https://meenews.co/post/69eb0247059ccda1fcc1df0d Rubio Says Iran’s Soccer Team Can Attend World Cup te 2026-04-24T05:40:23.769Z Rubio Says Iran’s Soccer Team Can Attend World Cup Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that while the players were welcome, anyone accompanying them who has links to the Iranian military would be denied entry. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69eaef89059ccda1fcc1da96 Former Giants co-owner Steve Tisch seen in team's draft room te 2026-04-24T04:20:25.711Z Former Giants co-owner Steve Tisch seen in team's draft room Cameras showed former New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch in the team’s draft room Thursday night during the first round. At one point, Tisch was seen standing near Giants head coach John Harbaugh. Despite no longer holding a majority stake in the NFL franchise, Tisch remains the Giants' chairman of the board. ESPN obtained an NFL memo last month detailing plans by Steve Tisch and his siblings to transfer their stake in the Giants to trusts for their children. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "Prior transfers to these Trusts were completed pursuant to 2023 and 2024 Finance Committee approvals," the memo stated. "The Sellers now propose to transfer their entire remaining interests, totaling 23.1% of the Club, to the Trusts. ... Following the transactions, the Sellers will no longer own any interest in the Club." GIANTS CO-OWNER STEVE TISCH, SIBLINGS LOOK TO TRANSFER EQUITY STAKE TO CHILDREN’S TRUSTS, NFL MEMO SHOWS It was not clear if the transfer requests were in any way related to Tisch’s name appearing in the Epstein files released by the U.S. Justice Department in January. Tisch’s name came up more than 400 times in the files. Tisch at the time said he knew Epstein but denied visiting Epstein's island. As for draft night, the Giants made what some viewed as an unconventional pick at No. 10, selecting offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa. Before that, the Giants added another piece to their pass rush, selecting hybrid edge/off-ball linebacker Arvell Reese at No. 5. Reese earned All-American honors at Ohio State and finished his first season as a full-time starter with 6.5 sacks. Reese is set to join a pass rush that includes Brian Burns, Abdul Carter and, likely, Kayvon Thibodeaux. 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/69eaed2e059ccda1fcc1d9ed Porsche is adding an all-electric Cayenne coupe to its lineup te 2026-04-24T04:10:22.539Z Porsche is adding an all-electric Cayenne coupe to its lineup Porsche will start selling the Cayenne Coupe Electric in late summer. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69eae881059ccda1fcc1d91e Rueben Bain's short arms and tragic car accident history contributed to his NFL Draft slide te 2026-04-24T03:50:25.518Z Rueben Bain's short arms and tragic car accident history contributed to his NFL Draft slide Everybody knew about the tragic auto accident and the follow-up a year later, but when it came to Rueben Bain’s draft status, people said, "No worries." His arms are short, but he’s really good, so the refrain remained: "No worries." Why then did Rueben Bain slide to the middle of the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday? Whoever said neither issue would cause Bain to fall out of the Top 10 was obviously wrong. He fell to the No. 15 overall selection held by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. TRAVIS HUNTER GETS REAL ON HIS AND SHEDEUR SANDERS' NFL FUTURES: 'WE JUST GOING TO WORK' And judging by Bain's demeanor during his post-draft interview on ESPN, he wasn't thrilled about it. "I know I'm the best in the country, I'm sure," an unsmiling Bain told ESPN's Laura Rutledge after his selection. "That's how I think of myself. "I'm telling you I can do anything I put my mind to because of my mindset. I know when I get to this next level I'm going to pop it. " The Buccaneers selected Bain to be their outside rusher complement to Vita Vea on the interior. BAKER MAYFIELD OPENS UP ON EX-TEAMMATE SAM DARNOLD, REVITALIZING CAREER, AND KEVIN STEFANSKI JOINING NFC SOUTH The Bucs thus get the ACC defensive player of the year and a consensus All-American. But they also get a player that multiple other pass-rush needy teams passed up. The New York Jets took TCU's David Bailey with the No. 2 overall selection and the New York Giants picked Arvell Reese in the No. 5 slot. Bain was not only the 15th player taken overall but the third edge defender. That's considered great by any standard. But it's a disappointment to Bain and changes the narrative on him somewhat. TOP NFL DRAFT PROSPECT ASHTON JEANTY IS 'SPECIAL TALENT' AND 'AWESOME KID,' COLLEGE COACH SAYS "He's got to prove himself and beat the odds and prove he can get it done in the NFL," draft guru Mel Kiper said on national TV. Interestingly, most of the coverage of Bain's slide focused on the short length of his arms. Melvin Ingram once upon a time measured in with arms the spanned 31 1/2 inches. And although that is considered short, Ingram turned into a good player. He played 12 seasons and made three Pro Bowls. GREG OLSEN'S ADVICE FOR NFL DRAFT FIRST-ROUND PICKS ON HANDLING HIGH EXPECTATIONS But Bain's arms measured in at 30 7/8 inches, and that is extremely short. Indeed, it is the third-shortest arm length of any DE ever to participate in the combine. So, is that the reason Bain dropped out of the Top 10? SHEDEUR SANDERS HISTORIC NFL DRAFT DRAMA IGNITES HEATED RACIAL DEBATES: 'FEELS LIKE KAEPERNICK' Or is it his driving troubles and the manner in which he addressed those with teams? Bain, you should know, was driving in March of 2024 when he hit another car on South Florida's I-95 in the 4 a.m. hour and set off a chain reaction — hitting an eastside concrete wall and then careening all the way across the highway to the westside concrete barrier — that eventually left passenger Destiny Betts in a coma. Betts, who had not been wearing a seatbelt, died three months later from complications of her blunt force trauma injuries. SHEDEUR SANDERS' 'MISTAKE' COST HIM DRAFT POSITION, NFL ANALYST SAYS Bain was charged but cleared of careless driving because, in part, the traffic homicide investigator said he received the final report after Bain had already paid his citation. NFL teams were aware of all this, plus an ensuing accident the player had in October 2025, for which he was also charged with careless driving. To make matters more dicey, Bain declined to be fully transparent about the accidents with some NFL teams he met with starting at the NFL combine. That disappointed at least one team, an evaluator on that team told OutKick. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Bain also declined to discuss the matter on Wednesday in front of reporters. The Buccaneers, however, feel good about Bain, his short arms and his questionable driving. "We've known about this a long time," said general manager Jason Licht. "I know it just came out a couple of weeks ago. It was a very tragic accident. Tragic experience for the family. And it's something you never want to see happen. "But he's a good person who was involved in something that, you know, none of us ever want to be involved in and never want any of our loved ones involved in. But he loves football. He loves football." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69eadf21059ccda1fcc1d708 Giants use top-10 picks on Ohio State's Arvell Reese, Miami's Francis Mauigoa in 2026 NFL Draft te 2026-04-24T03:10:25.468Z Giants use top-10 picks on Ohio State's Arvell Reese, Miami's Francis Mauigoa in 2026 NFL Draft The New York Giants were armed with two picks in the top 10 of the 2026 NFL Draft, and the new regime led by head coach John Harbaugh showed its focus on the trenches on both sides of the ball. With the fifth overall pick, the Giants saw Ohio State star edge rusher Arvell Reese fall to them and they pulled the trigger, taking their third edge rusher in the first round since 2022. Then, with the No. 10 overall pick, the Giants had the opportunity to take another Buckeyes defensive star, as safety Caleb Downs fell down the draft board. But it’s clear the Giants are protecting their future, quarterback Jaxson Dart, as they went offensive line with their next pick. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Miami tackle Francis Mauigoa was called out of the NFL Draft green room in Pittsburgh as the No. 10 overall pick. While he played tackle with the Hurricanes, Mauigoa is expected to move to the offensive interior line. The Giants re-signed Jermaine Eluemunor, who shined as the team’s right tackle in 2025, during free agency. He’s expected to remain in that role, but the Giants have question marks at guard, and there’s a belief Mauigoa can move inside. TOP FIVE HILARIOUS NFL DRAFT NIGHT MOMENTS TO GET THE NOSTALGIA FLOWING In some mock drafts entering Thursday, Reese was projected to go second overall to the New York Jets. But the Jets went with David Bailey out of Texas Tech instead. From there, the Arizona Cardinals went with Jeremiyah Love, making him the highest-picked running back since the Giants took Saquon Barkley in 2018. The Tennessee Titans went with wide receiver Carnell Tate, the first Buckeyes player off the board, and Reese fell into their laps. Giants receiver Malik Nabers, making an appearance on a draft show alongside Green Bay Packers edge rusher Micah Parsons, questioned where Reese would play considering Brian Burns, Kayvon Thibodeaux and Abdul Carter, the team’s No. 3 overall pick a year ago, play edge rusher. But Harbaugh hinted at the plan to make Reese an inside linebacker – an area of need on the Giants’ defense. If that is the plan, Reese’s athleticism, which has been on display throughout his Ohio State career, will be tested at the NFL level. As for Mauigoa, the 6-foot-5, 329-pound tackle was viewed as one of the top offensive line prospects in this draft throughout the process. Mauigoa was a first-team All-American selection this past year for a Miami squad that reached the national championship game. He started all 16 games at right tackle for the Hurricanes. There was, however, an injury question surrounding Mauigoa, as he has dealt with a back issue that may require surgery at some point in his pro career. Teams have their due diligence in these matters, and the Giants don’t seem to be concerned to spend the pick on him. This was the 10th overall pick the Giants acquired after trading All-Pro defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence to the Cincinnati Bengals last week, fulfilling his trade request amid a contract dispute. Mauigoa already put himself in Giants fans' good graces, saying during his draft interview, "I'll die for you, Jaxson Dart." That's the type of energy Harbaugh, Dart and the rest of the Giants are looking for at an essential position on the football field. 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/69eadccf059ccda1fcc1d6ae Ellen Sotelo te 2026-04-24T03:00:31.029Z Ellen Sotelo Ellen Louise Sotelo, 67, passed away at her home, in Sun Valley, on March 27, 2026. She was born April 3, 1958, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Edward George Beyer and Donna May Odland.       Ellen loved the Lord, our God. She also loved fishing and drives in the woods. But her greatest love was her family. She was a wonderful mother! She not only loved and cared for her family, but also those around her.       Survivors include son, Joshua H. Sotelo (Kayla McKernan) and daughter, Amber D. Strong (Martin E. Jenson); and grandchildren, Erick McKernan Sotelo, Kyra McKernan Sotelo and Amelia M. Strong-Jenson.       She was preceded in death by partner, Willard L. Strong Sr.       Services were handled by Owens Livingston Mortuary of Holbrook. The post Ellen Sotelo first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69eada72059ccda1fcc1d5b0 Fernando Mendoza embraces wheelchair-bound mom after Raiders select him No 1 overall te 2026-04-24T02:50:26.672Z Fernando Mendoza embraces wheelchair-bound mom after Raiders select him No 1 overall Fernando Mendoza shared the moment of being selected first overall in the NFL Draft with his family from home on Thursday night. He was seen hugging his family, including his mother Elsa Mendoza, in a moment of celebration. Despite being projected to be the first overall pick, Mendoza skipped the in-person draft in Pittsburgh to stay in Florida with his mother, who battles multiple sclerosis (MS) and is bound to a wheelchair. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM When Mendoza was only about 4 years old, his mother was diagnosed with the disease. It is a chronic, autoimmune disease of the central nervous system that can affect the brain and spinal cord. She has spent the last few years in a wheelchair. Elsa Mendoza wrote about the experience in a 2015 letter to her sons that was published in The Players Tribune. "I was diagnosed about 18 years ago, but of course you never knew that. You and Alberto were so young, and I was doing fine… and mostly I didn’t want you to worry. It just felt like this impossible thing to place on you guys. On my sweet boys. And then I kept doing fine until about 10 years ago, when we went skiing and I broke my ankle and knee," she wrote. "But even after that, I wasn’t quite ready to tell you — only that my leg hadn’t healed all the way, which is why your mom had her limp. It wasn’t until five years ago, when I got Covid, that things started to go downhill in a way where there was no more hiding it. It was during football season, and I realized I wasn’t going to be able to travel. And the thought of you wondering if I supported you any less, because suddenly I wasn’t at your games? I hated that. So that’s when I knew we had to sit you and your brother down." INDIANA FOOTBALL STAR AND HIS BROTHER TURN THEIR NAMESAKE BURGER INTO BATTLE AGAINST MS She went on to recall, "how hard of a conversation it ended up being. 'Your mom has this degenerative disease… and while we don’t know how it will progress, it’s going to start to affect us in a few ways. But it won’t affect us in the ways that matter. We’ll have each other, and love each other, and be there for each other. I promise.'" Both of Mednzoa's parents grew up in Miami, Florida, as the children of Cuban refugees who fled communism after Fidel Castro rose to power in the country. Mendoza's father, Fernando Mendoza Sr., was a rower at Brown University and a 1987 Junior World Championships gold medalist. But Mendoza's father also played football when he was younger, and was teammates with Miami Hurricanes head coach Mario Cristobal at Christopher Columbus High School during the 1980s. Mendoza would go on to defeat his father's former teammate in this year's CFP national championship game. Meanwhile, his mother played tennis at the University of Miami. 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/69ead5c2059ccda1fcc1d2ff Tom Brady offers advice incoming NFL rookies, welcomes Fernando Mendoza after Raiders make him the top pick te 2026-04-24T02:30:26.508Z Tom Brady offers advice incoming NFL rookies, welcomes Fernando Mendoza after Raiders make him the top pick For more than two dozen players, Thursday night marks the realization of their lifelong NFL dreams. By night’s end, 32 prospects will hear their names called from the NFL Draft stage in Pittsburgh. Seven-time Super Bowl winner and Las Vegas Raiders minority owner Tom Brady reflected on the special moment so many young men were experiencing, while also sharing a message with the league’s newest rookies. "Congratulations to all the rookies who are joining the NFL this weekend," Brady wrote in a post to X. "I hope you can appreciate this special moment… you’ve earned it through hard work, discipline, and determination. You’ve made your family proud, along with everyone else on your journey that has supported you. But this is just the beginning." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Brady then emphasized the challenge ahead, urging rookies to focus on what comes next. "When you wake up tomorrow morning, just know that your career will be defined by what happens going forward. You’ll need to take everything you do to the next level in order to compete with the world’s best." Brady wasn’t in the Raiders draft room, but he still had a message for the No. 1 pick, Fernando Mendoza: "Welcome to Las Vegas @fernandomendoza. Time to get to work. @Raiders." The Raiders’ top pick has a long way to go to match what the New England Patriots found at No. 199 in 2000 — the spot where Brady was drafted. Mendoza said Brady delivered a blunt message during his official visit with the Raiders in the days leading up to the draft. "It was fantastic. He gave me the message that he's going to push me, and he's not going to be all lovey-dovey. And that if the Raiders draft me, he's going to be a mentor and wants to pour into whatever quarterback the Raiders have — whether it's me, whether they draft somebody else." Other notable first-round moves included the Kansas City Chiefs moving up to No. 6 and selecting LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane. A short time later, the Cowboys shook things up, trading up to No. 11 to select Ohio State safety Caleb Downs. 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/69ead368059ccda1fcc1ccdd Elite school teacher known as 'Mr Wonderful' accused of heinous crimes against students te 2026-04-24T02:20:24.892Z Elite school teacher known as 'Mr Wonderful' accused of heinous crimes against students A former private school teacher, who was nicknamed "Mr. Wonderful," has been charged with three counts of rape involving two of his former students. Matthew Rutledge, 64, walked into Berkshire Superior Court in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, on Wednesday for his arraignment after Melissa Fares, 33, and Hilary Simon, 39, accused their teacher of abusing them when they were students at Miss Hall's School. The abuse allegedly happened between 2000 and 2010. He pleaded not guilty. The allegations include claims Rutledge groomed and repeatedly abused students, according to statements released by the Berkshire District Attorney’s Office. "For a long time, I was living inside trauma without fully understanding it," Fares said in a statement shared by the Berkshire District Attorney's Office. "It was over the last several years that I began piecing together the truth of what happened to me: that Matt Rutledge had used me, abused me, and raped me. That I had been groomed and threatened into silence by a serial predator. That my youth wasn't my youth at all." ICE BOSTON ARRESTS GUATEMALAN NATIONAL CHARGED WITH CHILD RAPE WHO WAS RELEASED BACK INTO COMMUNITY BY COURT Simon said she was 15 years old when Rutledge first began "grooming" her, and that the abuse "continued for years" after she left campus. "I fought this privately for 20 years," her statement read. "I have been fighting it publicly for two. Before any of this, I was just a normal person. A lawyer. A wife and a mother. A woman trying to build a life on top of something I had buried. And then Melissa Fares called. I did not know Melissa. I picked up the phone, and I told her I had been waiting for that call for 20 years." According to NBC, citing a report prepared for Miss Hall’s School, Rutledge allegedly called out "Make way for Mr. Wonderful" as he moved through the hallways. LOUISIANA SCHOOL'S TEACHER OF THE YEAR ACCUSED OF INAPPROPRIATE CONDUCT WITH FORMER STUDENT Fares and Simon said they discovered in 2024 that they had similar accounts of Rutledge’s alleged abuse and decided to pursue charges together. Despite their allegations, the district attorney's office at the time declined to move forward with the case, citing Massachusetts' age of consent law at the time, which allowed for an adult to have sex with a person over the age of 16, according to the women. The two women then pushed for legislation to close what they called a "legal loophole" and make it illegal for a teacher to have sex with a student. Rutledge is now charged under separate rape statutes. Prosecutors have not publicly detailed what led to the decision to charge Rutledge. JUDGE DISMISSES CHARGES IN ALLEGED CAMPUS VIGILANTE 'CATCH A PREDATOR' STING TARGETING ARMY SOLDIER Rutledge was indicted by the District Attorney's office last month. Speaking at a press conference following the arraignment, Fares claimed to reporters that Miss Hall's School was aware of Rutledge’s alleged behavior. "Miss Hall’s School knew," she said. "This whole school knew. They enabled a culture of abuse for decades. They failed us, our families and every girl trusted them to protect her. They must also be held accountable." Miss Hall’s School said in a statement shared with Fox News Digital that it is cooperating with authorities and acknowledged the impact on its community. "Wednesday’s arraignment was an important and painful moment for our community," the school said. "We will continue to cooperate fully with authorities. We are sorry for the harm that survivors have experienced and the impact on our community." A pre-trial hearing is scheduled for June 18, according to WCVB. Fox News Digital's Sarah Rumpf-Whitten contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69eacecd059ccda1fcc1cbda Cardinals draft Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love with the No. 3 overall pick in 2026 NFL Draft te 2026-04-24T02:00:45.912Z Cardinals draft Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love with the No. 3 overall pick in 2026 NFL Draft The Arizona Cardinals went with a true playmaker on offense, selecting Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love with the third overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Many believed heading into the first round on Thursday night that Arizona was a perfect trade-down candidate, as teams might have paid a premium to land either Love, or someone else, they coveted. It possibly looked that way as the clock ticked closer to zero, but the Cardinals ended up putting their pick in, landing the consensus top running back in this 2026 class. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Love became the highest drafted running back since the New York Giants selected Saquon Barkley second overall out of Penn State in 2018. And he joins a Cardinals offense that will be revamped under new head coach Mike LaFleur. It’s a West Coast-style offense for LaFleur, and he gets a speedy Love, who ran a 4.36 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine. The tape also speaks for itself, with Love showcasing explosive physical traits as well as strength in the trenches. 2026 NFL DRAFT ODDS: BACK DAVID BAILEY AS NO. 2 PICK, JEREMIYAH LOVE TO GIANTS Love also joins a veteran in James Conner, while Tyler Allgeier signed with the Cardinals this offseason. But Love has the talent to set himself apart from the rest, with many believing he was the best overall player in this draft. Love ran for 1,372 yards and 18 touchdowns this past season for the Fighting Irish, while surpassing 100 yards in six of his 14 showings. He even rushed for a whopping 228 yards against the USC Trojans. Given the Cardinals didn't have a single 100-yard rusher this past season, they’re going with someone who can provide juice to the new-look offense. It’s also a new look with Kyler Murray out, as he went to the Minnesota Vikings following his release from Arizona. The Cardinals, at least for now, are heading into the 2026 season with Jacoby Brissett, the veteran journeyman who took over for the injured Murray last year, as their starting quarterback. 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/69eaceba059ccda1fcc1cbd1 Rams make surprise first-round move, take Alabama QB Ty Simpson te 2026-04-24T02:00:26.459Z Rams make surprise first-round move, take Alabama QB Ty Simpson One of the most intriguing stories entering the first round of the NFL Draft was where Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson might land. Well, fans got their answer sooner than they expected. The Los Angeles Rams surprisingly selected Simpson with the No. 13 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. The selection isn't completely out of left field and is arguably the best-case scenario for Simpson. The Rams have Matthew Stafford as their starter for 2026, but Stafford has flirted with the idea of retirement each of the past two offseasons. It's clear the clock is ticking on his NFL career. Now, Simpson gets to sit behind one of the NFL's best veteran quarterbacks, learn the position while adapting to life in the NFL, and not face immediate pressure to succeed. Additionally, the Rams are one of the most well-run franchises in the league right now. Sean McVay is an elite head coach who led the team to a Super Bowl victory to cap the 2021 season and just had the team within one win of another Super Bowl berth before falling to the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Championship. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! The most surprising aspect is the Rams looking toward the future, quite frankly. This is a team that has had no problem trading away first-round picks to make its team the best it can be each season. It seemed most likely the team would use the No. 13 pick to improve its team for next season, which could be Stafford's last. Instead, the team decided to put itself in position for Stafford's retirement without skipping a beat. There were several surprises in the first 13 picks of the 2026 NFL Draft: the Cardinals taking Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love at No. 3, the Titans selecting Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate at No. 4, the Kansas City Chiefs trading up to take LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane at No. 6 and even the Cowboys trading up one spot to make sure they drafted Ohio State safety Caleb Downs at No. 11. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM But the Rams completely abandoning their recent strategy (usually trading away first-round picks and loading up for now) to select Stafford's heir apparent is easily the biggest early shock of the 2026 NFL Draft. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69eac7b5059ccda1fcc1ca1e Chiefs and Browns make first trade of 2026 draft and both eventually fill needs te 2026-04-24T01:30:29.428Z Chiefs and Browns make first trade of 2026 draft and both eventually fill needs The Cleveland Browns, rumored to be willing to trade down from their No. 6 overall selection in the 2026 NFL draft, did just that Thursday evening when the traded the pick to the Kansas City Chiefs. Cleveland traded the sixth overall pick in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft to the Chiefs, in exchange for the ninth overall pick, as well as pick No. 74 in the third round and No. 148 in the fifth round. The Browns now hold the No. 9 and No. 24 picks in the first round of the draft. They have a total of 11 picks in the 2026 NFL Draft. So the Chiefs gave up three picks in making the first trade of the first round. BROWNS EXECS RAISE EYEBROWS WITH REACTIONS AFTER DRAFTING SHEDEUR SANDERS FOLLOWING HISTORIC SLIDE And we know what the fan bases of both clubs were thinking prior to the selection: Chiefs fans were thinking we know something they don't. And then the Chiefs selected cornerback Mansoor Delane from LSU -- a move no doubt forced by the club's trade of Pro Bowl cornerback Trent McDuffie to the Los Angeles Rams earlier in the offseason. So, the Chiefs fill a major need, assuming Delane is indeed the quality corner they believe. GREG OLSEN'S ADVICE FOR NFL DRAFT FIRST-ROUND PICKS ON HANDLING HIGH EXPECTATIONS ESPN's Mel Kiper didn't like the pick, by the way. He had Delane as the 14th best player in the draft. "It was a necessity," ESPN analyst Louis Riddick, a former NFL defensive back, responded. Browns fans weren't thinking that way. BROWNS MAKE STUNNING KENNY PICKETT TRADE TO RAIDERS AS BACKUP QUARTERBACK ROLE REMAINS WIDE OPEN They were probably thinking something akin to "We screwed up." This is understandable because they're Browns fans and this could have been the Browns Browning. Well, the Browns, moving down three slots, gave up a shot to draft linebacker Sonny Styles of Ohio State to the Washington Commanders, receiver Jordyn Tyson to the New Orleans Saints and then the Browns got their chance with the newly acquired No. 9 pick: ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Offensive tackle Spencer Fano of Utah. Fano is good. And he makes the Browns offensive line instantly better because he's going to likely start at left tackle for them. So what will Browns fans think of this pick? They'll probably wonder why the Browns didn't pick Miami's Francis Mauigoa, who went with the No. 10 pick to the New York Giants and promised "to die for" Jaxson Dart if necessary. They'll wonder this because Browns fans expect the worst. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69eac580059ccda1fcc1c99d Trump cabinet member scraps Obama-era gender identity housing rule, cites ‘biological reality’ te 2026-04-24T01:21:04.460Z Trump cabinet member scraps Obama-era gender identity housing rule, cites ‘biological reality’ Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner has ordered an immediate halt to enforcement of a key Obama-era housing rule tied to gender identity, directing the agency to operate programs based on biological sex. The directive stops any pending or future enforcement of HUD’s 2016 Equal Access Rule, which expanded gender identity as formally recognized in federally-funded housing programs and shelters. The move marks a significant shift in how shelters and HUD-funded providers operate, particularly those serving women fleeing domestic violence, and implements President Donald Trump’s executive order to restore what the administration calls "biological truth" across the federal government. "I am directing HUD staff to halt any pending or future enforcement actions related to HUD’s 2016 Equal Access Rule, which, in essence, tied housing programs, shelters and other facilities funded by HUD to far-left gender ideology," Turner said. TRUMP STOPPED BIDEN’S PLAN TO FORCE DEI ON LOCAL COMMUNITIES "We, at this agency, are carrying out the mission laid out by President Trump on January 20th… to restore biological truth to the federal government," he added. "This means recognizing there are only two sexes: male and female. It means getting government out of the way of what the Lord established from the beginning when he created man in His own image." The 2016 rule allowed people to self-identify for gender when accessing certain housing services, limiting the ability of shelters to challenge that identification. Critics of the rule argued it restricted the rights of shelters, particularly those serving women impacted by trauma, domestic abuse and violence, by requiring them to admit individuals based on gender identity rather than biological sex. JUDGE FORCES CA HOSPITAL TO KEEP TRANS TREATMENTS FOR MINORS DESPITE TRUMP FUNDING THREAT Turner framed the move as part of a broader overhaul of HUD policy and spending. "Moreover, this is just the first of many examples of how, starting on day one, HUD is going back to work for the American people and being a good steward of taxpayer dollars," he said. "There will be more where this came from." The Equal Access Rule was first introduced in 2012, prohibiting discrimination in HUD-funded programs based on sexual orientation, gender identity and marital status. A 2016 update expanded those protections by requiring programs to recognize gender identity as well. Turner’s order does not repeal the rule, but halts enforcement tied to the 2016 expansion. "As I have said before, we are going to take inventory of HUD’s programs and ensure every dollar that goes out the door is advancing HUD’s mission, which is to provide quality, affordable homes for communities across the country – urban, rural and tribal –and promote economic investment to build stronger communities and a brighter future for all Americans," Turner said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69eac569059ccda1fcc1c95e Ocelot striding through Southern Az named by Tohono O'odham students, community te 2026-04-24T01:20:41.137Z Ocelot striding through Southern Az named by Tohono O'odham students, community Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69eac555059ccda1fcc1c953 Enviros: Jaguar 'Cinco' is now a regular 'resident' of Southern Arizona te 2026-04-24T01:20:21.595Z Enviros: Jaguar 'Cinco' is now a regular 'resident' of Southern Arizona Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69eac33d059ccda1fcc1c8ef Former North Carolina police officer arrested for allegedly planning mass shooting at New Orleans festival te 2026-04-24T01:11:25.013Z Former North Carolina police officer arrested for allegedly planning mass shooting at New Orleans festival A former North Carolina police officer was arrested in Florida after authorities said he planned a mass shooting at a New Orleans music festival. Christopher Gillum, 45, of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, was taken into custody around 6:40 p.m. Wednesday at a hotel in Destin, Florida, the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office said. Authorities said Gillum was wanted for making "terroristic threats" and was believed to be traveling to a festival in New Orleans to "conduct a mass shooting." Investigators recovered a handgun and about 200 rounds of ammunition from his hotel room. 8 CHILDREN DEAD IN MASS SHOOTING THAT BEGAN AS DOMESTIC DISPUTE, POLICE SAY Gillum’s family reported him missing Tuesday, telling authorities he had a history of self-harm and had made threats to harm "Black people," according to a police bulletin from Burlington, North Carolina. Lt. Clint Lyons of the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office said Gillum left the state before authorities could initiate an involuntary commitment, adding there were no legal grounds to detain him at the time. Earlier Wednesday, Gillum had been stopped by law enforcement in Okaloosa County but was released because he did not meet criteria for arrest or commitment, according to the bulletin. NYC GUNMAN SHANE TAMURA SEEN ANGERING POLICE OFFICERS IN BODYCAM VIDEO DURING 2023 ARREST Deputies later conducted surveillance after learning he was under investigation and arrested him once a warrant was issued from Louisiana, authorities said. Gillum is expected to be extradited to Louisiana to face charges, the sheriff’s office said. Authorities did not name the event, but the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival — known as Jazz Fest — runs through May 3 and draws hundreds of thousands of attendees annually. Louisiana State Police said "there are no known direct threats" to any festivals in the state. MAN WHO CRASHED INTO NEVADA SUBSTATION FOUND DEAD IN CAR WITH ARSENAL IN SUSPECTED TERROR INCIDENT: SHERIFF Gillum served as a sworn police officer in Chapel Hill from 2004 until his resignation in 2019, according to a town spokesperson. He later worked as a police officer in Carolina Beach from October 2019 to October 2020, then became a detention officer with the Orange County, North Carolina, Sheriff’s Office in October 2023, leaving in July 2024. Gillum returned to the Chapel Hill Police Department as a non-sworn employee in 2024 before leaving later that year. He was rehired as an Orange County sheriff’s deputy in January 2025 but resigned that September. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69eac329059ccda1fcc1c8e6 ICE nabs illegal aliens convicted of child sex crimes and meth trafficking in nationwide enforcement sweep te 2026-04-24T01:11:05.136Z ICE nabs illegal aliens convicted of child sex crimes and meth trafficking in nationwide enforcement sweep U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested multiple individuals on Wednesday who were convicted of serious crimes, including sexual assault and drug trafficking, as part of enforcement actions during National Crime Victims Week, officials said. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said the arrests targeted individuals with prior convictions for offenses such as aggravated sexual assault, lewd acts with a child, assault by strangulation and distribution of methamphetamine. "During National Crime Victims Week, DHS is continuing its work to fight for justice for victims of illegal alien crime," Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis said in a statement. "By removing criminal illegal aliens from our communities, ICE is stopping them before they can perpetrate more crimes and create more victims." Officials highlighted several of the arrests that took place just this week. ICE BUSTS SEVERAL CONVICTED CRIMINALS, INCLUDING CHILD RAPIST WHO THREATENED TO KILL 11-YEAR-OLD VICTIM One man, Carlos Portillo-Nunez of El Salvador, was previously convicted of lewd or lascivious acts with a child in Indio, California, according to DHS. Pablo Blanco-Fortuna, an illegal alien from Mexico, was convicted of aggravated sexual assault and failing to register as a sex offender in Hidalgo, Texas, and Roberto Vallejo-Benitez, also from Mexico, was convicted of assault by strangulation in Wake County, North Carolina, officials said. GUATEMALAN MAN CHARGED WITH CHILD PORN POSSESSION RELEASED BY FAIRFAX COUNTY DESPITE ICE DETAINER, DHS SAYS Guatemalan national Eladio Laines was previously convicted of sexual assault and unlawful restraint involving serious bodily injury in Chester, Pennsylvania, and Alfredo Delgado-Perez, another Mexican national, was convicted of distributing methamphetamine in Los Angeles. The arrests come after the U.S. experienced historically high levels of illegal immigration in recent years. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recorded more than 2 million migrant encounters along the southern border in both fiscal years 2022 and 2023, according to DHS data, before declining in 2024. CHRISTMASTIME ICE OPERATION ‘ANGEL’S HONOR’ NETS CHILD RAPIST, TORTURER The individuals arrested are from Mexico, Guatemala and El Salvador, countries that have consistently accounted for a significant share of illegal border crossings in recent years, according to DHS encounter data. ICE has said it prioritizes the arrest and removal of illegal aliens with prior criminal convictions, particularly those involving violence, sexual offenses and drug trafficking. While DHS highlights arrests involving serious criminal offenses, such cases represent a small portion of the millions of illegal alien encounters recorded nationwide in recent years, based on CBP data. The federal agency said the arrests were part of its broader efforts to remove individuals with criminal convictions from U.S. communities. It also pointed victims to its Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement (VOICE) Office for support services. "Under President Trump and Secretary Mullin, DHS will never stop fighting for justice for the innocent Americans whose lives were stolen by illegal aliens who should have never been in our country," Bis said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69eac315059ccda1fcc1c8dd California ‘basic income’ experiment fails to provide ‘financial independence,’ study finds te 2026-04-24T01:10:45.681Z California ‘basic income’ experiment fails to provide ‘financial independence,’ study finds A California guaranteed income pilot program intended to lift families out of poverty failed to lead participants to long-term financial independence, according to a new study from researchers at the University of California, Davis. The Yolo County Basic Income (YoBI) program provided "no-strings-attached" cash assistance to a highly targeted group of at-risk residents. While the payments served as a temporary lifeline, researchers found that for the "significant majority" of participants, the program was not enough to break the cycle of poverty. "While [Basic Income] reduced some of the immediate urgency around money and allowed families some stability, most participants still had unmet financial needs," the study reported. FLORIDA OFFICIALS WARNED TO AVOID REPARATIONS-STYLE EFFORT AS STATE GEARS UP TO RESTRICT DEI EVEN FURTHER The program differed from standard Universal Basic Income (UBI) by focusing exclusively on families with children under age six who were already enrolled in the state’s CalWORKs program and experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Nolan Sullivan, the former interim director of Yolo County Health and Human Services, described the initiative in 2022 as a "super targeted basic income" (TBI). "It’s not just like randomly distributing wealth amongst a group of people," Sullivan said at the time. "We are laser-focused on one particular group... really trying to break the rule of generational poverty." Under the pilot, participants received monthly checks averaging $1,289 for a two-year period. The goal was to raise family income to 200% of the federal poverty level. GUARANTEED INCOME PROGRAM MADE TEXAS MOM REALIZE LOW-INCOME, MARGINALIZED GROUPS WERE UNDERSERVED FOR SO LONG The UC Davis findings, published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, highlight a recurring theme in guaranteed income experiments: the "survival mode" trap. Participants reported that while the cash helped cover predictable expenses and pay down debt, it did not provide a cushion for the "unexpected." Researchers noted that car repairs, medical bills, or a sudden loss of employment quickly wiped out any progress made through the monthly stipends. One participant told researchers that without the program, they would likely be "out there looking for places to sleep." However, the study concludes that despite these "lived experience" successes in preventing homelessness, a clear path to total financial self-sufficiency remained elusive for most. NEWLY LAUNCHED COALITION WITH ‘AFFORDABILITY AGENDA’ VOWS TO ATTACK GUARANTEED INCOME PROGRAMS Despite the lack of long-term financial independence cited in the Yolo County study, advocates continue to push for the expansion of such programs. Similar pilots have popped up across the country, with Cook County, Illinois, recently turning its pilot into the nation’s first permanent guaranteed income program. Critics, however, argue that these programs create a "fiscal cliff," where recipients struggle even harder once the temporary government funding expires. Yolo County officials did not respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69eac301059ccda1fcc1c8d4 Massive crowd in attendance for NFL Draft in Pittsburgh: PHOTOS te 2026-04-24T01:10:25.998Z Massive crowd in attendance for NFL Draft in Pittsburgh: PHOTOS Well, the NFL got what it wanted Thursday night in Pittsburgh. Hours before Round 1 even started, the line to get into the Draft Experience was already thousands of people deep. The Steelers posted a video of fans lined up in broad daylight, and by the time ESPN was showing aerial shots on TV, the area outside Acrisure Stadium looked absolutely jammed. Whatever official number winds up getting attached to it later, Pittsburgh already passed the eyeball test. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! And that’s really the whole point now. The league has spent years turning this NFL Draft into a giant traveling football party, and Pittsburgh is the latest proof that the concept works. Shocking development: football fans enjoy football. They don't even need football being played on a field. The NFL has shown that it can put its commissioner on a stage, reading a bunch of names, and still draw hundreds of thousands of people to a venue. It's quite impressive, honestly. Pittsburgh is exactly the type of city that makes sense for the league to target for the NFL Draft. Pittsburgh isn't getting a Super Bowl because it's a cold winter city with an outdoor stadium. But the fanbase is rabid and hungry to host major events. Plus, it looks great on TV. The skyline and the bridges produce a beautiful April backdrop. And the shot of that packed area outside Acrisure (still Heinz Field in the hearts of civilized people) is exactly what the league wants the country to see. It also helps that this is the kind of city where people will actually show up for something like this. Because they genuinely care and that matters. It's not like holding the draft in a city like Los Angeles where people are showing up simply so they have something cool to post on Instagram. For all the hand-wringing every year about how many prospects decide to attend in person, the NFL has made its choice pretty clear. It would much rather have a sea of fans outside than a few more players in the green room. That’s where the energy comes from. That’s what looks good on TV. And, more importantly for the league, that’s what keeps turning the draft into one of the biggest events on the sports calendar even though there's not a single player in uniform taking a snap. Pittsburgh delivered that before the first pick was even announced. FERNANDO MENDOZA, THE NO 1 PICK OF THE NFL DRAFT TO THE RAIDERS, TASKED WITH RETURNING A LEGACY TO GLORY Maybe the final attendance number winds up flirting with the biggest draft crowds we’ve seen. Maybe it doesn’t. But nobody looking at the scene Thursday could seriously argue that the city didn’t show up in a huge way. The NFL wanted a monster crowd and a full-on festival atmosphere. Pittsburgh gave it one. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69eac0a5059ccda1fcc1c813 Medical marijuana gets rescheduled, but recreational use still treated like heroin under federal law te 2026-04-24T01:00:21.978Z Medical marijuana gets rescheduled, but recreational use still treated like heroin under federal law Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69eabe78059ccda1fcc1c7cb Long Island PTA mom accused of stealing $50K from elementary school while she served as NYPD officer te 2026-04-24T00:51:04.503Z Long Island PTA mom accused of stealing $50K from elementary school while she served as NYPD officer Authorities announced Wednesday the arrest of a PTA Long Island mom accused of siphoning more than $50,000 from an elementary school over a three-year span — while she was employed as a New York Police Department officer. Jodi Scarlatos, 43, of Centereach, served as treasurer of the Jericho Elementary School PTA when she allegedly began using association funds to bankroll personal expenses and outings around the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office said. According to a lawsuit filed in Suffolk County Supreme Court, Scarlatos allegedly made the troubling transactions as she began defaulting on her mortgage payments in July 2022, prompting her bank to initiate foreclosure proceedings. The suit said she owes a total debt exceeding $375,000. She was reportedly caught after her control of the PTA bank account was transferred to a new board of members around 2023, at which point the alleged discrepancies began to surface. LOUISIANA 'MEDICAID MILLIONAIRE' BOUGHT LAMBORGHINI WHILE CLAIMING GOVERNMENT BENEFITS FOR YEARS "Parent Teacher Associations serve a vital function in school communities throughout Suffolk County," District Attorney Raymond Tierney said. "The allegations in this case represent a betrayal of the trust the residents of Centereach placed in this defendant, and my office will continue to hold accountable everyone who unlawfully enriches themselves at the public’s expense."  Her lawyer told Fox News Digital Thursday that the PTA mom had previously worked as a transit officer with the New York Police Department. She reportedly retired from the force in January 2025.  According to prosecutors, Scarlatos served as treasurer of the Jericho Elementary School PTA from July 2020 through September 2023. MARRIED OHIO SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR, 43, LEARNS SENTENCE FOR SEX WITH TEEN STUDENT IN OFFICE During that time, she was issued a debit card intended solely for PTA-related expenses but allegedly used the funds for restaurants, hotels, rental cars, Best Buy, Ticketmaster, Amazon and Verizon Wireless.  Scarlatos also allegedly moved cash from the PTA coffers into her personal bank account, prosecutors alleged. In addition, officials said she continued making transactions during summer recesses and holiday breaks, periods when school was not in session. In July 2022, Scarlatos allegedly stopped paying her mortgage, according to a foreclosure lawsuit filed by U.S. Bank Trust National Association in March 2024. Court records point to mounting financial pressure and significant debt leading up to the action. The following year, just months before she stepped away from her school role, the embattled PTA official had initiated a small fundraiser for a hospital supported by the elementary school, according to her Facebook page. "Help me raise funds for St. Jude!," she wrote in a Jan. 17, 2023, Facebook post. "I've joined the fight to help end childhood cancer by participating in the St. Jude Math-A-Thon. I'm solving math problems and raising funds to help St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. You can help me reach my fundraising goal for the kids of St. Jude, who are battling cancer and other life-threatening diseases." FORMER CONNECTICUT POLICE CHIEF ARRESTED FOR ALLEGEDLY STEALING $85K IN PUBLIC FUNDS Scarlatos’ transactions allegedly continued until the next board members for the 2023–2024 school year took over and discovered the troubling findings, according to investigators. Scarlatos ultimately surrendered to the District Attorney’s Office on Monday and was arraigned before District Court Judge Jonathan Bloom on a charge of grand larceny in the second degree, a Class C felony. If convicted, she faces five to 15 years in prison.  The Long Island mom was released without bail and is due back in court on May 5, 2026. Fox News Digital reached out to the Jericho Elementary School PTA and NYPD for more information. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69eabe63059ccda1fcc1c7aa Trump Reposts Anti-Immigrant Tirade Calling China and India ‘Hellhole’ Places te 2026-04-24T00:50:43.285Z Trump Reposts Anti-Immigrant Tirade Calling China and India ‘Hellhole’ Places The president touched off a furor with his post sharing a podcast episode in which the host referred to China and India as “hellhole” places. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69eabe4d059ccda1fcc1c784 Independent voters can pick one party's ballot in Az's July primary election te 2026-04-24T00:50:21.757Z Independent voters can pick one party's ballot in Az's July primary election Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69eabbfb059ccda1fcc1c73c A new survey reveals the MLB's most foul-mouthed fanbase te 2026-04-24T00:40:27.060Z A new survey reveals the MLB's most foul-mouthed fanbase When you start thinking about which MLB teams' fanbases have the filthiest mouths, there's a good chance a few cities instantly jump to mind. In fact, there's a good chance Philadelphia popped into your head. It did for me. But a new survey from Vegas Insider has found the most foul-mouthed fanbases in the MLB, and the top team might surprise you a little at first... and then it will make total sense. That team? Technically, a franchise that played in Philadelphia at one point, but is now in Sacramento limbonow in Sacramento limbo ahead of a move to Vegas: the Athletics. PHILLIES PLAYERS SCATTER AS RAT RUNS ALONG DUGOUT DURING ANOTHER LOSS, EXTENDING SEVEN-GAME SKID This was determined by combing through each of the 30 Big League teams' subreddits on social media platform Reddit and determining the percentage of comments that contained an expletive. The A's led the league with a 6.03% of comments containing a swear word, the most common of which was "f--k." Second was the BostonBoston Red Sox — another one of my guesses for top dog — whose comments featured a four-letter word 5.114% of the time. PADRES PLAYERS HELD BACK AFTER CONFRONTING UMPIRES FOLLOWING CONTROVERSIAL SEASON-ENDING LOSS TO CUBS The most swear-heavy team that made "s--t" their favorite word was the Houston Astros, who came in at No. 9. Now, I was a little surprised about the A's at first, but given the frustrating lack of success followed by their move out of Oakland, I get it. If my team were picking up shop, skipping town, and then playing in a minor league park for a few years, I'd probably let some expletives fly, too. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! The same study also measured the tone of comments, with the Boston Red Sox having the most negative fans, followed by the Athletics. Again. Somewhat self-explanatory. Hopefully, better days are ahead for the Athletics faithful. Otherwise, it seems like they may start adding some swear jars around the stadium. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69eab9a1059ccda1fcc1c6ba Fernando Mendoza, the No 1 pick of NFL Draft to the Raiders, tasked with returning a legacy franchise to glory te 2026-04-24T00:30:25.460Z Fernando Mendoza, the No 1 pick of NFL Draft to the Raiders, tasked with returning a legacy franchise to glory The block around Fernando Mendoza’s home in Coral Gables, Florida was roped off by early afternoon on Thursday and the roast pig – a lechon asado to Cubans like the Mendozas – was in the Caja China all day. No, Mendoza didn’t make it to Pittsburgh for the 2026 NFL draft. But his family's draft party in South Florida was, by all accounts, epic. And that’s the way it should be because it was befitting of Mendoza being selected by the Las Vegas Raiders as the first overall pick of the draft. "The last five month have been such a blessing by God, I can't thank him enough," Mendoza said in his first interview after being selected. "I'm just looking forward to get to work, improve at the next level. College was fantastic. I'm so bless to have that career. "But now I step into a great game, the NFL, look forward to proving and earning it every single day." TYLER LINDERBAUM'S $81M RECORD-BREAKING DEAL HEADLINES RAIDERS' FREE AGENT SPENDING SPREE Not bad for a kid who used to occasionally confess to family, friends and teammates, "I don't imagine myself a high draft pick." That all changed when Mendoza transferred to Indiana University before the 2025 season, and out of that unlikely college football power came the improbable Heisman Trophy winner, national championship winning quarterback, and first pick in the draft. The Raiders used only a minute or two of the eight allotted before turning in their card to the NFL for Mendoza. Only in America. JETS TO REUNITE WITH GENO SMITH AFTER RAIDERS GAIN DRAFT PICK IN TRADE: REPORTS The Raiders believe in Mendoza. But the Raiders organization is rife with quarterback misfires in its recent history. The club signed Geno Smith to make them a contender last season under coach Pete Carroll. Smith led the NFL with 17 interceptions, Carroll was fired, and the team was so bad as to "earn" the first pick in this draft. TRADES COULD SAVE NFL DRAFT LACKING FRANCHISE QBS, POLARIZING PLAYERS FROM BEING A YAWNER Before that, Gardner Minshew failed as a bridge quarterback and Aidan O’Connell didn’t quite develop into a dependable starter. Before that, Jimmy Garoppolo signed as a free agent but was often injured and inconsistent when healthy. He started only six games in 2023 and was released the following offseason. Before that, it was Derek Carr, mostly functional during his time, getting benched in 2022 and ultimately released. You get the point. It's been awhile since Ken Stabler, Jim Plunkett or even Rich Gannon won a Super Bowl for the franchise. Mendoza is expected to turn that sad narrative around. But it won’t necessarily be right away. The Raiders signed veteran Kirk Cousins earlier this offseason as a bridge starter while Mendoza learns and develops. The rookie will have some time. But not forever. He’s been drafted to lift a legacy franchise back to glory. But that won't be an easy assignment because other franchises will get a vote whether it happens. PROJECTED TOP PICK FERNANDO MENDOZA MAKES BIG NFL DRAFT DECISION: REPORT Mendoza goes to the AFC West where it is impossible to win without outstanding quarterback play. The Kansas City Chiefs have owned the division since Patrick Mahomes became their starting quarterback in 2018. They won it seven consecutive times until falling back last season. The Denver Broncos won the division last season because they have one of the NFL’s rising quarterbacks in Bo Nix, who came close to a 4,000-yard season in 2025. The Los Angeles Chargers made the playoffs a season ago and Justin Herbert typically is among the league leaders in passing yards (9th last year) and touchdown passes (tied for seventh). Now the Raiders answer with Fernando Mendoza – officially the No. 1 pick in the 2026 draft. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69eab746059ccda1fcc1c611 Bob Iger rejoins Thrive Capital as advisor after Disney exit te 2026-04-24T00:20:22.735Z Bob Iger rejoins Thrive Capital as advisor after Disney exit The former Disney CEO hold a stake in Thrive, and has previously held the role of the venture partner at the firm. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69eab50b059ccda1fcc1c21b Coconino softball gets last laugh over Flagstaff in gutsy, gusty thriller te 2026-04-24T00:10:51.212Z Coconino softball gets last laugh over Flagstaff in gutsy, gusty thriller Castillo’s successive RBI single and diving catch deliver Coconino series split. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69eab4f3059ccda1fcc1c143 Patriots' Mike Vrabel speaks out after kissing photos with NFL reporter Dianna Russini leak te 2026-04-24T00:10:27.309Z Patriots' Mike Vrabel speaks out after kissing photos with NFL reporter Dianna Russini leak New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel took questions about his recent decision to step away from the team amid a series of photo leaks that appear to show him engaging in romantic and personal moments with former New York Times/The Athletic reporter Dianna Russini. Vrabel will miss multiple days of the NFL Draft, which he announced early on Thursday. In that hours that followed after that announcement, photos that appeared to show Vrabel and Russini kissing at a bar were published by The New York Post, and were reportedly taken six years ago. TMZ later on Thursday published photos of Vrabel and Russini at a casino. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "My previous actions don't meet the standard that I hold myself to," Vrabel said of the current situation, later saying "My priorities are my family and this football team, in that order. And there is a balance there that I am going to create." At the end of the press conference, Vrabel was asked to explain why he initially made a statement calling photos of him and Russini at an Arizona resort "laughable" after were published by The New York Post earlier in April. "That's a private and personal matter. I don't think that those comments... it was an attempt to protect your family," Vrabel said. It was the last question Vrabel answered before storming off the podium, and out of the room. PATRIOTS COACH MIKE VRABEL SEEKS OUT 'RATS' AFTER LEAKED INJURY REPORT: 'WE’LL FIGURE THAT OUT' Vrabel will be leaving the team's NFL Draft responsibilities in the hands of general manager Eliot Wolf "I'm confident in the people that we have. I'm confident in our preparation," Vrabel said. in the hands "When you prioritize your family first and your job that's what's required. And that's whats was necessary. Got a lot of support from everybody involved. So that's what I was able to do, and willingly, and I want to do that. "When my family needs me I'll be there." When asked if he would miss any more football activities in the coming weeks, Vrabel said, "I can't answer that. I can only say whatever my family needs, that's what I'm going to provide. "I have to do what's needed of me with my family. So again, I'm confident that whatever they need, I'm going to provide." When asked if he felt he had to re-prove himself to the players that were there last year, he said "I have to make them a priority, that's what I have to do, I have to make my family and this football team my priority." The Patriots released a statement ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft Thursday night voicing support for Vrabel. "The New England Patriots fully support Mike Vrabel’s decision to prioritize his family first, as well as his own well-being," the statement from the Patriots said.  "Mike has been open with us about his commitment to being the best version of himself for his family, this team and our fans, and we respect the steps he is taking to follow through on that commitment. "We are confident in the leadership and communication Mike has established with our personnel staff throughout this pre-draft process. While he will not be present at the facility on Saturday, we know the draft evaluations are complete, and Eliot Wolf and his personnel staff are prepared to execute our draft as planned this weekend." Meanwhile, Russini resigned from her position at The New York Times last week. 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/69eab2e9059ccda1fcc1c000 English nature festival makes the important clarification that it is not for nudists te 2026-04-24T00:01:45.454Z English nature festival makes the important clarification that it is not for nudists When you hear the words "nature festival," what do you think of? I think of trees. Tall good ones. However, enough people in the United Kingdom hear "nature festival" and think "nudists" that one such festival had to put out an APB on Facebook to set the record straight that clothing is not just encouraged, it is mandatory. So if you were hoping to see some pasty English buttocks, look elsewhere. JASON DAY ASKED TO TONE DOWN MASTERS ATTIRE AFTER UNCONVENTIONAL CLOTHING CHOICE LAST YEAR The Cumbria Nature Festival runs from May 8 through May 10 and is set to include conservation groups, stands and activities, food, live music, and more. However, "nudity" does not fall under their definition of "more." "Cumbria Nature Festival is primarily aimed at NATURALISTS... not NATURISTS," their Facebook post reads. "Whilst we aim to be as inclusive as possible, and certainly do not judge anyone, we are aiming the event at wildlife enthusiasts. Please do dress appropriately." 'FLYING NAKED' IS THE LATEST TRAVEL TREND DIVIDING THE INTERNET, AND IT DOESN'T MEAN WHAT YOU THINK This has to be the first warning to people that they have to wear clothing to an event that includes the word "whilst." Classy. "We haven't ultimately had to refund anyone so we're hopeful our offering has been sufficient to retain their interest, despite imposing a dress code," organizing committee member Sam Griffin told the BBC. "People hear 'naturalist' and they interpret it as something else. It's a common misunderstanding, I suppose," he said. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Is it though? Call me old-fashioned or even prudish, but whenever I hear about any kind of event — nature festival, box social, wake — I assume I'm supposed to show up clothed. Now, we can debate whether that means formal or business casual or business formal or casual formal or whatever, but clothes will be worn. So the next time you see an ad for a nature festival, save the nice folks organizing the time of having to make a "No nudists" Facebook post and just assume clothes are a must. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69eab2d4059ccda1fcc1bfea Trump’s Disapproval Rating Hits Highest Point of His Second Term te 2026-04-24T00:01:24.570Z Trump’s Disapproval Rating Hits Highest Point of His Second Term The president’s weakening poll numbers come as the war in Iran has driven up gas prices, and more Americans are expressing concerns about the economy. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69eab2c0059ccda1fcc1bfdd Ex-Police Officer Planned Mass Shooting in New Orleans, Officials Say te 2026-04-24T00:01:04.670Z Ex-Police Officer Planned Mass Shooting in New Orleans, Officials Say Christopher Gillum had targeted a large festival there, the authorities said. He was arrested on Wednesday in a Florida hotel room before he could carry out his plans. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69eab2ac059ccda1fcc1bfd0 U.S. Blew Through Expensive Weapons in Iran War te 2026-04-24T00:00:44.121Z U.S. Blew Through Expensive Weapons in Iran War Commanders are concerned about the Pentagon’s shift of long-range precision weapons from the Asia-Pacific region to the Middle East, congressional officials say. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69eab298059ccda1fcc1bfc7 Trump Says Israel and Lebanon Agree to Extend Cease-Fire by Three Weeks te 2026-04-24T00:00:24.392Z Trump Says Israel and Lebanon Agree to Extend Cease-Fire by Three Weeks The president made the announcement after he hosted a meeting at the White House of Israeli and Lebanese diplomats. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69eab053059ccda1fcc1bf50 Army soldier involved in Maduro capture arrested for allegedly using classified intel to win $410K in bets te 2026-04-23T23:50:43.775Z Army soldier involved in Maduro capture arrested for allegedly using classified intel to win $410K in bets A U.S. Army soldier involved in the daring operation and capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been arrested on charges of allegedly using classified information to place a bet on the deposed leader's removal from office — a move that won him more than $400,000, authorities said. Gannon Ken Van Dyke, 38, allegedly wagered more than $33,000 on Polymarket, an online prediction market where bettors can wage money on everything from sports matches and economic indicators to political outcomes, the Justice Department said Thursday. He is charged with three counts of violating the Commodity Exchange Act, one count of wire fraud, and one count of an unlawful monetary transaction. Van Dyke also faces insider trading charges by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). GOP LAWMAKER SAYS DEMOCRATS HAVE ‘EGG ON THEIR FACE’ AFTER TRUMP’S CAPTURE OF VENEZUELA’S MADURO "Today’s announcement makes clear no one is above the law, and this FBI will do whatever it takes to defend the homeland and safeguard our nation’s secrets," FBI Director Kash Patel said. "Any clearance holders thinking of cashing in their access and knowledge for personal gain will be held accountable." The bets netted Van Dyke nearly $410,000. In total, he made 13 bets from Dec. 27, 2025, through the evening of Jan. 2 — just hours before the operation to capture Maduro commenced. Van Dyke allegedly sent most of his winnings to a foreign cryptocurrency vault before depositing them into a newly created online brokerage account, federal prosecutors said. In a Thursday post on X, Polymarket noted that it published enhanced rules in March to combat insider trading. "When we identified a user trading on classified government information, we referred the matter to the DOJ & cooperated with their investigation," the post states. "Insider trading has no place on Polymarket. Today's arrest is proof the system works." HOUSE DEMOCRATS BANS STAFF FROM BETTING ON PREDICTION MARKETS, CITING ETHICS CONCERNS Van Dyke, who was stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, had signed nondisclosure agreements in which he promised to "never divulge, publish, or reveal by writing, words, conduct, or otherwise... any classified or sensitive information" relating to military operations, according to the DOJ. Beginning around Dec. 8, 2025, through Jan. 6, Van Dyke was involved in the planning and execution of "Operation Absolute Resolve," the military mission to capture Maduro, whom federal prosecutors allege leads a drug cartel. Amid the plans for the operation, Van Dyke had consistent access to classified intelligence. "Our men and women in uniform are trusted with classified information in order to accomplish their mission as safely and effectively as possible, and are prohibited from using this highly sensitive information for personal financial gain," Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said. "Widespread access to prediction markets is a relatively new phenomenon, but federal laws protecting national security information fully apply." Around Dec. 26, 2025, Van Dyke allegedly created a Polymarket account, funded it, and began trading on Venezuela-related markets. Some of those contracts tracked the likelihood of U.S. forces entering Venezuela by certain dates, the probability of Maduro being removed from power, and the likelihood of President Donald Trump invoking the War Powers Act against Venezuela, the DOJ said. On the day of the operation, Van Dyke allegedly withdrew the majority of his winnings. FORMER FORT BRAGG EMPLOYEE CHARGED WITH LEAKING CLASSIFIED MILITARY INFORMATION TO JOURNALIST To avoid being caught, he allegedly asked Polymarket to delete his account, falsely claiming he had lost access to his registered email address. That same day, he changed the email registered to his cryptocurrency exchange account to an address that was not in his name, which he had created around Dec. 14, 2025. In addition to the criminal charges against him, Van Dyke is the subject of a complaint by the CFTC as part of a parallel investigation into his alleged actions. "I have been crystal clear that anyone who engages in fraud, manipulation, or insider trading in any of our markets will face the full force of the law," CFTC Chairman Michael Selig said.  "The defendant was entrusted with confidential information about U.S. operations and yet took action that endangered U.S. national security and put the lives of American service members in harm’s way." Fox News Digital has reached out to Polymarket and the DOJ for comment. The War Department referred all questions to federal prosecutors. Van Dyke faces up to 60 years in prison. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69eaae72059ccda1fcc1befc Conservative groups lose appeal of election overhaul lawsuit te 2026-04-23T23:42:42.638Z Conservative groups lose appeal of election overhaul lawsuit Photo via Getty Images An appeals court has dismissed a lawsuit from conservative groups that challenged how Arizona counties verify early ballot signatures and run ballot drop-boxes, among other things. Brought by the America First Legal Foundation and the Strong Communities Foundation of Arizona on behalf of a group of voters, the lawsuit rehashed numerous claims that election deniers have made unsuccessfully in court for years. The conservative groups argued that Maricopa, Yavapai and Coconino counties illegally used unstaffed ballot drop boxes, canceled voter registrations and used improper procedures to verify voter signatures on vote-by-mail ballot envelopes.  The America First Legal Foundation was created by White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, the architect of Project 2025 and one of President Donald Trump’s closest advisors. The Strong Communities Foundation of Arizona, which mostly operates under the name EZAZ, is run by conservative political operative Merissa Caldwell, formerly Merissa Hamilton.  The Arizona Court of Appeals on Wednesday affirmed a Yavapai County Superior Court judge’s 2025 decision to dismiss the case.  GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE In a unanimous decision written by Judge Anni Hill Foster, and joined by Judge David Gass and Chief Judge Randall Howe, Foster wrote that America First Legal lacked standing to bring the lawsuit because it did not allege that any Arizonans had been denied the right to vote, nor did it contest the results of an election.  The plaintiffs merely “disagree with Yavapai County’s election practices,” Foster wrote.  American First Legal Foundation initially filed a nearly identical lawsuit in February 2024 in Maricopa County Superior Court, but voluntarily dismissed it about two weeks later. The foundation then refiled this lawsuit five days later in the much more conservative Yavapai County.  Even after refiling the lawsuit in Yavapai County, the contents of the complaint still mostly focused on Maricopa County, a target for unproven claims of election misconduct since 2020.  “The Maricopa Defendants’ administration of elections in Maricopa County has been sloppy, shoddy, and rife with mistakes,” attorney James Rogers wrote in American First Legal Foundation’s initial Yavapai County complaint. “Their mismanagement has made Maricopa County — and the entire State of Arizona — the laughingstock of the nation.” Rogers added that Yavapai and Coconino counties used many of the same election practices as Maricopa County, which he said violated Arizona law.  The lawsuit heavily cites Republican Kari Lake’s failed attempts to overturn the results of the 2022 election for Arizona governor that she lost to Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs.  “Election day on November 8, 2022 in Maricopa County was marred by ‘widespread failures’ and ‘technical problems’ that led to ‘the anger and frustration of voters who were subjected to inconvenience and confusion at voter centers’” Rogers wrote, quoting Lake’s lawsuit.  Judges at the trial and appeals courts, as well as the Arizona Supreme Court, roundly rejected Lake’s arguments that the courts should overturn the results of the 2022 election and declare her the governor.  The appeals court declined to consider Rogers’s arguments about ballot printer failures in Yavapai County, which he claimed were similar to those in Maricopa County. In her trial, attorneys for Lake failed to prove that long lines caused by ballot printer issues prevented anyone from casting a ballot, but Rogers repeated the claim anyway.  “Because of these (printer) failures, some voters could not vote and were disenfranchised,” he wrote.  While America First claimed that Yavapai County illegally used unmanned ballot drop boxes, the appellate panel concluded that the organization “pointed to no authority to support their claim” that Arizona law requires drop boxes to be staffed at all times.  The Court of Appeals similarly found that Rogers showed no proof that the way Yavapai County verified or cured voter signatures was contrary to state law.  Voto Latino, which intervened in the lawsuit on behalf of the counties, celebrated the appeals court’s decision.  “The lawsuit brought by Stephen Miller’s group was a transparent attempt to disenfranchise voters of color by forcing a radical overhaul of our election infrastructure,” the organization’s executive director, Beatriz Lopez, said in a statement. “By attacking drop boxes, signature curing, and established verification practices, these plaintiffs sought to manufacture administrative chaos and erect barriers designed to silence the voices of Arizonans.” America First Legal Foundation did not respond to a request for comment. In its initial complaint, the foundation made some predictions about the then-upcoming November 2024 election.  “There is a near-certainty that the November 5, 2024, election will be marred by the same mistakes and maladministration as the 2020, 2022, and 2023 elections,” Rogers wrote.  After President Donald Trump won Arizona and the presidency in 2024, and Republicans grew their majorities in the Arizona Legislature, the groups that had complained of maladministration when their candidates lost prior elections were mostly quiet. But many of those groups and the politicians aligned with them, alongside Trump, have continued to push for sweeping changes to the way the nation’s elections are run, based on their unproven claims of fraud and maladministration in 2020 and 2022.  “This ruling represents the latest in a series of failed attempts by right-wing groups to dismantle election administration in this critical battleground state,” Voto Latino said in the statement. YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69eaae5d059ccda1fcc1bedf Hiker stumbles on human skull in iconic desert as mystery grows and detectives open homicide probe te 2026-04-23T23:42:21.362Z Hiker stumbles on human skull in iconic desert as mystery grows and detectives open homicide probe A grisly discovery in a remote Southern California desert has sparked a homicide investigation after a hiker stumbled upon a human skull. San Bernardino County Sheriff’s deputies responded around 7:30 a.m. Wednesday to a rugged area near Adobe Road and Baseline Road in Twentynine Palms after the remains were reported. Authorities said the skull appears to belong to an adult and had likely been exposed to the elements for an extended period of time. POLICE INVESTIGATING AFTER HIKER FINDS BADLY DECOMPOSED BODY HUNDRED OF YARDS DOWN CALIFORNIA CLIFFSIDE The Sheriff’s Department’s Homicide Detail has since taken over the case — a move officials told Fox News Digital is standard procedure in cases involving human remains. Detectives, along with the Coroner’s Division and crime scene specialists, conducted an extensive search of the surrounding area and recovered the skull. No additional remains were found. INVESTIGATION CONTINUES AFTER HUNDREDS OF CREMATED HUMAN REMAINS DISCOVERED, RECOVERED FROM NEVADA DESERT It remains unclear how the skull ended up in the remote desert landscape. GOT A TIP? The remains will undergo forensic examination and DNA testing as investigators work to identify the individual and determine how they died. Officials said they are comparing the remains against local, regional and national missing persons databases, but no identifying details, including age, sex or other characteristics, are currently known. FOLLOW US ON X Authorities say there are no known signs of trauma or foul play at this stage, though that could change pending further examination. There are also no known public safety concerns for residents or visitors to the area. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Fox News Digital reached out to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department to ask whether additional items were found, how long the remains may have been there and whether more searches are planned. CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS Officials said no other remains were located, but declined to estimate how long the skull had been exposed and said additional information remains pending. Anyone with information is urged to contact authorities at 909-890-4904. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69eaae49059ccda1fcc1bed6 Costco sparks bagel backlash among customers as downsized packs ignite pricing debate te 2026-04-23T23:42:01.711Z Costco sparks bagel backlash among customers as downsized packs ignite pricing debate Costco is known for supersized everything — but a new product downsizing in its bakery section is getting some big attention from shoppers, and some say it may actually be better. The warehouse giant is now offering its popular Kirkland Signature bagels in a single, eight-count pack at some locations, rather than requiring customers to purchase two packs at once as it previously did. The shift, which was spotted by shoppers and highlighted in a recent post by Instagram account @costcobuys, is being welcomed by many who say the old bulk requirement often led to wasted food. COSTCO FANS CLASH OVER FOOD COURT FAVORITE FOUND IN FREEZER AISLE: BETTER THAN THE ORIGINAL? "Big news for bagel lovers because the Costco bakery now sells their Kirkland Signature Bagels as a SINGLE 8-pack!" said the Instagram post, which garnered over 1 million views in a day. Majed Kassis, who runs the account, noted a reported price of $4.99.  "No more bagels going bad before you can finish them," the Michigan-based content creator said in the video. Kassis told Fox News Digital that, while some people claimed the bagels are now smaller, there was mostly "positive feedback" around not having to buy two packs and wasting or freezing bagels. MOST COSTCO SHOPPERS NEVER CHECK ONE PART OF THE STORE — A MISTAKE THAT COULD BE COSTING THEM HUNDREDS "I never buy them for home because I don't want 12 bagels, so love the single pack option!" one person commented. Others said a dozen was "just too much" for them.  Shoppers have long pointed out that some Costco bakery items can be difficult to finish before they go stale, especially for smaller households. The new offering provides more flexibility without requiring freezer space or excess meal planning. Others simply exclaimed: "Finally!" But not everyone is convinced the change is a win. FAMILIES CAN SAVE $100 A MONTH ON FOOD BY DOING THIS: OREGON MOM Some commenters questioned whether the shift is less about convenience and more about pricing. "So before, you got 12 for $5.99. Now, you get 8 for $4.99. They raised prices without raising prices," one user claimed. Another echoed the concern: "So now it is more expensive per pack." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Others pushed back on that narrative, pointing out the per-unit math. "It’s just a slight price difference per unit … $0.66/bagel [before] … $0.62/bagel [now]," one commenter calculated, suggesting the value may still be comparable depending on location and pricing. Others argued the move goes against the retailer's bulk-buy identity. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES "This is what Costco is about, isn't it? Buying in bulk," one person wrote. Nonetheless, many shoppers said they would still buy multiple packs, especially now with more variety available. One person recalled being able to mix and match flavors under the old two-pack system. The conversation also spilled into broader critiques of Costco's bakery, including questions about ingredient transparency. "You can have your fake blueberry bagels, Costco. … No, thanks," one user wrote in response to Kassis' post, referencing separate online discussions about "simulated blueberry" ingredients. "Do they come with real blueberries?" another commenter asked. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ The blueberry bagels have drawn criticism recently after some shoppers noticed the label indicates the fruit component is made from flavored and colored ingredients rather than real blueberries. Fox News Digital reached out to Costco for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69eaae36059ccda1fcc1becd ‘Lame duck’: Jeffries rips DeSantis after Florida invitation as redistricting fight heats up te 2026-04-23T23:41:42.126Z ‘Lame duck’: Jeffries rips DeSantis after Florida invitation as redistricting fight heats up Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries ripped Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in a Fox News Digital interview on Thursday, calling him a "lame duck" after the governor offered to pay for his trip to Florida amid a redistricting push. Jeffries warned DeSantis he could put Republican seats at risk as the Sunshine State remains in the spotlight of a nationwide gerrymandering battle, with parties reshuffling congressional districts for partisan advantages. "Ron DeSantis is putting his own congressional delegation in jeopardy, which probably shouldn't be surprising because all of them, as I understand it, can't stand the charismatically challenged lame duck governor of Florida," Jeffries said. CALIFORNIA REPUBLICANS SUE TO STOP NEWSOM, DEMOCRATS FROM PUSHING REDISTRICTING PLAN DeSantis extended the invitation to Jeffries at a press conference in Kissimmee, Florida, on Wednesday following Jeffries’ "F around and find out" warning on redistricting. "Please. Be my guest. I will pay for you to come down to Florida to campaign," DeSantis told the crowd. "I’ll put you up in the Florida governor’s mansion. We will take you fishing. We’ll do all this stuff. There’s nothing that could be better for Republicans in Florida than to see Jeffries, Hakeem Jeffries, everywhere around this state." Jeffries warned DeSantis earlier this week not to follow Texas’s lead, where Republicans pushed a redistricting map to flip up to five Democratic-held seats. "Our message to Florida Republicans is F around and find out," Jeffries said. "If they go down the road of a DeSantis dummymander, the Florida Republicans are gonna find themselves in the same situation as Texas Republicans, who are on the run right now. Under no circumstances are Texas Republicans picking up five seats. They'll be fortunate if they get two or three. While in California, we are going to get all five." BATTLE FOR THE HOUSE RUNS THROUGH VIRGINIA AS COURT OKS HIGH-STAKES REDISTRICTING VOTE Multiple states have moved forward with similar redistricting efforts following a push initiated by President Donald Trump. Jeffries added that the redistricting war is not over yet. "The Republicans are dummymandering their way into the minority before a single voter casts a ballot because they started this war and we're going to finish it." With the 2026 midterms approaching, both parties hope to win the House by leveraging gerrymandering. President Trump urged Virginia voters this week to reject the "blatant partisan power grab" in Virginia before voters headed to the polls to vote on the congressional redistricting referendum, led by Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger. The referendum was passed on Tuesday night, securing Virginia Democrats a major win and increasing the party’s chances in the midterms. FIRST ELECTION TEST FOR TRUMP'S TERM SURPRISINGLY CLOSE IN FL, GOP LOOKS TO INCREASE RAZOR-THIN HOUSE MAJORITY DeSantis called a special session this week to focus on congressional maps that he says will "accurately reflect the population of our state." Florida's state constitution bans favoring parties in redistricting. Eight Democratic-held districts are up for redrawing. Currently, Republicans hold 20 of Florida’s seats, while Democrats hold eight. A redistricting plan has not been revealed. Fox News Digital’s Leo Briceno contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69eaae22059ccda1fcc1bec4 Bachelorette party goes too far and tourist damages Italian statue trying to touch its 'private parts' te 2026-04-23T23:41:22.251Z Bachelorette party goes too far and tourist damages Italian statue trying to touch its 'private parts' If you're running around Italy for your bachelorette party, please show some respect to the local historical statues. Some of them are going to be naked, but that doesn’t mean their private parts are there for your entertainment. Well, I suppose pointing and laughing, while I'm sure it's frowned upon, has to be more acceptable than climbing all over statues. Take the attempts to complete a "grab that statue's junk" challenge back to your own country. In Florence, Italy, the local police will get involved, and the city will be sending in a team to access the damage. Just ask this tourist only identified as a 28-year-old woman. On Saturday, she attempted to scale part of the Fountain of Neptune located in Florence’s Piazza della Signoria to complete a "pre-marital dare," according to city officials. POPULAR VACATION HOT SPOTS SLAP LIMITS ON TOURIST RENTALS, DRIVING AND MORE TO PROTECT 'STUNNING' SPACES The dare was to touch the Neptune statue's "private parts," a translated press release from the City of Florence says, reports FOX 8. She climbed over a railing, then stepped on marble horses that are there to appear as if they're pulling Neptune's chariot. She was caught in the act and questioned by police, but not before causing damage to the historical art. "The inspection revealed small but significant damage to both the hooves of the horses she had ridden and to a frieze she had held onto to prevent slipping," the city reported. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Wouldn’t a visit to a strip club or hiring some entertainment for a private party have been a better option than trying to grab the junk of a statue that was commissioned by a duke back at the end of the 1550s? Sure, there will be stories to tell with this approach, but there would have been with the more traditional bachelorette party activities too. And the hooves of the poor horses this woman rode would have been spared. Now the next steps are in the hands of local authorities, and who knows what that means? Not to mention that someone has to make the repairs. If you can't handle statues showing a little skin without trying to get a handful, maybe Florence, Italy isn’t for you. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69eaae0e059ccda1fcc1bebb Sherrone Moore accuser Paige Shiver speaks out in new interview: he 'had complete control over me' te 2026-04-23T23:41:02.781Z Sherrone Moore accuser Paige Shiver speaks out in new interview: he 'had complete control over me' In a 2025 college football season full of surprises, nothing was more shocking than the rapid end to Sherrone Moore’s tenure as head coach of the Michigan Wolverines.  In a stunning turn of events, news broke that Moore had allegedly been carrying on an inappropriate relationship with an athletic department employee. After the relationship came to light and Moore was fired, he then allegedly broke into that employee’s house and threatened to kill himself.  In March, Moore pleaded no-contest to two misdemeanor charges. In mid-April, he was sentenced to 18 months of probation and fined just over $1,000.  That Michigan employee, Paige Shiver, is now speaking out about her relationship with Moore, and how she felt he "used" influence over her.  Shiver joins "Good Morning America" for an interview airing on Friday, but in a preview of the conversation, alleges that Moore had "complete control" over her, which he "used" against her.  In the clip, ABC’s Linsey Davis asks, "You alleged that you faced years of harassment, manipulation and exploitation at the hands of Sherrone Moore. How so?" "I mean, gosh, here's a man that had complete control over me," Shiver responded. "Over my emotions, over my career. And he knew that and he used it against me. Every time I tried to pull away, every time I tried to get out of even Michigan, he always had a story, always had a way to pull me in and make me feel that I couldn't leave him because he was so miserable without me." ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Shiver’s allegations in this portion of the interview highlight the inherent dangers of relationships between someone in Moore’s position and someone in Shiver’s position.  He was one of the most powerful figures in college football, she was his assistant, and that imbalance can create consequences for both. She felt emotionally manipulated by someone who had power over her career, and he was at risk of his career and personal life blowing up if she ever went to the university or to the press. That’s exactly what happened. Shiver was unhappy when Moore’s sentence was handed out, saying in a statement that, "The criminal acts he committed were extremely frightening and violent. He broke into my apartment, crying, yelling, enraged and came at me with knives. I was threatened, and I feared for my life." Michigan will start the 2026 season at home against Western Michigan under Moore’s replacement at head coach, Kyle Whittingham. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69eaade5059ccda1fcc1be99 Authorities arrest special forces soldier who allegedly made $400k on Polymarket bet involving Maduro operation te 2026-04-23T23:40:21.967Z Authorities arrest special forces soldier who allegedly made $400k on Polymarket bet involving Maduro operation The soldier is accused of using classified government information to inform a wager on the prediction market Polymarket. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69eaabca059ccda1fcc1be43 Falcons' James Pearce Jr. granted intervention program entry, could avoid trial on felony charges te 2026-04-23T23:31:22.929Z Falcons' James Pearce Jr. granted intervention program entry, could avoid trial on felony charges A potential path has emerged to resolve Atlanta Falcons pass rusher James Pearce Jr.’s legal saga. On Thursday, the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year finalist was granted entry into an intervention program that could allow him to avoid trial on several felony charges, his attorney, Yale Sanford, told ESPN. Pearce faces charges of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, fleeing police and resisting arrest, along with misdemeanor stalking tied to a February incident in Florida. The stalking charge stems from alleged events involving his ex-girlfriend, WNBA star Rickea Jackson. Under the terms of the intervention program, Pearce is prohibited from having physical contact with Jackson and must undergo therapy. The program is overseen by a third party, not the NFL. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Pearce has a court appearance early next month to finalize the details. Under Florida law, Jackson and the officers involved have the right to be consulted before the agreement is finalized. A state attorney’s spokesperson said Jackson and law enforcement officers were consulted and that "all parties consented" to pretrial intervention as "the best way forward." NFL CLEARS RASHEE RICE OF LEAGUE POLICY VIOLATIONS AFTER PROBE INTO EX-GIRLFRIEND'S ABUSE ALLEGATIONS The assistant state attorney on the case said Pearce’s status as a first-time offender was taken into consideration, adding that "it appears this incident was borne out of a mental health crisis." Pearce does not have a history of violence. Pearce must continue treatment, submit to random drug tests and follow the NFL’s testing protocol. Any failed or missed test could cost him his place in the pretrial intervention program, and he must also write a letter apologizing to law enforcement, the spokesperson added. The team declined to comment on the latest development, citing the ongoing legal matter, ESPN reported. Attorneys for Jackson could not be immediately reached for comment. Pearce is accused of ramming his luxury SUV into a vehicle driven by Jackson on Feb. 7 in Doral, Florida. He then allegedly fled from police as they attempted to arrest him. Pearce allegedly tailed Jackson and repeatedly struck her vehicle as she drove toward the Doral police station. He spent a night in jail before his release the next day on $20,500 bond. In February, Jackson told the court she was willing to testify. The court granted the protection request and scheduled a May 21 hearing on a permanent injunction. The order prohibits Pearce from contacting Jackson, coming within 500 feet of her home or workplace, or within 100 feet of her vehicle. After reaching an agreement, Pearce’s attorneys said the outcome allows him to move forward without further legal action. "This resolution allows the matter to be addressed and fully resolved without further litigation, and he is committed to meeting all conditions. James is focused on moving forward, rejoining his teammates and the Atlanta Falcons organization as a whole, performing at the highest level, and continuing to be a team player on and off the field," the statement read. Also on Thursday, a spokesperson for the NFL confirmed that the league has been "closely monitoring all developments in the matter, which remains under review of the personal conduct policy." Pearce set the Falcons’ rookie sack record with 10.5 last season. The Los Angeles Sparks traded Jackson to the Chicago Sky earlier this month. 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/69eaabb7059ccda1fcc1be3a North Carolina woman charged in alleged Houston synagogue attack plot as investigators search for 2 others te 2026-04-23T23:31:03.228Z North Carolina woman charged in alleged Houston synagogue attack plot as investigators search for 2 others A North Carolina woman has been charged in an alleged plot targeting a Texas synagogue, with authorities saying a multi-state investigation may have prevented a potential attack. Angelina Han Hicks, 18, of Lexington, was charged with participating in a conspiracy to attack members of a Houston synagogue designed to "kill as many Jews as possible by driving through a congregation," according to court documents, The Associated Press reported. She was arrested Wednesday in connection with an alleged plan targeting Congregation Beth Israel in Houston, according to warrants, after investigators received a tip and moved quickly to act. The FBI Charlotte Joint Terrorism Task Force said it launched a multi-state investigation Tuesday, leading to Hicks’ arrest and the charging of a juvenile in Harris County, Texas. FBI, DHS WARN OF 'ELEVATED THREAT' TO JEWISH COMMUNITIES AFTER RECENT ATTACKS "This is an exceptional example of when you see something concerning, you say something to law enforcement," the FBI said in a statement, adding that the investigation remains ongoing. Investigators uncovered evidence that Hicks and others were allegedly planning what officials described as a "mass-casualty event" at the synagogue, with early concerns the threat could have been imminent. Alan Martin, the county’s senior assistant district attorney, told the AP there had been "some concern that there could be an imminent event" targeting the Houston synagogue. GLOBAL RISE IN ANTISEMITISM LEAVES JEWISH COMMUNITY ISOLATED, RABBI SAYS WORLD AT 'A TIPPING POINT' Court documents state Hicks is accused of conspiring with two male suspects identified only as "Teegan" and "Angel." Their whereabouts are unknown, and they have not been arrested, raising concerns about ongoing risk. District Court Judge Carlton Terry set Hicks’ bond at $10 million, writing that allowing communication between co-conspirators "puts lives at risk." Congregation Beth Israel, the oldest Jewish house of worship in Texas, closed Wednesday "out of an abundance of caution," according to the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston. SUSPECT ARRESTED IN FLORIDA SYNAGOGUE ARSON, HATE CRIME: POLICE "The safety and security of the Houston Jewish community is of utmost importance to all of us," the federation said in a statement. Investigators have not publicly identified a motive for the alleged plot, and Martin said he did not know why the Houston synagogue, located more than 1,000 miles from Hicks’ home in North Carolina, was targeted. Hicks’ court-appointed attorney, Chad Freeman, told the Houston Chronicle the case remains in its early stages and said her age could be a factor in her defense. BOULDER ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT TERROR SUSPECT’S ’POSSIBLE RADICALIZATION’ PROBED BY AUTHORITIES: RETIRED FBI AGENT "I anticipate getting numerous experts involved in the case to look at both investigatory and possible forensic matters," Freeman said. Hicks’ father, who spoke to Fox affiliate WGHP and was not identified, disputed the allegations and described his daughter as a "good kid." "We miss her and we’re sick over this mess," he said. "And it looks like they just want to get paid because she’s no threat to anyone other than being a fantasy video [game] player." He also said Hicks does not have a driver’s license or access to a vehicle, despite allegations the plot involved using a car to carry out an attack. Authorities have not addressed those claims. The case comes amid heightened concerns about threats targeting Jewish communities. Last month, authorities said Ayman Ghazali drove a pickup truck into a synagogue in West Bloomfield, Michigan, injuring a security guard before fatally shooting himself following an exchange of gunfire. No children or staff inside the building were injured. Officials said early reporting of suspicious behavior played a key role in disrupting the alleged plot. Hicks is being held in the Davidson County Detention Center and is scheduled to appear in court next month. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69eaaba3059ccda1fcc1be31 Dems jockeying for Newsom endorsement give passing grades on issue that ignited 'poop map' crisis te 2026-04-23T23:30:43.693Z Dems jockeying for Newsom endorsement give passing grades on issue that ignited 'poop map' crisis None of the Democratic candidates running to replace outgoing California Governor Gavin Newsom gave him below a "B-minus" grade on combating homelessness — a moment that Republicans sharing the debate stage on Wednesday evening called a laughable evaluation of the state’s problem. "My goodness, of course it's an F," Republican candidate Steve Hilton, a former Fox News host, said. "It shames our state, the situation with homelessness. We have about 10% of the U.S. population, around 50% of the country's homeless," he continued. The moment forced the four Democratic candidates to weigh in on efforts to unwind a crisis that has only worsened in recent years despite billions in funding. It also highlighted a reluctance among Democrats to critique Newsom, who has yet to make an endorsement in the race.  TRUMP BACKS HILTON AHEAD OF CALIFORNIA GOP VOTE, TESTING BIANCO’S GRIP ON PARTY ENDORSEMENT "I'm a notoriously tough grader, but I would probably give him a B on homelessness," Katie Porter, a former Democratic congresswoman, said. "I don't think this has been an easy problem to solve, but I do give him a lot of credit for calling attention to the problem." Tom Steyer, a billionaire-businessman-turned candidate, put Newsom’s performance in the same ballpark. NEWSOM STILL BACKING $114M 'BRIDGE TO NOWHERE' FOR MOUNTAIN LIONS AND BUTTERFLIES "So I'd give the governor a B-minus on this," Steyer said. But one other Democrat, former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra, made the case that the grade was too low, citing Newsom’s "effort." "I would say that the governor has made efforts. We've seen him come down to Los Angeles, actually go out and try to clean some of these streets. On effort, I would give him an A," Becerra said. California reported 161,400 people had experienced homelessness on any given night in 2024, according to the California State Senate Housing Committee. The numbers are higher than when Newsom took office in January 2019. That year, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development put California’s homeless population at 108,400 — 32% less than levels in 2024. The persistently high rates have thwarted billions in funding to bring the numbers down. California has spent roughly $20 billion on homeless initiatives from 2019 to 2025, according to the California Budget and Policy Center, a left-leaning think tank. In a 2023 debate with Newsom on Fox News' "Hannity," Florida Governor Ron DeSantis famously illustrated the acuteness of the homelessness problem by holding up a map of San Francisco, detailing over 270,000 reported instances of feces found on the streets of the city, which was dubbed the "poop map" on social media. To Republican candidate Chad Bianco, Riverside County Sheriff, it’s clear the problem has nothing to do with money. "It is an absolute dismal failure and anyone that says it's not is fooling themselves — or trying to fool voters," Bianco said. CALIFORNIA SHERIFF USES 'TO CATCH A PREDATOR' PLAYBOOK TO SQUASH BLUE STATE CRIME "We are not dealing with homeless, so stop calling it homeless. It has nothing to do with homes. These people are suffering from drug and alcohol abuse and mental illness," he added. California will hold its gubernatorial primary on June 2. The top two candidates will advance to the general election on Nov. 3, according to the California Secretary of State. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69eaa960059ccda1fcc1bdc6 Prince Louis' 8th birthday portrait shows 'relatable' family vacation moment: expert te 2026-04-23T23:21:04.717Z Prince Louis' 8th birthday portrait shows 'relatable' family vacation moment: expert Prince Louis was all sunshine, smiles and charm in his portrait for his 8th birthday. The royal family released the portrait of Prince William and Kate Middleton’s third born on Thursday for his April 23 birthday, which showed him with a gap-toothed smile, in a blue knit sweater in front of the sea. The portrait of the 8-year-old was taken during a family vacation in Cornwall by royal photographer Matt Porteous, who frequently does portraits for the Wales family. "The Prince and Princess of Wales have marked Prince Louis’ 8th birthday with exactly what royal fans hoped for; sunshine, smiles, and a snippet of family life on a boat by the Cornish Sea," Helena Chard, a British Broadcaster and photographer, told Fox News Digital. KATE MIDDLETON GIVES PRINCE WILLIAM ‘THE LOOK OF LOVE’ DURING GLAMOROUS ROYAL ALBERT HALL DATE NIGHT: EXPERT The portrait "shows a relaxed Prince Louis mid-giggle, oozing strength, energy and charm. Everyone looks forward to a Prince Louis special moment, especially a Prince Louis cheeky, warm relatable moment and his 8th birthday image doesn’t disappoint," she said. "He’s still very much our cheeky Prince." The prince and princess’ youngest child has an excess of character and has often stolen the show at royal outings with his unguarded faces and hijinks. Chard added that having Louis’ portrait taken in Cornwall "says it all." APP USERS CLICK HERE FOR POST PRINCE WILLIAM WON KATE MIDDLETON BACK AFTER SPLIT WITH SECRET ROMANTIC MOVE: ROYAL INSIDER "It’s William’s Duchy, yes. But more than that, they all love Cornwall and it paints a picture of ‘We holiday where you holiday.' Everyone enjoys a joyful relatable image," she explained. She said that Louis is often seen as an "antidote" to scandals plaguing the monarchy like former Prince Andrew’s allegations and William’s feud with Prince Harry. Along with the photo, his parents also added a video montage that showed Louis’ athleticism. PRINCE WILLIAM UNDER PRESSURE TO SAVE MONARCHY AS PRINCE HARRY, PRINCE ANDREW ‘WARY OF HIS WRATH’: EXPERT The montage captured the 8-year-old digging a hole in the sand, jumping in the water and swimming in a wetsuit, playing cricket and running on the beach. Referring to Louis as a "cheeky chappie," royal broadcaster Ian Pelham Turner joked the prince had reached the milestone "without too many mishaps to his name, but who knows what might happen at his birthday party tonight." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "Well known for his playing the drums — probably an unfortunate present — it could be a very loud night finished off with the special cake which Kate bakes for the children." Turner told Fox News Digital. "He looks very resplendent in the photographs and is certainly already a handsome boy with a wicked sense of humour and enough energy to keep his whole extended Royal family amused on dull nights." Turner compared Louis’ "exuberance" to that of his late great-grandfather Prince Philip, who died in 2021 at 99 years old. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Noting Philip was "famous for his gaffs," he concluded, "this has obviously flown through the blood line to the birthday Prince." "He certainly keeps Kate amused and she finds it very hard not to laugh on public occasions when his sister and brother try to keep him in check," he added. "In one way his outrageous and endearing character will certainly make him one of the most popular royals in the future." Despite his son’s birthday, it was still a working day for William — albeit probably not the hardest — who spend the day at the Jaguar TCS racing headquarters, and was able to get behind the wheel of all all-electric Formula E racecar. "An electric visit to the Jaguar TCS Racing headquarters in Kidlington!" a post on the Wales’ account, that showed several photos of William at Jaguar, said. "Incredible to see the world leading approach to innovation and sustainability in Formula E. A huge well done to the team as they shift towards an all-electric future." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69eaa94d059ccda1fcc1bdbd Dave Grohl says the key to keeping his voice healthy is beer and whiskey te 2026-04-23T23:20:45.295Z Dave Grohl says the key to keeping his voice healthy is beer and whiskey The Foo Fighters have a new record coming out on Friday, which means they're doing the rounds to promote it, and in one interview, frontman Dave Grohl provided some insights into how he keeps his voice in shape. And no, the key is not hot tea with lemon and honey. It's a bit more "rock and roll" than that. Grohl was a guest on the Dish podcast with Nick Grimshaw and Angela Hartnett, when he told a story about getting his vocal cords checked. FORMER EAGLES GUITARIST DON FELDER IS ‘READY TO ROCK’ AFTER BEING RUSHED OFFSTAGE FOR MEDICAL EMERGENCY "Maybe eight years ago, I had to go get my vocal cords checked out, and I’d never done that," the former Nirvana drummer said, per Consequence. "And the [doctor] sticks the camera down into my throat… And he looks at my vocal cords, and he goes, ’Wow, they look great.'" The doctor then asked if Grohl did warm-ups before the show or cool downs after to keep those vocal cords of his in shape. The answer was "no" on both counts. GOO GOO DOLLS SINGER HOSPITALIZED WITH PNEUMONIA; BAND CANCELS CONCERTS IN SOUTH AFRICA So, then how does someone who sings as aggressively as he does and has for 30 years keep his voice in shape? Well, not something that your doctor would recommend to you. "And he said, ‘Well, what do you do before a gig?’" Grohl recalled. "I said, ’Honestly? An hour before the show, I’ll open a beer, and I’ll start drinking the beer. I might take an Advil because my knees hurt, my ankles hurt — whatever, I’m old. Then I’ll have a shot of whiskey. And then once the beer is done, I’ll open another beer. Then we’ll maybe have a group shot of whiskey, which we call ‘band prayer.’ Then someone will say ‘15 minutes’ and I open one more beer and have one more shot and then hit the stage.’ ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "And my doctor said, ‘Just don’t change what you’re doing. It’s working.’ And I was like, ‘OK, great.’" Alright, so Dave rocks way harder than the rest of us, but I guess that's what it takes to keep the rock and engine chugging along. There aren't too many jobs where this would be a good way to get ready. Or maybe they'd all be better this way, who knows? Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69eaa71a059ccda1fcc1bd52 Fever star Sophie Cunningham says sports media needs 'more honesty' te 2026-04-23T23:11:22.166Z Fever star Sophie Cunningham says sports media needs 'more honesty' Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham called for more honesty among the sports media, while speaking to reporters at her team's media day on Wednesday. Cunningham was asked about a recent social media exchange, appearing to reference her calling out Yahoo Sports for an X post that claimed she "was not thrilled" about her recent one-year contract extension with the team. The post cited a recent quote from Cunningham's podcast where she said the deal was "kind of frustrating." "I’m gonna shut this down right now. I’m not mad about the money…. I just wanted more years because I love it here. I wanted to get a house so I could bring my dog and donkey to Indy with me. That’s it. That’s the truth. I think we have something very special here in Indiana!!" Cunningham wrote in response to the post on X Monday. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Cunningham then appeared to address the issue again at Wednesday's media day session. "Media is going to do what media does and I think you guys know that. You guys are a part of that. And I think if everyone watches the full clip that I'm very calm, cool, and collected. You know, I think sports and media in general, we need more honesty. We love clickbait. I know that's what pays the bills and whatnot," Cunningham said. Cunningham added that she hopes to take an honest approach as an aspiring sports broadcaster. "I've been on both sides of media, positive and negative. And I want to be someone who brings smiles, who brings positivity. And so, I really hope that I can bring that to the broadcasting space. I think if you have conversations with your friends and do all that, of course, anyone can clip a little something and it can just blow up and be not what you meant at all," she said. FEVER'S LEXIE HULL SPEAKS OUT AGAINST ATTACKS ON PLAYERS AS TEAM'S POPULARITY GROWS DURING CAITLIN CLARK ERA "And so, I think as much negativity as I got on that, so many people were like, ‘Hey, we love the authenticity. We love the honesty. We think that more players should speak like that.’ And so, for me, it just opened up a different perspective of, ‘Hey, I want to tell people stories.’ And I wanted to be positive. I wanted to be them. And so when all this stuff happens, now I get to be you guys and I get to share the story." After signing a one-year, $665,000 contract Sunday, Cunningham posted a video on TikTok Tuesday of her adult baptism. "I got baptized when I was little but I was feeling a tug on my heart to do it on my terms as an adult! Such a fun, amazing day. Thank you Jesus," she wrote. Cunningham is one of many players from last year's Fever core who re-signed with the team and will continue playing alongside superstar Caitlin Clark. The trio of Clark, Cunningham and Lexie Hull, who also recently signed a contract extension with Indiana, proved to be an efficient and gravitating force in popularity when they were all on the court at the same time last year. Along the way, they earned a mysterious nickname on social media, which they later adopted for themselves — "Tres Leches," which translates from Spanish to "three milks" and refers to a popular Latin American sponge cake. "We saw it on Twitter at some point, and people ran with it," Hull previously told Fox News Digital of the nickname. "It was funny." 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/69eaa706059ccda1fcc1bd49 Once Trump-aligned podcasts are warning he's losing his coalition over broken promises te 2026-04-23T23:11:02.737Z Once Trump-aligned podcasts are warning he's losing his coalition over broken promises Many of the same podcasters credited with delivering President Donald Trump his 2024 victory, from Joe Rogan to Theo Von, are warning that broken campaign promises may have devastating consequences. Trump won what some have called the "podcast election," where he appeared on numerous platforms that appealed to young men, a group that has shifted notably rightward in recent years amid backlash to far-left cultural agendas and affordability issues. But many of the same podcasters who persuaded these young men to support Trump are now warning his current policies in office are a betrayal of his voters or have broken with him entirely. Semafor wrote about this phenomenon in a recent piece headlined, "‘Baffling’: Trump’s podcaster problem runs deep," highlighting that while Rogan had a friendly recent visit to the White House to further the cause of psychedelic therapy research, other issues remain in play. "But even if the White House’s efforts to court Rogan proved successful, Trump has more work to do," Semafor wrote. "Of the 14 longform ‘bro’ podcasts Trump appeared on during his 2024 presidential campaign, eight of the hosts have questioned or criticized the war, while just two have endorsed it." ROGAN RIDICULES TRUMP'S AI IMAGE PORTRAYING HIM AS JESUS-LIKE FIGURE "Well, it just seems so insane based on what he ran on," Rogan said in March. "I mean, this is why a lot of people feel betrayed, right? He ran on ‘no more wars’ and ‘these stupid senseless wars,’ and then we have one that we can't even really clearly define why we did it." Rogan also had more mixed views of ICE raids, saying that he understood perspectives of those for and against the raids, but ultimately defended the raids and blamed Democrats who he said had failed to secure the border in recent years. Days after his White House visit to attend Trump's signing of an executive order to allow medical research into psychedelics earlier this week, Rogan argued Israel is the reason why America has been forced into the war. "Netanyahu kept visiting the White House. You think it's a coincidence Netanyahu keeps visiting the White House and then eventually they decide to give in and start bombing?" Rogan asked. "You got to wonder like how do you get out of this? And then what does the exit look like? Do we have troops over there forever now? Do we subsidize them if we blow up their their power grid and their infrastructure?" Comedian and libertarian Dave Smith, a vocal critic of Israeli influence on American politics, denounced Trump's decisions despite voting for him 2024. "After '24, this coalition came together where Donald Trump, for the first time ever, wins the popular vote, wins every single swing state, and really more remarkably, won the youth and the culture," Smith said in an interview with Rogan last month. "That whole coalition has been destroyed over this war," he said. "And now he's going to hand the country right back over to these Democrats who we've been fighting so hard. All for what? All for a war that Netanyahu wanted?" During a podcast with comedian Theo Von, Smith argued Trump desperately needed to "rack up some wins, like some real clear W's for the American people" or else the midterms would be a disaster for Republicans. "The fundamental animating spirit of Donald Trump's political existence, his central promise was ‘drain the swamp,’" Smith said later on in the podcast. "There's something about covering up the Epstein thing that it's like, 'Oh, when it really came down to it, you didn't want to drain the swamp. You wanted to protect them.'" EX-COUNTERTERRORISM CHIEF SAYS TRUMP MUST RESTRAIN ISRAEL BEFORE HE CAN DECLARE VICTORY IN IRAN Theo Von, who interviewed Trump in 2024 and is reportedly Barron Trump’s favorite podcaster, has repeatedly condemned the president over the Iran war. On Monday, Theo Von condemned Trump’s threat on Easter to wipe out Iranian civilization. "On Easter, that’s unbelievable. You know when people are hoping for something new literally on the day when people are hoping and are believing with their hearts as much as they can and are celebrating something new, a rebirth, a resurrection, a possibility, to write that is it's diabolical. It's insane," he said. "What American is this helping, besides the industrial war complex? What American, what guy who's trying to take care of his family, or a single mother who's a nurse who's going to work and has to get home and get to her kids' ball game and has to be both parents. What farmer is this helping? What regular person is this helping? I just don't know. I don't understand." Theo Von added that Trump's decision to start a war with Iran as " f---ing baffling" and alleged that he was compromised by Israel.  Comedian Andrew Schulz, who also interviewed Trump during the 2024 election, said in July that people throw his vote for Trump back in his face.  "I voted for none of this! He’s doing the exact opposite of everything I’ve voted for!," Schulz said in response.  More recently, he criticized the war in Iran, saying it outrages Americans concerned about affordability. "And then the only reason it looks like we're in there is just because Israel needs it, and then, naturally, Americans are furious about it, right? Because we're like, ‘How the f--- does this benefit me? I can't afford to pay for college. I can't buy a home. I can't pay for health insurance. And we're going to spend billions of dollars on a war in a country I can't even point out on a map. How is this beneficial to me?,'" he said.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Comedian Tim Dillon, an openly gay, anti-establishment comedian, is credited by CNN in 2025 as one of the cutting-edge comedians that "helped Trump reach young men" to the point where "Democrats want in on the joke." He told CNN, "You can’t go to war with straight white men for four years and then ask why they didn’t vote for you. That seems crazy. I’ve made fun of Meghan Markle a lot. I can’t then go, ‘Why don’t you think Meghan Markle is watching (my special)?’ I just think you have to pick your fights in a better way." In March, he blasted the war in Iran as both ill-advised and a death knell for the Trump movement, saying "It seems pretty obvious we got hosed a little bit" by faulty intel on Iran. "It's pretty hard to argue that this isn't a death knell for whatever that Trump coalition was trying to do, whatever deep state nonsense they were talking about coming on the heels of the Epstein list, which they won't release the other half of, and then kind of getting in, getting into this war," he said. "You know, any idea that this was a group of people committed to any type of transparency or, it's laughable. It's laughable if you have any kind of brain, which many of you don't." When contacted by Fox News Digital, White House spokesman Davis Ingle replied, "What matters most to the American people is having a Commander-in-Chief who takes decisive action to eliminate threats and keep them safe, which is exactly what President Trump did with the successful Operation Epic Fury." "President Trump campaigned proudly on his promise to deny the Iranian regime the ability to develop a nuclear weapon, which is what this noble operation accomplishes," Ingle continued. "The President does not make these incredibly important national security decisions based on fluid opinion polls, but on the best interest of the American people." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69eaa6f2059ccda1fcc1bd40 Former North Carolina police officer accused of threatening mass shooting at New Orleans festival te 2026-04-23T23:10:42.865Z Former North Carolina police officer accused of threatening mass shooting at New Orleans festival A former North Carolina police officer was arrested late Wednesday for allegedly threatening a mass shooting at a New Orleans festival, authorities said. Christopher Gillum, 45, was detained at a Destin, Florida hotel on Wednesday night, the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office said. He is wanted in Orleans Parish in Louisiana for alleged terroristic threats and is accused of planning to travel to a festival in New Orleans to commit a mass shooting and then die by suicide, authorities said. The Louisiana State Police did not say which festival the suspect was allegedly targeting, but said in a statement Thursday that "there are no known direct threats to any festivals in Louisiana." The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival was set to start its first weekend on Thursday. GOT A TIP? GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Alex Carrasquillo, the communication manager for Chapel Hill, North Carolina, confirmed to Fox News Digital that Gillum was an officer there from 2004 to 2019. FOLLOW US ON X Gillum returned as a non-sworn employee in 2024 before leaving for another job by the end of that year, Carrasquillo said. Authorities in Louisiana and Florida highlighted the collaboration between several agencies and the use of license plate reader technology after the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office said deputies learned Gillum was in the area through the county’s Flock camera system. "This disturbing case highlights how technology like FLOCK and strong partnerships between agencies can help prevent potential violence and bring wanted fugitives into custody safely before a tragedy could occur," said Sheriff Eric Aden. CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS Deputies also recovered a handgun and approximately 200 rounds of ammunition from Gillum's hotel room. Gillium is being held in the Okaloosa County jail pending extradition to Louisiana. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69eaa26a059ccda1fcc1bc6d Peter Hook slams the door on New Order reunion as feud rages on te 2026-04-23T22:51:22.940Z Peter Hook slams the door on New Order reunion as feud rages on Peter Hook isn’t budging. The former Joy Division and New Order bassist flatly ruled out any reunion with his ex-band mates, even for a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame honor. Hook made clear he has no interest in standing alongside his former band mates at the upcoming November ceremony. "No. No. Not after what they did to me and my family, no," he told Rolling Stone, before adding, "No. I won’t stand with them. No." Hook explained he doesn't really care how the ceremony would work if he wouldn't stand with the entire group for the award. "I couldn’t give a s--t. I’m not bothered," he told the outlet. "You’ve got to have morals." RINGO STARR REVEALS THE ONE HUMBLE RITUAL THE BEATLES REFUSED TO QUIT EVEN AT THE HEIGHT OF FAME The fallout from a yearslong legal and personal feud still runs too deep for Hook, who reiterated that there is no situation in which he'd change his mind. "It’s very sad, but that’s what happened. They did it. They decided to take the New Order name," he explained. "I felt it was wrong, and I still think it’s wrong." The group initially launched as Joy Division in 1978 with Hook, Ian Curtis, Bernard Sumner and Stephen Morris. Curtis' death by suicide in 1980 led the group to change the band's name to New Order. Hook later left the band in 2007, believing New Order was done. