te 2026-07-14T21:41:43.167Z 'Wonderful' CA nurse and mother vanishes after going to casino, car found abandoned at mountain park: family A Southern California mother and nurse vanished on her way to pick up her child from summer camp, and authorities are racing to find her. Angelica Brophy, 44, was last seen on July 6 when she went to Harrah’s Resort Southern California casino and then drove to Palomar Mountain, where she frequently visited, according to KNSD. When Brophy didn't pick up her daughter as expected later that afternoon, her husband contacted the Oceanside Police Department to file a missing persons report. Police tried reaching Brophy on her cell phone, but it was dead or switched off. Days later, investigators found her car sitting in a parking lot at Palomar State Park, with no sign of her. MISSING CANADIAN HIKER FOUND DEAD 2 WEEKS AFTER VANISHING DURING MOUNTAIN TREK IN WASHINGTON Family members of Brophy, who is a nurse at Kaiser Permanente Hospital in San Marcos, California, told the outlet that they're trying to stay positive. "I don’t want to go to dark places," one of her brothers said. "We’re trying to encourage everybody to stay positive, stay strong." LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE Her sister-in-law, Lisa Fabregas, said, "She is one of the most wonderful, thoughtful women that I know." LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST "She’s a very good mom. She will do anything for her children," Fabregas said. "She is funny and kooky, and will sing at the top of her lungs and will not have one note in tune, but she does not care." SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS A missing persons poster made by the family states that Brophy is 5'5" and was last seen wearing black leggings and a grey T-shirt. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL So far, Oceanside Police Captain Nick Nunez told the outlet nothing points to foul play in Brophy's disappearance. Nunez said detectives are reaching out to Harrah’s Casino to determine if she was with anyone or was being followed. People with information about Brophy’s disappearance are asked to contact Oceanside Police at (760) 435-4900. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a56ad02c2ca79de23672f66 Lettuce eyed as source of cyclospora outbreak sickening thousands across 31 states te 2026-07-14T21:41:22.712Z Lettuce eyed as source of cyclospora outbreak sickening thousands across 31 states Vegetables and lettuces at a grocery store in Michigan. Michigan health officials say lettuces and salad greens are emerging as a likely source in the nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak, which has sickened hundreds of people across 31 states. (Photo by Jon King/Michigan Advance) As state and federal officials work to identify the source of the recent outbreak of the intestinal illness cyclosporiasis, Michigan health officials have identified lettuces or salad greens as one potential culprit. “Early information has shown lettuce as a common product that regularly comes up during the investigation,” said Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, chief medical executive at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, in a news release. “We will continue to provide updates as we learn more.” Officials cautioned they haven’t ruled out other food items as the source. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed 843 cases in 31 states, but that is a significant undercount based on the numbers being reported by state health officials. Cyclosporiasis is caused by the parasite cyclospora. Symptoms include watery or “explosive” diarrhea, nausea and stomach cramps. It’s often contracted by eating or drinking something contaminated with the parasite, which lives in feces. Michigan first reported an outbreak of cyclosporiasis on July 1 after nearly 200 cases were reported across seven counties. The state now leads the nation in cases, with the state health department reporting 2,640 cases Monday and 44 hospitalizations. The case numbers jumped 69% from Friday. New York, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky also have reported a higher than usual number of cases. New York City alone has seen 403 cases this year, most of them since May 1. The New York City Health Department said in a statement to Stateline that it’s working with partners to determine a common source. Ohio health officials reported 177 cases as of July 2, with 28 hospitalizations. “Fortunately there have been no deaths in Ohio, as is consistent with our past experiences with this illness,” said Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff, director of the Ohio Department of Health, in a statement. “Nevertheless, this is a serious illness that can cause dehydration and require people to seek emergency medical care, and it should be taken seriously.” Safer Salad Greens Given the historical links between cyclospora and prepackaged salad greens, here are some recommended safety measures if you’re going to eat lettuce: Purchase whole heads: Buy whole heads of lettuce rather than pre-washed, bagged lettuce or pre-mixed salad kits. Discard outer layers: Before preparing the lettuce, throw away the outer two to three layers of leaves. Wash inner leaves: Thoroughly wash the remaining inner leaves under clean running water. Prioritize cooking: For any greens that can be cooked, heating to a temperature of at least 158 degrees F (70 degrees C) is safest. The parasite is resistant to routine chemical disinfection, and washing alone can’t guarantee its removal. Source: Michigan Department of Health & Human Services The CDC expects case numbers to continue rising, given a typical six-week lag between the onset of illnesses and when cases are typically reported to the CDC. The New York Times reported it has independently confirmed at least 4,800 cases this year. States such as  Michigan are rushing to do their own sleuthing after cutbacks have reduced surveillance capabilities at the federal level. Last year, the CDC scaled back its surveillance program that monitors foodborne illnesses. It no longer requires monitoring for six pathogens, including cyclospora, only requiring reporting for two: salmonella and Shiga toxin-producing E.coli. The CDC acknowledged that while it’s working to collect and analyze data at the national level, “State health departments may have more timely information about the situation in their jurisdictions.” The Trump administration said on social media on Monday that the CDC is working with 3,000 health departments to gather data, and that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is investigating the outbreak alongside the CDC and state and local partners. Local health departments in Michigan have conducted more than 1,000 interviews of those who’ve tested positive for cyclosporiasis, to try to trace the source of the outbreak, state officials said. But in many states, the risk to the public remains low. It’s  not uncommon for states to see at least a few cases of cyclosporiasis each year. Michigan typically identifies 40-50 each year, while Rhode Island documented six cases last year and 12 in 2024. Because it can take up to two weeks for symptoms to develop after a person is exposed to the parasite, state officials say it takes time to investigate the source. There’s currently no evidence that links recreational water exposure, such as swimming in lakes, as a risk factor for the illness. And in none of the cases confirmed by the CDC did the affected person report any travel during the two weeks prior to falling ill. In previous cyclosporiasis outbreaks, bagged salad mixes and kits were identified as the culprit, along with fresh cilantro, basil, raspberries, snow peas and green onions. One of the largest outbreaks of cyclosporiasis was in 2020, which resulted in 701 people falling ill in 14 states, and which the CDC linked to Fresh Express bagged salads. The CDC has identified cases in the current outbreak in the following states: Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin. Janine Weisman of the Rhode Island Current, Kyle Davidson of the Ohio Capital Journal and Jon King of the Michigan Advance contributed to this report. Stateline reporter Anna Claire Vollers can be reached at avollers@stateline.org. This story was originally produced by Stateline, which is part of States Newsroom, a nonprofit news network which includes Arizona Mirror, and is supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a56aafcc2ca79de23672f26 Livvy Dunne serves up foamy beers at the Home Run Derby & Hannah Barron goes bikini bowfishing te 2026-07-14T21:32:44.683Z Livvy Dunne serves up foamy beers at the Home Run Derby & Hannah Barron goes bikini bowfishing I would like to formally apologize for jinxing Norway last week. I swear it was not my intention. I really wanted the lovable Scandinavians to bring home a FIFA trophy and not just a taxidermied raccoon. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE More on taxidermied animals in a minute. But now I have fully moved on from the World Cup as I prepare to head out tomorrow for my annual pilgrimage to visit the in-laws in the Great White North. And by that I mean Wisconsin. My husband, our dog and I will also be spending a few days on the Minnesota North Shore. Thank you, by the way, to everyone who sent me recommendations last week. We now have a full itinerary of restaurants, breweries, dog-friendly patios, hiking trails and scenic spots to check out. TWO REGULAR JOES WILL COMPETE WITH PROS FOR $3.25M PURSE AT INAUGURAL 'THE CHAMPIONS' BASS FISHING TOURNAMENT Now I'm in that annoying phase of pre-travel preparation where I'm trying to get everything done that I swore I wasn't going to put off until the last minute. This happens every single time. I really should stop lying to myself and just accept my fate. I do, however, have the car ready. Anticipating my husband's comments about my lack of basic vehicle maintenance (I'm literally just a girl), I got the Denali aired up, washed up, gassed up, oil changed and detailed. Why was the detailing necessary, you ask? Because this: Yep. I bought Rocky a pup cup on Friday as a reward for being a perfect angel at his nail trimming appointment. Apparently he had used up all his perfect angel behavior, though, because he launched for the pup cup and splattered it all over my console. I spent a good chunk of time meticulously scraping whipped cream from cracks and crevices, and — considering my car doesn't smell like rotten hot dairy — I think I did a pretty good job. Anyway, enough of my griping about my problems. I'll gripe about something else instead. Let's do some Nightcaps. The Home Run Derby was last night. Not that you would know it since they put it behind a Netflix paywall. Just kidding, I think just about everyone has a Netflix account at this point. But still, did I watch one single second of the 2026 Home Run Derby? I did not. Do you know who did watch, though? Livvy Dunne. I mean sure, her pitcher boyfriend Paul Skenes isn't out there launching dingers, but a girl's gotta get her Miller Lite sponsorship money where she can. And if that means serving as a celebrity bartender for a photo op, then so be it. But Livvy. My sister in Christ. We have to talk about this pour. Criminal. Straight to jail. Do not pass "Go" and do not collect $200. I know some Pervy McPervert out there is formulating a joke like, "That's OK, I'll take lots of head from Livvy Dunne." "Head" is another term for foam at the top of a beer, by the way. But I'm gonna stop you right there. There is simply no reason to desecrate a Miller Lite like this. That's my late Grandma Helen's favorite beer, and she would never stand for it. Shame! If you're not familiar with Hannah Barron, you're about to be. She went viral a couple years back for her noodling skills, and she's now become a full-on fishing, fitness and outdoors influencer with nearly two million Instagram followers. What is noodling? I am so glad you asked. Hannah doesn't just noodle, though. She also bowfishes. And yesterday she shared a snap of a longnose gar she landed from a paddleboard. That's a good day, Hannah. Speaking of fishing, OutKick Outdoors will be headed to The Champions tournament in Nashville this fall. The world championship of bass fishing. A record $3.25 million purse. YUGE. I regret to inform you those competitors won't be wearing bikinis like Hannah, though. But if you're one of those guys (or gals) who finds yourself out on the lake bragging that you could totally out-fish the pros, here's your chance. They're giving two Average Joes the chance to compete in the tournament. I talked to World Bass Enterprises CEO Brian Bird about it this week: Next up, Average Joes versus NFL players, NHL players and pro boxers! Nevermind, someone might die. Let's open the mailbag. 📩 Email: amber.harding@outkick.com (Send your thoughts, stories, tips, rants and photos of your dog.) 🐦 Twitter/X: @TheAmberHarding Bill Writes: Thank the good Lord this man was not seriously injured or killed, but on the lighter side... The only thing higher than his blood pressure was his airtime. Amber: Zing! By the way, we have an update on that guy. His name is Carl Isom-McDaniel, and he's a retiree in his mid-60s. He suffered suffered multiple broken bones but is expected to recover. Brian W. Writes: Good God Amber, what rock have you been living under? Dana White is a dude. Everybody knows that. Turn in your journalist badge at the nearest counter. You suck!! Amber: Look, I get plenty of emails. Most are from very nice people responding to my column or sending me pictures and videos of cool dogs. Some are from miserable folks who want to tell me how bad I suck at writing and how wrong I am in each and every one of my opinions. And then some... just baffle me. Because I cannot, for the life of me, figure out when I accused Dana White of being a woman. I asked Brian to clarify, but he never responded. So if anyone can point to a specific instance where I even remotely insinuated that I didn't know the gender of the UFC CEO, please send it my way. Otherwise, I'd love to get my journalist badge back. Amber: Thanks to Drew in Katy, Texas, for sending that over. I'm always worried about hiking in bear country with my dog. My husband assures me that our German Shepherd might actually scare a bear away. But I worry it would do the opposite — like provoking an aggressive reaction. Fortunately for this family, the dog did exactly what the dog should do: protect. I fear Rocky might just try to be friends with the bear. Gene in the Rock Writes: 'Bout time. It always kind of puzzled me that the only "official" US monument to hero animals was in Guam.  It's beautiful, but I mean, how many people have ever been to Guam?  Tell your congressman to support this if they haven't already! Andy K. Writes: Oh, this is my dog Bonnie. She not real but she's mine. She's very loyal. She's the best. She was the perfect solution when I lived in the City and traveled alot. One last thing. I wasn't invited to Tay Tay's wedding either! I know, shocking, right? And I thought we were close. I mean, I don't really know her music particularly well, although when I hear her music I sometimes like it. But I know many people who love her and her music, yet somehow that wasn't enough. Seriously, though, I do admire her ability to run a multibillion-dollar organization, and apparently treat her people very well at the same time. I'm sure she has management and staff that do the day-to-day, but she does the heavy lifting remarkably well. I'm impressed with that. And her business acumen. Amber: You could have fooled me. Bonnie looks like a real dog. But funny story about dog plushies. Last year I lost my soul dog, Lucy — my baby of 16 years. (That's not the funny part). After she died, my husband bought me a custom plushie of Lucy. It looks just like her and is almost the same size as her, too. LUCY'S STORY: I FOUND MY BEST FRIEND ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD I posted a picture of it on my Instagram story and got a ton of strange responses — mostly from friends who seemed confused and concerned. It later came to my attention that people thought I had TAXIDERMIED my dog! I guess that's a testament to the company that made the plushie. It's THAT realistic. Look, no judgment. Taxidermy your dog or cremate or bury or whatever feels right in your heart. But just so we're clear, the stuffed dog now chilling in my bedroom has never been alive. Just a stuffed animal. Oh and back to the Taylor Travis wedding... we reported last week that Taylor Lewan and Will Compton were pretty sore about not getting an invite. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST SPORTS NEWS John B. Writes (about Will Compton): because he's a d—head and Travis thinks so too! That explanation's good enough for me. OutKick Nightcaps is a daily column set to run Monday through Friday at 4 p.m. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a56aae9c2ca79de23672f0f Arizona man accused of killing woman after social media first date ends in desert grave te 2026-07-14T21:32:25.220Z Arizona man accused of killing woman after social media first date ends in desert grave A first date arranged through social media ended in a shallow desert grave, Arizona police say, as the man accused of killing 21-year-old Arianna Bailey Jones allegedly blamed two phantom attackers for her disappearance. Glendale police announced Monday that they arrested 24-year-old Domonic Rodolico after investigators discovered what they believe are Jones' remains in a shallow grave in a secluded desert area north of the Phoenix metropolitan area. Rodolico is facing a first-degree premeditated murder charge, according to Fox 10 Phoenix. In a Facebook post announcing the arrest, Glendale police offered condolences to Jones' family, writing that officers "were hoping to bring a different type of closure" before announcing Rodolico's arrest in Jones' disappearance and murder. FLORIDA WOMAN CHARGED WITH MURDER EVADING POLICE AFTER BODY FOUND IN SHALLOW GRAVE, SHERIFF SAYS According to police, Jones and Rodolico met through social media and had communicated online before deciding to meet in person. Detectives believe the pair went on what appears to have been their first date, first attending a movie together before driving to the remote desert area where investigators say the crime occurred. 🚨 Know something we should investigate? 📩 stepheny.price@fox.com 📸 IG: @fndstephprice 🎥 X: @StephenyPrice Your tip could lead to our next story. When questioned by detectives, Rodolico denied killing Jones and instead claimed that two unknown men suddenly appeared in the desert and attacked both of them. DEAD FITNESS TRAINER’S TAXI RIDE BECOMES KEY PIECE OF PUZZLE IN MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE, DEATH: DOCS "He is saying that the two of them were in this remote area and that two individuals showed up and attacked them," Glendale Police Department Public Information Officer Jose Santiago said during a news conference. "At some point he made his escape and Ms. Jones stayed behind." Investigators, however, said physical evidence, surveillance video and digital evidence gathered during the investigation linked Rodolico to the crime. Police said detectives developed sufficient evidence to establish probable cause for Rodolico's arrest. Authorities also said his account changed repeatedly during interviews. REMAINS FOUND NEAR FLORIDA BRIDGE IDENTIFIED AS MISSING COLLEGE STUDENT WHO VANISHED WEEKS AGO "His story continuously changed," Santiago said. "The attack became a little bit more dramatic, less dramatic." Detectives also found it suspicious that Rodolico never reported the alleged attack to law enforcement or called 911. "He never reported the incident to us," Santiago said. "He never made a call to police or to anyone to let anyone know about this attack." Santiago added that Rodolico told investigators Jones was "probably not alive" after the alleged attack, despite never contacting authorities to report what he claimed had happened. FOLLOW US ON X Investigators said surveillance video captured Rodolico cleaning out the back seat of his vehicle after Jones disappeared. Police also said he had wounds consistent with stab injuries, though Rodolico claimed those injuries were inflicted by the alleged attackers. Authorities credited the department's Real Time Crime Center, surveillance cameras and cellphone data with helping investigators reconstruct the couple's movements. Police said they tracked the pair from Jones' apartment to a movie theater and then to the remote desert location. A movie theater concession cup recovered at the scene helped investigators connect the burial site to the couple's date. CLICK HERE FOR MORE U.S. NEWS Detectives also uncovered evidence showing Rodolico had traveled to the secluded area several times before Jones disappeared, though investigators said they have not determined whether the killing was planned. "We don't know if he was planning this or if this was happenstance," Santiago said. Jones' family reported her missing on July 7 after they had not heard from her for several days. Police said her family told investigators the lack of communication was highly unusual because they were normally in frequent contact. When officers executed a search warrant at Jones' apartment, they immediately noticed troubling signs. GET BREAKING NEWS ALERTS Police found Jones' cellphone still inside the apartment and discovered her dog locked inside a crate, where it had apparently been left without food and sitting in its own waste for several days. "That was enough of an indication that there at least had been some kind of suspicious nature," Santiago said. Detectives eventually located what they described as a shallow grave in a remote desert area north of the Valley. While the Maricopa County Medical Examiner's Office is still working to determine the official cause and manner of death, investigators said clothing and other physical evidence recovered with the body matched Jones, allowing detectives to identify the remains. Santiago said the case came together in just four days with help from the department's Special Investigations Unit, the U.S. Marshals Task Force and advanced investigative technology. SEND US A TIP "We were able to pinpoint him attending her apartment. We were able to pinpoint him attending these different areas, going to the movies," Santiago said. "We were able to pinpoint their cellphone usage in different areas. All of that combined helped us really solve the case on top of the good detective work from our folks." According to police, Rodolico has a prior arrest history involving theft-related offenses and was on probation at the time of his arrest. He is being held on a $2 million cash bond. The murder charge comes less than a year after Rodolico was sentenced in a separate criminal case involving the burglary of two Valley QuikTrip gas stations, according to court records obtained by Fox 10 Phoenix. The outlet reported that Rodolico was arrested in May 2025 after investigators accused him of impersonating an employee at a QuikTrip along Peoria Avenue and stealing about $200 from a cash register before allegedly carrying out a similar theft at another QuikTrip in Phoenix. Court records show he pleaded guilty to criminal impersonation and was sentenced in November 2025 to two years of supervised probation. Investigators said they are still awaiting additional forensic testing and the medical examiner's findings as they continue working to determine a motive. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a56aad5c2ca79de23672f06 House passes Daylight Saving Time reform as Trump signals support for ending clock change te 2026-07-14T21:32:05.763Z House passes Daylight Saving Time reform as Trump signals support for ending clock change A bipartisan effort to make Daylight Saving Time permanent is one step closer to becoming law after the House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved the measure on Tuesday. Lawmakers voted 308-117 to pass the Sunshine Protection Act, which would allow states to voluntarily observe Daylight Saving Time year-round as a growing mass of lawmakers push to extend daylight into the evening hours. "For decades, we have accepted this ritual of springing forward and falling back, even though it disrupts routines, throws off our sleep, and creates unnecessary frustration for families across the country," Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Fla., said Tuesday, detailing how the clock changes have disrupted her infant son's sleep schedule. "Let's stop asking Americans to reset their clocks every March and November," she continued. "Let's provide some certainty and consistency, and a little more sunshine at the end of the day." TRUMP-BACKED DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME BILL CLEARS KEY HOUSE HURDLE The legislation divided lawmakers in both parties, with members largely from coastal areas, such as Louisiana, Florida and New Jersey, supporting permanent Daylight Saving Time and others from the Midwest and agriculture-heavy states opposing it. Democrats were nearly evenly split, with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., voting "no." Just 22 Republicans voted in opposition, including Reps. Bryan Steil, R-Wis., Rick Crawford, R-Ark., Ryan Zinke, R-Montana, and Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo.  The measure now heads to the Senate, where its prospects remain uncertain amid skepticism from members of both parties. President Donald Trump, who has long called for ending the twice-a-year clock changes, is expected to sign the bill if it reaches his desk. The White House urged lawmakers to support the Sunshine Protection Act in an internal memo sent to Hill offices Tuesday, calling it a "popular, common-sense reform."  Nearly every state follows the practice of setting clocks forward one hour in March to preserve more evening daylight before "falling back" one hour in November. But nearly 20 states have already approved legislation to make Daylight Saving Time permanent if Congress authorizes the practice. Hawaii and most of Arizona, however, do not observe Daylight Saving Time. Proponents argued the legislation, authored by Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., was necessary to end disruptions caused by switching clocks, including to children's routines and road safety, while arguing longer daylight would boost tourism and outdoor recreation. "More evening sunshine means more time with family and more time to enjoy our local restaurants, shops, and everything Florida has to offer," Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., wrote on social media. "It’s common sense. Let’s get it done." Some lawmakers, however, argue that year-round Daylight Saving Time would delay winter sunrises until after 9 a.m. in some parts of the country, raising safety concerns about darker morning commutes and economic challenges for farmers who would likely have to start work later. SLEEP DOCTOR REVEALS THE BRUTAL HEALTH DOWNSIDE OF DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME Detractors have also stated that permanent standard time — meaning more light in the mornings — better aligns with circadian rhythms. "If we’re going to make a permanent change that affects every American, we should follow the science and prioritize Americans’ health, particularly that of the children," Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pa., who favors permanent standard time, said during debate Monday. Scanlon also pointed to the nation's brief experiment with year-round Daylight Saving Time in 1974, which Congress reversed after widespread public backlash. Tuesday’s vote comes as the semiannual clock change remains widely unpopular with Americans, according to recent polling. An AP-NORC survey released in December found that just 12% of Americans favor the current daylight saving time system, with nearly half opposed. Another 40% of respondents had no opinion. The survey also found that more Americans support having Daylight Saving Time year-round compared to standard time by a 14-point margin. The Senate previously passed year-round Daylight Saving Time legislation in 2022, but the measure failed to clear the House. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a56aac2c2ca79de23672efd Spain advances to second-ever World Cup Final after dominating France in semifinal match te 2026-07-14T21:31:46.308Z Spain advances to second-ever World Cup Final after dominating France in semifinal match For just the second time in their country’s history, Spain is going to the World Cup Final thanks to a world-class showing in their 2-0 victory over France in the semifinals on Tuesday. France was looking to get back to the World Cup Final for the third straight tournament, but Kylian Mbappé and company were unable to get through a complete effort on all fronts by Spain. Just like they have throughout this tournament, Spain made their determination known from the very first whistle, and France felt that. However, France has been dominating in their own right up to this point in the tournament, and their superstars have shown an ability to take over the game. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM But for the first time at the World Cup, France found themselves trailing after a costly error by veteran defender Lucas Digne. After a Spain cross went through France’s box, Digne couldn’t read it properly and his header popped the ball in the air. Digne went to clear it with his foot, but the Spanish phenom Lamine Yamal came flying in to try to get in the way of the kick. NORWAY JUST THREW THE GREATEST CELEBRATION EVER FOR A TEAM ELIMINATED IN THE WORLD CUP QUARTERFINALS Instead, Digne kicked Yamal, and since he was in France’s box, the head referee sprinted to the center and pointed to the circle for a penalty shot. It was Mikel Oyarzabal stepping up for the penalty, and with four World Cup goals, he made it a fifth. France goalkeeper Mike Maignan guessed the right way, jumping to his left, but Oyarzabal’s shot was too perfect, smashing into the side net. So, in the 22nd minute, Spain struck first and had France in a situation they haven’t been in for quite some time. France was able to find some momentum and generate chances, but Spain’s keeper Unai Símon wasn’t threatened too much in the end. When the second half began, France showcased some hustle from the jump, but Spain thwarted each attempt. Then, Pedro Porro’s run for Spain in the 58th minute changed everything. Desire Doue, who had just came on as a substitute for France, didn’t follow Porro after he made a pass to Dani Almo. Almo was quick to drop it off to his teammate, who had only Maignan to beat, and he did just that for only his second career goal for his country. With a 2-0 lead, things got more desperate for France in the second half. But once again, Spain dug deep, getting clearances and clean tackles as the clock ticked down. Mbappé did get a free kick just before stoppage time kicked in, but his attempt cleared the crossbar on a grade-A chance. The result? A historic sixth shutout for Spain in a single World Cup tournament, and even better, a spot in the World Cup Final. Meanwhile, it's been over 40 years since France has lost a knockout stage game in the World Cup. Spain, the 2010 World Cup champion, now awaits the winner of Wednesday's semifinal between England and Argentina in Atlanta. 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/6a56aa71c2ca79de23672edc ICE Ordered to Cease Most Vehicle Stops After Fatal Shootings in Maine and Houston te 2026-07-14T21:30:25.418Z ICE Ordered to Cease Most Vehicle Stops After Fatal Shootings in Maine and Houston Agents fatally shot a man in Houston and another in coastal Maine, both in their vehicles. The killings were the latest in a string of ICE shootings during President Trump’s second term. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a56a853c2ca79de23672e96 Lenny Kravitz reveals the simple test he uses to know if he's still fit at 62 te 2026-07-14T21:21:23.391Z Lenny Kravitz reveals the simple test he uses to know if he's still fit at 62 Lenny Kravitz may be one of rock's fittest stars, but he says he doesn't need an expensive fitness tracker to stay in shape. Instead, the Grammy winner relies on one brutally honest test that's never failed him — whether he can still squeeze into a pair of 28-inch-waist pants. Kravitz, who's known for his shirtless performances and sculpted physique, revealed that his waist size remains the ultimate indicator of his health — and it came from a fellow Hollywood heavyweight. LENNY KRAVITZ WAS ‘NERVOUS’ WHAT MOM WOULD THINK FIRST TIME HE WORE WOMEN'S CLOTHES "I can gauge everything by how I’m in my pants," he said. "Like, if my pants are a little tight, I know I’m getting outta’ shape. My friend Denzel Washington gave me this phrase, ‘The pants don’t lie, the pants don’t lie,’" he said in a cover interview for "Men's Health." Kravitz said his workout wardrobe also serves a practical purpose. The singer, known for performing in leather pants and denim, often trains in the same clothes he wears onstage. "I perform onstage in leather, denim, whatever, so those are the pants I wear to train," he added. "It also means I can fit in a workout anytime, anywhere." While Kravitz has built a sculpted physique, the 62-year-old admitted there's still one area he'd like to improve. 'SUITS' STAR RICK HOFFMAN REVEALS 'INTENSE' ROUTINE BEHIND DRAMATIC PHYSICAL TRANSFORMATION "Not right now, and I don’t mean that to sound like I’m into myself, but I’ve put in the work and I feel really good. But I gotta fill out my legs a little bit." His trainer has since increased lunges and deadlifts, even borrowing a page from Arnold Schwarzenegger's legendary bodybuilding approach of exposing his calves to keep himself focused on improving them. Kravitz also spends little time resting between exercises. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Instead, he powers through hundreds of abdominal repetitions each workout, helping maintain the 10-pack that's become one of his signature features. The musician acknowledged that his highly defined abs have sparked online speculation, with some questioning whether his physique is natural. Kravitz pushed back on those assumptions. "All this is natural: no peptides, no human growth hormone, no testosterone," he said, adding, "There’s nothing wrong if people want to do those things. But there’s an alternative. You can do it naturally with exercise and food. Is it harder? Yes. Does it take more work? Yes. But that’s how I choose to do it, and it’s 100 percent attainable." The musician said his commitment to fitness wasn't always part of his routine. Despite decades in rock and roll, Kravitz said he didn't begin training seriously until the mid-1990s. One music legend changed his perspective. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "The mid 90s is when I really began training, although I was already very health conscious, but I hadn’t put the two together yet," he said.  "Most people I knew in the rock and roll world were not taking care of themselves in that way but Mick Jagger was a big influence on me. We were on holiday together once in the Bahamas and I watched how disciplined he was about his training and nutrition and realized that this was a major part of his formula." More than 30 years later, Kravitz said his fitness regimen remains simple — consistent exercise, disciplined nutrition and one reliable reality check every time he puts on a pair of pants. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a56a5bec2ca79de23672e12 Chasing Iron Chef, averting a strike and more te 2026-07-14T21:10:22.029Z Chasing Iron Chef, averting a strike and more AJ Mortazavi set to compete in Iron Chef Tucson finale Chef Amir Joshua Mortazavi built a winning taco around a photo of the ocean, and on July 18, he'll find out if that instinct is enough to make him Tucson's next Iron Chef. Mortazavi, who goes by Chef AJ, is executive chef of The Barnyard Crafthouse & Eatery on Tucson's east side. He'll compete against OBON Sushi Bar's Anthony Dromgoole, a two-time Iron Chef Tucson champion, during this year's event. Mortazavi has competed in numerous culinary competitions throughout his career, saying his focus extends beyond winning a title or first place. He sees competition as an opportunity to learn from fellow chefs while continuing to grow his craft. That philosophy was on full display over dinner service last week, as Mortazavi watched from the bar as a pair of diners at a nearby table took their first bites of food, nodding enthusiastically. "That's what makes me happy," he said, gesturing toward the pair. "Their faces, that's what I get happy about. That, to me, is the most amazing part about being a chef." For Mortazavi, success isn't about being the best chef. "It's about winning popular choice," he said. "The customers are the ones that we really want to make happy." Your membership pays emerging journalists to cover Southern Arizona the way it deserves. Chef AJ Mortazavi, center, poses for a photo in the Barnyard Kitchen & Eatery with a member of his waitstaff and store manager. Topacio "Topaz" Servellon / Tucson Spotlight. A Tucson native who is half Mexican and half Persian, Mortazavi grew up in a traditional Mexican household, with much of his childhood revolving around his grandmother, whom he called Nana. "She was always cooking, my grandfather too, always making barbacoa outside," he said. "The more I think about it, we didn't eat out a lot, I always had a warm home-cooked meal." As a kid, Mortazavi said, his relationship to food was pure enjoyment, not curiosity about technique. He fondly recalled dining on tortillas and pozole made from scratch in Nana's kitchen. That interest in creating didn't take hold until he got older and moved to Boise, Idaho, in 1997. After three months working in a restaurant, he moved from prep cook to running the kitchen, with his time in Boise allowing him to work with a team. Those leadership skills traced back to a lifelong background in athletics, where he learned the concept of teamwork early on. By 1999, he had made his way back to Tucson and was working for Wildflower and later Zona 78, growing his knowledge and experience. In 2000, Mortazavi moved to San Francisco to reconnect with his father, describing the city as "the melting pot of diversity." He said working in San Francisco allowed him to expand his skills beyond his traditional Sonoran style, though after a year and a half, navigating the city grew difficult and pushed him back toward Tucson. Their most popular dishes on the Barnyard's menu are the fish tacos witha mini chips, left, and fried cauliflower, right. Topacio "Topaz" Servellon / Tucson Spotlight. On his way back, a visit to his aunt in San Diego turned into years of culinary growth and self-discovery, with Mortazavi smiling as he recalled San Diego's laid-back vibe. "It felt like I was playing Bob Marley in my brain all the time," he said. After unintentionally attending a job fair at Petco Park, Mortazavi accepted a sous chef position at a new restaurant concept before later becoming regional chef. San Diego introduced him to the vibrant flavors of Baja cuisine, and while his Sonoran roots remained the foundation of his cooking, Baja cuisine expanded the way he approached food. Mortazavi said he found a freedom working in San Diego that allowed him to grow even more professionally. Working under an owner who encouraged him to enter culinary competitions led him to consecutive wins at the Taste of Cardiff, a popular annual culinary festival. When he eventually returned to Tucson, Mortazavi spent several months working at Noble Hops Gastropub before joining The Barnyard Crafthouse & Eatery during its development stage. He was given the opportunity to build the kitchen around his own vision, creating the menu and training the kitchen staff from the ground up. The eatery's barn-inspired design and open layout left plenty of room for possibilities, and Mortazavi said that when he first walked through the doors, he immediately saw more than a restaurant. "I fell in love with the potential of the place," he said. The Barnyard Crafthouse & Eatery on Tucson's east side, where Chef AJ Mortazavi built the kitchen and menu from the ground up. Topacio "Topaz" Servellon / Tucson Spotlight. The property reminded him of restaurants he had worked at in San Diego, but what excited him most was the idea of what it could become. He began imagining farmers markets, pig roasts, taco stations and, eventually, a Tucson-style barbecue concept that would blend the Sonoran flavors he grew up with and the Baja influences he'd come to love throughout his career. Beyond the Mexican flavors he grew up with, Mortazavi has recently begun exploring the Persian ingredients and traditions that are also part of his identity. He said he's continuing to learn more about Persian cuisine, incorporating ingredients like dates, pistachios and spices into the way he thinks about food. That same curiosity carries into the kitchen at The Barnyard, where he said they focus on natural ingredients, local farms and better alternatives whenever possible. "I enjoy cooking the way I eat," he said. Rather than relying on processed ingredients, he strives to create dishes that feel fresh and scratch-made. "I am trying to give you a home-cooked meal with an artistic touch," he said. Every dish reflects where Mortazavi has been, the cultures that have shaped him and the people he hopes to bring together around the table. That philosophy carried into this year's competition. Having previously competed without advancing to Iron Chef, Mortazavi saw this year's 18th Annual Meet the Chefs competition as an opportunity to do something different. Chef AJ Mortazavi built his award-winning Baja fish taco around a single image: Rosarito Beach on Mexico's Baja California peninsula. Courtesy of Iron Chef Tucson. He built his winning Baja fish taco around a single image: Rosarito Beach, the resort town on Mexico's Baja California peninsula. "I'm looking at a picture of the ocean and I'm like, 'How can I make it look like that?'" he said. Every element traced back to that picture in his mind. He wrapped the tortillas in a corn husk to keep them warm, plated them on a banana leaf to make the colors pop, worked in smoked blue sea salt to evoke the ocean, and poured the salsa into a tiny corked bottle. With no fryer available, an equipment limitation every competitor faced, he reached for an air fryer to get the crisp texture he was after anyway. "I wanted to control all these elements so it'd be the best taco they'd had," Mortazavi said. "So I had to focus on the components." The attention to detail paid off. Mortazavi won the May 17 Meet the Chefs competition, earning a place in the July 18 main event. He hopes Iron Chef Tucson will introduce more people to The Barnyard before it launches its upcoming Tucson-style BBQ concept. Regardless of the outcome, he says every competition is another opportunity to learn. "Even if I'm in last place, I'm still learning something," Mortazavi said. 💡 Iron Chef Tucson 2026 When: Saturday, July 18; Culinary Experience, 1 to 4 p.m., Iron Chef Competition, 5 to 8 p.m. Where: Diamond Center, Desert Diamond Casino Sahuarita; 1100 W. Pima Mine Rd. Ticket includes entry to the Culinary Experience with three hours of food and drink sampling, cooking demos, classes and more; plus the Iron Chef Competition. Learn more and purchase tickets here. Donate to Tucson Spotlight Sun Tran drivers approve deal, avert strike in Tucson Sun Tran drivers have averted a strike after Teamsters Local 104 members voted Sunday to approve a three-year contract that delivers what the union called the most significant operator safety improvements in its history of bargaining with the transit agency. The July 12 vote ended months of negotiations that centered on concerns about safety and wage increases. Seventy-five percent of union members who voted supported the agreement. Sun Tran, which employed 579 people in 2025, reported that year it operated 36 routes covering more than 8.2 million service miles and 633,000 service hours. Sun Tran crafted the agreement following a failed attempt to reach an agreement by June 30, presenting it to employees at union meetings on July 11 and 12 and calling it the "last, best and final" offer for a contract. "For years, we have raised concerns regarding safety conditions throughout the transit system," Teamsters Local Union 104 said in a Sunday statement on social media. "Those concerns too often have gone unheard, been dismissed, minimized, and failed to result in any meaningful action. Today, we have secured all bargainable safety improvements." The union said the agreement includes enhanced driver protection barriers for every bus in Sun Tran's fleet, with built-in installation deadlines. It also allows bus operators to intervene during incidents affecting safety, including intimidation, threats or violence; ensures enforcement and security personnel are present during operational hours; establishes a new emergency alarm and radio communication system for buses; expands safety training for employees; and provides counseling and trauma services for those affected by public safety threats. Southern Arizona news written by journalists who live it. Free in your inbox. Teamsters Local 104 members voted to approve a three-year contract with Sun Tran that includes what the union calls the most significant operator safety improvements in its bargaining history. Courtesy of Sun Tran. The agreement also includes changes to employee pay and retirement benefits, along with an expanded right for the union to review the development and deployment of safety efforts. The union said this will bring transparency to data on violence and illegal substance exposure, creating accountability and ensuring decisions are driven by data. “As we move forward, the safety of our employees and the public remains our highest priority,” Sun Tran General Manager C. Mikel Oglesby said in a statement. “We are committed to providing safe, reliable, and dependable transportation every day while continuing to serve the Tucson community with service excellence.” Mayor Regina Romero expressed her happiness with the deal in a statement, supporting the increased driver safety measures, wage increases and the addition of benefits that she felt were reasonable and achievable for the city while also keeping route services running. "This resolution is a testament to what is possible when we put our resources where they matter most: safety for our operators, passengers, wage increases the city budget can afford, and food benefits for Sun Tran employees," she said in the statement. Teamsters Local Union 104 advocated for operator safety during the drafting of the city council's transit safety and security plan, released in December. Tucson's Department of Transportation and Mobility met with the union in October to discuss safety concerns on public transit and to help shape the transit safety plan. Union representatives reportedly proposed several suggestions to improve driver safety, including panic buttons, code words and radio systems, the last of which was incorporated into the July 12 contract offer. Additional union feedback included concerns about open-air drug use, a lack of deterrence methods for repeat offenders, and the need for clear signage to inform drivers and passengers about safety guidelines. Those concerns shaped the union's recommendations for better infrastructure, enforcement and response capacity, and they continue to inform the broader discussion of public safety on Tucson's transit system. KVOA's Andrew Capasso reports that the University of Arizona has broken ground on a new dorm called "The Catalina" at the corner of Speedway Boulevard and Campbell Avenue, the former site of the Palm Shadows apartment complex. The nine-story building, scaled down from an original 19-floor plan, will house more than 1,300 first-year students and serve as a social hub for the area. Construction is expected to wrap in 2028. Arizona Public Media's Katya Mendoza writes that forecasters expect daily thunderstorm chances through the week, with a potentially "very strong" El Niño pattern later this year raising the odds of heavier rainfall through the rest of the monsoon season. Severe thunderstorms with 80 mph winds battered Tucson and Southeastern Arizona over the weekend. National Weather Service meteorologist Aaron Hardin attributed the intensity to wind shear, an unusual factor for Arizona storms that allowed them to sustain longer than typical monsoon activity. KGUN's Don Davis reports that Sunny Haven Farm Animal Sanctuary gives rescued sheep, goats, chickens, ducks and turkeys a permanent home while offering visitors what founder Elizabeth Matthews calls "the healing power that compassion toward animals can have." The entirely vegan nonprofit, a decades-long dream Matthews began saving for as a child, relies on community support and volunteers to cover costly veterinary care, including a recent $2,000 vet bill for one sick turkey. Volunteers and Matthews' family say the sanctuary's impact extends beyond the animals themselves, offering visitors a rare, calming chance to connect with farm animals many rarely interact with. The Tucson Sentinel's Bella Week writes that despite Pima County expanding its network of cooling centers to 48 sites since 2023, unhoused Tucsonans say access remains inconsistent due to limited hours, rules around pets and belongings, and staff relationships, with most centers closing by late afternoon and leaving people exposed during still-hot evenings. Last year, unhoused people accounted for nearly one in four heat-related deaths in Pima County despite making up only about one in 500 residents, a risk compounded by a 2025 city ordinance criminalizing camping in parks and washes that offer natural shade. Share Tucson Spotlight Tucson Spotlight is a community-based newsroom that provides paid opportunities for students and rising journalists in Southern Arizona. Please support our work with a paid subscription. Upgrade my subscription Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a56a3f3c2ca79de23672dde Social media erupts over new broadcasting guidelines that discourage 'sexualized' shots of female athletes te 2026-07-14T21:02:43.078Z Social media erupts over new broadcasting guidelines that discourage 'sexualized' shots of female athletes The European Broadcasting Union came under scrutiny on social media on Tuesday over new guidelines it released in June which discourage photographers and videographers from capturing photos and videos of female track and field athletes that may appear "sexualized." The guidelines, that were released in June and titled "Raising the Bar: Guidelines for respectful media coverage in women's athletics", include a list of detailed illustrations on what shots are encouraged vs. discouraged. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "This is not a list of restrictions. Across high jump, pole vault, horizontal jumps and running events, the report demonstrates how the most compromising shots can be avoided with no loss of storytelling or visual quality," the guidelines state. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST SPORTS NEWS CAITLIN CLARK VS PAIGE BUECKERS: HOW TWO WHITE WNBA STARS WOUND UP WITH VASTLY DIFFERENT CULTURAL PERCEPTIONS The guidelines then surfaced on social media and became the subject of heated debate and mockery on Tuesday. The issue of "sexualized" shots of female athletes emerged during the 2024 Paris Olympics when CEO of Olympic Broadcasting Services Yiannis Exarchos specifically called on camera operators to film both male and female athletes the same way to avoid "stereotypes and sexism" creeping into television coverage of the sporting event. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a56a3dfc2ca79de23672dd5 Mike Huckabee rejects Ro Khanna's Israel visit claims: 'Not held at gunpoint' te 2026-07-14T21:02:23.621Z Mike Huckabee rejects Ro Khanna's Israel visit claims: 'Not held at gunpoint' JERUSALEM, Israel: U.S. Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, on Tuesday accused Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., of lying about consulting the American Embassy regarding his visit to the Biblical heartland of Israel. Khanna visited the West Bank last week when he said his group was aggressively detained by Israeli settlers. Critics slammed his tour as political showmanship to advance a potential presidential campaign. Huckabee took to X to reject the account of Khanna and his delegation, writing: "The left-wing activist who set up this stunt says ‘The embassy is involved.’ That is NOT TRUE. We did NOT know a member of Congress was coming. We would have said don't go to restricted zone. As FACTS come out, it's not helping the desired narrative. Not ‘held at gunpoint."’  MEET THE FAR-LEFT INSURGENTS WAGING WAR ON THE DEMOCRATIC ESTABLISHMENT IN 2026 MIDTERMS Speaking to Fox News Digital on Tuesday, the California lawmaker said that he was detained by Israeli settlers for seventy-five minutes on Wednesday while visiting the West Bank (also known by its Biblical names Judea and Samaria). Khanna claimed, "We had informed the Israeli embassy." When asked about Ambassador Huckabee’s X post asserting the embassy did not know about his visit, he said "That is just false. He was misinformed." Khanna responded to Huckabee on X, stating "Ambassador, we have always had a relationship of mutual respect despite political differences. The IDF [Israel Defense Forces] has now clarified it was not a restricted zone and Israeli papers have confirmed this. Deputy Chief of Mission David Brownstein in our embassy did a superb job in getting us out. We are safe because of him. Please thank him. We obviously notified our Embassy and Israel's embassy about the trip given we were in constant touch with David." Khanna said the "violent settlers who detained us need to be prosecuted and the IDF officers who furthered that detention need to be investigated. There were these extremist settlers who parked their car in front of our van denying us exit — there was only one road — they brandished an M4 gun and kicked our tires." Eitan Fischberger, an Israeli Mideast analyst, posted footage on X that he said debunked Khanna’s claims that he was violently detained. Fischberger wrote:" I encourage everyone to watch footage of Ro Khanna's supposedly violent ‘detainment,’ which was released by the crazed activists on his own team. What a glorious self-own." Fox News Digital sent a follow-up press query to Khanna about the video footage. He said the post by Fischberger is "false" and provided his X post with video footage. He wrote:" When the IDF arrived, they sided with the settlers & continued our detention. They made a huge mistake." https://x.com/rokhanna/status/2075934812334915801?s=46 Khanna told Fox News that, "I told the Israeli government that I wanted to go on a Palestinian-led trip to the West Bank because I'd been [on] three trips to Israel. I had gotten Israel's perspective, and that this trip I was going to go to the West Bank for a Palestinian-led look for three days. They knew that. And the point is that just because an American politician wants to get the side of Palestinians that does not give Israel the right to have violent settlers detain Americans with a passport that gives Israel the right to have IDF detain us. It's not just me." Dan Diker, president of the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs, told Fox News Digital Khanna’s visit "appeared to be a publicity stunt in advance of his expected run for president in 2028. Let’s be honest, this was a publicity stunt." The Mideast expert Diker added that "Khanna’s 72-hour visit to several PLO- PA [Palestine Liberation Organization-Palestinian Authority] villages in Judea and Samaria was carried out without any security or diplomatic coordination with Israel either of these is the embassy in Washington or the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem, or security forces in a particularly dangerous visit: his history of pro-Palestinian activism, and anti-Israel activism is well known." Diker claimed that, "Khanna had publicly endorsed a Palestinian state following the Oct. 7 Iran-backed Palestinian Hamas massacre aligning with pro-Hamas, pro BDS [Boycott, Divestment, Sanction campaign against Israel] groups such as American Muslims for Palestine." Hamas’ invasion of Israel on 10/7 resulted in the terrorist organization’s mass murder of over 1,200 people, including more than 40 Americans. Khanna is also under fire from a fellow Democrat. Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-NJ., wrote on X that "What’s appalling is that Ro ignored requests to meet 10/7 survivors and hostages, or to visit sites of the 10/7 terrorist attacks. Instead, riding the anti-Zionist wave, he used the trip as a presidential campaign cameo." When Fox News Digital asked about Gottheimer’s criticism, including not meeting with 10/7 survivors, he said, "The purpose of this trip was a Palestinian-led tour through the West Bank." KAMALA HARRIS DROPS BIGGEST HINT YET ON 2028 WHITE HOUSE RUN He noted that "I have been to Israel three times and met with hostage families." In response to Gottheimer’s accusation that he used the visit as a "presidential campaign cameo," Khanna said "I do not know what he was talking about." Israel’s Ambassador to the U.S., Yechiel Leiter, posted a lengthy response on X with respect to Khanna’s allegations that he was detained and his reported defamations of the Jewish state. Leiter wrote, "Congressman Khanna was offered to coordinate his visit with the State of Israel — this goes beyond notifying of his presence in the country. He was offered in-depth coordination of his schedule to avoid misunderstandings, and he chose to ignore that offer. He also chose not to coordinate his visit with the U.S. embassy in Jerusalem." Leiter added "To add insult to injury - the Congressman used this instance as an opportunity to tout ‘genocide’ and ‘apartheid’ libels to the press, propelling himself to the center of yet another anti-Israel media frenzy. The facts don't lie — this was a cheap, anticipated provocation, that could, and should have been avoided….I’d be happy to host Congressman Khanna at our embassy for an in-depth conversation on his grievances regarding Israel." Khanna told Fox News Digital that his office contacted Ambassador Leiter’s office after he offered to meet with the him. The congressman referred to his X post to Leiter. "…I am happy to take you up on your offer to meet because I want to turn this incident into something constructive for ordinary people in Palestine," he wrote. When asked about Leiter accusation that Khanna is defaming the Jewish state, Khanna said, "That’s what I believe happened and that’s what the U.N. believed happened." Khanna said: "I want to be clear that I unequivocally reject Hamas terrorism and believe Israel has a right to exist. Hamas charter that calls for the destruction of Israel is appalling and why they are a terrorist group." When pressed if Hamas’ invasion on 10/7 was genocidal and if the Hamas Charter is a genocidal document because it calls for the extermination of Jews and Israel, Khanna said it is "violent antisemitism," and he repeatedly termed Hamas a terrorist organization but declined to call it a genocidal group. ISRAEL SLAMS UN REPORT AS 'POLITICAL BLOOD LIBEL' FOR ALLEGING DELIBERATE TARGETING OF PALESTINIAN CHILDREN Khanna also told Fox News Digital that he believes the Islamic Republic of Iran, which finances Hamas, is a state-sponsor of terrorism. An IDF spokesperson told Fox News Digital on Tuesday that "The initial inquiry indicates that IDF soldiers were dispatched to the Khirbet Zanuta area in the Judea Brigade following reports that foreign nationals had entered an area that was believed to be a closed military zone. At the same time, an additional report was received regarding a road being blocked by Israeli civilians." The IDF spokesperson continued that "Upon arriving at the scene, the soldiers distanced the Israeli civilians away from the area and waited for confirmation that there was no security concern regarding the foreign nationals present at the location, and awaited confirmation that the area was not, in fact, a closed military zone. The convoy was then allowed to continue on its way. This process lasted several minutes. It should be emphasized that, throughout the incident, there was no physical confrontation or violence between those involved, and no such allegations were reported." According to the IDF spokesperson, "The armed individual present at the scene was an IDF soldier who was on leave. The matter is under review, and the soldier will be addressed accordingly. It should also be noted that the visit had not been coordinated with the IDF in advance. We emphasize that prior coordination of diplomatic visits is intended to prevent incidents of this nature. Such coordination is particularly important in areas where there is a risk of security-related incidents. The required conduct when interacting with diplomats will be further clarified and reinforced." The Press Service of Israel(TPS-IL) conducted an investigation of the public row. An Israeli security official told TPS-IL that Khanna’s delegation did not coordinate its arrival in advance. "They did not coordinate the visit," the official said. "Usually, advance notice is received." According to the official, visits by foreign lawmakers and other prominent delegations to sensitive areas of Judea and Samaria are generally coordinated with Israeli authorities. Such coordination allows authorities to assess access restrictions, security conditions and logistical arrangements. The official said Israeli civilian security personnel arrived and blocked the delegation before troops intervened. "Settlers arrived, blocked them, the army dispersed them and that was basically the end of the incident," the official said. The source added that security forces sought to resolve the obstruction quickly after learning that the vehicles had been blocked. Diker sees the 2028 Presidential election cycle as the magnet for attracting some candidates to Israel with their alleged anti-Israel personal agendas. Diker said "The point here is that U.S. presidential politics, on the left flank of the Democratic party, now exploits what can be called Israel- cancellation, or the inversion of legitimacy between Hamas – PLO and Israel as part of the unresolved Palestinian question as a major national issue for the American people, not the Islamic Republic of Iran and its global terror proxies, and it’s interruption of global oil shipping, kidnapping the global economy, nor is the issue the ongoing Russia, Ukraine situation, the Chinese communist parties infiltration of technology and other assets in the West or the Islamic infiltration of America." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a56a3ccc2ca79de23672dcc Jimmy Kimmel mocks hospitalized Mitch McConnell with health photo troll te 2026-07-14T21:02:04.164Z Jimmy Kimmel mocks hospitalized Mitch McConnell with health photo troll Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel took to social media over the weekend to troll Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., following speculation about his health over a recent hospitalization. Kimmel is currently on summer break from hosting his show on ABC but took to Instagram to take a jab anyway, mimicking a "proof of life" photo released by McConnell's team, as reported by Variety. The 84-year-old McConnell was hospitalized on June 14. To quell online speculation about his current status, which peaked following the sudden death on Saturday of fellow Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham, his office released a photo of McConnell and his wife, Elaine Chao, holding a current newspaper. MITCH MCCONNELL BREAKS SILENCE ON MYSTERY HOSPITALIZATION AFTER GRAHAM'S DEATH Kimmel spoofed the photo by replacing McConnell's head with his own and adding the caption: "For those who’ve been asking, I’m feeling great." Some progressives applauded the joke, with Texas Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett commenting, "you NEVER miss!" 'THE VIEW' CO-HOST SUNNY HOSTIN DOUBLES DOWN ON AMERICAN FLAGS MAKING HER FEEL 'UNSAFE' In a statement released by his team alongside the photo, McConnell wrote that a fall he suffered last month, combined with his childhood battle with polio, contributed to his recent health struggles. In a letter addressed to his constituents, McConnell wrote, "My doctors have confirmed that I didn’t break any bones or suffer a concussion. I didn’t have a heart attack or a stroke. I don’t have any tumors or hemorrhages." "But I was briefly unconscious and was taken to the hospital. While receiving excellent care over the past several weeks, I’ve also had to deal with a mild case of pneumonia," McConnell added. DIRECTOR OF NEW ‘LORD OF THE RINGS’ REJECTS ‘POLITICALLY CORRECT’ CASTING AFTER SUGGESTIONS FILM IS TOO WHITE He also confirmed he won’t be able to return to the Senate floor for votes as he recovers, but that he’s been working closely with his legislative staff, ending with, "I’ll keep working hard to get back on the Senate floor as soon as possible. And I’ll keep you posted on the progress of my recovery. Until then, I’m so grateful for your prayers and well wishes." The joke follows several recent controversies involving Kimmel and Republican figures. Earlier this year, Kimmel made a joke about former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, saying he "rose from the grave to weigh in on the ongoing drama involving me." Days later, Giuliani was hospitalized with pneumonia. Kimmel also faced criticism over his jokes about Republicans, teasing that first lady Melania Trump had the "glow like an expectant widow" during a fake White House Correspondents' Dinner parody in April. Only days later, at the real event, a gunman rushed a Secret Service checkpoint, shooting one officer in his ballistic vest. Kimmel defended the joke as a "light roast" poking fun at the pair’s age difference. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE The late-night host was also briefly pulled off the air last fall for his comments in the wake of conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s death on the campus of Utah Valley University. In those comments on Sept. 15, he said, "We hit some new lows over the weekend with the MAGA gang desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them and doing everything they can to score political points from it." Upon his return to the air, Kimmel said it was "never my intention to make light of the murder of a young man." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a56a3b8c2ca79de23672dc3 WATCH: Elissa Slotkin says SAVE America Act would make it 'hard for any Democrat' to win an election te 2026-07-14T21:01:44.708Z WATCH: Elissa Slotkin says SAVE America Act would make it 'hard for any Democrat' to win an election Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., said the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE) America Act would make it harder for Democrats to win elections — prompting Republicans to argue she had finally said "the quiet part out loud" about Democrats' opposition to stricter election laws. Slotkin made the remarks in a video recently unearthed by Breitbart News that was recorded the day after the Senate narrowly rejected the SAVE America Act in June. The bill failed 48–50 after four Republicans joined Democrats in voting against it. The SAVE America Act has become one of the biggest legislative fights in Congress, as President Donald Trump has made its passage his top priority. Trump refused to sign a housing bill Friday to protest against Congress' failure to pass the SAVE America Act. WATCH: HAWLEY FUMES AFTER 4 GOP SENATORS HELP SINK TRUMP-BACKED VOTER ID LAW During a June 6 address to Indiana's state Democratic Party, Slotkin celebrated the Senate's rejection of the SAVE America Act, in which she claimed the bill would allow the Trump administration to "rig our democracy." "It would be hard for any Democrat in any state to win any election," Slotkin said of the SAVE America Act. Slotkin did not explain how the legislation would hurt Democratic politicians. The SAVE America Act would require documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote and photo identification to cast a ballot in federal elections, and mandates that states take additional steps to remove noncitizens from voter rolls. Trump argued for months that Democrats opposed the SAVE America Act because it would make it harder to "cheat" in elections, claiming the party benefits politically from weak voter verification measures and the votes of people who are not eligible to vote. During his Feb. 24 State of the Union address, Trump urged Congress to pass the SAVE America Act, arguing Democrats oppose voter ID because "the only way they can get elected is to cheat." TRUMP UNLOADS AFTER SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS LATE MAIL-IN BALLOTS IN MISSISSIPPI "And the reason they don't want to do it — why would anybody not want voter ID? One reason: because they want to cheat. There's only one reason. They make up all excuses," Trump said. "They say, 'It's racist.' They come up with things — you almost say, 'What imagination they have.' They want to cheat, they have cheated, and their policy is so bad that the only way they can get elected is to cheat, and we're going to stop it." But the Center for Election Innovation & Research, a nonprofit election policy group that describes itself as nonpartisan, has found that voter registration of noncitizens is rare. "When investigations do turn up rare instances of improper registration or voting, officials take swift action to ensure that American elections remain secure," according to the Center for Election Innovation & Research. OBAMA-APPOINTED JUDGE BLOCKS TRUMP'S ELECTION ORDER AS SAVE AMERICA ACT FIGHT INTENSIFIES Slotkin also alleged that the SAVE America Act would make it more difficult for married women to vote, saying a woman would have to show her birth certificate at the polls. Critics of the bill argue the requirement could create additional hurdles for some married women who changed their last names after marriage because the name on their birth certificate may not match their current identification. In those cases, voters may need to provide additional documentation, such as a marriage certificate. Republican Congressional members slammed Slotkin. "Democrats are saying the quiet part out loud," Rep. Tony Wied wrote on X Tuesday. "They know they can't win on their own merit." "This talking point from the Left is not only false, but it also paints women as incapable, which we all know is not the case," Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., also wrote on X Tuesday. "Showing up to the polls to vote with an ID that proves you’re an American citizen – whether you’re married or not – is common sense. We need to pass the SAVE America Act." "By that same logic, no married woman in America could fill out an I-9 form—which every American must do when starting a new job," Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, wrote on X on Tuesday. "This is absurd. And it highlights why we need to pass the SAVE America Act." Slotkin's office referred Fox News Digital to a June video of Slotkin in which the Michigan Democrat said Trump told Congress that if Republicans lose the 2026 midterms, the election was "rigged." "In the State of the Union, while we were all sitting on the House floor, he said again that if his side doesn't win in November 2026, the election was rigged," Slotkin said in the video, referring to Trump. A Fox News Digital review of Trump's State of the Union address found Trump did not make that statement. Instead, Trump argued Democrats "wan to cheat" and that "the only way they can get elected is to cheat." He also said Republicans could face impeachment if they lose the midterms. "They want to cheat, they have cheated, and their policy is so bad that the only way they can get elected is to cheat," he said. "And we're going to stop it." In the video, Slotkin also accused Trump of trying to federalize elections, pointing to an unsigned draft executive order drafted after the 2020 election that proposed using the National Guard to seize voting machines. The order was never signed or carried out. Meanwhile, the White House dismissed Slotkin's claims about the SAVE America hurting Democrats. "If securing America’s elections – through commonsense methods like voter ID and proof of citizenship – will make it impossible for Democrats to win elections, perhaps they should reconsider the methods they’re using to ‘win,’" White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson said in a statement to Fox News Digital. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a56a3a5c2ca79de23672dba Golf legend Nick Faldo unloads scathing criticism on Bryson DeChambeau amid major tournament struggles te 2026-07-14T21:01:25.259Z Golf legend Nick Faldo unloads scathing criticism on Bryson DeChambeau amid major tournament struggles Nick Faldo can still let it fly with the best of them. Faldo, a six-time major champion and World Golf Hall of Famer, teed off on Bryson DeChambeau. The 68-year-old golfer blasted the LIV Golf star for his strategy, or lack thereof, on the golf course ahead of The Open at Royal Birkdale. "That’s a whole part of the story, how they’re superstars at LIV then come over and can’t do it. So that’s all another story. Then they go back to be superstars. He has — I’d say it to his face — he has zero clue of strategy," Faldo told Sky Sports. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The three-time Open champion referenced a quote from DeChambeau from a year ago, citing the 32-year-old’s error in strategy. "He said it last year I think on TV: ‘I’m going to go out and attack the links.’ Well, I’ve never attacked a links. You thread it, don’t you? You feed it down the fairway," Faldo said. "You look at humps and bumps and what have you and think, ‘If I send it over and feed it, it nudges back into play.’ You don’t think, ‘I’ll just bomb it down there, can’t see where I’m going, it’s 20 yards wide.’ Oh yeah, good luck." THE OPEN TEE TIMES PUT SCOTTIE SCHEFFLER, RORY MCILROY IN LOADED ROYAL BIRKDALE GROUPS Faldo called out DeChambeau for his stubbornness and unwillingness to alter his strategy. "I mean, on all this, even if you hit it fantastic, it lands on the corner of a divot, you still miss the fairway. So, you’ve got to think, how do I get it on the short grass? It is so important, and he’ll stand up and just keep bombing away," Faldo said. DeChambeau has had an inauspicious start to this major season, as he missed the cut at The Masters, The U.S. Open and PGA Championship. DeChambeau qualified for this year’s Open Championship after finishing in the top 10 last year. He will need to prove Faldo wrong and turn his play around in the first couple of rounds at The Open in order to make the cut at a major tournament this year. DeChambeau also needs a strong performance at golf’s final major of the year if he wants to earn anything near the gargantuan $500 million deal he reportedly is seeking upon the expiration of his LIV Golf contract. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a56a10cc2ca79de23672d18 UA College of Fine Arts hires 3 new leaders te 2026-07-14T20:50:20.685Z UA College of Fine Arts hires 3 new leaders Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a569f7fc2ca79de23672cd2 Rory Feek's youngest daughter airlifted to hospital after life-threatening health scare te 2026-07-14T20:43:43.882Z Rory Feek's youngest daughter airlifted to hospital after life-threatening health scare Country singer Rory Feek revealed the terrifying medical emergency that nearly cost his family everything. Just two weeks after his 12-year-old daughter, Indiana, underwent open-heart surgery, Feek said she was rushed to a hospital and airlifted by helicopter after a sudden health scare left him and wife Rebecca fearing the worst. Feek described how what appeared to be a routine illness quickly spiraled into a life-threatening emergency for Indiana, who was born with a ventricular septal defect, a congenital heart defect diagnosed shortly after her birth in 2014, in an emotional Substack post published Saturday. RORY FEEK STILL BELIEVES GOD HAS A PLAN FOR EVERYTHING "It started with a headache in the afternoon, and then a cough in the middle of the night," Feek began. "But it wasn’t actually a cough, it was Indy throwing up, which for her is what it sounds like." At first, Feek said he and Rebecca suspected a stomach bug. That changed in an instant when Indiana collapsed after walking back toward her bedroom. "I’m not going to go into the moment-by-moment details that led to us to calling 911 — both us holding her in our arms, literally crying, begging for help — but let’s just say that neither Rebecca, nor I, have been as scared in our lives as we were Thursday morning," Feek wrote. "I can hardly think it, let alone write it...but we thought we had lost her." RORY FEEK'S DAUGHTER RIPS COUNTRY SINGER FOR SHAMING HER MOM AFTER DISCOVERING HE'S NOT BIOLOGICAL FATHER Indiana was first taken to a hospital in Waco, Texas, before doctors determined she needed specialized care in Austin. She was transported by helicopter while Feek followed in his truck. "They gave us time to pray over Indy and for me to kiss her and Rebecca goodbye, and the helicopter lifted off to start their 30 minute flight back to Dell Children’s Medical Center — while I, since there wasn’t enough room for all of us, made my way there in our truck," Feek continued. Doctors soon discovered a dangerous buildup of fluid surrounding Indiana's heart that was preventing it from pumping properly, requiring emergency surgery. "They said it wasn’t anything that we did, or didn’t do...but that this was something that sometimes happens, where the inflammation from the surgery starts creating an excess of fluid, which is what would make her heart have difficult pumping and her lose color and struggle to get oxygen, and her body to react with vomiting as it’s trying to counter the problem," Feek explained. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Nearly two weeks to the hour after her first operation, Indiana was back in surgery. Doctors removed 610 cc of fluid from around her heart and showed the family X-rays revealing the swelling had grown to roughly twice its normal size. The procedure brought immediate relief. "The doctors say that Indy is doing great and should make a full recovery, and hopefully have no further problems like this in the future," Feek added. "And so, the color has returned, not just to Indy’s face, but to her Mama and Papa’s too." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS The latest scare comes just weeks after Feek announced Indiana — who has Down syndrome — would undergo corrective heart surgery because of complications tied to her congenital heart defect. "In February 2014, just a few days after Indy was born, after a very troubling appointment with a local doctor, we took Indiana to Nashville to have her heart checked out," Feek wrote at the time. "They say that about half of all little ones born with Down syndrome have heart issues. And some are much worse than others." About half of babies born with Down syndrome have a congenital heart condition, with some diagnosed before birth and others identified after delivery, according to the National Down Syndrome Society. Earlier this month, Feek celebrated Indiana's successful release from the hospital after her initial surgery. "Just as we had hoped, we were released from the hospital on Monday morning. A moment that all of us had been looking very forward to," he wrote in a July 3 Substack post. "Dr. Fraser and his team said that Indy is doing amazing and gave her a big thumbs up, and told us we were free to head north to Waco. Back home." At the time, the singer acknowledged the emotional toll of the experience while expressing gratitude for his daughter's recovery. "It’s been a long week and a half since we loaded up and headed to Austin, with more than a few worries and fears in tow. But the reality is, it’s not been near as long, or hard, as it could’ve been," he continued. "And we’re SO thankful." The medical emergency came during a challenging period for Feek and his family. In addition to Indiana, the country singer is father to adult daughters Heidi and Hopie from his first marriage. Hopie previously publicly revealed that DNA testing showed Feek is not her biological father. According to Hopie, she said the discovery strained their relationship and accused him of sharing private family matters publicly, while Feek has continued to document aspects of his family life through his Substack. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a569f6cc2ca79de23672cc9 Florida men indicted in armed home invasion where suspect posed as utility worker, 13-year-old zip-tied: DOJ te 2026-07-14T20:43:24.421Z Florida men indicted in armed home invasion where suspect posed as utility worker, 13-year-old zip-tied: DOJ Two Florida men have been indicted after one of them, disguised as a utility worker, robbed a local family at gunpoint and zip-tied the victims—including a 13-year-old boy—the Justice Department announced Tuesday. Jay El Wilburn, 47, and Alvaughn Parker, 27, both of Tampa, face a slew of federal charges, including conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act robbery—a federal law prohibiting robberies that affect interstate commerce—as well as robbery, use of a firearm during a crime of violence, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. According to the indictment, deputies with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office responded to a Tampa apartment on Jan. 20, where an armed robbery had just occurred. 85-YEAR-OLD ‘HERO’ STOPS MAN POSING AS UTILITY WORKER TRYING TO KIDNAP WOMAN, AUTHORITIES SAY Wilburn allegedly posed as a utility worker, wearing a hard hat and a reflective vest, to gain entry into the apartment, which was occupied by a man, a woman, and a 13-year-old boy. Once allowed inside, Wilburn brandished a Taurus PT58S .380-caliber pistol. He grabbed the woman by the back of her neck and pressed the gun to her stomach, federal prosecutors said. He then forced her to zip-tie the hands of both the man and the teenage boy behind their backs. Once they were restrained, Parker entered the home wearing a face mask and large sunglasses, dressed entirely in black. SIX MEN ALLEGEDLY KIDNAPPED TWO PEOPLE AT VACATION RESORT, TORTURED THEM AT BOAT RAMP: FBI The pair stole approximately $15,000 in cash, controlled substances, three firearms, about two ounces of marijuana, and jewelry physically taken from one of the victims before fleeing the scene. Investigators linked the two suspects to the robbery using surveillance footage from nearby buildings, license plate readers, and other investigative methods. On Feb. 2, agents with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) executed a federal search warrant at Wilburn’s residence, where they recovered the loaded firearm used in the robbery. Wilburn has prior felony convictions, including carjacking and the use of a firearm during the commission of a violent crime, legally prohibiting him from possessing firearms. He has also previously served a federal prison sentence for using a firearm during a crime of violence. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a569f58c2ca79de23672cb7 Arizona Wildcats basketball pipeline impresses at NBA Summer League in Vegas te 2026-07-14T20:43:04.457Z Arizona Wildcats basketball pipeline impresses at NBA Summer League in Vegas Cronkite News offers an audio version of this story using an automated voice created by AI. Errors in pronunciation, pacing and intonation may occur. If you notice an error please contact cronkitenews@asu.edu. LAS VEGAS – The University of Arizona is no stranger to producing NBA players.  Going into the 2024-25 season, the school had 12 players suiting up across the league, fourth to only Kentucky, Duke and UCLA. “We definitely respect the program there and the players that come through there,” Spurs Summer League coach Corliss Williamson said. “The guys that we have now are definitely a reflection of that.”  Two young former Wildcats took the court during the opening weekend of the 2026 NBA Summer League, looking to strengthen the school’s professional portfolio. One was Spurs forward Carter Bryant, a 2025 first-round pick (No. 14) who is coming off a season in which he helped guide the Spurs to the NBA Finals.  Bryant bounced back from a shaky opening game against Atlanta, where he scored 12 points on just 4-of-13 shooting from the field. In game two against the defending champion Knicks, Bryant poured in 19 on 7-of-10 shooting and added two blocks. “I think I did a better job in terms of just being under control,” Bryant said. “I think I showed flashes of what I’m capable of in the future, but I understand there’s a lot of work I have to do to get to that point.” Williamson noted Bryant’s marked improvement over his opening-game performance.  “I thought he played a lot better this game,” Williamson said. “He had a better feel for the game tonight and he did a better job of getting downhill and being a leader out there. His main calling card is going to be on defense for us. He set the tone for us defensively by picking them up full court. We saw what we needed to see.”  Bryant said he’s “seeing the game super clearly,” but must improve his handle to take the next step in his development for the Spurs.  “When my teammates get open, this is such a high level that those windows are small,” Bryant said. “Getting shooters shots a second earlier makes a big difference.”  Another former Wildcat and Arizona high school basketball product greatly improved his performance his second time on the floor in Vegas.  “I thought I did my job well today,” said Hornets guard Kylan Boswell, who spent his first two collegiate seasons at Arizona before transferring to Illinois. “I facilitated, knocked down shots, guarded pretty well, so I think the biggest thing for me is just making sure my body’s right and being as confident as I can.”  Boswell, who spent a year at AZ Compass Prep in Chandler prior to his time in Tucson, was unable to crack the scoring column in the Hornets’ opening matchup against the Magic, but the undrafted free-agent signing bounced back with eight points on perfect shooting from the floor in game two against the Pelicans.   “He played great, I think he facilitated the game really well,” Boswell’s teammate Hannes Steinbach said. “He did a great job pressuring the ball on defense and played pretty good.”  Boswell commanded the Hornets offense, tallying seven assists without surrendering a turnover.  “I thought he played with more confidence and was more sure of himself,” Hornets Summer League coach Blaine Mueller said. “He was really aggressive in transition, had some nice tough finishes and found guys on the perimeter.”  Boswell credits the development of his point guard skills and floor processing ability to his time at Arizona.  “I think just learning basic fundamentals as a point guard helped translate throughout the years,”  Boswell said. “Arizona’s offense is big on kick-aheads, and I think it helped me grow my fundamentals being a college point guard and that’s helped translate to get to the league.” Bryant and Boswell weren’t the only hoopers with Arizona ties who made their presence known in Vegas. Arthur Kaluma, a Boston native and second-year player, moved from Texas to Glendale to play for Dream City Christian in high school. He tallied 34 points and made six 3-pointers against the Mavericks in his second outing of the summer for the Lakers.  “After having a year under my belt, I feel a lot more comfortable out there,” Kaluma told reporters postgame. “People come to Summer League for an opportunity. Just being able to come out here and perform at this level has been amazing.”  The night before against the Thunder, Kaluma scored 18 and didn’t miss a shot from deep, the field or the three throw line.   “The shot was just falling today,” Kaluma said. “My game is three and D. I lock up on defense, I hit open shots. I just got hot today, and I’m going to try not to let it get to my head.”  Whether they came from the high school or collegiate ranks, Arizona hoopers continue to make a name for themselves at the highest levels. The post Arizona Wildcats basketball pipeline impresses at NBA Summer League in Vegas appeared first on Cronkite News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a569f44c2ca79de23672ca9 Darline Graham, Lindsey’s sister, sworn in as his US Senate replacement te 2026-07-14T20:42:44.485Z Darline Graham, Lindsey’s sister, sworn in as his US Senate replacement U.S. Sen. Darline Graham, left, Republican of South Carolina, participates in a reenactment of her swearing-in at the U.S. Capitol on July 14, 2026, alongside her husband, Larry Nordone, and Iowa GOP Sen. Chuck Grassley, president pro tempore of the Senate. (Photo by Shauneen Miranda/States Newsroom) WASHINGTON — Sen. Darline Graham joined the U.S. Senate Tuesday, temporarily filling the seat of her late brother, Lindsey Graham.  Darline Graham was sworn in just a day after South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster appointed her, as a Republican, to serve out the remainder of her brother’s term. President Donald Trump recommended her to fill Lindsey Graham’s seat hours before the governor’s appointment.    Lindsey Graham died unexpectedly this weekend from an aortic dissection due to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease, according to preliminary findings from the medical examiner of the District of Columbia released by the senator’s office.  Lindsey Graham served in the U.S. Senate for more than two decades and had just returned from Ukraine before his death. Iowa GOP Sen. Chuck Grassley, the president pro tempore of the Senate, swore in Darline Graham. Grassley joined Darline Graham and her family in the Old Senate Chamber for a reenactment of the swearing-in shortly after.  Darline Graham leads the South Carolina Commission for the Blind. She is the first woman to represent the Palmetto State in the U.S. Senate.  She will serve alongside South Carolina GOP Sen. Tim Scott until January when Lindsey Graham’s term ends.  Lindsey Graham in June secured the GOP primary in his bid for a fifth Senate term.  A special GOP primary will take place Aug. 11 to determine whose name will appear on the November ballot, with a runoff slated for Aug. 25, if needed.  The winner of that primary will be up against Democratic candidate Dr. Annie Andrews. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a569f30c2ca79de23672c9b Our View: Route 66 deserves a national monument that stretches across America te 2026-07-14T20:42:24.518Z Our View: Route 66 deserves a national monument that stretches across America As Route 66 turns 100 this year and the United States celebrates its 250th birthday, we have a rare chance to do something worthy of both milestones. Congress should establish a Route 66 National Monument. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a569f1cc2ca79de23672c91 Police investigating Sunday shooting near Davis Camp as an attempted homicide te 2026-07-14T20:42:04.550Z Police investigating Sunday shooting near Davis Camp as an attempted homicide BULLHEAD CITY - Bullhead City Police Department is investigating an attempted homicide that occurred on July 12, 2026. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a569f08c2ca79de23672c88 World Cup adds international spice to America’s melting pot te 2026-07-14T20:41:44.580Z World Cup adds international spice to America’s melting pot LOS ANGELES – David Gallardo traveled all the way from Spain to experience the World Cup in person. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a569ef4c2ca79de23672c7f World Cup adds international spice to America’s melting pot te 2026-07-14T20:41:24.618Z World Cup adds international spice to America’s melting pot Fans celebrate Japan’s opening goal in the team’s final group stage match against Sweden during a watch party at the Union Station Fan Zone in Los Angeles on Thursday, June 25. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a569cafc2ca79de23672c26 California inmate who spent 45 years on death row for murdering pregnant wife dies te 2026-07-14T20:31:43.240Z California inmate who spent 45 years on death row for murdering pregnant wife dies A California prison inmate condemned to death for the 1979 slaying of his pregnant wife, who was killed days before she was expected to give birth, has died after spending more than 45 years on death row. Jerry T. Bunyard died on July 10 at the California State Prison, Sacramento, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) said. He was 76. "At 4:44 p.m., Bunyard was pronounced deceased at an outside medical facility by medical staff," the CDCR said in a news release. "The Sacramento County Coroner will determine his official cause of death." ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT WHO KILLED AMERICAN WOMAN OUTSIDE HER HOME WALKS FREE DECADES LATER – THEN INTO ICE CUSTODY Bunyard was convicted of first-degree murder for the killing of his wife, Elaine Bunyard, and her unborn child. She was found dead on Nov. 1, 1979, in the garage of the San Joaquin County home she shared with her husband and their 7-year-old daughter. Elaine Bunyard died from a massive shotgun blast to the head, and the fetus died from a lack of oxygen moments later, according to court records. Investigators said Bunyard had hired a childhood friend, Erwin Popham, to commit the murders. Popham, a drifter, small-time criminal, and frequent drug user, lived with the Bunyard family intermittently. Eventually, Bunyard asked Popham to kill his wife, believing she had gotten pregnant by another man. INFLUENCER MOM, LAWYER DAD ACCUSED OF DARK-WEB MURDER PLOT AGAINST BOY-BAND BABY DADDY Bunyard had offered his wife a $50,000 settlement for a divorce, but she refused, court records state. He also wanted to clear the way to be with his new girlfriend. Popham initially declined to commit the murder, but the pair eventually settled on a $1,000 fee to be paid within a week of the slaying, followed by additional money once Bunyard received the proceeds of his wife's life insurance policy. The murder was supposed to be staged as a suicide. SLAIN NJ MOTHER 911 CALL MADE BY HER HUSBAND HAS FORENSIC EXPERT WARNING ONE MISTAKE COULD DERAIL FOCUS Popham attacked Elaine Bunyard as she was washing dishes in her kitchen, repeatedly striking her on the head with frying pans. He then dragged her unconscious body to the garage and placed her in a chair. Once she was seated, Popham propped Bunyard's pump shotgun under Elaine's chin and pulled the trigger. Half of her face was blown off, prosecutors said. Given the extreme amount of blood at the scene, Popham abandoned the suicide staging and decided to make the killing look like a robbery instead. He then drove to Bunyard’s construction job in Patterson and told him "it was done," according to the California Supreme Court’s review of the evidence. Currently, 567 California prison inmates are on death row, according to the CDCR. However, in 2019, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order instituting a moratorium on the death penalty in California, granting a temporary reprieve to all individuals sentenced to death. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a569c9bc2ca79de23672c1d 'Catfish Girl' Hannah Barron hunts, catches fish and has started slinging bikinis te 2026-07-14T20:31:23.783Z 'Catfish Girl' Hannah Barron hunts, catches fish and has started slinging bikinis Social media star Hannah Barron, aka the "Catfish Girl," has been on OutKick's radar for a long, long time. She appeared in "America’s Best Daily Internet Column" before it was a daily column. Her catfish noodling skills earned her recognition before I ever wrote a single word for OutKick. She wasn't known to the internet as the "Catfish Girl" back then. It was well before Lane Kiffin attempted to recruit her. It was years before the 30-year-old was shoving trolls into lockers for claiming that she wasn’t feminine because of her love of activities like hunting, fishing, noodling and bow fishing. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON’T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! I don't know what Hannah's follower counts on social media were back then, but I'm confident they were well below the 1.8 million she currently has on Instagram alone. And she's not slowing down at all. Last month, she announced, in addition to creating some of the best outdoor content on the internet across multiple social media platforms, that she was adding slinging merchandise including bikinis to her resume. It has proven to be a wise business move on the part of the Alabama native. She's already sold out of some of the sizes of her bikinis. TWO REGULAR JOES WILL COMPETE WITH PROS FOR $3.25M PURSE AT INAUGURAL 'THE CHAMPIONS' BASS FISHING TOURNAMENT Her bikinis are also popping up in the wild, with customers beginning to show them off online. The outdoor influencer wrote after receiving a few of those photographic reports, "Love seeing our Barron Country Bikinis everywhere." Talk about an American success story. She's turned what she loves into a brand. She's grown that brand with dedication and undeniable content. Now Hannah Barron has hit another home run with the logical next step of getting into the merchandise/bikini game. You love seeing hard work and talent come together. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a569aa6c2ca79de23672bba Livvy Dunne serves up foamy beers at the Home Run Derby & Hannah Barron goes bikini bowfishing te 2026-07-14T20:23:02.975Z Livvy Dunne serves up foamy beers at the Home Run Derby & Hannah Barron goes bikini bowfishing I would like to formally apologize for jinxing Norway last week. I swear it was not my intention. I really wanted the lovable Scandinavians to bring home a FIFA trophy and not just a taxidermied raccoon. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE More on taxidermied animals in a minute. But now I have fully moved on from the World Cup as I prepare to head out tomorrow for my annual pilgrimage to visit the in-laws in the Great White North. And by that I mean Wisconsin. My husband, our dog and I will also be spending a few days on the Minnesota North Shore. Thank you, by the way, to everyone who sent me recommendations last week. We now have a full itinerary of restaurants, breweries, dog-friendly patios, hiking trails and scenic spots to check out. TWO REGULAR JOES WILL COMPETE WITH PROS FOR $3.25M PURSE AT INAUGURAL 'THE CHAMPIONS' BASS FISHING TOURNAMENT Now I'm in that annoying phase of pre-travel preparation where I'm trying to get everything done that I swore I wasn't going to put off until the last minute. This happens every single time. I really should stop lying to myself and just accept my fate. I do, however, have the car ready. Anticipating my husband's comments about my lack of basic vehicle maintenance (I'm literally just a girl), I got the Denali aired up, washed up, gassed up, oil changed and detailed. Why was the detailing necessary, you ask? Because this: Yep. I bought Rocky a pup cup on Friday as a reward for being a perfect angel at his nail trimming appointment. Apparently he had used up all his perfect angel behavior, though, because he launched for the pup cup and splattered it all over my console. I spent a good chunk of time meticulously scraping whipped cream from cracks and crevices, and — considering my car doesn't smell like rotten hot dairy — I think I did a pretty good job. Anyway, enough of my griping about my problems. I'll gripe about something else instead. Let's do some Nightcaps. The Home Run Derby was last night. Not that you would know it since they put it behind a Netflix paywall. Just kidding, I think just about everyone has a Netflix account at this point. But still, did I watch one single second of the 2026 Home Run Derby? I did not. Do you know who did watch, though? Livvy Dunne. I mean sure, her pitcher boyfriend Paul Skenes isn't out there launching dingers, but a girl's gotta get her Miller Lite sponsorship money where she can. And if that means serving as a celebrity bartender for a photo op, then so be it. But Livvy. My sister in Christ. We have to talk about this pour. Criminal. Straight to jail. Do not pass "Go" and do not collect $200. I know some Pervy McPervert out there is formulating a joke like, "That's OK, I'll take lots of head from Livvy Dunne." "Head" is another term for foam at the top of a beer, by the way. But I'm gonna stop you right there. There is simply no reason to desecrate a Miller Lite like this. That's my late Grandma Helen's favorite beer, and she would never stand for it. Shame! If you're not familiar with Hannah Barron, you're about to be. She went viral a couple years back for her noodling skills, and she's now become a full-on fishing, fitness and outdoors influencer with nearly two million Instagram followers. What is noodling? I am so glad you asked. Hannah doesn't just noodle, though. She also bowfishes. And yesterday she shared a snap of a longnose gar she landed from a paddleboard. That's a good day, Hannah. Speaking of fishing, OutKick Outdoors will be headed to The Champions tournament in Nashville this fall. The world championship of bass fishing. A record $3.25 million purse. YUGE. I regret to inform you those competitors won't be wearing bikinis like Hannah, though. But if you're one of those guys (or gals) who finds yourself out on the lake bragging that you could totally out-fish the pros, here's your chance. They're giving two Average Joes the chance to compete in the tournament. I talked to World Bass Enterprises CEO Brian Bird about it this week: Next up, Average Joes versus NFL players, NHL players and pro boxers! Nevermind, someone might die. Let's open the mailbag. 📩 Email: amber.harding@outkick.com (Send your thoughts, stories, tips, rants and photos of your dog.) 🐦 Twitter/X: @TheAmberHarding Bill Writes: Thank the good Lord this man was not seriously injured or killed, but on the lighter side... The only thing higher than his blood pressure was his airtime. Amber: Zing! By the way, we have an update on that guy. His name is Carl Isom-McDaniel, and he's a retiree in his mid-60s. He suffered suffered multiple broken bones but is expected to recover. Brian W. Writes: Good God Amber, what rock have you been living under? Dana White is a dude. Everybody knows that. Turn in your journalist badge at the nearest counter. You suck!! Amber: Look, I get plenty of emails. Most are from very nice people responding to my column or sending me pictures and videos of cool dogs. Some are from miserable folks who want to tell me how bad I suck at writing and how wrong I am in each and every one of my opinions. And then some... just baffle me. Because I cannot, for the life of me, figure out when I accused Dana White of being a woman. I asked Brian to clarify, but he never responded. So if anyone can point to a specific instance where I even remotely insinuated that I didn't know the gender of the UFC CEO, please send it my way. Otherwise, I'd love to get my journalist badge back. Amber: Thanks to Drew in Katy, Texas, for sending that over. I'm always worried about hiking in bear country with my dog. My husband assures me that our German Shepherd might actually scare a bear away. But I worry it would do the opposite — like provoking an aggressive reaction. Fortunately for this family, the dog did exactly what the dog should do: protect. I fear Rocky might just try to be friends with the bear. Gene in the Rock Writes: 'Bout time. It always kind of puzzled me that the only "official" US monument to hero animals was in Guam.  It's beautiful, but I mean, how many people have ever been to Guam?  Tell your congressman to support this if they haven't already! Andy K. Writes: Oh, this is my dog Bonnie. She not real but she's mine. She's very loyal. She's the best. She was the perfect solution when I lived in the City and traveled alot. One last thing. I wasn't invited to Tay Tay's wedding either! I know, shocking, right? And I thought we were close. I mean, I don't really know her music particularly well, although when I hear her music I sometimes like it. But I know many people who love her and her music, yet somehow that wasn't enough. Seriously, though, I do admire her ability to run a multibillion-dollar organization, and apparently treat her people very well at the same time. I'm sure she has management and staff that do the day-to-day, but she does the heavy lifting remarkably well. I'm impressed with that. And her business acumen. Amber: You could have fooled me. Bonnie looks like a real dog. But funny story about dog plushies. Last year I lost my soul dog, Lucy — my baby of 16 years. (That's not the funny part). After she died, my husband bought me a custom plushie of Lucy. It looks just like her and is almost the same size as her, too. LUCY'S STORY: I FOUND MY BEST FRIEND ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD I posted a picture of it on my Instagram story and got a ton of strange responses — mostly from friends who seemed confused and concerned. It later came to my attention that people thought I had TAXIDERMIED my dog! I guess that's a testament to the company that made the plushie. It's THAT realistic. Look, no judgment. Taxidermy your dog or cremate or bury or whatever feels right in your heart. But just so we're clear, the stuffed dog now chilling in my bedroom has never been alive. Just a stuffed animal. Oh and back to the Taylor Travis wedding... we reported last week that Taylor Lewan and Will Compton were pretty sore about not getting an invite. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST SPORTS NEWS John B. Writes (about Will Compton): because he's a d—head and Travis thinks so too! That explanation's good enough for me. OutKick Nightcaps is a daily column set to run Monday through Friday at 4 p.m. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a569a93c2ca79de23672bb1 'This is not normal': AOC unloads on McConnell's prolonged absence te 2026-07-14T20:22:43.517Z 'This is not normal': AOC unloads on McConnell's prolonged absence Sen. Mitch McConnell's disclosure of new details about the medical issues that have kept him away from the Senate has sparked fresh scrutiny on Capitol Hill, with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., questioning whether his prolonged absence is "legal at this point" even as Republicans insist he'll return when the Senate needs him. "How is everyone pretending this is normal?" Ocasio-Cortez said to Fox News Digital. "This is not normal. At all." "How is it that we have sitting elected members of Congress going missing for months at a time?" MITCH MCCONNELL BREAKS SILENCE ON MYSTERY HOSPITALIZATION AFTER GRAHAM'S DEATH The Kentucky senator broke his silence on his previously undisclosed medical conditions that have kept him absent from the Senate since he was first hospitalized on June 14. He posted to social media claiming that his childhood fight with polio contributed to the fall that left him "briefly unconscious" and hospitalized last month, and then was hit with a "mild case of pneumonia" in the midst of his recovery. "Leader McConnell is tough as nails," Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., said. "This guy survived polio. For days on end, he went through therapy. People have no idea how tough he is. " McConnell's silence fueled online speculation about his condition, with unsubstantiated rumors ranging from cardiac arrest to claims that he had died. "When you're not very forthcoming with a lot of information, whether it's personal or professional information, you do leave the conclusion up to conspiracy theorists," Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., said. "And people's imagination is far greater than reality almost every time." Even after McConnell released his statement on his medical absence, including a photo of him with his wife in the hospital, rumors circulated about the senator, claiming he could be in a vegetative state. MCCONNELL FACES FRESH CALLS TO COME CLEAN ABOUT HEALTH ISSUES The statement also did not address specifically when McConnell would return to the Senate, only stating that he would not "be able to return to the Senate floor to vote quite yet." But Republican senators seemed confident that McConnell would return to the Senate floor for key votes, with Cramer even claiming GOP leaders have been in "regular" contact with him throughout his absence. "Enough of our leadership have regular conversations with him for me to be comfortable," Cramer said. "I don't have any doubt if there was a vote for a Supreme Court justice tomorrow that he'd find a way to be here for that," Marshall said. "I think he'll be here when we need him, and I just would never count him out. He'll be back." McConnell, 84, is set to retire next year at the end of his term, but has promised he will be "finishing the job" he was elected to do until then. "I think that Mitch McConnell has always been exactly who he is right now," Cramer said. HOUSE DEM URGES TRANSPARENCY BY PUBLIC OFFICIALS AFTER GOP COLLEAGUE REVEALS REASON FOR EXTENDED ABSENCE "He's not the most transparent person in the world. He thinks strategically, tactically. He thinks about what serves the institution best — what serves his political ambitions and his political priorities." Ocasio-Cortez told Fox News Digital that while medical emergencies can often be inevitable, she believes there needs to be some regulations pertaining to the length of absences, as well as potentially some legislation passed to prevent lawmakers from being able to be absent for long periods. "Listen, things do happen," Ocasio-Cortez said. "People get into medical incidents. If you're in the hospital, you're in the hospital. But I do think that there should be some sort of... there's a line here. And I think almost everyone can agree that it's been crossed." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a569a80c2ca79de23672ba8 Sharks star Macklin Celebrini just made an impressive bit of NHL and video game history te 2026-07-14T20:22:24.068Z Sharks star Macklin Celebrini just made an impressive bit of NHL and video game history San Jose Sharks forward Macklin Celebrini had whatever the opposite of a sophomore slump is. After dropping 63 points in his rookie season, the 20-year-old threw down a wildly impressive 115 points (46G, 70A). It was an impressive tally that helped him earn a spot on the Team Canada roster at the 2026 Olympics, where the team took silver — people forget the Canadians lost to Team USA (alright, no one forgets; I just like to bring it up) — and that has earned Celebrini another honor. EA Sports has revealed that he'll grace the cover of "NHL 27," officially making him the youngest player ever to get the nod. THE TALLEST PLAYER EVER SELECTED IN THE NHL BLEW MINDS IN HIS DEBUT WITH THE SAN JOSE SHARKS It also makes him the first Shark to appear on a cover since Owen Nolan was on the front of "NHL 2001." That was so long ago at this point that I think I ordered that game off the back of a cereal box like it was a pair of X-ray specs or sea monkey eggs. Tell that to a kid today and watch all the synapses in their brains start misfiring because they have no concept of anything other than downloading something from the PlayStation Store. I was surprised to hear that Celebrini was the youngest to appear on a cover, and if you think about it, it's super impressive. There have been some great players who hit the ground running in the NHL, but were a bit older than Celebrini when they landed a cover. Alex Ovechkin landed "NHL 07" while Connor McDavid was on "NHL 18," for instance. Both were young, but not as young as Celebrini. CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS DEALT DEVASTATING BLOW WITH CONNOR BEDARD EXPECTED TO MISS START OF SEASON You'd think Sidney Crosby would've snagged a cover early in his career, but he famously has never been on one. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST SPORTS NEWS Of course, now everyone — especially Sharks fans — is going to sit back and hope that Celebrini doesn't succumb to any kind of cover athlete curse. Especially because the Sharks continue to look like they're on course to be back in the playoff picture, perhaps as soon as this season. They have a wealth of young talent, and just missed out on the second wild card spot in the Western Conference by four points. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a569a6cc2ca79de23672b9f Trump revives his decades-old Iran warning as US ramps up military pressure: 'remarkably consistent' te 2026-07-14T20:22:04.606Z Trump revives his decades-old Iran warning as US ramps up military pressure: 'remarkably consistent' President Donald Trump resurfaced decades-old comments on Iran Tuesday, sharing a 1980 interview clip in which he argued America needed to project strength during the hostage crisis. "When you get the respect of the other countries, then the other countries tend to do a little bit as you do … and then you create the right attitudes," Trump said in the resurfaced clip during an interview with reporter Rona Barrett about the Iranian hostage crisis. When asked during the interview whether the U.S. should send troops into Iran during the hostage crisis, the then-real estate mogul didn't hesitate. Trump shared the clip on Truth Social on Tuesday.  "I absolutely feel that, yes," Trump responded. "I don't think there's any question." TRUMP SAYS HE LEFT INSTRUCTIONS TO 'BOMB' IRAN 'AT LEVELS' NEVER SEEN IF HE IS ASSASSINATED The clip has been circulating on social media amid escalating tensions with Iran after the U.S. resumed strikes following the collapse of a ceasefire agreement. Trump reposted the video on Truth Social on Tuesday. Trump was discussing the Iran Hostage Crisis, during which Iranian militants seized the U.S. Embassy in Tehran in 1979 and held 52 Americans hostage for 444 days. "The Iranian situation is case in point that they hold our hostages is just absolutely and totally ridiculous that this country sits back and allows a country such as Iran to hold our hostages, to my way of thinking is a horror," he added. TRUMP SAYS IRAN CEASEFIRE IS 'OVER' AFTER IRANIAN ATTACKS TRIGGER MASSIVE US RESPONSE After lengthy negotiations over a memorandum of understanding with Iran collapsed, the U.S. resumed military operations against Iranian targets. CENTCOM said U.S. forces would resume blocking maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports Tuesday afternoon. "Long before he was elected, President Trump has been remarkably consistent in his belief that Iran – a nation that chants ‘Death to America’ – can never be allowed to have a nuclear weapon," White House spokesperson Olivia Wales told Fox News Digital. "The United States and our allies are already safer for President Trump’s bold actions to obliterate Iran’s nuclear facilities in Operation Midnight Hammer and decimate their military in Operation Epic Fury. The successful Trump policy is defined by American strength – and President Trump will always unapologetically advance America’s interests." Trump said Monday that Tehran’s military capabilities have been badly weakened and warned of continued "major attacks." "If we didn't do it, they would have had a nuclear weapon. If they had a nuclear weapon, Israel would no longer be with us. The Middle East probably would no longer be with us," Trump said. TRUMP HAS IRAN ON THE ROPES — AND CRITICS STILL DON’T GET HIS EDGE While answering questions from reporters Monday, Trump said his administration has taken a tougher stance with Iran than previous administrations. "This is what they've done for 47 years," Trump said. "The difference is nobody negotiated like I do. And this should have been done by Bush and Obama and Biden and people before them." He also accused Iran of dragging out negotiations for decades. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a569a59c2ca79de23672b96 Christopher Nolan sparks fresh backlash after calling 'The Odyssey' criticism 'irrelevant' te 2026-07-14T20:21:45.152Z Christopher Nolan sparks fresh backlash after calling 'The Odyssey' criticism 'irrelevant' Christopher Nolan has spoken out about the backlash he's received over his upcoming adaptation of "The Odyssey," and his critics aren't happy. "Comes with the territory," he told The Telegraph. The outlet described him as "grinning serenely" before "lifting his cup and saucer and taking a theatrical sip." Nolan added, "But look, these conversations that happen before people see the film — they’re always irrelevant, because no one having them knows what the film actually is yet." CHRISTOPHER NOLAN FACES GROWING BACKLASH OVER ‘ODYSSEY’ CASTING, HISTORICAL ACCURACY AS SCREENINGS CANCELED Many people don't view their issues with the film as "irrelevant," nor do they seem to believe one needs to see it before criticizing it. One of the most common problems with the upcoming movie is in its casting choices — Lupita Nyong'o plays Helen of Troy, although critics argue her darker complexion contradicts the character's description in Homer's original epic, and Elliot Page, known for his short, slight build, plays Sinon, a Greek soldier. The trailer has also gotten a negative response, with viewers calling out the modern language in the ancient Greek setting, as well as the lack of Greek actors. Nolan told The Telegraph that the reception so far for "The Odyssey" is similar to the concerns he faced while working on his "Batman" trilogy, explaining that when he started with "Batman Begins," a variety of artists had been creating and depicting the character for decades, "and a lot of freighted thoughts were out there about what he represents." "And what I learned over my time on that trilogy," he continued, "is you can’t worry about any of that at all. What you have to do is honor the original text by interpreting it in the strongest way you personally can." The director said, "In the end, fans of the property — even when we were doing something that was not what they would have done — enjoyed the sincerity of the attempt to put as good a version of it on screen as we could," adding that he hopes audiences can reach a similar conclusion with "The Odyssey." "All I can do is make the best film I possibly can in the most sincere way. It’s very different from how anyone else would do it, but that’s what adaptation is," Nolan said. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS While the Oscar-winning filmmaker believes that the movie's current criticism isn't worth considering, his new interview has garnered plenty of attention on its own. "We don’t need to see the film," one person wrote on X. "We know you bowed to the forces that say you must hire based on skin color or protected class to win awards. Hire based on merit, not DEI bulls---." "It is insane to think that some people think you'd have to experience a disaster to know it's a disaster or a disaster in the making," another person said. Another X user joked, "Since conservatives are irrelevant, I guess Nolan is counting on every single leftist paying to see this movie 3 times so they can break even." "We know it’s historically inaccurate, mistranslated, & had alternative motives to the original script… Why?" one person asked. "Bc you already confessed that much. So no, not irrelevant. Honest reaction to someone butchering a classic." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Others have argued that Nolan had a point in his interview, with one user writing, "While I don't agree with some of the casting decisions, it's a 3 hour piece of art that none of us have watched yet. watch the film and then form an opinion." Another referenced Nolan's "The Dark Knight," arguing, "People forgot how furious fans were when he cast Heath Ledger as the Joker. The internet literally rioted, saying a romance actor would ruin the franchise. Nolan trusts his vision over noise because he's proven them wrong before. Who remembers the 2006 forums?" The movie, also starring Zendaya as Athena, Matt Damon as Odysseus, Anne Hathaway as Penelope, Charlize Theron as Calypso and many other big stars, is set to premiere in theaters on Friday, July 17. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a569a07c2ca79de23672b6c University of Arizona breaks ground on The Catalina, adding on-campus housing for more than 1,300 students te 2026-07-14T20:20:23.750Z University of Arizona breaks ground on The Catalina, adding on-campus housing for more than 1,300 students University of Arizona breaks ground on The Catalina, adding on-campus housing for more than 1,300 students mittank Tue, 14 Jul 2026 - 10:42 University of Arizona breaks ground on The Catalina, adding on-campus housing for more than 1,300 students Today Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a569594c2ca79de23672acd Judge unloads $176K penalty on Murdaugh podcaster Mandy Matney after finding subpoena defiance te 2026-07-14T20:01:24.023Z Judge unloads $176K penalty on Murdaugh podcaster Mandy Matney after finding subpoena defiance A South Carolina judge found Alex Murdaugh crime reporter and podcaster Mandy Matney in civil contempt and ordered her to pay $171,500 in attorneys' fees and costs, plus a $5,000 fine, after concluding she willfully refused to comply with a subpoena in litigation tied to the Murdaugh family. In a 22-page order filed Monday, Circuit Judge R. Keith Kelly concluded Matney deliberately disregarded a valid subpoena and prior court order requiring her to appear for a deposition, rejecting her claim that safety concerns justified her refusal. The contempt finding stems from long-running civil litigation arising from the 2019 boat crash that killed Mallory Beach. Parker's convenience stores are among the defendants accused of selling alcohol to underage Paul Murdaugh before the fatal crash, and Matney was subpoenaed as a non-party witness. MURDAUGH MURDER RETRIAL COULD CRACK OPEN SEALED COURT RECORDS TIED TO INFAMOUS ‘EGG JUROR’ Beach, 19, was killed in the February 2019 crash in Beaufort County. Paul Murdaugh was later charged with boating under the influence, but those charges were dismissed after he and his mother, Maggie Murdaugh, were fatally shot at the family's Colleton County hunting estate in June 2021. The Beach family's civil lawsuit against members of the Murdaugh family and Parker's alleges the convenience store chain illegally sold alcohol to the underage Paul Murdaugh before the crash. The litigation ultimately helped expose Alex Murdaugh's finances as investigators uncovered the disgraced attorney's financial crimes. Kelly wrote that Matney refused to appear at the Bluffton deposition site on March 27 despite acknowledging she understood the court had denied her efforts to quash the subpoena and ordered the deposition to proceed. Instead, she remained at another law office in Bluffton while Parker's attorneys waited at the noticed location. The order notes Matney instead appeared by Zoom from another law office in Bluffton. MURDAUGH ‘EGG JUROR’ FIGHTS TO CRACK OPEN JURY TAMPERING INVESTIGATION WITH RECORDS IN COURT CLERK SCANDAL "Based upon the foregoing, there is clear and convincing evidence that Ms. Matney's failure to appear was not the result of confusion, mistake, or inability, but rather was a deliberate decision to disregard the subpoena and the Court's March 16, 2026 Order requiring that she be deposed within 14 days," Kelly wrote. Kelly also found Matney's explanation that she feared for her safety was not credible, writing there was "no persuasive evidence" supporting her allegations that Parker's attorneys were trying to harass her or place her in danger. ALEX MURDAUGH RETRIAL COULD BRING POTENTIAL DEATH PENALTY AS AG SAYS 'ALL OUR LEGAL OPTIONS ARE ON THE TABLE' Kelly pointed to Matney's social media posts after the aborted deposition, including photos showing her eating lemon pound cake with attorney Mark Tinsley and later dining in Savannah. The judge wrote the posts "evidence her intent to defy her obligation to appear at the noticed deposition location." Parker's attorneys originally sought more than $310,000 in fees and costs, but Kelly reduced the award by nearly 45%, ordering Matney to pay $171,500, plus a $5,000 fine. The court awarded $39,900 to Bannister, Wyatt and Stalvey, LLC; $45,950 to Deborah B. Barbier, LLC; and $85,650 to Maynard Nexsen, PC. Matney criticized the ruling Monday in a Facebook post. "I'm not angry that Judge R Keith Kelly found me in contempt of court. I'm angry that he's ordering me to pay an unprecedented amount of legal fees ($171,000 + $5,000 in fines)," she wrote. "The South Carolina Justice system is exactly what I've been saying all along — CORRUPT," she added. "And this is my punishment for calling it like it is." Kelly wrote there was "no persuasive evidence" supporting Matney's repeated allegations that Parker's attorneys were using the deposition process to harass or bully her. He also concluded the contempt proceedings resulted from Matney's own conduct, writing that had she appeared for her deposition or accepted one of several alternate locations offered, "she would not be before the Court on a contempt motion." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a569389c2ca79de23672a71 Senate Dems draw rare line against must-pass Pentagon bill te 2026-07-14T19:52:41.792Z Senate Dems draw rare line against must-pass Pentagon bill Senate Democrats drew a rare line in the sand against a yearly, must-pass defense package in an act of rebellion against President Donald Trump. Democrats blocked a procedural hurdle for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a perennial bill that opens up funding for the Pentagon and military. Many were already frustrated by the overall funding target of the package and pushed over the edge by the renewal of the Iran war. "It’s very disappointing," Sen. Jim Banks, R-Ind., a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, told Fox News Digital. REPUBLICANS BREAK WITH TRUMP TO REBUKE IRAN WAR — BUT IT WON'T CHANGE POLICY "It's about supporting our troops, supporting our military, and it's disappointing when Democrats play games with that," he continued. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., charged on the Senate floor that Republicans wanted the upper chamber to take up the bill "as though none of this is happening." "The president is waging an unauthorized war, defying bipartisan majorities in Congress, refusing to level with the American people at the cost of the mission or the endgame," Schumer said. "The NDAA cannot become a permission slip for that recklessness that we see occurring in Iran." CLOSED-DOOR OUTBURST TURNS INTO VICTORY FOR TRUMP’S IRAN NEGOTIATIONS Early signs of trouble for this year’s NDAA first appeared during the Senate Armed Services Committee’s vote to advance the legislation. The majority of Democrats, nine out of 13 on the panel, voted against it. Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., was one of the "no" votes, something he acknowledged was a rare move. He said guardrails needed to be added to Trump’s war authorities in Iran and a deeper explanation provided of where exactly the where exactly the staggering $1.15 trillion authorized by the bill would come from. IRAN WAR'S PRICE TAG HITS $80B — MORE THAN DOUBLE WHAT CONGRESS WAS TOLD "The Iran war issue is, I think, one of the major issues about the NDAA, but it's not the only issue," Kaine said. "The absence of knowing where this money is coming from to do this dramatic top-line increase? That still has to get resolved." Republicans, however, contended that taking the first step on the bill would allow for an amendment process to modify it. Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., who also sits on the Senate Armed Services Committee, told Fox News Digital, "It's pretty frustrating, people need to come together and act in the best interest of the country." "We have to, you know, we have to have a strong military," Scott said. "Whether we like it or not, people decide to be our enemies. They want to destroy us. So I think we ought to, you know, get on the bill and if we need to do amendments, let's start amending it." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a569376c2ca79de23672a68 Amy Coney Barrett recalls heartbreaking question from 12-year-old son over bulletproof vest te 2026-07-14T19:52:22.343Z Amy Coney Barrett recalls heartbreaking question from 12-year-old son over bulletproof vest Justice Amy Coney Barrett shared before the House Appropriations Committee that the uptick in threats waged against her and fellow Supreme Court justices have taken a toll on her children. "They have required my children to think about and see things that children should not have to see or think about," Barrett testified Tuesday. Barrett shared how her security detail gave her a bulletproof vest to wear, and one day when she brought it into her bedroom, her 12-year-old son asked what it was. "And I didn't know how to respond because maybe I lack imagination, but I didn't expect that performing this service was going to put me in the position of explaining to my children what a bulletproof vest was, and why I had to wear one," Barrett told the committee. SUPREME COURT JUSTICES HEAD TO CAPITOL HILL FOR FIRST CONGRESSIONAL APPEARANCE SINCE 2019 Barrett and Justice Elena Kagan's testimony before Congress came as the Supreme Court seeks a 10% budget increase for fiscal year 2027, with roughly $16.6 million of the $20.7 million increase dedicated to expanding security for the justices. Barrett, who was the target of a swatting incident in May, recounted how her and her family's lives drastically changed following the leaked Dobbs decision in 2022, which ruled that abortion was not a constitutional right, causing threats on her life to intensify. In that incident, someone falsely reported gunshots at her home, Barrett testified, saying her teenage son and his friends were the first to discover the street filled with police. AMY CONEY BARRETT DRAWS BACKLASH FROM CONSERVATIVE CRITICS WHO WANT HER TO BE A TRUMP PARTISAN "I was very, very grateful that I had Supreme Court police outside my home because they were able to stop and meet with and explain to the county police that it had been a false alarm, and so the police did not actually attempt to enter our home," Barrett said. She also shared that her and other justices are receiving anonymous packages being sent in the name of Daniel Anderl, the 20-year-old son of U.S District Court Judge Esther Salas, who was killed in 2020. The gunman was an attorney, posing as a delivery driver. Judge Salas was his target. Salas' husband was seriously injured as well. MORNING GLORY: THE SUPREME COURT OFFICIALLY CLOSES THE BOOKS ON ANOTHER TERM "I think the message on these deliveries being sent in his name is clear," Barrett said. "As Justice Kagan said, federal judges across the country, throughout the judiciary, including the Supreme Court, continue to do their jobs without fear or favor, but the threat level is really high." The testimony underscored the urgency behind the Supreme Court's push for more security funding during its first appearance before Congress since 2019. In total, the Supreme Court is requesting roughly $89 million to cover their personal security costs, which Kagan said is necessary given that the Justices have experienced a 35% increase in threats just in 2026, compared to a 25% increase in threats the year prior. Kagan noted how recent growth in the budget can be entirely attributed to security expenses. "For some of us, those threats have come very close and all of us live with the knowledge that they may again materialize," Kagan testified. She recalled that when she arrived at the Supreme Court in 2010, justices did not receive around-the-clock personal protection. Instead, the court's police primarily guarded the building, and she only had security accompanying her during work-related public events. But Kagan said the heightened focus on justices' security began after Justice Antonin Scalia's death in 2016. Scalia died while on a hunting trip in Texas, where he was hours away from security personnel after declining a private security detail for the trip. Kagan recalled that Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., and the late Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, D-Md., came to Chief Justice John Roberts to push them to step up their security. "This was how the Chief described it to us — they said, kind of like, 'We think you're crazy, you know, that you have less security than the director of the Office of Personnel Management does. And we think that you have to do better.' "Then, of course, the Dobbs leak happened, and that really increased the urgency of the entire thing," Kagan said. "But we've been working on this now for about a decade and actually, I think, are grateful to Congress for coming to us and saying, 'You have to up your game in this area.'" Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a569338c2ca79de23672a4d New law provides clarity for firefighters’ health insurance te 2026-07-14T19:51:20.385Z New law provides clarity for firefighters’ health insurance PHOENIX — Firefighters who have had to run through many hoops with their insurance company over a simple comma that was missing in state law are finding relief in a recently signed bill. Senate Bill 1215 is mostly focused on fixing some formatting and text issues in the law that was causing confusion over what is covered by health insurance. Matthew O’Reilly, a firefighter in Sun City, got diagnosed with a type of cancer after a routine screening. He had his thyroid removed and went through recovery. But even as he was healing, O’Reilly said the insurance company that was providing workers’ compensation coverage insisted that the type of cancer he had just wasn’t covered. Why? It turns out that the list of diseases that state law says are presumed to be job-related for firefighters was worded to cover “adenocarcinoma or mesothelioma of the respiratory tract,” leading the insurer to conclude that his non-respiratory adenocarcinoma was not covered. Put simply, according to Sen. Kevin Payne, there should have been a comma after adenocarcinoma which would have made it clear that the provision about respiratory tract was meant to include only mesothelioma. O’Reilly said the cancer diagnosis made him focus on things like family, treatment and recovery. “I never thought about having to fight for my benefits, whether an insurance company’s going to fight for a comma,” he said. “But here we are.” That resulted in having to fight for more than a year. “During that time I was trying to heal, I was also dealing with hearings and legal arguments, uncertainty of whether my benefits were going to be covered or not,” O’Reilly said. “As firefighters, we know that the job comes with risks,” he said. “But if one of those risks gets you sick because of the job, we should not be abandoned, we should not have to prove over and over against the law of what the law means and what it’s intended to mean.” O’Reilly eventually did get his coverage. But what’s in SB 1215 should make that unnecessary for others who find themselves in the same position. Burned by the issue of punctuation, Payne, a Peoria Republican, re-crafted the law so the list of presumptively covered conditions is no longer in a single sentence. Now, each of the 23 conditions has its own numbered paragraph. “SB 1215 matters because it helps ensure the next firefighter does not have to go through what I went through,” O’Reilly said. “It means firefighters diagnosed with a covered job-related cancer can focus on treatment, recovery, and family instead of fighting insurance companies,” he said at a ceremonial signing of the bill by Gov. Katie Hobbs. “This is not just about punctuation,” said O’Reilly. “It’s about people.” Dan Freiberg, president of the 9,000-member Professional Fire Fighters of Arizona, said the legislation sends an important message. “Arizona will not allow insurance companies to exploit ambiguity in the law at the expense of sick firefighters,” he said. Firefighters also gained another change in law designed to protect their health and prevent them from becoming ill in the first place. HB 2641, which also was signed, prohibits the use of PFAS — a category known as “forever chemicals” — in the foam used by firefighters to put out blazes. The chemicals help the foam spread over burning flammable liquids, helping to shut off the flow of oxygen. Arizona lawmakers, aware of the health hazards, had previously forbidden the use of PFAS, which have a known link to cancer, in foam used for testing and training. But it left the door open for other uses when actually fighting fires. Rep. Sarah Ligouri said there is no reason for that exception given the known health hazards from the chemicals. “Firefighters spend their career running toward danger,” said the Phoenix Democrat. “Every time a firefighter answers a call they accept risks the rest of us hope we never have to face,” she said. “But they shouldn’t have to prevent risks that are preventable.” Liguori, noting the inherent risks of cancer to firefighters, said it makes sense to eliminate at least one risk factor. She also said anything that reduces the use of PFAS helps everyone else, what with the chemicals showing up in drinking water in many communities. The immediate ban on PFAS in firefighting foam in Arizona does have an exception for public airports — at least through the end of 2030. That is in line with changes to the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2024, which sets the same date. Freiberg said the theme behind both new laws is providing additional protections against the risks that come with what is inherently a “dangerous job.” “We know what it means to run toward danger when everybody else is running away from it,” he said. “But the greatest threat facing firefighters today is not the fire directly in front of us,” Freiberg said. “It’s what follows us home: toxic smoke, burning plastics, diesel exhaust, contaminated gear, dangerous chemicals we cannot see. We can’t smell them, and we also cannot avoid them.” The post New law provides clarity for firefighters’ health insurance first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a56930fc2ca79de23672a20 Anthropic’s newest ad is creeping people out te 2026-07-14T19:50:39.936Z Anthropic’s newest ad is creeping people out Anthropic's latest advert is stirring up high emotions — which is undoubtedly what it was designed to do. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a5692fcc2ca79de23672a17 Apple opens its new Siri AI to everyone with the iOS 27 public beta te 2026-07-14T19:50:20.487Z Apple opens its new Siri AI to everyone with the iOS 27 public beta If you’ve been waiting to try Apple’s revamped Siri without installing a developer beta, you now can. The company on Tuesday released the iOS 27 public beta, giving iPhone owners early access to its AI-powered assistant and other new features before the software’s official launch this fall. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a56911dc2ca79de236729e6 Norway just threw the greatest celebration ever for a team eliminated in the World Cup quarterfinals te 2026-07-14T19:42:21.652Z Norway just threw the greatest celebration ever for a team eliminated in the World Cup quarterfinals At every World Cup, there are a few teams that become tournament darlings. This year it was the likes of Cape Verde, Scotland and Norway. Of those three, none made a deeper run than Norway. And while it came up short against England this past weekend, the team returned home like the boat-rowing (fine, technically sailing) conquering heroes its ancestors once were. And, boy, did they ever get one hell of a parade. GERMAN WORLD CUP FAN BREAKS DOWN IN TEARS AFTER BEING BLOWN AWAY BY KINDNESS OF AMERICANS The team returned home this week — taxidermied raccoons in hand — after a 2-1 loss in extra time to the Three Lions. Of course, even with star striker Erling Haaland, the team getting to the quarterfinals was a huge achievement for the Scandinavian nation, and their best World Cup performance ever, topping a pair of Round of 16 appearances in 1938 and 1998. Clearly, it meant a lot, because people turned out in droves to cheer on the team in Oslo as they left the Royal Palace. Again, I feel like this has to be reiterated: this is for a team knocked out in the quarterfinals. We've seen championship parades here in the States that didn't draw crowds like that, and there are fewer than six million people in the entire country! World Cup success is always relative. For some nations, just making it is a victory. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE But if that's Norway after bowing out in the quarterfinals, I don't think they could've handled going much further. Oslo would be bursting at the seams if they made it to the semifinals, and who knows what could've happened had they pulled off a miracle and won it all. I think we'd wake up the next morning and Norway would be missing on the map. There'd just be a void north of Denmark and west of Sweden. It's probably safe to say that with Haaland only in his mid-twenties, the Norwegians will be back in action at the next World Cup in 2030. And maybe they'll end up having reason for an even wilder celebration. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a569109c2ca79de236729dd 'Bachelorette' star reveals brain tumor diagnosis after routine health scan te 2026-07-14T19:42:01.744Z 'Bachelorette' star reveals brain tumor diagnosis after routine health scan This reality TV star thought a routine health scan would bring peace of mind. Instead, the "Bachelor in Paradise" star revealed it uncovered what appears to be an early-stage brain tumor, sending him on a whirlwind journey that will soon lead to brain surgery. The shocking discovery began with what Joe Amabile expected would be a routine full-body scan. FORMER REALITY STAR OPENS UP ABOUT NEW DIAGNOSIS AFTER YEARS-LONG HEALTH ORDEAL "So a little medical update. I didn’t share my Prenuvo results because they ended up finding a lesion in my brain," he said in a video shared to Instagram. "So then I had to go get a brain MRI, and there was a blueberry-sized lesion in my brain that looks to be a glioma, which is a tumor." The additional testing quickly led to a treatment plan. Amabile revealed he would undergo a craniotomy in two weeks to remove the tumor, so doctors could test it. "So I now need to get brain surgery [in two weeks] to get it removed and get it tested, and then we’re gonna go from there," he explained. "So it’s been a wild couple weeks. Definitely wasn’t expecting this." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Reflecting on the whirlwind diagnosis, Amabile said he never expected to find himself in this position. "I think it’s one of those things where you’re like, ‘Oh, something like this'll never happen to me,’ and here I am," he said. "They say it’s really early stages. I hope they are able to get it all, and I’m fine. But I will keep you updated." The former "Bachelorette" contestant shared additional details in the caption of his video. Amabile also reflected on the emotional toll of the diagnosis. "I’m doing my best to stay positive during this time and am lucky to have a lot of support from family and friends," he added. "I’ve gone back and forth about what I wanted to share on social media but ultimately, this is now part of my life now, so might as well. Onto a new journey." LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Amabile first won fans over as "Grocery Store Joe" after a brief but memorable appearance on Becca Kufrin's season of "The Bachelorette" in 2018. His popularity skyrocketed on "Bachelor in Paradise," where he later found lasting love. Amabile and Serena Pitt are one of Bachelor Nation’s biggest success stories. The couple met on Season 7 of "Bachelor in Paradise" and got engaged during the 2021 finale. Amabile and Pitt surprised fans by marrying in a New York City courthouse on Oct. 27, 2022. They later hosted a larger wedding ceremony with loved ones in September 2023. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a5690b8c2ca79de236729b1 After 2 deadly shootings, ICE reportedly ordered to end vehicle enforcement stops te 2026-07-14T19:40:40.276Z After 2 deadly shootings, ICE reportedly ordered to end vehicle enforcement stops Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a5690a4c2ca79de23672991 The founder of Hinge raised $18M to build a new AI dating service, Overtone te 2026-07-14T19:40:20.316Z The founder of Hinge raised $18M to build a new AI dating service, Overtone Overtone describes itself as "a voice- and audio-forward service, enabled by AI, that provides highly curated introductions." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a568ec8c2ca79de2367296e Florida man who had sexual encounter with vacuum cleaner near Disney World takes no contest plea te 2026-07-14T19:32:24.582Z Florida man who had sexual encounter with vacuum cleaner near Disney World takes no contest plea Back in January, Kevin Dale Westerhold, 51, made an appearance in an edition of True Romance after a romantic encounter with a vacuum. The Florida man and Airbnb host's ordeal has made its way through the courts. Sometimes the Florida man stories come into our lives and seem to disappear into thin air. We don't get to find out how they navigate through the court system. This isn’t one of those stories. On Monday, Westerhold's case was closed after he took a plea deal for his indecent exposure arrest, which came after he was alleged to have "engaged in a sexual performance with a vacuum cleaner" outside a home in a gated resort community near Disney World. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON’T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! The Smoking Gun reports that Westerhold entered a no contest plea to the indecent exposure charge, which had been reduced from a felony to a misdemeanor. He was then sentenced, according to court documents obtained by the outlet, to 12 months probation. He was also fined $271 and ordered to undergo a "psycho-sexual evaluation" by Judge Juna Pulayya. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK CULTURE COVERAGE Witnesses were able to provide photos and videos of Westerhold to investigators of him "pleasuring himself with a vacuum in broad daylight," according to the police report. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST SPORTS NEWS A detective who went into detail in the report about what had transpired on the otherwise quiet day earlier this year in the gated community wrote that "He continued to penetrate the handheld section of the vacuum before using it to suction his testicles for further sexual gratification." A neighbor at another property owned by Westerhold told police that they had seen him, without a vacuum nearby, walking around without clothes on. In another instance at this second location, the neighbor says they saw him only wearing a tank top. I said it at the time, and it still holds true now. Let's hope all vacuum-related activities are conducted indoors from here on out. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a568eb5c2ca79de23672965 The Open tee times put Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy in loaded Royal Birkdale groups te 2026-07-14T19:32:05.127Z The Open tee times put Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy in loaded Royal Birkdale groups The Open Championship released its first- and second-round tee times Monday, and the R&A made sure the two biggest stars in golf are featured in two marquee groupings. Defending Champion Golfer of the Year Scottie Scheffler will play alongside two-time U.S. Open champion Bryson DeChambeau and Tyrrell Hatton during the opening two rounds at Royal Birkdale. Six-time major champion and world No. 2 Rory McIlroy was paired with a couple of former major winners: Xander Schauffele, who won the 2024 PGA Championship and Open Championship, and England's Matt Fitzpatrick, winner of the 2022 U.S. Open. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON’T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Talk about loading up two groups with huge names. The R&A also decided to split the groups between the morning and afternoon waves, ensuring that Scheffler and McIlroy would be on the course at different times. Scheffler, the world No. 1, enters the week looking to defend the Claret Jug after his dominant victory at Royal Portrush last year. He'll be joined by DeChambeau, one of the game's biggest draws. The interesting subplot here is current form for both players. Scheffler missed the cut at the Scottish Open last week, breaking a streak of 78 consecutive made cuts. DeChambeau has struggled in the 2026 majors, missing the cut at the Masters, PGA Championship and U.S. Open. He had never missed the cut in three straight majors prior to this year. Questions are starting to mount about whether he's still in the conversation as one of the best golfers on the planet, and his performance at Royal Birkdale will be under a microscope. Add in the pressure of playing with Scheffler, and there's a recipe for one of the most intriguing major pairings of the entire year. BRYSON DECHAMBEAU ADMITS TO TURNING TO AI TO HELP FIX HIS SWING AFTER STRUGGLES AT LIV GOLF KOREA The trio of Scheffler, DeChambeau and Hatton will tee off at 9:58 a.m. local time (4:58 a.m. ET) on Thursday before switching to an afternoon start Friday. Don't sleep on the afternoon wave on Thursday, though. McIlroy, who completed the career Grand Slam at the 2025 Masters, will begin his quest for a second Open Championship alongside major champions Schauffele and Fitzpatrick. McIlroy finished tied for 7th at the Scottish Open and carries strong form into the week. He's made the cut in all 10 events he's played this season, including a win at the Masters and four top-10 finishes. While McIlroy has won the Masters in back-to-back years, he hasn't won any of the other three majors since 2014 when he won both the Open and PGA Championship. As a Northern Ireland native, McIlroy surely wants to add at least one more Claret Jug to his trophy case. Playing alongside Fitzpatrick, who is tied for the PGA Tour lead with three wins in 2026, adds pressure on McIlroy. While the crowd figures to root for McIlroy, Fitzpatrick gives the group a home-nation angle as an Englishman. That threesome is scheduled to tee off at 3:15 p.m. local time (10:15 a.m. ET) on Thursday. Those aren't the only notable pairings at Royal Birkdale, either. Chris Gotterup, who is tied with Fitzpatrick for the PGA Tour lead with three wins in 2026, will tee off with Sam Burns and Adam Scott in one of the more intriguing afternoon groups. Five-time major champion Brooks Koepka also gets a major-heavy draw alongside former Open Champion Shane Lowry and Aaron Rai, the reigning PGA Championship winner. Jon Rahm, Tommy Fleetwood and Jordan Spieth are together in another loaded trio, while Justin Thomas, Alex Noren and Jason Day bring plenty of experience in the group immediately before Scheffler's tee time. Cameron Young, Wyndham Clark and Ludvig Aberg give the late wave another strong group, with Clark fresh off his second U.S. Open title. WYNDHAM CLARK HANDLED HIS US OPEN WIN WITH THE PERFECT ATTITUDE TO WIN BACK GOLF FANS Royal Birkdale is hosting The Open for the first time since Jordan Spieth's dramatic victory in 2017, and with favorable weather expected for the opening rounds, fans should get an immediate look at many of the tournament favorites. Some of the marquee first-round tee times include: Morning wave: Afternoon wave: Complete list of first- and second-round tee times (Thursday/Friday, all times ET): 1:35 a.m. / 6:41 a.m.: Matthew Baldwin, Thomas Detry, James Nicholas 1:46 a.m. / 6:52 a.m.: Michael Kim, Daniel Hillier, Andy Sullivan 1:57 a.m. / 7:03 a.m.: Ryan Fox, Andrew Novak, Matthew Jordan 2:08 a.m. / 7:14 a.m.: Henrik Stenson, Max Homa, Joe Dean 2:19 a.m. / 7:25 a.m.: Robert MacIntyre, Rickie Fowler, Alex Fitzpatrick 2:30 a.m. / 7:36 a.m.: David Duval, Martin Couvra, Matthew Southgate 2:41 a.m. / 7:47 a.m.: Sungjae Im, Dan Brown, Fifa Laopakdee (a) 2:52 a.m. / 7:58 a.m.: Gary Woodland, Jake Knapp, Jordan Smith 3:03 a.m. / 8:09 a.m.: Francesco Molinari, Tom McKibbin, Lev Grinberg (a) 3:14 a.m. / 8:20 a.m.: Hennie du Plessis, Jose Luis Ballester Barrio, Dan Bradbury 3:25 a.m. / 8:31 a.m.: Angel Ayora, Victor Perez, Mateo Pulcini (a) 3:36 a.m. / 8:42 a.m.: Stewart Cink, Scott Vincent, Joakim Lagergren 3:47 a.m. / 8:53 a.m.: Michael Thorbjornsen, Kota Kaneko, Travis Smyth 4:03 a.m. / 9:09 a.m.: Alex Smalley, Sam Stevens, Ryo Hisatsune 4:14 a.m. / 9:20 a.m.: Akshay Bhatia, Harris English, Rasmus Højgaard 4:25 a.m. / 9:31 a.m.: Ben Griffin, Hideki Matsuyama, Min Woo Lee 4:36 a.m. / 9:42 a.m.: Russell Henley, Justin Rose, Viktor Hovland 4:47 a.m. / 9:53 a.m.: Justin Thomas, Alex Noren, Jason Day 4:58 a.m. / 10:04 a.m.: Scottie Scheffler, Tyrrell Hatton, Bryson DeChambeau 5:09 a.m. / 10:15 a.m.: Jordan Spieth, Tommy Fleetwood, Jon Rahm 5:20 a.m. / 10:26 a.m.: Brian Harman, Si Woo Kim, Nick Taylor 5:31 a.m. / 10:37 a.m.: Ryan Gerard, Maverick McNealy, David Puig 5:42 a.m. / 10:48 a.m.: Kazuma Kobori, Tom Sloman, David Howard (a) 5:53 a.m. / 10:59 a.m.: Antoine Rozner, Ren Yonezawa, Caleb Surratt 6:04 a.m. / 11:10 a.m.: MJ Daffue, Frederic Lacroix, Jack McDonald 6:15 a.m. / 11:21 a.m.: Jeongwoo Ham, Ryutaro Nagano, Alejandro de Castro Piera (a) 6:41 a.m. / 1:35 a.m.: John Parry, Eric Cole, Tiger Christensen 6:52 a.m. / 1:46 a.m.: Eugenio Chacarra, Matt Wallace, Max Greyserman 7:03 a.m. / 1:57 a.m.: Michael Brennan, Sahith Theegala, Laurie Canter 7:14 a.m. / 2:08 a.m.: Cameron Smith, Keith Mitchell, Stuart Grehan (a) 7:25 a.m. / 2:19 a.m.: Sepp Straka, Joaquin Niemann, Kurt Kitayama 7:36 a.m. / 2:30 a.m.: Sami Valimaki, Shaun Norris, Jackson Suber 7:47 a.m. / 2:41 a.m.: Darren Clarke, Adrien Saddier, Bernd Wiesberger 7:58 a.m. / 2:52 a.m.: Keegan Bradley, Corey Conners, Casey Jarvis 8:09 a.m. / 3:03 a.m.: Matt McCarty, Harry Hall, Haotong Li 8:20 a.m. / 3:14 a.m.: Padraig Harrington, Marco Penge, Michael Hollick 8:31 a.m. / 3:25 a.m.: Tom Kim, Billy Horschel, Mason Howell (a) 8:42 a.m. / 3:36 a.m.: Johnny Keefer, Pierceson Coody, Keita Nakajima 8:53 a.m. / 3:47 a.m.: Louis Oosthuizen, Jesper Svensson, Jack Buchanan (a) 9:09 a.m. / 4:03 a.m.: Bud Cauley, Jayden Schaper, Lucas Herbert 9:20 a.m. / 4:14 a.m.: Kristoffer Reitan, Patrick Reed, JT Poston 9:31 a.m. / 4:25 a.m.: Chris Gotterup, Sam Burns, Adam Scott 9:42 a.m. / 4:36 a.m.: Collin Morikawa, J.J. Spaun, Nicolai Højgaard 9:53 a.m. / 4:47 a.m.: Shane Lowry, Aaron Rai, Brooks Koepka 10:04 a.m. / 4:58 a.m.: Cameron Young, Wyndham Clark, Ludvig Aberg 10:15 a.m. / 5:09 a.m.: Rory McIlroy, Xander Schauffele, Matt Fitzpatrick 10:26 a.m. / 5:20 a.m.: Jacob Bridgeman, Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen, Tim Wiedemeyer (a) 10:37 a.m. / 5:31 a.m.: Patrick Cantlay, Daniel Berger, Nicolas Echavarria 10:48 a.m. / 5:42 a.m.: Peter Uihlein, Alistair Docherty, Francesco Laporta CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM 10:59 a.m. / 5:53 a.m.: Cameron John, Austen Truslow, Samuel Bairstow 11:10 a.m. / 6:04 a.m.: Naoyuki Kataoka, Marcus Plunkett, Baard Bjoernevik Skogen 11:21 a.m. / 6:15 a.m.: Kazuki Higa, Jiho Yang, Nevill Ruiter (a) Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a568e64c2ca79de23672944 Trump Paid $2 Million by South Korean Company Facing Trade Investigation te 2026-07-14T19:30:44.743Z Trump Paid $2 Million by South Korean Company Facing Trade Investigation The payment illustrates the minefield Mr. Trump has created by maintaining personal financial ties with foreign businesses while he is in office. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a568e51c2ca79de2367292c Ask The Vet: Managing concerns about recent screwworm outbreak te 2026-07-14T19:30:25.293Z Ask The Vet: Managing concerns about recent screwworm outbreak Q: I have recently heard about Screwworm in the news. Should I be worried about this with my pet? Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a568c33c2ca79de236728e8 Pilot's viral sky message leaves people stunned after unexpected flight path te 2026-07-14T19:21:23.334Z Pilot's viral sky message leaves people stunned after unexpected flight path A pilot has gone viral after leaving an unexpected message in the sky during a routine flight. The pilot of the two-hour maintenance test flight over Northwest England traced the words "I'm bored" across the sky, with the unusual message and route appearing on the flight-tracking website Flightradar24. The Ravenair-operated Piper Tomahawk aircraft departed from Liverpool around 11:30 a.m. Saturday. It spent about two hours flying over the Wirral peninsula, Cheshire and North Wales before safely returning, according to Flightradar24. MATT DAMON RECALLS THE FRANTIC FLIGHT THAT NEARLY COST HIM RED SOX HISTORY Screenshots of the odd flight path quickly spread across social media. Gary Leff, a Texas-based travel industry expert and author of the blog "View From the Wing," told Fox News Digital there is little cause for concern, from his point of view, as the flight was conducted to test the aircraft rather than transport passengers. "This was a test flight, not a passenger flight," Leff said. "Writing 'I'm bored' takes a certain amount of skill — and suggests the pilot was anything but distracted." Leff noted that the most demanding work for pilots typically happens before takeoff, during takeoff and landing. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "Only a small percentage of flying on more modern aircraft is done manually at cruise," he said. "The workload above 10,000 feet is far less than during the takeoff and landing phases." Leff added, "'I'm bored' is an amusing way to express this." The aviation company, Ravenair, told the BBC that a flying instructor in his 20s was conducting a routine test flight after a replacement part had been installed on the aircraft. "I think the pilot was literally a bit bored as it was just a test flight. Mind you, it was pretty skillful flying," Wes Barrett, operation manager, told the news outlet. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES "He was a bit bored, but he probably had to concentrate a lot in the end to spell out the words," he added. The flight path quickly went viral, prompting discussion across social media. "This should be unremarkable ... but it's nice to see the pilot didn't face any issues because of this," one Reddit user wrote. Others praised the precision required to pull off the message.  "Guys, [I] think he might have been a little bit bored," another commenter joked. "Credit for the amount of concentration and thinking required for this, though." Another person wrote on Facebook, "Adult version of Etch-a-Sketch." TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Fox News Digital reached out to Ravenair, based in Liverpool in the U.K., for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a5689dac2ca79de2367288b Jimmy Kimmel guest host jokes about about Lindsey Graham's death and show getting 'pulled off the air again' te 2026-07-14T19:11:22.974Z Jimmy Kimmel guest host jokes about about Lindsey Graham's death and show getting 'pulled off the air again' "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" guest host Ike Barinholtz on Monday joked about the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., quipping that his sidekick would have a heartfelt tribute to him as well. "What a crazy weekend," Barinholtz continued. ‘Mitch McConnell is alive, Lindsey Graham is dead. There's so many opportunities to get Jimmy's show pulled off the air again. They’re gonna pull it off!" He appeared to be referring to Kimmel’s brief suspension after he had joked about the death of conservative activist and TPUSA co-founder Charlie Kirk after he was assassinated last year. "Guillermo, I know you and him, were close friends," Barinholtz added, appearing to joke as if Kimmel’s sidekick Gullermo Rodriguez and Graham were friends. "You hosted fundraisers for him at the Dave & Busters in Charleston. And I know you've prepared some heartfelt remarks. Do you want to share them with all of America right now?" LINDSEY GRAHAM, SOUTH CAROLINA SENATOR WHO ROSE FROM SMALL-TOWN ROOTS TO GOP POWER BROKER, DIES AT 71 "Maybe later on. Maybe later on. I'll do it later on, yeah, yeah," Rodriguez said.  "Later on. He's emotional, folks. He’s emotional," Barinholtz joked to the audience. The comments were first noted by NewsBusters' Alex Christy. Graham, 71, died Saturday night. An autopsy performed on Sunday suggested that Graham died from an aortic dissection due to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease. The news stunned Washington, as Graham was one of the body's most active members and was even scheduled to appear on NBC's "Meet the Press" Sunday morning. FAR-LEFT STREAMER HASAN PIKER CALLS LINDSEY GRAHAM 'BLOODTHIRSTY ODIOUS MONSTER' Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., has been absent from the Senate for weeks following a health scare. On Sunday, just hours after Graham's death, McConnell revealed details about his nearly monthlong hospital stay, saying in a statement, "My doctors have confirmed that I didn’t break any bones or suffer a concussion. I didn’t have a heart attack or a stroke. I don’t have any tumors or hemorrhages." After joking about McConnell’s health Monday night, Barinholtz sarcastically remarked, "In all seriousness, though, I do want to extend well-wishes to Senator McConnell. I hope you get the quality healthcare you've fought so hard to deny everyone else. Pulling for you, Mitch!"  Fox News Digital reached out to McConnell's office for comment but did not immediately receive a response. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE In June, Kimmel announced that vocal Trump critic Rosie O’Donnell would be one of the guest hosts during his summer break. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a568783c2ca79de2367282d DOJ charges 3 Russians in alleged $63M cybercrime scheme targeting Americans te 2026-07-14T19:01:23.028Z DOJ charges 3 Russians in alleged $63M cybercrime scheme targeting Americans Three Russian nationals allegedly scammed Americans in 21 states out of more than $63 million, according to a December 2024 indictment that the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio unsealed on Tuesday. The trio — Alexander Alexandrovich Volosovik, 43; Kirill Andreevich Zatolokin, 34; and Yulia Vladimirovna Pankova, 29 — conducted "malicious cyber activities against U.S. critical infrastructure" through their St. Petersburg, Russia-based companies Media Land, LLC and ML.Cloud, LLC, according to federal prosecutors. "From their overseas safe haven, these defendants ran the criminal infrastructure that powered attacks on critical institutions across our nation," the Department of Justice Criminal Division's Assistant Attorney General A. Tysen Duva said in a statement. GLOBAL SCAM CRACKDOWN LEADS TO 276 ARRESTS "Their actions put the American public at risk. We will continue to dismantle these networks and protect our critical infrastructure from cybercriminals at home and abroad," Duva added. A grand jury indicted the trio on charges of conspiracy to commit and aid and abet computer fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, and conspiracy to commit money laundering in December 2024. The U.S. Department of State’s Rewards for Justice (RFJ) program is offering up to $10 million for information on foreign government-linked associates of the trio or for affiliates of their companies. FBI ADDS 2 FUGITIVES TO 'MOST WANTED FRAUDSTERS' LIST AMID HISTORIC $6.5B HEALTHCARE TAKEDOWN: PATEL The U.S. and allied countries levied sanctions on the companies in 2025. Media Land and MLCloud, according to the indictment, provided hosting services and information technology infrastructure for business both in the U.S and abroad. Specifically, the groups offered "bulletproof hosting" services meant to be used by those trying to evade detection by law enforcement. The companies "provided infrastructure and tech support to criminal client co-conspirators with the means to infect victim computers with malware and ransomware and then extorted those victims for money and cryptocurrency," the U.S. Attorney's Office Tuesday announcement read. STOLEN IDS SOLD FOR ‘HAPPY MEAL’ PRICES FUEL BILLIONS IN US BENEFIT FRAUD "Other computer-based crimes facilitated by Media Land and ML.Cloud included supporting criminal marketplaces, fraudulent domain registrations, and providing the platform from which to launch phishing and brute force attacks," the announcement added. While many U.S. residents were victims of the group's products, their organizations targeted victims across the globe, prompting U.S. authorities to collaborate with international partners, a fact the U.S. attorney and the FBI both stressed. "The victims in this case are not only in Ohio, but also in 20 other states across the country, touching every aspect of Americans’ lives. They include banks, schools, government entities, hospitals, and media companies," United States Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio David M. Toepfer said in a statement. "Together with our international partners, we will aggressively combat the efforts of individuals who hide behind computers anywhere in the world who seek to profit and wreak havoc by targeting the infrastructures that support our communities." Other international organizations that Toepfer thanked included the National Police of the Netherlands and the Netherlands' Public Prosecutor's Office, the United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency, the United Kingdom Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the Australian Federal Police. "Today’s announcement underscores the importance of global partnerships and international collaboration, especially in a borderless world riddled with cyber criminals," FBI Cleveland Special Agent in Charge Josh DelManzo also said. "The methods used by these bad actors, including ransomware, malware, phishing and other cyber activity, serves as a reminder that whether for business or personal use, when you are online, criminal networks will stop at nothing to hack, attack, share, or sell your information for their own greed, gain, and profit. The FBI and its partners will continue to identify and cripple criminal networks and freeze their infrastructures to reduce or remove the threats to the public and further protect trusting individuals and companies." Fox News Digital contacted the DOJ for further comment. The U.S. Attorney's office for the Northern District of Ohio declined to comment, citing an ongoing investigation. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a5685b2c2ca79de236727d5 Lindsey Graham's sister carries on late senator's work, becoming South Carolina's first female senator te 2026-07-14T18:53:38.815Z Lindsey Graham's sister carries on late senator's work, becoming South Carolina's first female senator Newly minted Sen. Darline Graham, R-S.C., represents a series of firsts for the Senate and for her home state. Graham, who was sworn in on Tuesday, is the first female senator from the Palmetto State, the first sister ever appointed to the upper chamber, and the first person to fill the colossal gap left behind by her late brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C. "Lindsey has always been there for me, and now I will be there for him," Darline Graham said during her appointment ceremony. "My brother was the most amazing person, outstanding leader and just a genuinely good man." WHO IS DARLINE GRAHAM? LINDSEY GRAHAM'S SISTER EMERGES AS TRUMP'S SENATE PICK Though she’s never held elected office, she has had front-row seats to her brother’s work, appearing with him on the campaign trail and during his own swearing-in ceremonies. "It is such a privilege to get to finish some of his important work, and I promise to work hard over the next several months to support the president and carry forward the efforts of my brother on behalf of the citizens of South Carolina and the United States," she continued. Years ago, when her brother was running for president, he was asked by C-SPAN whether, if he made it to the White House, his sister would get a role in the administration. "If she took a role, she would be a great representative of our country. I can’t think of a better person to represent our country in an event than my sister," Lindsey Graham said in 2015. TRUMP REVEALS WHO HE'S EYEING TO REPLACE LINDSEY GRAHAM Her sudden ascension to the Senate and subsequent swearing-in ceremony on Tuesday in the old Senate chamber just a few yards from the Senate floor, capped off a fast-moving first chapter in replacing her brother, whose shocking death sent shockwaves through Washington, D.C., and beyond. Darline Graham was appointed to fulfill the remainder of her brother’s term on Monday by South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster. President Donald Trump recommended she get the position, and Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., spoke with her several times before appearing alongside her in Columbia, South Carolina. "Lindsey took care of his little sister in years long departed. It's my honor to ask his little sister, Darline Graham, to finish his work for him now," McMaster said. She is expected to act as a caretaker for the seat, finishing off the remainder of Lindsey Graham’s term through January, when a new face will take over as the junior senator for South Carolina. GRAHAM'S DEATH IGNITES GOP SCRAMBLE FOR SENATE SEAT AS TRUMP HINTS HE ALREADY HAS A FAVORITE Meanwhile, the public and private battle for the special election to replace Lindsey Graham as the GOP nominee in South Carolina is in full swing. So far, both Reps. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., and Ralph Norman, R-S.C., have shown interest in jumping into the race, which is scheduled for Aug. 11. Trump has not yet said who he would endorse in the contest, but did show interest in Rep. Russell Fry, R-S.C., who he backed in his first run for the House in 2022 when he toppled former Rep. Tom Rice, R-S.C., who was one of 10 House Republicans to vote to impeach him in his first term. And in the immediate future, Republicans will have to figure out replacements for Lindsey Graham on the several committees he sat on. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said the conference was still "working through" that task. "Obviously, his sister will be sworn in today, and then we’ll figure out which of his committees she wants to stay on, and then we’ll go from there," Thune said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a56859fc2ca79de236727cc Cardinals star Jordan Walker earned more money from Home Run Derby win than 2026 salary te 2026-07-14T18:53:19.360Z Cardinals star Jordan Walker earned more money from Home Run Derby win than 2026 salary St. Louis Cardinals star Jordan Walker hit the baseball lottery by winning the Home Run Derby. Walker, 24, made more money from winning the Home Run Derby on Monday night than he will earn this season from the Cardinals. Walker homered on his final six swings of the night, and with his electrifying comeback that took down hometown hero and Philadelphia Phillies star Kyle Schwarber at Citizens Bank Park, he earned $1 million. The prize money more than doubled his income for the season, as he is earning $799,400 from the Cardinals, according to Spotrac. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The Home Run Derby featured a prize pool of $2.5 million. The winner received $1 million, the runner-up, Schwarber, received $500,000. The remaining six participants each received $150,000. Tampa Bay Rays star Junior Caminero hit the longest home run of the night at 491 feet and was awarded $100,000 for the farthest blast. Walker played the villain role on Monday, as the vociferous Philadelphia crowd cheered as loudly for Schwarber’s home runs as it did for Walker’s mishaps during the final. "I was once told you don’t boo nobody," Walker said on the field as he received his trophy, according to MLB.com. "So it feels pretty good." Schwarber opened the final with 11 home runs on 15 swings, leaving Walker with a tall task. It looked like Schwarber would win when Walker left the yard on just six of his first 12 swings, but he proceeded to blast six in a row to send the 43,863 Phillies fans home disappointed. "I can't even describe how it means to win it," Walker said, voice hoarse in the moments following his victory. "It was a lot of swings, a lot of pressure, but I think I just had fun no matter what. Like, every round, I was having a good time." WHAT TO WATCH FOR DURING THE 2026 MLB ALL-STAR GAME AT CITIZENS BANK PARK IN PHILADELPHIA Despite being on the receiving end of a lot of boos from the Philadelphia crowd, Walker did appreciate their love for their players. "My thought was, ‘Philly is brutal,’" Walker said. "I mean, honestly. But I think it's pretty special because they love their players and that's what you want from your home … I can't hate them, because that's their guy." Walker has emerged this year as a star for the Cardinals and earned his first All-Star Game nod. The Georgia native was one of the top prospects in the sport when he made his debut in 2023 and impressed. During his rookie campaign, he hit .276 with 16 home runs and 51 RBI in 117 games. However, over the next two seasons, Walker struggled. In 2024, he played just 51 games and hit .201 with five home runs. In 2025, he played 111 games and hit .215 with six home runs. His struggles over the prior two seasons make his return to stellar play even more impressive. In 93 games this season, Walker has a .294 batting average with 22 home runs, and his 74 RBI lead the big leagues. The 6-foot-6 right fielder’s presence in the lineup has helped buoy a young Cardinals team that has surpassed expectations this season. The Cardinals are 50-45, third in the NL Central and in the thick of the Wild Card race. Walker will represent the National League in the All-Star Game when they take on the American League at 8 p.m. ET Tuesday on FOX. 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/6a56858bc2ca79de236727c3 Med school deans come up empty in tense hearing when asked point blank if men can have babies: 'Ridiculous' te 2026-07-14T18:52:59.905Z Med school deans come up empty in tense hearing when asked point blank if men can have babies: 'Ridiculous' FIRST ON FOX: Rep. Mary Miller, R-Ill., asked two medical university leaders in a tense hearing on Tuesday to directly answer whether non-biological women can have babies and didn’t receive a straight answer, prompting a fiery statement from the congresswoman to Fox News Digital. "Doctor Hawgood, you see UCSFs Classroom Guide titled framework for Gender and Sex Concepts in Teaching, advises against using the term pregnant women," Miller said to the Chancellor of the University of California San Francisco in an Education and Workforce Committee hearing on DEI's impact in medical schools. "Instead, it says to use pregnant people. Who are pregnant people compared to pregnant women? Just curious." Hawgood responded by saying that terminology is "part of a curriculum to help our students who are facing a wide diversity of patients before saying the "vast majority of pregnancies are in women" and that he has "absolutely no problem with the term pregnant women." BILL REPLACING 'MOTHER' AND 'FATHER' WITH GENDER-NEUTRAL TERMS PASSES IN NEW YORK, HEADS TO HOCHUL'S DESK "Has a non-biological woman ever had a baby?" Miller asked, and Hawgood responded that a "transgender person can." "That's not a biological woman. Has a non-biological woman ever had a baby?" Miller shot back. Hawgood responded, "I would reiterate" before Miller interrupted saying, "It’s ridiculous." "Lastly, Doctor Dubinett, a required course at UCLA medical school, advises ob-gyn students not to, and, I quote, assume gender identity," Miller said to Dr. Steve Dubinett, dean of UCLA School of Medicine. "Okay, from another class in May of 2026. It included a disclaimer that while it uses the term she and women, it does not intend to exclude, and I quote those who have a uterus but do not identify with these terms. What does that even mean?" PENNSYLVANIA MEDICAL SCHOOL HIT WITH CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLAINT OVER ALLEGEDLY DISCRIMINATORY SCHOLARSHIPS The dean responded, "I'm not familiar with that announcement that I'd have to read the entire thing." Miller pressed Dubinett and asked, "Can someone have a uterus but not be a woman? Because it seems like your school is promoting that ridiculous idea?" Dubinett did not directly answer the question but said that the school is "treating transgender people" but "we’re doing that in compliance with state and federal law." Miller pressed again, asking Dubinett if the school teaches biology, to which Dubinett answered, "Yes we do." "This is curious," Miller responded. "So I'm going to ask you again, can someone have a uterus and not be a woman? Just say yes or no. Can they?" "Again, I would," Dubinett said before being interrupted by the committee chair as Miller’s time expired. DEMOCRATS REVOLT OVER 'BIOLOGICAL' WORDING IN WOMEN'S HISTORY MUSEUM BILL "That’s what your medical school is promoting," Miller said. "Chairman, it's clear these medical schools are hiding DEI curriculum under the guise of medical access." Miller, in an exclusive statement to Fox News Digital after the hearing, said, "It shouldn't take a medical degree to answer a basic biology question. This hearing exposed that our medical schools have become consumed by political ideology that they're losing sight of reality. Patients just want doctors grounded in common sense. Medical schools that abandon scientific truth should lose their accreditation." Fox News Digital reached out to Hawgood and Dubinett for comment. The House Education and Workforce Committee held a hearing titled "Training Activists, Not Physicians: The Impact of DEI on Medical Schools." The hearing focused on whether diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives at medical schools, including the University of California, Los Angeles, the University of California, San Francisco, and the University of Illinois, have shaped admissions policies, contributed to antisemitism, and influenced medical school curricula. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a568578c2ca79de236727ba Johnson scores win as conservative rebels end House floor blockade over voter ID bill te 2026-07-14T18:52:40.447Z Johnson scores win as conservative rebels end House floor blockade over voter ID bill House conservatives ended their weeks-long blockade of the House floor Tuesday, handing Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., a key victory after the rebellion brought legislative business to a standstill for nearly a month. The House successfully passed a procedural vote 215-211 teeing up votes on an appropriations bill funding the State Department, legislation making Daylight Saving Time permanent and a measure seeking to improve veterans’ benefits. Johnson also agreed to pair the State Department funding bill with the SAVE America Act, prompting several conservative holdouts to flip their votes after demanding the House increase pressure on the Senate to pass the stalled measure. Reps. Randy Fine, R-Fla., was the lone Republican to oppose the rule, while all Democrats voted "no" during the typically party-line procedural vote. The conservatives had blocked all major House legislation since late June in an effort to force GOP leaders to hold floor votes on the Trump-backed SAVE America Act and a sweeping border security bill. Given House Republicans’ slim majority, Johnson could afford to spare just a handful of GOP defections. The speaker has been under mounting pressure to get the House moving again and advance a backlog of legislation ahead of the November midterm elections. GOP leaders are racing to draft the blueprint for a third "big, beautiful" bill in addition to clearing government funding bills before the Sept. 30 deadline and a potential supplemental package covering the price tag of the Iran war. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., who was among the GOP rebels that effectively shut down the chamber to pressure the Senate to pass the SAVE America Act, agreed to unlock the floor after Johnson proposed pairing the election measure with the State Department appropriations bill. Johnson sought to attach the SAVE America Act to the House’s version of an annual defense policy bill before the July 4 recess, but Luna continued the blockade anyway. "If John Thune strips it out in the Senate, that will be on him and the entire country should be watching what he does," Luna wrote on social media Monday. TRUMP TAKES UNUSUAL STEP, LETS BIPARTISAN HOUSING BILL BECOME LAW UNSIGNED AMID SAVE PRESSURE CAMPAIGN Thune, who is supportive of the SAVE America Act, has repeatedly insisted that the votes do not exist in the upper chamber to pass the Trump-backed legislation amid unified opposition from Democrats. That leaves House Republicans with little leverage to force Senate action on the SAVE America Act. Some of the GOP holdouts had also threatened to oppose the rule unless House Republican leadership agreed to schedule a vote on a border security package. Members of the conservative House Freedom Caucus are advocating for a vote on the Permanent Trump Secure Border Act, which would codify several Trump executive orders targeting illegal immigration, including ending catch-and-release policies. "We need to deliver on codifying border security, deal with the birthright citizenship issue," Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, said. "These are all issues people that I represent care about intently and that we've talked about doing, and we need to deliver." In a potential sign of trouble for GOP leadership, some holdouts criticized Johnson's planned legislative goals for the week. "Making Daylight Saving Time permanent won’t matter at all if we don’t have election integrity," Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, wrote on social media Monday, referring to the SAVE America Act. "Priorities." Self ultimately voted "yes" during the procedural vote. The GOP rebels' hardball tactics frustrated many House Republicans, who argued the strategy risked backfiring and paralyzing the conference's legislative agenda. "There's a small group of Republicans who are upset at the Senate, as I think all of us are," Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla., told Fox News Monday. "But I don't know how ... if you're upset at the Senate, why do you take it out on the conservative Republican agenda in the House?" But some conservatives argued the House should do whatever it takes to get the SAVE America Act to President Donald Trump's desk. Trump has repeatedly said the election integrity measure is his top legislative priority. He even refused to sign a bipartisan housing bill last week aiming to boost supply and lower costs in protest of the SAVE America Act. "We shouldn't vote on anything else unless it has the SAVE [America] Act period," Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., said Monday. "Ideally, the Senate ought to take it up every day and make them vote on it and do a talking filibuster and keep them up all night," he continued. "That's the best course of action. I don't think they'll do that." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a568564c2ca79de236727b1 Search underway for Australian woman who vanished after sending message about going for a hike near Las Vegas te 2026-07-14T18:52:20.999Z Search underway for Australian woman who vanished after sending message about going for a hike near Las Vegas An Australian woman on vacation in Las Vegas has not been seen or heard from in three weeks with her friends and family fearing the worst. Sally Grace Contarino, 26, of Melbourne Australia disappeared after a friend says she sent a message that she was going for a hike on June 20, according to a New York Post report. Police say she got on a flight and traveled from Melbourne on June 13 and by June 18 she confirmed to a family member that she arrived at her downtown Las Vegas hotel, KLAS reports. MISSING CANADIAN HIKER FOUND DEAD 2 WEEKS AFTER VANISHING DURING MOUNTAIN TREK IN WASHINGTON She was last seen at 9700 West Skye Canyon Drive, according to NYP. The Australian Consulate in Los Angeles, California contacted Las Vegas Metro Police after Victorian Police in Australia made a missing person report, the local outlet reports. Las Vegas based non-profit search and rescue organization Red Rock Search & Rescue put out an alert on social media and said Contarino "did not return home as scheduled after a trip that reportedly included stops in Las Vegas, Mt. Charleston and Southern California." The organization directed anyone with information to contact police. SAVANNAH GUTHRIE PLEADS FOR TIPS AS RANSOM NOTE CLAIMS MOM IS DEAD: 'SOMEBODY KNOWS SOMETHING' Fox News Digital has reached out to the Las Vegas Metro Police Department. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a568551c2ca79de236727a8 MS NOW's Nicolle Wallace reveals she stopped airing Trump pressers in first term, lamenting they 'hurt' her te 2026-07-14T18:52:01.570Z MS NOW's Nicolle Wallace reveals she stopped airing Trump pressers in first term, lamenting they 'hurt' her MS NOW host Nicolle Wallace revealed Monday she stopped airing press briefings during President Donald Trump's term when Sarah Huckabee Sanders was press secretary, saying she refused to air them because it "hurt" her. Speaking to former CNN host Jim Acosta on her podcast, "The Best People," Wallace brought up Trump's disdain for the press, citing his assertion that the press is the "enemy of the people." "When you take a look at what's public facing, right, that whole incident and the way they treated you [Acosta] with the cameras rolling, the press release about taking away your pass, Trump telling Lesley Stahl, 'I call you the enemy of the people because I need people to not believe you when the stories are bad about me.' I stopped carrying Sarah Huckabee Sanders briefings, just refused to carry him because having worked there, it like actually hurt me to watch her lying," Wallace said. Wallace clarified that she wasn't suggesting administrations don't try to get the best press coverage they can or put the "best possible light on things their boss is doing," but that "lies" about immigration were effective for Trump politically. JIM ACOSTA CLAIMS DONALD TRUMP VANITY PROJECTS LOOK LIKE ‘END DAYS OF SADDAM HUSSEIN’ Wallace, who hosts "Deadline White House" on MS NOW, previously served as a White House communications director under former President George W. Bush. During an episode of her show in August 2018, Wallace played a clip of Sanders responding to Trump supporters heckling Acosta, who at the time was covering a Trump rally for CNN. Sanders said at the time, "While we certainly support freedom of the press, we also support freedom of speech, and we think that those things go hand in hand." Wallace angrily responded to the clip, "You know, we're not going to air that anymore. Let's make that the last Sarah Huckabee Sanders clip ever aired at four o’clock. Yup, that’s it. You know, it makes me sweat. That is vile." Her show on MSNBC —which has since changed its name to MS NOW — debuted in 2017, the same year Sanders became Trump's press secretary in his first term. Sanders, who is now the governor of Arkansas, held the position for nearly two years, making her the longest-lasting press secretary of Trump's first administration. CNN JOURNALIST JUMPS SHIP TO MS NOW OVER FEARS OF NEW LEADERSHIP AFTER MERGER: REPORT MS NOW did not immediately return Fox News Digital's request for comment. Wallace is one of the most intensely anti-Trump figures on the progressive channel. She apologized in 2018 when she wondered aloud to a reporter covering Sanders how she resisted "the temptation to run up and wring her neck" during a briefing. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a56853ec2ca79de2367279f 'Miracle on the Hudson' hero Captain 'Sully' Sullenberger reveals Alzheimer's diagnosis te 2026-07-14T18:51:42.081Z 'Miracle on the Hudson' hero Captain 'Sully' Sullenberger reveals Alzheimer's diagnosis One of the nation’s most famous aviators and great heroes has announced a heartbreaking diagnosis. Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger III, the pilot who saved 155 people after making an emergency landing in New York’s Hudson River in what became known as "The Miracle on the Hudson," shared in a public statement that he was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. "It is early stage," he revealed. "For now, this means a name may not come easily to me, I forget a story I have recently told, or I don’t sleep as well, but I am in the beginning of this long journey." KATIE COURIC COULDN'T REMEMBER THE YEAR OR THE PRESIDENT DURING FRIGHTENING BRAIN EPISODE Sullenberger, 75, shared with People magazine that he’s had trouble recalling details within the last year, despite having a photographic memory. He received his official diagnosis in August 2025. The pilot became a celebrity when he carried out the emergency landing of US Airways Flight 1549 on Jan. 15, 2009, after colliding with a flock of geese that resulted in engine failure. Everyone onboard survived. Alzheimer's, the most common type of dementia, impacts more than seven million people in the U.S. over the age of 65, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. "My doctor, Dr. Gil Rabinovici with UCSF Medical Center, has opened my eyes to the prevalence of Alzheimer’s," Sullenberger said in his statement. "This disease, he has told me, spares no age group and impacts millions of people around the world. It is the unwanted visitor at the door." Sullenberger’s wife, Lorrie, shared with People that the diagnosis has not dimmed his strong demeanor. "Just as he was the same steady person before and after Flight 1549, he is the same steady person now, before and after this diagnosis," she said. "That strength and steadiness is guiding us as a family." "We’re supporting him on this journey that we now walk with so many other families. Though the future is uncertain, we continue to live our lives, have hope and find joy in the everyday." THE BEST TIME TO TALK TO YOUR PARENTS ABOUT SENIOR CARE — BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE Flight 1549 first officer Capt. Jeff Skiles also commented on the news of his friend’s diagnosis. "Sully is larger than life, even to me," Skiles told People. "He’s somebody I’ve always looked up to, and I think a lot of other people do, too. Hopefully, it’s going to progress slowly and he’s going to be able to create the kind of life going forward that he would be proud of." Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel noted that Sullenberger had been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after the Miracle on the Hudson, which could have increased his risk. "Age 75 is relatively late-onset," he told Fox News Digital. "PTSD doubles the risk of developing Alzheimer's because of changing brain chemistry and structure and sleep disruption." Sullenberger reflected on how he has been a staunch advocate for travel safety, often addressing roadblocks in the aviation industry, fighting for increased pilot training and care. Now, Capt. Sully, a former U.S. Air Force fighter pilot, plans to continue serving the public by focusing on raising Alzheimer’s awareness. "This new phase of my life has challenged what it means to be of service," he said. "And the answer is to speak up. It is my hope that by sharing this, other families living in the shadows with this disease will feel they, too, can step forward." "So many people told us after Flight 1549, that the outcome gave them hope," he went on. "Lorrie, my incredible partner of 37 years, says we can all use a little of that hope right now." TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Though the soon-to-be National Aviation Hall of Fame inductee’s memory of the past may be impacted, Sullenberger said his diagnosis "will not prevent me from looking forward to and appreciating our future. I will navigate this chapter with my wonderful family by my side." "Over the years, when people would ask about the successful outcome of Flight 1549, I would say that ‘courage can be contagious,’ and on that day it helped everyone band together to get everyone off that airplane successfully," he said. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER "Now we need that courage to battle this disease. I am now part of a larger community with many of you, and we will be courageous together." Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia affecting memory, thinking and behavior, as described by the Alzheimer’s Association. It accounts for 60% to 80% of all dementia cases. It is a progressive disease, meaning the symptoms gradually worsen over time. The memory loss is usually mild in early stages, but late-stage Alzheimer’s can include loss of ability to carry a conversation and respond to environmental factors. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES While there is no cure for Alzheimer’s, there are treatments that can help slow symptoms. Newer, more effective therapies are on the horizon, experts say. Certain lifestyle changes, including mental and physical activity, have been shown to help prevent the disease. Dr. Daniel Amen, a psychiatrist, brain imaging doctor and founder of Amen Clinics in California, previously spoke with Fox News Digital about Alzheimer’s risk and management. "Alzheimer's starts in your brain decades before you have any symptoms," he said. "So, a 59-year-old woman I diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease likely had negative changes in her brain in her 20s." "It's really never too early to think about protecting your brain and your mind." Amen listed 11 major protective factors that can help ward off Alzheimer’s. These include promoting blood flow, reducing inflammation, and avoiding toxins like alcohol and drugs. Improving mental health, boosting immunity, getting adequate sleep and keeping diet and weight in check can also help reduce risk. The doctor also recommends staying informed of hereditary diseases, maintaining a healthy hormonal balance and keeping the brain active in retirement. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a5684ecc2ca79de2367275d Lucid Motors denies report it’s considering bankruptcy te 2026-07-14T18:50:20.166Z Lucid Motors denies report it’s considering bankruptcy The company said the "rumors are completely false" after its stock sank more than 50% on a report that it was weighing the option. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a568320c2ca79de2367273a Trump reveals when US military will leave Iraq after 23-year mission te 2026-07-14T18:42:40.928Z Trump reveals when US military will leave Iraq after 23-year mission President Donald Trump said Tuesday the United States no longer believes it needs a military presence in Iraq, arguing Iran has been weakened enough for Baghdad to stand on its own as the U.S.-led coalition mission approaches its planned Sept. 30 conclusion. Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi echoed that vision, declaring that armed factions operating outside state control would have "no justification" once the coalition mission concludes and insisting Iraq's security forces would be capable of protecting the country on their own. Al-Zaidi said limiting weapons to the state was "a decision, not an option." Trump said the U.S. partnership with Iraq would shift away from military cooperation toward investment and energy development, while al-Zaidi said: "The 30th of September, the U.S. forces would be out of Iraq. While U.S. companies will be inside Iraq." TRUMP ADMIN WARNS IRAQ OVER IRAN TERROR PROXIES AS US REPORTEDLY BLOCKS CASH PAYMENTS "We don't think we need the military there anymore," Trump said. "We're there to help them. We're there to protect them if need be. But we don't think that's going to be necessary."  He argued Iraq's security environment had fundamentally changed because Iran had been "very much destabilized" and its military was now "just a tiny fraction" of what it had been four months ago. The remarks underscore a remarkable shift for a country once synonymous with roadside bombs, sectarian violence and the fight against ISIS. More than two decades after the U.S. invasion of Iraq, the Trump administration is publicly arguing the security environment has improved enough to replace a military partnership with an economic one, pointing to billions of dollars in planned U.S. energy investments as evidence American companies are now willing to do business where American troops once fought. Iran has long exercised influence in Iraq through political parties and powerful militias within the Popular Mobilization Forces, many of which have operated alongside — but outside — the Iraqi security apparatus. Washington has for years pressed Baghdad to bring those groups fully under state control. HOW IRAN ATTACKS ARE FORCING THE PENTAGON TO RETHINK ITS DECADES-OLD MIDDLE EAST BASE STRATEGY Under a 2024 agreement, the U.S. and Iraq agreed to end the American-led coalition's military mission in Iraq starting in September 2025. While U.S. forces drew down from several bases, American troops have remained in the country in an advisory role and to support counter-ISIS operations tied to neighboring Syria. About 2,500 U.S. troops remained in Iraq prior to the beginning of the drawdown in September 2025, down from a peak of about 170,000 during 2007 at the height of the Iraq war. Nearly all U.S. forces departed in 2011 before about 5,000 returned in 2014 to fight ISIS. Al-Zaidi, a businessman and political newcomer, took office this year after emerging as a consensus candidate following months of political deadlock. Trump publicly backed his candidacy and opposed the return of former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, whom the administration viewed as too closely aligned with Iran. During Tuesday's Oval Office meeting, Trump repeatedly praised al-Zaidi, calling him "a great leader" and predicting his influence would extend "all throughout the Middle East." Trump also claimed he had "played a role" in al-Zaidi's rise to power and said his endorsement helped propel the Iraqi leader to victory. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a56830dc2ca79de23672725 Trump's AG nominee racks up massive support ahead of confirmation hearing: 'Real results' te 2026-07-14T18:42:21.479Z Trump's AG nominee racks up massive support ahead of confirmation hearing: 'Real results' Several key groups are coming to the support of acting Attorney General Todd Blanche as he navigates Senate confirmation to officially become the successor to Pam Bondi, according to the office of Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee. Support cited by Grassley's office includes 670,000 sworn officers, 300 angel families, families who lost a loved one to crimes committed by undocumented immigrants, and 100 bipartisan U.S. attorneys and DOJ officials. The office highlighted a statement from 23 attorneys general, among other outpourings of support. MIKE DAVIS: WHY SENATE MUST IGNORE OBAMA JUDGE'S ATTACK ON AG NOMINEE TODD BLANCHE "At a time when Americans expect their government to protect communities from violent crime, narcotics trafficking, human trafficking, terrorism and organized criminal activity, Todd Blanche has shown the ability to deliver real results. His record reflects a commitment to public safety, vigorous enforcement of federal law and effective stewardship of the Department of Justice… we urge the Senate to swiftly confirm Todd Blanche as United States Attorney General," the statement read. Support received by Grassley highlighted Blanche’s work as acting attorney general and, in particular, his aggressive stance towards enforcement. Blanche took over the Department of Justice after Bondi left the role in April. President Donald Trump dismissed her after what many critics saw as a botched handling of the Epstein Files: overpromising transparency on who may have facilitated the sex trafficking crimes of Jeffrey Epstein and then underdelivering. Since coming into the role, Blanche has steered the DOJ away from the Epstein controversy and refocused messaging on domestic security. Soon after taking command, he created a National Fraud Enforcement Division and highlighted reductions in violent crime, drug seizures, immigration enforcement and prosecution of gangs and cartels. Now that Trump has officially tapped him to become the next attorney general, The American Border Story (TABS), which represents Angles Families, said Blanche is key to continuing that work. WATCH: ANGEL MOM TURNS TABLES ON SANCTUARY POLITICIANS WITH BASIC QUESTION ABOUT THEIR PRIORITIES "At a time when the Department of Justice must confront violent crime, illegal immigration, human trafficking, child exploitation, cartels, MS-13, Tren de Aragua, and other transnational threats, the country needs clear leadership and sustained operational focus... TABS respectfully urges the Senate Committee on the Judiciary to give full and fair consideration to Todd Blanche's nomination and to advance his confirmation as Attorney General of the United States," TABS said in a statement. The National Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) echoed that reasoning in a statement of their own. "We believe Mr. Blanche’s leadership will help ensure that the Department of Justice remains focused on public safety, the rule of law, and providing unwavering support for the law enforcement professionals who risk their lives daily to protect our families and communities… On behalf of the more than 382,000 members of the Fraternal Order of Police, we commend President Trump on his nomination of Todd W. Blanche to lead the Justice Department and urge the committee to favorably report his nomination." Another group of 78 former DOJ officials praised Blanche for steering the department back towards law enforcement and staying away from politically-charged controversy. "Todd Blanche understands that the Department’s mission is to deliver justice—not to serve political interests or entrenched bureaucracies," the group said. DEMOCRAT POLITICOS RERUN UNDERHANDED LEFTIST PLAYBOOK IN EFFORT TO TORPEDO TRUMP’S AG NOMINEE "He has shown the courage and institutional knowledge to restore focus on public safety, law enforcement support, and the rule of law... We firmly believe the Department of Justice and the nation will benefit from his continued leadership at the helm. We urge [the Senate] in the strongest terms to confirm Todd W. Blanche as the next Attorney General of the United States without delay." The Senate will be launching Blanche’s confirmation hearing later this week. Blanche himself is expected to appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday morning. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a5682f9c2ca79de2367271c Summer travel PSA: If you come to Florida looking for great beaches, stay away from the Keys te 2026-07-14T18:42:01.543Z Summer travel PSA: If you come to Florida looking for great beaches, stay away from the Keys The state of Florida is known for many things, but near the top of that list are a handful of some of the best beaches in the world. Growing up in the Sunshine State and having lived here almost my entire life, I can vouch for that claim; just along the southeastern coast of the state alone are many of the most magnificent stretches of sand known to mankind. Being a native Floridian, I can also be counted among the millions who have frequented the Florida Keys as a childhood vacation spot. My point is, I know a thing or two about the region, so when I saw more than a few posts this past holiday weekend on Facebook travel pages from northern tourists lamenting the lack of sugar-white shores in Key West, my mind immediately reverted to an old Florida standby: "You don't go to the Keys looking for great beaches." I don't say that as someone who doesn't like the Keys, by the way. BRITTANY ALDEAN WOWS IN VACATION STYLE DURING BAHAMAS GETAWAY WITH JASON ALDEAN Several of my fondest memories from both my childhood and adolescence stem from spending lobster mini season at our own little slice of heaven, a resort called Lime Tree Bay on Long Key. It's my favorite place in the world, and if I had the choice, I would take my last breaths on Earth in one of their hammocks overlooking the Gulf as the evening storms rolled in off the horizon. I'll never have a bad thing to say about the Florida Keys, but I have to warn anyone making their first trip down to the southernmost portion of the continental United States, because the beaches down there are few and far between and leave much to be desired. TWO REGULAR JOES WILL COMPETE WITH PROS FOR $3.25M PURSE AT INAUGURAL 'THE CHAMPIONS' BASS FISHING TOURNAMENT I can't even count how many times I've seen angry travelers from the Midwest harping on the fact that Key Largo doesn't look like Clearwater Beach. That is through no fault of their own, mind you. It just has to do with a lack of understanding regarding what makes the Keys so special. There may not be a load of beaches adorning Florida's most famous archipelago, but there are a ton of great things to do while you're down there. For starters, the Florida Keys are best enjoyed by boat, so if you don't have one of those, either rent one or find someone who does have one. The fishing that can be done off of both shores is some of the best any experienced fisherman has ever experienced, and I have to make special mention to the Gulf side of that equation. If you get seasick easily or deepwater fishing in general just isn't your thing, Gulf fishing will be your bag. I wouldn't consider myself an avid fisherman, but having been born and raised in Florida I would say I know my way around a bait and tackle box, and I have never had more fun than when our group of friends would go "flats fishing" just off the Gulf shore side of the resort. Mangrove snapper, sea trout, and Spanish mackerel all make for phenomenal eats and are found in droves in the Gulf, while it also isn't uncommon to hook your fair share of grouper, nurse sharks, and barracuda while there as well. If you can't get a boat, I would argue a kayak offers an even more intimate view of the best parts of the Keys, so make sure you have access to one of those while you're down there. Kayaking through the mangroves of Key Largo and Islamorada will show you a side of the state you've likely never seen before up close and personally, and if you pick the right time of year, you could come face-to-face with one of Florida's hidden treasures: the manatee. Also, if you really are looking to scratch that beach itch while you're in the Keys, taking a boat ride out to one of the many sandbars along the string of islands is the way to go. Just ask the locals which one is closest to you by boat ride based on which region of the Keys you're staying in (Upper, Middle, or Lower). No matter where you end up around sunset, be it land or sea, make sure you position your gaze towards the Gulf Coast for what is, in my humble opinion, the most breathtaking spectacle on Earth. I may be biased, but nothing tops a Florida Keys sunset, and I've been spending the majority of my adult life chasing the high of watching from the pool deck with my closest childhood friends as that famous fireball sinks into the vast ocean against a pink, orange, and purple backdrop. Finally, Key West may not have the beaches that some of the other famous Floridian spots do, but there is still plenty of fun to be had all along Duval Street. If you're into that sort of thing, bar crawling along the world-famous strip will offer loads of fun and plenty of interesting residents to swap stories with. You can make the drive down to the Florida Keys with visions of sandy-white beaches in your brain, but you would miss out on everything else that makes that area one of the best in the world. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST SPORTS NEWS Do me a favor this summer and find a way down to the Keys. Don't go to a single beach and prepare to have the time of your life. Then let me know all about it, so I can live vicariously through you. Sincerely, a man with a growing family and too many responsibilities to relive his childhood right now. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a5682e6c2ca79de23672713 Trump says Lindsey Graham's heart condition was 'almost undetectable,' questions FBI's role in probe te 2026-07-14T18:41:42.051Z Trump says Lindsey Graham's heart condition was 'almost undetectable,' questions FBI's role in probe President Donald Trump said Tuesday late Sen. Lindsey Graham's heart condition was "almost undetectable." During a meeting in the Oval Office with newly elected Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, Trump answered a question about the South Carolina Republican, who died on Saturday night. A reporter asked about the FBI reportedly being seen at Graham's home, and FBI Director Kash Patel has stated the bureau is assisting local authorities in the death probe. "I've watched all the medical reports, I've had the doctors from the White House come in and explain what happened. And this is something that is almost undetectable and if it happens, there's not much you can do about it," Trump said in response to the reporter. "You can detect it by if you have a very bad back. That's a sign," Trump added, saying that Graham would sometimes tell him he "had a bad back." MEDICAL EXAMINER RELEASES PRELIMINARY FINDINGS IN LINDSEY GRAHAM'S DEATH AS DEATH CERTIFICATE REMAINS PENDING "I don't see a lot of evil there," Trump said of the circumstances surrounding the senator's passing. "I don't I know there's all sorts of conspiracy theories going along, and I don't think the FBI, I think the FBI is wasting their time if they're doing that." Graham died in Washington, D.C., one day after returning from Kyiv, where he met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss a new package of sanctions against Russia. A statement released by Graham's office on Sunday cited preliminary findings from the District of Columbia's Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, identifying the cause of death as an aortic dissection due to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease, though the official cause of death remains pending additional testing. Trump also said multiple times in the Oval Office on Tuesday that Graham's father died of the same condition, though Politico reported in 2015 that his father actually died of a massive heart attack, which is different than an aortic dissection. An aortic dissection is a life-threatening medical emergency in which a tear develops in the inner layer of the aorta — the body's largest artery, according to Mayo Clinic. Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel, who did not treat Graham, told Fox News Digital that it can "come on in minutes or days and may be hard to recognize." In an interview with ABC News on Monday, Mehmet Oz, a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon, echoed much of what Trump said about how Graham may have died. Oz, also the administrator of the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, used a paper towel roll as a prop to demonstrate what an aortic tear is. NOTABLE FIGURES WHO DIED FROM THE SAME HEART CONDITION LINKED TO LINDSEY GRAHAM'S DEATH "If the blood pressure is high or there is hardening of the arteries, which happens with age, you will actually tear this tube," said Oz, as he tore into the cardboard tube inside the paper towel roll. "And as it tears, the blood, instead of being in the middle of the tube goes into the side of the tube, and there's no room to go there, so it starts to rip through these layers of the tube until ultimately there's no blood going where it's supposed to go," Oz said. He continued: "So, you shut off blood to the heart, to the brain, the kidneys, to many parts of the body, and ultimately it just rips out. And when it rips out, it actually compresses the heart and that's called cardiac tamponade, and it's probably the reason we lost Sen. Graham." Oz also said that when this happens to a person, there's not "a lot of time" to medically intervene and save them. "The heart is pumping six liters a minute, so that's a lot of blood going in the wrong direction, spurting out of that tube, can take your life in many ways," Oz said. Graham's sister, Darline Graham, was chosen by South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster to serve out the rest of her brother's term in the Senate, which ends on Jan. 3, 2027. Darline Graham is scheduled to be sworn in at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a568294c2ca79de236726ca Google faces another AI training lawsuit from major publishers te 2026-07-14T18:40:20.647Z Google faces another AI training lawsuit from major publishers Hachette, Cengage, Elsevier, and other publishers allege that Google trained its AI on copyrighted works without the necessary permissions. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a5680a3c2ca79de2367269f Illegal alien ‘pirate’ who hijacked plane to US freed by Clinton-appointed judge te 2026-07-14T18:32:03.824Z Illegal alien ‘pirate’ who hijacked plane to US freed by Clinton-appointed judge A Cuban national convicted of hijacking an airplane in the wake of 9/11 has been ordered released in Florida despite a standing order for his removal from the U.S. Maikel Guerra Morales and several others assaulted a flight crew and hijacked a Cuban commuter airplane in 2003 and forced it to fly more than 100 miles north to Monroe County, Florida, where it eventually landed at Key West International Airport. Morales was arrested that evening after U.S. Air Force jets scrambled from Homestead to intercept the plane, which originally took off from Nuevo Gerona on Cuba’s Isle of Youth. TRUMP ADMINISTRATION PLANS NEW ICE HOLDING FACILITY NEAR LOUISIANA DEPORTATION FLIGHT HUB Since then, he has been in U.S. custody, including for a 22-year sentence for "aircraft piracy." A federal immigration judge issued an order of removal against Morales in 2023, and he ultimately was transferred to ICE custody after completing his prison sentence in 2025. But, Clinton-appointed Judge John Steele in Fort Myers ruled last week that Morales must be released, citing a Supreme Court ruling involving foreign nationals languishing in custody with no country to take them back. DHS Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis called Morales’ case "yet another example of an activist judge trying to thwart President Trump’s mandate from the American people to remove criminal illegal aliens from our country." "Under President Trump and Secretary Mullin, DHS will continue to fight for the detention and removal of criminal illegal aliens who have no right to be in our country," Bis said in a statement. BIDEN JUDGE REJECTS TRUMP'S SANCTUARY CITIES LAWSUIT, SAYS EVEN A WIN WOULDN'T SOLVE DOJ'S PROBLEM Steele wrote that federal officials indicated their intention to deport him to Mexico, but instead found that there is no evidence of a "a significant likelihood that Guerra Morales will be removed in the reasonably foreseeable future." ALLEGED CUBAN INFLUENCE OPERATIVE, FAMILY IN FEDERAL CUSTODY AFTER RUBIO REVOKES LEGAL STATUS "Therefore, he is entitled to release from detention under ‘Zadvydas’, but he remains subject to the terms of an order of supervision," Steele wrote – relying on the case of Kestutis Zadvydas, an ethnic Lithuanian lawful permanent U.S. resident born in a German displaced-persons camp who had been ordered deported in 1994 due to a criminal record but had no receptive country to return to. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER An Associated Press report following the hijackers’ 2003 arrests in Key West said Cuban officials demanded the U.S. return the plane and all occupants, including those charged with piracy. Morales and the other suspects claimed at the time they hijacked the plane "for freedom." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a568090c2ca79de23672696 74-year-old set to become Florida's oldest inmate executed after 1982 killing of teen te 2026-07-14T18:31:44.368Z 74-year-old set to become Florida's oldest inmate executed after 1982 killing of teen A 74-year-old man is set to become the oldest inmate executed in Florida history. Dennis Sochor was found guilty of first-degree murder and kidnapping after 18-year-old Patricia Gifford refused to have sex with him on Jan. 1, 1982. He has been on death row since the 1980s and will be executed on Tuesday after the Supreme Court denied his appeal. Sochor is set to be executed through a three-drug injection that is scheduled to start at 6 p.m. at Florida State Prison in Bradford County. Sochor was with his brother when he met Gifford as she was celebrating on New Year's Day at a bar in the Fort Lauderdale area, according to Fox 13. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X The group talked through the night but Gifford left with Sochor and his brother to get breakfast. Sochor drove his truck to a secluded area and asked Gifford if she wanted to have sex, to which she refused. Sochor then attacked the then-teenager, according to investigators. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST Sochor was arrested in 1986 on unrelated charges and extradited to Florida, where he confessed to choking Gifford and disposing of her body. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS His brother told authorities that Sochor was responsible for Gifford's disappearance, with her body never being found. In 1987, a jury convicted Sochor of first-degree murder and kidnapping, and was sentenced to death. While Sochor will be the oldest inmate in Florida who has been executed, an 80-year-old prisoner is scheduled to be executed later in July. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a56807cc2ca79de2367268d Law enforcement community rallies behind Trump's AG nominee ahead of confirmation: 'Real results' te 2026-07-14T18:31:24.917Z Law enforcement community rallies behind Trump's AG nominee ahead of confirmation: 'Real results' Several key groups are coming to the support of acting Attorney General Todd Blanche as he navigates Senate confirmation to officially become the successor to Pam Bondi, according to the office of Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee. Support cited by Grassley's office includes 670,000 sworn officers, 300 angel families, families who lost a loved one to crimes committed by undocumented immigrants, and 100 bipartisan U.S. attorneys and DOJ officials. The office highlighted a statement from 23 attorneys general, among other outpourings of support. MIKE DAVIS: WHY SENATE MUST IGNORE OBAMA JUDGE'S ATTACK ON AG NOMINEE TODD BLANCHE "At a time when Americans expect their government to protect communities from violent crime, narcotics trafficking, human trafficking, terrorism and organized criminal activity, Todd Blanche has shown the ability to deliver real results. His record reflects a commitment to public safety, vigorous enforcement of federal law and effective stewardship of the Department of Justice… we urge the Senate to swiftly confirm Todd Blanche as United States Attorney General," the statement read. Support received by Grassley highlighted Blanche’s work as acting attorney general and, in particular, his aggressive stance towards enforcement. Blanche took over the Department of Justice after Bondi left the role in April. President Donald Trump dismissed her after what many critics saw as a botched handling of the Epstein Files: overpromising transparency on who may have facilitated the sex trafficking crimes of Jeffrey Epstein and then underdelivering. Since coming into the role, Blanche has steered the DOJ away from the Epstein controversy and refocused messaging on domestic security. Soon after taking command, he created a National Fraud Enforcement Division and highlighted reductions in violent crime, drug seizures, immigration enforcement and prosecution of gangs and cartels. Now that Trump has officially tapped him to become the next attorney general, The American Border Story (TABS), which represents Angles Families, said Blanche is key to continuing that work. WATCH: ANGEL MOM TURNS TABLES ON SANCTUARY POLITICIANS WITH BASIC QUESTION ABOUT THEIR PRIORITIES "At a time when the Department of Justice must confront violent crime, illegal immigration, human trafficking, child exploitation, cartels, MS-13, Tren de Aragua, and other transnational threats, the country needs clear leadership and sustained operational focus... TABS respectfully urges the Senate Committee on the Judiciary to give full and fair consideration to Todd Blanche's nomination and to advance his confirmation as Attorney General of the United States," TABS said in a statement. The National Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) echoed that reasoning in a statement of their own. "We believe Mr. Blanche’s leadership will help ensure that the Department of Justice remains focused on public safety, the rule of law, and providing unwavering support for the law enforcement professionals who risk their lives daily to protect our families and communities… On behalf of the more than 382,000 members of the Fraternal Order of Police, we commend President Trump on his nomination of Todd W. Blanche to lead the Justice Department and urge the committee to favorably report his nomination." Another group of 78 former DOJ officials praised Blanche for steering the department back towards law enforcement and staying away from politically-charged controversy. "Todd Blanche understands that the Department’s mission is to deliver justice—not to serve political interests or entrenched bureaucracies," the group said. DEMOCRAT POLITICOS RERUN UNDERHANDED LEFTIST PLAYBOOK IN EFFORT TO TORPEDO TRUMP’S AG NOMINEE "He has shown the courage and institutional knowledge to restore focus on public safety, law enforcement support, and the rule of law... We firmly believe the Department of Justice and the nation will benefit from his continued leadership at the helm. We urge [the Senate] in the strongest terms to confirm Todd W. Blanche as the next Attorney General of the United States without delay." The Senate will be launching Blanche’s confirmation hearing later this week. Blanche himself is expected to appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday morning. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a567e37c2ca79de23672630 NY police car catches fire, troopers injured in 3-car collision te 2026-07-14T18:21:43.557Z NY police car catches fire, troopers injured in 3-car collision Towering flames and thick black smoke swallowed a New York State Police cruiser after a chain-reaction crash on a rural highway Tuesday morning, leaving two troopers injured, according to authorities, as dramatic photos captured the fiery aftermath. The crash happened just after 7 a.m. on State Route 374 in the town of Plattsburgh. New York State Police said two marked Dodge Charger patrol cars were heading west when traffic slowed near an intersection for a vehicle preparing to turn. Investigators said a 2018 Jeep Cherokee driven by 41-year-old Michelle L. Donah, of Saranac, didn't slow down in time and slammed into the rear of one patrol car, pushing it into the second cruiser. SEE IT: ICE AGENTS PAUSE ARREST OPERATION TO SAVE WOMAN IN ROLLOVER CRASH The impact sparked a fire that engulfed one of the patrol vehicles. Dramatic photos from the scene show flames shooting high above the cruiser as thick black smoke poured into the sky. Local fire departments quickly put out the blaze. Troopers Jacob R. Casey, of the Plattsburgh barracks, and Jakai E. Townsend, of the Lewis barracks, were taken to Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, police said. ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT TRUCK DRIVER CHARGED IN DEATH OF TROOPER WHO MOVED HOME TO CARE FOR MOM WITH CANCER Donah was evaluated at the scene but declined additional medical treatment after signing a refusal, according to police. The crash remains under investigation. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a567e24c2ca79de23672627 After Lindsey Graham's death, sister joins long list of relatives who replaced late family members in Congress te 2026-07-14T18:21:24.108Z After Lindsey Graham's death, sister joins long list of relatives who replaced late family members in Congress Following the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., South Carolina's Republican Gov. Henry McMaster appointed Graham's younger sister, Darline Graham, to fill his seat for the remainder of his term, continuing a legacy of family members stepping in to take the reins of power from their kin. When Darline is sworn in on Tuesday afternoon, she will become the latest example of a U.S. lawmaker sliding into a seat vacated by a deceased family member. Rep. Julia Letlow, R-La., is a favorite of President Donald Trump and has his backing in her ongoing campaign to represent Louisiana in the U.S. Senate. "DID YOU CALL 911?" TUBERVILLE RECOUNTS GRAHAM'S FRANTIC FINAL PHONE CALL Her political career began years ago when Julia's husband, Luke Letlow, died from COVID-19 complications in December 2020, just over a month after residents of Louisiana's 5th district had voted him in as their congressman. Though Luke Letlow was never sworn into office, his widow picked up the torch, running in and winning the 2021 special election to fill the House seat. GRAHAM ALLY RIPS 'THIRSTY' REPUBLICANS JOCKEYING TO REPLACE LATE SENATOR On the other side of the aisle, Rep. Adelita Grijalva, D-Ariz., was also thrust into the halls of Congress after tragedy struck her loved one. Grijalva's father, former Rep. Raúl Grijalva, D-Ariz., died of lung cancer in March 2025. Raúl had already announced that he would not be seeking reelection after a 22-year stint in Congress. Six months later, Adelita Grijalva won the special election for her father's seat, defeating Republican candidate Daniel Butierez Sr. by more than 40,000 votes, according to results published by the Arizona secretary of state. TRUMP REVEALS WHO HE'S EYEING TO REPLACE LINDSEY GRAHAM Though Democrats cried foul when House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., initially delayed her swearing in, she officially became a member of the U.S. House of Representatives on Nov. 12, 2025. Former Rep. Erica Lee Carter, D-Texas, also ascended into Congress as the result of a parent's passing. Carter's mother, Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, was a progressive stalwart as the representative from Texas' 18th Congressional district, which includes parts of Houston, from 1995 until her 2024 death. Though Jackson Lee won the Democratic primary for the 2024 election in March 2024, she tragically died of pancreatic cancer just four months later. The Democratic Party, including Erica Lee Carter, initially rallied around former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner to replace Jackson Lee in the November-scheduled special election. But, shortly after endorsing Turner, Lee Carter changed her mind and decided to run to complete her mother's term. Turner dropped out and Lee Carter won the election by nearly 100,000 votes, according to results published by the Texas secretary of state. Lee Carter chose not to run for reelection, finishing her mother's term in January 2025 and choosing to cede the party's nomination for the seat to Turner. Though Turner won the seat and was sworn in on Jan. 3, 2025, he would only serve for two months, dying of bone cancer in March. Arguably the most famous example of a spouse stepping in for their deceased partner is the tale of Sonny Bono, who for years toured the U.S. with his then-wife, pop icon Cher, as one half of the iconic musical duo Sonny and Cher. Bono and Cher would eventually divorce and, after marrying and divorcing a third wife, Bono wed his fourth and final spouse, Mary Whitaker, in 1986. Sonny ran for U.S. Congress as a Republican in 1994, winning a seat as the representative for California's 44th district. But when Bono died tragically in a skiing accident in 1998, his wife, then known as Mary Bono, ran in the special election to fill his seat. Mary Bono ended up serving 15 years in Congress, only losing her seat to Democratic challenger Raul Ruiz in 2013 after her district was redrawn. In New Jersey, former Rep. Donald Payne Jr., D-N.J., replaced his father, former Rep. Donald Payne Sr., D-N.J., in Congress. Payne Sr. had represented New Jersey's 10th district for 23 years, a tenure which was cut short when he succumbed to a fight with colon cancer in March 2012. Payne's son, Donald Payne Jr., ran in the special election to replace his father and won. McMaster's decision to tap Darline Graham to replace her brother will make her the first female U.S senator in South Carolina history. When their parents died in 1976 and 1977, Lindsey became his sister's legal guardian. Accepting McMaster's nomination for her to replace her brother, Darline vowed to return the favor of his lifetime of taking care of her. "Lindsey has always been there for me. And now, I will be there for him," she told a crowd at South Carolina's statehouse in Columbia, South Carolina on Monday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a567c1ac2ca79de236725d0 Trump declares US military no longer needed in Iraq as Baghdad shifts course te 2026-07-14T18:12:42.753Z Trump declares US military no longer needed in Iraq as Baghdad shifts course President Donald Trump said Tuesday the United States no longer believes it needs a military presence in Iraq, arguing Iran has been weakened enough for Baghdad to stand on its own as Washington prepares to end its coalition mission later in 2026.  Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed al-Zaidi echoed that vision, declaring that armed factions operating outside state control would have "no justification" once the coalition mission concludes and insisting Iraq's security forces would be capable of protecting the country on their own. Al-Zaidi said limiting weapons to the state was "a decision, not an option." Trump said the U.S. partnership with Iraq would shift away from military cooperation toward investment and energy development, while al-Zaidi summarized the transition by saying, "U.S. forces will be out of Iraq. U.S. companies will be inside Iraq." TRUMP ADMIN WARNS IRAQ OVER IRAN TERROR PROXIES AS US REPORTEDLY BLOCKS CASH PAYMENTS "We don't think we need the military there anymore," Trump said. "We're there to help them. We're there to protect them if need be. But we don't think that's going to be necessary."  He argued Iraq's security environment had fundamentally changed because Iran had been "very much destabilized" and its military was now "just a tiny fraction" of what it had been four months ago. The remarks underscore a remarkable shift for a country once synonymous with roadside bombs, sectarian violence and the fight against ISIS. More than two decades after the U.S. invasion of Iraq, the Trump administration is publicly arguing the security environment has improved enough to replace a military partnership with an economic one, pointing to billions of dollars in planned U.S. energy investments as evidence American companies are now willing to do business where American troops once fought. Iran has long exercised influence in Iraq through political parties and powerful militias within the Popular Mobilization Forces, many of which have operated alongside — but outside — the Iraqi security apparatus. Washington has for years pressed Baghdad to bring those groups fully under state control. HOW IRAN ATTACKS ARE FORCING THE PENTAGON TO RETHINK ITS DECADES-OLD MIDDLE EAST BASE STRATEGY Under a 2024 agreement, the U.S. and Iraq agreed to end the American-led coalition's military mission in Iraq starting in September 2025. While U.S. forces drew down from several bases, American troops have remained in the country in an advisory role and to support counter-ISIS operations tied to neighboring Syria. About 2,500 U.S. troops remained in Iraq prior to the beginning of the drawdown in September 2025, down from a peak of about 170,000 during 2007 at the height of the Iraq war. Nearly all U.S. forces departed in 2011 before about 5,000 returned in 2014 to fight ISIS. Al-Zaidi, a businessman and political newcomer, took office this year after emerging as a consensus candidate following months of political deadlock. Trump publicly backed his candidacy and opposed the return of former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, whom the administration viewed as too closely aligned with Iran. During Tuesday's Oval Office meeting, Trump repeatedly praised al-Zaidi, calling him "a great leader" and predicting his influence would extend "all throughout the Middle East." Trump also claimed he had "played a role" in al-Zaidi's rise to power and said his endorsement helped propel the Iraqi leader to victory. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a567c07c2ca79de236725c2 Meet the Democrats gunning to replace Graham Platner in a crucial Senate showdown te 2026-07-14T18:12:23.305Z Meet the Democrats gunning to replace Graham Platner in a crucial Senate showdown PORTLAND, Maine - The clock is quickly ticking in the race to replace former candidate Graham Platner as Maine's Democratic Senate nominee in the race to challenge longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins. Candidates gunning to win the Democratic nomination must file with the state party by Wednesday to get on the ballot. Eight Democrats have filed so far to run for the nomination, which will be determined by 601 voting delegates at a July 25 convention held by the Maine Democratic Party. Platner, a populist Democrat who was backed last September by progressive champion Sen. Bernie Sanders, won the early June Democratic primary in a landslide. He was challenging Collins in a high-profile, combustible and expensive race which is one of a handful that will determine if the GOP holds onto its slim Senate majority in November's midterm elections. A combat veteran and oyster farmer whose campaign caught fire, Platner steamrolled the Democratic establishment. But even as he crushed the competition to capture the nomination, Platner had already been forced on defense in the wake of a slew of scandals. DEMOCRATS RUNNING TO REPLACE PLATNER CALL FOR ICE TO BE 'ABOLISHED' Platner dropped out of the race last week, amid calls from top Democrats in Maine and across the country to immediately exit the race following an explosive report contained an allegation of rape from a woman he previously dated. Facing a July 27 deadline to replace Platner with a new nominee, the state Democratic Party announced that all 16 Maine counties will convene special nomination meetings this weekend where participants will vote to elect delegates. Those delegates will meet the following Saturday, July 25, in Bangor, Maine, to vote for the party's nominee. Ahead of the vote, a "statewide network of volunteer leaders who organized, knocked doors, hosted events, and built the loop grassroots infrastructure behind Graham Platner's campaign," in an open letter on Tuesday to the state party made it clear that the organization they built "does not transfer automatically to whoever the Party selects." "It will only continue to exist, and only continue to be deployed, for a nominee who publicly and explicitly adopts" a list of core progressive commitments that they listed. The letter is a sign of the tough task ahead for whomever wins the nomination to quickly unite the different wings of the Democratic base. Here's a look at who have already announced they're running. Shah finished with the most votes in last month's Democratic gubernatorial primary, but lost the nomination to former Maine House Speaker Hannah Pingree following ranked choice voting. DEMOCRACY ’26: STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE FOX NEWS ELECTION HUB Shah directed the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention from 2019 to 2023 and later served as principal deputy director of the federal CDC, stepping down shortly after President Donald Trump assumed office last year. Touting his "strong progressive stances," Shah told Fox News Digital that "my message to those supporters of Graham's is a very clear one. You have a home in this campaign. You have an important voice in this campaign." Jackson, a former Maine Senate President and fifth-generation logger, came in third place in Maine's Democratic gubernatorial primary. Jackson campaigned with Platner during Maine's primary, and, along with Platner, was endorsed by Sanders. He's backed by Sanders' founded "Our Revolution," as well as the Maine chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) as he runs for the Senate. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER "This movement is always been bigger than one person. It's about taking on a system rigged against working people, fighting for Medicare for all, strong unions, higher wages, reproductive freedom, and an economy where billionaires and corporations finally pay their fair share," Jackson said Monday during a 'Our Revolution' virtual town hall, as he pointed to Platner supporters. Bellows, Maine's Secretary of State, came in fourth place in the race for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. "Flipping the Senate in November is crucial. I’m running to pass Medicare for all, fight for workers’ rights, and protect our neighbors," Bellows said in a social media post. If she wins the nomination, this will be the second time Bellows will face off against Collins. The senator topped Bellows by a more than two-to-one margin in the 2014 Senate election in Maine. Wood is a former congressional staffer for Katie Porter who unsuccessfully ran for the Democratic nomination this year in Maine's 2nd Congressional District, a crucial swing seat. Wood originally launched a Senate campaign last year, but pivoted to the House race when Democratic Rep. Jared Golden announced he wouldn't seek re-election. "This campaign belongs to the Mainers who built it: the volunteers, small-dollar donors, and neighbors who filled town halls in every corner of the state. We refuse every dime of corporate PAC, AIPAC, and lobbyist money, because a movement funded by the people answers only to the people," Wood said on social media. This is Costello's second run this year for the Senate nomination. He finished with 8% of the vote in the June primary, coming in third behind Platner and Gov. Janet Mills, who had already suspended her campaign but her name remained on the ballot. A former Maryland Department of the Environment deputy secretary, Costello was the Democratic Senate nominee in Maine in the 2024 election, coming in a distant third to incumbent independent Sen. Angus King. A co-founder of the Maine Beer Company, Kleban briefly ran for the Democratic Senate nomination before dropping out and endorsing Mills. "I fully support an open, transparent process to earn the trust of our delegates, unite our party, and bring a new generation of leadership to Washington," Kleban wrote as he announced his filing on Tuesday. Loud is a social worker who unsuccessfully ran for the Democratic primary for Maine's 2nd congressional district. "The grassroots movement in Maine is more powerful than ever, and we cannot afford to lose that momentum. This has always been about building a future where every Mainer has a voice and a seat at the table," Loud wrote as she launched her Senate bid. Dickerson's LinkedIn page indicates she served as a state representative from 2012 through 2014, resigning from the Legislature and working as a teacher in Colorado from 2016 to 2020 before moving back to Maine. "I believe in a world where everyone belongs, but the disparity between the rich and the poor keeps growing. I believe that with power, responsibility should follow," Dickerson wrote in explaining her Senate bid. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a567bf3c2ca79de236725b9 Could flesh-eating screwworms end up in your beef? USDA reveals risk level te 2026-07-14T18:12:03.843Z Could flesh-eating screwworms end up in your beef? USDA reveals risk level The return of the New World screwworm — a flesh-eating parasite eradicated from the U.S. in the 1960s — has raised fresh concerns about whether it could threaten the nation's food supply. Unlike other foodborne diseases like norovirus, Ecoli and Salmonella, which sicken millions of Americans every year, experts say the screwworm is not a threat to the food on our dinner tables. "The US food supply is not compromised by New World screwworm, which is an animal issue, but not a foodborne pathogen issue," Dr. Aaron Glatt, chief of infectious diseases at Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital, told Fox News Digital. MYSTERY PARASITE LEAVES AMERICANS BATTLING ‘EXPLOSIVE' ILLNESS AS CDC INVESTIGATES "While screwworm infestation is an infection of live animals, it does not result in meat, milk or produce becoming contaminated." Screwworms die off during standard meat, processing and cooking, according to Glatt. While native to South America and the Caribbean, the screwworm migrated north through Central America and Mexico following a 2023 outbreak in Panama and Costa Rica, the CDC says. FLESH-EATING SCREWWORM FOUND IN TEXAS CALF AS RANCHERS BRACE FOR POSSIBLE SPREAD On June 3, health officials confirmed one case in a three-week-old calf in Zavala County, Texas – the first detection in the U.S. since it was eradicated in the 1960s (excluding a localized outbreak in deer in the Florida Keys from 2016 to 2017), per the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Since early June, the USDA has reported 33 screwworm infections in animals in Texas and New Mexico – including cattle, goats and a pet dog. The U.S. milk and food supply is routinely tested by regulatory agencies, according to Glatt. "Animals used for human food production must pass inspection before and after slaughter to ensure that food safety and humane handling requirements are met," a USDA spokesperson told Fox News Digital. "An infestation or animal illness that makes meat unsafe for consumers will prevent the animal from entering the food supply." If an animal at a slaughterhouse shows signs of illness, the meat inspection system overseen by the USDA isolates it from others and labels it a "US Suspect" – meaning it needs additional examination by a public health veterinarian, per USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service regulations. If an infection is discovered prior to the animal reaching the slaughterhouse, a veterinarian will treat the animal and disinfect the wound to prevent worsening infection. Any livestock infected with new world screwworm are to be quarantined until all wounds heal, according to the UDSA. A screwworm is a fly – typically the size of a common housefly or slightly larger. It infects warm-blooded animals – usually livestock, wildlife and pets – and only rarely may infect people, the CDC states. An infection starts when a female fly lays eggs after being attracted to the smell of a wound, but the opening can be as small as the size of a tick bite. One female may lay up to 3,000 eggs during her lifespan (about 10 to 30 days), per the CDC. The eggs hatch into maggots that "screw" into the wound to feed. After about a week, the maggots fall to the ground, burrow in the soil and morph into adult screwworm flies. "It spreads only when an NWS fly lays eggs in a wound, not through meat, poultry or dairy products," the USDA spokesperson said. "It’s also important to note that people do not catch screwworm from other people, and they do not become infected by eating meat," Dr. Bobbi Pritt, professor and chair of laboratory medicine and pathology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, told Fox News Digital. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "Most people living in the U.S. are very unlikely to ever encounter this parasite." The fly thrives in tropical and subtropical climates, while colder temperatures help limit its survival. Some researchers warn that climate warming could expand the areas where the insect can survive if it becomes established, although experts say the current outbreak has been driven primarily by its northward spread through Central America and Mexico. The USDA is combating current U.S. outbreaks by deploying sterile male flies to mate with female flies using a method known as the Sterile Insect Technique, which helped eradicate the infestation in the 1960s, per the USDA. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER Since female screwworm flies mate only once during their roughly month-long lifespan, those that breed with sterile males produce no viable offspring, causing the population to gradually die out. In May 2025, the USDA announced a $21 million investment to renovate a sterile screwworm fly production facility in southern Mexico, with production expected to begin as early as summer 2026. The agency also plans to spend $750 million on a new "fly factory" at Moore Air Base in Edinburg, Texas, which is expected to open by November 2027. "In the rare cases of human infection, the symptoms that should prompt someone to seek medical attention include a non-healing wound with pain, redness and swelling that is getting worse, a sensation of movement or crawling in the wound, and visible fly larvae in the wound," Pritt told Fox News Digital. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES Maggots should not be removed without medical assistance, as attempting to do so can leave parts of the larvae behind and worsen the infection, per the CDC. If any maggots fall to the ground, they should not be discarded in the trash, as this could spread the infestation. Instead, they should be placed in a leakproof container filled with alcohol to kill them, and a doctor should be contacted to safely remove the remaining maggots. To protect against infection, the CDC recommends the following steps. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a567be0c2ca79de236725b0 WNBA star Chelsea Gray posts screenshot of alleged racist insult from fan after loss to Caitiln Clark's Fever te 2026-07-14T18:11:44.387Z WNBA star Chelsea Gray posts screenshot of alleged racist insult from fan after loss to Caitiln Clark's Fever Las Vegas Aces star Chelsea Gray posted a screenshot of an alleged Instagram direct message she received after her loss to Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever on Sunday. The screenshot contained an alleged racial slur against Gray, and included the user's profile name and photo. "People act like we just make this s--- up. And the audacity to tell us as athletes to 'shut up and dribble,'" Gray wrote under the screenshot. SUSPENDED ALYSSA THOMAS RECEIVES SUPPORT FROM TEAMMATE & COACH AFTER CHEAP SHOT ON CAITLIN CLARK The Fever defeated the Aces 109-75, as Clark had 12 points with seven rebounds and six assists. The Fever guard continued to work her way back to a full-time role after suffering a back injury on June 24. The game against the Aces came amid heightened tension among WNBA fans and players which followed the incident where Clark was punched in the throat by Alyssa Thomas during a June 24 game between the Fever and Phoenix Mercury. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The incident and subsequent discourse has resurfaced contentious racial debates surrounding Clark's presence as the pre-eminent player in the WNBA. Thomas and her teammates previously revealed they also received racial insults and threats after the throat punch. Last week, 11 Republican lawmakers wrote a letter to WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert alleging Clark faces racially motivated hostility, and expressing concern about the "physical hostility" and "violence" she faces, suggesting it might be "racially motivated." "Clark has been hip-checked, poked in the eye, and struck in the throat during games. These incidents go far beyond routine physical play, yet the WNBA and its officiating have too often failed to address these unacceptable incidents and hold players accountable," the letter states. Engelbert then allegedly canceled an interview on "The Dan Patrick Show" late last week, Patrick claimed on Friday's show, due to guidance from the league's public relations team. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a567bccc2ca79de23672598 After 2 deadly shootings, ICE reportedly ordered to end vehicle enforcement stops te 2026-07-14T18:11:24.427Z After 2 deadly shootings, ICE reportedly ordered to end vehicle enforcement stops Security stands outside ICE headquarters while the Congressional Hispanic Caucus rallies on Feb. 3, 2026 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Heather Diehl/Getty Images) WASHINGTON — The Department of Homeland Security Tuesday ordered U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to cease vehicle-related enforcement stops, following the deadly shootings of two men in their vehicles, according to multiple media reports.  A DHS spokesperson did not respond directly to States Newsroom’s question about what was characterized in some reports as a new nationwide order.  “We are always evaluating our procedures to keep our officers safe and criminals off our streets,” the spokesperson said. “We will not disclose or discuss law enforcement tactics.” U.S. Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, a Republican who is up for reelection in one of the nation’s most closely watched races, said on social media Tuesday that she spoke with Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin on Monday night and “urged him to cease all non-urgent vehicle stops.” ICE officers killed a 26-year-old Colombian man with legal status in his vehicle in Biddeford, Maine, on Monday. As the Trump administration aims to carry out mass deportations, aggressive enforcement has occurred across the interior of the country, with at least 21 shootings involving federal immigration agents. At least 10 of those incidents have been deadly. Monday’s shooting in Maine, coupled with another by federal immigration officers who on July 7 killed 52-year-old Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican national, during a traffic stop in Houston, Texas, renewed congressional anger and demand for answers.  Neither man was an initial person of interest for immigration enforcement, DHS stated. Hispanic Caucus calls for abolishing ICE On Tuesday, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus condemned federal immigration agents for the recent shootings, calling for congressional oversight and for the dismantling of ICE. “An agency that acts as though it is above the law cannot be reformed at the margins,” said New York Democrat Nydia Velázquez. “You cannot put a Band-Aid on a system that is fundamentally broken. We must abolish ICE.” “Here we are again, a brown man, a Latino, killed,” said the chair of the Hispanic Caucus, Rep. Adriano Espaillat of New York. Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus said the recent killings are a pattern with immigration enforcement under the Trump administration, coupled with conflicting statements given by the Department of Homeland Security and independent video recordings of the incidents.  The department came under intense scrutiny after federal immigration officers shot and killed two U.S. citizens in Minneapolis in January, Renee Good and Alex Pretti. Minnesota prosecutors announced Monday that they started receiving evidence from the federal government about their killings after the Trump administration initially refused to turn over evidence to local law enforcement.  Espaillat said members of the Hispanic Caucus will hold a field hearing in Houston on July 24 with House Democrats on the Homeland Security Committee. Democrats plan to focus the hearing on the killing of Salgado Araujo, a construction worker, husband and father of three U.S. citizen children.  ICE to get billions Texas Democrat Joaquin Castro said that Congress must not only use its power of subpoena to conduct oversight, but must freeze hiring at ICE and refuse to fund the agency.  Congressional Republicans funded ICE and Border Patrol with $70 billion until September 2029 through a special legislative process after Democrats refused to fund DHS for fiscal year 2026.  Additionally, congressional Republicans last year approved roughly $170 billion for DHS to conduct immigration enforcement and hire more ICE and Border Patrol agents. “We have to disband ICE in this Congress,” Castro said. “Otherwise, these killings will continue. There will be another victim in a few days or a few weeks.”  Texas Democratic Rep. Sylvia Garcia said she has a meeting with Homeland Security’s Mullin this week, where she plans to ask questions related to the Texas and Maine shootings.  “This is a human life,” she said of Salgado Araujo. “He was not the target. He had no criminal record. He may not even be the right man. Those are very troubling questions for everybody.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a5679d5c2ca79de23672549 Trump declares US military no longer needed in Iraq as Baghdad shifts course te 2026-07-14T18:03:01.458Z Trump declares US military no longer needed in Iraq as Baghdad shifts course President Donald Trump said Tuesday the United States no longer believes it needs a military presence in Iraq, arguing Iran has been weakened enough for Baghdad to stand on its own as Washington prepares to end its coalition mission later in 2026.  Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed al-Zaidi echoed that vision, declaring that armed factions operating outside state control would have "no justification" once the coalition mission concludes and insisting Iraq's security forces would be capable of protecting the country on their own. Al-Zaidi said limiting weapons to the state was "a decision, not an option." Trump said the U.S. partnership with Iraq would shift away from military cooperation toward investment and energy development, while al-Zaidi summarized the transition by saying, "U.S. forces will be out of Iraq. U.S. companies will be inside Iraq." TRUMP ADMIN WARNS IRAQ OVER IRAN TERROR PROXIES AS US REPORTEDLY BLOCKS CASH PAYMENTS "We don't think we need the military there anymore," Trump said. "We're there to help them. We're there to protect them if need be. But we don't think that's going to be necessary."  He argued Iraq's security environment had fundamentally changed because Iran had been "very much destabilized" and its military was now "just a tiny fraction" of what it had been four months ago. The remarks underscore a remarkable shift for a country once synonymous with roadside bombs, sectarian violence and the fight against ISIS. More than two decades after the U.S. invasion of Iraq, the Trump administration is publicly arguing the security environment has improved enough to replace a military partnership with an economic one, pointing to billions of dollars in planned U.S. energy investments as evidence American companies are now willing to do business where American troops once fought. Iran has long exercised influence in Iraq through political parties and powerful militias within the Popular Mobilization Forces, many of which have operated alongside — but outside — the Iraqi security apparatus. Washington has for years pressed Baghdad to bring those groups fully under state control. HOW IRAN ATTACKS ARE FORCING THE PENTAGON TO RETHINK ITS DECADES-OLD MIDDLE EAST BASE STRATEGY Under a 2024 agreement, the U.S. and Iraq agreed to end the American-led coalition's military mission in Iraq starting in September 2025. While U.S. forces drew down from several bases, American troops have remained in the country in an advisory role and to support counter-ISIS operations tied to neighboring Syria. About 2,500 U.S. troops remained in Iraq prior to the beginning of the drawdown in September 2025, down from a peak of about 170,000 during 2007 at the height of the Iraq war. Nearly all U.S. forces departed in 2011 before about 5,000 returned in 2014 to fight ISIS. Al-Zaidi, a businessman and political newcomer, took office this year after emerging as a consensus candidate following months of political deadlock. Trump publicly backed his candidacy and opposed the return of former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, whom the administration viewed as too closely aligned with Iran. During Tuesday's Oval Office meeting, Trump repeatedly praised al-Zaidi, calling him "a great leader" and predicting his influence would extend "all throughout the Middle East." Trump also claimed he had "played a role" in al-Zaidi's rise to power and said his endorsement helped propel the Iraqi leader to victory. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a5679c1c2ca79de23672540 Matt Damon refuses to put body in 'dangerous' situations for Hollywood roles after turning 50 te 2026-07-14T18:02:42.000Z Matt Damon refuses to put body in 'dangerous' situations for Hollywood roles after turning 50 Matt Damon says he has moved past the point in his life where he is willing to put his body through "dangerous" changes for a movie role. The 55-year-old Academy Award-winning actor — who portrays Odysseus, the legendary king of Ithaca, in Christopher Nolan's highly anticipated movie, "The Odyssey" — opened up about the physical transformation he underwent for the role and explained why he refuses to put his body through any additional strain. "If I would've put weight on, that would've been dangerous, and it's not something I'll do anymore," he told People magazine. "I was happy to do it earlier in my life." ‘THE ODYSSEY’ STAR MATT DAMON REVEALS STRICT DIET CHOICE THAT 'CHANGED MY LIFE' AFTER HIDDEN HEALTH ISSUES This time, Damon said, it was "more about getting physically fit, which involves changing your diet." "You just have to be very intentional about what you put in your body," he said. During an appearance on Travis and Jason Kelce's "New Heights" podcast earlier this year, Damon revealed he lost a significant amount of weight after former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce remarked that the "Good Will Hunting" star looked "pretty yoked up" in viral photos from the set. MATT DAMON WAS 'PUSHED TO THE LIMIT' WHILE FILMING 'THE ODYSSEY,' DETAILS GRUELING PHYSICAL DISCOMFORTS "Yeah, I was in really good shape," Damon said. "I lost a lot of weight." According to Damon, Nolan had a very specific vision for Odysseus. "He said he wanted me lean but strong," Damon explained. "It's a weird thing." The Oscar winner said one major dietary change played a key role in helping him reach that goal. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "I literally, just because of this other thing I did with my doctor, stopped eating gluten," Damon said. "I used to walk around between 185 and 200 pounds. And I did that whole movie at 167 pounds." "I haven't been that light since high school," he added. "So it was a lot of training and a really strict diet." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER During an appearance on "Sunday Sitdown with Willi Geist," the Academy Award winner opened up about the grueling physical demands of portraying Odysseus, admitting the ambitious production pushed both the cast and crew to their limits. "He was like, 'This movie's gonna be hard.' And I looked at him like, 'I've made, I don't know, 80 movies,'" Damon recalled of one of his early conversations with Nolan. "And he goes, 'No. This movie's gonna be really hard.' He, to his credit, was not lying." "It was definitely the hardest movie I've ever done just because it was so ambitious, just because what he was trying to do," Damon continued. "The prep and all that I had to do as a guy in his 50s, that was its own challenge. That was my own cross to bear, away from everybody." Damon said filming took the cast across demanding locations, from beaches in Morocco to mountaintops and boats in unpredictable conditions. "There was a lot of physical discomfort. It felt more like an expedition than a movie," he said. "Everybody was pushed to kind of the limit of what they could do. But the beauty of it is you look around and everyone is going through it with you." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a5679aec2ca79de23672537 JD Vance defends 'The View' appearance, explains the need to engage with hostile environments te 2026-07-14T18:02:22.544Z JD Vance defends 'The View' appearance, explains the need to engage with hostile environments Vice President JD Vance defended his appearance on ABC's "The View" during an interview last week with Mike Rowe, as the VP encouraged breaching environments with ideological differences. Rowe, during his "The Way I Heard It" podcast, applauded Vance for going on the liberal talk show, and said he didn't have to do it. "No, but I'm glad I did," Vance said. "I think the only way to pierce through this is to actually go and try to do these conversations everywhere, right? And you're the kind of guy where everybody from the left or the right can talk to and that's good. That's an amazing thing. But you also need to be willing to go into more hostile places, and you need to be willing to go into more ideological places." Vance appeared on "The View" last month to discuss his new book, "Communion," about religion and his conversion to Catholicism. He sparred with the co-hosts of the liberal show on several issues, including immigration and Black history. Vance said, "Why are you in public life if you don't think you can carry your message? If you don't think there's even a chance of persuading, not 50% of the people who are watching me on 'The View,' but maybe 10% of the people who are watching me on 'The View,' thought, at the very least, maybe this guy isn't such an a------."  Rowe quipped it was a "high bar." JD VANCE WALKS BACK CONTROVERSIAL ‘CHILDLESS CAT LADIES’ COMMENT ON 'THE VIEW' BUT DEFENDS FAMILY MESSAGE "Look, if you set a low expectation you're going to exceed it, right? That's one of the most important lessons in life, man," Vance said. The vice president said that one of the only ways to bridge the division in the country is to talk to people. "I think that the solution to — people talk about the division in our country, I think that the division is a symptom of something much deeper. But fundamentally, one of the ways to bridge the divide is just to go and talk to people. Like, yeah, the ladies of 'The View,' some of them were asking unfair questions or talking over me a little bit, but they were fine. They were nice to me. They allowed me to have a platform to say what I wanted to say, and that's all you can really ask for," Vance said. Vance clashed with co-hosts Whoopi Goldberg and Sunny Hostin over Black history, as they both argued that it was being erased by the Trump administration. "Black history has been erased from public spaces," Hostin said at the time. TENSIONS FLARE ON 'THE VIEW' AFTER SUNNY HOSTIN CLAIMS JOY BEHAR 'IN LOVE' WITH JD VANCE "Black history is not erased from public spaces," Vance replied. "That is true!" Hostin argued. "That is not right," Vance said. "I’m telling you, we celebrate Black history, we celebrate all American history in this administration. You guys might be skeptical of this, but I promise you it's true." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE However, despite many disagreements, the interview was relatively cordial. Co-host Joy Behar told Vance he should run for president because he had a good vibe, the show's producer Brian Teta revealed on the "Behind the Table" podcast after the interview. "I think that, even though, for a Republican. Mind you, I'm not a Republican," Behar said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a56799bc2ca79de2367252e Ohio mom arrested for having 16 kids in 'evil' living conditions wants to be reunited with children: lawyer te 2026-07-14T18:02:03.088Z Ohio mom arrested for having 16 kids in 'evil' living conditions wants to be reunited with children: lawyer An Ohio mother of 16 children facing sweeping charges of child abuse requested through her lawyer to be reunited with her kids during the trial this week. Elizabeth Siders, 33, is charged with 16 counts of second-degree child endangerment alongside her husband, Gary Siders, Jr., and his two senior parents. The mother is currently being detained on a $300,000 bond, but her attorney, J. Thomas Stolly, has requested that she be allowed to leave the jail under certain conditions, pointing to her lack of criminal history. "Through conversations with Counsel, the Defendant maintains that her principal desire (is) to reunite with her children; she understands that reunification of any sort is an impossibility if she does not appear before this Court," reads a court filing obtained by WOWK 13. Stolly's filing goes on to argue that Siders would not pose a threat to her children since they have now been removed from her care. A judge has yet to rule on the request. FBI ANNOUNCES 305 ARRESTS, 24 MISSING CHILDREN RECOVERED IN CHICAGO DURING OPERATION NEW DAWN The other two suspects — Gary Siders Sr. and Christina Siders — also were charged with 16 counts of second-degree child endangering. A judge entered not guilty pleas on their behalf during a court hearing last week, giving all four defendants $300,000 bond. Officials have not confirmed whether all 16 children were related, but said they ranged in age from 18 months to 18 years old and included both boys and girls. 'JON & KATE PLUS 8' REALITY STAR'S TELL-ALL MEMOIR FOLLOWS YEARS OF ABUSE ALLEGATIONS Vinton County Prosecutor William Archer clarified that the suspects are not originally from Vinton County. "This is an intra-family situation. This is not human trafficking. There is nothing to put our other children at risk," Archer said Earlier last week, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said he was being updated on the case. "It is heartbreaking to learn the conditions that these children were living in, and to learn of their medical conditions," he said. "Attorney General Wilson is an experienced prosecutor, and he has told me he has never seen anything like what he saw today. Fran and I pray for these children, and thank the children's services workers, law enforcement officers, and medical personnel who are helping them." CHRISTIAN FAMILY TAKES FIGHT TO DC EMBASSY AFTER GOVERNMENT SEIZES DAUGHTERS OVER 'RELIGIOUS EXTREMISM' Attorney General Andy Wilson publicized the case a news conference last week after the children were removed from the home. Wilson called it the worst scene he had encountered in his career, describing it as "pure evil." Several were in serious condition when found, and two were flown to Level 1 trauma centers because of their injuries. "If they had waited 24 hours, there is a very high probability that we’d be dealing with a death, or multiple deaths, of these children," Wilson said. Vinton County Sheriff Ryan Cain described horrid conditions the children were om, saying there was a high presence of feces and bacterial matter. Fox News' Louis Casiano contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a567987c2ca79de23672525 Pro wrestling legend Tommy Dreamer vows violence in upcoming ACW match in New York: 'Hell to pay' te 2026-07-14T18:01:43.633Z Pro wrestling legend Tommy Dreamer vows violence in upcoming ACW match in New York: 'Hell to pay' Pro wrestling legend Tommy Dreamer fired a preemptive warning shot to fans for what they may see when he steps back into an Awesome Championship Wrestling (ACW) ring against Josh Shernoff in a lumberjack match featuring the tag teams The Now and Sent 2 Slaughter. The six men involved in the match have a lengthy history with each other. Shernoff pinned Dreamer in a six-man tag team match back at the Poughkeepsie Rumble in January. Before The Now and Sent 2 Slaughter had their chaotic steel cage match at Reckoning in May, Shernoff challenged Dreamer to a match at ACW Indypendence Day, which will take place Saturday. COMPLETE PRO WRESTLING COVERAGE ON FOX NEWS DIGITAL As the rivalry between the two groups escalates, Dreamer said some fans who embark on the MJN Center in Poughkeepsie, New York, may witness a level of violence they are not used to. "People try to do things to make a name for themselves in this industry," he told Fox News Digital in a recent interview. "I was unaware the guy used to be a wrestler, too. He's a great mouthpiece and yeah, I didn't take him too seriously and it's embarrassing, you're in a match and you're in control and all of a sudden you don't know what happened and then, yeah, you lost. He's been running his mouth. I haven't been at the last couple of ACW shows and kind of using my absence to his advantage. "So now, there's no more running and I'm going to get him and I'm going to do what made me famous, especially in that building, to him and I apologize to the people who are a little squeamish or aren't used to that type of old school professional wrestling that the innovator of violence sometimes used to bring out." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Shawn Donovan and Danny Maff brutalized Vik Dalishus inside the steel cage at Reckoning while Hale Collins was handcuffed to the structure on the outside of the ring. Dalishus’ wife rushed over the barrier and into the ring to try to stop the madness. Dalishus was hospitalized after the incident. "I wasn't at that last show and I know they've done a lot of crappy things to my friends Vic Dalishus and Hale Collins," Dreamer said. "I mean, they showed up at that guy's wedding. These guys are doing some things that go beyond pro wrestling. I think as a as a wrestler, we all go in there with no fear. but you don't realize, and I'm realizing this as I get older, that there's ramifications to others and a responsibility to others. "When I was being crazy in ECW, I didn't have kids, Vic got hurt in front of his wife and his children. You talk to second generation wrestlers they're like, ‘Man, I remember my father getting beat up and I was crying,’ or, you know, I remember even having conversations with my daughters, they would always be like, ‘Daddy falls down a lot,’ but I'd be like, ‘Yeah, but daddy always has to get up.’ Well, that night daddy didn't get up for Vic Dalishus He had to go to the hospital. That's hard. And then to kind of, like I said, talk smack about it, it's a different era in a different industry than it was the Wild Wild West back in the day. There’s going to be some hell to pay on Saturday." Now, it culminates in Saturday’s match which is set to be just another chapter in the rivalry. Dreamer told Fox News Digital he’s relishing the opportunity to perform at the MJN Center once again. "Listen, man, I'm wrestling 37 years. I never thought I'd have this beautiful career. that I have. Some people are amazed I'm still walking. I feel good," he said. "I had two matches this past weekend. I have three matches this upcoming week … It’s an honor. It's an honor to step in the ring. It's an honor to share a locker room with … I've wrestled Cowboy Bob Orton and Randy Orton in that building alone. I've seen wrestling there as a kid. I watched Miss Elizabeth walk in and manage Randy Savage and I was like, who is this person? You saw Andre the Giant get laid out by King Kong Bundy and they cut his hair. And then for me, I performed there for ECW. I broke my neck there, I broke my back there all in one night on a pay-per-view. To work there for ECW, WWE, TNA and my own House of Hardcore, I had a wrestling school there, I'm so in that culture there. "Coming out of COVID was a scary time for everybody and then to see wrestling back there and the way the fans have rallied around ACW because just like they're two guys from the community as well and never forgot where they grew up and wanted to bring exactly what they promised – Awesome Championship Wrestling to the Mid-Hudson area. That area used to say this all the time, we don't appreciate something until it's gone. And it used to have ‘Monday Night Raw’ there every what two weeks, something like that. And then, look how much it costs to get into ‘Monday Night Raw’ now and you had it in your backyard all the time. And these two guys, The Now and ACW, they're bringing wrestling back to a hot bed of pro wrestling. And you've been to the shows they’re all really, really entertaining shows and it's a great night out. It's affordably priced and it's an awesome day for pro wrestling." ACW’s Indypendence Day takes place Saturday night at 6:30 p.m. ET. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a567974c2ca79de2367251c Texas teens arrested after 18-year-old found dead in Dallas-area lake as family demands answers te 2026-07-14T18:01:24.182Z Texas teens arrested after 18-year-old found dead in Dallas-area lake as family demands answers The family of an 18-year-old Texas honor student whose body was recovered from a Dallas area lake is demanding murder charges after police accused two teenagers of concealing evidence instead of reporting his drowning. Daniel Erving, 18, was last seen around 4:45 p.m. on April 13 after leaving his Rowlett home. His family reported his disappearance after he left with only his cellphone, leaving behind his driver's license, money and other personal belongings, according to the Rowlett Police Department. Three days later, authorities recovered Erving's body near the Paddle Point area of Lake Ray Hubbard. The Dallas County Medical Examiner later ruled his death an accidental drowning, according to the Dallas Police Department. TODDLER DECLARED DEAD AFTER NEAR-DROWNING WAS FOUND ALIVE IN HOSPITAL MORGUE HOURS LATER, POLICE SAY Dallas police told Fox News Digital detectives conducted a "thorough investigation," including witness interviews, evidence collection and coordination with the Dallas County Medical Examiner's Office. "The Medical Examiner determined Daniel Erving's cause of death was drowning, and the manner of death was ruled accidental," the department said. 🚨 Know something we should investigate? 📩 stepheny.price@fox.com 📸 IG: @fndstephprice 🎥 X: @StephenyPrice Your tip could lead to our next story. Investigators later determined that "two individuals who were present at the lake failed to report the incident and later discarded items belonging to Daniel," Dallas police told Fox News Digital. NORTH CAROLINA COLD CASE HEATS UP WITH STEPMOTHER ACCUSED OF KILLING MISSING TEEN "As a result, investigators obtained arrest warrants for Lucas Roper, 19, and a juvenile suspect. They are each charged with Tampering with Physical Evidence, a third-degree felony. Both suspects have been arrested, and the cases will proceed through the criminal justice system," the statement continued. Police declined to provide additional details, citing the active criminal investigation and pending prosecution. According to an arrest affidavit obtained by Fox 4 Dallas, Erving had gone to Lake Ray Hubbard with Roper and a juvenile on April 13, where the three allegedly jumped into the water from a railroad bridge near Miller Road. MAN ACCUSED OF MOWING DOWN TWO GIRLS IN ALLEGED DOUBLE MURDER EXPOSES TWISTED REASON HE KEPT STREAMING The affidavit reportedly alleges Erving drowned after entering the water, but instead of calling 911, Roper and the juvenile discarded Erving's clothing, deleted messages from his cellphone, threw the phone from a moving vehicle and left the scene. During a Monday news conference, Erving's family said they believe there are still unanswered questions surrounding the teen's death and argued the case warrants a closer look. The family's news conference was organized by the Next Generation Action Network (NGAN), a North Texas civil rights organization, which joined Erving's relatives in calling for transparency and urging prosecutors to consider additional criminal charges. In a news release ahead of the event, NGAN said the family is seeking "transparency, accountability, and a complete investigation" following the recent arrests and called on the Dallas County District Attorney's Office to pursue any additional charges supported by the evidence. FOLLOW US ON X Family attorney Sean Daredia said the Erving family has retained an independent investigative team to examine the circumstances surrounding Daniel's death. Daredia questioned whether the available evidence is consistent with an accidental drowning. "If it's an accident, why hide the clothes? Why flee the scene? Why toss Daniel Erving's cell phone out the car?" he said. He urged the Dallas County District Attorney's Office to present the case to a grand jury and pursue homicide charges if the evidence supports them. Daredia also encouraged anyone with information about what happened at Lake Ray Hubbard to come forward. CLICK HERE FOR MORE U.S. NEWS Erving's mother, Tameca Erving, questioned why anyone would dispose of her son's belongings if his death had truly been an accident. "A reasonable-minded person would know if you are not guilty of a crime, why would you throw away his clothes and delete messages and not even call his mother?" she said. "I want justice for my son." Erving's sister, Mackenzie Erving, described her brother as a "law-abiding" young man with dreams of serving in the military. "He wanted to serve his country," she said. "When it's a life-or-death situation, you are to render aid. You are to help someone. Someone needs to be held accountable." NGAN President Dominique Alexander said the arrests represented "a significant step" but argued the investigation should continue wherever the evidence leads. "We are calling upon the Dallas County District Attorney's Office to follow the evidence wherever it leads," Alexander said in a statement. "If the evidence supports additional charges, then those charges should be pursued. Justice demands nothing less." GET BREAKING NEWS ALERTS Erving's family has also criticized what they describe as a months-long delay between the teen's death and the arrests. NGAN said Erving's loved ones continue to question why so much time allegedly passed before law enforcement was notified after he disappeared and why no one immediately returned to notify his family that an emergency had occurred. The organization also raised concerns over allegations that Erving's personal belongings were discarded following the incident. The Rowlett Police Department initially investigated Erving's disappearance after he was reported missing on April 13. Authorities later recovered his body from Lake Ray Hubbard before transferring the death investigation to the Dallas Police Department, which has jurisdiction because the death occurred within the city of Dallas. "The Dallas Police Department is the lead agency investigating this case, as Daniel's death occurred within the City of Dallas," the Rowlett Police Department told Fox News Digital. GOT A TIP? Rowlett police said they are assisting Dallas investigators as requested and "will continue to provide support throughout the investigation." Because the case remains active, the department said it could not release additional information "as doing so could compromise the integrity of the investigative process." "The Rowlett Police Department remains committed to fully cooperating with the Dallas Police Department until the investigation is complete," the department said. Fox News Digital has reached out to the Dallas County Medical Examiner's Office and Erving's family attorney for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a567741c2ca79de23672490 NFL fans roast NBC analyst after Tom Brady's low placement on controversial QB ranking te 2026-07-14T17:52:01.800Z NFL fans roast NBC analyst after Tom Brady's low placement on controversial QB ranking Just because the NFL’s regular season doesn’t begin until September doesn’t mean passionate fans have taken a hiatus from debating controversial lists. NBC football analyst Chris Simms is currently in the crosshairs of those fans after the 45-year-old ranked the greatest quarterbacks of all time based only on the primes of their careers. To the shock of many fans, Tom Brady, the greatest quarterback of all time, was not at the top of that list. Simms ranked Pro Football Hall of Famer Peyton Manning No. 1. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM But Brady wasn’t the No. 2- or No. 3-ranked quarterback either. The New England Patriots legend was ranked by Simms as the No. 9 quarterback that he would choose of all time in his prime. Here is Simms' full list. Simms was eviscerated in the comment section for his decision to leave Brady so low. "Bro, Brady threw for 5,000 yards and 50 TD’s and went 16-0 in his prime and 14 years later he threw for 5,300 yards and 43 touchdowns. His prime lasted a decade and a half and was better than anyone’s peak," one user wrote. SUPER BOWL CHAMPION GREG HAWTHORNE DEAD AT 69 The user referenced Brady’s 2007 season, when he helped the lead the Patriots to an undefeated regular season. Brady led the NFL in completion percentage (68.9%), yards (4,806), and touchdowns (50) that season. The other season the user referenced was Brady’s penultimate season, his age-44 season, when he led the NFL in yards (5,316) and touchdowns (43). Another user wondered if Simms had personal bias toward Brady. "What did Tom Brady do to make Chris Simms hate him," the user posted with a laughing-crying emoji. Another user called the list "a joke," while others used emojis to laugh at the absurdity of Brady’s placement. A different fan questioned the criteria for the controversial list. "I support anybody that realizes Brady is overrated. That said, what is the criteria for this? Longevity, peak? Eye test? Needs more clarity. No idea how Elway is that high," the user wrote. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! One X user criticized the list, not because of Brady's ranking but because of to the exclusion of another Pro Football Hall of Famer. "Any all-time list without the great Joe Montana is just trash and not to be taken seriously," the user wrote. Simms did have one commenter who agreed with his ranking of Manning over Brady. "Peyton Manning is the best quarterback of all-time and I’m tired of people acting like he’s not. Brady wanted to be as good as Manning for the first four years of his career. Brady has said so himself. Manning was absolutely unbelievable with the Colts. Brady is the best player of all-time. His achievements are clearly second to none, but Manning was the better QB," the user wrote. Other fans took issue with the inclusion of Allen and Jackson on the list. "Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson over Dan Marino and Tom Brady is so stupid," one user wrote. "OMG what a joke, Lamar and Josh don’t even belong near this list…" another user posted. A different user questioned Staubach’s presence on the list. "Brady is 1, Montana 2. Jackson and Allen do not belong with this group. Elway should be much lower. Not sure about Staubach belonging here either," the user wrote. Simms played in the NFL for eight seasons and spent one season as a coaching assistant for the Patriots. He played his college football at Texas. 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/6a5676efc2ca79de23672462 Sun Tran drivers approve deal, avert strike in Tucson te 2026-07-14T17:50:39.877Z Sun Tran drivers approve deal, avert strike in Tucson Sun Tran drivers have averted a strike after Teamsters Local 104 members voted Sunday to approve a three-year contract that delivers what the union called the most significant operator safety improvements in its history of bargaining with the transit agency. The July 12 vote ended months of negotiations that centered on concerns about safety and wage increases. Seventy-five percent of union members who voted supported the agreement. Sun Tran, which employed 579 people in 2025, reported that year it operated 36 routes covering more than 8.2 million service miles and 633,000 service hours. Sun Tran crafted the agreement following a failed attempt to reach an agreement by June 30, presenting it to employees at union meetings on July 11 and 12 and calling it the "last, best and final" offer for a contract. "For years, we have raised concerns regarding safety conditions throughout the transit system," Teamsters Local Union 104 said in a Sunday statement on social media. "Those concerns too often have gone unheard, been dismissed, minimized, and failed to result in any meaningful action. Today, we have secured all bargainable safety improvements." The union said the agreement includes enhanced driver protection barriers for every bus in Sun Tran's fleet, with built-in installation deadlines. It also allows bus operators to intervene during incidents affecting safety, including intimidation, threats or violence; ensures enforcement and security personnel are present during operational hours; establishes a new emergency alarm and radio communication system for buses; expands safety training for employees; and provides counseling and trauma services for those affected by public safety threats. Southern Arizona news written by journalists who live it. Free in your inbox. Sun Tran averts strike as Tucson rolls out safety plan Sun Tran avoided a strike after its contract expired June 30 without a deal, as Tucson moves forward with a $2.15 million transit safety plan funded by the voter-approved RTA Next measure. The agreement also includes changes to employee pay and retirement benefits, along with an expanded right for the union to review the development and deployment of safety efforts. The union said this will bring transparency to data on violence and illegal substance exposure, creating accountability and ensuring decisions are driven by data. “As we move forward, the safety of our employees and the public remains our highest priority,” Sun Tran General Manager C. Mikel Oglesby said in a statement. “We are committed to providing safe, reliable, and dependable transportation every day while continuing to serve the Tucson community with service excellence.” Mayor Regina Romero expressed her happiness with the deal in a statement, supporting the increased driver safety measures, wage increases and the addition of benefits that she felt were reasonable and achievable for the city while also keeping route services running. "This resolution is a testament to what is possible when we put our resources where they matter most: safety for our operators, passengers, wage increases the city budget can afford, and food benefits for Sun Tran employees," she said in the statement. Teamsters Local Union 104 advocated for operator safety during the drafting of the city council's transit safety and security plan, released in December. Tucson's Department of Transportation and Mobility met with the union in October to discuss safety concerns on public transit and to help shape the transit safety plan. Union representatives reportedly proposed several suggestions to improve driver safety, including panic buttons, code words and radio systems, the last of which was incorporated into the July 12 contract offer. Additional union feedback included concerns about open-air drug use, a lack of deterrence methods for repeat offenders, and the need for clear signage to inform drivers and passengers about safety guidelines. Those concerns shaped the union's recommendations for better infrastructure, enforcement and response capacity, and they continue to inform the broader discussion of public safety on Tucson's transit system. Ian Stash is University of Arizona alum and freelance journalist in Tucson. Contact him at ianjgs16@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/6a5676dbc2ca79de23672445 DeepMind CEO calls for an independent standards body to regulate frontier AI te 2026-07-14T17:50:19.914Z DeepMind CEO calls for an independent standards body to regulate frontier AI DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis is proposing an AI "standards body" modeled after FINRA, to test frontier models and develop best practices for their release. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a5674fec2ca79de23672422 New Hampshire resentencing gives Dartmouth killer Robert Tulloch a parole path after Supreme Court ruling te 2026-07-14T17:42:22.138Z New Hampshire resentencing gives Dartmouth killer Robert Tulloch a parole path after Supreme Court ruling Robert Tulloch, who previously received a sentence of life without parole for the murders of two Dartmouth University professors in 2001 when he was a juvenile, is now eligible to be released by the time he is 62 years old. Tulloch was automatically sentenced to life without parole after pleading guilty to first-degree murder in the 2001 stabbing deaths of Half and Susanne Zantop. A resentencing hearing for Tulloch, who was a 17-year-old at the time of the murders, was required following a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court in 2012, ruling that mandatory life sentences without parole imposed on juvenile offenders are unconstitutional under the Eighth Amendment’s prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment. BRYAN KOHBERGER'S MOTHER CALLED HIM 'MY ANGEL' AND INSISTED POLICE MADE A 'REALLY, REALLY BAD MISTAKE': BOOK Tulloch was one of the few individuals in New Hampshire serving such a sentence at the time of the Supreme Court’s decision. Initially slated for three days, Tulloch’s resentencing hearing lasted about an hour in Grafton Superior Court in North Haverhill, New Hampshire, on Monday morning as both the state and defense reached a joint sentence recommendation of two concurrent sentences of 45 years to life for the murders, with credit for time served since his arrest over 20 years ago. As additional requirements of resentencing, Tulloch may have no contact with any members of the Zantop family, including Half and Susanne Zantop’s daughters Veronika and Mariana Zantop, and may not profit "in any way" from the murders "through the sale of his story or any other commercial exploitation." During the resentencing, Veronika Zantop talked about how she and her family were affected by the death of her parents. Veronika, a psychiatrist, urged the judge to not allow Tulloch the opportunity for freedom. "This wasn’t a crime of passion or retribution," she said. "He wasn’t using substances, he wasn’t psychotic. There was just sheer depravity." She urged that he stay in prison "for the longest possible sentence." SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS Under the terms of the recommendation, Tulloch, 43, is also now eligible for parole at age 62. LUIGI MANGIONE'S FEDERAL TRIAL PUSHED TO NEXT YEAR IN ASSASSINATION OF UNITEDHEALTHCARE CEO "The murders of Half and Susanne Zantop were horrific crimes that caused immeasurable pain to their family, friends, students, and the Dartmouth and Upper Valley communities," New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella said in a statement. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE "While this resentencing was required by court decisions and a changed legal landscape, the State worked to ensure that the sentence imposed reflects the seriousness of these crimes, promotes accountability, protects the public, and provides meaningful protections for the Zantop family," Formella said. "Our hearts go out to the Zantop family and all of those who knew and loved Half and Susanne Zantop." SEND US A TIP According to Tulloch’s friend James Parker, the teens were bored with their lives in Chelsea, Vermont, when they concocted a plan to kill strangers, steal their money and move to Australia. For several months, Tulloch and Parker knocked on doors in New Hampshire and Vermont pretending to be conducting a survey on the environment before being let in by the Zantops. Susanne Zantop, 55, was head of Dartmouth’s German studies department and her husband, Half Zantop , 62, taught Earth sciences. GOT A TIP? Parker, who was 16 at the time, told prosecutors Tulloch stabbed Half Zantop and then directed Parker to attack Susanne Zantop. Tulloch also stabbed her. Fingerprints on a knife sheath and a bloody boot print linked the teens to the crime, but after being questioned by police, they fled Vermont and hitchhiked west. They were arrested at a truck stop in New Castle, Indiana. Investigators said that the pair were attempting to flee to California. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST On April 5, 2022, Tulloch pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and received a then-mandatory life in prison without the possibility of parole. Tulloch's codefendant Parker was sentenced to 25 years to life on second-degree murder charges after pleading guilty to being Tulloch's accomplice in Half Zantop's murder and agreeing to testify against Tulloch. In June 2024, Park is released on parole. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL "I think it’s unimaginably horrible," Parker said during his parole hearing when asked by a board member what he thought of what he did. "I know there’s not an amount of time or things that I can do to change it, or alleviate any pain that I’ve caused." Fox News Digital has reached out to Tulloch's attorneys, Richard Guerriero and Oliver Bloom, and the New Hampshire Attorney General's office for comment. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a5674eac2ca79de23672419 Missouri nurse found dead months after anesthesiologist husband admitted to assaulting woman te 2026-07-14T17:42:02.681Z Missouri nurse found dead months after anesthesiologist husband admitted to assaulting woman Mystery deepens surrounding the death of a Missouri nurse and wife to a prominent anesthesiologist. Alexandra "Allie" Hummel, 36, was found unresponsive in her home on June 23, on Lone Cedar Trail in New London after investigators responded to a 911 call. The Ralls County Sheriff's Office said the coroner called for an autopsy. SLAIN NJ MOTHER 911 CALL MADE BY HER HUSBAND HAS FORENSIC EXPERT WARNING ONE MISTAKE COULD DERAIL FOCUS Records indicate Hummel was a licensed nurse in Missouri; her husband, Dr. Andrew Hummel is a licensed anesthesiologist. Fox News Digital made contact with Hummel's husband who declined to comment on the investigation. Court records reveal in March 2026 he pleaded guilty to assaulting a woman. He was first arrested in July 2025 on charges of strangling and striking a woman of whom he was "in a continuing relationship of romantic nature" in the face. 📩 Send me a story idea: kelsie.cairns@fox.com 📸 Instagram: kelsiecairns_tv 🎥 Facebook: Kelsie Cairns Dr. Hummel is currently self-employed at Northern Ozark Anesthesia Solutions, his own LLC, according to LinkedIn. SLAIN NEW JERSEY THERAPIST’S GRAD SCHOOL ROOMMATE RECOUNTS FRIENDSHIP WITH COUPLE DURING TIME IN BOSTON He most recently worked at Hannibal Regional Hospital. Andrew Hummel has not been accused of any crime or wrongdoing in his wife's death. NFL STAR'S BROTHER CHARGED WITH MURDER OF MOTHER AFTER POLICE FOUND HIM SELF-BARRICADED NEAR BODY Hummel would have celebrated her 37th birthday, on July 7. The investigation into Hummel's death is ongoing. Fox News Digital has reached out to Hannibal Regional Healthcare System. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a5674d6c2ca79de23672408 Trump backtracks on 20% Strait of Hormuz tolls that violate maritime law and risked oil shock te 2026-07-14T17:41:42.721Z Trump backtracks on 20% Strait of Hormuz tolls that violate maritime law and risked oil shock WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump’s announcement Monday that the U.S. would charge 20% fees on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz alarmed experts on maritime law and energy markets, who said the levies would violate international law and cause oil prices to balloon. The average tanker that transits the strait holds about $172 million worth of crude oil at the closing price Monday evening, so Trump’s plan would cost $34 million per ship. Ian Ralby, the president of Auxilium Worldwide, an organization that works on maritime governance among other issues, called the fees illegal, unprecedented and harmful. “What we’re seeing is the president of the United States announcing … a policy that would potentially be the most significant barrier to international trade the United States has ever imposed,” he said. About 26 hours after announcing the tariffs, Trump abruptly dropped the idea after lobbying from Middle East allies. Instead, he posted on Truth Social, Gulf States have promised to make “MASSIVE” investments in the U.S. – supporting the view that the threat was a negotiating ploy. “I thought it was good,” he told reporters, but “I was called by different people, different countries, kings and emirs … and they said, `We’d love to do it a different way. … We would like to invest tremendously in the United States as opposed to charging a fee.’” International law protects the right of free passage in the strait and other international waterways. Commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, which is just 21 miles wide at its narrowest point between Iran and Oman, relies on two lanes that are each 2 miles wide. Iran closed the strait for the first time in history on Feb. 28 after war broke out with the U.S. and Israel. As a fragile ceasefire crumbled in recent days, Iran declared Sunday that it had closed the strait again. On Monday, Trump said the U.S. military will reimpose a blockade on Iranian ships. “All other countries will have fair and open use of the Strait. The U.S.A. will be, from this point forward, known as `THE GUARDIAN OF THE HORMUZ STRAIT,’” he posted on Truth Social, adding that safe passage wouldn’t be free. The 20% toll, he wrote, was “a matter of FAIRNESS” to reimburse the U.S. for “providing safety and security to this very volatile section of the World.” Iran had cited much the same rationale when it claimed the right to charge tolls up to $2 million per vessel in mid-March. But Iran, unlike the United States, borders the Persian Gulf and the strait that links it to the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. Roughly 7.9% of global maritime trade moves through the strait, including one-fifth of the world’s oil and natural gas. The White House never said how the U.S. would enforce the fees. Trump’s toll plan represented a complete about-face for his own foreign policy and centuries of American demands for freedom of navigation. “No country is allowed to charge tolls or fees on an international waterway. That’s existing international law. That’s the way it is in international waterways all over the world, and that’s the way we expect it’ll be here,” Secretary of State Marco Rubio said just three weeks ago. “POTUS is absolutely right,” Iran’s foreign minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, posted on X, mocking the president for hypocrisy. “Whoever provides secure and safe passage of commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz should be compensated for this service.” Economic consequences Very large crude carriers, the class of ships used in most global crude oil transport, can carry up to 2.2 million barrels of oil, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Prices passed $79 per barrel Monday night – up almost $5.50 in the 10 hours after Trump announced the fees. Based on pre-war shipping levels, the U.S. would collect about $341 million every day from the fees. But energy experts say that would never happen, because such high fees would bring shipping through the strait to a halt again. Ralby said the fee Trump proposed is higher than the typical 5% to 15% profit margins that shippers operate on. Skip York, an energy and global oil fellow at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, agreed that Trump’s proposed fee was exorbitant. “When we do pay transit fees, they tend to be literally an order of magnitude less than what the president is proposing,” he said. Because oil is priced on a global market, such fees would drive up prices everywhere, including in regions that don’t buy much Persian Gulf oil. That includes the United States, which got only about 8% of its imported oil from Gulf suppliers in 2025, according to the American Petroleum Institute – which amounts to just 2% of U.S. consumption. The price at the pump could go up 30 to 40 cents per gallon in the U.S., York said.  He noted that owners of man-made waterways like the Suez Canal in Egypt, which links the Red Sea to the Mediterranean Sea, can legally charge transit fees. But those are typically a tenth the size of what Trump proposed. The point of freedom of navigation is to hold down costs for maritime shipping, Ralby said. The U.S. tolls would hamper global trade. “We want ships to be able to move from one part of the world to another with as few impediments as possible,” he said. Reversal of U.S. policy The Barbary Wars – the origin of the “shores of Tripoli” line in the Marines’ Hymn – were among America’s earliest attempts to secure the right to trade without having to pay tribute to pirates. Freedom of navigation “in peace and in war” was so critical that it was No. 2 in President Woodrow Wilson’s Fourteen Points plan to end World War I. The National Security Strategy published by the White House in November 2025 included “preserving freedom of navigation in all crucial sea lanes” as a U.S. objective. “This is way outside the scope of anything we’ve seen the U.S. or anyone else ever do,” Ralby said. Noting how much more modest Iran’s tolls were, he said, “It’s a strange negotiating tactic on the part of the president to make the other party seem like the one that has more business sense or is more credible.” Rebecca Higgins, the vice president of policy at the Eno Center for Transportation, said the fact that the U.S. doesn’t border the strait makes tolls there even more unjustifiable under international law.  She also said it’s hard to see how the U.S. could implement the tolls without Iran’s cooperation. “I don’t know how the U.S. would protect the ships in a continued era of war,” she said. ‘No legal basis’ Freedom of navigation in international waters isn’t just U.S. policy. It is guaranteed worldwide by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.  Higgins said the convention is clear: tolling the Strait of Hormuz is illegal. So did a spokesperson for the International Maritime Organization, the U.N. agency responsible for ocean shipping provisions of UNCLOS. “There is no legal basis through which to introduce mandatory tolls simply to transit through a strait,” the official said. Neither Iran nor the U.S. has ratified UNCLOS. But Higgins said that doesn’t mean the rules don’t apply to them. Iran disputes that it is bound by UNCLOS and has consistently asserted sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz. President Ronald Reagan rejected UNCLOS in 1982 over seabed mining provisions, though he declared that the U.S. agreed with the freedom of navigation provisions and would abide by those.  That has remained U.S. policy since, making Trump’s proposed tolls a complete outlier.  “This is not a realistic policy decision that’s been vetted through different channels with any kind of seriousness,” Ralby said. The post Trump backtracks on 20% Strait of Hormuz tolls that violate maritime law and risked oil shock appeared first on Cronkite News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a567486c2ca79de236723e0 Travel woes in the Grand Canyon Region take toll on student-athletes te 2026-07-14T17:40:22.847Z Travel woes in the Grand Canyon Region take toll on student-athletes The distance between teams in the Grand Canyon Region makes travel and planning difficult, with students forced to miss a classes multiple times a week. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a56726bc2ca79de23672390 MLB commissioner says Trump 'interested' in MLB CBA negotiations but 'will pass' on potential help te 2026-07-14T17:31:23.479Z MLB commissioner says Trump 'interested' in MLB CBA negotiations but 'will pass' on potential help President Donald Trump has tried his hand at helping college sports, and if it were up to him, he'd probably do the same for Major League Baseball. The league's current collective bargaining agreement expires in December, and with the sides perhaps as far apart as they've been since 1994, the 2027 season is in limbo. Many may remember the 2022 season was delayed because of an owners' lockout after the expiration of the previous CBA that December. However, the sentiment at the time among baseball experts was, if you thought that was bad, wait until 2026. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Well, 2026 is here, and they weren't kidding. The owners, for the first time since 1994, have formally proposed a salary cap, which players have said is nonnegotiable. Ahead of Tuesday's MLB All-Star Game, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred spoke to reporters, and one asked whether he thought Trump would intervene in the negotiations. Manfred did not want to "speculate" about Trump's potential involvement. "Look, I think it would be wildly, wildly inappropriate for me to speculate what the president of the United States might do or not do in a hypothetical situation," Manfred said. "We know this. He's a great sports fan, and he is really knowledgeable about the business of sports, so it doesn't surprise me." Manfred did say, however, that Trump is "interested," but it doesn't yet seem he wants his help. "Behind that, I'm going to pass," he said. Last month, Trump said it is "shocking" the league does not yet have a salary cap. MLB PLAYERS, OWNERS AT ODDS OVER POTENTIAL OLYMPIC PARTICIPATION, INCLUDING PUNISHMENT FOR DECLINING: REPORT "If you don't have a salary cap, you don't have a sport. They can't help themselves. In sports, they can't help themselves. Football has a salary cap. They should have done it a long time ago. I know so much about sports, they should have done it a long time ago... "Major League Baseball — it's shocking, frankly, that they didn't put a cap on many years ago. They had a chance to do a cap, and they blew it." The White House did not immediately respond to an email requesting comment. Major League Baseball is in serious danger of losing games, excluding the COVID-shortened 2020 season, for the first time since the 1995 season was reduced to 144 games as the players' strike stretched into the following year. The 1994 postseason was even canceled, and the sport was hanging by a thread. Now, baseball is seeing another boom, as rule changes implemented by Manfred have helped games move more quickly, bringing more fans into ballparks. Attendance could increase for a fourth consecutive year for the first time since 2004-07. It is not currently on pace to do so, but the summer is still young. "The best way to lose momentum is to stand still," Manfred said. Earlier this year, Trump held a college sports roundtable and signed an executive order focused on "saving college sports." Unlike the NHL, NBA and NFL, MLB has never had a salary cap. 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/6a56704ec2ca79de2367232b Arkansas students outperform national average after universal school choice expansion, governor says te 2026-07-14T17:22:22.465Z Arkansas students outperform national average after universal school choice expansion, governor says Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders pointed to emerging results as evidence that the state's universal school choice program is bolstering student outcomes after a new report indicated students participating in the program scored above the national average in math and English following the overhaul. "In every single subject, last year we saw a 20% increase for our student performance," Sanders said Tuesday. "Arkansas is investing in education where it matters, and it's paying off, and we're seeing a big difference." CALIFORNIA EDUCATION LEADERS SOUND ALARM OVER NEWSOM’S ‘BRAZEN POWER GRAB’ STRIPPING SUPERINTENDENT POSITION Discussing the initiative on "Fox & Friends," the Republican governor credited Arkansas' Education Freedom Account program with giving families more control over their children's education while pairing universal school choice with increased investments in public schools, teacher pay and literacy programs. Sanders said that under the program, eligible families receive roughly $8,000 per student each school year to help pay for private school tuition, charter schools or homeschooling, while the state simultaneously increased funding for public schools and salaries for more than 12,000 educators. "We had about 50,000 kids that have participated in last year's school year and that have signed up for the upcoming year," she said. AMERICA'S NEXT 250 YEARS BEGIN IN THE CLASSROOM "That means that the money is truly following the students. We are empowering parents to make the best decisions about where and how their kids can be educated." The state is also deploying "literacy coaches" to struggling schools while raising starting pay for teachers and ensuring current teachers receive at least a $2,000 raise. While touting the tailored approach's success, Sanders cited her experience as a mother of three to emphasize the inadequacies of a "one-size-fits-all" system, stressing that "different kids need different environments" to reach their full potential. "Parents should be allowed and empowered to figure out what that is. I believe that every single kid can learn when given the right resources, the right environment and the right opportunity, and in Arkansas, we're making sure that's happening," she said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a56703bc2ca79de23672322 WATCH: GOP senators rally behind Lindsey Graham's sister as successor, remember late senator's legacy te 2026-07-14T17:22:03.015Z WATCH: GOP senators rally behind Lindsey Graham's sister as successor, remember late senator's legacy In the midst of grieving for their late colleague Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., GOP senators rallied behind the appointment of Graham’s sister, Darline Graham Nordone, to temporarily fill her brother’s seat to represent South Carolina in the Senate. "She will do a great job," Sen. Roger Marshall told Fox News Digital. "She'll represent the same values that he represents." He continued, "She'll intuitively know how he would vote on particular issues, even if she doesn't know as much about it as he would have. I think that she'll be a strong vote up here for us, a strong American first conservative for South Carolina." LINDSEY GRAHAM’S SISTER APPOINTED TO SENATE AS GOP RUSHES TO PROTECT FRAGILE MAJORITY Just two days after Graham died from aortic dissection, Gov. Henry McMaster of South Carolina appointed Nordone to serve the remainder of her brother’s term, which ends Jan. 3. "It's amazing how life goes on," Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., said. "The country needs to continue. The Senate needs to do its work. And I think choosing who the Governor McMaster chose to replace him is perfect." President Donald Trump, a close McMaster ally, also endorsed Nordone to temporarily serve as a replacement for Graham. Shortly after Trump’s public endorsement, McMaster officially appointed Nordone — a move allowed under South Carolina law. TRUMP REVEALS DETAILS OF FINAL PHONE CALL WITH GRAHAM AFTER SENATOR'S DEATH, CALLS LOSS 'BIG BLOW' TO SAVE ACT "Everybody’s loving that," Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., said about Nordone filling Graham’s seat. "Darline really was the light of his life. I mean, he took her under his wing. That’s an amazing story in and of itself." After their parents died within just a year of one another, a then 22-year-old Graham became Nordone’s legal guardian when she was just 13 years old. Graham took on a father role for his younger sister, adopting her after enlisting in the Air Force so she could qualify for his military benefits and pushing her to finish all of her schooling. "If you could, you know, call Lindsey on the phone and say ‘Hey, what should we do?’ That would have been it. So that’s great. Absolutely great." WHO IS DARLINE GRAHAM NORDONE? LINDSEY GRAHAM'S SISTER EMERGES AS TRUMP'S SENATE PICK Nordone's swift appointment restored Republicans to a 53-seat majority in the Senate after Graham's death temporarily reduced the GOP conference by one seat. Beyond backing Nordone, GOP senators repeatedly returned to the same theme: Graham's character and his uncommon ability to build friendships across the conference. "Lindsey’s the kind of guy that did so many good things for so many people over the decades that there's probably 99 senators right now saying he was one of their best friends," Cramer told Fox News Digital. "Lindsey was a dear friend, one of my besties," Marshall said. "And I think what's interesting, there's probably 98 of us up here that think Lindsey Graham was one of our best friends. We were that close to each other." He continued, "He had that gift of hospitality. He made everybody feel so welcome." A one-week filing period for a special primary election begins on July 21, with the special primary election following — held on Aug. 11. Nordone has not stated whether she would consider pursuing a run for a full six-year term as senator, but Reps. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., and Ralph Norman, R-S.C., have begun laying the groundwork for bids. If a runoff is necessary, it would follow two weeks after the special election on Aug. 25, leaving the nominee two months of campaigning until the general election on Nov. 3. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a567027c2ca79de23672310 Missing Canadian hiker found dead 2 weeks after vanishing during mountain trek in Washington te 2026-07-14T17:21:43.552Z Missing Canadian hiker found dead 2 weeks after vanishing during mountain trek in Washington A massive search for a missing Canadian hiker ended Monday after authorities recovered the remains of the 34-year-old in Washington's Twin Sisters mountain range nearly two weeks after he vanished. The Whatcom County Sheriff's Office said Gursimran Singh, of British Columbia, had been missing since late June after failing to return home from a hike in the Twin Sisters mountains. Search and rescue crews received a report of a possible sighting Sunday, leading them back to the area Monday with the Snohomish County Helicopter Rescue Team and the Bellingham Mountain Rescue Council. "Sadly, this was a recovery mission," the sheriff's office said in a statement announcing Singh's death. "Our heartfelt condolences to Gursimran's family, friends and loved ones during this painful time. We are so sorry for your loss." SEARCH CALLED OFF AFTER BODY MATCHING MISSING TEEN NOLAN WELLS FOUND OFF MISSISSIPPI COAST Authorities first asked the public for help on July 1 after Singh failed to return to his home in British Columbia three days earlier. Investigators said his last known location was South Twin, one of the two main peaks in the Twin Sisters mountain range, where he was believed to have been rock scrambling. His vehicle was later found along Middle Fork Road. The search soon grew as mountain rescue teams from across Washington joined local crews to search the steep mountain terrain. Helicopters flew rescuers to South Twin Sister to search Sisters Glacier on foot while drones and aircraft from U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations searched from the air. NAVY SUSPENDS SEARCH FOR SAILOR WHO WENT MISSING WHEN HELICOPTER WENT DOWN IN ARABIAN SEA After Sunday's reported sighting, crews returned to the mountain Monday morning, where they found Singh's remains. "We are deeply grateful to all who contributed time, expertise and resources throughout this mission," the sheriff's office said. Singh's death comes just days after authorities recovered the body of another overdue hiker, Steven Dorsett, in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest in Whatcom County. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a567014c2ca79de23672307 Pritzker skewered as ‘victim of his own’ policy after repeat offender arrested in governor’s backyard te 2026-07-14T17:21:24.104Z Pritzker skewered as ‘victim of his own’ policy after repeat offender arrested in governor’s backyard A repeat offender was charged with trespassing at Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker’s Chicago home over Independence Day weekend, prompting renewed criticism from Republicans and crime-policy critics over the Democrat’s public-safety record. Dwayne Cortez Milton was arrested on the night of July 4 after he was seen allegedly jumping a fence and entering Pritzker’s backyard. Milton faces a trespassing charge but was released from custody pending trial, ABC 7 Chicago reported.  Milton was ordered released in the trespassing case, but court documents show he pleaded guilty July 7 in a separate theft case and remains in custody. The suspect was allegedly under electronic monitoring at the time of the trespassing charge and had an extensive criminal history, CWB Chicago reported, citing court records. Pritzker has been repeatedly criticized for his soft-on-crime policies, including the elimination of cash bail, opposition to mandatory minimum expansions, expanding parole opportunities and sentencing reform. Illinois became the first state to abolish cash bail statewide after Pritzker signed the SAFE-T Act in 2021, following years of Democratic-led criminal justice reform efforts in the state. REPORTER'S NOTEBOOK: CHICAGO COP KILLED AFTER SUSPECT RELEASED UNDER SAFE-T ACT Opponents to the SAFE-T Act have claimed it makes it harder to keep some repeat offenders detained before trial, while supporters say the law prevents wealth from determining whether defendants remain jailed before a trial. Critics were quick to react on social media, arguing the incident underscored their concerns about Illinois’ criminal justice policies. "A 10-time convicted felon slips his electronic monitor. The court isn't told for days. He's found in JB Pritzker's own backyard. How many more warnings does Illinois need before we admit the SAFE-T Act is failing," wrote GOP Illinois gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey on X. "Sorry to hear that, Governor. No one deserves to have their home violated like that. I hope you will take reforming the SAFE-T Act more seriously now," wrote Americans for Prosperity IL state director Brian Costin. "The Governor is a victim of his own soft on crime policy. He has blood on his hands as many convicted felons continue to commit violent crimes daily," said Illinois Review contributor Mark Weyermuller. President Donald Trump and Pritzker have repeatedly clashed over its sharply differing approaches to crime as the administration has ramped up their stronger stance deploying National Guard members to back various large cities. "Governor JB Pritzker should pick up the phone and call me," Trump posted on Truth Social at the end of June after 39 people were injured and 4 were dead in the Windy City over a weekend. Fox News Digital reached out to Pritzker's office, the Chicago Police Department and the White House for comment. WATCH: ANGEL MOM TURNS TABLES ON SANCTUARY POLITICIANS WITH BASIC QUESTION ABOUT THEIR PRIORITIES Trump and Pritzker’s feud has reached some of its most heated points over the administration's immigration enforcement policies deporting illegal aliens.  BIDEN JUDGE REJECTS TRUMP'S SANCTUARY CITIES LAWSUIT, SAYS EVEN A WIN WOULDN'T SOLVE DOJ'S PROBLEM Pritzker, who is floated as a potential 2028 Democratic presidential candidate, has repeatedly defended Illinois' sanctuary policies and accused ICE agents of targeting "law-abiding" immigrants rather than dangerous criminals. "I would like them to take real gang members and violent criminals off our streets — like, I would love it," he said in October. "But that’s not what they’re doing. They’re just going after Black and Brown people." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a566de3c2ca79de236722a9 'McDonald's changed the course of my life': Congressman sells business he built since his teen years te 2026-07-14T17:12:03.906Z 'McDonald's changed the course of my life': Congressman sells business he built since his teen years A North Carolina congressman who started working at McDonald's as a teenager has sold the restaurant business he and his wife spent decades building, bringing a nearly 50-year chapter with the fast-food chain to a close. Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-N.C., and his wife, Teresa, announced on Monday that they have sold their McDonald's restaurant business to longtime friends and fellow franchisees Christine and Chris Nevant of Asheville, North Carolina. Financial terms of the sale were not disclosed. Edwards said the transition marks the end of a journey that began when he took his first job at McDonald's when he was 16 years old. REGIONAL BURGER CHAINS ARE BEATING FAST-FOOD GIANTS IN ONE KEY MEASURE Years later, he purchased that same restaurant, eventually increasing his ownership into multiple locations across western North Carolina. "McDonald's changed the course of my life," Edwards said in a statement. "It taught me the value of hard work, personal responsibility, teamwork and serving others." The sale allows Edwards to fully step away from business ownership and devote more time to serving western North Carolina in Congress. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "While leaving a business that has meant so much to our family is bittersweet, this transition allows us to dedicate even more time and energy to the work of serving our communities and fighting for the people of our mountain region," Edwards said. The buyers are longtime friends of the Edwards family and have owned McDonald's restaurants in the Asheville area for years, according to a news release announcing the sale. The announcement did not disclose how many restaurants were included in the sale. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS After Edwards was elected to the North Carolina Senate in 2016, Teresa Edwards took over the day-to-day management of the McDonald's restaurants. "There is no question that Teresa made this possible," the 65-year-old congressman said. "She carried the responsibility of managing our business for nearly a decade while I served in elected office. Her dedication, leadership and countless sacrifices gave me the opportunity to serve our communities. I couldn't be more grateful." TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ The couple thanked their employees, customers and the surrounding communities for supporting the business over the years. "We will always be thankful for the friendships we've made and for the opportunity to have been part of so many lives through our restaurants," Edwards said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a566dd0c2ca79de236722a0 Conor McGregor launches 'World's Baddest Man' fighting tournament series on Fox Nation with eight-figure prize te 2026-07-14T17:11:44.450Z Conor McGregor launches 'World's Baddest Man' fighting tournament series on Fox Nation with eight-figure prize MMA superstar Conor McGregor and Fox Nation are teaming up to find the baddest man in the world. McGregor is set to host "World's Baddest Man," a new original documentary competition series premiering in summer of 2027. Created in partnership with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), of which McGregor is a co-owner, the series will provide unprecedented access to the fighters entering the ring, chronicling their training, sacrifices, personal struggles and relentless determination as they compete for the coveted title of World's Baddest Man and an eight-figure prize pool. "Conor McGregor is one of the most recognizable figures in combat sports, and we're excited to partner with him on a bold new original series unlike any other," said Lauren Petterson, president of Fox Nation. CONOR MCGREGOR REACTS TO DISASTROUS UFC RETURN: 'MY HEAD GASKET IS GONE' "'World's Baddest Man' combines premium documentary storytelling with world-class competition, providing Fox Nation subscribers unprecedented access to unique athletes while showcasing the grit, determination and heart required to compete for one of the biggest prizes in combat sports." Conor "The Notorious" McGregor will be heavily featured in the series as he follows a diverse roster of Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship athletes through a grueling elimination tournament toward a winner-take-all live championship event. WWE'S PAUL HEYMAN TAKES SWIPE AT CONOR MCGREGOR INJURY ON 'MONDAY NIGHT RAW' "BKFC has changed the game of combat sports, and I couldn’t be more excited to partner with FOX Nation and unleash the 'World’s Baddest Man' tournament," the Irish fighter said. "This tournament will bring together the toughest fighters on the planet in a true test of heart, grit and willpower, and I’m proud to be part of something that will set a new standard for what it means to be the baddest man in the world." The announcement comes just days after McGregor’s long-anticipated return to the UFC on Saturday night against fellow MMA star Max Holloway in the main event of UFC 329 in Las Vegas. McGregor appeared to injure his leg early in the bout, prompting the referee to stop the fight just over a minute after it began and awarding Holloway a TKO victory. The new series will put McGregor at the center of a different kind of combat sports showcase, as elite domestic and international fighters compete in a high-stakes, bracket-style tournament next summer on Fox Nation for the title of "World’s Baddest Man." CLICK HERE TO JOIN FOX NATION Fox News Digital's Chantz Martin contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a566d7cc2ca79de23672271 AJ Mortazavi set to compete in Iron Chef Tucson finale te 2026-07-14T17:10:20.490Z AJ Mortazavi set to compete in Iron Chef Tucson finale Chef Amir Joshua Mortazavi built a winning taco around a photo of the ocean, and on July 18, he'll find out if that instinct is enough to make him Tucson's next Iron Chef. Mortazavi, who goes by Chef AJ, is executive chef of The Barnyard Crafthouse & Eatery on Tucson's east side. He'll compete against OBON Sushi Bar's Anthony Dromgoole, a two-time Iron Chef Tucson champion, during this year's event. Mortazavi has competed in numerous culinary competitions throughout his career, saying his focus extends beyond winning a title or first place. He sees competition as an opportunity to learn from fellow chefs while continuing to grow his craft. That philosophy was on full display over dinner service last week, as Mortazavi watched from the bar as a pair of diners at a nearby table took their first bites of food, nodding enthusiastically. "That's what makes me happy," he said, gesturing toward the pair. "Their faces, that's what I get happy about. That, to me, is the most amazing part about being a chef." For Mortazavi, success isn't about being the best chef. "It's about winning popular choice," he said. "The customers are the ones that we really want to make happy." Your membership pays emerging journalists to cover Southern Arizona the way it deserves. Chef AJ Mortazavi, center, poses for a photo in the Barnyard Kitchen & Eatery with a member of his waitstaff and store manager. Topacio "Topaz" Servellon / Tucson Spotlight. A Tucson native who is half Mexican and half Persian, Mortazavi grew up in a traditional Mexican household, with much of his childhood revolving around his grandmother, whom he called Nana. "She was always cooking, my grandfather too, always making barbacoa outside," he said. "The more I think about it, we didn't eat out a lot, I always had a warm home-cooked meal." As a kid, Mortazavi said, his relationship to food was pure enjoyment, not curiosity about technique. He fondly recalled dining on tortillas and pozole made from scratch in Nana's kitchen. That interest in creating didn't take hold until he got older and moved to Boise, Idaho, in 1997. After three months working in a restaurant, he moved from prep cook to running the kitchen, with his time in Boise allowing him to work with a team. Those leadership skills traced back to a lifelong background in athletics, where he learned the concept of teamwork early on. By 1999, he had made his way back to Tucson and was working for Wildflower and later Zona 78, growing his knowledge and experience. In 2000, Mortazavi moved to San Francisco to reconnect with his father, describing the city as "the melting pot of diversity." He said working in San Francisco allowed him to expand his skills beyond his traditional Sonoran style, though after a year and a half, navigating the city grew difficult and pushed him back toward Tucson. Their most popular dishes on the Barnyard's menu are the fish tacos witha mini chips, left, and fried cauliflower, right. Topacio "Topaz" Servellon / Tucson Spotlight. On his way back, a visit to his aunt in San Diego turned into years of culinary growth and self-discovery, with Mortazavi smiling as he recalled San Diego's laid-back vibe. "It felt like I was playing Bob Marley in my brain all the time," he said. After unintentionally attending a job fair at Petco Park, Mortazavi accepted a sous chef position at a new restaurant concept before later becoming regional chef. San Diego introduced him to the vibrant flavors of Baja cuisine, and while his Sonoran roots remained the foundation of his cooking, Baja cuisine expanded the way he approached food. Mortazavi said he found a freedom working in San Diego that allowed him to grow even more professionally. Working under an owner who encouraged him to enter culinary competitions led him to consecutive wins at the Taste of Cardiff, a popular annual culinary festival. When he eventually returned to Tucson, Mortazavi spent several months working at Noble Hops Gastropub before joining The Barnyard Crafthouse & Eatery during its development stage. He was given the opportunity to build the kitchen around his own vision, creating the menu and training the kitchen staff from the ground up. The eatery's barn-inspired design and open layout left plenty of room for possibilities, and Mortazavi said that when he first walked through the doors, he immediately saw more than a restaurant. "I fell in love with the potential of the place," he said. The Barnyard Crafthouse & Eatery on Tucson's east side, where Chef AJ Mortazavi built the kitchen and menu from the ground up. Topacio "Topaz" Servellon / Tucson Spotlight. The property reminded him of restaurants he had worked at in San Diego, but what excited him most was the idea of what it could become. He began imagining farmers markets, pig roasts, taco stations and, eventually, a Tucson-style barbecue concept that would blend the Sonoran flavors he grew up with and the Baja influences he'd come to love throughout his career. Beyond the Mexican flavors he grew up with, Mortazavi has recently begun exploring the Persian ingredients and traditions that are also part of his identity. He said he's continuing to learn more about Persian cuisine, incorporating ingredients like dates, pistachios and spices into the way he thinks about food. That same curiosity carries into the kitchen at The Barnyard, where he said they focus on natural ingredients, local farms and better alternatives whenever possible. "I enjoy cooking the way I eat," he said. Rather than relying on processed ingredients, he strives to create dishes that feel fresh and scratch-made. "I am trying to give you a home-cooked meal with an artistic touch," he said. Every dish reflects where Mortazavi has been, the cultures that have shaped him and the people he hopes to bring together around the table. That philosophy carried into this year's competition. Having previously competed without advancing to Iron Chef, Mortazavi saw this year's 18th Annual Meet the Chefs competition as an opportunity to do something different. Chef AJ Mortazavi built his award-winning Baja fish taco around a single image: Rosarito Beach on Mexico's Baja California peninsula. Courtesy of Iron Chef Tucson. He built his winning Baja fish taco around a single image: Rosarito Beach, the resort town on Mexico's Baja California peninsula. "I'm looking at a picture of the ocean and I'm like, 'How can I make it look like that?'" he said. Every element traced back to that picture in his mind. He wrapped the tortillas in a corn husk to keep them warm, plated them on a banana leaf to make the colors pop, worked in smoked blue sea salt to evoke the ocean, and poured the salsa into a tiny corked bottle. With no fryer available, an equipment limitation every competitor faced, he reached for an air fryer to get the crisp texture he was after anyway. "I wanted to control all these elements so it'd be the best taco they'd had," Mortazavi said. "So I had to focus on the components." The attention to detail paid off. Mortazavi won the May 17 Meet the Chefs competition, earning a place in the July 18 main event. He hopes Iron Chef Tucson will introduce more people to The Barnyard before it launches its upcoming Tucson-style BBQ concept. Regardless of the outcome, he says every competition is another opportunity to learn. "Even if I'm in last place, I'm still learning something," Mortazavi said. 💡 Iron Chef Tucson 2026 When: Saturday, July 18; Culinary Experience, 1 to 4 p.m., Iron Chef Competition, 5 to 8 p.m. Where: Diamond Center, Desert Diamond Casino Sahuarita; 1100 W. Pima Mine Rd. Ticket includes entry to the Culinary Experience with three hours of food and drink sampling, cooking demos, classes and more; plus the Iron Chef Competition. Learn more and purchase tickets here. Jazmin Renteria is a University of Arizona student. 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/6a566b77c2ca79de23672176 University of Alabama student, father of 3 killed; suspect found hiding in attic, police say te 2026-07-14T17:01:43.369Z University of Alabama student, father of 3 killed; suspect found hiding in attic, police say An Alabama man accused of gunning down a University of Alabama student, a father of three and a family dog was captured hiding in an attic crawl space just hours after the victims were found inside a home, authorities said. De'Kendrick Crawford, 24, is charged with capital murder in the July 6 killings of Jazmine Alexis Bates, 22, and Jose Felix Alvarez-Duenas, 31, according to the Tuscaloosa County Violent Crimes Unit. The investigation began after a homeowner, who was out of the country, became worried when she couldn't reach Alvarez-Duenas, whom she had asked to house-sit and care for her dog. POLICE IDENTIFY TWO TEEN SUSPECTS AFTER PENN STATE STUDENT SHOT DEAD OVER STOLEN PHONE After checking her doorbell cameras, she spotted a man acting suspiciously on her back porch during the overnight hours and asked her landlord to contact police. When Brookwood officers arrived for a welfare check, they found Alvarez-Duenas dead just inside the front door. As they cleared the home, they discovered Bates dead inside a bedroom closet. Both had been shot. The homeowner's dog had also been killed. NFL STAR'S BROTHER CHARGED WITH MURDER OF MOTHER AFTER POLICE FOUND HIM SELF-BARRICADED NEAR BODY Bates, Alvarez-Duenas and the homeowner all knew each other from working at a local business, investigators said. Crawford had also previously worked there and knew all three. Doorbell camera footage, electronic evidence and other physical evidence quickly led detectives to Crawford, who was tracked to a relative's apartment in nearby Northport. 🚨 Know something we should investigate? 📩 stepheny.price@fox.com 📸 IG: @fndstephprice 🎥 X: @StephenyPrice Your tip could lead to our next story. Rather than surrender, Crawford barricaded himself inside the apartment, prompting a large response from local, state and federal law enforcement. NATIONAL GUARDSMAN PLEADS GUILTY TO FATAL SHOOTING OF SOLDIER HE FOUND IN BED WITH HIS EX-GIRLFRIEND Officers eventually breached the apartment and found him hiding in an attic crawl space roughly 10 hours after the victims were discovered. According to jail records, Crawford was booked July 7 on charges of capital murder involving two or more persons and discharging a firearm into an occupied building. The homicide investigation also uncovered that Crawford was already wanted on an unrelated felony warrant tied to a May shooting near the University of Alabama. Police allege Crawford fired several rounds into an occupied office building near Coleman Coliseum after being fired from a contractor job on campus. FOLLOW US ON X Authorities emphasized that the contractor position was unrelated to the local business where he had worked alongside the victims. The killings stunned friends and former coworkers at Buffalo Phil's Wings, where Bates, Alvarez-Duenas, the homeowner and Crawford had all previously worked together. "It is with shattered hearts that we share the unimaginable loss of two beloved members of our work family," the restaurant wrote in a Facebook tribute. "Felix and Jazmine were more than employees—they were family." CLICK HERE FOR MORE U.S. NEWS The restaurant remembered Alvarez-Duenas as "a devoted single father to three beautiful children," adding that "nothing in this world made him prouder than being their dad." Bates, who moved to Alabama from Chicago, was expected to graduate from the University of Alabama in December. The restaurant said she "came here with big dreams and was determined to build a bright future," remembering her as someone with "a beautiful heart, and a smile that made everyone around her feel welcome." GET BREAKING NEWS ALERTS "Our hearts are with Felix's three children, both of their families, their friends, and everyone whose lives they touched," the restaurant wrote. "Felix and Jazmine...you will never be forgotten." The University of Alabama also mourned Bates' death. SEND US A TIP "We extend our deepest sympathy to family and friends of Jazmine Bates after this tragedy," the university said in a statement to Fox News Digital. "UA staff have contacted her family to offer support. Counseling and support resources are available to impacted students through the Office of Student Care and Well Being." The university also thanked local law enforcement and the University of Alabama Police Department for their response. GoFundMe pages have been created to help support Alvarez-Duenas' three children and to assist Bates' family with funeral expenses and transportation costs to return her to her hometown of Chicago. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a566932c2ca79de236720fb English referee will miss out on massive World Cup final bonus due to controversial ban te 2026-07-14T16:52:02.694Z English referee will miss out on massive World Cup final bonus due to controversial ban While the FIFA World Cup semifinal between England and Argentina has fans excited for reasons both soccer and history related, the matchup means a premature end for one of the best officials at the tournament. Premier League referee Michael Oliver, along with fellow countryman Anthony Taylor, will not be permitted to officiate the semifinal thanks to England punching their ticket to the final four of the 2026 World Cup. Whether the Three Lions advance to the finals or not is a moot point as well, as Oliver and Taylor's World Cup journey has come to an end because of something out of their control. ENGLAND STUNS MEXICO 3-2 IN INSTANT WORLD CUP CLASSIC, HANDS TEAM FIRST WORLD CUP LOSS AT ESTADIO AZTECA Referees are forbidden from officiating a match involving their home country, and, because they cannot be assigned to a match that has a direct consequence for their home country in the next round, the two Englishmen are exempt from officiating the Spain and France semifinal as well. For Oliver, the ban means missing out on a massive payday, as referees who made it through the entire tournament would be in line to make off with a sum north of $100,000 with bonuses added for officiating matches in the final stages of the World Cup. Oliver has officiated four matches at this year's World Cup, including his most recent fixture being the Spain vs. Belgium quarterfinal. MESSI, ARGENTINA AVOID A SHOCKING UPSET IN WILD KNOCKOUT STAGE MATCH AGAINST CAPE VERDE England's opponent adds a little extra gasoline to the fire as well, given the geopolitical implications between the two nations stemming from the Falklands War of the early 1980s. Though the conflict is over four decades old, the subject is a touchy one whenever England and Argentina have taken the pitch for the last 40-plus years. Between that and the controversial 1986 World Cup quarterfinal, when Argentina's Diego Maradona led his country past England with his "Hand of God" goal, the two countries will look to write the next chapter in their unlikely rivalry on Wednesday afternoon. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a56691fc2ca79de236720f2 Folarin Balogun admits that red-card reversal affected USA World Cup teammates: 'A lot of outside noise' te 2026-07-14T16:51:43.177Z Folarin Balogun admits that red-card reversal affected USA World Cup teammates: 'A lot of outside noise' The United States Men's National Team had all the momentum when Folarin Balogun's red card from the Round of 32 was suspended, giving him a chance to play in the Round of 16 — at least, that's what American soccer fans thought. The day before the USMNT's Round of 16 game against Belgium, which Balogun was originally supposed to miss because of a red card in the previous game, FIFA ruled that he would be eligible. The ruling added to what was already a huge controversy, as it was argued Balogun should not have been red-carded in the first place. Nonetheless, Balogun was active despite an appeal and strong reaction from Belgium. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM However, it was hardly a needle-mover, as Belgium embarrassed the Stars and Stripes with a 4-1 win. If anything, the needle might have moved the wrong way, Balogun himself said. "My initial reaction was I was happy to be back in the team, but when I kind of started to reflect, I knew it was going to cause a lot of controversy, and I could almost see within my teammates a bit of nerves, because it is something that is so unique," Balogun told CBS on Tuesday. "The closer we got to the game, I tried to just focus as best as I could, but it was difficult. A lot of outside noise and that’s hard to avoid." Balogun said the entire situation was "confusing," as the team was initially practicing without him. But the team found out on the bus to practice that Balogun would be active. "Everybody was screaming and shouting," Balogun said. BELGIUM MANAGER PRAISES CLASSY GESTURE BY FOLARIN BALOGUN AFTER RED CARD CONTROVERSY: 'I REALLY LIKED THAT' But that did not change the whirlwind of emotions, which may or may not have contributed to the loss. "It's more just being able to separate the emotion from the job at hand. We're all professionals, so it's not something I think was too difficult to be able to separate once we got over the initial announcement. You saw it was a difficult game against Belgium and that can kind of overshadow whether we were focused or not. From me being inside the camp and inside the setup, I know we had full concentration going into the game," he said. President Donald Trump admitted to calling FIFA President Gianni Infantino to ask for a review of the red card. "All I did was, I asked for a review, because I didn’t think it was a foul," Trump said. "And again, I’m good at this stuff. I didn’t think it was a foul. I thought it was two great athletes who crashed into each other and got entangled. That was not a guy punching somebody in the face or anything that would be different. "I think it’s a terrible… if they wouldn’t allow a top player, maybe the best, maybe among the best on the team, to play, I think it would have had a big stain. I relayed it. I didn’t tell him what to do. I don’t believe he made the decision. I think it was a committee that made the decision, and they made the right decision because, No. 1, it wasn’t a foul, and you want to see a game with your best players." Belgium was knocked out by Spain in the quarterfinals, and Spain will face France in the first semifinal match Tuesday in Atlanta. 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/6a5668ccc2ca79de236720a3 DeepSeek reportedly in talks to raise $1.5B, then IPO te 2026-07-14T16:50:20.238Z DeepSeek reportedly in talks to raise $1.5B, then IPO DeepSeek, the Chinese large language model developer, is said to be preparing for a 2027 IPO debut as it also looks to raise around $1.5 billion in new funds at a $71 billion valuation. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a5666b5c2ca79de23672076 Billy Cronin defies odds, amputation to chase basketball dream at Canyon del Oro te 2026-07-14T16:41:25.780Z Billy Cronin defies odds, amputation to chase basketball dream at Canyon del Oro TUCSON – The wound on the bottom of Billy Cronin’s leg was already bleeding inside his prosthetic when Canyon del Oro boys basketball coach Jason Dickens offered him an out during a two‑mile conditioning run. “Billy, if you want to do some stretching and plyos on the side, I’m cool with that,” Dickens told him. Cronin didn’t hesitate. “Is anybody else?” he asked rhetorically. Then he completed the full two miles. “I had a burn on the bottom of my leg,” Cronin said. “It was bleeding all over, but I just ran.” Dickens realized in that moment that the Dorados freshman wasn’t interested in shortcuts. “He doesn’t want you to treat him different,” Dickens said. “Never brought it up. Not once.” Before Billy’s parents, Bill and Georgina, had to endure long nights in the hospital and constant chemotherapy cycles with their son, they remember the start of his basketball journey. As a tiny 4-year-old on a YMCA team run by a 6-foot-8 coach who towered over everyone, Billy discovered what eventually became his unquestioned passion.  “He’s always been strangely coordinated and strangely accurate,” his dad, Bill, said. “He could pick up anything and figure out how to use it.” That uncanny ability convinced Billy that basketball was for him.  “It was probably the fifth grade I really took the jump to only basketball,” he said. “I was always taller; for baseball, I was kind of like being a waste of height. But for basketball, I fit in the position. I fit everywhere.” Canyon del Oro sophomore basketball player Billy Cronin has resisted any accommodations from his coach despite his prosthetic. “He doesn’t want you to treat him different,” Dorados coach Jason Dickens said. (Photo by Jakob Books/Cronkite News) A turning point in his health threatened that fit. He came home from practice one day wearing a brace and told his parents that someone had noticed something wasn’t quite right. When Bill checked his leg, he felt a hard lump above the ankle, which was something he had never felt before. That discovery set off a chain of doctor visits that ultimately revealed osteosarcoma in September 2024. Osteosarcoma is a rare and aggressive bone cancer that most often affects children and teenagers, typically forming in the long bones near the knee or shoulder. The disease causes bone cells to grow uncontrollably, creating a tumor that weakens the bone and leads to pain, swelling or a noticeable lump similar to what Billy felt. Treatment usually requires months of intensive chemotherapy and, in many cases, surgery to remove the tumor, including limb‑salvage procedures or amputation below the knee, as it did for Billy. The next year was a blur of chemo cycles and hospital nights. Billy spent his birthday, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s in a hospital bed. “I was heartbroken,” he said. “I was crying myself to sleep every night. I had a bunch of thoughts thinking this might be the end for me.” The amputation brought its own trauma as surgeons removed his right leg below the knee, and the shock overwhelmed him. “He woke up screaming and yelling about where his foot was,” Bill said.  A medication error only made things worse, resulting in a severe slowing of his breathing and heart rate. For days, the pain came in waves, and Bill held his hand through each one. Good news came at last when a biopsy after surgery revealed something extraordinary: The tumor was completely dead. Doctors had expected 75 to 80 percent necrosis, but Billy’s was 100 percent. When he walked into the Dorados’ gym for the first time, Dickens saw the prosthetic immediately, but Billy didn’t mention it. Dickens expected a conversation about limitations or accommodations. Instead, he asked how he could play JV. “Some kids have more talent,” Dickens said, “but they’re only on JV because they’re not reliable. Billy, because he’s here every single day, is able to play up.” That reliability made Cronin one of the rare freshmen who could play both JV and varsity. “His ego’s not in the way,” Dickens said. “He just wants to play.” Billy said his surgeon told him he’d never play again, but that didn’t discourage him. “I told him, ‘No, I’m going to play,’” Cronin said. Canyon del Oro basketball player Billy Cronin displays his Boston Celtics fandom proudly on his prosthetic. (Photo by Jakob Books/Cronkite News) Opponents who doubt his ability have learned about his resolve the hard way, mostly through confident trash talk backed up by his performances. “You’re getting cooked by a guy with one foot,” he tells them. Dickens said opponents often underestimate him until he drives past them or beats them to a rebound. After that, the tone changes. As Billy’s role grew, so did the physical toll. His parents watch every game holding their breath, knowing how much strain his body absorbs each night. “I’m just really hoping he doesn’t hurt his knee,” Bill said. “He’s only got one ankle.” Georgina said Billy comes home covered in bruises, every one serving as a reminder of how hard he plays and how little he holds back. “He doesn’t care if he’s going to hurt himself or not,” she said. “He just plays.” Despite their concerns, they also understand the impact he has on others. His effort has become a standard inside the program and also serves as a quiet challenge to anyone. “If any of those guys are tired and ready to quit,” Bill said, “and this guy’s out there just doing it, are you gonna stop?” Dickens recognizes Billy’s impact as well. At tournaments, referees and coaches often approach him, saying they’ve never seen anything like him. One longtime official inspected his prosthetic to make sure it met regulations, then told Dickens, “I’ve never seen this before.” Billy doesn’t think about that, and Dickens said he doesn’t even seem to notice. He just wants to play. But he does think about the kids who can’t. “The kids in the hospital, people like me with prosthetics who think they can’t play,” Cronin said. “I want to motivate them and tell them they can.” High school basketball isn’t Billy’s end goal either. He wants to become the first college basketball player with a prosthetic leg. He’s researched it, and he hasn’t found anyone who’s done it. Now heading into his sophomore year, Billy is looking to continue defying the odds, and there’s one line in particular that defines him. “If you believe you can do it, do it even if the odds are 99 to 1,” he said. “If you see that 1 percent, believe in that 1 percent.” The post Billy Cronin defies odds, amputation to chase basketball dream at Canyon del Oro appeared first on Cronkite News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a56641cc2ca79de23671fd9 Meta’s Adam Mosseri says AI token budgets could soon be capped per engineer te 2026-07-14T16:30:20.054Z Meta’s Adam Mosseri says AI token budgets could soon be capped per engineer Instagram head Adam Mosseri believes companies will eventually need to manage AI token spending the same way they manage payroll or other operating expenses, predicting that engineers could soon face limits on how much they spend using AI tools. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a566023c2ca79de23671f5c Humanoid robots perform live surgery in world first te 2026-07-14T16:13:23.078Z Humanoid robots perform live surgery in world first Humanoid robots have officially stepped up to the operating table, helping complete two surgeries for the first time. During the preclinical trial, surgeons remotely guided the machines through two gallbladder removal procedures. The robots copied the surgeons' movements rather than making medical decisions, and no human patients were involved. Unlike bulky robotic systems fixed in place, these five-foot machines used standard surgical tools and worked inside an operating room built for people. The experiment offers an early look at how a specialist could someday operate through a mobile robot in a rural clinic or another place where surgical care is hard to reach. Here is what the team accomplished and what still needs to happen before this technology reaches human patients. AI MAY SPOT DEADLY HEART RISK IN A ROUTINE ECG Free live CyberGuy class: Sick of Spam? Join us July 22 Join us Wednesday, July 22, at 1 p.m. ET for a free CyberGuy Live class that will help you cut down on robocalls, spam texts, junk email and other unwanted messages. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson will walk you step by step through simple ways to filter spam, clean up your inbox and recognize the messages that could put your personal information at risk. No technical experience is needed. You’ll also receive our spam-stopping checklist, and every registrant will get a link to the class recording afterward. Reserve your free spot today at CyberGuyLive.com. Researchers from the University of California San Diego reported the results in the journal Nature earlier this month. The team tested its system during two laparoscopic gallbladder removal procedures on pigs. During one operation, a humanoid robot handled surgical instruments while a human surgeon assisted beside it. During the second procedure, two humanoid robots stood next to each other and worked as a team. Surgeons remotely controlled both robots throughout the operation. The experiment involved delicate tasks used during minimally invasive gallbladder surgery. The robots moved tissue and dissected around the gallbladder. They also helped place clips before removing it. Researchers designed the trial as a proof of concept. They wanted to learn whether a general-purpose humanoid robot could handle standard surgical tools with enough control to complete an operation. It could. However, the trial also exposed problems that researchers must solve before testing the system on humans. The trial marked the first time teleoperated humanoid robots successfully completed live gallbladder surgeries. Robotic gallbladder procedures have been performed before, but this experiment was the first to use general-purpose humanoid machines. The work builds on UC San Diego's earlier research with the same type of robot. CyberGuy previously covered how a remotely controlled humanoid performed seven medical procedures, including physical exams and ultrasound-guided injections. The researchers created Surgie by modifying commercially available Unitree G1 humanoid robots. Each machine stands about 5 feet tall and weighs around 60 pounds. That makes Surgie dramatically smaller than many existing robotic surgery systems, which can weigh approximately 1,800 pounds. Large surgical robots may require extensive setup and take up considerable space. Hospitals sometimes need to retrofit an operating room before installing one. Surgie can stand in a room designed for human medical workers. Researchers added adapters to its hands so the robot could grip standard laparoscopic instruments. A surgeon then controlled the robot from a remote console. When the surgeon moved the controls, Surgie copied those movements at the operating table. That human-like design is important. A hospital may be able to bring the robot into an existing room instead of rebuilding the space around it. A medical team could also move it between rooms or transport it to a smaller facility. "We were surprised at how well Surgie meshed with our workspace and workflow," said Nikita Thareja, MD, a general surgery resident at UC San Diego School of Medicine and a co-author of the study. Unitree currently lists the base G1 at $13,500 before taxes and shipping. However, that price does not include the surgical adapters, instruments or remote-control equipment used in the study. The price still points to a potentially significant difference between a general-purpose humanoid and today's specialized surgical systems. Da Vinci surgical robots can cost from about $700,000 to more than $3 million, depending on the model and configuration. Researchers have not disclosed the total cost of the complete Surgie setup. CHINA’S ROBOT-RUN HOTEL OPENS TO PUBLIC IN 2027 Modern robotic surgery systems already help doctors perform highly precise procedures. However, those machines usually stay in one location and depend on specialized equipment. A humanoid robot offers more flexibility because it can operate in spaces built for medical workers. It can also hold tools designed for human hands. Researchers believe future versions could retrieve an instrument during surgery. The robot might also help prepare or clean the room after a procedure. Most importantly, a mobile system could potentially bring a specialist's skills to an area where surgeons are difficult to find. Michael Yip, a professor in UC San Diego's Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, said remotely operated humanoids could expand access to critical procedures. Researchers envision sending the robots to communities with limited medical staffing or temporary field hospitals. The goal isn’t to hand medical decisions to a machine. A trained surgeon would remain in control while the robot carried out those movements at the patient's location. That could give a trauma team on a battlefield access to a specialist located far away. The same approach could help a patient in a remote town avoid a long trip to a major medical center. Researchers have even discussed using the technology during future space missions. That idea is already moving beyond the laboratory with traditional surgical robots. In March, we reported on a London surgeon who remotely removed a patient's prostate cancer from 1,500 miles away. The difference is that the London procedure used a specialized surgical platform. Surgie could eventually offer a smaller system that works inside a standard operating room. The successful procedures do not mean hospitals are ready to start using humanoid robots on patients. Researchers had to recalibrate the robots several times during surgery. The operations also took much longer than procedures performed with established surgical systems. Latency presents another concern. Latency is the delay between a surgeon moving a controller and the robot responding. A slight lag may feel annoying during a video call. During surgery, even a small delay could affect precision. That challenge becomes more serious when the surgeon and robot are separated by a long distance. Researchers will need to improve the robot's reliability and response time. They must also prove that the system can repeat its performance safely across many procedures. Hospitals would need a backup plan as well. A qualified surgical team would have to remain ready to step in if the robot stopped responding or the remote connection failed. For now, human surgeons control Surgie's movements. The UC San Diego researchers eventually want to develop what they call an autonomous surgical assistant. That type of robot could recognize which tool a surgeon needs or complete a limited task under supervision. Researchers elsewhere are already testing a different approach to autonomous surgery. CyberGuy previously covered an AI-powered robot that independently completed a key phase of gallbladder removal on a lifelike surgical model. However, operating on a living patient presents a much greater challenge. Bleeding can begin without warning. A patient's condition can also change in seconds. A robot would need to recognize the problem and respond safely. Medical workers must also be able to take control immediately. Autonomous surgery raises difficult questions about responsibility. Hospitals would need clear rules covering who makes each decision and who is accountable when something goes wrong. Remote operation introduces another concern. Hospitals would have to protect the robot's software and communications from unauthorized access. At the same time, the system would need to continue operating safely during a connection problem. WOULD YOU PAY $8,000 FOR A ROBOT TO FOLD LAUNDRY? You will not see a humanoid robot independently performing your next surgery. This research remains at the preclinical stage, and the team tested the system on pigs rather than humans. Still, the experiment offers an early look at where robot-assisted medicine may be headed. A mobile surgical robot could eventually give you access to a specialist without requiring a long trip. It may also help a smaller hospital offer procedures that currently require transferring patients elsewhere. However, access should never come at the expense of safety. Before agreeing to a robot-assisted procedure, you should know who controls the machine. You should also ask what happens if the connection fails and whether a qualified surgical team will remain in the room. The robot may hold the instrument, but human judgment remains the most important part of the operation. Watching two humanoid robots work over an operating table may make you uncomfortable. Still, the technology could address a serious healthcare problem if researchers can make it reliable and safe. Many communities struggle to attract enough surgeons. A compact robot that works with standard instruments could let a distant specialist enter the operating room without physically traveling there. The comparatively low starting price of the base robot could also make this approach easier to deploy than some specialized surgical systems. This experiment remains an early milestone. The robots needed recalibration, and the operations took longer than usual. Communication delays also remain a concern. The researchers now need to prove that Surgie can perform consistently before anyone considers human trials. Hospitals will also need strict safety protections and trained medical workers ready to take over. Would you let a surgeon operate through a humanoid robot if it cut months off your wait for care? 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/6a56600fc2ca79de23671f52 'The View' co-host Sunny Hostin doubles down on American flags making her feel 'unsafe' te 2026-07-14T16:13:03.627Z 'The View' co-host Sunny Hostin doubles down on American flags making her feel 'unsafe' "The View" co-host Sunny Hostin stood by her previous comments on Monday saying that she feels "unsafe" in neighborhoods with many American flags.  While appearing on the "Behind the Table" podcast, Hostin told the show's executive producer, Brian Teta, "I stand by that." "I was going to say what's interesting is that this is not a new conversation in the Black community," Hostin said. She then recounted a time she visited White friends at a beach house in North Carolina and felt "nervous" after spotting a Confederate flag. TEXAS BAKERY SAYS IT'S 'EMBARRASSED' BY AMERICA, CALLS MAGA 'A CULT' IN JULY 4 MESSAGE "I'm in the South," Hostin recalled. "I've got these two kids with me. I look the way that I look, and I'm walking past a Confederate flag with a group of dudes in a pickup truck on the beach. And I scurried back to the house and I said to the hosts, 'Do you know that there's a Confederate flag out there? You know, it didn't feel great.' And they had seen the flag for years, but it didn't have the same effect on them as it would have on me." During "The View" last week, while discussing celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary, Hostin recalled a previous occasion in 2021 when she said on the show that she feels uncomfortable in neighborhoods with numerous American flags. "I said this on this show many, many years ago, because this is my tenth year on the show," she said. "I said there are times when I walk into a community and I see American flags all over the community and I suddenly feel unsafe because there’s a section of this country that has co-opted the American flag, and they equate being an American or an American flag with White supremacy and that should never be the symbol of White supremacy, but they have weaponized." FCC CHAIR MOCKS 'THE VIEW' HOST SUNNY HOSTIN FOR BLATANT PARTISANSHIP AS SHE PLEADS FOR DEMS TO WIN SENATE On Monday's podcast, she emphasized that she does not have a problem with the American flag on its own but rather when she sees a community with "flags everywhere." "Unfortunately, at this point in our country, the American flag has been co-opted by the far right. They call themselves patriots, people that storm the capital with Confederate flags and American flags. And they've weaponized the American flag. That is something that is happening in this country. And to deny that is ridiculous to me," Hostin said. She also voiced support for liberal efforts to "reclaim" the American flag. "I would be very happy to be part of a take the flag back, reclaim the American flag as a symbol of what it should be, which is, I think, justice, which I think is freedom. I think it's equality. It's sort of... the promise of this country," Hostin said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE In 2021, Hostin spoke on "The View" about Black Americans feeling uncomfortable in neighborhoods with American flags, defending MSNBC analyst Mara Gay for her controversial admission that she found it "disturbing" to see American flags, Trump flags and signs criticizing then-President Joe Biden in Long Island, New York. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a565ffcc2ca79de23671f49 Trump reveals who he's eyeing to replace Lindsey Graham te 2026-07-14T16:12:44.164Z Trump reveals who he's eyeing to replace Lindsey Graham President Donald Trump teased who he may like to see as a long-term replacement for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., as a special election to lock in a candidate for the seat fast approaches. Private and public jockeying is already underway to snag Trump’s coveted endorsement in the special election, which is slated for Aug. 11, with two lawmakers already expressing interest in launching a campaign. And as members of the South Carolina GOP congressional delegation and beyond line up for the race, the president hinted that he may already have a favorite: Rep. Russell Fry, R-S.C. GRAHAM ALLY RIPS 'THIRSTY' REPUBLICANS JOCKEYING TO REPLACE LATE SENATOR "I think Russell Fry, a young congressman, is outstanding, and that could happen. I could see that happening," Trump told Newsmax on Monday night. "I think he’s a very, very talented person." Trump previously backed Fry in his first bid for Congress in 2022, where he toppled former Rep. Tom Rice, R-S.C., in the primary. Rice was one of 10 House Republicans to vote to impeach Trump following the Jan. 6, 2021, riots on Capitol Hill. 'THE HALLS OF THE SENATE ALREADY FEEL EMPTY': TEARFUL THUNE HONORS LINDSEY GRAHAM AS SISTER TAKES HIS SEAT "He took the place of somebody that was — I mean, he’s doing much better than the person that preceded him," Trump said. "He's been very popular in the state, so I think a name like Russell Fry is somebody you can watch out for and there are probably some others." Trump’s comments on Fry come after Politico reported that the lawmaker has been communicating with the White House about a run and was viewed as a top contender for the president’s stamp of approval. Fox News Digital did not immediately hear back from the White House or Fry on whether he’s being eyed for the special election. LINDSEY GRAHAM’S SISTER APPOINTED TO SENATE AS GOP RUSHES TO PROTECT FRAGILE MAJORITY In the meantime, Trump threw his support behind Graham’s sister, Sen.-designate Darline Graham, to take over the lawmaker’s seat for the remainder of his term. South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster appointed her on Monday, and she’ll be sworn in to the role Tuesday afternoon. Trump said that he believed Graham would be there "only on an interim basis." Meanwhile, Reps. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., and Ralph Norman, R-S.C., are eyeing the race, too. Norman has gone so far as to ask Trump for his endorsement. Both Mace and Norman failed to clinch the GOP nomination for governor in South Carolina, which ultimately went to South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, who toppled Trump-backed South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pam Evette. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a565fe8c2ca79de23671f40 National League pitching depth makes them the smart moneyline pick for MLB All-Star Game te 2026-07-14T16:12:24.714Z National League pitching depth makes them the smart moneyline pick for MLB All-Star Game The MLB All-Star Game is here. We bet on the Home Run Derby last night and won some cash on that, so why would we skip the main game? I know that the All-Star Game has lost some luster in the past years, but if we cash a ticket, it pays the same way any regular MLB game would pay. Last year, we hit Schwarber as the MVP, so let’s try to get some more money. Looking at the rosters is always the first place to start for the All-Star Game. In the American League, there are some very familiar starters – Mike Trout, Cody Bellinger, Yordan Alvarez, and some newer names – Shea Langeliers, Ben Rice, and even Junior Caminero. I like the balance of new and old. Those starters probably will get two at-bats. Looking at the reserves, I’m fairly unimpressed. I get that they are all having good seasons, but I don’t love the options to fill out the remainder of the game. WHAT TO WATCH FOR DURING THE 2026 MLB ALL-STAR GAME AT CITIZENS BANK PARK IN PHILADELPHIA For the National League, they have a fairly similar makeup with Freddie Freeman, Ozzie Albies, Juan Soto, and Kyle Schwarber as the veteran presence. Guys like Drake Baldwin, CJ Abrams, and Andy Pages are the younger dudes. However, I really like the bench from the National League. Need a base hit? Luis Arraez. Need a clutch moment? Bryce Harper. Defensive replacement or stolen base? Pete Crow-Armstrong. I think the National League is deeper. For pitching, the American League is turning to Dylan Cease to start. He should be solid, and I like the rest of the American League starters. There is also some heat coming out of the bullpen if they want actual relief pitchers. The National League is having home starter Christopher Sanchez take the ball. Sanchez is a dominant pitcher and should be fired up to make this start. Imagine being the National League Manager and going Sanchez-Chris Sale-Jacob Misiorowski-Paul Skenes-Logan-Webb- Jhoan-Duran-Raisel Iglesias-Riley O’Brien-Mason Miller. That doesn’t include most of their pitching options either. As you can probably expect, I’ll bet on the National League to win this one. I just think their roster and their pitchers are better. Who actually will play in this game is a tough question to answer, though. We never seem to know it for certain. Some guys show up but don’t want to play (other guys just opt out beforehand). I’ll take the National League at -135, and I’ll skip the total, but lean to the under 7.5. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST SPORTS NEWS I really don’t have a great vote for MVP. I picked Harper yesterday, and I think he is worth it to pick here as well. However, I do think we get some sort of longball early in a game from a starter. I think it is worth picking Freeman as a shot is a decent look as well. At +3000 he has power to get the homer, and should get two at-bats. If we are going to take a different reserve, Pete Crow-Armstrong at +2500 seems to have a bit of value because he can make highlight plays, has been on a tear, and could steal a couple of bases. I've only named National League players, and even though I think they win, we probably should pick a couple of American League guys as well. Yordan Alvarez has been ridiculous this season and could put a ball over the ball in this one no matter who is pitching. I will also take Willson Contreras at +4500 for the same reason as last night - he is extra motivated to bring some positivity to him and Venezuela. Officially, I'll take the National League to win at -135. For MVP, I'm going to put a quarter unit on Freeman, Harper, Crow-Armstrong, Contreras, and Alvarez each. Just like yesterday, none of these are big bets. This is an exhibition, I just want to make it fun for us. For more sports betting information and plays, follow David on X/Twitter: @futureprez2024 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a565fd5c2ca79de23671f37 Mississippi teen accused of killing elderly couple had worked for them before shooting: family te 2026-07-14T16:12:05.254Z Mississippi teen accused of killing elderly couple had worked for them before shooting: family A teenager in Mississippi knew the elderly couple he's accused of killing before sparking a standoff with law enforcement, according to new testimony in court. Officials said Cordarius Hobbs, 17, killed 74-year-old Billy Blair and his 71-year-old wife Virginia Carol Blair during a home break-in on June 3 in Mendenhall, Mississippi. Family members of the Hobbs testified during the Thursday preliminary hearing that Hobbs knew the couple. Family members testified that Hobbs did work for the Blairs for things like cleaning around the house before the alleged shooting, according to WAPT. Billy Newsome, Hobbs’ grandfather, said he believes his grandson was called to work on the day of the alleged shooting but believes he's innocent. "My grandson used to work for the man, why you gone rob a man that you work for," Newsome said. "Why you gone stay there that long and you know the police out there, and then you gone wait until everybody gets there to run, it just ain’t adding up, something just ain’t right here." MISSISSIPPI TEEN ALLEGEDLY KILLED ELDERLY COUPLE IN THEIR HOME BEFORE FIRING ON DEPUTIES IN STANDOFF On June 3, three contractors installing a generator at the Blairs' home discovered Carol Blair's car door open with several guns on the seats around 10 a.m.., prompting them to call the Simpson County Sheriff's Department for a welfare check at 11:30 a.m, according to a Mississippi Bureau of Investigation investigator. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X By noon, the investigator said that officers arrived and were met with shots fired at them, starting a nearly two-hour-long standoff. Hobbs was captured after trying to run away from officers, the official said, adding that the teen was unarmed when he was caught. Carol Blair was found in a bedroom curled in the fetal position and had three gunshots to the back of her head. Bill Blair was found lying on his back in the kitchen with three gunshot wounds to his face. SEND US A TIP The state investigator said three firearms were found inside the home as well as 280 shell casings, all owned by Bill Blair. Hobbs' defense attorney, Zachary Vaugh, argued that there's a lack of direct forensic evidence connecting the teenager to the shooting. "There was nothing to say he’s a principle, he’s the one that pulled the trigger on these things," Vaugh said. "One of the things alone was, one of the victims was shot twice on one side of the head and once on the other. I think that’s pretty compelling that somebody else may have been in there. There’s a lot of things that are possible, just a tremendous amount of things." LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST "When you have an officer say there’s no one that can identify him at the time of the shooting, I just don’t see how that adds up," he said. Hobbs is charged with two counts of capital murder and one count of burglary, in addition to 10 other charges. He was denied bond. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL In a statement on Facebook, the couple's family previously said, "We are crushed in spirit, bruised, and brokenhearted, but we are not alone." Jason Busby, who was friends with the couple, remembered them as being extremely selfless when speaking with WLBT. "The man would’ve given you the shirt off his back, his wife is the same, and they’re just great people. It’s just a tragedy," Busby said. "Everybody around here is still in shock. They were just good people." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a565fc1c2ca79de23671f22 Racism doesn’t hide in Arizona’s GOP. It’s a campaign strategy. te 2026-07-14T16:11:45.287Z Racism doesn’t hide in Arizona’s GOP. It’s a campaign strategy. (Photo via Getty Images) The racist attacks targeting Arizona Republicans Kimberly Yee and Quang Nguyen are among the ugliest moments of this year’s Arizona primary. They’re also entirely predictable. Yee is the state treasurer and Chinese American. Rep. Nguyen, who’s seeking re-election, is Vietnamese.  Both are conservative Republicans, but ideology doesn’t shield them from racism within a political movement that has long stoked it. GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE Consider Yee first. She’s hoping to defeat Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne in the July 21 Republican primary for schools chief. Yee is a formidable candidate, which explains why an independent political group tried to boost Horne with a digital ad portraying her as the “Empress of DEI.” Everything about the ad was designed to emphasize her ethnicity. The imagery and the music were unmistakably Chinese. It accused Yee of leading a “national shadow government of bureaucrats pushing an extreme diversity, equity and inclusion agenda.” Both Yee and Horne condemned the ad as racist. “I’m shocked by the appeal to ethnic prejudice and I denounce it,” said Horne, urging the California-based dark-money group Arizonans for Election Integrity to pull the ad. His plea was ignored, and the ad continued running through July 2 as planned, generating hundreds of thousands of views and a ton of media coverage. It did its job. The dark-money group appealed to ethnic prejudice. Horne condemned it. Republican voters still saw Yee portrayed as a suspicious Chinese “empress.” Plus, Tom Horne was shocked by ethnic prejudice? Give me a break. This is the same Tom Horne who wraps himself in Martin Luther King Jr.’s words about judging people by the content of their character rather than the color of their skin. Yet as attorney general, he dismantled the Mexican American Studies program in Tucson,he rails against critical race theory, a concept he can’t even define, and brags about opposing stereotyping students while doing exactly that. All that to say, the ad attacking Yee accomplished exactly what it was intended to do. It allowed Horne to denounce racism publicly while Republican primary voters were left with an image of Yee as an untrustworthy foreigner with an agenda that threatens Arizona classrooms. In a column for The Hill, Juan Williams argued that the MAGA movement includes “two types of members: people who are racists, and people willing to play along by pretending there is no racism.” Which one fits Horne?  The second-ugliest moment (so far) came courtesy of Tyler Bowyer, chief operating officer of Turning Point USA. He apparently couldn’t resist spilling his prejudice onto a social media exchange that touted endorsements of a state race, including that of Nguyen. Bowyer claimed Nguyen had the worst score from his group. Nguyen dismissed the claim as fake and called Bowyer “a clown.” Bowyer replied: “Can you speak English?” Was that fair criticism? Absolutely not. Would Bowyer question Nguyen’s English proficiency if he wasn’t Vietnamese? This kind of racism isn’t new. It’s been woven into American culture and government policies throughout much of our nation’s history. This year, as Americans celebrate the country’s founding ideal that “all men are created equal,” it’s worth remembering that the promise has never been equally extended to people of color. Black people, for instance, still face all sorts of discrimination, and immigrants remain convenient political pawns. Virtually every minority group has endured discriminatory laws and media stereotyping. Hollywood once portrayed Asians as perpetual foreign threats, the Irish as drunken brawlers and Mexicans as servants, bandits or criminals. Popular media has evolved a lot, but too many politicians haven’t. President Donald Trump has brought all that racism to the forefront of his agenda and American politics, repeatedly characterizing Mexicans as criminals and falsely claiming that Haitian people are “eating their dogs.” Arizona Republicans quickly followed suit with their own racist attack. Clearly, the attacks on Yee and Nguyen aren’t isolated campaign-season missteps. They’re part of a long political playbook used by politicians who get to deny racism while exploiting it and by others who openly embrace MAGA’s white nationalist tendencies. Racism isn’t exclusive to Republicans, of course. But today’s Republican Party no longer treats it as politically disqualifying. More than that, it is increasingly acceptable among GOP voters and candidates openly exploit that. Conservatism doesn’t require membership in a political movement that blatantly stokes racial resentment. So, why do Yee and Nguyen remain in MAGA’s Republican Party? Their continued association sends its own message. YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a565f6cc2ca79de23671ee2 Google Images gets a Pinterest-like redesign focused on discovery te 2026-07-14T16:10:20.811Z Google Images gets a Pinterest-like redesign focused on discovery Now, when users navigate to Google Images, they'll see a "For You" gallery of images tailored to their interests and browsing history. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a565d54c2ca79de23671ebd Kagan recalls Lindsey Graham's vote that helped seal her Supreme Court confirmation te 2026-07-14T16:01:24.108Z Kagan recalls Lindsey Graham's vote that helped seal her Supreme Court confirmation Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan opened her testimony before the House Appropriations Committee Tuesday by offering condolences following the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-Ky., who died Saturday from a ruptured aorta. "I wish to express the entire court's condolences to his, his sister, the rest of his family, his many friends and colleagues here in the House, in the Senate and elsewhere on behalf of the entire court," Kagan said. Kagan spent the majority of her tribute to Graham reflecting on Graham's role in her 2010 confirmation, noting that he was one of just five Senate Republicans to vote in favor of her nomination after she was selected by then-President Barack Obama. Graham's bipartisan support stood out at the time and has become even more notable as Supreme Court confirmation votes have grown increasingly polarized along party lines. SUPREME COURT JUSTICES HEAD TO CAPITOL HILL FOR FIRST CONGRESSIONAL APPEARANCE SINCE 2019 "Not many Republicans vote for the nominees of somebody selected by a Democratic president, and not many Democrats do the same for someone selected by a Republican president," Kagan said. "And one would not expect, such a cross party, if you will vote, certainly from somebody from a deep red or deep blue state. And yet, Senator Graham voted for me." "And I vividly remember, because he was a vivid person. The conversation that we had in his office prior to my hearing, where he got to know me, it was a long conversation," Kagan continued. "He took the opportunity to get to know me." She shared that although she did not know Graham well that he will be remembered for his sense of humor.    TRUMP PRAISES LINDSEY GRAHAM AS SENATOR WHOSE KAVANAUGH FIGHT CHANGED SUPREME COURT HISTORY "I think Al Franken said he was the funniest man in the Senate, but what I remember about that hearing was that somehow Senator Graham made me look funny, which is a harder thing entirely, by asking me what I had done on Christmas the following year," said Kagan, who is Jewish. "And I'll skip the, the back and forth. But many people said to me afterwards, that exchange with Senator Graham was the moment my confirmation was sealed." Kagan said she remained grateful for the way Graham handled her nomination. "I want to express my gratitude toward him, not only for his support, but for, approaching the confirmation process, with the kind of seriousness that he did and and the kind of respect he did," Kagan said. Graham served 23 years in the Senate and eight years in the House of Representatives. He died Saturday at age 71. His sister, Darline Graham, was appointed by South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster to finish the rest of his term, which ends in January 2027. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a5658b7c2ca79de23671dff WWE star Lyra Valkyria's new look stuns pro wrestling fans te 2026-07-14T15:41:43.358Z WWE star Lyra Valkyria's new look stuns pro wrestling fans A bond between two friends on the "Monday Night Raw" roster appeared to shatter when Bayley called out Lyra Valkyria during the show in Dallas, which set the pretext for a match at the forthcoming Saturday Night’s Main Event in New York City. Valkyria snapped in recent weeks. She turned on Bayley a few weeks ago when the two lost their chance at the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship against Brie Bella and Paige. Since then, Valkyria’s character has gone under a radical transformation. COMPLETE PRO WRESTLING COVERAGE ON FOX NEWS DIGITAL On Monday, Valkyria looked a little worse for wear. She appeared to be leaning into the character of a wrestler who looked broken by the string of recent missed opportunities. Pro wrestling fans took notice of the character change. Valkyria unleashed on Baley when she was on the mic. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "You should be the one apologizing to me," she told Bayley, "For holding me back for an entire year. This is what you always do. You come out here and you make it look like you’re this victim. Oh, poor Bayley. Poor Bayley. Bayley’s friends always leave her in the dust. I’ve been stabbed in the back too. I just don’t come out here and make it my entire personality. "And maybe, maybe if you weren’t so obsessed with all your past friendships’ failures, you’d be able to take a step back and see all of your problems. When I say this, I want to look you in the eye and say this. Everything I’ve ever made you feel good about, I was lying. You’re not a locker room leader. You are a doormat. Your face does not belong on the posters. You do drag down every single person you work with and you have always been the worst of The Four Horsewomen." The back-and-forth will eventually culminate in a match on Saturday at Madison Square Garden. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a5658a3c2ca79de23671df6 Adam Scott and Michelle Monaghan star in Netflix thriller 'The Whisper Man' arriving August 28 te 2026-07-14T15:41:23.909Z Adam Scott and Michelle Monaghan star in Netflix thriller 'The Whisper Man' arriving August 28 Netflix released the preview for "The Whisper Man." Basic info: TOM CRUISE UNVEILS DRAMATIC TRANSFORMATION IN FIRST LOOK AT ALEJANDRO IÑÁRRITU’S HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED 'DIGGER' There has been a very solid content run recently on streaming, and it now appears to be continuing with "The Whisper Man." The trailer released on Tuesday paints a very dark and sinister picture about a mysterious killer, a missing child and messages that will send a chill down your spine. Give it a watch below, and let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. First off, that trailer is absolutely incredible from start to finish. Perfectly dark tone, a sinister mystery and a looming sense of total dread. The cast is also stacked. Yes, Robert De Niro is nutty with his politics, but teaming up with Adam Scott and Michelle Monaghan is a very powerful lineup. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST SPORTS NEWS People are craving great entertainment, and it feels like Hollywood is finally starting to release a lot of great stuff to enjoy. Just judging from the trailer, early indications are that "The Whisper Man" is going to be a film worth checking out. What do you think of "The Whisper Man" trailer? Let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com, and check it out starting August 28th on Netflix. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a565663c2ca79de23671d97 MLB players, owners at odds over potential Olympic participation, including punishment for declining: report te 2026-07-14T15:31:47.078Z MLB players, owners at odds over potential Olympic participation, including punishment for declining: report As the 2027 MLB season remains in limbo due to the ongoing collective bargaining agreement, an issue two years from now is also at the forefront. According to ESPN, owners have supported the idea of MLB players participating in the Olympics for the first time, but not without plenty of wrinkles. While the owners are already set to shut down the season for nearly two weeks, there are disagreements over logistics, including hotels, tickets and a mandatory-participation agreement, the outlet said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The latter proposal, ESPN said, aims to force some of the game's biggest stars to play in the Olympics, and if someone declined, they could be placed on the restricted list for nearly a month and not get paid. The MLB Players Association, according to the report, strongly opposes the idea, saying that MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred would be able to discipline players "for just cause." Ian Penny, a special adviser at the MLBPA, said in an email last month that the organization is "seeking fair treatment for its members in consideration for the substantial financial value they would bring to LA28." "Ideally, that consideration would closely align with the value created and include direct compensation. However, what these proposals are largely designed to accomplish is to prevent our members from losing money by participating, whether due to expenses incurred or commercial rights lost, both individually and collectively. Given the significant financial benefits flowing to non-athlete stakeholders in the Games, we view these proposals as particularly modest and imminently reasonable," Penny added. MLB OWNERS ALREADY PUSHING BACK ON PLAYERS' FIRST CBA PROPOSAL AS WORK STOPPAGE LOOMS AFTER 2026 SEASON Many players, including Aaron Judge, Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber, and Mike Trout, all of whom have represented the USA in the WBC, have expressed high interest in playing at the Olympics. It also remains to be seen who would stay where if the deal goes through. The LA28 committee has also told players they could purchase two tickets per game in which they are participating but could "unlock" the potential to purchase more. The LA28 committee has offered 435 hotel rooms, while Major League Baseball has already reserved 200 — 100 for its own players and another 100 for the Japanese national team, which is expected to qualify late next year. ESPN cited four players saying they would stay at the Olympic Village on UCLA's campus, while the hotel rooms would be for their families. The six-team Olympic baseball tournament will take place at Dodger Stadium. The United States has already qualified as the host nation, while the Dominican Republic and Venezuela qualified during the World Baseball Classic earlier this year. The six teams will be divided into two groups, with the winner of each receiving a bye into the semifinals. The league would shut down for 11 days to accommodate the tournament as well as the preceding All-Star Game. The United States has played in three consecutive WBC finals, winning in 2017 over Puerto Rico but losing in 2023 to Japan and this year to Venezuela. 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/6a565611c2ca79de23671d6d Security threats led the Supreme Court to shut its front doors 16 years ago. te 2026-07-14T15:30:25.675Z Security threats led the Supreme Court to shut its front doors 16 years ago. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a56542fc2ca79de23671d19 New York college professor celebrates Lindsey Graham's death in social media post, later apologizes te 2026-07-14T15:22:23.808Z New York college professor celebrates Lindsey Graham's death in social media post, later apologizes A St. Bonaventure University professor is facing backlash on social media after appearing to celebrate the death of South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham in a social media post before deleting it less than 12 hours later, prompting renewed scrutiny of political rhetoric on college campuses. A social media account identified as belonging to Ibrahim Zabad, a political science professor at the private university in western New York, posted a message late Saturday evening celebrating Graham's death, using inflammatory language and ending with the phrase "Rest in Hell," according to Campus Reform. By early the following morning, at 5:09 a.m. according to Campus Reform, the same account had deleted the post and published an apology acknowledging the message was inappropriate, disrespectful and not compassionate. CALIFORNIA NURSE UNDER FIRE AFTER POST WISHING DEATH ON TRUMP, LINDSEY GRAHAM A screenshot of the Saturday X post dated at 11:56 p.m. reads, "He was a certified anti-Palestinian, anti-Arab, anti-Muslim bloodthirsty bigot. He personified belligerence and evil. He supported every savage war Israel launched against the Palestinians and the Lebanese and the Syrians and the Iranians and the Iraqis and the Yemenis." The post added, "He genuinely endorsed Israel's genocidal war and unabashedly supported the ethnic cleansing of the Palestinians from their native lands. He wholeheartedly and passionately supported the project of Greater Israel along with all the massacres, occupation, dispossession and savagery and barbarism that this entails. He was a merciless warmonger and bigot. Rest in Hell." The account bearing Zabad’s name and photo, which no longer appears to be active, posted an apology that read in part, "I want to sincerely apologize for the post regarding the passing of Senator Lindsey Graham. My words were inappropriate and disrespectful and failed to show compassion during time of loss and grief. I regretted the post and the words I used." MEDICAL EXAMINER RELEASES PRELIMINARY FINDINGS IN LINDSEY GRAHAM'S DEATH AS DEATH CERTIFICATE REMAINS PENDING A spokesperson for St. Bonaventure University told Fox News Digital in a statement that "we are aware of the post and subsequent apology by Dr. Zabad. His post about Sen. Graham was clearly not aligned with our university mission and values and we will be addressing the situation with him to ensure that Franciscan values are maintained and lived out at St. Bonaventure." Graham, 71, died Saturday night. An autopsy performed on Sunday suggested that Graham died from aortic dissection due to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease. The news stunned Washington, as Graham was one of the body's most active members and was even scheduled to appear on "Meet the Press" Sunday morning. COMEDIAN MARGARET CHO MOCKS LINDSEY GRAHAM'S DEATH, SUGGESTS TRUMP IS NEXT IN VIRAL VIDEO A statement from Graham’s office read, "The death certificate will be PENDING until all the toxicological and microscopic testing are finalized, and at that point the death certificate will be updated to reflect the cause of death and appropriately classify the manner of death." Fox News Digital reached out to Zabad and Graham’s office for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a5653ddc2ca79de23671ce8 Historic Brewing and Dr. Kelly's Surgical Unit partner for July 18's Hot Dog Days of Summer te 2026-07-14T15:21:01.371Z Historic Brewing and Dr. Kelly's Surgical Unit partner for July 18's Hot Dog Days of Summer Dog Days Witbier, a 4.6% ABV brew that is made and canned in Flagstaff, will make its debut at Historic’s Eastside Taproom during the dog friendly celebration from 2 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 18. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a5653c8c2ca79de23671cbb Iran abused mobile networks’ vulnerabilities to locate U.S. military in the Middle East, report says te 2026-07-14T15:20:40.394Z Iran abused mobile networks’ vulnerabilities to locate U.S. military in the Middle East, report says The Iranian government exploited well-known flaws in cellphone networks to locate and then strike U.S. military personnel in the build-up and beginning of the war. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a5653b4c2ca79de23671cb2 New York State halts construction of all new data centers te 2026-07-14T15:20:20.417Z New York State halts construction of all new data centers New York has become the first state to temporarily halt approval of large data centers, as Gov. Kathy Hochul argues the AI-driven building boom shouldn’t come at the expense of higher electricity costs, water supplies, or local control. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a5651d6c2ca79de23671c87 American biologist shot dead in his home in the Philippines te 2026-07-14T15:12:22.191Z American biologist shot dead in his home in the Philippines American biologist Kent Carpenter, 73, was shot and killed at his home in the Philippines on Sunday in what authorities are calling a murder. Carpenter, an adjunct professor at Silliman University's Institute of Environmental and Marine Sciences in Dumaguete City, was in his home with a 34-year-old girlfriend when authorities say three men broke in at 11:30 p.m. One of the men allegedly shot Carpenter in the head during what police believe was a robbery. The men also allegedly tied up Carpenter's girlfriend and sexually assaulted her, the government-affiliated Philippine News Agency (PNA) reported. TWO SUSPECTED AMERICAN COMMUNIST INSURGENTS KILLED IN CLASH IN THE PHILIPPINES The men took a laptop, cash and a backpack before fleeing, police spokesperson Col. Allen Rae Co told reporters. All three of the suspects are still at large, though local police have initiated a special investigation to find the culprits, PNA reported. Local investigators began "conducting backtracking and forward tracking operations, including the review of possible CCTV footage, witness interviews, intelligence validation, and reconstruction of the suspects’ movements before and after the incident," police wrote in a statement. DEFENSE DEPARTMENT SCIENTIST’S ACCIDENTAL DEATH RAISES QUESTIONS AS PROBE INTO MISSING SCIENTISTS GROWS "We strongly condemn this senseless act of violence. I have directed our investigators to exhaust all legal means to identify and apprehend those responsible at the soonest possible time," Regional Director Police Brig. Gen. Romano Cardiño said in the statement. "We assure the victim’s family, the community, and our foreign visitors that this case is being treated with utmost urgency, and no effort will be spared until justice is served," he also said. Carpenter was a highly renowned scientist who studied fish, co-authoring a 2005 study that crowned the Philippines' Verde Island Passage as "the center of marine shore fish biodiversity." He spent decades working as an ichthyologist, collaborating with Silliman University in some capacity since 1976. "Dr. Carpenter made groundbreaking contributions that transformed global understanding of Philippine marine biodiversity," Silliman University said in a statement. "Dr. Carpenter's contributions to Philippine marine science were profound and enduring," a statement the Philippine Association of Marine Science posted Tuesday read. "As a U.S. Peace Corps volunteer in the 1970s, he worked with the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources and helped train the country's first coral reef science team. His early papers on Philippine coral reef fisheries resources, including his work with National Scientist Angel C. Alcala on muro-ami and kayakas reef fisheries, were landmark contributions that shaped the country's understanding of reef fisheries and the urgent need for science-based management," the statement continued. "In the wake of this devastating loss, PAMS strongly condemns this act of violence. We call upon the Philippine National Police, the local authorities in Negros Oriental, and appropriate national investigative agencies to conduct a swift, thorough, and transparent investigation. Those responsible for this heinous crime must be held fully accountable under the law," the statement added. "Dr. Carpenter devoted his life to protecting the Philippines' marine heritage. We owe it to him to honor that legacy by continuing his work and demanding justice for his tragic and untimely death," the statement concluded. Fox News Digital contacted the U.S. Embassy in Manila for further comment. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a5651c2c2ca79de23671c7e Mbappe, Dembele and Olise give France the edge over Spain in the 2026 World Cup semifinals te 2026-07-14T15:12:02.264Z Mbappe, Dembele and Olise give France the edge over Spain in the 2026 World Cup semifinals It has been a couple of days without soccer, and it felt a bit strange. I wonder how I will feel after this World Cup is complete in a few days. We are down to just four games remaining (including today's matchup). It has been a really engaging and entertaining World Cup so far, and I think FIFA has to be very happy it got the remaining four teams in the Final Four. Let's see how we should play the first semifinals game of the 2026 World Cup. There have been at least two players who have said that France is the team to beat or that will win the whole thing. As someone with a French ticket, I am hoping that comes to fruition. Getting to the final game will be quite a challenge. I don't know a ton about soccer, but I can tell you that after watching these games, it seems like one small mistake can change the entire game. France has been fortunate not to have made many mistakes so far. They have a strong defense, three great offensive players, and much more, so perhaps their team is just good at covering any mistakes that are made. In their World Cup games, France has barely had to sweat. Their worst game was against Paraguay when they still won 1-0. In their most recent game, they took down Morocco 2-0. Throughout this tournament, they have not allowed more than one goal in any game, and they have outscored their opponents 16-2. Their leader, Kylian Mbappe, and his counterpart, Ousmane Dembele, have combined to score 13 of those goals. The third person of their trio, Michael Olise, has five assists as well. HOW TO WATCH FRANCE VS SPAIN: LIVE STREAM THE 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP SEMIFINALS This will be a tough game for Spain to win, but that doesn't mean that there is no pressure on France. Spain is one of the best teams in the world and they beat France last year in the UEFA Nations League semifinals. That game saw Spain win 5-4. Spain opened their World Cup with a draw over Cape Verde. At the time, it seemed like that was Spain underperforming, but that Cape Verde team proved to be very talented and a tough matchup. To get out of the Group Stage, they beat Saudi Arabia with ease, then Uruguay in a close matchup. Once they got to the knockout round, things were a bit more difficult. They beat Austria 3-0, but struggled to beat Portugal, winning 1-0. Then, against Belgium, that game was a tightly contested 2-1 victory. They never trailed in that game, but both teams scored in the first half. A very late Spanish goal gave them the lead that would never be relinquished. It was more of an error on Belgium's part than anything that led to this goal for Spain. Mistakes cost people games in all sports. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST SPORTS NEWS A lot of people are billing this as the Championship matchup. I guess they don't feel all that strongly about Argentina or England. Perhaps it is true, but if you see two teams beating each other before they face a different opponent, that can hurt them for the next game. The advantage either team has is that they will have extra rest before the final. I think Spain has been a bit luckier than France, but they also have nothing to lose. An interesting fact is that Spain comes into this unbeaten in regulation time in their past 36 international competitions. It seems like they are due to lose, right? As mentioned, I have a ticket on France to win the World Cup already, if I didn't, I would still take them here. I will take the over 2.5 goals here, though. I think the final will be France 2-1 and I think they win in 90 minutes. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM For more sports betting information and plays, follow David on X/Twitter: @futureprez2024 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a5651aec2ca79de23671c75 ICE agents instructed to end most vehicle stops in major policy shift te 2026-07-14T15:11:42.768Z ICE agents instructed to end most vehicle stops in major policy shift In a major policy shift, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents are being instructed to end "most" vehicle stops nationwide, effective immediately. According to multiple federal sources, ICE agents will cease making traffic stops, which have played a significant role in the agency’s operations till now. A federal source told Fox News that ICE will continue conducting vehicle stops only for those considered to be the most egregious targets with serious or violent criminal histories. MAINE ICE SHOOTING VICTIM WAS NOT TARGET OF ARREST WARRANT, SEN. KING’S OFFICE SAYS AFTER EARLIER DHS ACCOUNT This comes after two people were killed in ICE officer-involved shootings in Maine and Texas last week. This is a developing story, check back for more. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a56519bc2ca79de23671c6c How one YouTuber helped save ‘College Football 27’ players from microtransactions — at least for now te 2026-07-14T15:11:23.322Z How one YouTuber helped save ‘College Football 27’ players from microtransactions — at least for now College Football 27, EA Sports' latest edition of the popular pigskin video game series, was released last week to both massive fanfare and scathing critiques. The big sticking point for a number of college football and gaming fans was the introduction of microtransactions, a practice involving paying real money to unlock features in the game. Microtransactions have become increasingly prevalent in modern video games, but the idea of putting them into the latest College Football game seemed absurd even a year ago. YOUTUBER BORDEAUX GOES IN DEPTH ON EA SPORTS COLLEGE FOOTBALL 27'S 'MICRO TRANSACTIONS' Many fans pushed back on the concept of microtransactions and voiced their displeasure on social media, and none were more vocal than YouTuber Bordeaux. The content creator became the tip of the spear in a grassroots campaign to get EA to remove microtransactions from the game entirely, even adopting the hashtag #CFBPlayDontPay. Bordeaux wasn't the only content creator attempting to hold EA Sports accountable, but he was one of the biggest and earliest to do so, a move that could have been disastrous for his career as a college football video game YouTuber. I asked him whether that had any impact on his decision to lead the charge against EA in our conversation last week, but Bordeaux insisted it never entered his mind. "No matter what, I have never needed a partnership to do something," Bordeaux said, referring to his multi-year collaboration with EA. "The game is good, I'm never going to backtrack on that opinion. It's just the fact that they're putting those microtransactions in, is where I have to draw the line and say, 'Do not spend money on this.'" It would appear as though Bordeaux's efforts paid off, as EA announced that it will be doing away with microtransactions for this year's version of their game in a lengthy post on X late last week. While the move was (and should be) seen as a win from the online community - prompting Bordeaux himself to post a video on his YouTube channel titled "We Won" - the language used by EA with regard to "providing service plans for CFB28" could mean this victory is short-lived. Regardless, for the time being, it looks like Bordeaux accomplished what he set out to do when this whole crusade started. "I wanted to speak my mind on how I felt, and raise some awareness to it," Bordeaux said last week. "Because I felt like it was unfair, a lot of us creators were blindsided... I wanted to say my piece, draw my line and say 'I can't work with them after this.' "I was hoping that they would address it and listen to the community." THE FIVE BEST YEARS IN VIDEO GAME HISTORY RANKED: WHICH GAMING YEAR WAS THE GREATEST EVER? With the news that EA will roll back microtransactions, there's a chance Bordeaux will find his way back to them for a partnership somewhere down the line. When I asked him what a road back to EA would look like, Bordeaux laid it out simply. "Take out microtransactions completely, bring back all of the features that they removed, and never go in the direction of making "Dynasty" and "Road to Glory" a mode with microtransactions, especially offline. "If they really took that stance, I'm okay again," he said. For the time being, it looks like Bordeaux got his wish, and he can confidently declare victory for the gaming community. His impressive crusade against a nearly universally hated practice in the gaming community should be lauded, and shows the power we have as consumers. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a564f19c2ca79de23671bed Justice Kagan Tells House Panel That ‘Threats Have Come Very Close’ te 2026-07-14T15:00:41.671Z Justice Kagan Tells House Panel That ‘Threats Have Come Very Close’ In her prepared remarks, Justice Elena Kagan said the Supreme Court Police estimated a 38 percent increase in threats this year. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a564f04c2ca79de23671bc5 David Beckham’s health drink startup IM8 takes $1B from General Catalyst’s unusual CVF fund te 2026-07-14T15:00:20.684Z David Beckham’s health drink startup IM8 takes $1B from General Catalyst’s unusual CVF fund General Catalyst’s Customer Value Fund doesn't make equity investments. It's providing $1 billion for IM8, known for its longevity vitamin drink. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a564d01c2ca79de23671b83 Air Force helicopter makes emergency landing in DC te 2026-07-14T14:51:45.412Z Air Force helicopter makes emergency landing in DC A U.S. Air Force helicopter was forced to make an emergency landing in the nation's capital on Monday after pilots heard "strange mechanical sounds" while in flight. Air Force public affairs chief Ann Stefanek confirmed the landing in a statement, adding that no one was hurt during the incident. Multiple law enforcement groups responded to the incident, including the FBI and Metropolitan Police Department. "It was on a routine training mission when it identified a potential mechanical issue. The crew landed out of an abundance of caution as they are trained to do after hearing some strange mechanical sounds. No damage or injuries," Stefanek said in a statement. NAVY SUSPENDS SEARCH FOR SAILOR WHO WENT MISSING WHEN HELICOPTER WENT DOWN IN ARABIAN SEA The UH-1N helicopter was assigned to the First Helicopter Squadron out of Joint Base Andrews and had four personnel aboard. The incident came the same day that police arrested an armed man after he drove to a security barricade outside the U.S. Capitol. U.S. Capitol Police said officers arrested the man at the North Barricade after discovering he had a firearm. SUPREME COURT JUSTICES HEAD TO CAPITOL HILL FOR FIRST CONGRESSIONAL APPEARANCE SINCE 2019 Firearms are prohibited on Capitol Grounds, and authorities immediately closed the area while investigators processed the scene. "Our investigators are working to learn more about the suspect and why he drove to the U.S. Capitol," Capitol Police said in a statement. Police remained at the scene throughout Monday afternoon, where officers were seen removing items from a Ford Bronco parked diagonally in front of the barricade. NATIONAL GUARD SHOOTING SUSPECT IN 'DIRE,' 'SELF-INFLICTED' HEALTH CONDITION AFTER REFUSING TO EAT: FILING Fox News obtained video showing the suspect's Ford Bronco being towed away from the North Barricade following the arrest. The SUV, which displayed Florida license plates, was removed from the scene by authorities as investigators continued processing evidence and working to determine why the armed man drove to the U.S. Capitol. Fox News' Stepheny Price contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a564cabc2ca79de236717e1 I’m de-influencing you from buying the RingConn 3 (even though it’s pretty) te 2026-07-14T14:50:19.932Z I’m de-influencing you from buying the RingConn 3 (even though it’s pretty) The RingConn 3 actually looks like real jewelry, not a wearable -- but its fitness tracking and headache detection features are disappointing. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a564a54c2ca79de2367176b Reflection inks $1B compute deal with Nebius te 2026-07-14T14:40:20.875Z Reflection inks $1B compute deal with Nebius Reflection AI has signed a $1 billion deal to access Nebius's compute. Reflection was founded in 2024 and is developing open source AI technology. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a564865c2ca79de23671746 Ella Langley tells fans to stop measuring themselves against social media in viral concert video te 2026-07-14T14:32:05.540Z Ella Langley tells fans to stop measuring themselves against social media in viral concert video Ella Langley could care less about nonsense on social media. As our loyal readers know, Langley has become the most recognizable woman in the country music world, and there's not a close second at this point. She dominates the charts, racks up awards and is authentically herself. It's that last part that has helped build her an incredible following. COUNTRY SUPERSTAR ELLA LANGLEY PULLS OFF INCREDIBLE CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENT ON THE MUSIC CHARTS Now, she's sharing an important message about ignoring what's on social media. We all know that social media can be a very toxic place. It's also full of people pretending to be something they're not in order to keep with the Joneses. It's comically stupid, and the country music star has had enough. ELLA LANGLEY FANS RALLY TO HER DEFENSE AFTER MORGAN WALLEN DUET SPARKS POLITICAL BACKLASH "I think with social media and how you get to see into everyone’s life, and you feel behind, or you feel not good enough, or not pretty enough, or not cool enough. Or you can’t sing this way, or you can’t dance this way. Who gives a sh*t? This is who I am, and that’s what you get," Langley told the crowd in a viral video from a recent show, according to Whiskey Riff. You can watch her comments in the video below, and let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. Well said, Ella. Very well said. Let's just be honest with each other. Social media is about as far from reality as you can get. VIRAL GERMAN SOCCER FAN WHO CAPTIVATED AMERICA FLEES SOCIAL MEDIA AS STORY TAKES A PREDICTABLE TURN Many people present a picture that is borderline delusional. I personally know people who are completely different behind closed doors than what they show to the public. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST SPORTS NEWS Here's one thing I can promise you. You'll never see photos of me on the internet in private jets or at mansions. Why? Because it's unnecessary and tacky, among other reasons we don't need to get into here. Langley is right to tell people to not care because the internet is literally meaningless when it comes to living a happy and full life. What do you think about Langley's comments? Let me know at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a564851c2ca79de23671731 Democratic governors say proposed changes to federal grants would harm reproductive healthcare te 2026-07-14T14:31:45.572Z Democratic governors say proposed changes to federal grants would harm reproductive healthcare White House budget director Russell Vought speaks with reporters inside the U.S. Capitol in 2025. The U.S. Office of Management and Budget, under Vought, has proposed a new rule that would overhaul the federal grantmaking process, worrying Democratic governors. (Photo by Jennifer Shutt/States Newsroom) A coalition of 23 state governors and the governor of Guam, all Democrats, submitted a joint comment to the U.S. Office of Management and Budget on Monday objecting to a proposed rule that would drastically change the federal grantmaking process, saying it threatens programs related to maternal health and reproductive care. The public comment period on the draft rule, posted on May 29 with 41 co-signing federal agencies, closes at the end of the day Monday, July 13. The current rule emphasizes that grant applications should be reviewed based on merit, with language about measurable results that align with an agency’s strategic goals and objectives, while considering available data, evidence and results from past programs. The proposed rule, which runs more than 100 pages, would make a host of changes related to applications, decision making, oversight and cost sharing. The wide-ranging rule could affect billions of dollars in federal grant funding for criminal justice, healthcare, the environment, elections administration, housing and education. The Democratic governors writing about reproductive healthcare Monday also expressed concern about the speed at which the rule is set to be adopted. There were more than 278,000 public comments on the draft proposal as of Sunday afternoon, and the office said it intends to adopt the formal rule by Oct. 1. According to Regulations.gov, after a comment period closes, the agency typically reviews all comments received and conducts an analysis responding to the issues raised. The proposed new rule states that senior political appointees would be part of the merit review process to ensure that awards “advance the president’s policy priorities.” The proposal says this approach would improve transparency, accountability and proper oversight that was not used during the Biden administration. “Federal awards were often used during those years to promote a ‘woke’ policy agenda that did not reflect the values of the vast majority of the American public,” the proposed rule says. “For example, federal programs and funding opportunities were designed to advance unlawful identity-based ‘Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion’ (DEI) policies and preferences across the country.” The Democratic governors said in their comment that the proposed rule would jeopardize  states’ ability to maintain stable access to reproductive healthcare and support critical service providers in their states by allowing agencies to “unilaterally terminate discretionary grants based on political considerations, even where the award terms never reserved that right and the grantee did not have advance notice.” One example is Perinatal Quality Initiatives meant to improve maternal health and funded in part by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. There are 34 collaboratives that address issues such as bloodstream infections in newborns, reducing pregnancy complications associated with high blood pressure and hemorrhaging, and maternal mental health care. The funding is passed along to healthcare providers, hospitals and community-based organizations. Other programs include Safe Motherhood and Infant grants, Rural Maternal Health grants and others that are meant to improve services and care over a period of years. The proposed rule would also prohibit the use of federal funds for statistical or demographic analyses, which the letter said is key to achieving longstanding federal health goals that help identify and address problems specific to certain populations. That portion of the rule could cause confusion among grantees and result in worse health outcomes, the letter said.  The draft rule states that there would be broad authority to cancel an award at any time, at the federal government’s discretion, without notice.  Stateline reported the Trump administration recently canceled most of the active grants under the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program, telling 53 of 67 grantees that their funding was terminated immediately because their programs normalized or promoted sexual activity for minors. The grants were canceled two years before their expiration dates. The National Family Planning and Reproductive Health Association and a family planning organization in Pennsylvania filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Health and Human Services agency in June alleging that it is politicizing the Title X grant funding program by requiring grantees to pass an “alignment review” before being awarded any funds. “We’re sort of already getting a preview of what they’re thinking about and trying to solidify and put into official regulation,” said Christina Chang, executive director of the Reproductive Freedom Alliance, in an interview with Stateline on Friday. The governors signing the letter are all members of the alliance, which exists as a way for governors to speak in support of reproductive healthcare. The Reproductive Freedom Alliance letter also highlighted a portion of the proposed rule that refers to an existing federal budget rule called the Hyde Amendment, which prohibits federal funds from being used for abortion services with limited exceptions. The draft rule would add that costs associated with “elective abortions” are not allowable under federal awards. The governors called that language vague and overly broad, which could discourage providers from offering comprehensive reproductive healthcare out of fear of losing their funding. Stateline reporter Kelcie Moseley-Morris can be reached at kmoseley@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/6a5647fdc2ca79de236716f8 The real AI race may no longer be at the frontier te 2026-07-14T14:30:21.106Z The real AI race may no longer be at the frontier Hugging Face CEO Clem Delangue says enterprises increasingly want open models, due to cost, accessibility, and ownership. Do frontier models still matter if most production AI ends up running on open models? Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a56460ac2ca79de236716cb Scammers exploit Nancy Guthrie case with QR code money requests, Pima County sheriff warns te 2026-07-14T14:22:02.010Z Scammers exploit Nancy Guthrie case with QR code money requests, Pima County sheriff warns The Pima County Sheriff's Department is warning people about a new scam using Nancy Guthrie. In a statement on social media, the Pima County Sheriff's Department said it's "aware" of posts about the Guthrie investigation which include a QR code requesting money. "PCSD will never ask for money related to this case, or any investigation," the department said. NANCY GUTHRIE MYSTERY EXPOSES NEW THREAT TARGETING UNSUSPECTING AMERICANS LETTING DOWN THEIR GUARDS The agency advised people to "not send money to people you do not know or scan QR codes requesting payment," and asked that they report such posts if they see them. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS Nancy Guthrie, the mother of Savannah Guthrie, an anchor on NBC's "Today" show, has been missing for over 164 days. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST Savannah Guthrie in late June pleaded with viewers on the "Today" show to come forward with any new information after reports that one of the ransom notes sent to her family declared her mother dead. SAVANNAH GUTHRIE PLEADS FOR TIPS AS RANSOM NOTE CLAIMS MOM IS DEAD: 'SOMEBODY KNOWS SOMETHING' "I just want to take the opportunity to ask people, to really to beg people to come forward. Somebody knows something. This is a new story today that is on your radar, but this is the life that my sister lives, I live, my brother lives, our extended families live, our children live every day. We are in agony," Savannah Guthrie said "We cannot be at peace no matter how much I try to come out here every day and smile and find that joy, and I will, I promise I will, this is the moment to tell you that we need your help. We’re begging for your help. I’m not going to miss that opportunity. And so please, if you’re watching, no matter how small the reward is there, you can tell us. It can be anonymous. Please do the right thing for us, for our family, for our children. We love our mom. We’ll never stop looking for her, never," Savannah Guthrie added. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Anyone with information about Nancy Guthrie's disappearance can call the Pima County Sheriff’s Department at 520-351-4900 or 88-CRIME at 520-882-7463. Digital photos, video or doorbell-camera footage can be submitted through the FBI at fbi.gov/findguthrie. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a5645f6c2ca79de236716c2 Director of new ‘Lord of the Rings’ rejects ‘politically correct’ casting after suggestions film is too White te 2026-07-14T14:21:42.534Z Director of new ‘Lord of the Rings’ rejects ‘politically correct’ casting after suggestions film is too White "Lord of the Rings" director and Gollum actor Andy Serkis drew a firm line against critics demanding more diversity in the beloved franchise, arguing that his new film will reject "politically correct" casting. Speaking with the BBC, the filmmaker defended the predominantly White cast in the highly anticipated film "The Hunt for Gollum." Serkis said original author J.R.R. Tolkien’s universe was widely inspired by Norse mythology and that diversity should be a focus "where relevant," not simply to satisfy what he described as industry box-ticking. "The Shire feels very, very much like a very, a very white, you know…" Serkis told the BBC, where they note he "trails off" before continuing. MORE HOLLYWOOD HYPOCRISY: VARIETY DEMONIZES CRITICS OF CHRISTOPHER NOLAN'S CASTING IN 'THE ODYSSEY' "They're not very concerned about what goes on beyond the borders of The Shire, but they know they don't want people coming in," he said. Debate over Middle-earth’s diversity has simmered for years, as the original trilogy, directed by Peter Jackson and starring Elijah Wood and Viggo Mortensen, was also accused of being too White. Some critics have argued the original trilogy used problematic racial coding, associating the heroes with Whiteness while the villains relied on dark-skinned tropes. Serkis acknowledged the criticism of the decades-old franchise to the BBC but said they don’t plan on injecting more diversity into the films just to tick boxes. CHRISTOPHER NOLAN CALLS CRITICISM OF 'THE ODYSSEY' CASTING DECISIONS 'IRRELEVANT' "This particular film is somewhat acknowledging that. But we don't think we will be doing a politically correct just-casting-for-the sake-of-casting-and-ticking-boxes version of the film. So, it's only where relevant basically," he said. The actor, however, has spoken out in favor of diverse casts in Hollywood, noting that his time as one of the few White actors in the "Black Panther" film helped show him what it was like on set. The BBC included that in 2018, he said the film gave him a new understanding of what it meant to be the minority on set. He told the Radio Times in 2018, "[Director] Ryan Coogler said to me and Martin, 'Guys, I have to tell you this, but this is the first scene I've directed with two white actors in it.' That's an incredible perspective to find yourself in." BELOVED 'LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE' FACES WAGONLOAD OF 'WOKE' ALLEGATIONS OVER NETFLIX REBOOT The "Lord of the Rings" franchise expanded its diversity with Amazon's spinoff "The Rings of Power," which some viewers criticized as being too "woke." The show included some of the franchise's first Black Elves and Dwarves, along with other characters portrayed by actors of color. Billionaire Elon Musk even weighed in on the show, posting on X in 2022, "Tolkien is turning in his grave." Only days after that post, several actors from the original franchise posed for a photo wearing t-shirts with different elf ears that featured different skin tones with the caption, "You Are All Welcome Here." "The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum" is expected to premiere in December 2027 and is set to take place between the prequel "The Hobbit" films and the first "The Fellowship of the Ring" film of the main trilogy. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a5645a4c2ca79de23671682 Telegram’s shortlink domain is back online after day-long suspension te 2026-07-14T14:20:20.619Z Telegram’s shortlink domain is back online after day-long suspension Telegram CEO Pavel Durov confirmed an outage in a tweet, saying that short-links to the messaging app had "stopped working." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a56443bc2ca79de23671676 Cheney earns Rotary Club’s Make-A-Difference Award te 2026-07-14T14:14:19.855Z Cheney earns Rotary Club’s Make-A-Difference Award The Rotary Club of Sedona during its meeting on Tuesday, June 30, at the Sedona Arts Center, honored Northern Arizona Healthcare President & CEO David Cheney with its annual Paul Harris Fellowship: Make-A-Difference Award, along with a $1,000 honorarium that he will be donating to the construction o Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a564427c2ca79de2367165b Graham ally rips 'thirsty' Republicans jockeying to replace late senator te 2026-07-14T14:13:59.382Z Graham ally rips 'thirsty' Republicans jockeying to replace late senator FIRST ON FOX: The sharks are swirling in the water in the race to replace Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., and one of his closest allies is unhappy with how quickly South Carolina Republicans jumped on the opening. "I'll just be honest, it rubbed me the wrong way," Rep. William Timmons, R-S.C., told Fox News Digital in an interview. "The way that within 24 hours people are talking about that, that's just not appropriate," he continued. "And I don't know, I think it's unfortunate that these people are so thirsty for attention that they'll get it at the expense of — It just rubbed me the wrong way." LINDSEY GRAHAM’S SISTER APPOINTED TO SENATE AS GOP RUSHES TO PROTECT FRAGILE MAJORITY Since Graham’s sudden death on Sunday, two members of the South Carolina GOP congressional delegation, Reps. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., and Ralph Norman, R-S.C., have signaled interest in running in the forthcoming special election to lock in a new Republican nominee. Mace teased a bid on social media after she failed to secure the Republican nomination for governor in the Palmetto State last month — Norman similarly was unable to clinch the nomination, which eventually went to South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson. Mace posted a quote from "The Godfather III" on X on Sunday after sources close to her revealed she was "seriously" considering a bid in the Aug. 11 special election. 'THE HALLS OF THE SENATE ALREADY FEEL EMPTY': TEARFUL THUNE HONORS LINDSEY GRAHAM AS SISTER TAKES HIS SEAT "Just when I thought I was out… they pull me back in," she posted. And Norman told reporters that he's seeking Trump's endorsement for the race.  Norman said Trump told him, "He's got to have some time."  "I said, 'Can you endorse me if I run?'" Norman recalled. Timmons, who shared a close bond with Graham forged through hours on the golf course, argued that he didn’t believe that either would be senator after voters "just got the best polling data ever in [the] South Carolina … primary election." He contended that the next senator needed to "work to earn everyone's respect and trust. And you can disagree, but you don't need to be mean about it," and to model themselves after Graham. Timmons said a lesson he learned from his late mentor was that you have to earn the respect and trust of your colleagues: "You don't tweet hateful things at them. You don't tell them what to do. You tell them why this is a good path forward, and sometimes you have to figure out a way that you can make it work." GRAHAM'S DEATH IGNITES GOP SCRAMBLE FOR SENATE SEAT AS TRUMP HINTS HE ALREADY HAS A FAVORITE "I think that some of the people that have talked about running have a history of just saying outlandish things and taking ridiculous positions just for the purpose of getting clicks," Timmons said. "And I think that that is not something that the people of South Carolina are going to reward," he continued. "And I think that it would be very unfortunate if the next senator did not take the same approach." For now, South Carolina does have a temporary replacement for Graham — his younger sister, Darline Graham. Darline Graham, who has never held elected office before, is set to be sworn in to the position on Tuesday. From there, she’ll serve out the remainder of her brother’s term. Candidates can begin filing for the primary race one week from Tuesday. Timmons, when asked if he was interested, didn’t shut the door on the idea. "That's a conversation for the future, and obviously I support the president," he said. "I think the president is going to be the deciding factor of who the next senator is, and we will see what he decides." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a564413c2ca79de23671652 Government racism has divided us for 250 years. It’s time to put an end to it te 2026-07-14T14:13:39.919Z Government racism has divided us for 250 years. It’s time to put an end to it Like most Americans, I took part in the festivities over America’s 250th birthday. I found it quite remarkable to reflect on that number. On one hand, America is 250 years old, with so much history. On the other hand, America is still a baby compared to many other countries. I found myself having to pause and think about what was nagging me about that number. Two hundred and fifty years. Then the answer came to me. Two hundred and fifty years also marks how long race has played a role in this nation — and still does. Those who say race is as much a part of America as apple pie are not entirely wrong. We may not have the Klan riding through the streets, but I’m not talking about that kind of racism. I’m talking about government-sponsored racism. Our government has always tipped the scales when it comes to race. I found myself asking on America’s 250th birthday: Will we ever be free of our own government using race to divide us? Here on the South Side, people like to point to redlining and blockbusting to explain what happened to our neighborhoods. And those things were real, and they were wrong. But that explanation conveniently stops in the 1950s, as if nothing happened after. Most of what devastated this community happened after, not from the 1960s backward, but from the 1960s forward. One well-intentioned program after another, engineered far from these streets by people who never had to live with the results, managed to produce a great deal of white virtue and precious little opportunity for the people who live here. I have watched the wreckage of that experiment my whole life. And I have learned this: there is no solution to be found in race. We do not find our minds in our skin. AMERICA’S NEXT 250 YEARS DEPEND ON PASSING FAITH AND FREEDOM TO OUR CHILDREN So when I reflect on America turning 250, that number lands heavier than a birthday should. Two hundred and fifty years of race in America, and people still keep shoving it down our throats, as if it is the only lens left to see each other through. I know the power of race is not what will lift a single child off these streets. These kids are human beings before they are a race, and it is racist to insist otherwise. They are individuals, with their own minds, their own spirits, and their own God-given talents. It is only by nourishing that individual seed, one child at a time, that we give them the one gift that actually matters: the freedom to become who they were made to be, rather than a statistic assigned to their skin. There will always be people who resist that kind of progress, who need race to stay at the center of the conversation, because race, not development, not talent, not opportunity, is where their power lives. That has been true for 250 years, and I see no sign of it slowing down. Which means it falls to us. It must be us who resist it. It must be us who claim the American birthright of the individual and stop surrendering ground to those who profit from keeping us divided.  We have given up too much ground for too long, and that surrender is a large part of how we got here — a decline that, left unanswered, shows no sign of stopping on its own. AMERICA'S NEXT 250 YEARS BEGIN IN THE CLASSROOM So here is my answer, on this 250th birthday: Invest in opportunity the way we invest in crisis. When something breaks in this neighborhood, when a window gets shattered, when violence erupts, when the cameras show up — suddenly there is a race hustler and there is money. Suddenly there is urgency. Suddenly everyone agrees something must be done immediately. But investment before the crisis, investment in a child’s future before he ever picks up a gun or gives up on school, never seems to carry that same urgency. We will spend on the emergency every time. And we hesitate on the opportunity to develop. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION I think about the community center we have spent years building on the South Side, almost ready to open its doors. That building is what opportunity looks like when you invest in it before the crisis, not after. It is a bet on individual kids — their talents, their minds, their futures — not a program built around their race. And I believe, with everything in me, that a fraction of what this nation has just spent celebrating its past 250 years could transform the next 250 years for neighborhoods like this one, if we spent it the same way: on people, one at a time, believed in before they ever have to prove it in a crisis. That is the American birthright I want for these kids. Not a hyphen. Not a category. Not a box checked on someone else’s form. Just the same shot at the pursuit of happiness that this country promised 250 years ago, earned on their own talent, their own will, and their own perseverance.  We are Americans, first and only. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM PASTOR COREY BROOKS Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a564400c2ca79de23671649 FIRST ON FOX: Major Cornyn backer goes all-in for Paxton as GOP rallies after red state shock poll te 2026-07-14T14:13:20.463Z FIRST ON FOX: Major Cornyn backer goes all-in for Paxton as GOP rallies after red state shock poll FIRST ON FOX: The country’s largest union of Border Patrol officers is now backing Ken Paxton for Senate after having previously endorsed Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, in the Republican primary. In a statement shared with Fox News Digital, Paul Perez, president of the National Border Patrol Council, said the union is "proud" to endorse Paxton, "because we know he will continue fighting for the resources, policies, and leadership our agents need to keep America’s borders secure." This comes as Paxton, Texas’ current attorney general, continues to consolidate GOP support after what was a particularly bruising primary. Meanwhile, according to a recent poll, Democratic candidate James Talarico is running dead even with Paxton, giving Democrats hope he can be the first to flip a Texas Senate seat blue for the first time in nearly four decades. An upset like that would be devastating for the GOP’s hopes of retaining a majority in the upper chamber. SHOCK POLL: TALARICO TIES PAXTON IN TEXAS SENATE RACE, THREATENING GOP STRONGHOLD Once seen as the outsider candidate, Paxton soared to victory over Cornyn after a last-minute endorsement from President Donald Trump in the May primary runoff. Other Republican leaders who once backed Cornyn have rushed to Paxton’s support, such as Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-N.D., who said he was "all in" for Paxton. Though he previously backed Cornyn, Perez spoke very highly of the attorney general, saying, "We know Ken Paxton stands with the men and women of the National Border Patrol Council who are on the frontlines protecting our borders, and he has always fought to uphold the rule of law." He added that "while many looked the other way during the Biden border crisis, Attorney General Ken Paxton has taken action to defend our state, our nation’s sovereignty and to support those on the front lines." A close Trump ally, Paxton was one of the most prolific state attorneys general in suing the federal government under former President Joe Biden. In total, Paxton sued the Biden administration more than 100 times. With Texas comprising over 60% of the U.S. southern border, many of Paxton’s suits against the Biden administration were related to border security. He even sued the Biden administration on his last day in office over offshore drilling limits. JOHN THUNE GOES 'ALL IN' FOR KEN PAXTON AFTER BITTER PRIMARY RIPPED GOP APART Paxton responded that he is "honored to earn the endorsement." "No one understands the consequences of open-border policies better than the brave men and women serving on the front lines every day," he said. "As Attorney General, I have spent years fighting the Biden administration's unlawful immigrant agenda, defending Texas’ right to secure our border, and standing with law enforcement officers," he continued. "I will continue that fight by ensuring President Trump’s border security agenda is fully implemented, funded, and never undermined by partisan politics." Meanwhile, Talarico, a 37-year-old former middle school teacher and Presbyterian seminarian, has emerged as the top Democratic fundraiser in Senate races, hauling in a massive $27 million in the first three months of this year. Talarico and Paxton are tied at 47% support among likely voters in Texas, according to a New York Times/Siena survey released in late June. Paxton, however, has asserted that "Talarico doesn't belong in Texas," saying, "He fits in California. He does not fit here." In the same vein, Republicans have repeatedly spotlighted Talarico's past controversial comments, including saying that "God is nonbinary," that there are six biological sexes and saying he thinks of himself as a Christian who "hates Christianity." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a5643edc2ca79de23671640 John Schneider blasts claims the American flag is a 'divisive symbol': 'These people are out of their minds' te 2026-07-14T14:13:01.011Z John Schneider blasts claims the American flag is a 'divisive symbol': 'These people are out of their minds' John Schneider is defending the flag against those who would tear it down. "There are people who are saying that our flag is a divisive symbol," the "Dukes of Hazzard" star told Fox News Digital. "People who are saying that they go into neighborhoods where there's a lot of American flags and somehow they feel unsafe. These are the same people who a couple of months ago took down the neighborhood watch signs because they thought that that indicated that the neighborhood was unsafe. These people are out of their minds." He noted that the neighborhood watch is "neighborhood policing, and I love the police. They're policing their own neighborhood and saying, ‘Look, don't bring that stuff to our neighborhood. And if you do, we'll meet you. We'll meet at the border.’" 'THE VIEW' CO-HOST SUNNY HOSTIN LAMENTS 'I SUDDENLY FEEL UNSAFE' IN NEIGHBORHOODS WITH AMERICAN FLAGS Schneider continued, "So, we live in very interesting times, my friend. Very, very interesting times. But we're going to get through it. We're going get through it as long as we have patriots, as long as we have folks who are not afraid to tell --- I believe it's the truth, but I'll give some of them the benefit of the doubt. People who are willing to tell their truth, openly, unabashedly, unapologetically, like you, right, I hope like me, and we'll get through it." The beloved TV and country music star, who starred on "The Dukes of Hazzard," "Smallville," "Tyler Perry’s The Have and Have Not’s" and co-founder of The Children’s Miracle Network, did a 45-minute concert to help celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary on the Freedom Stage in Washington, D.C. as part of the Great American State Fair. WATCH HERE: JOHN SCHNEIDER DEFENDS AMERICAN FLAG AGAINST DETRACTORS "It's an honor because we're here in D.C., and we were asked by the present administration, so that's really terrific, so I'm jazzed about it," the 66-year-old said about being asked to perform for the nation’s 250th anniversary. LEE GREENWOOD SAYS HE'S 'VERY PROUD' TO STAND NEXT TO TRUMP DURING AMERICA'S 250TH CELEBRATION The "Smallville" star revealed that he also celebrated the country’s bicentennial 50 years ago in style when he joined high school bands from all over the U.S. and played the sousaphone in a parade at Disney World. APP USERS CLICK HERE FOR POST "It was great," Schneider said. "For me at that point, it was really spectacular because we got to go behind the flowers and trees at Disney World and saw, you know, kind of the inner workings of it and that was kind of like getting to go behind the curtain where the Wizard of Oz is, so I loved it. So, now to be part of something else 50 years later — I can't believe that but it's true. Fifty years later, I'm part of the sestercentennial … And I'm proud of our country. I'm proud of everything that's going on right now." One thing he loves about America is the freedom to debate ideas. 'FORREST GUMP' STAR GARY SINISE TELLS TOMI LAHREN WHY AMERICANS SHOULD CHERISH EVERYDAY FREEDOMS "I believe that you should be able to express your opinion," he said, "and have it maybe challenged, but in a friendly manner. Somewhere in the last, I don't know, maybe six years, it seems like a lot of people, if you disagree with somebody, they just like throw you out. And maybe that's social media. Maybe it's the ability to be able to block people." One thing he said he hopes never changes about this country is the "desire to celebrate our flag, to celebrate red, white, and blue, to celebrate our freedom, to celebrate those folks who have sacrificed so much in order to give that to us. And there are forces trying to combat that too." When asked what freedom means to him, Schneider called it the "opportunity to be able to do with your life or your skill set that which makes you happy. You know, life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness." He continued, "Pursuit of happiness is not necessarily having a bunch of money. The pursuit of happiness is getting up in the morning and saying, ‘I can't wait to get to work. I can wait to try this. I can't wait to write this song. I can't wait to do this woodwork. I can wait to fix that car. I want to be the best mechanic there ever was. I wanna be the the best lawyer there ever, I wanna the best whatever there ever was.’ You can't do that in other countries. They don't take it for granted." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a5643d9c2ca79de23671637 Arkansas takes home top ranking for religious freedom after Gov Sanders expands key protections te 2026-07-14T14:12:41.550Z Arkansas takes home top ranking for religious freedom after Gov Sanders expands key protections FIRST ON FOX: Arkansas has been ranked the nation's top state for religious liberty after Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed a series of laws expanding faith protections that helped lift the state to the top. Earning a score of 89.2%, Arkansas became one of only two states to earn the First Liberty Institute's annual Religious Liberty in the States index's first-ever "excellent" rating. The index evaluates states using 50 legal protections across 20 religious liberty safeguards spanning education, healthcare, family law, economic activity and other areas of daily life. "Religious liberty is America’s First Freedom, and Arkansas is leading the nation in protecting it," Sanders said. "Our rights come from God, not government, and every American should be free to live according to their faith and conscience. We’ll continue defending that freedom and ensuring the Natural State remains the best place in the country to live, work and worship." AMERICA’S NEXT 250 YEARS DEPEND ON PASSING FAITH AND FREEDOM TO OUR CHILDREN The Natural State climbed six spots from last year's rankings after lawmakers approved several measures expanding legal protections for religious exercise and conscience rights. Arkansas' rise was driven largely by Act 677, legislation Sanders signed last year that bars state and local governments from penalizing people, businesses and religious organizations for acting according to their religious beliefs regarding marriage and biological sex. APPEALS COURT REVIVES LAWSUIT BY ALASKA AIRLINES FLIGHT ATTENDANTS FIRED AFTER OPPOSING PRIDE MESSAGE The state's religious liberty push also included the Conscience Protection Act, signed by Sanders in 2023, which expanded Arkansas' Religious Freedom Restoration Act by prohibiting state government discrimination against religious organizations based on their religious identity or status. Kelly Shackelford, president, CEO and chief counsel at First Liberty, said other states should follow Arkansas' lead and "strengthen religious liberty protections in their own states." "Religious liberty is best protected when leaders are willing to act before the rights of people of faith are threatened," Shackelford said. GOV SANDERS REVEALS 'MAJOR BREAKTHROUGH' ON EDUCATION AS RED STATE POSITIONS ITSELF AS 'BLUEPRINT' FOR NATION Dr. Mark David Hall, director of the Religious Liberty in the States project, said Arkansas demonstrates how states can protect what America's founders called "the sacred right of conscience," allowing people to practice their faith not just at church, but in their everyday lives. "States have always served as laboratories of liberty, and this year’s results show why that matters," Hall said. Sanders also publicly defended religious freedom in December. She rejected demands from the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF), a group that advocates for the separation of church and state, to reverse her proclamation closing state offices for Christmas. In a response letter previously obtained by Fox News Digital, Sanders pushed back on claims it was unconstitutional, saying "only by voicing our own faith and celebrating other faiths can we make our state's diverse religious communities feel seen and heard." "With this index, citizens and legislators can see where their state is doing well, where it still has room to improve, and which existing laws could help better protect the right of conscience," Dr. Paul D. Mueller, associate director of the Religious Liberty in the States project, said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a5643c6c2ca79de2367162e WATCH: Kamala Harris torched over ‘zero sense’ WNBA pep talk in latest ‘word salad’ moment te 2026-07-14T14:12:22.100Z WATCH: Kamala Harris torched over ‘zero sense’ WNBA pep talk in latest ‘word salad’ moment Former Vice President Kamala Harris drew ridicule over a motivational speech to the WNBA's Los Angeles Sparks over the weekend – with critics arguing the appearance was another "word salad." Harris told the Sparks they were making an "incredible impact" on the country, while critics ripped her circuitous delivery and the fact she went from the Democrats' presidential nominee to "giving speeches to the WNBA." "I travel our country. Young girls, boys, people of every gender background, race, watch the ‘W’, and understand how inspiring it is," Harris said. SUNNY HOSTIN DOESN'T KNOW IF PRESIDENT IS THE 'RIGHT POSITION' FOR HARRIS, URGES HER TO RECONSIDER CA GOVERNOR "So keep doing what you're doing. You guys are impacting people who you may never meet," she said, before claiming that that includes people who "may never know your names or mine but they are aware of what you are." "And it is giving them a sense of their value, their dignity, and what they have a right to expect from this world -- so congratulations on this game, but congratulations as much as anything else for the path you guys are charting. It is extraordinary to watch." Outkick founder Clay Travis was nonplussed by Harris’ remarks, saying the former vice president made "zero sense." NATE BARGATZE FACING CANCELLATION FROM THE LEFT FOR ATTENDING UFC 250 WHITE HOUSE EVENT: 'TEAM FASCISM' "This league has still never had a team visit the White House with Trump in office," he added. Former University of Kentucky swimmer Riley Gaines said on Fox News Monday that when FBI Director Kash Patel fired up the U.S. Olympic Men’s Hockey Team in February after its upset of Canada, he was ridiculed by Harris’ ideological flank for the appearance while serving as the FBI chief. Gaines said on Fox News that while she had not seen Harris’ clip yet, she was reminded of the invective launched at the administration official.  "Was there any outrage like there was when Kash Patel was in the men's locker room after the Olympic team won a gold medal at the Olympics? No, I don't think so," she said. Other critics said Harris served up her latest helping of "delusional word salad nonsense," hearkening back to prior speeches and public remarks that also appeared circuitous or vague. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER "I still thank God every single day that this woman lost the election," user One Bad Dude wrote. "She's like a party clown at this point," another wrote.  Another quipped: "Total mystery how this person lost every swing state." Fox News Digital's Kiera McDonald contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a5643b2c2ca79de23671625 Kathie Lee Gifford details the pelvis fracture and spine misdiagnosis that pushed her to 'rock bottom' te 2026-07-14T14:12:02.202Z Kathie Lee Gifford details the pelvis fracture and spine misdiagnosis that pushed her to 'rock bottom' Kathie Lee Gifford said years of debilitating physical pain became so overwhelming that she reached a point where she felt ready to "go home" to heaven, opening up about one of the darkest periods of her life on a new episode of Sean Hannity's podcast. "I was done," Gifford said, adding later that she "just wanted to go home to Jesus." The broadcasting legend reflected on the health challenges that nearly broke her spirit during a wide-ranging conversation with Hannity, touching on her decades-long career, Christian faith, family and the resilience she found after enduring years of physical setbacks. KATHIE LEE GIFFORD ADMITS SHE 'WANTED TO DIE' AFTER MISDIAGNOSIS AND MULTIPLE SURGERIES FOR CHRONIC PAIN In the process, Gifford opened up about living "10 lives" and surviving the intense physical agony that left her crawling across her floor. "And I've been so blessed in my life. I had five grandchildren within three years. My son had three, and my daughter had two children, and thus making me a bubby, which is the Yiddish for grandma. And as joyful as that was, I couldn't even hold them." CARRIE ANN INABA SHARES HER STRUGGLE TO MANAGE HIDDEN, INVISIBLE ILLNESS: 'IT'S REAL' From a catastrophic medical misdiagnosis to harrowing falls that left her pelvis fractured, she revealed how hitting "rock bottom" physically tested and ultimately strengthened her faith. "I thought I had the best doctors in the world," she said. "And they kept saying to me, 'It's not your hip, it is your spine.'" Gifford disagreed with their assertions, saying she knew her body was telling her a different story. At the time, she couldn't walk, and a doctor's misread of an X-ray further delayed treatment. "I was crawling to the bathroom by the time I finally had my hip replaced," she said, recalling that one physician was stunned by the condition she had been living in. Gifford said she ultimately made a call to the doctor about her misdiagnosis and threatened to sue. "I don't want anybody else to ever have to suffer like that," she said. Hannity's full conversation with Gifford is available on iHeart, YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and other major podcast platforms. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a56435fc2ca79de236715db Superhuman’s new auto-draft feature almost makes me like AI replies te 2026-07-14T14:10:39.693Z Superhuman’s new auto-draft feature almost makes me like AI replies Superhuman’s latest AI email drafting feature is its most convincing yet, generating replies that often required little to no editing in our testing. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a56434cc2ca79de236715d2 Spotify expands its AI push with a ChatGPT-like music assistant te 2026-07-14T14:10:20.246Z Spotify expands its AI push with a ChatGPT-like music assistant Spotify is rolling out a new AI-powered conversational feature that lets Premium subscribers chat with the app to discover music, podcasts, and audiobooks, and more. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a564134c2ca79de236715ae Trump loses key Senate ally as election integrity fight enters critical phase te 2026-07-14T14:01:24.694Z Trump loses key Senate ally as election integrity fight enters critical phase President Donald Trump’s top election integrity priority has been stalled in the Senate for months, and with the passing of Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., the push has lost a key player in getting the bill across the line. Graham was not just a vocal proponent of the SAVE America Act; he was the Senate Budget Committee chair, a position that is crucial in setting the foundation and guardrails for the party-line process Trump has demanded Republicans take to pass the bill. His sudden death on Sunday came as the House was gearing up to launch a third budget reconciliation attempt in a bid to fund the Pentagon and attach a version of the SAVE America Act to the party-line undertaking. SENATE RETURNS TO PACKED AGENDA AFTER GRAHAM'S DEATH SHRINKS GOP MARGIN "This is a big blow to the SAVE America Act, let me tell you," Trump said after Graham’s death. It’s a maneuver that Graham has wanted to make as soon as the political reality of the bill became clear in the Senate, where a cohort of Senate Republicans have broken from Trump and Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., to block the bill with Senate Democrats. In early April, Graham vowed to make a "down payment" on the SAVE America Act through reconciliation. 'DID YOU CALL 911?' TUBERVILLE RECOUNTS GRAHAM'S FRANTIC FINAL PHONE CALL "Voter integrity laws — I'm going to create grant programs, but they'll have conditions on them," Graham said. "To get a grant, you’ve got to make sure you purge your rolls of illegal immigrants. There are a lot of blue states out there that don't do that, and we'll try to get as much of a voter ID system as I can." His position on the Senate Budget Committee won’t remain vacant, however. Sen. Ron Johnson R-Wis., is expected to take the gavel, but has not yet been formally tapped for the role. Still, he is already getting up to speed with staff on the committee and his colleagues in the House. GRAHAM EYES ‘DOWN PAYMENT’ ON TRUMP-BACKED SAVE ACT WITHOUT DEMOCRATIC SUPPORT "I just walked by Lindsey’s desk, so, I mean, I've got to take one step at a time," Johnson said. "I understand the responsibility I'm assuming." Johnson said that he’s already spoken with his House counterpart, House Budget Committee Chair Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, and is doing what he can to "organize the effort so we can succeed." He’s already gotten his hands on the House’s SAVE America plan from House Administration Committee Chair Bryan Steil, but whether the provision lives or dies is ultimately up to the Senate rules referee. Complicating matters is the running clock lawmakers have to deal with, given the time-consuming nature of budget reconciliation. The House is in session for two weeks this month, while the Senate will embark on a near month-long sprint. Both chambers will be gone the entirety of August, and return in September to a looming fight over funding the government. For now, the Senate is waiting on what the House produces, and there’s no guarantee that their product will pass muster with Republicans in the upper chamber. "The path to 51 is going to be a bumpy one, I think over here," Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said. "But, we’ll see what they come up with." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a563e9dc2ca79de2367152f Threats against the justices have been rising precipitously. te 2026-07-14T13:50:21.765Z Threats against the justices have been rising precipitously. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a563cabc2ca79de236714e7 Mamdani roasted over assertion that higher NYC rapes come from 'expanded definition' te 2026-07-14T13:42:03.089Z Mamdani roasted over assertion that higher NYC rapes come from 'expanded definition' New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani faced some backlash on Monday after attempting to explain rising rates of rape within his city, as he said it was due in part to an expanded definition of what constitutes rape. During an interview with PIX11 News, reporter Dan Mannarino asked Mamdani about New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin's concerns over rape and felony assault numbers within the city. Mamdani maintained that the NYPD has reported among the lowest numbers of murders and shootings in its recorded history and suggested that the rape statistics need to be contextualized. ZOHRAN MAMDANI PRAISED FOR 'FANTASTIC' QUESTION-DODGING ON PRESIDENTIAL ELIGIBILITY "And what I think is important to know is a lot of the increase in rape also comes from an expanded definition of what counts as rape, as well as survivors coming forward for acts that took place years prior," Mamdani said. "And we are thankful for them coming forward, the courage and the bravery it takes, but just to provide New Yorkers with that context." Mamdani's comments on the "expanded definition of what counts as rape" surprised some of his critics. While Mamdani's defenders online said he was merely providing context and wasn't downplaying the seriousness of the crime, others called out what they viewed as his dismissal of the upswing.  Democratic New York City Council member Susan Zhuang commented on the clip on X. "Expanding the legal definition of rape was an important step toward recognizing more survivors under the law. But it should never be used to deflect from the responsibility to reduce sexual violence. Survivors deserve leadership, action, accountability, and justice. They don’t deserve deflection," he wrote. "HOW did women vote for this guy?" women's activist Riley Gaines wrote. MAMDANI SAYS IT'S TIME TO 'BRING THIS CHAPTER TO A CLOSE' AFTER PLATNER CAMPAIGN COLLAPSE Republican Texas Rep. Chip Roy remarked, "Rapes are up. Rents are up. Foreign diseases and parasites spreading. Historic Churches burning left and right. Elect the third world, get the third world." Outkick founder Clay Travis joked, "Sure, New York City rents hit an all time record high today, but at least the mayor is still very eloquent on social medi…whoops!" "Going great," RedState writer Bonchie commented. Pro-Israel activist Lizzy Savetzky wrote, "Didn’t realize rape had a dynamic definition." "No wonder these guys saw no problem with Platner," Substack writer Jim Treacher wrote. GEORGETOWN PROFESSOR SAYS 'GET OVER IT' TO MUSLIM RAPE GANG CONCERNS Fox News Digital reached out to the mayor's office for comment. Mamdani's comment on the "expanded definition" of rape likely refers to New York's Rape is Rape Act, which was signed into law by Democratic New York Gov. Kathy Hochul in January 2024 and went into effect in September of that year. The law classifies rape as nonconsensual or forcibly compelled sexual intercourse, oral sexual conduct or anal sexual conduct after previously defining rape as only nonconsenual or forcibly compelled vaginal penetration by a penis. However, NYPD’s latest CompStat data from last week saw a 6.6% increase in rape compared to the same time last year, after the definition was already changed. NYPD's data also showed a decrease in murder, theft, robbery, burglary and grand larceny. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a563c97c2ca79de236714de MIKE DAVIS: Why Senate must ignore Obama judge's attack on AG nominee Todd Blanche te 2026-07-14T13:41:43.618Z MIKE DAVIS: Why Senate must ignore Obama judge's attack on AG nominee Todd Blanche Todd Blanche, President Trump’s acting attorney general, appears before the Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday for a nomination hearing that will help decide whether he gets the permanent job. Blanche is unquestionably qualified to serve as the next attorney general of the United States. Indeed, the Senate confirmed Blanche as the deputy attorney general – the Justice Department’s No. 2, with almost all powers of the attorney general – nearly 16 months ago. And Blanche has already served as the acting attorney general for many months. Blanche, a former New York federal prosecutor, white-shoe law partner, and senior Justice Department official, is the right man for the job. His experience fighting (and beating) the Biden lawfare against Trump as his private attorney makes Blanche uniquely qualified to bring much-needed accountability and reforms to the Justice Department to ensure the Democrats’ unprecedented, republic-ending lawfare is never repeated. Blanche is on a glidepath to Senate confirmation as America’s next attorney general. So naturally, Democrat operatives are getting desperate. In a last-minute judicial drive-by attack, former federal public defender-turned Obama-appointed Judge Kathleen Williams blasted out an unprecedented, lawless order Monday in which she baselessly referred Blanche for bar discipline. Her timing is obviously political. Williams sat on it for weeks, only to issue her ruling two days before Blanche is set to publicly testify at his Senate confirmation hearing. The Eleventh Circuit should reverse her order, like it has done so many other times before. Instead of rewarding Williams’ partisan and dangerous judicial misconduct, the Senate must confirm Blanche before August recess. President Trump was the victim of an unprecedented, coordinated Democrat lawfare campaign by the Biden White House, the Biden Justice Department and partisan Democrat prosecutors in New York and Atlanta. Trump sued. Among other bad actors, the lawsuit sought damages for the misconduct of Jack Smith, the former Biden special counsel who attempted to decide a presidential election for the American people through the federal criminal justice system. Trump’s lawsuit also targeted Jay Bratt, Smith’s Biden DOJ lackey. During Trump's second term, the Justice Department agreed to a settlement placing approximately $1.8 billion into an anti-weaponization fund to compensate victims of a weaponized justice system, but then scuttled the plan. Williams signed off on the voluntary dismissal under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41. That should have ended the matter, but it didn’t. OBAMA-APPOINTED JUDGE TORCHES TRUMP ADMIN IN LATEST COURTROOM SHOWDOWN, REFERS ATTORNEY FOR BAR REVIEW A group of disgruntled former federal judges who were not parties to this case — people who had nothing to do with it and walked in off the street — filed an amicus brief urging Williams to reopen the case and impose punitive sanctions on the plaintiffs. Blanche, Stanley Woodward (DOJ No. 3), and the Justice Department never even entered appearances. None of that mattered to Williams. She baselessly and lawlessly referred Blanche and Woodward for bar discipline anyway, over a supposedly collusive settlement. This ruling is legally absurd, a political disgrace, and a highly improper attempt by a federal judge to change the outcome of the Senate confirmation of a senior executive branch official. The legal problems start immediately. Williams invokes Article III Constitutional authority, but she acted solely at the request of nonparties who had no stake in the case. In other words, those with no Article III standing. Stunningly, she ordered money paid to these former judges who had no part in the litigation. She then claimed there was no active case or controversy, and she disingenuously and badly attempts to distinguish this fact — which normally would be a death knell for Article III standing — from binding Supreme Court cases. LEGAL WAR ON TRUMP’S AGENDA GAINS FIREPOWER AS FEDERAL LAWYERS DEFECT TO DEMOCRATS Williams called this case "a truly unique scenario" and admitted she could not find a comparable precedent. That admission alone should have stopped her from acting as she did. Sanctions exist to punish unethical legal conduct, not to allow a federal judge to make up new law on the fly to punish political enemies. Williams’ ruling has no limiting principle. Consent decrees are filed complaints with agreed-upon settlements that courts approve routinely. Indeed, the Justice Department has entered into hundreds of them. Under Williams' logic, were those collusive too? Should those lawyers face bar referrals and disbarment–because some lawless and emotional partisan judge didn’t like the policy result? The Eleventh Circuit needs to step in and address this mess. That will not be the first time the Eleventh Circuit has had to clean up after Williams. It will surely not be the last time, either. During the pandemic, Williams tried to micromanage Miami-Dade County's jail facilities, ordering that inmates receive masks, cleaning supplies and COVID testing. The Eleventh Circuit vacated the order. Williams struck down Florida's vaccine passport law, which protected unvaccinated cruise passengers from discrimination. She ruled it violated the First Amendment. The Eleventh Circuit reversed her. DHS MOVES ALL DETAINEES OUT OF ‘ALLIGATOR ALCATRAZ’ AMID HURRICANE CONCERNS Her most outrageous anti-Trump ruling involved Alligator Alcatraz, the state-run detention facility built in the Everglades to house illegal immigrants awaiting deportation. Florida ran it; the federal government did not. Williams invoked an obscure environmental law requiring assessments before construction of federal facilities and ordered it closed. But again, it was not a federal facility. States house federal prisoners in county jails all the time. That does not make those jails federal property. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis stepped up to help the Trump administration manage the flood of illegal immigrants who poured across the border under Biden. Williams tried to stop him. The Eleventh Circuit reversed her and kept Alligator Alcatraz open. Now Williams wants to derail a Trump Cabinet confirmation with a last-minute sanctions order dropped two days before Blanche's confirmation hearing. She never should have entertained the motion brought by those washed-up, bitter judges, led, as usual, by J. Michael Luttig, a perpetual Supreme Court reject who has made a career out of losing. Williams should have left the dismissal in place and moved on. The Senate already knows how to handle this playbook. When so-called whistleblower Erez Reuveni made last-minute allegations against Third Circuit Judge Emil Bove, the Senate ignored them and confirmed Bove. They should do the same here. The Eleventh Circuit will reverse Williams. And the Senate must confirm Todd Blanche before August recess. CLICK FOR MORE FROM MIKE DAVIS Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a563c46c2ca79de236714b9 Long agenda, short meeting for Flagstaff City Council te 2026-07-14T13:40:22.727Z Long agenda, short meeting for Flagstaff City Council The Flagstaff City Council made quick work of a long agenda at its final regularly scheduled meeting before the summer recess. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a563a42c2ca79de2367144d LPGA star reveals incredible number of cigarettes she was smoking, Philly fans boo kids & buy the WWE's plane te 2026-07-14T13:31:46.178Z LPGA star reveals incredible number of cigarettes she was smoking, Philly fans boo kids & buy the WWE's plane The sun is shining, it's supposed to be a blazing 97 degrees here in NW Ohio and the World Cup rolls on this afternoon, but, first, it's time for a fresh edition of Tuesday Screencaps where we address the sports and culture world we're all living in. Let's start with this startling piece of news from smokin' Charley Hull, who dazzled all of us with her cig-smoking antics on the LPGA Tour. We called her the female John Daly. It turns out we weren't exaggerating. In a new podcast out this week, Hull reveals that she was smoking up to 40 cigs per day at the height of her nicotine habit. "I was very stressed at the time," Hull says of her 40 cig per day performances. How does that compare against John Daly's habit? In 2014, Daly revealed, like Hull, he was smoking up to 40 cigs per day and would drink 10-12 Diet Cokes. That Diet Coke consumption was down from his peak when he would hammer 26-28 cans per day. His cig of choice? Marlboros. I just happen to be lucky enough to have a pack autographed by Big John that I curated during a trip to the 2024 Masters where I was able to meet John at the Augusta Hooters (RIP). EPIC GOLF TRIP, GERMAN SOCCER FAN FREDDY STUNNED BY SMALL-TOWN OHIO IN CUP TRAVELS, SOFIA VERGARA STOPS & MEAT Unlike Daly who continues to smoke like a chimney, Hull decided one day on the golf course to just give up cigs. She made a $10k bet with friends that she was done smoking for two months. She hasn't smoked since. 📩 Email: joe.kinsey@outkick.com Send photos, stories, tips, rants—whatever you've got. 📰 Screencaps Page: 👉 Read the latest Screencaps WHY THE PERFECT LAWN IS THE ULTIMATE STATUS SYMBOL FOR AMERICAN MEN ▶️ YouTube: Screencaps with Joe Kinsey Subscribe for videos, rants, and behind-the-scenes. 🐦 Twitter/X: @JoeKinseyexp Tag me or drop a DM. 📸 Instagram: @OutKickScreencaps You guys need to start tagging me on content you're seeing. 📘 Facebook Page: Screencaps on Facebook 👥 Facebook Group: Join the Screencaps Community 📬 Mail (Thursday Night Mowing League): 27072 Carronade Dr, Unit A 155 Perrysburg, OH 43551 🗞️ Newsletter: 👉 Subscribe here MLB wants to bring in a younger audience, but then puts the Home Run Derby on Netflix Did kids gravitate to the Netflix app like we all gravitated to ESPN back in the day? It's early, but based on where this poll is heading, it sounds like an overwhelming number of kids will have to see a clip on social media to have seen any of the 2026 Derby. Were kids more likely to watch the Derby if it was on a cable/YouTubeTV channel? Things I wonder about: This is the most-watched TikTok on MLB's channel this morning from last night's event. It has 515k views. Can these massive sports organizations exist in a world where its audience wants a nine-second clip? The price for parents to watch their kids play travel sports just keeps going up and you guys just keep paying I know one of you spent the weekend in Cincinnati at an AAU tournament. A media personality in NW Ohio says she and her husband spent $240 in entrance fees to watch their twin daughters play in said tournament. The mom says after parking, gas, hotel and food, they spent more than a thousand dollars for a long weekend in Cincinnati. But, families just keep paying it and the tournaments keep raising the prices. Look at what parents were paying in 2025 vs. 2026. Last night, I was doing the math with Mrs. Screencaps on a season of rec baseball: Total: Let's call it $500 just to get a season rolling, not including the fuel to play 45 minutes from home on random Wednesday nights. Next year, the bat budget will likely be slashed to zero Modern-day degenerates: Meet Priscilla Presley’s son – Mark in Tucson writes: I'm sure I'm not the only one who sent you the story about this clown and his gofundme... for a pizza oven... for his driveway... Besides being the degenerate son of Priscilla Presley, and asking the public to fund this pipe dream, there's so much else to parse. His defense of the request is he has ADD and bills, so he's asking the public's help. He clearly has done no research on Los Angeles and it's byzantine regulation structure, but I'd pay money to be there when he fires that bad boy up. If this ever gets off the ground, he'll be shut down the first day. Mark my words. Thank you for the daily dose of NORMAL. Mailbag: – Dan from AZ on pillows: Catching up on SC from Saturday and just wanted to second your Purple pillow rec #NotSponsored. I bought mine back in January and haven’t looked back. Also coincidentally just ordered one yesterday for the wife.One thing I’ll add for Beer Guy Neil is if you live near any of their stores, go in and try them out. They have several different options to accommodate all the various sleep preferences. I went with the DreamLayer.Lastly as a Cubs fan who will always root for Kyle Schwarber, I hope he hits a billion homers tonight. Kinsey: I want to add that I DO NOT have any stock in Purple pillows. I have never received an email from Purple to promote their pillows. I PAID for my Purple pillow. – Philly Ray in MN on my recent venture into the world of pickleball: Google annual cost of pickleball injuries in the U.S.  Yikes!  – Kevin in Naples, FL reacts to my golfing prowess and this scumbag RJ telling me to stop taking care of my yard: The Tee Shot Tuesday video was awesome. Instead of putting up a snowman, you rose to the occasion and scored par with your silky smooth swing. Re: RJ bitching about lawns: A nice lawn is about having pride in your property and taking care of the things you own. It's about being a responsible adult with taste, class, and keeping property values high in your hood. RJ's idea of creativity with his lawn is it's probably filled with grubs, bare spots, broken glass, old bald tires, and broken down 1993 Buicks. – Tom T. also reacts to this loser RJ: I have not been mowing on Thursday nights.  In fact, I have not been mowing at all.  All of my grass is DEAD, Jim.   If only I had a lawn that could feed the WHOLE neighborhood, I would be so stoked!!  The only way my lawn could feed the neighborhood, is if they had a great recipe for Plaintain stew… you know, the weeds with the little knobs on a long stem that have white things sticking out…..I had to look up the name.   Of course that virtue signaling dingus, RJ, did not send a picture of his lawn…. HE AIN’T GOT ONE!!!  I hope he’s envious of my dead lawn, but the fact is, he will never have a lawn, unless someone gifts him a house with a lawn…..maybe his parents have a lawn that he can inherit.  – Jim in East Peoria, IL is back and he's as mad as I am at Disney for not rigging America's Funniest Videos for a little girl to win a Disney cruise: Great work today on a very slow sports day. Hard to believe the schedule is so barren, but that's the way the dog days go at times. Truly UN F---ING BELIEVABLE that AFV chose Granny over the little girl. Guessing the family wasn't woke enough or something. And you are, as usual, correct - the little girl's video was MUCH better. Chuck heaving the club was comical, but typical Chuck. I too had no idea Conor McGregor was fighting again until I saw some stuff about it Sunday morning. Course, not exactly sure I'd call it fighting.... I'd say ol' RJ gets his panties twisted about a lot of things we hold sacred in America. He can just walk himself right out the f---ing door to his country of choice. And the United Steaks of America was classic! Lastly, I think we need to start a SOPHIE2032 campaign. She'll only be 30 in August, so she can't run in 2028, but I really think she'd be a great choice for 2032. Just sayin'. – Scott in Rocky Point, NY checks in on my new pickleball fascination: As a lifelong competitive guy and someone that picks up most sports easily (baseball, softball, basketball, tennis (eh), ping pong, badminton, pool, etc) I found myself getting a pickleball racket kit from Amazon to give it a go with my gf. My daughter, who lives in AZ, has joined a few pickleball leagues to meet people and just to get out and pickle which sounds very fun except for the hot summer nights there. Not exactly sure of the rules as of yet, the kitchen what? We've only smacked the wiffle ball back and forth, sort of getting the hang of hitting, but totally agree that doubles seem to be the way to play. Less movement the better. Bring on a loud-mouthed 70s couple so I can smack the ball into their faces (talkers bother me). I have a badminton side to my yard, thought about converting it to pickleball (which would make me still play badminton), but the over $10K cost was a definite no for me. I'll get the swimming pool pickleball set instead. Why do Canadians build houses so close together? Last night, I ended up down a Google Maps rabbit hole and ended up in Saskatoon where I found myself looking at neighborhoods. I knew Canadian neighborhoods were tight, but why are they tight across the entire country where there's plenty of land? ##################### That is it this morning. That should be plenty of topics to drive conversation at work today. Let's get rolling and have another great day of life. Numbers from : Stuff You Guys Sent In & Stuff I Like : Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a563a2ec2ca79de23671444 Inside Israel's mission to train civilians to stop the next Oct 7-like terror attack te 2026-07-14T13:31:26.727Z Inside Israel's mission to train civilians to stop the next Oct 7-like terror attack ISRAEL-GAZA BORDER: "Fire, fire, fire!" shouts a member of Kibbutz Bror Hayil’s local security squad, pointing his weapon at a fellow participant acting as a terrorist. The kibbutz is located adjacent to the Gaza border, from where thousands of Hamas-led Palestinians invaded Israel and massacred some 1,200 people on Oct. 7, 2023. The exercise, attended by Fox News Digital, was the eighth training session conducted by Magen48 in partnership with the Israel Defense Forces — a full-scale drill involving the local civilian defense squad designed to prepare southern Israeli communities for scenarios similar to Oct. 7. One of the scenarios simulated terrorists infiltrating the kibbutz kindergarten. With IDF forces en route, the civil defense squad had to respond while accounting for the presence of children, limited visibility and the need to neutralize the attackers while ensuring a safe evacuation. During the exercise, a simulated grenade detonated, injuring one member of the civil defense squad in the leg, while the others succeeded in neutralizing the terrorists. HAMAS SAYS IT WILL DISSOLVE GAZA GOVERNMENT, BUT ISRAEL WARNS GROUP STILL SEEKS HEZBOLLAH-STYLE CONTROL In earlier sessions, participants learned to operate weapons from behind cover while sitting, lying down, standing and moving. They are also trained to work in pairs and larger groups while developing communication skills. The exercises grew increasingly complex, with teams conducting drills inside buildings and responding to continuous emergency alerts. Because the exercise took place inside a civilian community, no live ammunition was used. All weapons and equipment were secured to prevent accidental discharge. Residents were notified in advance of the drill. Among the 47 participants were IDF soldiers and medical personnel from the Gaza Division’s Northern Brigade. Magen48 instructor T., who could not reveal his full name for security reasons, said the Bror Hayil program initially presented significant challenges. "The civil defense squad was made up of soldiers who had served in special forces alongside others who had never held combat roles in the military. Some were issued weapons they had never used during their service. Training begins with weapons familiarization, covering the basics of firearm operation and how to manipulate the weapon’s safety mechanisms," he said. One lesson drawn from Oct. 7 was that many members of civilian security squads responded alone. "Whoever ran alone was not able to fend off terrorists," T. said, explaining that the training emphasizes locating another squad member before engaging whenever possible. "The idea behind this project is to establish a unified operational language, so that if an incident occurs, nearby communities can join the response and coordinate effectively," he said. ISRAEL FORTIFIES BORDER WITH JORDAN AS IRAN SEEKS NEW TERROR PATH "The idea is that they are able to manage the event until forces arrive, then hand over control in an orderly manner while continuing to work together. They know the kibbutz, they work well as teams and they have undergone high-quality training that sharpened their skills." Magen48, established in July 2024 and named for the 48 first responders killed on Oct. 7, has trained 1,500 civilians to respond to life-threatening emergencies, equipping them with the knowledge, skills and resources to contend with scenarios including terrorist attacks, medical emergencies and fires. Counterterrorism expert Ehud Dribben, who has 30 years of experience in the field, co-founded the organization with Ari Briggs and Mike Aron. As the three began planning to create a training facility, the IDF approached them to develop a program providing each of the 67 Gaza Envelope communities with 12 full training days annually. To date, Magen48 has conducted more than 550 training sessions. The training exercise began with the community command center issuing an alert about eight terrorists infiltrating the kibbutz, prompting members of the civil defense squad to mobilize to their assigned defensive positions. Briggs and Dribben designed the exercise around five key locations where the defense squad would ultimately need to concentrate its forces. Response times are measured, and every step — from alerting residents to engaging the terrorists and evacuating casualties — is closely monitored. "The reports that emerged after Oct. 7 showed that civilian first responders were incredibly brave. They were prepared to do anything to protect their families, friends and communities, but they were not trained adequately and lacked the equipment they needed," Briggs said. "Strong, well-trained civilian response teams don’t just improve security — they help bring communities back together, strengthen resilience and ensure these towns grow and have an amazing future," he added. Retired British Col. Richard Kemp, who observed the training exercises, said the primary objective is to prevent another Oct. 7. "I was in the British army for 30 years, so I understand the importance of defense and security for a country like Israel," he told Fox News Digital. "If you know that your enemy has a capability of any sort to endanger you, you have to be ready to deal with that capability through the kind of work that Magen48 is doing." Kemp called the drill one of the most complex exercises he had witnessed. "It’s really important that these drills take place to give the local community confidence that its security is a top priority and that forces are doing everything they can to prepare for another terrorist attack like the one we saw on Oct. 7," he said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a563603c2ca79de23671381 Two regular Joes will compete with pros for $3.25M purse at inaugural 'The Champions' bass fishing tournament te 2026-07-14T13:13:39.465Z Two regular Joes will compete with pros for $3.25M purse at inaugural 'The Champions' bass fishing tournament If you’ve ever watched a bass fishing tournament and thought you could hang with the best anglers on earth, it might be time to put up or shut up. World Bass Enterprises (WBE) is giving two average Joes the chance to compete in The Champions this fall, putting them on the same water, in the same tournament and in pursuit of the same record-setting prize money as some of the best bass fishermen in the world. No pressure. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE The Champions, an inaugural tournament hosted by WBE, will feature a $3.25 million purse, including $1.25 million for the winning angler. That’s the largest prize in the sport’s history. The field will include the top 25 anglers from the Bassmaster Elite Series and the top 25 from Major League Fishing’s Bass Pro Tour. And now, two fans will get a chance to join them. WBE founder and CEO Brian Bird told OutKick Outdoors the idea came from fans themselves. "You know, whenever we would do a podcast or we would do a social launch on one of our social media, there was always comments of, ‘Well, how do I get in? The everyday person should get to fish in something like this,’" Bird said. "And so I just — it bothered me." So, he came up with a solution. Fans who buy the tournament’s pay-per-view streaming package will be entered for a chance to win one of the two spots. There is also a no-purchase-necessary mail-in option. "You buy the pay-per-view event, and it’s 50 bucks," Bird said. "We’re streaming the opening ceremonies. We’re streaming the tournament, of course, the weigh-ins, but we’re streaming the Champions Dinner. We’re streaming the pro-am. You get to watch all of that." Then WBE will draw two anglers from those entries. "We’ll just have two anglers that we draw out of that that buy the pay-per-view that are just everyday Joes, and give them a chance to compete in this tournament at the same level as the professionals," Bird said. "So I think it’s going to be really cool." Watch Brian Bird's full interview with OutKick Outdoors here: Bass fishing has plenty of weekend warriors who are convinced they could hang with the pros if given the chance. This time, two of them will actually get to prove it. "I think it’s a story in itself for these people to get to participate in something like this," he said. "I mean, at media day, I can’t imagine the questions they’re going to receive. They may have more attention on them than the pros do. "Maybe one of them will make the top 15 to fish in the championship on Saturday. That’d even be way cool too. So we’ll see what happens." The Champions will be held Oct. 28-Nov. 1 at Sanders Ferry Park on Old Hickory Lake in Hendersonville, Tenn., just outside Nashville. Bird said the goal is to create a true world championship event, something bass fishing has never really had before. "I love the sport, for one, and I love watching tournaments, and I love watching all the anglers participate," Bird said. "But I’ve always been like, well, who’s the best, right? Because there’s two leagues, and in all of our other sports, there is a true championship. You know, a Super Bowl or NBA championship or whatever you want to call it, and I just felt like the sport of bass fishing was missing that." First place will pay $1.25 million. Second place gets $500,000, third gets $300,000, fourth gets $200,000 and fifth gets $100,000. "We wanted it to be the biggest payday," Bird said. "If we’re going to call this thing the Super Bowl of bass fishing, the world championship of bass fishing, whatever you’re going to call it… the payday needed to reflect that type of status." RANDY MOSS LAUNCHES YOUTUBE BASS FISHING SERIES WHILE HEADLINING RECORD $3.25M TOURNAMENT IN NASHVILLE Bird said professional anglers do well, but they don’t make the kind of money athletes in other major sports make. If this is going to be treated like a true championship, he believes the money should match. "If you’re the best in the world," he said "you deserve to see that big payday." The fishing will be the centerpiece, but WBE is building The Champions into a much bigger event. The five-day event will include three days of competition, media day, opening ceremonies, weigh-ins, a flyover, fireworks, a massive expo, a pro-am tournament, fan activities, food and beverage vendors and musical performances from Riley Green, Lee Greenwood, Randy Houser and Trace Adkins. "The way we’re setting it all up is it’s all like what probably the fans and athletes experience at a Super Bowl," Bird said. He said fans can also expect a kids park with a petting zoo, BB gun shoots, fishing activities, aquariums, bounce houses, casting and flipping contests, horseshoe contests, bands, a beer garden and food vendors. It’s a full-blown bass fishing festival. WBE announced that one fan will win Bird’s former Ranger Z521R 55th Anniversary Limited Edition 2023 bass boat. Fans can enter by buying merch from WBE’s online store, or by mail without making a purchase. Bird told OutKick Outdoors he wanted the giveaway to feel more personal than simply buying a random prize. He said the boat has been well cared for and is "like brand new." "We’ve won some tournaments together, but I just thought it’d be awesome for a fan to get to have it and see somebody else getting to use it," Bird said. "And hopefully, it’s as good to whoever wins it as it’s been to me." Bird said WBE is also giving away other prizes, including ATVs, a trip to the Bahamas, an alligator hunt and fishing trips. "There’s lots of opportunities to win so much stuff, and that’s something else that’s really neat about this," Bird said. "I don’t think there’s ever been an event like it that’s giving away as much as we’re giving away to the fans." Including, of course, the chance to compete in the tournament itself — which will either be really cool or really humbling. Love all things fishing and outdoors? Follow OutKick Outdoors on Instagram and TikTok! Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a5635f0c2ca79de23671378 I was at Butler two years ago when America saw what courage looks like te 2026-07-14T13:13:20.011Z I was at Butler two years ago when America saw what courage looks like Two years ago this week, America came within inches of a tragedy that would have altered history forever. On a sweltering July day at the Butler Farm Show grounds, I took the stage to address thousands who had come to hear a message of strength and hope from President Donald Trump. Then, backstage, I looked President Trump in the eye. He asked me how things looked on the ground. I told him what we all believed: "We’re going to deliver Pennsylvania for you, Mr. President." Minutes later, everything changed. TWO YEARS AFTER BUTLER, THREATS AGAINST TRUMP KEEP ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT IN SHARP FOCUS The crack of gunfire cut through the air, shattering the joy of that day. I had heard that sound before in Afghanistan as a Marine. I pulled my wife to the ground and shouted for those around me to follow. Just 15 feet behind me, Corey Comperatore made the ultimate sacrifice, shielding his wife and daughters with his own body, saving their lives at the cost of his own. President Trump had been shot. Confusion, fear, and disbelief flurried across the fairgrounds. Secret Service agents rushed to shield him from further fire as the would-be assassin was eliminated. Then, in an image now seared into the world’s memory, President Trump rose bloodied but unbroken, raised his fist in triumphant defiance, and delivered a rallying cry that still echoes across America: "Fight! Fight! Fight!" In the chaos of a single moment, we saw both the best and the worst of humanity. Evil exists. Courage does, too. We witnessed evil in its rawest form. But we also witnessed the extraordinary heroism of a father protecting his family, and the defiant courage of a leader who would not be silenced. Corey Comperatore was the very best of us. A firefighter who ran toward danger for decades, a man of deep conviction who gave his life so his family might live. His sacrifice was not symbolic; it was immediate. It was the final act of a man who understood that duty sometimes demands everything. Two years later, his wife Helen and their daughters still carry his loss, yet they have channeled their grief into purpose through service and advocacy that honors his memory. As mayor of Slippery Rock, just a short drive from those fields, and as someone who had the honor of traveling across Pennsylvania with President Trump’s team before casting one of Pennsylvania’s 19 electoral votes for him, I saw firsthand how the events of July 13 sent shockwaves through our communities. AMERICA'S WOUNDED COPS FIND HOPE, HEALING AND SECOND CHANCE THROUGH OFFICERS WHO REFUSE TO LEAVE THEM BEHIND Neighbors grieved together. First responders restored order. Communities grew closer instead of pulling apart. What was intended to weaken us made us stronger. The attack in Butler didn't just fail to break us. It galvanized us. The attempt on President Trump’s life failed to stop him. It failed to stop the America First movement. If anything, it clarified what was at stake. Americans saw a man willing to risk everything for the country he loves, and they responded by giving him a decisive victory and returning him to the White House. Today, he is delivering on the America First mission by securing our border, unleashing American energy, expanding school choice, supporting our veterans and law enforcement, and putting working families first. Anniversaries like this are not only occasions to remember what we survived. They are opportunities to recommit to the strength those events demand of us. We must resolve to better protect those who seek to lead and the citizens who peacefully assemble. We must stand with our men and women in uniform who stand on the thin line between order and chaos, just as Corey Comperatore did. Two years later, the message remains clear: We will not be intimidated. We will not forget the hero who gave everything on that field. And we will not let down the next generation, my own daughters among them, who deserve an America that is safe, strong, and true to its founding promise. President Trump looked at me that day and asked us not to let him down. Butler County kept its promise. The American people kept theirs. Now it is our duty to keep building the country worthy of Corey Comperatore’s sacrifice and the courage we witnessed on July 13, 2024. Together, we remember. Together, we fight on. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a56359ec2ca79de2367134b What to do if you're about to be homeless: Make the right calls & show persistence te 2026-07-14T13:11:58.596Z What to do if you're about to be homeless: Make the right calls & show persistence Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a56358bc2ca79de23671342 Tucson moving forward with affordable housing at Stone & Speedway te 2026-07-14T13:11:39.139Z Tucson moving forward with affordable housing at Stone & Speedway Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a563577c2ca79de23671339 As Tucson grapples with safety on Sun Tran buses, union drivers sign off on new contract te 2026-07-14T13:11:19.683Z As Tucson grapples with safety on Sun Tran buses, union drivers sign off on new contract Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a563564c2ca79de23671330 Tucson adds cooling centers, but unhoused still face barriers trying to escape deadly heat te 2026-07-14T13:11:00.228Z Tucson adds cooling centers, but unhoused still face barriers trying to escape deadly heat Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a563550c2ca79de23671327 Experts: Domestic violence a risk at every stage for homeless women te 2026-07-14T13:10:40.784Z Experts: Domestic violence a risk at every stage for homeless women Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a56353cc2ca79de2367131d “A feeling of finality and finesse:” Youth poet pens award-winning works te 2026-07-14T13:10:20.814Z “A feeling of finality and finesse:” Youth poet pens award-winning works New to Tucson from South Korea in 2008, Kyung Sun Park found community at the Pima County Public Library.  By 2009, her infant son, Trent, accompanied her to read, ask questions, practice English and lug home books.  Those library visits laid the foundation for a love of reading, sure. The trips also opened up opportunities for new language: Storytime and reading programs in English instead of their native Korean and chess-related games. “Thanks to these experiences, Trent has grown into a young man with a deep love for poetry and culture,” his mom wrote in a love letter to the Pima County Public Library. Trent, who will begin his senior year at BASIS Oro Valley next month, was selected as one of the showcased youth poets who read their work at the Fox Theatre a few weeks ago. His poem “And I Am the Desert” placed second in the 2026 Arizona State Poetry Society’s annual youth poetry contest and two other poems won additional awards in May. His work will be published in “Sandcutters,” the society’s annual poetry anthology, later this year. Arizona Luminaria talked with Trent about the value of libraries, weaving language together, favorites, and what’s to come. The interview has been lightly edited for length and clarity.  Why and how would you encourage someone to go to the library regularly? It sounds cliché, but the contents of the library really do have another world stored inside them. Books have a way of making us, the readers, more in tune with reality. I think that some people have forgotten what books do for us, and I think that they forget that reading doesn’t have to be some hyperactive, life-consuming study. There is a kind of alienation for some that exists for reading and books and, subsequently, the library. A culture has formed where it becomes common for people to express that the library “is not for me,” simply because they are not English majors or not quite in tune with academia. Poet Trent Lee at the Woods Memorial Library in midtown Tucson in 2012 at age 3. Now a senior a BASIS Oro Valley, Trent aims to study physics and writing in college, he says. Credit: The Lee family How? I would tell them to remember that the books are here for them, not the other way around, that reading is how we grow. I would point them towards the countless events held by the library about reading that are open to all people. Reading is not a special, strange task in the same way that schoolwork might have been. At the library, you learn, you read, and you learn to love to read on your own terms (barring, of course, book return deadlines). I think that this is the best thing that the library has to offer for an individual, that someone could freely choose how they want to grow. Beyond reading and beyond books, the library is also a place where anyone can go alone or with friends to community events or even just the space as a place to meet. What do you do for fun? I wouldn’t say that I have any other things that I expressly do for fun. I’ve learned to have fun be a side effect of whatever I might be doing. If I had to name an activity, it would be Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA). What is your favorite subject at school? Probably Latin. I like the historical aspects of it and the experience of being able to immerse oneself in the language that people used thousands of years ago. Beyond practicality, this is what drives me most for Latin. There is a grounded feeling that comes with it, as if you can connect to whatever a text is talking about. Things that have been buried for over centuries suddenly become alive, real to us. Do you have a favorite poet? If I had to choose, it would probably be W. B. Yeats, and my favorite poem is “Sailing to Byzantium.” How do poems come to you? It is hard to pick out a specific way that poems come to me. Usually, they come to me when I am sitting at my desk, but they also come to me at random moments. Even when I am not in the “writing” mindset, lines and phrases pop into my head. And I Am the Desert By Trent Lee My spine grows sharper as the Dusky, thin veneers of the moon Set on my skin. It gnaws on me As if it hasn’t taken enough The palms are dried, their wrinkling Bark coming off and spreading On the city landscape The hairs are becoming Needles jutting out in the curtain That has fallen so heavily On us, our faces peeking Through this sandy gossamer Grain-cloth, ever cold in lonesome A prickly pear like the sign Of my post, my title as the dried Thing standing on watch Capped with the thin sprouts Fiery and licking slowly the airs Birthed from the winds. There are Men and women walking, Distant lantern lights on the dunes And clay mounds in warpaint They see me and hurry off Yet counting their steps In the path of the stars above, And I am the desert The graveyard of the pitifully Powerful, the coffin of mountains Ground down and smothered, Pressed into the ocean That has left me the scent Of salt amidst the caverns, And I am the first witness Of the new Sun, its wings gathered From furious and scattered dust What/who is your inspiration? A lot of things become my inspiration. The language around me especially, either in writing or in speech. There is an understanding that language is a conveyor of ideas, but I think that there is an unspoken, often unrecognized, almost visceral quality to the best uses of language that knows where to push and pull on one’s mind. Beyond others’ use of language, I like to try and describe the world in my head as I go about my day. If I had to phrase it in a trite way, it would be “learning to see poetry everywhere.” And because we can define all of the world around us in language, there is no limit to how we can earn inspiration. It is our choice to see the intensity, the beauty of the world around us. Do you ever write longhand and not type? If so, with a pen or pencil? I write down short phrases and expressions (and maybe even words) as notes for myself when writing in the future, but most of my writing is done from the computer. Writing on a word processor allows me to engage in a more aggressive and dynamic writing style. I am able to change what I have already written on the fly as I work through a poem. It becomes a constant process where I can maintain a sense of continuous change and evolution for my writing. Writing on paper feels more final in comparison, even when in pencil, and as a result, I like to write down finished poems on paper. For this reason, I like to write with a pen, when possible, as it adds to a feeling of finality and finesse. The post “A feeling of finality and finesse:” Youth poet pens award-winning works appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a5630cdc2ca79de2367127f Meet BK Westbrook – Pro wrestler who has battled obstacles to become rising talent on the scene te 2026-07-14T12:51:25.707Z Meet BK Westbrook – Pro wrestler who has battled obstacles to become rising talent on the scene The pro wrestling landscape is filled with many talents looking to break through and make a name for themselves. BK Westbrook is one of those wrestlers chasing that crazy dream. The road hasn’t been easy. Westbrook started to train at a wrestling school in North Carolina in 2018 before it eventually closed down. He started having his first matches at Carolina Wrestling Federation (CWF) Mid-Atlantic before the promotion came to an abrupt end in 2019. COMPLETE PRO WRESTLING COVERAGE ON FOX NEWS DIGITAL He then suffered another setback – the COVID-19 pandemic. But overcoming one obstacle after another was all a part of the journey. "I've had that like multiple times within wrestling and it's crazy when I saw my school closed down, I was getting my car's oil changed, was waiting for it, and then next thing you know I get this message saying we're no longer going to have shows and then I had to think, I didn't just get into wrestling to just wrestle at this one place even though like this is awful this sucks," he told Fox News Digital. "And then COVID happens, again, it's like OK, well I can't do my thing. right now and this is really, really annoying and I'm just I'm annoyed that I can't do that and eventually led to me just continuing to put my name even more places and I felt like this can't be the end for me. I can't let this little this crazy time, this unprecedented happening with the pandemic, "I couldn't just let that get me down man. It was a little difficult because living in North Carolina, it was a little less, I mean it was still strict, but if I was going to go wrestle somewhere, I'd go somewhere where the states didn't care as much, like Tennessee or South Carolina or something like that, even Georgia. But once things started kind of opening back up and things started to get normal, it was like, OK, we're going to hit the ground running." For Westbrook, the dream was always pro wrestling. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM He said he grew up watching it on TV but really grew to love the sport watching it on YouTube. The mix of athleticism and entertainment was the true draw. "It was just falling in love with it online growing up," Westbrook said. "Growing up being a YouTube kid, being on a computer. I discovered it on TV first, but just finding a love for independent wrestling and what I'm doing now kind of grew on me just loving what wrestling is at its core, what you see on WWE or AEW or whatever, I just kind of found even more of a deeper liking for it. "But it's just I don't know. I just think it's something that if you're a wrestling fan, you get it, and you understand kind of why you're drawn to it. To me, it's easy for me. I like sports, I like entertainment, I like them both kind of together. It's just it's different for everybody, but for me it was super simple to like to get into just because I love the athletic blend of competition, and also, just the storytelling aspect of being able to normally tell the story of good versus evil or just even beyond that. I just think wrestling is such an amazing art or medium for art and I get a chance to do it on the weekends. Hopefully more than just the weekends. Hopefully, you know, all the time." Westbrook has been putting in the work. He’s wrestled at some of the top independent promotions right now, including Pandemonium Pro, Game Changer Wrestling, Limitless Wrestling, Deadlock Pro-Wrestling, TBD Wrestling and several others. He even made an appearance for All Elite Wrestling. Recently, he battled Amira for the Pandemonium Pro Championship. Though it was a losing effort, Westbrook came away with a few bruises from the women’s wrestler. "My first time wrestling Amira, like you said last month in Portland, and she's been kind of running it over there for a while in the Pacific Northwest, specifically that Portland area," he told Fox News Digital. "My first shot I think I ever even heard of Amira was in the Portland area. I was wrestling for Prestige Wrestling and that was really cool and to see her growth, she's been doing lots of stuff. "My fianceé, Ella Envy, she was able to hang out and get a chance to know Amira from like the Lodestone stuff that that Bayley was doing where she was putting on for women's wrestling. And I think she's doing really good work. I got a chance to wrestle her. She hits really hard, but other than that, she's got lots of talent. And if I wasn't going to be the champion, I'll say she's about as good as it gets for being a champion representing over there." Westbrook will be a part of Pandemonium: Pro Wrestling’s "JoJo" event on Aug. 2. The wrestling showcase will honor the late Jordan Saint, who died in a car crash on Long Island, New York. The proceeds of the event will go to Saint’s family. He will be going up against Epidemius Jr. While he vowed to win the match, he said it was an honor to be a part of the show. "I'm excited for the match," he said. "I'm excited for the show. It's going to be an incredible event. It’s super sad about the passing of Jordan and I just I hate that. And I know that everybody is looking to have an awesome show in his memory. "Outside of that, for Pandemonium to run this event with all the proceeds going to his family, it does it helps knowing that his people will be taken care of after that. It’s cool that wrestling is a way and a medium for that to be able to happen. Unfortunately, that his passing did occur, but it is nice to know that we can make a difference in that regard and I'm excited to have a kicka-- match in his memory and also in the name of Pandemonium Pro." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a56277ec2ca79de23671115 Acclaimed New Zealand actor Sam Neill contracted pneumonia before he died, co-star says te 2026-07-14T12:11:42.341Z Acclaimed New Zealand actor Sam Neill contracted pneumonia before he died, co-star says Sam Neill, the 78-year-old New Zealand actor best known for his role in Jurassic Park, died on Monday after contracting pneumonia, a co-star said. Rima Te Wiata, a Kiwi actor who appeared with Neill in the 2016 comedy "Hunt for the Wilderpeople," told The New Zealand Herald that he was "a very steady, peaceful, grounded man." In an interview with the outlet, Te Wiata recounted times when Neill told the press that he wasn't afraid of death but that he'd be "annoyed" by it. Neill's death came after he said he was cancer-free in April, years after he was diagnosed with stage-three non-Hodgkin lymphoma. SAM NEILL REMEMBERED AS 'ONE OF THE GREATS' BY NICOLE KIDMAN, TONI COLLETTE AND MORE AFTER HIS SUDDEN DEATH "It really sucks actually," Te Wiata said. "I think he would be like: ‘For goodness sake, I got over my cancer. And now look, now I get pneumonia. What next?'." Neill's family announced his death on Monday via an Instagram post, saying he died while at St. Vincent's Private Hospital in Sydney, Australia. "Sam was surrounded by family and passed with the dignity that has characterized his whole life," they said. "The loss was sudden and unexpected but blessed by the fact that Sam remained cancer free." Neill, who starred as paleontologist Alan Grant opposite co-stars Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum and Richard Attenborough in 1993’s "Jurassic Park," has been remembered in tributes from around the world. Dern, 59, called Neill "my beloved lifetime friend," in a social media post. STEVEN SPIELBERG ADMITS HE'S BEEN CONVERTED ON UFOS, SAYS HE BELIEVES THE BELIEVERS "He showed me the depths of loyalty, protectiveness, and love, always with the driest of wit. He was a true and noble gentleman, wrapped up in my dream leading man," Dern wrote. Goldblum posted a slideshow of pictures from the movie alongside the message: "The next great adventure begins. Love, always and forever." In a statement to Variety, director Steven Spielberg said he "adored making all the 'Jurassic' movies with him." "Along with Laura Dern and Jeff Goldblum, we will always have our ‘Jurassic’ family and Sam will never be forgotten by us or his many millions of fans around the world," Spielberg added. JURASSIC PARK STAR SAM NEILL REVEALS HE HAS 'FEROCIOUS' STAGE 3 CANCER Laura Tingle, a journalist for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation who also dated Neill for several years, revealed that he had been sick for "the last couple of weeks," in an interview with ABC Radio Sydney. "Everybody who loved him has been willing him on from near and far, but I think it was just a bit too much to recover from one more time," Tingle said. "He’d had a lot of chemo and a lot of immunotherapy and, thankfully, it finally cleared him of the blood cancer that he had, but that left him pretty compromised in terms of his immune system," she added. Over his decades-long career, Neill has had more than 150 acting credits in movies and TV shows, including "The Hunt for Red October," "The Piano," "Event Horizon" and "Merlin." In 2013, Neill took a role on Peaky Blinders, an award-winning crime series set in Britain after the World War I. Co-star Cillian Murphy remembered Neill as "one of the kindest, funniest and gentlest people, and one of the finest actors," in a statement provided to Page Six. Nicole Kidman also paid tribute to Neill, whom she met as a young actress on the set of the 1989 Australian thriller "Dead Calm." "We met when I was just 18 and he took me under his wing and we stayed friends for life. He was charming, kind, funny and intelligent," she said in a statement to the Sydney Morning Herald. Neill was born in 1947 in Omagh, a town of about 20,000 in Northern Ireland. In the early 1950s, he moved to New Zealand with his family. For his outstanding contributions to film, Neill was awarded a knighthood in New Zealand in 2022. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a56276ac2ca79de2367110c Confidence in higher education slips after brief recovery, Gallup poll finds te 2026-07-14T12:11:22.892Z Confidence in higher education slips after brief recovery, Gallup poll finds Public confidence in American higher education has taken a fresh hit, erasing a brief period of recovery, as concerns over campus politics and financial value intensify, according to a new Gallup poll obtained by Fox News Digital. The latest data reveals that just 38% of U.S. adults maintain a "great deal" or "quite a lot" of confidence in higher education. The figure represents a noticeable drop from last year, when trust in the sector experienced a modest uptick to 42%. "It's kind of the three things that we see–those are still front and center and why people aren't as confident in higher ed as they used to be: the cost, there's the perception that there's a political agenda being taught, and there's the reception that they're not teaching people the right kinds of things they need to succeed in the job once they finish," an expert from Gallup told Fox News Digital in an interview. LIBERAL FACULTY STILL HUGELY OUTNUMBER CONSERVATIVES IN HIGHER EDUCATION: REPORT "U.S. public confidence in higher education remains much lower than it was a decade ago, but Americans’ views are not quite as negative as they were in 2024, when roughly equal shares had a great deal or quite a lot of confidence as had very little or none," Gallup researchers noted. "After a slight recovery in confidence last year among all political party groups, views of higher education fell back this year, mainly among Democrats." The survey probed respondents on what drives their skepticism, revealing three distinct themes among those who lack confidence: • 31% cite partisan bias or indoctrination on college campuses. • 30% point to the high cost of a college degree. • 25% believe colleges fail to prepare students to succeed in the modern job market. Gallup researchers noted that the criticism over workforce readiness takes on added urgency as artificial intelligence rapidly shifts the employment landscape. "The latter criticism takes on added significance with AI emerging as a technology that could disrupt the workforce and make it harder for graduates to find work once they finish their education," the report added. "The challenge for higher education is whether it can adapt its instruction to set students up for success in the future workplace." AMERICA'S NEXT 250 YEARS BEGIN IN THE CLASSROOM The current 38% confidence mark underscores a steep, long-term decline from 2015, when 57% of Americans expressed solid trust in higher education. Significant drops followed in 2018 and 2023. Currently, 37% of Americans report having "some" confidence in the institution, while 25% hold "very little" or "none." The portion of the public with little to no faith rose from 10% in 2015 to 32% in 2024, before briefly retreating to 23% last year. The findings arrive amid a broader push by the Trump administration to dismantle viewpoint discrimination, antisemitism, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) frameworks across U.S. universities. The administration previously designated "civil discourse" as one of four critical areas of national need within its competitive federal grants program. In response to that mandate, the Department of Education unveiled seven institutional priorities under the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE). As a primary component of that initiative, $60 million in federal grants is being deployed under a directive titled "Promoting Civil Discourse on College and University Campuses." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Colleges and universities securing FIPSE funds are required to construct initiatives that "foster respectful deliberation and debate on college and university campuses, where free expression has too long been eroded by censorship, harassment, and even violent unrest." Approved projects under the federal grant include seminars, speaker series, academic conferences, structured debates, and alternative learning tracks aimed at protecting a broader spectrum of political ideologies and reviving open dialogue. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a56252cc2ca79de23670afc 'Did you call 911?' Tuberville recounts Graham's frantic final phone call te 2026-07-14T12:01:48.097Z 'Did you call 911?' Tuberville recounts Graham's frantic final phone call A Senate Republican added further detail to the late Sen. Lindsey Graham’s, R-S.C., final moments thanks to an unlikely connection. Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., revealed that it was a former member of his staff that called for medical assistance to aid Graham over the weekend, who died suddenly just after his return from an overseas trip. "My former scheduler was Lindsey's scheduler, and one of my staff members was with that scheduler the night Lindsey called," Tuberville told reporters. "He called [and] basically said, ‘Listen, I'm having chest pains. You know, I need to do something.’ ‘Did you call 911?’ And he goes, ‘No, that's the reason I called you.’" GRAHAM REPORTEDLY REFUSED MEDICAL HELP BEFORE SCHEDULED TV APPEARANCE "And so she called 911 … By the time she got there, 911 had knocked the door down, and they were working on him," he continued. A preliminary cause of death was revealed Sunday evening. His office said that the longtime lawmaker had died from "aortic dissection due to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease." Aortic dissection is when a tear occurs in the inner wall of the aorta, the body’s main artery, and is a life-threatening medical emergency. "Lindsey basically worked himself to death, most of us have families, he didn’t have any family," Tuberville said. "And if we had a couple of days off, he went to that airport, and he went somewhere to try to work out something for our country." LINDSEY GRAHAM’S SISTER APPOINTED TO SENATE AS GOP RUSHES TO PROTECT FRAGILE MAJORITY Axios reported that in one of Graham’s final conversations, he told an unnamed source that he was feeling unwell but wanted to wait until after his scheduled appearance on NBC’s "Meet the Press" to seek medical attention. "I can't die now. I still need to do the Russia sanctions, get Iran sorted out and do Israeli-Saudi normalization," Graham said. His death has rocked the Senate, where emotional tributes rolled in throughout the day on Monday, the upper chamber’s first day back in Washington, D.C., since recessing for the Fourth of July. GRAHAM'S DEATH IGNITES GOP SCRAMBLE FOR SENATE SEAT AS TRUMP HINTS HE ALREADY HAS A FAVORITE Graham’s desk in the Senate, which is where the late Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., his close friend, once sat, was draped with a black veil and a glass bowl of sharp white roses atop it. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., in an emotional tribute to the late lawmaker, said that the "halls of the Senate already feel empty without him." "I am comforted by the knowledge that, in the end, he has just changed his address. And that one day, Mr. President," Thune said through tears. "We will laugh together again." Graham will be succeeded, temporarily, by his sister, Darline Graham Nordone. She is slated to be sworn in to the position on Tuesday after being tapped by South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster to fill in for her late brother. "I think this is what Lindsey would have wanted, and I plan to honor him in this way," Nordone said during the ceremony in Columbia, South Carolina. "Now to Lindsey, I miss you more than I can even put into words. But I'm going to do this, I got it." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a562518c2ca79de23670af3 Before you connect another smart TV, tablet or phone, lock it down te 2026-07-14T12:01:28.649Z Before you connect another smart TV, tablet or phone, lock it down If your home Wi-Fi is like most, it is packed with connected devices. Smart TVs, phones, tablets, laptops, refrigerators, robot vacuums and security cameras may all be sharing the same network. The problem is that most people connect a new device first and think about security later. Some never check the settings at all. That gives hackers, data brokers and nosy companies exactly the opening they want. Before you connect your next smart TV, tablet or phone, take a few minutes to lock it down. Free live CyberGuy class: Sick of Spam? Join us July 22 Join us Wednesday, July 22, at 1 p.m. ET for a free CyberGuy Live class that will help you cut down on robocalls, spam texts, junk email and other unwanted messages. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson will walk you step by step through simple ways to filter spam, clean up your inbox and recognize the messages that could put your personal information at risk. No technical experience is needed. You’ll also receive our spam-stopping checklist, and every registrant will get a link to the class recording afterward. Reserve your free spot today at CyberGuyLive.com. FIVE DATA BROKER OPT-OUT MYTHS THAT LEAVE RETIREES EXPOSED When a new gadget arrives in your hands, it isn't a blank slate. It comes loaded with factory settings designed for convenience instead of protection. Manufacturers want the unboxing experience to feel effortless, so they turn on features, like automatic connections, data sharing and remote access, that make setup easy but leave you exposed. Smart TVs are some of the worst offenders. Many come with a feature called Automatic Content Recognition(ACR), switched on by default. It works like a fingerprint scanner for your screen, capturing information about everything you watch and sending it back to the manufacturer. You agreed to it somewhere in the terms and conditions you blitzed through when you set it up. Most people have no idea it's even there. Tablets and phones bring their own risks. Although many hardware manufacturers like to brag about privacy, lots of tablets and phones will share your location, accept connections from nearby devices, and back up your data to the company's servers - all by default. Plus, your home network is only as secure as its weakest device. One poorly configured smart TV or old tablet with an out-of-date OS can give attackers a foothold into everything else connected to the same router. Before you connect any new smart TV, tablet or phone to your home network, take five minutes to check the settings manually. You do not need to be a tech expert. Focus on the areas that create the biggest openings. First, update the device and change any default passwords or PINs. A brand-new device may have been sitting in a warehouse for months, which means it could already need a security update. Default credentials are also easy for attackers to find online. Next, review privacy settings. On a smart TV, look for Automatic Content Recognition, or ACR, and turn it off. Depending on the brand, it may be listed under Viewing Data, Live Plus, SyncPlus, Smart TV Experience or privacy settings. On a phone or tablet, check location, camera, microphone and nearby device permissions. Then, turn off connectivity features you do not use. Bluetooth, remote access, file sharing and screen mirroring can all create openings when they stay on all the time. Finally, consider adding a VPN for another layer of privacy. A VPN encrypts your internet traffic, which helps protect what your smart TV, phone, tablet or laptop sends over the network. A trusted VPN has apps for many popular devices, and it can also run at the router level on compatible routers. 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. The full checklist below walks you through each step. New device security checklist Next time you bring home a smart TV, tablet or phone, do this before you use it every day. YOU COULD GET PAID FROM GOOGLE’S ANDROID DATA LAWSUIT Before you connect the device, open your router app or router settings page. Look for Guest Network, IoT Network or Device Isolation. Create a separate Wi-Fi name for TVs, speakers, cameras and smart home gear. Use WPA3 Personal if your router offers it. If not, use WPA2 Personal. Give this network a strong password you do not use anywhere else. Then connect the new smart TV or tablet to that network instead of the same Wi-Fi your work laptop uses. Install updates before you add streaming apps, email accounts or payment info. Do not leave factory passwords in place. Change the device PIN, parental control PIN or purchase PIN if the setup screen offers one. Use a password manager to create and store strong, unique passwords. Use a long passcode on phones and tablets instead of a 4-digit code. Also, rename the device. A name like "Kurt's Bedroom TV" tells more than you need to share. Use something generic like "Living Room TV" or "Tablet 1." Before you sign in to Apple, Google, Samsung, Amazon or Roku, turn on two-factor authentication where available. For Roku, set a PIN to help block unwanted purchases, subscriptions and app additions. Smart TVs often include Automatic Content Recognition, or ACR. It can identify what appears on your screen for ads, analytics or recommendations. Turn it off during setup or immediately after setup. GOOGLE TURNS OLD PHONES INTO CLOUD SERVERS Phones and tablets often ask for more access than an app needs. Give each app the least access possible. Turn off Bluetooth when you do not need it. On phones, tablets and TVs, also look for Nearby Share, Quick Share, AirDrop, file sharing, screen mirroring and remote access. Set this up before the device goes missing. For tablets used by kids or guests, write down the serial number. Keep it somewhere safe in case you need to report the device lost or stolen. New devices often come with preinstalled apps. Delete or disable anything you will not use. Then install apps only from the official app store for that device. On phones and tablets, avoid sideloading apps unless you know exactly where they came from. On smart TVs, skip random free streaming apps with poor reviews, no clear developer or strange permission prompts. A VPN adds a layer of privacy by encrypting your internet traffic before it leaves your device. That can help limit what your internet provider can see and add protection when you use public Wi-Fi. Look for a trusted VPN that offers apps for phones, tablets, computers and streaming devices. Some VPNs can also run at the router level on compatible routers. That option can be helpful because it may protect devices that do not support a VPN app, such as some smart TVs, game consoles and connected home gadgets. Once a router VPN is set up, connected devices can receive VPN protection automatically. Just remember that a VPN does not make you invisible online. Websites may still recognize you when you log in, share personal details or use the same browser. Still, for everyday privacy, a reliable VPN can be a smart extra layer. 