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER However, the band reunited in 2011 without Hook but chose to keep the name. Hook sued the band in 2015, claiming he was losing millions in royalties. He claimed the band restructured financially in 2011 upon reformation and shorted him $3.5 million, according to Pitchfork. The business dispute was resolved in 2017 with an undisclosed settlement. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS According to Hook, he hasn't spoken to some of his former band mates in 15 years, and he doesn't plan on reconciling any time soon. But acknowledged — you should never say never. "If Bernard pops his head around and goes, 'Hey Hooky, sorry about that eight-year legal battle that cost you six years’ wages. I’m really sorry about it. We should maybe have just had a chat about it.' So you never know, dear," Hook told Rolling Stone. "Life is full of surprises. I’m sure that could be a lovely one." A truce for one night for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, even in honor of Curtis, wouldn't be enough though. "They’d have to do more than that," Hook explained. "They’d have to reach out and try and form some kind of relationship. You can’t just go 'truce for the night' after what we’ve been through. If you knew what we’ve been through, you wouldn’t even suggest it. That’s the thing. Nobody knows what you went through. There’s a lightness to it in that respect." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69eaa243059ccda1fcc1bc5f Trump Says He’s Renovating ‘Filthy’ Reflecting Pool on the National Mall te 2026-04-23T22:50:43.661Z Trump Says He’s Renovating ‘Filthy’ Reflecting Pool on the National Mall The pool, which is more than 2,000 feet long, was the site of Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech and other events. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69eaa22e059ccda1fcc1bc43 Redwood Materials loses COO amid layoffs, restructuring te 2026-04-23T22:50:22.537Z Redwood Materials loses COO amid layoffs, restructuring Former Tesla executive Chris Lister is retiring, and at least three other VPs have left Redwood around the recent restructuring, TechCrunch has learned. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea9dce059ccda1fcc1bb81 Chiefs assistant coach charged with misdemeanor domestic battery against daughter just before NFL Draft te 2026-04-23T22:31:42.393Z Chiefs assistant coach charged with misdemeanor domestic battery against daughter just before NFL Draft On the day of the NFL Draft, the Kansas City Chiefs were hit with a bit of a blow. Assistant coach Dave Merritt was charged Thursday with misdemeanor domestic battery. A complaint filed by the district attorney in Johnson County, Kansas, accused him of causing bodily harm to a daughter.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The Chiefs said they were aware of the arrest but had no comment. Merritt was due in court later Thursday. Merritt, 54, played college football at North Carolina State and was a seventh-round pick in 1993 to the Miami Dolphins. He played only four games for them before joining the then-Phoenix Cardinals, for which he played until 1995. He played in 16 games in 1994 and 15 the following season. COWBOYS ANNOUNCE DECISION ON GEORGE PICKENS' CONTRACT STATUS AS HE SEEKS MAJOR DEAL Merritt then had a stint with NFL Europe in 1997 before going to coaching. His first coaching gig was with the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga as an outside linebackers coach. He joined the NFL sidelines in 2001 as a defensive assistant and linebackers coach with the New York Jets in 2001 and then went to the Giants the following year. Merritt stayed with Big Blue until 2017 before going back to his former Cardinals for a season. He then joined Kansas City in 2019 as their defensive backs coach. As a coach, he has won five Super Bowls - two with the Giants and three with the Chiefs. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea9dba059ccda1fcc1bb78 Sen Hawley warns it would be 'unconscionable' if billions of taxpayer funds flow to trans kids’ sex changes te 2026-04-23T22:31:22.932Z Sen Hawley warns it would be 'unconscionable' if billions of taxpayer funds flow to trans kids’ sex changes FIRST ON FOX: Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., is calling on House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., to immediately block taxpayer funding for sex change treatment for minors, warning that billions of federal dollars could soon flow to providers like Planned Parenthood. In a letter penned to Johnson on Thursday afternoon, Hawley emphasized that "time is of the essence," noting a current federal ban on taxpayer payments to abortion and "trans-treatment" providers is set to expire July 4. Hawley’s recent attempt to pass a similar ban in the Senate was rejected Wednesday night, putting the responsibility squarely on the House. TEXAS LAWMAKER PROPOSES BILL TO BAN GENDER TRANSITION TREATMENT FOR EVERYONE, INCLUDING ADULTS "If the House fails to act immediately as part of reconciliation, billions of Federal dollars will go to Planned Parenthood and other medical 'providers' for hormones, puberty blockers, and irreversible treatments for minor children," Hawley wrote, calling the prospect "unconscionable." If the deadline passes without intervention, Hawley warned that billions of dollars will be diverted from Medicaid to fund transgender "hormones, puberty blockers and irreversible treatments" for children. Citing a Government Accountability Office (GAO) estimate, the senator pointed out that Planned Parenthood alone received more than $1.5 billion in Medicare and Medicaid funds between 2019 and 2021. Hawley also referenced a new study from Concerned Women for America, which found a more than 40% increase in sex change treatment and related services at Planned Parenthood clinics. He argued that the organization is "positioned to supercharge its transgender agenda with taxpayer funding taken from the elderly and those in need," demanding Johnson take action "without delay or hesitation." Had it passed, the budget amendment presented by Hawley on Wednesday would have been added to the Congressional budget resolution for fiscal year 2026 and created a pathway to defund abortion providers — provided it did not increase the national debt. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea9da7059ccda1fcc1bb6f 'Happy Days' star Scott Baio says he was almost fired from iconic series after 'getting a big head' te 2026-04-23T22:31:03.277Z 'Happy Days' star Scott Baio says he was almost fired from iconic series after 'getting a big head' Scott Baio almost lost out on the role that made him a household name. During a recent interview with Fox News contributor Raymond Arroyo, who hosts "Arroyo Grande with Raymond Arroyo," the 65-year-old actor shared on the podcast that he was almost fired from the hit 70s sitcom, "Happy Days." The actor explained that he started "getting a big head" because "I was doing two shows at the same time." One of the shows was "Happy Days" on ABC, and while he didn't name the other show, he noted it aired on NBC. "And I’ll tell you something that a lot of people don’t know is that the producers on 'Happy Days' wanted to fire me because I was not doing my job," he said. "I wasn’t taking it seriously. I thought I was, you know, the greatest thing since sliced bread. I wasn’t performing well. I just thought I could get by on being cute and, you know, and funny, and it doesn’t cut it after a while." JASON ALEXANDER WASN'T THE ONLY CHOICE FOR ICONIC 'SEINFELD' ROLE, ACTOR REVEALS SURPRISING ALTERNATIVES In the end, legendary director, Garry Marshall, convinced producers to give Baio another chance. Marshall then took things a step further when he told Baio's father, who the actor described as an "old world Italian guy who didn't take any c--p," what was going on set. "And my father came home to me, and he said, ‘Listen, you got one shot at this, and you’re blowing it,'" Baio explained. "He says, ‘Shut up. You’re blowing it. You want to go back to Brooklyn?’ And I went, ‘Uh, no.’ He says, ‘Okay, well, get your act together and get to work.’ Now, when my father told me that, I had a lot of fear from my dad, which I think is a good thing." Baio credited both of his parents, as well as his brother and sister for keeping him grounded, noting, they "never treated me any different" because of his career. MARIO LOPEZ 'NOT ASHAMED' OF HIS FAITH AS HE BUILDS MORE 'SPIRITUAL MUSCLE' IN HOLLYWOOD "So I was still the same guy, but my head got a little big and then everybody slapped it back," he said. "Happy Days" aired on ABC for ten years, from 1974 to 1984 and helped launch the careers of many of its young stars, including Baio, Henry Winkler, Erin Moran and even Robin Williams, who appeared in two episodes as Mork. Williams' guest appearance as Mork was so popular that it launched a spin-off show, "Mork & Mindy," starring him and Pam Dawber. The show aired on ABC for four seasons from 1978 to 1982. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Baio's character Chachi had a romance with Moran's character, Joanie, which led to another spin-off show, called "Joanie Loves Chachi," which aired on ABC for two seasons. "'Joanie Loves Chachi' was a mistake," he told Arroyo. "It wasn't, it just wasn't the right premise. The people were great. The actors were fine...but it just was not the timing was off and… it was destined to fail." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS He later added: "The writers on the show, as good as they were, they didn't know us. They didn't know how we worked. It always goes back to story. If the story is not good and the premise isn't good, you're in a lot of trouble. The premise was not good. You don't put a guy, me, who was super popular at the time and this is my opinion, you don't put him with a girlfriend forever." In his opinion, the spin-off would have been more compelling had they "put a single guy like me in a new world" rather than in a relationship. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea9d93059ccda1fcc1bb66 Conservative nonprofit investigates Virginia redistricting vote after court blocks certification te 2026-04-23T22:30:43.636Z Conservative nonprofit investigates Virginia redistricting vote after court blocks certification FIRST ON FOX: A conservative policy group is launching an investigation into Virginia’s redistricting amendment vote after a court blocked certification of the results, raising new questions from critics about how the referendum was conducted and whether election procedures were properly followed. The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) is initiating a multi-part probe focused on mail-in ballot handling and alleged classroom political influence, Fox News Digital has learned. The move comes as the legal fight over the amendment intensifies, with multiple lawsuits pending and the Virginia Supreme Court set to hear oral arguments Monday. AFPI’s legal team said the first phase of its investigation will involve records requests to several Virginia counties seeking communications and documentation related to how mail-in and absentee ballots were handled during the election. The requests target how applications were processed, how ballots were distributed and accepted, how they were stored and what guidance election officials were operating under. VOTER-ROLL SCRUTINY ESCALATES IN MINNESOTA AS BIGGEST COUNTIES FACE SWEEPING RECORDS DEMANDS The group argues those materials are public records required under Virginia law and should clarify whether proper procedures were followed. "The questions we’re asking aren’t complicated," said Leigh Ann O’Neil, AFPI’s chief legal affairs officer. "Was the election conducted according to state and federal law? Did teachers improperly turn students into a private grassroots army? And, if so, what will the school district do about it? These are basic questions that demand answers no matter how you voted on Tuesday." A second component of the investigation focuses on Fairfax County Public Schools, where AFPI is seeking records related to civics class materials and instruction. CARVILLE AND CO-HOST LAMENT THAT TRUMP SPARKED A REDISTRICTING WAR, MAKING BOTH PARTIES LOOK CYNICAL According to the group, some parents have alleged that teachers commented on parents’ political beliefs and encouraged students to persuade their parents how to vote on the referendum. AFPI argues that, if confirmed, such conduct could violate state law, federal law and school district policy governing political activity in publicly-funded classrooms. The group said it is also sending a letter to the Fairfax County superintendent urging an internal investigation into what it described as "highly concerning reports of partisan voter influence." The investigation lands amid a growing legal fight over the amendment. A Virginia court has already moved to block certification of the vote, and the dispute is now moving toward the state’s highest court. VIRGINIA JUDGE VOIDS REDISTRICTING PUSH, RULES LAWMAKERS OVERSTEPPED AUTHORITY There are currently three legal challenges pending in Virginia courts, including an original lawsuit brought by state Republicans, which the Virginia Supreme Court is set to hear Monday. There is also a separate case filed in Richmond by GOP Reps. John McGuire and Rob Wittman and a challenge in Tazewell County, where Circuit Court Judge Jack Hurley ruled the referendum unconstitutional. An appeal from Virginia Democrat Attorney General Jay Jones is expected. A ruling in the primary case could come within weeks, with courts under pressure to act before Virginia’s August primary and late-July deadlines for voter registration and mail-in ballots. AFPI said its investigation is intended to ensure transparency as the legal process unfolds, arguing that if election procedures were properly followed, the records will confirm it — and if not, Virginia voters deserve answers. The Virginia Supreme Court hearing will be livestreamed, allowing the public to follow arguments as the case moves forward. Meanwhile, AFPI said its probe will continue in phases, with additional findings and requests expected in the coming weeks. The Virginia Department of Elections and Fairfax County Public Schools did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Fox News' Bill Mears and Mark Meredith contributed to this reporting. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea9bde059ccda1fcc1bb24 Clergy calls upon ICE to release six Arizona detainees in poor health to humanitarian parole te 2026-04-23T22:23:26.264Z Clergy calls upon ICE to release six Arizona detainees in poor health to humanitarian parole Faith leaders appealed to the federal government to grant humanitarian parole to six detainees they say are elderly, seriously ill, and have no criminal convictions. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea9bc8059ccda1fcc1bb0f Gardening Etcetera: Ecoregions: the conditions that determine native adaptation te 2026-04-23T22:23:04.250Z Gardening Etcetera: Ecoregions: the conditions that determine native adaptation This week's edition of the Gardening Etcetera column, written for the community by certified Master Gardeners of the University of Arizona's Coconino County Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Program. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea9bb4059ccda1fcc1bb06 Coconino softball gets last laugh over Flagstaff in gutsy, gusty thriller te 2026-04-23T22:22:44.404Z Coconino softball gets last laugh over Flagstaff in gutsy, gusty thriller Castillo’s successive RBI single and diving catch deliver Coconino series split. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea9b9d059ccda1fcc1badd Fox News Poll: Voters see AI as a risk to privacy and paychecks te 2026-04-23T22:22:21.750Z Fox News Poll: Voters see AI as a risk to privacy and paychecks As artificial intelligence grabs headlines and stirs debate, the latest Fox News Poll finds most voters see it as a threat to privacy and jobs, contributing to a largely negative impression overall. The survey, released Thursday, finds voters think AI mostly hurts rather than helps key aspects of life, whether on a personal, national, or global scale. Voters have negative views on AI by 50 points when it comes to privacy (63% hurts, 13% helps), by 35 points on U.S. job creation (56-21), by 15 points on the national economy (42-27), by 5 points on people’s daily lives (38-33), and by 4 points on their own personal lives (30-26). FOX NEWS POLL: 56% DOUBT WHITE HOUSE’S COMPETENCE AT MANAGING GOVERNMENT The only area where people think AI mainly helps rather than hurts is U.S. competitiveness with other countries: 38% think it helps while 32% view it as harmful. Still, sizable minorities feel AI doesn’t make a difference in each category: 43% feel it makes no difference in their personal life, 30% in the economy, 29% global competitiveness, 28% people’s daily lives, 23% people’s privacy, and 21% job creation. By double-digits, Democrats and independents are more likely to say AI hurts rather than helps in each area. While the level of negativity varies, more voters under age 30 say AI hurts than helps in every category listed. Voters age 65 and over also view AI technology as more hurtful except when it comes to global competitiveness, where they give it the benefit of the doubt. Viewing the new technology as harmful leads to an overall negative opinion of AI, with 43% having a favorable opinion vs. 54% unfavorable. Those who view it positively include voters in households with $100,000 or more income (54% favorable), Republicans (53%), Republicans who identify as MAGA (57%), and Catholics (52%). Some of the biggest drivers of AI pessimism are independents (64% unfavorable), Democrats (61%), and women without a college degree (60%). FOX NEWS POLL: ECONOMIC GLOOM, TRUMP RATINGS SIGNAL TOUGH GOP MIDTERM PATH One more thing… When asked which political party would better handle artificial intelligence, voters are closely divided: 51% say the Democrats vs. 46% the Republicans.  The results are within the margin of error, indicating no clear advantage for either party. Part of the Democrats’ edge comes from a majority of independents backing them over their GOP counterparts (54% to 46%) and more than 1 in 10 self-identified Republicans defecting as well (13% D, 84% R). CLICK HERE FOR CROSSTABS AND TOPLINE Conducted April 17-20, 2026, under the direction of Beacon Research (D) and Shaw & Company Research (R), this Fox News survey includes interviews with a sample of 1,001 registered voters randomly selected from a national voter file. Respondents spoke with live interviewers on landlines (116) and cellphones (635) or completed the survey online after receiving a text (250). Results based on the full sample have a margin of sampling error of ±3 percentage points. Sampling error for results among subgroups is higher. In addition to sampling error, question wording and order can influence results. Weights are generally applied to age, race, education, and area variables to ensure the demographics are representative of the registered voter population. Sources for developing weight targets include the most recent American Community Survey, Fox News Voter Analysis, and voter file data. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea9b89059ccda1fcc1bad4 Fox News Poll: Modest boost in support for Iran conflict, but concerns persist te 2026-04-23T22:22:01.912Z Fox News Poll: Modest boost in support for Iran conflict, but concerns persist As the war in Iran nears the two-month mark, a new Fox News Poll shows a modest uptick in support, though voters remain divided on key aspects of the conflict – especially over its long-term consequences and U.S. safety. The survey, released Thursday, shows support for the current military action in Iran at 45%, up from 42% support last month.  A majority of 55% oppose it. FOX NEWS POLL: 56% DOUBT WHITE HOUSE’S COMPETENCE AT MANAGING GOVERNMENT Still, a slim majority thinks things are going well in Iran (51% well vs. 49% not well), a flip from March when voters said the action was not going well (47% vs. 52%). FOX NEWS POLL: ECONOMIC GLOOM, TRUMP RATINGS SIGNAL TOUGH GOP MIDTERM PATH The bump in support for the war can be mostly attributed to non-MAGA Republicans (+11 points in support), Hispanic voters (+10), men over age 45 (+8), and independents (+5). Looking at the likely effect on security, voters still narrowly say the action will make the U.S. less safe (36% safer, 39% less safe, 25% no difference). However, this gap has narrowed since March (33%, 44%, 23% respectively). Voters are also not convinced the costs of the war are worth it. A 57% majority believes the action will not improve U.S. safety enough to justify the problems it has created, while 43% say the short-term problems will be worth it in the long run. Although voters across the board express skepticism, partisan differences are stark. Roughly 3 in 10 Republicans, 7 in 10 independents, and 8 in 10 Democrats, think improved safety does not justify the challenges. The most important objectives for voters are avoiding a prolonged conflict and keeping the Strait of Hormuz open (80% say it is extremely or very important for each). Majorities also think it’s extremely or very important to end Iran's nuclear weapons program (72%), support the people of Iran (65%) and bring about changes to Iran's government (55%). The top objective for Democrats and independents is avoiding a prolonged conflict, while for Republicans it’s ending Iran’s nuclear program. Six in 10 (59%) rate the performance of the U.S. military in the conflict as excellent (32%) or good (27%), about where sentiment was last month (58% excellent/good). More than 5 in 10 independents (53%) and 8 in 10 Republicans (81%) rate the military positively, while just 4 in 10 Democrats agree (40%). "One of the more remarkable statistics attesting to the country’s intense polarization is that when asked about the U.S. military’s performance in Iran, by 20 percentage points Democrats rate it negatively, and it’s difficult to proffer an explanation other than those who dislike President Trump are unwilling to say anything positive about anything he touches," says Republican pollster Daron Shaw, who works on Fox News polls with Democrat Chris Anderson. Among those who have served in the military, support for the current action in Iran has dipped slightly (down 4 points since March), but a majority still supports it (57%), thinks things are going well (65%), rates the military positively (78% excellent/good) and half think the military action will make the U.S. safer (50%). Trump said Tuesday the U.S. will extend its ceasefire with Iran, a day before it was set to end and amid a U.S. blockade on Iranian ports. This comes as peace talks in Pakistan involving Vice President JD Vance were delayed as Iran has not committed to participating yet. The survey was conducted April 17-20. When asked to rate how tough Trump has been on Iran, more voters say he’s been too tough (40%), rather than not tough enough (28%) or about right (30%). The 40% saying Trump is too tough is up from 18% in May 2019 (the last time the question was asked) – mainly driven by Democrats and independents thinking he’s too tough now. When it comes to the president’s approach to China, however, results are reversed: 21% say he’s too tough, 40% not tough enough, and 38% about right.   More broadly, Trump’s job performance on foreign policy is underwater by 20 points (40% approve, 60% disapprove).  He does slightly better on his handling of China (42%, 57%) but worse on Iran (37%, 63%). His overall job rating sits at 42% approve and 58% disapprove, about where it was last month (41%-59%). Some Cabinet officials are also facing headwinds in their job performance. Vance's net approval rating is -11 points (44% approve - 55% disapprove) and down from -8 in December. Sec. of State Rubio’s net approval rating is -12, down from -5, which is the steepest decline in the Cabinet (44% approve, 56% disapprove). Sec. of War Hegseth’s rating ticked up 2 points to -17, but he remains the lowest rated of the three (41% approve, 58% disapprove). Iran is not the only foreign policy issue where voters are divided. They are split on U.S. support of Israel, as 40% say it’s too supportive, another 40% about right, and 19% say not supportive enough. At 40%, the share saying the U.S. is too supportive is the highest since 2023, up from 35% the last time the question was asked in September 2025. Democrats under age 45 (+9 points saying too supportive since 2025) and Republicans under age 45 (+7), are increasingly more likely to feel the U.S. is too supportive of Israel.  Republicans ages 45+ have the highest share of those who think support is about right (70%) while Democrats ages 45+ say too supportive (57%). The largest share of Protestants (45%), Catholics (44%), and White Catholics (48%) say support is about right. On Ukraine, 39% of voters say the U.S. should be doing more to support them against Russia, 26% say less and 34% feel the U.S. is doing the right amount. This is close to where sentiment has been since last summer.  One more thing… Trump is a frequent poster on social media, and a majority of voters see these posts as instant reactions to current events (65%) rather than strategic efforts to accomplish goals (34%). Still, the number viewing them as strategic is up 15 points since 2018, when only 19% said his tweeting had a broader purpose.  At that time, 28% of Republicans felt his tweeting was strategic compared to the 52% who feel that way about his social media posts today. That compares with smaller increases among independents (+13 points) and Democrats (+4). CLICK HERE FOR CROSSTABS AND TOPLINE Conducted April 17-20, 2026, under the direction of Beacon Research (D) and Shaw & Company Research (R), this Fox News survey includes interviews with a sample of 1,001 registered voters randomly selected from a national voter file. Respondents spoke with live interviewers on landlines (116) and cellphones (635) or completed the survey online after receiving a text (250). Results based on the full sample have a margin of sampling error of ±3 percentage points. Sampling error for results among subgroups is higher. In addition to sampling error, question wording and order can influence results. Weights are generally applied to age, race, education, and area variables to ensure the demographics are representative of the registered voter population. Sources for developing weight targets include the most recent American Community Survey, Fox News Voter Analysis, and voter file data. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea9b76059ccda1fcc1bacb FIRST ON FOX: SPLC’s legal woes grow as Jim Jordan fires latest salvo at left-wing group te 2026-04-23T22:21:42.329Z FIRST ON FOX: SPLC’s legal woes grow as Jim Jordan fires latest salvo at left-wing group FIRST ON FOX: The House Judiciary Committee escalated scrutiny of the Southern Poverty Law Center on Thursday, demanding documents from the nonprofit after a federal indictment alleged the group funneled millions in donor funds to extremist organizations. Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, wrote in a letter first obtained by Fox News Digital to SPLC President Bryan Fair that the GOP-led committee was investigating any coordination between the SPLC and the Biden Department of Justice and FBI, both of which had used the left-wing nonprofit as a resource.  Jordan demanded a slate of documents from the SPLC by April 30, a request that comes after his Republican counterparts in the Senate also ramped up scrutiny of the SPLC and after Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche hinted at more possible indictments related to the group. The intensifying investigations into the SPLC, expanding from the DOJ to now Congress, come after Jordan's committee previously investigated the group, saying it was known for "maligning several mainstream conservative and religious organizations as 'hate groups,'" such as Moms for Liberty and Turning Point USA, and that the Biden DOJ improperly used it for civil rights enforcement. SPLC SAW REVENUE SURGE AFTER CHARLOTTESVILLE RALLY AS DOJ ALLEGES INFORMANT TIES "Publicly available documents revealed how the Justice Department partnered closely with the SPLC during the Biden-Harris Administration, including scheduling regular meetings, giving the SPLC early access to federal law-enforcement data, and allowing SPLC employees to train federal prosecutors," Jordan wrote. "The new information about the SPLC alleged in the indictment only raises further questions." Jordan also noted that a controversial internal memo originating from the FBI Richmond Field Office during Director Christopher Wray's tenure, which framed so-called radical-traditionalist Catholics as a group of people more prone to violent crime, used the SPLC as a source for its findings. The memo surfaced in 2023, with Wray later retracting it and saying it was an "appalling" breach of religious freedom. Jordan's letter pointed out that the Richmond memo was among more than a dozen FBI documents that used the SPLC as a resource. The DOJ on Tuesday charged the SPLC with several counts of wire fraud, false statements to a federally insured bank and conspiracy to commit money laundering, alleging the group defrauded donors for more than a decade. RADICAL HOUSE DEM APPOINTED TO GOP-LED COMMITTEE INVESTIGATING JANUARY 6: 'WE WILL EXPOSE THE LIES' Prosecutors said the nonprofit, which promotes its efforts to fight white supremacy, misled donors by using shell companies to mask how donor funds were used. More than $3 million was paid through the shell companies to informants who participated in activities involving the Ku Klux Klan and the neo-Nazi National Socialist Movement, among others, prosecutors alleged. "The SPLC's paid informants ... engaged in the active promotion of racist groups at the same time that the SPLC was denouncing the same groups on its website," prosecutors wrote, noting one informant allegedly went so far as to help plan the 2017 "Unite the Right" rally in Charlottesville, Virginia. "Congress has an important interest in protecting Americans from extremist violence and criminal activity," Jordan wrote in his letter. "The Committee on the Judiciary has been conducting oversight of the Biden-Harris Administration’s close coordination with the SPLC on federal civil rights matters." BIDEN DOJ SUBPOENAED JIM JORDAN'S PHONE RECORDS COVERING MORE THAN TWO YEARS The Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday set its sights on a woman previously affiliated with the SPLC who was a federal judge and Biden appointee serving a lifetime appointment on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit. "Every individual associated with SPLC should have to answer for what they knew about the organization's extremist ties, and when," committee Republicans wrote in a statement on X. "That includes Nancy Abudu, SPLC's former litigation director who Biden appointed as a lifetime judge on the 11th Circuit." Just before the DOJ announced charges, Fair said in a public statement that the federal investigation was political rather than sincere. "They have made no secret of who they want to protect and who they want to destroy," Fair said, noting the group no longer works with paid informants but said they had "risked their lives" to infiltrate extremist groups. Fox News Digital reached out to the SPLC and Abudu's chambers for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea9b62059ccda1fcc1bac2 Riley Gaines shares 5 wellness tips she swears by as a new mom: 'Really powerful' te 2026-04-23T22:21:22.797Z Riley Gaines shares 5 wellness tips she swears by as a new mom: 'Really powerful' Riley Gaines, host of her podcast "The Riley Gaines Show," discussed in a recent episode how to make room for wellness even during life changes, and offered advice for others trying to stick to a routine. "I don't see anything wrong with wanting to achieve the healthiest version of yourself no matter what stage of life you're in," said the former NCAA Division I swimmer, who gave birth to her first baby in September 2025. Below are Gaines' top five tips for staying healthy as a new mom. JILLIAN MICHAELS REVEALS SIMPLE WORKOUT TO EXTEND YOUR LIFESPAN 'UP TO 7 YEARS' Focusing on health in the first 60 minutes after waking up helps ensure that your health doesn't get pushed to the bottom of the to-do list, according to Gaines. Even with her background as a competitive swimmer, "there's just always something that needs to be done or there's something that somebody needs from you," she said. Carving out an early-morning window of time helps with building a mental edge before the world begins making demands, according to Gaines. 'I'M A DOCTOR — HERE'S THE WELLNESS ROUTINE I FOLLOW FOR A LONGER, HEALTHIER LIFE' "I love the concept of already doing so many things, so many hard things, before most people even hit snooze on their alarm clock," she said. To make this sustainable, Gaines suggests a simple preparation: laying out your gear the night before. "That way, in the morning when you wake up, all you have to do is throw it on." Many people struggle with the natural loss of muscle mass and energy as they age. Gaines said her approach to nutrition isn't about dieting in the traditional sense, but about providing the body with the "brick and mortar" it needs to stay durable. She was quick to bust the common myth that high protein leads to an unwanted bulky appearance. "It's not true, myth busted. It will keep you lean, you will feel fuller for longer." CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES Gaines' rule of thumb is to aim for 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight. "If you don't have enough protein, then your body cannot effectively repair the tiny tears that happen during strength training, which is the good kind of damage that leads to stronger, more lean muscles," she said. Gaines advocates for building a strong core through any movement, even during ordinary day-to-day activities. "Every single time my car stops at a red light, I engage my core ... I contract and flex my abs," she said in the episode. "It's almost like you're training your muscles to contract without having to do the crunches or the planks or the sit ups." Fitness is significantly harder when done in a vacuum, Gaines shared, noting that solo motivation "fades really, really fast," especially when life gets busy or energy is low. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER She recommends finding an accountability partner, such as a spouse, friend, or family member, who can celebrate your wins and check in on your progress.  "Find something or someone or some way to keep you accountable," Gaines advised, noting that her family frequently works out together. "Without consistency, you're just repeatedly starting over," Gaines warned. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "How many times have you guys said, '[the] diet starts Monday,' and maybe you make it to Wednesday, and then you're back ... You're really not doing anything, actually. You're confusing your body." By showing up when you don't want to, you stop negotiating with yourself, she said. "It's consistency that builds discipline, which turns into confidence," Gaines added. "You stop negotiating with yourself and start identifying as someone who follows through." "That identity shift is really powerful, and it carries into every area of life." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea9b4f059ccda1fcc1bab9 Fox News ‘Antisemitism Exposed’ Newsletter: Duke busts the bigots te 2026-04-23T22:21:03.292Z Fox News ‘Antisemitism Exposed’ Newsletter: Duke busts the bigots Fox News' "Antisemitism Exposed" newsletter brings you stories on the rising anti-Jewish prejudice across the U.S. and the world. IN TODAY’S NEWSLETTER: - Duke suspends Students for Justice in Palestine after antisemitic Instagram post - Freed hostage Rom Braslavski details abuse, starvation during 738 days in Gaza captivity - Hamas praise and Nazi imagery: Maine Senate front-runner faces brutal backlash TOP STORY: Duke University has frozen funding and suspended its Students for Justice in Palestine chapter following outcry over a "deeply disturbing" Instagram post. The flyer depicted Zionism and U.S. Imperialism as pigs—a dehumanizing caricature linked to 1970s extremist propaganda. While the group is sidelined, critics demand further accountability for the specific students behind the "blatant" harassment. VIDEO: Twitch streamer Hasan Piker told "Pod Save America" that the Republican Party was "the biggest domestic terrorist in this country" and internationally. WATCH HERE: TWO YEARS IN HELL: Rom Braslavski, freed after 738 days in Gaza captivity, detailed horrific abuse, including starvation, physical torture, and sexual assault. Initially concealing his military status, his treatment worsened significantly after his identity was discovered. He survived on minimal food, endured isolation, and suffered severe physical trauma before being released in October 2025. Today, he relies on faith for his recovery. BRUTAL BACKLASH: Progressive Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner is under fire for archived Reddit posts praising a deadly 2014 Hamas raid as "well executed." The combat veteran, backed by Bernie Sanders, also faced scrutiny over a past Nazi-style tattoo. While Platner attributes the conduct to a "hyper-violent" military culture, Republicans and veterans have slammed his comments as disqualifying for office. FOUNDATION OF HATE: The 1979 Islamic Revolution transformed Iran from a stable home for Jews into a theater of state-sponsored terror. By weaponizing antisemitism as a core ideology, the regime executed community leaders, seized property, and forced a mass exodus. Today, a dwindling population remains as a "pathetic fig leaf," coerced into denouncing Israel to survive under a fanatical, oppressive mullahcracy. SHOWING THE WAY: Ben Carasso, an 11-year-old Israeli influencer, uses social media to combat global antisemitism and share the realities of Jewish children living in conflict. A third-generation Holocaust survivor descendant, he began his advocacy after the October 7 attacks. Despite facing online abuse, he travels internationally to meet other Jewish youth, promoting fact-checking and encouraging peers to speak up for the truth. GUEST EDITORIAL: Dov Forman, a history student at University College London and co-author of the New York Times bestselling book Lily’s Promise, writes that campus antisemitism and London arson attacks show Britain is failing its Jewish community. QUOTE OF THE WEEK: "I walked without energy, breathing air as if those were my last breaths, thinking it would be the last time I would see the light of day. I kept going." - Rom Braslavski, 19, who spent more than two years as a captive of Hamas. - Looking for more on this topic? Find more antisemitism coverage from Fox News here. - Did someone forward you this email? Subscribe to additional newsletters from Fox News here. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea9b27059ccda1fcc1baac Court Revives D.C.’s Ban on High-Capacity Gun Magazines, for Now te 2026-04-23T22:20:23.503Z Court Revives D.C.’s Ban on High-Capacity Gun Magazines, for Now The Trump administration and D.C. officials, normally at odds over the city’s strict gun laws, had both asked the court to reconsider the case. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea990a059ccda1fcc1ba45 Epstein fallout grows as DOJ watchdog digs deeper into handling of the case te 2026-04-23T22:11:22.318Z Epstein fallout grows as DOJ watchdog digs deeper into handling of the case The Justice Department’s (DOJ) internal watchdog is investigating whether the agency properly handled the release of records tied to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, amid concerns it may have failed to comply with the Epstein Files Transparency Act. Deputy Inspector General William M. Blier announced Thursday that his office will audit "the DOJ’s identification, collection, and production of responsive material," focusing on whether the department fully complied with the Epstein Files Transparency Act — a law requiring the public release of certain Epstein-related records, including materials tied to his associate Ghislaine Maxwell. The audit centers on whether the DOJ withheld documents covered under the law, raising new questions about transparency in one of the most high-profile criminal cases in recent history. The Epstein Files Transparency Act, passed in November, followed mounting pressure on the DOJ to release additional information related to Epstein, including materials officials previously indicated were under review. The law requires the department to identify and disclose responsive records to the public. PEDO ACT: LAWMAKER MOVES TO PROTECT EPSTEIN FILES, ACCUSES 'CERTAIN FBI AGENTS' OF TRYING TO DESTROY DOCS "If circumstances warrant, the OIG will consider addressing other issues that may arise during the course of the audit," the inspector general said in a statement, adding that a public report will be issued at the conclusion of the review. The DOJ did not respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment. The investigation comes amid broader scrutiny of the DOJ’s handling of Epstein-related disclosures and internal leadership changes at the department. Former Attorney General Pam Bondi was fired earlier this month, following public frustration over the pace and scope of document releases tied to the Epstein case. 'SEPARATED FROM REALITY': SENATE REPUBLICANS FUME AS DEMS USE EPSTEIN SAGA TO BLOCK TRUMP'S AGENDA Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, however, pushed back on suggestions that Bondi's firing was tied to the Epstein files during an episode of "Jesse Watters Primetime." "I have never heard President Trump say that the attorney general was — that anything that happened to her — had anything to do with the Epstein files," Blanche said. "What happened when the president signed the Transparency Act is the Department of Justice has now released all the files with respect to the Epstein saga… Attorney General Bondi and I appeared in front of Congress voluntarily a couple weeks ago to answer any questions they had," he told Fox News. "We have made every single congressman, senator available to come and see any document redacted, unredacted." Fox News Digital's Nora Moriarty, Katelyn Caralle and Emma Colton contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea98f6059ccda1fcc1ba3c Megan Rapinoe calls on traditional WNBA media to be replaced with those who ‘understand queer culture’ te 2026-04-23T22:11:02.743Z Megan Rapinoe calls on traditional WNBA media to be replaced with those who ‘understand queer culture’ It's always about identity politics for Megan Rapinoe. She's true to her craft. Flying solo on the latest episode of the "A Touch More" podcast — the show she formerly co-hosted with ex-girlfriend Sue Bird — Rapinoe attacked WNBA media members as out-of-touch and "inherently sexist, racist [and] misogynistic." That was in response to a question recently presented to Azzi Fudd, who was taken as the No. 1 pick in the WNBA, about her dating status. Fudd is in a relationship with Dallas Wings teammate Paige Bueckers. Rapinoe says she didn't have a problem with Kevin Sherrington, a white columnist from the Dallas Morning News, asking Fudd about the relationship, but at the same time she called on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) to be used to rebuild the WNBA media corps. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "I do think we are watching legacy or establishment media come in and sort of like do business as usual and it just feels like it needs more understanding and nuance," Rapinoe said of WNBA reporters who are covering the league like it's the NBA. "Like it's not quite hitting. I think anybody who's been in the sport a long time just sort of has that feeling of like that's like, I, I get why you're doing that. You do that (with) men's sports, but like it's not really quite hitting here." MEGAN RAPINOE CRITICIZES TRUMP ADMIN'S IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT TACTICS AFTER ICE SHOOTING What's the solution? Replace the traditional media with woke media. "How do we collectively protect and craft the future of this space as the people who care about what the WNBA has built and enjoy the culture that it brings? Because let's be honest, the reason why the WNBA is out front in culture is because of how rooted it is in Black and queer culture and around equality for women and progress in all of those realms," she continued. "So how do we contribute to an ecosystem that can sustain player authenticity?" The 40-year-old retired soccer player is calling on the WNBA to bring in PR teams, managers, agents and "media members that can understand queer culture and that have an imagination around how to give these players media platforms that work for them." Instead of having the players answer tough questions here and there, Rapinoe wants these new queer-friendly reporters and PR teams to create "talking points that protect" WNBA players "while also allowing them to be out and proud and not make them feel unsafe." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea98cf059ccda1fcc1ba30 How the War in Iran Is Shifting From Bombardment to a Test of Wills te 2026-04-23T22:10:23.345Z How the War in Iran Is Shifting From Bombardment to a Test of Wills The conflict has morphed into a volatile standoff in the Strait of Hormuz, as the economic costs mount and President Trump faces a political backlash at home. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea96db059ccda1fcc1b9b9 Iran escalates Hormuz 'tit-for-tat,' seizes ship tied to billionaire close to Trump, Macron te 2026-04-23T22:02:03.728Z Iran escalates Hormuz 'tit-for-tat,' seizes ship tied to billionaire close to Trump, Macron Tensions escalated in the Strait of Hormuz on April 22 after Iran’s IRGC seized two vessels in what analysts describe as "tit-for-tat" retaliation against the U.S., with one ship linked to a billionaire shipping family tied to Presidents Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron. Video aired on Iran state TV purportedly shows IRGC soldiers seizing the container ships in the Strait, Reuters said Thursday. One vessel, the MSC Francesca, is owned by MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, founded by Italian billionaire Gianluigi Aponte and now controlled by his two children, Fox News Digital has learned. "Some 20 Iranians armed to the teeth stormed the ship. Sailors are under Iranian control, their movements on the ship are limited, but the Iranians are treating them well," a relative of one of the MSC Francesca seafarers told Reuters. TRUMP'S SPECIAL ENVOY WITKOFF AND KUSHNER VISIT US AIRCRAFT CARRIER AMID IRAN TENSIONS, TALKS "The ship is anchored nine nautical miles from the Iranian coast. Negotiations between MSC and Iran are ongoing, our sailors are fine," Montenegro's minister of maritime affairs, Filip Radulovic, told state broadcaster RTCG. Maritime intelligence firm Windward AI pointed to IRGC "tit-for-tat" tactics given the recent MSC vessel seizure. This followed a U.S. naval blockade imposed on April 13, with Tehran warning of retaliation after U.S. forces also seized an Iranian vessel. "The IRGC attacked three ships. It also captured and took in two of them—the MSC Francesca and the Epaminondas—while the Euphoria managed to get away," Windward AI co-founder Ami Daniel told Fox News Digital. IRAN FIRES LIVE MISSILES INTO STRAIT OF HORMUZ AS TRUMP ENVOYS ARRIVE FOR NUCLEAR TALKS "This is a ‘tit-for-tat’ exercise by the IRGC, which, along with the Houthis, has long claimed MSC is connected to Israel. "Aponte, owner and chairman, has a Jewish wife, and MSC calls in Israel; however, so do all major liners," he added. Diego Aponte, Gianluigi’s son, had been making "inroads with Trump’s circle," Bloomberg reported April 13. He also helped arrange a November 2025 White House meeting with Swiss business leaders that led to a preliminary deal to reduce the 39% tariffs imposed on Switzerland over the summer. BLOCKADE 101: AMERICAN SEA POWER ON DISPLAY AS TRUMP CORNERS IRAN AND WARNS OFF CHINA Over the last year, MSC’s relationship with the White House also positioned father Gianluigi Aponte as a key player in a $19 billion deal with Li Ka-shing, as MSC and BlackRock moved to acquire two Panama Canal ports under pressure from Trump to place them in "friendly" hands, according to the outlet. With a net worth of at least $37 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, it is Gianluigi Aponte and his wife, Rafaela Aponte-Diamant, who appear to mingle with world leaders. The MSC executive chairman and Rafaela have been photographed with French President Emmanuel Macron. GULF SHIPPING OPERATIONS GRIND TO HALT NEAR IRAN, US QUIETLY PREPARES FOR POSSIBLE STRIKE: 'HEIGHTENED RISK' Rafaela is also reportedly related to Alexis Kohler (his mother is said to be her cousin), who served as Macron’s secretary-general from May 2017 to April 14, 2025, and was described as "Macron’s second brain." Meanwhile, the Aponte family’s vessel, carrying about 40 crew members, was taken toward Iran’s port of Bandar Abbas by the Iranian navy, sources told Reuters Thursday. Four crew members, including the captain, are from Montenegro, officials said, while Croatia’s foreign ministry confirmed two Croatian nationals are also aboard; MSC declined to comment, Reuters confirmed. The IRGC Navy claimed that both vessels captured "were operating without the necessary permits." According to Lloyd’s List, the 2008-built MSC Francesca "normally operates in service between the U.S. West Coast, Asia and the Middle East Gulf." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea96c7059ccda1fcc1b9b0 NTSB report details how controller decision and tech failures led to deadly runway collision te 2026-04-23T22:01:43.833Z NTSB report details how controller decision and tech failures led to deadly runway collision A new federal report reveals that multiple layers of safety failed in the seconds before a deadly runway collision last month at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, including air traffic control decisions, communication breakdowns and technology limitations. On March 22, at about 11:37 p.m., Jazz Aviation Flight 646, operating as Air Canada Flight 8646, collided with an airport rescue vehicle while landing at LaGuardia Airport in New York City, killing both pilots and injuring dozens of others, according to the report. The National Transportation Safety Board’s (NTSB) preliminary report released Thursday found that an air traffic control tower’s local controller, referred to in the report as the "LC," cleared an airport rescue vehicle to cross an active runway even as a regional jet was on very short final approach. At the time, the plane was about a quarter-mile from the runway and roughly 130 feet above the ground as it descended toward landing. PLANE CRASHES SPARK RENEWED FEAR OF FLYING: 10 CAUSES OF AVIATION DISASTERS Seconds later, the controller instructed the vehicle to stop, but the warning came too late as the aircraft touched down and continued down the runway. Investigators pointed to confusion over radio communications that may have delayed the truck crew’s response. "The turret operator in Truck 1 recalled hearing the words ‘stop stop stop’ (on the tower frequency) radio, but he did not know who that transmission was intended for," the report read. "He subsequently heard ‘Truck 1 stop stop stop’ and realized it was for them and subsequently noticed that they had entered the runway." DELTA PLANE ABORTS TAKEOFF IN MEXICO CITY AFTER PLANE NEARLY LANDS ON TOP OF AIRCRAFT "He further recalled that as they turned left, he saw the airplane’s lights on the runway," the report added. There were two controllers on duty at the time of the crash, consistent with normal staffing levels, and both were experienced and qualified for their positions. But the tower was handling multiple issues simultaneously, including an aircraft that had performed two rejected takeoffs and a separate ground emergency near a terminal. As the situation unfolded, the "LC" took over transmitting instructions on both ground and tower frequencies. The report also highlights significant limitations in the airport’s safety systems. AMERICAN AIRLINES PLANE THAT CAUGHT FIRE HAD ENGINE PARTS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY, NTSB FINDS The airport’s surface detection system, known as ASDE-X, is designed to track aircraft and ground vehicles and alert controllers to potential runway conflicts. "Multiple ground vehicles, none of which were equipped with transponders, were intermittently detected as radar targets," the report read. "At the time of the accident, ASDE-X displayed only two radar targets on taxiway D (near taxiway BB), rather than all seven of the response vehicles as distinct targets at their respective locations." "A review of the ASDE-X system data by the FAA determined that the system did not generate an aural or visual alert on the ASDE-X displays in the LGA ATC tower to warn controllers of the potential runway conflict," the report noted. The NTSB also found that another layer of protection failed to prevent the crash. TRUMP SAYS REAGAN NATIONAL AIRPORT CRASH COULD HAVE BEEN PREVENTED: 'CLEAR NIGHT' Runway entrance lights, known as RELs, are designed to warn vehicles not to cross when an aircraft is approaching. "A review of airport surveillance video recordings revealed that the RELs illuminated for the arrival of the accident airplane, as Truck 1 and company were stationary in the vicinity of the taxiway AA and taxiway D intersection," the report read, noting the trucks were located about 300 feet away from runway 4. "The RELs on taxiway D remained illuminated until about the time Truck 1 reached the (near) edge of runway, when they extinguished, about 3 seconds prior to the collision." The report does not indicate whether the truck crew saw or reacted to the warning lights. Taken together, investigators suggest the crash was not caused by a single error, but by a breakdown across multiple safeguards — including human decision-making, communication clarity and technological support systems. The collision killed both pilots aboard the aircraft and injured dozens of passengers and emergency responders. REAGAN NATIONAL AIRPORT HAS BOTHERED LAWMAKERS FOR YEARS, BUT QUICK ACCESS TO POWER HAS STALLED CHANGE The report describes a chaotic but ultimately orderly evacuation following the crash. "The aft flight attendant reported getting in the aft jump seat for landing and described the flight as normal until he felt an impact and jar," the report read. "He did not know what had happened and attempted to call the pilots and received no response. He reported the conditions were dark, but passengers deplaned orderly through all exits." Investigators said the debris field stretched roughly 300 feet long and 150 feet wide, and was documented using drone imaging, GPS mapping and laser scanning technology. The preliminary investigation also found that the most severe damage was concentrated in the front of the aircraft, with the cockpit and forward cabin sustaining significant structural destruction. The report found that while the forward section was heavily crushed, the passenger cabin remained largely intact, with most seats still secured and only minor damage reported throughout much of the aircraft. The NTSB said the information in the report is preliminary and subject to change. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea96b4059ccda1fcc1b9a7 ‘Landman’ star Ali Larter shows off her toned abs in daring bralette and cargo pants look te 2026-04-23T22:01:24.206Z ‘Landman’ star Ali Larter shows off her toned abs in daring bralette and cargo pants look Ali Larter is showing off her street-style. The 50-year-old actress turned heads in New York City on Wednesday, April 22, showcasing a sophisticated yet edgy monochromatic look.  For the evening outing, Larter donned a two-piece khaki utility set, including an unzipped bomber jacket and high-waisted cargo pants. Under the jacket, she sported a simple white triangle bra top, revealing her toned mid-section. She accessorized the look with a dark, patent-leather clutch and clear heels, letting her bright blonde bob fall in soft waves around her face. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS It wasn't just a solo night out for the star. Larter was later photographed walking alongside her "Landman" co-star, Michelle Randolph. Randolph mirrored Larter's edgy energy, sporting an oversized, rich brown leather jacket paired with a black silk skirt with lace trim. ALI LARTER LEAVES LITTLE TO IMAGINATION IN SHEER BURGUNDY OUTFIT AT LONDON 'LANDMAN' PREMIERE The stylish duo, who both star in the Taylor Sheridan drama, seemed relaxed as they navigated the evening streets, both accessorizing with subtle dark clutches. It was a busy week in New York for Larter. On the same evening, she attended a SAG-AFTRA Foundation event for "Landman." Switching gears, the "Varsity Blues" star later traded the street style for a sleek olive green, strapless bodycon dress while attending a "Landman" event. The form-fitting dress featured subtle corset-inspired paneling. She paired the look with a structured black rectangular clutch and minimalist silver strappy heels. While she's been dominating the New York pavement, Larter's mind has recently been back in the oil fields of Texas. In a recent interview, she pulled back the curtain on the creative process behind "Landman," a series that is clearly very close to her heart. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER The series, which centers on the high-stakes world of the Texas oil boom, was created by Sheridan, the visionary behind the "Yellowstone" universe. Larter revealed that Sheridan is a highly communicative collaborator—so much so that he often keeps her in the loop during the actual writing process. "I just know I’ll get a text from him, like, when he’s writing… if he’s laughing at his own writing… I’ll get a text," Larter exclusively told People. 'LANDMAN' STAR MICHELLE RANDOLPH CONFESSES TO QUESTIONING BILLY BOB THORNTON ABOUT ANGELINA JOLIE BLOOD RUMOR In the series, Larter stars as Angela Norris, the fierce and independent wife of Billy Bob Thornton’s character, Tommy Norris. She told the outlet she "loves" inhabiting the complex role because "she is going to do whatever she wants." ALI LARTER’S RISE FROM SHOCK ‘VARSITY BLUES’ WHIPPED CREAM BIKINI MOMENT TO ‘LANDMAN’ LEADING LADY "I love it," Larter said. "Because I think, I think most moms feel that way… Angela does not like, you know, she doesn’t do societal norms." Though Sheridan has a "very clear vision" of what he wants on set, Larter noted that the actors still have freedom to explore, even if the final script is locked. Still, she laughed when admitting that the actors know their boundaries. "No, I don’t get to change the lines." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea96a0059ccda1fcc1b99e Mexican Mafia turned American neighborhoods into ‘Gangsta’s Paradise’ with murders, kidnappings, drugs: feds te 2026-04-23T22:01:04.332Z Mexican Mafia turned American neighborhoods into ‘Gangsta’s Paradise’ with murders, kidnappings, drugs: feds Federal authorities on Thursday announced a sweeping takedown of suspected Mexican Mafia members and associates in Southern California, charging 43 defendants in a wide-ranging case involving murder, kidnapping, drug trafficking and extortion for allegedly turning Orange County into a "Gangsta's Paradise." The suspects were arrested in coordinated raids, with others already in custody expected to face federal charges in the coming weeks, according to prosecutors. Investigators say the case pulls back the curtain on how the notorious "La Eme" prison gang allegedly continued to run street-level crime from inside prison walls, using contraband cellphones and encrypted messaging to direct violence and drug operations on the outside. "Gang members who murder, extort, kidnap and traffic drugs are a menace to our communities and our way of life," First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli said, pointing to what officials described as a sustained effort to dismantle organized crime both inside prisons and on the streets. CALIFORNIA SHERIFF SAYS NEWSOM ‘ENCOURAGED’ LA RIOTS AS ICE ARRESTS VIOLENT ILLEGAL ALIENS "Today’s arrests highlight the continuing cooperation between federal and local law enforcement against violent felons and our unyielding determination to crack down on organized crime in our prisons and our streets," Essayli continued. At the center of the case is alleged gang leader Luis "Pops" Cardenas, who prosecutors say oversaw operations in Orange County from prison, issuing orders to trusted associates including Jaime "Junior" Alvarado, Karina Cesena and Mario "Happy" Flores. Those associates are accused of carrying out kidnappings, assaults and drug trafficking, as well as overseeing stash locations, gang-controlled motels and illegal gambling operations tied to the enterprise. SUSPECTED SINALOA CARTEL MEMBERS APPREHENDED IN 23-STATE SWEEP BY DEA Authorities say violence played a key role in maintaining control. In one case outlined by prosecutors, two men allegedly killed a victim at an Anaheim motel in 2025 in an effort to gain status within the gang. Both defendants could face life in prison or the death penalty if convicted. GOT A TIP? The indictment also alleges gang members kidnapped and assaulted individuals who fell out of favor, including a 2025 attack tied to a gambling operation in Stanton. FBI Director Kash Patel described the organization as a "ruthless criminal enterprise" that operated across prison walls and neighborhood streets. FOLLOW US ON X "These defendants allegedly ran a criminal network that murdered, kidnapped, extorted and flooded our communities with deadly drugs," Patel said. "The FBI will never stop working alongside our law enforcement partners to hold these individuals accountable and protect the people of California." During the investigation, authorities seized large quantities of narcotics and weapons, including nearly nine pounds of fentanyl, roughly 120 pounds of methamphetamine, as well as heroin, cocaine and 25 firearms. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Officials say the drugs were distributed through a network of dealers and so-called "slap houses," illegal gambling sites that also functioned as hubs for narcotics sales. Federal agents also tracked the group’s finances, targeting the flow of money tied to suspected drug trafficking and extortion schemes. CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS "By tracing and dismantling these financial pipelines, we cut directly into the organization’s ability to operate," said IRS Criminal Investigation official Darren Lian. Local law enforcement leaders said the arrests should send a clear message. Anaheim Police Chief Manny Cid said the alleged activity had a direct impact on neighborhoods, while Santa Ana Police Chief Robert Rodriguez said authorities will continue to target those who threaten public safety. Dozens of defendants are expected to appear in federal court in Los Angeles and Santa Ana, with many facing decades in prison or life sentences if convicted. Fox News' Jake Gibson contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea968c059ccda1fcc1b995 Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner considering factors before debuting new alternate uniforms: report te 2026-04-23T22:00:44.858Z Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner considering factors before debuting new alternate uniforms: report The choice for the New York Yankees to wear their new alternate uniform is ultimately up to owner Hal Steinbrenner, who has shown a knack for change in recent years. And according to The Athletic, Steinbrenner and others in the front office will decide when the time is right based on some factors. The outlet noted that economic impact, how often they'll be worn, and how fans feel about the jerseys will all be key considerations in deciding if, and perhaps when, the jerseys will be worn. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Hours after The Athletic reported that players had gone to higher-ups about the idea, it was revealed that an alternate jersey had in fact been approved prior. The Yankees' navy blue batting practice tops, similar to their road spring training uniforms, were the ones that were approved to be worn in games. The Yankees have taken part in wearing different jerseys in the past, including Players' Weekend from 2017 through 2019, a nod to the 1912 team while playing in Boston on the 100th anniversary of Fenway Park's opening, and jerseys commemorating the Black Yankees in 1996. The Yankees also wore replicas of their 1921 road uniforms for the first Field of Dreams game in 2021. YANKEES ANNOUNCER SAYS TEAM SHOULD WIN A WORLD SERIES BEFORE BREAKING LONGSTANDING JERSEY TRADITION However, none of those jerseys were ever officially put into the rotation, leaving them with just a home and road uniform from day one. The Yankees also remain the only team to have no last names on the back of their jerseys, home or away, and they are also one of two teams, including the Athletics, without a City Connect jersey. The Yankees added an advertisement patch on their jerseys in 2023, and beginning last year, "well-groomed" facial hair below the lip was reintroduced after a 50-year ban by Steinbrenner's father, George. Yankees players reportedly said they want the home pinstripes untouched and would wear the alternates on the road. The Yankees sell navy blue "shirseys" that mimic the tone of their spring training uniforms, but the pinstripes have been even more prevalent in home spring games in Florida. 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/69ea944d059ccda1fcc1b956 8 Arizona hospitals at risk of closing or cutting services amid federal Medicaid cuts, report warns te 2026-04-23T21:51:09.245Z 8 Arizona hospitals at risk of closing or cutting services amid federal Medicaid cuts, report warns Eight Arizona hospitals face possible closure or service cuts as federal Medicaid funding reductions loom, a new report says. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea9433059ccda1fcc1b922 Decades-old cold case breakthrough leads to arrest in execution-style killings of married couple before child te 2026-04-23T21:50:43.888Z Decades-old cold case breakthrough leads to arrest in execution-style killings of married couple before child A Florida man accused of gunning down a couple execution-style in front of their 3-year-old child is behind bars, marking a breakthrough in a cold case that has left a family reeling for more than three decades.  William Antonio Solis, 62, was arrested by federal authorities in Tampa on Wednesday, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York. "For more than 30 years, this Bronx double murder has haunted a family and the people of New York," U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton said in a statement. "That ends today."  PARTY PREP TALE FALLS APART AS HUSBAND CHARGED IN WIFE’S DECADES-OLD COLD CASE MURDER Solis, who also operated under the names "La Vega" and "Vegano," is charged with intentional killing while engaged in a narcotics conspiracy stemming from the killings of Luis Guerrero and his wife Danis Sime in New York City, federal prosecutors said.  Authorities allege on July 21, 1993, Solis and two co-conspirators plotted a robbery of Guerrero, a narcotics supplier, at his Bronx apartment. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X After Solis and the co-conspirators entered the residence, they allegedly bound Guerrero, stole his drugs and lured Sime into the apartment to restrain her as well, prosecutors said.  Solis then allegedly shot both Guerrero and Sime in an execution-style killing in front of their 3-year-old child, according to authorities. SIGN UP TO GET TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER At the time of the alleged murders, the couple’s young son told police that a man had pointed a gun at his mother, covered her head with a pillowcase and "took her away," according to the New York Daily News.  Neighbors reportedly found the child crying for his parents outside the apartment complex. SEND US A TIP HERE "He was screaming, ‘Daddy, Daddy,’" neighbor Chris Anton previously told the outlet. "He was scared."  "I tried to ask [the boy] some questions and all he would say was, 'El Otro took his mother and put a cover over her head," Anton reportedly added. "I bought him pizza, ice cream – anything he wanted." LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST At the time of the alleged murders, police were reportedly investigating Guerrero’s possible drug connection, with neighbors telling the New York Daily News the couple were "nice, quiet people" and "never bothered anyone."  Authorities did not release additional details regarding how investigators were led to Solis. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? FIND MORE ON THE TRUE CRIME HUB If convicted, Solis faces the possibility of the death penalty or life in prison, according to the DOJ.  "As alleged, William Solis spent decades hiding in plain sight more than a thousand miles from where he viciously murdered the Guerreros in front of their young child," HSI Acting Special Agent in Charge Michael Alfonso said. "This arrest is the result of years of meticulous investigative work by dedicated special agents and task force officers who refused to let this case go cold," Alfonso added.  The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea921c059ccda1fcc1b8d7 The conversation on short-term rentals must continue te 2026-04-23T21:41:48.657Z The conversation on short-term rentals must continue Across rural Arizona, tourism is our lifeblood. Visitors fuel small businesses, sustain restaurants, and support the tax base that keeps our communities thriving. That is why we thank Representative Selina Bliss for accomplishing something no one has managed in more than a decade. She brought stakeholders, including Airbnb, to the table to begin a real conversation about short-term rental challenges. While HB 2429 did not ultimately advance, the effort matters. It created space for dialogue, acknowledged the realities communities are facing, and demonstrated that progress is possible when people are willing to engage in good faith. For rural Arizona’s tourism communities, this conversation is essential. Housing affordability is a statewide challenge, but its impact is especially acute in small destination towns. When a significant share of homes is purchased by investors and converted into short term rentals, the character and stability of neighborhoods begin to change. Streets that once housed teachers, nurses, hospitality workers, and first responders can gradually become corridors of revolving weekend guests. It is important to remember the original intent behind Arizona’s short term rental laws. These policies were designed to help homeowners, particularly empty nesters and seniors with a guest house or spare bedroom, earn supplemental income. For retirees on fixed incomes, renting an extra room provided financial flexibility and security. The goal was to empower residents, not incentivize the bulk acquisition of single-family homes by corporations or investors. In many communities today, the reality looks very different. Entire streets are increasingly owned not by local families but by remote investors whose primary connection to our towns is financial. As owner-occupied homes shift to investor-controlled properties, long term housing availability shrinks and prices rise in already limited markets. Many residents describe this shift in a simple way. Neighborhoods begin to fill with neighborless neighbors. Homes are occupied, but not lived in. There is activity, but no continuity. Over time, the sense of community that defines our towns begins to fade. We love sharing our communities. Rural Arizona offers extraordinary natural beauty, historic districts, vibrant arts scenes, and world class outdoor recreation. Tourism is not the problem. It is central to our identity and our economy. Visitors are not the enemy. But when housing stock is increasingly absorbed into the short term rental markets at scale, the people who power our local economies struggle to remain as residents. Consider what it means when police officers cannot afford to live where they patrol, when teachers commute long distances, or when hospitality workers, the backbone of our tourism industry, are priced out of the communities they serve. A healthy economy requires residents who can plant roots, volunteer in schools, join civic organizations, and invest in their neighborhoods. This issue is not about banning short term rentals. It is about restoring balance and local empowerment. Rural communities vary widely in size, infrastructure capacity, and housing supply. Local leaders are best positioned to understand how many short-term rentals their housing markets can sustain without displacing essential workers or weakening neighborhood stability. Representative Bliss’s efforts showed that collaboration is possible. That progress should not stop here. The conversation she started must continue, with a broader focus on both safety and housing availability. We remain committed to welcoming visitors from across the country and around the world. Tourism enriches Arizona culturally and economically. But welcoming guests should not come at the expense of displacing neighbors or eroding the fabric of our communities. Rural Arizona is ready to be part of the solution. We ask state leaders to continue this conversation and work with local communities to ensure that growth does not come at the expense of the people who call these places home. The cost of delay will not be measured in policy debates, but in the continued loss of housing, neighbors, and the stability our communities depend on. Co-Authors:  Holli Ploog, Mayor, City of Sedona Cathey Rusing, Mayor, Prescott Robyn Prudhomme Bauer, Mayor, Clarkdale Tom Armstrong, Mayor, Chino Valley Becky Daggett, Mayor, Flagstaff Cal Sheehy, Mayor, Lake Havasu City Don Dent, Mayor, Williams Alex Barber, Mayor, Jerome Ann Shaw, Mayor, Cottonwood Ken Budge, Mayor, Bisbee   The post The conversation on short-term rentals must continue first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea9206059ccda1fcc1b8b0 The NFL Draft continues to be one of the worst 'sporting events' of the year te 2026-04-23T21:41:26.221Z The NFL Draft continues to be one of the worst 'sporting events' of the year The 2026 NFL Draft starts on Thursday evening in Pittsburgh, and just as it always is, it’s going to be some of the most boring television of the year.  That might sound like sacrilege, because the NFL is beyond criticism for many sports fans, but the draft is the ideal example of what the league has become and the importance of gambling to modern audiences. For most "sporting events" there’s some assumption of competition, a reasonable belief that there will be action once every 20-30 seconds, and something worth watching in person.  The NFL Draft is none of those things. TRADES COULD SAVE NFL DRAF, WHICH LACKS MULTIPLE FRANCHISE QB AND POLARIZING PLAYERS, FROM BEING A YAWNER Instead, we're "treated" to a three day-long press conference, stretched out beyond any and all possible justification in order to get television ratings. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell walks out, gets booed, rinse and repeat. And the fact that people pay money to stand around for four hours, or more, to watch a press conference is a remarkable testament to sports fans’ willingness to be bored as long as football is tangentially involved.  One of the simplest ways to understand how absurd the NFL’s dominance has become is that nearly 14 million people tuned in to watch the draft in 2025. Hours upon hours of "analysts" repeating themselves with every player.  So and so has a great "wingspan." This player runs a good 40-yard dash. Another one put some quality reps on "tape." Such and such has a high "motor." It’s mind-boggling that 14 million people are willing to subject themselves to this, all while claiming other sports are "boring."  This is one of the most watched television events of the year. To see players announced and introduced after 10 minutes of pointless waiting and camera shots of team executives sitting around a table looking at laptops before clapping after every decision. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! It’s abundantly clear that gambling plays a huge role in this, as prediction markets and widespread sports betting apps have made anything "exciting" because there’s money involved.  Then there’s the other side of it, while many NFL draft picks do pan out, even in the first round, there’s a significant number who never pan out. In the 2021 NFL Draft, for example, five years later, busts include Zach Wilson, Trey Lance, Mac Jones, Jaycee Horn, and Caleb Farley. There were stars to come out of that first round, like Ja’Marr Chase and Micah Parsons. But again, this is the first round. Not the second and third day. Second and third day! My goodness. 257 picks, and it takes three days, an endless slog of interminable hours to get through. How does anyone tolerate this? The NFL Draft is the best example of how the league has weaponized the importance of gambling to become the country’s most popular sport. More people will watch a press conference, because they have money on it, than a playoff game in another sport where things actually happen and there are important stakes. We don’t have to pretend the draft is worth watching. We just don’t. You can follow along on a website while watching actual sports. Or doing literally anything else. And you'll have the same experience, while avoiding the boredom and repetition of the worst "sporting event" of the year. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea91dd059ccda1fcc1b891 These are the countries moving to ban social media for children te 2026-04-23T21:40:45.501Z These are the countries moving to ban social media for children Australia was the first country to issue a ban in late 2025, aiming to reduce the pressures and risks that young users may face on social media, including cyberbullying, social media addiction, and exposure to predators. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea91c8059ccda1fcc1b87f Az GOP bill would let prosecutors charge protesters with racketeering for damaging property te 2026-04-23T21:40:24.792Z Az GOP bill would let prosecutors charge protesters with racketeering for damaging property Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea8fad059ccda1fcc1b844 School safety program faces bipartisan criticism, proposal for reform te 2026-04-23T21:31:25.746Z School safety program faces bipartisan criticism, proposal for reform Key Points School safety program faces bipartisan criticism House members failed to pass a reform bill on April 20 Opponents says bill is intended to help one contractor A GOP bill attempting to resolve issues with a school safety program facing bipartisan criticism has attracted new opposition from Republicans during its run through the House. On April 20, House members failed to pass Senate Bill 1315, a school safety measure intended to better help law enforcement respond to emergencies at school campuses. The bill failed 25-25 with eight Democrats and two Republicans not present on the floor to vote.  Republicans motioned to reconsider the measure, meaning it may come back for another vote in the chamber.  The bill would direct the Arizona Department of Education to assist school districts and charter schools with meeting interoperable communication system requirements, which are secure systems between law enforcement and schools for emergency situations.  Democrats have broadly opposed the bill, with some even calling it a “vendor bill” designed specifically to funnel money to one company offering the communications systems.  Since the school safety interoperability fund was created in 2019, $26 million has been put into the program and three companies have worked with law enforcement agencies across the state to set up school interoperability systems: Mutualink, Motorola Solutions and Navigate360. The majority of county law enforcement agencies have contracted with Mutualink for their systems. “Special legislation is bad for Arizona because it reduces the state’s options and prevents us from getting the best price for high quality services,” Rep. Stephanie Stahl Hamilton, D-Tucson, said during the House’s vote on the measure. “Senate Bill 1315 compels all local law enforcement agencies to apply for the money from that fund so that it is available for their schools for interoperable communications, thus generating even more business for this specific vendor.” Sen. Kevin Payne, R-Peoria, helped create the interoperability fund and said during an April 16 Joint Legislative Audit Committee meeting that he wanted to have a better system for law enforcement following the 2018 Parkland high school shooting which killed 17 people. He said law enforcement in that area were overwhelmed with 911 calls during the shooting, and he wanted Arizona schools to have a panic button with an interoperability system that could notify all surrounding law enforcement of an emergency with access to school cameras and floor plans to better help them prepare for the situation.  Payne also said during the audit hearing that he was only aware of one company, Mutualink, which satisfied all requirements of statute to be an interoperability provider, but he still denied the accusations that he’s sponsoring a vendor bill.  “I didn’t even know Mutualink even existed when this started,” Payne said. “There were three companies, not just one, so this was never a vendor bill.” Some Republicans have grown frustrated with how law enforcement agencies have used the interoperability fund. Sheriff offices from Pinal County, La Paz County and Mohave County were scheduled to attend the April 16 audit committee hearing over their interoperable systems, but those offices did not have anyone speak for them at the hearing. Committee co-chairman Rep. Matt Gress, R-Phoenix, said during the hearing that he supported SB 1315 because it would give the education department the ability to audit the use of interoperability funds and systems.  “The fact that we don’t have sheriff offices here who were invited to talk about the progress they’ve made is concerning to me and brings home the point that we need additional state oversight,” Gress said.  But other Republicans opposed SB 1315, saying they want to keep charter schools out of the measure. Rep. Alex Kolodin, R-Scottsdale, said during the House vote that the bill continues a “disturbing trend” of trying to regulate charter schools similarly to public schools. He noted the Charter Schools Association is opposing the bill and six other Republicans in the House voted against the bill.  “I’m not willing to do anything that would impair the ability of Arizona’s children to receive the world-class education that our charter system provides,” Kolodin said.  The Charter Schools Association didn’t return a request for comment about its stance on SB 1315 before the Arizona Capitol Times’ deadline.  Democrats have other issues with the measure as well. House Assistant Minority Leader Nancy Gutierrez, D-Tucson, told the Arizona Capitol Times that she and other members of her caucus have taken issue with the ability for law enforcement agencies to pick which schools have interoperable communications systems when they can’t cover each school with the funding available to them. She also wants to see more input from schools on the issue and said school officials have been largely ignored. “(We need) to ask the schools what would help you? That hasn’t been done,” Gutierrez said. The post School safety program faces bipartisan criticism, proposal for reform first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea8f97059ccda1fcc1b81d Biological male killer housed in Oregon women's prison wins high-dollar legal settlement in sex abuse suit te 2026-04-23T21:31:03.735Z Biological male killer housed in Oregon women's prison wins high-dollar legal settlement in sex abuse suit A convicted killer who transitioned from male to female while in prison was awarded a large settlement with the Oregon Department of Corrections after a lawsuit claiming abuse by staff while housed in a male prison. Zera Lola Zombie, a biological male who has been housed in the women's Coffee Creek Correctional Facility since April 2025, won the $295,000 settlement stemming from the 2021 lawsuit, according to The Oregonian. Zombie, whose birth name was Daniel Lee Smith, was convicted of first-degree manslaughter after pleading guilty to beating a girlfriend, Samantha Lee Brown, to death in 2014. Zombie received 20 years in prison for the killing and 15 more years for a first-degree assault after a violent attack on a fellow inmate. Zombie won't be released from prison until 2049. The Oregonian reported that Zombie came out as transgender in 2020, and began taking sex change hormones. In 2022, Zombie began the process of seeking a sex change surgery in prison. TEXAS DETRANSITIONER SHARES HOW DOCTORS AND INTERNET ‘COSPLAY’ GROOMED HER INTO PERMANENT SURGERY According to the report, Zombie will receive $95,000 from the settlement, while Zombie's attorneys will receive $200,000 to cover their fees. Zombie claimed repeated sexual assaults by a cellmate at the Oregon State Penitentiary, and further sexual assaults at the hands of a different cellmate at Two Rivers Correctional Facility, according to court documents. The claim said Zombie was discriminated against based on gender, that officials broke the law by housing a female in a male prison, said they failed to "follow both federal and Oregon rules and laws concerning the designation and protection of plaintiff as a Vulnerable Adult-In-Custody ... at high risk for both physical and sexual assault," housed an inmate with a known sexual predator, refused to provide legally-mandated counseling and failed to report the sexual assaults per Oregon and federal law. MAINE FEMALE ATHLETE 'GRATEFUL' FOR TRUMP'S FOCUS ON TRANS COMPETITORS AFTER LOCAL LEADERS 'FAILED' GIRLS In 2023, a judge designated Zombie as a vulnerable person, forcing the prison to allow Zombie to live in a single-person cell. "On this record, it is not at all clear that, without the Court’s intervention, defendants will refrain from placing plaintiff in a cell with an inmate known to be a sex offender, or that defendants will designate plaintiff as a vulnerable inmate," said an order written by United States District Court Judge Ann Aiken. "Plaintiff need not await another assault before obtaining preventative relief." A spokesperson for the Oregon Department of Corrections told The Oregonian that it is committed to ending sexual assaults in its prisons. "While we cannot comment on specifics of litigation, we take all allegations of sexual assault seriously and are committed to addressing them thoroughly and responsibility, a spokesperson for the Oregon Department of Corrections told Fox News Digital. "We uphold our duty to protect those in our custody, guided by a zero-tolerance policy for sexual abuse and harassment. Prevention remains a priority, and we are dedicated to eliminating sexual assault and misconduct in Oregon's correctional facilities." Zombie's attorney, John Burgess, did not return a request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea8f70059ccda1fcc1b812 Trump Keeps Talking About Iran’s ‘Nuclear Dust.’ What Is It? te 2026-04-23T21:30:24.279Z Trump Keeps Talking About Iran’s ‘Nuclear Dust.’ What Is It? First of all, it isn’t dust. It’s Iran’s stockpile of near-bomb-grade uranium, which is stored in large canisters about the size of scuba tanks. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea8d93059ccda1fcc1b7d8 US says it awaits Iran move on talks as Hormuz tension rises te 2026-04-23T21:22:27.774Z US says it awaits Iran move on talks as Hormuz tension rises The U.S. said it’s waiting for a response from Iran before the warring sides can restart peace talks, with the impasse and worsening tension over the Strait of Hormuz causing energy prices to rise again. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea8d80059ccda1fcc1b7cf Supreme Court hears arguments on US power to strip green cards te 2026-04-23T21:22:08.079Z Supreme Court hears arguments on US power to strip green cards WASHINGTON — Supreme Court justices grappled over a president’s power over immigration enforcement Wednesday during oral arguments over a technical challenge to the government’s ability to take away someone’s green card as they enter the country. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea8d6b059ccda1fcc1b7c6 Home-sale profits dip nationwide as prices level off in early 2026 te 2026-04-23T21:21:47.837Z Home-sale profits dip nationwide as prices level off in early 2026 Home sellers across the U.S. saw profits shrink early this year, marking the first time in five years that typical returns dropped below 45 percent, according to a new report released Thursday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea8d53059ccda1fcc1b79f Medical marijuana gets rescheduled, but recreational use still treated like heroin under federal law te 2026-04-23T21:21:23.916Z Medical marijuana gets rescheduled, but recreational use still treated like heroin under federal law Photo by Faith Miller | Cronkite News Medicinal marijuana products that are legal at the state level will see looser federal regulation under an order the U.S. Department of Justice published Thursday, while a process that could remove the drug in all forms from the federal list of the most dangerous drugs is set to begin in late June. The order, signed by acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, shifts many marijuana products from Schedule I — the Drug Enforcement Administration’s list of drugs with the greatest potential for abuse and least legitimate use — to Schedule III.  That will open the door to greater research and provide an effective tax break for businesses that sell medicinal marijuana that is legal under state law. The move follows President Donald Trump’s executive order last year directing the DOJ to move toward rescheduling. “The Department of Justice is delivering on President Trump’s promise to expand Americans’ access to medical treatment options,” Blanche said in a statement. “This rescheduling action allows for research on the safety and efficacy of this substance, ultimately providing patients with better care and doctors with more reliable information.” The order applies to state-licensed medical marijuana products in the states that allow medicinal use of the drug. The move means those businesses can deduct business expenses from their federal taxes and researchers have access to state-legal products. As a Schedule I drug, only cannabis grown in a federal facility could be studied, severely limiting the supply available to researchers. The DEA also scheduled a hearing on broader reclassification to begin June 29 and end no later than July 15. That hearing will explore the possibility of rescheduling marijuana products that could include recreational use. The order likely has no immediate impact on the difficulty marijuana businesses have had accessing the banking system. Institutions that lend to even state-legal businesses could be prosecuted on federal money laundering charges for offering banking services to businesses that violate federal drug laws. ‘Historic’ shift Moving a limited number of products from Schedule I, which includes drugs such as heroin and cocaine, to Schedule III, which includes highly regulated prescription drugs such as acetaminophen with codeine, does not satisfy advocates who have called for complete legalization.  But it does represent a major shift in the federal government’s official position on cannabis, several pro-legalization groups said. “It’s historic because the federal government, historically, has denied the existence of medical cannabis, even as a concept,” Paul Armentano, the deputy director of the advocacy group the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, said in an interview.  The federal government was in recent memory “outright hostile” to medicinal marijuana, Armentano added. The order “finally acknowledges and recognizes not only the legitimacy of marijuana as a medicine, but also the legitimacy of these state programs, and it is trying now to integrate these state programs into our own existing federal regulatory schemes.” Forty states and the District of Columbia allow medicinal marijuana. Jasmine Johnson, CEO of Florida-based cannabis company GŪD Essence, wrote in an email that the federal government’s acknowledgement of cannabis’ legitimate medical value was the most important part of the order.  “That shift alone helps move the industry out of decades of stigma and opens the door for expanded research, more institutional participation, and a more rational regulatory framework,” she wrote. Medicinal vs. recreational Recreational use will see no immediate changes from the order. In the 24 states in which recreational use, also called adult use, is legal, businesses that sell both medicinal and recreational products may experience confusion. Chuck Smith, the CEO of Colorado Leads, an industry group, said in a statement that for Colorado cannabis businesses, “the immediate effects of this order are significant but relatively narrow.” “Hybrid businesses should expect a transitional period in which federally covered medical activity and federally non-covered adult-use activity may be treated differently for registration, tax, and compliance purposes,” Smith said. Such businesses would likely not see a tax benefit “when it comes to producing and selling, arguably, the products that consist of the majority of their business,” Armentano said. Ryan Hunter, the chief revenue officer for Colorado-based marijuana company Spherex, called the DOJ order “a very silly announcement,” noting that it created a third regulatory category of a single plant species. “Though this is all the same plant,” hemp and medical marijuana “are now considered Schedule III substances under the Controlled Substances Act (similar to Tylenol + Codeine),” while non-medical use is still considered Schedule I, he wrote in a statement. “My mind boggles at these arbitrary and artificial distinctions, but here we are.” Eventual changes Johnson, the Florida CEO, said she expected regulators to eventually merge how they treat different uses of the drug. “The distinction between medicinal and recreational use has always been more regulatory than practical. From an operator’s standpoint, the same plant, supply chain, and compliance standards exist regardless of how it’s categorized,” she wrote.  “Over time, we’ll likely see a continued shift toward a more unified framework that reflects how consumers actually engage with cannabis, rather than maintaining rigid distinctions that complicate operations.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea8d3e059ccda1fcc1b77f The Philadelphia Flyers challenge fans to eat three cheesesteaks and three orders of fries in a single game te 2026-04-23T21:21:02.615Z The Philadelphia Flyers challenge fans to eat three cheesesteaks and three orders of fries in a single game The 9-9-9 Challenge has been sweeping baseball, and I figured it was only a matter of time before other sports found their own ways to get fans to shove obscene amounts of stadium food into their faces. Well, the Philadelphia Flyers answered the bell in a big way. Prepare to meet the Philly Hat Trick Challenge. While the 9-9-9 Challenge has fans downing nine hot dogs and nine beers in nine innings, the Flyers kicked off their home postseason slate with the Philly Hat Trick Challenge. This pits gluttonous fans against three Philly cheesesteaks and three orders of fries over the game's three periods. JOEY CHESTNUT RECLAIMS HOT DOG EATING CONTEST TITLE AFTER LAST YEAR'S ABSENCE BY DOWNING 70.5 FRANKS And if you want to wash that down with a brewski per period, I bet they won't say anything. Now, there's a part of my brain — probably the caveman/neanderthal part — that thinks I could put away the 9-9-9 Challenge with the right pacing. But throwing back three cheesesteaks and three orders of fries in the two-and-a-half hours it takes to play a hockey game? PHILLIES PLAYERS SCATTER AS RAT RUNS ALONG DUGOUT DURING ANOTHER LOSS, EXTENDING SEVEN-GAME SKID I'm not so sure. But I would still give it the old college try. The best part of that deal is the price: $45. Good luck getting three sandwiches and fries for that at any other arena. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Now, I’m not sure how strict they are about people going full three-man tag-team on this challenge. But if you can pull it off, that’s the move if you’re at a game with family or a couple of pals. Now that the Flyers have done this, I wonder if we'll see any teams follow suit in the near future. I could see Chicago offering a hat trick of Italian beef sandwiches (which I think they call an "afternoon snack" there). Maybe the Lightning would be down to let brave, hungry fans test their mettle against three Cuban sandwiches. All in all, I like where this is all headed, because there's just something about competitive gluttony for the love of the game and nothing else. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea8d2b059ccda1fcc1b776 'Happy Draft Day' from Chiefs heiress Gracie Hunt and her red bikini te 2026-04-23T21:20:43.187Z 'Happy Draft Day' from Chiefs heiress Gracie Hunt and her red bikini The 2026 NFL Draft kicks off on Thursday night at 8 p.m. Eastern in Pittsburgh, Pa. All eyes will be locked in on the draft stage as teams make their first-round selections. From the looks of it, Chiefs heiress Gracie Hunt will not be in attendance. But that doesn’t mean the draft isn’t on her mind, and that she's slacking off on her duties as a front office leader. She's locked in and the draft is still front and center even at the poolside location from which she checked in on social media. The Chiefs have two first-round picks, No. 9 and No. 29, as they head into the evening. They're trying to improve the roster and put themselves back in position to make it back to the playoffs after their 10-year postseason streak came to an end last year. Two first-round draft picks are nice and so is top-down leadership. That's where Gracie Hunt comes in. PATRICK MAHOMES WISHES PREGNANT WIFE BRITTANY HAPPY BIRTHDAY AFTER TRUMP SUPPORT SOCIAL MEDIA CONTROVERSY On draft day she's in red even if that means she's in a bikini. If you've been following along with her offseason up to this point you know that she's engaged to Derek Green, the son of former Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Trent Green, which is excellent news for the future of the franchise. There aren’t any doubts about where his loyalties are. CHIEFS HEIRESS GRACIE HUNT & HER FIANCE ENGAGE IN RATHER INTERETING MAHA WORKOUT, AAU PRICE REACTIONS AND MEAT Not only that, you know that she's been going even harder in the workout department. That helps put the rest of her "Happy Draft Day" into focus. She's focused on the draft and is passing along some fitness pointers as well. For fans of franchises that lack leadership, this is what it looks like. Gracie included the following with her draft day acknowledgment: "take your peptides, eat your veggies, hit the gym, get your sleep, love others well, and be your own most valuable player." Happy draft day from Gracie Hunt, her red bikini and her health and fitness tips. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea8b21059ccda1fcc1b712 Forget the experts: These are your winning 2026 NFL Draft bets te 2026-04-23T21:12:01.778Z Forget the experts: These are your winning 2026 NFL Draft bets I pride myself on "getting it in good" in sports betting, which is poker slang for making a plus-expected value bet before all the cards are dealt. Well, it's getting harder and harder to do that in the 2026 NFL Draft, so I'm just gambling (responsibly, of course) this year. Whether it be the NFL executives telling teams to keep their draft boards more private because we can now legally gamble on this stuff, or the sportsbooks are just putting up sharper numbers. Either way, it's tough for schnooks like me to profit off the NFL draft nowadays. TRAVIS HUNTER'S WIFE LEANNA LENEE HAS A WARNING FOR WAGS HEADING INTO THE 2026 NFL DRAFT Nevertheless, I’m targeting a few angles that blend team need, market value, and draft buzz. From elite cornerback value at pick nine to a wide receiver market that’s shifting by the hour, here are my best bets for the 2026 class. I’m counting on the Kansas City Chiefs keeping their ninth pick and taking by far the best cornerback on the board. Kansas City’s starting cornerbacks from last season, Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson, went to the Los Angeles Rams. One via trade and the other in free agency. However, ESPN’s Peter Schrager predicts the Dallas Cowboys will trade for the ninth pick in his latest mock draft and take Delane, which still cashes this bet. Delane is NFL.com’s third-best graded overall draft prospect and the top-graded cornerback. Tennessee Volunteers CB Jermod McCoy is 21st overall and the next best corner. NFL.com’s Daniel Jeremiah is my favorite draft analyst, and he has the Chiefs taking Delane ninth. Given NFLMockDraftDatabase.com, which aggregates 162 first-round mock drafts, has Delane as the most likely player to be taken by Kansas City ninth, +330 is worth sprinkling pizza money on.  The Rams are in "win-now" mode since starting QB Matt Stafford is 38 years old, and they are the betting favorite to win the 2027 Super Bowl at DraftKings. Los Angeles could take an offensive lineman here, but Stafford could use another pass-catcher because there is a huge drop-off in their WR corps after Puka Nacua and Davante Adams. Moreover, the Rams might want insurance policies for Puka, who appears to be crazy, and Adams, who is 33 years old and has dealt with injuries over the last few years. Again, they acquired two starting cornerbacks from Kansas City this offseason. JAY GLAZER HINTS 2026 NFL DRAFT COULD BE ROCKED BY BOMBSHELL MOVE LAR has drafted and developed its front seven well in recent years, so it can afford a luxury item in the draft. For what it’s worth, Jeremiah and NFLMockDraftDatabase.com predict the Rams will take USC Trojans WR Makai Lemon with the 13th pick.  Bookmaker, one of the sharpest offshore sportsbooks, has Tate at -275 to be the first wide receiver taken Thursday, whereas Arizona State Sun Devils WR Jordyn Tyson is at +155. I.e., the sharp money at Bookmaker has Tate as a massive favorite to be taken before Tyson. At the time of writing, the best price I could find for Tate being the first wide receiver off the board is on Kalshi. NFLMockDraftDatabase.com has Tate going sixth to the Cleveland Browns and Tyson 10th to the New York Giants. NFL.com grades Tate as the sixth-best overall prospect in this class and Tyson is 10 spots behind him.  Ohio State is "Wide Receiver University" featuring Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl LX champion WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba and 2022 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, New York Jets WR Garrett Wilson, among others. Tate's Buckeye pedigree is enough for me to bet him to be the first wideout selected Thursday. _____________________________ Follow me on X @Geoffery-Clark, and check out my OutKick Bets Podcast for more betting content and random rants. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea8b0e059ccda1fcc1b709 FBI Director Kash Patel, New York Times clash over paper's claim its reporter was 'investigated' te 2026-04-23T21:11:42.319Z FBI Director Kash Patel, New York Times clash over paper's claim its reporter was 'investigated' The New York Times and the FBI have had a war of words after the Gray Lady accused the agency of investigating one of its reporters, something the FBI firmly denies. "The FBI began investigating a New York Times reporter last month after she wrote about the bureau’s director, Kash Patel, using bureau personnel to provide his girlfriend with government security and transportation, according to a person briefed on the matter," the Times began a report on Wednesday. Times reporter Elizabeth Williamson wrote in late February how Patel's girlfriend, country singer Alexis Wilkins, has had beefed-up security, including SWAT teams escorting her on her travels. At the time, FBI spokesman Ben Williamson (no relation) told the paper Wilkins needed such security detail since, "as a direct result of her relationship with Director Patel, she is facing more than a dozen active death threats." FBI DIRECTOR KASH PATEL FILES $250 MILLION LAWSUIT AGAINST THE ATLANTIC OVER ‘DEFAMATORY HIT PIECE’ In Wednesday's report, the Times alleged, "Agents interviewed the girlfriend, queried databases for information on the reporter, Elizabeth Williamson, and recommended moving forward to determine whether Ms. Williamson broke federal stalking laws, the person said." "Those actions prompted concerns among some Justice Department officials who saw the inquiry as retaliation for an article that Mr. Patel and his girlfriend, Alexis Wilkins, did not like, and who determined there was no legal basis to proceed with the investigation, according to the person briefed on the matter," the Times continued.  KASH PATEL CLASHES WITH NBC REPORTER AT NEWS CONFERENCE OVER QUESTIONS ON LAWSUIT, ATLANTIC STORY New York Times executive editor Joe Kahn issued a statement, saying, "The FBI's attempt to criminalize routine reporting is a blatant violation of Elizabeth’s First Amendment rights and another attempt by this administration to prevent journalists from scrutinizing its actions. It’s alarming. It’s unconstitutional. And it’s wrong." Ben Williamson of the FBI told the Times the accusation was "false," adding, "While investigators were concerned about how the aggressive reporting techniques crossed lines of stalking, no further action regarding [Elizabeth] Williamson or the reporting was ever pursued by the FBI." Patel adviser Erica Knight also pushed back against the allegation as the report went viral. "Here's what actually happened: A man threatened to have Alexis Wilkins' face 'canoed by an assault rifle' after reading Williamson's article," Knight wrote. "FBI agents interviewed Alexis about the threat. They asked her about Williamson because Williamson's reporting is what set the defendant off. That is basic victim interview work in a threat case. Williamson was never personally investigated. NYT was told all of this multiple times." "The individual who made the threats told the FBI his threats stemmed from the article penned by Ms. Williamson. This individual has been arrested and charged," she added. FBI DIRECTOR KASH PATEL TELLS MEDIA 'BRING IT ON' IN STERN MESSAGE AFTER BEING SWORN INTO OFFICE Patel himself denied the allegation during his appearance on "Hannity," stressing the Times' previous story about Wilkins' security detail "caused a direct threat of life to my girlfriend." "And that’s not me saying that. This individual has been charged, arrested, and is in court," Patel told Fox News' Sean Hannity on Wednesday. "And he said, as a direct result of The New York Times reporting, he wanted to take a rifle and canoe my girlfriend’s face. We are going to protect not only me and my loved ones, but every American that is threatened." A spokesperson for the Times told Fox News Digital, "The Times's reporting brings important and concerning facts to public light, and we are confident in the accuracy of our article." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea8afa059ccda1fcc1b700 Sydney Sweeney’s 'Devil Wears Prada 2’ cameo reportedly cut after ‘creative decision’ te 2026-04-23T21:11:22.640Z Sydney Sweeney’s 'Devil Wears Prada 2’ cameo reportedly cut after ‘creative decision’ Sydney Sweeney was set to appear in "The Devil Wears Prada 2," but her cameo was ultimately left on the cutting room floor. The 28-year-old actress fueled speculation that she was involved in the highly anticipated sequel to the hit 2006 comedy-drama when she was spotted on the set of "The Devil Wears Prada 2" in New York City last summer. In a report published by Entertainment Weekly on Tuesday, a source said that the "Euphoria" star filmed a short scene for the movie that was slated to appear near the beginning of the movie, but a "creative decision" was later made to remove it. SYDNEY SWEENEY HAS NO FEAR OF FILMING NUDE SCENES AS SHE HIGHLIGHTS BODY TRANSFORMATION FOR ROLE According to the insider, Sweeney played herself as a celebrity client of Emily Charlton (Emily Blunt) in an early sequence of the movie that served to reintroduce Blunt's character in her new role. The three-minute scene unfolded at Dior’s U.S. headquarters in New York, where Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway), Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep) and Nigel Kipling (Stanley Tucci) seek out Charlton's help. The group then discovers Charlton, now a high-powered executive running Dior's U.S. operations, in the middle of styling Sweeney. HAILEY BIEBER WOWS IN SHEER GUCCI, SYDNEY SWEENEY STUNS IN VERSACE AT HOLLYWOOD GALA However, the source told Entertainment Weekly that the team behind "The Devil Wears Prada 2" determined that Sweeney's scene did not fit structurally within the sequence. The insider added that the filmmakers were appreciative of Sweeney’s participation and found the decision to cut the scene to be a difficult one. Fox News Digital has reached out to Sweeney and Disney for comment.  In August 2025, a woman clad in a blue hoodie and sweatpants, who was widely reported to be Sweeney, was photographed on the film's Manhattan set, igniting speculation that the "Anyone But You" star was taking part in the project. At the time, Sweeney was facing a wave of backlash over her controversial jeans campaign for American Eagle. Months later, Sweeney shut down a question about the sighting on the sequel's set and her potential involvement in "The Devil Wears Prada 2." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "I don't know what you're talking about," Sweeney told Screen Rant during a November 2025 interview. During an appearance on Sky News Australia's "The Rita Panahi Show," Kinsey Schofield shared her opinion that the decision to axe Sweeney's cameo may have been politically motivated. While speaking with the "Kinsey Schofield Unfiltered" host and royal expert, Panahi questioned whether the team behind "The Devil Wears Prada 2" could have decided to cut the scene due to the blowback she faced over her American Eagle ads.  "I suspect it has more to do with the overall rumor that Sweeney is a conservative, which is not a very popular club in Hollywood or in the fashion industry," Schofield said.  "But the studio claims that it's just story-related editing," she continued. "Films get reshaped in post-production all the time, and smaller roles are usually the first to end up on the cutting room floor."  "But Sydney is a bankable name right now, and so, if anything, I hope it was about story structure and not some sort of punishment." Sweeney's voter registration surfaced in August 2025 at the height of the American Eagle controversy. Since June 2024, the actress has been registered with the Republican Party of Florida in Monroe County, the New York Post reported, citing public voter records. In January, Sweeney addressed being branded the "MAGA Barbie," noting that she didn't understand the label since she's never spoken out publicly about her political beliefs. For Cosmopolitan's January cover issue, Sweeney spoke to the magazine about how people use her as a "pawn" since she will not discuss politics openly, and said people label her how they see fit. "I’ve never been here to talk about politics. I’ve always been here to make art, so this is just not a conversation I want to be at the forefront of. And I think because of that, people want to take it even further and use me as their own pawn. But it’s somebody else assigning something to me, and I can’t control that," Sweeney said. Upon being asked why she wouldn't correct those fans who associate her with President Donald Trump's "Make America Great Again" fanbase, the "The Housemaid" star said there's "no winning" when it comes to internet opinions. "I haven’t figured it out. I’m not a hateful person. If I say, 'That’s not true,' they’ll come at me like, 'You’re just saying that to look better,'" Sweeney explained. "There’s no winning. There’s never any winning. I just have to continue being who I am, because I know who I am. I can’t make everyone love me. I know what I stand for." Sweeney doubled down and said the world will never know her political beliefs because she doesn't consider herself a "political person." "I'm not a political person. I’m in the arts. I’m not here to speak on politics. That’s not an area I’ve ever even imagined getting into," she said. "It’s not why I became who I am. I became an actor because I like to tell stories, but I don’t believe in hate in any form. I believe we should all love each other and have respect and understanding for one another," Sweeney concluded. Sweeney is currently starring in season three of "Euphoria," which premiered on April 12 on HBO. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Along with original stars Streep, Hathaway, Blunt and Tucci, "The Devil Wears Prada 2" brought back supporting cast members Tracie Thoms and Tibor Feldman. The original film's director, David Frankel, screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna and producer Wendy Finerman also returned for the sequel. In addition to the returning cast members, the movie introduces a new lineup of stars including Kenneth Branagh, Lucy Liu, Justin Theroux, Simone Ashley, Rachel Bloom, B.J. Novak and Patrick Brammall, expanding the film’s fashion and media world. Lady Gaga is confirmed to appear in a cameo and also contributed music to the film. Donatella Versace and Naomi Campbell also filmed cameos for the movie. "The Devil Wears Prada 2" is set to premiere in theaters on May 1. Fox News Digital's Janelle Ash contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea8ae6059ccda1fcc1b6f6 Guatemalan man charged with child porn possession released by Fairfax County despite ICE detainer, DHS says te 2026-04-23T21:11:02.965Z Guatemalan man charged with child porn possession released by Fairfax County despite ICE detainer, DHS says A Guatemalan man living illegally in the U.S. has been arrested by federal immigration agents after he was released from jail by Virginia authorities, despite being charged with possessing child pornography, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Roni Mendez-Escobar was arrested Wednesday in Fairfax County, which has drawn national media attention amid a series of crimes committed by illegal immigrants there in recent months. "This sicko has been charged with multiple counts of possession of child pornography and possession of child pornography with intent to distribute. Despite these heinous crimes, sanctuary politicians in Fairfax County, Virginia, refused to honor ICE’s detainer and released a child predator from jail without notifying ICE," DHS Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis said Thursday. DHS SLAMS ‘INSANE’ 5-YEAR PLEA DEAL FOR ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS WHO ADMITTED FATAL STABBING IN VIRGINIA Mendez-Escobar was initially arrested in October 2025 and charged with 15 felony counts of possession of obscene material and two felony counts of possession of child porn with intent to distribute. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) lodged a detainer with Fairfax County, but it was ignored and he was released days after his arrest without ICE being notified, DHS said. Mendez-Escobar, who had been deported from the U.S. three times since 2015, entered illegally for a fourth time at an unknown place and date, authorities said. ICE PRESSURES SPANBERGER AS FAIRFAX MURDER SUSPECTS TRIGGER NEW DETAINERS IN ‘SANCTUARY’ CLASH Fairfax County has made headlines in recent months over a string of crimes tied to illegal immigrants. Earlier this month, Misael Lopez Gomez, also an illegal immigrant from Guatemala, was arrested and charged with murder and felony child abuse after bludgeoning his own 3-month-old daughter to death. In March, Anibal Armando Chavarria Muy, also from Guatemala, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder after fatally stabbing a man inside his home. Abdul Jalloh, an illegal immigrant from Sierra Leone with a long criminal history including more than 30 arrests, was charged with murder after fatally stabbing Stephanie Minter at a bus stop. This week, Israel Flores Ortiz, 18, was sentenced to 360 days in jail after being convicted of groping several female classmates in Fairfax High School hallways earlier this year. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea8abe059ccda1fcc1b6d8 Bret Taylor’s Sierra buys YC-backed AI startup Fragment te 2026-04-23T21:10:22.449Z Bret Taylor’s Sierra buys YC-backed AI startup Fragment Sierra, the AI customer service agent startup founded by technologist Bret Taylor, announced today that it has acquired the YC-backed French startup Fragment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea88b8059ccda1fcc1b687 Rep Tim Burchett convinced that aliens exist, says he's 'seen too much' in government briefings te 2026-04-23T21:01:44.413Z Rep Tim Burchett convinced that aliens exist, says he's 'seen too much' in government briefings Rep. Tim Burchett said during a Tuesday interview that he believes aliens exist, citing government briefings, pilot testimony and what he described as video and photographic evidence shown to him by officials. "We’ve seen too much. I’ve seen too much," Burchett said on "Piers Morgan Uncensored." "Not myself personally, but when I’ve been briefed by government officials, video, pictures. Some of the best-trained pilots in the world have described having close collisions with some sort of aircraft or apparatus, and so I think it’s time that they come clean." Burchett made the remarks after host Piers Morgan pressed him directly on whether he believes extraterrestrial life exists. "Yes, sir, I do," Burchett said. FORMER DEFENSE OFFICIAL MAKES EARTH-SHATTERING UFO REVELATION AS UNEXPLAINED DRONES LEAVE MILLIONS ON EDGE Burchett said his belief was shaped in part by religious interpretation, pointing to biblical passages as possible descriptions of advanced technology. "Genesis one, chapter one, 'God created the heavens and the earth.' You look at the Book of Ezekiel, Ezekiel saw the wheel, and it described a wheel within a wheel with some sort of landing craft." Morgan expressed skepticism about whether any claims rise to the level of verifiable proof, even as he acknowledged the vastness of the universe. NJ LAWMAKER FIRES BACK AFTER PENTAGON DISMISSES CLAIM DRONES MAY BE LINKED TO IRAN: 'WEAKNESS AND STUPIDITY' "So I guess the more difficult question for you is you’ve seen and heard about what we would describe as phenomena, but it’s unexplained phenomena. Have you ever seen any cold, hard, irrefutable factual evidence to support alien life?" Morgan asked. Burchett acknowledged he has not personally witnessed unidentified craft but argued that testimony from military personnel and officials carries weight. "Have I seen a craft or anything fly over me that was unidentifiable? No, sir, I have not personally," Burchett said. "I have to question why a pilot, some of the best in the world, would risk their reputations coming forth and telling me this stuff." UFO COVER USED BY GOVERNMENT TO ‘HIDE A LOT OF THINGS,’ FORMER NASA AGENT SAYS Burchett also described a reported encounter relayed to him by a former Navy serviceman involving a large, silent object. "This craft flew over them and then it took off without any noise or any disturbance around them," Burchett said. "The descriptions they gave were very vivid and very similar." He described sonar detections of large, fast-moving objects and suggested the ocean could be a plausible location for unknown phenomena. "There’s five deepwater areas. We have a lot of sightings in the air over that," Burchett said. "Something as big as a football field has been traced on our sonar that went over 200 miles an hour." "When they make a sighting like this, they’re pulled off the line and they will get a psych evaluation," Burchett said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE He suggested the federal government is withholding information about unidentified aerial phenomena and criticized what he described as a lack of transparency. "I feel like this is something that’s being held back for whatever reason," Burchett said. "I have no faith in our federal government will release any of this stuff." Morgan pointed to the possible shock and uncertainty that could follow a full disclosure of classified UFO government findings. "Is the world, is America, is the wider world ready?" Morgan said. "It’s not the government’s job to decide what I can and cannot handle," Burchett said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea88a4059ccda1fcc1b67e Oilers fan throws rotisserie chicken on ice in loss to Anaheim te 2026-04-23T21:01:24.969Z Oilers fan throws rotisserie chicken on ice in loss to Anaheim As we have discussed several times recently, the Stanley Cup Playoffs are home to some of the most superstitious human beings on the planet. Several of the most famous traditions in the sport stem from fans and players alike doing something born out of superstition. Take the Detroit Red Wings and their octopus toss, whose eight legs symbolize the eight wins it took to win a Stanley Cup back when the league was much smaller. It would appear as though some deranged Edmonton Oilers fan tried starting a new tradition of tossing something onto the ice during their first round matchup with the Anaheim Ducks in hopes of sparking a Cup run, though I'm not sure this one will have the same traction as the one in the Motor City. AMERICAN HOCKEY STAR ZACH WERENSKI REACTS TO NATIONAL ANTHEM BOOS First of all, kudos to whomever was able to sneak an entire rotisserie chicken into a playoff hockey game (probably a millennial, given their propensity for blowing their mortgages on them). I have several questions about the logistics of that endeavor, but on second thought, it's probably best I keep those to myself. Secondly, shortly after this poultry product made its way onto the ice, the Oilers would give up two late goals in the third period to give Anaheim the win and a 1-1 series split heading back to Southern California. I'm sure the person responsible for this is feeling a great amount of shame for their actions this morning. Not because there is anything inherently wrong with throwing stuff on the ice, as we discussed, but because, from the looks of it, their antics almost assuredly cursed the Oilers and handed the Ducks the win on a silver platter. Speaking of "ducks," I'm starting to think this wasn't a rotisserie chicken, but rather a roast duck. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Get it? Because they're playing the Anaheim Ducks? Very clever, Oilers fans! I'd imagine much like the viral Ottawa Senators fan, our chicken tosser will be banished to a foreign country, forced to live his or her days out in exile until the Oilers inevitably blow it in the Finals again this year. Nice going, Colonel Sanders! Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea8891059ccda1fcc1b675 Noncitizen ex-Kansas mayor pleads guilty to illegally voting multiple times te 2026-04-23T21:01:05.356Z Noncitizen ex-Kansas mayor pleads guilty to illegally voting multiple times A Mexican native green card holder who recently served as mayor of a small Kansas town pleaded guilty to voter fraud after illegally voting multiple times, according to federal authorities. He also falsely claimed U.S. citizenship on voter registration documents. The case comes as debate continues over voter fraud and election integrity, with the Trump administration pushing measures aimed at cracking down on illegal immigration and tightening election safeguards. Jose "Joe" Ceballos, who formerly served as mayor of Coldwater, Kansas, for two terms, pleaded guilty this week to three counts of disorderly election conduct following a prosecution by Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach’s office, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Ceballos also has a prior conviction for battery in 1995. He was issued a green card in 1990 and applied for U.S. citizenship in February. COLOMBIAN WOMAN CHARGED WITH ILLEGALLY VOTING IN 2024 ELECTION STEALING $400,000 IN TAXPAYER FUNDED BENEFITS On that citizenship application, federal authorities allege he falsely claimed that he had never previously claimed to be a U.S. citizen. Assistant DHS Secretary Lauren Bis credited the Trump-era SAVE program for helping bring Ceballos to justice. The database is used to help states determine who is in the country legally versus illegally, but Democrats, including the Shapiro administration in Pennsylvania, have blamed alleged discrepancies in the system after illegal immigrant truckers were found to hold their state’s CDLs. "The SAVE program is a critical tool for state and local governments to safeguard the integrity of elections across the country," Bis said. "President Trump has been unequivocal: Nothing is more fundamental than the integrity and security of our elections." Bis said the Ceballos case is an exemplar for why Congress must pass the SAVE America Act, which she called "commonsense legislation that requires voters to present photo ID and implements other critical measures to protect federal elections from fraud." "Our elections belong to American citizens, not foreign citizens," she said. STATE CONSERVATIVES DEMAND ACTION ON NONCITIZEN VOTING: ‘TIME FOR CONGRESS TO LISTEN’ Bis’ office shared with Fox News Digital a facsimile of a Kansas state voter registration form on which Ceballos falsely claimed to be a citizen, as well as his naturalization application on which he had attested that he had never made such a claim. Since April 2025, more than 24,000 cases have been identified via the SAVE system as potential noncitizens who were on the voter rolls, according to DHS. In November, Kobach announced the original charges against Ceballos, describing him as "recently reelected" in Coldwater. NICK SHIRLEY ALLEGES POTENTIAL VOTER FRAUD LOOPHOLE IN CALIFORNIA THAT COULD ENABLE ILLEGALS TO VOTE At the time, USCIS spokesman Matthew Tragesser called the situation "absolutely unacceptable and sad," but said it was no surprise "given the years of lax voting security in the United States."  "From day one, the Trump administration has made strengthening the SAVE program a top priority so states can verify that only U.S. citizens are on the voter rolls," he said. "I’m grateful that President Trump implemented the SAVE program to help states and to prevent situations like this," added Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab. Fox News Digital's Kiera McDonald contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea8869059ccda1fcc1b667 Trump’s Dreams for a Battleship Led to His Navy Secretary’s Ouster te 2026-04-23T21:00:25.435Z Trump’s Dreams for a Battleship Led to His Navy Secretary’s Ouster The Navy secretary, John Phelan, was supposed to deliver the first of the president’s ships by 2028. The timeline was nearly impossible. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea8665059ccda1fcc1b625 Hoop emergency: Gyms across Valley, nation shutting down basketball courts te 2026-04-23T20:51:49.185Z Hoop emergency: Gyms across Valley, nation shutting down basketball courts GLENDALE – It’s a scene that has played out for decades across the country: hoopers gathering in one place to get their fix playing basketball. Local rec centers, high school gyms, commercial gyms, it didn’t matter. They would play wherever they could. But over the past two years, commercial gyms have raised a question: Is maintaining full-court basketball facilities worth it? The courts may bring in new members who stay loyal and keep coming back, but more and more, local gyms are shifting to other, more lucrative business models, whether it’s adding pickleball courts or adding more workout spaces. While there is little national data to track the trend, hoopers from New Jersey to Washington are posting on social media sites that gyms such as LA Fitness and EōS Fitness are closing their courts, leaving players without a place to play.  That trend has arrived in Arizona. EōS Fitness is one of the largest commercial gyms in Arizona with more than 40 locations across the Phoenix area. With its membership prices, open-24/7 model, and basketball courts ranging from full court to half court, it has become the gym of choice for basketball players in the Valley.  That was until recently, when EōS announced that its courts will be closing in early April across multiple Valley locations. The courts will soon be replaced with another section of weights to lure more customers. Several members were not pleased with the sudden change. In the North Phoenix/Glendale area, several members said they plan to, or have already canceled their membership. Prince Mwape is one of the few people who would arrive at EōS to play basketball as opposed to lifting weights. EōS’ decision will have consequences. “I’m most likely not going to keep my membership,” Mwape said. “I’m planning on switching to LA Fitness soon because of their convenience and overall gym experience.” A spokesperson for EōS in Glendale said EōS does not view smaller gyms like LA Fitness or VASA as competitors, despite having a full-court basketball gym. They are competing with Life Time Fitness and Amped Fitness which have started opening locations in Arizona. Mwape liked what EōS had to offer, but there is a limit. “The prices at EōS were actually higher than most other gyms but their equipment and basketball court made it worth it,” Mwape said. “I feel like gyms care about environment and vibes more than actual exercise as of now.” EoS Fitness is actually considered a low-cost, high-value gym rather than an expensive one, with membership rates often starting as low as $9.99 per month, but a spokesperson for EōS said the gym plans to transform its courts into rooms with different lighting and equipment to bring in influencers and encourage people to record their workouts. This is an area where gyms such as EōS believe they can stand out.  After the COVID-19 pandemic, people began to care more about their health and started going to the gym in record numbers. According to ABC Fitness reports, in 2024, Gen Z made up 29% of new members in gyms during the first quarter, when people tend to sign up the most. Gen Z and Millennials now represent the majority of people at gyms (62%). This has led gyms to prioritize these customers and shift from their old model to appeal to these new members. Wanting to stand out and keep this generation as loyal customers, several gyms have begun to try new things to encourage recording and create a separate atmosphere from their main weights area. In February, Amped Fitness opened its first location in Glendale. One of its biggest attractions was the Aura Pilates room. On the app, people could sign up for a pilates class that is included with a membership. What’s notable about this is that this Amped location sits where an LA Fitness used to sit – where people would gather to play basketball. A spokesperson from Amped Fitness said that Amped has one basketball court throughout the entire country (in Florida), but they simply did not see the need for one at the Glendale location.  Instead, they added a pilates room and a space for yoga and stretching.  The replacement of basketball courts with pickleball courts is another growing national trend as gyms try to capitalize on an emerging market for one of the fastest growing sports in the country. In 2025, there were 24.3 million Americans playing pickleball – a 22.8% increase from 2024. Infrastructure expanded significantly as well, with over 18,258 total locations and 82,613 courts nationwide One reason gyms may no longer feel the need for basketball courts is the maintenance cost. A spokesperson from EōS said that the cost of keeping the court up to date, fixing broken backboards and rims, is a big reason to abandon the idea. Another issue the gyms did not want to comment on publicly was the squabbles that sometimes occur on basketball courts. Basketball is a competitive sport. Several times at that particular EōS location, there have been near altercations before the staff intervened. Even if court availability is dropping, players still have choices where to play and several compete at private gyms or in adult rec leagues. VASA Fitness is a smaller commercial gym in Phoenix that has four locations in the entire state. All four locations have full-court basketball gyms, with one of these gyms being less than two miles away from an EōS location without a court. A spokesperson from VASA said that they have seen an uptick in daily check-ins as well as new memberships. VASA understands what is required to maintain courts and keep members happy. It’s up to management and staff to handle issues and remind members that it is a special amenity they want people to enjoy. John McGowan used to play basketball at commercial gyms, but that’s not always possible now.  “With commercial gyms not having full-court basketball courts it doesn’t make me want to buy a membership,” he said. “If they have a court it makes me want to buy a membership and keep showing up, playing basketball then lifting weights. It would keep me motivated instead of showing up to seeing just weights.” McGowan is one of many adult men who spend their time playing in rec leagues and staying active, but for a growing number, the cost may not be worth it compared to what commercial gyms could offer. “Playing at a private gym compared to a commercial gym does have its pros and cons,” McGowan said. “At private gyms you know everyone and there is a set time compared to commercial gyms where you can meet new people.”  EōS Fitness continues to build more locations across the state. The same goes for Amped Fitness, which is planning to open a new location in Mesa this summer. For many recreational basketball players, the hope is that the newer locations will feature basketball courts to replace the ones that closed in the past. Luckily for local players, VASA Fitness and LA Fitness said they have no plans to shut down their courts in the near future, perhaps making these locations the new homes for Phoenix-area residents to get their hoop fix. The post Hoop emergency: Gyms across Valley, nation shutting down basketball courts appeared first on Cronkite News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea864b059ccda1fcc1b5e6 DeSantis taunts Jeffries with Florida invite — Dem leader responds with $20M warning shot te 2026-04-23T20:51:23.585Z DeSantis taunts Jeffries with Florida invite — Dem leader responds with $20M warning shot There's no let up in the verbal fireworks between House Democratic Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries and Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida in their war of words over congressional redistricting. One day after DeSantis on Wednesday taunted Jeffries, saying "there’s nothing that could be better for Republicans in Florida than to see Jeffries … everywhere around this state," the top Democrat in the House fired back. Pointing to the announcement Thursday morning from a top super PAC aligned with House Democrats that it will shell out $20 million to target potentially vulnerable Florida Republican members of Congress, Jeffries said the move is "making it clear that we're on offense. That's our Democratic gift to Ron DeSantis and the Florida Republicans, who he is putting in jeopardy." The trading of trash talk between the congressman from New York and the two-term Sunshine State governor comes ahead of next week's special session of the Florida legislature that DeSantis called to enact congressional redistricting to create additional right-leaning U.S. House seats. DESANTIS, JEFFRIES TRADE VERBAL FIRE OVER CONGRESSIONAL REDISTRICTING Florida is the latest battleground between President Donald Trump and Republicans versus Democrats in the high-stakes showdown over congressional redistricting. Both parties have been redrawing the House district lines in states they control to gain partisan advantages heading into this year's midterm elections, when the GOP will be defending its razor-thin congressional majority. Pressure from fellow Republicans is mounting on DeSantis to take action after the passage earlier this week in Virginia of a congressional redistricting referendum, which if it clears legal hurdles, will give the Democrat-controlled legislature — rather than the current nonpartisan commission — temporary redistricting power through the 2030 election. It could result in a 10-1 advantage for Democrats in Virginia's congressional delegation, up from their current 6-5 edge. VIRGINIA VOTE GIVES DEMOCRATS MIDTERM MAP EDGE - SPARKS GOP BLAME GAME DeSantis called next week's special session to create more GOP-friendly congressional seats in a state where Republicans currently control 20 of 28 congressional districts. But the road ahead for Florida Republicans isn't easy: they already changed the House district lines four years ago, and it's illegal under the state constitution to draw maps for partisan gain, which is known as gerrymandering. Jeffries on Wednesday took aim at what he's dubbed "dummymander," which is a play on gerrymander, and argued that redrawing the maps in a state where the GOP suffered setbacks earlier this year in special legislative elections would harm Republican members of Congress. "Our message to Florida Republicans is, ‘F around and find out,’" Jeffries told reporters as he referenced next week's redistricting legislative session. Jeffries said the redistricting move would lead Democrats to increase their target list of vulnerable Florida House Republicans. He warned DeSantis and Republicans that "the electoral tide is turning in Florida," DEMOCRATS NARROWLY WIN CONGRESSIONAL REDISTRICTING SHOWDOWN IN VIRGINIA Pushing back, DeSantis said "Please. Be my guest. I will pay for you to come down to Florida to campaign." "I’ll put you up in the Florida governor’s mansion. We will take you fishing," the governor added. Aiming to prevent what happened during his first term in the White House when Democrats reclaimed the House majority in the 2018 midterms, Trump last spring first floated the idea of rare, but not unheard of, mid-decade congressional redistricting. The mission was simple: redraw congressional district maps in red states to pad the GOP's fragile House majority to keep control of the chamber in the midterms, when the party in power traditionally faces political headwinds and loses seats. When asked by reporters last summer about his plan to add Republican-leaning House seats across the country, the president said, "Texas will be the biggest one. And that’ll be five." Republican Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas called a special session of the GOP-dominated state legislature to pass the new map. But Democratic state lawmakers, who broke quorum for two weeks as they fled Texas in a bid to delay the passage of the redistricting bill, energized Democrats across the country. Among those leading the fight against Trump's redistricting was Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom of California. DEMOCRACY ’26: STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE FOX NEWS ELECTION HUB California voters in November overwhelmingly passed Proposition 50, a ballot initiative that temporarily sidetracked the left-leaning state's nonpartisan redistricting commission and returned the power to draw the congressional maps to the Democratic-dominated legislature. That is expected to result in five more Democratic-leaning congressional districts in California, which aimed to counter the move by Texas to redraw their maps. The fight quickly spread beyond Texas and California. Republican-controlled Missouri and Ohio and swing state North Carolina, where the GOP dominates the legislature, have drawn new maps as part of the president's push. In blows to Republicans, a Utah district judge late last year rejected a congressional district map drawn by the state's GOP-dominated legislature and instead approved an alternate that will create a Democratic-leaning district ahead of the midterms. Republicans in Indiana's Senate in December defied Trump, shooting down a redistricting bill that had passed the state House. The showdown in the Indiana statehouse grabbed plenty of national attention. Virginia was in the redistricting spotlight the past month, leading up to this week's election, where the Democrat-supported referendum passed by a narrow three-point margin. Now, the fight moves to Florida, where the special legislative session gets underway Tuesday. But no proposed maps have been circulated yet to state lawmakers, and DeSantis and Republicans in the legislature have had strained relations. Regardless, there's pressure coming from Washington, in wake of the Virginia vote, for Florida to take action. "Florida has the right and the intention to do it. And my view is that they should," House Speaker Mike Johnson told reporters on Wednesday when asked if Florida's maps should be redrawn in time for the midterms. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea8637059ccda1fcc1b5dd Patriots say they 'fully support' Mike Vrabel amid latest in controversy involving Dianna Russini te 2026-04-23T20:51:03.897Z Patriots say they 'fully support' Mike Vrabel amid latest in controversy involving Dianna Russini The New England Patriots released a statement ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft on Thursday night voicing their support of head coach Mike Vrabel, who is involved in controversy with reporter Dianna Russini. "The New England Patriots fully support Mike Vrabel’s decision to prioritize his family first, as well as his own well-being," the statement from the Patriots read. "Mike has been open with us about his commitment to being the best version of himself for his family, this team and our fans, and we respect the steps he is taking to follow through on that commitment.   "We are confident in the leadership and communication Mike has established with our personnel staff throughout this pre-draft process. While he will not be present at the facility on Saturday, we know the draft evaluations are complete and Eliot Wolf and his personnel staff are prepared to execute our draft as planned this weekend." This is a breaking news story. More to come. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea860d059ccda1fcc1b5b3 ‘Got to get fixed:’ Billing delays, coverage issues still plague Tricare patients, providers te 2026-04-23T20:50:21.914Z ‘Got to get fixed:’ Billing delays, coverage issues still plague Tricare patients, providers Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea83e2059ccda1fcc1b4a4 New Russini-Vrabel photos raise ESPN conflict questions but the network won't answer them te 2026-04-23T20:41:06.404Z New Russini-Vrabel photos raise ESPN conflict questions but the network won't answer them ESPN declined Thursday to answer a series of straightforward questions from OutKick/Fox News Digital about Dianna Russini’s coverage of NFL head coach Mike Vrabel during her time at the network. In an email, ESPN vice president of communications Derek Volner said: "We have no comment at this time. If that changes, we will let you know." That response came after we asked whether ESPN was aware of any personal relationship between Russini and Vrabel while Russini worked there. We also asked: SAGE STEELE RECALLS HOW STEPHEN A SMITH WARNED HER AGAINST SPEAKING OUT WHILE STILL AT ESPN Those are fair questions. In pictures exclusively obtained by the New York Post and published via Page Six, Vrabel and Russini were spotted together inside a bar in March 2020. "They were kissing and they were all over each other," an eyewitness told the New York Post. "He had a ring on." MIKE VRABEL AND DIANNA RUSSINI SEEN KISSING AT NYC BAR IN NEWLY SURFACED 2020 PHOTOS: REPORT The timing matters because Russini was still at ESPN then, not at her later stop with The Athletic. The NFL reporter joined ESPN in 2015 (moving to the NFL beat in 2017) and left in 2023. And ESPN’s own record makes clear that Vrabel and the Titans were part of Russini’s beat. In a 2021 press release announcing Russini’s contract extension, ESPN highlighted her interview with "Titans’ head coach Mike Vrabel and All-Pro running back Derrick Henry" ahead of the AFC Championship and noted that she was first to report Julio Jones signing with Tennessee. In 2023, ESPN’s NFL Draft coverage plan listed Russini as the reporter stationed with the Titans in their war room. Vrabel spent six seasons in Tennessee from 2018-2023, putting her Titans' reporting during that time into question. That's what turns this into an ESPN story, not just a tabloid one. JORDON HUDSON SHARES CRITICAL FEEDBACK TOWARD PODCASTERS AFTER TENSE PHONE CALL REVELATION The public doesn't need ESPN to weigh in on anyone’s private marriage, which is why we didn't ask about either Russini or Vrabel's personal situation. We asked questions to which the public deserves answers: did a reporter covering the league have a personal connection to a coach she covered, was that situation disclosed to ESPN management, and were any safeguards put in place? ESPN elected not to answer any of those questions. That silence stands out because Disney’s Standards of Business Conduct say employees should "act responsibly" in professional relationships and avoid situations where a conflict, or even an apparent conflict, exists between the company’s interests and their own personal interests. A separate Disney journalistic-integrity brief says ESPN’s mission is to provide "credible, timely, contextual, and trustworthy information," supported by detailed editorial guidelines and oversight from the ESPN Editorial Board. Maybe ESPN knew about the situation and handled it properly. Maybe it determined there was nothing to disclose. Maybe it reviewed the matter and found no breach of policy. But by refusing to answer even the most basic disclosure-and-recusal questions, the network is asking the public to simply trust that its internal standards worked exactly as intended. That's a tough ask given that this isn't the first time the network's credibility has come into question. Far from it. NFL COMMISSIONER ROGER GOODELL FACES MULTIPLE QUESTIONS OVER GIANTS CO-OWNER'S EMAILS WITH JEFFREY EPSTEIN While everyone focuses on the responses by Russini, Vrabel, The Athletic, the New England Patriots and all the current figures in this scandal, we must not forget about the one that seems to have played a central role from the very beginning. ESPN has its own questions to answer, but so far, it won't. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea83ce059ccda1fcc1b3ea GOP infighting erupts over immigration bill that would shield millions from deportation te 2026-04-23T20:40:46.666Z GOP infighting erupts over immigration bill that would shield millions from deportation House Republicans are sharply divided over a bipartisan immigration reform bill, with one GOP lawmaker calling on President Donald Trump to intervene.  For months, GOP lawmakers have fiercely debated the Dignity Act, whose Republican sponsor, Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., is pushing for the immigration proposal to be marked up in committee and receive a vote on the floor. The Miami Republican has quickly run into opposition from a swath of conservatives in the GOP conference, who have ripped the proposal as "mass amnesty" and a wholesale rejection of the president’s immigration enforcement  agenda. "The DIGNIDAD Act … is a betrayal of the values that we ran on last election cycle," Rep. Brandon Gill, R-Texas, told Fox News Digital in an interview, referring to the bill’s original Spanish name. "We ran on mass deportations. We said we're going to do that, so we should." LATINO VOTERS ARE 'NO LONGER SLEEPING,' UNIVISION PRESIDENT WARNS GOP, DEMS But Salazar, whose heavily Latino district Trump narrowly won in 2024, is offering a starkly different approach.  "Now that the border is secured … what are we going to do with those people who do not have a criminal record and have contributed to the economy," Salazar said at a press conference on Wednesday. "The economy still needs them." The immigration standoff highlights the fissures in the coalition that elected a Republican trifecta in 2024. The Miami Republican is one of Democrats’ top targets in November's midterm elections. Salazar, who first introduced the legislation several years ago, said she has been in conversation with the White House, but did not specify whether she had talked directly with Trump.  "It's up to him, as an elected official, to determine when is the right timing," Salazar said of Trump. "When does he want to do this within his presidency?" "No other president has the political guts to do this, Republicans or Democrats in the last 40 years," she added. When reached for comment, a White House official told Fox News Digital the administration is happy to review legislation but is "focused on enforcing the current immigration laws and deporting the millions and millions of criminal illegal aliens that Joe Biden let in our country." Salazar’s Dignity Act does not provide a pathway to citizenship, but it would make millions of migrants who came into the United States prior to Biden’s presidency eligible for work without fear of deportation.  The legislation would also increase funding for border security, require employers to use E-Verify to verify an individual's legal status and create a pathway for DACA recipients to obtain permanent residency, among other provisions. HOUSE DEMS CLASH OVER SCHUMER-TRUMP DEAL AS JEFFRIES BLASTS LACK OF ICE REFORMS GOP supporters say the bill is attempting to appeal to the "mass middle" who want some legal protections for long-term migrants with no criminal records who are contributing to their communities — while also slamming the door shut on those who illegally entered the country beginning in 2021. "I think, frankly, this is what America is looking for," Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., a Republican cosponsor of the bill, told Fox News Digital. "It covers a lot of concerns left and right. "I think most people want some level of decency," Bacon added. "You've been here for a while, you’ve got a family, you're working, no criminal record." Conservative Republicans aren’t buying it.  "It's just amnesty. That's all that is," Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., an immigration hawk, told Fox News Digital.  Gill said he remains vigorously opposed to the bill after meeting with Salazar for nearly an hour Wednesday to discuss the Dignity Act. "This is one we're just diametrically opposed to in irreconcilable ways," the Texas Republican said, adding that he and Salazar agree on many other policy issues. "I do believe that it very clearly constitutes amnesty." Despite no clear path forward, Salazar has vowed to continue engaging skeptics about the immigration reform legislation.  She has also shot down the idea of using a discharge petition to team up with Democrats and force a vote on the House floor. "I’m going to do it the hard way," Salazar told Fox News Digital. "I am sure we're going to be able to get to a yes, and we're going to be able to solve immigration within the Trump administration," she added. "I have no doubt about that. Only God the Father knows the time. I'm just waiting." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea8177059ccda1fcc1af50 Several People Are Shot at a Mall in Louisiana te 2026-04-23T20:30:47.986Z Several People Are Shot at a Mall in Louisiana The state attorney general said on social media that “a weapon or weapons” had been discharged in the food court at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea8162059ccda1fcc1af2b United Farmworkers tells 9th Circuit members face continued detainment risk te 2026-04-23T20:30:26.490Z United Farmworkers tells 9th Circuit members face continued detainment risk Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea7d08059ccda1fcc1ae5a Harvard students revolt over new grading policy they call ‘racist’ te 2026-04-23T20:11:52.882Z Harvard students revolt over new grading policy they call ‘racist’ Some Harvard students have launched a petition urging the university to abandon plans to pursue grading reform, calling it "racist."  "This petition calls on Harvard to reject the proposed grading policy, arguing that it is not merely flawed but racially harmful in effect," a petition on Change.org started by Angelina Agostini, a freshman at Harvard College, reads.  "We center racism as a core concern, contending that although the policy is framed as neutral ‘differentiation,’ it functions as a system of ranking and sorting that mirrors and reinforces existing racial and socioeconomic hierarchies," the petition reads. "Because first-generation, low-income (FGLI) students and students of color are disproportionately affected by structural inequities long before arriving on campus, the policy would compound those disadvantages rather than correct them."  HARVARD ALUM BLASTS DEI POLICIES AFTER 'WOKE' VALUES DRIVE LONGTIME PROFESSOR'S EXIT On March 30, Amanda Claybaugh, dean of undergraduate education, announced that Harvard College would postpone its controversial grading reform to fall 2027 and implement a new "SAT+" grade, The Harvard Crimson reported. The initial version of the reform was a "strict cap on A grades," which "drew sharp backlash from students and cautious concern from faculty," the student newspaper reported.  In February, The Harvard Crimson noted that the proposal came following a October 2025 report from Claybaugh which found that more than 60% of grades Harvard undergraduates received were A’s, compared to only a quarter of grades 20 years ago. The report found that grade inflation started to increase in the late 2010s, surging during the COVID-19 pandemic, and is now leveling off. HARVARD UNIVERSITY'S ALLEGED TIES TO CHINESE PARAMILITARY GROUP, IRAN-BACKED RESEARCH SPARK GOP PROBE The modified reform will institute three significant changes, namely delaying the implementation by a year, adjusting how the cap on A grades is estimated, and adding a new grade within the Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (SAT/UNSAT) grading system. In a letter directed to "Harvard College Undergraduate Students, FAS Faculty, Amanda Claybaugh, Undergraduate Educational Policy Committee, and whomever else this may concern," Agostini and another student wrote, "The proposed grading policy is blatantly racist. Its harms are not hypothetical and have a history of heavily harming and burdening students of color and first-generation, low-income (FGLI) students." "To everyone reading this letter, we want to reiterate that FGLI students of color are no less capable, intelligent, or deserving than their more privileged peers," the letter continued. "What differs is the burden we are forced to carry. Policies like this shift the costs of institutional decisions onto marginalized students while dismissing the resulting harm as accidental or nonexistent. So-called ‘neutral’ standards can produce racial outcomes without discriminatory intent (Inoue, 2023). History shows where this leads, and ignoring those lessons only ensures the harm will be repeated." FEDERAL COMPLAINT TARGETS BOSTON SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR WHITES-ONLY TEACHER TRAINING ON RACISM Agostini and her co-signer also called Harvard’s history "sexist, racist, and classist," and urged the faculty not to repeat that history.  "We urge you to center the well-being of your students rather than reputational concerns," they wrote. "Do not act on the whims of current reputation and forget how it will be remembered. Harvard history is sexist, racist, and classist. Regardless of its intent, this policy will reinforce that legacy." They continued, "Let us work together in shaping a future that is supportive for all students while also expanding upon Harvard’s rigorous educational environment. This means creating targeted resources that acknowledge differences in experiences and identities, embracing different educational pedagogy, and recentering the enriching academic experience that is expected of Harvard." Fox News Digital reached out to Harvard and Agostini via Change.org for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea7cf5059ccda1fcc1ae51 Jeanine Pirro reveals how high-tech car thieves 'rewrite the brain’ of vehicles and ship them overseas te 2026-04-23T20:11:33.330Z Jeanine Pirro reveals how high-tech car thieves 'rewrite the brain’ of vehicles and ship them overseas U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro said Thursday that a recently busted international car theft ring could steal a vehicle in less than 60 seconds without swiping keys, smashing windows or hot wiring, instead using a specialized piece of technology to "rewrite the brain" of the car. "There's no drama. And they've got something called an Autel... that is a very simple device that literally rewrites the brain of the vehicle," Pirro said on "Fox & Friends." The suspects in the car ring operated in Pennsylvania, Maryland and Washington, D.C. Once they successfully hacked into a car, they allegedly disabled tracking systems, including GPS and Bluetooth, to avoid detection, Pirro said. PIRRO WARNS CAR THEFT RING USED NEW TECH TO QUICKLY ACCESS VEHICLES: 'GONE IN 60 SECONDS' They then transported them to a "cooling off zone," like a Marriott hotel in Pennsylvania or another location in D.C.'s Navy Yard, Pirro said, where license plates and VINs were swapped, before the cars were allegedly loaded onto transport carriers at ports in Savannah, Georgia, and Baltimore, Maryland. "These cars are then transported to Africa. And they put them on these cargo holders where they label the holder 'Furniture' so that it doesn't get the scrutiny that it would normally get if it were labeled 'Vehicles,'" said Pirro. DRIVERS TARGETED IN EMERGING CRIME TREND HAVE ONE THING IN COMMON Pirro on Wednesday announced a 15-count federal indictment targeting the ring, which she said uses Autels to recalibrate a vehicle’s internal computer, allowing them to program a blank key fob instead of using more traditional methods to steal cars. Hondas are the most popular make of car to steal in the U.S., she said, adding that authorities are pursuing about 100 more vehicles in connection with the auto theft ring. "Bang, less than 60 seconds, the car is gone. It's cooled off, transported and then shipped to Africa. No one is looking in the container, and they're making a fortune," Pirro stressed. "These are old crimes being committed in new ways." Fox News Digital's Stephen Sorace contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea7ccc059ccda1fcc1ae31 Instagram tests a new ‘Instants’ app for sharing disappearing photos te 2026-04-23T20:10:52.392Z Instagram tests a new ‘Instants’ app for sharing disappearing photos The app lets users share disappearing photos with their friends that can be viewed only once and remain available for 24 hours. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea7cb8059ccda1fcc1ae1f Legal experts skeptical of DOJ’s criminal case against Southern Poverty Law Center te 2026-04-23T20:10:32.039Z Legal experts skeptical of DOJ’s criminal case against Southern Poverty Law Center Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea7a93059ccda1fcc1add7 Howard Lutnick shuts down Dem questions over Jeffrey Epstein at budget hearing te 2026-04-23T20:01:23.775Z Howard Lutnick shuts down Dem questions over Jeffrey Epstein at budget hearing Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick repeatedly shut down questions about his past ties to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein during a budget hearing Thursday. He refused to address discrepancies in his statements and insisted the setting was "not" the place to discuss them because he was appearing before the House Appropriations Committee to discuss the budget. Lutnick deflected as Rep. Grace Meng, D-N.Y., pressed him on why he claimed to have cut off contact with Epstein in 2005 despite evidence they remained in touch for years afterward, amid mounting calls for his removal from the Trump administration. TRUMP COMMERCE SECRETARY HOWARD LUTNICK TO APPEAR FOR HOUSE EPSTEIN PROBE, COMER SAYS The clash underscores intensifying scrutiny over Lutnick’s past relationship with Epstein and raises fresh questions about the consistency of his account, as lawmakers weigh oversight of the Commerce Department and demand greater transparency from senior officials tied to the late financier’s network. During the hearing, Meng pointed to reports that Lutnick visited Epstein’s private island in 2012 and exchanged business emails as recently as 2018. She asked why Lutnick had previously said he was never "in a room" with Epstein after 2005. Lutnick did not answer her inquiries, instead saying he had agreed to address "any and all questions" in a separate session with lawmakers in the coming weeks. "Today I am here to testify about the budget," he said, repeating that he had "nothing to hide." HOUSE FREEDOM CAUCUS BID TO CENSURE DEMOCRAT OVER EPSTEIN LINKS GOES DOWN IN FLAMES The same pattern played out later in the hearing when Rep. Madeleine Dean, D-Pa., confronted Lutnick more forcefully, accusing him of lying about the extent of his relationship with Epstein and pressing him on past business ties. "Why did you lie about your relationship with Jeffrey Epstein?" she pressed, urging the Commerce secretary to respond publicly rather than in a closed-door setting. Lutnick again declined to engage, pointing to a future appearance before another committee and refusing to answer directly. Dean cut him off, saying, "Let the record reflect—you’re dodging the question. The cover-up continues," before raising the possibility that President Donald Trump could remove him from his post. Lutnick has sought to downplay his past relationship with Epstein amid pressure from the public for the late sex offender's associates to be revealed. The two lived next door to each other in New York, but Lutnick told Congress he "barely had anything to do with that person." The Trump administration has so far dismissed calls for his resignation, even as questions about his past ties continue to mount, and Lutnick is expected to face more direct questioning from lawmakers in May. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea7a80059ccda1fcc1adce Jena Sims picks out her PGA Championship bikini, Kay Adams sucks down some fries & NFL Draft WAGs! te 2026-04-23T20:01:04.005Z Jena Sims picks out her PGA Championship bikini, Kay Adams sucks down some fries & NFL Draft WAGs! Over the hump and safely into the best Thursday of the year. OK, well, the second-best Thursday of the year. Night 1 of the NFL Draft. That's right. The king returns to his throne tonight after a few months off, and he's set to steal all the headlines. It's the NFL's world, folks, and we just live in it. Get on board or get OUT! Big night. A lot to get to. Let's roll. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Welcome to a Thursday Nightcaps — the one where Jena Sims gears up for the PGA championship with another SI Swimsuit shoot. As one does, of course. What else? I've got NFL Draft night memories with Gia Duddy, "First Take" acting DISGUSTED by the Russini-Vrabel drama, and Queen Kay Adams has found her QB1. Forget Fernando Mendoza, folks. He's off the board. It's Ty Simpson time. You'll see. OK, let's get AFTER it. Grab you a Busch Light Apple since they are officially BACK, and settle in for a Thursday 'Cap! Look at that. I mean, does it feel like summertime, or what? She's right around the corner, boys and girls. I can feel it in my bones. I can smell it. And, once I get to the Walmart later today, I will be able to taste it. That little picture came courtesy of Ryan P, who simply writes: Zach, Stocked up for the summer today. Amen, brother. I actually had a Busch Light Apple about four months ago, long after they were off the shelves. I took most of the fall off for golf, which meant whatever was left in my bag from last summer was still there when I dusted it off after Thanksgiving. Imagine my delight when I took out my beer-sleeve to reload, and found two Busch Light Apples still at the bottom. In perfect shape, too. I was like a fat kid at the candy shop. What a rush. Anyway, it's still been a while since I had one. That changes tonight, assuming my neighborhood Walmart plays ball. We'll see. OK, let's get this class started. I can hear the draft jingle fine-tuning itself. We're low on time. Brooks Koepka's wife, Jena Sims, is ready. Are you? Brooksie was briefly in contention at Augusta before a rough moving day, but I think he's close. Jena seems ready to rock and roll ahead of Aronimink next month. Don't be surprised if Brooks finally puts it all together. Can't wait. Before that, though, we obviously have to get into the biggest story of the day/week/month ... Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini! Yes, the story that just refuses to go away. It was almost dead until this morning, when Vrabel dropped the ... oddly-timed ... bombshell that he'd be leaving the team during the draft to seek therapy. Side note: LOVE that Vrabes didn't just skip the draft entirely. Can't miss the first three rounds! That's when you have to hit. Self-help can WAIT. Anyway, I said "oddly-timed" because it felt odd. Why would he announce it now, when the story was seemingly dying? Well ... Ahhhhhh. Now I see why he put out that statement. Makes sense! Goodness gracious. Six years ago! These two animals have been — allegedly — canoodling for over a half-decade. Since before COVID! Think about that. This Vrabel-Russini drama predates COVID. What a time to be alive. And you know where you're going to continue reading about it? OutKick. You know where you ain't? ESPN! Rapid-fire time: I mean, is "First Take" serious here? THIS is where ... FIRST TAKE ... draws the line? What world am I living in? Since when does "First Take" have a moral code of conduct? This is the same show that features Mad Dog Russo screaming like a maniac into the camera every week, right? The same one where Stephen A. wears a cowboy hat on set 14 times a season just to piss off Dallas fans? The same one where Cam Newton had some weird, fake drama with Drake Maye all of last season? Yeah, thought so. Amazing. So sorry, Shae, that Mike didn't check into rehab after your precious NFL Draft. Sorry this interrupted the constant LeBron/Cowboys talk. Sorry Mike didn't hold off on the therapy until Monday so you could avoid talking about it on your show. The show, by the way, where you get PAID to talk about the biggest sports topics of the day. PS: Anyone wanna guess who Dianna Russini worked for back in 2020? Ahem ... If you thought ESPN buried this story ... whoooooooooof. What drama. Amazing. Next? Speaking of drama, let's A) remind everyone that the time to make a pick tonight has been reduced from 10 to 8 minutes, and B) also remind everyone why: Yes! The infamous 2007 draft. The one where poor Brady Quinn sat in the green room for nearly seven hours while his hot girlfriend went semi-viral. I say "semi" because this was back before the internet really took off. The pre-Twitter days. Could you imagine if that happened nowadays?! Oh yeah ... Can't believe it's been three years since the world met Gia Duddy. For the Nightcaps OGs who have managed to stick around through the website change, you remember where you met her first, right? That's right. Here. In these spaces. We featured Gia the DAY of the draft, hours before anyone else knew who she was. I'm still waiting for my Pulitzer. Oh well. OK, that's it for today. Happy NFL Draft Night everyone. Take us home, Kay Adams ... and Ty Simpson! OutKick Nightcaps is a daily column set to run Monday through Friday at 4 p.m. (roughly, we’re not robots). Is First Take above the Russini story? Email me at Zach.Dean@OutKick.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea7a58059ccda1fcc1adc2 DOJ Watchdog Begins Review of Epstein Files Release te 2026-04-23T20:00:24.242Z DOJ Watchdog Begins Review of Epstein Files Release The department’s inspector general said it would audit the release of millions of pages of files to determine whether the agency had followed the law. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea784e059ccda1fcc1ad5f Rogan rejects backlash to White House visit, says Trump interaction at UFC ‘opposite’ of viral claims te 2026-04-23T19:51:42.009Z Rogan rejects backlash to White House visit, says Trump interaction at UFC ‘opposite’ of viral claims Joe Rogan discussed on Tuesday his appearance at the White House this week, addressing backlash from critics and clarifying what he said actually happened during his interactions with President Donald Trump. "People are pissed because I was at the White House?" Rogan asked comedian Luis J. Gomez during Tuesday's episode of "The Joe Rogan Experience," after Gomez noted some were criticizing Rogan online. "They’re like, ‘Yo, Joe, you can’t be at the f---ing White House, Joe. You said you were f---ing politically homeless,’" Gomez said. "I am," Rogan said, adding, "He [Trump] joked about it. He called me a liberal during the whole thing. He's like [Rogan doing Trump voice], "Joe, he's very liberal." TRUMP AGAIN SUGGESTS BIDEN USED DRUGS TO ENHANCE PERFORMANCE IN PRIMARY DEBATES Rogan also pushed back on claims that Trump confronted him at a UFC event, saying the narrative circulating online was inaccurate. "The other thing - the big conspiracy theory is that Trump is mad at you and he came up to the UFC and he was, he was talking s--- to you," Gomez said. "It was literally the opposite," Rogan said. "He came to me and he said, ‘It’s done. We’re going to take care of this. It’s a good thing for the soldiers, good thing for everybody.’" Rogan said the interaction stemmed from his advocacy for ibogaine, a plant-based psychedelic he argued has shown effectiveness in treating addiction and PTSD, particularly among veterans. "I told him about it. I told him how effective it is," Rogan said. "And I said it’s been held up for so long." UFC LEGEND JORGE MASVIDAL CALLS FOR TRUMP TO TAKE OUT CUBAN DICTATORSHIP: 'SHOULD HAVE BEEN DONE 60 YEARS AGO' He added that Trump appeared open to advancing approval pathways for such treatments after hearing about the issue. "He said, ‘What are you looking for? You looking for FDA approval?’ He goes, ‘It sounds good to me.’" Rogan also criticized federal drug policy, arguing that current classifications are inconsistent and rooted in political decisions rather than medical evidence. "These drugs are not illegal because they’re harmful," Rogan said. "Alcohol is harmful. It’s legal. Oxycodone is harmful. It’s legal." "They’re illegal because of the 1970s Controlled Substances Act. They wanted to silence the anti-war people and the civil rights people." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Rogan also emphasized caution, even while acknowledging the potential benefits of psychedelic treatments under controlled conditions. "I think it should be regulated, make sure it’s pure, and make sure that it’s administered by people who know what they’re doing," Rogan said. "You can’t do it if you have a bad heart. Apparently it’s really rough," Rogan said. "But the people that I know that have done it, it’s rescued them." Rogan concluded by reflecting on broader questions of legality of alcohol and personal choice when it comes to substances. "If alcohol is legal, and I think it should be, it's one of the worst ones for you," Rogan said, "If that s--- is legal ... how many people does it harm?" Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea783a059ccda1fcc1ad56 ‘VEXIT’ movement reignites as red state invites disenfranchised Virginians to ‘Best Virginia’ te 2026-04-23T19:51:22.318Z ‘VEXIT’ movement reignites as red state invites disenfranchised Virginians to ‘Best Virginia’ West Virginia leaders renewed calls for like-minded Virginians to join their neighbors across the Allegheny Front after voters approved a Democratic Party-favored 10-1 congressional map on Tuesday. West Virginia’s 55 counties seceded from then-Confederate Virginia in June 1863 to remain with the United States. Since then, there have been varied calls for those in the old Commonwealth who believe they’ve lost their political voice to discover redder pastures. West Virginia state Sen. Chris Rose, R-Morgantown, announced his "VEXIT" movement — a portmanteau of Virginia and British conservatives’ "BREXIT" bid — is inviting "every true Virginian to take those country roads home to Best Virginia." Rose said it is west of Richmond where "your Appalachian heritage, values, and freedom are still honored and protected." LAWMAKERS REVIVE MAJOR, CENTURY-OLD OFFER TO VIRGINIANS AS SPANBERGER, JONES SET TO TAKE OFFICE In a statement, Rose said he watched "the swamp score another victory" on Tuesday as a "YES" vote passed to redistrict Virginia in favor of Fairfax County and the Richmond-Petersburg metro area. Posting an image of the "Appeal to Heaven" flag to social media as used by then-Gen. George Washington during the Revolutionary War, Rose invited disaffected Virginians to consider becoming Mountaineers. Much of what is now West Virginia abhorred or did not utilize slavery, and abolitionist John Brown famously led a raid against the federal armory in Jefferson County in what became the easternmost point in the Mountain State, hoping to spur a slave revolt. Brown was ultimately hanged for treason in Charles Town in 1859, while the 1863 secession passed in the then-capital of Wheeling. Today, the two Virginias’ differences are largely based on urban-vs.-rural geopolitical divides and issues such as gun control and taxation. VIRGINIA DEMS FLIP ON GERRYMANDERING, BLAME TRUMP FOR REDISTRICTING REVERSAL When asked, West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey told Fox News Digital he is onboard with the "VEXIT" idea in that regard, saying that Charleston will welcome people and businesses looking for a better environment. "West Virginia is open for business and is ready to welcome those freedom loving neighbors who were disenfranchised by the radical left this week," Morrisey said. "While the commonwealth is attacking democracy, hiking taxes, and reinstating woke nonsense, our shining state in the mountains offers hope and opportunity." The effort follows the introduction of a bill in Charleston to formally invite a several-hundred-mile swath of western Virginia counties — from Big Stone Gap up through Luray — as well as rural counties in Maryland’s panhandle, long represented in Congress by Democrats from the D.C. suburbs, to secede to West Virginia. That move would likely provide West Virginia an additional congressional seat, as Reps. Riley Moore’s and Carol Miller’s districts currently split the state generally crosswise. TRUMP FACTOR: ELECTIONS IN THIS KEY STATE ARE SEEN AS A PARTIAL REFERENDUM ON THE PRESIDENT Fox News Digital also reached out to current Sen. Jim Justice — who as governor championed similar ideas. In 2020, Justice joined prominent Virginia preacher Rev. Jerry Falwell Jr. to push for "VEXIT" as the then-governor said Appalachian Virginia has more in common with West Virginia than denser parts of the commonwealth. "If you’re not truly happy where you are, we stand with open arms to take you from Virginia or wherever you may be," he said in Martinsburg, West Virginia, just a stone’s throw from Frederick County, Virginia. Meanwhile, West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Charles Trump IV put forth a bill as a then-senator from Martinsburg arguing Frederick County should already be part of West Virginia. The rural county at Virginia’s northern tip surrounds but does not include the otherwise bluer city of Winchester, and Trump said in his bill that counties formed from the original Frederick are part of the original West Virginia. Hampshire County, which features the city of Romney, is considered West Virginia’s oldest county and was formed from greater Frederick to the east. Trump’s bill requested that Frederick County voters consider joining West Virginia, citing an 1862 Virginia state law consenting to "Berkeley, Jefferson and Frederick" joining West Virginia. The other two form West Virginia’s eastern panhandle, but Frederick never acted and therefore still can. Del. Gary Howell, R-Keyser, a proponent of the Trump-era effort told WVMetroNews that Virginians in the Shenandoah Valley and southwestward are culturally, demographically, and geographically similar to West Virginia. "They share more with us than they do with Tidewater, Richmond and Northern Virginia. We look at it like, they’re coming home," he said. The issue also arose during the 2025 Virginia gubernatorial race, when Republican Winsome Sears pledged to create a "second governor’s office" west of the Blue Ridge Mountains to serve constituents she said are geographically closer to five other capitals and are forgotten by their own. Indeed, lawmakers and locals in far southwestern Virginia toward Wise and Cumberland Gap have often said "Virginia ends at Roanoke" as far as Richmond is concerned. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea7826059ccda1fcc1ad4d Nuclear experts warn Iran’s uranium ‘right’ is a myth, say Trump is right to hold firm te 2026-04-23T19:51:02.456Z Nuclear experts warn Iran’s uranium ‘right’ is a myth, say Trump is right to hold firm Amid the charged exchanges between President Trump and Iran’s fragmented leadership over the regime's insistence that it retain its nuclear enrichment system, top experts on Iran’s atomic weapons program support the Commander-in-Chief’s ironclad goal to dissolve it. One of the main sticking points during the intense talks between Tehran and Washington centers on Iran’s claim that the rouge regime has a right to enrich and possess weapon-grade uranium — the material required to build an atomic bomb. The showdown over enriched uranium might be the core deal breaker issue when and if the next round of talks to reach a nuclear agreement goes ahead in Pakistan. Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmael Baqaei, vehemently rejected Trump’s demand last week on state-controlled television. "Iran’s enriched uranium is not going to be transferred anywhere under any circumstances," he declared. GOP SENATORS: CONGRESS SHOULD VOTE ON TRUMP'S POTENTIAL IRAN NUCLEAR DEAL Trump claimed Iran had agreed to "give us back the nuclear dust that’s way underground." The President terms Iran’s 440 kilograms of enriched uranium as "nuclear dust" after sustained U.S. military strikes on the Iranian facilities that store the country’s stockpile of uranium. "The United States should insist on a permanent ban of Iranian enrichment and its full dismantlement in negotiations. Iran retaining any enrichment infrastructure in anticipation of the end of a moratorium would allow it to cheat as soon as Trump leaves office and resume its path to nuclear weapons," Andrea Stricker, deputy director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies' nonproliferation program, told Fox News Digital. Jonathan Ruhe, fellow for American strategy at JINSA, echoed Stricker on the importance of abolishing the Iranian enrichment program. He told Fox News Digital "An acceptable deal would have to embody many of Trump’s stated redlines from his first administration, and from the run-up to last summer’s 12-Day War. This means permanent bans on enrichment, reprocessing and weaponization capability – and equally importantly, full verification of Iran’s compliance with these strictures." IRANIAN PRESIDENT CALLS FOR NEGOTIATION AND DIALOGUE AS NUCLEAR TALKS CONTINUE President Trump withdrew from President Obama’s widely criticized nuclear deal with Iran, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), in 2018. Trump said at the time, "In theory, the so-called ‘Iran deal’ was supposed to protect the United States and our allies from the lunacy of an Iranian nuclear bomb, a weapon that will only endanger the survival of the Iranian regime. In fact, the deal allowed Iran to continue enriching uranium and, over time, reach the brink of a nuclear breakout." Ruhe said, "The JCPOA failed to ensure IAEA [International Atomic Energy Agency] inspectors could monitor, and account for, the entirety of Iran’s program and its compliance with the deal. This problem has worsened significantly in the decade since, as Iran systematically stonewalled inspectors." He said, "Iran’s negotiators always drag out talks and avoid giving clear answers. They still think time is on their side, with their blockade hurting the global economy and their missile arsenals being dug out and prepared for renewed conflict. Trump should insist on a definitive response from Tehran, and be ready for renewed operations. IRAN SIGNALS NUCLEAR PROGRESS IN GENEVA AS TRUMP CALLS FOR FULL DISMANTLEMENT "As a cautionary tale: the Obama team first entered nuclear talks with stringent redlines, but then they let Iran call their bluffs, ignore their deadlines and wear down their demands until we ended up with the JCPOA," Ruhe said. Iran is a signatory to the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) that obligates it not to enrich uranium for military purposes. However, U.S. and European intelligence reports have documented Iran’s illicit proliferation activities. Ruhe said, "This regime cynically wants it both ways: they insist the NPT gives the ‘right’ to peaceful enrichment, yet they flout the treaty’s safeguards. By claiming this ‘right,’ they try to make certain core issues non-negotiable. By this logic, they should get to retain enrichment capacity, so the questions then become how much and what the U.S. has to give in return for this supposed sacrifice by Iran." He continued that, "As the Nonproliferation Treaty’s name indicates, it’s an agreement to prevent proliferation, not to promote nuclear development." Stricker said Rafael Grossi, the head of the IAEA, recently stated that, "it’s fiction that the NPT specifically mentions ‘enrichment’ in its peaceful uses clause. Moreover, the prevailing legal demand from the U.N. Security Council is that Iran stop enriching and come back into compliance with its nonproliferation obligations. For nearly 25 years, the IAEA has been unable to conclude that all of Iran’s nuclear material and activities are devoted to peaceful uses." She added that "Iran’s enrichment program began through illicit procurements and covert facilities, under a nuclear weapons program that planned to use enriched uranium as fuel. Iran was clearly stockpiling material for an apparent nuclear weapons breakout." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea7812059ccda1fcc1ad44 Trump praises ousted Navy Secretary Phelan amid tensions with Pentagon leadership te 2026-04-23T19:50:42.931Z Trump praises ousted Navy Secretary Phelan amid tensions with Pentagon leadership Navy Secretary John Phelan was removed from his post after months of tensions with senior Pentagon leadership, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter. Multiple officials told Fox News Digital that both War Secretary Pete Hegseth and Deputy Defense Secretary Stephen Feinberg had concerns with Phelan’s leadership, and tensions had simmered for months. One flashpoint came after Hegseth fired Phelan’s chief of staff, John Harrison, in October 2025, according to sources. Those frustrations were in part fueled by concerns over Phelan’s execution of major shipbuilding programs, one source confirmed. But President Donald Trump struck a different tone publicly, praising Phelan in a post on Truth Social Thursday afternoon.  NAVY SECRETARY DEPARTS IMMEDIATELY AS UNDERSECRETARY TAKES OVER IN ACTING ROLE "John Phelan is a long time friend, and very successful businessman, who did an outstanding job serving as my Secretary Of The Navy for the last year," Trump wrote. "John helped my Administration rebuild Sleepy Joe Biden’s rapidly depleted, and almost abandoned, Navy. Now, because of John, and all of the Great Men and Women lovingly and tirelessly involved, we have the strongest Navy in the World — BY FAR!" Trump added that he would "certainly like to have him back within the Trump Administration sometime in the future" and said Phelan "decided to move on," a characterization at odds with what other administration officials have told Fox News Digital. A senior administration official said Trump and Hegseth "agreed new leadership at the Navy is needed."  The official added that Hegseth informed Phelan of the decision before Pentagon chief spokesperson Sean Parnell announced the move in a post on X Wednesday.  The leadership shakeup comes at a critical moment for the Navy, as U.S. forces confront escalating tensions amid a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, where Iranian attacks and mine threats have disrupted a vital global oil choke point. It also comes as Trump has pushed the Navy into a "wartime footing" for expanding the nation's lagging shipbuilding capacity.  Phelan, a billionaire and former fundraiser for Trump, and his wife, Amy, hosted a bridal shower for Donald Trump Jr’s fiancé at Mar-a-Lago in mid-April.  Other Navy insiders described the tensions as more personal, saying Hegseth grew frustrated that Phelan at times bypassed him and took issues directly to Trump. Phelan declined to comment to Fox News Digital. Hegseth aides could not be reached for comment on the tensions.  Phelan is the second senior level Pentagon official to lose his job in April after Army chief of staff Randy George, in the midst of the U.S. operation against Iran. His exit also comes amid a broader Cabinet shakeup: Homeland Security Sec. Kristi Noem, Attorney General Pam Bondi and Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-Deremer all departed their roles since March. Phelan’s departure also comes amid heightened pressure on the Navy to address persistent shipbuilding challenges. The Navy’s Columbia-class submarine program — its top priority — remains behind schedule and over budget, with delivery of the lead vessel now expected to be delayed by roughly 17 months into 2029. More broadly, major Navy shipbuilding programs have continued to face delays and cost pressures during Phelan’s roughly yearlong tenure, even as he made shipbuilding a central focus of his leadership. He launched reviews of major programs and pushed changes aimed at accelerating production, while the Navy has invested heavily in efforts to address workforce shortages and production bottlenecks, including a $900 million initiative in 2026 to automate submarine manufacturing. Tensions escalated as Feinberg moved to centralize oversight of major shipbuilding programs, in some cases stripping Phelan of authority over key efforts, according to New York Times reporting citing a congressional official. Phelan also drew scrutiny in recent days after suggesting the Navy could explore alternatives such as outsourcing shipbuilding as it grapples with capacity constraints. "Everything’s on the table," Phelan said at the Sea-Air-Space conference Monday. "We just need to look at it, understand it, understand the implications behind it and decide if we think that makes sense or not." ARMY CHIEF OF STAFF ORDERED TO RETIRE IMMEDIATELY AS HEGSETH CONTINUES PENTAGON SHAKEUP Hung Cao, the Navy’s under secretary, has stepped in as acting Navy secretary following Phelan’s removal, bringing a sharply different background and leadership profile to the role. Unlike Phelan, a businessman, Cao is a retired Navy captain and special operations officer who served more than two decades in the military, including deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, before entering politics and later joining the Pentagon’s civilian leadership. Cao has also emerged as a prominent voice within the Trump administration on military culture and readiness, taking a hardline stance on recruiting and force standards. In a political debate while he was running for the Virginia Senate seat in October 2024, Cao said: "When you're using a drag queen...to recruit for the Navy, that's not the people we need. What we need is alpha males and alpha females who are going to rip out their own guts, eat them and ask for seconds." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea7648059ccda1fcc1acde Sex offender accused of 6 sex assaults in one day as crime surge rocks affluent valley te 2026-04-23T19:43:04.933Z Sex offender accused of 6 sex assaults in one day as crime surge rocks affluent valley A registered sex offender has been accused of carrying out a string of daytime sexual assaults against six women on the same day in Los Angeles’ San Fernando Valley, an area already grappling with a surge in high-end home burglaries, authorities said. Damian Denzell Robinson, 29, surrendered Wednesday at the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Lancaster Station and is now in custody, according to police. Robinson had been sought in connection with at least six attacks on April 19 in the San Fernando Valley, where investigators say he allegedly preyed on victims, several described as elderly, over the course of several hours. The alleged spree comes as police warn of a broader rise in crime across the San Fernando Valley, including a string of organized home burglaries targeting affluent neighborhoods like Sherman Oaks, Studio City and North Hollywood — even as police ramp up patrols and deploy a dedicated task force. CHILD PREDATOR CLEARED FOR PAROLE ARRESTED AFTER SURPRISE WARRANT DROPS HOURS BEFORE PRISON RELEASE Authorities say burglars have hit multiple homes in rapid succession, ransacking properties and targeting valuables, while other incidents, including a commercial copper wire theft that led to a police chase, highlight what officials describe as increasingly bold and coordinated criminal activity. While those crimes have largely focused on property, Robinson’s alleged actions mark a more personal and violent threat, with women targeted during the day in public places, including businesses, grocery stores and a retail restroom. The crime spree began shortly after 9:10 a.m. inside a business near Devonshire Street and Balboa Boulevard, where police say an "elderly female victim" was approached, overpowered and sexually assaulted before the suspect fled on foot. HOMEOWNERS IN LEAFY ENCLAVES HIT BY BURGLARS ZEROING IN ON HIGH-END HOMES FOR SMASH-AND-GRAB SCORES Less than an hour later, another woman near Forbes Avenue and Calahan Street fought off an attempted assault, holding onto her waistband and confronting the suspect, forcing him to run. By 10 a.m., a third victim reported being grabbed from behind and assaulted near Lassen Street and Encino Avenue — an incident investigators say was recorded on the suspect’s cellphone. Authorities say the attacks continued into the late morning and afternoon, including inside a grocery store near Vanowen Street and Corbin Avenue at 11:15 a.m., and again around 12:37 p.m. at another market near Mason Avenue and Sherman Way, where the suspect allegedly pulled down a victim’s clothing while recording. GOT A TIP? In one of the most alarming incidents, police say a woman inside a retail store restroom near Corbin Avenue and Nordhoff Street discovered she was being recorded from underneath a stall at 3:20 p.m. In each case, the suspect fled on foot before officers arrived. FOLLOW US ON X "The incidents were captured on closed-circuit television, which investigators used to identify the suspect," police said. Robinson, who has a prior conviction for indecent exposure and lewd conduct and is required to register as a sex offender, was identified through that surveillance footage. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Detectives have released his booking photo, warning he may be responsible for additional, unreported assaults. "We are actively investigating this matter and encourage any additional victims to come forward," police said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS Authorities described Robinson as about 6-foot-3 and 200 pounds, and said he was last seen wearing a black baseball cap, white T-shirt, tan pants and blue-and-white Nike shoes, along with eyeglasses. It remains unclear what prompted Robinson to surrender. The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information or who believes they may have been a victim is urged to contact Devonshire Area Sexual Assault Detective II Danielle Tumbleson at 818-832-3247. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea7635059ccda1fcc1acd5 Fernando Mendoza reveals Tom Brady's no-nonsense mentorship pledge ahead of NFL Draft te 2026-04-23T19:42:45.064Z Fernando Mendoza reveals Tom Brady's no-nonsense mentorship pledge ahead of NFL Draft Fernando Mendoza, the 2025 Heisman Trophy winner and projected No. 1 overall pick, is poised to begin his NFL career under the mentorship of one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time. Mendoza, who led Indiana to a national championship during an undefeated 16–0 season, revealed this week that he spoke with Tom Brady during his official visit with the Las Vegas Raiders, who own the top pick in this year’s draft.  Appearing on the "Dan Patrick Show" Wednesday, Mendoza revealed the advice Brady, a minority owner of the Raiders, shared with him during their meeting.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "It was fantastic. He gave me the message that he's going to push me, and he's not going to be all lovey-dovey, and that if the Raiders draft me, he's going to be a mentor and wants to pour into whatever quarterback the Raiders have – whether it's me, whether they draft somebody else."  Mendoza added that the offseason addition of veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins presents another learning opportunity for the young signal-caller.  PROJECTED TOP PICK FERNANDO MENDOZA REVEALS WHY HE’S SKIPPING NFL DRAFT "Well, if I’m lucky enough to go to the Raiders, I think it’ll be a great opportunity to learn from someone who’s had so much success throughout the years, and who I think, has a very similar playing style as me." Mendoza will likely not take starting reps in Las Vegas – Brady and general manager John Spytek have said numerous times that they believe in not playing a young quarterback right away.  The Miami native will not be in Pittsburgh to walk across the stage and be welcomed into the NFL by Commissioner Roger Goodell on Thursday night. He will instead be home with his family, citing his mother’s multiple sclerosis diagnosis. Fox News Digital’s Ryan Canfield contributed to this report.  Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea7621059ccda1fcc1accc Law enforcement responding to 'active shooter' at Mall of Louisiana: Gov Landry te 2026-04-23T19:42:25.370Z Law enforcement responding to 'active shooter' at Mall of Louisiana: Gov Landry Authorities on Thursday responded to the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, for reports of an active shooter.  Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry confirmed the shooting just before 2 p.m. in a statement on X. "I am in coordination with law enforcement and we will update as we know more," Landry wrote. "Please avoid the area." Officials have not yet confirmed the number of injuries or fatalities. "Sharon and I are praying for those affected and are grateful for a quick response by our law enforcement officials," Landry said. It is unclear what led to the shooting. Mall of Louisiana is the largest mall in the state, and the sole regional mall in Baton Rouge. East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office and Louisiana State Police did not immediately respond to inquiries from Fox News Digital. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea760d059ccda1fcc1acc3 SPLC scandal underscores how the demand for racism outstrips the supply | Bobby Burack te 2026-04-23T19:42:05.584Z SPLC scandal underscores how the demand for racism outstrips the supply | Bobby Burack The Department of Justice’s investigation into the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) underscores a broader reality: in today’s advocacy economy, the demand for racism vastly outstrips the supply. The SPLC is a high-profile civil rights organization that claims to fight racism and white supremacy. But according to Attorney General Todd Blanche, the group defrauded donors by funding the very kinds of extremism it purports to oppose. Blanche argues that instead of dismantling extremist networks, the SPLC "was instead manufacturing the extremism it purports to oppose by paying sources to stoke racial hatred." The DOJ further alleges that between 2014 and 2023, the organization "secretly funneled" more than $3 million in donor money to at least eight individuals tied to violent extremist groups, including factions linked to the Ku Klux Klan. WHEN THE 'VICTIM NARRATIVE' TAKES OVER MINORITIES AND THE AMERICAN DREAM If that is true, it is not just corruption. It is the logical endgame of an industry that depends on the existence of the very problem it claims to combat. It also suggests something many of these organizations cannot admit: macro-level racism is not nearly as prevalent as they claim. And to the SPLC, that is a problem. Groups like these need a steady stream of examples to prove their cause is widespread, urgent, and perhaps even lethal. Their funding, relevance, and influence depend on it. But when the real-world supply of those examples falls short of the demand, something has to give. REWARDING RACISM: HOW TRIBAL POLITICS IS TEARING AMERICA APART According to the DOJ, the SPLC allegedly filled that gap itself. This dynamic is not unique to one organization. It is structural. In 2023, OutKick profiled the Human Rights Campaign, one of the most powerful LGBTQ advocacy groups in Washington, and found the same underlying problem. PATEL, CIVIL RIGHTS ACTIVIST RIP SPLC AFTER DOJ ALLEGES GROUP FUNDED THE 'VILLAINS' THEY CLAIMED TO FIGHT The HRC was founded in 1980 and built its power around the fight for same-sex marriage. That fight concluded in 2015 with the Supreme Court’s ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges, requiring all 50 states to recognize those marriages. That should have been the finish line. Instead, it created a dilemma. When your entire institution is built around solving one problem, what happens when you actually solve it? You find another one. THE BLACK VICTIMIZATION CULT IN AMERICA HAS FOUND A NEW HOME The HRC shifted its focus to so-called "trans rights." Trans rights are not a real crisis. Trans people have the same rights as every other American. But the HRC understood it had to attach itself to another dilemma, even if it meant creating one. That is how the system works. The same incentive structure applies here. Organizations built around fighting racism need racism to feel constant, systemic, and unresolved. Without that sense of urgency, the justification for their scale disappears. So does the funding. I WITNESSED BLM DESTRUCTION FIRSTHAND AND I KNOW THE TRUE GOAL BEHIND ANTI-ICE PROTESTS Put simply, there is an obvious incentive to exaggerate, stretch, and, in extreme cases, manufacture the problem. The Democrat Party has long considered this dynamic. As the civil rights movement neared its end in the 1960s, legal equality was no longer enough to sustain the same level of political urgency. So the argument shifted. The party introduced affirmative action to address the issue. There is value in racial tension, both politically and financially. It mobilizes voters, justifies policy, and sustains entire institutions. As long as Americans are convinced racism is a constant and growing threat, the people and groups that claim to fight it remain in demand. That is the through line. There’s a reason the groups that talk the most about racism are the ones that need it the most. The SPLC is no different. It does not benefit from a world in which racism is rare and isolated. It benefits from a world in which racism feels pervasive, urgent, and in need of a solution. Like most crises, racism sells. And when it fades, groups like the SPLC are not built to step back and declare victory. They are built to keep it going, even by creating the supply itself. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea75e4059ccda1fcc1aca5 Trump’s pick to run US cyber agency CISA asks to drop out te 2026-04-23T19:41:24.746Z Trump’s pick to run US cyber agency CISA asks to drop out Sean Plankey has requested to withdraw his name to run the U.S. cybersecurity agency after a tumultuous year of chaotic temporary leadership. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea75d0059ccda1fcc1ac9c Meet Noscroll, an AI bot that does your doomscrolling for you te 2026-04-23T19:41:04.814Z Meet Noscroll, an AI bot that does your doomscrolling for you Noscroll wants to cure doomscrolling with an AI bot that reads the internet for you. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea75bc059ccda1fcc1ac8a A dozen Flinn Scholars will attend the U of A this fall, ranking No. 1 in Arizona te 2026-04-23T19:40:44.054Z A dozen Flinn Scholars will attend the U of A this fall, ranking No. 1 in Arizona A dozen Flinn Scholars will attend the U of A this fall, ranking No. 1 in Arizona lburtchbuus Thu, 23 Apr 2026 - 09:45 A dozen Flinn Scholars will attend the U of A this fall, ranking No. 1 in Arizona Today Even though the start of their Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea75a4059ccda1fcc1ac80 Tucson nonprofit uses live music to treat aphasia te 2026-04-23T19:40:20.289Z Tucson nonprofit uses live music to treat aphasia A Tucson nonprofit is bringing live music concerts to people with aphasia, betting that what's difficult to say in words might come more easily through song. Friends of Aphasia, a Tucson-based nonprofit, was co-founded by former Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, who was shot in the head in 2011 at a "Congress on Your Corner" event in Tucson. As a result of her injuries, Giffords developed aphasia, a communication disorder caused by damage to the brain's language centers. Primary causes include strokes, brain tumors, traumatic brain injuries, dementia and infections. "Aphasia is a language disorder. So it can affect what you are trying to say, what you understand, reading and writing, and some of those skills can be affected or all of those skills can be affected all at the same time," said Friends of Aphasia Clinical Director Clare McNamara. Music is often used to support people with aphasia because it crosses the brain's hemispheres, creating new neural pathways for language, according to the National Aphasia Association. With this research in mind, the group has partnered with Tucson-based musicians and concert venue La Rosa to connect its members with live performances. Friends of Aphasia was co-founded by former Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, who was shot in the head and developed aphasia as a result of her injuries. Caitlin Schmidt / Tucson Spotlight. John Coinman and his partner Blair Forward were the first musicians to take the stage as part of the new program. "For people with aphasia, not only does music help manifest words when they sing along, but music itself is a way to speak," Coinman said. Although aphasia can occur at any age, it's most common in adults over 65, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine. There are multiple types of aphasia. The most common is Broca's aphasia, or expressive aphasia, which is caused by damage to the Broca's region of the brain in the left cerebral hemisphere. People with Broca's aphasia typically know what they want to say, but have difficulty finding the right words. Other forms include Wernicke's, or receptive aphasia, and anomic aphasia. Global aphasia is the most severe form of the disorder, significantly impairing both speech and comprehension. "People have this misconception that immediately this person sitting across from them somehow has these other disabilities, which is just not the case," McNamara said. "They're still the same intelligent person, they're now just having a little bit more difficulty telling you that." Friends of Aphasia members, volunteers and staff pose together after a musical performance. Courtesy of Kymberli Olsen.  The program uses Melodic Intonation Therapy, a treatment that uses musical elements to improve expressive language by engaging the right hemisphere of the brain, on a larger scale. An added benefit of the initiative's therapeutic element is that members are provided with an opportunity to let loose and have fun. "Music is huge in aphasia research and how beneficial it can be to treat aphasia. Then, on the flip side of that, everybody enjoys themselves. It's so fun," McNamara said. "They're getting to experience these personal concerts where it's having this beneficial effect on their language skills, but also on the social piece and raising their spirits. You see everybody in this room all singing together and clapping. It's just really moving." In addition to the music program, Friends of Aphasia offers group activities that focus on communication strategies, thinking skills, reading, writing, number concepts and advocacy. The organization also offers support groups for family and friends of people living with aphasia. Friends of Aphasia has hosted five performances at La Rosa, with the number expected to increase. "I just hope their lives are enriched in some way. It got them out doing stuff that they ordinarily wouldn't be doing and I think these concerts can have the potential to open up more interest in aphasia from the outside world and more community involvement," Coinman said. "When you have aphasia, you've got to feel incredibly marginalized. So, the more community that can be brought into their sphere, their world, the better off it's going to be for everyone." Zoey Oberstein is a University of Arizona student majoring in journalism and a Tucson Spotlight intern. Contact her at zoeyoberstein@arizona.edu. Tucson Spotlight is a community-based newsroom that provides paid opportunities for students and rising journalists in Southern Arizona. Please consider supporting our work with a tax-deductible donation. Donate to Tucson Spotlight Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea738a059ccda1fcc1ac3b Republicans fail to attach SAVE America Act to party-line funding package te 2026-04-23T19:31:22.671Z Republicans fail to attach SAVE America Act to party-line funding package A cohort of Senate Republicans joined Democrats to sink a late-night attempt to attach a version of voter ID and citizenship verification legislation to the GOP’s bill funding federal immigration enforcement. Sens. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, Susan Collins, R-Maine, and Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., all voted against a modified version of the Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act early Thursday morning. Their defection came during the Senate’s marathon "vote-a-rama," where lawmakers could force votes on any number of amendments, regardless of whether they mesh with the underlying budget blueprint. The amendment’s 48-to-50 failure crystallized what several Republicans had warned for weeks before launching a quasi-floor takeover to debate the SAVE America Act last month — it didn’t have the support among the GOP to pass. SENATE GOP RAMS THROUGH BLUEPRINT TO BANKROLL ICE, BORDER PATROL THROUGH END OF TRUMP ERA It appears the proposal was doomed even if Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., launched an oral filibuster to advance the measure with a simple 50-vote majority. Still, Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., pushed his version of the SAVE America Act after threatening to hold up the process until Thursday. Kennedy acknowledged that his effort may not comport with the strict Senate rules that guide the reconciliation process, known as the Byrd Rule, but countered that critics of his move "can’t predict the future." "I respect everybody in this body, everybody," Kennedy said on the Senate floor. "If you vote against this bill, I’m not going to say a word. And I’m sure as hell not going to go on social media and call you an ignorant slut. That’s not the way I roll, unless I’m pushed too far." SENATE GOP LAUNCHES ALL-NIGHT VOTE-A-RAMA TO FUND ICE, BORDER PATROL THROUGH END OF TRUMP'S TERM Had Kennedy’s bid been successful, it could have instructed the Senate Rules Committee to craft legislation that would require voter ID to register and cast ballots in federal elections, limit voting to Election Day only and require that ballots be counted within 36 hours of an election. It also would have set a $10 billion ceiling for the committee to use in crafting and implementing the legislation. Notably, McConnell chairs the Senate Rules Committee and would have been tasked with creating the new legislation if Kennedy's idea worked out. Collins previously said she would support the SAVE America Act, but rejected this version of the legislation. Meanwhile, Murkowski and Tillis pushed back against the proposal ever since Republicans launched their floor takeover.  SENATE REPUBLICANS UNVEIL IMMIGRATION FUNDING PLAN WITH $140 BILLION PRICE TAG AS DIVISIONS SIMMER President Donald Trump has repeatedly pushed for passage of the SAVE America Act. Last month he vowed not to sign any other bills until it gets through, and said he wouldn't approve of a "watered down version." Top Senate Rules Committee Democrat Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., charged that Kennedy’s amendment was a "solution in search of a problem." "We’ve already gone down this road for several weeks now to debate the so-called SAVE America Act," Padilla said. "But I think, despite how you felt about the SAVE America Act, which certainly cannot pass the Senate, even my Republican colleagues would say the measure suggested by our colleague from Louisiana is an even more extreme version." Kennedy’s failed attempt comes as debate over the SAVE America Act has taken a back seat in the Senate in recent weeks. The GOP’s reconciliation gamble, reauthorizing the nation’s controversial spy powers, and the war in Iran have all dominated the Senate floor. Still, Republican leadership has no immediate plans to end its floor takeover. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea7377059ccda1fcc1ac32 Hotel guest says 'free' amenities are a hidden fee trap costing travelers tons of extra money te 2026-04-23T19:31:03.213Z Hotel guest says 'free' amenities are a hidden fee trap costing travelers tons of extra money Travelers are being warned to double-check their hotel room bills after a man on social media discovered that items that he and his wife thought were complimentary actually carried a fee if they were used — and gave very specific examples of what happened to him. In a TikTok video that went viral, Jaden Warren said he was surprised to learn that several bathroom items on display in his hotel room at the Thompson San Antonio – Riverwalk by Hyatt were not free at all. "We were super excited about the amenities they have," Warren said in the video, pointing to items such as shower steamers and face masks that were displayed in the bathroom. POPULAR TRAVEL DESTINATION TO CHARGE 'TOURIST TAX' UPWARDS OF $65 PER NIGHT He said the catch became clear, however, after noticing a minibar menu tucked behind the products. "You open up the minibar menu, and it turns out all of those things are chargeable instead of included amenities," he said. Warren argued the elaborate setup could easily confuse guests, noting that toiletries are often complimentary at hotels.  He also said the menu was partially hidden behind the luxury items, making it less obvious that the products were for sale. TRAVELERS MAY BE SLAPPED WITH 'RIDICULOUS' NEW FEES AS POPULAR CITY SEEKS MILLIONS PER YEAR "This is annoying and unfortunately, very common," New York-based travel expert Lee Abbamonte told Fox News Digital. Abbamonte said guests should review in-room menus carefully before using any items, especially when products are displayed separately from the main minibar. "It can be a little deceptive by hotels, but that's just kind of the way it is right now," he said. "Deceptive practices are acceptable, and high prices are even more acceptable." Another industry expert had a different take altogether. "Context matters. This has nothing to do with a bar of soap, shampoo, conditioner or body wash," said Sarah Dandashy, a travel and hospitality expert based in California who runs the Ask a Concierge website.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES "Those are the industry standard complimentary toiletries. … This hotel [is offering] luxury products that go well above and beyond what any standard hotel room provides: boutique skincare lines, bath bombs, face masks. These are elevated extras that most hotels don't stock. Guests weren't being charged for the basics — they were being given access to a luxury upgrade." She agreed guests could be "momentarily confused" if "clear distinctions" weren't made in the signage. She added, "Hotels are operating under enormous cost pressure right now. … The fix is clearer communication, not outrage." Online, the video quickly drew reactions from other travelers, many of whom said they would have made the same assumption as the husband who posted his thoughts. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ One person wrote, "An unexpected $35 charge for hand soap on my bill would ensure that I never stayed there again, no matter if it was the best hotel stay of my life." Others shared similar experiences with unexpected hotel charges. "I stayed at a $350-a-night hotel recently that charged for the instant coffee and tea bags they left out. I’ll never go back," a different commenter said. Others emphasized that hidden or unclear fees would chase them away forever.  "This should be illegal," a person wrote. Yet another commenter said, "I travel almost weekly for work and frequently for personal travel. I would have absolutely assumed the bath products were free." A different user put it this way: "No way would I think things on a tray in the bathroom were additional charges. Very gross." One person tried sharing practical advice.  CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "Businesses will never learn. A quick one-time charge can lead to never staying there again and telling friends and family to avoid the business. A gift with the room will almost always lead to another stay and spreading the word to friends and family," the person wrote.  Fox News Digital reached out to Hyatt for comment, as well as to the American Hotel and Lodging Association, which is based in Washington, D.C. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea734d059ccda1fcc1ac0a Senate GOP clears path for up to $140B in ICE funding as DHS shutdown drags on te 2026-04-23T19:30:21.929Z Senate GOP clears path for up to $140B in ICE funding as DHS shutdown drags on Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea71ea059ccda1fcc1abe4 Second bridge could face delays as state parks agency grapples with giving land up te 2026-04-23T19:24:26.585Z Second bridge could face delays as state parks agency grapples with giving land up Lake Havasu City staff and design contractors have been pushing hard to prepare the second bridge project specs as they await approval from the U.S. Coast Guard to build it. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea71d6059ccda1fcc1abdb Mohave College students honored as 2026 All-Arizona Academic Team te 2026-04-23T19:24:06.706Z Mohave College students honored as 2026 All-Arizona Academic Team PHOENIX — Mohave College’s 2026 All-Arizona Academic Team was honored April 22 at a statewide ceremony in Phoenix, where members received medals and certificates recognizing their academic achievement. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea71c2059ccda1fcc1abd2 Crypto prices for April 23, 2026 te 2026-04-23T19:23:46.652Z Crypto prices for April 23, 2026 Prices as of 9:00 a.m. Thursday, April 23: Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea71ae059ccda1fcc1abc9 Lake Havasu Striper Derby returns May 2-3 te 2026-04-23T19:23:26.820Z Lake Havasu Striper Derby returns May 2-3 The 44th annual Lake Havasu Striper Derby will return May 2-3, bringing anglers back to the Colorado River for one of the country’s largest striped bass tournaments. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea719b059ccda1fcc1abc0 Home-sale profits dip nationwide as prices level off in early 2026 te 2026-04-23T19:23:07.193Z Home-sale profits dip nationwide as prices level off in early 2026 Home sellers across the U.S. saw profits shrink early this year, marking the first time in five years that typical returns dropped below 45 percent, according to a new report released Thursday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea7187059ccda1fcc1abb7 Fire destroys Lake Havasu City home on Paso Drive; two firefighters injured te 2026-04-23T19:22:47.115Z Fire destroys Lake Havasu City home on Paso Drive; two firefighters injured A house fire in Lake Havasu City burned through the roof of a home Sunday morning and injured two firefighters, authorities said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea7173059ccda1fcc1abae Arizona lawmakers weigh into Israel debate with “Judea and Samaria” vote te 2026-04-23T19:22:27.234Z Arizona lawmakers weigh into Israel debate with “Judea and Samaria” vote PHOENIX -- It's being billed as simply an effort to recognize history. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea715f059ccda1fcc1aba5 Runway, taxiway work to close portions of Lake Havasu City airport te 2026-04-23T19:22:07.264Z Runway, taxiway work to close portions of Lake Havasu City airport Lake Havasu City will begin a weeklong sealing project at its municipal airport on April 29, prompting temporary closures of key taxiways and connectors. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea714b059ccda1fcc1ab9c Havasu man arraigned in felony hit-and-run accident te 2026-04-23T19:21:47.535Z Havasu man arraigned in felony hit-and-run accident A Lake Havasu City resident is now awaiting trial in Mohave Superior Court, following his arraignment Thursday on felony charges including motor vehicle theft, criminal damage to property and hit-and-run. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea7134059ccda1fcc1ab70 ESPN's Mad Dog Russo melts down over ‘U-S-A’ chants at the RBC Heritage te 2026-04-23T19:21:24.375Z ESPN's Mad Dog Russo melts down over ‘U-S-A’ chants at the RBC Heritage Chris "Mad Dog" Russo went on ESPN’s First Take this week and delivered one of the most absurd hot takes of 2026. After Scottie Scheffler’s playoff duel with Matt Fitzpatrick at the RBC Heritage in Hilton Head, Russo inexplicably objected to American fans chanting "U-S-A." Russo thought the American fans backing an American over an Englishman was problematic. Um, what? Russo started by saying, "This is not the Ryder Cup." Did anyone think it was? And since when do fans need an officially sanctioned red-white-and-blue event before they are allowed to root for an American player over a foreign player? Scheffler is American. Fitzpatrick is English. The tournament was in South Carolina. I can't believe I have to explain this to a man who has spent his entire life living in America and more than two-thirds of it pontificating into a microphone. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! But he wasn't done. Not even close. "We’re not fighting Britain in a war." Honestly, I can't believe Russo said this on ESPN. Firstly, no one thinks we're in a war with Britain. Secondly, and this is basically the same response I had to the Ryder Cup argument, why does the USA have to be in a war with a country to root for our athletes against that country? The more I write about this, the more I think I should have just ignored it because his arguments are almost too dumb to deserve a response. But we're already in it, so let's keep going. "Fitzpatrick is as American as [Stephen A.] Smith is... he freaking lives in Miami!" Yeah, I really don't want to dignify this with a response, but unfortunately that's what they pay me to do. Fitzpatrick living in Florida does not make him an American. He's from England. He has a thick English accent. He competes for Europe in the Ryder Cup and for Great Britain in the Olympics. He lives in America because it's convenient for his job as a PGA Tour player. He is not "as American" as a U.S. citizen. This is a ridiculous comment from Russo. "This is not the ’80 Olympics." Not only is Russo's argument incoherent, it also belongs in the "non sequitur" Hall of Fame (that doesn't actually exist, but I think it should). This has absolutely nothing to do with the situation at hand. It's also the same argument as the "This is not the Ryder Cup" comment. It's as if Russo knows his position is nonsensical and he has no good evidence to support it so he just starts repackaging the same take in different ways. Actually, it's not "as if" anything; that's exactly what's happening here. So, Chris "Mad Dog" Russo had a major problem with American fans rooting for Scottie Scheffler over Matt Fitzpatrick at the RBC Heritage and chanting "U-S-A". But you know who didn't have a problem with it? Matt Fitzpatrick. After beating Scheffler in a playoff, the Englishman said Americans are "incredibly patriotic" and called the atmosphere "amazing" during his winner's press conference. He said the crowd "didn’t get out of line" and added, "I’m all for it." He even slipped in a little dig, joking that Americans have "shorter memories" because Europe won the Ryder Cup last September. In other words, Fitzpatrick understood the moment perfectly well. He saw it as competitive, national and fun. Essentially, Fitzpatrick appreciated American patriotism more than Russo. That should create a moment of self-reflection for Russo, but I suspect it won't. FORMER ESPN HOST CLAIMS TRUMP WANTS TO MAKE AMERICA A 'WHITER NATION' Russo joined the ever-growing list of so-called sports media people who act as if any display of American loyalty must be explained away or require an apology. It doesn't. Russo should go work for Huffington Post with that kind of take, given what they wrote during the Olympics. The bigger issue is that Russo missed what makes sports so important to societies, communities, and nations. People sort athletes by side before they sort them by anything else. Team. School. City. Country. This is also why so many race-first sports arguments are off-base. The crowd at Hilton Head wasn't making a complicated statement or workshopping a sociological or philosophical thesis. It saw Scheffler as the American and Fitzpatrick as the Englishman, and it reacted accordingly. We've recently seen certain sections of sports media making claims that the NBA "wants more Europeans because they want more white stars." This is as absurd as Russo's claims, perhaps more so. Sports fans care about who represents them. Nationality ranks far above skin color. It's not even close, quite frankly. The identity-obsessed media class believes the opposite. They are categorically incorrect. If it were Tiger Woods in a playoff with Fitzpatrick, you can bet the "U-S-A" chants still would have rung out. No one would have thought, "we should root for the white guy over the American because he's black." That even sounded dumb as I was typing it. In a culture that tries to divide everyone into smaller and smaller ideological and demographic factions, sports still creates the opposite effect. It's part of the reason that the race-obsessed media often appears to hate sports. They know it proves the opposite of their Critical Race Theory machinations. Scottie Scheffler is an American. Matt Fitzpatrick is not. The crowd responded by rooting for Scheffler and serenading him with "U-S-A" chants. American fans root for American athletes over foreign athletes. Period. They always have. They always will. And that's exactly the way that it should be. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea7120059ccda1fcc1ab67 Italy rules out replacing Iran in World Cup: 'Qualification is done on the pitch' te 2026-04-23T19:21:04.872Z Italy rules out replacing Iran in World Cup: 'Qualification is done on the pitch' As much as Italy would like to be in this year’s World Cup, it won’t come at Iran’s expense. An envoy for President Donald Trump reportedly asked FIFA to replace Iran with Italy in North America this summer. However, Italian sports officials shot down that idea, saying it was "not appropriate." "First of all, it’s not possible. Secondly, it’s not a good idea," Italian Sports Minister Andrea Abodi said Thursday. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM He added, "Qualification is done on the pitch." Luciano Buonfiglio, the president of the Italian Olympic Committee, which oversees all sports in Italy, also dismissed the idea of taking Iran's place. "I would feel offended," Buonfiglio said. "You need to deserve to go to the World Cup." Italy’s Finance Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti called the idea "shameful." While Iran was among the first teams to qualify for the World Cup, Italy missed out for the third consecutive tournament, resulting in the resignations of its national team coach and soccer federation president. NJ TRANSIT CEO EXPLAINS WORLD CUP FARE HIKE AS NJ GOVERNOR AGAIN IMPLORES FIFA TO PAY FOR $150 TRAIN TICKETS The Financial Times reported the plan for Trump's envoy to get Iran replaced is an effort to repair the relationship between Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, which soured after the former’s comments against Pope Leo XIV regarding the war with Iran. Trump wrote in a Truth Social post last month that Iran would be welcome to compete in the World Cup as scheduled, though it might not be "appropriate" considering the ongoing conflict. Iran has not withdrawn from the World Cup — the team is currently preparing to play in the U.S. despite the war in the Middle East — and FIFA has insisted its group-stage games near Los Angeles and in Seattle will go ahead as planned in June. FIFA has consistently said Iran will stick to the World Cup schedule decided last December, and refused to negotiate any suggestion of moving the team’s games to co-host Mexico. Fox News' Scott Thompson, Paulina Dedaj, and The Associated Press contributed to this report. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea70f9059ccda1fcc1ab5c Trump Talks on Sending Afghans to Congo Draw Bipartisan Ire te 2026-04-23T19:20:25.375Z Trump Talks on Sending Afghans to Congo Draw Bipartisan Ire Lawmakers in both parties said President Trump should continue allowing Afghans who worked alongside American troops to settle safely in the United States. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea6ef6059ccda1fcc1ab1d Sedona Fire District wants to collect your yard waste for free te 2026-04-23T19:11:50.704Z Sedona Fire District wants to collect your yard waste for free Spring cleaning also extends to your yard as the Sedona Fire District is holding its 23rd annual Wildfire Preparedness Event, allowing residents free of charge disposal of their yard waste and help make their homes Firewise ahead of the peak of the wildfire season. The drop-offs take place on Saturd Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea6ede059ccda1fcc1aaf0 Trump border czar Tom Homan wants Pope Leo XIV to ride along with ICE agents: 'They don't understand' te 2026-04-23T19:11:26.949Z Trump border czar Tom Homan wants Pope Leo XIV to ride along with ICE agents: 'They don't understand' President Donald Trump’s border czar, Tom Homan, is inviting the head of the world’s largest religious group to join U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers on a ride-along in an American city. While speaking at a Turning Point USA panel on Wednesday, Homan, who has identified himself as a "lifelong Catholic," confirmed he would like Pope Leo XIV to join federal officers for a ride-along because "They’re talking about something they don’t understand." This comes amid an ongoing feud between the pope and the Trump administration over immigration policy and the conflict in Iran. While maintaining that "every country has a right to determine who and how and when people enter," Leo has criticized the administration’s interior immigration enforcement as "extremely disrespectful, to say the least." In response, President Donald Trump has criticized the pope as "WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy." Vice President JD Vance, who is also Catholic, has suggested that "in some cases it would be best for the Vatican to stick to matters of morality." However, Homan, who oversees Trump’s border security efforts, has taken a different approach. Asked on the panel Wednesday whether he was inviting the pope to participate in a ride-along with ICE, he responded emphatically, "Yes." "I will sit down and talk to him," he said. "Because they’re talking about something that they don’t understand." DC ARCHBISHOP HITS 'OUT OF CONTROL' ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION UNDER BIDEN, BUT CRITICIZES 'ROUNDUP' UNDER TRUMP Homan said, "I’ll explain to them what happened under the Biden administration. An open border is the most inhumane thing you can do." He went on to rip into former President Joe Biden and former Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over their handling of the border from 2021 to 2025. He said the previous administration used tax dollars to provide illegal immigrants with transportation, lodging, and work authorization. "When you make that promise to the whole world, the most vulnerable people will give their life savings to the cartels to make that dangerous journey," said Homan. "The most humane thing you can do," he said, "is secure the border." "President Trump has illegal immigration down 96.7 percent … When 97 percent less people are coming, how many women aren’t being raped? How many children aren’t dying? How many pounds of fentanyl is not getting in to kill Americans? How many known suspected terrorists aren’t making it into the United States?" he asked. CBP OFFICERS SEIZE OVER $2.8M IN COCAINE AND METH IN BACK-TO-BACK BUSTS AT CALIFORNIA PORT OF ENTRY Homan has previously gone on the record on the administration’s spat with the Vatican, saying, "I welcome discussion with any of them, because they don't understand illegal immigration is not a victimless crime." Speaking outside the White House earlier this month, he told reporters, "If they wore my shoes for 40 years, and talked to a 9-year-old girl that got raped multiple times, or stood in the back of a tractor trailer with 19 dead aliens at my feet, including a 5-year-old boy that baked to death, if they understood the atrocities that happened on the open border, I think their opinion would change." "Human traffickers are out of business, right? The cartels are going bankrupt because of that secure border. I wish they'd understand that," he lamented. "Because if they did, I think they'd have a different opinion." Fox News Digital reached out to the Holy See for comment. HOMAN WARNS SPANBERGER BLOCKING ACCESS TO VIRGINIA JAILS COULD FORCE MORE ICE STREET OPERATIONS: 'DO THE JOB' While maintaining "I have no fear of the Trump administration," the Roman pontiff has emphasized that the feud with the president has been overblown. "Much of what has been written since then has been more commentary on commentary, trying to interpret what has been said," he has said. "It was looked at as if I was trying to debate, again, the president, which is not my interest at all." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea6ecb059ccda1fcc1aae7 WWE star Seth Rollins storms off NFL Network set after Kyle Brandt razzing te 2026-04-23T19:11:07.369Z WWE star Seth Rollins storms off NFL Network set after Kyle Brandt razzing WWE star Seth Rollins has had a tough week. He lost his WrestleMania 42 match against Gunther after a brutal ambush from Bron Breakker, and on "Monday Night Raw," Breakker ambushed him again. It has been rough for "The Visionary" and on Thursday he didn’t appear to be in the mood for any teasing. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Rollins was a guest on "Good Morning Football" ahead of Thursday night’s NFL Draft. NFL Network host Kyle Brandt began to needle Rollins about which is more difficult, "Performing at 39 or playing in the NFL at 42?" Brandt was adamant that seventh-round draft picks going into the league can "go off the top rope." Rollins was perplexed. "By the way, half the roster, Seth, is in their late 30s, early 40s. NFL at 42 is like Ric Flair in his bleepin’ 60s. We’re talking about a real sport, not predetermined. Big-time hits, 22 people," Brandt said. "I figured out what it is with Seth. I just figured it out. WWE STAR SAYS SHE SUFFERED BREAST IMPLANT-RELATED INJURY IN RING: 'IT HAS MOVED' "You’re a little nervous because it’s Night 1 of the draft and you know that next year you’ll be Night 1 only at WrestleMania. And there’s a symmetry there for you and I think I finally tapped into it. Rollins was flabbergasted. "You know what? You’re right. I don’t really appreciate it," he said. Rollins got up and tossed the "Terrible Towel" at Brandt and walked off the set. The former champion has been a part of NFL coverage over the last few years on the NFL Network and Netflix. Rollins is a massive Chicago Bears fan. Brandt appeared to be welcoming before Rollins’ appearance on the show. But it seemed clear he struck a chord with the WWE star. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea6eb3059ccda1fcc1aaa4 The Pentagon confirms the risk. Military aviators still lack protections te 2026-04-23T19:10:43.800Z The Pentagon confirms the risk. Military aviators still lack protections Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea6e9c059ccda1fcc1aa9a Tucson's Louis Market reopens as cultural arts center te 2026-04-23T19:10:20.949Z Tucson's Louis Market reopens as cultural arts center A former corner market on Tucson's south side that once let families buy groceries on credit has reopened as a community cultural center, the product of two decades of organizing and two years of neighborhood conversations about what the space should become. The project is a collaboration between Southwest Folklife Alliance and Regeneración, an intergenerational grassroots organization that has spent 20 years working with community members in Tucson's southern barrios. "Back in 2010, a lot of the needs back then was access to affordable, healthy, organic food," said Nelda Liliana Ruiz Calles, co-director of Regeneración. "We focused on installing backyard gardens. We've installed over 200 gardens here in the south side … really just creating a space for convivió, to convene, a safe place for people to come learn together … but really utilizing culture as a way to bring people together and foster leadership." By 2015, Calles said, the organization's advocacy work began to gain institutional support, with a focus on not just expanding access to resources but getting them embedded in the classroom. Regeneración's Doce Barrio Food Waste Project taught 20 students from Pueblo High School how to use contemporary ethnography to practice research that centers individuals or communities and their well-being. "(That's what) we can do when we come together, and we're curious together, and we ask questions, we can come up with the solutions of many barriers that we face … getting speed bumps, beautifying the neighborhood, ensuring that there's social cohesion, that we can change," Calles said. The inner circle of the Rasgos Asiáticos installation symbolizes building a foundation for the future of the Louis Market Center for Cultural Organizing. Topacio "Topaz" Servellon / Tucson Spotlight. Around the same time, Tucson received its UNESCO City of Gastronomy designation, prompting organizations including the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona, the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona and the Southwest Folklife Alliance to document the southside and connecting Calles with the Alliance for the first time. "I say it was love at first sight, because the way that they spoke about their values and their ethics and what they care about was so aligned with who we are, as humans, as cultural workers," Calles said. From 2016 to 2018, students conducted more than 220 interviews to build a cultural asset map capturing what community members wanted improved or expanded in their neighborhoods. The research produced three recommendations: strategies to prevent gentrification, a neighborhood council model rooted in longstanding communal practices rather than homeowner association structures, and the creation of a community fund. In response to those concerns, Regeneración is developing the Doce Community Land Trust. Community land trusts are resident-governed nonprofits that build long-term community wealth through projects like shared-equity homeownership, affordable and cooperative housing, local commercial spaces, agricultural projects and land conservation across urban and rural settings. "In 2023, Southwest Folklife Alliance applied for federal funding with the intention of purchasing a building to put under the land trust that the community is starting," Calles said. Guests were invited to sit and mediate amongst the pinatas and lanterns in the smaller building. Topacio "Topaz" Servellon / Tucson Spotlight. Calles and her team spent two years canvassing the neighborhood with their vision for a cultural center, choosing Louis Market because of its proximity to schools, churches and other gathering spaces. They purchased it in 2023, with community input shaping plans for its use. "It was really important for us to let our neighbors know first. We wanted people to know what our vision was for this space, but also let our neighbors know that there's still room to dream together about what this space can be," Calles said. "We're stewards of these lands. How can we be stewards of each other as humans, too?" Louis Market, at 4009 S. 12th Ave., was historically owned by members of Tucson's Chinese community and is remembered as a neighborhood staple where families could buy fresh produce on credit so no one went hungry. Funding for the project came through grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, the College of Fine Arts at the University of Texas and the National Performance Network. The Louis Market Center for Cultural Organizing opened April 19 with interactive art installations, lion dances and processions led by members of Tucson's Chinese, Indigenous and Hispanic communities. The center consists of two buildings connected by a walkway. It includes an art installation titled Rasgos Asiáticos, or "Asian Traces," created by A Todo Dar Productions co-founder Virginia Grise in collaboration with artists including Tanya Orellana. The installation documents the overlooked histories of Chinese communities in Mexico and along the U.S.-Mexico border, using site-specific installations to bring those stories to the surface. "I've been working with a version of this project with Virginia Grise for 10 years," Orellana said. "Virginia really does a lot of work in her mixed heritage, being Chinese Mexican … We kind of called it Chinese expression through Mexican aesthetics. Community members were encouraged to write down their vision for the Louis Market Center for Cultural Organizing during its April 19 opening on Tucson's south side. Topacio "Topaz" Servellon / Tucson Spotlight. The walkway between the two buildings featured three wooden boxes exploring themes of borders, migration and belonging, including an audio piece on the U.S. Chinese Exclusion Act and its role in pushing Chinese immigrants into Mexico. The smaller building invited guests to sit and reflect on what brings them joy, with an embroidered mat at the center bearing community members' wishes for La Doce: "a safe hub," "unity" and "love." In the larger building, guests walked counterclockwise through an installation anchored by two circles. The outer circle served as an altar to the past, while the inner circle — clay pots in sand with tools at the center — pointed toward the future. "The interior would be a place to ask the community to give altar offerings to the future of the space," Orellana said. Community leaders reflected on their personal connection to Louis Market and what it has become since its days as a neighborhood market. "I grew up right across the street from Wakefield, over here on Ohio (Street). I would walk by this market at least two times a day, four times if I was working at the Original Hamburger Stand around the corner," said U.S. Rep. Adelita Grijalva. "I remember that Louis was the spot that, if I had $1, maybe 50 cents, that I could go in here and get a drink that would last me through whichever way in my journey I was going." Members of Regeneración guided guests through the art installations at the Louis Market Center for Cultural Organizing during its April 19 opening. Topacio "Topaz" Servellon / Tucson Spotlight. She said she was sad when the market closed, but is glad to see it becoming a space where community members can bring their ideas and find support. "We would visit Louis Market to buy whatever we needed to buy, including saladitos and lemons. It's beautiful to see that it's coming back to life, because this is where so many of us started. It'll always be a part of me, it'll always be a part of us," said state Rep. Betty Villegas. "It gives me hope, it gives me encouragement, and it gives me what I've always known; that the south side is full of culture, caring and compassionate people." Regeneración facilitator Claudio Rodriguez guided attendees through the center's installations. "A lot of times for the past 20 years, we've been doing this work out of our backyards, or our own homes, but we realized that … our dreams were too big for the spaces we're operating," Rodriguez said. "(To) have a space that the community can convene and call their own, (to) feel safe, that's amazing." Calles echoed that sentiment, pointing to the center's broader significance for how the southside is seen and understood. "It was really important for us to take charge of the narrative that was coming out of the south side," Calles said. "Instead of focusing on the south side as one that lacks a lot, or a community that is drowning in poverty, that is highly deficient, we really wanted to show folks that the south side is full of people who have incredible knowledge, incredible skills and incredible talent." The art installations will be open to the public until May 29. Topacio “Topaz” Servellon is a reporter with Tucson Spotlight. Contact them at topacioserve@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/69ea6c60059ccda1fcc1aa54 PGA Tour player goes shirtless in New Orleans, fails at miracle shot from water te 2026-04-23T19:00:48.434Z PGA Tour player goes shirtless in New Orleans, fails at miracle shot from water It's highly unlikely that Michael Brennan will be the only 24-year-old man to take his shirt off in public in New Orleans on Thursday, but he will be the only one to do so who has a PGA Tour victory under his belt. During the opening round of this week's Zurich Classic, a team event on Tour played at TPC Louisiana, Brennan and teammate Johnny Keefer began on the back nine and got things rolling early, getting to 4-under through their opening six holes. LPGA'S MAJOR CHAMPIONSHIP GREENSIDE PLUNGE POOL IS PREPOSTEROUS IN EVERY WAY After back-to-back pars on the 16th and 17th holes, the duo arrived at the Par 5 closing hole, which is when things got messy. Brennan found the greenside pond with his second shot, but after getting eyes on his golf ball just off the bank inside the water hazard, he elected to try to play it instead of taking a drop. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Taking such a risk is a perk when you're playing in a team event, and with Keefer in Position A, Brennan said, why not? So, he took off his shirt and attempted to hit his golf ball out of the hazard. Unfortunately, he didn't manage to pull off the miracle shot. He did get his golf ball in the air, but only for it to find the water even further. PGA TOUR CEO ADDRESSES LIV GOLF'S UNCERTAIN FUTURE, PLAYERS POTENTIALLY RETURNING Players taking their shirts off before hitting a shot out of a water hazard is rare, but it does happen at least a handful of times per season. It's certainly an odd enough occasion that if you are presented with an opportunity to hit a miracle shot, you have to take advantage in a setting like the Zurich Classic. Brennan having six-pack abs and possessing what appears to be about 2.8 percent body fat probably made his decision to go tarps off that much easier. The Brennan-Keefer duo fired a very solid 11-under 61 on Thursday in the best-ball format. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea6c48059ccda1fcc1aa12 U.S. citizens shot by ICE beg Congress to rein in federal immigration agents te 2026-04-23T19:00:24.854Z U.S. citizens shot by ICE beg Congress to rein in federal immigration agents Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea6a01059ccda1fcc1a997 Don’t stop hiring humans — stop hiring the wrong humans, Artisan’s founder says te 2026-04-23T18:50:41.714Z Don’t stop hiring humans — stop hiring the wrong humans, Artisan’s founder says Artisan may be known for their bold “Stop Hiring Humans” campaign but the reality is every founder needs to assemble the right team if they want to scale. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea69ed059ccda1fcc1a989 Asylum-seekers could lose right to work under proposed Trump administration rules te 2026-04-23T18:50:21.423Z Asylum-seekers could lose right to work under proposed Trump administration rules Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea67f3059ccda1fcc1a965 Park renovation set to begin this year te 2026-04-23T18:41:55.158Z Park renovation set to begin this year As part of a major renovation set for North Mountain Park, the Penny Howe Barrier Free Nature Trail will be moved and expanded (photo by Kathryn M. Miller). Phoenix is home to more than 41,000 acres of desert parks and mountain preserves, and 200-plus miles of trails, with millions of people enjoying city trails every year. And one of the busiest trails in the city is Trail 44, a 1.6-mile trail that circles North Mountain Park, on the west side of 7th Street at Peoria Avenue. At 2,104 feet, North Mountain is an easily recognizable landmark in the north Valley skyline.  In addition to Trail 44, the mountain offers a wide array of options for hikers of all abilities and boasts amazing summit climbs. But the park itself, which was built in the 1950s as a Maricopa County Park and joined the Phoenix Parks system in the 1970s, has seen better days. So, in late 2022, the City of Phoenix Parks & Recreation Department began collecting community surveys, holding public meetings, and an extensive design and review process began to bring much-needed updates to the popular park. The park master plan was approved in November 2023; design began in July 2025 and the city council finalized project funding – not to exceed $30 million – in December 2025. “We’re really close to our 60 percent design drawing,” said Jarod Rogers, the deputy director of the Natural Resources Division of the Parks and Recreation Department. “By the end of September or October, we intend to have our full construction documents with the intent to start construction by the end of this calendar year – likely December.” Planned improvements include new, expanded restrooms; expanded shade canopies and improvements to existing picnic areas; pedestrian path and trail improvements; automatic gates; a new irrigation system; restored vegetation areas; chilled drinking fountains with bottle fillers; and ice machines to assist first responders during rescue efforts, among others. Rogers also noted that excess asphalt will be removed during the renovation, reducing heat and improving aesthetics. Cars will no longer have access to the top portion of the park and by replacing asphalt with natural surfaces, hikers will have a cooler walk and not have to contend with vehicles. In addition, the playground, which was closed two years ago due its age and state of deterioration, will return better than ever, with a nature theme and shade structure. Another aspect of the renovation is the expansion and redesign of the Penny Howe Barrier Free Nature Trail. The plan is to move the trail to the southwest portion of the park and to refine it with improved interpretive exhibits, learning opportunities, and interactive signage that promotes engagement. Accessibility for all park patrons will remain front and center of the trail design. The renovation will require a complete closure of the park, and the work is anticipated to take a full year. In the meantime, residents can visit the North Mountain Visitor Center to access the other side of the mountain, or explore nearby Lookout Mountain or Dreamy Draw Recreation Area. Visit www.phoenix.gov/administration/departments/parks/activities-facilities/trails.html to find a link to the North Mountain Park project page. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea67db059ccda1fcc1a93b DAVID MARCUS: The law comes for Southern Poverty Law Center's ideological vigilantes te 2026-04-23T18:41:31.566Z DAVID MARCUS: The law comes for Southern Poverty Law Center's ideological vigilantes This week, the Department of Justice dropped a bombshell indictment alleging not just that the "anti-racism" organization Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) has been running a spy ring, but that it has actually paid hundreds of thousands of dollars to the very White supremacist groups it claims to be fighting. It truly could be a Dave Chappelle sketch, right down to the fact that the SPLC funded, in part, the 2017 Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, in which the lie that President Donald Trump called neo-Nazis "very fine people" was born. Trump never called the White supremacists "very fine people," but it turns out the SPLC was handing them bags of cash. The biggest takeaway from this scandal is that actual racism is so scant in our society that the SPLC has to fund it to find it. CHARLIE KIRK’S FRIENDS FEEL ‘MORAL OBLIGATION’ TO DEBUNK OUT-OF-CONTEXT CLIPS ABOUT SLAIN CONSERVATIVE ICON But even without the payouts, they have been little more than an ideological vigilante group for decades. There may have been a time in the 1970s when the SPLC did important work infiltrating and exposing racist organizations, but since at least the turn of the century, the group's main purpose has been to get conservatives canceled — often through dubious connections. The way this works is that the SPLC keeps a watchlist of individuals or organizations that they say are hateful. Mind you, no real definition of what is and is not a hate group is actually offered; it's just whatever they say it is. And it's almost always conservative. THIS SOCIAL JUSTICE WARRIOR WAS ALL-IN FOR BLM, THEN HE 'ACCIDENTALLY RED-PILLED' HIMSELF Once a person or group finds themselves on this blacklist, if you will, the consequences have been grave. In some professions, like academia or publishing, being labeled as hateful by the SPLC is a clear barrier to employment. Likewise, any organization — even one as harmless as Moms for Liberty — that gets a hate group designation is always introduced or mentioned in the media with the grave warning, "... has been labeled a hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center." What makes this ideological vigilantism is that while the First Amendment protects Americans from the state punishing our free speech, the SPLC, through the myriad institutions it has captured, metes out punishment for speech on a regular basis. STANDING UP TO ANTISEMITIC MOBS SHOULDN’T LAND YOU IN PRISON For more than 25 years, this group has operated as a kind of private thought police — the rent-a-cops of American discourse — who ban conservatives from the conversation by smearing them, while progressives like Hasan Piker talk about killing the rich on podcasts. Calling somebody a bigot, hateful or a White supremacist is a social scarlet letter in our culture. It doesn’t just mean that the person shouldn’t get a job or publish a book; it means they should be shunned in their personal and professional lives. At its worst, the SPLC’s defamation of everyday conservatives as racists may even contribute to violence. After all, the organization absurdly labeled Charlie Kirk and Turning Point USA as hateful before a gunman silenced Charlie forever. ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE RETIRES GLOSSARY OF EXTREMIST GROUPS AFTER BACKLASH FOR INCLUDING CHARLIE KIRK'S TPUSA You see, the SPLC’s mission was once to protect those who were dehumanized in our society, but today, they do the dehumanizing. Showing up on their watchlists doesn’t just put a black mark on one’s resume. It puts a target on one’s back. Whether the SPLC’s shenanigans turn out to be criminal or not, the organization has been exposed as a fraud shop. The SPLC isn’t cracking open cases against criminal organizations. It's just censoring ideas. Outside of prisons, there is no massive network of White supremacists that the SPLC needs to infiltrate and investigate. It's all stuff and nonsense. UC BERKELEY’S BLOODY PROTEST OF TPUSA ALLEGEDLY FUNDED BY FAR-LEFT NONPROFIT The SPLC has been trading on its once excellent reputation for decades now. Experts pretend it is nonpartisan, when, in fact, today, it only exists to silence conservative voices. Sadly, the organization no longer deserves the trust that our institutions have put in it to be a fair arbiter of racism and bigotry. In fact, it may be responsible for more racism than it actually fights. It is time for the SPLC and all of its malicious smears to take their place in the dustbin of history and for  Americans of good will to have free conversations without facing punishment from a fake civil rights organization. And honestly, it really does show just how far our nation has come in conquering bigotry. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea67c7059ccda1fcc1a932 Viral Ottawa Senators fan blamed for team's 0-2 playoff start banished to Taiwan te 2026-04-23T18:41:11.855Z Viral Ottawa Senators fan blamed for team's 0-2 playoff start banished to Taiwan When it comes to sports superstitions, they don't make them much more militant than teams and players in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Everyone on the team has to grow "playoff beards," and if the team ate at a certain restaurant then had a great game, guess where you're eating for the next two months during home games? Hell, even Sidney Crosby has been wearing the same jockstrap for 20 years because of how superstitious he was (okay, that was TMI, I apologize). Suffice it to say, teams can get a little paranoid when it comes to luck and bad omens in the playoffs, which is why the Ottawa Senators had to act accordingly after their team fell down 0-2 against the Carolina Hurricanes. JOSH ALLEN ANNIHILATES A BEER TO FIRE UP THE SABRES CROWD For those who are unaware, the Sens are back in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since their Eastern Conference Finals run in 2017, and one fan decided to create a hype video to commemorate the occasion. I understand If you need a moment for the cringe to subside. Apparently, this isn't the first time the internet's least favorite Ottawa fan stepped behind a mic, and the Senators felt as though they had no other option but to get rid of the kid. TEAM USA STAR BRADY TKACHUK BLOODIED AFTER HIT, RECEIVES GAME MISCONDUCT IN NHL RETURN And when I say "get rid of," I mean political exile to Taiwan. This isn't parody or AI. That is a post from the team's official X account. They actually made this kid leave the country and get as far away from Canada as possible just so they had a better shot of coming back against the Hurricanes. THE NHL NEEDS TO GIVE US A FLYERS-PENGUINS GAME AT BEAVER STADIUM ASAP I love this. What dedication! You can't sit here and tell me you would do anything to win a Cup and then NOT banish your most annoying superfan to the Far East. If I were the Taiwanese government, I'd tell this kid to kick rocks too. He's clearly bad luck, what if China starts acting a fool all of a sudden while he's hanging out in Taipei for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The move is being universally celebrated by fans on X, claiming this move may have singlehandedly shifted the series back in Ottawa's favor. You gotta love playoff hockey! And if you're feeling bad for the kid, don't. He seems like a good sport and a real fan. If this works, he will be hailed as a hero for doing whatever it takes to help his team win a Stanley Cup. I'd watch a Gator game aboard the OceanGate Titan if it meant they'd win a national championship. Enjoy Taiwan, kid, and go Sens! Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea67b4059ccda1fcc1a929 Defeated Virginia Republicans regroup for last chance fight to save House majority te 2026-04-23T18:40:52.317Z Defeated Virginia Republicans regroup for last chance fight to save House majority Virginia’s redistricting fight is headed to the state's high court Thursday after a red-county judge who previously tried to spurn the "yes" camp threw a wrench into the certification process late Wednesday. The situation sets up a clash between the judge who halted certification and the state Supreme Court, which allowed the referendum to proceed while challenges remained under review. Virginia Republicans are urging the courts to take up their challenge to the ballot measure, which voters approved 51%-49% and is expected to redraw the state's congressional districts to give Democrats a 10-1 majority in the House delegation. GOP officials argue the ballot measure process was illegitimate, and pressure is on to save every Republican-held House seat they can with the U.S. midterm elections fast approaching and the Republican majority in Congress hanging by a thread.  "[On Tuesday] Virginians saw exactly what happens when a misleading, rigged question is shoved onto the ballot," state Senate Minority Leader Ryan McDougle, R-Hanover, told Fox News Digital. "If this were really about fairness, the advocates wouldn’t have needed to blow $90 million-plus to trick voters. Litigation is still pending with the courts, but the bottom line is clear: Virginians deserve far better." The Supreme Court of Virginia (SCOVA) in March stayed an earlier injunction from Tazewell County Circuit Court Judge Jack Hurley Jr., clearing the way for the referendum to advance while making clear it had not ruled on the merits. Hurley ruled again late Wednesday, declaring the ballot language unconstitutional and blocking certification of the results. JEFFRIES DEFENDS VIRGINIA REDISTRICTING AS 'TEMPORARY MEASURE' TO STOP TRUMP FROM TRYING TO 'RIG' MIDTERMS A legislative source familiar told Fox News Digital that SCOVA is not likely to play ball on that matter and instead will continue its own litigation of the cases and potentially rebuke Hurley. Still, certification of the election is now paused despite Thursday's SCOVA filing date. Shortly after the ruling came down, Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones, a Democrat who beat GOP incumbent Jason Miyares in November, indicated his office will "immediately file an appeal." "As I said last night, Virginia voters have spoken, and an activist judge should not have veto power over the People’s vote." Jones said in a statement. Republican Party of Virginia (RPV) chairman Jeff Ryer told Fox News Digital in a Wednesday interview that the party is directly involved in a case before Richmond City Circuit Court that is also challenging the new maps. According to an RPV statement, that case is titled RNC v. VA State Board of Elections, and a decision on any injunction blocking the new maps is expected next week. Koski v. RNC and another case, Scott v. McDougle, were filed challenging the allegedly misleading ballot language and procedures that led up to the map redraw and the election itself. Reps. Morgan Griffith and Ben Cline, R-Va., joined the RNC in its Koski case, which focuses in part on state law requiring an "intervening election" to be held before a referendum can go to voters and argued that early voting having begun before the referendum-drafting process started made the vote "void ab initio." DAVID MARCUS: RICH MEN NORTH OF RICHMOND SET TO STEAL THE VOTES OF RURAL VIRGI McDougle's case argues lawmakers improperly used an old special session called by then-Gov. Glenn Youngkin to push through the referendum, among other procedural violations — a claim that goes to the heart of whether the process itself was constitutional. Hurley ruled in McDougle’s favor on January 27 before SCOVA intervened after a Democrat appeal on February 13 to let the election move forward, but said it would still review the merits of that case. Former U.S. Attorney John Fishwick Jr., of the Roanoke-based Western District of Virginia, told Fox News Digital that the Virginia Supreme Court had issued its postponement hoping that voters would vote "no" and moot any necessary legal action. "Now there is white heat on this Court but there are strong arguments that the legislature did not follow its own rules when it passed this proposed amendment," Fishwick said, predicting a "prompt" decision. FEDERAL COURT CLEARS CALIFORNIA’S NEW HOUSE MAP BOOSTING DEMOCRATS AHEAD OF 2026 MIDTERMS Del. Wren Williams, R-Stuart, an attorney who had favored allowing counties to decline election preparations until SCOVA stayed Hurley’s ruling, argued the referendum was illegitimate and the results should be tossed. "There are huge constitutional issues with this process to begin with," said Williams in an exclusive interview. "There's a 1952 case where Arlington threw out their own referendum. And in this case, people can say the voters decided all they want, but they didn't decide based on the process that we have in the Constitution." Williams said a short time before Hurley’s ruling that everything is essentially "parked" at SCOVA in Richmond, waiting to be consolidated and ruled upon. VIRGINIA DEMS ACCUSED OF ILLEGALLY ‘STEAMROLLING’ STATE LAW THAT COULD UPEND REDISTRICTING CRUSADE Williams said it was clear the election was made to be more about President Donald Trump than Virginia voters. That assertion would help the case of Reps. Rob Wittman and John McGuire, R-Va., whose filing challenging Democrats’ "to restore fairness" language describing the referendum at the ballot box is being heard. Ryer said Wittman and McGuire’s case has been consolidated into the Koski-RNC case. He remained optimistic about all cases, and pledged that either way, the RPV will have nominees for all 11 seats, redistricted or not; calling Tuesday’s vote an encouraging sign. "This is the best performance for anything that's been Republican-aligned in the state since the 2021 election and i think it does demonstrate that Virginia is still a purple state," Ryer said, as the results depicted about a 12-point swing to the right from former Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears’ loss in November. House Minority Leader Terry Kilgore, R-Gate City, added that rural Virginia came out strong to try to offset the Washington suburbs. "We're still fighting. We're still fighting in the courts. We think we're going to win in the courts. The language was so misleading. They didn't follow the statutes they were supposed to follow. There's a lot of missteps that happened during the process. So we feel comfortable going on to the next phase," he said. Democrats remained bullish that the election results will stand in the wake of Hurley’s ruling and court activity commencing at SCOVA Thursday, with "Ready for Hillary" founder Adam Parkhomenko saying on X that "Virginia voters spoke. MAGA lost. And now a rogue Republican judge is trying to override the will of the people because they didn’t like the outcome." If the cases fail, many redistricting opponents still have faith. Del. Delores Oates, R-Front Royal, said in a statement that the "YES" crew did not get a "mandate" and that the new 10-1 map may also be a sign. "Isaiah 10:1 [says] woe to those who make unjust laws; to those who issue oppressive decrees." "Stop looking at Zillow and start planning for November," Oates said. "We stay and we fight for Virginia." Fox News Digital's Ashley Oliver and Alec Schemmel contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea67a0059ccda1fcc1a920 A piece of the UFC White House event’s setup is sitting in Pennsylvania Amish country te 2026-04-23T18:40:32.772Z A piece of the UFC White House event’s setup is sitting in Pennsylvania Amish country There's a lot of buzz around the upcoming UFC Freedom 250UFC Freedom 250, the UFC event set to take place at the White House, but right now a huge chunk of the event's setup is sitting somewhere you probably wouldn't expect: Pennsylvania Amish country. Before moving down to the sunny, state-income-tax-free state of Florida, I was born and raised in south central Pennsylvania, a place with rolling hills and horse and buggies, and where people order scrapple because they want to and not because they're being dared to. Recently, a giant metal dome popped up in the area near Lititz, PA — just outside of Lancaster and about an hour and a half west of Philadelphia — that left residents pretty confused. Understandably so. I mean, it's not like the Amish suddenly revamped their barn designs. MICHAEL CHANDLER HOPEFUL TRUMP WILL SHOW FOR UFC 309 FIGHT IN NEW YORK: ‘IT’LL BE AN HONOR’ Local news station WGAL did some digging and found that the structure is being built by Tait Global, a company that builds lighting towers and stages for some of the biggest tours and concerts on the planet. According to their website, they built the stage for the Backstreet Boys' residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas. It turns out that the dome is actually called "The Claw" and will be taken to the White House for UFC Freedom 250. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! But what a lot of people don't realize is that in Lititz, there is a place called Rock Lititz that is home to a slew of companies like Tait Global that produce sets and provide other support for live performances. Huge-name artists are in and out of the area all the time. In fact, years ago, I worked for a radio station, and we were doing an event at the nearby airport. I was standing in the airport fire department building (I kid you not, I was waiting for the Phillie Phanatic to get dressed to do an appearance at our event) and talking to the on-duty firefighter. He told me about seeing huge stars flying into this tiny airport to go to Rock Lititz. It's wild to me that this is all happening in what is essentially the middle of Amish country. Now, in just a few weeks, it sounds like "The Claw" will be taken a few hours south to Washington, DC, and will be a part of history. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea6559059ccda1fcc1a891 NYC councilman and Mamdani ally Chi Ossé arrested during eviction protest, video shows te 2026-04-23T18:30:49.557Z NYC councilman and Mamdani ally Chi Ossé arrested during eviction protest, video shows A video captured New York City Council Member Chi Ossé being thrown to the ground and arrested in Brooklyn while protesting a woman’s eviction.  Ossé, a Democratic socialist and ally of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, reportedly was defending a constituent facing eviction after six decades in her home. The office of the 28-year-old said in a statement that "Black displacement is happening right now in Bed-Stuy" and his constituent "is one of many Black homeowners battling deed theft in Brooklyn."  "Motherf-----, that’s a councilman, what the f--- are you doing?" a man was heard yelling in chaotic footage showing Ossé being taken into custody Wednesday.  A New York City Police Department spokesperson told Fox News Digital on Thursday that Ossé was one of four people arrested and charged with obstruction of governmental administration and disorderly conduct. NEW YORK CITY LOST RESIDENTS ACROSS ALL INCOME LEVELS LAST YEAR, STUDY FINDS "I will absolutely be filing a misconduct report against the officers who slammed me on the ground. I urge the other folks who were taken into captivity to do the same. I know there are two individuals who were doing the same thing that I was doing, who have reported that they are dealing with a concussion right now," Ossé said following his arrest.  "I would hope to see that they are held accountable. I hope the police commissioner is taking a deep look on their past, on their histories, and I hope they take our complaints seriously," he added.  The New York City Department of Finance describes deed theft as occurring "when criminals record fraudulent deeds, mortgages or other liens against a property without the owner’s knowledge or consent. "Anyone can be a victim of deed fraud, but seniors, immigrants, and people of color are most at risk," it added.  A police spokesperson told Fox News Digital that the New York City Sheriff’s Office and NYC Marshals showed up at an address in Brooklyn "to carry out an eviction and to determine if an individual, who is considered a ward of the state of Georgia and is supposed to be in the state of Georgia but hasn’t been for several years, was at this residence."  MAMDANI DESCRIBES TRUMP RELATIONSHIP AS 'HONEST' AND 'DIRECT' AMID RECENT BLOWOUT Police said the NYC Marshals had a signed order from a judge to evict the individual, but when they arrived, protesters were blocking access to her building. "As is depicted on body-worn camera footage, Council Member Ossé was arrested after two protesters were arrested for blocking the gate in front of the building," the spokesperson told Fox News Digital.   "When those two people were arrested, Ossé was not in front of the gate," the spokesperson continued. "Once those two were arrested, Ossé pushes past officers who were attempting to block him from standing in front of the gate, and then he begins to block the gate entrance." Police said an officer then verbally engaged Ossé for a few seconds before trying to arrest him, but that Ossé physically resisted "attempts to take his hands and arms, appearing to flail his arms and hands to prevent officers from restraining him."  "The officers have no room behind them (gate to house up against them and Ossé) to maneuver him and end up taking him down for arrest, as is within guidelines for making an arrest for someone committing obstruction of governmental administration," the spokesperson added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea6542059ccda1fcc1a854 OpenAI releases GPT-5.5, bringing company one step closer to an AI ‘superapp’ te 2026-04-23T18:30:26.477Z OpenAI releases GPT-5.5, bringing company one step closer to an AI ‘superapp’ OpenAI says its latest model offers increased capabilities across a broad variety of categories. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea6305059ccda1fcc1a7de Arizona can strengthen early literacy by investing in coaches te 2026-04-23T18:20:53.689Z Arizona can strengthen early literacy by investing in coaches Kyrstyn Paulat There are different perspectives and, sometimes, competing priorities in the debate over how best to improve our schools. However, one thing is becoming increasingly clear – if we want children to succeed in school, in their careers, and in life, our focus must be on helping them develop the literacy skills they need to read proficiently by the end of third grade. State leaders, education partners and community organizations have united behind Arizona Literacy Plan 2030, a shared roadmap grounded in evidence-based instruction and aimed at significantly improving early reading outcomes. This plan details specific, research-supported actions to boost educator capacity, expand effective literacy practices, and coordinate resources to ensure that more students become strong readers by third grade. However, momentum alone will not improve reading scores. We must continually invest in the key strategies that bring this plan to life in classrooms, especially for students who have traditionally been left behind. Children’s Action Alliance works to ensure that every child in Arizona is safe, loved and has access to a high-quality education, no matter their ZIP code or background. For us, that means making sure students — particularly those in underserved and rural communities — benefit from high-quality literacy instruction and the supports that make that instruction effective, day in and day out. One of the most proven ways to accelerate early literacy, and a central strategy of Arizona Literacy Plan 2030, is expanding access to literacy coaches. Arizona Literacy Plan 2030 calls for building on the success of the state’s early literacy coaching initiative to deploy literacy coaches where they are needed most. Through the Arizona Department of Education’s Foundational Literacy Coaching Grant, more than 30 coaches are already serving high-need PreK – 3 communities, supporting more than 300 teachers and thousands of students. Schools with foundational literacy coaches have posted stronger growth than the state average, with benchmark scores increasing by about 12%. This evidence shows that coaching helps translate the science of reading into improved student outcomes. High-quality literacy coaching works because it is job-embedded and directly focused on helping teachers implement evidence-based reading instruction. Coaches collaborate with educators to plan and model lessons, analyze assessment data, and refine instruction to be explicit, systematic, and aligned with how children learn to read. When teachers receive this kind of ongoing, classroom-centered support, students benefit through stronger decoding, comprehension, and overall reading proficiency. Without this level of support, even strong curricula and standards may not reach the students who need them most. This is especially true in rural and under-resourced communities, where access to high-quality education and professional development for teachers can be limited by geography, staffing challenges, or funding constraints. Literacy coaching helps close those gaps, along with reinforcing other pillars of Arizona Literacy Plan 2030, such as increasing access to quality early learning opportunities, the K-5 Literacy Endorsement, and the use of high-quality instructional materials in every K-3 school. That is why Children’s Action Alliance commends the governor’s budget proposal, which includes a targeted $2 million investment to expand literacy coaching in schools and districts with the most struggling readers. This funding aligns directly with the Arizona Literacy Plan 2030 “scale-to-succeed” strategy to increase the number of foundational literacy coaches, from a few dozen today toward the plan’s goal of more than 100 coaches serving the highest-need K–5 schools later this decade. Crucially, this approach is about supporting teachers in doing what we already know works, by adding no new mandates and including only the practical coaching needed to implement the plan effectively. When teachers are well-supported, students thrive.  Improving early literacy is not just an early education issue – it is one of Arizona’s most powerful strategies for economic success and expanding opportunity. Students who are not strong readers by the end of third grade are more likely to struggle in every subject, less likely to graduate, and less prepared for the jobs that power our state’s future. By investing now in literacy coaching and fully implementing Arizona Literacy Plan 2030, we can give children a foundation for success, strengthen our workforce, and secure a more prosperous future for Arizona.  Kyrstyn Paulat is the director of Early Learning and Education at Children’s Action Alliance. The post Arizona can strengthen early literacy by investing in coaches first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea62ef059ccda1fcc1a7b6 DOJ charges 2 Chinese nationals who allegedly ran overseas cryptocurrency scam center targeting Americans te 2026-04-23T18:20:31.472Z DOJ charges 2 Chinese nationals who allegedly ran overseas cryptocurrency scam center targeting Americans The Justice Department unveiled charges Thursday against two Chinese nationals allegedly behind an overseas cryptocurrency scam center, as U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro vowed that the Trump administration is "just getting started" in combating these schemes.  Pirro told reporters in Washington, D.C., that cyber-enabled and cryptocurrency investment fraud is "among the fastest growing and the most financially devastating form of cybercrime that is targeting Americans today." The DOJ’s actions come after Pirro launched the Scam Center Strike Force in November last year, following an executive order from President Donald Trump.  "Today, we announce significant milestones in that fight. We have charged Chinese bosses who ran a scam compound in Burma where thousands were trafficked, enslaved, beaten and then forced to steal from Americans for years. We have seized also a Telegram channel, and that channel was luring workers into a forced compound in Cambodia," Pirro said. "There they were ordered to pose as U.S. banks, as the New York City Police Department, to steal Americans’ life savings."  "We have taken down more than 500 websites. They were used to steal Americans life savings. My office is going to continue to work to identify the funds stolen," Pirro added. "We have also restrained more than $700 million in cryptocurrency from U.S. victims of fraud. The administration of President Trump is lockstep in combating these scams, and we are just getting started." PIRRO WARNS CAR THEFT RING USED NEW TECH TO QUICKLY ACCESS VEHICLES: 'GONE IN 60 SECONDS' The Justice Department said the two Chinese nationals, identified as Huang Xingshan and Jiang Wen Jie, were arrested in Thailand earlier this year after allegedly being linked to "cryptocurrency investment fraud operations" out of the Shunda compound in Burma. The pair were charged with wire fraud conspiracy and the U.S. is working to extradite them to face justice on American soil, according to Pirro.  "The Shunda compound operated from at least January 2025 until approximately November 2025, when it was seized by the Karen National Liberation Army of Burma. The compound used scam websites and mobile applications disguised as legitimate investment platforms to defraud victims, including Americans," the DOJ said. "Workers within the compound were trafficked individuals who were held against their will and forced to defraud victims under the threat of violence and torture."  "According to the investigation, Huang served at Shunda as a high-level manager and enforcer and personally participated in the physical punishment of trafficked compound workers. Jiang served as a team leader directly supervising workers who specifically targeted American victims," the DOJ added. "Under Jiang’s supervision, one of the people under his command successfully defrauded a single American victim of over $3 million utilizing a fraudulent investment platform. The theft was celebrated within the organization as a paradigm of success." HOW FLORIDA RETIREE LOST $200,000 IN FAKE PAYPAL REFUND SCAM Officials said after the Shunda compound was seized, "Huang and Jiang relocated to another scam compound located in Cambodia where they attempted to continue their cryptocurrency investment fraud operation" before their arrests.  "The Strike Force conducted a first-of-its-kind seizure of a Telegram channel with more than 6,000 followers that was used to recruit individuals to travel to Cambodia under false promises of high-paying employment. Once there, recruited workers were held against their will and forced to defraud victims, including Americans, as part of a sophisticated law enforcement impersonation scheme," the DOJ also said.  On Thursday, Pirro called on Telegram co-founder Pavel Durov to shut the channel down. "Now, the workers, though, who responded to these jobs, they end up posing as banks, as police officers, as prosecutors. They sound like Americans, directing Americans to fork over their money or be prosecuted. They have backgrounds and backdrops where they actually look like they are from an official agency," Pirro said.  "Folks, this isn’t abstract. It is hitting your neighbors, your friends, and your parents' retirement accounts. Some of these victims are so distraught that they end up taking their own lives. This is economic homicide," she added. "We have seized the sites and we are coming for the rest. These criminals thought they were untouchable because they were overseas. Today we are proving them wrong and we are just getting started." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea60be059ccda1fcc1a760 Slide Rock State Park announces new parking rules te 2026-04-23T18:11:10.382Z Slide Rock State Park announces new parking rules Arrive early or make other plans. Slide Rock State Park announces new parking changes effective May 1, 2026. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea60a5059ccda1fcc1a72c 'Hero' father drowns saving his 12-year-old son from rip current at popular beach destination, family says te 2026-04-23T18:10:45.362Z 'Hero' father drowns saving his 12-year-old son from rip current at popular beach destination, family says Jason DeGray died a "hero," drowning in the Atlantic Ocean after plunging into a vicious rip current to save his son at a popular beach destination, his wife said. A good Samaritan who rushed from the sand to help was also killed, even as the child was pulled to safety. The man, a father of three from Windsor Locks, Connecticut, reached his son Bryce and pulled the 12-year-old to safety at Cocoa Beach before the current swept him out to sea on April 15, his wife told the Connecticut Post. DeGray "was a hero and an amazing dad and partner," his grieving widow, Meagan DeGray, told the local outlet. "He was a great father," she said. "He did everything for his kids. He was such a hard worker." MAN, WOMAN KILLED IN RIP CURRENT AS LIFEGUARD SHORTAGE LEAVES DANGER ZONES IN BEACH DESTINATION GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL The tragedy unfolded at popular Cocoa Beach when authorities were called to a water emergency involving four people. Two of the people affected, DeGray and 34-year-old Ebony Mount, a stranger from Ohio, were transported to a hospital but died, police said. "The Cocoa Beach Police Department extends its deepest condolences to the families and loved ones affected by this tragic loss," the department said in a release. NAVY SAILOR DIES AFTER RESCUING 2 CHILDREN FROM HIGH SURF IN HAWAII WATERS Meagan DeGray explained that she was with the couple's youngest child at a nearby Airbnb when the accident unfolded, telling the Connecticut Post that it was "super traumatic" not being there. "Jason hated the beach," the widow said. "He went in because his son was struggling." GOT A TIP? DeGray, according to his obituary, was a "die-hard" Las Vegas Raiders fan and spent 25 years working in the flooring industry. FOLLOW US ON X "He grew up with a strong sense of loyalty to family and friends, a trait that defined his life," the obituary says. "His children Bailey, Bryce, and Brynn were the center of his world, and he cherished every moment spent with them." According to the National Weather Center, the Florida coast – from south of Palm Coast to Miami – is identified as a high risk for rip currents.  "Conditions are starting to subside, making the ocean a lot more calm or appearing to look more calm. But those surf conditions have caused significant damage to the sandbars causing flash rip currents," Brevard County Ocean Rescue Chief Eisen Witcher said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS "It's very fast, it's very unexpected, and you can lose your footing very quickly," he said. "We watch, we try to prevent that as much as we possibly can in our life-guarded areas. Outside of a life-guarded area, it's very difficult for people from out of town or tourists to know or understand or what to do." The chief said that the nearest lifeguard was 3/4 of a mile away at the time of the emergency. "Right now, we are actively recruiting for more lifeguards. We have been for the better part of two or three months now," Witcher said, explaining that they have a tryout this weekend. "We'd like to see at least 45 more [lifeguards]. In situations where there is no nearby lifeguard, calling 911 is your best bet, he said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea608e059ccda1fcc1a6ed Meta to cut 10% of jobs, or 8,000 employees, report says te 2026-04-23T18:10:22.218Z Meta to cut 10% of jobs, or 8,000 employees, report says According to an internal memo, Meta plans to begin its sweeping layoffs on May 20. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea5eb5059ccda1fcc1a6c6 AZ senate stalls Bliss’ STR bill te 2026-04-23T18:02:29.521Z AZ senate stalls Bliss’ STR bill Arizona Rep. Selina Bliss’s [R-District 1] House Bill 2429, aimed at regulating short-term rentals, is likely dead. The bill moved too late out of the House, ran into a nearly expired Senate clock, and was ultimately passed over by two Senate committee chairmen who chose not to hear it while they ha Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea5e9d059ccda1fcc1a69d Common sweetener may trigger fat buildup in ways experts didn’t expect te 2026-04-23T18:02:05.455Z Common sweetener may trigger fat buildup in ways experts didn’t expect "Drinking your calories" is typically discouraged where weight loss is concerned, as sweeteners in soda, coffees and other beverages are known obesity drivers. A new review by researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz suggests that fructose alone may drive metabolic disease via sugar consumption. The study, published in Nature Metabolism, took a closer look at the role of certain sweeteners, like table sugar and high-fructose corn syrup, in obesity and metabolic disease. Both types contain glucose and fructose. BMI IS WRONG WAY TO MEASURE OBESITY, RESEARCHERS SAY — HERE’S WHAT THEY RECOMMEND INSTEAD Glucose ingestion may lead to obesity by stimulating insulin secretion, but fructose has "unique metabolic effects that promote triglyceride synthesis and fat accumulation," according to the study authors. Triglyceride synthesis is the process by which the body builds triglycerides, the main form of stored fat. "Under modern conditions of overnutrition, chronic excess fructose drives features of metabolic syndrome," the authors wrote. "Emerging evidence further links fructose to cancer and dementia." (In this context, "overnutrition" means the body is consistently getting more calories and nutrients than it needs.) In a university press release, lead study author Richard Johnson, MD, professor at the University of Colorado Anschutz, confirmed that "fructose is not just another calorie." "It acts as a metabolic signal that promotes fat production and storage in ways that differ fundamentally from glucose," he wrote. YOUR DAILY DIET SODA COULD BE AGING YOUR BRAIN FASTER THAN YOU THINK, STUDY FINDS The report suggests that fructose may contribute to disease because it skips important steps in how the body processes energy. This can lead to more fat production, lower cellular energy, and the buildup of a compound associated with metabolic dysfunction. "Over time, these effects may contribute to metabolic syndrome, a cluster of conditions that includes obesity, insulin resistance and cardiovascular risk," the researchers confirmed. The authors added that fructose can also be produced internally from glucose, which suggests that its role in disease may be bigger than previously assumed. "This review highlights fructose as a central player in metabolic health," Johnson commented. "Understanding its unique biological effects is critical for developing more effective strategies to prevent and treat metabolic disease." As this research is a review, it only interprets existing evidence instead of proving a new result, posing a limitation to the findings. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES In an interview with Fox News Digital, certified holistic nutritionist Robin DeCicco shared that fructose is processed differently than other sugars, as it is mostly pushed through the liver, placing more of a burden on the organ. "Unlike glucose, fructose metabolism … [can] make the liver turn the sugar into fat more easily, which is why the study said that it can lead to triglyceride regeneration," said the New York City-based expert. "Triglycerides are fat deposits in the arteries." Another reason fructose may contribute to insulin resistance, blood sugar spikes and diabetes is that increased fat buildup in the body can interfere with insulin signaling, according to the nutritionist. "Your pancreas doesn't know how to keep up with the signaling of insulin, so it has to produce more and more insulin, and that's what turns into diabetes," she said. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER DeCicco noted that fructose can be found in processed sugars, as well as natural foods like fruits and vegetables. The healthy qualities of whole foods — like high-fiber apples or asparagus — help promote fullness and are less likely to spike blood sugar. Some natural sweeteners, like stevia and monk fruit, do not contain fructose. These may serve as better alternatives for people keeping a close eye on their metabolic health, such as those with diabetes or obesity. Sweetening recipes with natural sugar byproducts, like apple sauce or apple juice, is another healthy alternative, DeCicco noted. "Yes, there's fructose because it is derived from apples, but you're also getting antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and fiber," she said. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Maple syrup also has less fructose than honey, DeCicco added, and rice malt and glucose syrup have zero fructose. "I'm not saying someone should go out of their way to use those, but if they already have a bad liver, if they're overweight, if they're diabetic … and if they need to bake or have something sweet, I would use one of those alternatives," she said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea5e89059ccda1fcc1a694 Catching your wife in bed with the neighbor took the fun out of swinging, and how soon is too soon to move on? te 2026-04-23T18:01:45.647Z Catching your wife in bed with the neighbor took the fun out of swinging, and how soon is too soon to move on? It’s Thursday again and on Thursdays at OutKick we set aside a few minutes for romance. Not just any romance, True Romance. I’ve been at it for a little over two years now, the first column dropped back on April 11, 2024, and they haven’t told me to stop doing it yet. So here we are headed back into the woods of romance. We have a couple of heavy hitters leading the way and getting the path ready for us to follow. Kim Kardashian, an obvious romantic at heart, packed on the PDA in the ocean in Malibu with Lewis Hamilton this week. How did the photographers know they were going to be there? That’s not my focus. All I know is I’m glad the call was put in so that we could have such a moment on the books. This is the real Kim K. She’s a lover, not a fighter. I said that we have a couple of heavy hitters leading the way and I meant it. No, the other heavy hitter isn’t Lewis Hamilton. He can frolic in the ocean all he wants, but it takes more than that to be considered a heavy hitter in the eyes of this hopeless romantic. The other one is Sydney Sweeney. Lost in all the Euphoria headlines and goings on as it relates to her lingerie line lately, was a significant development in her personal life. She finally went Instagram official with her boyfriend Scooter Braun. What a day romance had when that finally took place. It’s hard not to smile at that news, and not just because she’s dating a guy named Scooter. LPGA STAR NELLY KORDA SIZZLES ON THE BEACH, DEMS WON'T STOP DANCING & GIA DUDDY WHIPS UP A BIKINI LUNCH Admittedly, it’s not on the level of two women brawling next to the casket at their lover’s funeral, but not much is. That’s why we go on these journeys each week. This week is one of reflection. We have questions that need to be answered. Should catching your spouse in bed with the neighbor take the fun out of swinging? And how long should you wait after your long-term relationship ends to have the new special someone move in? Before we dive into that, go follow True Romance on Twitter and Facebook. Send your emails here sean.joseph@outkick.com (anonymously if you prefer) and you can me on Instagram and Twitter. How could this have all gone wrong? A married man with four years of swinging with his wife under his belt is now looking for a boring one-on-one relationship again. He was first introduced to the swinging scene by a former boss who invited the couple to one of his "special parties," the husband wrote to the Daily Star. The couple was shocked at first, but then joined in on one of the "games" at the party after being won over with flattery and have been into swinging ever since. That was until he caught his wife in bed with a neighbor of theirs. Lines have been crossed, there are hurt feelings, and the two of them can't see eye-to-eye anymore. "Things got unpleasant and complicated at the end of last year when my wife started a secret affair with one of our swinging neighbors. I caught them red handed together in our bed and hit the roof," the husband explained. "She’d broken our bond and gone behind my back, which is not how we roll. I accused her of being secretive and cheating even though I’ve had sex with dozens of people right in front of her." Behind his back and in their bed. How could she have done this? What about the bond and how they roll? They don't sneak around for action with other people. They do it at parties with others like adults. Or so he thought. His wife is now accusing him of having double standards and he can't help but agree. He has been with others, but he's always been open and honest about it. She's the one who started a secret affair, not him. Is the solution to go back, if they can, to a traditional old school relationship? That sounds reasonable, but won't that need for adventure eventually get the best of them both? They'll just end up cheating on one another, right? I have a better solution. Okay, maybe not better but I have a solution. These two have come too far to turn back now. They need to dive deeper into it. What do they have to lose? Not the marriage. He didn’t go anywhere when he uncovered his wife's secret affair. They're going to make it work and I, for one, am rooting for them. Follow True Romance on Twitter and Facebook. A couple in their mid-20s, he's 26 and she's 25, just couldn’t make it to seven years together. The seven-year itch was too strong and they broke up the day before their anniversary. They had purchased a home together last summer and it was the boyfriend who ended it. Although, she got the impression that they "were just going to be on a break." That was until she took a look at the security cameras and saw a new girl that he's handsy with bringing things into their house just three days after they had broken up. "He said that he had made it clear we are not together and that he needs a roommate. He was bowling with her in his league and saw her at the bar the day after we broke up and asked her to move in," she wrote on Reddit about asking him what was going on. KYLE BUSCH SENDS HAMLIN CHILLING THREAT, NASCAR WIFE IS 'AMERICA'S MOST BEAUTIFUL' & 1ST BLACK FEMALE WRECKED "On the phone they both insisted that he never cheated on me. But then she bragged about cooking in our kitchen for him and giving him sexual favors on my couch." His new special someone is a 34-year-old divorced mom of three. In other words, she'a a catch. She had her own relationship end with an ex-boyfriend of hers and might have some personal issues that makes it seem like she doesn’t have custody of her kids. It sounds to this hopeless romantic like there might be more to this story. Three days doesn’t, on paper anyway, appear to be enough time to put a seven year relationship in the rearview. That's, of course, ignoring what some people say about the abilities of a divorced woman in her thirties with kids to make you forget about your ex-girlfriend in just a few days. Long story short, she flushed seven years down the drain. I'm confident there were many, many signs that her ex wasn’t the right one, but I'm equally as confident that she was able to repeatedly ignore them without skipping a beat. Sometimes your boyfriend breaks up with you to be with an older divorced mom and that's a good thing. Let's wrap this week's column up with another question. Why not? This question is one that's been debated, and will continue to be debated, until the end of time. Is there something to happy wife, happy life? Here's some of what they're saying about it on Reddit: ------------- That's it for the latest True Romance. We'll do it again next Thursday. In the meantime, feel free to reach out and answer any of the questions. Or send anything else you want to share, anonymously if you prefer, at sean.joseph@outkick.com. Also, go follow along on Twitter and on Facebook. The DMs are always open. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea5e75059ccda1fcc1a68b Scientists uncover identity of mysterious 'golden orb' discovered miles underwater in 2023 te 2026-04-23T18:01:25.745Z Scientists uncover identity of mysterious 'golden orb' discovered miles underwater in 2023 A strange "golden orb" pulled from more than two miles beneath the Gulf of Alaska, once rumored to be everything from an alien egg to an unknown species, has finally been identified after a yearslong scientific investigation. Researchers with NOAA and the Smithsonian announced the unusual object, first discovered in 2023 during a deep-sea expedition, is a remnant from a rarely seen giant deep-sea anemone called Relicanthus daphneae, specifically part of the organism that anchored it to the ocean floor. The discovery was made using a remotely operated vehicle exploring about 3,250 meters (over 2 miles) deep, where it encountered the odd golden structure attached to a rock. The strange, mound-shaped mass with a small opening stunned scientists at the time, who admitted they had no idea what they were looking at. SCHOOLBOY SPOTS AMERICAN REVOLUTION WARSHIP ON BEACH AFTER STORM UNCOVERS 230-YEAR-OLD WRECK "Was it an egg case? A dead sponge? Had something crawled into it … or out of it?" scientists asked. The unusual find quickly captured public attention, fueling speculation online and within the scientific community. But determining its identity turned out to be anything but simple. Dr. Allen Collins, a zoologist and director of NOAA Fisheries, said scientists needed to go beyond their routine processes and enlist the expertise of multiple people to solve it. SHOCKING DISCOVERY IN FLORIDA WAREHOUSE LEAVES OFFICIALS SEARCHING FOR WHAT WENT WRONG "This was a complex mystery that required morphological, genetic, deep-sea and bioinformatics expertise to solve," Collins said. Scientists initially struggled because the object lacked recognizable animal features. But closer analysis revealed it was made of fibrous layers packed with stinging cells, pointing to a connection with cnidarians — the group that includes corals and anemones. CAPT William Mowitt, acting director of NOAA Ocean Exploration, said that the "golden orb" was just one of many "captivating mysteries" hidden in the deep ocean. "This is why we keep exploring — to unlock the secrets of the deep and better understand how the ocean and its resources can drive economic growth, strengthen our national security and sustain our planet," Mowitt said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea5e61059ccda1fcc1a682 Ships seized by Iranians 'armed to the teeth' along Strait of Hormuz have been taken toward port: report te 2026-04-23T18:01:05.897Z Ships seized by Iranians 'armed to the teeth' along Strait of Hormuz have been taken toward port: report The two container ships seized by Iranian forces in the Strait of Hormuz have been taken toward the port of Bandar Abbas along the key waterway, a report said Thursday.  Iran’s Revolutionary Guard claimed on Wednesday that the vessels, identified as the MSC Francesca and the Epaminondas, were operating without proper authorization and had tampered with navigation systems, accusations that could not be independently verified.    "Some 20 Iranians armed to the teeth stormed the ship. Sailors are under Iranians' control, their ⁠movements on the ship are limited, but the Iranians are treating them well," a relative of a captive onboard one of the ships told Reuters on Thursday in relation to one of the seizures.  The news outlet cited sources as saying that both ships — which are managed by Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) — were taken toward Bandar Abbas with a combined 40 crew onboard. LIVE UPDATES: US-IRAN CEASEFIRE DEAL HANGS IN THE BALANCE AS ISRAEL, LEBANON SLATED FOR RARE WASHINGTON TALKS "The ship is anchored nine nautical miles from the Iranian coast. Negotiations between MSC and Iran are ongoing, our sailors are fine," Filip Radulovic, Montenegro's minister of maritime affairs, was quoted by Reuters as telling state television there.  Before their seizure on Wednesday, the ships reported coming under fire near the strait, underscoring the increasingly volatile conditions in one of the world’s most critical shipping lanes.  The situation is unfolding after U.S. forces recently seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman as it was approaching Iranian waters Sunday. PENTAGON WARNS OF 6-MONTH TIMELINE TO CLEAR IRANIAN MINES FROM STRAIT OF HORMUZ: REPORT That vessel, the Touska, remains in U.S. custody as American forces continue inspecting what maritime security sources told Reuters is likely "dual-use" cargo — materials that can serve both civilian and military purposes — following a voyage from Asia.  The U.S. military is also continuing to enforce a blockade of Iranian ports on Thursday. So far, U.S. forces have redirected 33 vessels since the start of the blockade against Iran, U.S. Central Command said Thursday. Fox News Digital’s Morgan Phillips contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea5e4e059ccda1fcc1a679 Travis Hunter's wife Leanna Lenee has a warning for WAGs heading into the 2026 NFL Draft te 2026-04-23T18:00:46.192Z Travis Hunter's wife Leanna Lenee has a warning for WAGs heading into the 2026 NFL Draft Perhaps no NFL WAG has ever been dragged harder by the internet than Leanna Lenee. So now, Travis Hunter’s wife has some advice for the next wave of girlfriends and wives about to step into the spotlight at the 2026 NFL Draft. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON OUTKICK.COM Actually, scratch that. She has a warning. Because according to Lenee, it doesn’t matter what you do on draft night. You’re going to get ripped anyway. She hopped on TikTok this week and delivered a brutally sarcastic rundown of what WAGs should — and definitely should not — do when the cameras are rolling. "Don’t get in the camera because if you get in the camera too much, you are an attention whore and you want this to revolve around you," she said. But staying off camera isn’t the answer, either. "Also don’t avoid the cameras and sit down and try to dodge the cameras because then you don’t care about your boyfriend, or fiancé or husband." From there, Lenee just kept stacking the contradictions. Stand up too fast? Problem. Stand up too slow? Also a problem. "Dont cry, because if you cry then you’re dramatic," she said. "But also if you don’t cry then you don’t care about him and you’re just there for money." DEION SANDERS CRITICIZES TRAVIS HUNTER FOR DEACTIVATING SOCIAL MEDIA AFTER ONLINE COMMENTS ABOUT FIANCÉE Smile too much? Suspicious. Don’t smile enough? Now you hate him. "Cheer for your man because that’s important, and if you don’t, then you’ll get hated," she continued. "But also don’t cheer too much because if you do, you’re doing too much and you’ll be hated." You get the idea. Lenee has been getting the full internet treatment ever since Hunter became one of the biggest stars in college football, with fans dissecting her every move. Remember when Deion Sanders had to tell her to stand and applaud Hunter when he was announced as the Heisman winner in December 2024?  The scrutiny didn’t exactly die down from there. It followed the couple through draft season, onto social media and eventually led to both Lenee and Hunter taking a hiatus from the internet. So when she says you can’t win, she’s speaking from experience. Good luck this weekend, ladies! Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea5e35059ccda1fcc1a634 New family pizza restaurant opens in Oro Valley te 2026-04-23T18:00:21.643Z New family pizza restaurant opens in Oro Valley Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream Parlor, a Midwest chain known for arcade games, ice cream and novelty pizzas, opened its first Arizona location in Oro Valley, bringing a 50-year-old family dining concept to the Tucson area. The restaurant, located at 11695 N. Oracle Road, held its grand opening March 27, with families stopping by to enjoy a slice of pizza and check out the new space, which includes video games, an ice cream parlor and a golf simulator. The brand aims to create a playful atmosphere, CEO, President and "Chief Happiness Officer" Tom Sacco said, pointing to the restaurant's unique menu items like birthday cake pizza as evidence of that philosophy. "We don't compete with a traditional pizza restaurant, because we are more unique with what we put out," Sacco said. "My mission is to create magical memories for children." The Oro Valley location of Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream Parlor features an in-house ice cream parlor, part of the chain's broader mission to create a family-friendly experience. Photo by Emma Diaz. Seasonal menu offerings include a Thanksgiving pizza during the holidays, with Sacco saying his personal favorite is the taco supreme pizza, which is available year-round. Each location offers a pizza unique to its region. In Arizona, that means a chorizo pizza. "We try to be really innovative when it comes to food," Sacco said. Founded in 1972 by Iowa native Joe Whitty, Happy Joe's has grown to 35 locations across the United States and internationally, with a mission that Sacco said remains unchanged. "Children all over the world deserve to be happy. We are putting (our restaurant) where the children are, not like downtown," he said. "We want to put it where there are families." Happy Joe's offers a rotating menu of novelty pizzas, including seasonal options like a Thanksgiving pizza and regional specialties like an Arizona chorizo pizza, alongside year-round favorites. Photo by Emma Diaz. The restaurant hosts birthday parties for kids while a small train circles overhead, and according to Sacco, also holds Christmas parties for children with special needs. Happy Joe's also hires people with special needs and runs a monthly charity program, with past beneficiaries including Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation. "We try to make it special for all the children, because every child is special," Sacco said. "That's the way we look at our business, we sell great pizza but we try to create magical memories for children. For a birthday party or after soccer practice or a piano recital, hopefully they'll celebrate at Happy Joe's." Sacco spoke about a woman who waited outside the restaurant in a lawn chair in the hours before the grand opening, saying she wanted to be the first customer at the Arizona location. She told Sacco the chain held nostalgic childhood memories for her. "It doesn't matter if you're a grandparent, parent or a child," he said. "If you've been to Happy Joe's, it creates memories that last a lifetime." Happy Joe's in Oro Valley offers carry-out, delivery and dine-in options. Emma Diaz is a University of Arizona alum and freelance journalist based in Tucson. Tucson Spotlight is a community-based newsroom that provides paid opportunities for students and rising journalists in Southern Arizona. Please consider supporting our work with a tax-deductible donation. Donate to Tucson Spotlight Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea5be3059ccda1fcc1a5f6 GOP bill would let prosecutors charge protesters with racketeering for damaging property te 2026-04-23T17:50:27.847Z GOP bill would let prosecutors charge protesters with racketeering for damaging property A Star Wars-themed sign at the No Kings rally at the Arizona Capitol on June 14, 2025. (Photo by Jerod MacDonald-Evoy/Arizona Mirror) A Republican lawmaker who watched as Trump supporters broke into and ransacked the U.S. Capitol in 2021 wants to send Arizona protesters to prison for rioting if they damage property.  Under the proposal from state Sen. Mark Finchem, R-Prescott, Arizona’s legal definition of a riot would be changed to include when two or more people “recklessly use force or violence” in a way that damages another person’s property. Currently, a riot is limited to when two or more people use force or violence to disturb the public peace.  That would mean protesters could get charged with a class 5 felony, which carries with it between 6 months and 2 years in prison. On top of that, the proposal would also add inciting a riot to the legal definitions of racketeering and conspiracy, which could allow prosecutors to charge protesters with organized crime felonies, lengthening a prison sentence even further. GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE Arizona prosecutors have previously sought to lock up protesters by using laws aimed at cracking down on street gangs and organized crime. After a 2020 protest for police reform in downtown Phoenix, Maricopa County prosecutor April Sponsel told a grand jury that 15 people arrested were part of a street gang called ACAB — an acronym for the protest chant “All Cops Are Bastards.” There was no such gang, but Sponsel told the grand jury that it was comparable to notorious street gangs like the Bloods, Crips, Hells Angels and the Mexican Mafia. The 15 people were indicted, but a media firestorm and subsequent investigation revealed Sponsel had lied about the evidence, and the charges were dismissed.   Finchem’s Senate Bill 1093 has yet to undergo a final vote in the Arizona House of Representatives, but it earned preliminary approval from the chamber’s Republican majority on Wednesday, signaling its likely passage. Democrats, meanwhile, have been staunchly opposed to it, foreshadowing its ultimate defeat. Gov. Katie Hobbs has consistently vetoed legislation that fails to win bipartisan approval.  Rep. Nancy Gutierrez criticized the bill for seeking to make it more difficult for Arizonans to exercise their constitutional rights. The Tucson Democrat warned that criminalizing protests would dissuade people from making their voices heard.  “This is an anti protest bill,” she said. “We’ve seen a few of these this session and what they’re intending to do is make it harder for us to protest, to have our First Amendment right of free speech and protest.”  During a February debate of the proposal in the Senate, Democrats were similarly concerned about the impact on Arizonans seeking to exercise their First Amendment rights to assemble.  And some underscored the irony of the bill’s sponsor having attended the Jan. 6 riot. Sen. Analise Ortiz, D-Phoenix, said it was hypocritical to punish protests that involve property damage in Arizona while at the same time remaining silent about the fact that President Donald Trump pardoned more than one thousand people involved in ransacking the nation’s Capitol.  “We’re going to say with (this bill) that it’s a serious classified felony for engaging in a riot and damaging another person’s property while allowing that to have happened in the nation’s Capitol during January 6 —  an event that the sponsor of this bill was present for?” Ortiz questioned, shortly before voting against the bill.  Sen. Mark Finchem, who has touted the proposal as a necessary safeguard against efforts to “bus” protestors into the state to cause violent disruptions — something there’s no proof of — can be seen in video footage of the Jan. 6 insurrection walking in front of the Capitol’s east steps after pro-Trump rioters had broken through barricades and police lines and were breaching the building.  The Prescott Republican waved away comparisons to the Jan. 6 riot during a vote on the bill in the state Senate, saying the bill is confined to Arizona “This isn’t about January 6th,” he said. “It didn’t happen here, it happened in Washington, D.C.”  Instead of targeting protestors, Finchem claimed it’s intended to penalize out-of-state efforts that transport paid protestors to demonstrations in Arizona with the goal of hoodwinking local politicians into believing their constituents are upset with their policy decisions. Republicans have frequently claimed, without evidence, that the mass protests organized against the Trump administration over the past year have been paid for by a shadowy liberal cabal in a bid to ignore them.  “You have people busing people in from out of state to astroturf a body like this and make us think that there is a widespread protest,” Finchem said. “That’s just not true. “  Millions of people opposed to Trump and his Republican supporters have poured into the streets across America for three separate No Kings protests. An estimated 5 million people showed up at protests in June 2025, and 7 million protested in October 2025. At the most recent No Kings protest last month, organizers estimated more than 8 million people joined 3,300 demonstrations. YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea59a2059ccda1fcc1a57d When reality clashes with branding: Arizona. Public. Disservice. te 2026-04-23T17:40:50.386Z When reality clashes with branding: Arizona. Public. Disservice. Abhay Padgaonkar The timing of APS’ “Arizona. public. service.” broadcast during a recent Diamondbacks game was a masterclass in corporate irony. This branding — designed to evoke communal duty — came as APS agreed to a $7 million settlement with Attorney General Kris Mayes. The agreement resolved a consumer fraud investigation into APS’s disconnection practices during extreme heat following the death of 82-year-old Kate Korman. APS’s assertion that it prioritizes customer safety rang hollow. “If that were true, my mom would not have died in the first place,” said Adam Korman, Kate’s son. For those watching the utility’s track record — and the Arizona Corporation Commission tasked with policing it — a more accurate tagline would be: Arizona. Public. Disservice. ‘Bad Policy’ — Now adopted by APS The attorney general’s complaint followed the death of the Sun City West resident whose service was remotely disconnected for nonpayment on May 13, 2024. The settlement notes that APS disconnected service for nonpayment over 110,000 times in 2018, and that Korman was eligible for rate plans that could have lowered her costs. A death like Korman’s was not only foreseeable; it was predictable. The commission had ignored heat activist Stacey Champion, who warned for years that prohibiting shutoffs only from June 1 to Oct. 15 was insufficient. The commission failed to mandate a temperature-based rule. Worse, current Chairman Nick Myers previously called it a “bad policy” and refused to support it — despite Korman’s death occurring on a 99-degree day in May.  Now, only after arm-twisting by the Attorney General’s Office, APS has agreed to a voluntary 95-degree hold outside the summer window and consented to encourage other utilities to do the same. Rules followed, customer dead Worse still is the callous conduct of those elected to oversee safety.  Nick Myers, then-vice chairman, infamously clashed with Korman’s grieving sons on social media. He claimed the commission had “no control over the situation,” and insisted the utility went “above and beyond.” And he pointed the finger at Korman’s sons saying, “you failed to protect your own mother.” It took the commission a full year to look into the fiasco — and only after pressure from Attorney General Mayes. Following a non-public inquiry, the commission claimed APS was in compliance, declaring “the utility followed the rules.” Even after the settlement was announced, the commission repeated its “no rule violation” finding. Even though following those rules resulted in a death, the commission took no steps to update them. It is chilling when the body constitutionalized to oversee public health is satisfied with a status quo that the state’s top prosecutor proved was lethal. A pattern of failure This is not the first time APS has settled after accusations of violating the Arizona Consumer Fraud Act.  Former Republican Attorney General Mark Brnovich secured nearly $25 million from APS in 2021 for providing inaccurate information regarding rate plan comparisons. Now, Democratic Attorney General Mayes has extracted another $7 million. The commission, authorized to enforce health and safety rules, has failed to corral powerful monopolies, leaving it to the state’s top lawyers to protect citizens. The Republican-majority commission’s recent behavior suggests they are more interested in being a shield for utilities than a sword for consumers.  They have repeatedly sided with utilities while voting against the state agency that represents the interests of consumers. They have targeted energy rules for repeal despite billions in net benefits, and they have handed a gift to utilities by authorizing annual rate increases on autopilot while bypassing standard rule-making. By failing to demand accountability, the commission isn’t just failing to lead — it’s providing cover.  And as long as that continues, the tagline, “Arizona. public. service.” will remain nothing more than a deceptive marketing slogan. Abhay Padgaonkar is a management consultant and longtime consumer advocate who served as an expert witness on behalf of utility ratepayers in 2018.  The post When reality clashes with branding: Arizona. Public. Disservice. first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea598c059ccda1fcc1a555 Don’t fall for the trap: Why the Raptors cover Game 3 vs. the Cavaliers te 2026-04-23T17:40:28.370Z Don’t fall for the trap: Why the Raptors cover Game 3 vs. the Cavaliers The Cleveland Cavaliers (2-0) and Toronto Raptors (0-2) head north of the border for Game 3 of their first-round 2026 NBA Playoff series Thursday. Tip-off at the Scotiabank Arena is 8 p.m. ET and will air on Amazon Prime. Toronto needs this game to avoid a historically insurmountable 3-0 deficit. Cleveland won and covered the first two games of the series: 126-113 in Game 1 and 115-105 in Game 2. SHAQ HAS BLUNT EXPLANATION FOR WHY HE DOESN'T TEXT CURRENT NBA PLAYER Cavaliers All-Stars Donovan Mitchell and James Harden have torn the Raptors apart in the first two games. Mitchell is averaging 31.0 points per game (PPG) on 55.8% shooting, and Harden is adding 25.0 PPG on 53.1% shooting. The Raptors have gotten good games from forwards Scottie Barnes (averaging 23.5 PPG) and R.J. Barrett (scoring 23.0 PPG). But their regular-season leading scorer, Brandon Ingram, has been awful, putting up just 12.0 PPG on 33.3% so far this series. Given that Cleveland smacked Toronto in Games 1-2, doesn't "Cavaliers -3.5" feel like a trap line? I mean, the Cavs only need to win by 4+ points to cover when they've won the first two games by double digits. That said, the "Raptors +3.5" almost has to be a contrarian play. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON OUTKICK.COM Furthermore, it's not all bad for Toronto because it's splitting the "four factors" with Cleveland. The Raptors need Cavaliers SF Max Strus, Mitchell, and Harden to cool off a bit, but players typically shoot worse on the road. Speaking of which, I'm expecting Ingram to have a bounce-back game at home, where he plays much better. Ingram averages nearly four points per game at home and shoots better from everywhere on the floor. Evan Mobley is Cleveland’s only good defensive starter, and no other Cavalier besides him can shut down Ingram. If the Raptors do a better job of getting him one-on-one against Harden and Mitchell, Ingram will get going, and Toronto can get back in this series. Raptors starting PG Immanuel Quickley has been injured for the first two games of this series and is "questionable" for Game 3. I'm banking on Quickley returning Thursday because it's "all hands on deck" for Toronto. He averaged 16.5 PPG and 5.9 assists during the regular season. Ultimately, the Cavs aren't that much better than the Raptors, and won't go up 3-0, which is basically a sweep. Or maybe Cleveland is, and Toronto still covers the spread. Prediction: Raptors 113, Cavaliers 108 _____________________________ Follow me on X @Geoffery-Clark, and check out my OutKick Bets Podcast for more betting content and random rants. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea5759059ccda1fcc1a4c6 Elizabeth Warren confronted on calling controversial senate candidate Graham Platner her 'kind of man' te 2026-04-23T17:31:05.873Z Elizabeth Warren confronted on calling controversial senate candidate Graham Platner her 'kind of man' Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., was confronted in a new interview over campaigning with Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for Senate in Maine who has come under fire over having a tattoo viewed as a Nazi symbol among other controversies, and saying that he's her "kind of man." CNBC host Sara Eisen pressed Warren during "Squawk on the Street" Wednesday about her support for Platner, saying, "This is a guy that had a chest tattoo with a Nazi symbol. OK, he apologized for it. It’s a guy that reportedly wrote that people concerned about rape should take some responsibility for themselves and not get so f---ed up that they wind up having sex with someone they don’t mean to. He praised military tactics used by Hamas, reportedly in comments online, and read it when they were murdering Israeli soldiers. So I’m just curious why you think he’s your kind of man?" Warren responded, "So, as you rightly point out, he has apologized. He’s out meeting with the people of Maine every single day so they can evaluate not who Graham Platner was, but who Graham Platner is today." The liberal senator went on to explain the context of her comment and said at first she didn't know anything about Platner. SQUAD MEMBER SUMMER LEE CALLS 'UPPER CLASS' THE 'ENEMY' AT EL-SAYED RALLY "I’m reading an interview with him, and he’s asked, 'When did you first know that the game was rigged?' And he harks back to the 2008 crash, when 10 million families lost their homes, when 8 million people lost their jobs, when millions of people lost their savings, and when big banks cheated folks, when non-bank financial institutions tricked them, robbed them of their homes, and Graham Platner's answer on when he knew the game was rigged was when not one banker went to jail. And I said, ‘That’s my kind of man,’" Warren said. Eisen pushed back further and asked whether the Democrats wanted to be the "party of inclusivity." "I want to be the party that stands up for hard-working people," Warren said. "I want to be the party that is transformative of an economy that right now is hip-deep in corruption and an economy that’s working for a handful of billionaires and multi-multi-multimillionaires and not working for much of anyone else, I want us to be the party that actually delivers on lowering costs and that expands opportunities. And that’s what Graham Platner wants to do. And I’m there to stand with him and to help in that fight." DEM SENATE PRIMARY ERUPTS IN KEY STATE AS CANDIDATE TEAMS UP WITH RADICAL STREAMER: 'AMERICA DESERVED 9/11' Warren joined Platner in Portland, Maine, on Saturday, where she said he was her "kind of man." Maine’s Democratic primary is June 9, with Platner working to unseat Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November's general election. Platner is running against Maine Gov. Janet Mills for the party's nomination in an effort to unseat Collins, a moderate swing vote in the Senate. Platner's past controversies have been political fodder for the Mills campaign, including directing voters to his decade-old Reddit posts in which he appeared to place blame on sexual assault victims and defended Hamas military moves, among other messages from the 2013 and 2014 era. Platner also came under fire for having a chest tattoo recognized as a Nazi symbol, which he has since apologized for and covered.   CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Fox News' Ashley J. DiMella contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea5746059ccda1fcc1a4bd UFO writer, paranormal YouTuber dies in suicide at home after mental health call: police te 2026-04-23T17:30:46.250Z UFO writer, paranormal YouTuber dies in suicide at home after mental health call: police This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). A paranormal content creator and author who rose to online fame by posting UFO content online died in an apparent suicide earlier this week, according to Colorado authorities. David Wilcock, 53, died on Monday, April 20, the Boulder County Coroner’s Office said in a news release.  Authorities initially responded to a 911 call from a home outside of Nederland regarding an individual experiencing a mental health crisis around 10:45 a.m. the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office said. TRUMP SAYS FIRST RELEASES FROM PENTAGON UFO STUDY WILL COME OUT 'VERY, VERY SOON' AFTER PHOENIX RALLY TEASE Upon arriving at the scene, officers encountered Wilcock holding a weapon while outside the house.  "Within minutes of deputies’ arrival," Wilcock "used the weapon on himself," officials said.  GOT A TIP? No other individuals were found inside the residence and authorities said there was no known threat to the public.  Wilcock was a prominent figure in the online UFO disclosure movement, which centers around the belief that the U.S. government is withholding information regarding extraterrestrial life from its citizens. FOLLOW US ON X He boasted hundreds of thousands of followers on both YouTube and Facebook, and would often partake in livestreamed discussions in which he detailed his claims surrounding UFO research and discovery.  GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Wilcock made regular appearances on the History Channel’s Ancient Aliens show and authored several books, including New York Times bestsellers The Synchronicity Key and The Source Field Investigations. CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS On April 18, Wilcock posted to X telling his followers that he may not be releasing a show the following day, adding he "had some very intense stuff going on this weekend."  "Always remember that the Creator is within – and we live in a loving universe," Wilcock added. "I am very grateful to you for all of your love, care and support." Wilcock addressed suicide in a post on X, then known as Twitter, on Dec. 11, 2022, when he wrote: "I plan on LIVING. Not suicidal at all. Just concerned about what happens when you prove God is real." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea5730059ccda1fcc1a492 Remains of 3 Children Found in Memphis Woods May Have Been There for Years te 2026-04-23T17:30:24.312Z Remains of 3 Children Found in Memphis Woods May Have Been There for Years The Memphis police chief said a chance discovery led investigators to more than a dozen bones belonging to three children between the ages of 3 and 7. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea5507059ccda1fcc1a456 Congress needs to protect our kids from online harm te 2026-04-23T17:21:11.909Z Congress needs to protect our kids from online harm Rep. Myron Tsosie My name is Myron Tsosie. I am Diné, a proud member of the Navajo Nation, and I reside in Chinle, Arizona, where I have spent my life serving the people of this community. Since 2014, I have served on the Chinle Unified School District School Board, working alongside local, state and national leaders in both the House and Senate on issues that matter to our students and families. The children of our community are currently left vulnerable to real harm coming from the online world, and the parents who want to protect them have not been given the tools they need to do so. What is happening to our kids online is a serious problem, and the answers coming from lawmakers so far have not been good enough. Social media is part of life for young people here, just as it is everywhere. It connects our students to family, information, and communities they might not otherwise find. Social media is a way young people share Diné traditions and keep our culture alive. It is also connecting our young people to the broader world while allowing them to live and practice our way of life at home. I have seen it help kids who felt alone. I take that seriously. But I have also sat with worried, frustrated parents who do not know what tools they have to protect their children. That is a problem we have to fix. What we are doing right now is not working. States are each passing their own laws. Some require social media companies to verify ages on their own, one app at a time. Others are trying to restrict certain kinds of content. Others want outright bans. Every state is doing something different, and none of it adds up to a real solution. Diné parents in Chinle should not have to figure out which rules apply to their family based on which state’s law their child’s phone falls under. We need Congress to act, and there is a bill before them right now that I believe gets this right. The App Store Accountability Act would require age to be verified at the app store level, one time, when a phone is set up. From that point forward, a parent would have to approve their child’s app downloads. That is it. One process. One place. Parents are in control. There is another reason I prefer this approach. When you require age verification app by app, you are asking families to hand over their children’s personal information to a long list of companies. I do not trust all of those companies to handle that data with care. Some of them have not earned that trust. The more places that data lives, the more chances there are for something to go wrong. Keeping verification in one place, through the app store, limits that exposure. It means our kids’ information is not scattered across dozens of platforms, each with its own security practices and its own incentives. That is important to me. I also want to be clear about what will not work. There is another proposal in Congress called the Parents Over Platforms Act. It sounds good, but when you look at what it actually requires, it falls short. It does not verify anyone’s age. It just asks users to state their age. A child can say they are 18, and that answer is passed along to every app without a check. Parents are explicitly asking for a parental-approval mechanism to help them stay in the loop on their kids’ downloads. A system without verification does not provide that. Our kids and parents deserve better than that. Arizona’s members of Congress need to hear from people in their communities on this. The problem is happening in every state. The solution has to come from Washington. I am asking them to support the App Store Accountability Act and give parents the tools they have been asking for. Our Diné children are watching what we do. Let us make sure we are doing something that actually helps them. Rep. Myron Tsosie is the Democratic state representative of Legislative District 6. The post Congress needs to protect our kids from online harm first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea54f1059ccda1fcc1a42f James Comer's new bills could curb federal fraud in Minnesota and California te 2026-04-23T17:20:49.738Z James Comer's new bills could curb federal fraud in Minnesota and California FIRST ON FOX: House Republicans say they’re ready to advance legislation that would crack down on widespread fraud in states like Minnesota and California. House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., introduced legislation on Thursday that would tackle fraud in federal programs by curbing premature disbursement to "high-risk" recipients, Fox News Digital has learned.  His panel will mark up the two bills — the Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act and the Pre-Payment Fraud Prevention and Treasury Data Access Act — as soon as next Wednesday, a House Oversight Committee spokesperson told Fox News Digital. "Americans are fed up with this abuse and expect action from the government entrusted with their money," Comer said in a statement. "These long-overdue integrity measures will strengthen the federal payment system, and I look forward to advancing these bills next week at the Oversight Committee’s markup." COMER TARGETS WALZ IN NEW HOUSE INVESTIGATION, CITING NEARLY $1B IN ALLEGED MINNESOTA FRAUD Comer’s fraud prevention push comes after the oversight panel launched sweeping investigations into state-administered social services programs in Minnesota and California.  The committee rolled out an interim report in March that found Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minn., and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison knew for years that their state's federally-funded welfare programs were rife with fraud, but alleges they ignored whistleblowers' concerns when they attempted to bring up the problem. Fraudsters could have stolen at least $9 billion from Minnesota’s welfare programs, according to Comer’s probe. Federal prosecutors have charged at least 92 individuals in connection to the fraud schemes, most of whom are of Somali descent, and secured more than 60 convictions so far. The oversight panel also opened an investigation into "rampant taxpayer fraud" in California’s hospice programs in March.  Comer’s legislation would seek to better protect taxpayer dollars upfront by stopping "pay and chase" practices, which some fraudsters use as a way to go under the radar since fraud is only discovered after the benefits have been paid out. MASSIVE MEDICAID FRAUD SCHEME PUTS MINNESOTA’S FEDERAL FUNDING AT RISK — AND FALLOUT COULD WIDEN If the Kentucky Republican's bills are enacted, federal agencies would be barred from sending out disbursements if they determine that the recipient is at "an elevated risk of fraud," or the transfer is suspected to be an improper payment. The legislation would also direct the Treasury Department to verify payments and recipient information to catch fraudulent disbursements prior to being issued. Treasury would also be equipped with new authority to block payment requests from federal agencies if it suspects fraud. Sheila Clark, the CEO of a hospice advocacy group, told House lawmakers Wednesday that fraud is pervasive among some providers in the state.  "You'd be amazed at how many hospices… the door you can walk up to in California and there is nobody there," Clark said at a House Ways and Means Committee hearing, adding there are "months' worth of mail that you can see stacked." "And that passed a survey. How did that happen?" she questioned. "How do you put a hospice in a burrito stand in California?" Clark went on, likely referencing a specific incident she encountered. "How do you put a hospice in an entire store in California? That all had to be vetted through licensure and through certification and accreditation." House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, voiced support for Comer's plans for fraud prevention legislation. "Instead of hunting down stolen money after the fact, these bills prevent improper payments and fraud from happening in the first place," Arrington, who is a cosponsor of the two bills, told Fox News Digital. "If we’re serious about restoring fiscal sanity to Washington, we must get serious about eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse wherever they exist," she added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea54dd059ccda1fcc1a426 "First Take" host acts disgusted when she has to cover Vrabel-Russini drama te 2026-04-23T17:20:29.616Z "First Take" host acts disgusted when she has to cover Vrabel-Russini drama Brace yourselves. Go ahead and take a seat for this, and then take a deep breath. You ready? ESPN's holier-than-thou debate show, 'First Take,' was forced to discuss the Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini news this morning. I know. Wild stuff. I can't believe those saints would dive into this scandalous story. Will Stephen A. Smith be OK? Will host Shae Cornette be able to sleep tonight? I don't know. Thoughts and prayers to the World Wide Leader. They had to finally cover the BIGGEST STORY IN THE NFL FROM THE PAST MONTH! God forbid. Before we dive in, here's the clip from this morning's show, which aired mere hours after Vrabel announced he would be skipping Day 3 of the NFL Draft for some self-help: My God. What world am I living in here? Really? First Take is really above covering the Vrabel-Russini drama? Since when? This is the same show that features Mad Dog Russo screaming like a maniac into the camera every week, right? The same one where Stephen A. wears a cowboy hat on set 14 times a season just to piss off Dallas fans? STEPHEN A SMITH, SHANNON SHARPE UNLOAD ON ESPN COLLEAGUES AFTER COMMENTS MADE ABOUT ‘FIRST TAKE’ The same one where Cam Newton had some weird, fake drama with Drake Maye all of last season? Get outta here! And now, they're just disgusted because they have to address an NFL coach leaving his team during the draft to seek therapy because he was caught canoodling with a reporter? THAT's where First Take draws the line? LEBRON JAMES BLASTS ESPN'S STEPHEN A. SMITH AMID FEUD: 'MISSED THE WHOLE POINT' "Why can't you be away on Monday? Why does this have to become my business? I don't want this to be my business. I didn't want any of this to be my business, quite frankly." So sorry, Shae, that Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini inconvenienced your perfect little show. Sorry they interrupted the constant LeBron/Cowboys talk. Sorry Mike didn't hold off on the therapy until Monday so you could avoid talking about it on your show. The show, by the way, where you get PAID to talk about the biggest sports topics of the day. Hilarious. It's just amazing. ESPN never disappoints. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea52bf059ccda1fcc1a3bf Resolution rejecting the term ‘West Bank’ wins approval in Arizona te 2026-04-23T17:11:27.207Z Resolution rejecting the term ‘West Bank’ wins approval in Arizona Key Points: Measure does not have the force of law Opponents says Arizona should not get into an international issue Lawmakers consider bill allowing Israel flag to be flown in Arizona Arizona lawmakers have decided to wade into the thorny political and religious question of whether the state should recognize the West Bank by its historical name: Judea and Samaria. Sponsored by Rep. David Livingston, R-Peoria, HCR 2047 lists all the reasons the nearly 2,200 square mile area between what had been Israel’s border before 1967 with neighboring Jordan and the Jordan River should be referred to by names that are listed in both the Old Testament and New Testament. Israel gained control of the area during the Six Day War which pitted it against an Arab coalition primarily consisting of Syria, Jordan and Egypt. Livingston said he aims to have the Legislature go on record as rejecting the term “West Bank” as “a modern political construct.” But the measure has raised questions about whether its real intention is to undermine the claims of Palestinians living in the area, a population which outnumbers the Jewish settlers of the region. Despite those questions, the proposal has been approved by both the House and Senate as their formal position, although it has no force of law. “The situation facing Palestinians today is not an abstract policy debate for many people in our state,” said Martín Quezada, general counsel for the Arizona chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations. “It is a humanitarian crisis that people around the world, including many Arizonans, view with deep moral concern.” And Senate Minority Leader Priya Sundareshan said that, whatever the history of the name of the area, state lawmakers should not be getting involved. If nothing else, the Tucson Democrat said, it sets a bad precedent. She said the claim inherent in Livingston’s legislation is the fact that the names Judea and Samaria show up in the Bible and in various historic maps. But what also is true, said Sundareshan, is that what is now called “Arizona” did not always bear that name. Before statehood and before it became Arizona Territory, it showed up on maps as part of the New Mexico Territory. “And long before that, we had the native inhabitants of this state, of this land, who had their own names for Arizona,” she said. “Do you really want to open that can of worms and start putting things into statute?” Sundareshan asked colleagues during the debate. “We’d be happy to talk about the indigenous names of the land we’re currently standing on.” The debate is not occurring in a vacuum. The language for HCR 2047 comes almost verbatim from a draft by the National Association of Christian Lawmakers. Livingston is its state chair, and he said NACL sponsored a trip to Israel over Thanksgiving last year for him and his wife. “And we went to those cities,” Livingston testified. “And it was obvious, so obvious, that this is Israel, the people there, the culture there, the historic history there, that I was moved,” he said. “And I thought it was that important that I run a bill like this.” Livingston acknowledged this is part of a national movement, saying there are 20 states considering similar measures. The measure drew support from Pinchas Allouche, the founding rabbi of Congregation Beth Tefillah in Scottsdale. He said this isn’t about asking Arizona lawmakers to solve matters of diplomacy or international relations. Instead, Allouche said, this is about speaking “the truth” and that, for thousands of years, the area was known as Judea and Samaria. “Even the most famous battle in the Bible, David versus Goliath, took place in Judea in the Valley of Elah,” he said. “By contrast, the term ‘West Bank’ was introduced in the mid 20th century by the Kingdom of Jordan which illegally occupied the territory in 1950,” he said, attempting to erase Jewish history in the area by replacing the historic names. But Civia Tamarkin, president of National Council of Jewish Women Arizona, said she sees a different motive. “The only purpose it serves is to further the agenda of the National Association of Christian Lawmakers,” she said. That organization has as its own mission statement to propose legislation and resolutions “to address major policy concerns from a Biblical world view.” “It’s an attempt to make a statement about a Christian nationalist agenda,” said Tamarkin. “The only purpose is to infuse Biblical language into American liberties, into the American way of life,” she said, including American education. And Rep. Kiana Sears said it is impossible to separate what supporters say is simply an academic exercise of renaming an area from the politics of the situation and the facts on the ground. The Mesa Democrat called the measure “appalling” and said it comes “in the face of hatred, bigotry and just basically inhumane way of vilifying and victimizing the Islamic community.” Because the measure is crafted as a resolution, it did not need gubernatorial approval. It became effective with the majority vote of the House and Senate. This isn’t the only measure this session dealing with Israel. SB 1808 deals with the perennial fight over the ability of homeowner and condominium associations to regulate what flags its residents can fly. Right now that legislatively approved list includes the U.S. and state flags, flags of an Indian nation, flags honoring first responders, historic American flags, and flags remembering prisoners of war and those missing in action. Sen. David Gowan proposed adding to that list any “flag from a nation that is allied with the United States.” But by the time the Sierra Vista Republican was done with it, that had been narrowed sharply. As it passed the Senate 20-8 and gained preliminary House approval, it now would allow only “a flag from a nation that is allied with the United States as a major non-NATO ally and that was established on May 1, 1948.” And that includes only Israel. Gowan told Capitol Media Services it was always his intent to have it be an Israel-only bill. “I have a constituent who asked me to run this bill to allow them to fly the Israel flag in their HOA,” he said. And he said he believed that the narrow focus would make it easier to get approval. It did. In fact, the only lawmaker who questioned the limited scope during the roll-call vote was Sen. Mitzi Epstein. The Tempe Democrat said she has a “huge problem” with a law that lists which flags are and are not acceptable. “It represents the Arizona Legislature and HOAs censoring the speech of homeowners,” she said. “With Republican control, this list favors the priorities of the Republican majority party while quelling the speech and values of all other Arizonans.” Epstein said the bill should have remained as originally crafted, allowing flags from all allied nations. “But, for all of my Jewish constituents, I’m voting ‘yes,’ ” she said. The measure still needs a final roll-call vote in the House before being ready to go to the governor. The post Resolution rejecting the term ‘West Bank’ wins approval in Arizona first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea52aa059ccda1fcc1a3b0 Trump’s mail ballot order would shatter 55 years of Postal Service independence, experts say te 2026-04-23T17:11:06.501Z Trump’s mail ballot order would shatter 55 years of Postal Service independence, experts say Election workers sort ballots at the Weld County Elections office in Greeley, Colorado, in June 2024. (Photo by Andrew Fraieli/Colorado Newsline) President Donald Trump’s executive order on mail voting would shatter decades of U.S. Postal Service independence intended to shield it from partisan politics, postal experts and attorneys say. Postal experts said Trump ordering the postmaster general to take any action — let alone on a matter as sensitive as elections — violates guardrails in federal law against presidential control of the mail. Multiple people with deep knowledge of Postal Service history said they couldn’t recall a similar order in the agency’s modern era. “For the president to direct the postmaster general to do anything, including handling these ballots, is contrary to the statutes, contrary to law,” said James Campbell Jr., an attorney in the Washington, D.C., area who consults on postal law. The order, signed March 31, attracted swift condemnation as an unconstitutional attempt by Trump to control state-run elections. If it stands, the directive would also represent a White House power grab over the Postal Service, which remains a key part of American life and business. Trump’s order directs the postmaster general, who acts as the Postal Service’s CEO, to set out rules that would require states to notify the Postal Service if they intend to send ballots through the mail during federal elections. States that want to use the mail would be required to provide lists of mail voters to the Postal Service, which would be prohibited from delivering ballots to individuals not on a list. A Board of Governors leads the Postal Service, and holds the power to hire and fire the postmaster general. No more than five of the nine governors may belong to the same political party.  While presidents nominate the governors and the Senate confirms them, they serve seven-year terms. The length, in theory, insulates them from political pressure. S. David Fineman, a Philadelphia attorney nominated to the Board of Governors by President Bill Clinton who served as its chairman from 2003 to 2005, said he had never heard of the White House or a president directing the postmaster general to take certain actions. He called the executive order highly unusual. “The postmaster general serves at the pleasure of the board,” Fineman said. The board currently has only four members, all appointed by President Joe Biden, and five vacancies. Trump has sent four nominations to the U.S. Senate this year. The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee has not scheduled confirmation hearings for the nominees. Cash-strapped service Trump has expressed interest in having more control over the mail.  Last year, he floated the possibility of merging the Postal Service with the Commerce Department, a move that would require approval by Congress. The Washington Post reported in February 2025 that Trump was expected to try to fire the Board of Governors and take control of the Postal Service. The Trump administration takes a dim view of independent agencies. Many allies of the president subscribe to the unitary executive theory, the idea that the U.S. Constitution grants the president full power over the entirety of the executive branch — meaning Congress cannot constitutionally create agencies that exist outside of White House control. Trump has moved to assert authority over a number of independent and quasi-independent agencies since taking office, most notably the Federal Reserve. The Department of Justice is investigating cost overruns on a Federal Reserve construction project, widely seen as a pretext to target Jerome Powell, the Federal Reserve chairman whose interest rate policy has angered Trump. The Postal Service is under tremendous financial pressure — potentially making it more vulnerable to proposals to bring it under White House control. Mail volume peaked in 2006 at 213 billion pieces that year. The Postal Service today handles 109 billion pieces annually. The current postmaster general, David Steiner, told a U.S. House committee last month that the Postal Service will run out of cash within a year without changes to its prices and operations. The Postal Service is generally funded through stamps and other forms of user revenue, not by tax dollars. Steiner emphasized the independent nature of the Postal Service throughout his prepared testimony. He has laid out a number of options to improve the Postal Service’s financial stability, including changes to pension funding and raising its borrowing limit from $15 billion, a level that’s remained unchanged since 1992. “It is important to remember that we face these challenges as a self-financed, independent establishment of the Executive Branch,” Steiner wrote. Congress approved sweeping legislation in 1970 reorganizing the U.S. Post Office Department into the U.S. Postal Service, an independent corporation. Before that, the postmaster general was a Cabinet-level position nominated by the president and confirmed by the Senate. Trump’s order marks “a dramatic shift away from the intent of the 1970 legislation to insulate the Postal Service from interference,” Joseph M. Adelman, a history professor at Framingham State University in Massachusetts who has researched mail history, said. Election security The White House didn’t directly answer States Newsroom’s questions about Trump’s views on the independence of the Postal Service or the legal justification for the executive order. “Election integrity has always been a top priority for President Trump, and the American people sent him back to the White House because they overwhelmingly supported his commonsense election integrity agenda,” White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson said in a statement. “The President will do everything in his power to lawfully defend the safety and security of American elections and to ensure that only American citizens are voting in them.” Jackson also called on Congress to pass the SAVE America Act, which would require voters to prove their citizenship when registering.  The Postal Service didn’t answer questions about how it plans to respond to the order. A USPS spokesperson said only that the Postal Service was reviewing it.  Lawsuits Steiner has indicated he’s awaiting a court decision on how to proceed.  “If a court says that’s not what the law means, we’ll follow that,” Steiner told The New York Times after the executive order was signed. “And so from our perspective, we don’t get involved in policy or law, we just follow the law.” The order on mail ballots faces at least five lawsuits. The Democratic National Committee, top Democrats in Congress and Democratic state officials have all sued. The legal challenges emphasize the Postal Service’s independence in federal law. The lawsuit filed by the DNC, top Democratic lawmakers and other Democratic campaign groups, asserts the Postal Service is structured to operate independently of partisan politics. The complaint calls the Postal Service “indispensable” to voting by mail, noting that it delivered more than 222 million pieces of ballot mail in 2024, including nearly 100 million general election ballots. A dozen Republican state attorneys general filed motions in court this week seeking to defend the executive order from the Democratic legal challenges. The motions call the order an example of cooperative federalism to provide states with optional resources to help protect their elections. The GOP officials argue the Democrats lack standing to challenge the Postal Service provisions of the order and that their objections are premature because the Postal Service hasn’t finalized any new rules on mail ballots. The order “simply directs” the Postal Service “to initiate rulemaking—it does not regulate the States directly and it does not directly inhibit anyone’s voting rights,” a court filing by the state attorneys general says. The states involved in the Republican-led defense of the order include Alabama, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota and Texas. Vote-by-mail  Mail-in voting surged in 2020’s general election amid the COVID-19 pandemic, when 43% of voters cast their votes by mail. The percentage of voters mailing their ballots has fallen from that peak but remains above pre-pandemic levels. About 30% of voters cast mail ballots in 2024, according to data gathered by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission. During the 2024 election, 584,463 mail ballots returned by voters were rejected by election officials — 1.2% of returned mail ballots. About 18% of those ballots were rejected because they didn’t arrive on time. American Postal Workers Union President Jonathan Smith said in a statement that the Postal Service doesn’t block mailers from sending letters or refuse to deliver letters because of the identity of the sender. Postal workers take extraordinary measures to ensure ballots reach their destinations promptly and securely, he said. “Postal workers take the sanctity of the mail seriously, and every process and policy of the Postal Service ensures that mail is accepted, processed, and delivered, no matter who sent it or where it is going,” Smith said. On Monday, more than 100 U.S. House Democrats sent a letter to Trump demanding he refrain from future actions that undermine the Postal Service’s independence and calling on him to rescind the executive order. The letter says the order sets “a dangerous precedent for political interference” in postal service operations. Senate Democrats followed up with a letter to Steiner and the USPS Board of Governors on Tuesday, urging the Postal Service to not implement the order. The letter, signed by 37 senators, including Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York, calls the Postal Service’s independence a “hallmark” of its operations. “The Postal Service doesn’t care which politicians you may support,” Sen. Gary Peters, a Michigan Democrat, said on the Senate floor last week. “Its only priority is to deliver the mail to every community in the country.” “The president is now trying to corrupt this mission,” Peters, the top Democrat on the Senate committee that oversees USPS, said. “If the president is successful in forcing the Postal Service to play a role in running elections, he will completely erode the trust of this storied institution.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea5295059ccda1fcc1a390 Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini seen kissing at NYC bar in newly surfaced 2020 photos: report te 2026-04-23T17:10:45.098Z Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini seen kissing at NYC bar in newly surfaced 2020 photos: report New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel and former reporter for The Athletic Dianna Russini were caught kissing at a New York City bar in photos taken six years before they were spotted at an Arizona resort. In pictures exclusively obtained by the New York Post, Vrabel and Russini were spotted together inside a bar in the early hours of March 11, 2020. "They were kissing and they were all over each other," an eyewitness told the New York Post. "He had a ring on." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The pictures show the coach and reporter sitting close to each other at the bar. According to the report, the two were at the bar for about an hour at 12 a.m. "They were having a glorious time. They were (giving each other) pecks, a bunch of pecks constantly," the New York Post’s source said. "There was nobody in there. Nobody knew who they were. I don’t even think the bartenders did." Russini reportedly married her now-husband, Shake Shack executive Kevin Goldschmidt, just six months after the photos were snapped. Goldschmidt and Russini share two children. Vrabel married his wife, Jen, in 1999, and they have two sons together. His wedding ring is visible in the photos. Russini was working for ESPN and Vrabel was coaching the Tennessee Titans at the time the photos were taken. MIKE VRABEL STEPPING AWAY FROM PATRIOTS INDEFINITELY TO SEEK COUNSELING AMID DIANNA RUSSINI CONTROVERSY The pair were seen holding hands and hugging at a luxury hotel in Arizona in March, and photos of their interaction were first released in April. After the initial report, Vrabel said the photos show a "completely innocent interaction and any suggestion otherwise is laughable." "The photos don’t represent the group of six people who were hanging out during the day," Russini said. Russini has since resigned from The Athletic. Vrabel said he is stepping away from the team during the final round of the NFL Draft indefinitely to seek counseling and be with his family. Vrabel addressed the media for the first time since the first set of pictures were released. "Let me first begin by saying thank you for your patience that you’ve shown in a personal and private matter — for me and obviously everyone involved. I know that’s not easy for you, and I respect that, and I appreciate your efforts in doing so," the Patriots coach began. "I understand I could have addressed you sooner, but it was important to me I have a conversation with the players, which I did yesterday very candidly as we began our off-season program, which everyone is excited to be a part of." "We believe in order to be successful on and off the field, you have to make good decisions. That includes me. That starts with me," he stated. "We never want our actions to negatively affect the team. We never want to be the cause of a distraction. There’s comments and questions that I’ve answered for the team and with the team, will keep those private and to ourselves." Vrabel later said he was stepping away from the team indefinitely for counseling. 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/69ea5281059ccda1fcc1a387 Sidney Crosby reacts to the first embellishment penalty of his 21-year career te 2026-04-23T17:10:25.543Z Sidney Crosby reacts to the first embellishment penalty of his 21-year career The Philadelphia Flyers took a pretty handy 5-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins in Wednesday night's Game 3 to take a commanding 3-0 series lead, but there was plenty to talk about, including the first embellishment penalty of Pittsburgh captain Sidney Crosby's career. ...No, you read that correctly. Coming into the game, Crosby had played 21 NHL seasons and had never gotten the game for embellishment, until a bizarre sequence between whistles. Flyers forward (and top-tier agitator, it must be said) Garnet Hathaway skated between Crosby and the linesman ahead of a faceoff in the Flyers' defensive zone and was, let's just say, "Careless" with his lumber. There was no doubt it caught the Pens' captain in the face, but there was also no doubt that it wasn't hard enough to send Crosby sprawling to the ice as a sniper had fired from the rafters. Both were sent to the box, and the game continued at 4-on-4. After the game, Crosby offered his reaction to that incident and to another scrum involving teammate Bryan Rust a bit later that resulted in a Flyers power play and a power play goal. PANTHERS' MATTHEW TKACHUK'S TALKS GAME 3 CHAOS: 'IF YOU HAVE TO TAKE A PUNCH IN THE FACE, TAKE IT' "I don't know how Rusty ends up with the extra [penalty] out of all of that, I don't know how I end up with the embellishment," he said. "It's hard to understand, but you gotta play through that." I mean... you did sell it a bit, Sid. Now on the Rust situation? The Flyers did luck out. THE NHL NEEDS TO GIVE US A FLYERS-PENGUINS GAME AT BEAVER STADIUM ASAP But back to the most talked about dive since the days of Greg Louganis. During the broadcast, it was revealed that this was Crosby's first-ever penalty for embellishment. Fortunatley, I wasn't drinking anything when I heard this because I would've choked on it. For 21 of my 30 years on this glorious space marble we call Earth, I've been tormented by Sidney Crosby, and a big part of that was his penchant for diving and whining. Now, he has kind of grown out of that, but it was such a known thing that f Former Flyers goalie Brian Boucher alluded to his old habits during TNT's broadcast of Game 3. Hell, I remember reading in former NHL referee Kerry Fraser's book about this habit. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! And still, this was the first time?! Unbelievable. While the Penguins were not happy about the officiating — and I do think they had a pretty legitimate case on that Rust incident — they can't be hung up on these things down 3-0. The Flyers have been the more solid team all series long, and that's why they have their cross-state rivals on the ropes going into Saturday night's Game 4 in Philadelphia. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea502e059ccda1fcc1a30b Colorado DA pursues assault charge against federal immigration officer, DHS condemns 'political stunt' te 2026-04-23T17:00:30.072Z Colorado DA pursues assault charge against federal immigration officer, DHS condemns 'political stunt' A Colorado district attorney charged a federal immigration officer with third-degree assault and criminal mischief on Tuesday in a move the Department of Homeland Security called "unlawful" and a "political stunt." Eric P. Murray, the district attorney for Colorado's 6th District, announced Tuesday he's charging U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer Nicholas Rice with the two counts for an incident that occurred during an immigration enforcement activity in Durango, Colo., between Oct. 27–28. Anne Francesca Stagi told investigators that Rice knocked her phone out of her hand while she was protesting outside a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Durango, according to The Associated Press. Video of the incident shows Stagi holding her phone in front of a masked immigration agent's face before the agent grabs it. DOJ SILENT ON WHETHER NYC POLITICIAN WHO ALLEGEDLY ASSAULTED ICE OFFICER WILL FACE CHARGES Stagi then appears to grab the officer's shoulder as he walks away at which point he grabs her and, along with other federal agents, brings her to the ground, the video shows. Stagi claimed that the officer put her in a chokehold and that she still feels pain when she puts on a jacket. The prosecution comes after the Colorado Bureau of Investigations (CBI) opened a probe into the incident at the behest of Durango Police Department Chief Brice Current, according to the AP. DHS claimed that the prosecution was a political stunt and that states have no authority to investigate cases of this nature. "Federal officers acting in the course of their duties can only be investigated by other Federal agencies," DHS told the AP in a statement. ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT SUSPECTED OF GANG TIES ARRESTED AFTER ALLEGEDLY RAMMING ICE OFFICER The agency is still investigating the case, per the AP. Fox News Digital contacted DHS, CBP, Colorado's 6th district, CBI and the Durango Police Department for comment but did not immediately receive a response. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea4e00059ccda1fcc1a28f NBA Commissioner Adam Silver floats bold idea for Grizzlies amid rumors of team leaving Memphis te 2026-04-23T16:51:12.185Z NBA Commissioner Adam Silver floats bold idea for Grizzlies amid rumors of team leaving Memphis Rumors of the Memphis Grizzlies potentially leaving the Bluff City are nothing new, but they've gotten louder in recent months on the heels of the franchise's worst season in nearly a decade. NBA commissioner Adam Silver, however, recently explained that Memphians have nothing to worry about, but did offer up a suggestion for the team that some fans may be hesitant to commit to. Silver recently joined the "Pardon My Take" podcast and, for the most part, delivered the Memphis-friendly message. "[Memphis] has been a great market historically for the NBA, and there is amazing history in that city and amazing culture," Silver explained on the podcast. "There's no reason why the Memphis Grizzlies can't be successful." He also noted that Grizzlies owner Robert Pera "has no interest in moving the team out of Memphis, he's made that clear." Those comments from Silver are music to the ears of any Memphis resident and Grizz supporter, especially with LeBron James recently starting an onslaught of criticism towards the city in the scope of NBA destinations. LEBRON JAMES REITERATES DISPLEASURE PLAYING IN MEMPHIS, MILWAUKEE, ADDS CLEVELAND TO LIST Nobody in their right mind, including myself who lived in Memphis for years, would rank it in the top-half of NBA cities from a destination standpoint. What made James' criticism more noteworthy, however, is that he specifically suggested the Grizzlies should move to Nashville. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Silver doesn't hate a scaled-down version of James' idea, as he explained he'd "love" to see the Grizz play a few games in the Music City. "Nashville is a city on the rise; there's incredible things happening there," Silver stated on the podcast. "If it were up to me, I would love for them to play a few games a year in Nashville and sort of be Tennessee's team, to the extent that they can." CHARLES BARKLEY WAS DISGUSTED BY MAGIC'S HIGHLY QUESTIONABLE PREGAME HANDSHAKE The San Antonio Spurs have experimented with a very similar idea that Silver floated, having played two 'home games' in Austin, Texas, over the past handful of years to expand their market. The Grizzlies taking a similar approach and playing two or so games in Nashville at Bridgestone Arena, home of the Nashville Predators in the heart of downtown, certainly wouldn't hurt the franchise's cause. While vastly different cities in every imaginable aspect, Nashville and Memphis are separated by just 212 miles, and even with the many transplants who have moved to Tennessee's capital city in recent years, it is still home to plenty of Grizzlies fans who would embrace a brief 'homestand' on Broadway. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea4dec059ccda1fcc1a286 Mets fans beg Mamdani to stay away from team after snapping 12-game losing streak te 2026-04-23T16:50:52.730Z Mets fans beg Mamdani to stay away from team after snapping 12-game losing streak The "Curse of the Mambino" has been lifted. After New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani hugged Mr. and Mrs. Met on April 9, the New York Mets lost every game afterward until Wednesday night. Their 12-game losing streak started the day before Mamdani's trip to Citi Field, but Mamdani still got plenty of blame, including the New York Post's wild back page. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM After the Mets finally got back in the win column Wednesday, Mamdani posted to X, "LGM." That did not sit well with the Flushing faithful. "Get your filthy stank away from this team you communist," one reply read. "Bro, can you just shut the f--- up and stay away for a month or so? We win one f---ing game to make us 1-12 since you showed up and "jinxed us" and then laughed about it. We don’t really believe in jinxes like that, but read the f---ing room, man," another upset Mets fan wrote. "Get this commie loser away from the Mets," said one more. Mamdani took the curse on the chin after the team lost their 11th game in a row. YANKEES ANNOUNCER SAYS TEAM SHOULD WIN A WORLD SERIES BEFORE BREAKING LONGSTANDING JERSEY TRADITION "I will accept being addressed as Mayor Mambino for the day," he said in a press conference on Tuesday, via the Post. "There’s a lot of baseball to be played," he added. "I’m still keeping the faith, as I know that many Mets fans are across the city." The Mets did get Juan Soto back from a calf strain Wednesday, but they lost Francisco Lindor to the same injury. New York is 8-16, tied for the worst record in the majors. Their .288 on-base percentage is the lowest in the majors, and their .334 slugging ranks 29th. They've also scored a league-low 78 runs. But the Amazin's are in the midst of a nine-game homestand, and with Soto back, things could always turn around quickly. 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/69ea4dd5059ccda1fcc1a248 Bluesky now supports better quality photos te 2026-04-23T16:50:29.691Z Bluesky now supports better quality photos The max size is now 2MB and max resolution is 4000x4000. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea4bb9059ccda1fcc1a202 Abandoned resort of Frank Sinatra, Marilyn Monroe, other Hollywood stars returns with $298 million remake te 2026-04-23T16:41:29.396Z Abandoned resort of Frank Sinatra, Marilyn Monroe, other Hollywood stars returns with $298 million remake A historic Lake Tahoe resort once frequented by legendary Hollywood icons as well as political figures is preparing for a comeback after more than a decade of closure. The Cal Neva Resort, which hosted such stars as Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. — as well as frequent guest Marilyn Monroe — is being redeveloped into the Lake Tahoe Proper Resort and Casino, with a planned reopening in 2027, real estate developer Realberry announced. Frank Sinatra partially owned the property in the 1960s, according to reports. LAS VEGAS CASINO CEO REVEALS HOW DINING HABITS ARE EVOLVING AMID TOURISM DROP Developers recently secured a $298 million financing package to restore the property — marking a major step toward its revival. "The history of Cal Neva inspired every decision, from the reimagined Circle Bar to the cultural programming we're bringing back to the theater," Brad Korzen, co-founder and CEO of Proper Hospitality, told Fox News Digital. "The design, the casino and the performances are all a nod to that golden era of Hollywood glamour, but translated" for a modern audience, he said. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Located along the California-Nevada border, the resort became "a magnet for Hollywood stars," drawing Monroe, Martin and Sammy Davis Jr., along with political figures such as President John F. Kennedy, developers said. Monroe is said to have spent her final weekend there in July 1962, shortly before her death, according to FOX 2. We're "creating an experience that feels both rooted in history and completely of the moment," Korzen said. The showroom's engineering allowed performers to see every face in the audience, while a network of private tunnels allowed guests to move discreetly throughout the property, creating what developers described as an "aura of glamour and mystique." CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES Despite its celebrity past, the resort has faced years of uncertainty. It closed in 2013 for renovations that never materialized. It later changed ownership multiple times, including a purchase by Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison in 2018 before being sold again in 2023, FOX 2 reported. "With a property as storied as Cal Neva, the approach isn’t about simply re-creating the past, but about being deliberate in what is carried forward," Chad McWhinney, CEO of Realberry, told Fox News Digital. Nearly a century after it first opened, the redevelopment aims to "reclaim that legacy" while introducing a new era for the property, the company said. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Plans for the reimagined resort include 197 guest rooms, suites and private villas, along with multiple restaurants and bars, a casino, a spa and event spaces including a restored theater. Developers say the project is expected to boost tourism and economic activity in the Lake Tahoe region while preserving the resort’s historic character. McWhinney added, "We are focused on preserving its cultural relevance while shaping a future that feels considered, enduring and deeply connected to Lake Tahoe." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea4ba5059ccda1fcc1a1f9 DNA testing in Nancy Guthrie case could take months but may be fast-tracked, expert says te 2026-04-23T16:41:09.562Z DNA testing in Nancy Guthrie case could take months but may be fast-tracked, expert says A leading genetic genealogist is predicting it could take months for testing results on a hair sample sent from a private lab in Florida to the FBI in the stalled search for answers surrounding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie — but there are reasons to believe answers could come sooner. It's been more than 80 days since Guthrie's suspected abduction from her home in the Catalina Foothills, in northern Tucson, Arizona. She is the 84-year-old mother of "Today" co-host Savannah Guthrie. "In my experience, it usually takes months, but I am assuming they will make it a top priority since most of the other cases are generally cold cases so it may be much quicker," CeCe Moore, one of the nation's leading genetic genealogists at Parabon Nanolabs in Virginia, told Fox News Digital. "It also depends on a little luck because sometimes they have to make multiple attempts before they get the DNA." LAB BEHIND GILGO BEACH KILLER CONVICTION BELIEVED TO BE INVOLVED IN NANCY GUTHRIE ABDUCTION CASE Local and federal investigators showed public friction early in the probe, when the Pima County Sheriff's Department elected to send DNA evidence to a private lab in Florida called DNA Labs International — rather than to the FBI. SEND US A TIP HERE More than 11 weeks later, tests on a hair sample have led to no publicly known advancement in the case, and authorities finally transferred the sample to the FBI. "FBI asked to test this DNA 2 months ago with the same technology we’ve always had — when the local sheriff instead sent it to a private lab," said Ben Williamson, the bureau's assistant director of public affairs. "Any further developments we will share as soon as appropriate." It remains to be seen who the hair belongs to and whether they could be considered a suspect. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST Due to the lack of answers, experts like Moore believe the hair sample is rootless, making DNA testing more complicated but not impossible. "Hopefully that will mean the SNP profile can be created more quickly than is typical in my experience, so the IGG can begin to identify the owner of that hair," she said. IGG is investigative genetic genealogy, the field she specializes in. It involves a combination of DNA profiles and traditional research, where investigators combine genetics, public records and other information to gin up leads that can help identify a person of interest through their heritage. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X "At that point, we just have to hope that the hair actually belongs to Nancy’s kidnapper and not someone else who happened to visit her or had their hair transferred to her home," Moore said. SIGN UP TO GET TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER Rootless hair samples helped land Long Island serial killer Rex Heuermann in prison decades after his first murder. He pleaded guilty earlier this month and is expected to receive multiple life sentences in June. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? FIND MORE ON THE TRUE CRIME HUB San Francisco-based Astrea Forensics, which did lab work on the Heuermann case for the FBI, is now expected to be involved in the Guthrie investigation. Lab officials contacted by Fox News Digital have declined to comment. A combined reward of more than $1.2 million in the case remains unclaimed. Anyone with information is asked to dial 1-800-CALL-FBI. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea4b91059ccda1fcc1a1f0 How Florida retiree lost $200K in fake PayPal refund scam te 2026-04-23T16:40:49.975Z How Florida retiree lost $200K in fake PayPal refund scam Brian Oliver is retired, sharp and financially savvy enough to have a stock-and-bond portfolio worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. He is not the type of person you picture getting scammed. That is exactly why scammers picked him. What happened to Oliver, 85, is the kind of story that makes your jaw drop, and your stomach turn at the same time. It started with a routine-looking email and ended with a box of gold coins rolling away in the back of a black Mustang. In between, Oliver lost $200,000 and nearly half of his retirement savings. He told his story on my Beyond Connected podcast at getbeyondconnected.com, along with Detective Justin Torres of the Gainesville Police Department in Florida. What they shared together is equal parts chilling and clarifying. Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report BEWARE FAKE CREDIT CARD ACCOUNT RESTRICTION SCAMS Brian got an email that said PayPal owed him money. It was not a wild claim. He had dealt with PayPal before and figured, "Maybe they found some money for me." So he responded. The email included a phone number, and that number connected him to a man who called himself Andrew Johnson. "Yeah, we have $450 for you. Type in the number 100 on your computer and we'll get it started." Brian typed 100. Andrew immediately said he had made a mistake: "Oh no, you put in 10,000." Brian pushed back. He said he did not type 10,000. Andrew told him to check his Bank of America account. Brian opened it, and there it was: $10,000 sitting in his checking account. Except it was not real. The scammers had somehow mirrored his bank's website. What Brian saw looked exactly like his actual Bank of America page, complete with a new balance and a phone number embedded in the "Contact Us" section. That number was fake, too. Brian called it. A man named Josh answered, identifying himself as a Bank of America representative. He told Brian that the only way to return the money without triggering a $3,500 tax penalty was to withdraw $10,000 in cash and feed it into a crypto ATM. Oliver had never heard of a crypto ATM before that day. Josh helpfully told him exactly where to find one. It was in a sketchy part of town, and Oliver walked in carrying $10,000 in his pocket. "I'm on my knees, on a cement floor, and I'm 85," Oliver said. He fed one hundred $100 bills into the machine, bill by bill, watching over his shoulder the entire time. Some bills got kicked back out. He fed them in again. When the machine finally accepted all of them, he photographed the receipt and sent it to Andrew Johnson, just as he had been instructed. Then Oliver went home and told Andrew it was done. Andrew told him they still had to take care of his refund. He told Oliver to type in the number 200. FAKE PAYPAL EMAIL LET HACKERS ACCESS COMPUTER AND BANK ACCOUNT Oliver typed it. Andrew's response came fast: "Oh my God, my boss is going to kill me. It's $200,000 we've transferred to your account." This type of scam is becoming more common, and it often involves criminals impersonating trusted platforms like PayPal. "PayPal does not tolerate fraudulent activity, and we work hard to protect our customers from evolving phishing scams," a spokesperson for PayPal told CyberGuy. "We always encourage consumers to learn how to spot the warning signs of common fraud, including our tips on the PayPal Newsroom for identifying phishing emails that attempt to impersonate trusted brands. We further recommend contacting Customer Support for assistance through official channels such as the PayPal app and our Contact Us webpage, and never responding to suspicious, unexpected emails." Oliver opened his bank account again. The fake mirrored site showed $200,000 sitting there. Josh Wilson was back on the phone with a new plan. This time, the crypto ATM would not work because the amount was too large. Oliver needed to liquidate $200,000 from his stock and bond portfolio, convert it to cash and use it to buy gold coins. Oliver protested. He told them to just reverse the transfer. They said it was impossible. "This is my retirement money. 50% of my retirement money," he said. The scammers told him not to breathe a word to anyone. Josh specifically warned him that telling his broker the truth could trigger tax problems. So Oliver called his broker and said he had his eye on a piece of real estate he wanted to flip. The broker processed the sale without question. YOUTUBE JOB SCAM TEXT: HOW TO SPOT IT FAST Oliver went to a gold coin store, wrote a check for $198,560 and waited two to three days for it to clear. Andrew Johnson stayed in regular contact the entire time. When the gold was ready, Johnson gave Oliver one final instruction. A courier would come to his door to pick up the box. Before handing it over, Oliver should ask the courier for a password. The password was "blue." The courier arrived. He was driving a black Mustang. He said the word blue. Oliver handed over the box. "He told me the password," Oliver said. "I handed the box, and off went my $200,000." The day after the courier left, Andrew Johnson called back with urgency. He told Brian Oliver another $200,000 had landed in his account, and they needed to do the whole thing over again. That was the moment it broke. "That's when I came out from under the ether of this scam," Oliver said. "And I said, this cannot be right." He immediately called the Gainesville Police Department. Detective Justin Torres of the Gainesville Police Department took the call and started working the case immediately. The scammers had asked Oliver for photos of the gold and the purchase receipt, which gave law enforcement about a day and a half to set up an operation before the courier was scheduled to return. Detective Torres pulled in four officers from the department's Gun Violence Initiative unit, a team of intermediate detectives trained for exactly this kind of boots-on-ground work. They set up covert and marked vehicles around Oliver's residence at a careful distance. "It was pretty high intensity because I'm listening to Mr. Oliver's conversation with Andrew," Torres said. "And I'm also trying to be a good distance away to listen to my radio and be able to broadcast what I need to to the other officers on the outside." The scammers were suspicious. They kept pushing Oliver to be more compliant. Oliver pushed back. The goal was to keep them on the line long enough for the courier to show up. The courier, a man named Seth Wayne, drove in from Tampa. The officers waited. When he arrived, they arrested him. The case went to trial. Seth Wayne received an 18-year prison sentence. A federal jury has since convicted a second courier in the same scheme. Atharva Shailesh Sathawane, 22, an undocumented immigrant from India, was found guilty of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering, with Brian Oliver among his victims. Sathawane was arrested after the Gainesville Police Department set up a second sting operation at Brian's home. Court documents showed Sathawane was involved in more than 30 transactions across multiple states, contributing to nearly $8 million stolen from elderly victims. He faces up to 20 years on each count, with sentencing scheduled for Dec. 16 in Gainesville, though he is appealing his conviction. Ten other victims testified at Seth Wayne's trial. They had come from all over the state of Florida, and their stories made Oliver furious. Some had received fake arrest warrants, official-looking documents claiming their identities had been tied to gun running. They were told the only way to clear their names was to pull their savings and buy gold, which would be placed in a special locker in Washington, D.C., until their names were cleared. One victim lost $1.8 million. Another lost $4.9 million. A third woman lost over $1 million across two separate pickups by the same courier. Her husband was in hospice care in Florida while all of this was happening. She drained her entire life savings, sold her condo and had to move in with her daughter and son-in-law in Alabama, leaving her dying husband behind. Once the gold or cash leaves a victim's hands, recovery is nearly impossible. Most of Seth Wayne's deliveries went to parking lots at McDonald's or shopping centers, where he handed the money directly to a controller. One pickup went to a jewelry store, where an employee came outside to collect it. That connection is still under active investigation by the IRS and FBI. The call centers running these operations are overseas. Higher-level couriers in the United States are still being investigated. The full network is, as Detective Torres put it, "very intricate" and "very complicated." Seth Wayne himself was a mid-to-upper-level courier. He was also paying other couriers and compensating his handler. When investigators downloaded his cell phone after a judge-approved search warrant, they found evidence that he had researched exactly what he was doing before deciding the money was worth the risk. SCAMS THAT AREN'T ILLEGAL (BUT SHOULD BE) The defense of "willful blindness," the idea that a courier can claim ignorance and escape responsibility, no longer holds up in Florida courts. Seth Wayne found that out the hard way. For a deeper look at what Oliver went through, you can hear the full story on my Beyond Connected podcast at getbeyondconeccted.com. Detective Torres laid out the most important red flags clearly, and Oliver added a few from painful personal experience. Here is what both of them want you to know. Scammers manufacture pressure because it works. If someone on the phone is telling you that you must act right now, that is not a real emergency. That is a tactic. Torres put it directly: "They want to make you believe that you have to do all this right now." If someone calls claiming to be from PayPal, your bank or a law enforcement agency, hang up and find the real number yourself. The number embedded in Oliver's fake bank website looked completely legitimate. It was not. Literally ten seconds. Detective Torres confirmed what many security experts say: "If you pause these scams for just 10 seconds, many of them will just fall apart." A scammer who is pushed back even slightly will often overreact, and that reaction will feel wrong. The moment someone on the phone tells you not to tell a family member, friend or neighbor what is happening, stop. That instruction exists for one reason: to prevent you from getting help before they get your money. "Once you start hearing that isolation conversation, that is the biggest red flag," Torres said. "You need to hang up the phone." Oliver made this one simple: "If you're told to go buy gold, the only reason they tell you to buy gold is because it can never be traced. It's a scam." No legitimate company, government agency or financial institution will ever ask you to buy gold coins and hand them to a stranger. If you have already bought gold and someone is coming to your home to pick it up in a box, Oliver's advice is direct: "Stop right there. It's a scam." If someone claims they accidentally sent you money and asks you to return it, stop right there. Real companies fix errors on their own systems. They will not ask you to withdraw cash, buy crypto or purchase gold to correct a transaction. If you need to check your bank account, use your official banking app or type the website yourself. Do not trust links, screens or phone numbers provided during a call. In many cases, scammers create fake sites that look identical to the real thing. Scammers often stay on the phone and guide you through every move. That level of control should raise concern. Legitimate companies do not walk you through withdrawing cash, using crypto ATMs or buying gold to solve a problem. Before moving a large amount of money, pause and call someone you trust. A quick conversation with a family member or friend can shift your perspective. In many cases, that outside voice is enough to stop a scam in progress. Scammers build convincing stories using real details they find online. This can include your phone number, home address or financial history. To reduce that risk, consider removing your information from data broker and people-search sites. While you can do this manually, it often takes time, which is why some people use a data removal service such as Incogni to help automate the process and keep their information from resurfacing. Check out my top picks for data removal services and get a free scan to find out if your personal information is already out on the web by visiting Cyberguy.com. Get a free scan to find out if your personal information is already out on the web: Cyberguy.com. Brian Oliver lost $200,000, leaving him with only half of his retirement savings. Today, he says he is slowly sinking toward bankruptcy, and the odds of getting that money back are slim. Even so, he chose to go public so others could hear his story before it happens to them. What makes this case different is that it led to real consequences. Detective Torres and his team moved quickly and set up a sting operation. As a result, they arrested a courier who later received an 18-year prison sentence. Meanwhile, the IRS and FBI are still investigating the larger network. However, this kind of outcome is rare. In most cases, victims lose everything and never see justice. These scams are complex, often run from overseas, and are designed to move money fast. Because of that, law enforcement usually focuses on the people closest to the victim and works backward. In the end, Oliver's turning point came during a second demand for money. At that moment, something felt off, so he paused. Then he said, "This cannot be right." That instinct matters. In many cases, that brief pause is enough to break the scam. If you were in Oliver's position, at what exact moment do you think you would have stopped, and what would it have taken for you to make that call? 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/69ea4b7a059ccda1fcc1a1b2 Microsoft offers buyout for up to 7% of U.S. employees te 2026-04-23T16:40:26.734Z Microsoft offers buyout for up to 7% of U.S. employees If a worker's years of service at Microsoft plus their age equals 70 or more, they will be eligible for a voluntary retirement buyout. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea4935059ccda1fcc1a16a Two freak plays in one MLB night leaves announcers, fans stunned te 2026-04-23T16:30:45.434Z Two freak plays in one MLB night leaves announcers, fans stunned All eyes are on today's NFL Draft, but I doubt it'll produce anything like what Major League Baseball gave us Wednesday night. Not one, but two "once-in-a-lifetime" moments, which is saying something given baseball is, after all, America's oldest pastime. Alas, you still see things you've never quite seen before, even 200 years after Abner Doubleday invented this great game. Yes, I know that piece of history is widely debated. But, I stand with our great civil war general! CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Anyway, where should we start? Let's go in chronological order, shall we? Let's first head out to Texas, where Pirates slugger Oneil Cruz hit a home run to a place I'm fairly certain no ball has ever landed ... On top of the foul pole: Goodness gracious. Have you ever seen a ball land there? I certainly haven't, and I've played, and watched, a lot of baseball over the past 20 years. Never seen that before. Impressive. ANGELS OUTFIELDER JO ADELL INCREDIBLY ROBS THREE HOME RUNS IN WIN: ‘GREATEST DEFENSIVE GAME I’VE EVER SEEN’ Just for good measure, Cruz's piss missile clocked in at a solid 116.9 mph exit velo, making it the hardest-hit ball this season. Analytics tells us it traveled 432 feet, which, frankly, seems low to me. But whatever. Cruz, by the way, holds the MLB record for hardest-hit ball of the statcast era at 122.9 mph last season. "That ball was killed," Pirates manager Don Kelly said. Yep. Sure was. Solid analysis. So was this one, a few minutes later, in Seattle: Again, I'm quite certain that I've never seen that before. Pitchers take liners off the body all the time. It's one of the more (most?) dangerous aspects of the game. But for one to land inside the jersey? Never seen it. What are the odds of that happening? They have to be astronomical, right? Everything has to line up perfectly. Now, I don't quite understand why this wasn't ruled an out. Seems silly to me. The ball never hit the ground. What are we doing here? Technically, though, the MLB rulebook does state that a catch must be made with a glove or barehand, "providing he does not use his cap, protector, pocket or any other part of his uniform in getting possession." Fine. Whatever. Fair is fair, and I reckon this was the right call. Still seems lame to me. And I'm quite sure Abner Doubleday would've agreed! Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea491f059ccda1fcc1a140 The ‘Make America Healthy Again’ Movement Is Cooling on Trump and Republicans te 2026-04-23T16:30:23.664Z The ‘Make America Healthy Again’ Movement Is Cooling on Trump and Republicans Vaccine skeptics, ‘organic moms’ and environmental activists came together toelect President Trump. Butsome voters are disillusioned and might not turn out again. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea4718059ccda1fcc1a0d4 Edward Cabrera's strikeout prop is the play as struggling Phillies face surging Cubs today te 2026-04-23T16:21:44.942Z Edward Cabrera's strikeout prop is the play as struggling Phillies face surging Cubs today Baseball sports betting can be rather frustrating. I wrote a piece about the Brewers and Tigers yesterday that was on the teams scoring under 4.5 runs through five innings. The first three innings saw just one run. Innings four and five saw the Tigers plate four runs and hand me a loss. The rest of the game brought just two more runs. The full game went under, but not my play. The right read, the wrong result. I'd like to try and fix that today as the Philadelphia Phillies take on the Chicago Cubs. The Phillies have been one of the worst teams in baseball this season. They currently sit with an 8-16 record, and they are just 3-6 on the road. To make matters worse, the team has lost eight straight games. Not just that, they have lost 12 of 14 games. So is the issue the hitting, or is it the pitching staff? It is fairly easy to say both if you're losing that many games. They are allowing seven runs per game over the eight-game losing streak. They turn to Christopher Sanchez, their best pitcher, to stop the bleeding. The last time the Phillies won, Sanchez was on the mound, and it just so happened to be against the Cubs. For the season, he is 2-2 with a 1.59 ERA and a 1.41 WHIP. He also has 39 strikeouts, good for fifth in the league. In his last game against the Cubs, he went six innings, allowed six hits and two earned runs while striking out eight hitters. Overall, the Cubs are hitting .271 against him. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The Cubs are on the opposite end of the spectrum here. They are one of the hottest teams in baseball and have won eight straight games. Over the stretch of winning baseball, the Cubs haven't allowed more than four runs in a game and have averaged 7.25 runs per game. Six of their last nine games have been against Philadelphia, and Chicago has scored at least five runs in each of the contests. This afternoon, the Cubs send out Edward Cabrera to the mound. Cabrera, acquired during the offseason for highly touted prospect Owen Cassie, has been as good as advertised in the early going. For the season, he is 2-0 with a 2.38 ERA and a 1.28 WHIP. He has allowed three earned runs in both of the past two starts, but he missed the Phillies in the first series they played. Having pitched for the Marlins last year, he has a lot of exposure against them. Overall, he has been okay, holding them to 21 hits in 85 at-bats. At some point, the Phillies have to get a win, right? They have the correct guy on the mound to do it. Sanchez is a really talented pitcher who might be in the Cy Young conversation this season. Cabrera's familiarity should help him navigate the Phillies' lineup. One play I like quite a bit is Cabrera under 5.5 strikeouts. He has not gotten to six in a game this season. He has faced the Phillies eight times in his career and has gone under 5.5 strikeouts in six of those games. Give me his under 5.5 strikeouts at -140. If you're looking for a play on the game, I think the Phillies pull this one out. The problem is that it is very hard to trust their bullpen. I can't back them in a game at the moment. Just the one play for me, but Philadelphia is probably the right choice. For more sports betting information and plays, follow David on X/Twitter: @futureprez2024 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea4705059ccda1fcc1a0cb Former Dodgers star Yasiel Puig joins a semi-pro baseball team while facing up to 15 years in prison te 2026-04-23T16:21:25.550Z Former Dodgers star Yasiel Puig joins a semi-pro baseball team while facing up to 15 years in prison Imagine my surprise when I fired up the ol’ internet machine today to see that Yasiel Puig has signed with the Toronto Maple Leafs. You remember him — billed as MLB’s next humongous superstar when the Los Angeles Dodgers first called him up in 2013, and then he just sort of faded into obscurity. Yes, that Yasiel Puig. But no, not those Toronto Maple Leafs. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON OUTKICK.COM The 35-year-old outfielder has signed with the Maple Leafs of the Canadian Baseball League, a semi-pro league based in Ontario. But the move comes at a particularly messy time in Puig’s life. Just two months ago, Puig was found guilty of obstruction of justice and lying to federal investigators tied to an illegal sports gambling operation. He’s now facing up to 15 years in prison. The case stems from a 2022 interview with investigators, where Puig denied details about his involvement in the gambling operation — including who he was betting with and how he handled his debts. That came after he had already admitted to racking up more than $280,000 in losses while placing hundreds of bets on sports like tennis, football and basketball through a third party tied to the operation. SHOHEI OHTANI'S EX-INTERPRETER IMPERSONATED DODGERS STAR TO PUSH THROUGH 6-FIGURE WIRE TRANSFER, AUDIO REVEALS So yeah, that’s a tough spot. Puig hasn’t appeared in an MLB game since 2019, wrapping up a seven-year career that started with a bang and slowly fizzled out. He burst onto the scene with the Dodgers in 2013, hitting .319 with 19 home runs and finishing second in National League Rookie of the Year voting. At his peak, Puig was one of the most electric players in baseball — big power, a rocket arm and a diva attitude. He made the All-Star team in 2014, bounced around a bit toward the end of his MLB run, and then eventually disappeared from the league altogether. Now, I guess we’ll see if the guy’s still got it. The (baseball) Maple Leafs open their season on May 10. Puig is scheduled for sentencing on May 26.  In other words, this comeback story may be over before it even starts. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea46f2059ccda1fcc1a0c2 2 Washington men spent decades under identities taken from dead children: police te 2026-04-23T16:21:06.031Z 2 Washington men spent decades under identities taken from dead children: police Two men in their 50s are accused of living under the stolen identities of dead children for more than three decades, and now police in Washington state are asking the public for help in unraveling the mystery behind who they really are. The men have been using the names Tim Seidenfeld and Glenn Scotzin since around 1990, identities traced back to two Idaho children who died in separate accidents in the early 1970s, the Pasco Police Department said in a statement on Tuesday. Investigators described the case as a decades-long identity mystery stretching across multiple states. But the mystery isn’t the current whereabouts of the two men, according to police, it’s answering questions about their pasts. "We’re not looking to find them. We’re well aware of their location," Pasco Police Lt. Tom Groom told the Tri-City Herald. "We’re asking for information about how they’ve been living their lives with their appropriated names." MEMPHIS DOG-WALKER MAKES HAUNTING DISCOVERY: BONES OF 3 CHILDREN The men appear to have surfaced in Salem, Oregon, and Seattle, Washington, in 1990, shortly after assuming the identities. From there, they left a faint trail across the country, with ties to Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Arizona, Texas and California. Police believe both men may have worked in the telecommunications industry in the early 1990s, but say no official employment records exist, deepening the mystery. HUSBAND OF AMERICAN WOMAN WHO VANISHED IN THE BAHAMAS HIRES US LAWYER AFTER RETURNING FROM ISLAND "Due to the length of time these individuals have operated under stolen identities, traditional identification methods have proven to be challenging," police said. Authorities have not said whether the men are suspected of other crimes, but the unusual case has raised questions about how they were able to disappear into someone else’s life for more than 30 years. Detectives are turning to the public, hoping someone recognizes the men or can provide clues about their true identities. Authorities asked anyone with information to contact Pasco Police. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea46de059ccda1fcc1a0b9 'Queen of DEI' running for Congress ripped her rural state as 'backwards' on podcast te 2026-04-23T16:20:46.213Z 'Queen of DEI' running for Congress ripped her rural state as 'backwards' on podcast Christina Bohannan, a Democratic candidate in a battleground Iowa district, is facing scrutiny from Republicans over past remarks in which she said the state would be viewed as "backwards" without diversity training in schools and argued the nation’s founders were motivated by preserving slavery during the Revolutionary War. Bohannan, a law professor and former Iowa state representative, is making her third attempt to unseat incumbent Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, in the state’s 1st Congressional District after losing by less than a percentage point in 2024. The razor-thin margin has set up a high-stakes rematch this cycle, as Republicans work to defend one of their most competitive seats while highlighting Bohannan’s past positions on diversity, equity and inclusion. "DEI Queen Christina Bohannan thinks George Floyd is a role model, and George Washington should be cancelled," Republican National Committee spokesperson Zach Kraft said in a statement to Fox News Digital. "Iowans will channel the spirit of 1776 to reject this two-time loser once again so she can return to her day job calling everyone and everything racist."  Bohannan made the remarks now under GOP fire on the podcast "Under the Dome" in 2021. CROCKETT'S POTENTIAL SUCCESSOR HAS REPEATEDLY RAILED AGAINST US IN REPARATIONS PUSH: 'IT'S BEEN EVIL' Bohannan, then a state representative, said she was "really concerned" about a bill in the Iowa legislature banning diversity training, including implicit bias training, from being taught at public schools and universities. She said that implicit bias, an unconscious attitude a person may have toward someone based on race, is "very real," and is "serious." "I think that it is going to be very divisive if passed," Bohannan said at the time. "I think that it's going to send a very bad message about Iowa and that it is going to seem like are kind of this backwards state that doesn't understand there are things like systemic racism." Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds signed that bill into law in June 2021. Bohannan also said on the podcast that she was "glad" that a Republican-backed bill banning the 1619 Project, a New York Times initiative that suggests slavery is central to the nation's founding, failed during the legislative session. DEMOCRATIC LAWMAKER SUGGESTS 'SLAVE MENTALITY' BEHIND HISPANIC TRUMP VOTERS The 1619 Project focuses "on the fact that there were some Revolutionary leaders who became supportive of that Revolution because they wanted to preserve the institution of slavery," Bohannan said, noting there were other reasons for the revolution, such as taxation. Fox News Digital reached out to Bohannan for comment. Bohannan has supported diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, as well as police reform and migrant rights groups, for years. DEMOCRAT IN KEY SENATE PRIMARY SAYS SHE ‘REGRETS’ VOTE ON LAKEN RILEY ACT, DRAWS GOP BACKLASH While in the Iowa legislature, she co-sponsored a bill requiring implicit bias training for health professionals, but the bill never made it out of committee. As chairwoman of the University of Iowa law school's DEI Committee, she pushed students to support the Black Lives Matter movement in the wake of the killing of George Floyd. In a letter to students, she listed five different funds students can donate to, including the Minnesota Freedom Fund and the National Bail Out Fund, which both support defunding the police. During a candidate forum in 2020, at the time of Bohannan's first congressional campaign, she said she was "very active" in Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa, a group focused on abolishing ICE, the Washington Free Beacon reported. A year prior, Bohannan donated money to the Prairieland Freedom Fund to help bail illegal immigrants out of jail. The Prairieland Freedom Fund seeks to establish a "world without police." Fox News Digital reached out to Miller-Meeks' campaign for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea46c8059ccda1fcc1a090 Justice Dept. Targets Hundreds of Citizens in New Push for Denaturalization te 2026-04-23T16:20:24.196Z Justice Dept. Targets Hundreds of Citizens in New Push for Denaturalization The Trump administration is assigning denaturalization cases to regular prosecutors, which could lead to a surge of people stripped of U.S. citizenship. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea449a059ccda1fcc1a032 'ER' star Noah Wyle admits he blew through his money after long run on hit show te 2026-04-23T16:11:06.144Z 'ER' star Noah Wyle admits he blew through his money after long run on hit show After winning big with the success of "ER," Noah Wyle admitted he burned through nearly everything he earned on the hit show before hitting reset on his career. Wyle rose to fame playing Dr. John Carter in "ER" alongside George Clooney. He held the role for over a decade and earned multiple Emmy and Golden Globe nominations. Nearly 20 years later, Wyle admitted he was struggling with his finances before landing the lead role on HBO's "The Pitt." "Well, not to make it a sob story, but everything I pretty much had made and earned on 'ER,' I spent," he told GQ. "I’d taken it down to the studs a couple years ago, to the point where I was doing work for the money, for the experience and for the need to work." "But I was looking at the rest of my career [thinking], 'Let’s shrink this footprint down and turn it into something that’s sustainable and manageable,'" Wyle added. GEORGE CLOONEY LOOKS BACK ON 'ER' 10 YEARS LATER: IT 'WAS A NUTTY MOMENT IN MY CAREER' Wyle found himself in a funk after the COVID-19 pandemic hit and forced him to pause his career for the first time in years. During the global health crisis, Wyle said he began to hear from health care workers who were looking for TV representation similar to "ER." Wyle told The New York Times he was "profoundly depressed" as he dealt with the Hollywood strikes in 2023. Warner Bros. announced a deal to stream "The Pitt" in 2024, years after Wyle joined forces with "ER" creators R. Scott Gemmill and John Wells to create something new. At first, the trio wanted to reboot "ER," with the spotlight on what Dr. John Carter was doing in the 2020s, but negotiations with Warner Bros. fell apart. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "I just wanted to put this spotlight back on these first responders. I wanted to put the attention back on this community that needed it," Wyle told Vulture. "And Wells goes, ‘We could still do that.’" "The Pitt," which is similar to the storyline of "ER," is set in Pittsburgh and focuses on medical accuracy and modern-day health issues, rarely following the characters into their personal lives. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS While Wyle’s run on "ER" defined his career, the long hours and commitment meant passing on high-profile films like "Saving Private Ryan" and "Good Night, and Good Luck." "I had a really great first act in my career, and got associated with a show that ran for a really long time," Wyle told Vulture. "I stayed with it. What came after that came after that." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea4482059ccda1fcc19ff7 Meta is revamping its cross-app management system te 2026-04-23T16:10:42.835Z Meta is revamping its cross-app management system Meta's Accounts Center will transition to the Meta Account, which is supposed to make it easier to manage your experience on various Meta apps and devices. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea446e059ccda1fcc19fee Era computer raises $11M to build a software platform for AI gadgets te 2026-04-23T16:10:22.625Z Era computer raises $11M to build a software platform for AI gadgets Era thinks that we will see many form factors of AI hardware, including glasses, rings, and pendants Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea3fd8059ccda1fcc19f05 Legal experts skeptical of DOJ’s criminal case against Southern Poverty Law Center te 2026-04-23T15:50:48.337Z Legal experts skeptical of DOJ’s criminal case against Southern Poverty Law Center The headquarters of the Southern Poverty Law Center in Montgomery, Alabama on February 8, 2023. Legal experts Wednesday expressed doubts about the U.S. Department of Justice's attempt to prosecute the civil rights organization over allegations of fraud. (Brian Lyman/Alabama Reflector) Attorneys and law professors Wednesday expressed skepticism about the U.S. Department of Justice’s criminal case against the Southern Poverty Law Center, with few expecting the charges to lead to sanctions against the civil rights nonprofit. The indictment alleges that SPLC’s use of paid informants within white supremacist groups — a tactic SPLC used to disrupt operations and gather information passed on to law enforcement — amounted to functional support of those groups and fraud on SPLC donors. Several experts said the case amounts to political grandstanding by the Trump administration against an organization that has frequently criticized the president. “The conduct at the core of the indictment, paying confidential sources inside violent extremist groups to gather intelligence, is something federal law enforcement does as a matter of course,” said Cassandra Burke Robertson, director of the Center for Professional Ethics at Case Western Reserve University law school. “Charging a civil rights organization criminally for doing the same thing, in this political context, strikes me as an abuse of the criminal law.” She also said that the action could “backfire” on the administration because “I actually think that SPLC donors are likely to be very supportive of its work, including its past use of confidential informants, and that publicity of the matter may actually increase public support for the SPLC.” SPLC has hired Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP, based out of Atlanta, to represent the organization in the case. Several Democrats, including Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Illinois, issued statements in support of SPLC. “The Trump administration has brought this paper-thin indictment for one reason: the Southern Poverty Law Center has a long history of exposing violent white supremacist extremists who are allies of this White House,” Durbin said in a statement. “I am confident that this vindictive prosecution will fail, just like the Administration’s other efforts to target the President’s political enemies.” Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced Tuesday evening that a federal grand jury approved an 11-count indictment proposed by the U.S. DOJ. The indictment accused the SPLC of wire fraud and money laundering, charges usually reserved for organized crime groups or others who try to defraud people into giving them money. Blanche accused SPLC of “manufacturing the extremism it purports to oppose by paying sources to stoke racial hatred.” But legal experts said the indictment had little substance, however. “It is very thin, (and) does not adequately allege in my judgment any violation of the mail or wire fraud statutes (which are the indictment’s key allegations),” said John C. Coffee Jr., a professor at the Columbia University Law School, in a statement. “SPLC was under no duty to disclose to the world that it was paying secret agents to advise it about the activities of violent organizations. That it paid agents to inform it does not imply that it was supporting these organizations, even if the agents (with mixed motives) gave some of the payments to the organization.” Robertson said that organizations, including the government, regularly use confidential informants because it is an important tool to collect information about groups that actively withhold information about their activities. In the indictment, the DOJ alleged several instances of wire fraud. But Robertson said “it doesn’t seem to me there was any criminal intent at all.” “When you are paying an informant who is deeply embedded in a group that is engaged in violent activity, whether it is terrorism or others, you don’t want to risk their lives by making it clear they were receiving payments,” she said. Robertson said the indictment doesn’t even go as far as to allege any criminal intent to defraud financial institutions. The allegations were that SPLC tried to hide its activity from its donors. “That seems really problematic to me,” Robertson said. “I don’t believe the donors were, in any way, misled.” In the end, Robertson said the government will likely have a difficult time proving its case. “I would be surprised if this case made it very far in the process,” she said. “I would be absolutely shocked if it went all the way to a conviction. I think it will get dismissed earlier in the process.” States Newsroom DC Bureau reporter Jacob Fischler contributed to this reprt. This story was originally produced by Alabama Reflector, 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/69ea3fc2059ccda1fcc19ee4 17 charged across New England after massive coordinated street takeover wreaks havoc in suburban Boston town te 2026-04-23T15:50:26.739Z 17 charged across New England after massive coordinated street takeover wreaks havoc in suburban Boston town Local authorities in Massachusetts announced that they have arrested 17 people from across New England in connection to a shocking street takeover in a suburban Boston town. The takeover occurred last October, according to Randolph, Massachusetts police, who said in a release that the incident was coordinated. During the event, the intersection of North Main Street and Oak Street was closed down while drivers, "performed drifting maneuvers and donuts in the roadway." "Investigators determined that participants blocked intersections to allow drivers to perform stunts," the release said. "Spectators surrounded the area and recorded videos for social media." VIDEO SHOWS WILD NEIGHBORHOOD STREET TAKEOVER AS VIOLENT MOB PUMMELS COUPLE, BURNS TRUCK Around 100 people were present at the organized event, according to police. Dashboard camera footage from a police cruiser that arrived on scene shows brazen disregard for the arrival of authorities, as takeover participants, some wearing black face coverings, jump on the hood of the vehicle while fireworks blast off in an intersection behind them. At one point during the bedlam, a firework appears to be set off in the windshield wiper cowl, with sparks flying into the cruiser's windshield. 10 PLACES WHERE TESLA VEHICLES, DEALERSHIPS WERE ATTACKED THIS YEAR All told, 16 people from five New England states and one person from New York have been charged in connection with the takeover. William Scott Cantwell, 19, of Warwick, Rhode Island faces four charges, which include conspiracy, disorderly conduct, shoplifting by concealing merchandise and interfering with a police officer. Three suspects, Divine Truth Norris Niles, 23, of Roxbury, Massachusetts, Nazeem Vincent McLeod, 20, of Worcester, Massachusetts, and Casey Rondeau, 20, of Farmington, Maine, were all charged with conspiracy, disorderly conduct and interfering with a police officer. Jordan J. Ryan, 19, of Exeter, Rhode Island and Nahom Daniel Brook, 23, of Boston were charged with conspiracy and negligent operation of a motor vehicle. CAR EXPLODES DURING ALLEGED STREET TAKEOVER ON CHICAGO'S SOUTH SIDE AS CITY BATTLES WAVE OF INCIDENTS Daniel Lee Jordan, 19, of Gilmanton, New Hampshire was charged with conspiracy, attaching wrong plates to conceal identity and negligent operation of a motor vehicle. Nathaniel Jaymoni Urbeaz, 22, of Dedham, Massachusetts was charged with conspiracy, disguising to obstruct justice, disorderly conduct and interfering with a police officer. Jaden Williams, 23, of Putnam, Connecticut, was charged with conspiracy and attaching wrong plates to conceal identity. TEENS CHARGED AFTER SOCIAL MEDIA STUNTS KILL FRIEND, LEAVE ANOTHER WITH PERMANENT INJURIES C. Anthony R. Llenas, 23, of Boston was charged with conspiracy and disorderly conduct. The following people were charged with one count each of conspiracy: "Street takeovers create dangerous conditions for everyone involved, including the responding officers, anyone traveling in that area and residents who live nearby," said Randolph police Chief Anthony Marag. "This case required extensive investigative work and strong coordination between multiple law enforcement agencies. I commend our detectives for the time and effort they put into identifying those responsible, and I also want to recognize the patrol officers who faced a volatile situation that night and continued working to keep the community safe." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea3e35059ccda1fcc19e54 Byron York: Trump's frustration and Iran's delaying tactics te 2026-04-23T15:43:49.426Z Byron York: Trump's frustration and Iran's delaying tactics If anyone knows that President Donald Trump, for all his bluster, can mean what he says, it is the Iranians. Trump is the president who took out the powerful Qasem Soleimani, commander of Iran's Quds Force, in January 2020. Trump… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea3e21059ccda1fcc19e4b 042426_cartoon2.jpg te 2026-04-23T15:43:29.384Z 042426_cartoon2.jpg Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea3e0d059ccda1fcc19e42 04242265_cartoon1.jpg te 2026-04-23T15:43:09.418Z 04242265_cartoon1.jpg Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea3df9059ccda1fcc19e39 Gary Swing: Ballot laws are too limiting te 2026-04-23T15:42:49.262Z Gary Swing: Ballot laws are too limiting Editor: Restrictive ballot access laws exclude opposition parties and independent candidates. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea3de5059ccda1fcc19e30 Jim Rosensweet: Support our college te 2026-04-23T15:42:29.294Z Jim Rosensweet: Support our college Editor: I just read where Mohave College needs a small tax increase. Someone spoke at a public meeting saying that those who do not attend the college should not have to pay for it. That thought is short sighted. It… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea3dd0059ccda1fcc19e18 Bridge project on southbound Interstate 17 near Sedona expected to delay traffic te 2026-04-23T15:42:08.265Z Bridge project on southbound Interstate 17 near Sedona expected to delay traffic Drivers should expect delays and slow traffic when bridge work begins on the southbound I-17 by the Sedona exit on April 26. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea3db7059ccda1fcc19deb Living to 100 could become a 'choice' within five years, human biologist Gary Brecka tells Hannity te 2026-04-23T15:41:43.914Z Living to 100 could become a 'choice' within five years, human biologist Gary Brecka tells Hannity Reaching age 100 may no longer be achieved solely by genetics and luck but could become a "choice," according to human biologist Gary Brecka. Brecka joined the "Hang Out with Sean Hannity" podcast to discuss his theory that a convergence of factors may redefine what it takes to reach age 100. "I believe if you’re alive five years from today, it will be your choice whether you want to live to age 100, possibly longer," Brecka told host Sean Hannity in the episode released Thursday. Brecka is a human biologist, "biohacker" and longevity expert with years of experience studying the human body. He hosts a podcast that explores the science of aging and optimizing health. HEALTHY EATING IN MIDDLE AGE HAS THIS KEY LONGEVITY BENEFIT He said advances in early disease detection and artificial intelligence could help extend human lifespans, potentially prompting people to consider whether they want to live to 100. "We have a unique time where there's a convergence of early detection, big data and artificial intelligence," Brecka said. "So artificial intelligence can take 700 million independent variables and create an actionable result." Last year, Brecka made similar comments in an interview with Hannity, saying data "has no agenda." He said he believes artificial intelligence could allow humans to "circumvent" natural limits and take greater control over their lifespan. HOW ONE MAN DODGED ALZHEIMER'S, PLUS 'TRANS TREND' PLUNGES AT COLLEGES Brecka has also voiced support for the Trump administration’s Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) initiative. In a 2025 interview with Fox News Digital, he argued the U.S. had become the "sickest, fattest, most disease-ridden nation in the world." COMMON EATING HABIT MAY TRIGGER PREMATURE IMMUNE SYSTEM AGING, STUDY FINDS Brecka warned that Americans are "micro-poisoning" themselves through chemicals in the food supply, creating what he calls a culture of "immuno-fatigue." He went on to argue that, despite our nation spending nearly $5 trillion a year on healthcare, America leads the world in morbid obesity, Type 2 diabetes, infant mortality and maternal mortality among high-income, developed countries. "And the rates of autism are exploding from one in 10,000 to one in 34 children. Learning disabilities are on the rise, the highest rates of childhood cancer, the high rates of childhood obesity," he added. "Something has to change." Watch the full interview with Gary Brecka on YouTube. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea3da4059ccda1fcc19de2 Study shows salmon exposed to cocaine swim longer distances... no kidding te 2026-04-23T15:41:24.268Z Study shows salmon exposed to cocaine swim longer distances... no kidding To quote the late, great Rick James, "Cocaine's a hell of a drug." You probably already knew that, especially if any of you reading this were alive in the 1980s. But are its effects universal? We know what it can do to and for humans when consumed, but what about animals? ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! I'm sure you're probably thinking, "What a dumb question, Austin. Of course it's going to have a similar effect on animals." Well, as it turns out, you're right. But scientists wanted to be sure anyway, so they tested the effects of the drug out on a group of salmon. No, that's not a joke, and, no, you didn't suddenly tab over to an Onion article. According to CBS News, a group of scientists from Australia's Griffith University and the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences studied how cocaine affected salmon and their swimming habits, and the results were probably exactly what you'd predict. SMALL TOWN POLICE ON FRONT LINES OF CARTELS' DRUG WAR COSTING AMERICANS THEIR LIVES The study exposed 105 Alaskan salmon to both cocaine and benzoylecgonine — a metabolite created by the drug in the liver — and then tracked their movements. And, surprise, the fish that took a couple bumps swam nearly two times farther per week and swam almost eight miles more than those who weren't exposed to the drugs. Okay, I'm just going to say it because I know we are all thinking it, why the hell was this a scientific study? I'm pretty sure I went to school with a guy who gave his goldfish cocaine, you could have just talked to that guy and saved yourself a lot of money. It was a private school in South Florida, the drugs were a little more bourgeois. So, we haven't cured cancer yet, but we figured out that fish can swim longer when their rivers are turned into a Motley Crue concert bathroom from 1989? Sick. According to CBS, the study was spurred on by the findings that more and more of the drug is being introduced to our waterways, including a 2024 report that sharks off the coast of Brazil tested positive for both cocaine and benzoylecgonine (again, no surprise there). SHARKS IN BAHAMAS FOUND TO HAVE COCAINE AND OTHER DRUGS IN THEIR SYSTEMS, STUDY SAYS Even if that's the case, which is troubling, why waste your time studying the effects of the drug on fish. I think we could have figured that out on our own. The next time some loser tells me to "trust the science," I'm going to bring up the fact that scientists from not one, but TWO different countries needed to confirm that fish get more work done on coke. We are truly living in the dumbest timeline imaginable. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea3d90059ccda1fcc19dd9 Jay Glazer hints 2026 NFL Draft could be rocked by bombshell move te 2026-04-23T15:41:04.656Z Jay Glazer hints 2026 NFL Draft could be rocked by bombshell move Based on what Jay Glazer's hearing 2026 NFL Draft is about to heat up in a rather big way. What's this bombshell that's going to hit the Draft tonight at 8 p.m. ET from Pittsburgh? Are we about to get a major trade into a top spot? Will a team trade with the Arizona Cardinals to get into the No. 3 spot, which has been a loud rumor this week? At this point, Glazer isn't saying exactly what's coming. 'NFL REDZONE' HOST SCOTT HANSON PREDICTS WILD FIRST ROUND OF THE NFL DRAFT "I know something that’s going on, I just can’t say it yet because I was told you can’t say it until kind of getting on the clock there," Glazer said on Wednesday during an episode of "Wake Up Barstool" on Fox Sports. The No. 1 pick is all but finalized. Fernando Mendoza will go to the Las Vegas Raiders unless there's some sort of last-minute shocking development bombshell that nobody saw coming. ALABAMA QB TY SIMPSON SAYS FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST FUELS CONFIDENCE HEADING INTO 2026 NFL DRAFT Would the Cowboys trade into the No. 3 slot? At 83 years old, Jerry Jones is running out of opportunities to play for Super Bowls. Is he antsy enough to pull the trigger with the Cardinals dangling a top pick? Earlier this month, NFL Insider Todd McShay floated the possibility of Jerry trading up from No. 12 and into the No. 3 spot to select Texas Tech DE David Bailey. What about other teams who could be active tonight? There's buzz that the Saints, Chiefs and the Rams could be active. Like the pro he is, Glazer isn't trying to ruin the NFL's big show in Pittsburgh. During an appearance on Vegas' VSiN network, the NFL Insider refused to reveal exactly what the Rams have planned at No. 13, but he doesn't see that as a trade-up spot for other teams. "They're not going to trade the pick," Glazer announced. "There's been talks about them trading up. I don't see that happening, but I don't see them trading the pick for a player at this point." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea3d7b059ccda1fcc19db0 He Was Exonerated in a Murder and Elected to Office. He May Never Serve. te 2026-04-23T15:40:43.056Z He Was Exonerated in a Murder and Elected to Office. He May Never Serve. Calvin Duncan, who became a lawyer and an advocate for incarcerated people, was recently elected criminal court clerk in New Orleans. Lawmakers are racing to abolish the job. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea3d66059ccda1fcc19d94 X is shutting down Communities because of low usage and lots of spam te 2026-04-23T15:40:22.075Z X is shutting down Communities because of low usage and lots of spam X Communities are no more. Only a fraction of X users were using Communities, and much of that use was spam, the company said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea3b24059ccda1fcc19d3a White Sox's Munetaka Murakami, Colson Montgomery combine to achieve historic home run feat te 2026-04-23T15:30:44.897Z White Sox's Munetaka Murakami, Colson Montgomery combine to achieve historic home run feat Chicago White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami and shortstop Colson Montgomery homered their way into Major League Baseball history on Wednesday night. Murakami and Montgomery both homered in the White Sox's 11-7 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field, becoming the first set of teammates to each homer in four consecutive games for in MLB history. Murakami made additional history, as it was the fifth straight game he had homered in, tying Major League Baseball’s rookie record. He also tied the White Sox’s team record for most consecutive games to homer in. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Montgomery was the first of the two White Sox sluggers to go yard, as he blasted Diamondbacks starter Eduardo Rodriguez’s 88 mph cutter 423 feet into the left-field seats to cut the Diamondbacks' lead to 6-4. The Japanese rookie followed Montgomery’s lead when he demolished Diamondbacks relief pitcher Ryan Thompson’s 91 mph fastball 451 feet over the center-field wall to cut the lead to 10-7 in the top of the seventh inning. The rookie, in just 24 games, has already managed to make his manager speechless. "I've run out of things to say," White Sox manager Will Venable said. "Obviously, he continues to put himself in a really good spot to take good swings on good pitches. He's making great swing decisions, making a ton of contact and when he hits it, he hits it really hard." "Even the singles he's hitting are hard. The damage is incredible and it's impressive to watch." MLB PITCHER SHARES PHOTO WITH TRUMP AT TURNING POINT USA EVENT, CALLS IT AN 'INCREDIBLE HONOR' Murakami joined A.J. Pierzynski (2012), Paul Konerko (2011), Carlos Lee (2003), Frank Thomas (twice in 1994), Ron Kittle (1983) and Greg Luzinski (1983) as White Sox hitters who have homered five straight games. He also became the 13th rookie in big-league history to go deep in five straight, according to MLB.com. Murakami has done most of his damage on the road, hitting eight of his 10 overall homers on the year in opposing ballparks. His 10 home runs are the most in MLB history by a Japanese-born player in his first 24 games. Murakami is second to only Houston Astros’ Yordan Alvarez (11 home runs) in MLB in home runs. The White Sox signed Murakami to a two-year, $34 million contract after his successful run in Nippon Professional Baseball, and the early returns have been promising. In 24 games, Murakami has a .256 batting average with 10 home runs, 19 RBI, and an astounding 1.026 OPS. Murakami and Montgomery have been a force atop the White Sox lineup, as in 24 games, Montgomery has just a .218 batting average but has provided some power with seven home runs and 18 RBI. The dynamic duo will look to keep their home run streaks rolling when the White Sox (9-15) face the Diamondbacks (14-10) in the final game of a three-game set on Thursday at 3:40 p.m. ET. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea3b11059ccda1fcc19d31 KEN CUCCINELLI: Virginia voted yes, will the courts vote the same way? te 2026-04-23T15:30:25.266Z KEN CUCCINELLI: Virginia voted yes, will the courts vote the same way? On April 21, Virginia voters narrowly approved a referendum to let the Democrat-controlled General Assembly redraw the state’s congressional map, replacing districts drawn by the bipartisan commission voters themselves created in 2020 by a huge 2 to 1 margin. The margin on this week’s referendum was slim — roughly 51.5 percent to 48.5 percent. But the vote, dramatic as it was, is not the final chapter. Three lawsuits, raising four distinct (state) constitutional challenges, are already in courts. And the institution that will ultimately decide whether this referendum stands is not the United States Supreme Court. It is the Supreme Court of Virginia. All of the challenges here are rooted entirely in the Virginia Constitution — specifically, in whether the General Assembly followed Virginia’s own rules for amending its Constitution. This fight begins and ends in Richmond. The first two challenges, already before the Virginia Supreme Court, attack the process by which the amendment received its first passage on October 31, 2025. Virginia’s Constitution, in Article XII, Section 1, prescribes a specific two-step process for amendments. A proposed amendment must first pass both chambers of the General Assembly, then there must be an intervening election. After that intervening election, and a second passage at the subsequent session, the amendment goes before voters. TOP MARYLAND DEMOCRAT DEFIES JEFFRIES ON MID-CYCLE REDISTRICTING PUSH TO BOOT STATE'S LONE REPUBLICAN The challengers argue that two violations took place regarding the first passage of the amendment. The first passage did not occur during a proper session of the General Assembly. It took place during a special session originally convened by then-Governor Youngkin in 2024 to address a budget dispute. The "Yes" men argue that session was technically never adjourned — it was kept open for nearly two years — and Democrats used it to pass the redistricting amendment. Opponents contend this exceeded the scope of the special session’s call, which was limited to budget matters. Expanding it to encompass a constitutional amendment on redistricting would have required a two-thirds vote that never occurred. A Tazewell County circuit judge agreed, declaring the action "void, ab initio" — void from the beginning — under Article IV, Section 6, and Article V, Section 5, of the Virginia Constitution. The second procedural challenge goes to the heart of Article XII’s timing requirements. Because first passage occurred during the 2025 election rather than before a general election, challengers argue there was no intervening election between the first and second passages. The entire point of the intervening-election requirement is to give voters a voice — a chance to weigh in on the legislators who will cast the decisive second vote. That democratic safeguard, opponents say, was circumvented. At the time of first passage on October 31, 2025, over one million Virginians had already voted in the 2025 election — the same election the "Yes" men want to legally treat as the required ‘intervening election.’ A third challenge was heard today in Tazewell County Circuit Court. It involves Article XII, Section 1’s mandate that a proposed amendment may not be submitted to voters "sooner than ninety days after final passage by the General Assembly." The question is straightforward: did ninety days actually elapse between the second passage and the commencement of voting on the referendum? Challengers say it did not, and that this is not a technicality — it is a bright-line constitutional requirement. Second passage occurred on January 19, 2026. Open voting in Virginia’s 45-day election began on March 6, 2026. You do the math. The last day to vote was Tuesday, April 21st, so the "Yes" men will argue that what counts is that 90 days elapsed between second passage and election day — April 21st. The Judge in Tazewell ruled today that the 90-day requirement was not complied with, and so, as of this writing, he has enjoined the certification of the referendum. Like all other matters, this will ultimately be decided by the Virginia Supreme Court. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION The fourth challenge takes aim at the proposed map itself. In Richmond Circuit Court a hearing was held on Monday and a ruling is pending. Challengers argue that the proposed congressional districts violate Article II, Section 6, of the Virginia Constitution, which requires that "every electoral district shall be composed of contiguous and compact territory." The compactness challenge is independent of the procedural claims—even if the amendment survives the Article XII challenges, the maps must still pass constitutional muster on their own terms. And these may be the most extremely gerrymandered maps in modern Virginia history. So, what’s next? Based on ancient Virginia precedent, the Virginia Supreme Court allowed the vote to proceed but made clear it would take up the constitutional questions afterward. Briefs have been filed or are due shortly. The Tazewell and Richmond circuit court rulings will surely be appealed, funneling everything upward to the same seven justices in Richmond. If the Virginia Supreme Court strikes down the amendment on any of the three procedural grounds, the referendum result is nullified. The bipartisan commission’s maps would remain in effect for 2026 and beyond. If the court upholds the amendment process but strikes down the maps on compactness grounds, the General Assembly would presumably need to draw new, less extreme maps. And if the court upholds everything, the new Democratic-drawn districts would reshape Virginia’s congressional delegation heading into the 2026 midterms. Virginia’s Constitution has rules about how it may be changed, and those rules exist to prevent the kind of rushed, extreme rewrite that occurred here. Now it is up to the Virginia Supreme Court to decide whether the process that produced this referendum honored those rules — or broke them. Stay tuned! CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM KEN CUCCINELLI Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea36d7059ccda1fcc19c04 Yankees announcer says team should win a World Series before breaking longstanding jersey tradition te 2026-04-23T15:12:23.024Z Yankees announcer says team should win a World Series before breaking longstanding jersey tradition New York Yankees broadcaster Michael Kay grew up in the Bronx, so he knows all about the Bronx Bombers tradition. Well, it seems like the Yankees are making their biggest stretch away from it, after it was revealed Wednesday that the Yankees have an official alternate jersey for the first time in its team's 120-plus year history. The news came amid reports Wednesday that players had discussed the possibility of a third jersey to wear on the road with team higher-ups. MLB.com reported that that the third jersey had been in the works "for a while." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Kay said he "couldn't care less" if the Yankees deviated from their tradition, but his "problem with this" is that "it can’t be a one-way street." Kay said if he were owner Hal Steinbrenner, who "give[s] you guys everything," he'd tell them to "win me a championship, and I'll give you things like this." "All I’ve seen over these years, ‘Let’s make things great for the players. Let’s give the players everything they want.’ And they deserve to have great things. It’s not an easy job, but they’re well compensated for it. But you pay top dollar, you have a state-of-the-art clubhouse, you travel in style, you stay in the best hotels. OK, great, that stuff should be," Kay continued. "But the extra little things, ‘Let us grow our hair longer. Can we wear beards?’ Well then, win me a championship. Because if I’m going to move away from the Yankees and what the Yankees stand for, then I’m going to need something back from you." "The players are probably saying, ‘We want to have fun like all the other teams. They have all these wacky uniforms.’ Win me a championship. Maybe that’s the deal. Win me a championship. I don’t think that’s a big ask." MLB PITCHER SHARES PHOTO WITH TRUMP AT TURNING POINT USA EVENT, CALLS IT AN 'INCREDIBLE HONOR' The Yankees' navy blue batting practice tops, similar to their road spring training uniforms, were the ones that were approved to be worn in games. The Yankees have taken part in wearing different jerseys in the past, including Players' Weekend from 2017 through 2019, a nod to the 1912 team while playing in Boston on the 100th anniversary of Fenway Park's opening, and jerseys commemorating the Black Yankees in 1996. The Yankees also wore replicas of their 1921 road uniforms for the first Field of Dreams game in 2021. However, none of those jerseys were ever officially put into the rotation. The Yankees also remain the only team to have no last names on the back of their jerseys, home or away. They are also only one of two teams, including the Athletics, without a City Connect jersey. The Athletics, currently in Sacramento after their lease in Oakland expired following the 2024 season, are set to begin play in Las Vegas in 2028. Steinbrenner has been apt to change in recent years. The Yankees added an advertisement patch on their jerseys in 2023, and beginning last year, "well-groomed" facial hair below the lip was reintroduced after a 50-year ban by Steinbrenner's father, George. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea36af059ccda1fcc19bf2 Pat Fallon launches bid for House Oversight Committee chairman as James Comer's term limit nears te 2026-04-23T15:11:43.601Z Pat Fallon launches bid for House Oversight Committee chairman as James Comer's term limit nears FIRST ON FOX: Rep. Pat Fallon, R-Texas, is throwing his hat in the ring for the role of House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman. House Republicans impose a 6-year term limit for committee chairs, meaning current Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., can’t serve in the role for an additional term.  Fallon is now the only declared Republican candidate for the role.  "I think one of the missions should be to expose the hypocrisy and lack of direction of the left. They're focusing on divisiveness and opposing President Trump," Fallon told Fox News Digital during an exclusive interview. "How about focusing on the country and the growth and prosperity of the greatest country history has ever known?" FLORIDA REPUBLICAN REP NEAL DUNN ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT FROM CONGRESS AFTER FIVE TERMS The Texas congressman specifically pointed out he intends to tackle and expose the rampant fraud that has rocked the country, COVID-19 misuse of taxpayer dollars, and addressed foreign funding behind agitator groups that have plagued college campuses and cities across the country.  "If a foreign national that is beyond our jurisdiction is funding a protest, anti-American protest, we need to expose the Americans that are taking the funds," Fallon told Fox News Digital. "The left would have you believe that every political protest is organic. It's just people that are fed up and they get on social media and they talk to other like-minded folks.  "And they say, the powers that be, we will hold you [accountable]. That's not what's going on here," Fallon added. "If you were in Beijing, if you were a Chinese communist, what better way to chip away at an open society than fund their malcontents?" MUTINY THREAT SPARKS HOUSE GOP INFIGHTING AHEAD OF TRUMP VISIT: 'JUST MORE STUPID' Fallon was sworn into the U.S. Congress in January 2021. A former Air Force Captain and graduate of Notre Dame, he represents parts of northeastern Texas. In regard to widescale Medicare and Medicaid fraud being exposed in various states across the U.S., Fallon said no states are off limits for investigation, but that mismanagement of state policy can make a difference in fraud prevention.  "Medicare, Medicaid fraud, particularly Medicaid fraud is systemic across the country, red and blue states," Fallon explained. "The difference is in the red states, where this fraud is occurring, the leadership is far more apt to expose it once they get a hint that something's going on, [whereas] the blue states largely look the other way. That's the biggest difference." COMER VOWS MINNESOTA FRAUD PROBE WILL EXPAND TO OTHER STATES AMID MOUNTING SCRUTINY "If you get caught most of the time, and this is what most Americans have no idea, it's not even, you're not even criminally prosecuted," Fallon continued. "It's a civil action that's taken. You're compelled to pay some of that money back and then you just go along your way. And you can't work with the federal government anymore." "That's a pretty light sentence for stealing a significant amount of funds," Fallon added.  The GOP faces an uphill battle in the 2026 midterm elections, which will determine whether the Republican party maintains the majority in both the House and Senate. A NARROW MARGIN: TRUMP TAPS HOUSE REPUBLICANS FOR HIS SECOND ADMINISTRATION President Donald Trump traveled to Nevada and Arizona last week to tout his Working Families Tax Cuts, also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill, which includes policies surrounding no tax on tips and overtime.  Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., as well as other Republican senators have been hitting the road for several weeks as the GOP looks to promote economic opportunity ahead of the midterms.  "Republicans made big changes to the tax code that benefit millions of Americans, and we need to make sure they know about it. It’s important that Republicans use every opportunity to educate the public on how the Working Families Tax Cuts deliver safe streets, more money in your pocket, and new opportunities to get ahead," Thune said in a statement. Should the Republicans lose the majority in the House, Fallon would be leading the party as Ranking Member of the Oversight Committee unless the GOP were to maintain power in the lower chamber.  "God forbid we would go into the minority and I would become a ranking member," Fallon said. "We have to defend President Trump because these folks are infected with wokeness and all they're going to do is talk about impeachment, 25th Amendment and take their eye off the ball again for American prosperity." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea369c059ccda1fcc19be9 Google engineer stole AI secrets for China, Senate hears in explosive testimony te 2026-04-23T15:11:24.163Z Google engineer stole AI secrets for China, Senate hears in explosive testimony A former CIA officer told senators Wednesday that a Google engineer who stole cutting-edge AI secrets for China went on to use the technology to build a company. The testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee comes as lawmakers warn of growing national security threats tied to Chinese intellectual property theft in critical technologies like artificial intelligence. President Donald Trump has made AI a cornerstone of his policy agenda, calling for a single federal regulatory framework instead of a patchwork of state laws. His administration has also pushed to accelerate data center development and strengthen U.S. competitiveness against China. Tom Lyons, with more than 20 years of experience in the U.S. government and private sector on Chinese economic espionage, told lawmakers the deck is stacked against American companies. EX-GOOGLE ENGINEER FOUND GUILTY OF STEALING AI SECRETS FOR CHINESE COMPANIES "American firms are not competing against Chinese rivals in any normal sense," Lyons said. "They are competing against the largest intelligence apparatus in the world, one whose mission includes putting American companies out of business." "This is not GM versus Ford," he told lawmakers in his opening remarks. "This is a U.S. startup versus the resources of China’s military, the People’s Liberation Army." Lyons cautioned that the current approach leaves companies largely on their own to counter state-backed threats, treating what he described as a national security issue as a corporate compliance problem. His warning reflects concerns raised by a recent high-profile case involving a former Google employee stealing secrets for China. AMERICA MUST POWER AI WITH SPEED AND DISCIPLINE — OR CHINA WILL DOMINATE In January, federal prosecutors said Linwei Ding, a former Google software engineer also known as Leon Ding, was convicted on multiple counts of economic espionage and theft of trade secrets after stealing thousands of pages of confidential AI-related information for the benefit of China. 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U.S. officials have long argued that Chinese intellectual property theft has cost the American economy billions of dollars in revenue and thousands of jobs, posing a significant national security risk. China has repeatedly denied engaging in such activity. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea3688059ccda1fcc19be0 Walz shrugs off Minnesota's massive fraud scandal, claims GOP using it as 'excuse' te 2026-04-23T15:11:04.621Z Walz shrugs off Minnesota's massive fraud scandal, claims GOP using it as 'excuse' Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz shrugged off the fraud scandal in his state during an interview on Jimmy Kimmel's show on Wednesday, and said it was an excuse by the GOP to demonize the immigrant community. "Mixed into all this is this—these multiple cases of benefits fraud that were happening," Kimmel said. "Now, I want to ask you: Did it take an extraordinarily long time for you to know that that was happening? Is that just something that has been spread?" Walz said no and turned it back on President Donald Trump, saying, "It happens in other states. We were going back—many of these people were prosecuted in 2021. He used it as an excuse because it was a perfect thing to do to say there was fraud. Imagine that—you know, coming from this guy, he would know fraud where it was at." Kimmel then referred to Trump as "Sigmund Fraud." TIM WALZ FIRES BACK AT TRUMP ACCUSATION OF 'INCOMPETENCE,' DODGES ON RESPONSIBILITY FOR FRAUD IN MINNESOTA "Demonize immigrant communities, especially the Somali community. And I said what he was doing was—the programs in Minnesota, look, we are a generous state. We’re also, like California, we’re a payer state. We pay more in than we get back to support 'red' states that don’t support their people. But, they came in to try and destroy those programs and, you know, that’s again rich, destroy programs that don’t help them by billionaires who commit this fraud. But no, it was an excuse for them to do it. Thank goodness the people of Minnesota showed the courage, stood up, and pushed back," Walz said. The White House did not immediately return a request for comment from Fox News Digital. A massive fraud scheme targeting Medicaid, the "Feeding Our Future" program, and more has unfolded in Minnesota over the last couple of years and has made headlines over the last few months as more charges have been handed down. Federal authorities in Minnesota said in December the fraud could be more than $9 billion, which Walz and other officials disputed. BLAGOJEVICH TELLS WALZ IF HE DIDN'T 'DO IT', GO DOWN FIGHTING: ‘MAKES ME THINK HIS HANDS ARE UNCLEAN' Kimmel also asked Walz if the fraud scandal contributed to his decision not to run for re-election. "No. And I think for me, look, two terms is probably enough. I think we get enough of people making careers out of this. Just candidly, Minnesota had a pretty tough year. In June of last year, we finished a legislative session—we’re evenly divided, 67-67 in the House, 35-34 in the Senate—but the most extraordinary politician and person I ever worked with was Melissa Hortman, who was gunned down in June of last year," Walz said. He continued, "She and I were partners in doing this work, or whatever. And then the Annunciation shooting... and I think it just kind of got to the point—the fraud stuff on that, Republicans run it up, they put money in it. I just, it was most important for me that we hold the seat with a progressive Democrat, which we will do now. And so, a lot of things went into it, and I’ve got other things I think I can add." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Hortman, a member of the Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), and her husband, Mark Hortman, were fatally shot in Brooklyn Park by a suspect impersonating a police officer in June of 2025, according to police. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea3673059ccda1fcc19bb7 Trump Administration Reclassifies Medical Marijuana, Loosening Restrictions te 2026-04-23T15:10:43.118Z Trump Administration Reclassifies Medical Marijuana, Loosening Restrictions The rule moves F.D.A.-approved marijuana and state-regulated marijuana out of the Schedule I category, which includes drugs like heroin. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea365c059ccda1fcc19b8f New “Toucan” signal activated at Euclid and Second, site of fatal UA crosswalk crash te 2026-04-23T15:10:20.555Z New “Toucan” signal activated at Euclid and Second, site of fatal UA crosswalk crash The City of Tucson has activated a new “Toucan” pedestrian and bicycle signal at North Euclid Avenue and East Second Street as part of a broader effort to improve pedestrian safety near campus. The signal is in response to public outcry after the Oct. 30 deaths of students Sophia Akimi Troetel, 21;  Josiah Patrick Santos, 22; and 21-year-old Katya Rosaura Castillo-Mendoza, who were struck while crossing Euclid Avenue in a marked crosswalk on the night before Halloween.  The driver, 19-year-old UA student Louis John Artal, surrendered to police hours after the incident and was charged with manslaughter. He has pleaded not guilty and is set to go on trial Nov. 3. The families of the students who died filed a notice of claim — a precursor to a lawsuit — against the city of Tucson on Tuesday, April 21. The notice says the city was aware of how dangerous the crosswalk was but it “affirmatively maintained the existing condition, and failed to timely install either the chosen permanent remedy or meaningful interim protections.” The deaths sparked widespread grief and outrage across Tucson, with students and residents demanding immediate safety improvements at the intersection long known for heavy foot traffic and fast moving vehicles. The system being installed at Second and Euclid is more advanced than the HAWK (High-intensity Activated CrossWalk) signals at nearly 90 intersections citywide.  “This one is called a Toucan traffic signal,” said Lindsey Salcido, a public information specialist with the Tucson Department of Transportation & Mobility. “It essentially means two can cross – cyclists and pedestrians –  at the same time, together during a dedicated signal phase.” Unlike standard HAWK signals, which are designed for pedestrian crossings only, the Toucan signal accommodates both bikes and foot traffic simultaneously, a key distinction for an area heavily used by students. “It provides improved safety for pedestrians and cyclists, especially because of the location,” Salcido said. “There is a lot of pedestrian traffic and a lot of people riding bicycles.” The system, part of Tucson’s broader bicycle and pedestrian crossing program, is activated by a push button that stops traffic when needed. Once activated, drivers get a red light and are required to stop while pedestrians get the go-ahead to cross, creating a controlled crossing environment.  The Toucan signal, city officials said, is one of the most effective tools available for improving safety at complex crossings like Euclid and Second. As part of the project, city officials installed north and south signal crossings to manage pedestrian traffic flow. The design also allows more space for people moving through the intersection, addressing congestion that often builds during peak class times “It can be a little scary walking across this crosswalk because sometimes people can’t stop in time or swerve to try and get out of the way, or stop in the middle of the crosswalk,” said Alyssa Hernandez, who lives near the intersection and regularly crosses the street there.  Hernandez said she walks the area daily and often in the morning when traffic is at its busiest. She said crossing the road can be unpredictable. For some pedestrians, the memory of last year’s crash still shapes how they move through the intersection. “My friends and I use this crosswalk, sometimes even at night,” said resident Trent Miles. “Knowing what happened last year, we are kind of afraid every time we cross the street.” The UA area project is part of the city’s larger plan to install HAWK systems at four intersections across Tucson: East Prince and North Los Altos, East Fort Lowell and North Geronimo Avenue, East Speedway and North Second Avenue, and East Speedway and North Belvedere Avenue. City officials say the goal is to reduce crashes and increase driver awareness in high-risk areas, especially near the university, where foot and bike traffic remain constant day and night.  Arizona Sonoran News is a news service of the University of Arizona School of Journalism. The post New “Toucan” signal activated at Euclid and Second, site of fatal UA crosswalk crash appeared first on AZ Luminaria. 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As Sloth World Orlando prepares to open a 7,500-square-foot, cage-free rainforest for sloths, reports surfaced that at least 31 sloths have been found dead under the venue's care, according to reports by the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). More than two dozen sloths perished in a warehouse around two minutes from the Sloth World Orlando location between December 2024 and February 2025, the FWC said, as Fox35 reported.   STATE'S RARE FREEZE GIVES RESIDENTS AND VISITORS GREEN LIGHT TO COLLECT STUNNED INVASIVE IGUANAS Under Florida statutes, Sloth World had no obligation to report the deaths. However, during a routine and unannounced inspection in August 2025, the FWC investigators inquired about previous sloth deaths, according to Fox35. The FWC report found that 21 sloths died shortly after arriving in December 2024. An additional 10 sloths, shipped from Peru in February 2025, also died. The FWC believes that the sloths that arrived in December died from "cold stun." A previous co-owner told FWC the warehouse was not ready for the incoming sloths — but that it was too late to cancel the shipment, Fox35 reported. The previous co-owner claimed the building did not have running water or electricity for a period of time. Space heaters were purchased and powered with an extension cord from a nearby building, the previous co-owner alleged. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER At some point, the fuse tripped, leaving the sloths with no heat for at least one night, according to the report. The report also noted that the coldest recorded temperature was 46 degrees on Dec. 22. Two sloths were dead on arrival in the February 2025 shipment from Peru. The remaining eight sloths "appeared emaciated and in very poor health" — and later died, according to the report. Fox35 reported that it reached out to the current owner, who vehemently denied the allegations. "Recently, our facility has been managing a difficult situation involving a foreign virus," he told Fox35. "We have worked tirelessly alongside our veterinarian, the Florida Department of Agriculture and other outside experts to successfully identify the virus and address it." CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES "We are aware of rumors such as claiming that our sloths were 'cold-stunned' or left without water and electricity. These claims are entirely false," the owner continued. "The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) conducted a thorough inspection of our facility just last week, found absolutely no wrongdoings and fully renewed our license," he added. FWC did not issue formal violations, noting no "intentional malconduct," but gave a verbal warning regarding cage sizes. Sloth World Orlando, a planned "slotharium" on International Drive, was originally slated to open in March 2026, positioning itself as a first-of-its-kind, conservation-focused attraction featuring dozens of sloths. The project has faced delays and is now expected to open later in 2026, with the timeline shifting as the facility works through operational challenges. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Investigators cited factors such as cold exposure, transport stress and poor health on arrival, while the company disputes claims of inadequate conditions. Despite the controversy, the attraction is continuing to move forward, though it remains under close public scrutiny. "We have always prioritized the health and well-being of our animals, investing millions into their care and habitats," the current owner said, according to Fox35. "We remain deeply committed to the continued care, safety and health of our sloth population." Kelly McGreal of Fox News Digital contributed reporting. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea3406059ccda1fcc19aed Salmon raises $100M in equity and debt to bring digital credit to underbanked Filipinos te 2026-04-23T15:00:22.883Z Salmon raises $100M in equity and debt to bring digital credit to underbanked Filipinos Salmon is targeting underbanked Filipinos, with little to no credit history, as well as people unhappy with the incumbent lenders' reliability issues. 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CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER → These under-the-radar spots serve up top-rated, all-you-can-eat feasts without the big-city price tag. → Doctors say a few unexpected pantry staples could help you sleep better and ditch the supplements. → A viral at-home recipe reveals the simple trick to recreating a Chick-fil-A fan favorite. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOOD AND DRINK NEWS → A sommelier hit dozens of top restaurants in a record-breaking sprint — and revealed what the experience was really like. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea31ee059ccda1fcc19a8b Country singer Mark Chesnutt says alcoholism 'almost killed' him, admits he drank a handle of vodka a day te 2026-04-23T14:51:26.186Z Country singer Mark Chesnutt says alcoholism 'almost killed' him, admits he drank a handle of vodka a day Mark Chesnutt's alcoholism nearly cost him his life. During an appearance on the "Big D & Bubba" radio show last week, the "Brother Jukebox" singer, 62, got candid about the pitfalls of his addiction, admitting that he was once drinking a handle of vodka a day in order to cope, and explained how he managed to find sobriety. "I quit drinking, and that was a big deal for me. That was a huge thing for me. It just about killed me," he said. "There’s no other way to say it. It almost killed me." COUNTRY SINGER MARK CHESNUTT HAS ‘NEW HEART’ AFTER UNDERGOING EMERGENCY SURGERY, CANCELING UPCOMING SHOWS "I went through a period there that was really bad after my back surgery [in 2021]. I just sat around and drank all the time," he continued. "That's all I could do. I couldn't eat. I was pretty — I was miserable all the time. I started out drinking beer. That was mostly what I drank. I drank beer and some whiskey every now and then ... and then I got to drinking wine ... And then I graduated to the vodka and started hitting the vodka really, really hard." "Me and ol' Tito’s, best friends for a long time," he said.  When asked how much vodka he'd go through in a day, he admitted, "I’d go through about a handle... It got bad." Chesnutt said he feels better now than he did when he was a younger "drunk" in his 20s and 30s. "When you get older, you slow down a little bit. And we don't have the energy we had when we were in our 30s, 40s, 20s," he said. "But actually, that's what they tell me I'm supposed to feel like, but I don't feel like that. I feel like I have more energy than I had when I was in my 30s." JOHN RICH SAYS GAMBLING ADDICTION BECAME 'GROSS' MISUSE OF GOD-GIVEN SUCCESS "Because when I was in my 30s, I was drinking a lot. In my 40s, I was drinking a lot. 50s I was drinking way too much. And so, that's when I quit. And I couldn't get on stage and do what I did when I was drunk when I was younger. I wasn't a functioning drunk anymore. I was just a drunk," he said with a laugh. "I feel so good now, man. I wake up every day and thank the good Lord that I’m still kicking," he added. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER In 2024, Chesnutt shared a health update on social media and thanked his followers for their unwavering support.  "Well folks, doc says I got a new heart!," the caption read. "I’m recovering comfortably at home with my family. Today we sat on the porch just soaking in the sun and that beautiful Texas weather. But I can’t wait to get back to pickin’ and singin’ with all my favorite fans! Thank you for all the well-wishes and prayers. They have helped and meant the world to me in my time of need. I appreciate you all so very much. See yuh soon!" LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS One week prior, the country music star was hospitalized before undergoing emergency quadruple bypass surgery, according to an Instagram post shared by his team, and was forced to cancel some shows. "Mark Chesnutt, one of the most signatured country music voices of the 90s and a honky tonk mainstay for more than three decades, experienced a heart health issue over the weekend that hospitalized him Sunday evening, June 16; Mark underwent emergency quadruple bypass surgery," the post read. In October 2025, Chesnutt canceled another string of concerts after being hospitalized. "Mark was admitted to Baton Rouge General Hospital Thursday morning after his flight arrived for the concert with Alabama," Chesnutt's rep told Fox News Digital. "He is still in the hospital today for testing on a low sodium count and very high blood pressure. He is stable." On the "Big D & Bubba" radio show, he gave an update, saying, "I feel good now. After the heart surgery thing I felt like… It’s been rough. I put my body through a lot. And I paid for it. But you know, I feel a lot better." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea31da059ccda1fcc19a82 WWE star Kit Wilson dishes on popular character change, bringing in new fans te 2026-04-23T14:51:06.131Z WWE star Kit Wilson dishes on popular character change, bringing in new fans WWE star Kit Wilson needed to go through some character changes before he was featured again on "Friday Night SmackDown." He lost his Pretty Deadly tag team partner due to a serious injury, and needed to start a singles run of his own. While the recent run hasn’t yielded any championships as of yet, he’s been able to garner attention in a way that hasn’t really been seen before on WWE TV. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Wilson’s gimmick calls out toxic masculinity among his fellow pro wrestlers. He reads poetry, writes in his journal and puts "toxic" superstars on notice. He told Fox News Digital he believed "things are looking up." "I’m feeling pretty good," Wilson said before WrestleMania 42. "You know, obviously, it came from a sad place, it came from a dark place, losing my tag-team partner. He’s out injured at the moment. I miss him. I hope for him to be back. But yeah, we’re on a trajectory right now. We’re on a singles run right now. Things are looking up. "I’m feeling more confident than ever. I’m more passionate than ever. I’m feeling this fire within me. And look, things haven’t been going my way. I’ve been losing. I’ve been losing. I’ve been cursed. I’ve been cursed. I’m feeling so good, I’m pushing forward. I’m pushing all the way to the top and I’m not stopping until I get to the top." Wilson’s character has caught on so much that he’s been able to bring in some new fans. WWE NXT STAR TONY D'ANGELO WARNS TITLE CONTENDERS HE'S ON A 'PATH OF DESTRUCTION' The average sports fan who may not be interested in WWE or is passing through SmackDown while channel flipping has been able to stop and see Wilson in action. "I do think that is something that is very big and important to me. When I started, there was a lot of people who I looked up to that weren’t the stereotypical people. I didn’t like the kind of ‘bad a--,’ I didn’t like the bold, aggressive, angry man for no reason. I liked the vibrant characters. When I started on the independent scene in the UK, Noam Dar – who is now in NXT – I looked up to him so much because I felt like I related to him more. "So, for me to be able to be doing this specific character right now, this Kit Wilson era, it’s kind of inspiring because who maybe see themselves through it because it’s not the stereotypical aggressive, angry, ‘toxic,’ man, yeah, I feel really good about that." Wilson wasn’t scheduled in a match at WrestleMania 42, but he did appear in a segment with John Cena, The Miz and Danhausen. Unfortunately, it ended with Danhausen’s allies punching him in the groin. Still, to go from a mid-card singles competitor to being involved in WrestleMania in any regard is huge achievement in its own right. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea31c6059ccda1fcc19a70 'Pro-life Spiderman' sentenced to prison for climbing Las Vegas Sphere te 2026-04-23T14:50:46.512Z 'Pro-life Spiderman' sentenced to prison for climbing Las Vegas Sphere A Nevada judge sentenced a self-described "pro-life Spider-Man" to 45 days in jail, along with a suspended sentence and probation, after he climbed the Las Vegas Sphere in a stunt that authorities said caused tens of thousands of dollars in damage, according to court records. Maison Des Champs, 26, was sentenced Monday to a 364-day jail term, with all but 45 days suspended, and one year of probation after pleading guilty to a gross misdemeanor charge of acting with willful or wanton disregard for the safety of people or property, according to court records. Des Champs is currently in custody and is expected to be released on or around June 4, 2026, according to jail records. He was also ordered to pay $77,270.32 in restitution to Sphere Entertainment Company. LAS VEGAS MEN WHO PLEADED GUILTY TO MOWING DOWN RETIRED POLICE CHIEF LEARN SENTENCE The Sphere sustained about $100,000 in damage during the February 2024 stunt, according to local outlet FOX5 Vegas. Des Champs climbed the exterior of the 366-foot Las Vegas landmark on Feb. 7, 2024, livestreaming the stunt as part of a fundraising effort tied to his anti-abortion activism, according to reports. The climber said the effort was intended to support a pregnant woman he identified as "Isabel," according to a fundraiser he launched through the nonprofit Let Them Live. HOMEOWNER ARRESTED AFTER ARMED CLASH WITH TEEN PRANKSTER: REPORT "Our mission is twofold: to offer Isabel the tangible support she desperately needs and to rally a community around her," Des Champs wrote on the fundraising page. The fundraiser ultimately raised more than $47,000, according to the page, which described the woman as homeless and facing an abortion scheduled days after the climb. Des Champs has carried out similar high-profile climbs in recent years, often tying the stunts to fundraising efforts for expectant mothers. In 2023, he scaled the 40-story Chase Tower in Phoenix to raise money for a pregnant woman in need, telling Fox News at the time he wanted to show "how to have faith over fear." He also climbed a 42-story skyscraper in Chicago later that year, livestreaming the stunt as part of a campaign to raise money for another expectant mother, according to prior Fox News reporting. Des Champs pleaded guilty in October 2025 in connection with the Las Vegas incident, court records show. The case was closed following his sentencing on April 20. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea31af059ccda1fcc19a33 Vercel says some of its customers’ data was stolen prior to its recent hack te 2026-04-23T14:50:23.210Z Vercel says some of its customers’ data was stolen prior to its recent hack The app and website hosting company has found evidence of a second compromise of customer accounts after expanding its initial investigation following a breach in early April. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea2f6f059ccda1fcc199e6 Senate GOP clears path for up to $140B in ICE funding as DHS shutdown drags on te 2026-04-23T14:40:47.537Z Senate GOP clears path for up to $140B in ICE funding as DHS shutdown drags on Federal immigration officers were at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on March 23, 2026, to help with airport security during the shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security. (Photo by Ross Williams/Georgia Recorder) WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Republicans approved a budget resolution early Thursday intended to speed the way for billions for immigration enforcement, sending the measure to the House, where GOP lawmakers in that chamber need to adopt it to unlock the reconciliation process.  The 50-48 vote followed a marathon amendment voting session that Democrats used to highlight policy differences on cost-of-living issues and stalled federal emergency relief dollars for states.  Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski and Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul were the two Republicans to vote against approving the measure. Sens. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, and Mark Warner, D-Va., did not vote. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said just before the vote-a-rama began that Democrats would put Republicans on the record about the soaring cost of living and the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.  “America will see even more clearly tonight where the Republicans are — not on the side of lowering costs, but on the side of masked agents occupying our streets,” he said.  Republicans plan to use the complex budget reconciliation process, which avoids the need for Democratic support in the Senate, to provide between $70 billion and $140 billion in additional funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Border Patrol. The money is supposed to cover those agencies for the next three years, avoiding the need for Republicans to negotiate constraints on immigration activities with Democrats, who have been calling for guardrails since federal agents shot and killed two U.S. citizens in Minneapolis in January.  When combined with the Senate-passed bill that funds the vast majority of the Department of Homeland Security for the current fiscal year, the two pieces of legislation are expected to end the ongoing shutdown at that department, which began in mid-February.  One amendment adopted, 15 turned down Senators ultimately debated 16 amendments, 12 offered by Democrats and four proposed by Republicans. The only one adopted was from South Carolina Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham, which senators approved on a 98-0 vote.  The proposal would create a reserve fund to bolster federal immigration agents’ ability to detain and deport adults who entered the country without proper documentation and were then convicted of rape, murder, or sexual abuse of a minor. “Everybody in this body should be for this,” Graham said. “These people need to be caught, put in jail, or kicked out of our country.” Illinois Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin said he supported the amendment because “under current law, undocumented immigrants who are convicted of rape, murder, or sexual abuse of a minor are subject to mandatory detention and deportation.”  “What we object to is what is happening in the streets of Minneapolis and Chicago,” he added. SAVE America Act sidelined Louisiana Republican Sen. John Kennedy tried but was ultimately unable to convince his colleagues to add a new set of instructions to the budget resolution that would have allowed the Rules & Administration Committee to write a voter identification law.  Kennedy said he wanted that bill to have three provisions.  “Require that in federal elections, you have to be an American citizen to vote and provide for the provisions to enforce that. Number two, it would require that in federal elections, you have to prove you are who you say you are in order to vote, and it would provide provisions to enforce that,” he said. “Number three, it further instructs the Rules Committee that we’re going to go back to having an Election Day and not an election month, and it instructs the Rules Committee to provide the provisions to enforce that.” California Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla, the ranking member of the rules panel, opposed the amendment during debate, saying he couldn’t believe lawmakers were once again experiencing a “partisan attempt to rush through what I refer to as a solution in search of a problem.” “Despite the president’s claims, there is zero evidence of massive voter fraud across the country, which is the premise of these proposals,” he said. “So not only is it a solution in search of a problem, to paraphrase a wise man, this measure is all foam and no beer.” Padilla added that a provision in Kennedy’s amendment would have required states to count ballots within 36 hours of an election, a new mandate he said could cause considerable problems for larger states with millions of voters.  “It’s unfortunate elections administration has been turned into a partisan issue,” he said. “I actually ask our colleagues to protect the early voters, not just in my state but in yours. Protect vote-by-mail opportunities, not just in my state but in yours. Let’s protect women who are married and change their name and their right to vote, not just in my state but in yours.” Senators did not agree to waive a point of order against Kennedy’s amendment on a 48-50 vote. Republican Sens. Susan Collins of Maine, Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, Murkowski and Thom Tillis of North Carolina voted with Democrats.  Ban on Planned Parenthood funding via Medicaid Missouri Republican Sen. Josh Hawley tried unsuccessfully to create a pathway to extend the one-year prohibition on Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood that the GOP included in its “big, beautiful” law. That funding ban expires on July 4.  Hawley didn’t speak about abortion access during debate but focused his criticism of the organization on gender-affirming health care services for transgender youth.  “Under no circumstance should Medicaid money dedicated to the poor and the needy be used for transgender surgeries and treatments for minor children,” he said. “It is a moral outrage. This body has a duty to stand against it.” Planned Parenthood’s website states the organization provides surgery referrals as well as hormone therapy, puberty blockers and “transition support.” Oregon Democratic Sen. Ron Wyden argued the amendment represented “Republicans’ latest attempt to strip women of the health care they need and depend on so that they can go score some political points.”  Senators didn’t agree to waive a point of order against the amendment, which would have allowed it to move forward, by a vote of 50-48. Collins and Murkowski voted with Democrats.  Private equity and home ownership Senators rejected an amendment from Oregon Democratic Sen. Jeff Merkley that would have addressed the rising cost of housing after he invoked comments President Donald Trump made during his State of the Union address.  “We have an opportunity tonight to send a message that we agree with the president, that we have a challenge in home ownership, because home ownership is dying,” Merkley said. “And one of the factors is private equity buying up the homes.”  Ohio Republican Sen. Bernie Moreno spoke out against adopting the amendment, saying lawmakers have already addressed it in a bipartisan way.  “I obviously urge my colleagues to oppose this amendment, because we’ve already passed it,” he said. We’ve already solved this problem. In fact, congratulations to all of us. 89 to 10. We banned institutional ownership of single-family homes. I think that’s fantastic.” The Senate voted in March to approve a bill designed to increase the country’s housing supply, according to reporting from NPR. But since the House has approved a bill of its own, the two chambers will need to work out their differences before any housing bill becomes law.  Senators did not agree to adopt Merkley’s amendment following a 46-52 party-line vote.  Disaster relief funds from FEMA California Democratic Sen. Adam Schiff proposed an amendment that would have addressed stalled funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which he said is “holding more than $3 billion in disaster relief funding for California.” “But as we debate this budget resolution, I know our state of California is not alone,” he said. “North Carolina is waiting on millions in relief designated for Hurricane Helene in 2024. Kentucky saw landslides and flooding just weeks after Los Angeles County burned. Florida and the Gulf Coast have also been battered. Texas communities under siege from last year’s floods have still not seen the federal relief their communities need and deserve.” Oklahoma Republican Sen. James Lankford opposed the amendment, saying that while he agrees FEMA funds need to get to communities, the best way to do that is for the House to pass the annual funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security, which the Senate already approved.  House GOP leaders are holding on to that bill instead of putting it on the floor as they wait for the reconciliation process to play out. That Senate-passed DHS bill funds FEMA and all of the agencies that make up the department except ICE and Border Patrol.  “Our challenge has been, we’ve been in a government shutdown on DHS now for two months,” Lankford said. “We’ve got to be able to get those funds released. That means we’ve got to get DHS funding completely done for all of DHS. We have FEMA employees that are being paid but they don’t have program dollars that they can actually release.” The Senate rejected the amendment following a 49-49 vote. Collins, Florida Sen. Ashley Moody and Murkowski voted with Democrats. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea2f59059ccda1fcc199c5 READ: Dr. Oz puts all 50 governors on notice over billions lost to Medicaid fraud te 2026-04-23T14:40:25.933Z READ: Dr. Oz puts all 50 governors on notice over billions lost to Medicaid fraud FIRST ON FOX: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz is putting state leaders on notice to root out rampant fraud, directing them in letters Thursday to take immediate action within days to identify and remove noncompliant Medicaid providers. "Corrupt individuals and organizations masquerading as health care providers are defrauding Medicaid, and American taxpayers, of billions of dollars each year, placing valuable resources out of reach for those the program was intended to serve: low-income senior citizens, children, and disabled individuals. Classes of providers with less rigorous [enrollment standards]…" Oz wrote in a letter, obtained by Fox News Digital, sent to each of the nation's 50 governors on Thursday morning.  Oz has given governors and state Medicaid leaders 10 business days to tell CMS whether they will commit to conducting a swift "revalidation" of high-risk Medicaid providers and provide a proposed timetable, alongside a separate 30-day deadline for a broader provider-revalidation strategy, escalating federal pressure on states to tighten anti-fraud enforcement. WALZ’S MINNESOTA MESS COULD SPARK THE TOUGHEST FRAUD REFORMS IN DECADES Oz said it is "urgent that action be taken immediately." "Failure to [commit to the revalidation plan] will be considered as we evaluate the likelihood of fraud in each state moving forward," Oz stated.  States must also submit, within 30 days, a broader two-year strategy outlining how they will review healthcare providers for legitimacy and compliance. The letters sent to the 50 governors all contained the same information directions, with Fox News Digital obtaining a copy sent to the state of Alabama.  KAROLINE LEAVITT WARNS 'PEOPLE WILL BE IN HANDCUFFS' AS FEDS ZERO IN ON MINNESOTA FRAUD SCANDAL "While the factors contributing to fraud are multifaceted and require a comprehensive approach to address, a revalidation process for high-risk providers will immediately deter criminal actors from continuing their fraud schemes, as the federal and state governments closely review and scrutinize the qualifications of providers to suspend or terminate clearly abusive actors from the program," Oz wrote. The letters target providers at "high risk of waste, fraud, abuse, and corruption," particularly those with "less rigorous enrollment and billing requirements," with CMS directing states to include any provider operating without a National Provider Identifier. A second letter was also sent to each state Medicaid director reiterating the call for a revalidation strategy tailored to each state. JD VANCE SPEARHEADS 'WAR ON FRAUD,' PROMISES TO ROOT OUT TAXPAYER MONEY 'STOLEN' BY ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS "Our analysis of national trends strongly suggests a persistent and growing Medicaid threat posed by sophisticated actors knowingly exploiting these complex systems for financial gain," Oz wrote. Proposals must include a methodology and timeline for off-cycle provider revalidation (with emphasis on high-risk providers and those without NPIs); metrics to measure effectiveness and progress (including public reporting); processes for ongoing verification of provider information; strategies to ensure consistency and accuracy of provider data across fee-for-service and managed care systems (including oversight of managed care directories); and coordination with relevant law enforcement partners. Medicaid fraud has been of particular interest to the Trump administration given the massive fraud scandal that has unfolded in Minnesota. The push comes amid heightened focus on large-scale fraud cases, including Minnesota’s $250 million "Feeding Our Future" scheme, which became a national flashpoint after surfacing in 2022 and has led to a wave of convictions in recent years. A separate state-commissioned review of Minnesota’s Medicaid program this year identified vulnerabilities across 14 high-risk services and estimated that up to $1.7 billion in payments over four years may have been improper — findings that have intensified federal scrutiny and calls for reform. CMS is also weighing Medicaid deferrals in states including California, New York and Maine, signaling potential legal battles as federal and state officials clash over enforcement. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea2d3e059ccda1fcc19907 MLB pitcher shares photo with Trump at Turning Point USA event, calls it an 'incredible honor' te 2026-04-23T14:31:26.736Z MLB pitcher shares photo with Trump at Turning Point USA event, calls it an 'incredible honor' Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Ryan Thompson met President Donald Trump at a Turning Point USA event in Phoenix last week. The pitcher shared a picture of himself and Trump, saying it was an "incredible honor" to "meet the leader of the free world." "I’ll never forget the joy I felt waking up to the results in 2016. Fast forward ten years, the greatest president of our lifetime is still fighting for the American people," Thompson wrote in an X post on Tuesday. "Praying for continued favor over [@POTUS] and our country. USA!" CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Trump spoke about a soon-to-be released Pentagon study on UFOs, telling the audience it seemed like the right crowd to hear about the study because Arizonans are "really into that." "I figured this was a good crowd because I know you people. You're really into that. I don't know if I am," the president told them. The event was prior to the Diamondbacks' game against the Toronto Blue Jays, which the D-Backs won, 6-3. Thompson did not pitch in the game — Fox News Digital reached out to the Diamondbacks on whether Thompson made it to the stadium for the game after the event but did not immediately receive an answer. CHRIS 'MAD DOG' RUSSO TAKES ISSUE WITH 'U-S-A' CHANTS AS SCOTTIE SCHEFFLER FACED BRITISH GOLFER IN PLAYOFF Thompson has pitched in an MLB-high 14 games this season to a 4.66 ERA, allowing five earned runs in 9.2 innings pitched. All five of those runs have come in each of his last two outings. Thompson is recently engaged to Ryann McEnany, the sister of "Outnumbered" and "Saturday in America" host Kayleigh McEnany. Kayleigh is married to former MLB pitcher Sean Gilmartin. As a member of the Tampa Bay Rays, Thompson was one of five players to peel off a pride-themed logo from their jersey and opted to not wear the team’s pride-themed caps. Jason Adam, a pitcher who was a part of that group, said it was a "faith-based" decision. Fox News Digital's Brittany Miller contributed to this report. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea2d2b059ccda1fcc198fe ICE nabs accused MS-13 killer hiding in Northern Virginia suburb te 2026-04-23T14:31:07.113Z ICE nabs accused MS-13 killer hiding in Northern Virginia suburb An accused killer and member of the notorious Salvadoran Mara Salvatrucha 13 gang was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) while hiding out in a major suburb in Northern Virginia. Isabel Idalia Morales-Mejia, a Salvadoran illegal alien, is charged with aggravated homicide and illicit associations in her home country. She was taken into custody by ICE in Woodbridge, Va., just south of Washington, D.C., after Salvadoran authorities tipped off the agency she "may be hiding in Northern Virginia," ICE said. ICE Washington, D.C. Field Office Director Robert Guadian commented that "the media would consider her to be a ‘non-criminal’ because she has no known criminal history in the United States — despite the fact that she is facing charges for aggravated homicide in El Salvador." "Idalia Isabel Morales-Mejia is not only a known associate of the notorious MS-13 transnational criminal organization, but she apparently attempted to flee justice in her native country by illegally residing in Virginia," said Guadian, adding, "ICE Washington, D.C. will continue to prioritize public safety by arresting and removing criminal alien offenders from our Washington, D.C. and Virginia communities." ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT, ACCOMPLICE GET 5 YEARS FOR MURDER IN SWEETHEART DEAL WITH PROGRESSIVE VIRGINIA DA The arrest comes as Northern Virginia, particularly nearby Fairfax County, faces an ongoing increase in migrant-related crime, including several murders and assaults. Three of the four murders committed this year and currently under investigation in Fairfax County were allegedly committed by individuals in the country illegally, according to the Department of Homeland Security. In nearby Arlington, Virginia, another person in the country illegally has been charged with attempted rape and assault of a woman waiting for a rideshare. Several of these individuals have long criminal histories, including dozens of arrests for violent crimes. DHS has condemned Northern Virginia Democrats over their "sanctuary" policies, saying they "play Russian Roulette with American lives" by releasing charged individuals from jail back into local neighborhoods. On Thursday, ICE announced on X that Morales-Mejia had been taken into custody on March 12 following a tip from Salvadoran authorities. The agency said the Salvadoran Security Alliance for Fugitive Enforcement Task Force provided DHS with updated information regarding Morales-Mejia’s possible presence in Northern Virginia, prompting ICE Washington, D.C., to investigate. DHS said she is a foreign fugitive wanted for aggravated homicide and illicit associations stemming from 2013 charges. The agency said she entered the U.S. on an unknown date and unknown location. She entered the country without being inspected, admitted or paroled by any U.S. immigration officials. ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT ISRAEL FLORES ORTIZ GETS 360 DAYS FOR GROPING GIRLS AT FAIRFAX COUNTY VA. HIGH SCHOOL The agency said she will remain in ICE custody pending a deportation decision before ultimately facing justice in her home country. El Salvador is home to one of the most notorious prisons in the world, known as the Terrorist Confinement Center, or CECOT. The maximum-security prison was launched under Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele. It is known to hold a large number of MS-13 gang members as well as members of other gangs. ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT ISRAEL FLORES ORTIZ GETS 360 DAYS FOR GROPING GIRLS AT FAIRFAX COUNTY VA. HIGH SCHOOL Last year, the U.S. sent several hundred alleged gang member deportees to CECOT, a move that caused significant controversy. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea2d17059ccda1fcc198f5 Voters say Republicans outdo Democrats on these key issues: Fox News poll te 2026-04-23T14:30:47.408Z Voters say Republicans outdo Democrats on these key issues: Fox News poll A new national poll signals warning signs for both Republicans and Democrats with just over six months to go until the midterm elections. On key issues such as border security, immigration, crime and national security, a new Fox News poll — conducted April 17-20 — found that voters say Republicans have the advantage over Democrats. But Democrats hold the advantage over the GOP on the economy, inflation, and healthcare. Those numbers, along with other crucial indicators in the new survey, are closely watched barometers ahead of this year's midterms, when Republicans defend their slim Senate and fragile House majorities. Voters questioned in the poll said, by a 16-point margin, Republicans rather than Democrats would do a better job handling border security, with the GOP up eight points on immigration and crime and six points on national security. HEAD HERE TO CHECK OUT THE LATEST FOX NEWS POLLS But voters surveyed in the poll said Democrats would do a better job handling health care by 21 points, with Democrats up eight points on inflation and holding a four-point edge over the GOP on the economy. The poll also indicates Democrats rather than Republicans would do a better job on climate change (+29 points), abortion (+18), transgender issues (+13), and foreign policy (+6). Inflation and the economy are top of mind for voters, according to the poll. When asked the most important issue facing the country right now, 26% said inflation and high prices, while 17% cited the economy and jobs. Nearly three-quarters of voters continue to give the economy negative ratings (73%), consistent with findings over the past two years. In addition, six in ten voters rate their personal financial situation negatively, and seven in ten say it feels like the economy is getting worse, up 15 points from 55% last April and matching a record high in Fox News polling. Cost-of-living concerns remain high, with majorities saying prices for groceries (62%), gas (60%), healthcare (55%), and housing (52%) are a "major" problem for their families. Only 28% of voters questioned in the poll approved of the job President Donald Trump is doing handling inflation, with 34% giving a thumbs up on the economy. DEMOCRACY ’26: STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE FOX NEWS ELECTION HUB The president's overall approval rating remains well underwater at 42% approval and 58% disapproval. The poll indicates that if the midterms were held today, 52% of voters say they would back the Democratic candidate in their House district, with 47% saying they would support the GOP candidate. That five-point edge for Democrats, which is within the poll's margin of error, is down one point from the six-point edge Democrats held in Fox News' January poll. By a 68% to 60% margin, more Democrats than Republicans said they are "extremely" motivated to cast a ballot in this year's midterms. WHAT OUR NEW FOX NEWS POLL SAYS ABOUT PRESIDENT TRUMP "Although these results are good news for the Democrats, there are two important factors to keep in mind when looking at the generic ballot results," Republican pollster Daron Shaw, who helps conduct Fox News polls with Democrat Chris Anderson, said. "First, because more of the Democratic vote is stacked in heavily Democratic districts, they probably need to win the national vote by one to three points to win a majority in the House. Second, poll results don’t become particularly predictive of the actual vote until late summer before the election." Voters voiced criticism for both parties. Sixty-one percent of those polled said the Democratic Party is focused on the "wrong" issues nowadays. An equal number said the same about Republicans. According to the survey, a majority of voters held negative views of both parties, with the Democratic Party and the GOP each at 42% favorable and 58% unfavorable. Fox News' Dana Blanton and Victoria Balara contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea2d03059ccda1fcc198ec Patel, civil rights activist rip SPLC after DOJ alleges group funded the 'villains' they claimed to fight te 2026-04-23T14:30:27.689Z Patel, civil rights activist rip SPLC after DOJ alleges group funded the 'villains' they claimed to fight New DOJ allegations against the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) drew sharp criticism from FBI Director Kash Patel and civil rights activist Bob Woodson, who said the case appeared to show the group that claims to fight extremism was instead helping fuel it. In an exclusive interview on "Hannity" Wednesday, Patel called the case the "ultimate definition of hypocrisy." "The Southern Poverty Law Center ran a methodical, calculated scheme to defraud their donor base of $3 million and lied to them and used an illicit banking structure system to create shell companies to hide their money and who it was being sent to, specifically for the reason to sow discord and hate into our society." He contended that the indictment against the SPLC claims the organization funded at least eight hate groups that it supposedly wanted to eliminate. DOJ SAYS SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER FUNNELED $3M+ TO WHITE SUPREMACIST AND EXTREMIST GROUPS LIKE THE KKK "They were paying the very villains of our society they supposedly want to protect us from," he said. Woodson, founder of the Woodson Center, a nonprofit seeking to empower community leaders to reduce crime and revitalize underserved communities, said Wednesday on "The Will Cain Show" that charges against the SPLC were "just the tip of the iceberg." People who claim to fight for civil rights can become corrupt when "they ask which problems are fundable, not which ones are solvable," Woodson continued. He said so-called civil rights organizations' emphasis on grievances and greed is "much more insidious than what you're witnessing here," asserting that the biggest challenge to low-income communities is not race relations, but rather "the disintegration of these communities as a consequence of the neglect of those who are supposed to be in charge." SPLC SAW REVENUE SURGE AFTER CHARLOTTESVILLE RALLY AS DOJ ALLEGES INFORMANT TIES "The greatest suppressor, for instance, of the votes in these communities is not voter ID. It's apathy. Less than 10% of low-income Blacks in these high-crime areas around the country even come out the vote because they don't believe that the people who are in office represent them," Woodson said. Patel and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced a sweeping indictment Tuesday against the SPLC, accusing the far-left nonprofit of fraudulently paying more than $3 million in donations to at least eight individuals associated with violent extremist groups, including the Ku Klux Klan, United Klans of America, the Nationalist Socialist Movement, Unite the Right, Aryan Nations-affiliated Sadistic Souls Motorcycle Club and more. SPLC's CEO Bryan Fair addressed the probe in a video message posted online, arguing the Trump administration has "made no secret who they want to protect and who they want to destroy." In a subsequent statement from Fair sent to Fox News Digital, he added in part that he was "outraged by the false allegations levied against SPLC" and that its work monitoring extremist groups "saved lives." "The actions by the DOJ will not shake our resolve to fight for justice and ensure the promise of the Civil Rights movement becomes a reality for all," Fair continued in his comment to Fox News Digital. "SPLC will vigorously defend ourselves, our staff and our work; we will continue to fight hate; and we will continue to envision and create a safer and more just world." Fox News Digital's Alexandra Koch, David Spunt, Jake Gibson and Alec Schemmel contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea2abb059ccda1fcc1983b U.S. Seizes Second Tanker Carrying Iranian Oil te 2026-04-23T14:20:43.908Z U.S. Seizes Second Tanker Carrying Iranian Oil Navy destroyers are also shadowing several other vessels that left from an Iranian port before the U.S.-imposed blockade began, a U.S. military official said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea2aa6059ccda1fcc19820 Another customer of troubled startup Delve suffered a big security incident te 2026-04-23T14:20:22.831Z Another customer of troubled startup Delve suffered a big security incident TechCrunch has confirmed that Delve was the compliance company that performed the security certifications for Context AI, the AI agent training startup that last week disclosed a security incident. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea28e0059ccda1fcc197f9 Senate approves $70B immigration enforcement bill amid DHS Shutdown te 2026-04-23T14:12:48.043Z Senate approves $70B immigration enforcement bill amid DHS Shutdown The measure now moves to the House for their vote. If it passes through both chambers, President Trump can sign off on it. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea28c7059ccda1fcc197cf Vanderbilt heiress Belle Burden exposes hedge fund exec ex's ruthless tactics to 'win' bitter divorce battle te 2026-04-23T14:12:23.910Z Vanderbilt heiress Belle Burden exposes hedge fund exec ex's ruthless tactics to 'win' bitter divorce battle Vanderbilt heiress Belle Burden nearly lost everything in her divorce, and she now says she feels it's because her ex-husband simply wanted to "win" their split. Burden, a former corporate lawyer turned author, wrote extensively about the breakdown of her marriage to hedge fund executive Henry Davis in her memoir, "Strangers: A Memoir of Marriage," and in a new conversation with Billy Bush, she admitted just how far Davis went to emerge triumphant from their divorce. "I think that sometimes, or often in divorce, it becomes like a desire to win," she told Bush during a recent episode of his "Hot Mics" podcast. "And I think he wanted to win this, which is to leave with the most money possible." As Burden explained in her book, she quit working relatively early in her marriage to take care of the three children she had with Davis. She also used her trust funds to purchase their homes — a large apartment in New York City as well as a vacation home in Martha's Vineyard. VANDERBILT HEIRESS BELLE BURDEN WARNS OF FINANCIAL 'RED FLAGS' SHE MISSED DURING MARRIAGE TO HEDGE FUND EXEC She put Davis' name on the homes when she purchased them, and before the wedding, she agreed to a change he fought for in the prenup that meant that, in case of divorce, anything they owned in both their names would be split evenly while anything they owned separately, like his bank accounts, wouldn't be divided. "I think he knew that I cared about my homes so much, and keeping these places intact and that the threat of losing them made me willing to ... you know, I was in a position where I had to give up pretty much everything else," she told Bush. She added that she didn't know if he felt any "peer pressure" or guilt about potentially making her have to sell the homes — she'd emptied both of her trust funds to purchase them, and since she focused on raising their children while he built his highly successful career in finance, she couldn't afford to buy him out — but she said she's "really relieved that I could have that stability." "I had to really kind of thread the needle to get myself there," she admitted. Burden's decision to share the story of her acrimonious divorce began with an essay she wrote for The New York Times' Modern Love column, titled "Was I Married to a Stranger?" There, she detailed what happened: in March 2020, she and Davis, as well as their two youngest children, were quarantining in their Martha's Vineyard home when she got a call from a man who told her that his wife was having an affair with her husband. When she confronted Davis, he was apologetic at first, but by the next morning, he'd turned into a man she said she didn't recognize. He told her he wanted a divorce, and he left. "Something broke in me," she recalled him telling her at one point in "Strangers." "It was me and not you, you did nothing wrong." In addition to walking away from the marriage, Davis also walked away from their children. When he got a place of his own, it was a two-bedroom apartment. He kept one bedroom for himself and turned the other into a home office. She told Bush that she doesn't think he ever felt any regret for his decisions, saying, "I think he just went from being a husband and father to being something else, and he was not going to look back and feel sad about it." In multiple interviews, as well as in "Strangers," Burden explained that Davis felt like "a switch flipped" in him. But one throughline she's always presented was his apparent desire to maintain his wealth. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS In a recent episode of the "Financial Tea with Mrs. Dow Jones" podcast, she admitted that she gave up financial control to Davis in their marriage, and that she didn't realize until the divorce proceedings that he'd amassed "at least eight figures of wealth" over the years. Davis, Burden said, grew up in a family that struggled with money, and "he was pretty much programmed from long before the time he met me to really protect himself financially." She added, "I think that when he earned money, like when he got a bonus, there was no part of him that was ever going to put it into a joint name." NEW YORK HEIRESS BELLE BURDEN SAYS EX-HUSBAND REFUSED TO GIVE THEIR 12-YEAR-OLD A BEDROOM AFTER DIVORCE She regularly met with a financial advisor to go over her credit card bills, because he stressed the importance of being careful with money. She wrote in her memoir that she put purchases like birthday presents for the children and clothes for herself on her personal credit card that he didn't monitor, and her family paid school tuition and made college funds for the kids, while he spent money on things like "a dozen rare Rolex watches, several motorcycles, rare coins, custom suits from Zegna, a small vintage boat that had been used in 'Live and Let Die,' and expensive red wine, hundreds of bottles." Throughout their marriage, as he continued getting more successful, she said they spoke about changing the prenup because it was no longer fair to her. She'd used her trusts to purchase their homes, and his career had flourished while she gave hers up to raise their children. In July 2019, they had a meeting scheduled with their lawyer to do just that, but Davis suggested just before the meeting that they "table" the prenup issue and focus on their wills, telling her that he wanted to leave everything to her directly instead of in trusts for their three children. She was "touched," and agreed. Less than a year later, she learned of his affair. In 2021, in the thick of their divorce proceedings, she received the documents that showed her just how much money Davis had made throughout their marriage — money that, thanks to the tweak to their prenup he insisted on, she had no claim to. Her lawyer began preparing a counterclaim. She knew she didn't have much of a shot with the prenup designed the way it was, but she and her lawyer both felt she had to try. Her stepmother, Susan, warned her that Davis might get "angry" over the counterclaim, and Burden wrote that "it would be easier, safer" to let the divorce play out and to trust he "would be fair to me in the end." Still, she questioned why she should trust him and admitted to feeling "an almost nihilistic desire to set flame to the remaining structures of my former life, to the very safety I clung to, to the fiction that I could depend on anyone other than myself for protection, to the idea that being quiet was the only way to be good." NEW YORK HEIRESS BELLE BURDEN'S HUSBAND CONVINCED HER TO ALTER PRENUP BEFORE AFFAIR SHATTERED MARRIAGE: MEMOIR A judge dismissed the counterclaim and enforced the prenup, then set a trial date to resolve the issue of child support and their joint property. Davis, Burden wrote, hadn't brought up her counterclaim in the months after she initially filed it, but after it was dismissed, he was "inflamed by it." "He said he would give me only the minimum child support required by law," she claimed. "He said I would have to face the consequences of the prenup, of my failed counterclaim." Soon after, Davis' lawyer wrote her a letter, assuming that she'd want to buy Davis out of his interest in their two homes. She couldn't afford that, so she began coming to terms with the idea that she'd have to sell both. It was then, she recalled, that things became "very dark." She grappled with the idea of her children losing the homes they'd known all their lives and with losing what her family had left to her, as well as her own financial security. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "There was no reason for it, given [Davis'] resources, given his desire to shed, given his refusal to make a home for the kids," she wrote. "It felt like he was playing a game, or running a deal, one he was going to win at all costs, by a wide margin, regardless of the impact on me and our children." In the end, an hour before their trial was to begin in October 2021, Burden and Davis reached a settlement on their own. He negotiated the terms, and she said that she "had to be calm, deferential, grateful," and that if she got her lawyer involved or "pushed him," he would withdraw the offer altogether. He gave up his interest in the two properties they owned and agreed to child support and to pay the children's medical expenses and school tuition. Meanwhile, he'd keep all the money he'd earned throughout their marriage. "I don’t know what finally made him decide to settle," Burden admitted. "I have several guesses, but I will never know for sure. Maybe he always planned to resolve it before trial, to give me the house and the apartment. But only after he brought me to my knees." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea28b4059ccda1fcc197c6 Suspect accused of hurling chainsaw at deputies during chaotic stolen car chase caught on video te 2026-04-23T14:12:04.079Z Suspect accused of hurling chainsaw at deputies during chaotic stolen car chase caught on video A wild police chase in Washington state turned into a dangerous and chaotic ordeal when a suspect allegedly threw a chainsaw at deputies during a high speed pursuit caught on video. Pierce County deputies said the incident began just before midnight on April 19 when a woman reported her vehicle had been stolen from an apartment complex in the Parkland area. Within minutes a K9 deputy spotted a driver in the stolen car attempting to leave and initiated a traffic stop, but the driver refused to pull over and sped away, sparking a pursuit, police said. According to deputies, two suspects were inside the vehicle as it raced onto Interstate 5 southbound. Video and radio traffic from the chase captured how quickly the situation unfolded in real time. REPEAT OFFENDER WITH 19 FELONIES BUSTED AFTER WILD CAUGHT-ON-CAMERA CHASE: POLICE Early in the pursuit a deputy could be heard calling out that there was little traffic ahead as speeds reached around 70 miles per hour. The situation escalated when a deputy suddenly radioed, "Just threw a chainsaw," warning that the passenger was tossing objects out of the window and telling other units to "keep your eyes open." WASHINGTON BOY, 12, STEALS GRANDFATHER'S CAR, DRIVES 160 MILES BEFORE HE IS STOPPED Investigators said the suspect also threw rope and climbing gear onto the roadway as deputies continued the pursuit. Officials said this is the point where the chase took a dangerous turn, as the passenger’s actions created a serious hazard for pursuing deputies. The pursuit continued off Interstate 5 toward Joint Base Lewis McChord. As the suspects exited toward a logistics gate the stolen vehicle became stuck near a roundabout. POLICE CHASE ENDS WITH TRUCK EXPLOSION AND FIRE IN DRAMATIC SCENE CAPTURED ON CAMERA Audio and video from deputies captured the moment the chase came to a stop, with one officer saying, "He’s stuck… get set up around here," as units quickly moved in to contain the area. GOT A TIP? Both suspects then bailed out of the vehicle and ran. A deputy could be heard broadcasting a description of the driver, saying he was wearing "black pants, white shirt," as officers spread out and set up a perimeter. FOLLOW US ON X With the suspects on foot, deputies then deployed a K9 unit to track them. Before releasing the dog an officer issued a clear warning that was captured on video, saying, "My dog will find you, he will bite you," giving the suspect a chance to surrender. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Moments later the K9 located the passenger as the video captured the tense takedown as deputies closed in and repeatedly shouted commands including "Hands up" and "Get on your stomach," ordering the suspect to show his hands and lie flat on the ground before he was taken into custody CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS Authorities said the 31-year-old passenger was transported to a hospital for treatment of a dog bite. He was expected to face multiple charges including first degree assault for allegedly throwing the chainsaw and other items at deputies, along with possession of motor vehicle theft tools and attempting to elude, officials said. The 28-year-old driver initially escaped but was later located by military police on the base and taken into custody. He has been booked on charges of felony eluding and theft of a motor vehicle, according to officials. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea28a0059ccda1fcc197bd 'NFL RedZone' host Scott Hanson predicts wild first round of the NFL Draft te 2026-04-23T14:11:44.446Z 'NFL RedZone' host Scott Hanson predicts wild first round of the NFL Draft "NFL RedZone" host Scott Hanson is predicting some movement in the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday night. Hanson, 54, said that, with Fernando Mendoza being selected by the Las Vegas Raiders with the No. 1 overall pick a foregone conclusion, he is turning his attention to the "unknown." "We have six teams that have two first-round picks as we speak, OK? I don't think those six teams are gonna draft in those 12 spots. I think they're gonna be packaged trades, some teams jumping up, some teams falling back, a lot of draft capital moving around, both New York teams are in that two-pick mix. Jerry Jones is in the middle of that two-pick mix. It should be wild throughout Thursday night. Some of the wheeling and dealing we could expect," Hanson told Fox News Digital in a recent interview on behalf of Lowe’s. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The New York Jets (No. 2 and No. 16 overall), New York Giants (No. 5 and No. 10 overall), Cleveland Browns (No. 6 and No. 24), Kansas City Chiefs (No. 9 and No. 29), Miami Dolphins (No. 11 and No. 30), and the Dallas Cowboys (No. 12 and No. 20) are the six teams that have multiple first-rounders. Adding to the intrigue, Mendoza is the only quarterback guaranteed to go in the first round. Alabama’s Ty Simpson has been mocked to land either late in the first round or in the second round on Friday. While Hanson said he is turning his attention to the unknown of the NFL Draft, he didn’t want to minimize Mendoza’s accomplishments over the last year. MIKE VRABEL ADDRESSED DIANNA RUSSINI SAGA WITH PATRIOTS PLAYERS DIFFERENTLY THAN HE DID WITH REPORTERS "I think we all know that the number one overall pick is a foregone conclusion, that Fernando Mendoza will become a Las Vegas Raider, which let's not minimize that. This young man won the Heisman, won the natty, one of the great stories in college football, recent history, a massive deal," Hanson said. Lowe’s helped build the NFL Draft green room that a lot of the top prospects will sit in on Thursday. There are over 200 items in the green room that fans can buy for their own homes on the Lowe's website. Lowe’s also has Kobalt mini toolboxes that are decorated with every NFL team’s colors and logos to help people with their home improvement projects. "The whole concept is Lowe’s loves football the way you love football, the way I love football. And so they want to encourage you, you get during the week, Friday, even the weekends Saturday, you go down to Lowe's, you get all your home improvement projects done, and then you have earned your Sunday, so you can sit down and, let's say, watch a show that'll show you 50, 60, 70 touchdowns on an NFL Sunday afternoon. That is earning your Sunday." 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/69ea288c059ccda1fcc197b4 Nuggets vs Timberwolves Game 3 pick hinges on Jaden McDaniels calling out Denver's entire defense te 2026-04-23T14:11:24.560Z Nuggets vs Timberwolves Game 3 pick hinges on Jaden McDaniels calling out Denver's entire defense We had two NBA playoff games last night with the Pistons taking down the Magic (and me taking a loss on my play) thanks to an absolutely brutal third quarter from Orlando. In the other game, the Thunder were able to beat the Suns with ease, but that one game went much closer to how I predicted it would go. Tonight, we have three games that are all listed with tight spreads. Let's take a look at how we should play the Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 3. The Nuggets lost home-court advantage in the last game when they dropped Game 2 to the Timberwolves. However, I'm not sure that it matters all that much. Almost everyone expected this game to go at least six games. We aren't quite there yet as both teams still need to win one more game, but I really wouldn't be surprised if they split this set in Minnesota. Denver has the best player in the game with Nikola Jokic, so it isn't like they will lose this series 4-1. That stuff just doesn't really happen in the NBA. Denver doesn't need to do a ton of things differently in order to win a game. They lost Game 2 by five points, so it wasn't a blowout, and they led the game for 65% of the time. I personally believe the bigger problem for the Nuggets was going up big to start the game. When you get a big lead, teams can tend to take their foot off of the gas. Denver did and the Timberwolves responded. Minnesota is not without a superstar of their own. Anthony Edwards is probably the most fun player in the league to watch. He is flashy, cocky, and afraid of no one. That typically is a good combination for players to find success in this league. He hasn't been overly efficient so far in the series, shooting under 40% from the floor and just 25% from deep. If you're Chris Finch, the head coach, you don't want to tell him to stop shooting. Maybe advise him to drive a bit more, but he can hit a ton of threes. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM I also feel like we need to give a bit of kudos to Rudy Gobert. He is a guy who takes a lot of garbage from people. Some of it is deserved, some of it is a little overstated. He has four Defensive Player of the Year awards under his belt and has done as good of a job against Jokic as you could expect. He does need to improve his rebounding and free throws in order to be on the floor at crunch time, though. For Game 3, there is one key piece of information that I think gives us the correct play. Jaden McDaniels called out the entire Nuggets team on his podcast (honestly, it could be someone else's podcast; everyone seems to have one in the NBA). He said it before Game 2, but I don't think it really made its way into the Nuggets' focus until after the game. I expect the Nuggets to lock in on defense in this game, as most of McDaniels' remarks were about how bad they all are on defense. Minnesota should be rocking for the playoff game, but I think the total is too high for them. Specifically, the Timberwolves team total is 116.5, and I think it goes under. You can say NBA teams don't play with pride often, but they tend to after being called out. For more sports betting information and plays, follow David on X/Twitter: @futureprez2024 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea2876059ccda1fcc1978a After a Hero’s Fall, What to Do With the Art That Honored Him? te 2026-04-23T14:11:02.638Z After a Hero’s Fall, What to Do With the Art That Honored Him? Artists who created public depictions of the civil rights icon Cesar Chavez have had revisit their works after revelations emerged of Mr. Chavez’s sexual abuse of girls in the movement. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea2861059ccda1fcc1976f Labor unrest at Samsung may worsen memory chip supply issues te 2026-04-23T14:10:41.645Z Labor unrest at Samsung may worsen memory chip supply issues Tens of thousands of Samsung Electronics workers held a rally at the company’s Pyeongtaek campus in South Korea on Thursday to signal they are prepared to walk off the job for an 18-day strike next month. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea284e059ccda1fcc19766 Grab a ticket today: The first StrictlyVC of 2026 kicks off in just a week in San Francisco te 2026-04-23T14:10:22.097Z Grab a ticket today: The first StrictlyVC of 2026 kicks off in just a week in San Francisco StrictlyVC San Francisco is in just a week. Now’s the time to grab yourself a ticket. Join VCs and founders at Sentro Filipino Cultural Center on April 30. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea25fa059ccda1fcc19713 Leavitt explains why Iran's seizure of two ships doesn't violate Trump's ceasefire te 2026-04-23T14:00:26.840Z Leavitt explains why Iran's seizure of two ships doesn't violate Trump's ceasefire White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt explained why President Donald Trump does not consider Iran's seizure of two ships in the Strait of Hormuz a violation of the ceasefire agreement. Leavitt made the statement during an interview with Fox News' Martha McCallum on Wednesday just hours after Iran captured the Greek and Mediterranean-flagged vessels. "Does the seizure of two ships — as we said, they were Greek and Mediterranean-owned ships with cargo on them, and the reports are that Iran basically seized them and then moved them into Iranian waters. We don’t know what’s going to happen to these crews. We’re not sure where all of this is going. Does the president view that as a violation of the ceasefire?" McCallum asked. "No, because these were not U.S. ships. These were not Israeli ships. These were two international vessels," Leavitt responded. US FORCES ATTEMPTING TO BOARD SANCTIONED RUSSIAN-FLAGGED OIL TANKER IN NORTH ATLANTIC, SOURCES SAY "And for the American media, who are sort of blowing this out of proportion to discredit the president’s facts that he has completely obliterated Iran’s conventional Navy, these two ships were taken by speedy gunboats. Iran has gone from having the most lethal Navy in the Middle East to now acting like a bunch of pirates. They don’t have control over the strait," she continued. "This is piracy that we are seeing on display. And the naval blockade that the United States has imposed continues to be incredibly effective. And, to be clear, the blockade is on ships going to and from Iranian ports. And the point of this is the economic leverage that we maintain over Iran now. While there’s a ceasefire with respect to the military and kinetic strikes, Operation Economic Fury continues, and the crux of that is this naval blockade," she added. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps said the vessels, identified as the MSC Francesca and the Epaminondas, were operating without proper authorization and had tampered with navigation systems, accusations that could not be independently verified. The ships had earlier reported coming under fire near the strait, underscoring the increasingly volatile conditions in one of the world’s most critical shipping lanes. US 'LOCKED AND LOADED' TO DESTROY IRAN’S 'CROWN JEWEL' 'IF WE WANT,' TRUMP WARNS The Guard attacked a third ship, identified as the Euphoria, which had become "stranded" on the Iranian coast, Iranian media reported. It did not seize that vessel. Both the U.S. and Iranian sides have targeted commercial and cargo vessels as part of a broader pressure campaign tied to stalled negotiations. U.S. forces have also moved to seize at least one Iranian-linked vessel in the region, with each side accusing the other of violating the terms of a fragile ceasefire. The Strait of Hormuz is a vital artery for global oil shipments, with roughly 20% of the world’s supply passing through it. Traffic has slowed dramatically as ships reroute or avoid the area amid gunfire, seizures and conflicting directives from both militaries. Fox News' Morgan Phillips contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea23b7059ccda1fcc1967f Memphis dog-walker makes haunting discovery: Bones of 3 children te 2026-04-23T13:50:47.902Z Memphis dog-walker makes haunting discovery: Bones of 3 children A dog-walker in Tennessee helped lead investigators to the discovery of unidentified remains of three young children in a case that Memphis’ police chief is calling "disturbing."  The Memphis Police Department revealed Wednesday that an investigation has been ongoing since March 8 after the remains of the children, believed to be between the ages of 3 and 7 years old, were found in an area near a church and elementary school.  "Someone knows of missing children that we have discovered in this area," Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn Davis said. "This is heartbreaking, it’s disturbing and at this time we have numerous resources to help us to identify these young people and bring closure to this investigation."  Davis added that authorities suspect the bones, which were found in a "heavily vegetated area," have been there for a few years and there "is no indication of any active threat to our public." SKELETAL REMAINS FOUND BY HIKERS IN WASHINGTON STATE WOODS IDENTIFIED AS WOMAN MISSING SINCE 2024 The Memphis Police Department released photos of investigators searching through the woods.  "The operation involves approximately 170 personnel and is being carried out in collaboration with the Shelby County Medical Examiner’s Office, with assistance from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, federal partners, and the Memphis Fire Department," the department said in a statement. "Investigators are conducting a systematic and methodical search of a defined area between Ridgeway Road and Winchester Road in an effort to locate additional evidence."  Police say the investigation began on March 8 after an anonymous caller "reported a possible human skull near a wooded area" and "responding officers located what appeared to be a human skull at the edge of the woods." INVESTIGATION CONTINUES AFTER HUNDREDS OF CREMATED HUMAN REMAINS DISCOVERED, RECOVERED FROM NEVADA DESERT A few days later, "cadaver K9 units alerted to a nearby drainage pipe, indicating the possible presence of additional human remains," police said.  On April 1, investigators found what "appeared to be an additional skull" inside the drainage system, and the following day, "search teams conducted another coordinated canvass, resulting in the recovery of fourteen additional bones consistent with human remains," Memphis police also said.  "Identification is ongoing, and investigators are working to determine both the identities of the individuals and the circumstances surrounding their deaths," police added. Laquita Singleterry, a local parent, told FOX 13 Memphis that the discovery is "really heartbreaking." "And I really hope they find out who they belong to," she said.  "I feel sorry for those children," added parent Tonya Richmond. "It’s really sad that it happened in the community right across from a school… someone would dump children." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea23a0059ccda1fcc19641 Tesla drops Musk’s $29B ‘interim’ award after Delaware court restored larger pay package te 2026-04-23T13:50:24.686Z Tesla drops Musk’s $29B ‘interim’ award after Delaware court restored larger pay package The company is following through on its promise to not let Musk "double dip" if he won his appeal to restore Tesla's 2018 compensation package, worth $56 billion. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea219f059ccda1fcc19605 Public meeting for Community Wildfire Protection Plan scheduled for April 23 te 2026-04-23T13:41:51.150Z Public meeting for Community Wildfire Protection Plan scheduled for April 23 Scheduled for 5 to 8 p.m. at the Flagstaff Aquaplex. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea218b059ccda1fcc195fc Insurer-backed research group expands Wildfire Prepared Home certification to Arizona te 2026-04-23T13:41:31.448Z Insurer-backed research group expands Wildfire Prepared Home certification to Arizona Certification, however, does not guarantee reduced insurance premiums or continued coverage. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea2177059ccda1fcc195f3 Coconino County details preparations for wildfire season following abnormally dry, warm winter te 2026-04-23T13:41:11.213Z Coconino County details preparations for wildfire season following abnormally dry, warm winter APS's PSPS system already in effect in Flagstaff's surrounding areas. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea2163059ccda1fcc195ea Museum of Northern Arizona announces student artists in 2026 Namingha Institute te 2026-04-23T13:40:51.312Z Museum of Northern Arizona announces student artists in 2026 Namingha Institute Two-week fine art residency takes place at the museum in Flagstaff. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea214c059ccda1fcc195c3 Kate Middleton admits there’s one part of royal life she finds ‘really hard’ te 2026-04-23T13:40:28.719Z Kate Middleton admits there’s one part of royal life she finds ‘really hard’ Kate Middleton got candid this week on what aspect of royal life she finds "really hard." While joining a small group of women on Tuesday at a Buckingham Palace reception to mark the 100th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s birthday, the Princess of Wales admitted she has a difficult time speaking at loud events. "I find these environments to be really hard," the mother of three told the women, according to video posted to X. "I’ve also got a very soft voice, so I always get told: ‘Speak up a bit louder!’" The 44-year-old attended the event with her husband, Prince William. She didn’t give a formal speech, as King Charles III did to commemorate the late queen's life. She happily interacted with guests. PRINCE WILLIAM WON KATE MIDDLETON BACK AFTER SPLIT WITH SECRET ROMANTIC MOVE: ROYAL INSIDER The princess has been open about her shyness, reportedly telling a guest after she made her first speech as a working royal in 2012 that she finds "doing speeches nerve-wracking," according to The Guardian. In their first interview after getting engaged in 2010, the princess revealed she felt a bit timid when she first met her future husband, now the heir to the British throne. "I actually went bright red when I met you and sort of scuttled off, feeling very shy about meeting you," she admitted in the ITV special. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER While speaking to a student at an event in 2017 who said they were nervous about talking to her, Kate admitted, "I'm shy as well, so don't worry," according to Hello! magazine. And at her alma mater, the University of St. Andrews, in 2012, the royal also revealed that her nickname as a child was "Squeak," People magazine reported. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Although making a speech may not be the princess’ favorite royal duty, she appears to enjoy speaking with people one-on-one. She is often seen laughing and smiling while spending time with members of the public, even having to catch up with other royals because of her chats. "There's a real art to walkabouts. Everybody teases me in the family that I spend far too long chatting," the princess revealed in a 2016 ITV documentary, People magazine revealed.  "I still have to learn a little bit more, and to pick up a few more tips, I suppose." A viral video shared on Instagram in January shows the princess heading toward her car after a royal event in Stirling, Scotland. She then runs back to greet a crowd, accepting flowers and posing for a photo with a fan. "She can't just not go!" the video's caption said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea1f1b059ccda1fcc19541 Charles Barkley was disgusted by Magic's highly questionable pregame handshake te 2026-04-23T13:31:07.054Z Charles Barkley was disgusted by Magic's highly questionable pregame handshake The Orlando Magic dropped Game 2 of their first-round playoff series to the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday, and it's safe to assume Charles Barkley was mighty confident that the L was coming before the game even tipped off. In the lead-up to the matchup in Detroit, the ESPN broadcast shared a live shot of members of the Magic partaking in some pre-game antics. And yes, antics is the appropriate word to describe what transpired on the screen. Just as the broadcast went to a commercial, Tristan da Silva and Desmond Bane snuck in their pre-game handshake, if you want to call it that. The Orlando teammates shared a quick high-five before thrusting the air awfully close to one another. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Barkley, a member of the "Inside The NBA" crew, simply had to react to what he was seeing transpire, and understandably so. "Oh come on, come on, oh," the Hall of Famer could be heard grunting. MEDIA NETWORKS SHOULDN’T HIRE STEVE KERR OR DOC RIVERS AFTER FALSE CLAIMS ABOUT ICE | BOBBY BURACK Bane and da Silva's move was simple by NBA pregame handshake standards, where things have gotten way out of hand in recent years, but that doesn't mean it wasn't incredibly awkward. While the vibes between Bane and da Silva appeared to be very high before taking the court, it didn't translate onto the floor. The Pistons dominated the Magic 98-83 to even up the series at 1-1, and the duo's poor shooting performance certainly didn't help the cause. Bane finished the night with 12 points while going 2-for-11 from the floor, while da Silva put up just three points by shooting 1-for-3 on field goal attempts. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea1f07059ccda1fcc1952f Rita Wilson learned about father’s tragic past, secret family in Bulgaria on TV show te 2026-04-23T13:30:47.345Z Rita Wilson learned about father’s tragic past, secret family in Bulgaria on TV show Rita Wilson is opening up about a painful chapter of her family's history. During a recent appearance on the "How to Fail with Elizabeth Day" podcast, the actress shared that her father had a wife and child in Bulgaria before meeting her mother. "I did this show — it's an English show, 'Who Do You Think You Are,'" the 69-year-old said. "Usually, in those genealogy shows, they go back many, many generations. But what they found with my dad was that his story was so shocking and unusual that they stuck with his story." The star further recalled traveling to Bulgaria for the show, and after visiting the Hall of Records, news of her father's secret family came to light. CHARLIZE THERON RECOUNTS THE NIGHT HER MOTHER FATALLY SHOT HER FATHER WHEN SHE WAS 15 YEARS OLD Upon learning that she had a sibling she previously had no knowledge of, Wilson was filled with excitement at the possibility of meeting a new family member. She then quickly learned about her father's tragic backstory. "My dad's first wife, whose name was Alice, gave birth on Dec. 26, and she died three days later due to complications from delivery," Wilson explained. "Her son, and my dad's son, Emil, lived for four months. This was right after the war, and then he passed away. I don't know the name of it, but it was like an infection." The "Now and Then" star then explained that both she and her sister gave birth to one of their children on Dec. 26, telling the podcast host that, looking back, "I think of my dad, all of those years, celebrating all those birthdays, and knowing that he had a child born on Dec. 26, Emil, who passed away." Wilson's father died in 2009 at the age of 89 and never told the actress or other family members about his previous life. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "I still can't get over that. He never said anything to us," she explained. "I wish I could've talked to him about that. They kept things so private." She previously discussed this family secret during an interview on "The BobbyCast" podcast in October 2022. In the interview, she shared that following the death of his wife and son, "he tried to escape Bulgaria. I think just out of sheer unhappiness." The patriarch was caught during his escape attempt and sent to a labor camp. After tricking a guard while on the night shift, he was able to run away with a fellow inmate. Wilson noted they "eventually got away [and] made their way to Turkey." "My dad got a job on a freighter boat shoveling coal and made his way to Philadelphia and jumped the ship," she said. "But what he did was he took Richard with him as a stowaway because there was no work for Richard. And so, he was stowed away in basically the engine room. And Richard and my dad made it to America." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Eventually, Wilson's father met and married her mother. They went on to have three children, including Wilson, her sister Lily and her brother Chris. Wilson went on to find success as an actress and married Oscar winner Tom Hanks in April 1988. They share two sons, Chet and Truman Hanks. She is also a stepmother to his two children from a previous marriage, Colin and Elizabeth. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea1ef0059ccda1fcc194f1 WhatsApp adds prepaid phone recharges in India as its payments usage still lags te 2026-04-23T13:30:24.081Z WhatsApp adds prepaid phone recharges in India as its payments usage still lags WhatsApp is rolling out prepaid phone recharges to its 500 million users in India via PayU. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea1cc1059ccda1fcc1949c WWE to hold premium live event in Saudi Arabia amid Iran ceasefire te 2026-04-23T13:21:05.903Z WWE to hold premium live event in Saudi Arabia amid Iran ceasefire Saudi Arabia was among the countries seeing missiles fly into their airspace as a conflict broke out in the Middle East between the U.S. and Iran. The prospect of Iran targeting its Middle Eastern neighbors like Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates put some sporting events on hold and questioned others. Formula 1 races in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain were canceled and rumors swirled around whether future WWE events could be held in the kingdom. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM As the Trump administration brokered a ceasefire with Iran, WWE announced on Thursday that its Night of Champions premium live event will be held in Riyadh on June 27. "We are proud to welcome Night of Champions back to Riyadh and look forward to delivering another unforgettable night of WWE action for fans in the Kingdom and around the world," General Entertainment Authority chairman Turki Al-Sheikh said in a news release. PRO WRESTLING STARS CHRIS SABIN, ALEX SHELLEY TALK POSSIBILITY OF WWE USING TNA’S GIMMICK MATCHES The release touted that WrestleMania 43 will still be held in Riyadh in 2027. It will be the first time that WrestleMania is held outside the U.S. WWE president Nick Khan was adamant before WrestleMania 42 that the event will still take place in Saudi Arabia despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. "We’re doing WrestleMania next year in Saudi," he said at a Sports Business Journal event, via The Sporting Tribune. "First time ever, WrestleMania will be outside the United States or Canada. And we’ve had a big, fruitful partnership with them." He added that those complaining about WrestleMania being held in Saudi Arabia were a "vocal minority." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea1cae059ccda1fcc1948a MN lawmaker takes action to get answers on Omar's alleged fraud ties after she skips key hearing: 'Ghosted us' te 2026-04-23T13:20:46.448Z MN lawmaker takes action to get answers on Omar's alleged fraud ties after she skips key hearing: 'Ghosted us' FIRST ON FOX: A Minnesota Republican lawmaker is demanding answers from Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., after the Democrat failed to appear at a state hearing examining her potential connections to the sprawling pandemic-era fraud scandal. State Rep. Kristin Robbins, chair of the House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Committee, sent a formal letter to Omar on April 22 criticizing her absence from a scheduled committee hearing she was invited to and requesting extensive documentation related to the "Feeding Our Future" investigation that has gained national attention in recent months.  "Minnesotans and the Members of the House Fraud Prevention & State Oversight Committee were disappointed that you failed to appear before our committee to answer questions," Robbins wrote in the letter, obtained by Fox News Digital, referring to Omar’s no-show at a hearing focused on the MEALS Act, a federal COVID-19 relief measure passed in 2020 and sponsored by Omar. Despite Omar’s absence, Robbins said the committee still expects answers and is now formally requesting records from the congresswoman’s office in addition to several questions outlined in the letter. COMER WARNS 'WALLS ARE CAVING IN' ON TIM WALZ AS MINNESOTA FRAUD PROBE WIDENS Robbins is asking Omar to turn over communications showing how she promoted expanded access to federal child nutrition programs, including emails, texts, and meeting records with the Minnesota Department of Education and constituents.  The request also zeroed in on Omar’s public promotion of a Minneapolis restaurant that later became linked to the program. Robbins cited a Somali-language TV appearance in which Omar highlighted Safari Restaurant as a meal distribution site and asked for all communications related to the video and the restaurant’s participation. The video of that promotion was played during Tuesday’s committee meeting as the lawmakers discussed the ties between Omar and individuals within the Minneapolis Somali community associated with the fraud, a subject Fox News Digital has extensively reported on. GOP LAWMAKER UNVEILS WALZ ACT AFTER BILLIONS LOST IN MINNESOTA FRAUD SCANDAL Robbins is seeking records of any contact between Omar and a long list of individuals charged or implicated in the Feeding Our Future case, including nonprofit founder Aimee Bock and dozens of alleged co-conspirators. "She didn't even respond, ghosted us," Robbins told Fox News Digital about Omar ignoring an invitation to appear at the hearing. "And her Meals Act is what created the conditions that allowed Feeding Our Future to happen." When asked if Omar has ever responded to any requests from the committee, Robbins said, "No, we’ve sent multiple emails, multiple letters, nothing." The letter also raises questions about political donations Omar received from individuals later charged in the case, requesting "any and all" communications with those donors.  Robbins, who is running for governor of Minnesota, has asked Omar to provide a written response and the requested materials by May 5. The letter marks the latest escalation in Republican-led scrutiny of the Feeding Our Future scandal, which federal prosecutors say involved the theft of hundreds of millions of dollars in taxpayer-funded child nutrition aid during the COVID-19 pandemic under the backdrop of a larger fraud crisis that is believed to be in the tens of billions of dollars. Questions about Omar's ties to the Minnesota fraud scandal represent just one of several controversies she currently finds herself in the middle of as she is facing a possible ethics investigation into her personal financial disclosures as well as accusations, notably from Vice President JD Vance, that she committed immigration fraud. Fox News Digital reached out to Omar’s office for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea1c9a059ccda1fcc19481 Gilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann's ex-wife says she now lives in basement where he murdered seven victims te 2026-04-23T13:20:26.740Z Gilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann's ex-wife says she now lives in basement where he murdered seven victims RIVERHEAD, N.Y. — Confessed serial killer Rex Heuermann's ex-wife revealed she has moved into the "kill room" he set up in their basement, and where he admitted to killing seven of his eight known victims, according to her own words in a docuseries. Asa Ellerup reveals it in the latest episode of "The Gilgo Beach Killer: House of Secrets" on Peacock, which first streamed Thursday morning. "The brutal truth is that Rex Heuermann said he dismembered the bodies in this room," she says in the episode. "That is the brutal truth. OK. Now. There's me. I'm in this room. And I'm here because I do feel spiritual. I am trying to say spiritually, in my own way, that I am really sorry for what these victims went through." GILGO BEACH SERIAL KILELR REX HEUERMANN PLEADS GUILTY She moved down there roughly a month before her ex-husband pleaded guilty, and said she'd visited him 12 times after he confessed privately to her. "Every night that I go to bed and go to sleep, I am haunted by dreams," she says. "It will never go away. It will follow me for the rest of my life. It will never be any justice for anyone, and there will never be any way to forget about this." Still, she says, she wanted to understand her ex-husband, at least psychologically. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X "I want to know why Rex killed these women, what his triggers were," Ellerup says. "I'm processing the information in a very different way. Because now I see the evil in him." Her lawyer, Bob Macedonio, told Fox News Digital he believed she was still struggling with the fact that her husband of many years was living a double life as one of the most prolific serial killers in decades. REX HEUERMANN'S FAMILY KEPT GRUESOME PIECE OF EVIDENCE, SOURCE SAYS "Not so much in the sense that she wants to know Rex the serial killer, she wants to know that side of Rex and also get to know herself and how she missed all this in 30 years," he said. "She wants to know herself, not so much who Rex is." Ellerup also described the moment her husband confessed his crimes to her, ahead of his change of plea hearing earlier this month. He admitted to killing eight victims, and at the time he had only been charged with seven. SIGN UP TO GET TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER On April 8, Heuermann, a 62-year-old former New York City architect, pleaded guilty to the murders of Melissa Barthelemy, Megan Waterman, Amber Costello, Maureen Brainard-Barnes, Jessica Taylor, Sandra Costilla, and Valerie Mack. He confessed to an eighth, uncharged murder, of Karen Vergata. All of the slayings took place between 1993 and 2010. "This has been an extremely emotional and painful process for the family to endure and come to terms with the allegations that Rex Heuermann was the Gilgo Beach serial killer," Ellerup's attorney, Bob Macedonio, said in a statement. "Ms. Ellerup would like the focus to remain where it belongs — on the victims and their families, who have suffered immeasurable and lasting losses." SEND US A TIP HERE Each of the victims had been strangled. Some were tortured. Three were dismembered. Most were found to the east of Gilgo Beach, on Ocean Parkway about 45 miles outside New York City. Some were scattered across multiple locations. Costilla, the first victim, was found in the Hamptons less than 48 hours after her disappearance in late November 1993. She's the only one Heuermann didn't kill in his Massapequa Park home. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST He killed her in a vehicle that police recovered decades later in Pennsylvania, according to a source close to the family. Heuermann was arrested outside his midtown Manhattan office in July 2023 and had maintained his innocence for nearly three years. A trial had been set for September. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? FIND MORE ON THE TRUE CRIME HUB His killing spree went unknown for decades, until a 23-year-old woman named Shannan Gilbert vanished under alarming circumstances in 2010. She had placed numerous 911 calls, sounding heavily inebriated and begging for help after leaving a home in Oak Beach, which is down the road from Gilgo. The search for her turned up the remains of 10 other people — seven of whom Heuermann has admitted to killing. Suffolk County police have publicly described Gilbert's death as an accidental drowning. The deaths of another victim, 26-year-old Tanya Jackson, and her 2-year-old daughter, Tatiana Dykes, have been blamed on a Florida man who was arrested last year. Andrew Dykes has pleaded not guilty in that case and is due back in court in Nassau County Friday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea1a90059ccda1fcc193ec Supermarket hot food bars boom as Americans seek cheap, easy meals: Here are the top 3 te 2026-04-23T13:11:44.189Z Supermarket hot food bars boom as Americans seek cheap, easy meals: Here are the top 3 Grocery store hot food bars are becoming a go-to option for shoppers looking to grab a quick and affordable meal without making an extra stop. From global dishes to comfort food classics, many supermarkets now offer — and are expanding — buffet-style prepared foods that rival takeout in both variety and convenience. Three grocery stores in particular lead the pack in terms of freshness, selection and rave reviews, Food & Wine recently reported. BUFFETS MAKE OLD-SCHOOL COMEBACK AS AMERICANS HUNT FOR DINING VALUE: 'FINANCIAL GENIUS' Here are three stores that made the list, plus new details of why they ranked so high.  Whole Foods Market has long been known for its hot bar, offering a rotating mix of diverse dishes and familiar favorites. "The hot bar continues to be one of the most popular destinations in our prepared foods department, and we've seen growing customer engagement year over year," Brian Henly-Shepard, senior category merchant at the Austin, Texas-based company, told Fox News Digital. FORGET $90 VEGAS BUFFETS: AMERICA'S TOP-RATED SPOTS DELIVER ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT FOR LESS The company's culinary team develops rotating "destination" menus — including cuisines such as Indian, Latin, Italian, Asian and a new Caribbean offering — while maintaining staple items that customers return for regularly. "The Whole Foods Market hot bar is built around one idea: something for everyone, every time you walk in," Henly-Shepard said. Popular items include chicken tikka masala, orange chicken with broccoli and chicken strips, along with sides like macaroni and cheese, mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables.  Soup options, such as chicken noodle and clam chowder, are also customer favorites. Seasonal ingredients and regional preferences help shape offerings at individual stores, meaning selections can vary by location. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER The company, with locations nationwide, is also seeing continued demand for convenient, family-style prepared meals. "Customers are looking for high-quality, convenient options at a great price that bring people together around the table," Henly-Shepard added. "That demand is showing no signs of slowing down." Based in North Carolina and with locations primarily along the East Coast and in parts of the Midwest, The Fresh Market offers hot food that stands out for a unique reason: It is not self-serve. Instead, customers order from a staffed counter, choosing from a range of hot entrées and sides. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES "Our mission is to make our guests' everyday eating extraordinary and our hot case is all about making weeknight meals feel a little more special," Alyssa Vescio, chief merchandising officer at The Fresh Market, told Fox News Digital. Barbecue is a major focus, with items like brisket, pulled pork and ribs smoked in-store, alongside sides such as mac and cheese, roasted vegetables, collard greens, cheesy jalapeño grits and garlic Parmesan roasted potatoes. "The smokers in our newer stores allowed us to flex our culinary muscles a bit and bring an elevated BBQ set to our stores," Vescio said. The chain has seen customers' appetites for the ready-to-eat category grow in recent years, according to Vescio. The Northeastern grocery chain has built a strong reputation for its prepared foods, and its hot bar is no exception. Selections often include pan-Asian dishes such as lo mein and Thai red curry chicken, alongside staples such as chicken wings in a range of flavors. Many locations also feature vegetarian options and gluten-free versions of popular items. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Not all Wegmans stores currently offer hot bars, but the company has indicated plans to expand, according to Food & Wine. Fox News Digital reached out to Wegmans for additional comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea1a7c059ccda1fcc193e3 South American crime tourism crew stole $24M in nationwide luxury heists operating from bogus car rental: feds te 2026-04-23T13:11:24.595Z South American crime tourism crew stole $24M in nationwide luxury heists operating from bogus car rental: feds A California man has admitted to running a cross-country "crime tourism" ring that provided fraudulent vehicle rentals for foreign thieves to use as they stole nearly $24 million in luxury goods.  Juan Carlos "Pacero" Thola-Duran, 59, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, to receive and transport stolen property interstate, and to commit money laundering, and one count of structuring transactions to avoid federal financial reporting requirements in federal court Monday, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.  Prosecutors revealed Thola-Duran worked alongside then-girlfriend Ana Maria Arriagada to create the fabricated, Van Nuys-based rental car service, Driver Power Rentals (DPR).  Arriagada was listed as the company’s registered owner, according to federal officials. She pleaded guilty to four felonies in connection with the case last year, the DOJ said. CALIFORNIA JEWELRY STORE BURGLAR BREAKS IN FROM ROOF, OWNER THREATENS TO LEAVE LOS ANGELES Operating under the guise of the pair’s falsified business, Thola-Duran directed associates – who were often members of crime tourism theft groups from South America – to travel throughout the United States to "commit thefts, including shoplifting goods from stores, burglarizing residences and commercial businesses, and stealing victims’ credit cards and debit cards," prosecutors said.  Thola-Duran and Arriagada then provided vehicles licensed under DPR to the various co-conspirators so they could travel to and from the burglaries, while instructing them to use fake identities to make the rental agreements look legitimate.  "Thola-Duran and Arriagada directed the thief co-conspirators who stole credit or debit cards to immediately go to stores such as Target, Best Buy, The Home Depot and others to max out the stolen cards by purchasing electronics, gift cards, designer purses and other high-end luxury goods before the stolen cards could be frozen or cancelled," prosecutors said. CRIME TOURISM GROUP OPERATING OUT OF LA CAR RENTAL FACILITY STOLE MILLIONS IN HEISTS, HOME THEFTS, FEDS SAY The thieves would later be instructed to deliver or mail the items to co-conspirators, who would then bring them to Thola-Duran.  Prosecutors said Thola-Duran would act as a "fence" to purchase the items for a discounted rate and pay the thieves a portion of the sales.  The items were then sold to other buyers, with Thola-Duran raking in at least $5,758,655 from various fences, including approximately $5.2 million from the bank accounts of a Van Nuys electronics exporter. GOT A TIP? Additionally, Thola-Duran, Arriagada and others worked together to fraudulently obtain roughly $250,000 in COVID-19 business relief loans, authorities said.  Thola-Duran and his accomplices used the money to purchase various assets, including real estate and horses, according to prosecutors. FOLLOW US ON X The thieves also worked to only withdraw money from their accounts in $10,000 increments, in an effort to prevent banks from reporting the amounts – as required by federal law.  Prosecutors revealed Thola-Duran’s scheme impacted at least 37 victims and resulted in roughly $23.9 million in losses. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Two alleged co-defendants, Patricia Enderton, 45, and Federico Jorge Triebel IV, 79, pleaded not guilty in the case and are set to go to trial later this year.  Thola-Duran faces the possibility of up to 55 years in federal prison when he appears for sentencing in the coming months, the DOJ said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS His guilty plea is the fourth to be secured by federal prosecutors in this case, with seven individuals facing charges stemming from the alleged crime tourism ring.  "Since 2019, we have arrested over 130 suspects responsible for perpetrating these crimes, with the vast majority using cars supplied by Driver Power Rentals," Ventura County Sheriff James Fryhoff said in a previous press release. "These criminals were running a burglary operation with a sophistication that rivals Amazon," Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer previously said in a statement about these crime rings. "Instead of dispatching delivery drivers, they were dispatching trained thieves throughout Southern California to steal from what should be where we are safest -- our homes." The DOJ did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.  Fox News Digital's Sarah Rumpf-Whitten contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea1a69059ccda1fcc193da America's power grid, food supply and more are under threat from drones te 2026-04-23T13:11:05.065Z America's power grid, food supply and more are under threat from drones Recent drone incursions over some of America’s most sensitive military installations reveal a troubling reality: even hardened, high-priority sites are no longer immune to advanced drones. Protecting these bases is essential – but if adversaries can penetrate them, it suggests the civilian infrastructure that we rely on every day is far more vulnerable than we are prepared to admit. Cheap, commercially accessible drones are reshaping conflict abroad while exposing this dangerous truth at home. America’s greatest vulnerability is no longer confined to its borders. It is embedded in the infrastructure that underpins daily life: airports, energy grids, data centers, and ports. This is America’s soft underbelly, and it is increasingly exposed. We write from two perspectives shaped by this threat. One of us has spent four decades in aerospace and defense and now leads a company building counter-drone systems, witnessing firsthand how quickly these technologies evolve and how creatively they are used. The other served in Congress on the House Intelligence Committee and the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, helping shape policies to confront emerging threats before they reach U.S. soil. CHAD WOLF: CHINA'S AI MOCKERY SHOWS THE FIGHT FOR THE AMERICAS IS UNDERWAY What we are seeing is not theoretical. It is a clear and accelerating trend. Inexpensive drones now surveil targets, deliver contraband, and carry explosive payloads with precision. They are adaptable, difficult to detect, and easy to scale. Just as important, they lower the barrier to entry. Capabilities once reserved for nation-states are now within reach of terrorists, sleeper cells, criminal groups and individuals. That reality should change how we think about homeland security. The United States has made extraordinary investments to deter high-end threats. Our military remains the most capable in the world with unmatched global reach, from carrier strike groups to next-generation aircraft and missile defense systems. IRAN NETWORKS SUFFER LOSSES AMID AIRSTRIKES, SHOWING DIGITAL EVOLUTION OF CONFLICTS But those systems were built for a different layer of the threat environment. America’s air defenses were designed to track and defeat missiles and aircraft, not small drones flying just above the ground. That gap is now one of the most exposed layers in our national security architecture. Complicating the challenge is the legal environment. Much of the airspace where drones operate overlaps with civilian jurisdictions, where countermeasures are tightly restricted. In many cases, federal law limits who can detect, track, or disable a drone, even in sensitive areas. DAVID MARCUS: WHY ARE WE LETTING FOREIGN FOES USE X PAYOUTS TO WAGE WAR AGAINST US? In today’s environment, it’s often easier to buy and operate a drone than it is to legally stop one. This isn’t just a military problem. It’s a domestic one. Across the country, critical infrastructure operates with limited protection against low-altitude threats. At the same time, the domestic drone ecosystem is large, growing, and heavily reliant on foreign-manufactured hardware. This creates a difficult reality for infrastructure operators. Airports, ports and energy facilities must maintain safety and continuity, yet most lack the authority to act against a drone threat. A drone does not need to destroy a facility to have impact. It only needs to disrupt one. A temporary shutdown at a port, airport, or power substation can ripple across supply chains, economic activity, and public confidence. Recent incidents on U.S. soil underscore both the urgency of the threat and the gaps that remain. Unauthorized drones penetrated the airspace over Barksdale Air Force Base, forcing operational disruptions. Around the same time, U.S. Northern Command confirmed drone incursions over another strategic installation during the opening hours of Operation Epic Fury. If this can happen at sensitive military installations, it should change how we think about civilian infrastructure that was never designed for this threat. Washington has begun to respond, though unevenly. The Trump administration established Joint Interagency Task Force 401 to bring together the Department of War, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Justice, and other agencies under a single operational framework for counter-drone efforts. Congress also expanded counter-UAS authorities in the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act, creating a pathway for broader deployment of defensive technologies. These are necessary steps, but they aren’t sufficient. Drone technology is advancing faster than the legal frameworks needed to deploy counter-UAS technology at scale. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION There is no single solution to defeat every drone threat. Effective defense requires a layered approach combining detection, tracking, identification, and mitigation. Within that framework, radio-frequency-based systems offer a practical foundation: cost-effective, capable, and scalable. More broadly, the United States needs a shift in mindset. Counter-drone capability should not be treated as a niche tool reserved for war zones. It should be understood more like cybersecurity: an essential, always-on layer built into critical systems. Major events will always require heightened security, but the greater risk lies in persistent targets – the infrastructure that powers the economy and supports daily life. These systems require continuous protection against an evolving threat. Other nations are investing accordingly. The United States has the technology and capacity to respond. What is needed now is urgency. The threat is not distant. It is not hypothetical. And it will not fade. Our soft underbelly is exposed. We shouldn’t wait for an attack on American soil to make that obvious. Steve Haro is CEO of WhiteFox Defense Technologies, an American counter-drone company. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea1a51059ccda1fcc1939b AI galaxy hunters are adding to the global GPU crunch te 2026-04-23T13:10:41.514Z AI galaxy hunters are adding to the global GPU crunch Astronomers are turning to GPUs to find needles in the galactic haystack. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea1a3c059ccda1fcc19384 Like the sign in his eighth-grade math classroom, teacher prepares to reset te 2026-04-23T13:10:20.347Z Like the sign in his eighth-grade math classroom, teacher prepares to reset Although the eighth-grade math students had five weeks left in the school year, teacher Jason Freed stood in his Alice Vail Middle School classroom with some parting words. His talk was not about a test or homework — but life wisdom — the kind you hope sticks with at least one kid, almost all of whom will head to high school next fall. “I don’t want anybody to be bullied, picked on, or anything like that. OK? But if somebody’s doing something silly, you don’t have to push back, ‘Well, I’m not going to do that.’ Cuz they’re being silly,” he said. “When they’re being mean, when they’re trying to do something that’s really, physical, that’s a totally different deal. So, I tell these things to you because you’re going to be in freshman year very soon. Your job is to come to school prepared. … Act like a young adult because you are, by your age, a young adult. The rest of this school year, do it really well.” And about 10 minutes later, after questions and laughter, he extended his arms and said:  “All right, guys. Good luck.” Students filed out, black backpacks slung over one shoulder. Some waved. Damian stopped to lean in for a side hug. “I’m going to miss you Mr. Freed,” he said, looking down. For his students it was midday on an April Tuesday during a week of state testing. For Freed, 48, it was his final day in the classroom. After 25 years as a teacher, and a legacy at Vail that includes his dad, Ken, who taught there and his brother who attended Vail,  Jason was clapped out of the school by staff and students that afternoon. The following morning after some classroom cleaning, he reported to his new, full-time job: Employee relations director in the Tucson Unified School District. Freed is the first teacher in the position, he said. The father of two high schoolers and husband of Emily, also an educator, aims to use a teaching career constructed with mutual respect as a foundation for the next chapter. “I know in that position you need honesty, you need fairness and you need relationship building and he has all of those things,” Vail Principal Joshua Peebles said. “Even in that position. It’s about what’s best for kids.” In his own words, Freed discussed the new job and reflected on how he became a teacher, then president of the Tucson Education Association — the labor union that represents teachers and most other classified employees — and what qualifies as success inside and outside the classroom: On following dad’s footsteps “I’ve done enough stuff in the district where I had said this is a job that I would like and I could do well. And it’s the only job that I would even consider other than being a teacher. “The way that I choose to do the work, which is I don’t have to bully. There’s times that I’d meet with a principal and I’d say ‘you have an issue at your campus.’ The goal is to fix issues. I said ‘In half an hour, I drive away, but you all have to continue to live here. So, let’s do some work so that it’s the consensus.’ We can call it a grievance, but I’d rather us have a conversation about how do we get towards improving things? “Why would I be a teacher? I know what it’s like for my parents. I watched them and their financial struggles and challenges and everything else. And then I just let it bounce in my head. “So I said to my dad. I think it was after freshman year. I said, ‘Hey, I  think I’m going to choose a major finally and I’m going to be a teacher.’ And he said, ‘Why?’ I said, ‘Now tell me this, do you like your job? I do. Every time me, my sister, or my brother have a performance, have a game, have a whatever, one if not both of you are there, right?  “We go on vacation for three weeks and would drive because we didn’t have the money for flying. But I’ve seen 49 of the 50 states. That sounds pretty good. I said, “You have your nights off, your weekends off, you had family time. I don’t need to be rich. “I was going to teach fifth grade. That was the plan. I was going to teach fifth grade for 30 years and retire.” On middle school respect “There was an absolute moment, a very defining moment where there’s a knucklehead kid. And I said, ‘All right, everybody take your seats.’ And then everybody’s moving to the board and then I say it one more time, ‘All right guys, I need everybody to take their seats. “And the kid keeps talking to somebody. I said, ‘I need you to take your seat.’ And he looks at me. I look at him. And it was this like, who’s in charge? And it just passed. I just waited. And then he decided to sit down. I said, ‘OK, that was great. Thank you.’ “It’s my reminder even still to say, you don’t actually have to be forceful. Because you’re already known as the authority in the room. You’re the one who’s standing while everybody’s sitting or you’re the adult. As long as you are the expert, then students will give you that, right? “But they won’t, especially in middle school, they won’t if you’re not the expert and if you’re disrespectful. “And even in this new position I will try to rattle the cages because all the evidence shows that what you need to do in middle schools is make them smaller and it’s not necessarily literally physically anything else. You can have a middle school of 600 students, you have to make it feel smaller for students. “We talk about constants and variables in the context of math. I said, ‘But I’m a constant. You have people in your life that are variables. You have no idea who they’re going to be that next day. I’m a constant. I’m the same guy. Monday or Friday, it doesn’t matter. Good mood. Bad mood. Because I’m almost always in a good mood. And even if I’m not in a great mood from something that has happened outside of school, that’s not your doing. So I’m not going to bring that to school. I’m going to do my job and do this as well. “So they knew it was safe. They knew that respect was critical. Everybody is going to be treated with respect. I don’t get extra respect because I have a college degree. I’m not even necessarily smarter than you because I have a college degree. I just know more stuff. So, trust that I’m going to give you some advice when it comes to math and some advice in life and have some faith that I’m trying to look out for your best interest.” On the new gig “Basically what I said (to students about the new job) is there’s like 6,000 employees in TUSD. My job is to support them all. Kind of a crazy idea, right? “I’ve always seen myself as ‘I’m a teacher and doing this to support kids and support my colleagues. “And so I come back to this space saying, “OK, I’m looking for a different way to support kids and support my colleagues. And as long as I am able to keep myself in that head space, I think that we’ll be able to find some success.” The post Like the sign in his eighth-grade math classroom, teacher prepares to reset appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea17ff059ccda1fcc1933c Parents push Congress to act on kids' online safety after juries find Meta and YouTube liable for harm te 2026-04-23T13:00:47.938Z Parents push Congress to act on kids' online safety after juries find Meta and YouTube liable for harm Fresh off landmark jury decisions finding tech companies liable for harms on their platforms, some parents are making a renewed push for online safety legislation. "I think parents are starting to wake up and see like, whoa, this is not a safe place for my child, and they want change," Julianna Arnold, founder of the advocacy group Parents RISE!, told Fox News Digital in an interview.   Arnold was among roughly 70 parents blaming tech platforms for harming or killing their children who traveled to the U.S. Capitol this week to advocate for online safety legislation that would better protect minors. The group held a vigil outside the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday afternoon with many parents holding pictures of their deceased children. Arnold told Fox News Digital that she lost her 17-year-old daughter to fentanyl poisoning after a man approached her on Instagram and sold her what she thought was Percocet for her anxiety. CHRISTIAN MUSIC STAR LAUREN DAIGLE BRINGS ONLINE CHILD SAFETY FIGHT TO CAPITOL HILL, BACKS STOP CSAM ACT "Ever since then, I've been motivated to clean up these online spaces, because they’re no place for our children," Arnold said. "And now we're learning that even the way they’re designing these platforms is going to be harming our children, and they're doing it intentionally." A Los Angeles jury in March found both Meta and Google’s YouTube negligent for knowingly addicting and harming a young woman. Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, was also ordered to pay a $345 million fine after a New Mexico jury found the company failed to protect against child sexual exploitation and misled consumers about the safety of its platform. Meta and Google have vigorously pushed back on claims that their platforms are addictive and have vowed to appeal both rulings. Arnold attended the Los Angeles trial and said the unprecedented verdicts finding that platforms can be held responsible for content on their platforms "changed everything" for the online safety movement.  "Now, we're not here to tell our story only," Arnold said, referring to her visit to Capitol Hill. "We're here to show the evidence that is out there that shows that these platforms are intentionally trying to addict our children, and that they are targeting our children because they want more eyeballs on their platform so they make more money." NEWSOM WEIGHS IN ON SOCIAL MEDIA AGE RESTRICTIONS, CITING EXPERIENCE AS A PARENT: ‘WE NEED HELP’ A spokesperson for Meta told Fox News Digital that the company continues to work to make its products safer. "We are listening to families, working closely with experts and conducting research to understand how to make meaningful changes, like Teen Accounts," the spokesperson said. "We’ll keep making progress to protect teens online." Efforts to pass online safety legislation have so far stalled in the Republican-controlled Congress. Arnold said her message to lawmakers is less talk, more action. "We don't need to have another hearing with the big tech executives," Arnold said. "We don't need to have all these conversations and tell our stories again, because I feel like the evidence is out there now and that's what we brought to them today." Arnold and other online safety advocates are urging Congress to pass the Senate version of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), which has a veto-proof majority with 74 cosponsors. The legislation includes a "duty of care" provision legally requiring tech companies to tailor their platforms to children’s safety and omits preemption language that would restrict states’ ability to regulate online safety. KOSA has yet to advance out of the Senate Commerce Committee, chaired by Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, or receive a chamber-wide vote. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., have both endorsed the legislation. "We're urging that the Senate and Senator Cruz mark it up, get it out of committee, and put it on the floor," Arnold said. "This is really a nonpartisan issue," she added. "It's the safety of our children, the most sacred things that we have." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea17ec059ccda1fcc19333 MacKenzie Carpenter could be the next great Nashville country star, Oilers fans get into massive brawl & MEAT! te 2026-04-23T13:00:28.184Z MacKenzie Carpenter could be the next great Nashville country star, Oilers fans get into massive brawl & MEAT! I don't know much about Nashville, but I know a rising star when I see one and MacKenzie Carpenter is about 10 months away from finding herself in a Nashville showdown with the likes of Ella Langley. Again, I know nothing about the music industry, but I've spent 19 years working on the Internet and analyzing rising stars. Carpenter has the intangibles. She's from Hull, Georgia. That accent you're hearing isn't some fake twang that she developed after unloading her U-Haul at some Nashville apartment complex. There are plenty of singers in Nashville, but there's a difference in this pop culture era in a singer and someone who jumps off the screen. And then there's the duet she sang this week with country star Riley Duckman. Again, I don't know much about country music, but I know the minute the industry partners up a 26 or 27-year-old female with a male superstar, the executives have a plan for the female performer and it's not to tour country fairs the rest of her life. Long-time readers of this column know that I made a wild prediction about the demise of Wendy's back in like 2023 when there was no indication Wendy's was in trouble. I based my prediction on my experiences at a Wendy's here in NW Ohio that was staffed by meth addicts, or what I perceived to be meth addicts. My intuition turned out to be correct. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! I'm not taking my predictions to the country music industry. As of today, MacKenzie Carpenter is sitting at 108k Instagram followers. She's still a relatively unknown who is playing random casinos, on a Truist Park stage in Atlanta and random clubs across the country. A year from today, I predict MacKenzie has 550k followers and she has won some sort of "Best New Performer" award given out by one of the country shows. Save this post. I have a strong feeling about this one. Am I wrong? Is there another country star who will beat Carpenter to stardom? Email: joe.kinsey@outkick.com Right now, Darrell Sheets is the No. 1 Google Trend in the United States and it's not without merit. It turns out that Darrell was the perfect 'reality' show character at the perfect time in pop culture back in 2010. Think about the shows that dominated that era on the myriad of 'reality' show networks. American Chopper was definitely in the mix. Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives was another. For me, Storage Wars was an addiction and Darrell was the loveable loser who was always looking for that $40 bill in a pile of junk. We could appreciate Darrell. I feel like he was the epitome of a Screencaps reader. He hustled. He saw the brighter side of things when a storage locker looked like it was going to be a disaster. And he was a competitor. He wanted to win, but not like Dave Hester. He wanted to win with integrity. If not, you better hurry up because I have a newsletter dropping this afternoon. It's already done. For the legacy Screencaps readers, it might bring you comfort. For the new readers, it's more of an introduction to what this column is all about and who I am. Get signed up HERE! Here's Wednesday Screencaps where I discuss this war that Sydney Sweeney is fighting. Needless to say, the inbox LIT UP over the news that Livvy Dunne is joining Team Sydney. – Donna P. writes: As an Octogenerian, I support Sydney Sweeney and all natural women against the woke insanity of Victoria’s Secret bulls--t!  They were once a store for women where men could go to buy their sweetheart sexy clothes. Now those (sic & sick) men are modeling the clothes?  Do they also show confused sexuality guys being awarded their own beer cans from Bud? Woke equals "weird only kids entering"!  Good luck to Syrn Enterprises!  – JDub says she's Team Syd: LOVEED the Syrn article on Fox. I consider myself an above average chick and was literally a VIP VS customer for years. I haven't bought one article of lingerie from them in about a decade now due to their woke BS. Is there something wrong with attractive people??? I have no issues with hot chicks selling me lingerie. Fat chicks aint it.  I miss the days of the VS Angels and the fashion shoes. I would literally have my GFs over l, get some champagne out, and drunkenly buy a bunch of skimpies.  I'm convinced that the world is on an endless repeat cycle of Revenge of the Nerds. All the ugly people are having their day....the uglier the better.  Yawn.....so over it all. Godspeed, Sydney and Dunn! Godspeed. – Tiffani is done with Victoria's Secret: I literally just told my husband last week I didn't want to support VS anymore because of the trans issue. It made me sick to my stomach to watch a dude in the lingerie. And I was wondering where I was going to get my lingerie from here, and thankfully from this article, now I know!!!  Thank you, Syndney for a fantastic alternative!!  Bless you and prayers for strong and quick growth!!   – Tim W. is equally as fired up: Your article about VS and the looming "Lingerie War" is a GREAT example of the very WIDE SPEAD ARROGANCE within the Advertising and Marketing Industries regarding DEI.  A great follow up to your EXCELLENT article would be to investigate and inform the general public about what happened to the advertising and marketing agencies behind the ever mounting number of DISASTERS that have occurred when these really arrogant elitist companies promote/force DEI policies on the general public. These actions are WILDLY UNPOPULAR with the vast majority of consumers. Most of whom are not racists, or misogynists, or antisemites, or anti-LGBTQ etc!! My goodness Joe! There are a HUGE number of companies and organizations that have become "Sacrificial Lambs" to this idiocy. For God's sake Joe The Declaration Of Independence and The United States Constitution are the very literal "BED ROCKS" of the proper implementation of DEI!! Let us all get over this nonsense so that we can CELEBRATE the 250th birthday of The United States of America!!!! – Anthony T. tells me: Real men have been setting this fight out for far too long.  But now we have a Fearsome Foursome to root for and the oldest game is again a foot. Gentlemen to your ponies let the chase begin. – Ted in Brentwood, TN says: Had a cool thought… the winner of TNML gets to design the following year sticker.  With AI anyone could put something together in less than an hour.  Thought it might be a cool tradition and give the boys something extra to shoot for. You would clearly need to put some parameters on this, but it would be fun to see a different sticker each year.   – Beer Guy Neil in Cleveland checks in: Hey Joe, regarding youth sports fees, I may have sent this comment to you before. I mentioned to a coach friend that another local coach was starting an academy and promising parents a college scholarship if their kid played in his academy. Friend said give me all the money you're paying for your kid's sport. I'll invest it and pay for their college. Food for thought.  – Jim T. in San Diego has a thought on the world of youth sports: A few years ago I did a deep dive in my Substack into the finances of college sports (https://lostincyberspace.substack.com/p/footing-the-bill), and I learned during an email exchange with the American Student Government Association (which assists Associated Students organizations across the country) that Div. III schools basically sell roster spots to prospective students. That if you commit to attend a small, Div. III school somewhere you never heard of before, you're guaranteed to be on the field hockey or lacrosse or track team. But no scholarship will be offered, and limited financial aid. The deal is you (or your parents) pay full freight and you get to continue playing your chosen sport at a competitive level. So when AAU and travel ball tourney organizers promise parents that college scouts will be in attendance, that's who they're really talking about. Think about it: If you're in admissions or recruiting for a Div. III school that is struggling to attract new students and keep the doors open (many small liberal arts colleges fit this description, and more of them fold every year), who better to go after than parents who have a proven track record of being willing to spend ridiculous amounts of money so their kid can play sports? It's already built into the family budget! According to that group cited above, about 50% of students on a typical Div. III campus are there to play a sport. At some it is higher. It is crazy. Four of our five kids played organized sports - but it was mostly rec leagues at the Y or Boys & Girls Club. We did one season of Little League, and then three seasons of fast-pitch softball, and one kid did a year of varsity golf. Grateful we never got sucked into that world. – Hunter makes a great point: I have a question about all of this travel ball stuff. It seems like most (nearly?) everyone is fed up with the ridiculous money grab that travel sports are. Everyone in my circle (save a few who just have admitted the truth to themselves yet) laments how expensive it is, the ridiculous time commitment, etc. but yet they keep on doing it. No one has thrown their hands up and said enough. Why? Is complaining about it just the cool thing to do? Do they legitimately despise it but fear the judgment of others if they quit? Parents in the best daily column in the land themselves lament the racket and lie they’ve been sold by the travel sports organizations, but then finish their email up about how they’re still paying it for their kids to play. Are there readers out there that have said enough, and I’m just speaking in too much of generality/assumption? Fascinated by this dilemma that travel ball parents seem to be in. Thanks for all you do! Kinsey: They're in too deep Hunter. It's a worry that they will be failures as a parent. So they continue to pay. They'll mask it with, "But, we're all one big family," or "My kids are learning more about the world than your kids because they're staying in Hampton Inns and navigating the world one tournament at a time." It's all nonsense, Hunter. Parents just can't bring themselves to back down. It would be admitting defeat in their heads and the private equity groups know it. I tasked Gemini to write a joke. I had to chop out the beginning because it rambled, but here's the punchline. Jerry Jones and Bill Clinton walk into a bar. The bartender brings them drinks, but he’s curious. He asks, "So, what brings you two icons together tonight? Negotiating a trade? A new library?" Bill sighs and says, "Actually, we’re looking for the same thing. We’re looking for someone young, talented, and capable of performing under immense pressure while the whole world watches." The bartender looks at Bill and says, "Let me guess... a new intern for the foundation?" And Jerry slams his fist on the table and screams, "No! I need a quarterback who can win a playoff game in the 21st century!" ########################### That is it this morning. Tomorrow, I'm going to show off the AI driver head covers that Diesel and Canoe Kirk came up with for the text group. Now I just need to find some Chinese Temu site to print them. Wait until you see the works of art. The sun is out, the birds are chirping and I'm starting to get better with the new Screencaps operation. Everything remains a work in progress. Let's keep the emails rolling. Enjoy the newsletter and have an amazing day. And never, ever forget how fortunate we are to call this land our home. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea1592059ccda1fcc192ad Xavier Becerra pressed on 'rumors' he knew about Eric Swalwell's alleged misconduct during CA governor debate te 2026-04-23T12:50:26.365Z Xavier Becerra pressed on 'rumors' he knew about Eric Swalwell's alleged misconduct during CA governor debate California gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra faced scrutiny over his knowledge of former Rep. Eric Swalwell's alleged sexual misconduct during Wednesday's night's California gubernatorial debate. Becerra, who served as Health and Human Services secretary under former President Joe Biden, was asked about recent comments in which he said he had heard "rumors" of Swalwell's actions. Swalwell dropped out of the California race and resigned from Congress over the scandal. "Mr. Becerra, you were chair of the Democratic Caucus when Eric Swalwell was elected to Congress. You said in a recent interview that, quote, 'Many of us heard the rumors.' What rumors did you hear? And should you have pursued the rumors as a member of Democratic leadership?" NewsNation host Nikki Laurenzo asked. "Thanks, Nikki. Yeah, you hear rumors all the time about all sorts of things. Rumors are not facts," Becerra responded. "And the, the caucus, the Democratic caucus is not a place that adjudicates those things. It's law enforcement that does. If someone had come forward, we could then have investigations." CALIFORNIA DEMOCRATS DISTANCE THEMSELVES FROM FAMED PRO-UNION ACTIVIST AFTER BOMBSHELL REPORT The debate came as Swalwell was hit with a fresh ethics complaint urging the Justice Department to investigate whether he leveraged his position in Congress to promote a startup business he was running on the side with his chief of staff. Swalwell has also been accused by multiple women of sexual misconduct in recent weeks, allegations he has denied despite conceding he has made poor choices in his past with women. The Foundation for Accountability and Civic Trust (FACT), a conservative ethics watchdog, filed a complaint Wednesday calling on the Justice Department's Office of Congressional Conduct to investigate allegations Swalwell was personally pitching Findraiser, an artificial intelligence political fundraising tool, to Democratic lawmakers, staff and campaigns. ERIC SWALWELL CAMPAIGN PAID HOTEL WHERE ACCUSER LONNA DREWES CLAIMS ASSAULT TOOK PLACE Included in FACT's complaint is Yardena Wolf, Swalwell's former chief of staff and also the co-founder of Findraiser. Wolf eventually left her chief of staff role to lead Swalwell's now defunct gubernatorial campaign. Swalwell already is facing multiple investigations related to sexual misconduct allegations, including from the Los Angeles County District Attorney, Manhattan District Attorney and the Justice Department.  Prior to sexual misconduct allegations against him coming to light earlier in April, the former member of Congress also was facing heat for his behavior on Capitol Hill as it pertained to promoting Findraiser. One Democratic operative reportedly told news outlet NOTUS that Swalwell was "peddling the s--- out of" Findraiser on Capitol Hill. NOTUS released a pair of reports in March, one of which cited Federal Election Commission data that showed the artificial intelligence-powered political fundraising tool was getting business from some of Swalwell's longtime political allies, including Sens. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., and Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz.  Fox News' Alec Schemmel contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea1362059ccda1fcc19228 Key House committee schedules hearing with embattled ActBlue CEO: 'Needs to come clean' te 2026-04-23T12:41:06.357Z Key House committee schedules hearing with embattled ActBlue CEO: 'Needs to come clean' The House Administration Committee is scheduling a hearing in May to question ActBlue CEO Regina Wallace-Jones about allegations of lax security on the Democratic fundraising platform, which the committee says could have allowed illegal foreign donations to flow to candidates.  The invitation comes after the Administration, Judiciary and Oversight committees released an interim staff report on their ongoing probe into ActBlue Monday. The latest report revealed that five ActBlue fraud prevention and legal personnel pleaded the fifth a combined 146 times during depositions with the committees. There was a spate of resignations by legal and compliance staff after the 2024 election. The New York Times also reported this month that ActBlue may have given the Administration Committee false information in a 2023 letter on its security practices, citing a 2025 memo its lawyers wrote to leadership at the organization.  SCOOP: LIBERAL CITY MAYOR HIT WITH ETHICS COMPLAINT OVER ALLEGED LAVISH GIFTS "The CEO of ActBlue needs to come clean, provide the information to Congress that we've requested," House Administration Committee Chairman Bryan Steil, R-Wis., said in an interview with FOX Business. "We know that they had a massive staff exodus following the 2024 elections as President Trump came into office. We know that ActBlue does not have all the security protocols that they need to have in place. And I think it's incumbent for all of us to get to the bottom of this and get the right answer." In the letter to Wallace-Jones inviting her to testify, Steil wrote, "Based upon recent reporting, it appears that ActBlue's production to the committee's July 2025 subpoena was deliberately incomplete." He continued to say "there are outstanding questions" on whether ActBlue has sufficiently tightened its fraud protections. DEM FUNDRAISING GIANT IN THE HOT SEAT AS GOP LAWMAKERS DEMAND ANSWERS OVER DODGED SUBPOENA Fox News has reached out to ActBlue for comment.  The House Administration Committee has been investigating ActBlue dating back to 2023, initially probing the platform's failure to use credit card verification value (CVV) when accepting contributions. This, however, is the first time its CEO has been invited to testify before Congress. The invitation from the committee is not mandatory, but if Wallace-Jones refuses to appear, it could lead the committee to subpoena her in the future.  Currently, the hearing with Wallace-Jones is scheduled for May 19 at 10 a.m. House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, raised alarm about The New York Times' reporting in an interview with Liz Macdonald on "Evening Edit" Monday. "Their lawyer says, 'Hey, that response you gave, Miss Wallace-Jones, back in '23, it looks like you weren't clear. You weren't honest and you may have misrepresented the facts,'" Jordan said. "That's a nice way of saying you lied. And again, we didn't say that. Their own lawyer at Covington & Burling said that... When you see all this smoke, there's probably a fire."  FOX Business' Kevin Gora and Nicholas Barry contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea134e059ccda1fcc1921f Trump admin loosens regulations on state-licensed medical marijuana te 2026-04-23T12:40:46.805Z Trump admin loosens regulations on state-licensed medical marijuana President Donald Trump's administration is reclassifying state-licensed marijuana as a "less-dangerous" drug, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced Thursday. Blanche signed an order reclassifying marijuana from Schedule I – reserved for drugs like heroin – to the less strict Schedule III. Blanche said the move is "delivering on President Trump’s promise" to expand Americans’ access to medical treatment options. "This rescheduling action allows for research on the safety and efficacy of this substance, ultimately providing patients with better care and doctors with more reliable information," he said in a statement. This is a developing story. Check back soon for updates. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea1339059ccda1fcc191f4 House Republicans Ask ActBlue C.E.O., Regina Wallace-Jones, to Testify te 2026-04-23T12:40:25.020Z House Republicans Ask ActBlue C.E.O., Regina Wallace-Jones, to Testify The request is a significant escalation of G.O.P. pressure on the liberal fund-raising organization over its vetting of donations. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea10e1059ccda1fcc18dcc 2 trains collide in Denmark, leaving 5 people critically injured te 2026-04-23T12:30:25.600Z 2 trains collide in Denmark, leaving 5 people critically injured Two trains collided in Denmark early Thursday, leaving five people critically injured in what police called a major incident. The collision occurred around 6:30 a.m. near Hillerød, about 40 kilometers (25 miles) north of Copenhagen. Roughly a dozen other people have minor injuries, according to the Greater Copenhagen Fire Department. There were 38 people aboard the two trains, according to a spokesperson for the North Zealand police. TRAIN CRASH WITH 800 PASSENGERS AT RISK LIKELY CAUSED BY HUMAN ERROR Officials originally said four people were critically injured but revised that figure hours after the crash. It was not immediately clear whether the train's drivers were among the victims. MEGA-YACHT WITH 400 PASSENGERS CRASHES INTO NEW YORK CITY DOCK, INJURING NEARLY A DOZEN Investigators are looking into what caused the collision, which occurred near a level crossing. Photos from the scene show the front ends of the trains smashed, though both remained upright on the tracks. The mayor of the nearby town of Gribskov, Trine Egetved, in a post on Facebook, said some of the injured were flown to the hospital. She said the crash occurred on a local rail line that's used by many Gribskov residents, employees and schoolchildren. No other details were available. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea0ec5059ccda1fcc18d49 Jelly Roll says he 'lost his way' after shedding over 200 pounds, reveals how much weight he gained back te 2026-04-23T12:21:25.613Z Jelly Roll says he 'lost his way' after shedding over 200 pounds, reveals how much weight he gained back Throughout the past few years, Jelly Roll has always kept it real when it comes to his weight loss journey. Now, after losing over 200 pounds, the "Save Me" singer admitted he "lost his way." In a video posted to his YouTube channel on Friday, the country music star, 41, opened up about hitting a roadblock amid his wellness journey and gaining weight. "I was like, you know what, man? I've been working hard for the last three years losing this weight. I'm going to enjoy the holidays," Jelly Roll said, referencing his mindset around the holidays last year. "And I had a big Thanksgiving meal, and I ate a big birthday meal, and I ate a big Christmas meal and kind of got off the rails. I broke my collarbone about a week before Christmas, a few days before Christmas and that set me down where I had to quit running, quit walking, quit exercising for, you know, some extended period of time." COUNTRY STAR JELLY ROLL IS 'PETRIFIED OF LOSING' SUCCESS AFTER YEARS OF STRUGGLING "I said all that to say that I have to some degree lost my way," he continued. While he was proud of being on the cover of Men's Health, Jelly Roll said he still hadn't reached his goal at that point. "Men's Health was not the goal. It wasn't the weight that I wanted to get to to be at maintenance," he said. "It's not my maintenance weight. I'm still about 40 or 50 pounds, maybe 60. I don't know. I haven't weighed in. I've been avoiding the scale. I'm afraid to see what the scale is going to say from what my actual goal is." Jelly Roll, who's currently training for the New York City Marathon, said he's now focused on losing the weight and keeping himself accountable. COUNTRY STAR COLT FORD'S ADVICE TO JELLY ROLL AFTER DROPPING 150 POUNDS "I want to get these last 40 or 50 pounds off, and then I eventually want to cut my skin and I eventually want to be on the cover of something crazy like GQ or Rolling Stone or Vanity Fair or Forbes or Time with my shirt off. I know this is getting real silly now, but I don't know. I just believe there's this story that a guy can go from 560 pounds to a shirt off picture. It's absurd." After getting on the scale, Jelly Roll said he gained 12 pounds and weighed in at 276 pounds. The "Save Me" singer began his weight loss journey in December 2022. He told Fox News Digital at the 2023 CMA Awards he was "starting to find a will to live" through his health journey, explaining he doesn't have a specific goal and is only focused on continuing "to keep doing the right thing and feeling better." One year later, he made his first red carpet appearance since losing 100 pounds at the 2024 CMA Awards. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER When speaking with People in November 2024, the singer explained his struggles with his health journey started with his "food addiction." "The battle was with the food addiction, changing the way I’ve looked at food for the last 39 years," he told People magazine. "I’ve never had a healthy relationship with food, so that was the hard part. But once you get into that discipline and commitment, it’s like an avalanche. Once that little snowball started rolling, it was on its way." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS In April 2025, he told fans during Pat McAfee's "Big Night AHT" event that he had lost 183 pounds, telling a cheering crowd, "I started at 540 pounds. I'm 357 pounds this morning, baby." He added that he wants to lose another 100 pounds so that he could go skydiving with his wife, Bunnie XO. The "Church" singer then spoke with Fox News Digital at the 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards in May, noting that his biggest challenge when it comes to losing weight is food. "If you're really battling obesity, you got to start at the dinner table, man. The walking's great, all the other stuff's great, but you got to fight that addiction at the dinner table," he said. Fox News Digital's Lori Bashian contributed to this post. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea0eb1059ccda1fcc18d40 'Jeopardy!' star Jamie Ding wins over fans with humble attitude during historic 28-game winning streak te 2026-04-23T12:21:05.815Z 'Jeopardy!' star Jamie Ding wins over fans with humble attitude during historic 28-game winning streak "Jeopardy!" contestant Jamie Ding is continuing his hot streak on the long-running game show while winning over fans at home. On Tuesday's episode of "Jeopardy!," the 33-year-old New Jersey-based law student and housing policy administrator notched his 28th straight victory with a current total of $774,601 in earnings. Ding has become one of the show's most dominant players in history as only four previous champions, including now "Jeopardy!" host Ken Jennings, Amy Schneider, Matt Amodio and James Holzhauer have had longer runs. 'JEOPARDY!' CONTESTANT CALLS OUT GAME SHOW AFTER AWKWARD 'SEXIST' CLUE Meanwhile, though even some of the most successful contestants have divided "Jeopardy!'s" passionate and often opinionated audience, Ding has enjoyed overwhelming popularity with fans, who have said that they are impressed with his low-key demeanor and humble attitude even as he continues to dominate the board. "It never comes off as cocky," "Jeopardy!" fan Lonny Starsky told the Wall Street Journal. "He almost seems embarrassed when he wins." In his on-screen introduction, Ding is identified as a "bureaucrat and law student," a description he chose for himself. In one fan-favorite moment, Ding joked that he was a "faceless bureaucrat" during the contestant interview portion of the show. Ding has become known for his understated reactions and his small wave during introductions, which fans have begun copying at home. "Now I do it every time, too. I just smile at the TV and wave," Starksky said, who credits his grandmother Judy Robinson with starting the tradition. Early in his "Jeopardy!" run, Ding told Jennings that orange is his favorite color. Since then, he has worn a shade of orange on his top during every episode, another quirk that viewers say they have found endearing. The color is also a nod to Ding's alma mater, Princeton University. During a recent interview with the Philadelphia Inquirer, Ding shared insight on his wardrobe choices and joked about how he handles fans' reactions to his outfits. 'JEOPARDY!' HOST KEN JENNINGS REMEMBERS THINKING 'I DON'T WANT TO BE HERE' DURING FIRST SHOW "If it’s too busy of a pattern, it won’t look good on TV," he said. "You also have to be emotionally prepared to learn about all the random stains or tiny holes in your clothing you never noticed before." In addition to winning over fans with his personality, Ding has also inspired audience enthusiasm with his superior gameplay. Known for his buzzer speed and wide-ranging knowledge, Ding has correctly responded across nearly every category he has encountered, putting up numbers that rival some of the biggest names in the show’s history, including Jennings. In one early appearance, he tied Jennings’ record for most correct responses in a single game. Some fans have said that family members who previously had little interest in "Jeopardy!" have started tuning in just to watch his run. Starkey said that his mother, who previously avoided watching "Jeopardy!," has become invested in Ding's journey. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "Now she texts me every day when he’s on, ‘Oh my God, Jamie’s doing so good!’" Starsky said. "She didn’t even start watching the show til like last week." Ding’s path to "Jeopardy!" began as a child when he started competing in events including the 2004 National Geographic Bee, which was hosted by Alex Trebek that year. Ding previously revealed that he didn't recognize the "Jeopardy!" icon as Trebek was not sporting his signature mustache. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS The reigning champion first auditioned for "Jeopardy!: Teen Tournament" as a senior in high school. He continued taking "Jeopardy!'s" online "Anytime Test" every year without success before finally getting his shot. "The luck of the timing worked out pretty well for me," Ding told the Philadelphia Inquirer. "Twenty-three-year-old me would have done much worse." Along with becoming a top five "Jeopardy!" champion, Ding's $774,601 total puts him in 8th place on the highest-winnings list as of April 21. "I don’t know if it’s entirely sunk in," Ding told The Inquirer. "I really love history, and it’s cool to be making some history myself." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea0e9e059ccda1fcc18d37 Dreadful Red Sox officially hit rock bottom as fans spot disgraceful item being sold in team store te 2026-04-23T12:20:46.385Z Dreadful Red Sox officially hit rock bottom as fans spot disgraceful item being sold in team store The Boston Red Sox, a disgraceful, embarrassing organization that was once proud but is now one of the worst teams in baseball, have really dug themselves in a hole this time. I'm not talking about on the field. Yes, they're awful on the field, too. Just awful. Like, truly, truly terrible. They've lost the first two games of this week's series against the rival Yankees by a combined score of 8-1. That lone run was a garbage run scored in the ninth inning Wednesday night. They're currently 9-15, dead last in the AL East, and tied for the second-worst record in the American League. Again, this is a team that had World Series aspirations not one month ago. One! And now, the season is basically already over in April. Amazing. Anyway, I'm not here to talk about the embarrassing play on the field. I'm here to dig a little deeper, like the good journalist I am. Let's go ahead and travel into Fenway Park and down Yawkey Way — no, I ain't calling it Jersey Street, that's disgusting — and check out what is now being solid in the merchandise stores: Red Sox are a mess, and fans are furious (BOLD) I mean, it's just disgusting. What has happened to this team? Yes, I'm sure they've sold Yankees gear before, along with every other team. But come on. Do you understand how bad this looks? Dedicating that much shelf space to the New York Yankees, as your organization gets stomped into the ground by them, at home? It's just unfathomable. I've watched the Red Sox for most of my life at this point. I'm 33. I was at the 2004 World Series. I lived in Boston for four years. I was there for the bombing in 2013, and then the World Series later that year. I've been through the good and bad. The four championships. The messy Terry Francona firing. The awful Bobby Valentine year. The greatest team ever assembled (2018). I've literally been through every possible season with the Red Sox. This year's club has the potential to be the worst ever. The toxicity is off the charts right now. The roster is so poorly constructed, I'm not quite sure how Craig Breslow has a job. SMALL MARKET MLB TEAMS ARE OUTPERFORMING BIG PAYROLLS, UNDERMINING OWNERS' PUSH TO CANCEL 2027 SEASON Oh yeah! I know how. Because John Henry doesn't care. That's how. Duh. I'm also convinced that manager Alex Cora, who I have long defended, is trying to get cannned. I mean, how else do you explain THIS lineup? My God. It's indefensible. Rolling out THAT lineup, against the Yankees, on 4/23, is truly indefensible. Andruw Monasterio, the throwaway player in the Caleb Durbin trade, is your No. 5 hitter? Really? I grew up with players like Manny Ramirez, David Ortiz, Trot Nixon, Mike Napoli, Kevin Millar and Adrian Beltre hitting fifth. And now we're rolling out Andruw Monasterio? Get out of here! Anyway, all of that is small potatoes compared to the slop currently being sold in the team store. Fans are furious. They should be. What a mess. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea0e88059ccda1fcc18d0f Senate Adopts G.O.P. Budget, Defeating Democrats’ Affordability Proposals te 2026-04-23T12:20:24.795Z Senate Adopts G.O.P. Budget, Defeating Democrats’ Affordability Proposals Republicans pushed through a budget plan with a $70 billion increase for immigration enforcement after an overnight session in which they beat back Democratic proposals aimed at lowering costs. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea0cbb059ccda1fcc18caf Suns star Devin Booker torches refs after team loses to Thunder by 13 in Game 2 te 2026-04-23T12:12:43.447Z Suns star Devin Booker torches refs after team loses to Thunder by 13 in Game 2 The Phoenix Suns dug themselves a hole in their first-round NBA playoffs series against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night, losing Game 2 120-107. Suns star Devin Booker appeared to have an ax to grind against the officiating following the game. Booker had 30 points on 12-of-23 shooting with six rebounds. But with only four Suns players in double figures, it was apparently the referees’ fault for throwing the game into flux. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Booker received a technical foul after he was saving a ball from going out of bounds. He flipped the ball backward and it hit Jaylin Williams in the face. Thunder guard Alex Caruso was seen calling for a technical foul. Referee James Williams obliged and gave Booker the penalty. "In my 11 years, I haven’t called a ref out by name, but James was terrible tonight, through and through. It’s bad for the sport," Booker told reporters in the postgame press conference. "Bad for the integrity of the sport. People are going to start viewing this as the WWE if they’re not held responsible." TODD GOLDEN WILL COACH THE FLORIDA GATORS NEXT SEASON ... OR WILL HE? "I know I haven’t won a championship in this league, but I have been in it for 11 years now. So, to get to this point, to be treated like that, for me to even be saying something out loud, it’s bad." For what it’s worth, the Thunder are the best team in the NBA and entered the Western Conference playoffs with a 64-18 record and as the defending champions. Phoenix put up 107 in Game 2 but only scored 84 points in a Game 1 loss. The Suns had no answer for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who had 37 points on 13-of-25 from the floor and made all of the nine free throws he attempted. The Thunder shot 47% from the floor on 91 shot attempts. The Suns were 46% from the floor on 85 shot attempts. Game 3 is in Phoenix on Saturday night. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea0ca8059ccda1fcc18ca6 Police at University of California, Berkeley investigate 2 dead men found on campus te 2026-04-23T12:12:24.026Z Police at University of California, Berkeley investigate 2 dead men found on campus Authorities are investigating two deaths on the University of California, Berkeley campus that were discovered within a 24-hour span: student who fell from a dorm building and a man found dead near a busy campus plaza. The latest incident unfolded around noon Wednesday, when university staff discovered a man’s body in bushes outside Sproul Hall, near the heavily trafficked Sproul Plaza, the Berkeley Scanner first reported. UC Berkeley police said the man does not appear to be affiliated with the university. His identity has not been released. Just hours earlier, emergency crews responded to a separate call Tuesday evening at the Unit 3 residence hall complex, where a 21-year-old student died after falling from a building. NEIGHBORS OF SLAIN MIT PROFESSOR STUNNED BY KILLING The Alameda County Coroner later identified the student as William Yi Lu, a junior majoring in theater and performance studies, the Scanner reported. Campus police said they do not suspect foul play in either case, and investigators have not indicated the two incidents are connected. The Alameda County Medical Examiner will determine the causes of both deaths. MASKED GUNMAN KILLS LOYOLA CHICAGO COLLEGE STUDENT IN SHOOTING NEAR CAMPUS; POLICE HUNT FOR SUSPECT UC Berkeley and the UC Berkeley Police Department did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment about the two deaths. University officials said there is no known threat to the community, but acknowledged the back-to-back incidents have shaken the campus. "We are saddened by this tragic news," university spokesman Adam Ratliff told told the outlet. The university added that counseling services are available for those impacted. The investigations remain ongoing. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea0c94059ccda1fcc18c9d WATCH: Masked thieves wielding hammers hit jewelry store in what expert calls 'mob-style' heist te 2026-04-23T12:12:04.146Z WATCH: Masked thieves wielding hammers hit jewelry store in what expert calls 'mob-style' heist Video captured a group of alleged thieves fleeing a Texas outlet following a jewelry heist that one expert called "mob-style." On Tuesday at around 12:47 p.m., officers responded to a report of a robbery in progress at Marc Robinson Jewelers at the Round Rock Premium Outlets, an outdoor shopping mall near Austin, police said. Store employees told police that a group of suspects entered the jewelry store wielding hammers and began breaking glass display cases and stealing jewelry. Employees told police that the group of thieves used pepper spray on an employee and a bystander before fleeing with a "large amount of stolen jewelry." GOT A TIP? Video obtained by FOX 7 captured the group fleeing the store in the aftermath of the attack. All suspects were seen wearing masks and gloves as they fled the scene. FOLLOW US ON X Police located the vehicle, a blue Hyundai Sonata the suspects were described as fleeing in, at a nearby apartment complex. The vehicle, police said, was stolen out of the Humble, Texas, area. The recovered vehicle was taken for processing, and the case remains active. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Dwayne Riley at (512) 218-6619. International Crime Free Association Executive Director Timothy Zehring told FOX 7 that this was "mob-style execution." CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS "The modus operandi that the FBI and the Jewelers Security Alliance talk about, first, is the mob-style execution of these crimes. You're generally looking at between 10 and 30 masked suspects that charge into the store, sometimes with weapons, but there are massive losses in under 60 seconds," he said. "The price of gold has skyrocketed lately and so these crimes are very lucrative." Zehring said these crimes are preventable by implementing a layered security approach. "Bollards are a great way to prevent people from smashing in. The next thing is shatter-resistant glass and film that you can put over glass even if you don't replace the glass. Think of window tinting on your car. If they put this film on the glass, even if the glass breaks, it holds intact so they can't get in," Zehring said. Fox News Digital has reached out to the Round Rock Police Department for additional information. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea0c80059ccda1fcc18c94 Long-lost soldier's grave discovered at remote US national park after 150 years te 2026-04-23T12:11:44.458Z Long-lost soldier's grave discovered at remote US national park after 150 years Officials at a Florida national park have identified the burial site of a 19th-century Army private — the only known service member buried within a historic fort's walls. In a March 31 statement, the National Park Service (NPS) announced that its archaeologists found the resting place of Private George Tupper at Fort Jefferson in Dry Tortugas National Park — about 70 miles west of Key West. The excavation took place in June 2024 during site surveys for a planned radio tower, though officials did not announce the discovery until just recently.  ARCHAEOLOGISTS UNEARTH SECRETS OF LANCASTER COUNTY'S OLDEST TAVERN, BURIED FOR CENTURIES BENEATH PASTURE Tupper died of yellow fever on Oct. 6, 1873, during an outbreak that killed multiple people at the fort. He was 22 years old. Tupper appears to have been buried inside the fort because an approaching hurricane prevented transport to the post cemetery, where others were typically interred. Historical records state that Tupper was buried in a "lime pit, near the parade, being the only remains buried within the fort limits." Excavators did not find his remains, as they believe he was exhumed and reinterred at Fort Barrancas National Cemetery in Pensacola. Archaeologists used ground-penetrating radar in compliance with federal regulations requiring agencies to consider impacts on historic properties, the announcement added. WARRIORS FOUND STACKED IN ANCIENT WELL REVEAL VIOLENT TALE OF BATTLEFIELD DEFEAT: ARCHAEOLOGISTS Excavators also found marbles, clay smoking pipes, buttons and bullets, which they said has shed light on daily life at Fort Jefferson in the 19th century. Tupper is the only documented service member interred within the walls of Fort Jefferson, according to the NPS. "The discovery supports ongoing research into the fort's post cemetery, located on a nearby submerged island," the statement noted. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "While U.S. Army records document at least 83 deaths at Fort Jefferson, park archaeologists have since identified more than 200 individuals who died there, many previously listed as unknown." Tupper served in Battery M, 1st U.S. Artillery. He enlisted in Boston on Oct. 16, 1872. Documents describe Tupper as "5 feet 8 inches tall, with gray eyes, brown hair and a fair complexion," the release noted. His previous occupation was recorded as a book binder — though a commanding officer later described him as an actor. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Locating Tupper's grave "allows us to honor him and the service members who lived and served at Dry Tortugas," said Josh Marano, the field director of the project, in a statement. "It is also a great reminder of why careful survey work before projects is essential," the archaeologist added. Fox News Digital reached out to the NPS for further comment.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES Dry Tortugas National Park is known for its crystal-clear waters and remote location, accessible only by boat or seaplane. Its isolation made it ideal for use as a military outpost and prison. The find is the latest in a string of discoveries across the Sunshine State in the past year. Last year, a Florida man stumbled upon a shipwreck believed to date back 150 years. Months earlier, archaeologists excavating a historic district in the oldest U.S. city uncovered remnants of its brief British era. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea0c6c059ccda1fcc18c8b Andy Cohen blasts Joe Rogan as a 'f---ing idiot' after he backs Pratt for LA mayor te 2026-04-23T12:11:24.723Z Andy Cohen blasts Joe Rogan as a 'f---ing idiot' after he backs Pratt for LA mayor Bravo TV star Andy Cohen called podcast giant Joe Rogan a "f---ing idiot" on his "Watch What Happens Live" show Tuesday. During his show, he spoke with Jesse Solomon and Kristin Cavallari about former reality star Spencer Pratt running in the Los Angeles mayoral race. Cavallari remarked that people were "excited" about Pratt's campaign, and Cohen agreed, saying that it "seems like he's going to win" based on his momentum. The conversation shifted after Cavallari pointed out that Rogan had endorsed Pratt last week, leading Cohen to call out Rogan. ANDY COHEN'S DRUNKEN DE BLASIO RANT MADE CNN 'WATCHABLE,' BUT WAS LATEST EXAMPLE OF TOXIC CULTURE: CRITICS "Oh, Rogan, the great mind of the universe," Cohen said. "Joe f---ing Rogan. What a f---ing idiot. Sorry." The outburst led to an uproar of laughter among the panel. "I've had enough to drink," Cohen said, remarking that he was having "another de Blasio moment," in reference to his seemingly intoxicated on-air rants. Cavallari asked if there was a "backstory" to Cohen's comments, but Cohen insisted it just came from listening to what Rogan has said. CNN'S ANDY COHEN TELLS ERIC ADAMS 'YOU GOT YOUR PARDONS... GO DANCE AWAY' IN LATE NIGHT NEW YEAR'S EVE RANT "I listen to what he says, that’s all," Cohen added. "I listen to what he says, I made my own opinion." Fox News Digital reached out to Rogan for comment but did not immediately hear back.  Pratt, best known for his villainous on-screen persona on MTV’s "The Hills," spoke on Rogan's podcast last week about deciding to run for office after his home was destroyed in the California wildfire. JOE ROGAN BLASTS LIFE IN HOLLYWOOD FOR 'FAKE' PEOPLE AND 'GROUPTHINK' POLITICS "To be clear, I never wanted to run for any political office or have anything to do with politicians." He then described "spending a year uncovering how my house and my parents’ house burned down."  "Nobody is stepping up to run against the mayor who's responsible for this disaster and so many other disasters,' he continued.  "Listen, man. I'm voting for you. I can't vote for you, but I'm rooting for you," Rogan said, noting he is a Texas resident and no longer a Californian. "I mean, if I lived in Los Angeles, no question whatsoever, I would vote for you." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea0c59059ccda1fcc18c82 Toyota's CUE7 robot shoots hoops using AI te 2026-04-23T12:11:05.119Z Toyota's CUE7 robot shoots hoops using AI Most people think of Toyota and picture a Camry, a Tacoma, maybe a Prius. A 7-foot-2 robot shooting free throws at halftime of a professional basketball game? That's a harder image to conjure. But recently, that's exactly what happened at Toyota Arena Tokyo, and around 8,400 fans watched it go down live. The robot is called the CUE7. It smoothly stood up from a seated position, dribbled a basketball and sank a free throw without any human input. The crowd applauded. The engineers probably exhaled. Toyota had officially debuted its most advanced AI-powered humanoid robot, and it chose basketball as the venue. So why is a car company building basketball robots? And what does any of this have to do with you? More than you might think. Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report AI-POWERED ROBOT SINKS SEEMINGLY IMPOSSIBLE BASKETBALL HOOPS Here's the thing that makes the CUE7 genuinely different from its predecessors: Toyota's team discarded everything they had built and started over. "We made full use of AI, and we discarded everything we had built up and started again from scratch," said Tomohiro Nomi, research leader for humanoid robots at Toyota's Frontier Research Center. That's not a small statement. The CUE series goes back to 2017, when a group of Toyota employees launched it as a voluntary side project on their own time. It eventually became an official research program, and over nearly a decade, the team stacked up some genuinely impressive hardware. The CUE3 earned a Guinness World Record in 2019 for most consecutive basketball free throws by a humanoid robot (assisted), sinking 2,020 in a row. Then the CUE6 earned the record for the farthest basketball shot by a robot, connecting from about 80 feet 6 inches) away. So the legacy was already there. What changed with CUE7 was the philosophy behind how it learns. Earlier versions of the CUE relied on something called model predictive control. Basically, human engineers programmed exactly how the robot should move, step by step. It worked well enough to break world records. But it also had a ceiling. Every new motion required new programming by a human being. The CUE7 instead uses reinforcement learning powered by artificial intelligence. It learns to shoot the ball based on its own experience and trial and error rather than pre-programmed instructions. The AI acts as an autonomous agent: it tries something, observes the result, adjusts and tries again. Over enough repetitions, it gets good. Really good. The hybrid control system merges reinforcement learning with model predictive control, creating a robot that adapts to unexpected situations rather than just following a fixed script. Think of it as the difference between a player who memorized every play in the book and one who reads the game in real time. CUE7 is learning to read the game. The CUE7 stands about 7 feet 2 inches tall and weighs roughly 163 pounds, making it about 40% lighter than the previous version, which came in around 265 pounds. Toyota pulled that off by simplifying the structure and reducing the number of axles. It also switched from four wheels to two, which makes its movement faster and more fluid. One moment that really stood out was how smoothly it can rise from a seated position. That kind of motion, especially at this size, takes serious engineering and drew a reaction from a crowd of more than 8,000 people. For sensing and aiming, the robot uses lidar sensors in its torso to detect its surroundings, along with a stereo camera in its head to calculate distance and angle. It is powered by high-performance batteries adapted from Toyota's racing tech. Here's where it gets interesting. The robot measures the distance to the hoop, calculates the angle, determines the right trajectory and then releases the shot with controlled force. If it misses, it learns from that attempt and adjusts on the next one. ROBOT PLAYS TENNIS WITH HUMANS IN REAL TIME Toyota trained the system using human motion data, which is what gives CUE7 its surprisingly natural movement. Rather than looking mechanical, its actions mirror how a person actually moves, and that's by design. That same combination of real-time calculation and learned experience is what lets it handle something like dribbling (fluid, continuous) alongside shooting (precise, calculated) without the two working against each other. Toyota says testing that kind of learning in a live environment is a key part of the project. "We believe it is an exceptionally valuable opportunity to validate a reinforcement-learning-based robot in the inherently uncertain environment of a basketball arena," Tomohiro Nomi, Head of Humanoid Robotics Research Unit, Frontier Research Center, Toyota Motor Corporation, told CyberGuy. "Moving forward, we will continue developing robots that inspire and bring joy to people." You're probably not buying a robot basketball player anytime soon. But here's the part worth paying attention to: the same AI that helps CUE7 sink free throws is the technology Toyota is actively developing for manufacturing, automotive systems and real-world robotics. Basketball demands everything that manufacturing robots struggle with: target identification, distance gauging, trajectory computation, coordinated movement and precise force control, all in sequence and under pressure. Toyota chose basketball specifically because it tests all those capabilities at once, in an environment where success and failure are completely obvious. The reinforcement learning powering CUE7 could eventually show up in factory robots that adapt mid-shift when production requirements change, in vehicles that handle unexpected road conditions more fluidly, or in home and care robots that need to navigate unpredictable environments. Toyota treats CUE7 as a testbed for vision systems, motion control and coordinated movement, with capabilities that reach well beyond halftime demonstrations into broader real-world applications. When Toyota teaches a robot to play basketball, it's really teaching machines how to learn. And that skill transfers. In other words, this is less about basketball and more about teaching machines how to learn physical skills in unpredictable environments. That is where the real impact starts to show up. THE NEW ROBOT THAT COULD MAKE CHORES A THING OF THE PAST Take my quiz: How safe is your online security? Think your devices and data are truly protected? Take this quick quiz to see where your digital habits stand. From passwords to Wi-Fi settings, you’ll get a personalized breakdown of what you’re doing right and what needs improvement. Take my Quiz here: Cyberguy.com. The CUE7 is a fascinating piece of technology, but the real story isn't about basketball. It's about a fundamental shift in how robots are trained, moving away from rigid human programming toward AI systems that learn through experience and adapt on the fly. What started as a voluntary employee side project in 2017 has grown into a genuine proving ground for Toyota's embodied AI research. Nearly a decade in, the results are landing in front of thousands of live spectators and stacking up Guinness World Records along the way. The CUE7 made a free throw at halftime in front of a packed arena. More importantly, it demonstrated that AI-powered machines can now acquire complex physical skills through trial and error, the same basic way humans do. That's a shift with implications that reach far beyond the basketball court. If a robot can teach itself to make free throws better than most humans ever will, purely through AI-driven trial and error, what physical skill do you still believe machines will never be able to learn on their own? 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/69ea0c42059ccda1fcc18c45 Beehiiv rolls out new creator tools, including webinars and customizable paywalls te 2026-04-23T12:10:42.136Z Beehiiv rolls out new creator tools, including webinars and customizable paywalls Beehiiv is clearly done being just a newsletter platform based on today's launch of a new webinar feature, customizable paywalls, and more. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea0c2e059ccda1fcc18c3c Surveillance vendors caught abusing access to telcos to track people’s phone locations, researchers say te 2026-04-23T12:10:22.538Z Surveillance vendors caught abusing access to telcos to track people’s phone locations, researchers say The Citizen Lab found two separate surveillance vendors abusing the backbone of cellular networks to spy on several victims across the world. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea0a81059ccda1fcc18c21 Easy Ways to Fuel Your Busy Lifestyle With Lean Protein te 2026-04-23T12:03:13.112Z Easy Ways to Fuel Your Busy Lifestyle With Lean Protein (StatePoint) Did you know protein plays a key role in helping you sustain energy throughout the day? 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea09db059ccda1fcc18ba3 US drains critical missile stockpiles in Iran war as yearslong rebuild looms te 2026-04-23T12:00:27.229Z US drains critical missile stockpiles in Iran war as yearslong rebuild looms The U.S. may have burned through roughly half of its Patriot missile interceptors during the conflict with Iran, according to a new analysis, underscoring how even a campaign lasting just weeks can place heavy strain on key munitions stockpiles. While the U.S. still has enough firepower to sustain operations in the current fight, analysts warn the greater risk lies in a future conflict against a peer adversary. A report from the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) found that U.S. forces used large shares of several critical munitions during the 39-day air and missile campaign, including more than 850 Tomahawk cruise missiles and more than 1,000 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles (JASSMs). Patriot interceptor use was estimated between roughly 1,060 and 1,430 missiles — more than half of the U.S. prewar inventory. Exact U.S. munitions stockpiles are classified, and the figures in the report are estimates derived from Pentagon budget documents, historical procurement data and reported battlefield usage. TRUMP RALLIES DEFENSE TITANS TO SURGE WEAPONS OUTPUT AS IRAN WAR RAGES Even before the Iran war, U.S. stockpiles of key precision munitions were considered insufficient for a large-scale conflict with a peer adversary such as China. The latest drawdowns have made that gap more acute. A future war in the Western Pacific would likely require sustained use of the same high-end missiles now being depleted, particularly for long-range strike and missile defense against a sophisticated adversary. Other high-end systems were also heavily drawn down.  The U.S. is estimated to have used between 190 and 290 Terminal High Altitude Area Defense interceptors, which cost about $15.5 million each, and between 130 and 250 SM-3 interceptors, among the most expensive in the arsenal at roughly $28.7 million apiece.  The Navy’s SM-6 missile, which costs about $5.3 million per unit, also saw significant use, with estimates ranging from 190 to 370 fired. Long-range strike weapons used in the conflict carry similarly high price tags.  Tomahawk land attack missiles cost about $2.6 million each, while JASSMs are priced at roughly $2.6 million per missile. The Army’s newer precision strike missile (PrSM), costing around $1.6 million per unit, was also used in smaller numbers, with estimates ranging from 40 to 70 fired. Pentagon chief spokesperson Sean Parnell denied reports of stockpile shortages.  "America’s military is the most powerful in the world and has everything it needs to execute at the time and place of the President’s choosing," he said in a statement. "As Secretary Hegseth has highlighted numerous times, it took less than ten percent of American naval power to control the traffic going in and out of the Strait of Hormuz. Since President Trump took office, we have executed multiple successful operations across combatant commands while ensuring the U.S. military possesses a deep arsenal of capabilities to protect our people and our interests. Attempts to alarm Americans over the Department’s magazine depth are both ill-informed and dishonorable." A Navy official added to Fox News Digital: "The Navy is taking aggressive steps to increase our munitions stockpiles and strengthen the industrial base; as reflected in our FY27 budget request of $22.6 billion, which will fund over 4,600 all-up rounds."  "We are significantly increasing production for our most critical systems, including the Standard Missile, Tomahawk, AMRAAM, and the PAC-3. To support this surge and provide a stable demand signal to our industry partners, we are continuing the multi-year procurements for LRASM and NSM, while initiating new multi-year contracts for the Tomahawk and Standard Missile.  We are also working with the Department of War through the Munitions Acceleration Council (MAC), to synchronize efforts across the enterprise to break down barriers and speed up production." The Pentagon’s latest budget request underscores the urgency: The administration is seeking roughly $70 billion for munitions in fiscal year 2027 — a nearly threefold increase over current levels — as it moves to replenish stockpiles strained by recent conflicts, including Iran and Ukraine. The request includes sharp increases in purchases of key systems used in the war, including Tomahawk cruise missiles, Patriot and THAAD interceptors, and long-range strike weapons. Iran maintains thousands of missiles and drones, according to Defense Intelligence Agency director Lt. Gen. James Adams. "Despite significant degradation of Iranian military capabilities through coalition strikes in operation Epic Fury Tehran retains thousands of missiles and one-way attack UAV's capable of threatening U.S. and partner forces throughout the region," he told the House Armed Services Committee Wednesday. IRAN’S REMAINING WEAPONS: HOW TEHRAN CAN STILL DISRUPT THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ Despite the heavy expenditures, the U.S. retains enough munitions to sustain operations in the current conflict. The report notes that after heavy use of long-range missiles in the early phase of the campaign, U.S. forces shifted toward less expensive and more plentiful weapons, including Joint Direct Attack Munitions and other short-range systems. The concern, analysts say, is what comes next. Rebuilding those inventories will take years. According to the CSIS analysis, delivery timelines for many of these systems range from roughly three to more than five years, factoring in contracting delays, production lead times and manufacturing capacity limits. That lag comes as global demand for the same systems continues to rise. Patriot interceptors, for example, are in high demand among U.S. allies, including Ukraine, which has relied heavily on them for air defense. Other partners in Europe and Asia are also seeking to expand their own stockpiles, creating competition for limited production capacity. The Trump administration has pushed to rapidly expand production of key munitions, with defense contractors planning major increases in output. Lockheed Martin, for example, is aiming to boost Patriot interceptor production from roughly 600 per year to about 2,000 by the end of the decade, while also expanding THAAD interceptor capacity from under 100 annually to several hundred. RTX has said it will increase Tomahawk production to more than 1,000 missiles per year, a significant jump from recent levels. But those increases will take time. In its latest budget request for fiscal year 2027, the Pentagon is calling for a surge in munitions procurement, yet analysts caution that even with additional funding and planned production gains, the defense industrial base cannot quickly replace weapons already expended. Pentagon officials had already raised concerns about U.S. munitions stockpiles after years of military support for Ukraine. In 2025, the Pentagon paused shipments of some air defense missiles and other weapons to Kyiv following an internal review that found certain inventories had declined too far. The strain is already affecting U.S. allies in Europe. U.S. officials have warned that some previously contracted weapons deliveries to European countries—including in the Baltic region—could be delayed as the Iran war draws down American stockpiles. Leaders in Estonia and Lithuania said they had been informed that delivery timelines for U.S. military equipment were shifting, with some ammunition shipments "put on hold" as Washington works through supply constraints. One European defense official told Fox News Digital that delays could have longer-term consequences, warning that allies may begin to "rethink" future purchases of U.S. weapons if delivery timelines become unreliable. The production bottlenecks are not new. The U.S. has faced a backlog of more than $20 billion in approved weapons sales to Taiwan, with delivery timelines for some major systems slipping by years due in part to limited industrial capacity. During the conflict, the Pentagon moved elements of its Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system from South Korea to the Middle East to bolster defenses against Iranian missile attacks, according to multiple reports. The redeployment highlights the tradeoffs facing U.S. planners as they shift limited high-end air defense assets between regions. The result is a growing challenge for U.S. defense planners: sustaining current conflicts while preparing for a potentially larger war ahead. Fox News has reached out to the Pentagon and relevant service branches for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea0780059ccda1fcc18b07 ChatGPT predicted the first round of the NFL Draft and here's what it said te 2026-04-23T11:50:24.903Z ChatGPT predicted the first round of the NFL Draft and here's what it said I'm not sure why I do these things to myself, but I decided to go head-to-head with ChatGPT in a mock draft competition. I recently released my final mock draft, and then I asked ChatGPT to predict the entire first round. Below, you will see where we are the same and where we are different. Please don't tell my bosses about this because if AI smokes me in the NFL Draft, they might realize that I'm not necessary. Pray for me, everyone. OUTKICK MOCK DRAFT 3.0: COWBOYS MAKE BIG SPLASH, JETS SHORE UP SHAKY DEFENSE One quick note before we begin: I projected a few trades, while ChatGPT mostly kept the current order intact (even though I didn't explicitly tell it not to make trades), so some of our differences are about the shape of the board as much as the players themselves. Here we go! GPT's pick: Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana Dan's pick: Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana GPT: Mendoza felt like the cleanest blend of quarterback need, consensus, and franchise-quarterback upside at No. 1. Dan: No need for explanation, Mendoza is obviously going No. 1 overall. GPT's pick: Arvell Reese, LB/EDGE, Ohio State Dan's pick: David Bailey, EDGE, Texas Tech GPT: I gave the Jets Reese because his versatility and defensive upside fit a team that needed juice all over that side of the ball. Dan: I'm very confident that I am right and GPT is wrong here. GPT's pick: David Bailey, EDGE, Texas Tech Dan's pick: Arvell Reese, LB/EDGE, Ohio State GPT: I put Bailey here because I thought Arizona would prioritize a pure edge profile over the more hybrid Reese. Dan: Because I think I'm right about No. 2, I think I take a two-pick lead over GPT after the Cards pick Reese. GPT's pick: Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame Dan's pick: Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame GPT: Love looked like the kind of rare back who could change the identity of an offense right away. Dan: There's too much smoke around Love and the Titans to not think the fire comes on draft night. GPT's pick: Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State Dan's pick: Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami GPT: I thought the Giants would use their first top-five pick on a tone-setting defender and circle back to the offensive line later. Dan: I don't hate GPT's pick here and it could be right, but the Giants should be prioritizing protecting Jaxson Dart. GPT's pick: Spencer Fano, OT, Utah Dan's pick: Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State GPT: I thought Cleveland would default to tackle because premium protection travels no matter who ends up at quarterback. Dan: Again, I don't hate the GPT pick here but I like the Tate selection for Cleveland more. However, the Browns typically shy away from taking receivers in the first round. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! GPT's pick: Washington Commanders - Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State Dan's pick: Los Angeles Rams (trade up) - Makai Lemon, WR, USC GPT: I kept Washington in place and gave it Tate because he felt like the safest receiver fit for a contender trying to keep feeding its offense. Dan: The Rams feel like an obvious trade up candidate and the Commanders are a perfect trade down candidate, so I have Los Angeles sneaking into the Top 10 to grab a receiver. GPT's pick: New Orleans Saints - Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State Dan's pick: Dallas Cowboys (trade up) - Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State GPT: I had the Saints stay put and take Tyson because I thought they would prioritize adding a dynamic receiving threat. Dan: GPT has Styles going No. 5 to the Giants, so the Cowboys couldn't make this move in that scenario. We're going to find out quickly who was more correct about this one. GPT's pick: Rueben Bain Jr., EDGE, Miami Dan's pick: Spencer Fano, OL, Utah GPT: I thought Kansas City could wait on line help and grab an impact pass rusher before the edge board dried up. Dan: Protecting Patrick Mahomes has to be priority No. 1 after the way last season went. PROJECTED TOP 10 NFL DRAFT PROSPECT WAS DRIVER IN 2024 DEADLY CRASH GPT's pick: Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami Dan's pick: Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU GPT: I had the Giants flip the order and address offensive line here after using No. 5 on defense. Dan: Obviously, the Giants' first selection is going to greatly affect this one. In my scenario, the team goes OL first, then defense. GPT's pick: Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU Dan's pick: Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State GPT: I thought Miami would lean corner because Delane looked like the cleanest back-end starter left on the board. Dan: I agree with GPT that corner is a major need for Miami, but this is a "best player available" selection based on how the board has gone so far. GPT's pick: Dallas Cowboys - Dillon Thieneman, S, Oregon Dan's pick: New Orleans Saints (trade down) - Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State GPT: I kept Dallas at 12 and gave the Cowboys a safety because their secondary needed help almost as badly as the front seven. Dan: Tyson might not last this long, but if he does, he's a must take in this spot. GPT's pick: Los Angeles Rams - Makai Lemon, WR, USC Dan's pick: Washington Commanders (trade down) - Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee GPT: I thought the Rams would stand pat and take Lemon as a polished receiver who could contribute right away. Dan: It's interesting that GPT and I both think the Rams take Lemon, just six picks apart. GPT's pick: Olaivavega Ioane, OL, Penn State Dan's pick: Rueben Bain Jr., EDGE, Miami GPT: I thought Baltimore would lean into its usual best-lineman-available instincts and shore up the interior. Dan: Again, this is very much a "best player available" situation. GPT's pick: Akheem Mesidor, EDGE, Miami Dan's pick: Akheem Mesidor, EDGE, Miami GPT: Mesidor felt like the right intersection of need, value, and immediate pass-rush help for Tampa Bay. Dan: It's been a while, but GPT and I have the same player to the same team at the same pick here. GPT's pick: Omar Cooper Jr., WR, Indiana Dan's pick: Kayden McDonald, DT, Ohio State GPT: After giving the Jets defense at No. 2, I thought their second first-rounder was better spent adding a receiver. Dan: The Jets have to vastly improve one of the NFL's worst defensive lines, even if that means using both first round picks on DL. GPT's pick: Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama Dan's pick: Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia GPT: I liked Proctor's ceiling and power profile for a team that still wants to play bully-ball up front. Dan: Same idea, different player. GPT's pick: Kayden McDonald, DT, Ohio State Dan's pick: Dillon Thieneman, S, Oregon GPT: I thought Minnesota needed more interior defensive heft than another safety at this point in the board. Dan: Another "best player available" spot where the Vikings probably want to trade down. GPT's pick: Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon Dan's pick: Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon GPT: Sadiq made too much sense as a weapon who could stress defenses and help Bryce Young immediately. Dan: Who needs machines if we're just going to agree, am I right?? GPT's pick: Chris Johnson, CB, San Diego State Dan's pick: Keldric Faulk, EDGE, Auburn GPT: I thought Dallas would use its second first-rounder on corner after spending its earlier pick on a front-seven defender. Dan: After trading Micah Parsons, it makes sense to replace him with one of the picks acquired in the trade. GPT's pick: Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama Dan's pick: Omar Cooper Jr., WR, Indiana GPT: I thought Pittsburgh would finally stop dancing around the quarterback issue and take Simpson before the slide continued. Dan: I mocked Simpson to the Steelers earlier in the process, but I'm starting to get the feeling he's heading to Arizona. GPT's pick: Peter Woods, DT, Clemson Dan's pick: Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama GPT: I thought Jim Harbaugh would love Peter Woods as a tone-setting interior defender who could reshape the front. Dan: Protecting Justin Herbert felt way too obvious to ignore if Proctor lasted this long. GPT's pick: Blake Miller, OT, Clemson Dan's pick: Blake Miller, OT, Clemson GPT: Blake Miller felt like a very Eagles pick because they rarely pass on offensive-line value when it presents itself. Dan: It's funny to see that with all the major differences, we still have these random exact picks that line up perfectly later in the first round. GPT's pick: Cleveland Browns - Colton Hood, CB, Tennessee Dan's pick: Arizona Cardinals (trade up) - Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama GPT: I thought Cleveland would stay put and address corner, while Arizona could wait or look for a quarterback later. Dan: Remember when I said the Cardinals would get Simpson? Yeah, I think that's here with a trade up to ensure they get a fifth-year option on the quarterback. GPT's pick: Zion Young, EDGE, Missouri Dan's pick: Max Iheanachor, OT, Arizona State GPT: I thought Chicago would use this spot to juice the pass rush instead of continuing to stack linemen. Dan: I can't imagine the Bears won't address their offensive line woes with their first round pick. GPT's pick: Keldric Faulk, EDGE, Auburn Dan's pick: Cashius Howell, EDGE, Texas A&M GPT: I thought Faulk's blend of size, power, and upside made him the cleaner Buffalo fit off the edge. Dan: Same thoughts, different player. GPT's pick: Max Iheanachor, OT, Arizona State Dan's pick: Peter Woods, DT, Clemson GPT: I thought San Francisco would look to the offensive line before addressing the defensive interior. Dan: I originally mocked Iheanachor to the 49ers but after they locked up Trent Williams for two more years, I felt like addressing defensive line made more sense. GPT's pick: Christen Miller, DT, Georgia Dan's pick: Olaivavega Ioane, OL, Penn State GPT: I thought Houston would finally devote a premium pick to the defensive interior instead of continuing to chase offensive-line fixes. Dan: Houston has to solve its o-line problems. GPT's pick: Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson Dan's pick: Colton Hood, CB, Tennessee GPT: I thought Kansas City would target a faster, stickier corner profile after addressing another need earlier in the round. Dan: Same idea, different player. GPT's pick: KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M Dan's pick: KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M GPT: Concepcion felt like the right kind of receiver for a Dolphins team trying to get younger and cheaper on offense. Dan: This was the pick I was most surprised to see be the same. GPT's pick: Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee Dan's pick: Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, S, Toledo GPT: I thought New England would buy the medicals and swing on McCoy's corner talent late in the round. Dan: Another "best player available" situation here for the Patriots. GPT's pick: Chase Bisontis, IOL, Texas A&M Dan's pick: Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson GPT: I thought Seattle would use the last first-rounder on the interior offensive line unless it traded back. Dan: Seattle needs cornerback help, so that made the most sense to me. Well, that's it! So, who's going to be more correct? Tune into the NFL Draft first round on Thursday night to find out! Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea0529059ccda1fcc18a7d Ex-Philippine president Duterte to face trial on crimes against humanity charges te 2026-04-23T11:40:25.564Z Ex-Philippine president Duterte to face trial on crimes against humanity charges Judges at the International Criminal Court on Thursday confirmed crimes against humanity charges against former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte for deadly anti-drugs crackdowns he allegedly oversaw while in office. A three-judge panel found unanimously there were "substantial grounds" to believe the ex-leader was responsible for dozens of murders, first as mayor of the southern Philippine city of Davao and later as president. Duterte, 80, was arrested in the Philippines last year and denies the charges against him. In their 50-page decision, judges found that the evidence shows that Duterte "developed, disseminated and implemented" a policy "to ‘neutralize’ alleged criminals." FORMER HONDURAN PRESIDENT RELEASED FROM US PRISON AFTER TRUMP PARDON According to prosecutors, police and hit squad members carried out dozens of murders at Duterte’s behest, motivated by the promise of money or to avoid becoming targets themselves. "For some, killing reached the level of a perverse form of competition," deputy prosecutor Mame Mandiaye Niang told the court in pretrial hearings in February. A date for the start of the trial has not yet been set. Duterte's lead defense lawyer Nick Kaufman told judges during the February hearings that he "stands behind his legacy resolutely, and he maintains his innocence absolutely." US MOVES TO EXPAND MISSILES IN PHILIPPINES, PUTTING CHINA WITHIN RANGE Kaufman argued that the prosecution "cherry-picked" examples of Duterte's "bombastic rhetoric," and his client’s words were never intended to incite violence. Estimates of the death toll during Duterte’s presidential term vary, from the more than 6,000 that the national police have reported to up to 30,000 claimed by human rights groups. Duterte has not been present in the courtroom for any hearings, having waived his right to appear. Last month judges found he was fit to stand trial, after postponing an earlier hearing over concerns about his health. ICC prosecutors said in 2018 that they would open a preliminary investigation into the violent drug crackdowns. In a move that human rights activists say was aimed at avoiding accountability, Duterte, who was president at the time, announced a month later that the Philippines would leave the court. On Wednesday, appeals judges rejected a request from Duterte’s legal team to throw out the case on the grounds that the court did not have jurisdiction because of the Philippine withdrawal. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea02e6059ccda1fcc189f4 The most intriguing teams and players of the 2026 NFL Draft's first round te 2026-04-23T11:30:46.457Z The most intriguing teams and players of the 2026 NFL Draft's first round The 2026 NFL Draft begins at 8 p.m. ET with the Las Vegas Raiders picking Fernando Mendoza to be their new franchise quarterback, but the intrigue doesn’t actually start until after that first pick is history. That’s how this draft will play out. The first pick will go down as the draft's signature moment, but the fireworks won't be lit until later. The maneuvering, complications, and curiosity, all of it, begin beyond the first selection. The reason is this draft lacks the allure of multiple quarterbacks competing to go higher than the others. Only one QB beyond Mendoza has even a small chance of getting picked in the first round and that would likely require some of that maneuvering you just read about. TOP 10 DRAFT PROSPECT RUEBEN BAIN MUM ABOUT TRAGIC AUTO ACCIDENT This draft also lacks the draw of polarizing players such as Randy Moss back in 1998 or Shedeur Sanders a year ago, so finding heroes and villians will be difficult. But this draft does offer touch points of high interest that will keep folks engaged. It offers drama about some teams and some individual prospects. Let’s begin with the teams: This draft actually begins when the New York Jets are on the clock at No. 2 and pick a player whose identity only three people in the organization – coach Aaron Glenn, general manager Darren Mougey and owner Woody Johnson -- know with certainty. That’s important, folks. Remember the Jets used to leak like century-old Bronx tenement pipes during the Robert Saleh regime. No more. The Jets are locked up tight, so even insiders aren’t sure if they’re going to pick Texas Tech edge rusher David Bailey or Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese. Or somebody else. NFL DRAFT HAS 'SPECIAL' PLAYER EVERYONE KNOWS ABOUT The Arizona Cardinals are scheduled to pick at No. 3. And they might pick any number of players – running back Jeremiyah Love (if they’re smart), a right tackle, or a pass rusher. But here’s the truth: The Cardinals want to trade down. Badly. They want more picks and need more talent and the rumor league-wide is they’ve been leaking interest in Love so that a team that covets the dynamic running back offers them a trade. Are you getting the drift here? This stuff is kind of interesting. The fact is the Cardinals, Eagles, Chiefs, Saints, Browns, Bills, Titans Commanders and Seahawks have all been tied to trade-up or trade-down scenarios. We can only hope for such mass chaos to punctuate this draft. NFL LAUNCHES LOBBYING BLITZ AT FCC TO PROTECT ANTITRUST EXEMPTION And why are teams so willing to move around? Because there are players that come with great ability but also questionable reliability – a combination that makes teams want to trade down to hedge their bets. Consider: Miami offensive tackle Francis Mauigoa is probably the draft’s top offensive tackle prospect. He’s big, strong, tough, everything an NFL team wants in a bookend tackle. He also comes into this draft with a herniated disc in his back. Mauigoa was reportedly asymptomatic throughout the 2025 season and remains so now, but teams are aware that if his back acts up, he could require surgery. So, yeah, a significant potential risk. Arizona State receiver Jordyn Tyson is a human injury list. He had a multi-ligament (ACL, MCL, PCL) knee tear in 2022, a broken collarbone in 2024, and hamstring issues much of last season. Tyson is also a human highlight reel. And those two traits make teams love him. And hate him. And not sure where to draft him in the first round. Injury concerns are not the only reason some players will be fascinating to monitor during Thursday’s first round. You can bet that if ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky gets any air time during the draft he’ll be advocating for Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson to be selected because there’s a bromance going on there. Simpson is the other quarterback who might go in the first round. But he might not. The Cardinals, of all teams, could be interested in him later in the first round. Simpson’s not a value pick at No. 3 because he only started 15 college games and even Nick Saban, who recruited him to Alabama, doesn’t think he’s ready for the NFL. "He needs to go someplace where he has a chance to develop and not play right away," Saban said on the Pat McAfee Show this week. AARON RODGERS TRAINING BUT STEELERS OPEN VOLUNTARY CAMP WITHOUT QB There are rumors the Pittsburgh Steelers initially saw Simpson as player to park on their bench and let him learn behind Aaron Rodgers. It’s unclear where that thinking is now within an organization that doesn’t enjoy 100 percent certainty Rodgers will be playing in 2026. Call that another chance for intrigue in the first round of this draft. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ea02d3059ccda1fcc189eb Urban Meyer claims key injury cost Ohio State, had edge over 2018 Clemson champions te 2026-04-23T11:30:27.025Z Urban Meyer claims key injury cost Ohio State, had edge over 2018 Clemson champions The 2018 Clemson football team routed Alabama in that season’s College Football Playoff National Championship, cementing its place in the sport’s lore. The undefeated season, punctuated by a 44-16 rout of Alabama in the title game, pushed the Tigers into the all-time great debate. Former Ohio State coach Urban Meyer argued another team was superior to Clemson that year, pointing to Nick Bosa’s 2018 injury as the key reason the Buckeyes fell short of a title. "Nick Bosa is one of the best football players I've ever been around. I'd put Percy Harvin No. 1... maybe Nick Bosa No. 2. If Nick Bosa is playing for Ohio State (in) 2018, I think Ohio State wins it all. That's how good a player he was," Meyer said during a recent edition of "The Triple Option" podcast which he co-hosts with former Alabama standout Mark Ingram II and Rob Stone. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Meyer acknowledged the logic behind preparing Nick Bosa for the NFL Draft but admitted the choice still stung as the Buckeyes chased a title. FORMER LSU COACH ED ORGERON CROWNS COLLEGE FOOTBALL'S ALL-TIME BEST TEAM "He got hurt (in) game 3. When he was getting close to maybe be able to come back, they decided to get him ready for the NFL Draft... which that broke my heart. But I get it." Ohio State went 13-1 in 2018, with its only loss coming in Big Ten play against Purdue. The Buckeyes were left out of the playoff but rebounded with a Rose Bowl win over Washington in January 2019. Three months later, the San Francisco 49ers took Bosa No. 2 overall. Clemson and Alabama built a pseudo title-game rivalry in the mid-2010s. After dominating Ohio State in the 2016 Fiesta Bowl semifinal, the Tigers edged Alabama for the championship, redeeming a 45-40 loss to the Crimson Tide to close the 2015 season. Meyer also highlighted the depth of Ohio State’s 2018 defensive line, noting the presence of both Bosa and Chase Young. "We had Chase Young and Nick Bosa (at defensive) end," Meyer continued. "Our defense really struggled that year because Chase Young was hurt most of the year, and then Nick Bosa... he played three games and that was it. The offense was one of the top two (or) three offenses in the country." Meyer concluded by declaring that year's Ohio State team "was a national title team." Meyer won three national championships as a coach, winning twice at Florida and once at Ohio State. 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/69e9fe86059ccda1fcc188d2 White House correspondents 'excited' for Trump's return to annual DC dinner, insiders say te 2026-04-23T11:12:06.570Z White House correspondents 'excited' for Trump's return to annual DC dinner, insiders say Anticipation is building among White House reporters ahead of Donald Trump's first appearance as president at Saturday's White House Correspondents' Dinner. "I think people are almost universally excited and curious what President Trump will say in his speech," one White House correspondent told Fox News Digital. "Even if you don't like the president, the president appearing at the dinner makes the dinner a much more significant event." Trump shocked the media landscape last month when he announced on Truth Social that he had accepted the invitation to appear at the annual gala for the first time as president after boycotting it last year and during his first term in office. TRUMP'S RETURN TO THE WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENTS' DINNER MARKS A POLITICAL JOURNEY COMING FULL CIRCLE Reporters have "guarded optimism" that the dinner will go smoothly as some are nervous that Trump "might bail at the last minute," whether it's due to his adversarial relationship with the press or new developments in the ongoing war with Iran. However, assuming Trump does take the podium, he'll certainly take aim at the media, the correspondent said. "President Trump can be very friendly and gracious, but he can also be very critical and aggressive," the correspondent said about what Trump might say in his speech. Trump's attendance is attracting plenty of outside criticism, and the dinner will have political tensions and messages, regardless. CNN's Jake Tapper showed off a pro-First Amendment pocket square he intends to wear as a message to Trump at the dinner during an appearance on Stephen Colbert's "The Late Show" this week, saying, "There are a bunch of us that are going to be wearing these." More than 200 journalists, including broadcast veterans Dan Rather and Sam Donaldson, signed an open letter calling on the White House Correspondents Association (WHCA) to call out Trump to his face over what they describe as "attacks" on the free press. Trump and his team's barbs at the "fake news" media are so well-known and expected at this point that they're essentially part of the administration's repertoire.  "I don't think that that's a sentiment that's held by many people who are actually White House reporters," the correspondent reacted. "I know the dinner has had cringy optics for a while, reporters rubbing shoulders with officials and acting all chummy and friendly, but having at least a functional working relationship and at least a little bit of respect among the parties is good for everyone." DAN RATHER AMONG 200 JOURNALISTS DEMANDING TRUMP BE CALLED OUT AT WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENTS' DINNER The correspondent credited WHCA's current president, CBS News correspondent Weijia Jiang, for her "diplomatic" approach with the Trump administration, something they said halted the "demise" of the organization. They predict Jiang won't take her cues from the likes of Rather and Donaldson. "She's a very savvy diplomat," the correspondent said. "And she knows that the Association needs to survive the long haul. And she has made progress with the administration, cooling tensions that peaked under Eugene [Daniels, the previous WHCA president and ex-Politico reporter, now an MS NOW host], who was more openly antagonistic. So I don't see any reprimand for President Trump, you know, perhaps a polite request that they curb this or that, but no. They're not going to be bashing him." TRUMP ACCEPTS WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENTS' ASSOCIATION DINNER INVITATION FOR THE FIRST TIME AS PRESIDENT A second White House correspondent praised Jiang's leadership and restoring relations between the WHCA and the Trump administration. "Trump’s coming because she handled it so well," the correspondent told Fox News Digital. They said last year's dinner was "dead on arrival" when far-left comedian Amber Ruffin was selected as the marquee entertainer and that it took a further blow when the WHCA, then under Daniels, scrapped her appearance over the growing backlash. "It was kind of a joke," the correspondent said. "Like the only people that went were legacy reporters looking to get pictures on Getty. It wasn’t actually a big event." But the attitude among reporters has turned around dramatically, not only with Trump in attendance, but the WHCA having popular and non-controversial mentalist Oz Pearlman to provide the entertainment versus a liberal comedian. "There is a lot more interest this year," the second correspondent said. "I am very happy that [Trump] is coming. I think that’s kind of the sentiment across the board." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e9fe72059ccda1fcc188c9 Highly contagious stomach bug spreads fast, hitting certain patients hardest te 2026-04-23T11:11:46.766Z Highly contagious stomach bug spreads fast, hitting certain patients hardest A highly contagious digestive virus is surging across the U.S., experts warn. Rotavirus, a double-stranded RNA virus, causes acute gastroenteritis — inflammation of the stomach and intestines — which can lead to severe diarrhea, vomiting, fever and stomach pain. The virus primarily affects infants and young children, but there have also been outbreaks in elderly populations, such as nursing homes. AT LEAST 46 CHILDREN DEAD AMID MEASLES OUTBREAK AS VIRUS SPREADS GLOBALLY Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that in the week ending April 4, out of 2,329 rotavirus tests, 7.3% were positive for the infection. Last year’s highest infection rate was 6.77% as of the week ending April 19. "We’re seeing a lot of rotavirus in the wastewater right now," Dr. Marc Siegel, Fox News senior medical analyst, confirmed to Fox News Digital. "Testing for rotavirus is way down, but the percentage of positive tests is up." While the virus typically peaks in the spring, it is not currently slowing down, he noted. Patricia Pinto-Garcia, MD, a medical editor at GoodRx who is based in California, said there are several possible reasons for the rotavirus spike. "Vaccine rates are down overall among young children, as they decreased during COVID," she told Fox News Digital. "This means there’s a growing number of infants and young children who are vulnerable to infection." The rotavirus vaccine series must be completed by the time a child is 8 months old, she noted. HEALTH ALERT ISSUED FOR DENGUE OUTBREAKS SPREADING IN TRAVEL HOTSPOTS As a result of the declining vaccinations, herd immunity isn’t protecting vulnerable children, according to Pinto-Garcia. "Children who haven’t finished the vaccine series yet, are too young to get vaccinated, or can’t get the vaccine due to medical illness are more likely to get exposed to the illness because other children aren't vaccinated," she said. Siegel noted that before the vaccine became available, rotavirus resulted in 55,000 to 70,000 in the U.S. per year. "I am concerned that the vaccination rate has been declining over the past seven years and is continuing to decline in the current climate of vaccine skepticism," he said. Surveillance methods are also much better than they used to be, Pinto-Garcia noted, which means public health experts are able to pick up and track cases better than ever before. HOW LONG YOU’RE CONTAGIOUS WITH THE FLU — AND WHEN IT’S SAFE TO GO OUT "But we see that rotavirus-related healthcare visits are also up, so improved detection is not the only reason we are seeing this spike," she said. The COVID pandemic also disrupted the pattern of infections, according to Pinto-Garcia, so it’s "tricky" to compare the current levels against older cycles. "It’s possible that what we are seeing is still some post-pandemic rebound, but it’s unlikely that this year’s pattern is fully explained by just this factor," she added. Dr. Zachary Hoy, a pediatric infectious disease specialist at Pediatrix Medical Group based in Nashville, Tennessee, often sees young patients with rotavirus. "Rotavirus is spread via the fecal-oral route, meaning that a person comes into contact with virus droplets from contact with other children or adults, or from contact with objects such as toys that have been contaminated with the virus from someone who is sick," he told Fox News Digital. "This can lead to outbreaks, especially at schools where many young children share the same toys." Rotavirus is associated with many dehydration cases in the hospital due to the degree of diarrhea, according to Hoy. In some severe cases, the virus can lead to seizures due to electrolyte imbalances from dehydration and loss of electrolytes in the stool. "Younger children do not have the reserves that older children and adults have, so they can become more dehydrated quicker and develop more severe electrolyte imbalances, leading to more severe infections," Hoy said. "Patients with problems with their immune systems or on medications that can decrease their immune systems can have more severe and prolonged infections, too." Because rotavirus is a viral infection, antibiotics are not effective against it. There is no specific antiviral treatment for the condition, with doctors typically recommending supportive care. "The mainstay of treatment is hospitalization for rehydration via intravenous (IV) fluids," Hoy told Fox News Digital. "Sometimes it can take up to two to three days of IV fluids to help get patients rehydrated." CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES Blood draws are often necessary to evaluate patients' electrolyte levels, such as sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium, according to the doctor. "If these electrolyte levels are significantly low, sometimes patients need special IV solutions or individual electrolyte medications," he added. Dr. Daniel Park, medical director of the Pediatric Emergency Department at UNC Health in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, noted that most children recover with supportive care, but parents should seek medical attention if a child shows signs of dehydration. Those include decreased urination, lethargy or inability to keep fluids down. "While rare, rotavirus can be life-threatening in vulnerable populations, especially very young infants or children with underlying medical conditions," Park told Fox News Digital. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER Given the lack of antiviral medications for rotavirus, doctors emphasize the importance of prevention, primarily the vaccine. There are two rotavirus vaccines – Rotateq (a three-dose series) and Rotarix (a two-dose series). They are given starting at age 2 months as oral drops, not injections, according to Hoy. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "It's important to get the rotavirus vaccines on schedule, because these younger infants are at greatest risk if they get rotavirus," he advised. Other recommended prevention methods include handwashing with soap and water. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e9fe5f059ccda1fcc188c0 Kennedy family rift over RFK Jr. is 'devastating,' says Tim Shriver as he urges Americans to choose dignity te 2026-04-23T11:11:27.320Z Kennedy family rift over RFK Jr. is 'devastating,' says Tim Shriver as he urges Americans to choose dignity For most Americans, political arguments stay at the kitchen table, but for the Kennedys, they have played out on the national stage. Tim Shriver, nephew of former President John F. Kennedy, said the family divide over Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been "devastating" and warned others not to make the same mistakes. Speaking on "Special Report" Tuesday, Shriver argued the solution to the division in the country isn’t found in politics, but in how Americans treat one another. "In my family, it's devastating for my generation, my cousins, my brother, my sisters, for my children's generation who see their parents unable to navigate differences of opinion," Shriver, CEO of UNITE, said. " 'WHAT A JACKA--': CONSERVATIVES HAMMER DEM SENATOR'S 'DRONING MONOLOGUE' DURING RFK JR HEARING Cracks within the Kennedy family became more public when RFK Jr. ran for president as a Democrat, then as an independent and later endorsed President Donald Trump. In August 2024, several Kennedy family members released a statement responding to RFK Jr.’s endorsement of Trump, writing, "Our brother Bobby’s decision to endorse Trump today is a betrayal of the values that our father and our family hold most dear. It is a sad ending to a sad story." A year later, several family members called on him to resign from his Cabinet position as secretary of Health and Human Services. But Shriver, RFK Jr.’s cousin, said he will still have a seat at his table. ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER WARNS AMERICA IS APPROACHING DEMOCRACY 'CLIFF' AFTER CHARLIE KIRK ASSASSINATION "I'm going to have dinner with him next week," Shriver said when asked if he’d be spending the Fourth of July with his cousin. It’s the same answer Shriver had in 2024, when he joined "Special Report" to say RFK Jr. would be at his house for Thanksgiving, despite the recent Trump endorsement and statement from their family. "The reality is that this dehumanizing contempt is tearing our country apart," Shriver said at the time. "The estimates are about 100 million Americans have broken off a relationship in their own family," he added. JFK'S GRANDSON ACCUSES 'LOVE STORY' SERIES OF TAKING ADVANTAGE OF HIS FAMILY Now, Shriver is trying to change that. His company, UNITE, has created the "Dignity Index," designed to measure contempt in communication and aims to lower the temperature of political language. It asks participants whether they believe "each of us is born with inherent worth, so we treat everyone with dignity—no matter what." On the other end of the scale is a different, more dangerous attitude: "They’re not even human. It’s our moral duty to destroy them before they destroy us." Shriver said he hopes the tool can help repair families, warning others not to follow the same fractured path his own family has navigated. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e9fe4b059ccda1fcc188b7 Finish the job: Why a half war with Iran is the most dangerous outcome te 2026-04-23T11:11:07.630Z Finish the job: Why a half war with Iran is the most dangerous outcome President Donald Trump made a difficult but ultimately correct decision in striking the Islamic Republic. For years, the regime’s nuclear advances, missile expansion and regional terrorism were allowed to grow while the world hesitated. At home, it carried out one of the most brutal crackdowns on street protesters in modern Iranian history. None of this was theoretical. The regime was becoming more dangerous by the year. The strikes changed that trajectory. Iran suffered serious military losses. Its nuclear infrastructure was heavily damaged. Its missile capacity was sharply reduced. Senior figures were eliminated. For the first time in years, the regime was forced onto the defensive. That alone is not victory. The real danger now is not the war itself, but how it ends. A half-finished war gives the Islamic Republic what it has always relied on. Time. Time to rebuild its capabilities, reassert control at home, and present survival as strength. GORDON SONDLAND: STAY THE COURSE WITH IRAN, PRESIDENT TRUMP. IT'S LIKE BREAKING A HORSE That is already what Tehran is trying to do. The regime is acting as if it has absorbed the blow without changing course. It has not stepped back from its nuclear posture or its regional ambitions. Instead, it is shifting from direct confrontation to leverage, most notably through the Strait of Hormuz. This is familiar territory for Iran. When under pressure, it raises the cost for everyone else. It disrupts shipping, creates uncertainty in energy markets and turns that pressure into bargaining power. We are already seeing early signs of that shift, alongside new demands from Iranian officials, including the release of blocked assets before negotiations even begin. MIKE POMPEO: OPERATION EPIC FURY IS RIGHTEOUS — AND REGIME CHANGE MUST FOLLOW This is less a negotiating position than an attempt to extract concessions after taking a hit. And it highlights the central issue. Iran is not offering an off-ramp. It is testing whether the United States wants a real outcome or just a pause that looks like de-escalation. Inside Iran, the mood is more straightforward than many assume. People may not support widespread strikes on infrastructure, but their bigger fear is not escalation. It is regime survival. After everything that has happened, the idea that the Islamic Republic could once again absorb pressure and emerge intact is what worries many the most. IRAN WAR NEARS ‘COMPLETION’ AS TRUMP EYES DEADLINE — WHAT THE ENDGAME COULD LOOK LIKE Iranians have seen this pattern before, which is exactly why so many are uneasy now. The regime’s strategy has always been patience. It absorbs pressure, waits out political cycles in Washington and reemerges when the moment is favorable. A temporary concession today often leads to renewed escalation later. This is also what makes the regime different. Islamist systems with apocalyptic worldviews tend to have a higher tolerance for pain and loss. Their resilience is not just institutional, it is ideological. That resilience cannot simply be tested. It has to be broken. DOUG SCHOEN: TRUMP'S IRAN STRATEGY COULD IGNITE LONG-AWAITED REGIME CHANGE. MY SERBIA EXPERIENCE IS A GUIDE That is why stopping now would be a mistake. It would allow the regime to turn survival into recovery, and recovery into renewed strength. If the goal is to truly neutralize the threat, then six measures matter. First, Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile must be removed from the country. As long as it remains inside Iran, the nuclear issue is not resolved. It is delayed. WHY TRUMP FACES AN AGONIZING DECISION ON OBLITERATING IRAN’S OIL SUPPLY IF HE CAN’T GET A DEAL Second, the military operation should decimate the regime’s ballistic missiles arsenals, launchers and missile and drone production facilities. Third, the Strait of Hormuz should reopen but not through negotiations and diplomacy; it should reopen through military force and decimation of Tehran’s capability to use the threat of closure in the future. Fourth, the regime’s ability to generate oil revenue must be constrained. Without oil money which generates a large portion of hard currency under direct control of the government,  its military recovery and internal repression become much harder. WHY THE MIDDLE EAST AGREES WITH PRESIDENT TRUMP MORE THAN AMERICA REALIZES Fifth, pressure on the regime’s leadership structure must continue. This is not about symbolism. It is about breaking the chain of command and the sense of untouchability that sustains it. This should include military, political and economic leadership. Ideological regimes do not respond to pressure the way normal states do. They adapt, absorb and continue unless their core structures are disrupted. Sixth, the regime’s oppression forces must be targeted and degraded. The Israeli initiative to target the security checkpoints was important and effective. The regime uses its oppressive forces to terrorize the people. The terrorizers should feel the terror, the hunters should feel haunted. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION If the war stops here, the regime survives with fewer resources but with its core intact. It will rebuild. It will reassert control. And the next confrontation will come under worse conditions. Trump was right to act. But acting is only half the equation. What matters now is whether the outcome matches the decision. Right now, the United States still holds the advantage. Iran is weakened, exposed and on the defensive. This is the moment to translate that position into a lasting result. Because unfinished wars do not end. They pause and return later on worse terms. Navid Mohebbi is an independent Iran expert living in Washington, D.C., and an adviser to the Iran Prosperity Project. Follow him on X: @navidmohebbi. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e9fe38059ccda1fcc188ae Top 2026 NFL Draft prospects reveal what teams will be getting if they call their name Thursday night te 2026-04-23T11:10:48.178Z Top 2026 NFL Draft prospects reveal what teams will be getting if they call their name Thursday night The long wait is over, as the 2026 NFL Draft is set to kick off on Thursday night in downtown Pittsburgh with what's expected to be quite the entertaining first round. It's a virtual lock that the Las Vegas Raiders, owners of the No. 1 overall pick, select Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza to begin the draft in hopes he can be their franchise man for years to come. From there, the mock drafts are all over the place, which is always a sign for some fun, and even chaos, as the draft rolls along. However, there are those who have cemented themselves as first-round talent entering Thursday night, whether it's through the NFL Combine and Pro Day workouts, top-30 visits to different franchises, what they put on tape during their college careers, or all the above. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Either way, the prospects have done all they can do -- now it's up to the teams to determine if they fit what they need to succeed. Fox News Digital had the privilege of speaking to some of those potential first-round picks leading up to the start of the NFL Draft, and each of them was asked the same question: "What will an NFL team be getting from you if they were to call your name on draft night?" Here are some of their answers: OHIO STATE OLB ARVELL REESE: "I think an NFL team is going to get somebody who loves the game, who loves football. Then, they’re going to get somebody who plays the game violently. ...On top of that, you have to play with relentless effort. So, I think an NFL team is getting that out of me — someone who plays with relentless effort, someone who looks forward to playing violently. You have to look forward to playing it violently." Reese is quite the physical specimen, standing running a sub-4.5 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine at 6-foot-4, 241 pounds, and many experts believe he can still grow into his body and his game on the field. He was named an All-American in 2025, racking up 6.5 sacks and 10 tackles for loss for the Buckeyes, though their season ended by the hands of the Miami Hurricanes in the first round of the College Football Playoff. Now, Reese heads into the draft looking at a potentially short night when the clock starts ticking. Some have him mocked to the New York Jets at No. 2 overall, and many believe he won't be available when the top 10 picks are made. Either way, the edge rusher is viewed as an immediate impact player on the defensive line wherever he lands. ESPN REPORTER UNLOADS ON THE NASTY PART OF THE NFL DRAFT OHIO STATE S CALEB DOWNS: "I would describe [myself] as a very instinctual player with a great mind for the game, but also all the physical attributes that you’re going to need. A player that, wherever you feel like the ball’s at, that’s where you want him to be. Put him at the [point of attack] and he’s going to do what he does." A defensive Swiss Army knife, Downs has simply made plays all throughout his college career, which began at Alabama before transferring to the Buckeyes and helping them win the 2025 national championship. Like his Ohio State teammate in Reese, Downs isn't expected to be available after the first 10 picks, but where exactly he lands remains to be seen. The New York Giants at No. 5 has been a popular spot, especially considering the comparison to Kyle Hamilton, whom John Harbaugh coached with the Baltimore Ravens before moving on to New York. But teams like the Washington Commanders (No. 7), New Orleans Saints (No. 8) and Kansas City Chiefs (No. 9) are also intriguing to watch, as is a potential trade. Downs had 164 solo tackles, 1.5 sacks, six interceptions and 12 passes defended throughout 44 career college games, earning himself two All-American nods in the process during his time at Ohio State. If a team is looking for a versatile defender, who can excel no matter the assignment, Downs has positioned himself as that man in this draft. ALABAMA QB TY SIMPSON: "I think it starts with my personality and how I can take over a locker room and a franchise. Aa s quarterback, you want to go in there, rally the troops, and be an influence to people there. So, every 30 visits, every time I talked to a team, every time I Zoom’d with them, I hoped to show my personality, my leadership, but also my ball knowledge and football IQ. The tap speaks for itself, but a guy who gets people to elevate their play around him is what you want in a quarterback. I fully feel like I can do that." Simpson's confidence is what makes him who he is on the football field, whether it's threading a pass through defenders to his intended target, or using his legs to pick up crucial yardage. He told Fox News Digital that his Christian faith plays a large part in playing confident and free, and he fully intends to bring that to whichever NFL franchise wants him. Will that be in the first round? While Simpson has maintained his position that he has first-round talent, it will be interesting to see if an NFL team thinks the same through the first 32 picks. If he doesn't get taken on Thursday night, many mock drafts believe he will be taken quickly on Friday, perhaps to the Arizona Cardinals, the team with the No. 3 overall pick in the first round, but also the second overall pick in the second round. The Jets are also intriguing with four picks in the top 44 (Nos. 2, 16, 33, 44). Either way, Simpson is excited to hit the ground running and prove his worth to whichever franchise takes him this week. TEXAS TECH LB JACOB RODRIGUEZ: "I think they’re about to get somebody who’s consistent. Somebody who is of great character and integrity, and somebody you want to put in a leadership position. I think it’s somebody, especially in the middle of the defense, can fire guys up to get them ready to play and have somebody who’s going to be steady. I’m really excited to get to wherever I get the privilege of living and playing in, but more excited to meet the people, meet my teammates and all the people I’m going to be around." Rodriguez wasn't always the epitome of the modern day middle linebacker -- he wanted to be a quarterback coming out of high school in North Texas. He initially went to the University of Virginia with that in mind before the Red Raiders believed he could make the switch to defense, as they saw him as a safety or middle linebacker. The transition was worth the risk, as Rodriguez quickly developed into a defensive anchor for Texas Tech, and he truly elevated his game, and draft stock, during the 2025 season. Rodriguez won the Chuck Bednarik, Bronko Nagurski, Dick Butkus and Vince Lombardi Awards in 2025, while being named a unanimous All-American after racked up a career-high 128 combined tackles (11 for loss), four interceptions, one sack, six passes defended and two fumble recoveries, one of which he brought back for six points. His seven forced fumbles led all of college football through 14 games. Rodriguez's tape has gotten better by the season, and perhaps he's not even at his best yet considering the position change. But there's no questioning his speed, aggression, and high football IQ should translate in the NFL. Will he be a first-round pick? That remains to be seen, but he shouldn't last long in the second round as someone who has cemented himself a top prospect in this year's draft class. 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/69e9fe20059ccda1fcc18870 Meta will now allow parents to see the topics their child discussed with Meta AI te 2026-04-23T11:10:24.857Z Meta will now allow parents to see the topics their child discussed with Meta AI Topics can range from "School," "Entertainment," and "Lifestyle" to "Travel," "Writing," and "Health and Wellbeing," among others, Meta says. 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The NFL Draft sensation no one could have predicted te 2026-04-23T10:40:25.041Z Who is Fernando Mendoza? The NFL Draft sensation no one could have predicted Mendoza Mania has arrived in the NFL. The projected No. 1 overall pick in this year's draft, Fernando Mendoza brings one of football's most unexpected stories to the pros. Legendary football agent Leigh Steinberg, who has represented an NFL-record eight first overall draft picks, believes what sets Mendoza apart from the other hyped prospects is his words. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "The way he relates to people," Steinberg said was the most unique part about Mendoza, in an interview with Fox News Digital. "He seems to have a really nice touch in dealing with teammates. It seems to be a natural leader. He relates well in interviews. He relates well in everything. And so, the job of a franchise quarterback is to represent the franchise, and he becomes the most visible face of a franchise. And you know, he's handsome. He speaks well, and I think he's sort of an ideal representative or spokesman for the team." How did a kid from Florida who know one saw coming become a Heisman Trophy winner, national champion, and the NFL's next big thing? The reason Fernando Mendoza is in the U.S. and making his mark on football history is because of a bold decision by his grandparents decades ago. After Fidel Castro seized control of Cuba and installed a communist regime, all four of Mendoza's grandparents fled the country and came to America. "We all thought it was temporary," Mendoza's maternal grandfather Alberto Espino previously told The Washington Post of the "There was no way the United States would allow a communist regime 90 miles away." But Castro's reign endured, so Espino and the Mendozas remained in the U.S. and built their life as Americans. That meant American sports. Both of his parents grew up in Miami, Florida as the children of Cuban refugees. Mendoza's father, Fernando Mendoza Sr., was a rower at Brown University and a 1987 Junior World Championships gold medalist. But Mendoza's father also played football when he was younger, and was teammates with Miami Hurricanes head coach Mario Cristobal at Christopher Columbus High School during the 1980s. Mendoza would go on to defeat his father's former teammate in this year's CFP national championship game. Meanwhile, his mother, Elsa Mendoza, played tennis at the University of Miami. When Mendoza was a child, his mother was diagnosed with a serious disease Mendoza was born in Boston in 2003 as the first of his parents' three children, before his family moved back to Miami, Florida where he would grow up. But when Mendoza was only about four years old, his mother was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. It's a chronic, autoimmune disease of the central nervous system that can affect the brain and spinal cord. She has spent the last few years in a wheelchair. Elsa Mendoza wrote about the experience in a 2015 letter to her sons that was published in The Player's Tribune. "I was diagnosed about 18 years ago, but of course you never knew that. You and Alberto were so young, and I was doing fine….. and mostly I didn’t want you to worry. It just felt like this impossible thing to place on you guys. On my sweet boys. And then I kept doing fine until about 10 years ago, when we went skiing and I broke my ankle and knee," she wrote. "But even after that, I wasn’t quite ready to tell you — only that my leg hadn’t healed all the way, which is why your mom had her limp. It wasn’t until five years ago, when I got Covid, that things started to go downhill in a way where there was no more hiding it. It was during football season, and I realized I wasn’t going to be able to travel. And the thought of you wondering if I supported you any less, because suddenly I wasn’t at your games? I hated that. So that’s when I knew we had to sit you and your brother down." She went on to recall, "how hard of a conversation it ended up being. 'Your mom has this degenerative disease … and while we don’t know how it will progress, it’s going to start to affect us in a few ways. But it won’t affect us in the ways that matter. We’ll have each other, and love each other, and be there for each other. I promise.'" As a young boy, Mendoza would gather mangoes from his grandparents' yard and sell them door-to-door to his neighbors. Not only did he embrace capitalism as a young man, but he also embraced Catholicism. He later followed in his father's footsteps of playing football at Christopher Columbus High School — an elite, $18,000-a-year all-boys private Catholic school with a football program. As the team's starting quarterback his senior year, he led his team to an 11-3 record and the 2021 FHSAA Class 8A state semifinals. INDIANA FOOTBALL STAR AND HIS BROTHER TURN THEIR NAMESAKE BURGER INTO BATTLE AGAINST MS But it wasn't enough to earn the affection of many college scouts. As a two-star recruit, Mendoza was ranked the 2,149th-ranked recruit in the country in his high school class. He didn't receive a single FBS scholarship offer. With limited offers out of college, Mendoza nearly accepted an Ivy League education and non-scholarship football spot at Yale. But instead, he went across the country to try his luck at California, Berkeley. He wasn't handed the starting job on day one; instead, he redshirted, studied the game, and quietly earned his business degree from the prestigious Haas School of Business in just three years. As a quarterback, he earned the starting job in 2023 and 2024, becoming Cal’s all-time leader in completion percentage (66.4%) and tying for 7th in 250-yard passing games. But his college football career hadn't even really begun. In 2025, Mendoza made the decision to transfer to Indiana. What followed is considered one of the most unlikely runs in college football history. He threw for 3,535 yards, 41 touchdowns, and only 6 interceptions, completing over 72% of his passes, while also adding seven rushing touchdowns, and won the Heisman Trophy. "It's very often not until the end of their [college] career that they show exactly those qualities. So a lot of maturation happened," Steinberg said of Mendoza's senior-year surge. "There have been a number of players who were late bloomers... you're getting them at the height of their arc, and they put it all together. It takes time to read defenses and see the field." Then when the playoffs started, he cemented his name in college football history. He threw eight touchdowns with only five incompletions in the initial playoff games against Alabama in the Rose Bowl and Oregon in the Fiesta Bowl. In the national championship game, played in his home town of Miami against his hometown university Miami Hurricanes, he was named the CFP National Championship Offensive Player of the Game, delivering a crucial 12-yard fourth-quarter touchdown run to seal the title. Indiana became the first time in modern college football history to go a perfect 16-0 behind Mendoza's leadership, making a case for one of the greatest CFB quarterback seasons ever. With the Las Vegas Raiders set to pick first in the NFL Draft this year, Mendoza appears destined for Sin City. Steinberg believes the fit will work out well football wise and business wise. "He's a perfect pick for the Raiders because he's someone they can build a franchise around. He seems to have the proper leadership skills and motivational ability to lead a team. He's high character, he's got physical size. He's got great arm strength. He's indicated a number of times that he can bring the team back in critical circumstances," Steinberg said. "As a marketing proposition, Las Vegas is the hottest sports town as there is in America... It's a good environment to be in with supportive fans and companies for sponsorships and endorsements." Mendoza has already filed 12 trademark applications. These filings include his name, "Fernando Mendoza," "Mendoza," "Flippin'," and "HE15MENDOZA," aimed at covering athletic apparel and merchandising. "By picking 12 different areas, that pretty much covered the field. And that means that nobody can go ahead and put together distinctive Mendoza [merchandise] without dealing with him," Steinberg said. 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/69e9f2b7059ccda1fcc185fc Blue city's staggering 40% violent crime drop a 'blueprint for other cities,' law enforcement expert says te 2026-04-23T10:21:43.789Z Blue city's staggering 40% violent crime drop a 'blueprint for other cities,' law enforcement expert says A law enforcement expert says Memphis' dramatic drop in violent crime is a "blueprint for other cities" across the nation. Data from the Memphis Police Department shows violent crime is down over 40% so far in 2026 compared to the same period last year, following President Trump's establishment of the Memphis Safe Task Force — a coalition of local, state and federal law enforcement agencies and the Tennessee National Guard. "Memphis is absolutely a blueprint for other cities around the nation," National Police Association spokesperson Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith told Fox News Digital. "When you look at the level of cooperation between state, local and federal law enforcement, and you combine that with prosecutors who were involved and judges who were willing to follow along, that is something that every large crime-ridden city in the nation should take a look at." FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X While Smith said Memphis has long been known as "one of the most dangerous cities in this nation," she said that has begun to change. Since the Memphis Safe Task Force was formed, over 7,400 arrests tied to homicides, sexual offenses, gang violence and drug trafficking have been made, according to the White House. Authorities have also seized 1,219 illegal weapons and located 150 missing children. Federal agents first arrived in Memphis in September as part of the task force. SIGN UP TO GET TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER "The results are undeniable — proof that strong leadership, tough enforcement, and zero tolerance for criminals deliver real public safety and transform communities," the White House said in a press release. Residents are feeling the improvement as well. SEND US A TIP HERE Bobby Hardin, a Memphis resident, told Action 5 News that crime in the city isn't as bad as it was before. "I can say it’s gotten better now with comparison. I’ve never seen it as bad as it was two years ago," Hardin said. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST For the first time since 2019, fewer than 200 murders were recorded in 2025, according to the Memphis Police Department. Smith said she thinks the show of force by law enforcement is contributing to the decline in crime. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? FIND MORE ON THE TRUE CRIME HUB "People in uniform showing themselves making arrests, taking people to jail is one of the biggest deterrents that you can have when it comes to crime," Smith said. "And then if those people arrested are prosecuted, are sent to jail, and the word gets out that if you get arrested, you're going to go to jail. You're going to not be back in the neighborhood in six hours, committing the same crimes." She also drew a direct parallel between the success seen in Memphis to what is being seen in Washington, D.C., saying the two are "similar." According to the Metropolitan Police Department, violent crime in Washington, D.C. is down by 5% in 2026 compared to 2025, but saw a 29% drop in 2025 compared to 2024. President Trump deployed the National Guard to Washington, D.C. in August. Homicides are down by 53% in 2026 compared to 2025, according to the data. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e9f2a4059ccda1fcc185f3 LOX & LOADED: Jewish gun group partners with NRA amid rising antisemitism te 2026-04-23T10:21:24.309Z LOX & LOADED: Jewish gun group partners with NRA amid rising antisemitism From the fatal shooting outside the Capital Jewish Museum to the shattered glass of Temple Israel in Michigan and many attacks in between, threats posed to the American Jewish community have grown since Hamas carried out its Oct. 7 attacks. Now, more Jewish Americans are taking self-defense into their own hands and firearm ownership in the community is rising. In a landmark move, the National Rifle Association (NRA) announced a first-of-its-kind partnership with Lox & Loaded, an organization aimed at training Jewish Americans in firearm safety and self-defense. The partnership brings together a Second Amendment rights organization and a non-partisan gun group with members who never thought they would own a firearm. Lox & Loaded co-founder Gayle Pearlstein, a firearms instructor, met NRA representatives at the 2025 National Shooting Sports Foundation's annual Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show in Las Vegas. She approached the NRA booth and explained her mission to help Jewish Americans better defend themselves. Eventually, Pearlstein met with NRA CEO Doug Hamlin, who liked the idea and expressed interest in supporting the effort. ANTISEMITIC ATTACKER FACED 30-YEAR SENTENCE, GETS LESS THAN 1½ YEARS IN PLEA DEAL NRA Director of Public Affairs Justin Davis told Fox News Digital that the organization was interested in doing something about the rise in antisemitic attacks across the country. Davis explained that the NRA was looking to work with an organization that "fits hand-in-glove" with its mission, noting Lox & Loaded's focus on firearms training. He added that antisemitic attacks in recent years have shown Jewish Americans that "these are not just empty threats anymore, they're actual threats of violence." "The NRA is for everybody, the Second Amendment is for everybody. It's no secret that when people think of the NRA, they don't think of the Jewish community because, for a long time, the Jewish community may not have been overly active in the Second Amendment world, but I think they're recognizing in real time the rising threats that are happening in this world," Davis told Fox News Digital. Many members of Lox & Loaded are first-time firearm owners looking to protect themselves, their families and their community. With the new partnership, Lox & Loaded members will have access to the NRA's training programs, Pearlstein told Fox News Digital. U.S. JEWISH COMMUNITIES ENTER PASSOVER UNDER 'UNPRECEDENTED' SECURITY BLANKETS AS THREATS SURGE Lox & Loaded, which was started in March 2025, has grown to 50 chapters in states across the country. Pearlstein said she started the group in the wake of Hamas' Oct. 7 attacks, which inspired her to help the Jewish community. "I needed to do something because, as we've seen, it happened in Israel, I knew it could happen here," she said. "So, I thought, instead of sending charity and money to Israel, why don't I do free lessons?" Pearlstein then teamed up with the Chicago Jewish Alliance, offering to help those who were interested in arming themselves. She said that once the alliance posted the opportunity on its website, things "blew up" from there, with people who had never touched a firearm or who were anti-firearm suddenly wanting to get trained. When asked what it takes to help gun skeptics become competent firearm owners, Pearlstein said that instruction is key. As a firearms instructor, she said that she tries to tailor her teaching style to the needs of her clients, making changes if they need more verbal or hands-on instructions. "I think the instructor needs to be patient. The instructor needs to be open-minded. The instructor needs to be positive and gentle," she told Fox News Digital. While Jewish Americans have become increasingly interested in becoming firearm owners, some remain skeptical about whether more guns will actually make them safer. Pearlstein said that when dealing with skeptics, she aims to make it clear to them that firearms are not like what they see on TV and in movies. "I like to bring it down to a common-sense aspect by using real world situations," she told Fox News Digital. "The bad guy isn't going to call you and let you know that they're coming... When this happens, there's no notice. It just happens, and you have seconds to react." Both Pearlstein and the NRA put an emphasis on training as a key component of being a responsible and effective firearm owner. Pearlstein said that Lox & Loaded asks members to train at least once a month to keep their skills sharp. "Just cause you own a firearm does not mean that you're proficient with it, so that's where Lox & Loaded comes in," she said, underscoring that when facing real-world threats, preparation can make all the difference when seconds matter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e9f290059ccda1fcc185ea Angry cruise passengers say frustrating issue should have been disclosed before booking te 2026-04-23T10:21:04.877Z Angry cruise passengers say frustrating issue should have been disclosed before booking A major cruise company is under fire from guests and travelers after reportedly shutting down key attractions and not alerting guests before their voyages. Frustrated passengers onboard Royal Caribbean's Star of the Seas and Icon of the Seas have been taking to social media to complain that they were not notified that several water slides are closed. The ships, which debuted in the last two years, are famous for their massive water parks. Located in the Thrill Island neighborhoods, the Category 6 water park areas are 17,010 square feet each. Both ships feature six slides. CRUISE PASSENGERS COMPLAINED ABOUT CABIN PROBLEM, NOW SHIPS ARE MAKING A BIG CHANGE Passengers on different sailings claim that up to four water slides have been closed for months. When Fox News Digital reached out to Royal Caribbean for comment, the company confirmed that a few slides are closed on two of the ships for maintenance.  In August 2025, a guest aboard a Royal Caribbean Icon of the Seas ship captured video of frightened passengers as water poured from a damaged section of the ship’s water slide, Fox News Digital previously reported. At the time, the cruise line said one passenger was injured in the incident. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES "Our team provided medical care to an adult guest when acrylic glass broke off a water slide as the guest passed through the slide. The guest is being treated for his injuries," a Royal Caribbean spokesperson told Fox News Digital after the incident. "The water slide is closed for the remainder of the sailing pending an investigation," the company statement continued. The current slide closures are unrelated to the August 2025 incident, but repeated issues in the last eight months have become a topic of discussion among Royal Caribbean loyalists. Guests on multiple sailings say several slides were out of service simultaneously, sometimes for days — limiting access to the ship’s highly advertised water park. Several people flocked to Reddit this week to voice their frustrations. "Last week on Icon every slide but one was closed by Thursday. Two slides never opened at all," one commenter said. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "They advertise the slides on these ships. … I can't imagine what the kids would have been like if nothing was open. It's really a bad look," that Reddit user added. Another Reddit user said, "The two race slides in the tower with the gravity drop were closed. The green tube slide and the yellow short one were closed as well. So basically we waited an hour and a half to ride two slides." A third chimed in, "This is something that should be disclosed prior to sailing." On the Royal Caribbean Blog, one passenger disagreed — citing safety concerns. "The kids might be bummed that the water slides were closed, but better than the kids getting injured," the reader commented. Icon of the Seas launched in January 2024 as the first Icon-class ship, featuring eight neighborhoods, seven pools and a suspended infinity pool.  Star of the Seas debuted in August 2025. It features eight neighborhoods, more than 68 dining options and the iconic water park.  TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Alex Nitzberg of Fox News Digital contributed reporting. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e9f27d059ccda1fcc185e1 Lindsey Graham says blockade against Iran 'could become global soon' te 2026-04-23T10:20:45.108Z Lindsey Graham says blockade against Iran 'could become global soon' Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina said in a Wednesday post on X that he expects that the U.S. blockade against Iran "could become global soon." The long-serving lawmaker noted that he had spoken to President Donald Trump and War Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday morning. "I had a very good call this morning with @POTUS and @SecWar Pete Hegseth about the way forward regarding the Iran conflict. I think the President’s decision to leave the blockade in place is very smart. It is having a strong effect on the ability of Iran to continue to be the largest state sponsor of terrorism – which they appear intent on doing. I not only expect this blockade to stay in place until Iran shows a commitment to change their ways, I expect the blockade will be growing and that it could become global soon," Graham said in the post. IRAN SEIZES SHIPS IN HORMUZ AS US TALKS FALTER AFTER CEASEFIRE EXTENSION "To those assisting or thinking about assisting the Iranian regime in distributing its oil, which provides resources for terrorism, you do so at your own peril.  Well done to President Trump and his team. This is the best chance since 1979 to change the behavior of the regime and I hope this can be accomplished through diplomacy," the senator added. Fox News Digital reached out to the White House to request comment on Thursday. The U.S. has been engaging in a blockade against Iranian ports for more than a week. TRUMP CLAIMS IRAN 'STARVING FOR CASH,' 'COLLAPSING FINANCIALLY' AFTER EXTENDING CEASEFIRE "The U.S. military has global reach. American forces are operating and enforcing the blockade across the Middle East and beyond," U.S. Central Command wrote in part of a Wednesday post on X. Trump announced a ceasefire extension on Tuesday afternoon but said the blockade would continue. SENATE GOP BLOCKS FIFTH DEM BID TO END TRUMP'S IRAN WAR AS DIVISIONS GROW "Based on the fact that the Government of Iran is seriously fractured, not unexpectedly so and, upon the request of Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, of Pakistan, we have been asked to hold our Attack on the Country of Iran until such time as their leaders and representatives can come up with a unified proposal. I have therefore directed our Military to continue the Blockade and, in all other respects, remain ready and able, and will therefore extend the Ceasefire until such time as their proposal is submitted, and discussions are concluded, one way or the other," the president said in a Tuesday Truth Social post. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e9f269059ccda1fcc185d8 Mike Vrabel stepping away from Patriots indefinitely to seek counseling amid Dianna Russini controversy te 2026-04-23T10:20:25.419Z Mike Vrabel stepping away from Patriots indefinitely to seek counseling amid Dianna Russini controversy New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel, embroiled in a controversy involving his relationship with former NFL reporter Dianna Russini, is stepping away from the team indefinitely to seek counseling and be with his family. The news, first reported by ESPN, means Vrabel will miss part of the NFL Draft that begins on Thursday and runs through Saturday. Vrabel will be away from the team the entire day on Saturday. Saturday is the day the NFL Draft will conduct rounds 4 through 7. The Patriots currently own eight picks in those rounds, including two in the fourth round. Club executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf will be orchestrating the entire draft for the Patriots along with vice president of player personnel Ryan Cowden. Even if Vrabel is available by phone for input, it obviously won't be the same for the Patriots as it was in the 2025 draft, the coach's first with the team. PATRIOTS COACH MIKE VRABEL BREAKS SILENCE ON DIANNA RUSSINI SITUATION "As I said the other day, I promised my family, this organization and this team that I was going to give them the best version of me that I can possibly give them," Vrabel said in a statement released to ESPN. "In order to do so, I have committed to seeking counseling, starting this weekend. This is something that I have given a lot of thought to and is something I would advise a player to do if I was counseling them. "I have always wanted to lead by example, and I believe this is what I have to do to be the best husband, father and coach that I possibly can be. This is not an easy thing for me to admit, but it is one that I know will make me a better person. I appreciate the support that everyone has given me and promise a stronger resolve as a result." MIKE VRABEL RESPONDS TO TREVEYON HENDERSON BIBLICAL DEFENSE OF JADEN IVEY While it may seem like this is good news because Vrabel obviously sees a problem he needs to address, the timing of his separation from the team suggests the situation is dire and needs immediate attention regardless of the NFL calendar. It should be noted the Patriots also just started their offseason program this week and that will continue next week, possibly without Vrabel. The counseling is apparently a step Vrabel is taking to improve himself but also save his marriage. NFL GREAT SUGGESTS BILL BELICHICK'S RELATIONSHIP WITH MEDIA MAY HAVE PLAYED FACTOR IN FIRST-BALLOT HOF SNUB Vrabel plans to be with his wife Jennifer and his two sons outside of Massachusetts, ESPN reported. Vrabel and Jennifer have been married since 1999. In 2024 they celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with a trip to Italy. The couple met while both were student-athletes at Ohio State University.  It’s been a rough month for Vrabel, albeit because he brought it upon himself. Days after returning from the NFL annual meeting in Phoenix on March 31, Vrabel was contacted by the New York Post seeking comment on the fact the paper was in possession of seemingly compromising photos of the coach and Russini, who worked for The Athletic at the time as an NFL reporter. The coach and reporter spent time together in Sedona, Arizona prior to the league meetings at an adults resort, where they were photographed sunbathing by a pool, in a hot tub, at a bar, and on the rooftop of a bungalow holding hands and embracing. Both Vrabel and Russini, who is also married, denied any wrongdoing. The coach called the idea "laughable." PATRIOTS COACH MIKE VRABEL ROASTS REPORTER FOR NOT PAYING ATTENTION DURING TRAINING CAMP MEDIA SESSION No one was laughing whenThe Athletic launched an investigation into its reporter’s behavior, which led to her resignation, and Vrabel was forced to speak with his family, Patriots' ownership and his players about the trip. He spoke to reporters about the situation on Tuesday, making his first public comments about the matter. Vrabel didn’t explain what happened and didn’t admit or deny anything about his relationship with Russini. But he admitted talking with the people he values has been hard. "I've had some difficult conversations with people that I care about, with my family, the organization, the coaches, the players," he said. It seems the difficult conversations are not over. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e9f04d059ccda1fcc18551 Sarah Ferguson’s former dresser convicted of murder back in spotlight as case resurfaces te 2026-04-23T10:11:25.270Z Sarah Ferguson’s former dresser convicted of murder back in spotlight as case resurfaces Sarah Ferguson has, at times, found herself in troubling circles. Years before her links to Jeffrey Epstein raised eyebrows, the former Duchess of York found herself in headlines over her ex-dresser, later convicted of murder. Jane Andrews, Ferguson’s former royal dresser, is the subject of the new BritBox scripted series, "The Lady," which stars Natalie Dormer as the ex-duchess. It explores Andrews’ rise to prominence behind palace doors, her close bond with Ferguson and her eventual downfall. QUEEN ELIZABETH’S AIDE, NICKNAMED 'AK-47,' CLASHED WITH PRINCE HARRY IN EXPLOSIVE ‘TIARAGATE’: EXPERTS "I would say that [Sarah] was probably not the best judge of character," Allan Starkie, Ferguson’s former friend and author of "A Date with Death," told Fox News Digital. "She was desperate for money, desperate for guidance, and I think she gravitated very often to the wrong people," said Starkie. Ferguson is the ex-wife of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the son of the late Queen Elizabeth II who was stripped of his royal titles following his friendship with Epstein, a convicted sex offender. Starkie first met Ferguson, 66, through his friend and business partner John Bryan, whose relationship with her dominated the tabloids. In 1992, the Daily Mirror published photos of Bryan sucking on the royal’s toes while on vacation in Saint-Tropez. At the time, the mother of two was still married, but separated from the former Prince Andrew. WATCH: SARAH FERGUSON’S PAST STILL HAUNTS HER REPUTATION: AUTHOR The scandal caused major embarrassment for the royal family and further damaged Ferguson’s public image as her marriage moved toward divorce in 1996. Starkie claimed Ferguson maintained a large household staff despite financial pressures. Other accounts have similarly described a sizable staff and significant running costs as she faced well-documented financial strain in the 1990s. "As a result, her life during the period of separation before divorce was one in which we were constantly coming up with ideas to generate money so she could be self-sufficient," Starkie said. WATCH: JANE ANDREWS’ RISE AS A ROYAL DRESSER ENDED IN MURDER: AUTHOR "She was under a lot of pressure. She also began devoting more time to charity work because I think she felt, in a way, that in the public’s mind she was in direct competition with Princess Diana, who used charity work to really win over the British public — really the world." Andrews began working for Ferguson in 1988. She served as Ferguson's dresser and later became more of a personal aide. Starkie said that during his time working on several business endeavors with Ferguson, he became acquainted with Andrews. "We brought Jane with us most of the time," he recalled of their travels. "She actually came into the orbit of the British royal family, believe it or not, by answering a classified ad in a magazine. I would say that Jane changed very much in terms of her personality, her dress, her mannerisms by mimicking the duchess’ personality and really turning into a chameleon of the duchess." "She was very deferential to the duchess, always referring to her as ‘Your Royal Highness,’ curtsying whenever they saw each other," Starkie said. "She really seemed to have no personality at all. Anytime you asked her a question, before she answered, she’d lower her eyes and blush, no matter what the question was. She was very timid." As Andrews’ career blossomed, the two women became friends, said Starkie. "In 1993, roughly one year after I had entered the scene and got to know the women, Jane had managed to befriend the princesses, Eugenie and Beatrice," said Starkie, referring to Ferguson's daughters.  "[Jane] kind of controlled the staff a little bit and ingratiated herself so much with the duchess that the duchess decided to incorporate her into her business staff," he claimed. "Now, keep in mind, Jane studied fashion and didn’t have a financial background, so it was a very odd decision." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Starkie said he also witnessed Ferguson’s "chameleon" personality. "She could change her accent to sound like the Oxford accent that the British royal family uses," he explained. "She could make herself seem very aloof and princess-like. On the other hand, if you were hanging out with her, she could be very vulgar. She would tell dirty jokes. She would let her accent slip into what it naturally was. "When she was with her husband, she would be the consummate officer’s wife. She would have that flirtatiousness with the other senior officers, but would still be aloof, somewhat distant, yet elegant and approachable." "I’ve also seen her in fits of depression, when she seemed hopeless, in fits of euphoria, where she thought everything would always be OK," Starkie claimed. "She could wear a lot of hats. And when she was in one of those roles, they were very, very convincing. You would believe that was the actual Sarah Ferguson. And then it could flip into something else almost immediately." While Ferguson seemingly met her match in Andrews, the dresser was let go from the staff in 1997. According to reports, Andrews felt blindsided by the layoff but had felt increasingly underappreciated in her role. There were also claims she struggled with the loss of status and proximity to royal life, which she had valued. "A lot of people think that Jane’s story is a Cinderella story, but it really isn’t," Starkie explained. "During that whole seven-year relationship between Jane and the duchess, it wasn’t exactly a dream job. It had wonderful factors. It had wonderful perks, but she was a servant working for a lady who vacillated very much in the way she treated any relationship." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS After leaving the royal household, Andrews was later introduced to businessman Thomas Cressman, People magazine reported. The whirlwind romance was tumultuous, and they would allegedly threaten each other, the outlet shared. Andrews claimed that the financier was abusive. In 2000, the couple reportedly got into a heated argument over their future. The fighting was so contentious that Cressman called police, urging them to come because "someone is going to get hurt" and "would like somebody here to stop us hurting each other," The Guardian reported. Prosecutors said Andrews attacked Cressman, 39, striking him with a cricket bat before fatally stabbing him. Andrews claimed she had been abused and feared for her life. Andrews was convicted of murder in 2001 and sentenced to life in prison, with a minimum term of about 12–15 years. She briefly escaped from an open prison in 2009 but was recaptured days later. Andrews was released in 2019 to a probation hostel, People reported. Andrews has since kept a low profile and has not publicly addressed "The Lady," People reported. ITV reached out to Cressman’s family ahead of filming and later showed them the series in a private screening, the BBC reported. Fox News Digital reached out to Ferguson's spokesperson for comment about the series and Starkie’s claims.  Starkie’s friendship with the former duchess collapsed over a business fallout in 1996, Page Six reported. When his other book, "Fergie: Her Secret Life," was published, a spokesperson called his claims "ludicrous," the outlet reported. In September, following renewed scrutiny of Ferguson’s links to Epstein, Dormer announced she wouldn’t promote "The Lady" and would instead donate her salary to charity. Ferguson previously said she deeply regretted her association with Epstein, acknowledging it had been a serious error in judgment. Starkie hopes Ferguson will think twice about who she lets into her life. "I think that Sarah Ferguson chose people in many cases because they were interesting," he said.  "In choosing interesting, eccentric people, she sometimes endangered her own reputation by associating with people that would end up becoming notorious in different ways." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e9f039059ccda1fcc18548 The Iran ceasefire was just extended. The real test for Washington starts now te 2026-04-23T10:11:05.522Z The Iran ceasefire was just extended. The real test for Washington starts now On Tuesday, President Trump posted on Truth Social that he would extend the ceasefire with Iran — with no set deadline — until Tehran’s leaders can "come up with a unified proposal." That announcement landed hours after Vice President Vance’s trip to Islamabad for a second round of peace talks was canceled without explanation, after Iranian officials told U.S. counterparts through Pakistani intermediaries that they would not appear at the table. Trump had said that very morning he did not want to extend. By Tuesday evening, he did. The extension may have been unavoidable. What happened in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday makes clear exactly what Washington bought. A Necessary Word About Our Military Before addressing what comes next, one point must be stated plainly. TRUMP TELLS 'STRANGE' IRANIAN NEGOTIATORS TO 'GET SERIOUS SOON' OR 'IT WON'T BE PRETTY' The United States military performed with exceptional professionalism and precision. From naval forces operating in the confined waters of the Strait of Hormuz to air crews executing complex strike missions across fifty-five days of conflict, our forces imposed actual costs on a dangerous adversary. They disrupted Iranian capabilities, demonstrated American reach, and restored a measure of deterrence that had eroded over decades. That performance should not be minimized. But military excellence does not automatically produce strategic resolution — and the IRGC’s response to the ceasefire extension proves the point. The IRGC’s Answer Wednesday was the founding anniversary of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Iran’s government chose to mark it not with diplomatic gestures, but with an unmistakable message. The IRGC seized two vessels — the MSC Francesca and the Epaminodes — detaining them for what it called operating without authorization and manipulating navigation systems. A commander in the IRGC’s Aerospace Force warned Gulf neighbors that if their land or facilities were used against Iran, they should "say goodbye to oil production in the Middle East region," specifically naming sites in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. On Tuesday night, as the extension was announced, Iranian state media wheeled out a ballistic missile in Tehran’s Revolution Square, with similar displays in multiple cities. The IRGC marked its founding anniversary with a formal statement declaring it was "at the peak of readiness" and would "inflict crushing blows beyond the enemy’s imagination on their remaining assets in the region." On Wednesday morning, at least three container ships were struck by gunfire and rocket-propelled grenades in the strait, with a Liberia-flagged vessel sustaining heavy damage to its bridge. This is what a ceasefire looks like when one party treats the pause as preparation. A Fractured Government Cannot Sign a Durable Deal Trump’s announcement cited Iran’s "seriously fractured" government as the reason for the open-ended extension — Washington is waiting for Tehran to coalesce around a single position. That framing reflects a genuine intelligence assessment. Iran’s civilian negotiators, including Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, reportedly favored continuing talks. The IRGC refused, blocking further negotiations while the U.S. naval blockade persists. A fractured government is not an opening. It is a warning. The IRGC does not negotiate. It controls the Strait of Hormuz, commands Iran’s missile arsenal, and runs the proxy network from Baghdad to Beirut. Any deal that Araghchi or Ghalibaf signs is only as durable as IRGC compliance — and the IRGC answered the ceasefire extension with seized vessels, missile parades and threats to Gulf energy infrastructure. Mahdi Mohammadi, senior adviser to Ghalibaf, dismissed Trump’s announcement, saying it "has no meaning" and that "the continuation of the blockade is no different from bombing." That is not a negotiating posture. That is the hardline wing of Tehran speaking through a civilian mouthpiece. The Blockade Paradox TRUMP TOUTS AIRMAN RESCUE MISSION, BOASTS IRAN COULD BE 'TAKEN OUT IN 1 NIGHT' Trump announced the extension and was explicit: the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports continues. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent put it plainly — the Iranian regime "must be held accountable for its extortion of global energy markets." The day of Trump’s announcement, Brent crude surged past $101 a barrel. The EU Energy Commissioner warned earlier this week that Europe faces a difficult summer of fuel shortages, adding that even in the best-case scenario recovering pre-war production levels could take more than two years. Iran’s Foreign Minister Araghchi called the blockade an "act of war" and a direct violation of the ceasefire. Tehran’s position is fixed: it will not negotiate while the blockade remains in place. The blockade is the right instrument of pressure. But Iran’s hardliners are using it as the publicly stated reason to refuse talks. Iran’s civilian leadership wants relief. The IRGC does not. Lifting the blockade rewards the IRGC without a concession. Keeping it gives the hardliners their ready-made pretext. An open-ended extension with no deadline does nothing to resolve that trap. What Washington Cannot Afford to Miss Trump’s own advisers warned him privately that extending without a deadline removes the pressure that brought Iran to the table. Iran has used every diplomatic pause in its modern history to stall, preserve leverage and avoid binding commitments. This extension is not different in kind — only in duration. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION The IRGC’s anniversary message was not accidental. Sixteen missile and drone strikes have hit Iraqi Kurdistan since the ceasefire began. A Khorramshahr-4 ballistic missile rolled through Tehran’s streets on Tuesday night. Gulf neighbors are now on notice that their oil infrastructure is a target if they align with Washington. These are not the actions of a regime preparing to concede. They are the actions of a regime that reads the open-ended extension as its next strategic advantage. A deal signed by Iran’s civilian leaders that the IRGC will not honor is not a deal. It is a ceasefire on paper and a conflict in practice. Washington has seen that outcome before. The question is whether it is prepared to demand better. The Bottom Line President Donald Trump made the decision to act, and that decision imposed genuine costs on Iran. The U.S. military executed with distinction across Operation Epic Fury. But the measure of this conflict will not be the strikes we conducted. It will be whether Washington secures a verifiable, durable settlement — or accepts ambiguous language that the IRGC will discard the moment it calculates the price is acceptable. The ceasefire has been extended. Iran’s hardliners have answered with seized ships, missile rallies, and threats to the Gulf. The question now is not whether the United States has leverage. It plainly does. The question is whether Washington is willing to use it before the open-ended clock runs out. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM ROBERT MAGINNIS Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e9f025059ccda1fcc1853f Hezbollah disarmament deadlock risks civil war, analysts say, as US prepares for Israel–Lebanon talks te 2026-04-23T10:10:45.940Z Hezbollah disarmament deadlock risks civil war, analysts say, as US prepares for Israel–Lebanon talks As Israel and Lebanon return to U.S.-brokered talks Thursday in Washington, the central question is the one that has derailed every previous attempt at a lasting deal: What happens to Hezbollah, an Iran-backed terror organization? An Israeli official told Fox News Digital that the meeting, hosted by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, will include senior U.S. officials — U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa and Counselor Michael Needham — alongside Israeli Ambassador Yechiel Leiter and Lebanese Ambassador Nada Hamadeh. A State Department spokesperson called the initial April 14 meeting "productive." "We will continue to facilitate direct, good-faith discussions between the two governments," the spokesperson told Fox News Digital. The meeting comes as a fragile U.S.-brokered ceasefire, reached in mid-April, is holding for now, offering what officials describe as a narrow window for diplomacy after weeks of cross-border fighting. ISRAEL-HEZBOLLAH TRUCE IN JEOPARDY AFTER ROCKET BARRAGE KILLS 6 But the truce has not resolved the underlying conflict — only paused it. The latest escalation began March 2, when Hezbollah launched attacks on Israel’s northern border, opening a new front in the regional war days after U.S.–Israeli strikes on Iran Feb. 28, according to prior reporting. Israel responded with sustained air and ground operations across southern Lebanon aimed at pushing Hezbollah forces away from the border, while Hezbollah continued firing rockets and drones into northern Israel. The fighting displaced more than a million people in Lebanon and forced Israeli civilians into shelters, underscoring the scale of the escalation. MACRON UNDER FIRE OVER IRAN, HEZBOLLAH POLICY AS TRUMP ADMIN HOSTS ISRAEL-LEBANON TALKS Now, even as the guns have temporarily quieted, the core conditions that led to the war remain unchanged — leaving negotiators to grapple with the same unresolved question at the heart of the conflict. A senior U.S. official familiar with the negotiations described the core dilemma: Hezbollah will not agree to disarm without a full Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon, while Israel will not withdraw without Hezbollah disarming. International mechanisms — including the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) and a multilateral coordination group — have been working to bridge that gap since late 2024, without success. The same official also indicated that Lebanon’s president, Joseph Aoun, is not necessarily the decisive factor in these discussions, but Nabih Berri, speaker of the nation's House, is the one with true authority, not Aoun. At the same time, Hezbollah has remained opposed to any contact with Israel and continues to exert significant influence over Lebanon’s political and security decisions, complicating U.S. efforts to advance talks. Inside Lebanon, however, frustration with Hezbollah appears to be growing. ISRAEL 'MOVING FORWARD' ON POSSIBLE HEZBOLLAH CEASE-FIRE, OFFICIAL SAYS "There is a growing sense across Lebanon that any U.S.-brokered negotiation track could be a rare opportunity to restore balance to the state," said Rami Naeem, a Lebanese journalist and analyst with Jusoor News. "Hezbollah’s continued military and political dominance is widely seen as a central driver of the collapse, and even a gradual or indirect opening with Israel could help rebuild state institutions and their role." Mariam Kasrawani, a Lebanese analyst at Jusoor News, said criticism is becoming more explicit. "It is becoming harder to ignore the depth of the crisis," she said. "Some are now saying it plainly: Hezbollah has taken Lebanon as a whole — and Shia in particular — to a very bad place." "I’m not at all optimistic," said Barak Seener of the Henry Jackson Society think tank. "Lebanon is far too weak and divided to force Hezbollah to disarm. And Hezbollah … is so enmeshed in Lebanon’s political system. Any attempt to disarm Hezbollah risks civil war." CARTEL CONNECTION: HEZBOLLAH AND IRAN EXPLOIT MADURO’S VENEZUELA FOR COCAINE CASH Instead, Seener said, the talks are focused on limited, tactical goals. "Talks are focused on ceasefire expansion, Hezbollah withdrawal from border zones, and an expanded presence of the Lebanese army … talks are not at all focused on disarmament." That gap underscores what he described as the real nature of the process. "I think that these talks are doomed to failure," Seener said. "I think Israel is currently engaged in conflict management." Adding to the uncertainty are reports from the Saudi daily Asharq Al-Awsat that the U.S. may press Lebanon to repeal its 1955 Israel Boycott Law, which bans contact with Israelis. The report frames such a move as a step toward normalization but provides no details and has not been confirmed by U.S. or Lebanese officials. Fox News Digital reached out for comment from the State Department and the Lebanese Embassy in D.C. but did not receive a response in time for publication. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e9f012059ccda1fcc18536 SPLC saw revenue surge after Charlottesville rally as DOJ alleges informant ties te 2026-04-23T10:10:26.488Z SPLC saw revenue surge after Charlottesville rally as DOJ alleges informant ties The Southern Poverty Law Center more than doubled its revenue in the months following the deadly 2017 Charlottesville "Unite the Right" rally — a surge now drawing renewed scrutiny after a Department of Justice indictment alleged the group paid an informant tied to the event’s organizers. The 2017 rally, which left one woman dead, became a cultural flashpoint over white nationalism and political violence, driving widespread condemnation and a surge in donations to civil rights groups, including the SPLC. The fallout also shaped the 2020 presidential election, as President Donald Trump’s response — including his remarks about "very fine people" on both sides — was hammered by the left, with former President Joe Biden later citing Charlottesville as a reason he entered the race. "For years, the Left used the 'Jews will not replace us' 2017 Unite the Right rally as proof of rampant antisemitism on the Right. Turns out, it was underwritten by the Leftist SPLC, which allegedly funded organizers, supervised racist posts, and coordinated transportation. Wild," journalist Batya Ungar-Sargon wrote on X, one of many conservatives who argue the allegations raise questions about whether the SPLC’s use of paid informants may have played a role in amplifying or facilitating extremist activity. According to the indictment from the Department of Justice, the SPLC paid an informant network dating back to the 1980s, including a "covert network" that was associated with or infiltrated the Ku Klux Klan and other groups at the organization’s direction. THE NEW MAFIA: TRUMP, CIVIL RICO AND THE GLOBAL INTIFADA One source, identified as "F-37," was part of an "online leadership chat group that planned the 2017 ‘Unite the Right’ event." "[F-37] attended the event at the direction of the SPLC. F-37 made racist postings under the supervision of the SPLC and helped coordinate transportation to the event for several attendees. Between 2015 and 2023, the SPLC secretly paid F-37 more than $270,000.00." A spokesperson for the Southern Poverty Law Center told Fox News Digital the organization is reviewing the charges and called the allegations "false," defending its work monitoring extremist groups and saying its use of informants "saved lives." The group said it plans to vigorously defend itself and continue its mission of combating hate. While the indictment alleges the SPLC paid informants tied to individuals involved in white supremacist groups, including organizers of the Unite the Right rally, Fox News found the organization’s revenue surged in the immediate aftermath of the Charlottesville violence. VIRGINIA SLAMMED FOR ‘TRULY DEMONIC’ ELECTION THAT EXCUSED POLITICAL VIOLENCE TO SPITE TRUMP, CRITICS SAY In 2016, total public support and net assets topped $51 million, while by October 2017, that figure had grown to $133 million, a surge that followed the Unite the Right rally and was driven in part by donations from prominent public figures, including George Clooney and Apple CEO Tim Cook. Clooney said at the time that he and wife Amal "wanted to add our voice and financial assistance to the ongoing fight for equality… there are no two sides to bigotry and hate." Cook, who also donated to the Anti-Defamation League after the rally, said that what "occurred in Charlottesville has no place in our country. Hate is a cancer, and left unchecked it destroys everything in its path; its scars last generations." Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) Resorts also donated $1 million at the time, according to records uncovered by Fox News Digital. Following the 2017 rally, national Democrats latched on to anti-hate messaging proliferated by the SPLC and others. Many critics lambasted Trump’s initial reaction, in which he observed that some people present before the rally turned violent were opposing the removal of a Robert E. Lee statue. "I was talking about people that went because they felt very strongly about the monument to Robert E. Lee, a great general. Whether you like it or not, he was one of the great generals," Trump said. Former President Joe Biden said at the 2024 Democratic National Convention that he "ran for president in 2020 because of what I saw in Charlottesville." "Extremists coming out of the woods carrying torches, their veins bulging from their necks, carrying Nazi swastikas and chanting the same exact antisemitic bile that was heard in Germany in the early ’30s," Biden said, before characterizing Trump’s comments as an endorsement of white supremacy and violence. Trump has since referred to criticism of his remarks as the "‘very fine people’ hoax." The 11-count indictment charges the SPLC with wire fraud, bank fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering, offenses that could carry significant financial penalties, restitution and forfeiture if proven in court. Fox News Digital's Alexandra Koch, David Spunt, Jake Gibson and Alec Schemmel contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e9e283059ccda1fcc18249 Congressman Crane Proposes Bill To Halt H-1B Visas For Three Years te 2026-04-23T09:12:35.734Z Congressman Crane Proposes Bill To Halt H-1B Visas For Three Years By Staff Reporter | Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ-02) introduced a bill to impose a three-year moratorium on H-1B visas while major reforms occur in the program. The bill introduced Wednesday, the End H-1B Visa Abuse Act of 2026, proposes a laundry list of program reforms to include: Reducing the annual H-1B cap from 65,000 (not including the 20,000 for advanced degree holders) to 25,000;  Eliminating existing exemptions; Replacing the lottery system with a wage-based selection system; Requiring employers to certify inability to source qualified American workers; Requiring employers to prove no layoffs occurred; Setting the minimum H-1B wage at $200,000 per year; Barring H-1B workers from holding multiple jobs; Prohibiting third-party staffing agencies from employing H-1B workers; Prohibiting H-1B workers from bringing dependents into the country; Prohibiting federal agencies from sponsoring or employing nonimmigrant workers; Ending Optional Practical Training (OPT); Prohibiting H-1B holders from adjusting status to permanent residency; and Requiring nonimmigrants to depart the U.S. before changing to another nonimmigrant status. Crane called the H-1B Program a “flawed process” that needed years of work to restore fairness in employment.  “The federal government should work for hardworking citizens, not the profit margins of massive corporations. We owe it to the American people to prevent the broken H-1B system from boxing them out of jobs they are qualified to perform,” said Crane. “The End H-1B Visa Abuse Act of 2026 would provide greater access to employment, strengthen protocols in the visa process, and prioritize the livelihoods of Americans.” Rep. Paul Gosar (R-AZ-09) signed on as an original cosponsor, along with Republican Reps. Brandon Gill (TX), Wesley Hunt (TX), Tom McClintock (CA), Keith Self (TX), and Andy Ogles (TN).  Gosar expressed discontent with a program as a cost-saving measure for businesses at the expense of American employment rates.  “The H-1B program has been hijacked to replace American workers with cheaper foreign labor — plain and simple. This bill slams the brakes on a system that’s rigged against our own people and puts American jobs first again,” said Gosar. “If a company can hire an American, they should. No loopholes. No excuses. We’re done subsidizing the outsourcing of our own workforce.” An overhaul of the H-1B Program has been a priority for President Donald Trump. Last September, the president imposed a $100,000 entry fee for new H-1B visa recipients. However, this fee doesn’t apply to those residing in the U.S., meaning a vast majority of H-1B holders are exempt.  New data on lottery pool entries and entry fee payments reflected that the entry fee had minimal impact on reducing H-1B visas. Last week, Financial Express reported that the lottery pool reduced by about 27 percent, from 470,300 to 345,000 entries — still far above the 85,000 cap on visas. Only 85 entry fees have been paid. Attorney General Kris Mayes sued the Trump administration over the fee in December. Mayes cited the need for foreign labor to staff rural school districts and the semiconductor industry. In December, the Department of Homeland Security announced it would be amending program regulations by replacing the random lottery for a weighted selection to prioritize skills and wages. AZ Free News is your #1 source for Arizona news and politics. You can send us news tips using this link. The post Congressman Crane Proposes Bill To Halt H-1B Visas For Three Years first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e9e26e059ccda1fcc18240 Maricopa County Supervisor Mark Stewart Announces May Town Hall te 2026-04-23T09:12:14.539Z Maricopa County Supervisor Mark Stewart Announces May Town Hall By Ethan Faverino | Maricopa County Supervisor Mark Stewart invites residents of District 1 to join him for a virtual town hall meeting on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. The one-hour webinar will provide an update on Supervisor Stewart’s 2026 priorities, the county budget, upcoming elections, and other key county initiatives. A large portion of the program will be dedicated to a live Q&A, allowing constituents to ask questions directly. “It’s hard to believe we’re already a quarter into 2026! We have lots to cover,” said Stewart. “We want to hear from YOU! Be sure to bring your questions.” As a supervisor, Stewart says he is “dedicated to people-focused leadership that improves quality of life, supports sustainable growth, and reflects the core values of Maricopa County.” He believes his approach “prioritizes transparency and accountability, ensuring that both residents and businesses have the opportunity to prosper.” The virtual town hall is open to residents of Maricopa County Supervisor District 1, which includes parts of Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Phoenix, Queen Creek, and Tempe. Registration is required. Residents can register for the event using the official registration link available through the Maricopa County Supervisor District 1 office. Ethan Faverino is a reporter for AZ Free News. You can send him news tips using this link. The post Maricopa County Supervisor Mark Stewart Announces May Town Hall first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e9e259059ccda1fcc18237 Court Invalidates Arizona Water Policy Used To Restrict Phoenix-Area Development te 2026-04-23T09:11:53.777Z Court Invalidates Arizona Water Policy Used To Restrict Phoenix-Area Development By Matthew Holloway | Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Scott Blaney ruled Tuesday that the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) did not comply with state law when implementing a policy that restricted residential development in parts of Maricopa County. In the order, the court found the agency “did not comply” with Arizona law in adopting the challenged requirements and declared the policy invalid. The policy, commonly referred to as the “Unmet Demand” approach, was used by ADWR in evaluating whether proposed developments could meet the state’s requirement to demonstrate a 100-year assured water supply in the Phoenix Active Management Area. Arizona law requires developers in designated areas to obtain a certificate of assured water supply demonstrating access to sufficient groundwater or other supplies for 100 years before construction can proceed. According to the lawsuit, ADWR’s application of an “Unmet Demand” standard required consideration of projected groundwater demand across the broader management area rather than focusing on the water supply available to an individual development. The court rejected the agency’s justification for the policy, stating that its interpretation of the law “lacks merit.” The case was filed in January 2025 by the Goldwater Institute on behalf of the Home Builders Association of Central Arizona, challenging the policy’s legality under state administrative procedures. In a statement following the ruling, Goldwater Institute Vice President for Legal Affairs Timothy Sandefur said the court’s decision invalidated the agency’s approach to regulating development under the policy. He explained, “The reality is that although Phoenix is a desert, there’s plenty of water to serve the needs of development. Yet the ‘Unmet Demand Rule’ transformed overnight how home building could work in Maricopa County—restricting construction at a time in which the limited supplies of residences have caused housing prices to soar. And that was illegal, because the Department had no power to adopt the ‘Unmet Demand Rule’ in the first place.” He added, “State law sets forth a process for creating new rules, and the Department didn’t bother trying to comply with those processes. Instead, it claimed that it had simply discovered somehow that this was what the law required all along.” The challenged policy had affected development planning in portions of the Phoenix metropolitan area, including Buckeye and Queen Creek, where groundwater availability determinations are required for new subdivisions, according to court filings and statements in the case. Sandefur called the ruling “a crucial victory for Arizonans, not just in Phoenix but throughout the state, who might well have been on the Department’s target list had it been allowed to get away with redefining the rules in this way.” He added, “The case is also a reminder of the dangerous power that the pervasive ‘administrative state’ wields over our daily lives—as unelected and unaccountable bureaucracies exert authority over every detail of construction, business, and property ownership, to cite just a few examples. The only solution to the arbitrariness and lawlessness of these agencies is to rein in their power—and for courts to ensure that they obey the law.” The court’s ruling focused on whether ADWR followed the procedures required under Arizona law to implement new regulatory requirements. The order concluded that the agency did not follow those procedures in adopting the “Unmet Demand Rule” approach. In a statement to Capitol Media, a Department of Water Resources spokesman said the agency intends to appeal Judge Blaney’s ruling, stating, “Although there is no final judgment yet, the Arizona Department of Water Resources intends to challenge the decision once it is final.” Matthew Holloway is a senior reporter for AZ Free News. Follow him on X for his latest stories, or email tips to Matthew@azfreenews.com. The post Court Invalidates Arizona Water Policy Used To Restrict Phoenix-Area Development first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e9e240059ccda1fcc1820e MORNING GLORY: End the filibuster, pack the Court, kiss the Constitution goodbye te 2026-04-23T09:11:28.055Z MORNING GLORY: End the filibuster, pack the Court, kiss the Constitution goodbye The Democratic Party wants to break the United States Senate’s legislative filibuster in order to pack the Supreme Court with jurisprudential clones of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, who has quickly emerged as the most radical of the nine justices. (Justice Jackson is also the most loquacious, as Mollie Hemingway points out in her new bestseller, "Alito: The Justice Who Reshaped the Supreme Court and Restored the Constitution." Justice Jackson uttered 78,215 words from the bench in the 2023-2025 term. Justices Gorsuch and Kagan got the silver and bronze in the spoken-word competition, but it wasn’t close, as they were both around 50,000 words apiece. President Joe Biden supported expanding the Court to 14 members in April 2021. Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey is one of many senators who have also applauded the number 14. That’s no surprise, as adding five radicals to Justices Ketanji Brown Jackson, Elena Kagan and Sonia Sotomayor would lock in an eight-vote bloc of justices who, after that revolution, would simply be legislators in robes. Kiss the Constitution goodbye if and when "the Nine" becomes "the Fourteen." Hard-left progressivism, whatever the flavor of that day may be, will be in the saddle. The Fifth and 14th Amendments to the Constitution guarantee every American "due process of law." Do those guarantees stand between a left-wing Congress and a left-wing president bent on torching the Constitution? TRUMP BLASTS KETANJI BROWN JACKSON AS 'LOW IQ PERSON' IN SUPREME COURT TIRADE It is hard to deny that all precedents would be out the door with a radicalized Court packed with progressive activist law professors. The precedents might end up out the door with a nine-justice court if Democrats win enough elections, as Father Time remains undefeated when it comes to the current membership of the Court. That would not be a radical change, but rather a process the public could see and intervene in via elections. There is no denying that the Supreme Court vacancy at the time of the 2016 election helped power President Donald Trump’s stunning upset win that year. More than a few voters that year were motivated by the fear of a Court dominated by nominees of prospective President Hillary Clinton. Democrats are quick to point out that the Constitution is silent on the exact number of justices and that, in fact, Congress often tweaked the number of justices between 1789 and the Judiciary Act of 1869, which fixed the number of justices at nine, a number that has not changed since. That 1869 act followed fast on the heels of the 14th Amendment, which was ratified in 1868 and which joined its guarantee of "due process of law" to that same guarantee in the Fifth Amendment. The 14th Amendment’s ratification in 1868 and the Court’s right-sizing, which followed the next year, suggests a consensus at the time of the amendment, one that has never been changed since. (The Court has also never had more than 10 justices, and that just briefly.) The Biden-Markey proposal is many things, but it is not rooted in American history, and it certainly would destroy "due process of law" in the nation. JUSTICE THOMAS WARNS PROGRESSIVISM IS A THREAT TO AMERICA IN RARE PUBLIC REMARKS Court-packing would, in fact, mark the actual end of the rule of law, and the manipulation of the Court would follow every future political upheaval in which both houses of Congress and the president controlled the federal legislative process. That’s just what happens when suddenly a major break with tradition and practice occurs. The other side of the aisle adopts the tactic too. Democratic Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid broke the Senate’s filibuster rules via the "nuclear option" in order to confirm judges to the D.C. Circuit in 2013 over the objection and warning of then-Republican Leader Mitch McConnell. Soon the Senate’s majority switched from Democrats to Republicans, and McConnell made good on his warning by using simple majorities to confirm three nominees to the Supreme Court put forward by President Trump. Bad move, Harry, but not one that out-and-out destroyed the institution of the Court. WHY JUSTICE JACKSON IS A FISH OUT OF WATER ON THE SUPREME COURT Packing the Supreme Court via simple-majority votes — or even by supermajority — would be a disaster, the sort of convulsion that marked the end days of the Roman Republic, when political maneuvering and continual breaches of fundamental traditions occurred and relations between the two parties so soured more than two thousand years ago that civil wars were triggered and eventually dictatorship was the only answer. Republics built on the rule of law are not the norm. They are history’s exceptions. We have one. We should work hard to keep it intact. There is an excellent argument that court-packing is actually rule-of-law-busting and thus violates the Fifth and 14th Amendments’ guarantees of due process of law. But who would be able to make that argument? Who would have standing to bring the challenge to proposed court-packing legislation, and when would such a challenge be ripe? These are difficult hurdles for any litigant bringing any case. A litigant must show actual injury — a "concrete and particularized" injury, one traceable to defendants’ conduct and an injury that the Court could actually redress. DEM SENATE CANDIDATE CALLS TO 'SHUT THE WHITE HOUSE DOWN,' IMPEACH 2 SUPREME COURT JUSTICES Certainly no challenge would lie from anyone in the immediate aftermath of the filibuster being broken, but how about the moment after the court-packing legislation was signed? Who could ask the Court if the destruction of the rule of law was OK by the Nine before their number soared to Fourteen? Perhaps Professors Randy Barnett and Josh Holmes, co-authors of the best constitutional law casebook out there right now. All of their decades-long work on that terrific casebook would be destroyed immediately, as a 14-member court would make kindling out of all prior decisions (and all the casebooks that explain them) and do so in rather quick fashion. Perhaps one of the nine justices could bring the case? Their individual authority would be diluted by the expansion to 14 — but would any of them want to be the justice arguing to keep their power intact? CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Time for the people serious about preserving the rule of law to begin thinking through how to protect due process of law in this country come 2029, if a Democratic president and Democratic majorities in the House and Senate do what they will almost certainly pledge to do on the campaign trail: end the filibuster and pack the Court. And it is also time for the Senate Republican caucus to bravely and fearlessly defend the legislative filibuster as it currently exists. The legislative filibuster is the biggest hurdle in the way of would-be court-wreckers, the early-warning system that danger to the rule of law is drawing close. The GOP should be the party of the Constitution and the rule of law, and it ought to be out front right now defending the Court’s membership at nine and the filibuster generally. Win the argument about the filibuster, and you will never have to win the case against court-packing or even worry about "standing" and "ripeness." 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/69e9e22c059ccda1fcc18205 I led peaceful pro-lifers the Biden ‘Justice’ Dept hunted. We now know how far they went te 2026-04-23T09:11:08.636Z I led peaceful pro-lifers the Biden ‘Justice’ Dept hunted. We now know how far they went I founded and built the largest grassroots movement in the history of the pro-life cause: 40 Days for Life. During its first decade, I mobilized more than 2,000 leaders and 750,000 volunteers in peaceful prayer outside abortion facilities across all 50 states and dozens of other countries. These, and others like them, are exactly the people the Biden Justice Department decided to hunt and criminalize. In early April, President Donald Trump DOJ's Weaponization Working Group released an explosive 882-page report built on more than 700,000 internal records. It confirms what pro-life Americans suspected all along: The Justice Department of the United States worked hand-in-hand with the National Abortion Federation, Planned Parenthood, and the Feminist Majority Foundation to spy on, build secret files against and prosecute peaceful pro-life citizens. Here is the stark reality the report lays out. When pro-life Americans were charged under the law, the Biden DOJ asked judges to send them to prison for more than twice as long as the people who firebombed and vandalized pregnancy centers and churches. Fifteen pro-lifers were prosecuted for every pro-abortion offender. A grandmother praying her rosary on a sidewalk was treated as more dangerous to the country than an arsonist throwing a firebomb through the window of a pregnancy center. In May 2022, the Supreme Court's draft decision overturning Roe v. Wade leaked to the public. A group calling itself Jane's Revenge promised a "summer of rage" if Roe fell. The left delivered. Ninety-six pregnancy resource centers and 393 Catholic churches were firebombed, vandalized or threatened. EXCLUSIVE: CONSERVATIVE GROUPS URGING TRUMP ADMIN TO EXPOSE ANTI-CHRISTIAN ‘PATTERN’ IN BIDEN FBI Statues of Our Lady were beheaded. Doors were set on fire during Mass. "If abortions aren't safe, then neither are you" was painted on the walls of nonprofits staffed by volunteer women offering free ultrasounds, diapers and support to pregnant neighbors. The Department of Justice had been warned yet did nothing. The same department sent a SWAT team into 40 Days for Life volunteer Mark Houck's home at dawn, assault weapons drawn, in front of his wife and seven children. Thanks to the legal work of the Thomas More Society, a jury acquitted him. The judge overseeing the case said the law was being "stretched a little thin." It had been stretched past the breaking point, and the DOJ knew it. The new report reveals a task force inside the Civil Rights Division, led by Sanjay Patel, that built secret files on pro-life advocates who had not been charged with anything at all. Some of those files contained photographs of the targets' children. Patel and at least three other prosecutors who ran the program were properly fired. Trump pardoned many of those wrongly convicted on his second day in office. The repair work has begun but is not finished. I have spent my adult life working with these people. I have stood with Christians praying outside abortion centers in the rain. I have worked with pregnancy center directors whose staff were sleeping in shifts to guard their doors. I have prayed with pastors whose sanctuaries were defaced. The fear in that season was real, and the aggression from Washington made it worse. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION As grateful as we are for this revelation, we also understand that stopping the prosecutions does not finish the work. The Biden DOJ did not create the contempt for praying Christians and pregnancy centers inside our federal government. It revealed how widespread that contempt already is inside the institutions that train our lawyers, our reporters, our doctors and our federal prosecutors. A new administration can halt the abuse. It cannot, by itself, change the attitudes inside the law schools and newsrooms that produced a willing accomplice like Sanjay Patel in the first place. We should never forget this dark chapter in our nation's history. It was a season when people of faith and pro-life Americans had good reason to fear for their livelihoods, their reputations, their freedom and, in some cases, their very lives. Congress should investigate the coordination between federal prosecutors and pro-abortion advocacy groups and pass the reforms needed to prevent this from ever happening again. The FACE Act itself deserves a serious review. The pro-life Americans dragged through courtrooms and jail cells deserve to have their records cleared and their reputations fully restored. A long-overdue reckoning is owed to every official who wielded the Justice Department as a bludgeon against Americans whose only offense was defending human life. The people who stood peacefully on those sidewalks never gave up on America, even when their government temporarily turned against them. We should not give up on the work of renewing our nation that was founded on the right to life. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e9e219059ccda1fcc181fc Four lessons why the 'Boom Belt' is making such a big noise with migration te 2026-04-23T09:10:49.070Z Four lessons why the 'Boom Belt' is making such a big noise with migration If you want to understand where America’s economy is heading, stop watching Washington and start watching a map of the United States. Because the biggest economic story in the country right now isn’t politics. It’s migration. Like birds. Migrating south. People and, more importantly, money are pouring into what’s now being called the "Boom Belt" including states like Texas, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina and Arizona. TEXAS EMERGES AS THE TOP DESTINATION FOR COMPANIES LEAVING BLUE STATES Meanwhile, high-tax blue strongholds like California, New York and Illinois are watching an uncomfortable trend unfold. Their taxpayers are leaving and taking their wealth with them. The great wealth migration Let’s talk numbers because this isn’t anecdotal. NEW YORK'S HOCHUL DROVE ME TO FLORIDA — NOW SHE'S BEGGING ME TO RETURN. NOT HAPPENING And here’s the kicker. The people leaving aren’t broke. They’re high-income earners, business owners and retirees with assets. That means when they go, they don’t just change zip codes. LEFTIST ‘DONALD DASHERS’ LIKE DEGENERES, FERRARA ARE FLEEING A TRUMP WHO DOESN’T EXIST They change tax bases. This may be politically inconvenient but it’s economically obvious. TRUMP’S IMMIGRATION RESET IS LIFTING WAGES AND FORCING REAL ECONOMIC REFORM If you’re making $1 million a year, that could be as much as a $100,000+ annual difference. That’s not a rounding error. That’s a second house, a business investment or a reason to move. Blue states often argue taxes fund services. Fair. But here’s the problem. If your best taxpayers leave, the math breaks. It’s like having a company and losing your best employees year over year. LIZ PEEK: WHY EVERY 'AFFORDABLE' PROMISE FROM DEMOCRATS ENDS UP COSTING YOU MORE It’s not just taxes. It’s everything. Meanwhile, cities in North Carolina or Tennessee offer: Translation: You can build wealth faster. And in a country obsessed with upward mobility, that matters more than ideology. THE NEW JERSEY GOVERNOR’S RACE COULD SHOW THE GOP HOW TO WIN IN MIDTERMS Follow the headquarters. Why? Blue states often counter with innovation hubs and talent pools and they’re not wrong. But we are having a fundamental shift in America. Talent is now mobile. PRESIDENT TRUMP IS MAKING SUMMER VACATIONS GREAT AGAIN Remote work didn’t just change where you work. It changed where companies can hire and where employees choose to live. This one gets overlooked but it’s huge. TRUMP TURBOCHARGES US ECONOMIC COMEBACK AS SOCIALISM KEEPS FAILING WORLDWIDE People aren’t just moving for money. They’re moving for all of these. States like Florida and Arizona are selling something powerful. A better daily experience at a lower cost. And you know what? People are buying it like hotcakes. TAX AND RUN: HOW NY AND CALIFORNIA ARE BLEEDING PEOPLE AND PROSPERITY That’s hard to compete with no matter how strong your economy is on paper. The controversial truth blue states don’t want to hear Here’s the part that will spark debate. NYC LOST HIGH EARNERS AND BILLIONS IN INCOME, WITH MIGRANTS REVERSING POPULATION DECLINE: REPORT Blue states don’t have a growth problem. They have a retention problem. Retention is everything. They produce wealth but they don’t keep it. ARKANSAS TOPS THE LIST OF MOST POPULAR PLACES TO MOVE IN 2024: STUDY And the Boom Belt? It doesn’t always create the wealth. It captures it by recruiting good people from blue states and coverting them to red states. This is about red vs. blue. It is about incentives vs. outcomes. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION The Boom Belt is winning because it’s built around a simple idea in capitalism system around creating good business ideas. Here’s the general business concept. Make it easier to earn, keep and grow money. Seems simple blue state leaders, doesn’t it? Until blue states figure out how to balance their ambitions with that reality, the migration won’t slow down when we live in free market enterprise. And neither will the shift in economic power. Because in America, people don’t just vote at the ballot box. They vote with their feet and their balance sheets. Every election turns out the same. It’s the economy stupid. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM TED JENKIN Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e9e203059ccda1fcc181d2 An Independent Senate Hopeful Tries to Scare Off Montana Democrats te 2026-04-23T09:10:27.254Z An Independent Senate Hopeful Tries to Scare Off Montana Democrats Seth Bodnar, an independent, could have the best chance of breaking the Republican stranglehold in Montana, but the state’s Democrats are choosing to fight. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e9d19b059ccda1fcc17e09 Senate GOP rams through blueprint to bankroll ICE, Border Patrol through end of Trump era te 2026-04-23T08:00:27.096Z Senate GOP rams through blueprint to bankroll ICE, Border Patrol through end of Trump era The Senate is another step closer to funding immigration operations in the country after grinding through a marathon vote series that lasted until the wee hours of Thursday morning. Senate Republicans adopted their budget resolution, which tees up funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol, and cuts congressional Democrats out of the process entirely. It’s the first major component of unlocking the budget reconciliation process, which Republicans are diving into once again after Democrats refused to fund ICE and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) without stringent reforms. Despite Republicans largely being on the same page on the approach, Sens. Rand Paul, R-Ky., and Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, voted against the budget blueprint. SENATE GOP LAUNCHES ALL-NIGHT VOTE-A-RAMA TO FUND ICE, BORDER PATROL THROUGH END OF TRUMP'S TERM Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., panned Republicans for planning to spend billions in taxpayer dollars rather than addressing rising costs. "America is crying out for relief from high costs, and you're here adding $140 billion to an agency that nobody — two groups — Border Patrol and ICE, that nobody respects in this country," Schumer said. Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso, R-Wyo., countered that ICE and Border patrol agents weren't the problem, "Democrats are." "Today’s Democrats are a rogue and radical party," Barrasso said. "You deserve better than reckless Democrat hostage-taking. You deserve the tools and support from Congress necessary to carry out the mission Congress has given you. Our country depends on you." SENATE REPUBLICANS UNVEIL IMMIGRATION FUNDING PLAN WITH $140 BILLION PRICE TAG AS DIVISIONS SIMMER The Senate GOP’s plan would fund both agencies for the remainder of President Donald Trump's term. Republicans want to front-load the agencies with over $70 billion out of concern that Democrats would never agree to allocate taxpayer dollars to them again. Lawmakers dashed through amendment vote after amendment vote, with Democrats teeing up several add-ons to the budget blueprint designed to attack Republicans. Several of the Democratic amendments targeted affordability and economic issues in the country, and all failed along party lines. But the night wasn’t without a dash of drama. Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., who has pushed to broaden the scope of the forthcoming reconciliation package despite GOP leadership and the White House wanting to keep it narrowly tailored to immigration enforcement, threatened to derail the process. REPUBLICANS EYE ENDING GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWNS FOREVER OVER FEARS DEMS WILL DO IT AGAIN He wanted to include a swath of amendments that ultimately wouldn’t have been considered germane to the resolution and were destined to fail without support from Democrats. One of those add-ons was a version of the Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act. "If you don't want to vote for it, don't," Kennedy said. "All I ask you is to think about it, to trust our Rules committee, to follow your heart, but take your brain with you. Because the American people, both Democrats and Republicans and independents, are questioning our elections." His amendment ultimately failed. Meanwhile, adoption of the budget resolution doesn’t immediately kick off reconciliation. The House will now have to adopt the same blueprint or modify it — the latter would kick the resolution back to the Senate and trigger another marathon vote session. While Republicans are moving forward with the process in response to Democrats not budging on ICE and CBP funding, some are grappling with the ramifications it could have for funding the agencies and, more broadly, the rest of the federal government moving forward. Sen. Katie Britt, R-Ala., told Fox News Digital that she was "disappointed that we are where we are, but I understand the need to fund these portions of this agency." "I'm really disheartened, because I think it fundamentally changes the way that we move forward with appropriations, and not for the better," Britt said. "And I'm not for that at all." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e9c839059ccda1fcc17be7 Resignation is the new escape hatch as lawmakers face expulsion te 2026-04-23T07:20:25.867Z Resignation is the new escape hatch as lawmakers face expulsion I don’t know how Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick thought she had a prayer of hanging onto her seat.  The Florida Democrat was indicted six months ago on charges of embezzling $5 million from FEMA. She says she’s innocent, but if convicted faces up to 53 years in prison. In the past, the congresswoman would simply try to beat the prosecution in court. But the House Ethics Committee took up the case, and granted her a delay when she lost her legal representation. INDICTED DEMOCRAT SHEILA CHERFILUS-MCCORMICK TO RESIGN FROM CONGRESS AMID EXPULSION THREAT But on Tuesday, 20 minutes before the ethics panel was going to recommend her expulsion, she resigned – accusing the committee of a "witch hunt." This has suddenly become the default setting for legislators in trouble – you can’t fire me, I quit. It’s like scrambling down the fire escape of a burning building to flee a blaze that you set yourself, all the while complaining about the smoke. WHY ERIC SWALWELL WAS FORCED TO QUIT CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR’S RACE AFTER SEXUAL MISCONDUCT ALLEGATIONS In just the last nine days, two other members of Congress pulled the same maneuver. Eric Swalwell surrendered his seat on April 14 after mounting accusations of sexual misconduct, which he denies, despite the California Democrat’s repeated insistence, after dropping his gubernatorial campaign, that he would not resign. That same day, Texas Republican Tony Gonzales, who text messages showed having an affair with staffer Regina Santos-Aviles, vowed to keep his seat, even after she tragically committed suicide. Both men bailed in the face of virtually guaranteed expulsion. When these lawmakers quit, the Ethics Committee automatically loses jurisdiction, like the wave of a magic wand. It’s not that anyone is fooled. Every story says they acted to avoid the official disgrace of being kicked out of Congress. But in the history books it just goes down as a resignation. This is a sea change, and I suppose you could argue the result is the same. Far too often in the past, the bipartisan ethics panel has dragged its feet, done nothing or suggested only a mild sanction. CORY MILLS SAYS MACE EXPULSION PUSH COULD DRAG HOUSE INTO DANGEROUS NEW TERRITORY Cherfulis-McCormick, a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, won a special election to represent parts of Florida’s Palm Beach and Broward counties. The charges, which date to the pandemic in 2021, say Cherfilus-McCormick received federal disaster funds meant to fight COVID-19 at the healthcare company owned by her family. Within two months, the indictment says, more than $100,000 was spent to buy her a 3-carat diamond ring.    The lawmaker was also charged with hiding personal expenses and political spending by listing them as charitable contributions and business deductions. Her brother and two aides were also named in the indictment, which included money laundering, false tax returns and listing donations from straw donors. Cherfilus-McCormick dismissed what she called "an unjust, baseless, sham indictment" – and vowed not to resign. Until she did. And the exodus may not be over. The Ethics Committee voted on Tuesday to investigate Florida Republican Cory Mills.  The allegations, according to the panel: Violating campaign finance laws in his 2022 and 2024 campaigns. Filing false reports with Congress. Soliciting and receiving improper gifts. Misusing government resources. And accusations of "sexual misconduct and/or dating violence." "I don’t plan to resign. We’re going to seek reelection," Mills told reporters, adding that he is cooperating. There’s a hefty dose of partisan politics in the closely divided House. The departures of Swalwell, Gonzales and Cherfilus-McCormick means two Democrats and one Republican have been ousted. The Dems would love to even the score. Speaker Mike Johnson, who pushed hard to expel Cherfilus-McCormick, has refused to criticize Mills.  NANCY MACE MOVES TO EXPEL FELLOW REPUBLICAN CORY MILLS, CITING MISCONDUCT ALLEGATIONS A state judge issued a restraining order against Mills last fall after a beauty contest winner who says she lived with him when he was in Florida alleged that he threatened to blackmail her by releasing images of them having sex. Mills called the accusation false and blamed it on a political opponent. Republican Rep. Nancy Mace has introduced an expulsion resolution against Mills. "Cory, your days are numbered. Start packing," said Mace, who is being scrutinized by the ethics panel for improper reimbursement practices.     In American history, only 21 members of Congress have been expelled – and 17 of those were for supporting the Confederacy during the Civil War. The first Senate expulsion, in 1797, was of William Blount for conspiracy in helping Great Britain seize Spanish territory. The first House expulsion was in 1980, when Michael "Ozzie" Myers was banished for bribery in the Abscam scandal. James Trafficant was expelled in 2002 after being convicted of racketeering, bribery and tax evasion. And George Santos – you remember him, the serial fabricator – was evicted in 2023 after an Ethics Committee report on campaign fraud. That’s it. The Constitution requires a two-thirds majority in either house. But in the case of Traficant, did the House really have to wait for a criminal conviction to decide that he was unfit to serve? The House moved more quickly in the case of Ozzie Myers, who accepted a $50,000 bribe from undercover FBI agents and was caught on tape saying "money talks in this business and bulls--- walks." In a rare tactic at the time, Anthony Weiner resigned during a sexting scandal in 2011 to avoid expulsion. One incentive: Turns out you can still get your federal benefits if you quit.  It wasn’t until 2017 that Weiner pled guilty to sexting a 15-year-old girl and drew a 21-month sentence. His laptop famously became an issue in Hillary Clinton’s campaign the previous year. LABOR SECRETARY LORI CHAVEZ-DEREMER EXITS TRUMP ADMIN; KEITH SONDERLING NAMED ACTING HEAD The marketing of departures also applies to the executive branch, and most corporations as well. President Trump has fired three Cabinet members in recent weeks: Kristi Noem at Homeland Security, Pam Bondi at Justice, and Lori Chavez-DeRemer at Labor. But these are always framed as resignations, though there’s nothing voluntary about it. The president heaps praise on their performance. The exiles say they were thrilled to have the job. They know it’s a crock. We all know it’s a crock. But it provides a fig leaf of dignity. Bondi and Noem may have committed political malpractice or, as at DOJ, not delivered the results Trump wanted in charging and convicting his political enemies. But only Chavez-DeRemer is under investigation, by Labor’s inspector general. She has been accused of daytime drinking, ordering her staff to buy her wine at night, having an affair with one of her security guards, and using government resources for personal trips. Several top aides, including the security official, have resigned. Her husband has been barred from the building over complaints of unwanted sexual advances. Chavez-DeRemer, who denies any wrongdoing, hasn’t been charged with anything, but was days away from being interviewed by investigators and became a growing distraction.   "It has been an honor and a privilege to serve this historic administration and work for the greatest president of my lifetime," she said in an X posting. SUBSCRIBE TO HOWIE'S MEDIA BUZZMETER PODCAST, A RIFF ON THE DAY'S HOTTEST STORIES Maybe we’re sliding into an era of greater accountability. The long-toothless Ethics Committee is finally showing some bite.  The voters always have the option of recalling House members in the next election, but that doesn’t mean much when nearly all districts are safe. But perhaps we’re reaching the point where it isn’t politically safe when Congress fails to police its own. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e9bef3059ccda1fcc17890 Phoenix announces $21.5M in film spending te 2026-04-23T06:40:51.723Z Phoenix announces $21.5M in film spending Film production in the Greater Phoenix area generated $21.5 million in spending during the 2025 calendar year, according to the City of Phoenix Film Office’s latest Direct Spending Report, which was released in late February. The report accounts for all aspects of film production and includes expenditures on local goods and services. Last year, the Valley was home to 906 production projects, ranging from commercials, television shows and feature and corporate films to social media content, documentaries and still photography. Those projects resulted in 1,088 shoot days, and the work of 2,633 local crew members and 1,686 local talent. It also generated 4,138 hotel night bookings. All data is compiled from surveys sent to productions that shot in Phoenix, as well as local production companies. “Every production that chooses Phoenix brings jobs, investment, and visibility to our great city,” Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego said. “I am proud to support this thriving sector and the talented professionals who make it all possible. I look forward to seeing continued growth in Phoenix’s film industry and the opportunities it brings to our residents.” The film industry in Phoenix is largely fueled by productions for commercials, the city said. Since 2012, the Phoenix Film Office has directly worked on 638 commercial productions, generating $65.4 million in direct spending. That dollar amount equates to nearly 50 percent of all production money spent during that timeframe. “Our streamlined permitting process, 24/7 access, year-round sunshine and iconic landscapes continue to attract producers and directors from around the world,” said Phil Bradstock, commissioner of the Phoenix Film Office. “While the term ‘Film Office’ conjures images of movies and TV shows, Phoenix truly is a commercial production town, and the bulk of the work comes from that side of the industry and is an area for which we’re continuously recruiting clients.” For more information on film production in Phoenix, visit www.filmphoenix.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e9beda059ccda1fcc17863 Karen Bass meets with Trump at White House to push for LA wildfire relief after months of clashes te 2026-04-23T06:40:26.582Z Karen Bass meets with Trump at White House to push for LA wildfire relief after months of clashes Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass met with President Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday to push for wildfire relief funding, marking a rare moment of cooperation after months of clashes. Bass shared a photo on X showing her and Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger meeting with Trump and senior administration officials in the Oval Office. Bass and Barger said the meeting included a "positive discussion" about Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding and rebuilding efforts following last year’s Palisades and Eaton fires. "This afternoon we met with President Trump and Administration officials to advocate for families who lost everything," they said in a joint statement. "We had a very positive discussion about FEMA and other rebuilding funds as well as the support of the President to continue joining us in pressuring the insurance companies to pay what they owe – and for the big banks to step up to ease the financial pressure on L.A. families." NEWSOM RIPS NOEM AS ‘KOSPLAY BARBIE’ OVER $220M AD CAMPAIGN, DEMANDS DHS RELEASE $500M FOR LA WILDFIRES "Our job is to fight for our communities," they added. "When it comes to this recovery, our federal partners are essential, and we are grateful for the support of the President." The meeting comes after a yearlong standoff between California leaders and the Trump administration over wildfire recovery funding and the federal government’s role in rebuilding efforts. The fires scorched more than 37,700 acres — which is larger than Disneyland, Knott’s Berry Farm and Universal Studios combined — and destroyed more than 16,200 structures. The fires caused tens of billions of dollars in damage, and rebuilding efforts are ongoing as residents navigate insurance claims and rising costs. LOS ANGELES MAYOR CALLS FEDERAL AUTHORITIES SOURCE OF 'DISORDER' AFTER ICE RAID OUTSIDE GOV. NEWSOM EVENT FEMA announced more than $3 billion in aid last June, while California Gov. Gavin Newsom later sought $33.9 billion in additional federal funding, according to the Los Angeles Times. More recently, Newsom criticized Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem over delays in releasing more than $500 million in FEMA funding tied to wildfire recovery. KAREN BASS' 2021 TWEET COMES BACK TO HAUNT HER AS LA RESIDENTS DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY Bass, who has clashed with the Trump administration in recent months, including over immigration enforcement protests in Los Angeles, drew criticism from some online following the meeting. Reality TV personality Spencer Pratt, who is running for mayor, mocked Bass on social media, posting "MAGA KAREN" in response to the Oval Office photo and accusing her of aligning with Trump ahead of the election. He added, "Karen Bass sold her soul to Trump in a last-ditch desperation move ahead of the election LMAO." Fox News Digital has reached out to the White House and Bass’ office for comment. Fox News Digital's Michael Dorgan contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e9b7cf059ccda1fcc1767f Candidates for California Governor Debate: 5 Takeaways te 2026-04-23T06:10:23.543Z Candidates for California Governor Debate: 5 Takeaways The nonpartisan primary remains volatile after the departure of Eric Swalwell. A televised debate featured six leading candidates, but produced few fireworks. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e9b0cf059ccda1fcc173ec Arizona man found with thousands of child pornography images sentenced to prison te 2026-04-23T05:40:31.536Z Arizona man found with thousands of child pornography images sentenced to prison A Pinal County man was sentenced to over 10 years for distributing child pornography by a federal court, according to a news release. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e9a2b6059ccda1fcc17068 India’s app market is booming — but global platforms are capturing most of the gains te 2026-04-23T04:40:22.360Z India’s app market is booming — but global platforms are capturing most of the gains Non-gaming apps, led by streaming and AI, are driving growth, even as India's spending per user lags global peers. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e9a073059ccda1fcc16fd6 Senate Plunges Into Vote Marathon as G.O.P. Advances ICE Funding Boost te 2026-04-23T04:30:43.144Z Senate Plunges Into Vote Marathon as G.O.P. Advances ICE Funding Boost Republicans pressed to pass a budget plan with a $70 billion increase for immigration enforcement. But first, in an overnight session, they beat back Democratic proposals aimed at lowering costs. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e9a05d059ccda1fcc16fae Free Tucson transit service needs a dedicated funding source te 2026-04-23T04:30:21.653Z Free Tucson transit service needs a dedicated funding source Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e99e06059ccda1fcc16f28 Shade lands $14M to let creative teams search their video libraries in plain English te 2026-04-23T04:20:22.587Z Shade lands $14M to let creative teams search their video libraries in plain English Shade has its own filesystem that lets you "stream" files directly to your local drive Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e99bc8059ccda1fcc16edd APS restores power across northern Arizona after nearly it was shut down most of the day te 2026-04-23T04:10:48.854Z APS restores power across northern Arizona after nearly it was shut down most of the day Arizona Public Service (APS) announced it restored power to all areas that had been affected in northern Arizona, less than 12 hours after a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) was implemented. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e99bb2059ccda1fcc16eb6 Man who pleaded guilty to raping 12-year-old relative is illegal immigrant from Honduras, DHS says te 2026-04-23T04:10:26.646Z Man who pleaded guilty to raping 12-year-old relative is illegal immigrant from Honduras, DHS says A Louisiana man who pleaded guilty to raping and impregnating his 12-year-old relative is an illegal immigrant from Honduras, federal officials confirmed to Fox News. Jose Lopez-Montoya, 41, described by local media as a "Lake Charles man," faces up to 99 years in prison after repeatedly abusing the minor. The Department of Homeland Security told Fox News that Lopez-Montoya is a Honduran national who illegally entered the U.S. in 2011 under the Obama administration. ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT ARRESTED FOR KIDNAPPING, ATTACKING TEEN NEAR TRUMP'S BACKYARD: POLICE "Once again, the media is running cover for a criminal illegal alien. This sicko pled guilty to incest. He raped and impregnated his 12 year-old relative. ICE is working with our Louisiana partners to ensure this monster is never loose in American communities again," the agency added.  "This ‘Lake Charles Man’ is actually an illegal alien from Honduras who admitted to illegally entering the U.S. in 2011," DHS added. MEXICAN NATIONAL CONVICTED OF ILLEGALLY VOTING IN US AFTER FALSE CITIZENSHIP CLAIMS FACES REMOVAL: DHS The victim later gave birth in July 2024, and Lopez-Montoya admitted the child was his, according to KPLC. Authorities said the abuse occurred over a two-year period while Lopez-Montoya served as the girl’s guardian. Lopez-Montoya was arrested on two counts of first-degree rape and is also subject to an immigration detainer. He pleaded guilty this week to aggravated crimes against nature by incest and faces 25 to 99 years in prison, according to KPLC. His sentencing is scheduled for April 28. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e994d5059ccda1fcc16d3f LOCAL ROUNDUP: Flagstaff beach volleyball moves on in state tournament te 2026-04-23T03:41:09.944Z LOCAL ROUNDUP: Flagstaff beach volleyball moves on in state tournament A look at how local teams have fared recently. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e994c1059ccda1fcc16d36 NAU ROUNDUP: Four women's tennis players earn all-conference honors ahead of championships te 2026-04-23T03:40:49.590Z NAU ROUNDUP: Four women's tennis players earn all-conference honors ahead of championships A look at news and results from NAU. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e994ad059ccda1fcc16d2d APS restores power in Valle and Grand Canyon; crews patrolling powerlines of remaining communities te 2026-04-23T03:40:29.855Z APS restores power in Valle and Grand Canyon; crews patrolling powerlines of remaining communities Arizona Public Service (APS) announced it restored power to Valle and locations in and around Grand Canyon National Park on Wednesday afternoon, less than 12 hours after a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) was implemented. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e98da2059ccda1fcc16b80 Curt Cignetti was so focused this offseason, he turned down all external requests: 'I'm 95% football' te 2026-04-23T03:10:26.364Z Curt Cignetti was so focused this offseason, he turned down all external requests: 'I'm 95% football' The Indiana Hoosiers, out of nowhere, won the National Championship, finishing off an undefeated 2025-2026 season. It’s not an understatement to say that it was one of the most surprising outcomes in modern college football history. A program that had little track record of success, more commonly viewed as one of the easy wins on a team’s schedule than a legitimate contender for major postseason accomplishments. It was a remarkable achievement.  In fact, just before the regular season started, Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian said he thought undefeated teams were a thing of the past. Then Indiana goes 16-0.  TEXAS HEAD COACH STEVE SARKISIAN THINKS DOMINANT CFB TEAMS ARE A THING OF THE PAST You’d think after a season like that, the Hoosiers program, and especially head coach Curt Cignetti, would take some time to enjoy it. Bask in the glow, take some time off, do a sort of "victory lap" through the media, talking about what it meant.  Well, Indiana and Cignetti did the opposite. The exact opposite. Because he’s a football guy first, and football guys think about one thing: more football. ESPN spoke to Cignetti on the Indiana campus, where he detailed how he approaches coaching and development. "We've got a way of doing things," he said. "How you do something is how you do everything. Consistency, performance is the key to the drill. So right now we're teaching guys not only scheme, but standards, expectations, and how we want to play the game between the white lines, and I see us making progress." But perhaps the clearest indicator of how committed Cignetti is to keeping the focus on football came when ESPN reported that he told Indiana athletic director Scott Dolson and university president Pamela Whitten to "turn down all external requests and speaking engagements." Why? So he could "continue to focus on football." "I'm 95% football," Cignetti said. "We've said no to everything except for the Indy 500." ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "I've got to be able to do my job," he said. "These things pull you out of the office, and they take up your time. I mean, I have a job to do. Believe it or not, I'm busy." That’s a football guy if we’ve ever seen one. Obviously, all coaches are focused on their jobs. It’s an extremely demanding profession that requires dedication and extraordinary amounts of time for recruiting, game planning, and personnel evaluation. But it’s clear that Cignetti’s focus, potentially as a result of his time coaching with Nick Saban, has completely changed the Indiana program. Along with nailing the transfer portal, of course.  Players can see that single-minded purpose and respond to it, and the Hoosiers played with the discipline and efficiency of a team that mirrors its coach. Even though Cignetti has to replace Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza and other key players, it’s hard to bet against Indiana being right back in contention. Because Cignetti is all football. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e98b4a059ccda1fcc16ae8 Supreme Court Rejects Oil Company Argument in Fight Over Great Lakes Pipeline te 2026-04-23T03:00:26.701Z Supreme Court Rejects Oil Company Argument in Fight Over Great Lakes Pipeline The justices sided with Michigan officials, who have raised environmental alarms and pushed to decommission an aging section of the pipeline. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e98447059ccda1fcc16945 Bestselling authors Kennedy Ryan, Ginger Scott team up to support autism communities te 2026-04-23T02:30:31.743Z Bestselling authors Kennedy Ryan, Ginger Scott team up to support autism communities For more than a decade, Ryan and Scott have hosted the LIFT4 Autism auction, raising money for the national organization KultureCity. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e981ea059ccda1fcc16894 Alabama QB Ty Simpson says faith in Jesus Christ fuels confidence heading into 2026 NFL Draft te 2026-04-23T02:20:26.042Z Alabama QB Ty Simpson says faith in Jesus Christ fuels confidence heading into 2026 NFL Draft Confidence exudes from Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson when he’s on the field, and that carried over to the pre-NFL Draft process. Simpson has steadfastly supported himself when asked if he can be a starting quarterback in this league, and he feels he has the first-round talent to do so. Before he learns where he goes in the NFL Draft, whether it’s Thursday night in the first round or beyond, Simpson spoke with Fox News Digital about where his patented confidence comes from. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "I think it goes with my faith," he said, while discussing his partnership with Toyota ahead of the draft. "My faith is very important to me. I fully believe that my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ died on the cross for my sins, and knowing that football is just a minor stepping stone in why I’m on this earth. I feel like I’m on this earth for a bigger reason, to get people together to spread the word. The fact that I can do that on a huge stage, the Lord has blessed me in so many ways, that just gives me confidence. "I get to play a kid’s game for fun, but I also know that everybody’s watching every move that I make. Understanding that I can impact so many people’s lives by spreading the good news." Simpson, who spent all four of his college seasons at Alabama, embodies the "Faith, Family, Football" motto, as he also talked about his hometown of Martin, Tennessee. PROJECTED TOP PICK FERNANDO MENDOZA REVEALS WHY HE’S SKIPPING NFL DRAFT No matter where his NFL journey may take him, he will always be repping the place that made him who he is. "I think that being able to impact my community is something I really look forward to because I know how much my community means to me," he said when asked about charitable work off the field in the city he ends up in. "Martin, Tennessee is a special place. It’s where I grew up. The 713-area code, we take pride in it. We always say in our household, ‘Martin made.’ So, it’s something where I look forward to, wherever I end up, to be able to give back to my community." Simpson showcased his desire to give back Wednesday night in Pittsburgh, joining fellow NFL Draft prospect wide receiver Jordyn Tyson, Steelers receiver Michael Pittman Jr., and members of the U.S. Women’s National Flag Football team at Toyota’s NFL Draft Flag Football Training Camp for Pittsburgh-area high school girls. He was wearing the coach’s hat, helping coordinate drills and share some of his quarterback wisdom before preparing for the draft on Thursday night. "My sister was a basketball player and softball player growing up, so it’s really exciting and awesome to see Toyota put a spotlight on girls in sports," Simpson added. Toyota also covered NFL FLAG fall registration kit fees for current players in the Pittsburgh Flag Football League coed youth and high school girls leagues as part of this activation before the live draft in the city. Simpson waited until his fourth season to finally take the reins of the Alabama offense, and he made the best of the situation. He threw for 3,567 yards with 28 touchdowns and only five interceptions across 15 games for the Crimson Tide. But the 6-foot-2, 211-pound quarterback, who has gotten comparisons to Mac Jones, a fellow Alabama alum, is all over the place in terms of mock drafts. In short, not even Simpson has an idea where he might end up when the draft begins. But no matter where he goes, Simpson knows he can make an impact. And it starts with his faith. "The first round is great, [but] any time you get drafted is great. There’s so many different players that are great at my position that are from each different round of the NFL. So, I’m in the mindset of wherever I go, whenever that will be, I’m gonna put my best foot forward. Trust the process and be the best player I can be." 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/69e97fa5059ccda1fcc1680a Carville and co-host lament that Trump sparked a redistricting war, making both parties look cynical te 2026-04-23T02:10:45.431Z Carville and co-host lament that Trump sparked a redistricting war, making both parties look cynical Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville and his podcast co-host Al Hunt analyzed the results of the Virginia redistricting vote, agreeing that President Donald Trump started a redistricting war. Democrats scored a major victory Tuesday when Virginia voters narrowly passed a congressional redistricting referendum that could give the party a significant boost in the battle for the U.S. House of Representatives majority in the 2026 midterm elections, the Associated Press reported. The ballot measure gives the Democrat-controlled Virginia legislature — rather than the state's current nonpartisan commission — temporary redistricting power through the 2030 election. It could result in a 10–1 advantage for Democrats in Virginia's congressional delegation, up from their current 6–5 edge. Hunt lamented on "Politics War Room" that the redistricting vote was a terrible thing, even if he personally would have supported it as a politically pragmatic necessity. TRUMP HAILS TEXAS REDISTRICTING APPROVAL THAT COULD ADD FIVE GOP CONGRESSIONAL SEATS NATIONWIDE "That is an awful outcome. Virginia is a blue state, but it's not a 90% blue state," he said. "Democrats, however, had no choice. This was all due to Donald Trump, who, desperate to avoid losing the House last year, demanded Republicans gerrymander in Texas and elsewhere and they were going to try to fix the elections. What he didn't figure was that Democrats would respond just as ruthlessly, California and Virginia in particular." "I think the outcome in Virginia is terrible," Hunt stressed. "I would have voted for it, even though I think it's terrible. They did it by referendum. The voters decided rather than backroom deals like they did in Texas and in Missouri and elsewhere." He went on to argue that while this may be something to understandable for Republicans to take issue with, he advised, "Tell them to look next door at North Carolina, a purple, slightly red state [that] gerrymandered their congressional districts for what's expected to be a 11-3 advantage." SPANBERGER FACES ‘BAIT-AND-SWITCH’ BACKLASH IN FINAL HOURS BEFORE REDISTRICTING REFERENDUM "I’ll tell ya, 11–3 in North Carolina is every bit as bad as 10–1 in Virginia," he said. "Trump, who only cares about himself, started this whole damn fiasco, and in the end, I think it may help Democrats more than it helps him." "Well, you got to blame the Supreme Court, too," Carville said. "I mean, I hate to bring the bearer of bad news, but the great American institution called the Supreme Court said, ‘Well OK, there's no equal protection. There's no anything. The legislature can do what they want.’" "The court has become so disreputable, so unpopular, and look at the polls. I'm not the only person that believes that it has to be saved from itself. That's how bad it's become," Carville said. "But that they're the people that let this stuff go with all this cockamamie 11-to-3 that, you know, I mean, as if the voters aren't required to have equal protection during redistricting." DARK MONEY FLOODS VIRGINIA AHEAD OF REDISTRICTING VOTE THAT COULD HAND DEMOCRATS HOUSE EDGE "I have no idea how you come up with that theory that that legal theory could work, but they say it does," Carville said. "They're corrupt. No code of ethics, no rules of conduct, no nothing." Hunt went on to suggest that politics now feels like a standoff where both sides are afraid to "unilaterally disarm" and instead opt for cynical power plays like gerrymandering. "The problem with this is when you let politicians choose their voters rather than voters choose their politicians, you create politicians who have very little incentive to govern or compromise," he said. "So it's a terrible system, but this year it was all brought on by Donald Trump." "Yeah," Carville agreed. "I think the Supreme Court did its part, but yeah, it wouldn't have happened without Trump." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Fox News Digital reached out to the White House and was referred to the following statement by RNC national press secretary Kiersten Pels: "46% of Virginians voted Republican in the last federal election, yet Democrats are rigging the system to cling to power and silence voters they can’t win over. This map is an unconstitutional partisan power grab designed to disenfranchise millions of voters and tilt the playing field. Abigail Spanberger broke her promise to Virginians by advancing a gerrymandered map that serves her party’s interests after pledging she would not. The RNC will continue this fight in court to protect Virginia voters and ensure fair representation across the Commonwealth." Fox News Digital's Paul Steinhauser, Jasmine Baehr, and Charles Creitz contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e97f92059ccda1fcc16801 Hasan Piker tells New York Times he's 'pro-stealing' and 'pro-piracy' from corporations te 2026-04-23T02:10:26.013Z Hasan Piker tells New York Times he's 'pro-stealing' and 'pro-piracy' from corporations Far-left commentator Hasan Piker explained to The New York Times on Wednesday how he was "pro-stealing" and "pro-piracy" when it came to corporations. "I’m pro-stealing from big corporations, because they steal quite a bit more from their own workers," Piker said on "The Opinions" podcast. "However, one thing that might even help your ethical dilemma is the fact that the automated process that they design, these companies know will increase shrink, right?" He continued, "So it’s actually factored in. The lemons that you stole are factored into the bottom line of these mega-corporations regardless. And they still end up having increased profit margins, because they no longer have to pay the cashiers that they used to hire, as opposed to this automated system, knowing full well that people are still going to be able to steal a lot more efficiently, as a matter of fact, through the automated process." 'DAILY SHOW' CO-HOST JORDAN KLEPPER CALLS OUT STUDIO AUDIENCE FOR CHEERING TESLA ARSONISTS Piker was part of a discussion with The Opinions culture editor Nadja Spiegelman and The New Yorker writer Jia Tolentino on the subject Spiegelman dubbed "microlooting," or people robbing stores out of protest of major corporations. Though Piker stopped short of endorsing all forms of theft, he was largely dismissive of concerns over stealing if a person was in need or if the act was simple. "Yeah, I’m pro-piracy all the way, like, across the board. Would you pirate a car? Yes. You know, if you could," Piker said. FAR-LEFT STREAMER HASAN PIKER WARNS 'AMERICAN EMPIRE' WILL INEVITABLY FALL, LIKELY IN VIOLENT FASHION He explained, "It was just a classic thing back in the day. The government-funded antipiracy initiatives would be like: Would you steal a car? I’m like, yeah, sure. If I could get away with it, if it was as easy as pirating intellectual property, I would do it." He added that he would personally not take part in "microlooting" and would not support stealing from places that would be taxpayer-funded, like libraries or a government-run grocery store. He also agreed that the idea of private schools should be "illegal." Fox News Digital reached out to Piker and The New York Times for comment. MICHIGAN DEMOCRAT DEFENDS APPEARING WITH HASAN PIKER, DISTANCES HIMSELF FROM PODCASTER'S CONTROVERSIAL REMARKS Piker's comments come on the heels of several controversial statements he's made over the years against American capitalism and in favor of communism as he becomes more influential within the Democratic Party. Last month, he traveled with several left-wing activists to Cuba in support of the communist regime while ignoring or downplaying rolling blackouts in the nation. Last year, Piker referred to communism as the "honorable end goal" of socialism. "Communism is supposed to be the end stage," Piker said. "It's like the final goal. It's like the final evolution, a stateless, moneyless, classless society. A borderless society. We've never really had communism. I know people will just jokingly sometimes say, ‘Real communism has never been tried.’ But that literally has never existed." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e97b48059ccda1fcc1670b Former church volunteer pleads guilty to attempted sexual assault te 2026-04-23T01:52:08.149Z Former church volunteer pleads guilty to attempted sexual assault A former Lake Havasu City church volunteer accused of inappropriately touching an underage houseguest at his home last year has pleaded guilty to one count of attempted sexual assault, under an agreement with the Mohave County Attorney’s Office. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e97b31059ccda1fcc166e8 Senate GOP launches all-night vote-a-rama to fund ICE, Border Patrol through end of Trump's term te 2026-04-23T01:51:45.592Z Senate GOP launches all-night vote-a-rama to fund ICE, Border Patrol through end of Trump's term Senate Republicans are inching closer to funding federal immigration operations for years to come, but first they have to plow through a marathon of votes that Democrats plan to weaponize against them. The Senate officially launched a "vote-a-rama" for Republicans' budget resolution — the blueprint guiding the GOP’s push to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol for the remainder of President Donald Trump's presidency. But first, lawmakers must grind through amendment after amendment from Senate Democrats — and some Republicans — before voting to adopt the resolution. SENATE GOP BLOCKS FIFTH DEM BID TO END TRUMP’S IRAN WAR AS DIVISIONS GROW Some Republicans who are unhappy with the limited scope of the GOP’s latest budget reconciliation push, have vowed to force votes on amendments addressing economic issues and a provision set to expire in July that prohibits Medicaid funding from going to abortion providers. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said he would not block amendments from his own party from reaching the floor. "We’ll see what our colleagues come up with, but we’re talking to them and their offices about strategy and the best way to move forward in order to ultimately succeed — and that is to get it passed in both houses and signed [into law]," Thune said. SENATE REPUBLICANS UNVEIL IMMIGRATION FUNDING PLAN WITH $140 BILLION PRICE TAG AS DIVISIONS SIMMER But Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and his caucus intend to use the opportunity to attack Republicans on several issues, including the war in Iran, affordability, and other concerns tied to Trump’s agenda. Schumer said Democrats plan to "show the contrast" between the parties over Republicans’ reconciliation plans, which they intend to use to inject tens of billions of dollars into ICE and Border Patrol over the next three and a half years. "We are for reducing costs for the American people — whether it’s housing, healthcare, electric bills, groceries or childcare," Schumer said Wednesday. "And they are funding a rogue police force that is not even popular with the American people. And we’re going to keep at it." REPUBLICANS EYE ENDING GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWNS FOREVER OVER FEARS DEMS WILL DO IT AGAIN Senate Democrats have teed up several amendments, including proposals aimed at forcing rebates for small businesses affected by Trump’s tariffs, addressing rising grocery costs, and renewing their push to extend the long-expired Obamacare enhanced premium tax credits — a fight from last year that led to the longest full government shutdown in history. Republicans turned to reconciliation after months of avoiding the maneuver, as congressional Democrats refused to fund ICE and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) without stricter immigration enforcement reforms, including warrant requirements and rules requiring agents to remove their masks. Senate Republicans unveiled their budget resolution Tuesday in a bid to meet Trump’s June 1 deadline to have the full package on his desk. The measure directs the Senate Judiciary Committee and the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee to each craft legislation providing $70 billion in funding for the agencies. Republicans are ultimately eyeing up to $80 billion for immigration enforcement. Once the vote-a-rama ends and the budget resolution is adopted, it will head to the House. After the House adopts it, Congress will begin the process of crafting a reconciliation package without Democratic input. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e97b1d059ccda1fcc166df Florida man's execution date set for killing 2, including small child te 2026-04-23T01:51:25.786Z Florida man's execution date set for killing 2, including small child A Florida man is scheduled for execution next month for his conviction in the killing of his cousin's girlfriend and her 4-year-old daughter under a death warrant signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday. Richard Knight, 47, is set to die by lethal injection at Florida State Prison in Starke on May 21, as part of a series of death warrants signed by the governor. Knight was convicted in the 2000 murders of Odessia Stephens and her young daughter, Hanessia Mullings, according to WFLA. Prosecutors said Knight and Stephens were involved in an argument the night of the crime. Authorities described the killings in court records as "heinous, atrocious and cruel," the outlet reported. FLORIDA DEATH ROW INMATE USES LAST WORDS TO MAINTAIN INNOCENCE BEFORE EXECUTION Stephens and her daughter had gone to bed when Knight grabbed knives from the kitchen, walked into their bedroom and attacked the woman as her daughter lay next to her. Investigators said Knight stabbed Stephens 21 times, with most of the injuries to her neck. She also sustained stab wounds to her chin, back and chest. Stephens also suffered injuries indicating that she had been strangled and attempted to fight back, as investigators said images from the scene showed a "bloody struggle." Knight then strangled and stabbed the child multiple times, causing stab wounds to her upper chest, neck and hand. The details were presented by prosecutors during trial proceedings, according to court records. A judge sentenced Knight to death in 2007 after a jury unanimously recommended the death sentence for his first-degree murder convictions. Efforts by Knight's attorneys to appeal the case have thus far been unsuccessful. Court records show his legal team has challenged the conviction and sentence in multiple appeals, which have been denied to date. Fox News Digital has reached out to Knight's legal team for comment. DeSantis continues to accelerate the number of death warrants signed since the start of last year. In 2025, 19 people were put to death in Florida, setting a record for the most executions in one year in the Sunshine State. Before last year, Florida's record for executions in a year since the death penalty was restored in 1976 was eight in 1984 and 2014. FLORIDA MAN WHO WRESTLED COP'S GUN AWAY AND KILLED HIM, EXECUTED AFTER FINAL APPEALS REJECTED Advocacy groups, including the Equal Justice Initiative, have raised concerns about fairness and due process in death penalty cases. Florida also executed more people last year than any other state, with Alabama, Texas and South Carolina tied for the second-most with five each. Across the U.S., 47 people were executed in 2025. This year, Florida has already executed five people, and another is scheduled for April 30, when James Hitchcock, 70, is set to be put to death for the rape and murder of his 13-year-old step-niece. The last execution was carried out on Tuesday, when Chadwick Willacy, 58, was put to death for murdering his elderly neighbor in Palm Bay by setting them on fire. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e97b0a059ccda1fcc166d6 Former MLB owner claims 'despicable' San Francisco Giants are the reason the A's left Oakland te 2026-04-23T01:51:06.296Z Former MLB owner claims 'despicable' San Francisco Giants are the reason the A's left Oakland The team formerly known as the Oakland Athletics are just two years away from officially moving to Las Vegas.  After decades in Oakland, it was a frustrating, heartbreaking conclusion for the remaining diehard fans of the franchise, brought on by Major League Baseball’s worst stadium situation.  For years, the Athletics and the city of Oakland tried to work out a deal on a new stadium, with several different locations tossed around. They even came close at one point, with a mega-waterfront site deal nearing fruition. The A’s even tried to move south to the San Jose area, hoping to capitalize on the growing, and generally wealthy, Silicon Valley subset of the Bay Area. None of it ever worked out, though, and the Athletics are set to play three years in a minor league facility in Sacramento before moving to Vegas. There’s plenty of blame to go around, but one of the team’s former owners has one obvious culprit: the… San Francisco Giants? Wolff is out with a new book, called "Moments," and took a big shot at the Giants organization for pushing the Athletics to leave.  In the book, per The Athletic, he said the move was "100 percent due to the nasty, shameful, and continuing opposition of the Giants." Why? Because the Giants blocked the A’s from moving to anywhere nearby, on the grounds that it would encroach into their MLB-defined local broadcast territory. That territory included San Jose, because at one point, decades earlier, the Giants had explored moving there themselves. At one point, the city of San Jose sued the Giants over their ability to block the A’s from moving there, but lost and the A’s deal fizzled. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "John Fisher gets blamed for things he doesn’t deserve to be blamed for," he said. "We tried everything we could think of, but the real key was we had no leverage. The Giants’ position really, really messed us up in trying to even negotiate with Oakland." There’s some truth to that, though at the same time, many of the issues that arise from stadium deals start because owners want to spend as little as possible of their own money on construction. Las Vegas and the state of Nevada gave the Athletics hundreds of millions of dollars to build their new stadium on The Strip, a handout that Oakland likely couldn’t match. It raises the question that if these stadiums are such good investments, why shouldn’t owners arrange financing themselves? The answer, of course, is that they don’t want to, because it’s much more beneficial to get taxpayers to fund a substantial percentage of it for them. Sure, the Giants didn’t help, and the Athletics probably should have been able to move to San Jose without interference. Of course, MLB’s arcane antitrust exemption and their territorial rights interfered. Still, they had decades to get something done in Oakland and couldn’t.  The new Vegas stadium will be a gigantic improvement, and the city has already shown support for the Golden Knights and Raiders. None of that will make Oakland fans any happier though. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e97af6059ccda1fcc166cd Florida prisoner laughs as judge sentences him to life for killing cellmate with pen: 'You are amusing' te 2026-04-23T01:50:46.743Z Florida prisoner laughs as judge sentences him to life for killing cellmate with pen: 'You are amusing' A Florida man who was convicted of killing his cellmate with a pen was seen smiling and laughing as a judge sentenced him to life in prison on Tuesday. Marcus Terry, 43, was found guilty of second-degree murder in December 2025 for killing his cellmate inside the Dade Correctional Institution in Homestead in 2021 by stabbing him in the head with a pen, according to NBC Miami. During a court appearance on Tuesday, Terry's lawyer, Steven Yermish, asked Judge Ellen Sue Venzer to grant his client a new trial, arguing that inadmissible evidence was presented at trial at the end of last year, the outlet reported. GUARDS AT 'ALLIGATOR ALCATRAZ' BEAT, PEPPER-SPRAYED DETAINEES, LAWYER SAYS Venzer rejected Yermish's motion for a new trial and sentenced his client to life behind bars without the possibility of parole, as she described how Terry fatally pushed a pen into the brain of his cellmate, 64-year-old Ray Matos. "He shoved a pillowcase into his mouth. When the guards came in to find out what was going on, he was standing on top of this man, and his hand was bloodied," Venzer said. As the judge was detailing the murder, Terry began smiling and laughing. "I'm not sure why you're laughing," Venzer said to him. "You are amusing," Terry responded. The judge replied that she "found nothing amusing about your behavior or the death of this gentleman." "God have mercy on your soul," Venzer said while handing down his sentence. Terry may now appeal his sentence, according to NBC Miami. FLORIDA DOCTOR CHARGED AFTER ALLEGEDLY REMOVING WRONG ORGAN DURING SURGERY Terry was already serving a life sentence for armed burglary and armed robbery when he killed Matos, who was his cellmate for less than a week, court records showed. Matos was found on the ground in the cell, lying in a pool of blood as Terry sat on the lower bunk, according to an arrest warrant. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e97ae2059ccda1fcc166c4 Manhattan DA's office employee charged with sexual abuse after alleged incident on Queens subway te 2026-04-23T01:50:26.970Z Manhattan DA's office employee charged with sexual abuse after alleged incident on Queens subway An analyst with the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office was arrested Tuesday on allegations that he sexually abused a woman while off duty, police told Fox News Digital Wednesday.  Tauhid Dewan, 28, is accused of inappropriately touching a 40-year-old woman’s private area during a late-afternoon rush-hour subway ride in Queens, according to local outlet PIX11.  The victim was reportedly a random woman, the outlet added, citing sources who said she and the suspect were strangers.  A spokeswoman for the office told Fox News Digital that the staffer has since been suspended. MAN ARRESTED IN NYC STRANGULATION DEATH OF WOMAN FOUND OUTSIDE TIMES SQUARE HOTEL According to the New York Police Department, Dewan was arrested around 5 p.m., possibly after returning from work. PIX11 added that the arrest occurred minutes after the incident, which allegedly took place on a No. 7 train near the Junction Boulevard station. He was subsequently arrested by the NYPD Transit Bureau and is facing multiple charges, including forcible touching on a bus or train, third-degree sexual abuse, and second-degree harassment involving physical contact. He was also charged with acting in a manner injurious to a child under the age of 17, suggesting a minor may have been nearby and either witnessed the alleged conduct or was placed at risk by it. ERIC SWALWELL FACES MANHATTAN SEX ASSAULT PROBE AFTER ENDING CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR CAMPAIGN AMID ALLEGATIONS Law enforcement sources said Dewan has no prior arrests, local outlets reported. According to city records, Dewan has worked at the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office as a senior investigative analyst for nearly four years, since July 10, 2022. His arraignment in Queens Criminal Court was scheduled for Wednesday, according to state records. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e9788b059ccda1fcc16632 McDonald's rolls out new 'protein' menu badges as social media users question the numbers te 2026-04-23T01:40:27.956Z McDonald's rolls out new 'protein' menu badges as social media users question the numbers McDonald's is leaning into the protein craze, adding new labels to over a dozen menu items across its app and kiosks. The fast-food giant said in a news release Tuesday that it's assigning "protein callouts" on its menu items. McDonald's describes the callouts as "visual 'badges' that make it quick and easy to spot protein options any time of day." PROTEIN BOOM IS THREATENING TO WIPE OUT VEGETARIAN CHAIN AS SHUTDOWN LOOMS Customers can view the badges on McDonald's kiosks and in the McDonald's app, though it appears physical menus will not be changed. The McDonald's release said the change was rolled out "to make it even easier for fans to find menu options that align with their protein goals." "Starting April 21, the protein callouts will appear on 17 different McDonald's menu items, spanning breakfast, lunch and dinner favorites," the release said. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "From longtime classics like the Egg McMuffin (17 grams of protein) to fan favorites like the 10-piece Chicken McNuggets (23 grams), the 'badges' are designed to make the ordering experience clearer and simpler for those looking for protein." Other options include McCrispy Strips (30 grams of protein), Snack Wraps (17 grams), a McDouble (22 grams) and the Filet-O-Fish (16 grams). In response to the news, some X users raised questions about the protein totals listed on certain menu items. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES "Why doesn't the double [cheeseburger] have double the protein (or close to it)? I know cheese not doubling is a factor, but is that driving the entire 12g difference?" one user asked. "I have a feeling they forgot the beef," another said. "My favorite sausage biscuit doesn't have a protein callout in the app, when certainly sausage has some protein." Fox News Digital reached out to McDonald's for comment. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ The move comes as demand for high-protein options continues to surge. In January, Shake Shack became one of the latest brands to lean into the GLP-1 era, rolling out a "Good Fit" menu aimed at making high-protein, lower-carb ordering easier. Bone broth cocktails have entered the mix this year, with bars experimenting with protein-packed, savory drinks. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e9765a059ccda1fcc165a6 Trump envoy asks FIFA to replace Iran with Italy in 2026 World Cup: report te 2026-04-23T01:31:06.039Z Trump envoy asks FIFA to replace Iran with Italy in 2026 World Cup: report An envoy for President Donald Trump has reportedly asked FIFA to replace Iran with Italy in the 2026 World Cup set for this summer. The Financial Times reported the plan is an effort to repair the relationship between Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, which soured following the former’s comments against Pope Leo XIV regarding the war with Iran. United States special envoy Paolo Zampolli was the one who suggested the idea to FIFA president Gianni Infantino. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "I confirm I have suggested to Trump and Infantino that Italy replace Iran at the World Cup. I’m an Italian native, and it would be a dream to see the Azzurri at a US-hosted tournament," Zampolli told the outlet. "With four titles, they have the pedigree to justify inclusion." The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment by Fox News Digital. Italy had a chance to be in the World Cup already, but they suffered a penalty-shootout loss to Bosnia and Herzegovina in a qualifying playoff final. CHELSEA STAR SAYS HE WAS 'CONFUSED' TRUMP SHARED STAGE AS PLAYERS CELEBRATED CLUB WORLD CUP WIN Italy became the first World Cup-winning team to miss three consecutive tournaments following the 4-1 penalty shootout loss earlier this month. "We still don’t believe it — that we’re out and that it happened in this manner," Italy’s Leonardo Spinazzola said to reporters at the time, per the New York Post. "It’s upsetting for everyone. For us, for our families and for all the kids who have never seen Italy at a World Cup." While Zampolli told Infantino about his proposed plan, FIFA’s president said that Iran "for sure" will play in the World Cup despite the conflict involving the U.S. "The Iranian team is coming, for sure," Infantino said during the CNBC Invest in America Forum earlier this month in Washington, D.C. "We hope that, by then, of course, the situation will be a peaceful situation. That would definitely help. But Iran has to come, of course. They represent their people. They have qualified. The players want to play." Infantino visited the Iranian national team in Turkey, which is where it has its training camp. All three of Iran’s group stage games are scheduled to be played in the U.S. That remains the case after Iranian government officials suggested to FIFA that their games be moved to Mexico because they could not travel to the U.S. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum revealed FIFA’s rejection of Iran’s request, and it is insisting Iran play where it's scheduled — SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, and Lumen Field in Seattle. Iran said earlier this month it would only decide on its team’s participation once they heard from FIFA regarding their relocation request. Iran is scheduled to play at SoFi Stadium against New Zealand on June 16 to begin its tournament. It will also play Belgium at the stadium before finishing group play against Mo Salah and Egypt in Seattle on June 26. Trump wrote in a Truth Social post last month that Iran would be welcome to compete in the World Cup as scheduled, though it might not be "appropriate" considering the conflict. "The Iran National Soccer Team is welcome to The World Cup, but I really don’t believe it is appropriate that they be there, for their own life and safety," he wrote. Trump also told Politico, "I really don’t care," when asked about Iran’s participation in the tournament. Infantino, who holds a strong relationship with Trump, said Trump has "reiterated" to him that the U.S. welcomes Iran’s team to compete. Fox News’ Paulina Dedaj and The Associated Press contributed to this report. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e97646059ccda1fcc1659d Former Mexican beauty queen found shot dead as investigators examine possible family involvement: reports te 2026-04-23T01:30:46.239Z Former Mexican beauty queen found shot dead as investigators examine possible family involvement: reports A former Mexican beauty queen was found shot to death in her Mexico City apartment, with investigators examining the possible involvement of her mother-in-law, according to local reports. Carolina Flores Gómez, 27, was found dead inside an apartment in the Polanco neighborhood, one of the city’s most affluent areas, Reporte Índigo, a Mexico-based news outlet, reported.  Authorities said the death is being investigated as a homicide, after initial findings indicated she suffered a gunshot wound to the head. Emergency responders were called to the scene, where paramedics confirmed she showed no signs of life. Prosecutors are investigating whether Flores Gómez’s mother-in-law, Erika María, as well as a man described in reports as her partner or husband, may have been involved in her death. CALIFORNIA HIKER'S BODY FOUND NAKED IN BIG SUR BACKCOUNTRY The man, identified as Alejandro, accused his mother of killing Flores Gómez, Mexican news outlet Azteca Guerrero reported. The outlet also reported that the woman’s mother-in-law was present at the scene when the gun was fired and that authorities are looking into the timeline of when the incident was reported. WIDOW, SON OF LATE CHICAGO COMMISSIONER FOUND SHOT DEAD INSIDE HOME IN SUSPECTED HOMICIDE Preliminary reports cited by Mexican news outlet Diario Puntual indicate that a security guard at the building did not hear gunshots, adding uncertainty about how the crime occurred. Authorities in Baja California, Mexico, also responded to the case, Diario Puntual reported. CIA PERSONNEL KILLED IN MEXICO CRASH TIED TO CARTEL OPERATION; QUESTIONS MOUNT OVER US ROLE Baja California Gov. Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda expressed solidarity with the victim’s family and called for the case to be clarified.  State prosecutor María Elena Andrade Ramírez also said there is coordination with Mexico City authorities to support the investigation. Flores Gómez previously competed in beauty pageants and was crowned Miss Teen Universe Baja California in 2017. The case has drawn attention in Mexico amid ongoing concerns about violence against women, with advocacy groups calling for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death. The investigation into the matter is open and ongoing. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e9762f059ccda1fcc1656b Combative, Defensive and Occasionally Contrite, Kennedy Walks a Fine Line te 2026-04-23T01:30:23.673Z Combative, Defensive and Occasionally Contrite, Kennedy Walks a Fine Line In four days of congressional testimony, the health secretary sought to please the White House and his MAHA base at the same time. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e96f3f059ccda1fcc16408 Michigan's Warde Manuel admits feeling 'betrayed' amid Sherrone Moore's 'inappropriate relationship' fallout te 2026-04-23T01:00:47.948Z Michigan's Warde Manuel admits feeling 'betrayed' amid Sherrone Moore's 'inappropriate relationship' fallout Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel is speaking out as a wide-ranging review of the football program unfolds following Sherrone Moore's dismissal. Last year, an investigation determined Moore was involved in an "inappropriate relationship with a staff member." It was later revealed that Moore's former assistant was part of the relationship. The fallout from the scandal ultimately left Michigan's top athletics official feeling "betrayed." "I felt betrayed. It’s the best word that I can use," Manuel told the Detroit News. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Manuel said the situation struck a personal chord and had broader consequences for those around the program. "It was personal, but it was also, I want to emphasize, for so many people that were affected by it. … There are a lot of people who claim to be callous, who say, ‘Oh, you should have fired him when the rumor was there.’ But you can’t just fire people on rumors with no evidence. So when the evidence was presented, it was a sense of betrayal and hurt for everybody who was going to be involved with a decision." FORMER MICHIGAN COACH SHERRONE MOORE RECEIVES PUNISHMENT FROM STALKING CASE STEMMING FROM FIRING Manuel seemed to dodge questions about who initiated the investigation — whether it was his decision or that of the Board of Regents. He also pushed back on how it has been portrayed, defending the program’s broader culture. "I was fine if that was the direction that they wanted to go," Warde Manuel said. "What I haven’t appreciated … is in the context of an investigation into the culture here. However people want to couch it, what I want is people to understand that 99.9% of the people here are doing things the right way. … We’ve had our issues and we’re not perfect, and I don’t know any organization that’s without issues and people issues." Amid speculation about his own role, Manuel pushed back on the idea that he is under investigation. "That’s not how I see it, no. Listen, it’s easy for people to say, well, Warde’s the leader, and therefore this is not just a review, this is an investigation of what the leader has done. That’s not, to me, what I’m going to be taking away from this. … And I’m not claiming that I can’t be better. … We’ve had our issues, and we deal with them, and we try to improve every time." Manuel declined to weigh in on Sherrone Moore’s sentencing, instead voicing support and expressing hope that everyone can move forward. "I want Sherrone to get through this and to move forward for him and his family, and so I don’t have a reaction to the sentencing itself, more of a reaction to him as a person. ... I want him and everyone who’s affected to be able to get through it, to move forward, and to learn from it and to be better. That’s the way I think about it. I don’t judge any of the outcomes or the things that he’s going through." Moore faced up to five years in prison on home invasion and stalking charges after his dismissal from Michigan. He avoided prison after pleading to lesser charges and was ordered to have no contact with his former assistant. Kyle Whittingham left Utah to replace Moore as Michigan’s head coach. 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/69e96f2c059ccda1fcc163fe Here’s Where the National Fight Over Gerrymandered Maps Stands te 2026-04-23T01:00:28.132Z Here’s Where the National Fight Over Gerrymandered Maps Stands With Virginia’s vote on Tuesday, Democrats pulled close to even with Republicans, who may have further cards to play in the race to gain extra House seats. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e96ce6059ccda1fcc1636c Video exposes disrepair lurking beneath Trump Kennedy Center as $257M renovation looms te 2026-04-23T00:50:46.208Z Video exposes disrepair lurking beneath Trump Kennedy Center as $257M renovation looms Peeling concrete, exposed steel rebar, rust-streaked electrical equipment and vents patched together with layers of duct tape are among the problems hidden beneath the Trump Kennedy Center, according to photos, project materials and board minutes obtained by Fox News Digital as officials push to temporarily shut down the building for major repairs. The Trump Kennedy Center released documentation Wednesday of what it described as "decades of deferred maintenance and critical infrastructure needs" as part of a $257 million renovation effort, offering an unusually detailed look at the condition of the venue as leadership pushes forward with the project. The disclosures come as debate intensifies over the plan to close the center for up to two years. While there appears to be broad agreement that the building requires significant repair, some Democrats have objected to the speed of the process. According to March 16 meeting minutes reviewed by Fox News Digital, Democrat Rep. Joyce Beatty said she had "no opposition for the need for repair," but "strongly opposes voting on a closure." TAXPAYERS ON THE HOOK FOR LAWN CARE, FIXING HINGES AT PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARIES. TRUMP-LED REFORMS AIM TO STOP IT The minutes also say Beatty argued there had not been "enough time to review, study, and discuss" the proposal. The condition of the building is evident in images and video provided by the Trump Kennedy Center, which show water damage affecting electrical systems, rusted infrastructure and large sections of concrete where internal steel supports are exposed. Project materials describe "2,000+ pound soffit panels" that have reached "end-of-life" and "present a public safety risk," along with "hundreds of structural failure points" in areas such as the parking garage. Officials also cited "extensive water infiltration," deterioration in electrical rooms beneath entrances and long-term damage affecting the center's iconic white marble exterior as well as concrete and core structural systems. LEAVITT SHOWS OFF US TRIUMPHAL ARCH, WITH PLANS TO BE RELEASED THURSDAY Officials have warned that without repairs, deteriorating structural elements, water-damaged electrical systems and heavy overhead components nearing "end-of-life" could pose potential safety risks to visitors and staff. The scope of the problems outlined in the new materials echoes earlier warnings from center leadership. In February, officials told Fox News Digital that decades of neglect had left the building in "extremely poor condition," citing broken elevators, failing HVAC systems and deferred maintenance needs they warned could threaten the venue’s very survival. "We are financially stable yet the building is still physically in trouble," Vice President of Public Relations Roma Daravi said in a previous statement to Fox News Digital. WASHINGTON NATIONAL OPERA TO DEPART TRUMP–KENNEDY CENTER AMID REPORTED FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES Executive Director Matt Floca said the decision to close the center is driven by the scale of the work required. "So the recommendation was just natural: you shut the building down, temporarily, and you make this investment, and then you reopen," Floca said. President Donald Trump has also previously argued that closing the building is necessary to complete the work efficiently. "If we don’t close, the quality of construction will not be nearly as good," he said. KENNEDY CENTER DIRECTOR ENCOURAGES REPUBLICAN ATTENDANCE, SAYS 'EVERYONE IS WELCOME' Floca said the scope of the repairs is based on long-standing assessments of the building’s condition, not a newly developed plan. "The maintenance needs were all developed previously in a 2021 Comprehensive Building Plan," he said. Asked how visitors have reacted when seeing the condition of the facility up-close, Floca said there has been "surprise across the board — ‘How did we get here, right?’" Tours of the Trump Kennedy Center have been offered on a bipartisan basis to lawmakers, along with donors and other key stakeholders, as officials seek to demonstrate the extent of the damage firsthand. The sessions began earlier this month while Congress was in recess and included staff for a bipartisan group of lawmakers, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, as well as offices representing both parties in the House and Senate and a representative for Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser. WARREN-LED INQUIRY DRAWS NEW DETAILS ON TRUMP BALLROOM DONATIONS FROM MAJOR CORPORATIONS Opponents have also raised concerns about process and oversight, and a lawsuit brought forth by the National Trust for Historic Preservation has argued that major changes could affect the historic integrity of the building. "We're maintaining the JFK bust where it is," Floca told gathered press on Wednesday. "The memorial at large will stay the same. All of the quotes and everything on the marble on the exterior building, none of that's changing."  The physical deterioration outlined in the renovation plans comes even as the center has reported financial gains under current leadership. In December, officials told Fox News Digital the Kennedy Center Honors raised a record $23 million, nearly doubling the previous year’s total. The fundraising gains followed leadership changes that saw Trump take on a more direct role in the institution, including as chairman of its board. Congress has appropriated roughly $257 million for the work through the "One, Big Beautiful Bill" signed into law last year. Renovations are expected to begin after July 4, 2026. "This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the center," Floca said Wednesday. "All of these improvements that we need to make are real, are needed. And we have the timeframe to do it. I'm incredibly excited about it."   The Office of Rep. Joyce Beatty did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e9684b059ccda1fcc16243 Travel warning escalates for popular getaway as dangers and security threats mount te 2026-04-23T00:31:07.867Z Travel warning escalates for popular getaway as dangers and security threats mount One of America's neighbors is warning travelers about safety risks in a North African destination, highlighting red flags for U.S. citizens as well. Known for its historic cities, bustling markets and ancient sites, Morocco is the subject of an updated travel advisory from the Government of Canada. The country draws tourists across the world to Marrakech's souks and Medina, camel treks in the Sahara Desert, historic cities like Fez and coastal destinations such as Essaouira — but new warnings highlight potential risks. 5 DANGEROUS CRUISE PORTS THAT TRAVELERS SHOULD RESEARCH BEFORE BOOKING EXCURSIONS Canadian officials on Tuesday urged travelers to exercise a high degree of caution in an updated advisory. The notice warns of petty theft, armed robberies and credit and debit card fraud, as well as "terrorism and attacks that have targeted foreigners." The travel alert also urges travelers to avoid areas near the Algerian-Moroccan border "due to the increased military presence, the unstable security situation and the difficulty of finding the border’s exact location." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER The warning isn't limited to remote areas. The advisory also notes that demonstrations, often near government buildings in major cities such as Rabat and Casablanca, "can turn violent at any time." CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES It adds, "They can also lead to disruptions to traffic and public transportation." Canada's advisory is broadly in line with the U.S. State Department, which also lists Morocco as a Level 2 destination, urging travelers to exercise increased caution. The alert this week also warned of a "threat of kidnapping against Westerners" in Morocco, particularly in remote regions and the areas bordering Algeria and Mauritania. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "Maintain a high level of vigilance at all times, especially when traveling in the southern and border areas of Morocco," the advisory notes. "Don’t hike alone in remote mountain regions." Fox News Digital reached out to the U.S. State Department for additional insight on American travelers in Morocco, which joins a string of recent travel advisories. Earlier this month, U.S. officials issued an advisory for Albania, a budget-friendly destination along the Adriatic coast, citing Iran-related tensions. Additionally, the U.S. Embassy in Trinidad and Tobago said Americans should "reconsider travel" due to crime, noting a heightened risk of terrorism. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e96824059ccda1fcc16238 Here’s What the New Virginia House Map Looks Like te 2026-04-23T00:30:28.430Z Here’s What the New Virginia House Map Looks Like Democrats now hold six of the state’s 11 seats in the U.S. House, but the new map could allow the party to win 10 of them. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e96645059ccda1fcc161ac Dual-threat tennis player and lingerie model Camila Giorgi is ending her retirement after tax drama te 2026-04-23T00:22:29.101Z Dual-threat tennis player and lingerie model Camila Giorgi is ending her retirement after tax drama There's big news in the tennis world regarding Italian dual threat Camila Giorgi, who walked away from the sport without saying a word in May 2024. The lingerie model is planning to return to tennis next year. When she walked away, there was no formal announcement or farewell tour. She simply popped up on the retired list one day a couple of months after her last time stepping foot on a court. Then came the stories about why she had suddenly retired. The first was that Camila had done so to pursue her lingerie modeling career full-time. That was followed by stories that she had fled to the United States because the taxman in Florence was after her. TENNIS STARS CLASH FOLLOWING GAME-ENDING HANDSHAKE: 'NOBODY LIKES YOU' She and her family were accused of all sorts of bad behavior, from issues regarding tax returns, to not paying rent and stealing furniture. She called fake news on all of it, claiming her exit from tennis was years in the making. "I wanted to quit for years, being a tennis player is a hard life," Camila said at the time. "I put it off for a long time until, in May, one morning, I decided to do it. I told my father." Nothing to see here. She had burned herself out on the sport she participated in professionally is all and wanted to focus on her other career as a lingerie model. It's not her fault she had options. Fast-forward to today and the buzz about Camila Giorgi making her return to tennis is picking up. She did a Q&A with her followers on Instagram where she confirmed the rumors. "Will you come back to tournament tennis in the future?" a fan asked her during the Q&A. She replied, "Yes, in 2027." Another asked, "Are you making a comeback?" to which the now 34-year-old confirmed, "Yes, next year." "Are you sure you’ll come back to play on the WTA circuit? And if so, when?" yet another of her followers asked, reports Tennis World USA. She once again said, "Yes, in 2027." Camila is now a married woman. She's put all that speculation about her retirement behind her, and she's gearing up to go full dual threat by picking up her racket again, but that's not all. Her return to tennis isn’t taking place this year because she's pregnant. Say what you want about her, but she's not leading a boring life. There's action, there's controversy, and there's lingerie. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e96631059ccda1fcc161a3 Mexican national convicted of illegally voting in US after false citizenship claims faces removal: DHS te 2026-04-23T00:22:09.620Z Mexican national convicted of illegally voting in US after false citizenship claims faces removal: DHS FIRST ON FOX: A Mexican national who illegally voted in U.S. elections and falsely claimed to be a citizen has been convicted and could face removal under federal immigration law. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed to Fox News Digital that Jose Ceballos-Armendariz, a lawful permanent resident who has held a green card since 1990, pleaded guilty to three counts of Disorderly Election Conduct following prosecution by the Kansas Attorney General’s Office. Officials said Ceballos-Armendariz unlawfully voted multiple times and falsely claimed U.S. citizenship on voter registration forms, including a 1999 application in which he affirmed he was a citizen of the United States. He later applied for U.S. citizenship in February 2025. DHS said he falsely stated on that application that he had never claimed to be a U.S. citizen. CONSERVATIVE LEGAL GROUP PRESSES AGENCY TO ACT ON TRUMP’S VOTER CITIZENSHIP MANDATE DESPITE COURT INJUNCTIONS Under federal immigration law, false claims to U.S. citizenship can make a noncitizen removable, though DHS has not detailed any potential action in this case. "This alien has now been convicted of illegally voting in American elections, voting in American elections," DHS acting assistant secretary Lauren Bis said. "The SAVE program is a critical tool for state and local governments to safeguard the integrity of elections across the country." Records provided by DHS and reviewed by Fox News Digital show Ceballos-Armendariz checked "yes" when asked if he was a U.S. citizen on a Kansas voter registration form and signed to affirm the information was true. 'ESSENTIAL TO OUR NATION'S SOVEREIGNTY': NONCITIZEN VOTER CRACKDOWN LED BY GOP AHEAD OF 2026 MIDTERMS On his naturalization application, however, he marked "no" when asked whether he had ever claimed to be a U.S. citizen, despite his prior voter registration. DHS said Ceballos-Armendariz also has a prior criminal conviction, having been found guilty of battery in 1995. President Donald Trump has made election integrity a central focus of his administration, with officials pointing to enforcement actions like this case as part of broader efforts to prevent noncitizens from participating in U.S. elections. Existing federal law — 18 U.S.C. § 611: "Voting by aliens" under the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act (IIRIRA) of 1996 — prohibits noncitizens, including lawful permanent residents, from voting in elections for all federal offices. GRAHAM EYES 'DOWN PAYMENT' ON TRUMP-BACKED SAVE ACT WITHOUT DEMOCRATIC SUPPORT "Nothing is more fundamental than the integrity and security of our elections," Bis said. "That’s why the Trump Administration has repeatedly called on Congress to pass the SAVE America Act — commonsense legislation that requires voters to present photo ID and implements other critical measures to protect federal elections from fraud.  "Our elections belong to American citizens, not foreign citizens." Despite the IIRIRA, since April 2025, more than 24,000 potential non-U.S. citizens have been identified on voter rolls through the SAVE program and referred to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for further investigation, according to DHS.  Officials said more than 60 million voter verification queries have been processed during that time. Federal officials say the system allows states to verify citizenship status and prevent unlawful voting, and they continue to urge broader adoption nationwide. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e96609059ccda1fcc1618d With Midterms Coming Up, G.O.P. Is Bogged Down in Congress te 2026-04-23T00:21:29.304Z With Midterms Coming Up, G.O.P. Is Bogged Down in Congress Republican majorities are at odds on big issues as the Senate resorts to extraordinary measures to pass homeland security funding over a Democratic blockade. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e965f5059ccda1fcc16184 Supreme Court Finds Soldier Injured in Suicide Bombing Can Sue te 2026-04-23T00:21:09.427Z Supreme Court Finds Soldier Injured in Suicide Bombing Can Sue An American soldier was injured in a 2016 suicide bombing in Afghanistan. The justices cleared the way for the soldier to proceed with a lawsuit against a military contractor. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e965e1059ccda1fcc16177 As Democrats Outraise Republican Candidates, the G.O.P. Has This $600 Million Edge te 2026-04-23T00:20:49.359Z As Democrats Outraise Republican Candidates, the G.O.P. Has This $600 Million Edge Even as the party faces a worrisome political environment and its candidates are outraised by Democratic ones, powerful Republican groups and super PACs have built a colossal advantage. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e965cb059ccda1fcc1615a U.S. Settles Carter Page Wiretap Lawsuit for $1.25 Million te 2026-04-23T00:20:27.952Z U.S. Settles Carter Page Wiretap Lawsuit for $1.25 Million F.B.I. applications to surveil Mr. Page, a 2016 Trump campaign adviser, during the investigation into Russia’s interference in the election had myriad errors and omissions, an inspector general found. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e96398059ccda1fcc15d30 Hasan Piker sparks backlash with Luigi Mangione remarks, claims slain CEO engaged in 'social murder' te 2026-04-23T00:11:04.725Z Hasan Piker sparks backlash with Luigi Mangione remarks, claims slain CEO engaged in 'social murder' Hasan Piker stirred more controversy in a recent New York Times interview in which he addressed the Luigi Mangione case and the December 2024 murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione is accused of murdering Thompson on Dec. 4, 2024, as the healthcare CEO was on his way to a medical conference. He is facing both state and federal charges, and his federal trial was recently delayed until October. Mangione's state trial is expected to begin on Sept. 8. LUIGI MANGIONE’S FEDERAL TRIAL STAYS ON TRACK AFTER JUDGE REJECTS DELAY REQUEST Piker, a controversial Twitch streamer, said that the American people "understand" why Thompson was killed and accused the slain CEO of committing "social murder." "Friedrich Engels wrote about the concept of social murder. And Brian Thompson, as the UnitedHealthcare CEO, was engaging in a tremendous amount of social murder," Piker said during an appearance on The New York Times podcast "The Opinions." "And that was a fascinating story for me, because Americans are very Draconian about crime and punishment. They’re very black and white on this issue. And yet, because of the pervasive pain that the private health care system had created for the average American, I saw so many people immediately understand why this death had taken place," he added. Piker argued that the pain associated with private healthcare costs was so "universalized" that "virtually every American had a similar experience." He then said too many Americans had seen loved ones spending their last days on the phone with healthcare providers trying to find ways to not pass the debt to the next generation. "That’s a harrowing process for a lot of people. And for them, that is murder; for them, that is torture. And that is the reason why, I think, the reaction to Luigi Mangione, especially by younger generations, was not so negative," Piker said. MANGIONE'S LAWYERS MAKE SECOND TRY TO TOSS MURDER WEAPON EVIDENCE IN NEW YORK STATE COURT In the same "The Opinions" interview, Piker also sparked backlash when he stated that he was "pro-piracy" and "pro stealing from big corporations because they steal quite a bit more from their own workers." The New York Times interview was not the first platform where Piker has addressed the Mangione case. When reacting to Mangione's arrest, Piker referred to the suspect as "our boy" and said that the perp walk made him "look sick as f--k," according to a clip of the stream posted on TikTok. A 2025 article in the New Yorker also noted that Piker said Mangione was "hotter" than him. The article stated that he repeatedly said that he did not condone violence. Fox News Digital reached out to Piker's representatives for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e96385059ccda1fcc15d27 Virginia court declares state's redistricting vote was unconstitutional in legal win for Republicans te 2026-04-23T00:10:45.212Z Virginia court declares state's redistricting vote was unconstitutional in legal win for Republicans Republicans are cheering a circuit court victory in Virginia that showed Democrats' redistricting efforts in Virginia are not quite over yet despite a referendum to accept a new map drawn by Democrats getting approved by voters on Tuesday. Virginia Circuit Court Judge Jack Hurley ruled Wednesday, one day after the Democrat redistricting referendum passed, that all votes for or against the proposed redistricting amendment were unconstitutional, citing rules that impose certain requirements that the referendum did not meet. There are currently a handful of cases making their way through the Virginia court system challenging various aspects of the referendum, including the one Hurley ruled on Wednesday. "The Tazewell Circuit Court just ruled the referendum unconstitutional. The Judge entered an injunction blocking certification of the election & denied a motion to stay pending appeal. A final order will be entered once drafted, & it will be immediately appealed," former Republican Attorney General of Virginia, Ken Cuccinelli, said on X following Hurley's ruling. Shortly after the ruling came down, Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones, a Democrat who beat GOP incumbent Jason Miyares in November, indicated his office will indeed "immediately file an appeal." ERIC HOLDER ACCUSES GOP OF 'STEALING SEATS' WHILE DEFENDING 'FAIR' DEMOCRATIC REDISTRICTING PUSH Cuccinelli, who currently heads the American Principles Project Election Transparency Initiative, indicated Wednesday that there are currently four constitutional challenges to the referendum making their way through the courts, three of which are challenges to the amendment process itself. "Virginia has a process to amend its constitution that has the General Assembly pass a proposed amendment and then have a state election — an intervening election — where the new House of Delegates was elected and so forth and then that new General Assembly comes back and has to pass the exact same amendment," Cuccinelli told CNN conservative commentator Scott Jennings on Wednesday. "The General Assembly passed the amendment for the first time — called first passage, very creative — on Halloween. Well, these same Democrats, five years ago, gave us a 45-day election. So, voting began September 19th of 2025, over a million people had already voted before first passage, and they want to treat that election as the intervening election. They're going to have a very difficult time with that," he continued. Cuccinelli added that there are other "equally difficult" constitutional challenges that Democrats are facing in this legal battle, which he said he expects to move quickly through the courts. Cuccinelli told Jennings he expects a final ruling on the matter by May. NEWSOM TURNS VIRGINIA REDISTRICTING VICTORY INTO WARNING SHOT FOR TRUMP ADMINISTRATION Shortly after news of the Virginia circuit court ruling in Tazewell, Jones announced that his office would be immediately appealing the measure. Jones argued that "an activist judge" should not have the power to veto "the People's vote." "Virginia voters have spoken, and an activist judge should not have veto power over the People's vote," Jones said Wednesday following the ruling. "We look forward to defending the outcome of last night's election in court." Democrat strategist Adam Parkhomenko mirrored Jones' criticism after the news broke Wednesday, but also said he has expectations that Republicans' legal challenges will not hold muster in court. "Virginia voters spoke. MAGA lost. And now a rogue Republican judge is trying to override the will of the people because they didn’t like the outcome," Parkhomenko said on X. "That’s not democracy. That’s desperation." Parkhomenko added that he has "full confidence a higher court will overturn this nonsense quickly, and the will of Virginia voters will prevail." "Nice try," the Dem strategist added. 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Captured from behind, she stood at the water's edge at sunset, raising her arms to perfectly frame the glowing orange sun between her hands. The golden-hour snap captured a serene moment of reflection. Scherzinger also pivoted to athletic wear, highlighting her commitment to movement. In one photo, she stood overlooking a vibrant blue infinity pool and the turquoise ocean beyond, resting her hands on her hips. Wearing a teal workout set, her long, dark hair flowed down her back as she took in the tropical horizon. The theater star also took to the heights, sharing a powerful image of herself standing atop a grassy ridge at dusk. With her arms spread wide, she overlooked a lush valley as the sky transitioned into shades of gold and purple. NICOLE SCHERZINGER FLOODS SOCIAL MEDIA WITH BIKINI PHOTOS WHILE TEASING WEDDING PLANS The imagery served as a backdrop for a deeply personal message regarding her heritage. "Being Hawaiian has shaped how I see the world… the land isn’t just where we live, it’s who we are," Scherzinger wrote to her 7.4 million followers. "Our roots, stories, and identity are deeply tied to the earth, and caring for it isn’t a trend, it’s a responsibility passed down through generations.🌿" She continued: "Earth Day is a reminder that this planet is not ours to own, but to protect. Every small action matters. Today and every day, I stand with the land, ocean, and skies. Protecting the earth means protecting our people, culture, and future.🌊🌺" NICOLE SCHERZINGER LEAVES FANS WANTING MORE WITH STUNNING NEW BIKINI PHOTOS FROM BEACH VACATION Reflecting on a career-defining chapter that saw her sweep the major theater awards on both sides of the Atlantic, Nicole Scherzinger sat down with Official London Theatre on April 7, 2026, to discuss the roots of her success. The Tony and Olivier winner credited her "humble beginnings" in Hawaii and the "warrior" spirit of her mother for the resilience she brought to the stage as Norma Desmond. "I am of Hawaiian Ukrainian Filipino descent and I come from a little tiny island in the Pacific, right? Hawaii," Scherzinger said. "And I grew up actually in the south and I came from very humble beginnings and I had this dream. It was this dream as a little girl." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "I want to thank my families back in Hawaii. My mom, she is the reason I am," she said during the emotional interview. "She is the reason that Norma is the warrior that she is. My dad, my sister Kala, my fiancé for being my biggest cheerleader." Reflecting on her record-breaking success in the musical "Sunset Boulevard," she noted that the achievement felt like a win for her entire community. PUSSYCAT DOLLS STAR TRIPLES DOWN ON MAGA LABEL AFTER CLAIMING POLITICS COST HER A REUNION TOUR "All of the years and years of hard work… and the discipline and the determination and the heart and the soul and the life experiences and the struggles and the pain just led to this moment where you're able to make art," she reflected. "It's alchemy, beautiful alchemy that you're able to transform it into art that can really hopefully make a difference in other people's lives and that's what we're here for." Scherzinger concluded with a nod to the future, noting, "I've learned to just keep my mind and my heart completely open because you never know what role or opportunity is the one that's truly meant for you." 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