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. The default settings most devices ship with are designed for the manufacturer's benefit, not yours. Before you connect your next smart TV, tablet, or phone, take a few minutes to go through the settings, lock down what doesn't need to be open, and put a VPN between your network and the rest of the internet. Have you ever found a privacy setting on a new device that surprised you? 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/6a5622bbc2ca79de23670a74 AEW's Chris Jericho talks what he wants pro wrestling fans to remember his career as when it's over te 2026-07-14T11:51:23.659Z AEW's Chris Jericho talks what he wants pro wrestling fans to remember his career as when it's over Chris Jericho has done almost everything there is to do in pro wrestling. He’s won championships with All Elite Wrestling (AEW), WWE, Extreme Championship Wrestling, New Japan Pro-Wrestling and Ring of Honor. He’s accomplished everything that a pro wrestling fan would look at and include on their own Mount Rushmore of wrestlers. COMPLETE PRO WRESTLING COVERAGE ON FOX NEWS DIGITAL Jericho told Fox News Digital in a recent interview he wanted his career to be remembered similarly to a great rock and roll band. "I think it's like a great rock and roll band, you know?" he said. "I mean, the Rolling Stones just put out a new album, and it's amazing, but the Stones have been 60 years and some of the eras you like, some of the eras you hate, some of the eras you wish they would have gone away, and some of the eras you wish they would have done more, and you're still glad that they're here. I think when I'm done, people will be sad that I'm not around anymore." He said he believed people who dislike him currently may miss him once he hangs up his boots. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "And I think a lot of the people that you mentioned social media wise that don't like me just because I'm still doing this will realize like, hey, we had something pretty cool there, we should have been watching a little bit more because all I ever do is give my best 1,000% for whatever situation I'm in to make it better, to make my opponent better, to make me better, to make the company better, to make the show better, and I'm very proud of all the work that I've done," he said. "And that's why I still do it, that's why I still love wrestling and making documentaries involving wrestling, per se, because I think it's such a wonderful sport that really does tie the world together, wonderful form of entertainment. I live my dream doing something that I always wanted to do and here I'm doing it almost longer than anybody else at a high level. I think that's something to be proud of." Jericho is currently competing in AEW, returning to programming in April. His documentary, "Vietslam," released Tuesday as well. In the ring, he started a feud with Ricochet and ended it at Double or Nothing in a Stadium Stampede match. Recently, he’s been in a rivalry with Tommaso Ciampa. On Wednesday, Ciampa defeated Jericho and left the pro wrestling legend with a cut on his head. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a562026c2ca79de23670556 Flagstaff Event Almanac for July 14 te 2026-07-14T11:40:22.957Z Flagstaff Event Almanac for July 14 July 14 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a561e32c2ca79de23670514 Supreme Court justices head to Capitol Hill for first appearance since 2019 and more top headlines te 2026-07-14T11:32:02.753Z Supreme Court justices head to Capitol Hill for first appearance since 2019 and more top headlines 1. Supreme Court justices make rare visit to Capitol Hill 2. Lindsey Graham’s sister appointed to fill brother's seat in Senate 3. US launches fresh wave of attacks on Iran in five-hour mission   CRACKING DOWN — VP Vance heads to Capitol Hill as White House pressures GOP holdouts. Continue reading … CLOCK SHOCK — Trump-backed Daylight Saving bill survives key House vote, heads toward passage. Continue reading … ‘DEEP SHAME’ — Exposed docs reveal reason Tim Walz board granted pardon to child rapist: ‘Disgusting.’ Continue reading ... SPECIAL OPS — SEAL Team 6 member shines shocking light on Osama bin Laden raid. Continue reading … RISK REVEALED — Notable figures who died from the same heart condition linked to Lindsey Graham's death. Continue reading … -- POLITICS ‘AWESOME DISPLAY’ — Trump showcases raw American muscle in preview of first-of-its kind America 250 Grand Prix. Continue reading … CURB APPEAL — Several states are 'ahead of the game' in bringing down home prices, Trump's housing chief says. 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We'll see you in your inbox first thing Wednesday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a561e1fc2ca79de2367050b Florida woman charged with murder evading police after body found in shallow grave, sheriff says te 2026-07-14T11:31:43.295Z Florida woman charged with murder evading police after body found in shallow grave, sheriff says A Florida woman facing a murder charge for the death of a man found in a shallow grave is actively evading authorities and could be using multiple aliases while on the run, police said. Isabelle Johnson, 38, has been charged in the slaying of 43-year-old Jason Christopher Coulthart, the Walton County Sheriff's Office announced. Coulthart's remains were found buried on a property in Freeport, located in Florida's Panhandle, the sheriff's office said over the weekend. He was last seen on May 24 leaving the College Condominiums. NORTH CAROLINA COLD CASE HEATS UP WITH STEPMOTHER ACCUSED OF KILLING MISSING TEEN After he was reported missing, investigators "developed information" that led them to the property in Freeport, where Coulthart's body was recovered on June 25. "This is not the news we hoped to deliver to our Niceville community," said Niceville Chief of Police Mark Hayse. "We stand with Jason's family and will continue working closely with our partners to see this case through." Investigators believe Johnson was involved in Coulthart's death and have issued a warrant for her arrest. FORMER WISCONSIN JUDGE HANNAH DUGAN AVOIDS JAIL TIME FOR OBSTRUCTING ARREST OF ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT She is believed to be "actively evading law enforcement," the sheriff's office said. Authorities have not disclosed her relationship with Coulthart. Johnson could be using multiple aliases, including Harley, Jessica Elaine Bowman, Jessica Elaine Thrush, Jessica Dowdy, and others, authorities said. Three other people have been arrested in connection with the killing. Michael Ray White, 74, and Kathleen Morris, 59, of Santa Rosa Beach, were arrested for accessory to a capital felony after the fact and obstruction. Investigators believe White knowingly helped Johnson evade law enforcement between June 25 and June 30. Morris was arrested after admitting she helped Johnson with transportation and supplies, as well as misleading law enforcement officials over Johnson being at her home, Fox 10 News reported. "Anyone found to have helped or who is still assisting Isabelle Johnson avoid arrest will be charged accordingly," said Walton County Sheriff Michael Adkinson. "If you give her a place to stay, help her hide, or lie for her, you will face consequences. This is a homicide case. We will not allow anyone to get in the way of this investigation." Authorities released surveillance video that captured Johnson inside a business, days after Coulthart's remains were discovered. She may have changed her appearance since, the sheriff's office said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a561e0bc2ca79de23670502 Knicks' NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson spotted with sling on arm in first public appearance since surgery te 2026-07-14T11:31:23.848Z Knicks' NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson spotted with sling on arm in first public appearance since surgery It’s been over a month since the New York Knicks won the NBA title for the first time since 1973, and the "Big Apple" remains in rapture because of it. Jalen Brunson, the NBA Finals MVP, continues to celebrate the long-awaited victory, but fans may not like what they saw in his first public appearance since getting offseason surgery done just under a month ago. Brunson needed his left wrist surgically repaired, and for the first time since the successful procedure, he was spotted in Margate, New Jersey, with a sling around his left arm. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Brunson also had his left hand and wrist wrapped up in a picture taken with a fan at The Other Lucy Beach Grille in the shore town. Brunson underwent surgery due to a tendon issue in his left hand and wrist, which he dealt with throughout the Knicks ’ historic playoff run. NBA STAR LONZO BALL DECLARES JALEN BRUNSON 'THE BEST KNICK TO DO IT' AMID NEW YORK'S NBA FINALS RUN However, Brunson’s estimated recovery time was six-to-eight weeks, which should ease Knicks fans’ minds a bit after seeing the photo. It’s common for players to get procedures done during the offseason, as they wish to be ready for the upcoming season. Brunson is no different in this case, but any worries can be chalked up to how important he is for the Knicks to retain that title heading into the 2026-27 campaign. Brunson averaged an NBA Playoffs-leading 28.4 points during the 19 games played for the Knicks. He also tallied 6.1 assists and 3.2 rebounds per game, while shooting 46.5% from the field and 36.3% from three-point territory. Brunson, as well as his Knicks teammates, etched their names in New York history, returning the Larry O’Brien Trophy to a rabid fan base that captivated basketball fans around the globe throughout their series wins over the Atlanta Hawks, Philadelphia 76ers, Cleveland Cavaliers and San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals. "Today, we want to give a heartfelt THANK YOU to Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks for stopping by and making time for our students! Your kindness and encouragement meant so much, especially to one student who truly needed a reason to smile," The Other Lucy Beach Grille’s Instagram post with Brunson read. "Robert was having a difficult day and facing some challenges, and your kindness and encouragement completely turned things around. Moments like these remind us that being a role model goes far beyond the basketball court." While Brunson may still be recovering, he’s still impacting the tri-state area as the certified "King of New York" after helping bring an NBA title to the city. 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/6a561bcac2ca79de236704a7 What to watch for during the 2026 MLB All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia te 2026-07-14T11:21:46.192Z What to watch for during the 2026 MLB All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia The All-Star Game is always one of the most exciting events on the Major League Baseball calendar, and 2026 is no exception. Airing on FOX from Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET, with pregame coverage starting at 7 p.m., this year's All-Star Game pits some of the best players in baseball against each other. Derek Jeter, David Ortiz, Alex Rodriguez, Kevin Burkhardt, and Ken Rosenthal will provide pregame coverage and analysis, along with special guest Jon Bernthal presenting a tribute to players who served in the armed forces voiced by Morgan Freeman. There will also be a tribute to legendary NBA star Julius Erving, who played the vast majority of his career in Philadelphia. Big stage, star players, and plenty of exciting young players getting their shot on a national platform. Here's some of the most interesting, exciting storylines to follow. Trout made his last All-Star Game appearance in 2023, as the 34, soon to be 35-year-old has battled injuries for most of the past few seasons. But a rejuvenated Trout has once again proven to be back at the top of his game in a mostly healthy first half. While he's a surefire first-ballot Hall of Famer, you never know how much longer he'll be able to maintain his production as he ages, making every opportunity at a national level must-see TV. Not to mention that the Los Angeles Angels', uh, struggles, to reach the postseason mean that the All-Star Game is the biggest showcase Trout has. MIKE TROUT'S TORRID ANGELS SERIES VS YANKEES ENDS IN HISTORIC FASHION AFTER HE BLASTS FIFTH HOME RUN Both the American and National League teams will feature some of baseball's brightest young players, some making their first appearance on such a large stage. Tampa Bay Rays star Junior Caminero starts in the outfield after an outstanding first half that proved his 2025 season was no fluke. Playing the first half at just 22-years-old, Caminero hit 28 home runs in his team's first 94 games, putting him on pace for 48 over a full season, with an outstanding 12.9% walk rate. Already, he's been 24 runs more valuable on offense than the average hitter, and the national platform can help deservedly raise his profile. Ben Rice, of the New York Yankees, starts at first base, and while he's frequently overshadowed by teammate Aaron Judge, he's quietly been one of the most productive hitters in baseball the past two seasons. Thus far in 2026, he's been 66% better than league average on offense. FORMER HOME RUN DERBY PARTICIPANT DISCUSSES WHY MLB ALL-STAR FESTIVITIES ARE THE BEST IN SPORTS The National League starting lineup features shortstop CJ Abrams and outfielder Andy Pages. Abrams has been a bit of a throwback style player, hitting 20 home runs and stealing 15 bases in the first half with a .275 batting average. Another player who doesn't get the attention he deserves thanks to playing in Washington, DC, Abrams is still just 25 and establishing himself as one of the most exciting young shortstops in baseball. Pages similarly gets overshadowed, thanks to playing in LA, but he's turned into a defensive force and he's been the second most valuable offensive player in the Dodgers star-studded lineup. Not to mention that 2025 Rookie of the Year Drake Baldwin, catcher for the Atlanta Braves, starts behind the plate. Both teams have a deep bench of young players, with the AL featuring rookie Kevin McGonigle, surprising Chicago White Sox infielder Miguel Vargas, outfielder Ceddanne Rafaela, and Japanese import Muetaka Murakami, who's hit 20 homers in just 60 games. The National League has Sal Stewart, having an impressive season for the Cincinnati Reds, Pete Crow-Armstrong, who's turned his season around and seems headed for another 30-30 campaign with the Chicago Cubs, and James Wood, rapidly becoming one of the most feared hitters in the sport with the Nationals. If there's one thing that's become vitally important across modern baseball, it's velocity. And the All-Star Game will have plenty of it, particularly with several pitchers knowing they'll be pitching in shortened stints. Chase Burns, who averages nearly 98 mph on his fastball, has been outstanding for the Cincinnati Reds. Paul Skenes makes his second All-Star Game appearance as he establishes himself as a perennial Cy Young candidate. Jhoan Duran, hometown closer in Philadelphia, will bring his 100+ mph sinker to the mound, as will dominant Padres closer Mason Miller. Then there's Jacob Misiorowski. "The Miz" has been nearly unhittable thus far, with just a 1.62 ERA and 167 strikeouts in 111 innings. Not surprising considering his fastball averages over 100mph, even as a starter, and he set a new record this year with the fastest pitcher thrown by a starting pitcher in the Statcast era. On the AL side, Aroldis Chapman continues to sit in the high-90s even in his age-38 season, as does dominant Guardians closer Cade Smith and Blue Jays reliever Louis Varland. Hometown favorite Christopher Sanchez starts for the NL, while Dylan Cease gets the ball for the AL. The 2025 All-Star Game ended regulation in a 6-6 tie, leading to a new form of tiebreaker: the swing-off. Three players, three swings, most home runs wins. And Phillies star Kyle Schwarber got the job done for the National League, going three-for-three. The format was widely praised for adding drama and deciding the outcome in quick, exciting fashion. Will we see another one in 2026? Even with the usual dropouts and injury replacements, unfortunately including Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge, there's plenty of star-power on the field at the All-Star Game. And the raucous crowd in Philadelphia will have plenty of reasons to cheer for home stars like Bryce Harper, Schwarber, Brandon Marsh, Duran, Sanchez, and Jesus Luzardo. Here are the full starting lineups and reserves for both leagues: AL: NL: AL Reserves: Catchers Infielders Outfielders Designated Hitter NL Reserves: Catchers Infielders Outfielders Designated Hitter AL Pitchers: Relief Pitchers NL Pitchers: Starting Pitchers Relief Pitchers CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The 2026 MLB All-Star Game airs on Fox at 8 p.m. ET, with pregame festivities starting at 7 p.m. ET. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a561bb6c2ca79de2367049e Supreme Court justices head to Capitol Hill for first appearance since 2019 and more top headlines te 2026-07-14T11:21:26.742Z Supreme Court justices head to Capitol Hill for first appearance since 2019 and more top headlines 1. Supreme Court justices make rare visit to Capitol Hill 2. Lindsey Graham’s sister appointed to fill brother's seat in Senate 3. US launches fresh wave of attacks on Iran in five-hour mission   CRACKING DOWN — VP Vance heads to Capitol Hill as White House pressures GOP holdouts. Continue reading … CLOCK SHOCK — Trump-backed Daylight Saving bill survives key House vote, heads toward passage. Continue reading … ‘DEEP SHAME’ — Exposed docs reveal reason Tim Walz board granted pardon to child rapist: ‘Disgusting.’ Continue reading ... SPECIAL OPS — SEAL Team 6 member shines shocking light on Osama bin Laden raid. Continue reading … RISK REVEALED — Notable figures who died from the same heart condition linked to Lindsey Graham's death. Continue reading … -- POLITICS ‘AWESOME DISPLAY’ — Trump showcases raw American muscle in preview of first-of-its kind America 250 Grand Prix. Continue reading … CURB APPEAL — Several states are 'ahead of the game' in bringing down home prices, Trump's housing chief says. 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We'll see you in your inbox first thing Wednesday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a5619bbc2ca79de23670443 Will Platner controversy sink Democrats in a crucial U.S. House showdown? te 2026-07-14T11:12:59.780Z Will Platner controversy sink Democrats in a crucial U.S. House showdown? EXCLUSIVE - AUGUSTA, Maine - Graham Platner is gone, but the trail of debris left from the mounting controversies that brought down his nearly year-long insurgent Senate campaign is giving Republicans ammunition to use against a Democrat on the ballot in another equally crucial midterm race in Maine. Former two-term Maine Gov. Paul LePage, the GOP nominee in the high-stakes battle for the state's 2nd Congressional District, one of roughly two-dozen races that may determine the House balance of power, says that Matt Dunlap, the Democratic Party's nominee, "miscalculated" by aligning himself with Platner. LePage is aiming to flip the Democrat-controlled open seat in a mostly rural district President Donald Trump carried in the past three presidential elections. And the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) is heavily targeting the race as it works to hold onto its razor-thin House majority in the midterms. "Way, way too close to Platner. Way too close to Bernie. Way too close to AOC. That whole gang," LePage said of Dunlap as he spoke exclusively with Fox News Digital on Tuesday and pointed to Platner as well as progressive champions Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York. DEMOCRATS RUNNING TO REPLACE PLATNER IN KEY SENATE RACE CALL FOR ABOLISHING ICE Dunlap campaign manager Harry Burke, firing back, called LePage's criticism "desperate and weak." Platner, a populist Democrat backed last September by Sanders and later by other top progressives, was challenging longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins in a combustible and very expensive race in Maine, which is one of a handful that will determine if the GOP holds onto its slim Senate majority in November's midterm elections. Platner's exit from the race came days after an explosive report contained an allegation of rape from a woman he previously dated. It was only after that report when a chorus of calls emerged from top Democrats across the country for him to immediately drop out. But Platner, the combat veteran and oyster farmer whose campaign caught fire, steamrolling the Democratic establishment, had already been forced on defense ahead of his primary victory last month. PLATNER EXITS SENATE RACE AMID SCANDALS AND CHORUS OF CALLS TO DROP OUT Past inflammatory online comments made on a now-deleted Reddit account came back to haunt him at the same time he was already reeling from revelations of a now covered-up tattoo on his chest that resembled a Nazi symbol. Then reports that Platner exchanged sexually explicit messages with several women while married came right before allegations from ex-girlfriends of a history of rape fantasies, heavy drinking and violent episodes were made public. Platner repeatedly called the allegations of violence untrue and dismissed his tattoo and Reddit posts as actions taken by a younger man who has now changed. And addressing the latest rape allegation, a visibly irritated Platner claimed in his campaign suspension video last week: "This is all false. The things that have been claimed did not happen. It is not real." Republicans see an opportunity to use Platner's toxic baggage as a cudgel against some Democrats on the ballot in key races this year — especially those who once backed the Maine candidate or defended him against previous allegations. "Every Democrat that endorsed Graham Platner endorsed a rapist, and every Democrat that stayed silent was complicit," Republican National Committee Chair Joe Gruters argued in a statement last week. "Democrats rolled in the mud with Platner, and now they are completely stained by their association with this sick monster." Dunlap endorsed Platner and appeared with him at a campaign event days before Maine's June 9 primary. DEMOCRACY ’26: STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE FOX NEWS ELECTION HUB "Out of touch freak Matt Dunlap might be okay with Nazi lovers and men who abuse women, but in November, he'll see for himself that Mainers aren't. Dunlap's embrace of this vile human is disqualifying," NRCC Spokeswoman Maureen O'Toole charged last week. A week ago, amid a wave of Democrats calling on Platner to call it quits, Dunlap said in a statement, "The allegations reported today are serious, and they deserve to be treated with the gravity they warrant. As such, I am calling on Graham Platner to withdraw from the race for Senate so we can all come together behind a nominee who can successfully carry the torch in November." Burke, Dunlap's campaign manager, is pushing back against the GOP's incoming fire. "Paul LePage is an absolute fraud. He abandoned Maine, moved to Florida, and pocketed a Florida homestead tax break every year since he left," Burke charged, as he pointed to past scrutiny LePage faced after he and his wife utilized a Florida homestead tax break on their Ormond Beach property for several years. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER Burke argued that "LePage might as well start packing his bags for Florida now — these so-called attacks are desperate and weak." Democrats also question how effective any concerted push by the GOP to use Platner as ammunition may be with voters this autumn. "Battleground district voters don't care about Graham Platner, CJ Warnke, communications director at the House Majority PAC, the top super PAC supporting congressional Democrats, told Fox News Digital in a statement. Warnke, pivoting to affordability, argued that voters "care about how Republicans broke their promise lower costs by passing a toxic agenda of tariffs, new wars, and devastating health care cuts. Meanwhile, Democrats are running on making life more affordable and rooting out corruption, and in November we're going to win." Three top nonpartisan political handicappers currently give the advantage in the Maine congressional showdown to LePage. The Cook Political Report and Inside Elections rank the race as Likely Republican, with Sabato's Crystal Ball at the Center for Politics rates it as Leans Republican. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a5619a8c2ca79de23670432 Trump to shrink 2 Utah national monuments by 90% te 2026-07-14T11:12:40.324Z Trump to shrink 2 Utah national monuments by 90% President Donald Trump signed an executive order drastically shrinking the size of two national monument areas in Utah on Monday. The order applies to the Grand Staircase-Escalante and Bears Ears national monuments, shrinking their total coverage by roughly 90% from 3 million acres to 300,000. The areas were established as federal monuments by President Bill Clinton in 1996 and Barack Obama in 2016 respectively. "They took the land from the people quite honestly," Trump said during the Monday signing ceremony. "We’re giving it back." Utah Gov. Spencer Cox also attended the signing and praised the move, saying the original size of the monuments was far too expansive. DOUG BURGUM SAYS VANDALISM OF REFLECTING POOL STARTED AS EARLY AS JUNE 9 AFTER TRUMP ANNOUNCED RENEWAL "We believe that under the Antiquities Act, it’s very clear that these monument designations are supposed to be the smallest area possible to protect the antiquities, and these multimillion-acre monuments that are bigger than the state of Delaware certainly do not fit that designation," he said. Local Native American groups have criticized the move, however, as both monument areas contain parts of their history, including cliffside villages and petroglyphs. NEWSOM-BACKED COMMISSION TRANSFERS POPULAR COASTLINE TO INDIGENOUS TRIBES "From a Navajo perspective, Bears Ears is not simply a piece of federal public land," said Davina Smith-Idjesa, a citizen of the Navajo Nation and co-chair of the Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition. "This is a living cultural site that holds our histories, our ceremonies, our traditional foods and medicines and our ancestors’ footprints." Protections for national monuments apply to the surrounding landscape as well, preventing drilling, mining and construction. The original designations for the two monuments contained large deposits of coal and uranium. Trump and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum have pushed for using more federal land to expand U.S. energy production, clearing the way for mining and oil drilling in Alaska as well. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a561994c2ca79de23670429 These states are 'ahead of the game' in bringing down home prices, Trump's housing chief says te 2026-07-14T11:12:20.868Z These states are 'ahead of the game' in bringing down home prices, Trump's housing chief says Homeownership remains out of reach for many Americans, but Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner reveals some states are making more progress than others. In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, Turner said Florida and Texas are "ahead of the game" on housing affordability, citing efforts to expand housing opportunities and reduce barriers to new construction. His comments come as home costs has emerged as a major midterm issue, with elevated mortgage rates, a persistent housing shortage and rising construction costs continuing to put homeownership out of reach for many families. 'AMERICAN HOUSES ARE FOR AMERICAN PEOPLE': TRUMP HOUSING CHIEF INSISTS IMMIGRATION CRACKDOWN WILL LOWER COSTS Against that backdrop, President Donald Trump's HUD chief argued that increasing housing supply through state and local reforms will be critical to improving affordability, saying the Trump administration is working to reduce regulatory barriers and encourage more homebuilding nationwide. "Florida is really ahead of the game, in particular when it comes to opportunities, and Texas is doing a great job," Turner told Fox News Digital from the National Mall last week on one of the final days of the Great American State Fair. He said states that prioritize housing development and work closely with local communities are better positioned to keep pace with demand. THE SURPRISING HIDDEN COST QUIETLY ADDING NEARLY $132K TO NEW HOME PRICES REVEALED Beyond those two states, Turner said other communities are also making strides. "Other states are laser focused on this. I was just in Philadelphia and they are dialed in and working very well together," he said of the Pennsylvania city, addind: "Omaha, Nebraska, they have great collaboration and working relationships." The comments align with what homebuilders describe as a key advantage in many fast-growing Southern states. By easing regulatory hurdles and making it easier to build new homes, states such as Texas and Florida have been better positioned to keep pace with rapid population growth than markets with more restrictive zoning and permitting rules, industry leaders previously told Fox News Digital. ONE SOUTHERN CITY YOU'VE NEVER HEARD OF IS GROWING FASTER THAN ANYWHERE ELSE IN AMERICA "Those economies are wide open. They are inviting more businesses, they're generally low-tax states and they've made housing a priority," National Association of Home Builders President and CEO Jim Tobin previously told Fox News Digital. "They've got the land and the will and courage to let builders build in those areas to meet the housing demand for those new jobs." The approach has taken on greater importance as Americans continue relocating to lower-tax states, fueling demand for homes in many Sun Belt markets. Housing experts say states that pair population growth with policies that encourage new construction are generally better positioned to accommodate newcomers without worsening housing shortages or putting additional upward pressure on prices. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER Turner said the Trump administration is pursuing many of the same strategies he credited in states like Florida and Texas, including reducing regulatory barriers and encouraging new home construction to boost supply and improve affordability. "That's what we're doing now is easing the regulatory environment, bringing the cost down, raising the supply so builders can build and homeowners can buy," Turner said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a561981c2ca79de23670420 Treasure hunters recover rare silver bar from legendary shipwreck off Florida Keys te 2026-07-14T11:12:01.418Z Treasure hunters recover rare silver bar from legendary shipwreck off Florida Keys Treasure hunters in Florida recently uncovered a 22.5-pound silver bar from a legendary shipwreck — the first of its kind recovered in nearly three decades. Divers with Mel Fisher's Shipwreck Expeditions, working from the salvage vessel DARE, found the silver bar at the wreck site of the Nuestra Señora de Atocha. Captain Drake Nicholas and the crew recovered the silver bar from about 50 feet of water off Key West, Florida, according to a press release. ARCHAEOLOGISTS PINPOINT SITE OF DOOMED 'SPANISH ROANOKE' COLONY AFTER UNEARTHING SINGLE CLUE The Atocha, a Spanish treasure galleon, sank in a hurricane off the Florida Keys in 1622 while carrying silver, gold and emeralds. The wreck's famed "Mother Lode" was discovered by treasure hunter Mel Fisher's team in 1985 and continues to yield artifacts more than four decades later. The team was alerted to the silver bar after detecting a "very strong target" on a metal detector, said Sean Browne, head of investor relations for Mel Fisher's Shipwreck Expeditions. EXPLORERS DISCOVER UNKNOWN ANTARCTIC ISLAND LONG MARKED AS 'DANGER ZONE' ON MAPS "The crew used an airlift to remove layers of sand and sediment while working slowly around the target," Browne told Fox News Digital. "As more of the object became exposed, it became clear we were looking at a silver bar." The silver bar was "heavily encrusted" with marine growth, Browne added, and is currently undergoing conservation to remove the buildup. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "Despite the marine growth, the bar remained remarkably intact," he said. "One of its most distinctive features is the small depression on the top surface where it was tested for purity before being loaded aboard the Atocha in 1622." Browne noted that, although this is the first silver bar recovered by the expedition from the Atocha since 1999, the crew has recovered hundreds of silver bars from the wreck since the ship's main treasure deposit was discovered in 1985. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES Since then, the crew "has continued to recover silver and gold coins, emeralds, swords, keys, pottery, navigational instruments and many other artifacts from the Atocha and Santa Margarita wreck sites," Browne said. "This silver bar is exciting because it reminds us that significant discoveries are still being made," he added. "It reinforces what we've always believed: The expedition is active, the search continues, and remarkable artifacts are still waiting to be uncovered beneath the waters of the Florida Keys." Browne estimated the silver bar could be worth between $50,000 and $100,000 today, but said its historical significance far outweighs the value of the silver itself. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Even after decades of excavations by Mel Fisher's expedition, Browne said the Atocha still holds more treasures waiting to be uncovered. "Historical records indicate that hundreds of silver bars, along with thousands of silver coins, emeralds and other artifacts, still remain on the Atocha and Santa Margarita wreck sites," he said — noting the crew recovered three silver coins in a single day in late June. "Every recovery adds another piece to the story and helps guide the expedition toward future discoveries," Browne added.  "This find is an exciting reminder that one of history's greatest treasure hunts is still very much underway." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a56196dc2ca79de23670417 Navy veteran who beat CNN in court says CIA wants him to delete, burn book manuscript: ‘That's censorship’ te 2026-07-14T11:11:41.955Z Navy veteran who beat CNN in court says CIA wants him to delete, burn book manuscript: ‘That's censorship’ Zachary Young, the U.S. Navy veteran who defeated CNN in a high-profile defamation case, is accusing the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) of "censorship" for trying to stop him from releasing a spy memoir about his life.  Young, who is CIA-trained, successfully alleged that CNN smeared him by implying he illegally profited when helping people flee Afghanistan on the "black market" during the Biden administration's military withdrawal from the country in 2021. During the trial, Young outlined his extensive training in things such as "brush passes," and other sophisticated ways to exchange sensitive information in hostile areas without being detected.  Young has since teamed up with "American Sniper" co-author Scott McEwen for a memoir called "American Spy," but he says the CIA withheld permission for the book to be published. Young said he sent his former employer a manuscript for prepublication review, noting that the book wouldn’t contain classified information and that his involvement with the agency was already part of the public trial record after the CIA confirmed his background to CNN reporters.  NAVY VET WHO BEAT CNN IN DEFAMATION TRIAL TEAMS UP WITH 'AMERICAN SNIPER' CO-AUTHOR FOR UPCOMING SPY MEMOIR The CIA Author Review Office (ARO) not only rejected his book but also told Young, who signed a nondisclosure agreement during his time with the Agency, to delete the manuscript altogether, according to a letter the Navy veteran said he received earlier this month.  "The manuscript cannot be published or disclosed as written, because the manuscript is predicated upon sensitive information subject to your nondisclosure agreement. In issuing this denial, we reviewed the additional materials you submitted with the manuscript, but must stress that these materials did not constitute confirmation or acknowledgment by the organization of the information contained in the manuscript or alter the status of the sensitive information," the letter obtained by Fox News Digital stated.  "Therefore, you must delete any and all copies containing the sensitive information. Electronic copies should be deleted from your hard drive, mobile device, the cloud, and any backup or remote storage locations," the letter continued. "Ensure these items are also deleted from ‘Recycle Bin’ and ‘Trash’ folders. Please shred or burn hardcopies." Young, who was given 30 days to appeal the ruling but said he didn’t receive the letter at his residence in Austria until the window was halfway closed, blasted the Agency.  "I kept America's secrets for most of my adult life without recognition. The CIA's own director of public affairs confirmed my employment, in an official capacity, to a journalist she knew was writing a story about me. Now that same Agency wants me to burn my own life story to cover its embarrassment. That's not national security. That's censorship. CNN didn't intimidate me, and the CIA won't either," Young told Fox News Digital.  The CIA did not immediately respond to a request for comment. JURY FOREMAN IN CNN DEFAMATION TRIAL SPEAKS OUT, SAYS NETWORK’S STAFF DID MORE HARM THAN GOOD ON WITNESS STAND According to a press release for the book, "American Spy" will tell the story of "an American who spent years working undercover in hostile environments and denied areas, operating in the hidden world of international espionage." William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins, was expected to release the book later this year. HarperCollins did not immediately respond to a request for comment.  In addition, NewsBusters reported that the person who served as CIA Public Affairs Director when Young’s affiliation was confirmed to then-CNN correspondent Alex Marquardt had previously worked for CNN from January 2017 to January 2020.  "According to sworn testimony and contemporaneous CNN communications introduced at trial, she confirmed my former CIA employment to a CNN reporter while he was reporting the story. That was not some random leak. That was the Agency’s own press office communicating with the media through its official spokesperson. Given that, it is hard to understand what the Agency’s objection to my book could possibly be, especially since they have never once identified in writing a single passage they claim is classified," Young told Fox News Digital.  JURY FINDS CNN COMMITTED DEFAMATION AGAINST NAVY VETERAN, SETTLEMENT REACHED ON PUNITIVE DAMAGES "A CNN reporter went to the CIA, the CIA’s official public affairs office confirmed my background, CNN then aired a defamatory story about me, and now the Agency is trying to block my book about what happened," Young continued. "That raises serious questions, and I think the public deserves answers." CNN declined comment.  In 2025, a six-person jury decided Young was owed $4 million in lost earnings and $1 million in personal damages such as pain and suffering, and said punitive damages were warranted against CNN. A settlement was reached before punitive damages were decided by the jury.  The foreman of the jury, Katy Svitenko, told Fox News Digital in her first interview following the trial that the jury was "willing to go as high as $100 million, somewhere in the neighborhood of $50 million to $100 million." Settlement terms were not disclosed.  CNN has previously said it will take "useful lessons" from the decision.  "We remain proud of our journalists and are 100% committed to strong, fearless and fair-minded reporting at CNN, though we will of course take what useful lessons we can from this case," a CNN spokesperson told Fox News Digital following the trial. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a56195ac2ca79de2367040e Slain NJ mother 911 call made by her husband has forensic expert warning one mistake could derail focus te 2026-07-14T11:11:22.508Z Slain NJ mother 911 call made by her husband has forensic expert warning one mistake could derail focus A chilling 911 call made by the husband of slain New Jersey mother and psychotherapist Brooke Hanlon has been shared over and over and has been picked apart by internet sleuths searching for clues. The call’s distressed and disturbing audio reveals graphic detail of how Conor Hanlon found his bloodied wife. Brooke Hanlon, 35, was found fatally stabbed inside her Chester, New Jersey home on June 6. No one has been charged in her death and Hanlon has not been accused of any crime or wrongdoing.  Fox News Digital attempted to reach Conor Hanlon but calls were not immediately returned. NJ HUSBAND BEGS FOR CPR HELP IN 911 CALL AFTER WIFE FOUND DEAD WITH STAB WOUNDS: AUDIO Following the call's release, theories circulated online about a possible suspect. One of the nation’s top forensic linguists is warning those following the case not to jump to conclusions. 📩 Send me a story idea: kelsie.cairns@fox.com 📸 Instagram: kelsiecairns_tv 🎥 Facebook: Kelsie Cairns "You can’t tell from a 911 call," Dr. Robert Leonard, a forensic linguist and Hofstra University professor, said to Fox News Digital. "People very often try to," he goes on to say. NANCY GUTHRIE RANSOM NOTES DON'T MATCH SUSPECT'S BEHAVIOR, PROFILER SAYS: 'I DON'T BELIEVE THEY'RE REAL' Dr. Leonard’s blunt breakdown comes amid social media speculation.  Internet sleuths are dissecting Hanlon’s frantic tone of voice and his word choice, like referring to one of Brooke’s wounds as a "laceration" in the nearly seven-minute call. NEW 911 AUDIO CAPTURES NEIGHBORS WARNING OF 'FULL-OUT WAR' BEFORE POLICE WERE ATTACKED IN BLOCK PARTY CHAOS That’s exactly the kind of analysis that has led to devastating mistakes, Dr. Leonard said. He pointed to multiple murder investigations where innocent people were publicly vilified because of how they sounded while calling 911. One case he references is that of the father of Isabel Celis, Sergio Celis. He reported his six-year-old daughter missing from their Tucson, Arizona home in 2012. Investigators discovered her remains five years later; leading up to this discovery, Mr. Celis was branded a killer, Dr. Leonard says. "For six years all of the supposed amateur experts said he did it," Leonard said. Ultimately, Christopher Clements , a convicted sex offender, was also convicted of young Isabel’s murder and kidnapping. In another notorious case, then-teenager Marty Tankleff, of Long Island, New York spent 17 years in prison, wrongfully convicted. Prosecutors zeroed in on his alleged calm demeanor following the killings of his parents; that conviction was eventually overturned. "Everybody is so different," Leonard said. "There are no reliable markers." He goes on to say, "We should not rush to judgment." As for the call itself, he said, "You don’t do a murder investigation with one bit of data," he said. The investigation into Brooke Hanlon’s killing is ongoing, The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office is leading the investigation. There is still a $1,000 reward for anyone who can provide information in the case. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a56171cc2ca79de236703b9 Will Ferrell bombs during MLB Home Run Derby as baseball fans torch Netflix's broadcast te 2026-07-14T11:01:48.037Z Will Ferrell bombs during MLB Home Run Derby as baseball fans torch Netflix's broadcast Remember when a surprise Will Ferrell cameo was an automatic home run? Monday night's Home Run Derby suggested those days may be long gone. Netflix's "marquee" event featured not just the unpopular Elle Duncan, but Ferrell, whose routine quickly became one of the night's most dreaded moments at Citizens Bank. Add Netflix's audio and crashing issues to the mix, and you've got two very skippable hours of television. NETFLIX'S MLB PREGAME SHOW HAD A HUGE ELLE DUNCAN PROBLEM Ferrell did the whole "sport ball" routine, stumbling into the broadcast booth like he'd wandered over from happy hour before firing off a string of groan-worthy jokes, including one about Bryce Harper. "The Liberty Bell comes and takes photos of HIM," Ferrell deadpanned. ESPN MAKES RIGHT DECISION BY REMOVING RICH EISEN FROM PLAY-BY-PLAY AMID NFL NETWORK ACQUISITION The Athletic's Andrew Marchand wasn't impressed, posting on X: "Will Ferrell and company may want to say something funny." "No he's not lol. This is cringe as hell. If these guys are announcing the whole time I'm about to mute this. We have fallen so far from Chris Berman," one fan posted on X. Another reaction read: "Get these a**holes away from the microphone, or we're all turning it off." Ferrell's routine suddenly felt less "Old School" and more just old. As for Elle Duncan, the ex-ESPN host was already catching heat after Opening Day, and Monday night's return to the MLB spotlight didn't fare any better. OutKick founder Clay Travis posted on X during the Derby: "Who at Netflix decided we're going to make Elle Duncan the face and voice of Netflix Sports? And how does that person still have a job? Legit they have all the money in the world and this was their pick. It's like giving Davis Mills a $200 million contract." It might've been the worst Derby performance since Jazz Chisholm Jr. managed just three home runs in last year's event. There was a time when Will Ferrell could do no wrong. Monday night wasn't one of those nights. Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a561708c2ca79de236703b0 Paige Bueckers sparks debate with comments about Black women WNBA coaches amid Caitlin Clark comparisons te 2026-07-14T11:01:28.587Z Paige Bueckers sparks debate with comments about Black women WNBA coaches amid Caitlin Clark comparisons Paige Bueckers once again advocated for Black women in women's basketball. The Dallas Wings superstar made viral comments at a postgame press conference on Sunday after defeating the Chicago Sky, when she was asked about the number of Black female coaches in the WNBA. There are currently no Black female head coaches in the league. CAITLIN CLARK VS PAIGE BUECKERS: HOW TWO WHITE WNBA STARS WOUND UP WITH VASTLY DIFFERENT CULTURAL PERCEPTIONS "I'm for equal opportunity, no discrimination based on what you look like, who you like and anything of that nature. I grew up with a lot of prominent Black women in my life that were very important to me in how I was raised and how I grew up, being my stepmom, my AAU coach," Bueckers said. "I understand how amazing they are and how they should get the same equal opportunity as a white woman, as a white man to be an important piece of this league. And it was built on a lot of Black women, this league, so it's definitely right for them to get the same equal opportunity as everyone else." Bueckers' comments garnered mixed reactions and debate on social media. Bueckers has been under a brighter spotlight in recent days amid comparisons to Caitlin Clark, after former NFL wide receiver Harry Douglas claimed on ESPN that "everything we expected Caitlin Clark to be, Paige Bueckers has been in the WNBA." The two stars have been particularly compared in terms of their cultural perceptions in conversations about race in the WNBA. After the death of George Floyd in summer 2020, Bueckers, as an incoming freshman at UConn, participated in Black Lives Matter protests in her home community of the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. She cited her love for her half-brother Drew, who is biracial and part Black, as the motivation.There is no record of Clark making any statement or demonstrating any activism after the death of George Floyd. One year later, Bueckers stepped on stage at the 2021 ESPYs awards to accept the "Best Female College Athlete" award. In her speech, which has since become a polarizing flashpoint in the WNBA culture wars, Bueckers insisted that Black women "don't get the media coverage that they deserve." CNN’S ABBY PHILLIP CLAIMS GOP LAWMAKERS BACK CAITLIN CLARK ‘EXCLUSIVELY’ BECAUSE SHE IS WHITE "As a White woman who leads a Black lead sport and celebrated here i want to show a light on black women, they don't get the media coverage that they deserve they've given so much to this sport," she said. "Everyone who voted thank you but i think we should use this power together to also celebrate black women." When Clark and Bueckers faced off in the Final Four of the 2024 NCAA tournament, WNBA great A'ja Wilson made a comment that also became flashpoint in the sport's ongoing cultural conversations. While speaking with WNBA star Kelsey Plum in a now-infamous hot mic moment, Wilson praised Bueckers for recognizing her "privilege." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "Paige reminds me a lot of you. She knows how her privilege got her to that point, and also like, she's good at basketball obviously. But like, she understands her privilege and pushes her over the top. It reminds me a lot of you, and I mean that's a compliment," Wilson said to Plum. After Clark's record-breaking rookie season, she infamously dabbled in the topic of race during a TIME Magazine interview, where she uttered the quote, "I want to say I've earned every single thing, but as a White person, there is privilege." The quote prompted frustration and disappointment from many of her fans. But the quote has seemingly faded with time, as it hardly ever plays a role in current cultural discussions around Clark today, by either side. And while Clark has regularly condemned alleged racially charged insults to Black players, she hasn't uttered any quotes that make reference of her own skin color and the conditions that come with it since then. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a561015c2ca79de2366fd32 Rising SNAP Payment Errors Put Arizona At Risk Of $200 Million In Federal Penalties te 2026-07-14T10:31:49.489Z Rising SNAP Payment Errors Put Arizona At Risk Of $200 Million In Federal Penalties By Ethan Faverino | Arizona taxpayers could face nearly $200 million in additional costs if the state fails to reduce its Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payment error rate in the coming years. Data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows Arizona’s SNAP payment error rate reached 10.8% in Fiscal Year 2025, ranking 33rd nationally and rising from 8.84% in Fiscal Year 2024. Under changes enacted through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1), states with SNAP payment error rates below 6% by Fiscal Year 2028 will avoid cost-sharing requirements with the federal government. States with error rates between 6-8% must provide a 5% match, those between 8-10% a 10% match, and states exceeding 10% a 15% match. If Arizona’s error rate remains at 10.8% in Fiscal Year 2028, the state would be subject to the highest matching requirement. Based on Fiscal Year 2025 figures, eight states recorded error rates below 6% (Idaho, Nebraska, Nevada, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Wisconsin, and Wyoming), while six fell between 6-8%. Another 16 states posted rates between 8-10%, and 20 states exceeded 10%. Zach Milne, senior economist at Common Sense Institute Arizona said the state has a strong incentive to improve its performance. Mile told The Center Square, “Improving program accuracy strengthens program integrity and helps the state avoid potentially significant federal cost-sharing penalties.” He described Arizona’s elevated error rate as a relatively recent development, noting that the state’s rate stood at 5.2% in Fiscal Year 2019 — below the new federal threshold. The Arizona Legislature passed several measures during the 2026 session aimed at lowering the state’s SNAP payment error rate, but they were vetoed by Governor Hobbs. Senate Bill 1002 would have expanded eligibility verification tools for the Arizona Department of Economic Security, while Senate Bill 1331 proposed work requirements for SNAP recipients age 60 and younger. Senate Bill 1334 would have barred the department from seeking work-requirement waivers for able-bodied adults without dependents. House Bill 2206 sought to require the state to reduce its SNAP payment error rate to below 3% by 2030. In her veto messages, Hobbs argued that the legislation duplicated ongoing efforts by the Department of Economic Security to improve accuracy, including enhanced eligibility verification, additional staffing and training, and investments in technology. “SNAP is the most robust and effective anti-hunger tool we have in Arizona-I know this firsthand,” Hobbs said in her veto letter of the three Senate Bills. “It’s also the most secure, thanks to strong anti-fraud measures and oversight. Instead of creating more needless frustration for Arizona families, I invite you to join me in actually lowering costs for them.” She also criticized H.R. 1 for imposing unfunded mandates that she said have strained agency resources, noting that she allocated $7.5 million to increase the department’s capacity. Hobbs maintained that the vetoed bills would have added further unfunded requirements without providing resources for implementation or modernization. Ethan Faverino is a reporter for AZ Free News. You can send him news tips using this link. The post Rising SNAP Payment Errors Put Arizona At Risk Of $200 Million In Federal Penalties first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a560fd4c2ca79de2366fd19 Lake Havasu City Restaurant Inspections, April 2026 te 2026-07-14T10:30:44.999Z Lake Havasu City Restaurant Inspections, April 2026 Reported by the Mohave County Department of Health. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a560b85c2ca79de2366fc89 Prince William's absence speaks volumes as King Charles reunites with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle: experts te 2026-07-14T10:12:21.940Z Prince William's absence speaks volumes as King Charles reunites with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle: experts The royal family's icy divide appears to be thawing, but experts caution that rebuilding trust will take much more than a single meeting. On Friday, King Charles III hosted Prince Harry and met with his family for the first time in years as they tried to repair a rift that has persisted since his youngest son and his wife stepped back as senior working royals and moved to California. Harry, along with Meghan Markle and their two young children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, met with the monarch and Queen Camilla at Highgrove House, a country estate west of London, Buckingham Palace confirmed. Fox News Digital reached out to a spokesperson for the palace and the Sussexes for comment. MEGHAN MARKLE RETURNS TO BRITAIN WITH PRINCE ARCHIE AND PRINCESS LILIBET FOR FIRST TIME IN YEARS "Eager Charles has always hoped to see his grandchildren," British broadcaster and photographer Helena Chard told Fox News Digital. "He is still undergoing treatment for cancer, and family matters more than ever. Despite years of public fallout, he would not pass up the opportunity to privately see his grandchildren." Multiple royal experts told Fox News Digital that both the palace and the Sussexes are determined to keep details of the meeting private to help advance reconciliation efforts. Katie Nicholl, Vanity Fair's royal correspondent, reported that the palace would not comment on the meeting or how long it lasted. A source told Nicholl that the king was "adamant" about keeping the meeting private, and Harry "assured" his father that he wouldn't speak publicly about the family get-together. WATCH: PRINCE WILLIAM UNLIKELY TO RECONCILE WITH PRINCE HARRY SOON: EXPERT "Archie and Lili were very excited about seeing their grandfather," a source told Nicholl, adding that "there have been calls from a rather frantic Harry to his father's aides, trying to make this happen." "The meeting reportedly lasted just over an hour, with Camilla right by the king's side," British royals expert Hilary Fordwich told Fox News Digital. "The king had wanted contact with Archie and Lilibet, saying, ‘blood is blood.’" "There is likely to be ongoing communication between Harry and King Charles as long as Harry doesn't leak information to the media," Fordwich added. Noticeably absent from the reunion were Prince William and his wife, Kate Middleton. The Princess of Wales was supporting her husband as he saddled up to participate in the DMI Royal Charity Polo Cup 2026 at Guards Polo Club in Windsor. The estranged brothers did not see one another. "Prince William remains adamant Harry isn’t to be trusted," Fordwich claimed. "Reports still describe a 'total blackout' between the brothers," said Chard. "There is no sign of the rift subsiding anytime soon. I don't see the Prince and Princess of Wales' absence as a snub. It is strategic. You can't have an institutional reconciliation without Prince William, the future king." "The main barrier for Harry now is starting peace talks with William and Princess Kate, if that can happen," royal broadcaster Ian Pelham Turner told Fox News Digital. "William has been demonstrably against Harry since his book 'Spare' was published." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Roya Nikkhah, royal editor of The Sunday Times, reported that the brothers have not seen each other or spoken since Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral in 2022. "What will the Prince of Wales make of his father’s olive branch to the Sussexes? He won’t like it, that’s for sure," she wrote. "While William now rarely speaks of Harry in royal circles, his feelings of betrayal by his brother’s departure from the monarchy and subsequent outbursts still sting." As for Camilla's appearance, Nikkhah reported that she "rarely" stays at Highgrove, preferring to spend weekends at Raymill, her country home. However, she is fiercely loyal to Charles and wanted to be a supportive force for her husband. Still, Nikkhah noted that "there is no love lost between Harry and Camilla." In "Spare," the Duke of Sussex accused his stepmother of leaking private conversations to the media to burnish her reputation. In interviews, he accused family members of getting "into bed with the devil" to gain favorable tabloid coverage. "Camilla's presence matters to Charles," said Chard. "She is his rock and smooths any bumps in the road." Still, the meeting between father and son was a step in the right direction, Turner said. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "This reunion allowed a thawing of the ice," he said. "The king is very family-oriented and has a deep sense of conviction about being a grandfather. This meeting was very important to reopen communication, even though some family members, like William, may be strongly opposed. But in my opinion, a united royal family with important connections to America is good for the royal brand and has value for both countries." "What needs to happen now is that reconciliation talks should not be disclosed to the media and should be conducted in confidence, without any leaks," he said. "The meeting between the king and his grandchildren was long overdue," Chard said. "It is, however, a delicate balancing act for the crown. Symbolically, this meeting was huge, but it's not an institutional reconciliation. Charles had always left the door open. I guess it's a few small steps forward." The Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped back as senior royals in 2020, citing what they described as unbearable intrusions by the British press and a lack of support from the palace. They later aired their grievances publicly. Harry's memoir further strained his relationships with members of the royal family. In a 2025 BBC interview, Harry said he hoped to reconcile with his family because "there's no point continuing to fight anymore." The private reunion came after weeks of planning and lingering security concerns surrounding Harry's return to Britain. The Sussexes were vacationing with their children in Europe before Harry returned to the U.K. alone on July 6, according to People magazine. Meghan was expected to join Harry with the children, but the U.K. government declined his request for police protection for his family outside royal residences. Harry remained in the U.K. through July 11 for events highlighting the Invictus Games. People previously reported that, ahead of Harry's trip, his team spent several days exploring ways to make the visit safe through enhanced private security arrangements. Palace sources said Harry initially declined an invitation to stay at a royal residence before accepting it on Saturday, July 4. Harry's spokesperson told People that an offer for the Duke of Sussex to stay at Buckingham Palace during his London visit was withdrawn after he had formally accepted it. Palace sources, however, disputed that account, saying Harry failed to respond by the deadline and that his later acceptance came only after arrangements could no longer be made. Harry had also hoped to bring his family to Britain for the first time since 2022. However, after learning they would receive police protection only while on royal property — and not throughout the visit — People reported on July 4 that they would not accompany him. On July 8, The Mirror reported that Harry was "frantically" working to secure private security so Meghan and their children could travel to the U.K. safely. Nikkhah reported that the Sussexes likely made an under-the-radar visit to Althorp, Princess Diana's ancestral home, where they were believed to have visited her resting place. The estate was notably closed to the public on July 10 and July 11, when the Sussexes were in town. Fox News Digital reached out to an Althorp spokesperson for comment. No reunion between the estranged brothers was expected there, either. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a560b71c2ca79de2366fc80 More Americans now eat in their cars than ever before as expert reveals what it says about modern life te 2026-07-14T10:12:01.989Z More Americans now eat in their cars than ever before as expert reveals what it says about modern life For many Americans, eating meals in the car is a regular part of life. In a recent survey, 53% of respondents reported that they eat in their car at least once a week. The average American does so about three times a week, according to the study, which was conducted by research firm OnePoll on behalf of St. Pierre, a Texas-based bakery. Many surveyed said they eat in the car because they're short on time (38%). Other reasons respondents gave for eating in their vehicle included convenience (35%), because "it's peaceful" (32%) and "to eat alone" (26%). GEN Z EATS NEARLY TWICE AS MANY SNACKS AS BOOMERS, WITH EXPERTS WARNING THEY'RE REPLACING REAL MEALS Most people (53%) still prefer eating at a table at home, and 34% said they enjoy eating in the car. Lunch is the most popular meal people eat in their cars, according to the study. Eating in the car is "a habit shaped by busy schedules, but also by the small windows of time people create to pause and enjoy something to eat, wherever they are," according to the study. But Pennsylvania psychologist Geri-Lynn Utter told Fox News Digital that the trend reflects more than convenience. "Traditionally, meals occurred in spaces associated with family, social connection and intentional breaks in the day," she told Fox News Digital. "Increasingly, however, the car has become a kind of psychological refuge, one of the few places where many people can be alone, decompress and step away from the constant demands of work, caregiving, technology and what I jokingly call 'peopling.'" TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ The survey, which polled 2,000 adults in June, found those habits varied significantly by generation. Gen Z (born after 1996) averaged 3.83 meals in the car per week. Pizza (20%), sandwiches/wraps (19%) and burgers and fruit (17%) were the most popular foods that Gen Z reported eating in the car. Twenty-six percent of Gen Z said eating in the car is the only time they get to enjoy their food, according to the poll. Millennials (born between 1981 and 1996) reported eating 3.22 meals in the car each week on average. They most often ate sandwiches/wraps (26%), burgers (25%) and pizza (21%). Fifty percent said they enjoyed eating in their car. Gen X (born between 1965 and 1980) averaged 1.88 meals per week in the car, favoring sandwiches/wraps (27%), burgers (26%) and pizza, fruit and chocolate (11%) as their go-to foods. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Boomers (born between 1946 and 1964) averaged 0.84 meals in the car each week. They most often ate burgers (29%), sandwiches/wraps (24%) and fruit (10%), and many (44%) said they prefer foods they can eat with one hand. The Silent Generation (born between 1928 and 1945) averaged 0.63 meals in the car each week. Members of the generation most often ate burgers, sandwiches/wraps (26%), fruit, nuts, seeds and pastries (13%) and ice cream (9%). When eaten alone in the car, food becomes more than fuel, Utter said. The car has become "the modern break room" where people temporarily escape from life's stress. "The food is the reward, but the solitude is the luxury," she said. Food influencers often eat in their cars, Utter noted, "despite having access to virtually any setting they could use." "The car feels private, authentic and free from social expectations," she said. "For a few minutes, there is no meeting, no email and no obligation to perform for others. The meal becomes an experience that belongs entirely to the individual." The survey says less about Americans' relationship with food and more about their relationship with time, stress and recovery, Utter said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS "Many people aren't choosing to eat in their cars because they prefer it over a dining room table," she said. "They're adapting to increasingly packed schedules, long commutes, caregiving responsibilities and jobs that blur the boundaries between work and personal life." It also raises the question, Utter said, "If so many people feel that the best place to slow down and enjoy a meal is alone in a car, what does that say about how stretched thin we've become?" Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a560b5ec2ca79de2366fc77 Trump showcases raw American muscle in preview of first-of-its kind America 250 Grand Prix te 2026-07-14T10:11:42.505Z Trump showcases raw American muscle in preview of first-of-its kind America 250 Grand Prix President Donald Trump on Monday spent the early afternoon showcasing INDYCAR vehicles that will participate in a first-of-its-kind race in Washington, D.C. in August. "Unprecedented events will take place next month right here in our nation's capital. On August 22nd and 23rd," Trump said, standing outside the White House on Executive Avenue where an INDYCAR pit stop was demonstrated for the president. "It will be an awesome display of American patriotism and raw horsepower ingenuity," Trump said. "You're going to see cars at the level that they've never been at before, with cars racing more than 190 miles and even higher than that down Pennsylvania Avenue." AMERICA'S 250TH CELEBRATION IN NATION'S CAPITAL BOOSTED BY ICONIC AUTOMAKER'S 2-WEEK TRIBUTE TO INNOVATION The 47th president stood flanked by three INDYCAR racers, including 2026 Indianapolis 500 winner Felix Rosenqvist, on his right. On his left stood Penske Corporation founder and chairman Roger Penske, the company's president, Bud Denker, and Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy. "It wasn't exactly designed for that," Trump joked of the upcoming race down the National Mall and streets of Washington, D.C. "But what Sean Duffy has done with these incredible, brilliant people is really amazing. It's going to be a sight for the ages," the president continued. "It really will be something special, and they're going to go all around the National Mall at speeds that are not quite, if we did that during the regular day, I think people would be put in jail, perhaps for the rest of their lives." Penske said that more than 250,000 members of the public have signed up to attend the events next month, which was established by an executive order Jan. 30 and is free of charge to attend.  FLASHBACK: AS AMERICA TURNS 250, HERE'S HOW THE NATION CELEBRATED ITS BIGGEST BIRTHDAYS "When you think about 250 years of this country, it's an amazing time," Penske said. "It's a great place to live. It's a great place to work, and I think we're fortunate to have the most important office in the world give us the green light and then the checkered flag to have this event in August." When the remarks concluded, an INDYCAR driver demonstrated a pit stop, accelerating down Executive Avenue, showcasing the race car's roaring engines. It stopped for only six seconds at the pit stop, where the crew quickly changed all four tires before the car sped off, leaving a cloud of burning rubber behind. The Grand Prix will take place Aug. 22-23 where INDYCAR racers, whose vehicles have the ability to top 200mph in speed, will zoom around the nation's capital for the first time in history, according to the White House. The course, described as "picturesque" by the race organizers, will be a 1.7-mile seven-turn circuit including a .4-mile front stretch along Pennsylvania Avenue near the White House, according to the official website for the race. The track's pit lane area will be adjacent to Pennsylvania Avenue, between turns one and two on the circuit, according to race organizers. The INDYCAR field will race by a number of well known institutions in the nation's capital, including the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, the National Gallery of Art and the National Archives. The event offers free general admission and is open to the public. There are also a limited number of free tickets that allow attendees to access areas inside the track. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a560b4bc2ca79de2366fc6e Nancy Guthrie search scene drew YouTubers, arrests and bizarre roadside claims, docs say te 2026-07-14T10:11:23.058Z Nancy Guthrie search scene drew YouTubers, arrests and bizarre roadside claims, docs say A true-crime YouTuber was accused of turning the street near the Nancy Guthrie search scene into a roadside livestream setup complete with traffic cones, a tripod and an alleged "pee tent." The records, obtained by Fox News Digital, show misdemeanor cases involving three men who were cited or charged after law enforcement encountered livestreamers near the Catalina Foothills area connected to Guthrie’s disappearance. The FBI has said Guthrie was last seen at her residence in the Catalina Foothills neighborhood of Tucson on the evening of Jan. 31, 2026. FBI SAYS NANCY GUTHRIE ABDUCTION DEMANDS MAY BE ‘LEGITIMATE’ AS CASE STILL PROBED AS KIDNAPPING FOR RANSOM But the missing-person investigation also drew another crowd: online sleuths, streamers and true-crime personalities who showed up in the neighborhood and broadcast from near the search scene. The most detailed allegations appear in the case against Alexander Zabel Jr., also known as CriminalNetwork, who was charged with obstructing a public thoroughfare and public nuisance, according to a Pima County Sheriff’s Department citation and misdemeanor probable-cause statement. Deputies said they responded around 4:30 p.m. on May 26 to a traffic hazard and contacted Zabel, who was allegedly sitting in a lawn chair. NANCY GUTHRIE MYSTERY COULD BE SOLVED WITH 'CROWDSOURCING' HELP, PRIVATE EYE SAYS The probable-cause statement says Zabel intentionally placed traffic cones in the road next to his personal belongings, including a tripod he was using to livestream. Deputies wrote that Zabel’s YouTube livestream also showed him on the roadway. The same probable-cause statement says that on June 6, Zabel set up a "pee tent" on the road "insinuating that he was urinating" and creating an unpleasant environment for surrounding neighbors. Deputies wrote that, because of the "sensitivity & proximity to the high-profile address," Zabel created an offensive setting in the middle of the neighborhood and obstructed the free use of property. SAVANNAH GUTHRIE PLEADS FOR TIPS AS RANSOM NOTE CLAIMS MOM IS DEAD: 'SOMEBODY KNOWS SOMETHING' SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS Zabel was cited for two misdemeanor counts including obstructing a public thoroughfare and public nuisance, both marked as criminal offenses. Zabel pleaded not guilty to both counts. James Pollack, community relations coordinator for the Arizona Superior Court in Pima County, said Zabel has a show-cause hearing scheduled for 9 a.m. Tuesday, July 21. GOT A TIP? A second streamer, Troy Lewis Bradshaw, also known as "DAA JUICE", was cited by PCSD for allegedly obstructing a public thoroughfare on June 4, according to a separate Arizona traffic ticket and complaint. He was charged with "obstructing a public thoroughfare." Unlike Zabel, Bradshaw’s court records provided to Fox News Digital did not include a narrative explaining exactly what deputies alleged he did to obstruct the roadway. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST A June 16 minute entry shows Bradshaw pleaded not guilty to obstructing highway/public thoroughfare, first offense, with a fine or civil sanction listed at $282. Pollack told Fox News Digital that Bradshaw had a case management conference on Monday. The third case involved Damian Todd Enderle, also known as "857 Tucson", who was cited June 8 for public nuisance, according to a PCSD citation. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL A June 30 minute entry shows the public nuisance charge was dismissed after the state moved to drop it. Pollack said Enderle does not have any upcoming court hearings scheduled. The bureau’s Phoenix field office and the Pima County Sheriff’s Department are continuing to investigate Guthrie’s disappearance and have asked the public for digital information, including photographs or doorbell-camera footage, that could help locate her. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X Anyone with information can call the Pima County Sheriff’s Department at 520-351-4900 or 88-CRIME at 520-882-7463. Digital photos, video or doorbell-camera footage can be submitted through the FBI at fbi.gov/findguthrie. Fox News Digital has reached out to the Pima County Sheriff's Office for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a56091bc2ca79de2366fc08 Trump's fiercest GOP critic became his most influential voice on war and peace te 2026-07-14T10:02:03.537Z Trump's fiercest GOP critic became his most influential voice on war and peace In 2015, Sen. Lindsey Graham called Donald Trump a "jackass" and warned Republicans that nominating him would be a disaster. Trump responded by reading Graham's personal cellphone number aloud during a campaign rally, encouraging supporters to call the South Carolina senator. Few political rivalries seemed less likely to evolve into one of Washington's most consequential foreign policy partnerships. Trump rose to power promising to end America's "endless wars" and challenging decades of Republican foreign policy orthodoxy. Graham, by contrast, remained throughout his three decades in public service an unabashed advocate of projecting American power abroad. FROM 'DISGRACE' TO 'FAMILY': TRUMP'S REMARKABLE JOURNEY WITH LINDSEY GRAHAM Yet over the next decade, Graham became one of the few lawmakers with regular access to President Trump on questions of national security, emerging as one of the Republican Party's most influential voices on Iran, Ukraine, Israel and NATO. He had built his Senate career around foreign policy. While many lawmakers spent weekends back home, Graham was often overseas meeting presidents, visiting war zones and trying to broker agreements between allies and the White House.  By the end of his career, his office had become an unofficial waypoint for foreign leaders trying to understand — or influence — the Trump administration. In interviews following the senator's sudden death Saturday, Trump described Graham as "like a member of the family" and said he was among the final people to speak with the South Carolina Republican after he returned from Ukraine just hours before his death. As Trump reshaped Republican foreign policy around an "America First" agenda, Graham became one of the few congressional voices with regular access to the president on questions of war and peace. He frequently pressed Trump to maintain a muscular U.S. role abroad — even as the president questioned long-standing alliances and warned against prolonged military interventions. Rather than becoming another Republican hawk sidelined by Trump's ascent, Graham cultivated one of the closest working relationships with the president, giving him unusual influence as the administration navigated conflicts from Ukraine and Iran to Israel and NATO. Whether Graham simply reinforced Trump's instincts — or helped shape them — may become one of the defining questions of his foreign policy legacy. GRAHAM REPORTEDLY REFUSED MEDICAL HELP BEFORE SCHEDULED TV APPEARANCE "He would call me all the time," Trump told Fox News Monday. "I'd say, 'Stop calling me, Lindsey.' It was amazing. He just never stopped. He was a worker — a total workaholic politician." Colleagues said Graham lived and breathed the work of the Senate, particularly serving as an informal envoy between the U.S. and allies around the world. In the hours before his death, Graham told a confidant he wasn't feeling well but joked he couldn’t die now because he still had work to do. He was preparing to push a long-stalled bipartisan Russia sanctions bill through the Senate, remained focused on advancing Saudi-Israel normalization and believed the Trump administration had not yet finished confronting Iran. He had just completed his 10th trip to Ukraine, and maintained tight relationships not only with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy but also with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, Gulf leaders and others around the world. Graham believed that influence came from showing up, according to Jack Keane, a retired Army four-star general, the chairman of the Institute for the Study of War and Fox News Senior Strategic Analyst. "He wasn't interested in writing op-ed pieces or making speeches, he wanted firsthand contact with leaders of the world." Keane, who counted Graham as a friend, told Fox News Digital. "He was interested in getting the results." Graham, upon being beaten by Trump in the 2016 primary, conceded that the then-real estate mogul understood the American public better than he did . "He understood the American people better than we did, and shame on us for not doing it as effectively as him," Graham said at the time, according to Keane.  So Graham went to work making himself useful for the president. "Graham knew the world better than almost anyone in Washington, and he likely knew many foreign leaders better than President Trump's own appointees," Keane said. "He made a conscious decision to help the president by offering advice and counsel, which grew into both a personal and professional relationship." Graham's worldview was shaped alongside late Sens. John McCain, R-Ariz., and Joe Lieberman, D-Conn., with whom he traveled extensively overseas. The trio —known as the "Three Amigos" — championed an interventionist Republican foreign policy rooted in American military leadership, support for democratic allies and confronting authoritarian adversaries. Graham publicly disagreed with Trump over Iran negotiations — preferring strikes and regime change — and repeatedly pushed for a tougher line against Russia in the war on Ukraine. Those convictions at times put him closer to traditional Republican foreign policy than to Trump's "America First" instincts, even as he worked to remain one of the president's closest advisors. Trump's approach to foreign policy often shifted between military confrontation and diplomatic restraint. Graham's rarely did. Whenever Trump appeared to move toward a negotiated settlement with Iran, Graham followed a familiar playbook: remind the White House that Congress ultimately would have to review any lasting agreement. After Trump announced a memorandum of understanding with Iran in June, Graham quickly argued that any lasting deal would require congressional scrutiny and even suggested Vice President JD Vance would ultimately have to defend it on Capitol Hill. By the time of his death, Graham had fashioned exactly the role he wanted in Washington: trusted interlocutor between the White House, Congress and foreign leaders. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., described Graham as having a "kid-like exuberance about his job and the responsibilities he was given." "Even in his sixties he would get off a plane in a foreign land with a twinkle in his eye and look at me as if to say, can you believe we are actually here and doing this?" she wrote on X. Very rarely in life do you get to be exactly where you want to be, when you want to be there, with who you want to be with, doing precisely what you want to do — that was every moment for Lindsey," White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller wrote on X. "Lindsey was a senator’s senator. The job was everything to him. Truly did he believe in the splendor of the office and the noble lineage behind it, of which he was the worthy heir." Graham rarely seemed interested in winning an argument if it meant losing the president. He spent more than a year revising his long-stalled Russia sanctions legislation and negotiating with the White House as Trump pursued his own diplomatic outreach to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Only days before his death did Graham announce that he had reached an agreement with the administration to move the bill forward. While Trump frequently questioned the value of NATO and demanded allies shoulder more of the burden, Graham viewed America's alliances as one of its greatest strategic advantages. He generally agreed that European nations needed to spend more on defense, but argued the alliance itself remained indispensable to deterring Russia and projecting American power. Graham's support for Israel was equally central to his worldview. He regarded Israel as America's closest partner in the Middle East and spent years working to strengthen ties between Israel and Arab states, viewing Saudi-Israeli normalization as a historic opportunity to reshape the region while further isolating Iran. Graham spent a decade proving that in Washington, proximity to power could matter as much as formal authority. Without Graham in Washington, Ukraine now fears it may have lost an indispensable advocate in Washington. "Huge and absolutely unexpected loss," said Oleksandr Merezhko, a lawmaker with Zelenskyy’s party, told the AP. "He was truly indispensable. I even don’t know who might be as important for us now in Trump’s entourage." "He was the closest link between Ukraine, our president and Trump," he added. "Our position in Trump’s entourage might be weaker." It's unclear who will be able to usher Graham's signature Russia sanctions bill through the Senate and onto the president's desk with the same access to both ends of Pennsylvania Avenue. For now, the president will navigate wars in Ukraine and the Middle East without the friend who was never shy about telling him to hit harder. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a560907c2ca79de2366fbf4 PRIVACY ALERT: Cambridge Mobile Telematics Under Investigation for Data Breach Involving Driver Location and Insurance Data te 2026-07-14T10:01:43.057Z PRIVACY ALERT: Cambridge Mobile Telematics Under Investigation for Data Breach Involving Driver Location and Insurance Data SAN FRANCISCO, July 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Schubert Jonckheer & Kolbe LLP is investigating a data breachthat led to unauthorized access to the sensitive information of individuals affiliated with Cambridge Mobile Telematics ("CMT"), a Cambridge, Massachusetts-based telematics and insurtech company Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a5608f3c2ca79de2366fbe3 Today's poll: Should Congress create a Route 66 National Monument that stretches from Chicago to Santa Monica? te 2026-07-14T10:01:23.096Z Today's poll: Should Congress create a Route 66 National Monument that stretches from Chicago to Santa Monica? Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a560431c2ca79de2366fb32 GOP leaders race to end conservative revolt as House floor stays at a standstill te 2026-07-14T09:41:05.169Z GOP leaders race to end conservative revolt as House floor stays at a standstill House GOP leaders face a pivotal test Tuesday as they try to break a conservative revolt that has paralyzed the House floor for weeks. The rebellion, including several dozen Republicans, has repeatedly forced House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., to pull votes on key legislation, grinding House business to a halt just months before the November midterm elections.  Conservatives say they're blocking procedural votes until the Senate passes the stalled SAVE America Act and House GOP leadership allows a vote on sweeping border security legislation.  Neither demand appears close to being met amid GOP divisions, raising questions about whether Johnson can advance any major legislation this week. TRUMP-ALIGNED HOUSE HOLDOUTS ACCUSED OF HOLDING 'LIFE-SAVING' VETERANS BILL 'HOSTAGE' OVER SAVE AMERICA ACT Vice President JD Vance had planned to attend Republicans’ conference meeting on Tuesday but postponed the visit to a later date, Politico first reported. Vance’s canceled appearance comes as House Republican leadership appeared to enlist the White House’s help to help end a conservative revolt that has effectively brought the floor to a standstill. Trump also previously urged conservative rebels to reopen the House floor and stop "grandstanding," but the cohort did not relent. Johnson is racing this week to advance an annual government spending bill funding the State Department and a measure making Daylight Saving Time permanent — long a priority of President Donald Trump. Given the latter item’s popularity in the Sunshine State, leadership is likely hoping Luna will stand down and support a procedural vote scheduled for Tuesday afternoon. A spokesperson for Luna did not immediately respond to a request for comment about whether the congresswoman would support the procedural rule advancing a slate of legislative items. In another sign of trouble for GOP leadership, some holdouts criticized Johnson's legislative agenda for the week. "Making Daylight Saving Time permanent won’t matter at all if we don’t have election integrity," Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, wrote on social media Monday. "Priorities." Republicans are not expected to bring the annual defense policy bill — known as the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) — up for consideration again this week after holdouts in June torpedoed a procedural vote advancing the legislation. Johnson initially proposed combining the NDAA with the SAVE America Act, but holdouts, including Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., argued it was inadequate because there was no guarantee the Senate would keep the election security measure in the final product. HOUSE CONSERVATIVES DERAIL GOP AGENDA IN SAVE AMERICA ACT SHOWDOWN Luna is now advocating for House leadership to fight for the SAVE America Act's inclusion in a compromise NDAA bill negotiated between the House and Senate.  "A Manager’s Amendment from the Chairwoman of the Rules Committee can force this in once the Senate sends us their version," Luna wrote on social media last week. However, Senate Republicans have repeatedly argued the votes do not exist in their chamber to pass the Trump-backed election bill, which would require proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections and voter ID requirements, among other priorities. Still, some conservatives are advocating for adding the election measure to any legislation that passes the House chamber in an effort to force Senate action. "The SAVE America Act must be attached to every piece of legislation until we secure our elections once and for all," Rep. Lance Gooden, R-Texas, wrote on social media. "Protecting the integrity of our elections isn’t optional." Johnson appeared to heed that demand by using a rare procedural maneuver that would merge the SAVE America Act with the State Department funding bill when it’s sent to the Senate after House passage. A group of House conservatives are also pressing GOP leadership for a vote on border security legislation known as the Permanent Trump Secure Border Act. The bill, authored by Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, mirrors legislation known as H.R. 2 that passed Congress in 2023, but omits E-Verify program changes that threatened to kill support from moderate Republicans for the bill. E-Verify would require certain U.S. employers to electronically confirm their employees’ work authorization. Roy is among members of the House Freedom Caucus that have withheld support for procedural votes in an attempt to pressure leadership to bring the border legislation to a vote on the floor. His bill would require the completion of border wall construction, tight asylum requirements and prohibiting catch-and-release policies, among other provisions. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a55fdd6c2ca79de2366f9fc MORNING GLORY: The VP’s new book 'Communion' is not what the Beltway expected te 2026-07-14T09:13:58.658Z MORNING GLORY: The VP’s new book 'Communion' is not what the Beltway expected Father Henry Stephan is one of the heroes of "Communion," the new book from Vice President J.D. Vance. Father Stephan was integral to the Vice President’s journey into the welcoming pews of the Catholic Church. Even if you don’t buy "Communion," if you pass it displayed in an airport shop or find yourself in our dwindling number of actual bookstores, turn to page 163 and read the good Father’s additional explanation to the statement that "for most of us, grace is not something that happens in a moment." "You don’t feel God’s presence and then change in an instant," begins Father Stephan’s longer explanation. But to quote him further would be to rob you of some of the surprising clarity of his explanation of "the road map to God." More of Father Stephan’s full reflection on grace might discourage you from actually reading the whole of Communion — which is actually four stories, artfully woven into one book. 'THE VIEW' CO-HOST WARNS AGAINST VANCE INTERVIEW BECOMING 'FREE-FOR-ALL' TO SELL BOOKS The first story, and the one which stretches across all of its pages, is the Vice President’s lifelong quest to either accept or reject the idea of God and, having accepted it, the further account of how he landed in the Roman Catholic Church. Mass-attending "cradle Catholics" are likely to know at least a few converts, and their stories are often unique and uplifting. This one is most definitely that. The second story is simply a love story. The Vice President recounts in loving detail how he fell — hard — for his wife Usha and how the beer-drinking Marine/Ohio State Buckeye-turned-Yale Law School hyper-ambitious-striver tricked the future clerk to Chief Justice John Roberts into moving to Cincinnati and marrying him. There is also a third portion, a short but disquieting sharp meditation (at least to this Boomer because the VP may be right) on how Boomers may be overly attached to the assumptions about the West they were born into and have long believed and defended. LISA DAFTARI: LINDSEY GRAHAM UNDERSTOOD AMERICA'S ROLE IN THE WORLD — AND WHY IT MATTERS That vision of the West actually succeeded in its long contest with the Soviet Union. That the principles and assumptions behind that success may now be an unconscious burden a that older generation, is a disquieting thought. The Boomer generation is well represented in the Senate from which the Vice President came, even after the sad passing of Senator Lindsey Graham. The Vice President suggests we ought to at least consider the cost of over-valuing the prized "the rules-based world order", which may in fact be gone and not coming back. A reader doesn’t have to be persuaded by that mediation to at least give it some much-needed consideration. The Vice President’s succinct critique of what may be the sunk costs weighing on my generation may actually stop and oblige some "Reagan conservatives" to wonder for the first time about that possibility. That clutch of pages punches hard. Most of my generation was indeed blind to what the global economy was doing to America’s heartland even as it super-charged China’s totalitarian quasi-empire expanded its power and unveiled its ambitions. The battle with the Soviet bloc was indeed existential, but it was also conclusively won. VANCE CALLS SCOTUS BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP RULING A 'MAJOR MISTAKE,' WARNS OF MORE BIRTH TOURISM The collective sigh of relief and joy over the liberation of tens of millions when the Wall came down in 1989 and the USSR dissolved in 1991 may have, indeed, blinded those in the front rank of the fight as well as those at the tail end that the struggle to preserve "Western Christian civilization" had not ended with the fall of the wall, and that the rules of that long twilight battle may have changed if not evaporated. The recent and ongoing battle with Iran’s fanatical theocrats is a sharp reminder of the never-ending effort to preserve that treasury of that civilization unique to the West, one anchored in the Judeo-Christian worldview, but the threats it and its senior partners, China and Russia, are at least different in degree and maybe in kind. Then there are occasional political riffs effortlessly woven into the book, each of which is integral to the story, but could each stand alone as the proposition for an Oxford Union debate, e.g. "Resolved: Western Civilization’s embrace of unrestricted immigration may have been, if not suicidal, then at least deeply and recklessly dangerous to its foundations." These are more reflections of a Catholic Christian than of a Republican politician, as is the brief but essential reflection on the widespread substitution of economic theory in the places where faith traditions once provided worldviews. "One of the jobs of a Christian statesman," the Vice President writes, "is to preserve the social cohesion that makes charity and generosity possible." That is not the rhetoric of a stump speech, but the sort of conclusion one would expect from contemporary Christian essayists Rod Dreher or Ross Douthat, who are featured in the book. As are St. Augustine, G.K. Chesterton, Rene Girard, and Pope Leo XIII. Who knew that a symposium on "Theology and Falsification" between Anthony Flew, R. M. Hare, and Basil Mitchell would challenge the reader to slow down and take a few passes over the text (and to look up and bookmark for later the transcript)? This book is not the work of ghostwriters on a campaign timeline, but a spiritual biography that could actually spur many in the Vice President’s generation to actually articulate and grapple with the problems of meaning in an achievement-driven world, one that is changing at a pace so dizzyingly fast that young parents especially can be excused the raft of genuinely new fears that are additions to those fears felt by every generation of young parents. (You don’t actually have to have taken an 18 hour plane flight with three smalls to understand the Veep’s quip that there are more modern descriptions of Hell than a "lake of fire.") For many recent decades, the heavy lifting of accessible writing about faith and public life has come from Douthat, Dreher, Ryan Anderson, Fran Maier, George Weigel and especially the now retired Archbishop of Philadelphia Charles Chaput. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Before Archbishop Chaput and these elegant writers, there was Michael Novak and before him there was even the extraordinarily successful, in hindsight, Bishop Fulton Sheen’s television program. Pope (now Saint) John Paul II and Pope Benedict launched a thousand essays with their book-length works and their encyclicals inspired a new generation of vocations. Vice President Vance does not for a moment consider himself a theologian, but he is in the tradition of writers about faith who spur others to consider that, just perhaps, they ought to look further into this particular world. (The Vice President, it is important to note, does not shy away from the horror of the Church’s awful scandal of the sexual abuse of children by priests but is rightfully outraged by it and persuasively condemnatory of those complicit in it and its cover-up. Good for him.) Throughout the book, though, there is a much-needed reminder that the marriages, children and multi-generational families that most likely to flourish in this wildly spinning world are those deeply rooted in the traditional Christian practice that has long defined America. And might yet again. Especially if more public figures thought as deeply and wrote as honestly about Jesus and the Church as does the Vice President. The Vice President’s book tour did not often even pause on the substance of the book and the eternal questions of the purpose of man. For the benefit of would-be readers: "Communion" is not a book about political platforms or policy prescriptions. It is for Catholics, the Catholic-curious, or anyone interested in what comes after this one. If only to understand how such a search can unfold, "Communion" is an excellent addition to your nightstand. Hugh Hewitt is a Fox News contributor and host of "The Hugh Hewitt Show" heard weekday afternoons from 3 PM to 6 PM ET on the Salem Radio Network, and simulcast on Salem News Channel. Hugh drives Americans home on the East Coast and to lunch on the West Coast on over 400 affiliates nationwide, and on all the streaming platforms where SNC can be seen. He is a frequent guest on the Fox News Channel’s news roundtable, hosted by Bret Baier weekdays at 6pm ET. A son of Ohio and a graduate of Harvard College and the University of Michigan Law School, Hewitt has been a Professor of Law at Chapman University’s Fowler School of Law since 1996 where he teaches Constitutional Law. Hewitt launched his eponymous radio show from Los Angeles in 1990. Hewitt has frequently appeared on every major national news television network, hosted television shows for PBS and MSNBC, written for every major American paper, has authored a dozen books and moderated a score of Republican candidate debates, most recently the November 2023 Republican presidential debate in Miami and four Republican presidential debates in the 2015-16 cycle. Hewitt focuses his radio show and his column on the Constitution, national security, American politics and the Cleveland Browns and Guardians. Hewitt has interviewed tens of thousands of guests from Democrats Hillary Clinton and John Kerry to Republican Presidents George W. Bush and Donald Trump over his 40 years in broadcasting. This column previews the lead story that will drive his radio/ TV show today. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM HUGH HEWITT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a55fdc3c2ca79de2366f9f3 Notable figures who died from the same heart condition linked to Lindsey Graham's death te 2026-07-14T09:13:39.202Z Notable figures who died from the same heart condition linked to Lindsey Graham's death Sen. Lindsey Graham's sudden death has renewed attention on a rare but often deadly cardiovascular emergency known as aortic dissection. The cause of death was identified as an aortic dissection due to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease, according to a statement released by Graham's office on Sunday, citing preliminary findings from the District of Columbia's Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. "It occurs when the layers of the aorta (the body's largest artery) come apart and the inner one tears," Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel, who did not treat Graham, told Fox News Digital. HEART CONDITION TIED TO LINDSEY GRAHAM'S DEATH CAN STRIKE WITHOUT WARNING — WHAT TO KNOW "It can come on in minutes or days and may be hard to recognize," added the doctor, noting that while dissections can evolve over time, symptoms often appear suddenly. Graham, 71, is not the only notable figure to have died from an aortic dissection. Below are three other celebrities and public officials whose deaths were linked to the same life-threatening condition. Actor John Ritter, best known for his role in the hit sitcom "Three’s Company," died from an aortic dissection on Sept. 11, 2003. According to The John Ritter Foundation for Aortic Health, the actor was taken to the hospital after experiencing symptoms later identified as a type A aortic dissection. The nonprofit, founded in his honor, later said Graham's death has brought "needed attention" to the condition. Type A dissections involve the ascending (upper) aorta near the heart, which typically require emergency surgery. At the time of his death, Ritter was filming the sitcom "8 Simple Rules…for Dating My Teenage Daughter," co-starring Kaley Cuoco. MEDICAL EXAMINER RELEASES PRELIMINARY FINDINGS IN LINDSEY GRAHAM'S DEATH AS DEATH CERTIFICATE REMAINS PENDING The actor was initially treated for a presumed heart attack, but passed away that night as his condition worsened. In a press release, The John Ritter Foundation (JRF) – a nonprofit founded in his honor to fund research and raise awareness for the condition – extended its condolences to Graham’s family. "These deaths underscore that aortic dissections are not a rare cause of death," Meredith Ford O'Neal, CEO of The John Ritter Foundation for Aortic Health, shared with Fox News Digital. "Deaths due to aortic dissections are preventable if individuals at risk are identified and properly treated." "We hope this moment encourages people to learn the warning signs of aortic dissection, which includes an increased risk for family members of individuals who have had an aortic dissection." Rep. Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., died on Jan. 6, 2026, at age 65 from complications of an aortic dissection, according to the Butte County Sheriff's Office. Cardiomegaly (an enlarged heart) was listed as another significant condition, and his death was ruled natural. LaMalfa, who represented California’s First Congressional District, was taken into emergency surgery but passed away during the procedure, according to a statement from the Butte County Sheriff’s Office. A month later, the Butte County Sheriff's Office confirmed to People that his cause of death was complications of an aortic dissection. Cardiomegaly, or an enlarged heart, was also listed as a significant condition. "Growing Pains" actor Alan Thicke died from an aortic dissection on Dec. 13, 2016, at the age of 69. Thicke reportedly experienced chest pain while playing hockey with his son and was taken to the hospital. The Los Angeles County coroner later determined that Thicke died from a ruptured aorta caused by a type A aortic dissection, according to ABC News. In a 2016 HCA Healthcare article, Nashville-based heart surgeon Dr. Grayson Wheatley reflected on Thicke’s "unfortunate" case. YOUR RESTING HEART RATE COULD REVEAL MORE ABOUT YOUR HEALTH THAN YOU THINK, DOCTORS SAY "I am sharing with you my expert thoughts based on limited information about Mr. Thicke’s case, but in light of an extensive career of treating hundreds of patients with aortic dissections, I can connect the dots in Mr. Thicke’s case from patterns that have emerged from treating similar patients with aortic dissections," he said. Chest pain is often the first sign of a sudden tear or rip in the aorta, which can develop "within a few heartbeats," according to Wheatley. "The pain associated with an aortic dissection is extreme," he said. "My patients describe it as so intense and sudden that it drops them to their knees. They literally fall to the ground and feel an intense tearing or ripping in their mid-upper back and/or chest." CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES Once the dissection occurs, it becomes a "race against time" as the condition worsens, the doctor said. Dr. Neel Mansukhani, a vascular surgeon at Northwestern Medicine in Chicago, shared why this condition can become life-threatening so quickly. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "The aorta is the main blood vessel that comes off of the heart, and it runs like a pipe through your body," he told Fox News Digital. "Smaller blood vessels branch off to go to all your internal organs, arms, legs and brain." "The aorta itself has three layers," the surgeon went on. "A tear in the lining of the aorta causes those layers to separate. It’s similar to paint peeling off a wall. And that brings a lot of consequences depending on where the tear is." An enlarged aorta or damage to the vessel wall from cardiovascular disease can increase the likelihood of an aortic dissection, although age and high blood pressure remain the leading risk factors, Mansukhani said. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER "As we get older, blood vessels can weaken, and over time the constant pressure of blood flow can make the wall of the aorta more vulnerable to a dissection," he shared. Type A dissections are "immediately life-threatening," as they are "right by the heart," according to the doctor. "It’s an emergency that usually needs surgery within 24 hours if a patient can tolerate that," he said. "A type B dissection is located further down from the heart. It can also be life-threatening, but does not usually need immediate surgery." Although an aortic dissection often strikes without warning, maintaining cardiovascular health and monitoring conditions such as high blood pressure can help lower the risk, Mansukhani advised. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a55fdafc2ca79de2366f9ea LIZ PEEK: Democrats’ affordability scam collapses in states they actually run te 2026-07-14T09:13:19.745Z LIZ PEEK: Democrats’ affordability scam collapses in states they actually run Democrats are lying to voters, claiming to be the party that can deliver "affordability." Nothing could be farther from the truth. In January, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer promised the nation that if Democrats capture the majority in the Senate, "lowering costs will be our North Star."  In February, the chair of the House New Democrat Coalition rolled out its "Affordability Agenda," proclaiming, "That's why we are committed to taking on the cost-of-living crisis to make it easier for people to afford their home, pay for health care, keep the lights on, and build a better future." WE ASKED AMERICANS TO GRADE THE ECONOMY. THEN WE ASKED IF IT WOULD CHANGE THEIR VOTE Where were these inflation hawks during Joe Biden’s four years in the White House, when the Consumer Price Index soared above 9%, the highest in more than 40 years, and the cost of living rose more than 20%? After winning New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary last year, Zohran Mamdani claimed, "We have won because New Yorkers have stood up for a city they can afford." He forgot to mention that Democrats have been in charge of New York for decades, helping make the city unaffordable. MAMDANI STANDS BY FELLOW SOCIALIST CANDIDATE DESPITE RESURFACED FAR-LEFT, ANTI-AMERICAN POSTS This is a fact: Democrat-run cities and states are, with few exceptions, the most expensive in the nation. The reasons include pro-labor rules that drive up wages and costs, regulatory overreach that creates hurdles and delays, energy policies that inflate electricity and gasoline bills, and reckless spending, which leads to high taxes. High taxes, another Democrat specialty, inflate the price of everything as they are passed along to the consumer. A new study from CNBC ranking states on the cost of living proves the point. The report is part of its bigger analysis of which states are the most business-friendly. The inclusion makes sense. If your company wants to compete, you’ll need to hire people who will balk at moving to a state where everything costs more. Your bottom line will reflect not only the need to pay higher wages but also local expenses. In other words, a state that lets costs spiral out of control hurts its residents directly and indirectly; in addition to punishing consumers, a higher cost of living will drive businesses away, meaning fewer jobs and income opportunities for those who remain.  CNBC finds that nine out of 10 of the most expensive states are run by Democrats, while Republican-led states are the most affordable. Included in the top 10 costliest states are California, Colorado, Hawaii, Oregon, New York, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Washington and Illinois. All have above-average rents and other costs. All have Democratic governors, and most have Democratic supermajorities in their state legislatures. THE RED STATES RACING AHEAD IN AMERICA’S POWERFUL WEALTH BOOM — AND THE STATES FALLING BEHIND While the high cost of living in some states, like Hawaii, can be excused as partly the fault of geography, the most expensive states mainly earned that ignoble title because Democrat policies have pushed prices for housing and other necessities higher. The only GOP-led state to make the list is Florida, which has become a victim of its own success. Millions of people and thousands of companies have moved to the Sunshine State in recent years, drawn to its low-tax, business-friendly climate. The influx, combined with several destructive hurricanes that have battered the state, has sent rents and insurance costs soaring. California, not surprisingly, is the most expensive state in the nation. Monthly housing costs are the highest in the U.S.; 40% of Golden State residents pay more than 30% of their incomes on housing. Why? According to RAND researchers, "California’s affordable housing costs $640 per square foot to build, compared with $228 for market-rate housing in Texas." That cost differential stems in part from California’s slow permitting timelines; the typical California development takes 49 months, compared with just 27 months in Texas. In building, time is money. RAND concludes those delays impose "a substantial ‘time tax’ of $1,284 per unit, per month."  CNBC analysts award California an "F" for its cost of living and its business-friendliness. The monthly energy bill in the Golden State averages $373, compared with $149 in Colorado, for instance, or $276 in New York. The price of gasoline is $5.39 per gallon, far higher than the national average of $3.87. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION It is not an accident that California has high energy costs, any more than it is simply coincidence that rents in Democrat-run Illinois are 40% higher than in neighboring GOP-run Ohio. Policies matter. California has tried to shift consumers to electric vehicles and away from fossil fuels, abandoning the state’s abundant supply of oil and gas. To that end, the state has imposed a 92-cent-per-gallon tax on gasoline, the highest in the U.S. Nearly all Democratic states impose higher rents on residents because they favor strict local zoning laws and pro-union rules that drive up the cost of construction. In addition, many have high property taxes, which are passed on to renters. High wages mandated by minimum wage laws and restrictions on nonunion labor would seem to be a good thing, but not when they lead to above-average unemployment. California, which has passed legislation driving up wages for hourly employees, has an unemployment rate of 5.3%, compared with the national average of 4.2%. All the top 10 most expensive states have unemployment rates above the U.S. average except Hawaii and Colorado. Getting paid more is great, but only if you have a job.  Which states are the most affordable? Missouri, Ohio, Indiana, Alabama, West Virginia, Kansas, Iowa, Wyoming, South Dakota and North Dakota. What do they have in common? Most, including Kansas, have Republican supermajorities in their state legislatures; all but Kansas have a Republican governor. The late Daniel Patrick Moynihan, a longtime U.S. senator from New York, famously said, "Everyone is entitled to his own opinion, but not to his own facts." The next time a Democrat campaigns on "affordability," remember who oversees the most expensive communities in the country. Facts matter, and so do policies. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM LIZ PEEK Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a55fd9cc2ca79de2366f9e1 MAJORITY LEADER THUNE: Lindsey Graham was the GOP’s glue, binding us together with courage and grace te 2026-07-14T09:13:00.302Z MAJORITY LEADER THUNE: Lindsey Graham was the GOP’s glue, binding us together with courage and grace In the tragic and sudden loss of Sen. Lindsey Graham, America has lost one of its greatest patriots. I have lost a dear friend. And the Republican Party has lost a champion. Much will rightfully be written about Lindsey’s strong advocacy on behalf of the United States and freedom-loving people around the world. There was no bigger believer in America’s role in the world. In uniform and in Congress, Lindsey dedicated his life to the mission that America was a singular force for good. I was blessed to travel with Lindsey on several occasions, and while there was always a lot made of his support for American hard power, he also was a big believer in the use of soft power — America’s economic, diplomatic, and political solutions to the world’s problems. LINDSEY GRAHAM, SOUTH CAROLINA SENATOR WHO ROSE FROM SMALL-TOWN ROOTS TO GOP POWER BROKER, DIES AT 71 Lindsey was a statesman, and he will be mourned the world over. I expect that nearly every living American president has taken advice from Lindsey Graham, whether they care to admit it or not. Heads of state came to respect his opinion and seek his counsel because of his undeniable influence on American foreign policy. But the most profound sting of this great loss will be felt here at home and within the Republican Party. Lindsey was our glue. He spoke fluently to every corner of our big-tent party, and to those of us who had the privilege of serving with him, we were blessed to call him a friend first and a colleague second. Even in the most stressful situations, Lindsey was adept at bringing out a laugh and putting a smile on your face. 'THE HALLS OF THE SENATE ALREADY FEEL EMPTY': TEARFUL THUNE HONORS LINDSEY GRAHAM AS SISTER TAKES HIS SEAT If you were putting together a dinner of colleagues, Lindsey was the first person you called. He was always entertaining and never pretentious. To me, he was a loyal friend, a trusted adviser and someone who always called them as he saw them. He was as transparent as they come — he never minced words or pulled punches. When he was against you, he let you know. When he was on your side, he was your greatest ally. And if his convictions demanded that he stand on an island, he did that too. What you saw was what you got. He was respected for it. TRUMP PRAISES LINDSEY GRAHAM AS SENATOR WHOSE KAVANAUGH FIGHT CHANGED SUPREME COURT HISTORY And when Lindsey set his sights on a goal, watch out — because nothing was going to stand in his way. His relentless work ethic paved the way for generations of conservative policy victories. One doesn’t need to look far to see Lindsey’s remarkable contributions to our party and his outsized role in passing the Republican agenda.  In this Congress alone, he and his team at the Budget Committee shepherded three budget resolutions and two reconciliation bills through laborious, all-night vote-a-rama sessions. No Senate has ever held more vote-a-ramas in modern history, and that wouldn’t have been possible without Lindsey’s persistence and determination. He and his team led our conference through incredibly high-stakes, fraught negotiations and floor processes. And because of that, generations of Americans will have greater national, economic and financial security. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION But this was the leadership that we knew to expect from Lindsey Graham. As a former chairman of the Judiciary Committee, Lindsey was passionate about the rule of law and an independent judiciary. His influence on the judicial system will undeniably last for generations. After all, virtually every judicial nominee for the last 20 years has had to withstand his questioning and work to earn his support. I am grateful for all the ways Lindsey gave to America and Americans. His mark on history and his impact on the conservative movement will be well documented, but I will be equally, if not more, grateful for the mark he left on my life. Thank you, Lindsey, for being a true and loyal friend, and thank you for always making me laugh. Rest in peace, my friend. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM SENATE MAJORITY LEADER JOHN THUNE Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a55fd5ec2ca79de2366f9b5 How a Promising Navy Drone Boat Program Got Mired in Politics te 2026-07-14T09:11:58.848Z How a Promising Navy Drone Boat Program Got Mired in Politics Navy acquisition reforms upended a $2.1 billion contract competition. When it was over, several companies with ties to the Trump administration had made the cut. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a55fd4bc2ca79de2366f9ac Seeking Control of the House, Democrats Try Again in Rural Districts te 2026-07-14T09:11:39.391Z Seeking Control of the House, Democrats Try Again in Rural Districts Candidates like Beth Macy, author of “Dopesick,” have crafted messages based on lifetimes in rural regions. But messages need an audience, and many minds are closed to the party. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a55fd37c2ca79de2366f9a3 Red State, Blue Governor: It Could Happen in Iowa. Would It Matter? te 2026-07-14T09:11:19.936Z Red State, Blue Governor: It Could Happen in Iowa. Would It Matter? Democrats have real hope for candidates for governor in red states like Iowa and Ohio, but if Republicans seize supermajorities in the legislatures, their power would be limited. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a55fd24c2ca79de2366f99a Blanche Was a Driving Force in Retribution Campaign, Emails Show te 2026-07-14T09:11:00.480Z Blanche Was a Driving Force in Retribution Campaign, Emails Show The cooperation of Todd Blanche in President Trump’s retribution against enemies will be a flashpoint in his confirmation hearing to be attorney general on Wednesday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a55fd11c2ca79de2366f991 In Rare Testimony, Supreme Court Justices Will Ask Congress for Security Funds te 2026-07-14T09:10:41.024Z In Rare Testimony, Supreme Court Justices Will Ask Congress for Security Funds Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett, the first justices to appear before lawmakers since 2019, are requesting millions of dollars to address security concerns amid rising threats. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a55fcfcc2ca79de2366f96a Pinwheel launches a retro-inspired landline phone for kids te 2026-07-14T09:10:20.551Z Pinwheel launches a retro-inspired landline phone for kids Kid-friendly tech company Pinwheel announced the launch of a new landline phone designed to let children stay connected without the distractions of a smartphone. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a55e5cfc2ca79de2366f4fe Arizona Ranks Among Nation’s Deadliest States For Hit-And-Run Fatalities te 2026-07-14T07:31:27.546Z Arizona Ranks Among Nation’s Deadliest States For Hit-And-Run Fatalities By Ethan Faverino | A new analysis of federal traffic fatality data ranks Arizona among the nation’s most dangerous states for deadly hit-and-run crashes, underscoring the persistent toll of drivers who flee the scene of collisions. Researchers at Andrew Pickett Law examined data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System covering 2019 through 2024. Arizona ranked eighth nationwide for per-capita risk, averaging 1.55 hit-and-run fatalities per 100,000 licensed drivers. During the six-year period, the state recorded 535 hit-and-run deaths among 7,081 total traffic fatalities. Arizona also placed 11th nationally for the share of traffic deaths involving a fleeing driver, with hit-and-run crashes accounting for 7.56% of all vehicle crash fatalities. New Mexico led the nation in per-capita risk, followed by Louisiana (1.84) and Tennessee (1.83). California recorded the highest percentage of overall traffic fatalities involving hit-and-run drivers at 11.01% followed by Hawaii (10.03%), and Nevada (9.81%). “Leaving the scene of an accident is a critical public safety crisis that costs thousands of lives every year,” stated personal injury lawyer Andrew Pickett. “Drivers need to understand that panic is no excuse. Staying at the scene, rendering immediate aid, and contacting emergency services is a universal responsibility that can mean the difference between life and death for an injured victim.” The findings align with a recent report from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, which found that hit-and-run crashes nationwide accounted for more than 919,000 police-reported collisions, nearly 243,000 injuries, and 2,872 deaths in 2023. Arizona’s most recent statewide figures paint a similar picture. In 2024, the state recorded 16,136 hit-and-run crashes, resulting in 4,202 injuries and 86 deaths. That total represented an increase of 488 incidents compared with 2023. Arizona law imposes severe penalties for leaving the scene of a crash involving death or serious physical injury. A conviction for a Class 2 felony hit-and-run offense can carry a prison sentence of up to 12.5 years for a first-time offender, in addition to lengthy license suspension, including a 10-year revocation in fatal cases. Ethan Faverino is a reporter for AZ Free News. You can send him news tips using this link. The post Arizona Ranks Among Nation’s Deadliest States For Hit-And-Run Fatalities first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a55e5bac2ca79de2366f4f5 President Trump Weighs In On More Arizona Races As 2026 Election Takes Shape te 2026-07-14T07:31:06.562Z President Trump Weighs In On More Arizona Races As 2026 Election Takes Shape By Staff Reporter | President Donald Trump has issued a select number of endorsements in Arizona races for the 2026 election. The latest endorsements went to Rep. Juan Ciscomani to retain his seat in the 6th Congressional District, Rep. Paul Gosar to retain his seat in the 9th Congressional District, and Mark Lamb, former sheriff of Pinal County, for the seat opened by departing Rep. Andy Biggs in the 5th Congressional District.  Neither Ciscomani nor Gosar have opponents in their primaries. Lamb faces off against Daniel Keenan, a construction company owner, in the primary.  Trump’s endorsement bundle on Friday referred to Gosar and Lamb as “MAGA warrior[s],” and Ciscomani as “a tremendous champion.”  All three men, Trump promised, were capable of improving border security, stopping migrant crime, strengthening the military, bolstering economic growth, cutting taxes and regulations, boosting domestic manufacturing and energy, supporting law enforcement, and protecting Second Amendment rights. Ciscomani will likely face off against Democratic candidate Joanna Mendoza.  I’ve stood with President Trump from Day 1 and I’ve never wavered, not once. I’m honored to have President Trump’s “COMPLETE & TOTAL” endorsement for Governor of our great state of Arizona! 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/gGootCd6kV — Andy Biggs (@andybiggs4az) May 8, 2025 Gosar will likely face off against Democratic candidate Danielle Sterbinsky.  I’ve stood with President Trump from Day 1 and I’ve never wavered, not once. I’m honored to have President Trump’s “COMPLETE & TOTAL” endorsement for Governor of our great state of Arizona! 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/gGootCd6kV — Andy Biggs (@andybiggs4az) May 8, 2025 Should Lamb take the primary, he would face off against one of the three Democratic candidates running: Brian Hualde, Chris James, or Elizabeth Lee. I’ve stood with President Trump from Day 1 and I’ve never wavered, not once. I’m honored to have President Trump’s “COMPLETE & TOTAL” endorsement for Governor of our great state of Arizona! 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/gGootCd6kV — Andy Biggs (@andybiggs4az) May 8, 2025 Here are the other endorsements for Arizona candidates made by Trump so far: Thomas “Jay” Feely, former NFL kicker, for the seat opened by departing Rep. David Schweikert in the 1st Congressional District. Feely faces off against former State Rep. Joseph Chaplik and technology consultant John Trobough in the Republican primary.  I’ve stood with President Trump from Day 1 and I’ve never wavered, not once. I’m honored to have President Trump’s “COMPLETE & TOTAL” endorsement for Governor of our great state of Arizona! 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/gGootCd6kV — Andy Biggs (@andybiggs4az) May 8, 2025 Rep. Eli Crane received Trump’s endorsement to retain his seat in the 2nd Congressional District. Crane has no opponents in the primary.  THANK YOU @realDonaldTrump for your endorsement! It’s an honor to fight for #AZ02. 🇺🇸👊 pic.twitter.com/1g9H4OvHCz — Eli Crane for Congress (@EliCraneAZ) October 25, 2025 Rep. Abe Hamadeh received Trump’s endorsement to retain his seat in the 8th Congressional District. Hamadeh has no opponents in the primary.  Happy birthday, Mr. President! My first endorsement from President Trump came on his birthday, June 14, 2022. Even on his birthday he was giving to others. I will never forget that phone call. Thank you for trusting me to be in this battle alongside you to save our country! pic.twitter.com/K1YetQTTGp — Abe Hamadeh (@AbrahamHamadeh) June 14, 2026 Andy Biggs received Trump’s endorsement for the governor’s seat held by incumbent Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs. Biggs has three other opponents: Schweikert and two businessmen, Scott Neely and Ken Miceli.  I’ve stood with President Trump from Day 1 and I’ve never wavered, not once. I’m honored to have President Trump’s “COMPLETE & TOTAL” endorsement for Governor of our great state of Arizona! 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/gGootCd6kV — Andy Biggs (@andybiggs4az) May 8, 2025 Other races have indicated some weigh-in from Trump, but no outright endorsements. In the attorney general’s race, Trump reposted a county supervisor’s endorsement of Republican primary candidate Rodney Glassman sans commentary last month. Glassman is up against State Senate President Warren Petersen to determine who will face off against the Democratic incumbent, Attorney General Kris Mayes.  But in April, Trump gave Petersen a shout-out at the Turning Point Action (TPA) “Build the Red Wall” event. Trump said Petersen would “help achieve [the] victory” of expanding the “red wall” — the Republican majority. Trump made a similar post in recent weeks in the secretary of state’s race. The president also reposted a picture sans commentary of another organization’s endorsement of Republican primary candidate Gina Swoboda, former chair of the Arizona Republican Party.  Swoboda took the repost as an outright endorsement, though the other Republican primary candidate in the race, State Rep. Alexander Kolodin, disputed that characterization. Kolodin was also given a shoutout at the TPA event in April.  AZ Free News is your #1 source for Arizona news and politics. You can send us news tips using this link. The post President Trump Weighs In On More Arizona Races As 2026 Election Takes Shape first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a55e107c2ca79de2366f408 Deputy US Marshal fatally shot while serving arrest warrant in Louisiana te 2026-07-14T07:11:03.565Z Deputy US Marshal fatally shot while serving arrest warrant in Louisiana A Deputy U.S. Marshal was shot and killed on Monday while serving an arrest warrant in Alexandria, Louisiana, according to the U.S. Marshals Service. The Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office said the incident happened at around 3 p.m. in the Rutland Road area, where authorities were attempting to arrest a wanted fugitive. "Sheriff’s Detectives, along with members of the U.S. Marshals Violent Offender Task Force, were conducting a law enforcement operation in the Rutland Road area to arrest a wanted fugitive where an Officer Involved Shooting occurred," the sheriff's office said. SUSPECT ALLEGEDLY GUNS DOWN DEPUTY IN AMBUSH DURING ROUTINE CALL THAT ROCKED QUIET TOWN, POLICE SAY The suspect was taken into custody after a lengthy standoff, according to the sheriff's office. Deputies said the suspect sustained injuries during the encounter and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. NYPD OFFICER SHOT, GUNMAN KILLED AFTER ARMED BARRICADED STANDOFF IN BROOKLYN: POLICE The FBI is leading an investigation into the killing of the deputy, while the sheriff's office is probing the shooting. Louisiana State Police are also assisting. "The FBI responded to an incident this afternoon in Alexandria with the Alexandria Police Department, Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office, and Louisiana State Police," the FBI New Orleans Field Office said in a statement. "The FBI is now leading the investigation into an assault on a federal officer. Louisiana State Police is also investigating potential violations of state law. The subject, now under investigation, was taken into custody and there is no ongoing threat to the public. Because this is a very active and ongoing investigation we cannot comment further at this time." FBI Director Kash Patel said: "FBI is investigating and offering full resources to the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office and our brave partners the @USMarshalsHQ after one of their deputies was tragically killed today while serving an arrest warrant in Alexandria, Louisiana. Suspect is in custody. Please pray for the deputy’s family and friends." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a55c754c2ca79de2366eef1 Dog accidentally turns on toaster, sparking Maryland house fire that killed 3 family pets te 2026-07-14T05:21:24.826Z Dog accidentally turns on toaster, sparking Maryland house fire that killed 3 family pets A dog accidentally turned on a toaster inside a home in Maryland, igniting a fire and killing three other pets in the home, according to officials. Fire crews responded to a house on 4319 Foxglove Court in Belcamp for a single-family dwelling fire shortly after 5:30 p.m. on Friday, according to the Abingdon Fire Company. The crews were able to control the blaze in about 20 minutes. MASSIVE FIRE RIPS THROUGH PUB, KILLING AT LEAST 27 AS PATRONS FLEE SMOKE-FILLED VENUE The owners were not home at the time of the fire, and no people were harmed, fire officials said, according to Fox 45. Neighbors rescued two dogs from the home, but a third dog and two cats died in the fire, the outlet reported. The family's bearded dragon was later found alive and survived after 24 hours in critical care. Fire officials said the fire started in the kitchen before spreading to other parts of the home. It was determined that one of the family's dogs jumped onto the kitchen counter and accidentally turned on the toaster, igniting nearby combustibles. The dog that switched on the toaster was one of the two that were rescued by neighbors. The fire was recorded on a Ring home security camera, which showed the dog jumping on the counter and pawing at items and assisted deputy state fire marshals in determining the fire's point of origin, Fox 45 reported. Deputy state fire marshals officially ruled the cause of the fire as accidental, according to the outlet. INDIANA MAN CHARGED WITH ARSON AFTER ADMITTING TO CUTTING OFF HIS GENITALS AND SETTING THEM ON FIRE The house sustained extensive damage from fire, soot, smoke and water. Officials estimated that about $150,000 worth of structural damage and $50,000 worth of damage to the contents of the home were caused by the blaze. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a55c740c2ca79de2366eee1 Film festival names managing director te 2026-07-14T05:21:04.864Z Film festival names managing director The Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival (GPJFF) announced in June that it has appointed Leah Zigmond as its inaugural managing director. Leah Zigmond The organization said that the hire reflects the festival’s evolution from a small gathering of cinephiles into a premier two-week regional event requiring dedicated executive leadership to oversee its expanding slate of Valley-wide screenings and community programs. The newly created role comes in response to the festival’s sustained success and repeated recognition as “Best Community Event” by Jewish News readers. As managing director, Zigmond will oversee daily operations, community partnerships, marketing initiatives and long-term sustainability. “People who know me well know that I love stories and storytelling. Jewish storytelling has always been a powerful way to explore who we are, where we come from, and how we connect with one another,” says Zigmond. “The Jewish Film Festival is about sharing Jewish stories in a meaningful and accessible way. I’m grateful for the opportunity to be part of an organization that brings our community together through these shared experiences.” Former festival co-executive director Tricia Beran returns as acting executive director, providing institutional continuity and guidance for the upcoming festival. Nyles Gradus will continue for a fourth consecutive year as artistic director, leading the year-round film selection process. Together, the leadership team will focus on expanding community engagement and scaling operations ahead of the 31st annual festival, scheduled for Feb. 18 to March 7, 2027. Learn more at https://gpjff.org. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a55afd0c2ca79de2366ea30 FBI, Atlanta police target unauthorized drones flying near World Cup venues te 2026-07-14T03:41:04.827Z FBI, Atlanta police target unauthorized drones flying near World Cup venues ATLANTA — The FBI and Atlanta Police Department are getting ready for a massive security operation ahead of the World Cup semifinals between England and Argentina at Atlanta Stadium.  Both agencies have used drones to search for potential threats on the ground and in the sky. The FBI is enforcing the Federal Aviation Administration's Temporary Flight Restrictions around the venue.  The FBI has confiscated more than 600 drones nationwide since the World Cup began. Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Atlanta Field Office Marlo Graham said 86 of those drones were seized in Atlanta.  Graham said the FBI uses a "mechanism" that allows agents to see unauthorized drones in restricted airspace. Agents then work to mitigate the threat posed by unknown drones. "We've been able to safely land drones that have been unauthorized in the flight restricted area," Graham said.  While the FBI treats every drone as a potential threat, Graham said the threat level can increase depending on the size of the drone and how close it gets to the stadium. "Obviously, the closer to the venue, the larger the crowd. We are fortunate here in Atlanta that we have a closed dome stadium," Graham said. "We don't want the game to be impacted because a hobbyist couldn't control their drone, and it lands right when one of our star players was getting ready to score a goal." EXCLUSIVE: FBI ADDS ALLEGED COVID FRAUDSTER TO MOST WANTED LIST The Atlanta Police Department's Drone Unit has helped the FBI track down people suspected of flying in restricted zones.  Sgt. Kindu Franklin said most of the people caught flying drones around World Cup venues are hobbyists with no intent to harm the crowd of soccer fans below. "In some cases, they just recently bought a drone just for FIFA to get some of the cool footage that they want to put up on their social media," Franklin said. "There are different ways that you can weaponize these drones. So, we're operating in a proactive manner." The Atlanta Police Department's drone mission is focused on surveillance. Officers are looking for potential threats, traffic issues and people the FBI suspects are flying drones illegally. "So, what we want to do is give our command staff a view that they can't get from the ground," Sgt. James Cunningham with APD's Drone Unit said.  ARMED MAN ARRESTED AT US CAPITOL BARRICADE AS POLICE PROBE WHY HE DROVE ONTO RESTRICTED GROUNDS Cunningham's unit can launch drones remotely from handheld controllers. Other drones are launched from docking stations strategically placed across the city, and officers control them from the back of an SUV using a computer and a PlayStation controller.  The drone docks are used year-round to help the police get an aerial view of emergency situations before officers arrive. The computer shows the drone pilot where all the police body cameras and vehicles are in the area, allowing them to communicate better with officers on the ground.  For the World Cup, the drone docks let the department have more eyes in the sky and respond to emergencies faster. "It's going to cut down time. We're going to get there quick. And then you're going to get an aerial perspective of what you can't see on the ground," Cunningham said.  Cunningham said the drone unit has completed more than 1,400 flights and logged more than 550 flight hours since the beginning of June.  "Some people haven't even done that in years or haven't even reached those numbers in the life of their drone unit," Cunningham said.  "We train for the environment. We live here, so we know what to expect," Anais Paredes, an APD drone pilot, said.  The FBI is asking that hobbyist drone pilots know the Temporary Flight Restrictions in their area before taking off.  There is a one-mile restriction around World Cup stadiums on non-match days, and a three-mile restriction on game day. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a55a8c8c2ca79de2366e8cf Cardinals' Jordan Walker stuns Philadelphia crowd with Home Run Derby walk-off over Phillies' Kyle Schwarber te 2026-07-14T03:11:04.263Z Cardinals' Jordan Walker stuns Philadelphia crowd with Home Run Derby walk-off over Phillies' Kyle Schwarber St. Louis Cardinals budding star Jordan Walker broke the hearts of the Philadelphia Phillies faithful on Monday night, defeating Kyle Schwarber on a walk-off blast to win the 2026 Home Run Derby. Walker hit 12 home runs in his final round, edging out Schwarber’s 11 in a new format from MLB. With his parents watching, Walker’s final home run hit the left field seats and he celebrated in the only way you do when you win the Home Run Derby to be crowned the league’s best slugger during All-Star weekend. Once again, MLB introduced a new format to the Home Run Derby, this time giving all eight contestants 20 swings to hit as many home runs as possible. The one caveat: if your final swing results in a home run, you continue swinging until it doesn’t leave the yard. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM In this format, players didn’t have to battle a clock or focus on how far they hit balls to enter a bonus round. They could lock in and take their time if need be. Boston Red Sox star Willson Contreras, who has been paramount in the team’s turnaround this season prior to hitting the All-Star break, set the tone with 13 homers in his 20 swings. But Walker matched him, as they both were the bar to reach to make it to the semifinals. FORMER HOME RUN DERBY PARTICIPANT DISCUSSES WHY MLB ALL-STAR FESTIVITIES ARE THE BEST IN SPORTS Kansas City Royals’ Jac Caglianone hit the third deck in right field, but his eight homers weren’t enough to propel him to the next round. And Chicago White Sox new fan favorite Munetaka Murakami hit nine to at least give himself a chance. But Tampa Bay Rays’ Junior Caminero belted 12 home runs following New York Yankees’ Ben Rice seven-homer showing. With three hitters in double digits, the hometown favorites, Schwarber and Bryce Harper, knew they could punch their own tickets to the next round. Schwarber was first, hitting 10 home runs, which put some pressure on Harper. His Phillies teammate could either hit more than 10 to move on, or fall out himself. Harper was only able to crush eight homers, leaving Schwarber as the final semifinalist. But he didn’t disappoint. In the semifinals, 15 swings was now the cutoff, and Schwarber started to find his groove. The left-handed slugger was mashing balls into the stratosphere, bashing nine to set the tone against Contreras. The Red Sox star came close with eight homers, but it wasn’t enough as the Phillies star entered the finals to the delight of the Citizens Bank Park crowd. In the other matchup, Walker continued his run, edging out Caminero 6-5 to put him in contention for the Home Run Derby trophy. But once again, Schwarber, using the cheers from his crowd in Philly, was unstoppable. He bashed 11 of his 15 swings over the fence, putting immense pressure on Walker, who took swings second. Walker was up to the challenge when it was his time to hit, hitting four homers to start things off. But with only seven left, Walker knew he needed to be perfect to reach Schwarber. With just one swing left and seven homers, Walker had to make a run. The suspense was killer for all watching, as Walker managed to get to 10 home runs. As he took a couple pitches, Walker found every stitch of the blast that tied him with Schwarber, as the Phillies-heavy crowd murmured. Then, Walker, patient again, hit a moonshot to left field to ice his victory. Walker is tied 10th in MLB this season with 22 home runs, while hitting .294 for the Cardinals with 74 RBI. 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/6a55a400c2ca79de2366e7b2 Maine ICE Shooting: What We Know About the Death of Joan Sebastian Guerrero te 2026-07-14T02:50:40.639Z Maine ICE Shooting: What We Know About the Death of Joan Sebastian Guerrero A federal immigration agent shot and killed a man in a car on Monday morning in Biddeford, Maine. It was the second fatal encounter in a week involving an agent and a person in a vehicle. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a55a3ecc2ca79de2366e78b Already rich, already successful, why the last wave of tech winners is grinding again te 2026-07-14T02:50:20.170Z Already rich, already successful, why the last wave of tech winners is grinding again They're rolling up their sleeves again, seemingly out of fear of missing AI's defining moment and, presumably, the irresistible allure of making even more money -- potentially a lot more. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a559d10c2ca79de2366e660 WWE's Paul Heyman takes swipe at Conor McGregor injury on 'Monday Night Raw' te 2026-07-14T02:21:04.316Z WWE's Paul Heyman takes swipe at Conor McGregor injury on 'Monday Night Raw' WWE legend Paul Heyman took a parting shot at UFC star Conor McGregor during a segment on "Monday Night Raw" as he welcomed The Vision back to the locker room. Austin Theory, Maxxine Dupri, Bron Breakker and Logan Paul walked to the back glowing as the group embarrassed Otis and Akira Tozawa in the ring a few moments before. Heyman, who appears to be on the outs with the group, praised them for what they did. COMPLETE PRO WRESTLING COVERAGE ON FOX NEWS DIGITAL In Heyman’s speech, he praised Paul’s recovery time. "Now that’s what I call a vision for the future," Heyman told the group. "Happy? Ecstatic. I’m more than proud, especially, of all of you. Bron Breakker showed everyone tonight you don’t mess around with Bron Breakker. Logan Paul is healing faster than Conor McGregor. "You (Theory) stand by your woman, which makes me very proud of you young man. And Maxxine, wow." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Paul has been recovering from a tricep injury he suffered earlier this year. McGregor suffered a leg injury on Saturday night at UFC 329 when he tried to hit his opponent, Max Holloway, with a roundhouse kick. The fight was called in the first round. It was McGregor’s first fight in the Octagon in five years. "My head gasket is gone. Destroyed," McGregor wrote on X after the fight. "I had no injury / injuries going into the fight. I was throwing kicks, planted and jumping, all throughout camp as well as backstage before the fight. This came out of nowhere. I am beyond dark here. I can only describe it as hell." He added, "I was so sharp and so ready for this fight I cannot believe what has happened. The talk of me being off while walking in to the fight is nonsense. I was calm, ready, and confident. I am in shock what has taken place. The devil is literally staring at me right in front of my face here. I am not engaging. I will be at church tomorrow. I will overcome this. I will not be deterred. I will return." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a559835c2ca79de2366e564 Health Dept. Rescinds Freeze on $10 Billion for 5 Democratic States te 2026-07-14T02:00:21.832Z Health Dept. Rescinds Freeze on $10 Billion for 5 Democratic States The reversal of the funding pause came after the administration faced repeated setbacks in a suit challenging the decision, which could have jeopardized programs for low-income households. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a558f00c2ca79de2366e37b Hegseth announces joint task force with DOJ to prosecute leaks to journalists 'with the full force of the law' te 2026-07-14T01:21:04.583Z Hegseth announces joint task force with DOJ to prosecute leaks to journalists 'with the full force of the law' Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth on Monday announced the creation of a joint task force with the Department of Justice to identify and prosecute officials who leak "sensitive information" to the media. Hegseth said the Pentagon's Office of General Counsel (OGC) may request and receive all information, support and records across the department regarding news media leak investigations. "To combat the dangers that leaks pose, effectively immediately, I have ​delegated tasking authority ​to the war department’s ‌office ⁠of general counsel, empowering OGC to request and receive ​all ​information, ⁠records and support across the ​department concerning ​media ⁠leak investigations," he said in a video shared on X. "Leaked information risks lives, these new tools and processes will greatly assist us in protecting our joint force," Hegseth continued. "The security of our nation cannot be a bargaining chip for those who seek momentary headlines, access to confidential and secret information is a sacred trust, and those who betray that trust will be met with the full force of the law." TRUMP ADMINISTRATION SUBPOENAS NY TIMES JOURNALISTS IN GRAND JURY LEAK PROBE TIED TO AIR FORCE ONE REPORT The secretary also thanked Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche for his support, adding that he was "proud that our departments are working together closer than we have ever before." Hegseth's announcement comes just days after the DOJ issued subpoenas to four reporters at The New York Times, attempting to force them to testify before a federal grand jury after the newspaper reported on the security concerns involving the plane gifted to President Donald Trump by Qatar that he flew on to Turkey for a recent NATO summit. The subpoenas were widely criticized by The New York Times, journalists at various news outlets and press freedom groups, arguing that the Trump administration is attempting to intimidate reporters conducting legitimate news-gathering about the government. NEW YORKER SUING ICE AFTER OFFICERS WENT TO HIS HOME TO WARN HIM OVER CRITICISM OF AGENCY "The appearance of federal law enforcement agents on the doorstep of news reporters should shock the conscience of any American who believes in the Constitution and the press freedom it protects," an attorney for the newspaper, David McCraw, said in a statement. "Our journalists report the facts and advance the American public’s right to know how their government is operating and their taxpayer dollars are being used," McCraw added. "This brazen act should be seen as nothing more than an attempt to prevent the public from knowing what is happening in their country by intimidating journalists from doing their jobs." Since taking over as head of the Pentagon last year, Hegseth has sought to crack down on leaks to the media. Last year, the department opened investigations into those accused of leaking classified information to the press and threatened to conduct polygraphs to identify leakers. Hegseth has also attempted to impose restrictions on reporters covering the Pentagon. He had forced them to sign a pledge stating that they would not solicit any unauthorized material, even if the information was unclassified. Most Pentagon reporters turned in their press badges rather than accept the department's restrictions on news-gathering. That policy is facing lawsuits, and a judge last month granted a preliminary injunction, ruling that the department's requirement that journalists be accompanied by an official chaperone at all times violated the First Amendment in response to a case brought by The New York Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a558ca7c2ca79de2366e2ee CNBC survey mocked after ranking all red states as top 10 'worst places to live' te 2026-07-14T01:11:03.760Z CNBC survey mocked after ranking all red states as top 10 'worst places to live' CNBC faced a wave of online mockery Monday after releasing its annual quality-of-life rankings, which exclusively placed conservative red states in all 10 spots of the "worst places to live" — even as official U.S. Census data shows some of those states are leading the nation in population growth. Critics quickly took to social media to call out the outlet for what they alleged as blatant liberal bias embedded in its ranking criteria. Counting down from the tenth-worst place to the first, CNBC ranked the bottom ten states as Arkansas, Oklahoma, Alabama, Missouri, Utah, Georgia, Louisiana, Indiana, Texas, and Tennessee. All 10 states are Republican-led and voted for President Donald Trump in 2024. "CNBC is placing increasing emphasis on Quality of Life, one of the 10 categories of competitiveness in our annual America’s Top States for Business study," CNBC's report states. "It is our annual ranking of every state’s business climate, now in its 20th year. Under this year’s methodology, the category makes up 11.6% of a state’s overall score, up from about ten percent last year. To score the states for quality of life, we use hard data on factors like crime rates, air quality and healthcare. We also consider the cost and availability of childcare, inclusiveness of state laws, and reproductive rights." STARBUCKS CUTS JOBS IN SEATTLE AS FORMER CEO HOWARD SCHULTZ BLASTS ‘SOCIALIST’ MAYOR The list is a subset of CNBC’s annual "America’s Top States for Business" study. To determine its "Life, Health and Inclusion" category, the outlet utilizes criteria such as crime rates, air quality, healthcare, and childcare availability. The metric also factors heavily in ideological policies, explicitly penalizing states for lack of protections against discrimination and restrictive abortion laws. "Some states offer exemplary quality of life. But these ten states do not make the grade," the CNBC report stated. "CNBC just dropped their 2026 ‘10 Worst States to Live In’ list … and it’s pure comedy," conservative commentator Reverend Jordan Wells wrote on X. "Shocking. All deep red, conservative states. But somehow California and New York — with the highest taxes in the country, insane cost of living, and endless progressive policies — didn’t crack the top 10?" "This is correct. Please believe this. Tennessee is HORRIBLE. You definitely shouldn’t move here…," conservative Newsmax contributor Chrissy Clark wrote with sarcasm. The corporate media outlet took direct shots at local conservative legislation across the board. Tennessee was dinged for the state's "bathroom law" — which requires transgender individuals to use facilities corresponding with their biological sex at birth — as well as a law barring localities from passing their own local antidiscrimination ordinances. The outlet also took aim at a joint resolution signed by Gov. Bill Lee this past April designating June as "Nuclear Family Month," while also noting it had low rankings for crime and drug deaths. Utah, ranked sixth-worst, was hit for its $7.25 minimum wage, low availability of childcare providers and air quality. Georgia, the fifth-worst in the survey, was explicitly called out for offering "few protections for LGBTQ+ people, making it one of America's least inclusive states." GOV ABBOTT EXTENDS OFF-RAMP FOR NY BILLIONAIRES FLEEING MAMDANI'S POLICIES Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom immediately seized on the study, taking to X to point out that every single state on the list leaned red. "Notice something in common?" Newsom posted. "All led by Republicans — many suffering from California Derangement Syndrome." However, conservatives and independent commentators noted that everyday Americans are "voting with their feet" against progressive governance. "If you hate not paying income taxes, law and order, parental rights, smaller government, school choice, the Second Amendment, and criminal illegal aliens being arrested ... Here's another garbage list from the mainstream media!" Rep. Lance Gooden, R-Texas, posted. "Actually I noticed something else: The list is a bulls••t list that has nothing to do with quality of life for sane people," countered conservative activist Robby Starbuck, a Tennessee resident. Starbuck, known for successfully leading major corporate boycotts against over-the-top DEI policies, added, "It’s all predicated on far left BS... Our states all gained population while YOUR state lost a record amount." Media personality Patrick Bet-David cited the net migration gains of the states CNBC criticized, noting that Texas added over 67,000 residents and Tennessee added over 42,000. Georgia and Alabama also saw population influxes. "'10 worst states' based on what? CNBC had ‘inclusivity’ as one of its criteria," Bet-David noted. "The numbers tell a different story." The demographic shift highlights a broader post-pandemic exodus from historically blue strongholds. While regions across the South and Sun Belt experience economic and population booms, major progressive cities like Boston, Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles continue to bleed residents due to high taxes, rising crime, and astronomical costs of living. SIX DIFFERENT WAYS THAT PROVE THE WEALTHY PAY A LOT MORE THAN THEIR ‘FAIR SHARE’ U.S. Census Bureau data reveals that Los Angeles County alone has watched its population shrink from roughly 10 million in 2020 down to about 9.7 million today, losing over 56,000 residents in just a single one-year stretch. Similarly, a recent study by the Citizens Budget Commission confirmed that New York City continues to suffer net negative migration, losing far more domestic residents than it gains. Fox News Digital reached out to CNBC for comment but did not immediately receive a response. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a558a63c2ca79de2366e26e Singer Dave Matthews pauses concert to condemn ICE 'a--holes' for Houston death te 2026-07-14T01:01:23.968Z Singer Dave Matthews pauses concert to condemn ICE 'a--holes' for Houston death Dave Matthews, lead singer of the Dave Matthews Band, condemned Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents as "a--holes" during a Friday concert. "I don’t know why we let people make excuses for why we should kill each other, you know?" Matthews said. "There’s always reasons that we should kill each other. They tell our children and use their words when they — when they grow up. I wonder what’s wrong with us. I don’t know why we lost our way. So it feels — but maybe we’ve always been like this, we just got better at making things that can kill each other," he said in a viral video clip of the concert.  "Anyway, I wanted to say his name. I wrote it down so I didn’t forget it, this young man who was — well, old man, but we’re all young — this father and grandfather who was murdered by ICE in Houston, Texas. And then they say he’s not even the guy — he’s not even the guy they were looking for. Well, then don’t pull the trigger, you a--holes." "So I just wanted to say, I’m sorry if that language offends his family or his friends or his community, but it’s just making me mad anyway, so I want to send this to the memory of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, who was killed a few days ago in Houston by ICE," he added. ICE SAYS OFFICER SHOT AND KILLED ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT WHO TRIED TO RAM HIM WITH CAR IN HOUSTON Illegal immigrant Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican citizen, was shot and killed in Houston after he allegedly tried to ram U.S. ICE officers during an operation, the agency said Tuesday. ICE officers were attempting to conduct a traffic stop at around 6:50 a.m., an ICE spokesperson told Fox News Digital. Araujo tried evading the ICE officers when he "weaponized his vehicle in an attempt to run over an ICE law enforcement officer, resulting in our officer firing his weapon in self-defense." OKLAHOMA STATE BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION STAFF ATTORNEY UNDER REVIEW AFTER VIDEO OF ANTI-ICE TIRADE Matthews has condemned ICE agents before. After the killing of activist Renee Good in Minneapolis amid an altercation with ICE agents in February, he spoke out in a video on his Instagram. "I don’t want my taxes to pay for ICE, to masked thugs to roam our streets and terrorize our communities and rip families apart. We should be taking care of each other. We should be minding each other. We should be housing the homeless. We shouldn’t be, you know, throwing people to the ground," he said. "Which brings me to Renee Nicole Good," he continued. "Murdered in front of her fellow citizens in Minneapolis, murdered in the streets, and no matter what narrative this administration is trying to sell us, we can see the videos." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Fox News Digital contacted ICE for comment but did not receive an immediate response. Fox News Digital's Louis Casiano contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a558a26c2ca79de2366e23c Wildfires Close Popular National Forest Area in Minnesota te 2026-07-14T01:00:22.537Z Wildfires Close Popular National Forest Area in Minnesota Several fires in northeastern Minnesota are causing dangerous conditions and smoke in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, which is used for camping and other outdoor recreation. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a55880bc2ca79de2366e1ef Mamdani offers few answers as massive homeless encampment sprouts in west Manhattan te 2026-07-14T00:51:23.503Z Mamdani offers few answers as massive homeless encampment sprouts in west Manhattan Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Monday offered few specifics about a sprawling homeless encampment that has grown near the Intrepid Museum despite repeated complaints from New York City residents. The encampment stretches roughly 12 blocks along Manhattan's West Side, from 34th Street to 46th Street on 11th Avenue, according to the New York Post. The area is reportedly lined with tents, furniture, used needles and suspected stolen goods, while residents have also complained of open drug use and prostitution. Asked about the encampment, which sits near a major tourist destination as the city welcomes visitors for the FIFA World Cup, Mamdani said the city was "going to look into the details of that." DAVID MARCUS: COMMIE DEMS WOULD DESTROY EVERYTHING WORLD CUP FANS LOVE ABOUT AMERICA He said that under city rules, homeless encampments can be cleared only after the city's Department of Homeless Services (DHS) conducts daily outreach for seven days following an initial notice. "The goal of that outreach is to ensure that we're building trust that we're actually able to connect those New Yorkers with services and that we can connect them with any other things that they need, whether it be medical care or whether it be housing support. And then by the 7th day, following the notice, the encampment will be cleared," Mamdani said. "We are focused on connecting New Yorkers to shelters and on establishing a pipeline to stable housing, not just moving New Yorkers from one place to another place," he added. MAMDANI RIPPED OVER RECORD-HIGH NYC RENTS WITH CRITICS POINTING TO POLICY THEY SAY IS FUELING CRISIS According to The Post, the encampment has been growing for weeks, with nearby workers saying the population has steadily increased. "These people have been here forever," one employee at the Intrepid Museum told the outlet. A maintenance supervisor at the nearby Jacob K. Javits Convention Center told the outlet that despite repeated efforts to clear sections of the encampment, the camp continues to spread. NEW YORK SHERIFFS 'MAD AS HELL' AS HOCHUL PUSHES TO BAN KEY LAW ENFORCEMENT PARTNERSHIP "This is crazy," the worker said. "The cops and the sanitation guys and the outreach guys, they clean up one spot and after that day, the next day they’re over here. Then they’re over there. They’re kind of just spreading around." "We kicked them out, now they’re over here," the worker added. "One thing is for sure though, there are more today than there were last month, that’s for sure." City records show there were 48 complaints related to homelessness along the affected stretch of the West Side through the city's 311 system this year, including 30 filed last month alone, the Post reported. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a5587cdc2ca79de2366e19a Uber’s product chief on hotels, robotaxis, and why the company doesn’t want to be “everything for everyone” te 2026-07-14T00:50:21.045Z Uber’s product chief on hotels, robotaxis, and why the company doesn’t want to be “everything for everyone” Uber Chief Product Officer Sachin Kansal walks TechCrunch through the company's financial-services ambitions, its increasingly complicated relationship with Waymo, its new AV Labs data operation, and how AI is starting to show up in ways riders and drivers will actually notice. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a5585a3c2ca79de2366e175 Caitlin Clark helps WNBA hit historic late-night cable number despite limited return in LA te 2026-07-14T00:41:07.288Z Caitlin Clark helps WNBA hit historic late-night cable number despite limited return in LA The WNBA has another Caitlin Clark television number to celebrate. And this one might be even more impressive than some of the bigger ones. Clark and the Indiana Fever helped deliver an average audience of 1.04 million viewers for Wednesday night’s game against the Los Angeles Sparks, according to USA Sports PR. The Fever lost, 106-92, and Clark played just 16 minutes in her return from a back injury that had kept her out for the previous two weeks. But that feels secondary to the bigger story here. WNBA WANTS A BIGGER STORY THAN CAITLIN CLARK, BUT TV RATINGS KEEP POINTING BACK TO HER One million viewers is a monster number for the WNBA under almost any circumstance. But these weren't exactly favorable circumstances. The game aired across USA Network and CNBC. Clark has drawn much bigger numbers on broadcast television, but this was cable-only. Additionally, this was not a weekend showcase game. It didn't even air in a friendly weeknight window. The game, played in Los Angeles, started on a Wednesday night at 10 p.m. ET. And it still averaged more than one million viewers. According to USA Sports PR, citing Nielsen Big Data + Panel data, Fever-Sparks was the network’s most-watched WNBA game on record, up 149% compared to the 2025 cable average. The network also said it marked the first time in WNBA history that a game with a 10 p.m. ET start averaged at least one million viewers. That’s a pretty big deal. CAITLIN CLARK BREAKS WNBA RECORD AS FEVER HUMILIATE DEFENDING CHAMPION ACES IN LAS VEGAS Indiana’s opening-weekend game against the Dallas Wings averaged 2.49 million viewers on ABC, making it the league’s fourth-largest audience, including playoffs and All-Star Games, since 2000. Clark and the Fever later averaged 2.56 million viewers for a CBS game against the New York Liberty, the third-largest WNBA audience of any kind since 2000. Those were massive numbers, obviously, and they speak to Clark's immense popularity. While the Fever-Sparks number says something different, it shouldn't be considered any less important. In a way, it's more impressive than those previous highs. This data shows that Clark can drag the WNBA to a seven-figure TV audience even in a brutal East Coast television window, on cable, in the middle of the week. Before Clark arrived, the WNBA went nearly 16 years without a single game averaging a million viewers. The previous seven-figure game came in 2008, when Candace Parker’s professional debut averaged 1.07 million viewers on ABC. That was the old ceiling, and it took a highly-anticipated rookie debut airing at 3:30 p.m. ET on a Saturday afternoon on a major broadcast network. Now, when Clark is involved, one million viewers on cable at 10 p.m. ET is apparently in play. The game itself wasn't even great for Clark or the Fever. The star guard returned from a back injury aggravated during the June 24 game against the Phoenix Mercury and scored just nine points in 16 minutes. Indiana trailed the entire second half and never got closer than a nine-point deficit in the fourth quarter. The WNBA and its media supporters continue trying to sell the league’s boom as a broader women’s basketball story. There's some truth to that. The league is clearly in a better position now than it was a few years ago. The product has more visibility than ever. But the biggest television numbers continue to point to Clark. Sports Media Watch noted that the five most-watched WNBA games this season have all featured Indiana. There is an interesting wrinkle there, too. The Fever have started to draw strong numbers even when Clark is not playing. Indiana’s July 5 game against the Las Vegas Aces, without Clark, averaged 1.55 million viewers on ESPN’s "Women’s Sports Sundays," making it the biggest cable or streaming WNBA audience of the season at the time. But that isn't the anti-Clark argument some people seem to think it is. It’s actually the opposite. Clark has turned the Fever into the WNBA’s most important television brand. The team now carries national interest in a way it never did before she arrived. If anything, it's more of a pro-Clark argument. She generated so much interest in the Fever that people are willing to watch even when she's not playing. Fever games without Clark are drawing bigger numbers than non-Fever games, too. So this isn't simply a case of the entire WNBA drawing bigger audiences. The 1.55 million viewers on July 5 was more viewers than the previous two "Women’s Sports Sundays" on ESPN drew combined. Neither of those games, Liberty-Valkyries (743,000 viewers) and Liberty-Sparks (778,000), included the Fever. The WNBA is growing. Even drawing over 700,000 viewers for non-Fever games is a massive increase over the pre-Clark era. WNBA EXPANDS REGULAR SEASON TO 50 GAMES STARTING IN 2027, THE LONGEST SCHEDULE IN LEAGUE HISTORY But every time the league gets another historic TV rating, there's a common denominator. Her name is Caitlin Clark. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a5581dcc2ca79de2366e096 Nikki Bella throws out the bat signal again and says she's still willing to risk it all for Batman te 2026-07-14T00:25:00.507Z Nikki Bella throws out the bat signal again and says she's still willing to risk it all for Batman Nikki Bella once confessed to having a crush on Batman, if you can call it that. She said she would risk it all, including removing certain articles of clothing for the superhero. That offer, she revealed during a recent episode of "The Nikki & Brie Show", still stands. She flipped the switch on the bat signal during a segment on the podcast called "Who said it?" The twins try to guess which one of them made a memorable quote during past episodes. The fifth quote was, "Okay, well I would 1,000 percent risk it all and panty drop for Batman." ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON’T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Before Brie could even finish reading it, Nikki was smiling. She knew the quote belonged to her, and she knew that the offer to risk it all and panty drop for The Caped Crusader still stands. "Obviously, that was me because it went everywhere. So, yeah, me," Nikki said after listening to the quote. "Guess what? Still would... Where's Batman?" CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Where is Batman? And an even better question to ask is which Batman is she referring to? Are we talking strictly about the comics? Is there a certain actor who played the role that this bat-signal is meant for? She is a WWE Hall of Famer and, because of that, I'm assuming it's one of those options. I doubt risking it all applies to just anyone deciding that they want to pick up a costume to try and answer her bat-signal. Having said that, I'm sure several attempts will be made by those very people and I wish those who keep it classy well. I'd say be realistic about your chances, but I know that isn't going to happen. Good luck to Nikki on her quest to find Batman and, hopefully, she's back in the ring soon making outrageous statements there and not just on her podcast. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a5581c9c2ca79de2366e08d Ivy League professor rips university for lackluster response to alleged mass AI cheating te 2026-07-14T00:24:41.056Z Ivy League professor rips university for lackluster response to alleged mass AI cheating Brown University economics professor Roberto Serrano criticized his school on Sunday for its slow response to a massive artificial intelligence (AI) cheating scandal among his students earlier this year. In an op-ed for The Free Press, Serrano recounted that he announced that after a deadly shooting took place on campus in December, he opted to move his in-class midterm and final exam to an online, take-home format for the upcoming semester. As a result, he saw his course enrollment jump to 86 students, beating the course's previous record of 30 students enrolled at one time. Serrano reported that the average grade of the online midterm was 96, significantly higher than the previous years' average of between 65 and 80. He also found that 40 students achieved a perfect score and detected answers that resembled responses provided by ChatGPT. AI BACKLASH REACHES MAJOR UNIVERSITY WITH BOLD BAN ON LAPTOPS AND PHONES FOR LAW STUDENTS As a result, he announced that the final exam would return to an in-person format and that the midterm scores would be declared void if they did not resemble the average final scores. After this decision, Serrano found that only 59 students took the final exam, leading to an average grade of 48.6 with a maximum score of 95 and minimum of zero. Of the 27 students who dropped the course and the final exam, Serrano noted, 22 had received a perfect score on the midterm exam. Despite providing his findings to Brown University's Committee on the Academic Code and the campus paper, The Brown Daily Herald, which previously reported on campus-wide cheating in April, Serrano wrote that he did not receive any acknowledgment from the school regarding his evidence until the story went viral last month. 95% OF FACULTY SAY AI MAKING STUDENTS DANGEROUSLY DEPENDENT ON TECHNOLOGY FOR LEARNING: SURVEY "Academia is supposed to be one of our great beacons of truth," Serrano wrote. "We cannot afford to tolerate or reinforce such appallingly low moral values among many of our best young minds. What happened in my class should be a lesson to all: In our new AI era, if you do not expose and punish cheating, you will encourage it. We must all have the strength to choose otherwise." In a comment to Fox News Digital, Brown University maintained that it has been "consistently responsive" to Serrano's concerns regarding AI cheating. "Multiple academic leaders from Brown were in touch in May 2026 with the professor to provide details about how the allegations raised could be formally adjudicated. On July 8, the professor provided the necessary details to the Standing Committee on the Academic Code to pursue this path toward resolution. With the required information now in hand, the committee is now moving forward according to its procedures," the statement read. AI-DRIVEN SCHOOL EXPANDING TO MAJOR US CITIES DESPITE UNION PUSHBACK Serrano originally shared his story and evidence with El Pais on June 28. Three days after the story was published, he said he received contact from the Brown University committee on his claims, asking for more evidence. Serrano wrote that after his story was shared by Inside Higher Ed last week, the school committed to investigating his claims and the students involved. "I am very grateful that they finally took this step. But there is no doubt in my mind that nothing would have happened if I had not decided to go public. Brown, like other schools, is struggling with how to integrate AI so that it advances rather than compromises the university’s mission," Serrano wrote. When reached for a comment by Fox News Digital, Serrano referred to his op-ed. In his piece, Serrano addressed concerns of students using AI to cheat in classes, dismissing suggestions that they were using it to relieve pressure. "A competitive environment has existed in society since the dawn of civilization," Serrano wrote. "There is no plausible reason to use it as a cheap excuse for cheating. Moreover, my midterm exam gave students virtually unlimited time. They were not using AI as a last resort to handle immense pressure; they were engaging in a deliberate act of cheating — in some cases, to take their grade all the way to 100 percent." He added, "Of course, we cannot be so naive as to think that people are never going to cheat when given the opportunity. Particularly these days, AI has dramatically reduced the difficulty of cheating, making it much easier to succumb to the temptation to do so. The only solution, then, is to impose the right incentives to influence behavior in a better direction." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a5581b4c2ca79de2366e078 Advocates want to nearly double the cigarette tax — a key but fickle revenue stream for Nevada te 2026-07-14T00:24:20.570Z Advocates want to nearly double the cigarette tax — a key but fickle revenue stream for Nevada A lower smoking rate is exactly what public health advocates want from a higher cigarette tax. It's also, according to the state's own fiscal data, the reason the tax's revenue never holds up for long. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a5581a0c2ca79de2366e06f Nevada cigarette tax te 2026-07-14T00:24:00.599Z Nevada cigarette tax Owner Richard Price at Knuckle Dusters Vape Shop in Reno. 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